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TOWNSHIP OF MULMUR
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW
NO. 28-18
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION DATE: May 3 2024
USERS SHOULD CHECK WITH STAFF FOR ANY AMENDMENTS TO
THIS BY-LAW THAT HAVE BEEN PASSED SINCE THE ABOVE NOTED CONSOLIDATION DATE
THIS BY-LAW DOES NOT APPLY TO LANDS WITHIN THE NIAGARA ESCARPTMENT PLAN. THIS DOCUMENT MAY BE
USED AS A GUIDE TO PROVIDE COMMENTS ON NEC APPLICATIONS.
LIST OF AMENDMENTS
(FOR STAFF USE ONLY - THESE PAGES DO NOT FORM PART OF THE COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW)
APPLICATION
BY-LAW #
PURPOSE
Site
Specific
Zone
Mapping (GIS)
Z8-2015
33-18 (Aug 1 2018)
Ice Cream Parlour
CG-6
yes
Z1-2016
44-2019
Mansfield
Ski
Club
-
Accommodation Units
RE-1-H
n/a
1/2018
PL 150119
Arbour Farms
MX-2
yes
Z2-2018
35-18 (Sept 5 2018)
Liscum/Duncan shed & ag
RR-3
Yes
Z2-2019
13-2019 (Feb 2019)
Law
RR-5
yes
Z1-2019
14-2019 (Feb 2019)
Whitney/Sawyer
HR-2
Yes
Z3-2019
20-2019 (Apr 2019)
Arnold
RR-5
yes
Z4-2019
36-2019 (Aug 2019)
Mansfield
Ski
(garage
setback)
ER-11
n/a
Z5-2019
41-19 (Sept 2019)
Simpson Johnston
HR-3
Yes
Z6-2019
43-2019
Davie second dwelling
EP-3
Yes
Z7-2019
59-2019
Piaga Investments
CH-1
No
Z8-2019
REFUSED
Mansfield
Ski
Building
Envelop
ER-10
n/a
Z9-2019
3-2020
Stoltzfus Horses
RR-8
yes
2019
40-2019 (Sept 2019)
Billboard signs
n/a
n/a
2019
39-2019 ( Sept 2019)
Green energy
n/a
n/a
Z1-2020
39-2020
Somerville severance
A1, RR-9
yes
Z2-2020
40-2020
Shell Gas Station Mansfield
sign
GC-5
N/a
Z3-2020
43-2020
Chorabik Apiary
RC-8
yes
Z5-2020
WITHDRAWN
Gray Second Dwelling
Z6-2020
6-2021
Poirier Garage Setback
HR-8
completed
Z7-2020
WITHDRAWN
Woulnough second
dwelling
Z8-2020
15-2021
Heaton Kennel
A-3
completed
Z9-2020
3-2020
Stoltzfus
RR-8
completed
Z1-2021
16-2021
Wiedemann Horses
RR-10
completed
Z2-2021
33-2021
Coe Farm House/Lands
A-1, RR
BURNSIDE
Z3-2021
34-2021
Rutledge
Farm
House/Lands
A-1, RR
completed
Z4-2021
41-2021
Litz/Rose Retail Holding
Removal
HCG
Completed
Z5-2021
34-2021
Taggart setback
A-2
Completed
Z6-2021
56-2021
Mockingbird Severance
RR
Completed
Z7-2021
DEFER
Benoit
Z8 - 2021
02-2022
McKnight
ER-2
Yes - Roll 122100
Z9-2021
5-2022
Cunningham Coe
RR-11
Yes
Z10-2021
Deltini Employment Sub
Z12-2021
Approved (LPAT)
Csizik
RR-9
4-08002
ZB-2021
52-2021
Housekeeping (Gross floor
area,
MDS,
swimming
pools)
N/A
No
Z1-2022
17-2022
Davie
EP-4
Yes - R 1-01900
Z2-2022
18-2022
Clark
EP
Yes R 2-04150
Z3-2022
16-2022
Chouhan (frontage 89)
RR-12
Yes - roll 205704
Z4-2022
30-2022
Horak Longworth
ER-15
Yes
Z5-2022
31-2022
Pole Martel
A-6
Yes
Z6-2022
50-2022
Humphrey
RR-13
Yes 6-10000
Housekeeping
48-2022
Housekeeping
NA
NA
Z1-2023
7-2023
Chouhan
RR-14
Yes- roll 205701
Z02/Z03-2023
6-21750, 6-21550
Bonnefield
A-1
yes
Z04-2023
5-19300
White
A-16
Z05-2023
2 05703
Chouhan
RR-14
Yes - roll 205703
Z06-2023
1 -16500
Mansfield General Store
CG-7
Z01-2024
3-18050
Reid
RR-15
Z02-2024
1-28447
Vartija
ER-3
Z03-2024
3-02760
Brown Second Dwelling
A-17
Housekeeping
Bylaw 16 -2024
General Housekeeping
Z01-2025
Z11-2021
Fields Estates
HR-9 / HR-10
HOUSEKEEPING By-law 29-2025
General Housekeeping
IMPLEMENT
NEW
OFFICIAL PLAN
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATION ........................................................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ............................................................................................................ 3
2.1
ZONES ................................................................................................................................................ 3
2.2
ZONE SCHEDULE ................................................................................................................................ 3
2.3
SPECIAL ZONES ................................................................................................................................... 3
2.4
DETERMINING ZONE BOUNDARIES ................................................................................................... 3
2.5
COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW ................................................................................................ 4
2.6
HOLDING PROVISIONS ....................................................................................................................... 4
2.7
OVERLAY ZONES ................................................................................................................................. 5
SECTION 3: GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................................... 6
3.1
APPLICATION ...................................................................................................................................... 6
3.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES ............................................................................. 6
3.3
DWELLING UNITS, ADDITIONAL SINGLE DWELLINGS AND ATTACHED DWELLING UNITS ........... 1010
3.4
Encroachments and Height Exceptions ...................................................................................... 1212
3.5
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARD SETBACKS ................................................................................ 1313
3.6
HOME INDUSTRY.......................................................................................................................... 1313
3.7
HOME OCCUPATION .................................................................................................................... 1413
3.8
LIVESTOCK AND MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION ................................................................... 1414
3.9
LOT PROVISIONS AND APPLICATIONS.......................................................................................... 1515
3.10
LEGAL NON-CONFORMING AND NON-COMPLYING .................................................................... 1716
3.11
USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES ................................................................................................... 1918
3.12
PROHIBITED USES AND USE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS ..................................................................... 1919
3.13
SPECIAL EVENTS ........................................................................................................................... 2121
3.14
SITE PLAN DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS ...................................................................................... 2222
3.16
VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE ........................................................................ 2626
SECTION 4: ZONE PROVISIONS .................................................................................................................... 2827
4.1 COUNTRYSIDE AREA (A) ZONE ...................................................................................................... 2827
4.2
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE ................................................................................................... 3231
4.3
RURAL COMMERCIAL (RC) ZONE ................................................................................................. 3635
4.4
ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER) ZONE .................................................................................................. 4039
4.5
HAMLET RESIDENTIAL (HR) ZONE ................................................................................................ 4443
4.6
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE ............................................................................................. 4745
4.7
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE............................................................................................ 5149
4.8
RECREATIONAL (RE) ZONE ........................................................................................................... 5351
4.9
INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE .............................................................................................................. 5553
4.10
BUSINESS PARK (BP) ZONES ......................................................................................................... 5654
4.11
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL (MX) ZONE........................................................................................... 5957
4.12
WASTE DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL (MD) ZONE .................................................................................. 6058
4.13
OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE ............................................................................................................... 6260
4.14
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE ................................................................................. 6361
SECTION 5: DEFINITIONS .............................................................................................................................. 6563
SECTION 6 ENACTMENT ............................................................................................................................... 8481
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By-Law # 28-18
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July 4, 2018 (Consolidated March 2023)
SECTION 1: ADMINISTRATION
1.1
TITLE
This By-law may be referred to as the "Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Township of Mulmur."
1.2
AREA AFFECTED BY THIS BY-LAW
This By-Law applies to all lands and lands under water within the Township of Mulmur except lands that are
included within the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area, which are exempt. This By-Law shall be used by the
Township as a guideline for commenting to the Niagara Escarpment Commission on Applications for
Development Permits and on proposed amendments to the Niagara Escarpment Plan.
1.3
BUILDING PERMITS
The requirements of this By-law must be met before a Building Permit is issued for the erection, additions
to or alteration of any building or structure.
1.4
ENFORCEMENT
Any person convicted of a violation of this By-law is liable on first conviction to a fine of not more than
$25,000, and on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000, for each day or part thereof
upon which the contravention has continued after the day on which the person was first convicted in
accordance with The Planning Act.
Any Corporation convicted of violation of this By-law is liable on first conviction to a fine of not more than
$50,000, and on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $25,000, for each day or part thereof
upon which the contravention has continued after the day on which the person was first convicted in
accordance with The Planning Act.
If any buildings or structures or any part thereof is to be erected, altered, reconstructed or extended, or
any lot is being used or is to be used, in contravention of any requirement of this By-law, such
contravention may be restrained by action at the instance of any rate-payer or of the Municipality pursuant
to the provisions of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 and/or the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 and/or any other
legislation applicable.
1.5
SEVERABILITY PROVISION
A decision of a Court that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are invalid in whole or in part does
not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability of the other provisions or parts of the provisions of
this By-law.
1.6
REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
a)
Except as set out in subsection 1.6b, the provisions of the Township of Mulmur Zoning By-law 05-02,
and all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed.
b)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, including subsection 1.6.a, this By-law shall not apply to
the lands listed below and By-law 05-02 and all amendments thereto shall continue in full force and
effect respect the lands listed below:
1.
Temporary Use By-law 25-17, expiring October 31, 2019; and
2.
Lot 23, Concession 7 (Roll No. 221600000406400).
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1.7
EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law shall come into force the day that it was passed where there are no appeals filed, or where
appeals are filed, where all of the appeals are finally disposed of by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal.
1.8
USE OF LAND BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
No lands, buildings or structures within the area covered by this By-law shall be used for any purpose
except as otherwise permitted by this By-law.
1.9
APPLICATION OF OTHER REGULATIONS
Nothing in this By-law shall serve to relieve any person from any obligation to comply with the
requirements of any other by-law of the Township of Mulmur or any other Federal or Provincial regulation
that may affect the use of lands, buildings or structures in the Township.
1.10
TEXT BOXES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
References provided in text boxes and illustrations do not form part of this by-law and maybe updated or
replaced without amendment.
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SECTION 2: ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
2.1
ZONES
For the purposes of this By-law, the following zones are established, and they may be referred to by the
name or by the symbol set opposite the name of the zone below:
A
-
Countryside Area
RR
-
Rural Residential
RC
-
Rural Commercial
ER
-
Estate Residential
HR
-
Hamlet Residential
CG
-
General Commercial
CH
-
Highway Commercial
BPG
-
Business Park Gateway
BPC
-
Business Park Core
BPT
-
Business Park Transition
RE
-
Recreational
I
-
Institutional
MX
-
Extractive Industrial
MD
-
Waste Disposal
OS
-
Open Space
EP
-
Environmental Protection
2.2
ZONE SCHEDULE
The zones and zone boundaries are shown on the attached Schedule 'A', which forms part of this By-law.
Schedule 'A' may be comprised of a series of maps.
2.3
SPECIAL ZONES
Where a zone symbol is followed by a dash and a number, (for example RM-1) there are special provisions
that apply to the zone. These special provisions are contained in the section of the By-law that applies to
the primary zone.
2.4
DETERMINING ZONE BOUNDARIES
The boundaries of a zone shall be determined as follows:
i)
A zone boundary shown approximately at a lot line, street or lane is considered to
be at the boundary of the lot line, street or lane.
ii)
A zone boundary shown approximately in the centre line of a street or lane is
considered to be the centre line of the street or lane.
iii)
Unless the location of a zone boundary is specified by dimensions on the zoning
map, a zone boundary which lies within a lot shall be fixed by the scale of the
Schedule upon which it is shown.
iv)
A zone boundary shown following approximately a shoreline of a river or the
centre line of a creek, stream or channel is considered to be the shoreline or centre
line and moves with any natural change in the shoreline.
v)
Where lands have not been identified as being in a zone on the Schedules, they
shall be deemed to be in the Open Space (OS) Zone.
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2.5
COMPLIANCE WITH ZONING BY-LAW
No person shall change the use of any building, structure or land, or erect or use any building or structure
or occupy any land or building, except in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
Any use not specifically permitted by this By-law shall not be permitted in the Township of Mulmur.
No person shall use any land or locate any building or structure such that the uses, buildings or structures
on other lands would no longer comply with the provisions of this By-law.
Any use specifically listed as a permitted use under any zoning category in this By-Law shall only be
permitted in another zone if it is also specifically listed as a permitted use in that zone.
2.6
HOLDING PROVISIONS
Where a zone symbol is followed by a dash and the letter "H" (for example: M1-H), the lands shall only be
used for existing uses and the expansion of those uses as of the date of adoption of this By-law.
Council may pass a By-law pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990 to remove the Holding (H)
symbol, thereby placing the lands in the zone indicated by the zone symbol when all of the applicable
following requirements have been met:
i)
the appropriate sanitary services and water supply have been approved to service
the land;
ii)
all conditions of consent or subdivision have been fulfilled;
iii)
where the lands are subject to site plan control under Section 41 of the Planning
Act R.S.O. 1990, a site plan agreement in accordance with the provisions of the
Planning Act has been registered on the title of the lands;
iv)
the required permits from all other approval agencies have been issued, and;.
v)
the financial requirements of the Township have been satisfied; and
vi)
any other site-specific holding provision included through site specific zoning.
2.6.1 Business Park Holding Symbol
No person shall, within any Business Park Gateway (BP-G), Business Park Core (BP-C) or Business Park
Transition (BP-T) Zone with a Holding Symbol, until the Holding Symbol ("H") has been removed. The
"Holding (H)" symbol may be removed when the following applicable requirements and conditions have
been fulfilled;
-
The proposed end-use has been identified and Council is satisfied that it is in conformity
with the Official Plan and this By-law and in particular, the provisions outlined above;
-
Final Plan of Subdivision or consent approval has been given or a part lot control by-law has
been passed for the parcel upon which a use is proposed and the conditions of approval
have been met;
-
The studies, reports, plans and other supporting information required, as outlined in the
Township's Official Plan, have been submitted in a form acceptable to Council;
-
A site plan acceptable to Council has been submitted, and a site plan agreement has been
executed by the owner and approved by Council;
-
All required site services are available and have been approved and installed, or
arrangements satisfactory for their installation have been made;
-
Entrance approval for the proposed use has been obtained from the appropriate road
authority and;
-
A building and Land Use permit has been obtained from the Ministry of Transportation, if
applicable.
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2.7
OVERLAY ZONES
2.7.1
Waste Disposal Sites and Former Waste Disposal Sites Overlay
Where lands are identified on Schedule B as being subject to the "Waste Disposal Site Restricted Overlay"
zone, no habitable building or structure shall be permitted until the appropriate studies have been
undertaken to the Township's satisfaction.
No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure within 3kms of a waste disposal site and
former waste disposal site where significant impacts have been encountered within the 500m Restricted
Overlay until the applicable requirements have been satisfied. Where the requirements of the Ministry of
the Environment respecting the need for a D4 study to evaluate the potential for impacts from any landfill
site or former landfill site exceed the Township's overlay zone, the Ministry's requirements shall apply.
2.7.2
Whitfield NAVCAN Navigation Beacon Overlay (8km Radius)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, to the contrary, where lands are identified on Schedule B as
being subject to the "Navigation Beacon Overlay" zone, no building permit shall be issued for any building
or structure that is greater than 12m in height. Such buildings or structures may only be permitted subject
to the requirements of Transport Canada respecting the height of any building or structure and where the
applicable requirements have been satisfied to the satisfaction of Transport Canada. This provision applies
to all such structures within a distance of 8 km. of the Whitfield navigation beacon.
2.7.23 WELLHEAD PROTECTION SOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, no development or use of any lot or part of a
lot within any wellhead protection area is permitted that is not permitted in an approved Source Water
Protection Plan under the Ontario Clean Water Act.
Notwithstanding the generality of the foregoing, the following uses shall be prohibited within the following
well head protection areas (WHPA), unless specifically noted otherwise, and as identified on Schedule "B"
to this plan:
a) waste disposal in WHPA a, and b
b) large (10000L) septic systems in WHPA a, and any other septic system in WHPA a and b
c) fuel storage in WHPA a,
d) handling and storage of organic solvents in WHPA a,
e) Application and handling of non-agricultural, agricultural source material, commercial
fertilizer and/or pesticides, and grazing, pasturing and/or outdoor confinement areas in
WHPA a.
f) Application, handling and storage of road salt in WHPA a
g) handling and storage of snow in WHPA a,
h) dense non-aqueous phase liquid (DNAPL) in WHPA a, b, c and d.
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July 4, 2018 (Consolidated March 2023)
Note: An implement shed, by definition, must be
accessory to a crop operation having a minimum of
15 ha of tillable land or accessory to a livestock
facility. A new livestock facility, in accordance with
the Nutrient Management Act, must have an
approved NMP/S if designed for > 5NU (approx.
50m2)
SECTION 3: GENERAL PROVISIONS
3.1
APPLICATION
The provisions of this section of the By-law shall apply to all lands within the Township of Mulmur unless
otherwise specified.
3.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
3.2.1
Permitted Purposes
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure may be erected or used for a
purpose, that purpose shall include any accessory building or structure or accessory use, provided the
principal building, structure or use is already in existence on the lot, but shall not include the following:
(i) any occupation for gain or profit conducted within or accessory to a dwelling unit or on such lot
associated therewith, except as is specifically permitted in accordance with this By-law; or
(ii) any building used for human habitation except in accordance with this By-law, as is specifically
permitted.
Legal non-conforming uses shall be permitted to have accessory uses, buildings and structures in
accordance with the provisions of section 3.2 of the By-law and the provisions of the applicable zone.
3.2.1.1 Accessory Buildings and Structures on Vacant Lands
Accessory structures shall not be permitted on vacant land, including land used for a forestry or livestock
use. No building or structure of less than 150 sq m in size and no temporary or seasonal buildings and
structures that are designed to be dismantled and re-erected, such as fabric or plastic covered, metal or
wood framed structures, shall be constructed on a lot unless it is accessory to a legal non-conforming, or to
a permitted principal building or structure already in existence on the lot. Such structures shall be subject
to the requirements of Section 3.2.
3.2.1.2 Large Accessory Buildings as Principal Uses
Buildings and structures greater than 140120 m2 in
the Countryside Area (A) zone shall be considered
principal buildings and shall be for a purpose
permitted by the By-law, including an implement shed
or livestock facility. Buildings greater than 140 120 m2
proposed for personal use shall only be permitted as
accessary uses. require an amendment to the zoning
by-law.
For the purposes of this By-law a livestock facility, manure storage facility and/or anaerobic digester with
an approved nutrient management plan or implement shed on a lot having a minimum of 15 ha of workable
land shall be considered as a principal building in an Agricultural or Rural Zone.
