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Originally enacted by Council: September 24, 2018 as By-law 2018-48
By-law 2018-48 repealed by LPAT Decision: June 10, 2019 (PL180854)
By-law 2019-06 approved by LPAT: June 10, 2019 (PL180854)
This is an office consolidation prepared for the purposes of convenience only.
For accuracy, reference should be made to the original approved
comprehensive by-law and amending by-laws which are available from
Legislative Services offices or the Planning Division.
Office Consolidation: August 2025
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Table of Contents
Preamble (Not an Operative Part of the By-law)
Introduction .................................................................................................................................................................................... 6
Purpose of this Zoning By-law .............................................................................................................................................. 6
How to Use this By-law ............................................................................................................................................................ 8
Description of By-law Components ................................................................................................................................... 11
Section 1- Interpretation and Administration ...................................................................................................... 14
1.1.
Title .................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.2.
Administration .............................................................................................................................................................. 14
1.3.
Conformity and Compliance with By-law ......................................................................................................... 14
1.4.
Interpretation ............................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.5.
Permits ........................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.5.1.
Building Permits .............................................................................................................................................. 14
1.5.2.
Other Permits Required ............................................................................................................................... 14
1.6.
Enforcement ................................................................................................................................................................ 15
1.7.
Severability .................................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.8.
Effective Date ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
1.9.
Transition Clause ...................................................................................................................................................... 15
1.9.1.
Building Permit Applications ...................................................................................................................... 15
1.9.2.
Minor Variance Applications ....................................................................................................................... 16
1.9.3.
Site Plan Approval Applications ........................................................................................................... 16
1.9.4.
Other Approvals and Agreements ....................................................................................................... 17
1.9.5.
Duration .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
1.9.6.
Repeal ................................................................................................................................................................ 17
1.10.
Repeal of Former By-laws ....................................................................................................................... 18
1.11.
Technical Revisions to the Zoning By-law ........................................................................................ 19
Section 2- Establishment of Zones ................................................................................................................................ 20
2.1.
Establishment of Zones ........................................................................................................................................ 20
2.2.
Zone Symbols ............................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.3.
Zone Maps ................................................................................................................................................................... 20
2.4.
Determining Zone Boundaries .......................................................................................................................... 21
Section 3- Definitions ............................................................................................................................................................ 22
Section 4- General Provisions ............................................................................................................................................ 63
4.1.
Uses Permitted in all Zones .................................................................................................................................. 63
4.1.1.
Accessory Uses ............................................................................................................................................. 63
4.1.2.
Accessory Building and Structure............................................................................................................ 63
4.1.3.
Public Uses ....................................................................................................................................................... 65
4.1.4.
Services and Utilities Installations ......................................................................................................... 65
4.1.5.
Temporary Construction Uses ................................................................................................................... 65
4.1.6.
Temporary Sales Structures ....................................................................................................................... 65
4.2.
Encroachments into Required Yards ............................................................................................................. 66
4.3.
Accessory Outdoor Mechanical Equipment for Permitted Residential Uses ............................ 68
4.4.
Exceptions to Height Requirements .............................................................................................................. 68
4.5.
Legal Non-Conforming Uses .............................................................................................................................. 69
4.5.1.
Restoration to a Safe Condition ................................................................................................................ 69
4.6.
Legal Non-Complying Building or Structure ................................................................................................ 69
4.6.1.
Existing Building or Structure ................................................................................................................ 69
4.6.2.
Valid Building Permit in Effect .................................................................................................................. 69
4.7.
Legal Non-Complying Lots .................................................................................................................................. 69
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4.8.
Public Land Acquisition ........................................................................................................................................ 70
4.9.
Frontage on a Public Street ................................................................................................................................. 70
4.10.
Landscaped Buffers .................................................................................................................................... 70
4.10.1.
Landscaped Buffers for Parking Lots .................................................................................................. 70
4.10.2.
Landscaped Buffers Adjacent to Residential Areas ................................................................... 71
4.11.
Daylighting Triangle ..................................................................................................................................... 72
4.11.1.
Establishing the Daylighting Triangle ................................................................................................ 72
4.11.2.
Maximum Height in Daylighting Triangle ......................................................................................... 72
4.12.
Planned Width of Street Allowance ...................................................................................................... 72
4.13.
Specific Use Provisions ............................................................................................................................ 73
4.13.1.
Location of Gasoline and Propane Pumps and Canopies ............................................................ 73
4.13.2.
Outdoor Display and Sales Area ........................................................................................................... 73
4.13.3.
Human Habitation Not Within Main Buildings .................................................................................... 73
4.13.4.
Accessory Outdoor Storage .................................................................................................................... 74
4.13.5.
Micro-Industrial Uses ................................................................................................................................... 74
4.13.6.
Food Vehicles ................................................................................................................................................. 74
4.13.7.
Commercial Rooftop Patios ................................................................................................................................ 74
4.14.
Use for Hazardous Purposes ................................................................................................................. 75
4.15.
Uses Restricted ............................................................................................................................................. 75
4.15.1.
Nothing in this By-law shall Prevent: ..................................................................................................... 75
4.15.2.
Fuel Tanks ......................................................................................................................................................... 75
4.15.3.
Uses for Hazardous Purposes .................................................................................................................. 75
4.16.
Source Water Protection ........................................................................................................................... 75
Section 5- Parking, Loading & Queueing Requirements ...................................................................................... 76
5.1.
Legal Non-complying Parking, Loading and Queuing Requirements .................................................... 76
5.2.
Parking Space Requirements ................................................................................................................................ 76
5.2.1.
Exclusive Nature of Parking Space ......................................................................................................... 76
5.2.2.
Parking Space Design .................................................................................................................................. 77
5.3.
Calculation of Parking Requirements ................................................................................................................. 78
5.3.1.
Parking Standards .......................................................................................................................................... 78
5.3.2.
Shared Parking ................................................................................................................................................ 84
5.3.3.
Barrier Free Parking Spaces ...................................................................................................................... 85
5.3.4.
Bicycle Parking................................................................................................................................................. 87
5.4.
Parking Lot Requirements ...................................................................................................................................... 88
5.4.1.
Parking Lot Location ...................................................................................................................................... 88
5.4.2.
Parking Lot Design ......................................................................................................................................... 88
5.4.3.
Location of Visitor Parking ............................................................................................................................ 88
5.4.4.
Parking Lot Illumination .................................................................................................................................. 89
5.4.5.
Snow Storage Accommodation for Outdoor Parking Lots ............................................................... 89
5.5.
Entrances, Exits and Driveways ........................................................................................................................... 89
5.6.
Loading Spaces........................................................................................................................................................... 90
5.6.1.
Loading Space Requirements ................................................................................................................... 91
5.6.2.
Access to Loading Spaces .......................................................................................................................... 91
5.6.3.
Setback of Loading Spaces from residential zones ............................................................................ 91
5.6.4.
Provision of Loading Spaces for Multiple Occupancy Buildings .................................................... 91
5.7.
Queuing Lane Requirements ................................................................................................................................. 92
5.7.1.
Exclusive Use of Queuing Space ............................................................................................................. 92
5.7.2.
Size of Queuing Space ................................................................................................................................. 92
Section 6- Zone Provisions ............................................................................................................................................... 93
6.1.
Zone Provisions ........................................................................................................................................................ 93
6.1.1.
Permitted Uses ................................................................................................................................................ 93
6.1.2.
Zone Standards ............................................................................................................................................. 93
6.2.
Mixed Use Zones ..................................................................................................................................................... 93
6.2.1.
General ............................................................................................................................................................... 93
6.2.2.
Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses with Conditions ..................................................................... 94
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6.2.3.
Lot Requirements ......................................................................................................................................... 97
6.2.4.
Building Requirements ............................................................................................................................... 97
6.2.5.
Site Specific Exceptions to the Mixed Use Zone Regulations ............................................. 107
6.3.
Institutional Zones ................................................................................................................................................. 118
6.3.1.
General ............................................................................................................................................................. 118
6.3.2.
Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses with Conditions ................................................................... 119
6.3.3.
Lot Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 120
6.3.4.
Building Requirements .............................................................................................................................. 120
6.3.5.
Site Specific Exceptions to the Institutional Zone Regulations ............................................... 121
6.4.
Open Space Zones ............................................................................................................................................... 121
6.4.1.
General ............................................................................................................................................................. 121
6.4.2.
Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses with Conditions ................................................................... 122
6.4.3.
Lot Requirements ....................................................................................................................................... 122
6.4.4.
Building Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 123
6.4.5.
Open Space Zoning Exception Properties: ................................................................................... 123
Section 7- Overlay Zones ................................................................................................................................................. 124
7.1.
Parking Reduction Areas ................................................................................................................................... 124
7.2.
Priority Commercial Areas ................................................................................................................................ 124
7.3.
Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards Zone ........................................................................................... 124
7.3.1.
Non-permitted Uses .................................................................................................................................... 124
7.3.2.
Permitted Uses .............................................................................................................................................. 124
7.3.3.
Zone Standards ........................................................................................................................................... 124
Section 8- Site Specific Provisions, Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Zones and Interim
Control Zones ........................................................................................................................................................................ 125
8.1.
Site Specific Exceptions .................................................................................................................................... 125
8.2.
Holding Provisions ................................................................................................................................................. 126
8.2.1.
Holding Zones and Exceptions to Permit Development ............................................................... 126
8.2.2.
Requirement to Remove the (H) Symbol.......................................................................................... 126
8.2.3.
Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision from 43 Lundy's Lane, 592 Watson
Avenue, 40, 36, and 32 Bolton Avenue (By-law 2022-70) ................................................................................... 126
8.2.4.
Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision 201 Davis Drive (as shown on Schedule C
Map 17) (By-law 2024-32)......................................................................................................................................................... 127
8.2.5.
Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision 17175 Yonge Street (as shown on
Schedule C Map 15) (By-law 2023-70). .................................................................................................................................. 128
8.2.6.
Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision 315 Davis Drive (as shown on Schedule C
Map 17) (By-law 2023-62)......................................................................................................................................................... 129
8.2.7.
Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision from 615 Davis Drive (as shown on
Schedule C Map 18) (By-law 2024-35). .................................................................................................................................. 130
8.2.8.
Deleted by By-law 2022-52....................................................................................................................... 131
8.3.
Temporary Use Zones ........................................................................................................................................... 132
8.4.
Interim Control Zones .......................................................................................................................................... 132
Section 9- Enactment ....................................................................................................................................................... 133
9.1. Force and Effect ............................................................................................................................................................ 133
Zoning Maps and Schedules
Schedule "A" - Zoning Map
A.1
Map 1 - Yonge North Zoning Map
A.2
Map 2 - Yonge and Davis Zoning Map
A.3
Map 3 - Yonge Civic Zoning Map
A.4
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Map 4 - Yonge South Zoning Map
A.5
Map 5 - Davis Drive Zoning Map
A.6
Map 6 - Regional Healthcare Centre Zoning Map
A.7
Schedule "B" - Height Map
B.1
Map 1 - Yonge North Height Map
B.2
Map 2 - Yonge and Davis Height Map
B.3
Map 3 - Yonge Civic Height Map
B.4
Map 4 - Yonge South Height Map
B.5
Map 5 - Davis Drive Height Map
B.6
Map 6 - Regional Healthcare Centre Height Map
B.7
Schedule "C" - Holding Zones
C.1
Map 1 - Yonge North Holding Map
C.2
Map 2 - Yonge and Davis Holding Map
C.3
Map 3 - Yonge Civic Holding Map
C.4
Map 4 - Yonge South Holding Map
C.5
Map 5 - Davis Drive Holding Map
C.6
Map 6 - Regional Healthcare Centre Holding Map
C.7
Schedule "D" - Priority Commercial Areas
D.1
Schedule "E" - Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards
E.1
Schedule "F" - Parking Reduction Areas
F.1
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Preamble
Introduction
These pages explain the purpose of this Zoning By-law and how it should be used.
These pages do not form part of the Zoning By-law passed by Council and are
intended only to make the Zoning By-law more understandable and easier to reference.
Purpose of this Zoning By-law
The purpose of this By-law is to implement the policies of the Town of Newmarket
Official Plan and the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan. The Official Plan and
the Urban Centres Secondary Plan both contain general policies that affect the use of
land throughout the municipality. These policies specify where certain land uses are
permitted and, in some instances, specify what regulations should apply to the
development of certain lands.
The Official Plan and the Secondary Plan are general documents that are not intended
to regulate every aspect of the built-form on a private lot. In the Province of Ontario,
this is the role of the Zoning By-law. Once an Official Plan is in effect, any zoning by-
law passed by Council must conform to the Official Plan and the Secondary Plan, if one
exists.
The statutory authority to zone land is granted by the Ontario Planning Act. The
Planning Act specifies what a By-law can regulate. A Zoning By-law can:
- prohibit the use of land or buildings for any use that is not specifically permitted
by this By-law;
- prohibit the erection or siting of buildings and structures on a lot except in
locations permitted by this By-law;
- regulate the type of construction and the height, bulk, location, size, floor area,
spacing, character, and use of buildings or structures;
- regulate the minimum frontage and depth of a parcel of land;
- regulate the proportion of a lot that any building or structure may occupy;
- regulate the minimum elevation of doors, windows or other openings in buildings or
structures;
- require parking and loading facilities be provided and maintained for a
purpose permitted by this By-law;
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- prohibit the use of lands and the erection of buildings or structures on land that is:
- subject to flooding;
- the site of steep slopes;
- rocky, low-lying, marshy or unstable;
- contaminated;
- a sensitive groundwater recharge area or head water area;
- the location of a sensitive aquifer;
- a significant wildlife habitat area, wetland, woodland, ravine, valley or
area of natural and scientific interest;
- a significant corridor or shoreline of a lake, river or stream; or,
- the site of a significant archaeological resource; and,
- use a holding provision to permit a proposed road network or Park which places a
hold symbol on certain lots that can be removed upon approval of a plan of
Subdivision or consent.
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How to Use this By-law
In order to reference this By-law most easily, a property owner should follow each of the
steps listed below to determine what permissions apply to their particular property.
1) Locate the Property on a Schedule and Map
Maps in this By-law are called 'Maps'. Schedules in this By-law refer to types of
Maps, and in most cases, each Schedule Map is further broken up into separate
Maps. The first step to using this By-law is to refer to the zone maps that are
contained at the back of this By-law to determine in which zone category your
property is located. The Zoning Map on Schedule "A" breaks up into six
geographical areas on Maps 1 through 6, each pertaining to the Urban Centres
character areas defined in the Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan. The
zone category will be indicated on the maps by a symbol or abbreviation. For
example, you may see a symbol such as "MU-1" applied to your property. This
would indicate that your property is within the 'Mixed Use 1 Zone'. The zone
symbols or abbreviations are explained on the first page of Section 2 of this By-law.
Section 2 also provides assistance to help you identify the zone boundaries on the
maps. For example, if your property appears close to a zone boundary and you are
not sure how to determine exactly where that boundary is located, refer to Section
2.4 of this By-law.
2) By-law Amendments
This By-law is not a static document; it is amended over time as demands and
policies governing land use change. Before proceeding any further, you should
verify that your property is not the subject of an earlier zoning by-law amendment.
These amendments are listed in Section 1.9 of this By-law. More recent
amendments may not be included in the version of this By-law that you are using.
Staff in the Town's Planning Department will be able to assist you to confirm if your
property has been subject to a more recent by-law amendment.
3) Permitted Uses
The next step to using this By-law is to determine what uses are permitted on your
property. Section 6 of this By-law identifies the permitted uses for each zone in the
municipality. The definitions in Section 3 can assist you if you are not sure of the
nature of a use or how it has been defined for the purposes of this By-law. Uses
which are not identified as permitted uses within a particular zone are not permitted in
that zone.
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4) Zone Standards
Steps 1 and 2 have now identified the zone in which your property is located and have
identified what uses are permitted on your property. The next step is to determine what
standards may apply to the uses on your property. Section 6 of the By-law also
identifies the zone standards for each zone in the municipality including standards for
minimum lot area, minimum frontage requirements, minimum yard requirements,
maximum lot coverage for buildings, maximum permitted height of buildings and in
some cases, the minimum required landscaped open space on the lot. Refer to the
height maps that are contained at the back of this By-law to determine in which height
category your property is located. The Height Map on Schedule "B" breaks up into six
geographical areas on Maps 7 through 12.
The primary zone structure of this By-law includes a list of permitted uses and
zone standards for each zone category. In some cases, an additional set of
regulations are identified through the use of an Overlay Zone. An Overlay Zone is
a second layer of zone regulations that take precedence over the zone category
requirements. Where an Overlay Zone has been applied, the permitted uses of the
underlying zone continue to apply however, more restrictive provisions of the
Overlay Zone replace the specified regulation of the underlying zone. An Overlay
Zone is a second level of standards that allow the Town of Newmarket to address
unique or special circumstances through the zoning process.
Refer to the Maps that are contained at the back of this By-law to determine which
Overlay Zones apply to your property. The Holding Zones Map on Schedule "C"
breaks up into Maps 13 through 18. Schedule "D" contains the Priority Commercial
Areas Map, while Schedule "E" contains the Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards
Map. Finally, Schedule "F" contains the Parking Reduction Areas.
5) General Provisions
Now that you are aware of the uses permitted on your property and the specific
zone standards that apply to those uses, reference should be made to Section 4 of
this By-law. Section 4 contains a more generic set of standards known as 'General
Provisions' that apply to all properties in all zones throughout the Urban Centres.
For example, the general provisions contain standards that regulate the
construction and location of accessory buildings and platforms that apply to all
properties regardless of where in the municipality a property is located.
6) Parking and Loading
Section 5 of this By-law provides the parking and loading requirements for all permitted
uses in the Urban Centres. If you are considering changing the use of your property or
adding a new use to your property, you should review Section 5 to ensure that you are
aware of the parking requirements for the proposed use.
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7) Diagrams and Illustrations
A series of drawings and side notations are provided throughout this By-law. Drawings
that are labelled 'Diagrams' are regulations that include drawings to which the By-law
regulations apply. Drawings that are labelled 'Illustrations' or notes that are provided in
the sidebar of the document are there to assist the reader in interpreting the Zoning
By-law provisions. While 'Diagrams' do form part of the provisions of this By-law,
'Illustrations' and notes in the sidebars of this document do not form part of the
provisions of this By-law.
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Description of By-law Components
This By-law contains 9 sections which together, provide the standards applicable to all lands
within the Urban Centres of the Town of Newmarket. These sections are as follows:
Section 1 - Interpretation and Administration
Section 2 - Establishment of Zones
Section 3 - Definitions
Section 4 - General Provisions
Section 5 - Parking, Loading and Queuing Requirements
Section 6 - Zone Provisions
Section 7 - Overlay Zones
Section 8 - Site Specific Provisions, Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Zones and
Interim Control Zones
Section 9 - Enactment
The purpose of each of these sections is described below:
Section 1 - Interpretation and Administration
This section of the By-law specifies:
- what lands are covered by this By-law;
- that every parcel of land in the area covered by this By-law is to conform and comply
with this By-law; and,
- what penalties can be levied against a person or a corporation if they contravene
any provision in this By-law.
Section 2 - Establishment of Zones
This section establishes the Zones that apply to the lands covered by this By-law. This
section also describes how to determine the location of the Zone boundaries on the
Maps.
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Section 3 - Definitions
It is necessary to define words in this By-law because it is a legal document. A zoning by-
law must be drafted so that it can be enforced in a court of law. These definitions will help
provide clarity in this By-law and ensure that this By-law and its intent is applied
consistently.
Section 4 - General Provisions
This section contains a number of regulations that apply to certain types of uses,
buildings or structures regardless of where in the Urban Centres or in what zone
they are located. For example, this section contains provisions dealing with the
construction of accessory buildings in any zone or legal non-complying Buildings
or Structures.
Section 5 - Parking, Loading and Queuing Requirements
Parking and loading facilities are required for almost all uses within the municipality.
This section provides the requirements for these facilities including such regulations
as the calculation of parking space requirements based on land use and proximity to
transit and includes provisions regarding shared parking, barrier free parking spaces,
as well as loading and Queuing Lane requirements.
Section 6 - Zone Provisions
This section lists the uses that are permitted in each Zone. The effect of these Zones is
to only permit certain uses in various parts of the municipality. The only uses permitted in
a zone are those that are specified in the By-law. If a use is not specifically mentioned as
a permitted use in a Zone then it is not permitted. Similarly, if a use is defined in Section 3
of the By-law but does not appear as a permitted use in any zone, then it is not a use
permitted by the By-law.
This section also contains a number of regulations that control the placement, bulk,
setback, angular plane and minimum and maximum heights of a building on a lot.
This includes regulations such as minimum lot size, minimum frontage, maximum
building height or the maximum coverage of a building on a lot. In the case of the
Mixed Use zone regulatory sets, such zone is divided into separate zones that
identify the permitted range of density and height throughout the Urban Centres
based on the Secondary Plan thresholds.
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Section 7 - Overlay Zones
This section identifies the various overlay zones that will be applied within the Urban
Centres, such as Parking Reduction Areas, Priority Commercial Areas and Floodplain
and Other Natural Hazards. The Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards (FP-NH)
Overlay Zone provide individual regulations that can be applied to specific properties in
conjunction with specified use zones and/or established regulatory sets.
Section 8 - Site Specific Provisions, Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Zones
and Interim Control Zones
This section provides a consolidated list of properties that are subject to Site Specific
Provisions, Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Zones and Interim Control By-laws.
Section 9 - Enactment
This section contains the signatures of the Mayor and the Clerk who signed this By-law
when it was passed by Council in accordance with Section 34 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990.
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Section 1- Interpretation and Administration
1.1. Title
This By-law may be referred to as the "Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Zoning By-
law" and applies to all lands identified on Schedule "A" of this By-law.
1.2. Administration
This Zoning By-law shall be administered and enforced by municipal staff as
appointed by the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Newmarket.
1.3. Conformity and Compliance with By-law
No person shall change the use of any building, structure or land; erect or use any
building or structure; or occupy any building or land except in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law. Where any buildings or land are used for more than one
purpose, all provisions of this By-law relating to each separate use shall be applied.
Any use not specifically permitted by this By-law shall not be permitted in the Town of
Newmarket Urban Centres. A use which is defined but not identified within a permitted
use table in any zone or by exception is not permitted.
1.4. Interpretation
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 Town of Newmarket or any other regulation of
the Regional Municipality of York, Province of Ontario or Government of Canada that may
otherwise affect the use of lands, buildings or structures in the Town of Newmarket.
1.5. Permits
1.5.1. Building Permits
The requirements of this By-law must be met before a building permit is issued for the
erection, addition to or alteration of any building or structure.
1.5.2. Other Permits Required
The requirements of this By-law are in addition to the regulations and standards
established under separate legislation and authority, such as the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks, or the Technical Standards and Safety
Authority. In order to use land or buildings the Town may require proof that the
standards of other agencies have been met. Some of these requirements may affect
the permission for uses and buildings and include but are not limited to limitations on
use and building established by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority and
the Ministry of Transportation.
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1.6. Enforcement
Any person or corporation that contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offense and upon conviction is liable to the fine as provided for in the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, Chapter P.13 as amended.
1.7. Severability
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.
1.8. Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force the day it was passed.
1.9. Transition Clause
1.9.1. Building Permit Applications
i) Nothing in this By-law will prevent the erection or use of a Building or Structure for
which a complete application for a Building permit was filed on or prior to
September 24th, 2018 if the project in question compiles, or the Building permit
application for the project is amended to comply, with the provisions of the applicable
Former Zoning By-law as it read on September 24th, 2018.
ii) For the purposes of Section 1.9.1, a "complete application for a Building permit" means
an application for a Building permit that satisfies the requirements set out in Building
By-law 2015- 58 or its successor by-law.
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1.9.2. Minor Variance Applications
i) Nothing in this By-law will prevent the erection or use of a Building or Structure,
in the circumstances set out in Section 1.9.2(i) and (ii), for which:
a) complete application for a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act
was filed on or prior to September 24th, 2018; or
b) complete application for a minor variance under Section 45 of the Planning Act
was filed after September 24th, 2018 based on a Building permit application
referred to in Section 1.9.1.
ii) For the purpose of Section 1.9.2, a "complete application for a minor variance" means
an application which satisfies the requirements of Section 2 of Ontario Regulation
200/96 (Minor Variance Applications) under the Planning Act.
iii) Where a project qualifies under Section 1.9.2 (i):
a) the minor variance may be granted in compliance with Section 45 of the Planning
Act in the context of the applicable Former Zoning By-law as it read on
September 24th, 2018 (By-law 2021-29); and,
b) a Building permit for the project may be issued after final approval is received
for the minor variance if the project in question complies, or the Building permit
application for the project is amended to comply, with the applicable Former
Zoning By-law as it read on September 24th, 2018 and all final approved minor
variances.
1.9.3. Site Plan Approval Applications
i) Nothing in this By-law will prevent the erection or use of a Building or Structure for a
project for which a complete application for site plan approval was filed on or prior to
September 24th, 2018, if the project in question complies with the provisions of the
applicable Former Zoning By-law as it read on September 24th, 2018.
ii) For the purposes of Section 1.9.3(i), a "complete application for site plan approval"
means an application which satisfies the requirements set out in the Town of Newmarket
Official Plan and Town of Newmarket Urban Centres Secondary Plan.
iii) Where a project qualifies under Section 1.9.3(i):
a) Final site plan approval may be granted if the project complies with the provisions of
the applicable Former Zoning By-law, as it read on September 24th, 2018, all
requirements of the Planning Act.
b) After final site plan approval is received for a project that qualifies under Section
1.9.4(1), a Building permit for that project may be issued if the project in question
complies, or the Building permit application for the project is amended to comply,
with the provisions of the applicable Former Zoning By-law as it read on
September 24th, 2018 (By-law 2021-29), the site plan approval, and all finally
approved minor variances.
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1.9.4. Other Approvals and Agreements
i) Nothing in this By-law will prevent the erection or use of a Building or Structure for
which a complete application for the following, if the complete application was filed on
or prior to September 24th, 2018:
a) a consent to sever;
b) an approval of draft plan of Subdivision;
c) a plan of condominium approval;
d) a payment in lieu of parking agreement pursuant to Section 40 of the Planning Act;
or
e) a part lot control exemption approval pursuant to Section 50 of the Planning Act.
ii) For the purposes of Section 1.9.4(i)(a), (b) and (c), a "complete application" means an
application which satisfies the requirements in the Town of Newmarket Official Plan and
Town of Newmarket Urban Centre Secondary Plan.
iii) Where a project qualifies under Section 1.9.4(i):
a) the consent to sever, the approval of the draft plan of Subdivisions, the plan of
condominium approval and the part lot control exemption approval may be
granted, and the payment in lieu of parking agreement may be entered into,
if the project complies with the provisions of the applicable Former General Zoning
By-law as it read on September 24th, 2018 and all requirements of the Planning Act;
and,
b) a Building permit for that project may be issued, based on an application for the
Building permit filed after September 24th, 2018, if the project in question
complies, or the Building permit application for the project amended to comply,
with the provisions of the applicable Former Zoning By-law as it read on
September 24th, 2018 and all finally approved minor variances.
1.9.5. Duration
i) Nothing in this By-law apples so as to continue the application of the exceptions
permitted by Section 1.9 beyond the issuance of the Building permit upon which
the exemptions are founded.
ii) In no case do the exemptions mentioned in Section 1.9 continue beyond the repeal
of this transition section.
1.9.6. Repeal
The exception which permits compliance with the Town of Newmarket By-law 2010-40,
1979-50 and 1981-96 continues three- years after the adoption of this By-law.