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3.2.2 Permitted Accessory Buildings and Structures
The following accessory buildings and structures are permitted in the below indicated zones, in accordance
with the regulations for accessory buildings and structures. Such uses are only permitted accessory to a
permitted principal building.
Permitted Accessory
Buildings and
Structures
Zone
Countryside Area (A)
Rural Residential
Hamlet Residential
Estate Residential
Rural Commercial
General Commercial
Business Park Gateway Core, Transition
Highway Commercial
Industrial
Recreational
Institutional
Open Space
Garden Shed, Garage,
Personal Storage Shed
Temporary Cloth
Covered structure, car
canopy, or car shelter
having a maximum
gross floor area of 15
m2
Temporary Sea
container, shipping
containers, storage
bins, truck bodies (with
the frame and towing
gear removed)
Quonset-style sheds
permitted
Non-Commercial
Wind Turbine, Wind
Mill
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Non-commercial
Ground
Mounted
Solar Project
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
Roof Top Solar Project
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
√
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Note: Municipal approval is required for
temporary buildings and structures, and
permanent buildings and structures less
than 1510m2 even though a building
permit may or may not be required.
3.2.3 Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures
The following regulations shall apply to all accessory
buildings and structures, including buildings and structures
less than 1510 m2 in gross floor area and temporary
buildings and structures:
Provisions applying to Accessory Building and/
or Accessory Structure
Zone
Countryside Area (A)
Rural Residential
Hamlet Residential
Estate Residential
Rural Commercial
General Commercial
Business Park Gateway
Core, Transition
Highway Commercial
Industrial
Recreational
Institutional
Open Space
Required to meet zone requirements
Permitted in front of Principal Building
provided it meets minimum front yard and
exterior side yard setbacks of zone
Maximum total number of all accessory
buildings or structures having a gross floor
area of 15 m2 or less, not including non-
commercial wind turbines and non-
commercial solar panels
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Maximum total number of all accessory
buildings and structures greater than 15 m2
2
2
1
1
2 1
1
1
1
Maximum gross floor area as a percentage of
the floor area of the largest dwelling
(including attached garage to a dwelling) or
main building (%)
100 100 75 75 100 40
40
40 40
75
Maximum gross floor area of all accessory
buildings and structures (m2)
140 140 140 140 140
140
Maximum height (m)
6
6
4.5 4.5
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
4.5
Ground floor area of accessory buildings and
structures shall be Included in calculation of
total lot coverage
Minimum interior side or rear yard setback, to a maximum of the minimum requirement for the principal
building on the lot where:
Gross floor area is less than 20 m2
1.5m
Gross floor area is between 20 m2 and
40 m2
3m
Gross floor area between 40 m2 and
60 m2
4.5m
Gross floor area is greater than 60 m2
6m
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Note: By-law 09-2022, as amended
or replaced, regulates sign on the
Municipal Right-of-way. County
Roads are regulated by the County
of Dufferin. MTO setbacks apply to
Highway 89.
Provisions applying to Signs
Zone
Countryside Area (A)
Rural Residential
Hamlet Residential
Estate Residential
Rural Commercial
General Commercial
Business Park Gateway
Core, Transition
Highway Commercial
Industrial
Recreational
Institutional
Open Space
Maximum total number of signs
2
2
1
1
1 1
1
1
1
2
1
1
Maximum face areas of a sign accessory to
and providing advertising or identification in
relation to the property or a land uses in
Mulmur, unless otherwise specified. (m2)
3
3
1
1
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Sign shall maintain a minimum setback of 4 m to all lot lines and shall be permitted in the front yard.
No sign shall be illuminated.
3.2.4
Temporary accessory uses and structures during Construction
A tool shed, construction trailer, scaffold or other building or
structure incidental to construction is permitted in all Zones
within the Township on the lot so long as it is necessary for the
work in progress and until the work is completed or abandoned.
For the purpose of this Section, abandoned shall mean the discontinuation of work for more than 30
consecutive days and/or the failure to maintain a current building permit.
3.2.5
Signs
A non-illuminated sign having a maximum face area of 3m2 shall be permitted on any lands, except lands
zoned Environmental Protection, Hamlet Residential and Estate Residential, accessory to and providing
advertising or identification in relation to the property or land uses on the subject lands, unless otherwise
specified. Such sign shall comply with the setbacks for an accessory structure, except that it shall be
permitted in the front yard, subject to maintaining a front yard setback equivalent to 1.5 times its height.
A non-illuminated sign having a maximum face area of 1m2 shall be permitted on lands zoned Hamlet
Residential and Estate Residential, accessory to and providing advertising or identification in relation to the
property or land uses on the subject lands, unless otherwise specified.
Only signs under the jurisdiction of the municipality shall be permitted to advertise or identify uses or
businesses unrelated to the land uses on the subject lands.
Any sign having a face area of greater than 3m2, regardless of whether it is freestanding or attached to a
permitted building or structure shall not be permitted, except by amendment to this by-law.
Where a sign is regulated by a road authority under the Municipal Act, the setbacks and regulations shall be
the greater of the requirements of the road authority, this By-law and the sign by-law.
3.2.6
Swimming Pools and Fences
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Regulations pertaining to pools and pool fences are contained in the Township's fence by-law, as amended.
No swimming pool, water circulating, or pumping equipment shall be located within 1.5 metres to any lot
line.
3.3
ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNITS, ADDITIONAL SINGLE DWELLINGS & ATTACHED ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNITS
Except as permitted in this By-law, no more than one dwelling unit shall be permitted on any lot. Where
permitted in this By-law, the following shall apply:
3.3.1
Water and Sewage Services Required
No person shall erect or use a building or structure for a residential use on any lands unless approved
sewage disposal and water supply services are available to the lot.
3.3.2
Detached Additional Single Dwellings
Where an additional detached single dwelling is permitted, such dwelling shall comply with the following
provisions:
i) Minimum lot size shall be 2.0 ha.
ii) The gross floor area of the Detached Additional Single Dwelling shall be no more than 50% of the
gross floor area of the principal single detached dwelling, and no more than 110 m2, and shall not
exceed the lot coverage for all accessory structures in subsection 3.2.3.
iii) A maximum of one Detached Additional Single Dwelling unit shall be permitted. Where permitted,
a maximum of one Farm Worker Housing Unit may also be permitted in addition to the Detached
Additional Single Dwelling Unit.
iv) Notwithstanding the definition of Gross Floor Area, a basement in a Detached Additional Single
Dwelling with windows shall be considered Gross Floor Area, regardless of the size of windows or
portion of the wall that is above grade. A drawl space, having a maximum height of 5' shall be
permitted and not included in the Gross Floor Area of a Detached Additional Single Dwelling.
v) An attached garage shall be permitted to have a maximum floor area of 20m2.
vi) The Detached Additional Single Dwelling shall be located with 30m of the principal dwelling.
Where an additional single dwelling is permitted, such dwelling shall only be permitted where
there is a site plan agreement between the owner and Township, and where such agreement
includes buffering, servicing, separation distances and access.
A guest cabin, second storey loft in any building or structure, or pool house having a floor area greater than
20 m2, or accessory structure other than a garage or workshop, shall be considered an additional single
dwelling, regardless of whether bedroom, kitchen facilities or bathrooms have been installed, and
regardless of whether it is attached to a non-residential use or within an accessory structure.
Where a lot has less than 8 ha of land, such additional single dwelling shall comply with the following
additional provisions:
i)
Minimum lot size shall be 1.0 ha
i)
The gross floor area of the additional single dwelling shall be no more than 50% of the gross floor
area of the principal single detached dwelling, and no more than 80 m2, and shall not exceed the lot
coverage for all accessory structures in subsection 3.2.3.
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ii) Such dwelling shall only be permitted where there is a site plan agreement between the owner and
Township, and where such agreement includes buffering, servicing, separation distances and
access.
3.3.3
Attached Accessory Additional Dwelling Unit
Where an attached accessory dwelling unitattached additional dwelling unit is permitted, the following
provisions shall apply;
i)
Minimum lot size shall be in accordance with section 3.10.2.3, Existing Undersized Lots of
Record.0.4 ha
ii) Water and septic services shall be adequately sized to allow for the accessory dwelling unit
iii) Accessory dwelling unit and main dwelling shall be attached either through a common ceiling/floor
or wall having a minimum face area of 12 m2. A common breezeway or any other form of roof
connection or hallway shall not be considered attached.
iv) An attached accessory dwelling unit maximum of one attached additional single dwelling unit shall
be permitted. will not be permitted if there is already a second dwelling unit, unless the lot has a
minimum area of 8 ha.
3.3.4
Temporary Dwelling UnitGarden Suite
A Garden suite or mobile home may be permitted as a temporary use in all zones that permit a single detached
dwelling unit provided that:
i)
the unit is occupied by an immediate family member of the occupant of the primary
residential use;
i)
the lot has sufficient sewage and water services to accommodate the unit;
ii)
the unit has a minimum maximum gross floor area of 8045 sq m; and a maximum of 75 sq
m.
iii)
there is an agreement between the owner and Township that provides for the removal of
the building in accordance with the provision of the agreement and when it is no longer
required for the purpose for which it was permitted; and.
iv)
there is not already a detached additional dwelling unit on the lot.
3.3.6
Mobile Homes
Mobile homes may only be used as a dwelling unit as an additional single dwelling (ASD) in an Agricultural
Zone that permits an ASD and may be permitted as a temporary use under a temporary use by-law and
where there is an agreement between the owner and Township that provides for the removal of the mobile
home when it is no longer required.
3.3.7
Habitation in Camping Trailers and Recreational Vehicles
Except as may be permitted by this by-law, the use of a recreational vehicle, travel trailer, motor home,
mobile home, truck camper, camper trailer or similar transportable unit such as a converted school or
transit bus, for any residential purpose, whether permanently or on a temporary, intermittent or
occasional basis, is prohibited.
3.3.8
Temporary Trailer Habitation during Dwelling Construction
The placement of one motor home, travel trailer or camper for the purpose of providing temporary
accommodation for an owner and the immediate family of an owner of a lot upon which a principal
dwelling unit is being constructed may be permitted while the dwelling is being constructed, subject to:
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i)
water and sewage services being provided in accordance with the requirements of the Dufferin
County Building Department;
ii)
the unit being approved, and suitable for human habitation, and equipped with smoke detector(s);
iii)
the unit being removed on or before nine months following the date of issuance of the building
permit for the principal dwelling by the Dufferin County Building Department.
3.3.9
Dwelling Units in Non-Residential Buildings
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling unit shall be located within
a portion of a non-residential building which has flammable fluids or hazardous materials stored in bulk for
commercial purposes or in conjunction therewith, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a
dwelling unit shall not be permitted within a building used for a motor vehicle service station, a motor
vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle body shop or a marine service shop. Where an accessory attached
dwelling unit is permitted to be located within non-residential building, such dwelling unit shall be located
behind or above the non-residential use.
3.3.10 Minimum Gross Floor Area of Dwelling Units
Unless otherwise specifically permitted by this by-law, a dwelling unit shall have a minimum grossbuilding
floor area of 110 sq m, and a minimum combined building gross floor area, if more than one storey, of 140
sq m. Basement floor space shall not be permitted to form part of this minimum gross floor area
requirement unless the ground level on the exterior of the dwelling is at or below the grade of the
basement floor and there is a walk-out or entrance from the exterior to that level of the structure, in which
case the area that is considered habitable floor space may be included, but not more than 50 percent of the
gross floor area on that level.
Where permitted, a detached unit accessory to a principal non-residential permitted use shall have a
minimum building floor area of 110 sq m and an apartment unit accessory to a principal non-residential
permitted use shall have a minimum building floor area of 90 sq m.
3.4
ENCROACHMENTS AND HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
The following buildings, structures and fixtures shall be permitted to encroach into the required minimum
yard requirement in accordance with the following:
Building, Structures & Fixtures
Permitted Encroachment
drop awnings, clothes poles, garden trellises, retaining walls less
than 1.0 m above the average finished grade, fences, signs or
similar uses which comply with the By-laws of the Township
In any required interior, side or rear
yard
Swimming pool water circulating or pumping equipment
Minimum 3.0 m to any side or rear lot
line
satellite antennas less than 1.0m in diameter
Zero setback
unenclosed fire escapes
1.5m into a rear yard
decks, steps, balconies and patios with a floor height less than
1.0m above finished grade
a maximum distance of 2.0m but shall
not be closer than 1.5m to any lot line
sills, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets, pilasters,
windows or other ornamental structures
may project into any required yard a
maximum distance of 0.6 m
silo, church spire, belfry, flag pole, clock tower, chimney, water
tank, non-commercial wind turbine, windmill, radio or television
tower or antenna, air conditioner duct, grain elevator, incidental
equipment required for processing, external equipment associated
with internal equipment or machinery and conveying equipment
No maximum height
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Non-commercial Wind Turbine
Maximum height shall be 50% of the
distance achieved between the base of
the turbine and the closest lot line,
and in no instance shall the hub height
be greater than 36m
Non-commercial Solar Panel
Permitted in all yards except the front
and exterior side yards but must
maintain a minimum side yard and
rear yard setback of 1.5m
3.5
ENVIRONMENTAL AND HAZARD SETBACKS
3.5.1
Watercourses and Ponds
All buildings or structures shall be located a minimum of 30 metres from the high water mark of any lake or
pond of more than 0.2 ha in size or the channel of any permanently flowing river, stream or creek with a
drainage area of greater than 125 ha and a minimum distance of 15 m from a pond of less than 0.2 ha in
size or a watercourse with a drainage area of less than 125 ha
3.5.2
Steep Slopes or Ravines
No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure on or within a distance of 15 m from the top
of bank or toe of any slope with a gradient of more than 30 percent and a height greater than 6.0 m unless
a geotechnical report acceptable to the Township and the NVCA has been approved.
3.5.3
Wetlands
No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure within any wetland or within a distance of
30 m from the edge of any Provincially Significant Wetland. No building or structure may be permitted
closer than 30 m to any other wetland unless an environmental impact study acceptable to the Township
has been approved.
3.6
HOME INDUSTRY
Where a home industry is permitted as an accessory use to a single detached dwelling the following
provisions shall apply:
i)
All development shall be subject to site plan control.In addition to persons living on the
premises not more than two (2) employees shall be engaged in the home industry.
ii)
Such home industry may be located in any accessory building located on a lot on which a
dwelling is in existence, provided the total gross floor area utilized by the home industry
does not exceed a maximum of 140 sq m.
iii)
There shall be no display, other than a sign in accordance with section 3.2.5
iv)iii)
There shall be no outdoor storage of goods, materials or articles.
v)iv)
Only currently licensed motor vehicles, associated with the home industry may be parked
or stored on the lot in an interior side or rear yard.
v)
Additional parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.14.
vi)
Where permitted, a maximum of one home industry shall be permitted per parcel.
vii)
A building used for a home industry shall be located in line or behind the front of the
principal dwelling on the parcel.
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vi)viii) A landscaping strip shall be required.
3.7
HOME OCCUPATION
Where a home occupation is permitted the following provisions shall apply:
i)
In addition to persons living on the premises not more than one (1) employee shall be
engaged in the business and working from the dwelling. In the case of a dentist, doctor or
other health care providers there may be one additional employee permitted.
ii)
There shall be no display, other than a sign in accordance with section 3.2.5
iii)ii) There shall be no goods, wares, or merchandise offered for sale or rent on the premises
other than what is produced on the premises
iv)iii) There shall be no outdoor storage of goods, materials, containers or animal enclosures
v)iv) Not more than 25 percent of the gross floor area not including the basement of the
dwelling shall be used for the purposes of the home occupation, and such home occupation
shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling.
vi)v) There shall be no mechanical or other equipment used except that which is customarily
used in a dwelling for domestic or household purposes or for use by a hairdresser or
barber, dentist, drugless practitioner's clinic, physician, or other professional person.
A home occupation shall not include a boarding house, an eating establishment, or a facility
offering accommodation or meals other than a Bed and Breakfast establishment. A catering
business shall be permitted but a restaurant, including take-out shall not be permitted.
Pick-up of frozen foods and bulk bakery items prepared on site, is permitted.
vii)vi) A home occupation shall be secondary to the principal residence and shall not change the
residential character of the lot.
viii)vii) One home occupation only shall be permitted in conjunction with a single detached
dwelling.
ix)viii) Additional parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 3.14.
3.8
LIVESTOCK AND MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION
3.8.1
Livestock Facilities
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provisions in this By-law to the contrary, no residential,
institutional, commercial, industrial or recreational use, located on a separate lot and otherwise permitted
by this By-law shall be erected or altered unless it complies with the Ministry's Minimum Distance
Separation (MDS I) calculations and Guidelines related thereto.
Notwithstanding any other yard or setback provision in this By-law to the contrary, no livestock facility,
anaerobic digester or manure storage facility shall be erected or expanded unless it complies with the
Ministry's Minimum Separation Distance (MDS II) calculations and Guidelines related thereto.
For the purpose of implementing MDS, cemeteries shall be considered a Type A land use.
3.8.2
Livestock on Small Lots and in Existing Barns
Except where permitted by this by-law, no lot of less than 2.0 ha in size shall be used for any agricultural
purpose, including the keeping of livestock.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this by-law to the contrary, where a barn legally exists on a lot of
under 2.0 ha in size, the barn may be used to house livestock in numbers not exceeding its design capacity,
provided MDS requirements are met and there is land adjacent that has
been secured by a written agreement between the owner and adjacent
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coops and the
requirements for hen
husbandry
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owner(s) for pasturing the livestock and for the proper disposal of nutrients (animal waste), in accordance
with best practices and, where applicable, the Nutrient Management Act. A copy of the agreement shall be
filed with the Township annually. MDS shall not apply to a new dwelling on an existing vacant lot that
cannot meet MDS.
3.8.3 Backyard Hens
Where lands have a minimum lot area of 0.4 hectares, having a minimum lot frontage of 15m, and are
developed with a single detached dwelling, a maximum of 4 hens shall be permitted, subject to the
following:
)
The coop and management shall be in accordance with any Backyard Hen By-law, as
amended or replaced.
)
No rooster shall be permitted.
)
MDS shall not apply.
)
The coop shall comply with section 3.2 (Accessory Structures), and in addition, shall
maintain a minimum setback of 3m to any lot line.
)
The coop and any run (associated outdoor fenced area) shall only be permitted in the rear
yard.
3.8.34 ON-FARM DIVERSIFIED USES
Where permitted, on-farm diversified uses shall be subject to the following provisions:
i)
The on-farm diversified use (including lands for buildings, structures, landscaping, servicing,
buffering, parking) may occupy no more than 2% of the property on which the uses are located,
to a maximum of 1 ha.
ii) Maximum ground floor area of all buildings and structures building shall be 20% of the 2% of
the lot area, to a maximum of 200 m2.
iii) The floor area of farm building that existed prior to 2012 may be used in the on-farm
diversified use and calculated at 50% floor area towards the maximum 20% of the 2% lot area.
iv) All on-farm diversified uses shall be subject to site plan approval.
v) Except as otherwise permitted as an agricultural use, including but not limited to agri-tourism
and farmer's market, all business use shall be conducted within a completely enclosed
structure.
vi) No outdoor storage shall be permitted.
vii) An assembly hall any other event facility will only be considered through a site-specific
amendment, to this by-law, or a special event permit.