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1.10. Repeal of Former By-laws
i) In the Urban Centres, which applies to all lands identified on Schedule "A" of this By-
law, Town of Newmarket By-law 2010- 40 is repealed in its entirety on the date that all
appeals of this By-law, if any, are resolved including all of the Sections, Schedules
and amendments that apply to all lands subject to By-law 2010-40, save except for
those lands that are:
a) located within hatched areas identified on all Schedules "A" through "E" and all
Maps associated with those schedules of this By-law, including lands that are:
- located at 192, 194, 196 & 198 Lancaster Avenue and 13 Kingston Road,
- located at 17700 & 17600 Yonge Street,
- located at 78, 80, 80-B, 84, 86, 90, 90-B & 92 Rye Crescent and 47, 47-B, 49, 49-B, 51,
51-B, 57, 59, 59-B, 61, 63 & 65 Walter Avenue,
- located at 17365 & 17395 Yonge Street, located at 1, 1-B, 3, 3-B, 5, 5-B, 7, 9, 11, 11-B,
13, 13-B, 15,15-B, 17, 19, 19-B, 21, 23, 25, 25-B, 27, 29, 31, 31-B, 33, 35, 35-B, 37, 39,
41, 41-B & 43 Walter Avenue and 10, 10-B, 12, 14, 14-B, 16, 18, 20, 20-B, 22 & 24
Longford Drive,
- located at 188, 188-B, 190, 192, 194, 196, 198, 200, 202, 204, 206, 206-B, 208, 2010,
216, 218, 224, 224-B, 226, 226-B, 228,230, 232, 232-B, 234 & 234-B Penn Avenue,
- located at 230 Davis Drive,
- located at 15 & 19 Vincent Street,
- located at 49, 51, 53, 55, 61 & 63 Main Street North, located at 73, 77, 81, 81-B, 85, 91,
99, 101 & 101-B Main Street North, 422 Asa Street, 0, 43, 47, 71, 72, 75, 81, 85, 91, 95
& 97 Franklin Street and 423 Penn Avenue East,
- located at 14, 22 Niagara Street, 347, 349, 349-B, 353, 353-B, 355 & 359 Simcoe Street,
- located at 21 Niagara Street,
- located at 11 Niagara Street and 379, 385 & 389 Simcoe Street,
- located at 393 Simcoe Street,
- located at 395, 397, 399 & 403 Simcoe Street,
- located at 407, 411, 411-B & 415 Simcoe Street,
- located at 451, 451-B, 453 & 457 Simcoe Street,
- located at 25, 29, 33, 37, 43 & 39 Charles Street,
- located at 67 Charles Street and 551 Queen Street,
- located at 563 Queen Street,
- located at 567 Granby Place,
- located at 55 & 61 Prospect Street and 63 Queen's Lane,
- located at 31, 35-B & 43 Lundy's Lane; 32, 36, 39, 39-B & 40 Bolton Avenue and 592
Watson Avenue.
b) In the Urban Centres, which applies to all lands identified on Schedule 'A' of this
By-law, Town of Newmarket Zoning By-laws 1979-50 and 1981-96 (By-law 2021-29)
is repealed in their entirety, including all of the sections, schedules and
amendments.
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1.11. Technical Revisions to the Zoning By-law
The following technical revisions to this By-law are permitted without a zoning by-law
amendment provided that the purpose, effect, intent, meaning and substance of this
By-law are in no way affected:
i) Changes to the numbering, cross-referencing, format and arrangement of the text,
tables, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and maps;
ii) Additions to and revisions of technical information on schedules, maps, diagrams
and illustrations including, but not limited to infrastructure and topographic
information, notes, legends, shading and title blocks;
iii) Alterations of punctuation or language; and,
iv) Correction of grammatical, dimensional, boundary, mathematical or typographic
errors.
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Section 2- Establishment of Zones
2.1. Establishment of Zones
The following zones are hereby established and they may be referred to by name or
by the symbol set opposite the name of the zone below:
Zone
Symbol
Mixed Use 1 Zone
MU-1
Mixed Use 2 Zone
MU-2
Mixed Use 3 Zone
MU-3
Institutional 1 Zone
I-1
Institutional 2 Zone
I-2
Open Space Zone
OS-1
Open Space Zone
OS-2
Open Space Zone
OS-3
Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards
FP-NH
Site Specific Zone
SS
2.2. Zone Symbols
The zone symbols may be used to refer to lots, buildings and structures and to the
use of lots, buildings and structures permitted by this By-law. Site Specific
Provisions, Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Zones and Interim Control Zones are
identified in Section 8 of this By-law.
2.3. Zone Maps
The zones and zone boundaries are shown on Schedule "A" Maps 1 through 6 which
are attached to and form part of this By-law.
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2.4. Determining Zone Boundaries
When determining the boundary of any zone as shown on Schedule "A" Maps 1 through
6, forming part of this By-law, the following provisions shall apply:
i) a boundary indicated as following a highway, street, lane, railway right-of-way, or
watercourse shall be the centre line of such highway, street, lane, railway right-of-way, or
hydro corridor;
ii) a boundary indicated as following lot lines or the municipal boundaries of the Town
of Newmarket shall follow such lot lines or boundary;
iii) where a boundary is shown parallel to a street line and the distance from the street
line is not indicated, the boundary shall be deemed to be parallel to such a street
line and the distance from the street line shall be determined according to the bar
scale shown on the zone map;
iv) where two or more zones are located on a single lot and the distance of the
respective zone boundaries is indicated on the zone maps, the boundary shall be
determined in accordance with the distances noted on the zone maps;
v) where a lot is divided into two or more zones the zone boundary dividing the lot
shall be deemed to be a lot line for purposes of calculating coverage, and each
portion of the lot is required to satisfy the provisions of this By-law for the applicable
zone; and,
vi) where none of the above provisions apply, the zone boundary shall be scaled from
the zone map.
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Section 3- Definitions
Accessibility Lift
Means a vertical platform lift that is not enclosed or covered, designed to raise a user to
access a ground floor from grade.
Accessibility Ramp
Means an inclined plane installed in addition to or instead of stairs that permits users
to access a ground floor from grade.
Accessory Building or Structure
Means a detached building or structure, the use of which is incidental, subordinate
and exclusively devoted to a main building or main use on the same lot.
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Means a separate dwelling unit that is located within the Structure of a detached or
semi-detached dwelling unit and which is clearly subordinate or incidental to the
principal dwelling.
Accessory Outdoor Storage
Means the incidental storage of equipment, goods, or materials that are directly
related to the primary use of the lot, outside of any building or structure.
Accessory Residential Structure
Means accessory structures that are not used for human habitation, but the use of
which is naturally and normally incidental to, subordinate to, or exclusively devoted to,
the principal residential use or dwelling and located on the same lot therewith.
Residential accessory structures may include, but are not limited to a change
house/cabana; private play structure; gazebo; dog house or dog run; private
greenhouse; shed; patio shelter; portable tent Structures; standalone antennae or
satellite dishes; and, standalone solar capture equipment; but shall not include a
detached garage or any mechanical equipment as defined under air conditioner or
privacy screens erected on the ground.
Accessory Residential Structure Height
Means the distance from the established grade to the highest point of the structure.
Accessory Retail Sales Outlet
Means the accessory sale of products created, manufactured, processed or assembled
within the primary use of the lot.
Accessory Use
Means a use customarily incidental or subordinate to and exclusively devoted to the
principal use and which operates together with the principal use on the same lot.
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Adult Entertainment Parlour
Means any premises or part thereof in which is provided, in pursuance of a
performance or services appealing to or designed to appeal to erotic or sexual
appetites or inclinations as licensed in accordance with the Town of Newmarket.
Air Conditioner
Means any mechanical equipment which is required for residential domestic use and
which must be installed outdoors including central air conditioning units, heat pumps,
heat exchange units, emergency generators and other such equipment.
Alternative Massage
Means any massage that is not provided by persons licensed, or registered as a
regulated health professional under the laws of the Province of Ontario by the College
of Massage Therapists as registered massage therapists or massage therapists to
provide medical or therapeutic in nature, nor is it designed to appeal to erotic
appetites or inclinations (By-law 2021-49).
Apartment Building Dwelling
Means a building containing 4 or more dwelling units which are rented or owned by
the occupants and which have a common entrance from the street level and the
occupants of which have the right to use in common, hallways, stairs, and/or elevators
and yards but does not include any other dwelling defined herein.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-1. Apartment Building Dwelling
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Art Gallery
Means a premises where paintings, sculptures, or other works of art are exhibited or sold.
Attached Structure
Means any structure that is attached to another structure by a common wall or by a
common roof Structure.
Automated Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
Means a building or part thereof with a capacity to wash motor vehicles using
automated or production line methods.
Back to Back Townhome Dwelling
Means a building containing a minimum of 6 and not more than 20 dwelling units
that is divided by common walls including a common rear wall without a rear yard
setback, and where each dwelling unit has an independent entrance to the dwelling
unit from the outside which is accessed through the front yard or exterior side yard.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-2. Back to Back Townhome Dwelling
Balcony
Means a raised platform or structure in excess of 3.0 metres above grade which is not
supported by vertical uprights other than from the exterior wall of the building from which
it projects and is only accessible from within the building.
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A
Banquet Facility
Means a premises used for the purpose of catering to large groups of people for
which food and beverages are prepared and served.
Basement
Means that portion of a building that is underground, which has more than one third of
its height above established grade but where the height above established grade
does not exceed 1.8 metres.
A is more than 1/3 of B and less than 1.8m
Diagram 3-3. Basement
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Means a dwelling or part of a dwelling in which not more than 3 bedrooms are used
or maintained for the accommodation of the travelling public, in which the owner-
occupant supplies lodgings with or without meals for hire or pay but shall not include
any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
Bicycle Parking Spaces
Means an area used for parking or storing of a bicycle for either short-term bicycle
parking or long-term bicycle parking.
Body Rub
Deleted (By-law 2021-49).
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Body Rub Parlour
Deleted (By-law 2021-49).
Building
Means a structure occupying an area greater than 10.0 square metres and consisting
of any combination of walls, roof and floor or any structural system serving the function
thereof, including all associated plumbing, works, fixtures and service systems. This
definition shall also include a private sewage system but shall not include a mobile
home.
Building Line
Means a line which runs parallel to a lot line for the purpose of establishing the
minimum distance that must exist between a building or structure erected on the lot
and a lot line of the lot.
Bulk Fuel Depot
Means a premises where petroleum, gasoline, fuel, oil, propane or other flammable
liquid or fluid is stored, warehoused and/or kept for retail sale.
Carpool Parking Space
Means a designated parking space for vehicles to be used only by vehicles carrying
more than one occupant.
Carport
Means a building or structure attached to the principal or main building, which is not
more than 60% enclosed by area of its walls, and may be used for the parking or
storage of one or more motor vehicles.
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Cellar
Means a storey or any part of a storey which has less than one third of its height
above the established grade.
A is less than 1/3 of B.
Diagram 3-4. Cellar
Cemetery
Means land that is set apart or used for the interment of the deceased or in which human
remains have been buried, and may include a crematorium, a columbarium and a
mausoleum but does not include any facilities for public assembly.
Child Care Centre
Means a premises where more than 5 children are provided with temporary care
and/or guidance for a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours and is licensed in
accordance with the Child Care and Early Years Act or its successor legislation.
Columbarium
Means a structure designed for the purpose of interring cremated human remains in
sealed compartments.
Commercial Motor Vehicle
Means a motor vehicle, equipment, or trailer designed to be used for commercial
purposes that includes but is not limited to catering or canteen trucks, a food vehicle,
buses, cube vans, tow trucks, tilt and load trucks or trailers, dump trucks, tractor
trailers, semitrailers, or construction equipment that is self-propelled or designed to be
towed. For greater clarity, this definition does not include vehicles that are used for
commercial purposes but are otherwise of a physical form that does not meet this
definition.
Established
Grade Level
Cellar
A
B
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Commercial Recreation Centre
Means a commercial establishment in which facilities are provided for recreational
athletic activities and may include associated facilities such as a sauna, office space,
yoga Studio, retail shop and related lounge facilities but shall not include a private
club. May also include a premises where leisure activities are offered for gain or profit
such as a cinema, arts theatre, billiard or Pool rooms, bowling alley, or similar activity for
the enjoyment of the public but shall not include an adult entertainment parlour or a
nightclub.
Commercial Rooftop Patio
Means any portion of a rooftop dedicated as a serving area that is an accessory use
to a restaurant or to a commercial use (By-law 2021-08).
Commercial School
Means a premises operated as a school with teachings dedicated to a specialized
skill set and which is conducted for gain or profit but shall not include a studio.
Commercial Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of buying and selling
commodities and supplying of services, as distinguished from such uses as
manufacturing or assembling of goods, warehousing, transport terminals, construction
and other similar uses.
Common Indoor Amenity Area
Means a common area or areas within a building provided for the exclusive use of
residents for recreational and social purposes, at least one of which contains a kitchen
and a washroom.
Common Outdoor Amenity Area
Means a common area or areas within a lot located outdoors provided for the exclusive
use of residents for recreational and social purposes.
Community Centre
Means a building or structure owned and/or operated by the Town of Newmarket that
provides facilities for indoor recreational activities and/or other community facilities for use
by the public.
Conservation Use
Means an area of land that is generally left in its natural state and which is used to
preserve, protect and/or improve components of the natural heritage system and may
include hiking trails as an accessory use.
Contractors Yard
Means a yard of any building trade or contractor where equipment and material is stored
or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work, within a wholly enclosed
structure.
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Corner Lot
Means a lot situated at the intersection of and abutting onto two or more streets or two
sections of the same street, provided that the angle of intersection of such street(s) is not
more than one hundred and thirty-five degrees.
Corner
Lot
Corner
Lot
Corner
Lot
Corner
Lot
Less than 135°
Street
Diagram 3-5. Corner Lot
Crematorium
Means a premises used for the purpose of the cremation of human remains.
Street
Street
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Daylighting Triangle
Means a triangular area of land on a corner lot, free of buildings or structures, formed
by measuring from the point of intersection of the street lines, the distance required by
this By-law along each such street line and joining such points with a straight line.
Diagram 3-6. Daylight Triangle (By-law 2021-29)
Deck
Means a platform, with no solid roof or walls, which is constructed on piers or a
foundation above established grade adjacent to a ground floor or walkout basement
wall, is used as an outdoor living area, and shall include stairs and privacy screening
up to 2.0 metres in height measured from the deck floor to the highest part of the
privacy screen including any ornamental features.
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Detached Dwelling
Means a building containing only one primary dwelling unit exclusive of any
accessory dwelling unit.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-7. Detached Dwelling
Domestic Animal Care Facility
Means a service commercial establishment in which domestic animals are cared for
on a short term daily basis in an open setting and may include accessory grooming
and training facilities but excludes a kennel.
Dormitory
Means a residence hall owned or operated by the Southlake Regional Health Centre,
providing temporary accommodation and consisting of either dwelling units,
rooming units, or a mixture of both. A dormitory may involve shared cooking or
washroom facilities. Meals may or may not be provided to residents. Common areas
such as living rooms may or may not be provided. A dormitory does not include a
group home, special needs facility, halfway house, or a long term care facility.
Drive-Thru Facility
Means a building or structure or part thereof where goods, food or services are offered
to the public within a parked or stationary vehicle by way of a service window or kiosk,
where goods, money or materials are exchanged.
Driveway
Means that portion of a lot used to provide vehicular access from a roadway to an off-
street parking or loading area located on the same lot as the principal use.
Driveway Width
Means the widest horizontal surface of any driveway, and includes any portion of hard
landscaping or pavement contiguous to a driveway or parking space where parking
or storage of a motor vehicle could be accommodated.
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Dry Cleaning Depot
Means a premises used for the purpose of receiving articles or goods of fabric to be
laundered or dry-cleaned elsewhere.
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Means a premises in which the business of laundry or dry cleaning is housed and
where the cleaning, drying, ironing, and finishing of such goods are conducted.
Duplex Dwelling
Means a building that is divided horizontally above grade into 2 dwelling units,
each of which has an independent entrance either directly or through a common
vestibule.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-8. Duplex Dwelling
Dwelling Unit
Means a room or group of rooms to be used by one household that functions as a
single independent housekeeping unit in which cooking facilities, living quarters and
sanitary facilities are provided for the exclusive use of those residing within the unit
only, and with a private entrance from outside the building or from a common hallway
or stairway inside.
Elementary School
Means a Provincially approved institution for academic instruction for kindergarten to
grade eight including a publicly funded, private fee paying or a Montessori school.
Emergency Service Facility
Means a building that houses emergency personnel, their supplies and vehicles and
may include an ambulance response facility, fire station or police station.
Established Grade
Means the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at the base of the
outside walls of a building or structure. The established grade is determined by
taking the arithmetic average of the levels of the finished ground surface at every
location of change of grade along the outside walls of a building or structure.
Existing
Means existing as of the date of the final passing of this By-law.
Stre
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Existing Building
Means a building or structure of which at least 50% or more of the main walls of the
first Storey and above exists as of the date of the final passing of this By-law.
Exterior Side Lot Line
Means a side lot line which abuts a street on a corner lot.
Diagram 3-9. Exterior Side Lot Line
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Exterior Side Yard
Means the yard of a corner lot extending from the Front Yard to the rear yard between
the exterior side lot line and the nearest main wall of the principal building or
structure on the lot.
Diagram 3-10. Exterior Side Yard
Financial Institution
Means a premises where financial transactions including the borrowing, depositing,
exchanging of currency and credit occurs and may include an automated banking
machine.
Financially Assisted Dwelling Unit
Means a dwelling unit in a mixed use building or an apartment building which is
operated or owned by a government agency, a registered charitable corporation, or a
registered non-profit corporation as a residential accommodation for persons who
require financial assistance towards the regular costs of renting or owning such dwelling
unit.
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FSI 1.0
Lot
2 storey building covering
50% of lot
FSI 1.0
Lot
1storey building covering
100% of lot
FSI 1.0
Lot
Floor Space Index
Means the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot divided by the lot area. For the
purpose of calculating Floor Space Index, the following lands shall be excluded from lot
area:
- Natural Heritage System and identified significant heritage areas;
- Floodplain and Hazard Lands, unless development exists or has been permitted by the
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority, and
- Public Infrastructure such as hydro facilities and pumping stations.
For greater certainty, lands used for the following purposes shall be included as part of lot
area when calculating Floor Space Index:
- off-street parking and servicing areas;
- private streets and driveways;
- public streets conveyed to the Town or the Regional Municipality of York;
- parks and open space dedicated to the Town or a public authority;
- lands conveyed to the Town for underground hydro;
- private landscaped areas, including private squares that are designed to be used by
the public (By-law 2021-29).
4 storey building covering 25% of lot
Diagram 3-11. Floor Space Index
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Food Vehicle
Means the accessory use that is an outdoor vehicle not permanently affixed to the
ground and capable of being moved on a daily basis, from which food and/or
refreshments are provided for sale or sold, and includes a motorized, self-propelled
vehicle (i.e. food truck), a vehicle that is not self-propelled, but can be towed (i.e. food
trailer) and a vehicle moved by human exertion (i.e. food cart).
Fourplex Dwelling
Means a building that is divided horizontally or a combination of horizontally and
vertically into four dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance either
directly to the outside or through a common vestibule.
Front Lot Line
A front lot line shall be defined as follows:
i) In the case of an interior lot, shall be the lot line abutting a street.
ii) In the case of a corner lot, shall be the shorter lot line that abuts a street.
iii) In the case of a corner lot with two street lines of equal length, shall be the lot line
which abuts a Regional Road. In the case that both abutting streets are under the
same jurisdiction or are of the same width, the Municipality may designate either street
line as the front lot line.
iv) In the case of a corner lot abutting a 0.3 metres reserve, shall be the lot line which
does not abut the 0.3 metres reserve.
v) In the case of a through lot, shall be the longer boundary dividing the lot from the
street. In the case that both such lot lines shall be of equal length, the Municipality
may designate either street line as the front lot line.
Diagram 3-12. Front Lot Line
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Front Yard
Means a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the front lot line and the
nearest wall of the principal building or structure on the lot.
Diagram 3-13. Front Yard
Funeral Home
Means a premises designed for the purpose of furnishing funeral supplies and service
to the public and includes facilities intended for the preparation of human remains for
interment or cremation but does not include a crematorium.
Garden Centre
Means a premises or portion of a premises, used for the display and retail sale of
flowers, plants, trees and shrubs and shall also include the retail sale of such goods,
products and equipment as are normally associated with gardening or landscaping.
Grade
Means the level of the ground adjacent to the outside wall of a building or structure.
Green Roof
Means an extension to a building's roof that allows vegetation to grow in a growing
medium and which is designed, constructed and maintained.
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Gross Floor Area
Means the aggregate of all floor areas of a building or structure, which floor areas
are measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at each
floor level but excluding any Porch, veranda, cellar, mechanical room or penthouse,
or areas dedicated to parking within the building. For the purposes of this definition,
the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be exterior walls.
For the purposes of calculating required Parking Spaces, all common areas within
buildings including hallways, stairways, elevator shafts, service/mechanical rooms,
washrooms, garbage/ recycling rooms, staff locker and lunch rooms, loading areas,
amenity space and any space with a floor to ceiling height of less than 1.8 metres
shall be excluded.
Ground Floor Area
Shall mean the floor area of the lowest storey of a building approximately at or first
above the established grade level excluding any basement, cellar or sub-cellar,
which area is measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls at the floor level
of such storey, but:
i) excludes areas to accommodate parking within the building; and,
ii) for the purposes of this definition, the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be
exterior walls.
Group Home
Means a residence licensed or funded under a federal or provincial statute for the
accommodation of 3 to 8 persons, exclusive of staff, living under supervision in a single
housekeeping unit and who, by reason of their emotional, mental, or social or physical
condition, require a group living arrangement for their wellbeing but shall not include a
halfway house.
Habitable Room
Means a room designed for living, sleeping, eating or food preparation.
Half Storey
Means a storey whose gross floor area does not exceed 66% of the storey situated
immediately below, which is located under a gable, hip, or gambrel roof, and whose
wall plates, on at least two opposite walls, are not more than 0.66 metres above the
floor of such a storey.
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Halfway House
Means a facility funded, licensed, approved, or supervised by the Province of Ontario
as a detention or correctional facility under any general or special Act and
amendments or replacements thereto, for the accommodation of 3 or more residents,
exclusive of staff.
Hazardous Substances
Means substances which, individually, or in combination with other substances, are
normally considered to pose a danger to public health, safety and the environment. These
substances generally include a wide array of materials that are toxic, ignitable, corrosive,
reactive, radioactive or pathological.
Heavy Equipment Sales, Rental and Service
Means a premises in which heavy machinery and construction equipment are offered or
kept for sale, service, rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensation.
Height
Means the vertical distance measured between the average established grade and
any of the following:
i) on a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is the
greater;
ii) the deckline of a mansard roof;
iii) on a gabled, hip, gambrel or any other type of pitched roof, the mean distance
between the eaves and ridge of a roof; or
iv) the highest point of a structure without a roof.
Diagram 3-14. Height
Home Occupation
Means any lawful occupation or business which is conducted entirely within a
dwelling unit and which is clearly subordinate or incidental to the primary residential
use of the dwelling. For the purpose of this by-law, personal wellness
establishment shall not be permitted as home occupation (By-law 2021-49).
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Hospital
Means any institution, building or other premises established for the treatment of
persons afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease or injury, or for the treatment
of convalescent or chronically ill persons that is approved under the Public Hospitals
Act as a public Hospital and may include a gift shop, cafeteria or other accessory
uses normally associated with a hospital.
Hotel
Means a commercial establishment offering accommodation to the travelling public on
a daily rate basis and may include such accessory uses as a restaurant, banquet
facilities, meeting rooms, swimming pool and a fitness establishment.
Household
Means a person or group of people who may or may not be related, live together as a
single housekeeping establishment, and may include not more than 2 roomers or
boarders.
Industrial Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of manufacturing or
assembling of goods, warehousing, transportation terminals, construction and other
similar uses.
Institutional Day Centre
Means a premises used to deliver a day time program of Structured and supervised
activities and/or short term temporary care for youths, adults, seniors or persons with
disabilities but shall not include a child care centres.
Institutional Use
Means a building or part thereof used for non-commercial, non- profit purposes by a
public authority, religious group or community organization.
Interim Development
Means either:
i) an addition to an existing building consisting of no residential uses that has a
gross ground floor area of 10% or less than the existing gross ground floor
area, or;
ii) a new stand- alone building consisting of no residential uses that has a gross
ground floor area of 10% or less than the aggregate of all the existing ground
floor areas of all the buildings on the same lot. For clarity, no residential uses
shall be permitted as part of any interim development.
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Interior Lot
Means a lot other than a corner lot.
Diagram 3-15. Interior Lot
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Interior Side Yard
Means a yard other than an exterior side yard, extending from the front yard to the rear
yard between the interior side lot line and the nearest wall of the principal building or
structure on the lot.
Diagram 3-16. Interior Side Yard
Kennel
Means premises used for boarding, training, or breeding of dogs, cats, or other
domestic animals. For greater clarity, does not include a domestic animal care
facility.
Landing
Means a surfaced, open space of land at grade, adjacent to a residential use, which
is adjacent to stairs, steps, or a door providing access to the building or structure with
which it is associated and connected to a driveway, pathway or walkway.
Landscaped Buffer
Means the area of a lot which serves to provide separation and to partially or fully
obstruct the view of adjacent land uses by means of vegetative screening, fencing
and/or berms.
Large Scale Wind Energy System
Means wind energy facilities which have a nameplate capacity exceeding 500
kilowatts (kW) and are intend to generate electricity for commercial purposes.
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Laundromat
Means a premises where laundry machines, using only water and detergents are
made available to the public for the purpose of cleaning clothes and other articles
made of fabric and which may include a drop-off laundry service.
Leasable Floor Area
Means the aggregate area of all floors in a building measured from the centre line of
the joint interior partitions and from the exteriors of outside walls, and used or capable
of being used for commercial purposes, such as sales, display, storage and offices
but excluding storage areas below grade.
Library
Means a building containing printed, electronic and pictorial material for public use
for purposes of study, reference and recreation.
Light Equipment Sales and Rental
Means a premises in which light machinery and equipment are offered or kept for
sale, rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensation and which may include an
accessory service shop.
Light Manufacturing
Means the use of buildings or structures primarily for the purpose of manufacturing,
processing, fabrication, assembly, treatment, packaging, or distribution and incidental
indoor storage of goods and materials and may include accessory sales of such products
but does not include basic industrial processing from raw materials. All such activities
shall be conducted wholly within one or more buildings.
Link Dwelling
Means a building divided vertically into two separate dwelling units above ground,
each with an independent entrance to the outside, but the foundation for each
dwelling unit being connected to a common wall below grade.
Live Work Unit
Means a building containing a professional office or a personal service use, and a
dwelling unit, in which the owner/occupant of the office or personal service use
resides.
Loading Space
Means an unobstructed area of land which is provided and maintained upon the same
lot or lots upon which the principal use is located and which area is provided for the
temporary parking of one commercial motor vehicle while merchandise or materials
are being loaded or unloaded from such vehicles.
Long Term Care Facility
Means a nursing home licensed in accordance with applicable federal and or
provincial legislation.
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Lot Frontage
Long-Term Bicycle Parking Space
Means a bicycle parking space that is located in a building, enclosed in a lockable
locker, or enclosed in a secured area with controlled access.
Lot
Means a parcel of land which is legally capable of being conveyed in accordance with
the Planning Act R.S.O. 1990, Chapter 13 as amended, or is described in accordance
with a registered Plan of Condominium.
Lot Area
Means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of the lot. In the case of a comer lot
having street lines rounded at one or more corners with a radius of 6.0 metres or less, the
lot area is to be calculated as if the lot line were projected to intersection points.
Lot Coverage
Means the percentage of the lot area covered by all buildings, structures or parts
thereof, at or above average grade or established grade, exclusive of uncovered
decks, uncovered Porches, and outdoor swimming pools.
Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between parallel Side Lot Lines measured along the
front Lot Line. Where the front Lot Line is not a straight Lot Line, or where the Side
Lot Lines are not parallel, the Lot Frontage shall be measured by a line 7.5 metres
back from and parallel to the chord of the Lot Frontage. The chord of the Lot
Frontage is a straight line joining the two points where the Side Lot Lines intersect the
front Lot Line.
Lot Frontage
Street
Diagram 3-17. Lot Frontage
Street
Street
7.5 M
Chord
7.5 M
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Lot Line
Means a boundary of a lot including its vertical projection.
Main Wall
Means any exterior wall of a building or structure, including all structural members
essential to the support of the roof, including a balcony, over a fully or partly enclosed
area.
Maisonette Dwelling
Means a building that is divided into three or more dwelling units, each of which has
independent entrances, one to a common corridor and the other directly to the outside
yard area adjacent to the dwelling unit.
Major Transit Station Area
Means an area, including and around any existing or planned higher-order transit
station within a settlement area, or the area including and around a major bus depot
in an urban core. Station areas generally are defined as the area within an
approximate 500.0 metres radius of a transit station, representing about a 10-minute
walk.
Manual Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
Means a building or part thereof that provides self-serve facilities for the manual or
coin-operated washing of motor vehicles.
Manufacturing
Means the use of land, building or structures for the manufacturing, processing,
fabricating or assembly of raw materials or goods and related accessory uses.
Mausoleum
Means a building or structure used for the interment of human remains in sealed crypts
or compartments.
Medical Clinic
Means a walk-in premises where members of the medical profession provide
diagnosis and treatment to the public without overnight accommodation and may
include accessory dispensary facilities.
Medical Office
Means a building or part thereof, used to accommodate the offices of one or more
medical physicians, dentists, drugless practitioners, or other healthcare professionals
to provide diagnosis and treatment to patients, but which does not provide overnight
accommodation.
Medical/Dental Laboratory
Means a premises used for the collection, testing or analysis of biological specimens
and samples.
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Micro-Industrial Use
Means the small-scale production, processing, packaging and storage of food or
beverages, and/or other goods produced in limited quantities, where such an
establishment may include an ancillary Restaurant, retail food store or Retail Store
use through which such goods are sold or served to the public on-site, and which
goods may be sold or distributed wholesale to off-site users or resellers.