)
maximum ground floor area of all buildings and structures: 1% lot coverage to a
maximum of 2000 m2
)
maximum percentage of land required for the on-farm diversified use, including
building footprint, landscaped area, servicing, buffering areas, setbacks, and access -
2% to a maximum of 1.0ha
3.9
LOT PROVISIONS AND APPLICATIONS
3.9.1
Established Building Line in Residential Zone
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Notwithstanding any other provisions
of this By-law, to the contrary, where a
dwelling is to be erected in a
Residential Zone between existing
dwellings on the same street, such
dwelling may be built with a front yard
and setback equal to the average yard
of the adjacent dwellings on the same
side of the street within 100 m of the
lot.
3.9.2
Frontage on Improved Public Road
No person shall erect any building or structure in any Zone after the date of passing of this By-law, unless
the lot upon which such building or structure is to be erected has frontage upon an improved public road or
an agreement is in place between the owner of the lot and the Township that provides for the maintenance
of the road by the owner, at his/her expense, so that access by emergency vehicles during all weather
conditions and at all times of the year is available, and such building or structure complies with the setback
provisions of this By-law. This does not necessarily imply that the Township is, in any way, compelled to
enter into any such agreement.
The above provisions shall not apply to prevent the erection of a permitted building or structure on a lot in
a registered Plan of Subdivision where a properly executed Subdivision Agreement has been entered into
with the Township, notwithstanding that the street or streets will not be assumed by the Township until
the end of the maintenance period, nor shall it apply to prevent the enlargement, extension, renovation,
reconstruction or other structural alteration of an existing building or structure which is located on a lot
which does not have frontage upon an improved public road, provided the use of such building or structure
does not change and is permissible within the zone in which it is located.
3.9.3
Minimum Requirements Met When Rounded to One Decimal Point
Minimum lot dimensions and lot area requirements and minimum set-back requirements shall be deemed
to conform if the frontage, set-back or lot area, expressed to two decimal points, when rounded off to one
decimal point, is equivalent to the minimum requirement.
3.9.4
Multiple Zones on One Lot
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone under the provisions of this By-law, each such portion of
the lot shall be used in accordance with the zone provisions of this By-law for the applicable zone as if it
were a separate lot. The most restrictive zoning requirements for lot area and lot frontage shall be applied
to the entire lot.
3.9.5
Reduction of Requirements
No person shall change the purpose for which any land, building or structure is used or erect any building,
structure, or addition to any existing building or structure, or reduce the area of any lot, if the effect of such
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action is to cause the original, adjoining, remaining or new building, structure or lot to be in contravention
with this By-law.
3.9.6
Through Lots
Where a lot, which is not a corner lot, has lot frontage on more than one street, the setback and front yard
requirements contained herein shall apply on each street in accordance with the provisions of the zone or
zones in which such lot is located.
3.9.7 Street Centre Lines
Where a lot abuts a road allowance less than 20 m in width, the minimum setback from the street line shall
be 10 m from the centre line of the street plus the required front yard or exterior side yard within the zone.
Where a lot abuts a County Road or Provincial Highway, the minimum setback shall be 15 m from the
centre line of the street plus the required front yard or exterior side yard within the zone.
3.10
LEGAL NON-CONFORMING AND NON-COMPLYING
3.10.1 NON-CONFORMING USES
3.10.1.1
Continuation of Existing Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any existing lot, building or structure for
any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such existing lot, building or structure was lawfully used for such
purpose, prior to the effective date of this By-law and provided that the lot, building or structure continues
to be used for that purpose. Where the use ceases to exist for a period of two years, the use will be
deemed to have been discontinued.
3.10.1.2
Permitted Exterior Extension, Alteration and Reconstruction
The exterior of any building or structure which was lawfully used prior to the effective date of this By-law
for a purpose not permissible within the zone in which it is located, prior to the effective date of this By-
law, shall not be enlarged, extended more than 0.2 m, reconstructed or otherwise structurally altered,
unless such building or structure is thereafter to be used for a purpose permitted within such zone.
3.10.1.3
Permitted Interior Alteration
The interior of any building or structure which was lawfully used for a purpose not permissible within the
zone in which it is located prior to the effective date of this By-law, may be reconstructed or structurally
altered, in order to render the building or structure more convenient for the existing purpose for which it
was lawfully used.
3.10.1.4
Restoration to a Safe Condition
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of any existing,
legal non-conforming building or structure or part thereof, provided that the strengthening or restoration
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does not increase the building height, size or volume or change the existing, lawful use of such existing
building or structure unless these changes are necessary to provide for flood proofing.
3.10.1.5
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 Chief Building Official, so long as the building or structure, when erected, is used and
continues to be used for the purpose for which it was legally erected.
3.10.2 Non-Complying Lots, Buildings, Structures and Uses
3.10.2.1
Permitted Buildings or Structures
Where a building or structure is located on a lot having less than the minimum frontage and/or lot area,
and/or having less than the minimum setback and/or side yard and/or rear yard required by this By-law,
the said building or structure may be enlarged, reconstructed, repaired and/or renovated provided that:
i)
the enlargement, reconstruction, repair and/or renovation does not further reduce a front yard,
and/or side yard and/or rear yard and/or lot coverage to less than the minimum required by this
By-law;
ii) the building or structure is being used for a purpose permissible within the zone in which it is
located; and,
iii) all other applicable zone provisions of this By-Law are complied with.
3.10.2.2
Reconstruction of Existing Building
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any permitted building which is
accidentally damaged or destroyed by causes beyond the control of the owner. Such permitted building
may be reconstructed in accordance with the previously existing standards, even if such did not conform
with one or more of the provisions of this By-law provided that the reconstruction occurs within 24 months
of the damage being done, but the non-compliance may not be further increased.
3.10.2.3
Existing Undersized Lots of Record
Where a lot, having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required herein, existed on the date of
passing of this By-law, or where such a lot is created by a public authority, such smaller lot may be used and
a permitted building or structure may be erected, altered and/or used on such smaller lot provided that the
lot has at least 30 m of frontage, an area of at least 0.2 hectares, is located on a maintained public road and
all other applicable zone provisions of this By-law are complied with.
Lots which have been increased in size following passing of this By-law to comply with the above minimum
frontage and lot area standards may also be used in accordance with this provision.
3.10.2.4
Non-conformity with lot standards due to land taken for Municipal or other public purposes.
Notwithstanding any requirement for a lot in this by-law, a reduction in the minimum lot area, lot frontage
or front or exterior side yard set-back requirement resulting from the taking of land for municipal or other
public purpose such as a road widening, daylighting triangle, parkland or other land acquisition, or any such
similar purpose, whether conveyed voluntarily, taken as a condition of approval under the Planning Act or
acquired through expropriation, shall be deemed to be in conformity with this by-law provided the
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NOTE: Section 5, Definitions,
includes an abattoir, airport,
animal shelter, boarding house,
camping establishment, multiple
residential housing forms,
laundromat, outdoor storage,
shooting range, waste disposal
area. Also see section 3.3.7
which prohibits sleeping in RVs.
reduction is not greater than 10 percent and the lot frontage and lot area requirements for existing
undersized lots of record set out in Section 3.10.2.3 above are met.
3.11
USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES
3.11.1 Permitted Uses
Unless specifically prohibited, the following uses shall be permitted in all zones:
i)
Existing agricultural crop activities
ii) Legal non-conforming uses in accordance with Section 3.10.1
iii) Legal non-complying uses in accordance with Section 3.10.2
iv) Resource Management
v) Passive recreational uses
vi) Public uses, public service buildings and structures provided by the Township, County or any Public
Authority including any Department or Ministry of the Government of Canada or Ontario or any
Conservation Authority established by the Government of Ontario
vii) Utility infrastructure provided by a public utility provider, telephone, or cable company and any
natural gas distribution system operated by a Company distributing gas to the residents of the
Township, which company possesses all the necessary powers, rights, licenses and franchises.
vii)viii)
Elementary school and secondary schools, including an ancillary child care facility.
3.11.2 Location Restrictions
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this By-law to the contrary, where a public use is
specifically mentioned as a permitted use within a specific zone classification, then such public use shall
only be permitted within that zone or zones and shall comply with the zone provisions of the zone or zones
in which the public use is permitted, save and except that there shall be no minimum lot area or lot
frontage requirement. This provision shall not apply to Crown agencies.
3.11.3 Provisions
(i)
No goods, materials or equipment shall be stored outside a building or structure located on the lot,
except as may otherwise be permitted under this By-law and shall not be stored closer than 60 m
from a Residential Zone.
(ii)
The zone provisions of the zone in which the use is located shall be complied with except as
otherwise permitted through this section of the By-law;
(iii)
No building or structure erected in accordance with the provisions of this Section shall be used for
the purposes of an office, maintenance or works depot.
3.11.4 Streets and Service Installations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land from being used as a street or highway, or prevent the installation
of a water main, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, gas main, pipeline, overhead or underground hydro,
communication line or high voltage electrical facilities owned, operated and maintained by Hydro One or
an electricity service provider or their successors.
3.12
PROHIBITED USES AND USE-SPECIFIC PROVISIONS
In addition to the specific provisions below, any use which is defined
in Section 5 of this by-law shall be prohibited except where explicitly
permitted.
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3.12.1 FILL OPERATIONS, ADDITION OR REMOVAL OF FILL
The addition or removal of fill or operation of a fill business is prohibited, except in accordance with Section
4.13, Extractive Industrial (MX) zone on lands zoned (MX) and licensed from the Ministry of Natural
Resource or in regulated areas as permitted by the Conservation
Authority under the Conservation Authorities Act, or as provided for in
the Township's Fill By-law, as amended.
3.12.2 HIGH IMPACT RECREATIONAL USES
Except where permitted by this by-law, the following activities, developments and uses, as well as all other
uses of a similar nature shall be prohibited, and may only be permitted by site-specific amendment to this
by-law:
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Outdoor education centre;
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Camping Establishment
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Fishing or hunting camp or club;
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Resort;
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Golf course;
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Shooting Range
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Paintball or paintball range;
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Auto racing or any other form of motorized vehicle racing or race track;
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Public or commercial motorcycle or ATV riding or racing, race course or trail; and
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Related and ancillary short term (temporary) residential accommodation.
3.12.2 NOXIOUS TRADE AND DANDEROUS USES
Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted under this By-law, no use shall be permitted which, from
its nature or the materials used therein, is defined as a noxious trade, business or manufacture under the
Health Protection and Promotion Act, as amended, and the Regulations promulgated thereunder.
Uses involving the handling, storage, processing, disposal, hauling or transfer of any hazardous, dangerous,
corrosive, explosive, flammable, toxic or biological materials, substances or wastes are not permitted.
3.12.4 OUTDOOR STORAGE
Outdoor storage shall be prohibited except where specifically permitted. Where outdoor storage is
permitted by this by-law and where a building or structure exists on the lot, outdoor storage is not
permitted in a front yard between the front of the building and the street or in that portion of an exterior
side yard from a line extending from the rear of the building to the street opposite the side of the building
and the front of the lot.
Where outdoor storage is permitted by this by-law, the area used for outdoor storage shall be fully
enclosed with a fence, and securely gated. Subject to any limitation contained in the Township's Fence By-
law, the fence shall be of a height sufficient to screen the outdoor storage area from view from adjacent
roads and visually sensitive uses such as a residence, school or commercial business on any adjacent lot.
Vegetative buffers and berms may be used in combination with the fence to provide appropriate screening.
3.12.5 PEAT EXTRACTION, PITS AND QUARRIES
Note: Outdoor recreational
facilities and activity centers are
permitted in many zones and
include a variety of uses.
NOTE: By-law 9-2015 regulates
fill activities
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By-law xx-2015, as amended or
replaced,
prohibits
rallies
and
regulates events. Permits are required
for events that are not specifically
permitted within the zoning.
The excavation of peat, establishment or operation of pits or quarries is prohibited within the area covered
by this By-law, except in the locations permitted by this By-law, and in accordance with the provisions of
this By-law or in regulated areas as permitted by the Conservation Authority under the Conservation
Authorities Act. No person shall use land or erect any building or structure for the purpose of processing,
washing, screening, sorting or crushing rock, sand, gravel and/or peat except as expressly provided for in
this By-law.
3.12.6 PROPANE STORAGE AND HANDLING
Propane operators are required to define a hazard distance applicable to their propane operation
referenced in a risk and safety management plan required under Ontario Regulation 211/01 made under
the Technical Standards and Safety Act, 2000, as amended prior to the commencement of the operation.
No building permit shall be issued for any building or structure that is subject to the requirements of
Ontario Regulation 211/01 (Propane Storage and Handling) made under the Technical Standards and Safety
Act, 2000, as amended, until the applicable requirements have been satisfied. This provision shall apply to
all propane operations and to all new uses within the propane hazard distance referenced in any risk and
safety management plan required under the regulations. Propane storage is permitted as an accessory use
without an amendment to this plan. Propane Storage as a principal use requires a zoning amendment.
3.12.7 WIND TURBINES AND LARGE SCALE SOLAR
Except where explicitly permitted by this by-law, any Commercial Wind Turbine, Commercial Bio-Energy
Project and Commercial Solar Project shall be prohibited, and may only be considered by a site specific
amendment to this by-law.
3.13
SPECIAL EVENTS
One-time, annual, commercial events or special events, including
motor vehicle rallies may be permitted in accordance with the
Township's special event by-law, as amended. Where an event
has become a land use opposed to a special event, Council may
consider approval through a temporary use by-law.
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3.14
SITE PLANLOT DEVELOPMENT PROVISIONS
3.14.1 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
3.14.1.1
Loading Space
A Loading Space, being an off-street space, for the temporary parking of a commercial heavy vehicle while
loading or unloading merchandise or materials, is required under this By-law, in accordance with the
Loading Space Requirement Table set forth herein, and the owner of every building or structure erected for
any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares,
merchandise or raw materials shall provide and maintain loading and unloading spaces on the lot
accordingly.
3.14.1.2
Minimum Loading Space Dimensions
Each loading or unloading space shall be 15 m in length, 3.5 m in width and have a vertical clearance of at
least 4.3 m.
3.14.1.2
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENT TABLE
Type or Nature of Use
Limits
Minimum loading space requirement
Industrial or commercial
up to 300 sq m
1 loading space
300 to 1,000 sq m
2 loading spaces
over 1,000 sq m
1 additional space/1,000 sq m
Multiple Residential
up to 10 dwelling units
None
10 to 30 dwelling units
1 loading space
Over 30 dwelling units
one additional space per 30 dwelling units
Institutional
Less than 30 occupants
None
More than 30 occupants
1 loading space
3.14.1.3
Access
Access to loading spaces shall be by means of a driveway of at least 3.5 m in width contained on the lot on
which the spaces are located and leading to an improved public road.
3.14.1.4
Loading Space Surface
Driveways, loading spaces, and related aisles and turning areas shall be maintained with a stable surface
that is treated to prevent the raising of dust. Such loading facilities shall, before being used, be surfaced
with asphalt, concrete, or crushed stone, gravel or brick and shall include provisions for drainage facilities.
3.14.1.5
Location
Required loading spaces shall be located on the same lot as the building in the interior side or rear yard
unless such space or spaces are removed from the street line a minimum distance of 15 m.
3.14.1.6
Additions to or Change in Use of Existing 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 gross floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased by more
than 300 sq m. If an addition is made to the building or structure which increases the gross floor area or the
By-law 21-18, as amended or
replaced designates the Township,
subject to Site Plan Control.
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use of the building changes, then additional loading spaces shall be provided as required by this Section, in
accordance with the provisions of Section 3.14, the Loading Space Requirement Table, for such addition.
3.14.2 PARKING AREA REGULATIONS
3.14.2.1
Parking Space Requirements
The owner of land, building or structure erected or used for any of the purposes hereinafter set forth shall
provide and maintain parking spaces for the sole use of the owner, occupant, or other persons entering
upon or making use of the said premises, from time to time.
Parking spaces are required under this By-law, in accordance with Section 3.14, the Parking Space
Requirement Table. Where the calculation of required spaces exceeds a whole space by more than 0.25,
the required spaces shall be the next whole number.
3.14.2.2
Parking Area Surface
Non-Residential parking spaces, or multiple unit residential parking areas and driveways connecting the
parking spaces or area with a street shall be maintained with a stable surface that is treated so as to
prevent the raising of dust. Such parking spaces or areas shall, before being used, be constructed of
asphalt, crushed stone, gravel, concrete or similar material and shall include provisions for drainage
facilities.
Parking spaces for more than four vehicles shall only be required to be surfaced with concrete, asphalt or
brick, where municipal design guidelines requiring such hard surfacing are in place (such as in the Business
Park Gateway zone) and/or where hard surfacing is required pursuant to the provisions of a site plan
agreement.
3.14.2.3
Ingress and Egress Provisions
Ingress and egress to and from the required parking spaces and areas shall be provided in accordance with
the following:
i)
by means of an unobstructed driveways or passageways of at least 3 m in width but not more than
9 m in perpendicular width.
ii) The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp measured along the street line
shall be 9 m.
iii) The minimum distance between any two driveways on one lot or between a driveway and an
intersection of street lines measured along the street line intersected by such driveway shall be 7.5
m.
iv) The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a street line shall be 60 degrees.
vi) Driveways shall not be closer than 3.0m to an interior side lot line in a Hamlet Residential, Estate
Residential and 7.0 m in a Rural Residential, Rural Commercial or Countryside zone.
3.14.2.6
More Than One Use on a Lot
When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use, the parking space requirement for
the whole building shall be the sum of the requirements for the separate parts of the building occupied by
the separate types of use.
3.14.2.7
Parking Area Location on Lot
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Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary, parking areas shall be
permitted in the required yards or in the area between the street line and the required setback except that,
where a Commercial Zone abuts a Residential Zone a 3.0 m planting strip shall be maintained between the
parking area and the lot line.
3.14.2.8
Additions to, or Changes in the Use of Existing Buildings and Structures
The parking space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any building or structure lawfully in
existence on the date of passage of this By-law, so long as the gross floor area is not increased and the use
or number of dwelling units does not change. If any addition is made to a building or structure which
increases its gross floor area, then parking spaces for the addition shall be provided as required by the
Parking Space Requirement Table. Where a change in use occurs, parking spaces shall be provided for such
new use in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.14.10, the Parking Space Requirement Table.
3.14.2.9 Parking Space Standards and Requirements
Parking spaces shall have a minimum width of 3.0 m and a minimum length of 6.0 m.
The number of on-site parking spaces to be provided for the types of uses listed below are as follows,
except where a parking study has recommended a different number of parking spaces, such requirement
shall apply:
3.14.2.10
PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENT TABLE
Land Use
Parking Requirement
ResidentialSingle Detached Dwelling
3 parking spaces per single detached dwelling unit
and 2 parking space or any other unit, where one
space may be located in a carport or, provided
such garage or carport has an unoccupied
rectangular space, having a minimum length
width of 3.5 m and minimum length of 67m
Semi Detached, Duplex, Triplex, Townhouse and
any other apartment or multi-residential form
2 parking spaces
Attached Apartment, Additional Single Detached
Dwelling
One parking space
Commercial/ Institutional
one parking space plus one per 30 m2 of gross
floor area
Industrial
one parking space plus one space per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
3.14.2.11
Accessible Parking Requirements
Accessible parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance
with
the
Integrated
Accessibility
Standards, O.Reg 191/11 as amended or replaced.