Mixed Use Building Dwelling
Means a building containing 4 or more dwelling units and a non-residential use. A
mixed use building is not an apartment building.
Dwelling Unit
Non-residential Use
Diagram 3-18. Mixed Use Building Dwelling
Mobile Home
Means a transportable, factory-built dwelling unit manufactured in accordance with CSA
standards that is intended to provide permanent residence but does not include any
trailer otherwise defined in this By-law.
Motor Vehicle
Means automobile, motorcycle, motor assisted bicycle or any other vehicle propelled
or driven other than by muscular power, but does not include a street car, or other
motor vehicles running only upon rails, or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine,
farm tractor, riding lawn-mower, self-propelled implement of husbandry or road-building
machine within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, or successor
thereto.
Motor Vehicle Body Shop
Means a premises used for the painting or repairing of motor vehicle bodies,
exterior and under-carriage, and in conjunction with which there may be a towing
service or motor vehicle rental establishment but shall not include a salvage yard.
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Motor Vehicle Rental Establishment
Means a premises where motor vehicles are kept for rent, or hire under agreement
for compensation and may also include an office used to administer the rental of such
motor vehicles and accessory facilities for the cleaning or incidental maintenance of
such vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Sales Establishment
Means a premises where new and/or used motor vehicles are kept for display, lease
or sale, and may include an associated motor vehicle service centre.
Motor Vehicle Service Shop
Means a premises used to conduct repairs of motor vehicles of a mechanical or
structural nature and may include an associated towing service, and motor vehicle
rentals but does not include a motor vehicle body shop or impound yard. May also
include a premises used to conduct diagnostic services, minor repairs, equipping of
motor vehicles or in which the replacement of incidental parts and services to motor
vehicles are completed while the customer waits.
Motor Vehicle Service Station
Means a premises where gasoline or other motor fuels are kept for sale and delivery
directly into a motor vehicle but does not include a motor vehicle service shop.
Museum
Means premises used for the exhibition, collection or preservation of objects of cultural,
historical or scientific interest, primarily for the recreation or cultural education of the
public.
Net Floor Area
Means the aggregate of the floor areas of a building, but excluding common
hallways, stairways, elevator shafts, service/mechanical rooms, washrooms,
garbage/recycling rooms, staff locker and lunch rooms, loading areas, areas
dedicated to parking within the building, and any space with a floor to ceiling height
of less than 1.8 metres.
Nightclub
Means a building or structure or part thereof whose primary function is the provision
of theatrical performances, pre-recorded music, or live entertainment, whether such
pre-recorded or live performances are provided for listening or dancing by the patrons,
or any combination of the above functions and whose secondary function is the sale
and consumption of food and/or alcoholic beverages on the premises, but shall not
include a restaurant or adult entertainment parlour.
Non-Complying
Means a lot, building or structure which is permitted by this By-law but which does
not meet the regulations of the Zone in which it is located as of the date of passage of
this By-law.
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Non-Conforming
Means an existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which is not an
identified permitted use for the Zone in which it is located as of the date of passage of
this By-law.
Office
Means a building or part thereof, where administrative and clerical functions are
carried out in the management of a business, profession, organization or public
administration. Office shall not include a medical office or medical clinic.
Outdoor Recreation Facility
Means a premises designated and equipped for the conduct of outdoor sports and
leisure time activities such as sports field.
Parcels of Tied Land
Means any parcel of land legally bound and tied to a common element condominium.
A parcel of tied land must front on either a public street or a condominium common
element roadway and shall, subject to the regulations of this By-law that relate strictly
to parcels of tied land, be regarded as a type of lot.
Park
Means an open space area, owned, operated or maintained in whole or in part by a
public authority as a recreational area for public use, including passive and active
forms of recreation, whether indoor or outdoor.
Parking Aisle
Means an internal roadway immediately adjacent to a parking or loading space which
provides vehicular access to and from the parking or loading space, and is not a
driveway.
Parking Area
Means an off-street, open, unobstructed area of land consisting of a minimum of 2 but
not more than 5 parking spaces which is accessed by a driveway but shall not include
any area where motor vehicles are stored or kept for sale or repair.
Parking Garage
Means a building or part thereof, used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles.
Parking Lot
Means an open area, other than a street, used for the temporary parking of 5 or more
motor vehicles and available for public use whether for free or for compensation or
as an accommodation for clients, customers or residents, but does not include the
storing of impounded or damaged vehicles or a salvage yard.
Parking Space
Means an area of land that is accessible by a driveway or aisle, having access to a
public street or lane that is reserved for the purpose of the temporary parking or
storage of one motor vehicle.
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Passenger Transportation Terminal
Means a premises where commercial motor vehicles, taxis or trains pick up and
discharge fare-paying passengers and may include accessory ticket offices, luggage
checking facilities, bicycle lock units and other similar uses.
Patio
Means a surfaced, open space of land at grade, adjacent to a residential or
commercial use, which is used as an accessory extension of the primary use of the
building or structure with which it is associated.
Personal Service Shop
Means a premises where professional or personal services are provided for gain and
where the sale of retail goods, wares, merchandise, articles or materials is only
accessory to the provision of such services.
Personal Wellness Establishment
Means any premises or part thereof where an alternative massage is performed,
offered or solicited in exchange for payment (By-law 2021-49).
Place of Assembly
Means a premises in which facilities are provided for the gathering of people.
Place of Worship
Means a premises primarily used by one or more religious groups for the practice of
religious services.
Pool
Means any body of water which is:
i) located outdoors on private property;
ii) wholly or partially contained by artificial means;
iii) capable of holding water in excess of 0.61 metres in depth at any point; and,
iv) an open exposed water surface of at least 1.0 square metre and includes a hot tub
or landscaped decorative pond meeting the above criteria, but for purposes of this
By-law does not include any pool which is:
a) a pond or reservoir to be utilized for farming purposes or as part of a Golf Course;
b) a pool owned by any public or governmental body, agency or authority;
c) an existing natural body of water or stream; or
d) a privately owned stormwater management facility.
Porch
Means a platform with a foundation that is unenclosed, permanent and projecting
from the front or exterior wall of the building and which provides access to the ground
floor of the dwelling by way of stairs from the established grade of the lot.
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Post-Secondary School
Means a premises used for educational purposes by a degree granting college or
university under applicable Province of Ontario legislation.
Premises
Means the area of a building and/or lot occupied or used by a business or enterprise.
In a multiple tenancy building occupied by more than one business, each business
shall be considered a separate premises.
Principal Building
Means a building which constitutes, by reason of its use, the primary purpose for which
the lot is used.
Principal Entrance
Means a pedestrian entrance to a building that is not considered solely for the
purposes as a service entrance or an entrance solely to a residential portion of the
building or structure or an entrance or exit required by the Ontario Building Code.
Principal Window
Means a window of a dwelling unit for bedrooms or living areas, but does not include
windows of a dwelling unit for bathrooms or kitchens.
Private Club
Means a non-profit, non-commercial organization which carries on cultural, social, or
recreational activities and includes the premises of a fraternal or charitable organization.
Private Home Daycare
Means the use of a dwelling unit for temporary care of six or fewer children in
exchange for compensation for a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours.
Private Lane
Means a private thoroughfare.
Private Park
Means a park for public or private use that is not owned by a public authority.
Private Street
Means a private right-of-way or lane that is used by motor vehicles but is not owned or
maintained by the Town of Newmarket, Region of York or Province of Ontario.
Public Authority
Means any department or agency of the Government of Canada, Province of Ontario,
Regional Municipality of York, Town of Newmarket or the local hydro utility.
Public Lane
Means a public thoroughfare which affords only a secondary means of access to
abutting lots and which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
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Public Storage Facility
Means a premises used for the temporary storage of household items and seasonal,
recreational or commercial vehicles, boats and trailers in storage areas or lockers
within enclosed buildings, which are generally accessible by means of individual
loading doors.
Public Street
Means a public thoroughfare available for use by vehicular and pedestrian traffic
which is assumed or dedicated by/under the jurisdiction of the Town of Newmarket,
Region of York or Province of Ontario, but does not include an unopened road
allowance.
Public Use
Means the use of any land, building or structure by a public authority.
Quadruplex Dwelling
Means a building that is divided vertically, with no common entrance, into 4 separate
dwelling units, each of which has 2 common walls.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-19. Quadruplex Dwelling
Queuing Lane
Means a portion of a parking area or a parking lot, other than a parking aisle or a
parking space which provides standing room for vehicles in a queue while awaiting
service from a drive-thru facility. For the purposes of this definition, a queuing lane
shall be measured by the length of a queuing space times the number of spaces
required.
Queuing Space
Means an area occupied by a motor vehicle within a queuing lane while awaiting
service from a drive-thru facility.
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Raw Material
Means any material that is directly derived from a primary (natural resource) industry
and is in an unprocessed state. Examples include but are not limited to iron ore, logs,
and aggregates. Sheet metal, wood boards, and precast cement or concrete blocks
are not considered as a raw material due to the processes involved in their
production.
Rear Lot Line
Means the lot line or intersection of the side lot lines, opposite to, and most distant
from, the front lot line.
Street
Rear Lot Line
Diagram 3-20. Rear Lot Line
Street
Street
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Rear Yard
Means a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the rear lot line and the
nearest wall of the principal building or structure on the lot.
Diagram 3-21. Rear Yard
Recreational Vehicle
Means:
i) a vehicle or trailer which may provide short term occupancy that is intended and
used exclusively for travel, recreation and vacationing, designed to be towed or
propelled by a motor vehicle or self-propelled, and includes such vehicles
commonly known as travel trailers, camper trailers, truck campers, motor homes or
other similar travel vehicles but does not include a mobile home; and/or
ii) boats, personal watercraft, all-terrain vehicles and other similar vehicles used for
recreational pursuits; and
iii) a trailer designed to carry any of the items listed in Sections (i) and (ii) of this
definition.
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Recyclable Material
Means material that is separated waste and Sensitive Material into specific categories
for the purposes of reuse, recycling or composting.
Refreshment Pavilion
Means a building, structure or facility designed, intended or used for the sale of
food or refreshments to the public, however no seating or accommodation for the
consumption of such food shall be provided within the building or structure.
Regional Shopping Mall
Means a group of commercial establishments wholly enclosed within one structure
with a combined leasable floor area exceeding 37,000 square metre.
Residential Garage
Means an enclosed building or part thereof, located within a residential Zone that is
used for the storage of private motor vehicles, recreational vehicles and trailers.
Residential Hospice
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for the provision of short-term palliative
care at an inpatient facility attending to the physical, emotional and spiritual needs of
terminally ill patients, whether under public or private ownership, approved under the
provisions of "The Charitable Institutions Act", but does not include a nursing home or
group home.
Residential Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for human habitation.
Residential Walkway
A hard surface path leading from the front or exterior wall of a dwelling unit to a curb,
street, sidewalk, or rear yard, no wider than 1.2 metres and, if adjacent to a driveway
shall be of a different material from the driveway. A walkway may not be used for
vehicular parking.
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Restaurant
Means a commercial establishment in which the principal business is the preparation
and serving of food and refreshments to the public for immediate consumption within
the establishment, on an abutting terrace or patio, or for home delivery, catering or
food pick-up/take-out services.
Retail Store
Means a premises in which goods and merchandise are offered or kept for retail sale
or rental to the public. This definition shall not include any establishment otherwise
defined in this By-law.
Retail Warehouse Store
Means a premises where the principal use is the sale of goods and merchandise in a
warehouse format and may include accessory personal service uses, minor
maintenance and repair of automobiles. A warehouse format means a configuration
where the floor area devoted to the sale of goods is integrated with the storage of
such goods and is accessible to the public.
Retirement Residence
Means a building or part of a building licensed in accordance with applicable
provincial legislation that is designed and used to provide accommodation primarily to
retired persons or couples where each private bedroom or suite of rooms comprising a
living unit has a separate private bathroom and separate entrance from a common hall
but where common facilities for the preparation and consumption of food are provided,
and where common lounges, recreation rooms and medical care facilities may also be
provided.
Rooming Unit
Means one or more rooms within a dormitory used or designed for sleeping
accommodations and may contain either cooking or washroom facilities, but not both.
Salvage Yard
Means an area outside of an enclosed building where motor vehicles are
disassembled and dismantled, or where vehicles in an inoperable condition or used
motor vehicle parts are stored or re- sold but shall not include a motor vehicle
body shop.
Secondary School
Means a Provincially approved institution for academic instruction for grade nine to
grade twelve including a publicly funded, private fee paying or a Montessori school.
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Semi-Detached Dwelling
Means a building divided vertically into two dwelling units above and below grade,
each such dwelling unit having an independent entrance from outside the building.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-22. Semi-Detached Dwelling
Sensitive Material
Means material that is separated from waste and recyclable material based on
programs associated with the specific material, such as electronics, textiles, and
batteries.
Service or Repair Shop
Means a premises for the servicing, repairing or renting, of articles, goods or materials
but shall not include any vehicle, recreational vehicle or boats.
Shipping Container
Means a container or structure designed for storage of goods and materials while under
transport by boat, truck or rail, notwithstanding that it may not ever be used for such a
purpose.
Short-Term Bicycle Parking Space
Means a bicycle parking space that is located outdoors, on a bicycle rack, or in an
easily accessible location.
Stre
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Side Lot Line
Means a lot line, other than a front or rear lot line. In the case of a corner lot, the lot
line that abuts a street shall be identified as the exterior side lot line.
Diagram 3-23. Side Lot Line
Small Scale Wind Energy System
Means wind energy facilities which are intended to generate electricity not exceeding
on-site capacity and are not intended or used to produce power for resale.
Solar Capture Equipment
Means a structure used for the collection of solar energy for the purposes of
converting such energy for heating, lighting, water production or any other domestic
or commercial use that may be obtained from such sources.
Special Needs Facility
Means a residence licensed or funded under a federal or provincial statute for the
accommodation of more than 8 persons, exclusive of staff, living under supervision in
a single housekeeping unit and who, by reason of their emotional, mental, or social or
physical condition, require a group living arrangement for their wellbeing. This shall
also include a halfway house.
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Sports Arena
Means a building or part thereof, in which the principal facilities provide for recreational
activities such as curling, skating, hockey, lacrosse, broomball or other similar athletic
activities, and which facilities may include dressing rooms, concession booths for the
provision of food and refreshments, bleachers, equipment for making artificial ice and
other such accessory facilities.