3.14.3 LANDSCAPING STRIPS
3.14.1 Requirement to include Landscaping Strip
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Where a lot in any Institutional, Commercial, Business Park, Industrial or Recreational Zone abuts an
interior side or rear lot line of a lot in any Residential Zone, a 3.0 m wide landscaping strip adjoining such
abutting lot line, or portion thereof, shall be required.
Where a lot in any Extractive or Business Park Zone abuts a Highway or County Road, or a lot zoned Rural
Residential or Institutional, a 6.0m landscaping strip adjoining such abutting lot line, or portion thereof,
shall be required.
Where a lot in any Waste Disposal Zone abuts a lot zoned Rural Residential or Institutional a 30.0m
landscaping strip adjoining such abutting lot line, or portion thereof, shall be required.
3.14.2 Contents
Such required planting strip shall be used for no other purposes than planting a continuous, unpierced
hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs or other natural vegetation, or solid fencing not less than 1.5 m
high, immediately adjacent to the lot line, or portion thereof, where such planting strip is required. The
remainder of the planting strip shall be used for no other purpose than the planting of shrubs, flowering
shrubs, flower beds, grass or a combination thereof.
3.14.3 Driveways and Walkways
In all cases where ingress and egress, driveways, launching ramps or walkways extend through a required
planting strip, it shall be permissible to interrupt the planting strip within 3 m of the edge of such driveway
or within 1.5 m of the edge of such walkway.
3.14.4 Landscaped Open Space
A planting strip or buffer screen referred to in this Section
may form a part of any landscaped open space or yard
required by this By-law.
3.14.5 SIGHT TRIANGLES
On a corner lot fronting on two public roads, within the
triangular space formed by the street lines and a line
drawn from a point on one street line to a point in the
other street line, each such point being 12.0 m, measured
along the street line from the point of intersection of the
street lines, no motor vehicle, as defined in The Highway
Traffic Act, shall be parked, no building or structure which
would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor vehicles shall
be erected, and no land shall be used for the purposes of
growing shrubs or trees in excess of 1.0 m in height. Such
triangular space may hereinafter be referred to as a "sight triangle". Where the two street lines do not
intersect at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of
the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the tangents to the street lines.
3.15
TAX EXEMPT LANDS
No development shall be permitted on lands that are tax exempt (Conservation Land Tax Incentive
Program) unless the Owner can provide proof of payment of full residential taxes for current plus 4 years
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previous or mapping to indicate that the development is outside of the exemption area and the financial
requirements of the Township have been satisfied.
3.16
VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE
The storage of unlicensed vehicles, truck bodies, and storage containers shall be prohibited except where
explicitly permitted.
3.16.1 Storage and Parkingof Unlicensed Vehicles
The parking and storage of vehicles, trailers, equipment, truck bodies and storage containers shall be
prohibited except where explicitly permitted. Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this By-
law shall be used for the parking or operative, currently licensed vehicles only and for vehicles used in an
operation incidental to the permitted uses in respect of which such parking spaces and areas are required
or permitted. Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this By-law shall be used for the
parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles only and for vehicles used in an operation incidental to the
permitted uses in
respect of which such parking spaces and areas are required or permitted.
3.16.2 Maximum number of Vehicles permitted on a Residential Lot
The number of vehicles not stored within an enclosed garage or accessory structure that may be stored or
kept in the outdoors on a lot zoned Hamlet Residential or Estate Residential zone shall be limited to the
minimum number of parking spaces required for each permitted use that is carried out on the lot, plus not
more than two additional vehicles.
3.16.23 HeavyCommercial Motor Vehicles Parking
A maximum of one commercial heavy motor vehicle may be stored or housed on the lot provided there is
sufficient parking spaces for all uses on the lot.or trailer exceeding a maximum load capacity of 1,600 kg.
(3,500 lbs.) may be stored or housed on the lot provided there is sufficient parking spaces for all uses on
the lot and the lot is zoned Rural, Rural Residential, Agricultural or Rural Commercial.
Heavy motor vehicles used in conjunction with an agricultural use in the Countryside (A) Zone are
permitted.
Notwithstanding the above, a maximum of two operative and currently licensed school buses may be
stored on a lot in a Rural Residential (RR) or Countryside (A) zones subject to each driver being a resident
on the lot. A commercial motor vehicle or trailer exceeding a maximum load capacity of 1,600kg shall not
be permitted on lands zoned Hamlet Residential (HR), Estate Residential (ER), and Recreational (RE)
Heavy motor vehicles used in conjunction with a permitted commercial use are permitted subject to site
plan approval. A contractors yard or transportation depot are prohibited except where explicitly permitted.
Notwithstanding the above, a maximum of two operative school buses may be stored on a lot in a Rural
Residential, or Countryside (A) zone for each driver that is resident on the lot.
Commercial motor vehicles used in conjunction with an agricultural use may be stored on a lot zoned
"Countryside Area (A)". Commercial motor vehicles used in conjunction with a permitted commercial use
may be stored on a lot zoned "Rural Commercial".
3.16.3 Parking Locations
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Parking and storage shall be contained with the property lines and shall not be within any required sight-
triangles in accordance with section 3.14.5. where a heavy motor vehicle is being parked in an Estate
Residential (ER) or Hamlet Residential (HR) zone, a 1.5 m wide landscaping strip adjoining such abutting lot
line, or portion thereof, shall be required.
3.16.4 Recreational Vehicles and Equipment
The parking and storage of more than one recreational vehicle or equipment on a lot is prohibited. The
storage of one such vehicle or equipment is permitted in all zones only where a dwelling is in existence on
the same lot, provided it is not used for habitation, provided the vehicle is roadworthy and licensed and not
derelict, and provided such parking and storage occurs in the rear or interior side yard, and that it meets
the setbacks for an accessory building.
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SECTION 4: ZONE PROVISIONS
4.1 COUNTRYSIDE AREA (A) ZONE
No person shall within a Countryside Area (A) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.1.1
Permitted Uses
For each particular lot size range in the table below, permitted uses include those uses beside which an "x"
occurs in the Column.
Permitted Uses
Size of Parcel
8.00 ha and over
2.00 ha to 7.99 ha
Single Detached Dwelling
X
X
Accessory dwelling unit in a detached structure (1) in
accordance with section 3.3 Additional Single dwelling
ASD (1)
X
X
One Accessory Attached dwelling unit (1)
X
X
Agricultural Use
X
X
Agriculture-Related Use
X
x
Bed and Breakfast
X
X
Crisis Centre
X
X
Garden Center
x
x
Group Home
X
X
On-Farm Diversified Use
x
x
Home Industry
X
X
Home Occupation
X
X
Kennel (see Canine By-law)
X
Cannabis FacilityMedicinal Marijuana Facility
x
Portable Sawmill
X
Public Open Space or Park
X
X
Resource Management
X
X
Veterinary Clinic
X
X
Wayside Pit or Wayside Quarry
X
x
4.1.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
For each particular size of parcel zoned Countryside Area (A) within the lot size ranges on the table below,
regulations for permitted uses are those that occur in each column.
Minimum Lot Area (ha)
8.00 ha and over
2.00 ha to 7.99 ha
Minimum Lot Frontage (m)
100
100
Minimum Yards - Front (m)
30
20
Interior Side
20
10
Exterior Side
30
20
Rear
20
10
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
5
10
Maximum Height
10.5
10.5
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4.1.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.1.3.1 Countryside - Agricultural Exception One (A-1)" Zone (Roll No. 4-01505, 6-22000, 6-21850, 4-08000, 6-
19825, 3-18400, 6-21750, 6-21550 )
Notwithstanding the requirements of the Countryside Area (A) zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned
Agricultural Exception One (A-1), neither a single detached dwelling nor a second dwelling unit - farm help
house is permitted.
4.1.3.2 Countryside - Rural Exception Two (A-2) Zone (Roll 1-24980)
Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses of Section 4.1.2, provisions for the Countryside Area and section 3.2.3
Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures, the minimum front yard (south) setback to an accessory
building having a maximum floor areamaximum gross floor area of 120m2 shall be 24m. In all other
respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.1.3.3 Countryside - Agricultural Exception Three (A-3) Zone (Roll 5-05450)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1 a kennel shall be permitted to be established on a lot with a
minimum lot area of 7.0 Ha provided the number of dogs is limited to not more than 9 in total (including those
of the owner)
4.1.3.4 Countryside - Rural Exception Four (ARU-4) Zone (Roll No. 5-11605)
Notwithstanding the Setback and Yard Requirements of Section 3.2, to the contrary, on lands within the
"Rural Exception Four (RU-4)" Zone, all buildings and structures shall be situated within established building
envelopes established by a box formed by a front yard setbacks of 45m, 6m side yards and 180m rear yard.
4.1.3.5 Countryside - Rural Exception Five (ARU-5) Zone (Roll No. 6-10720)
Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses of Section 4.1.1 and the Regulations for Permitted Uses of Section
4.1.2 to the contrary, the minimum lot frontage shall be 57 m, the minimum front yard set-back shall be
308 m, and the minimum interior side yard setback (south side) shall be 70 m.
4.1.3.6 LEFT BLANKCountryside Exception Six (A-6)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.2.3, to the contrary, on lands zoned
Countryside Exception Six (A-6), a detached garage for personal use, having a maximum
floor area of 134m2 shall be permitted. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law
shall apply.
4.1.3.7 Countryside - Rural Exception Seven (RUA-7) Zone (Roll No. 1-25620)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.5.2 "Steep Slopes and Ravines", no building or structure shall
be located within six m of the top-of-bank as identified on Schedule "B" attached to and forming part of
By-law No. 48-04.
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4.1.3.8 Countryside - Rural Exception Eight (RUA-8) Zone (Roll No. 6-18710)
Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses of Section 4.1.2, to the contrary, the minimum rear
yard and interior side yard setbacks for existing principal structures only (existing house and barn) shall be
15.0 m, and the minimum lot frontage shall be 340 m In addition to the uses permitted in Section 4.1.1,
only one accessory dwelling unit, in the form of an existing apartment on two levels with a combined gross
floor area of a minimum of 150 sq m, shall also be permitted.
4.1.3.9 Countryside -Agricultural Exception Nine Temporary Use (A-9-T) Zone (Part of Roll No. 1-13100)
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Countryside Area (A) zone, to the contrary, in addition to the uses
permitted in the zone, a commercial parking lot for up to 12 vehicles for the exclusive use of the owners,
staff, tenants and patrons of the existing commercial enterprise being carried out on the lands to the
immediate south on property described as Part West Half of Lot 5, Concession 7 EHS and known
municipally as 936291 Airport Road is also permitted as a temporary use for an additional period of up to
three years (until July 4, 2021, subject to permitted extensions).
4.1.3.10 Agricultural Exception Ten (A-10) (Roll 2-11300)
Notwithstanding the provision of Section 3.7, Home Occupation, to the contrary, on lands zoned
Agricultural Exception Ten (A-10) a craft themed bed and breakfast having a maximum capacity of 8 guest,
plus any persons living on the premises shall be permitted within the existing single detached dwelling. In
all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.1.3.11 Countryside - Rural Exception Eleven (RUA-11) Zone (Roll No. 4-01450)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1.2, on lands zoned "Rural Exception Eleven (RU-11)", the
minimum lot frontage shall be 95 m.
4.1.3.12 Countryside - Rural Exception Twelve (RUA-12) Zone (Roll No. 1-24330)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1.2 to the contrary, the minimum front yard set-back for a
single detached dwelling and for all accessory buildings and structures shall be 160 m, and the minimum
rear yard set-back shall be 50 m.
4.1.3.13R Countryside - Rural Exception Thirteen (RUA-13) zone (Roll No. 1-24320)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1.2 to the contrary, the minimum front yard set-back for a
single detached dwelling and for all accessory buildings and structures shall be 190 m, the minimum rear
yard set-back shall be 50 m and the minimum interior side yard set-back (both sides) shall be 30 m.
4.1.3.14
Countryside - Rural Exception Fourteen (ARU-14) Zone (Roll No. 1-29600)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1.2 to the contrary, the minimum exterior side yard set-back
shall be 10 m adjacent to the unmaintained road allowance between Concessions 4 and 5 EHS.
4.1.3.15
Countryside - Rural Exception Fifteen (ARU-15) Zone (Roll Nos. 1-03901, 1-03930 and 1-03960)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.1.2 to the contrary, the minimum front yard set-back for a
single detached dwelling and for all accessory buildings and structures shall be 200 m.
4.1.3.16
Countryside - Agricultural Exception Sixteen (A-16) Zone (Roll No. 5-19300)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.3.2 Detached Additional Single Dwellings, to the contrary, on
lands zoned Countryside Exception Sixteen (A-16) the gross floor area of the additional detached single
dwelling shall be no more than 124 m2 in size. In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.1.3.17
Countryside - Agricultural Exception Seventeen (A-17) Zone (Roll No. 3-02760)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.2.3 Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures, to the
contrary, on lands zoned Countryside Exception Seventeen (A-17) the gross floor area of the additional
detached single dwelling shall be no more than 130 m2 in size. In all other respects the provisions of this
By-law shall apply.
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4.1.3.20
Countryside - Rural Exception Twenty (A-20) zone (Roll No.2-00290)
Notwithstanding the provisions in the Countryside Area (A) zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural
Exception Twenty (RU-20) an accessory building, having a maximum gross floor area of 307 m2 and a
maximum lot coverage of 400 m2 shall be permitted. Outdoor parking and outdoor storage are prohibited.
The accessory structure shall be for no other purpose than for the storage of personally owned vehicles and
equipment and personal indoor storage related to the residential use. Notwithstanding the permitted uses
in the Countryside Area (A) zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Exception Twenty (RU-20) there
shall be no business activity permitted in the accessory structure nor on the subject lands. In all other
respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
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4.2
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE
No person shall within any Rural Residential (RR) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.2.1
Permitted Uses
i)
Single Detached Dwelling
ii) additional single dwelling (ASD) or attached accessory dwelling unitattached additional dwelling
unit or habitable pool house
iii) bed and breakfast
iv) home industry
v) home occupation
vi) the keeping of not more than 50 chickens on a lot of not less than 0.5 ha and at a location not less
than 60 m from any dwelling on an adjacent lot.
4.2.2
Regulations for Permitted Rural Residential Uses
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
45 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
20 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
6 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
20 m
d)
Rear Yard
20 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
v)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.2.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.2.3.1 Rural Residential Exception One (RR-1) Zone (Roll 609450)
Notwithstanding the provision of this by-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception
Nine (RR-1) a 90m2 garage having a maximum peak height of 6.0m shall be permitted in the exterior side
yard. In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.2.3.2 Rural Residential Exception Two (RR-2) Zone (Roll No. 1-04710)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.2.2 to the contrary, the minimum lot area shall be 0.25 ha and
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 6.0 m.
4.2.3.3
Rural Residential Exception Three (RR-3) zone (Roll No. 403700)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential
Exception Three (RR-3) the following provisions shall apply:
a)
The total floor area of all accessory structures shall be 800m2.
b)
Maximum height of one accessory structure shall be 6.6m.
c)
A maximum of 2 NU shall be permitted.
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In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.2.3.4 Rural Residential Exception Four (RR-4) Zone (Roll No. 6-22050)
Notwithstanding the Regulations for Permitted Used outlined in Section 4.2.2 and the provisions of Section
3.2. to the contrary, the minimum interior side and rear yard setbacks for a building or structure used for
the purpose of housing livestock shall be 7.4 m and 5.5 m respectively.
4.2.3.5 Rural Residential Exception Five (RR-5) zone (Roll No. 106350)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential
Exception Five (RR-5) the following provisions shall apply:
a) total floor area of all accessory structures shall be 275m2
b) maximum height of all accessory structures shall be 6.0m, measured to the midpoint of eaves and peak
c) a maximum of two accessory structures shall be permitted.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.2.3.6 Rural Residential Exception Six (RR-6) zone (Roll No. 109705)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential
Exception Six (RR-6) the following provisions shall apply:
a) total floor area of all accessory structures shall be 140m2
b) maximum height of all accessory structures shall be 7.2m, measured to the peak
c) minimum east side yard to all accessory buildings shall be 13.8m.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.2.3.7 Rural Residential Exception Seven (RR-7) Zone (Roll No. 4-01650)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of Section 4.2.1 to the contrary, the keeping of alpacas to a maximum
of the equivalent of two (2) Nutrient Units per ha of lot area, if also permitted.
4.2.3.8 Rural Residential Exception Eight (RR-8) zone (Roll No. 313205)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential
Exception Eight (RR-8) a maximum of the greater of 1 Nutrient Unit (NU) or two horses shall be
permitted. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.2.3.9 Rural Residential Exception Nine (RR-9) zone (Roll No. 408002)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential
Exception Nine (RR-9), all principal and accessory buildings shall be setback from lines as follows:
a) Minimum setback from rear lot line - 320 metres
b) Minimum setback from most southerly interior side lot line - 150 metres
c) Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, two (2) accessory buildings or
structures are permitted subject to the following:
i)
one (1) accessory building or structure for a home industry and storage shall be permitted
subject to the following:
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maximum floor area of accessory structure 245 m2
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maximum floor area devoted to home industry: 140 m2
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maximum height 7m
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the accessory structure shall be permitted in front of the dwelling unit, provided it
meets the minimum yard requirements for the Rural Residential Exception Nine
(RR-9) zone.
ii) one (1) accessory building or structure shall be permitted subject to the following:
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maximum floor area of accessory building or structure: 68 m2
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.2.3.10
Rural Residential Exception Ten (RR-10) zone (Roll No. 403710)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential
Exception Ten (RR-10) limited livestock uses shall be permitted, and MDS shall apply to any building
and structures. In addition to the existing shed, a run-in shelter or small livestock barn shall be
permitted, provided it is limited in size to comply with MDS livestock floor areas for 2NU and MDS
setbacks to the lot lines and residential uses. Any livestock structure, including a run-in shelter
shall be a minimum of 34 metres from the front lot line. In all other respects the provisions of this
by-law shall apply.
4.2.3.11 Rural Residential Exception Eleven (RR-11) Zone (Roll 6-09750)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.2.2 for the Regulations for Permitted Rural Residential
Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception Eleven (RR-11) the minimum rear
yard (west) setback shall be 14m. In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.2.3.12
Rural Residential Exception Twelve (RR-12) Zone (2 05704)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.10.2.3 for the Regulations for Existing Undersized Lots
of Record, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception Twelve (RR-12) the minimum
lot frontage shall be 21.3m, and such undersized lot may be used for a permitted use of the Rural
Residential (RR) Zone, where all other provisions are complied with. In all other respects the
provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.2.3.13
Rural Residential Exception Thirteen (RR-13) Zone (6 10000)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.2.2 for the Regulations for Permitted Rural Residential
Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception Thirteen (RR-13) the minimum
front yard (south) setback shall be 13m and the minimum rear yard (north) setback shall be 9m. In
all other respects, the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.2.3.14
Rural Residential Exception Fourteen (RR-14) Zone (2 05701, 2 05703)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.2.2 for the Regulations for Permitted Rural Residential
Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception Fourteen (RR-14) the minimum
interior side yard setback shall be 3m and the maximum lot coverage shall be 15%. In all other
respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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4.2.3.15
Rural Residential Exception Fifteen (RR-15) Zone (3 18050)
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.2.3 Regulations for Accessory Buildings and
Structures, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception Fifteen (RR-15) an
accessory building or structure shall be permitted in front of the Principle Building.
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.2.2 Regulations for Permitted Rural Residential
Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural Residential Exception Fifteen (RR-15) the
minimum front yard setback shall be 15 m.
In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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4.3
RURAL COMMERCIAL (RC) ZONE
No person shall, within any Rural Commercial (RC) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.3.1 PERMITTED USES
Except as specifically provided for, the permitted uses shall be that of the Countryside Area (A) zone for lots
greater than 2.0ha. Where a lot is less than 2.0 ha the permitted uses for the Rural Residential (RR) zone in
section 4.2.1 shall apply.
4.3.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Except as specifically provided for, the regulations for permitted uses shall be that of the Countryside Area
(A) zone for lots greater than 2.0ha. Where a lot is less than 2.0 ha the regulations for the Rural Residential
(RR) zone in section 4.2.2 shall apply."
Parking and loading spaces, outdoor storage, planting strips, setbacks, screening/buffering and landscaping
shall be provided in accordance with the requirements of Section 3, General Provisions.
All new development shall be subject to site plan control.
4.3.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.3.3.1 Rural Commercial Exception One (RC-1) zone (Part Lot 10, Concession 8 EHS (Roll No. 1-04915)
In addition to the uses permitted in the Rural Residential (RR) Zone, an existing mechanics shop/garage and
accessory uses, buildings and structures shall be permitted within the Rural Commercial Exception One (RC-
1) zone. The following additional provisions shall apply to the mechanics shop/garage
a) the maximum floor areamaximum gross floor area shall be 85 sq m.
b) not more than two vehicles that are incidental to the commercial use may be stored outside of the
building at any time.
c) Rural Residential permitted uses and zone provisions shall apply.
4.3.3.2 Rural Commercial Exception Two (RC-2) zone (Roll No. 1-15400)
For the existing nursery, greenhouse and garden center, the minimum lot area shall be 1.9 ha, the
minimum interior side yard (south side) shall be 15 m, the minimum lot frontage shall be 100 m and the
maximum lot coverage shall be 20 percent.
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Rural Commercial zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural
Commercial Exception Two (RC-2) only the following uses shall be permitted: an existing nursery,
greenhouse and garden center, a single detached dwelling, a home occupation, a home industry and a farm
produce sales outlet. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply. (Roll No. 1-15400)
4.3.3.3 Rural Commercial Exception Three (RC-3) Zone (Roll No. 1-13800)
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A small scale, on-farm craft distillery, a farmer's market and uses related and accessory to those uses and
the principal agricultural uses of the land, and agri-tourism uses and any related buildings or structures, but
not including uses involving the overnight accommodation of guests or patrons, are permitted in Part of the
West Half of Lot 4, Concession 7 EHS (Roll No. 1-13800), in addition to uses, buildings and structures
permitted in the Countryside Area (A) Zone.
Except as otherwise provided for lands zoned Rural Commercial in this by-law and the following exceptions,
lands in Part of the West Half of Lot 4, Concession 7 EHS shall be subject to the Regulations for Permitted
Uses in the Countryside (A) zone. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the maximum lot coverage shall be 10
percent and the minimum landscaped open space shall be 20 percent. The number of parking spaces shall
be provided in accordance with Section 3.16.9 as amended. The maximum gross floor area of a farmer's
market shall be 600 sq m, and the maximum gross floor area of a small scale craft distillery shall be 400 sq
m.
For the purpose of the Rural Commercial Exception Three zone, an On-farm craft distillery shall mean a
small batch, pot still distillery with a maximum distillation capacity not exceeding the minimum required
capacity so that a license is attainable from the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario, or 5,000 l/day,
whichever is greater.
4.3.3.4 Rural Commercial Exception Four (RC-4) zone (Roll No.125900)
In addition to the uses permitted in the Countryside Area (A) zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural
Commercial Exception Four (RC-4) the existing geo-thermal business shall be permitted. There shall be no
outdoor storage or display associated with the business. The regulations for permitted uses of the
Countryside Area (A) zone shall apply. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.5 Rural Commercial Exception Five (RC-5) zone (Roll No.2-01850)
In addition to the uses permitted in the Countryside Area (A) zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned Rural
Commercial Exception Five (RC-5) the existing well drilling business shall be permitted within the existing
accessory structure and associated parking area. The regulations for permitted uses of the Countryside
Area (A) zone shall apply. In addition to the regulation in the Countryside Area (A) zone and general
provisions, the following shall apply:
1. There shall be no outdoor storage or display associated with the business, except for the
storage of pipes in the existing racking structure located along the west side of the existing
accessory structure and the storage of portable holding tanks along the south side of the
existing accessory structure. A 1.83m board-on-board fence shall be constructed extending
from the south-east corner of the existing accessory structure a minimum of 6m in a south-
westerly direction.
2. At any time, there shall be a maximum of 9 vehicles and/or equipment, including, but not
limited to a water truck, drill rig, pump truck, service van, trailer, excavator, and compressor,
stored in the designated parking area, having a maximum area of 1300 m2, which shall be a
gravel or paved area located south and west of the existing accessory structure. Recreational
vehicles shall be required to be stored indoor or within the designated parking area and shall
count towards the maximum number of permitted vehicles and equipment.
3. Temporary parking shall be permitted outside of the designated parking area and on the north
side of the existing accessory structure for the purpose of loading and unloading.
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4. Parking and storage outside of the designated parking area and designated storage areas shall
be prohibited. Parking of personal motor vehicles shall be located within 20m to the
residential dwelling on the subject lands.
5. The designated parking area shall be delineated on the south by a minimum 1m berm with a
row of evergreens having a minimum height of 2.0m and minimum spacing of 2.0m, and
delineated on the east with an evergreen hedge having a minimum height of 1.0m and
minimum spacing of 1.0 m.
6. Hours of operation for maintenance of vehicles and loading of trucks shall be Monday to Friday
from 7:00am to 7:00pm and Saturdays from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Normal movement of vehicles
for the purpose of leaving or entering the site shall not be restricted. Operation outside of the
hours of operation shall be permitted for the provision of providing emergency water service.
7. No storage or sea-containers shall be permitted.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.6 Rural Commercial Exception Six (RC-6) Part Lot 5, Concession 7 EHS (Roll No. 1-13400)
On lands zoned Rural Commercial Exception Six (RC-6) an existing contractors shop/yard in and uses,
buildings and structures permitted in the Rural Residential (RR) zone shall be permitted. In all other
respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.7 Rural Commercial Exception Seven (RC-7) Lot 16, Concession 4 EHS (Roll No. 5-04550)
On lands zoned Rural Commercial Exception Seven (RC-7) an existing water bottling plant and uses,
buildings and structures permitted in the Countryside Area (A) zone. In all other respects the provisions of
this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.8 Rural Commercial Exception Eight (RC-8) Part West Half Lot 26, Concession 7 EHS (Roll No. 4-05500)
On lands zoned Rural Commercial Exception Eight, an existing carpenter's/millwork shop and uses,
buildings and structures permitted in the "Countryside Area (A)" zone shall be permitted. In all other
respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.9 Rural Commercial Exception Nine (RC-9)
Lot 29, Concession 8 EHS (Roll No. 4-01150)
On lands zoned Rural Commercial Exception Nine (RC-9) an existing wrecking or salvage yard and uses,
buildings and structures permitted in the Countryside Area (A) zone shall be permitted. In all other respects
the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.10
Rural Commercial Exception Ten (RC-10)
Part of the East Half of Lot 1, Concession 3 WHS (Roll No. 2-10740) (BL 20-14)
On lands zoned Rural Commercial Exception Ten (RC-10) , the use of an existing building (former day
nursery) as a second dwelling is permitted as well as uses, buildings and structures otherwise permitted in
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the Countryside Area (A) Zone, with the exception of an accessory dwelling in the form of an apartment
within the principal dwelling on the lot. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.3.3.11 Rural Commercial Exception Eleven (RC-11) zone (Roll No.402700)
On lands zoned Rural Commercial Exception Seven (RC-11) the only permitted uses shall be: an industrial
medicinal marijuana cannabis facility and non-commercial and non-industrial agricultural uses. In addition
to the regulation in the Countryside Area (A) zone and general provisions, and the provisions of section
3.40, Medicinal marijuana growing, the following shall apply:
i)
Maximum floor areaMaximum gross floor area: 1860 m2
ii) Minimum height of security fencing 3m with barb wire above.
iii) The development shall be subject to site plan control.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
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4.4
ESTATE RESIDENTIAL (ER) ZONE
No person shall within any Estate Residential (ER) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.4.1
Permitted Uses
i)
single detached dwelling
ii)
additional single dwelling (ASD) or attached accessory dwelling unitattached additional dwelling
unit or habitable pool house
iii)
home occupation
4.4.2
Regulations for Permitted Uses
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a) Front Yard
7.5 m
b) Interior Side Yard
5 m
c) Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
d) Rear Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
v)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.4.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.4.3.1 Estate Residential Exception One (ER-1) Zone (Pine River Chalets)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.9.2 "Frontage on Improved Public Road", within the Estate
Residential Exception One (ER-1) Zone, access from a privately maintained road shall be permitted.
4.4.3.2 Estate Residential Exception Two (ER-2) Zone (Roll 1-22100)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.4.2, Regulations for Permitted Uses for the Estate Residential
(ER) Zone, to the contrary, the following shall apply:
i)
Minimum interior side yard (west) setback for a single detached dwelling shall be 2.0 metres.
ii)
Maximum lot coverage shall be 12%
iii) Minimum lot size shall be 0.16 ha
iv) Minimum lot frontage shall be 30m
v)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.9.2 "Frontage on Improved Public Road", within the
Estate Residential Exception Two (ER-2) Zone, access from a privately maintained road shall be
permitted
vi) In addition to the regulations contained herein, a landscaping strip, shall be required along the
west lot line extending from 6 m from the front lot line to the rear lot line.
In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.4.3.3 Estate Residential Exception Three (ER-3) Zone (Roll 1 28447)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 4.4.2 Regulations for Permitted Uses, to the contrary,
on lands zoned Estate Residential Exception Three (ER-3) the maximum lot coverage shall be
12%. In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.4.3.4 Estate Residential Exception Four (ER-4) Zone (Roll No. 1-24000)
Notwithstanding the zone regulations of Section 4.5.2 to the contrary, the minimum lot frontage shall
be
400 m and the minimum lot area shall be 10 ha. Notwithstanding the permitted uses of section 4.5.1, to
the contrary, on lands zoned Estate Residential Exception Four (ER-4) a bed and breakfast shall be
permitted. All development shall be subject to site plan control.
4.4.3.5 Estate Residential Exception Five (ER-5) Zone (Roll No. 1-23930)
In addition to the permitted uses outlined in Section 4.5.1, a private parking lot shall be permitted as an
accessory use to the Mansfield Ski Club Inc. recreational use on immediately adjoining lands, for the
purposes of accommodating vehicles on an overflow basis during special events and periods of heavy use.
A landscaped buffer strip of a minimum of 8.0 m in width, or 3.0 m in width with a 1.8 m tight board fence,
shall be provided along a property line between a parking lot and any immediately adjacent lands used for
residential purposes. A landscaped buffer strip of a minimum of 5.0 m in width shall be provided along a
property line adjacent to a road.
4.4.3.6
Estate Residential Exception Six (ER-6) Zone (Roll No. 1-28481)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.5.1 to the contrary, a bed and breakfast shall be permitted as
an additional permitted uses.
4.4.3.7 Estate Residential Exception Seven (ER-7) Zone (Roll No. 1-17565)
Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses of Section 4.5.1 to the contrary, the use of the upper level of an
existing accessory structure formerly used as a garden suite, as a second dwelling unit, is permitted in Part
of the East Half of Lot 15, Concession 6 EHS, known as 26 Mountainview Road, in addition to the uses
permitted in the Estate Residential zone. No additional (second) dwelling unit is hereafter permitted in the
principal dwelling on the lot.
Notwithstanding the Zone Regulations of Section 4.5.2 and Section 3.3.10 to the contrary, the minimum
gross floor area of the second dwelling unit shall be 80 sq m and the maximum gross floor area shall be 100
sq m.
4.4.3.8 Estate Residential Exception Eight (ER-8) Zone (Roll No. 1-24160)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, the minimum front yard setback for all buildings and
structures on the lot shall be 80 m or at a distance of a minimum of 10 m to the north of the existing
watercourse, whichever is greater, within a building envelope which is otherwise established by the
minimum setback requirements of this by-law and as is shown on Schedule "B" of By-law No. 30-10.
4.4.3.9 Estate Residential Exception Nine (ER-9) Zone (Roll No. 1-24110)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law, the minimum lot area shall be 0.50 ha, the minimum interior
side yard (east side only) shall be 20 m, the minimum rear yard setback for principal structures on the lot
shall be 100 m or at a distance of a minimum of 10 m to the south of the existing watercourse, whichever is
greater, within a building envelope which is otherwise established by the minimum setback requirements
of this by-law and as is shown on Schedule "B" of By-law No. 30-10.
4.4.3.10 Estate Residential Exception Ten (ER-10) Zone (Roll No. 1-24170)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law, the minimum rear yard setback for principal structures on
the lot shall be 80 m or at a distance of a minimum of 10 m to the south of the existing watercourse,
whichever is greater, within a building envelope which is otherwise established by the minimum setback
requirements of this by-law and as is shown on Schedule "B" of By-law No. 30-10.
4.4.3.11
Estate Residential Exception Eleven (ER-11) Zone (Roll No. 1-24100)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.5.2 to the contrary, the minimum lot area shall be 0.60 ha, the
minimum front yard setback for all buildings and structures on the lot shall be 65 m and the building
envelope for principal structures permitted on the lot shall be a maximum of 30 m (N-S) by 48 m (E-W) in
size, as shown on Schedule "B" of By-law No. 30-10. The minimum west side yard setback for an
accessory structure (garage) having a maximum floor areamaximum gross floor area of 40m2 shall
be 0.8m
4.4.3.12
Estate Residential Exception Twelve (ER-12) Zone (Roll No.1-24180)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of Section 4.5.1 and 4.5.2 to the contrary, the use of an existing
building (former detached garage) as a second dwelling is permitted in Part of the West Half of Lot 16,
Concession 6 EHS, in addition to the uses permitted in the Estate Residential zone. The minimum gross
floor area of the second dwelling unit shall be 60 sq m and the maximum gross floor area shall be 93 sq m.
No additional (second) dwelling unit is hereafter permitted in the principal dwelling on the lot.
4.4.3.13.
Estate Residential Exception Thirteen (ER-13) Zone (Degasparis, Roll 1-19700)
Notwithstanding the maximum lot coverage in the Estate Residential (ER) zone, to the contrary, on lands
zoned Estate Residential Exception Thirteen (ER-13) the maximum lot coverage shall be 16.6%, including
the dwelling, attached garage and front porch. No detached accessory structures shall be permitted.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.9.2, access from a privately maintained road shall be
permitted. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.4.3.14 Estate Residential Exception Fourteen (ER-14) zone (Roll No.122300)
Notwithstanding the maximum lot coverage in the Estate Residential (ER) zone, to the contrary, on lands
zoned Estate Residential Exception Fourteen (ER-14) the maximum lot coverage shall be 12%.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.9.2, access from a privately maintained road shall be
permitted. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.4.3.15
Estate Residential Exception Fifteen (ER-15) - Roll 203194
Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.2.3, to the contrary, on lands zoned Estate
Residential Exception Fifteen (ER-15), a detached garage for personal use, having a
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maximum floor area of 130m2 shall be permitted. In all other respects the provisions of
this by-law shall apply.
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4.5
HAMLET RESIDENTIAL (HR) ZONE
No person shall within a Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.5.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
single detached dwelling
ii)
attached accessory dwelling unitattached additional dwelling unit having a maximum gross floor
area of 80 m2
iii)
home occupation
4.5.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
38.0 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
7.5 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
1.5 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
d)
Rear Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
v)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.5.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.5.3.1 Hamlet Residential Exception One (HR-1) Zone (Mansfield Ridge Subdivision)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.56.2 to the contrary the minimum lot frontage shall be 33 m,
except for lots 66 and 67, which shall have a minimum lot frontage of 28 m, and the minimum lot area shall
be 3,500 sq m. No garage shall extend closer to the front lot line than the front wall of any dwelling unit
except where, on a corner lot, the front wall of the dwelling unit faces the exterior side lot line.
4.5.3.2 Hamlet Residential Exception Two (HR-2) zone (Roll No. 1115400)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Estate Residential
Exception Two (HR-2) the minimum lot size shall be 1500 m2 and all uses permitted in the Estate
Residential (HR) zone shall be permitted.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.5.3.3 Hamlet Residential Exception Three (HR-3) zone (Roll No.111100)
Notwithstanding Section 3.2, Accessory Buildings, Structure and Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned
Hamlet Residential Exception Three (HR-3) an accessory structure having a maximum floor areamaximum
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gross floor area of 75 m2, shall be permitted to have a minimum side yard of 2.5m and rear yard of 5.1m. In
all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
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4.5.3.52
Hamlet Residential Exception Five (HR-5) zone (Roll No.612700)
Notwithstanding Section 3.2, Accessory Buildings, Structure and Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned
Hamlet Residential Exception Five (HR-5) an accessory structure having a maximum height of 5.0m, as
measured to the midpoint of the eaves and peak shall be permitted to have a footprint floor area of 120
m2, and two existing structures of less than 10 m shall be permitted. In all other respects the provisions of
this by-law shall apply.
4.5.3.63
Hamlet Residential Exception Six (HR-6) Zone (Roll 508569, Rybak)
Notwithstanding the provision of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned Hamlet Residential Exception
Six (HR-6) an attached pool house, being attached only by a breezeway shall be considered an Attached
Accessory Dwelling UnitAttached additional dwelling unit and shall be permitted. In all other respects the
provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.5.3.7
Hamlet Residential Exception Seven (HR-7) Zone (116400)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and regulations of the Hamlet Residential Zone, to the contrary, on
lands zoned Hamlet Residential Exception Seven (HR-7) a tri-plex shall be permitted, subject to the
following provisions:
a) Minimum number of parking spaces: 6
b) Any redevelopment shall be subject to site plan control.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.5.3.8
Hamlet Residential Exception Eight (HR-8) Zone (Roll 112292)
Notwithstanding Section 3.2, Accessory Buildings, Structure and Uses, to the contrary, on lands zoned
Hamlet Residential Exception Eight (HR-8) an accessory structure having a maximum floor areamaximum
gross floor area of 120.8 m2, shall be permitted to have a minimum side yard of 4.5m. In all other respects
the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.5.3.9
Hamlet Residential Exception Nine (HR-9) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.5.2, to the contrary, on lands zoned Hamlet Residential
Exception Nine (HR-9) the minimum lot area shall be 2,000 square metres and the minimum lot frontage
shall be 30 metres.