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
Means a residential building containing a minimum of four and a maximum of twenty
units, provided that:
i) not more than half of all dwelling units shall be on the ground floor;
ii) dwelling units shall be fully attached to adjoining units; and,
iii) access to each second level unit shall be from an independent interior or exterior
stairway.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-24. Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
Storey
Means a level of a building located between the surface of a floor and the ceiling or
roof immediately above it, and includes a mezzanine but does not include a basement
or cellar. Any portion of a building partly below grade level shall be deemed a Storey
where its ceiling is at least 1.8 metres above established grade.
Street Line
Means the boundary between a public or private street and a lot.
Stre
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Street Main Wall
Means any exterior wall of a building or structure, including all structural members
essential to the support of the roof, including a balcony, over a fully or partly enclosed
area that directly fronts a lot line that is adjacent to a public street.
Structure
Means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together or any
such erection fixed to or supported by the soil and/or any other structure but
excludes in-ground swimming pools.
Studio
Means a premises used or dedicated to the pursuit or education of the arts or in
which media broadcasts are produced.
Subdivision
Means a plan of subdivision, draft approved or registered in accordance with Section 51
of the Planning Act, R.S.O., 1990, Chapter 13, similar legislation, where the public
highways and lanes within the plan have not been assumed by the authority having
jurisdiction.
Through Lot
Means a lot bounded on opposite sides by a public street.
Diagram 3-25. Through Lot
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Townhouse Dwelling
Means a building that is divided vertically into 3 or more dwelling units, each of
which has independent entrances to a front and rear yard.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-26. Townhouse Dwelling
Transportation Depot
Means a premises where vehicles used to transport goods, wares, or passengers are
stored internally or externally.
Triplex Dwelling
Means a building that is divided horizontally into 3 dwelling units, each of which has an
independent entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
Dwelling Unit
Diagram 3-27. Triplex Dwelling
Stre
Stre
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Use
Means the purpose for which any land, building or structure is arranged, designed,
intended, operated, occupied or maintained.
Utility Trailer
Means a vehicle so constructed that it is suitable for being attached to a motor
vehicle for the purpose of being drawn or propelled by the motor vehicle and is
capable of being used for the transport of goods, materials, equipment or livestock
notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked up or that its running gear is removed.
Veterinary Clinic
Means a premises where animals are given medical or surgical treatment or
accessory grooming, within which shelter facilities may be provided for short-term
overnight medical treatment but shall not include any facilities for the cremation or
disposal of dead animals.
Veterinary Hospital
Means a premises where animals are given medical or surgical treatment, within
which there may be shelter facilities provided for overnight or long-term medical
treatment and may include a domestic animal care facility.
Walkout Basement
Means that portion of a building which is partly underground, but which has more
than 50% of the floor area not greater than 0.6 metres below established grade, and
which has an entrance or exit at grade level.
Diagram 3-28. Walkout Basement
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Warehouse
Means a premises where goods and materials are stored internally but shall not
include any retail sales component. Vehicles used to transport such wares may be
stored internally or externally, kept for hire, loaded or unloaded.
Wholesale Operations
Means a premises used to sell merchandise to retailers, industrial, commercial,
institutional or professional business users, or to other wholesalers, or acting as
agents of brokers and buying merchandise from, or selling merchandise to such
individuals or companies but does not include a retail warehouse store.
Width of Driveway
Deleted (By-law 2021-29).
Wind Energy System
Means a renewable electrical generation facility that produces power from wind primarily
to provide all, or a portion of, the electrical power needs for a user or to feed into the
transmission or local distribution lines.
Wind Turbine
Means a machine for producing power in which a wheel or rotor is made to revolve by a
flow of air. A wind turbine is considered to be the part of a wind energy system
encompassing the rotor (including turbine blades), generator, tail and supporting
structure. Supporting structure may include a guyed or free standing structure that
supports the turbine or may be an existing building or structure on which the
turbine is located.
Yard
Means an open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to a building and unoccupied
by buildings or structures except as may be expressly permitted by this By-law but
does not include a courtyard. In determining yard measurements the minimum
horizontal distance from the respective lot line(s) shall be used.
Zone
Means a designated area of land use shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law.
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Section 4- General Provisions
4.1. Uses Permitted in all Zones
The uses identified in this subsection are permitted in all zones.
4.1.1. Accessory Uses
Unless otherwise specified, accessory uses are permitted in all zones. Where
another section of the By-law specifically restricts or does not permit an identified
accessory use, that section shall supersede this section.
4.1.2. Accessory Building and Structure
Accessory buildings, structures and uses are permitted in all zones subject to the
following provisions:
i) The principal use, building or structure must already be established on the same
lot.
ii) No detached accessory building or structure may be used for human habitation
or an occupation for gain, unless specifically permitted by this By-law.
iii) Unless otherwise specified, accessory buildings and structures shall comply with
the following requirements.
iv) Accessory buildings and structures are not permitted additional encroachments
under Section 4.2 for structural or ornamental features.
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v) Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the setback for accessory
buildings or structures on a corner lot shall be as follows:
Zones
Applicable Yards
Minimum Required Setback
Mixed Use Zone abutting
any residential zone under
By-law 2010-40
Exterior Side Yard
Distance equal to the depth of the minimum
required front yard of the abutting residential
zone under By-law 2010-40
Permitted Feature or
Structure
Measure
Requirement
Accessory residential
structure
Location and height
In accordance with Section 4.2
Accessory buildings or
structures
Total lot coverage
All Zones:
15% of the lot area
Height
Mixed Use Zones:
Lesser of 4.6 metres or the height of the main
building on the lot
All Other Zones:
The maximum permitted height of the zone
in which the accessory structure is located
Corner lot location
Mixed Use Zone abutting any residential
zone under By-law 2010-40:
Distance equal to the minimum required front
yard of the abutting residential zone under
By-law 2010-40
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4.1.3. Public Uses
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any land, building or
structure by any public authority provided that:
i) Such use, building or structure complies with the parking and loading requirements
of this By-law.
ii) No outdoor storage is permitted unless such outdoor storage is specifically
permitted in the zone in which the use is located.
iii) Such use, building or structure is buffered from an adjacent residential use in
accordance with the requirements of Section 4.10.2 of this By-law.
iv) Such use, building or structure within the Floodplain and other Natural Hazards
(FP-NH) Zone shall not conflict with those uses that are prohibited under Section
7.3.1.
4.1.4. Services and Utilities Installations
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the installation and use of a water main, sanitary
sewer main, storm sewer main, stormwater management facility, gas main, pipeline,
overhead or underground hydro, communications/telecommunications or other utility
infrastructure.
4.1.5. Temporary Construction Uses
A construction trailer, or other building or structure incidental to construction is permitted
in all zones on the lot where construction is taking place provided that a building permit
has been issued and remains in effect.
4.1.6. Temporary Sales Structures
A temporary sales Structure shall be permitted in any zone provided that:
i) the temporary sales Structure is located in accordance with the zone provisions for
the zone in which it is located; and,
ii) an agreement is entered into with the Town of Newmarket.
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4.2. Encroachments into Required Yards
i) The following accessory, structural and ornamental structures to a principal building
are permitted to encroach into any required yard in accordance with the following
provisions:
Permitted Structure or
Feature
Applicable Required
Yard(s)
Required Setback or Permitted
Encroachment
Structural and Ornamental Features:
Bay windows
Front, rear and
exterior side yards
May encroach 1.0 metres into the required
yard for a maximum width of 3.0 metres.
Balconies/Landings/
Steps/Fire Escapes
All yards
May encroach 1.8 metres into the required
yard. But in no instance shall balconies,
landings, steps and/or fire escapes be
located closer than 1.2 metres from the
property line.
Decks, Uncovered (0.6
metres or less in height
above finished grade)
Rear Yard
The setback shall not apply where a side lot
line extends from a common wall dividing
attached dwelling units. No closer than 1.2
metres from the rear lot line.
Permitted Structure or
Feature
Applicable Required
Yard(s)
Required Setback or Permitted
Encroachment
Decks, Uncovered
(greater than 0.6 metres to
3.0 metres in height
above finished grade)
Rear Yard
The setback shall not apply where a side lot
line extends from a common wall dividing
attached dwelling units. May encroach 3.6
metres into the required rear yard. However,
in no circumstances shall the deck encroach
closer than 2.4 metres from the rear lot line.
Walkway, residential
Front, interior side,
and exterior side yard
No required front or exterior side yard
setback. Must maintain 0.6 metres setback
from interior side lot line.
Patios, Uncovered
Mixed Use Zones:
front and exterior side
yards.
All other Zones: rear
and exterior side
yards.
No required setback. No closer than 0.6
metres from the lot line.
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(*1) An Accessibility Ramp shall have a maximum gradient of 1 to 12. A Wheelchair
Lift is permitted to elevate no higher than the first storey of the building, and have
a maximum area no greater than 3.0 square metres.
ii) The setback requirements of this table apply only to the accessory buildings and
structures specifically noted.
iii) Where an encroachment is permitted, it is subject to the following conditions:
a) Decks or patios that are permitted to encroach may have a deck, balcony, gazebo,
pergola, or awning above them provided that:
1) Any deck is constructed of a slatted and not a solid floor.
2) Any awning is retractable, is not a permanently extended fixture, and does not
extend farther from the structure than the deck or patio.
Permitted Structure or
Feature
Applicable Required
Yard(s)
Required Setback or Permitted
Encroachment
Porches , Porticoes
Open, Uncovered or
Covered with a platform
no higher than the floor of
the first storey of the
building above
established grade
Front, and exterior
side yards
May encroach 2.4 metres into the required
yard including eaves, cornices and steps but
no closer than 1.5 metres to the lot line.
Sills, cornices, parapets,
pilasters, or other similar
ornamental structures
Any Yard
May encroach 0.6 metres into the required
yard
Eaves, eavestroughs,
gutters, or similar features
Interior Side Yard
May encroach into a required yard a
maximum of 0.7 metres, and may be no
closer to a lot line than 0.3 metres.
Chimneys
Any Yard
May encroach 0.6 metres into the required
yard.
Drop awnings, clothes
poles, flag poles,
ornamental light poles,
basketball nets,
retaining walls, fences or
other similar accessory
structures
Permitted in any yard
No required setback
Permitted Structure or
Feature
Applicable Required
Yard(s)
Required Setback or Permitted Encroachment
Accessibility Ramps or
Wheelchair Lifts (*1)
Permitted in any yard
No required setback
Below Grade Parking
Garages and Associated
Vent (Structure);
Permitted in front, rear
and side
May encroach up to the applicable Lot Line.
No required setback.
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3) Any pergola or gazebo complies with the requirements of an Accessory
Residential Structure concerning required setbacks and maximum height from
grade, regardless of whether they are attached to the deck or main structure or
they are detached from same.
iv) Where the existing side-yard setback of the principal structure is less than the required
side-yard setback for a deck, a deck that is attached to the main structure may be
located as close to the side lot line as the principal structure.
4.3. Accessory Outdoor Mechanical Equipment for Permitted
Residential Uses
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, outdoor mechanical equipment shall
be permitted in all zones that permit a residential use as follows:
i) Central air conditioning units, heat pumps, generators, and/ or swimming pool
equipment shall be permitted in all yards subject to the following:
Type of Dwelling
Yard
Permitted Location
Townhouses, Stacked
Townhouses or other
multiple dwellings, excluding
apartment buildings
Front Yard
Maximum encroachment of 1.5 metres into
required yard but no closer than 3.0 metres
to the street line and is screened from
the street by fencing, landscaping, or an
enclosure
Interior Side
Yard
Setback a minimum 0.3 metres from lot line
Exterior Side or
Rear Yard
Setback a minimum 1.8 metres from lot line
ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.3 (i) above, a minimum lateral
separation of 4.6 metres to a window and/or door of a habitable room of a
dwelling on an adjoining lot shall be provided;
iii) Window or through-wall air conditioner units shall be permitted to encroach a
maximum of 0.5 metres into all required yards subject to a minimum setback of 0.6
metres from all lot lines;
iv) Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.3 (i) above, central air conditioners
and/or heat pump units for apartment buildings shall be roof-top mounted.
4.4. Exceptions to Height Requirements
The height requirements of this By-law shall not apply to spires, belfries, minarets,
monuments, flag poles, chimneys, clock towers, or water towers. The height requirements
of this By-law shall also not apply to mechanical penthouses and elevator enclosures
occupying less than 40% of the aggregate area of the roof of the building on which they
are located, up to 6.0 metres beyond the permitted height limit, in accordance with the
requirements of Section 6.2.4.2 (iii) of this By-law.
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4.5.
Legal Non-Conforming Uses
This By-law shall not prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any
purpose prohibited by this By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully used
for such purpose on the day of passing of this By-law, and provided that such land,
building or structure continues to be used for that purpose.
4.5.1.
Restoration to a Safe Condition
Nothing in the By-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition or the
reconstruction of any building or structure or part of any such building or structure that
is used for a legally non-conforming use as provided for in Section 4.8, provided such
alteration or repair does not increase the height, size or volume or change the use of such
building or structure.
4.6. Legal Non-Complying Building or Structure
4.6.1. Existing Building or Structure
A non-complying building or structure which existed legally prior to the passing of this
By-law may be enlarged, repaired, renovated or reconstructed provided that the
enlargement, repair, renovation or reconstruction:
i) does not further encroach into a required yard;
ii) does not further increase the extent of a non-compliance with a maximum yard
setback requirement;
iii) complies with all other applicable provisions of this By-law; and
iv) in the case of a lot that is located in an Mixed Use Zone, shall be subject to
provision 6.2.1.2 of this By-law.
4.6.2. Valid Building Permit in Effect
This By-law shall not prevent the erection of a building or structure for which a building
permit has been issued in accordance with the Building Code Act, prior to the day of the
passing of this By-law, so long as the building or structure when erected is used and
continues to be used for the purpose for which it was erected and provided that the
building permit remains valid and subject to provision 1.9 regarding Transition.
4.7. Legal Non-Complying Lots
A lot which existed legally prior to the effective date of this By-law, that does not meet the
lot area and/or lot frontage requirements of the applicable Zone, shall be deemed to
conform to this By-law. Such lots may be used and buildings may be erected, enlarged,
repaired or renovated on the lot provided that the use and the buildings or structures
comply with all other provisions of this By-law.
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4.8. Public Land Acquisition
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where, as a result of acquisition of
land by a public authority, such acquisition results in a contravention of this By-law
relating to the minimum lot frontage, minimum lot depth, minimum lot area, minimum
floor space index, maximum lot coverage, reduced building setbacks, minimum
required number of parking spaces, minimum size of parking spaces, minimum
width of landscaped buffers, minimum width of a driveway, location of parking
spaces and/or driveways or minimum required setbacks and/or yards for driveways
and/or parking spaces, then the lands so affected are deemed to comply with this
By-law to the extent it complied with this By-law on the day before the acquisition was
finalized.