4.5.3.10
Hamlet Residential Exception Ten (HR-10) Zone
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 4.5.1 and 4.5.2, to the contrary, on lands zoned Hamlet
Residential Exception Ten (HR-10) semi-detached units shall be permitted, subject to the following specific
provisions:
a. A maximum lot coverage of 25% shall be permitted.
b. A maximum of 2 bedrooms per semi-detached unit is permitted.
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c. A minimum of 2 parking spaces per unit shall be required (for the purposes of the bylaw, a garage
shall be considered as a parking space).
d. For Blocks 45, 46 and 48, a maximum of 8 semi-detached units shall be permitted.
e. For Block 47, a maximum of 4 semi-detached units shall be permitted.
f. A minimum rear yard setback of 5.9m shall be permitted.
g. A minimum lot area of 2,500 square metres shall be required.
h. A minimum exterior side yard setback of 4m and a minimum setback of 4m to the sight triangle
shall be required.
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4.6
GENERAL COMMERCIAL (CG) ZONE
No person shall within any General Commercial (CG) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following:
4.6.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
one Single Detached Dwelling or Accessory attached dwelling unit, accessory to a permitted use
ii)
activity center
iii)
business, professional and administrative offices
iv)
convenience store
v)
farmer's market
vi)
gas station
vii)
hotels and motels
viii)
motor vehicle dealership
ix)
Parking lot
x)
personal services shop
xi)
Practitioner's clinic
xii)
post office
xiii)
private club
xiv)
recreational and entertainment facility
xv)
restaurant
xvi)
retail store
xvii)
repair shop (non-vehicle)
4.6.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.5 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
7.5 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
5 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
d)
Rear Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
v)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
15%
vi)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.6.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.6.3.1 General Commercial Exception One (CG-1) Zone (Roll No. 2-11000)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1 to the contrary, the following uses shall be permitted in
addition to those uses permitted in the General Commercial (CG) Zone:
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i)
motor vehicle dealership;
ii) gas station; and
iii) outdoor storage of motor vehicles, subject to the following regulations:
a) Any vehicle or parts thereof that are dismantled, wrecked or mechanically
inoperable shall be store or serviced either in a garage, shed or other enclosure
or in a rear yard which shall be enclosed by a six-foot high closed board fence;
and,
b) The outdoor storage use shall be accessory to the main land use on the subject
lands.
4.6.3.2 General Commercial Exception Two (CG-2) Zone (Roll No. 1-12200) Mansfield Gas Station East
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1 to the contrary, the following uses shall be permitted in
addition to those uses permitted in the General Commercial (CG) Zone: motor
vehicle
dealership;
gas
station; convenience store and motor vehicle service station.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.6.1 to the contrary, the following provisions shall apply:
i)
Minimum front yard setback to canopy shall be 2.2m
ii) Minimum North side yard setback to any building or structure shall be 1.75m
iii) Minimum number of parking spaces shall be 8 spaces
iv) Minimum width of North side yard Planting strip shall be 1.75m
v) A 2.7m (9') fence shall be permitted and required along the north, south and east
side yards, but shall not extend in front of the rear of the canopy.
In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
4.6.3.3
General Commercial Exception Three Holding (CG-3-H) Zone (Roll No. 1-15705)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1 to the contrary, the following uses shall not be permitted:
hotel or motel and place of worship.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1 to the contrary, the following additional uses shall be
permitted: emergency services facility; Child Care Facility; and Accessory dwelling unit.
The lands shall remain vacant and shall be used for no purpose other than for the following interim uses,
until the Holding symbol has been removed: A farmer's market; A parking lot; and a fully portable chip
wagon, sausage cart, snack shack or similar use.
The Holding symbol shall remain in place on the lands until such time as the following requirements have
been satisfied:
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Potential impacts on municipal water supplies have been assessed in accordance with applicable
requirements for wellhead protection areas, and found to be minimal and acceptable;
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Sufficient supply capacity exists within the municipal water supply system to accommodate the
proposed use(s);
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Arrangements satisfactory to the Township have been made with respect to entrances to the site
and traffic generated by the proposed use(s).
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A site development plan for the lands has been approved by Council and a site plan agreement has
been registered.
4.6.3.4 General Commercial Exception Four (CG-4) Zone (Roll No. 2-05900)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1 to the contrary, uses permitted in the "General Commercial
Exception Four (CG-4)" zone shall be limited to the following uses:
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Sports education and training facility
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Sports, recreation and leisure activities facility
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Overnight and short term residential accommodation related to the above activities and
uses;
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Motel
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A restaurant (for patrons and open to the public) or cafeteria/snack bar (for patrons)
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Assembly hall
-
Private club
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Health club or spa
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Business, professional or administrative offices
-
Retail sales and personal service shop
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One accessory residential dwelling unit (single detached dwelling or apartment)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.2 to the contrary, the minimum lot size shall be 3.2 ha and
the minimum lot frontage shall be 250 m.
4.6.3.5 General Commercial Exception Five (CG-5) Zone (Roll No. 1-16000)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in the General Commercial Zone, to the contrary, on lands zoned
General Commercial Exception Five (CG-5) only the following uses shall be permitted: Gas station, retail
store, restaurant, restaurant, drive-through and convenience store.
Notwithstanding the landscaping requirements of the general provisions, to the contrary, the minimum
south side yard setback shall be 1.9 m.
An illuminated sign having a maximum face area of 8.1 shall be permitted on the east side of the existing
building.
A two-side illuminated pylon sign shall be permitted having a maximum face area of 12.7m per side,
maximum height of 8m and minimum setbacks to the east and north lot lines of 5m and 7m, respectively.
4.6.3.6 General Commercial Exception Six (CG-6) zone (Roll No. 1-00600, 1-00700)
Notwithstanding the requirements of the By-law, to the contrary, on lands zoned General Commercial
Exception ix (CG-6) the following provisions shall apply:
a) Minimum lot area 0.29ha
b) Minimum front yard setback - 1.2m
c) Minimum width of rear yard planting strip - 1.6m
d) No outdoor storage shall be permitted
The development shall be subject to site plan control.
In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply
4.6.3.7 General Commercial Exception Six (CG-7) zone (Roll No. 1-16500)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of section 3.2.3 Regulations for Accessory Buildings and Structures, to the
contrary, on lands zoned General Commercial Exception Seven (CG-7) the maximum face area of a sign
accessory to and providing advertising or identification in relation to the property of a land use in Mulmur
shall be no more than 7 m2 in size with a setback of 0 m from the east lot line. There shall be no directional
lighting or other lighting attached to the sign structure.
In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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4.7
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE
No person shall within any Highway Commercial (CH) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following:
4.7.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
one Single Detached Dwelling or Accessory attached dwelling unit, accessory to a permitted use
ii) activity center
iii) building supply and lumber outlet
iv) convenience store
v) farmer's market
vi) garden center
vii) gas station
viii) hotel and motel
ix) outdoor recreational facility
x) Self storage facilities
xi) restaurant or tavern
xii) sales, service and rental establishment
xiii) transportation depot
xiv) veterinary clinic
4.7.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
15 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
6 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
15 m
d)
Rear Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
25%
v)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
15%
vi)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.7.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.7.3.1 Highway Commercial Exception One (CH-1) Zone (Roll No. 1-12505)
Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses of Section 4.8.1, to the contrary, on lands zoned Highway Commercial
Exception One (CH-1) the following uses only shall be permitted:
i)
accessory dwelling (one only)
ii)
antiques/collectibles shop
iii)
artisan or craft shop/gallery
iv)
bank or financial institution
v)
Business, professional or administrative offices
vi)
clinic
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vii)
convenience store
viii)
farm produce sales outlet
ix)
outdoor display of goods offered for sale
x)
personal services shop
xi)
paper service only eat-in and/or take out restaurant/snack bar
xii)
post office
xiii)
public storage facility in an existing building
xiv)
retail store
Notwithstanding the Regulations for Permitted Uses of Section 4.8.2, within the Highway Commercial
Exception One (CH-1) Zone, the following shall apply:
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.75 ha
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
80 m
iii) Minimum Rear Yard Setback (existing buildings only and proposed addition of a garage)
3.5 m
iv) Outdoor display areas shall conform to the minimum yard setback requirements of the
Highway Commercial Zone, the limits of which shall be defined on the site plan.
v)
No additional parking spaces shall be required for the self-storage facility floor area
vi)
A 1.8m board-on-board fence shall be constructed along the north, east and south lot lines
starting at the front yard setback requirement.
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4.8
RECREATIONAL (RE) ZONE
No person shall within any Recreational (RE) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.8.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
golf course
ii) outdoor recreation facility
iii) open space or park
iv) resource management
v) One accessory dwelling unit
vi) One additional single dwelling (ASD) or attached accessory additional dwelling unit
vi)vii)
Assembly hall
4.8.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
4.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
150 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
30 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
6 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
30 m
d)
Rear Yard
30 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
v)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
50%
vi)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.9.3
EXCEPTIONS
4.8.4
Recreational Exception One Holding - Mansfield Ski Club (RE-1-H)
Notwithstanding the provisions of 4.8.1, to the contrary, the following additional uses shall be permitted:
a)
Phase 1: 48 Accommodation units
b)
Phase 2: 45 Accommodation units
c)
Tourism commercial
The additional land uses shall not be permitted until the Holding symbol has been removed. The Holding
symbol shall remain in place on the lands until such time as the following requirements have been
addressed to the Township's satisfaction:
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Permit to Take Water issued by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks, for each
phase.
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To support Phase 2, additional wells shall be drilled, developed and tested.
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An Environment Compliance Approval from the Ministry of Energy, Conservation and Parks for the
water source, for each Phase, if applicable.
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An Environment Compliance Approval from the Ministry of Energy, Conservation and Parks for the
treatment and discharge of wastewater, for each Phase.
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A development permit from the Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority, if applicable, for each
phase.
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A site development plan, for each Phase, has been approved by Council and such site plan
agreement(s) has been registered, and among the standard conditions and drawing requirements,
must also include:
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Location of all wells;
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the provision of fire access routes to the satisfaction of the applicable fire Chief and the County of
Dufferin Building Department; and
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the provision of water supply to the satisfaction of the applicable fire Chief and the County of
Dufferin Building Department.
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4.9
INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
4.9.1 PERMITTED USES
No person shall within any Institutional (I) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following:
i)
Public uses
ii) emergency services facility
iii) existing cemetery
iv) place of worship
v) school
v)vi)
assembly hall
4.9.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.5 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
7.5 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
3.0 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
d)
Rear Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage 35%
v)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
4.9.3 EXCEPTIONS
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4.10
BUSINESS PARK (BP) ZONES
No person shall, within any Business Park Gateway (BP-G), Business Park Core (BP-C) or Business Park
Transition (BP-T) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance
with the following:
4.10.1 BUSINESS PARK GATEWAY (BP-G) ZONE
4.10.1.1Business Park Gateway (BP-G) Zone Permitted Uses:
i)
one accessory dwelling unit/lot
ii) activity center
iii) business, professional and administrative office
iv) emergency services facility
v) farmer's market
vi) gas station
vii) garden center
viii) hotel or motel
ix) Parking lot
x) personal service shop
xi) post office
xii) practitioner's clinic
xiii) retail store, including convenience store
xiv) restaurant,
xv) sales, services and rental establishment
xvi) repair shop (non-vehicle)
xvii)
tourist information centre
xviii)
veterinary clinic
xviii)xix)assembly hall
4.10.1.2
Business Park Gateway (BP-G) Zone Regulations
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a) Front Yard
7.5 m
b) Interior Side Yard
3 m on one side and 6m on the opposite side
c) Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
d) Rear Yard
7.5m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
40 %
v)
Minimum landscaped open space 20 %
vi)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.10.2 BUSINESS PARK CORE (BP-C) ZONE
4.10.2.1
Business Park Core (BP-C) Zone Permitted Uses
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i)
building supply and lumber outlet
ii)
business, professional and administrative office
iii)
bulk fuel depot
iv)
concrete product manufacturing
v)
contractor's yard
vi)
feed mill
vii)
light manufacturing, processing or assembly
viii)
motor vehicle body shop
ix)
motor vehicle repair garage
x)
motor vehicle dealership
xi)
outdoor storage, ancillary to a permitted use, within a fully enclosed, screened and gated
area
xii)
repair shop(non-vehicle)
xiii)
retail sales accessory to a permitted use not exceeding 35 percent of the total gross floor
area
xiv)
sales, service and rental establishment
xv)
self-storage facility
xvi)
sawmill
xvii)
telecommunications tower, transmission towers and hydro-electric substations
xviii)
transportation depot
xix)
warehouse
xx)
workshop
xx)xxi) assembly hall
4.10.2.2
Business Park Core (BP-C) Zone Regulations
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
60 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a) Front Yard
15 m
b) Interior Side Yard
6 m
c) Exterior Side Yard
10 m
d) Rear Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
30 %
v)
Minimum landscaped open space
10 %
vi)
Maximum Height
15 m
4.10.3 BUSINESS PARK TRANSITION (BP-T) ZONE
4.10.3 BUSINESS PARK TRANSITION (BP-T) ZONE PERMITTED USES:
i)
one accessory dwelling unit/lot
ii) activity center
iii) business, professional or administrative office
iv) child care facility
v) farmer's market;
vi) personal services shop
vii) Parking lot;
viii) Open space or park, park and trail access facility.
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ix) research and development establishment
x) service shop (Non-vehicle)
xi) tourist information centre, interpretive centre or recreational trailhead facility
xii) assembly hall
4.10.3.2
Business Park Transition (BP-T) Zone Regulations
i)
Minimum Lot Area
0.6 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
40 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10 m
b. Interior Side Yard
3 m on one side and 6m on opposite side
c. Exterior Side Yard
7.5 m
iv)
Rear Yard
7.5 m
v)
Maximum Lot Coverage
35 %
vi)
Minimum landscaped open space
20 %
vii)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.10.4 EXCEPTIONS
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4.11
EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL (MX) ZONE
No person shall within any Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following:
4.11.1 PERMITTED USES
i) agricultural use
ii) pits
iii) peat extraction
iv) asphalt or concrete batching plant
v) aggregate processing operations
vi) quarries
vii) resource management
viii)
wayside pits and wayside quarries
4.11.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
8.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
200 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements (from limit of extraction) or buildings or structures
a)
Front Yard
30 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
15 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
30 m
d)
Rear Yard
15 m
iv)
Minimum Setback from a Residential Lot
120 m
v)
Maximum Lot Coverage (Buildings and Structures)
1%
vi)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
vii)
Maximum Height
12 m
viii)
Minimum distance separation for a portable asphalt or a concrete batching plant from a
dwelling unit which is not accessory to a principal permitted use on the same property 400
m.
4.11.3 GATE HOUSE IN INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law, to the contrary, in an Industrial Zone, a
gate house not exceeding 9.0 sq m shall be permitted in a required front or side yard or in the area
between the street line and the required yard.
4.11.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.11.3.1 Extractive Industrial Exception One (MX-1) Zone (Roll Nos. 2-05700 and 2-06200)
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Notwithstanding the provisions of the Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone, to the contrary, on lands within the
Extractive Industrial Exception One (MX-1) Zone the following shall apply:
i)
Regulations for Extractive:
a)
Minimum Front Yard, Side Yard, Exterior Side Yard and Rear Yards 15 m
b)
Minimum Setback of 45 m from any Countryside Area (A), Environmental Protection (EP) or
Open Space (OS) Zone
c)
Minimum Setback of 120 m from all other zones and residential dwellings.
ii)
Regulations for Processing:
a) Minimum Setback of 45 m from any, Countryside Area (A), Environmental Protection (EP) or
Open Space (OS) Zone
b) Minimum Setback of 120 m from all other zones and residential dwellings.
4.11.3.2 Extractive Industrial Exception Two (MX-2) Zone (Roll No 406400)
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone, to the contrary, on lands within the
Extractive Industrial Exception Two (MX-2) Zone the following additional uses shall be permitted:
i)
Agriculture, including the growing and harvesting of Christmas trees, and
ii) Importation, temporary storage and recycling of asphalt, concrete, and brick as an
accessory use to an active gravel pit, all of which shall be undertaken in accordance with a
license under the Aggregate Resources Act.
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4.12
WASTE DISPOSAL INDUSTRIAL (MD) ZONE
No person shall within any Waste Disposal Industrial (MD) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following:
4.12.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
recycling facility
ii)
salvage or wrecking yard
4.12.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
4.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
100 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
60 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
60 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
60 m
d)
Rear Yard
60 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
v)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi)
Maximum Height
12 m
4.12.3 EXCEPTIONS
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4.13
OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
No person shall within an Open Space (OS) Zone, use any land or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following:
4.13.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
open space or park
ii) outdoor recreation facility
iii) resource management
4.13.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
i)
Minimum Lot Area
Not Applicable2.0 ha
ii)
Minimum Lot Frontage
150 2 m
iii)
Minimum Yard Requirements
a)
Front Yard
30 m
b)
Interior Side Yard
30 m
c)
Exterior Side Yard
30 m
d)
Rear Yard
30 m
iv)
Maximum Lot Coverage
1%
v)
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
50%
vi)
Maximum Height
10.5 m
4.13.3 EXCEPTIONS
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4.14
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
No person shall, within any Environmental Protection (EP) Zone erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
4.14.1 PERMITTED USES
i)
existing agricultural use
ii)
resource management
iii)
legally existing buildings and structures
4.14.2 REGULATIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures with the exception of pump houses,
and buildings and structures for flood and erosion are permitted in the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.
4.14.3 EXCEPTIONS
4.14.3.1
Environmental Protection Exception One (EP-1) zone (Roll No.129000)
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Environmental Protection Zone (EP), to the contrary, on lands
zoned Environmental Protection Exception One (EP-1) the an addition to the existing dwelling shall be
permitted, resulting in a dwelling unit having a maximum floor areamaximum gross floor area of 160 m2. In
all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply
4.14.3.2
Environmental Protection Exception Two (EP-2) zone (Roll No. 500600)
In addition to the uses permitted in the Environmental Protection Zone (EP), to the contrary, on lands
zoned Environmental Protection Exception Two (EP-2) the existing dwelling and a one storey 60 m2 studio
shall be permitted, with a minimum south side yard setback of 1.2 m. The accessory structure shall not be
used for human habitation. In all other respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.14.3.3
Environmental Protection Exception Three (EP-3) zone (Roll No. 101810)
In addition to the uses permitted in the Environmental Protection Zone (EP), to the contrary, on lands
zoned Environmental Protection Exception Three (EP-3) the existing second dwelling within an accessory
building shall be permitted. In addition, an inground pool with associated deck, play structure, covered
pavilion and pool equipment storage addition to the existing garage shall be permitted. In all other
respects the provisions of this by-law shall apply.
4.14.3.4 Environmental Protection Exception Four (EP-4) Zone (Roll 1-01900)
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In addition to the uses permitted in the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone and to section 3.5.2, to the
contrary, the reconstruction of a legally existing dwelling shall be permitted subject to the following
provisions:
1. minimum front and rear yard setbacks shall be 30 metres.
2. minimum interior side yard setbacks shall be 10 metres.
3. minimum setbacks from the channel of any permanently flowing river, stream, creek, or
provincially significant wetland shall be 30 metres
In all other respects the provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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SECTION 5: DEFINITIONS
Definitions contained in the Township's approved Official Plan shall apply to terms used in this by-law unless the
terms are specifically defined herein, in which case the more specific definition contained in this by-law shall be
used to facilitate the interpretation and administration of this by-law and, to the extent there may be a discrepancy
or conflict, the generally more specific definitions contained herein shall prevail.
ABATTOIR
A Provincially approved slaughterhouse and any accessory uses thereto, including temporary housing and
waste holding.
ACCESSORY
A use, separate building or structure, which is usually incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and
located on the same lot as the principal use, building or structure.
ACCOMODATION UNITS
Means a dwelling unit that is only used for vacation purposes and does not provide year-round habitation.
An accommodation unit does not form a principal dwelling.
ACTIVITY CENTER
Any tract of land or building, or buildings or any part of any buildings used for community activities:
meetings, including but not limited to civic, educational, political, religious or social purposes; recreational
facility; theaters, cinemas, public hall, billiard or pool rooms banquets; clubs, private and fraternal or other
social purposes whether used for commercial purposes or not, the control of which may or may not be
vested in the Municipality, a local board or agent thereof and may include an auditorium, swimming pool,
arena, bingo hall, arcade, bowling alley, lawn bowling green, curling club, and fitness centre and similar
uses.
AGRICULTURAL USE
means the growing of crops, including nursery, biomass including the growing of cannabis and hempB, and
horticultural crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and
fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm buildings and
structures, including, but not limited to livestock facilities, implement sheds, manure storages, value-
retaining facilities, and accommodation for full-time farm labour when the size and nature of the operation
requires additional employment.
AGRICULTURE-RELATED USE
means those farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses that are directly related to farm
operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being in close proximity to farm operations, and
provide direct products and/or services to farm operations as a primary activity, and may include uses
which may be defined within this by-law.
AGGREGATE PROCESSING AND BATCHING OPERATION
Any equipment for the crushing, screening or washing of sand and gravel aggregate materials, and the
mixing of concrete, asphalt, sand, aggregates, metal or similar materials and the mixing of , which
equipment may be portable or permanent.
AGRI-TOURISM USE
means those farm-related tourism uses, including limited accommodation such as a bed and breakfast, that
promote the enjoyment, education or activities related to the farm operation.
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AIRPORT
The use of lands, buildings or structures for the purposes of air transportation services.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Lands and buildings used for the keeping, rehabilitation and/or sheltering of animals, birds or other
livestock and may include the premises of a veterinary surgeon.
ASSEMBLY HALL
Means a large room or building where people can congregate, hold meetings, weddings or multiple uses,
but shall not include a Place of Worship.
ATTACHED
A building otherwise complete in itself, which depends, for structural support or complete enclosure, upon
a division wall or walls shared in common with adjacent building or buildings.
BASEMENT
That portion of a building below the first floor and which is partly underground as defined in the Building
Code.
BED AND BREAKFAST
A home occupation within a single detached dwelling wherein not more than three rooms are rented and
meals are served to overnight guests for commercial purposes.
BIO-ENERGY PROJECT, COMMERCIAL
Any bio-energy project, including but not limited to anaerobic digestion, biofuel, biogas and thermal
treatment facilities but shall not include projects that are accessory to a farm operation utilizing only the
waste produced on the same property.
BOARDING HOUSE
A dwelling in which the proprietor supplies for a fee sleeping accommodation with board for at least three
persons and not more than ten persons exclusive of the proprietor, members of the proprietor's family and
servants of the establishment but does not include a hostel.
BUILDING
A structure consisting of walls, roof and floor or a structural system serving the same purpose as defined in
the Building Code and including carports and cloth, plastic or vinyl materials supported by structural frames
but does not include awnings.
BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER OUTLET
A building or structure in which building or construction and home improvement materials are offered or
kept for sale at retail and may include the fabrication of certain materials related to home improvements.
BULK FUEL DEPOT
Lands, buildings and structures for the storage, distribution of fuels and oils but not including retail sales
except key lock operations.
BUSINESS, PROFESSIONAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE
A building or part of a building in which one or more persons are employed in the management, direction
or conducting of a business or where professionally qualified persons and their staff serve clients or
patients who seek advice, consultation or treatment and may include the administrative offices of a non-
profit or charitable organization, and may include a bank and financial institution.
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CAMP SITE
A parcel of land within a camping establishment that is maintained as a site for the location and temporary
occupation of a tent, travel trailer, motor home, recreational vehicle or truck camper, but not a mobile
home.
CAMPING ESTABLISHMENT
Lands used for the parking and temporary use for at least five (5) campsites occupied by tents, trailers,
motor homes, truck campers and recreational vehicles and accessory uses and facilities such as
administrative offices, sanitary facilities, recreational facilities and an accessory convenience store.
CANNABIS FACILITY
means the growing of cannabis (marijuana) as authorized by the Government of Canada, either outdoor or
within a building or structure. A cannabis facility may also include accessory research, accessory processing
and accessory cannabis retail as licensed by the AGCO.
CATERING BUSINESS
Means a business that prepares food and/or beverage and does not include any on-site consumption of
food and beverages. A catering business shall comply with all regulations and licensing requirements.
CEMETERY
The land that is set apart or used as a place for the internment of the dead or in which human bodies have
been buried.
CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
The official employed the County of Dufferin or the Township appointed under the Building By-law or
pursuant to the provisions of The Building Code Act, S.O., 1992 c.23, as amended, and shall include any
Inspector likewise employed and appointed.
CHILD CARE FACILITY
A day nursery or day care operated for children within the meaning of the Child Care and Early Years Act
2014, as amended or replaced.
CONCRETE PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
Facilities for the production of concrete or concrete products that are manufactured by mixing cement,
sand, rock (metal), aggregate or similar materials, and may include accessory aggregate processing and
batching operation
CONTRACTOR'S YARD
A building, used for storing a contractor's vehicles, equipment and/or material. A contractor's yard may
include accessory repairs for equipment used in the contractor's business, accessory office space and
accessory warehousing of materials. A contractor's yard may include a parking area for operative vehicles
and equipment but shall not include open storage.
CONVENIENCE STORE
A retail commercial establishment, not exceeding 200 sq m of gross floor area, supplying groceries and
other daily household necessities to the surrounding area, whether or not such store is open for business
seven (7) days a week or not.
CORPORATION
The Corporation of the Township of Mulmur.
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COUNCIL
The Council of the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur
CRISIS CENTRE
Crisis residence shall mean a single housekeeping unit licensed or funded by the Province of Ontario for the
short term (averaging 30 days or less) accommodation of three to nine persons, exclusive of staff, living
under supervision and who, by reason of either emotional, mental, social or physical condition or legal
status, require a group living arrangement for their well-being.
DECK
Deck shall mean a structure above the ground cantilevered from a dwelling unit or supported by the
ground and open to the sky, located 0.3 m or more above finished grade.
DWELLING
A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied, in whole or in part as the home,
residence or sleeping place of one or more persons either continuously, permanently, temporarily or
transiently. A dwelling may or may not contain full sanitary and kitchen facilities. A dwelling may be a
modular home. A guest cabin, loft, dwelling unit within a non-residential building, cottage and habitable
pool house shall each be considered a dwelling.
DWELLING, ADDITIONAL SINGLE (ADDITIONAL SINGLE DWELLING), OR ASD
Either a single detached dwelling or a dwelling, but shall not be an attached accessory dwelling
unitattached additional dwelling unit.
DWELLING UNIT, ATTACHED ACCESSORY (ATTACHED ACCESSORY ADDITIONAL DWELLING UNIT)
An apartment or dwelling unit, which is incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and located on the
same lot as the principal use, building or structure and is attached to or within the principal building.
DWELLING, APARTMENT
A separate building containing three or more dwelling units sharing a common corridor or stair well.
DWELLING, DUPLEX
The whole of a two-storey building divided horizontally into two separate dwelling units, each of which has
an independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED
The whole of a building divided vertically into two separate dwelling units.
DWELLING, SINGLE DETACHED (SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING)
A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied, in whole or in part as the home,
residence or sleeping place of one or more persons either continuously, permanently, temporarily or
transiently. A detached dwelling may or may not contain full sanitary and kitchen facilities. A guest cabin,
loft, dwelling unit within a non-residential building, cottage and habitable pool house shall each be
considered a detached dwelling.
DWELLING, TOWNHOUSE
A dwelling unit in a building divided vertically into no less than three nor more than eight dwelling units
attached by common walls extended from the base of the foundation to the roof line, each dwelling unit
having a separate entrance at grade.
DWELLING, TRIPLEX
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The whole of a building divided horizontally into three separate dwelling units, each of which has an
independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
EMERGENCY SERVICES FACILITY
A building, structure or parking area used for the operations of fire services, ambulance services, police
services or any other similar emergency services.
ERECT
To build, construct, reconstruct, alter or relocate including any preliminary physical operation such as
excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or draining, or structurally altering any existing building or
structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
The average distance from the road line to existing buildings measured not more than 100 m on either side
of the lot on the same size of the street where the frontage has been built upon, as of the date of passing
of this By-law.
EXISTING
Legally existing, being a reality or an actuality as of the date of passing of this By-law.
FACE AREA, SIGN
means the area comprising the message portion of the sign, not including the support structure. A
double-sided sign shall be considered to have one face area.
FARM
Any farming or agricultural use and includes apiaries; aviaries; berry or bush crops; breeding, raising,
training or boarding of horses or cattle; commercial greenhouses; farms devoted to the hatching, raising
and marketing of chickens, turkeys, or other fowl or game birds, animals, fish or frogs; farms for grazing;
flower gardening; field crops; goat or cattle dairies; growing, raising, picking, treating and storing of
vegetables or fruit produce produced on the premises; nurseries; orchards; riding stables; the raising of
sheep or goats; the raising of swine; tree crops; market gardening; bee keeping; wood lots; such uses or
enterprises as are customarily carried on in the field of general agriculture. "Farm" includes a single-family
dwelling house, and such principal or main buildings and structure as an implement shed and livestock
facility, barn or silo, as well as accessory buildings and structures which are incidental to the operation of
the farm.
FARM WORKER HOUSING
means an accessory detached dwelling located within 30 metres of the farm cluster to
accommodate workers employed in the day-to-day operations of an active agricultural operation
on the subject lands.
FARMER'S MARKET
A retail outlet or store from which products grown primarily on farms and rural properties in the local area,
and goods, materials and services required by agricultural and rural landowners in the local area are sold or
traded.
FEED MILL
A building or structure used to process and/or a combination of processes used to produce a processed
food for fish, animal or human consumption.
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FINISHED GRADE
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at the natural ground level measured on any
side of an existing building or structure.
FIRST STOREY
The storey with its floor closest to grade and having its ceiling more than 1.8 m above grade or as defined in
the Building Code.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The total area of all floors area, as hereinafter defined, exclusive of any portion of the building or structure
below finished grade measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls exclusive of any portion of
the building or structure which is used for mechanics, heating, the storage of goods or personal effects,
laundry facilities, recreational areas, the storage or parking of motor vehicles, carport, below grade
basement or crawlspace, cellar, porch, verandah, seasonal sunroom, and overhangs. Where a wall is shared
with excluded floor areas, the calculation should be measured to the exterior of such shared wall.exclusive
of any private garage, carport, basement, walkout basement, cellar, porch, verandah or sunroom unless
such sunroom is habitable during all seasons of the year
FLOOR AREA, GROUND
The maximum ground floor area of a building measured by the outside walls, excluding, in the case of a
single detached dwelling, any private garage, carport, porch, verandah or sunroom (unless such sunroom is
habitable at all seasons of the year).
FOOTPRINT FLOOR AREA
The horizontal area of the ground covered by a permitted building or structure.
GARAGE, PRIVATE
A detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling house which is designed or used for the sheltering of
a private motor vehicle and storage of household equipment incidental to the residential occupancy and
which is fully enclosed and roofed and excludes a carport or other open shelter.
GARDEN SUITE
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.
GARDEN CENTER
A building or structure, and lands associated therewith, for the growing of flowers, fruits, vegetables,
plants, shrubs, trees or similar vegetation together with gardening tools and implements which are sold at
wholesale or retail from such building or lot to the general public.
GAS STATION
One or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more motor vehicle fuel pumps, and a shelter, which
shall include the sale of oils, antifreeze, gasoline additives, propane, natural gas and small accessories
required for the operation of motorized vehicles and shall not be used for repairs, oil changes or greasing.
GOLF COURSE
A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf, and includes a golf course, club house and
recreational facilities, accessory driving ranges and miniature golf courses, and similar uses.
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GROUP HOME
A single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling in which 3 to 9 unrelated residents excluding staff or
receiving family, live as a family under responsible supervision consistent with the requirements of its
residents and includes a home licensed or approved under the Provincial statute as a Special Care
Residential Home, Supportive Housing Program, Adult Community Mental Health Program, Children's
Residence, Accommodation Services for the Developmentally Handicapped, Satellite Residences for Seniors
and Homes for Physically Disabled Seniors.
GUEST CABIN
A detached structure accessory to a Single Detached Dwelling, for the non-commercial, occasional and
temporary accommodation of guests of the
owner of the lot on which the cabin is
situated, which may contain washroom
facilities, but which does not contain
facilities for cooking. A Bunkie shall be
considered a Guest Cabin.
HEIGHT OF BUILDINGS
The vertical distance, measured between
the average natural or finished grade at the
front of the building, whichever is the
lesser, and:
a)
In the case of a flat roof, the highest
point of the roof surface;
b)
In the case of a mansard roof, the
deck roof line; and
c)
In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height between the eaves and ridge.
HIGH WATER MARK
The mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore or bank of a body of water,
which action has been so common and usual and so long continued that it has created a difference
between the character of the vegetation or soil on one side of the mark and the character of the vegetation
or soil on the other side of the mark.
HOME INDUSTRY
Any occupation conducted entirely within a building or part of a building accessory to a single detached
dwelling house that includes light manufacturing, processing or assembly, small scale warehouse or a
workshop. A Home Industry shall permit the storage of a contractor's vehicles, equipment and materials
within a fully enclosed accessory structure. A Home Industry shall not include a contractor's yard.
HOME OCCUPATION
An occupation or profession related to the provision of services, carried on primarily by the occupant of a
dwelling within his/her dwelling as an accessory use in connection with which there is no display, no stock
in trade nor commodity sold upon the premises, which is not produced on the premises.
HOTEL
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A building or part of a building that contains a general kitchen and dining room and other public rooms, the
remaining rooms of which contain no provision for cooking, and are usually hired by transients as places of
abode; and includes a hostel for men or women.
IMPLEMENT SHED
means a building having a minimum gross floor area of 140 m2, other than a dwelling unit that is capable of
being used for some agricultural purpose or purposes, the non-commercial storage of products or
commodities produced on a farm, hay or straw storage, the storage of farm machinery and equipment or
any other similar purpose incidental to a permitted agricultural use on the lot. Such building shall be
accessory to a crop operation having a minimum of 15 ha of tillable land or accessory to a livestock facility.
A building having a minimum gross floor area of 120 m2, other than a dwelling unit that is capable of being
used for some agricultural purpose or purposes, the non-commercial storage of products or commodities
produced on a farm, hay or straw storage, the storage of farm machinery and equipment or any other
similar purpose incidental to a permitted agricultural use on the lot or in the surrounding area. Such
building shall be accessory to a crop operation having a minimum of 15 ha of tillable land or accessory to a
livestock facility.
IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD
A road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario, County of Dufferin or the Township or
a private road within a registered Plan of Condominium which is maintained so as to allow normal year-
round vehicular access to adjacent properties and which, in the case of a municipal road is a road which has
been constructed to municipal standards.
KENNEL
An establishment developed and operated in accordance with the requirements of the Township's Canine
Control By-Law, as amended, for the keeping, breeding and raising of domesticated animals but shall not
apply to the keeping of animals in a veterinary clinic for the purpose of observation and or recovery
necessary to veterinary treatment.
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
The open space from ground to sky at grade on a lot accessible by walking and which is suitable for the
growth and maintenance of grass, flowers, trees, bushes, natural vegetation and other landscaping and
includes any surfaced walk, patio or similar area but does not include any driveway or ramp, whether
surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall, parking area or any open space beneath or within any building or
structure.
LANDSCAPING STRIP
An open space free of buildings or structures which is used for no other purpose than planting a
continuous, unpierced hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs, or other natural vegetation and/or fence
having a minimum height of 1.5 m.
LAUNDROMAT
A building or structure where the service or coin-operated laundry machines, using only water, detergents
and additives, are made available to the public for the purpose of laundry cleaning.
LIGHT MANUFACTURING, PROCESSING OR ASSEMBLY
The assembly or repair or fabrication of goods and materials utilizing materials which have been
manufactured in another location and which does not produce waste water in excess of 4500 litres per day,
chemical by-products or utilize any area for outdoor storage of goods or materials except for equipment or
vehicles which are for sale, lease or hire.
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LIVESTOCK FACILITY
A building capable of being used for the keeping of livestock, and may also include the non-commercial
storage of products or commodities produced on a farm, the storage of farm machinery and equipment or
any other similar purpose incidental to a permitted agricultural use on the lot or in the surrounding area,
and in accordance with the Nutrient Management Act, if applicable.
LOT
A parcel or tract of land described in a deed or other legal document which is legally capable of conveying
title and:
a)
Which is a whole lot within a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or lot within a Registered Plan of
Condominium other than a Registered Plan of Subdivision which has been deemed not to be a
Registered Plan of Subdivision under a By-law passed pursuant to Section 50(4) of The Planning Act
R.S.O. 1990 as amended; or
b)
Which is a legally separated parcel of land in existence on the date of passing of this By-law without
the owner holding the fee or the equity or redemption in, or power or right to grant, assign or
exercise a power of appointment with respect to any abutting land; or
c)
The description of which is the same as in a deed which has received final consent to a conveyance
pursuant to Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
d)
Which is the whole remnant remaining to an owner or owners after a conveyance is made with final
consent pursuant to Section 53 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, but for the purpose of
this paragraph no parcel or tract of land ceases to be a lot by reason only of the fact that a part or
parts of it has or have been conveyed to or acquired by the Township of Mulmur, Her Majesty in the
Right of Ontario or Her Majesty in the Right of Canada
LOT AREA
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot or if an island, the area of land above the normal high
water mark.
LOT, CORNER
A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, or at
the intersection of a street or a lot abutting on one or more
parts of the same street, in which an interior angle of less
than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees is contained,
between the front and side lot lines abutting by the said
street or streets.
LOT COVERAGE
The percent of the lot area covered by buildings or structures
excluding parking areas, driveways, decks and walkways but
including structures and buildings constructed on the lot.
LOT FRONTAGE
The continuous horizontal distance of the front lot line
between the side lot lines measures 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 the horizontal
distance of a line that is 7.5 m back from and parallel to a
continuous straight line, joining the two points where the side
lot lines intersect with the front lot line.
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LOT, INTERIOR
A lot other than a corner lot.