4.9. Frontage on a Public Street
No person shall erect any building or structure in any zone unless:
i) The lot upon which such building or structure is to be erected has frontage on a
public street. This provision shall not restrict the erection of any building on a lot
in a registered plan of subdivision where a subdivision agreement has been
entered into but the streets will not be assumed until the end of the maintenance
period or a Private Street over which an easement for right of way in favor of the
Town of Newmarket has been registered on title; or
ii) The lot upon which the building or structure is to be erected is a Parcel of Tied
Land; or
iii) Notwithstanding any other provisions in this By-law, where a building has been
erected prior to the date of the passage of this By-law on a lot which fronts on a
private street, such building may be enlarged, reconstructed, repaired or
renovated provided all other applicable provisions of this By-law are satisfied.
4.10. Landscaped Buffers
Where required, landscaped buffers shall be provided in accordance with the following
requirements:
4.10.1. Landscaped Buffers for Parking Lots
A landscaped buffer area shall be required for parking lots designed to accommodate 5
or more parking spaces where permitted, and shall conform to the following
requirements:
i) Such buffer area shall be at least 3.0 metres wide and located around the periphery
of the parking lot within the lot on which the parking area is located.
ii) Such buffer area shall not be used for any other purpose other than vegetative
landscaping but shall not prevent the provision of entrances and exits across the
buffer area.
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iii) Any required planting in a buffer strip shall have a minimum height of 1500mm
for coniferous vegetation, a minimum diameter measured at a height of 1.4
metres from grade of 60mm for deciduous vegetation, and a minimum height or
spread of 450mm for shrubs, but shall not be permitted to exceed a height of
1.0 metre within a daylighting triangle.
iv) Where a buffer area is required between a parking lot in a Mixed Use Zone
and an Open Space Zone, the buffer area shall be a minimum of 3.0 metres
wide and shall be located in the Mixed Use Zone. The buffer area shall be used
for no other purpose than landscaping or entrances and exits and shall be
bordered by an opaque fence 1.8 metres in height.
v) Notwithstanding subsection i) above, where a buffer area is required between a
parking lot in a Mixed Use Zone and an Open Space Zone, the buffer area
shall be a minimum of 3.0 metres wide and shall be located in the Mixed Use
Zone. The buffer area shall be used for no other purpose than landscaping or
entrances and exits and shall be bordered by an opaque fence 1.8 metres in
height.
4.10.2.
Landscaped Buffers Adjacent to Residential Areas
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where the rear lot line or
interior side lot line of a Mixed Use or Institutional Zone abuts a residential zone
outside of the area of this By-law, a landscaped buffer shall be required in
accordance with the following provisions:
i) the landscaped buffer shall be located on the lot containing the mixed use, or
institutional use, immediately adjacent to the lot line that borders such lot with the
residential use under By-law 2010-40.
ii) where a landscaped buffer is required, such landscape material within the buffer
shall be not less than 1.5 metres high and shall not be less than 3.0 metres in
width. Notwithstanding this requirement, landscape material shall not exceed a
height of 1.0 metre within the minimum front or exterior side yard.
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4.11. Daylighting Triangle
Daylighting triangles shall be required on corner lots in all zones as follows:
4.11.1. Establishing the Daylighting Triangle
The area within the daylighting triangle shall be determined by measuring from the point
of intersection of two street lines or the extension of such lines on a corner lot, the
distance required by this By-law, Town of Newmarket Engineering Design Standards and
Region of York requirements, whichever is greater, along each such street line and joining
such points with a straight line. Daylighting triangles shall be established as follows:
Location
Minimum Distance Measured Along Each
Street Line From Point of Intersection at
Corner
All Zones
5.0 metres
Motor Vehicle Service Station, Motor
Vehicle Service Shop
15.0 metres
4.11.2. Maximum Height in Daylighting Triangle
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any fence, sign, structure or
vegetation within a daylighting triangle shall not exceed a height of 1.0 metre
measured from the grade of the streets that abut the lot.
4.12. Planned Width of Street Allowance
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where a lot abuts a street that (By-
law 2021-29) has a planned width of street allowance which is greater than the
present width, that portion of the lot lying between the limit of the planned width of
street allowance and the present street allowance shall not form part of the lot for
applying the provisions and required standards of this By-law.
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4.13. Specific Use Provisions
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, the following specific use provisions
shall apply:
4.13.1. Location of Gasoline and Propane Pumps and Canopies
Where permitted, the following standards shall apply to the location of gasoline and
propane pumps and canopies:
i) the minimum distance of pumps and canopies from the planned Street Line of the
street upon which the lot fronts shall be 4.5 metres; and
ii) the minimum distance of pumps and canopies from the nearest part of a
daylighting triangle shall be 3.0 metres.
4.13.2. Outdoor Display and Sales Area
Where the outdoor display and sale of goods and materials is permitted as an
accessory use, the following provisions apply:
i) the area used for outdoor display and sales is located on the same lot as the
principal use and does not occupy more than 35% of the total lot area;
ii) the area used for outdoor display and sales is in addition to and separated from,
the area required to satisfy the minimum required parking standards for the
principal use; and,
iii) the area used for outdoor display and sales shall not be located in any minimum
required yard for the zone in which it is located.
4.13.3. Human Habitation Not Within Main Buildings
No truck, bus, coach, street car body, railway car, mobile home, trailer or other vehicle
shall be used for human habitation whether or not the same is mounted on wheels or
other forms of mounting or foundations.
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4.13.4. Accessory Outdoor Storage
Where permitted, Accessory Outdoor Storage shall:
i) not exceed 30% of the lot area;
ii) not be visible from a street;
iii) be screened by an opaque fence;
iv) only be located in a side and/or rear yard;
v) be located no nearer to a lot line than 1.5 metres or to a street line than 4.5 metres;
vi) not be located in any landscaped area or required parking area; and not exceed
4.5 metres in height.
4.13.5. Micro-Industrial Uses
Where a Micro-Industrial use is permitted, the following requirements shall apply:
i) A Micro-Industrial use is only permitted when accompanied by a retail and/or
restaurant use retailing products produced on- site or if it is a personal brewing
or wine-making establishment.
ii) All production, retailing, and distribution associated with a Micro-Industrial use
must take place within a building and no outdoor storage is permitted. Outdoor
areas for consumption are permitted subject to all requirements of this By-law.
4.13.6. Food Vehicles
i) Notwithstanding Section 5, no parking is required for a Food Vehicle.
4.13.7. Commercial Rooftop Patios
Restaurants, banquet halls, and other commercial uses shall be permitted to include a
commercial rooftop patio as an accessory use, provided that the commercial rooftop
patio that complies with the following:
- A commercial rooftop patio is prohibited in association with an adult
entertainment parlour;
- The design shall be established in accordance with an approved site plan addressing
matters such as lighting, landscaping, noise, etc.;
- A commercial rooftop patio must comply with any applicable requirements of
municipal by-laws, including the Town's licensing and noise by-laws, and must
comply with all applicable requirements of the Ontario Building Code and Fire Code
(By-law 2021-08).
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4.14. Use for Hazardous Purposes
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no land, building or structure
may be used for any purpose, which from its nature or from the materials used, is
determined to be a health hazard.
4.15. Uses Restricted
Notwithstanding any other provisions contained in this By-law, the following uses are
prohibited within 610.0 metres of any Mixed Use Zone unless specifically permitted:
i) The manufacture or open storage of fertilizers from human or animal wastes.
ii) The slaughtering of animals or poultry.
iii) The following Commercial or Industrial uses:
a) animal food plant; clay, concrete or brick products plant; coal yard; dry cleaning
plant using flammable solvents; explosive manufacturing or storage in excess of
11 kilograms; sewage disposal plant; incinerator; or, gas, tar or petroleum
processing.
4.15.1. Nothing in this By-law shall Prevent:
i) the erection of buildings for uses incidental to construction, such as a construction
camp or other such temporary work camp, tool shed, scaffold or other building or
structure incidental to the construction only for so long as the same are necessary
for work in progress which has neither been finished nor abandoned; and
ii) the erection of model homes and sales offices, subject to Section 4.1.6, terms
and conditions as established by the Town, and the provision of an access route
for fire department use in accordance with the Building Code, O.Reg. 403/97, or
its successor thereto.
4.15.2. Fuel Tanks
Where fuel tanks are permitted, the following standards shall apply to their location:
i) In any zone, be located in accordance with an approved site plan.
ii) In any zone, be located in accordance with the requirements of the Technical
Standards and Safety Authority and the Fire Code, as applicable.
4.15.3. Uses for Hazardous Purposes
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no land, building or structure may be used for any
purpose, which from its nature or from the materials used, is determined to be a health hazard.
4.16. Source Water Protection
This Zoning By-law is subject to the South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Water Protection Plan.
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Section 5- Parking, Loading & Queueing
Requirements
5.1. Legal Non-complying Parking, Loading and Queuing
Requirements
Where on the date of the passing of this By-law, a building or structure requiring 5
or more parking spaces had previously complying parking, loading and/or queuing
requirements that no longer comply with the requirements of this By-law, this By-law
shall not be interpreted to require that any non-compliance be corrected prior to the
construction of any addition. If an addition is made to the building which increases
the gross floor area, then additional parking, loading, and queuing spaces
applicable to the additional floor area shall be provided by the regulations of this By-
law.
5.2. Parking Space Requirements
When any new development is constructed, or when any existing development is
enlarged, or when any use is changed, off-street vehicular parking spaces shall be
provided in accordance with the standards of this By-law.
5.2.1. Exclusive Nature of Parking Space
Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this By-law shall only be used for
the parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles that are used in relation to the
permitted use(s) for which the parking spaces and areas are required.
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5.2.2. Parking Space Design
i) The minimum required size of a parking space shall be as follows:
Number of Required Spaces Parking Space Configuration
Minimum Size (*1)
Fewer than 5
Parallel
2.6 metres by 6.7 metres
Perpendicular
2.6 metres by 5.0 metres
5 or More
Parallel
2.6 metres by 6.7 metres
Perpendicular
2.7 metres by 5.5 metres
(*1) The minimum width of a Parking Space must be increase by 0.3 metres if one or
both sides of the Parking Space is obstructed according to 5.2.2.1.
ii) The width of the drive aisle adjacent to a parking space shall be in accordance
with the following standards:
Angle of Parking Space
Minimum Aisle Width
Direction
45 degrees
4.5 metres
One Way
90 degrees
6.0 metres
Two Way
iii) Barrier-free parking spaces will be provided in two types, and in the quantities stated
in Section 5.3.3:
a) Type A ("Van"): Minimum size of 3.4 metres by 5.5 metres.
b) Type B: Minimum size of 2.6 metres by 5.5 metres.
iv) Every accessible parking space must have an access aisle adjacent to the space.
An access aisle may be shared by two adjacent accessible parking spaces. The
minimum width of an access aisle is 1.5 metres.
v) Access aisles must be demarcated with high tonal contrast diagonal lines to
discourage vehicles from parking in them.
5.2.2.1. Obstructions
The side of a Parking Space is obstructed if any part of a fixed object such as a wall,
column, bollard, fence, or pipe is situated within 0.3 metres of a side of the Parking
Space, measured at right angles, and more than 1.0 metre from the front or rear of the
Parking Space.
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5.3. Calculation of Parking Requirements
Where the minimum number of required parking spaces is calculated on the basis of
a rate or ratio, the number of required spaces shall be rounded to the next higher
whole number.
The parking requirements for more than one use on a single lot or for a building
containing more than one use, shall be the sum total of the parking requirements for each
of the component uses, unless otherwise noted.
5.3.1. Parking Standards
The parking standards for the lands located in this By-law, as shown in Schedule "A"
Map 1 through 6 and forming part of this By-law, shall be in accordance with the
following:
5.3.1.1. Residential Uses
The minimum and maximum off-street parking requirements for permitted residential
uses in this By-law shall be as follows:
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Maximum Off-Street
Parking Requirements
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1.0 exterior parking spaces per accessory
dwelling unit
n/a
Detached Dwelling
2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit (*1)
n/a
Link Dwelling
2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit (*1)
n/a
Semi-Detached Dwelling 2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit (*1)
n/a
Duplex Dwelling
2.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit (*1)
n/a
Quadruplex, or
Maisonette Dwelling
1.5 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.25 visitor spaces per dwelling unit
n/a
Townhouse or Stacked
Townhouse Dwelling on
Private Road
1.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per dwelling unit (*2)
1.2 parking spaces
per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per
dwelling unit (*2)
Townhouse or Stacked
Townhouse Dwelling on
Public Road
1.0 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per dwelling unit (*2)
1.2 parking spaces
per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per
dwelling unit (*2)
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(*1) Where in combination with an accessory dwelling unit the required parking
spaces shall be in addition to the required parking space for the accessory
dwelling unit.
(*2) Where a dwelling unit is a financially assisted dwelling unit, the minimum parking
space rate and the maximum parking space rate for the dwelling unit may be reduced
by 30% of the standard minimum and maximum parking space rates for the applicable
dwelling unit type. This reduction does not apply to the visitor Parking Space per
dwelling unit rates.