LOT LINE
Any boundary of a lot. For the purpose of this By-law, any combination of lines that meet at an interior
angle of not greater than 135 degrees shall be deemed to be one line.
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR
The side lot line which abuts the road on a corner lot.
LOT LINE, FRONT
i)
Where a lot abuts a municipally maintained road and a navigable waterway, the lot line abutting
the municipal road shall be deemed the front lot
line.
ii) In the case of a corner lot or through lot, the
shorter lot line that abuts a street shall be
deemed to be the front lot line and the longer
lot line that abuts a road or shall be deemed an
exterior side lot line, but,
iii) In the case of a corner lot or through lot with
two lot lines of equal length abutting roads, the
lot line that abuts the wider street shall be
deemed to be the front lot line, but where the
roads are of equal width, the lot line which
abuts a Provincial Highway shall be deemed to
be the front lot line, and in the case of both
roads being under the same jurisdiction and of
the same width, the owner of the lot may
designate which road line shall be the front lot
line.
iv) In the case where a lot abuts only a road cul-de-
sac, all of the frontage on the road cul-de-sac shall be deemed to be the front lot line.
LOT LINE, REAR
The lot line farthest from or opposite to
the front lot line. Where the lot abuts a
navigable waterway, the normal high
water mark shall be deemed to be the
rear lot line.
LOT LINE, SIDE
A lot line other than a front or rear lot
line.
LOT, THROUGH
A lot bounded on opposite sides by
streets.
MEDICINAL MARIJUANA GROWING
The growing of marijuana (cannabis) for medical purposes for and as specifically authorized by the
Government of Canada
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MOBILE HOME
Any dwelling that is designed to be mobile, and constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent
residence for one or more persons in accordance with CSA Z240 or Z241 but does not include a park model
home, travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed.
MODULAR HOME
Any dwelling that is designed in more than one unit and is designed to be made mobile on a temporary
basis, and constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but
does not include a mobile home, recreational travel trailer or recreational motor vehicle as defined herein.
A modular home shall meet C.S.A. A-277 standards.
MOTEL
A structure containing a series of living or sleeping units with individual interior sanitary conveniences,
including motor courts or tourist courts. All required parking is at grade and direct access is available from
the parking area to the individual units.
MOTOR VEHICLE
An automobile, truck, motorcycle, and any other vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular
power, but does not include the cars of electric or steam railways, or other motor vehicles running only
upon rails, or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-propelled implement of
husbandry or road building machine within the meaning of The Highway Traffic Act, as amended.
MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHOP
A building or structure used for the painting or repairing of motor vehicle bodies, exterior and
undercarriage, and in conjunction with which there may be towing service and motor vehicle rentals for
customers while the motor vehicle is under repair, but shall not include any other establishment otherwise
defined or classified in this By-law.
MOTOR VEHICLE COMPOUND
A lot containing a building or portion of a lot containing a building, which premises are used for the
temporary storage and impounding of motor vehicles taken from a collision scene or otherwise towed or
conveyed and awaiting repair or demolition, retrieval, or disposal.
MOTOR VEHICLE, HEAVYCOMMERCIAL
Any commercial motor vehicle or combination having a registered gross weight, actual gross weight, or a
manufacturer's gross weight greater than 4,500 kilograms.within the meaning of The Highway Traffic Act,
as amended.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
A building or structure where a franchised dealer displays motor vehicles for sale or rent and in conjunction
with which there may be used motor vehicle sales or rentals, a motor vehicle repair garage, a, gas station
or a motor vehicle body shop, but shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified
in this By-law.
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
A building or structure where the exclusive service performed or executed on motor vehicles for
compensation shall include the installation of exhaust system, repair of the electrical system, transmission
repair, brake repair, radiator repair, tire repair and installation, rust proofing, motor vehicle diagnostic
centre, major and minor mechanical repairs or similar use and in conjunction with which there may be a
towing service. A motor vehicle repair garage may also provide gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, grease,
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antifreeze, tires, tubes, tire accessories, electric light bulbs, sparkplugs, batteries and automotive
accessories for motor vehicles and new retail goods are stored or kept for sale to the general public, or
where motor vehicles may be oiled, greased or washed, or have their ignition adjusted, tires inflated or
batteries charged, and where mechanical or running repairs essential to the actual operation of motor
vehicles are executed or performed but shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined or
classified in this By-law, and shall not be used for painting, body work, storage or sale of motor vehicles.
NON-COMPLYING
A lot, building or structure that does not fulfill the requirements of the zone provisions for the zone in
which the lot, building, structure is located.
NON-CONFORMING
An existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which does not conform with the permitted
uses or activities, of this By-law for the Zone in which such existing land, building or structure is located.
ON-FARM DIVERSIFIED USES:
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. Ground mounted solar facilities are permitted in
prime agricultural areas, including specialty crop areas, only as on-farm diversified uses.
means uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property, and are limited in
areas include, but are not limited to, home occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses, distilleries,
cideries and uses that produce value-added agricultural products, as well as other uses which may or may
not be defined within this by-law, such as small motor vehicle repair garages, garden centers, veterinary
clinics
OPEN SPACE OR PARK
Any open space or recreational area which may include one or more athletic fields, field houses,
community centers, bleachers, swimming pools, greenhouses, botanical gardens, zoological gardens,
bandstands, skating rinks, tennis courts, bowling greens, bathing stations, curling rinks, refreshment rooms,
fair grounds, arenas, or similar uses. An Open Space or Park may include an accessory club house or
storage building of a maximum of 75 sq m and parking lot
OUTDOOR EDUCATION FACILITY
Lands, buildings and structures used for the purpose of providing an educational experience.
OUTDOOR RECREATION FACILITY
Lands and buildings used for the purposes of downhill skiing, outdoor ice pad, outdoor swimming area,
cross country skiing, bicycling, playing fields, and other sports activities that rely on the natural landscape
or larger open space but shall not include the racing of animals, motor vehicles, motor cycles or
snowmobiles.
OUTDOOR STORAGE
Any accessory storage outside of a principal or main building or structure on the lot.
PASSIVE RECREATIONAL USES
Passive recreational uses include trails, bird watching, hiking, swimming and similar uses include no
permanent structures or facilities. A parking lot shall not form part of a passive recreational use.
PARKING AREA
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An area or areas of land or a building or part thereof which is provided and maintained upon the same lot
or lots upon which the principal use is located for the purpose of storing motor vehicles.
PARKING LOT
A parking area forming the a principal use of a lot, and may include a school bus parking area and school
bus marshalling yard, but shall not include a Motor Vehicle Compound.
PARKING SPACE
A space with prescribed minimum dimensions and size within a parking area, exclusive of any aisles, or
ingress or egress lanes, for the parking or storage of one motor vehicle.
PERSON
Any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company, corporation, agent or trustee, and
the heirs, executor or other legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to
law.
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP
A building or part of a building in which persons are employed in furnishing services and otherwise
administering to individual and personal needs of patrons such as barber shops, beauty parlors, dry
cleaning outlets, hair dressing shops, photograph studio and shoe repair shops.
PIT
Land or land under water from which unconsolidated aggregate is being or has been excavated, and that
has not been rehabilitated, but does not mean land or land under water excavated for a building or
structure on the excavation site, but does not include a wayside pit.
PIT, WAYSIDE
A temporary pit opened and used by a public road authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or
contract of road construction and not located on the road right-of-way, which may include a temporary
portable aggregate processing and batching operation specific to a public road project.
PLACE OF WORSHIP
Churches, chapels, temples, parish halls and synagogues including offices for the administration of the
religious institution, convents, seminaries, monasteries, rectories, parsonages and parish houses.
PRACTITIONER'S CLINIC
An establishment used by two or more qualified health practitioners including physicians, dentists,
chiropractors, physiotherapists, naturopaths, alternative and wellness practitioners and their staff for the
purposes of consultation, diagnosis and office treatment.
PRINCIPAL OR MAIN BUILDING
Any building which is carried on the principle purpose for which the building lot is used and shall include a
livestock facility or silo used in conjunction with a farm.
PRIVATE
When followed by a land use, Private shall mean a use that is operated on a commercial and/or private
member basis.
PRIVATE CLUB
A non-profit, non-commercial organization, which carries on social, cultural, athletic and/or recreational
activities.
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PRIVATE ROAD
A private right-of-way over private or public property which affords access to abutting lots and is not
maintained by a public body.
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY
A public improved road under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transportation.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Any Federal, Provincial, District, County or Municipal agencies, and includes any commission, board,
authority or department established by such agency and shall include Hydro One, and Bell Canada or their
successors.
PUBLIC USE
Public Use shall mean a building, structure or use that is provided by the Township, County or any Public
Authority including any Department or Ministry of the Government of Canada or Ontario or any
Conservation Authority established by the Government of Ontario.
QUARRY
Land or land under water from which consolidated aggregate is being or has been excavated, and that has
not been rehabilitated, but does not mean land or land under water excavated for a building or structure,
but does not include a wayside quarry.
QUARRY, WAYSIDE
A temporary quarry opened and used by a public road authority solely for the purpose of a particular
project or contract of road construction and not located on the road right-of-way, which may include a
temporary portable aggregate processing and batching operation specific to a public road project.
RECREATIONAL TRAILERS AND VEHICLES
A mMotorized or towable vehicles, or trailers or combinations which provide short term occupancy
intended and used for travel. Recreation and vacationing, designed to be self-propelled or towed or
propelled by a motor vehicle, and includes such vehicles commonly known as travel trailers, camper and
tent trailers, truck campers, motor homes, boats, toy-haulers or other similar recreational vehicles and
trailers. This definition may include, a bus, motor home, truck or van if equipped as above, notwithstanding
that its running gear is or may be removed. that combines transportation and temporary living quarters for
travel, recreation and camping, and may include a travel or tent trailer, off-road vehicles, snowmobiles or
conversion vehicles.
REPAIR SHOP (NON-VEHICLE)
A building or part of a building, not otherwise defined or classified in this By-law, for the servicing or
repairing of articles, goods or materials, as well as facilities for accessory retail sales.
RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ESTABLISHMENT
A building or group of buildings in which are located facilities for natural, physical or scientific research,
investigation, testing, or experimentation, but not facilities for the manufacture or sale of products, except
as incidental to the main purpose of the laboratory
RESORT
Buildings, structures and land used for the purpose of providing overnight accommodations and daytime
activities.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
The wise use, preservation, protection, rehabilitation and improvement of the natural environment
through comprehensive management and maintenance, under professional direction for both the
individual and society's use, both in the present and the future. Resource Management also includes the
management, development and cultivation of timber resources to ensure the continuous production of
wood or wood products, the provision of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, the protection
against floods and erosion, the protection and production of water supplies and the preservation of the
recreational resource.
RESTAURANT
A building or part of a building where food is offered for sale or sold to the public primarily for immediate
consumption, which may include take-out and/or a drive through.
RETAIL STORE
A building or part of a building where goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles, 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, or articles sufficient only to service such stores but does not
include any retail outlet otherwise classified or defined in this By-law.
SALES, SERVICE AND RENTAL ESTABLISHMENT
A building or part of a building or structure in which light equipment, heavy equipment, industrial
equipment, machinery, farm implements, small engines, marine, recreational vehicles, trailers, equipment
and/or tools are offered or kept for sale, rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensation, but shall
not include any other establishment defined or classified in this By-law. But shall not include a body shop or
motor vehicle repair garage
SALVAGE OR WRECKING YARD
A place where motor vehicles are wrecked or disassembled and resold; a place where second-hand goods,
including waste paper, bottles, automobile tires, clothing, other scrap materials and salvage are collected
to be sorted and a place where used lumber and used building materials are collected, stored for sale or
resale.
SAWMILL
A building, structure or areas where timber is cut or sawed, either to finished lumber or as an intermediary
step.
SCHOOL
A building, structure or part thereof used for elementary or secondary education, which may or may not be
regulated and funded in accordance with the Education Act, R.S.O. c. E.2, as amended and accessory uses,
included uses permitted under the Child Care and Early Years Act 2014, as amended or replaced.
SELF-STORAGE FACILITY
A building or buildings for the purpose of providing indoor storage space to the public.
SETBACK
The horizontal distance from the centre line of the street right-of-way, or defined physical feature
measured at right angles to such centre line, to the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot.
SEWAGE
The waste water and matter from any use.
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SHOOTING RANGE
A facility or area where firearms are discharged, including facilities or areas for clay pigeon or target
shooting, rifle or gun range, archery range, skeet shooting and all such similar facilities or areas where such
activities/uses are undertaken by anyone other than the owner of the property, on that property, but it
does not include the hunting of game by the landowner or by any other person lawfully entitled to hunt
game on a lot, with the permission of the landowner.
SOLAR PROJECT, COMMERCIAL GROUND MOUNTED
Any ground mounted solar panel or collection of ground mounted solar panels that have a rated capacity of
20kW or greater. A Commercial Solar Project shall be considered a principle use.
SOLAR PROJECT, NON-COMMERCIAL GROUND MOUNTED
Any ground mounted solar panel or collection of ground mounted solar panels that have a rated capacity of
less than 20kW.
SOLAR PROJECT, ROOF TOP
Roof top solar panels of all capacities that are located on a building(s) or structure(s) that is a permitted use
and not a building designed only for the purpose of solar collection.
STOREY
A storey is that part of a building between the
surface of one floor and the ceiling above.
However, a cellar does not count as a storey.
STREET LINE
The limit of the street or road allowance and is
the dividing line between a lot and street or road.
STRUCTURE
Anything man-made that is fastened to or into
the earth or another structure or rests on the earth by its own mass.
TAKE-OUT RESTAURANT
Means a restaurant or business that offers individual meals or beverages to be purchased and are ready to
consume immediately.
TAVERN
A tavern or public house as defined by The Liquor License Act, but does not include a hotel or restaurant.
TENT
Any kind of temporary shelter for sleeping that is not permanently affixed to the site and that is capable of
being easily moved and is not considered a structure.
TOP OF BANK
A point of line which is the beginning of a significant change in the land surface, thence from which the land
surface slopes downward towards an abandoned or existing watercourse. Where two or more slopes are
located together, the slope that is highest and furthest away from the watercourse shall be the slope
considered the top of bank.
TOWNSHIP
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TRAILER
A vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a highway by a motor vehicle, another motor vehicle or any device
or apparatus not designed to transport persons or property, temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon
such highway, and except a side car attached to a motorcycle, and shall be considered a separate vehicle
and not part of the motor vehicle by which it is drawn and, for the purposes of this By-law, does not include
a mobile home or a park model home.
TRAVEL OR TENT TRAILER
Any trailer which is designed to be temporarily utilized for living, shelter and sleeping accommodation, with
or without cooking facilities and which has running gear and towing equipment permanently attached and
a current license and is not permanently affixed to the ground.
TRANSPORTATION DEPOT
A lot used principally for the storage, servicing, hiring, loading or unloading of trucks, buses or other fleet
vehicles and may include a building containing a use directly related to the parking, storing, servicing,
hiring, loading or unloading of such fleet vehicles. This may include the temporary storage of goods or
wares prior to shipment.ny building or land where buses, trucks or tractor-trailers are rented, leased, kept
for hire, stored or parked for commercial purposes.
USE
i)
Any purpose for which a building or other structure or a parcel of land may be designed, arranged,
intended, maintained, or occupied; or,
ii) Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a
building or other structure or on a parcel of land.
UTILITY PROVIDER
Any agency, which under public or private ownership, provides the public with electricity, gas, heat, rail
transportation, water, sewage, collection or other public service.
VEHICLE
A motor vehicle, trailer, traction engine, farm tractor, road building machine and any vehicle drawn,
propelled or driven by any kind of power, including muscular power, but does not include the cars of
electric or steam railways running only upon rails.
VETERINARY CLINIC
The premises of a veterinary surgeon where animals are treated or kept.
WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT FACILITY
Any works by a public authority for the collection, transmission, storage, treatment and disposal of sewage.
WAREHOUSE
A building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of goods, wares, merchandise,
substances or articles and may include facilities for a wholesale or retail commercial outlet, provided that
they do not exceed 10 per cent of the gross floor area, but shall not include a truck or transport terminal or
yard.
WASTE DISPOSAL AREA
A land fill site where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste, exclusive of liquid industrial waste, is
disposed of or dumped.
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WATERCOURSE
The natural or man-made bed and shore of a river, lake, stream or creek where the primary focus is the
conveyance or containment of water whether the flow is continuous or not.
WIND TURBINE, COMMERCIAL
Any wind turbine or collection of wind turbines that have a rated capacity of 10kW or greater. A
Commercial Wind Turbine shall be considered a principle use.
WIND TURBINE, NON-COMMERCIAL
Any wind turbine or collection of wind turbines that have a rated capacity of less than 10kW, that is utilized
to power a permitted use on the same property.
WORKSHOP
A building or structure for tradesmen requiring manual or mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's
shop, a locksmith's shop, a gunsmith's shop, a plumbing and electrical contractor's or a heating /air
conditioning contractor's shop, a commercial welder's shop, or similar uses but shall not include a
contractor's yard.
YARD
Any open unoccupied space measured from the closest supporting structure of the building to the lot line.
YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE
A side yard immediately adjacent to an exterior lot line.
YARD, FRONT
A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the nearest wall of any
building or structure on the lot for which the yard is required, or the nearest open storage use on the lot, or
the edge or rim of an excavation.
YARD, REAR
A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the nearest wall of any
building, or the nearest open storage use on the lot, or the edge or rim of an excavation on the lot for
which the yard is required.
YARD, REQUIRED
The minimum yard required by the provisions of the By-law.
YARD, SIDE
A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot line and the nearest wall of any
building on the lot for which the yard is required.
YARD, SIDE EXTERIOR
A side yard immediately adjoining a public street.
YARD, SIDE INTERIOR
A side yard other than an exterior side yard.
YARD, SIDE
The least horizontal distance between the side 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, or edge or rim or excavation on the lot.
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ZONE
The category of use or activity of land, buildings, structures or activities permitted by this By-law.
ZONE PROVISIONS
The permissible uses, the minimum area and dimensions of lots, the minimum dimensions of yards, the
maximum lot coverage, the minimum setback, gross floor area, the minimum landscaped open space, the
maximum height of buildings, minimum parking requirements, and all other Zone provisions are set out
within the By-law for the respective Zones.
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SECTION 6 ENACTMENT
6.1
FORCE AND EFFECT
This By-Law shall come into force and effect on the date it is passed by the Council of the Corporation of
the Township of Mulmur subject to the applicable provisions of The Planning Act, R.S.O., 7990, c.P.l3., as
amended.
By-law 05-02 is hereby rescinded.
6.2
READINGS BYCOUNCIL
THIS BY-LAW READ A FIRST TIME ON THE 4th DAY OF JULY, 2018.
THIS BY-LAW READ A SECOND TIME ON THE 4th DAY OF JULY, 2018.
THIS BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED ON THE 4th DAY OF JULY, 2018
ORIGINAL SIGNED
ORIGINAL SIGNED
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PAUL MILLS, MAYOR
KERSTIN VROOM, ACTING CLERK
CERTIFICATION
I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true copy of Zoning By-law No. 28-18 as enacted by the Council of
the Corporation of the Township of Mulmur, on the 4th day of July, 2018.
CLERK: ____________________________