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Maximum Off-Street
Parking Requirements
Apartment Building
Dwelling or a Mixed Use
Building Dwelling -
Bachelor Unit
0.70 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per dwelling unit (*2)
0.85 parking spaces
per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per
dwelling unit (*2)
Apartment Building
Dwelling or a Mixed Use
Building Dwelling - One
Bedroom Unit
0.80 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per dwelling unit (*2)
1.00 parking spaces
per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per
dwelling unit (*2)
Apartment Building
Dwelling or a Mixed Use
Building Dwelling - Two
Bedroom Unit
1.00 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per dwelling unit (*2)
1.20 parking spaces
per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per
dwelling unit (*2)
Apartment Building
Dwelling or a Mixed Use
Building Dwelling -
Three or more Bedroom
Unit
1.2 parking spaces per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per dwelling unit (*2)
1.4 parking spaces
per dwelling unit plus
0.15 visitor spaces per
dwelling unit (*2)
Bed and Breakfast
Establishment
1.0 parking space for each room or suite
used for the purposes of lodging for
the travelling public, in addition to the
required parking for the dwelling
n/a
Dormitory
0.5 parking spaces for each rooming unit
n/a
Group Home
Halfway House
2.0 parking spaces
4.0 parking spaces
Home Occupation in a:
Detached Dwelling; Link
Dwelling;
Semi-Detached
Dwelling;
Duplex Dwelling;
Quadruplex Dwelling; or
Maisonette Dwelling
Where the area occupied by the home
occupation exceeds 24.0 square metres,
1.0 parking space shall be required for
every 9.0 square metres above the 24.0
square metres of the dwelling unit used for
the home occupation
n/a
Special Needs Facility
2.0 parking spaces
4.0 parking spaces
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5.3.1.2. Non-Residential Uses
The minimum and maximum off-street parking requirements for permitted non-
residential uses shall be as follows:
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Maximum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Art Gallery
1.0 parking space per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 100.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Banquet Facility
1.0 parking space per 9.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Commercial Recreation
Centre
Community Centre
Outdoor Recreation
Facility
Sports Arena
1.0 parking space per 28.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 28.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Commercial School
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Child Care Centre
1.0 parking space per classroom,
plus 1.0 parking space for every 8
children licensed capacity
2 times the minimum off- street
parking requirement
Domestic Animal Care
Facility
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Dry Cleaning Depot
Laundromat
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Financial Institution
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Funeral Home
30.0 parking spaces for the first 30.0
square metres of gross floor area,
plus 1.0 parking space for each
additional 15.0 square metres of
gross floor area
n/a
Garden Centre
1.0 parking space per 30.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Hospital
1.0 parking space per 42.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
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Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Maximum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Hotel
The aggregate of:
1.0 parking space per guest room for
the first 20 guest rooms
1.0 parking space per two guest
rooms for guest rooms beyond the
first 20
1.0 parking space per 10.0 square
metres of gross floor area dedicated
to administrative, banquet and
meeting facilities
n/a
Institutional Day Centre 1.0 parking space per 20.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Library
1.0 parking space per 20.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 20.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Light Equipment Sales
and Rental
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Local Shopping Centre
1.0 Parking Space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 Parking Space per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Long Term Care Facility
0.25 parking spaces per dwelling
unit or rooming unit, plus 1.0
parking space per 200.0 square
metres of gross floor area used for
medical, health or personal services
2 times the minimum off- street
parking requirement
Medical Clinic
Medical Office
Medical/Dental
Laboratory
1.0 parking space per 35.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 35.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Micro-Industry
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Motor Vehicle Rental
Establishment
1.0 parking space per 35.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 35.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Motor Vehicle Sales
Establishment
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area excluding
showroom
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area excluding showroom
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Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Maximum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Motor Vehicle Repair
Facility
1.0 parking space per 13.0 square
metres of gross floor area including
the service bays
n/a
Motor Vehicle Service
Shop
1.0 parking space per 13.0 square
metres of gross floor area including
the service bays
n/a
Motor Vehicle Service
Station
2.0 parking spaces where the gross
floor area of the kiosk is 25.0 square
metres or less or 1.0 parking space
per 18 square metres where the kiosk
is greater than 26.0 square metres
with a minimum of 2.0 parking
spaces
n/a
Museum
1.0 parking space per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 100.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Passenger
Transportation Terminal
0.5 parking space per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Office
1.0 parking space per 50.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 50.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Personal Service Shop
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Personal Wellness
Establishment
(By-law 2021-49)
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Place of Worship
1.0 parking space per 9.0 square
metres of the aggregate gross floor
area of the nave, public hall, banquet
hall or other community/ multi-use hall
used as a place of assembly
2.0 parking spaces per
9.0 square metres of the
aggregate gross floor area of
the nave, public hall, banquet
hall or other community/ multi-
use hall used as a place of
assembly
Private Club
1.0 parking space per 9.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Restaurant
(By-law 2021-08)
1.0 parking space per 50.0 square
metres of gross floor area, excluding
any Porch, veranda, Patio and/or
Commercial Rooftop Patio
dedicated as seasonal serving areas
4.0 parking spaces per 50.0
square metres of gross floor
area, excluding any Porch,
veranda, Patio and/or
Commercial Rooftop Patio
dedicated as seasonal serving
areas
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5.3.1.3. Reduced Parking Standards for Proximity to Transit
Notwithstanding Sections 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2 of this By-law, the parking standards for
lands as shown on Schedule A" Maps 1 through 6 of this By-law, the minimum and
maximum parking rates for each of the permitted residential and non-residential uses
identified in Sections 5.3.1.1 and 5.3.1.2 may be reduced by 30% if the property of
such use is within a Parking Reduction Area as shown on Schedule "F".
5.3.1.4. Carpooling Parking Space for certain Non-residential Uses
Notwithstanding Section 5.3.1.2 of this By-law, the required parking for developments
involving financial institution, hospital, library, medical clinic, medical office
building, medical/dental laboratory, office, elementary school, secondary
school, or post-secondary school uses must provide carpooling parking spaces
at a rate of 5% of the total required parking supply for any of these non-residential
uses, but shall not be less than 2.0 spaces (By-law 2021-29).
Type or Nature of Use
Minimum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Maximum Off-Street Parking
Requirements
Retail Store
1.0 parking space per 40.0 square
metres of gross floor area
2.0 parking spaces per 40.0
square metres of gross floor
area
Retail Warehouse Store 1.0 parking space per 20.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Retirement Residence
(By-law 2021-29)
0.5 parking space per unit plus 0.25
parking spaces per unit for visitor
1.0 parking space per unit
plus 0.25 parking spaces per
unit for visitor
Elementary School
1.0 parking space per classroom,
plus an additional 10% of the total
parking requirement to be dedicated
to visitor parking
2 times the minimum off- street
parking requirement
Secondary School
1.5 parking space per classroom,
plus an additional 10% of the total
parking requirement to be dedicated
to visitor parking
2 times the minimum off- street
parking requirement
Post-Secondary School
1.0 parking space per 200.0 square
metres of gross floor area used
for instructional and/or academic
purposes
2.0 parking spaces per 200.0
square metres of gross floor
area used for instructional
and/or academic purposes
Service or Repair Shop
1.0 parking space per 28.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Studio
1.0 parking space per 20.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
Veterinary Clinic
1.0 parking space per 27.0 square
metres of gross floor area
n/a
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5.3.1.5. Car-Share Parking Space for certain Residential Uses
Notwithstanding Section 5.3.1.1 of this By-law, any development of a mixed use
building or apartment building providing parking spaces for the purposes of car-
share parking and does not include any financially assisted dwelling units, the
applicable minimum parking space requirement may be reduced by up to 3 parking
spaces for each dedicated car-share parking space. The limit on the parking space
reduction is calculated as the greater of:
i) 4 x (total number of units / 60), rounded down to the nearest whole number, or
ii) 1.0 parking space.
5.3.2. Shared Parking
i) A shared parking formula may be used for the calculation of required parking for a
mixed use development. A mixed use development means any combination of
uses provided for in the tables in this section. Where a use is not provided for in the
tables, its requirement at each time period is one hundred% of its requirement.
ii) Shared parking is to be calculated in compliance with the following table. All
required parking spaces must be accessible to all users participating in the shared
parking arrangement and may not be reserved for specific users.
iii) To determine the shared parking requirements for a mixed use:
a) calculate the parking requirement for each use as if these uses were free-
standing buildings;
b) multiply each use by the percent of the peak period for each time period
contained in the following table;
c) total each peak column for weekday and weekend; and
d) the highest figure obtained from all time periods shall become the required
parking for the mixed use.
Type of Use
Percentage of Peak Period (Weekday)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Industrial or office
100%
100%
10%
Recreational
25%
80%
100%
Hotel
80%
80%
100%
Assembly
10%
25%
100%
Retail Centre/Retail Store/
Personal Service Shop
65%
90%
90%
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Type of Use
Percentage of Peak Period (Saturday)
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Industrial or office
10%
10%
10%
Recreational
90%
100%
100%
Hotel
80%
80%
100%
Assembly
90%
90%
100%
Retail Centre/Retail Store/
Personal Service Shop
80%
100%
100%
iv) For the purposes of this section a Recreational use includes Commercial
Recreation Centre, Studios, and similar uses; an Industrial or Office use includes
Medical Offices, Manufacturing, and similar uses; and Assembly uses include
Places of Worship, Banquet Facilities, and similar uses.
5.3.2.1. Car-Share Parking Space or Electrical Charging Station in Mixed Use
Zones
On a lot where a parking lot in the form of a surface parking lot is permitted:
i) a minimum 1 car-share Parking Space may be provided in lieu of every 3 Parking
Spaces; and
ii) 1 electrical charging station Parking Space shall be provided for every 25 required
Parking Spaces. Provided electrical charging station parking spaces are
included within, and not additional to, required parking spaces.
5.3.3. Barrier Free Parking Spaces
Off-street barrier free Parking Spaces shall be provided in accordance with the
following. Provided barrier-free Parking Spaces are included within, and not
additional to, required non- barrier-free Parking Spaces.
i) The minimum barrier free parking requirement shall be as follows:
Total number of parking spaces provided
Required Type A
Spaces (Van)
Required Type B
Spaces
1 to 12
1
0
13 to 25
0
1
26 to 50
1
1
51 to 75
1
2
76 to 100
2
2
101 to 133
2
3
134 to 166
3
3
167 to 250
3
4
251 to 300
4
4
301 to 350
4
5
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351 to 400
5
5
401 to 450
5
6
451 to 500
6
6
501 to 550
6
7
551 to 600
7
7
601 to 650
7
8
651 to 700
8
8
701 to 750
8
9
751 to 800
9
9
801 to 850
9
10
851 to 900
10
10
901 to 950
10
11
951 to 1000
11
11
1001 and over
11 spaces plus 1% of the total number of spaces
(rounded up to the next whole number), to be
divided equally between Types A and B. If an
odd number of spaces is required, the extra
space may be Type B.
Note: Where an uneven number of accessible Parking Spaces are required, the extra Type B
space may be changed to a Type A space.
ii) Notwithstanding subsection i) above, the minimum barrier free parking requirement
for medical offices, clinics and facilities providing outpatient services shall be the
greater of the requirement of subsection i) above or 10% of the total minimum parking
requirement for the use, providing at least 40% of the required barrier free spaces of
each type of Type A and Type B.
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5.3.4. Bicycle Parking
i) Bicycle Parking Spaces shall be provided as follows:
Use
Required Bicycle Parking
Retail Store, Service
Commercial, Office, Institutional
2 Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces and 5 Short-Term
Bicycle Parking Spaces space for every 1000.0 square metres
of gross floor area
Manufacturing/Industrial
2 Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces and 2 Short-Term
Bicycle Parking Spaces for every 1000.0 square metres of
gross floor area
Elementary, Secondary and
Post-Secondary Schools
0.06 Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces and 0.06 Short-Term
Bicycle Parking Spaces for each 100.0 square metres of gross
floor area
Apartment Building, Dwelling
Unit, Live Work Unit, Mixed
Use Building Dwelling,
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
0.5 Long-Term Bicycle Parking Spaces per Dwelling Unit and
0.1 short-term spaces per dwelling unit
ii) Where bicycle parking spaces are located internal to a building, they shall be
located:
a) on the ground floor; or
b) on the second floor or the first level below the ground floor if the bicycle parking
spaces are accessible via an elevator or an entrance at grade.
iii) Bicycle parking spaces as required by this By-law shall not be located:
a) in a dwelling unit; or
b) on a balcony.
iv) The minimum dimension of a bicycle Parking Space is:
a) minimum length of 1.8 metres;
b) minimum width of 0.6 metres; and
c) minimum vertical clearance from the ground of 1.9 metres; and
v) the minimum dimension of a bicycle Parking Space if placed in a vertical position
on a wall, Structure or mechanical device is:
a) minimum length or vertical clearance of 1.9 metres;
b) minimum width of 0.6 metres; and
c) minimum horizontal clearance from the wall of 1.2 metres; and
vi) A bicycle Parking Space must be on the same lot as the use for which it is
required.
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5.4. Parking Lot Requirements
For every building, structure or use requiring 5 or more parking spaces, off-street
parking having access to a public street shall be provided on the same lot on which
the use, building or structure is located unless otherwise specified in this By-law.
5.4.1. Parking Lot Location
Where required, parking lots shall be located in accordance with the following
requirements:
Zone
Parking Lot Location Requirement
Mixed Use Zones (*1)
Parking spaces may be provided on another lot within a different Mixed
Use Zone but not more than 150.0 metres from the lot line of the use it
is intended to serve.
Parking lots shall be located in the interior side yard and/or rear yard
not less than 3.0 metres from any side or rear lot line. However, a
parking lot as a sole use may be located in any yard.
Open Space, or
Institutional Zones (*1)
Parking lots may be located within any yard but shall not be located
within 3.0 metres of any street line.
(*1) Excluding Elementary and Secondary School Uses
5.4.2. Parking Lot Design
i)
Surface Treatment
Every parking lot, including parking spaces and driveways, shall be graded and
drained and the surface treated with a permanent durable and dustless surface that is
designed to Town standards. This provision shall not apply to parking lots of
residential developments having three or fewer dwelling units.
ii)
Curbs
The parking lot shall have visible boundaries defined by a curb designed to Town
standards.
5.4.3. Location of Visitor Parking
Visitor parking shall be located in accordance with the following requirements:
Where visitor parking is required outside of a Mixed Use Zone and in accordance with
Sections 5.3.1 and 5.3.2, such parking shall be located at grade and shall be
separated from any adjacent street line by a strip of land not less than 3.0 metres
wide which shall be used only for landscaping, entrances and exits.
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5.4.4. Parking Lot Illumination
Where a parking lot is illuminated and is in or adjacent to a residential zone under
By-law 2010-40, the lighting fixtures shall be installed in accordance with the following:
i) the lighting fixtures shall be arranged to have no part of any fixture located at a
height greater than 9.0 metres above the established grade of the parking lot;
and,
ii) the lighting fixtures shall be designed and installed to deflect the light downward
and away from adjacent residential buildings, lots and streets.
5.4.5. Snow Storage Accommodation for Outdoor Parking Lots
An outdoor parking lot shall provide an area equivalent to 5% of the number of
required spaces for the purpose of snow storage.
5.5. Entrances, Exits and Driveways
i) Driveways, entrances and exits shall be provided as follows:
Parking
Requirement
Requirement for Entrances and Exits
Required
Parking Spaces:
4 or fewer
i)
The minimum width of a driveway, free of projections shall be 3.0
metres.
ii)
The minimum distance between a driveway and the intersection of 2 or
more streets, measured along the street line intersected by such
driveway shall be 4.5 metres.
iii)
Approaches and Driveways which provide access to Parking Areas
other than directly from a municipal street shall be constructed at a
width not less than 6.0 metres nor where undivided, not greater than
9.0 metres.
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Parking
Requirement
Requirement for Entrances and Exits
Required
Parking Spaces:
5 or more
i) Not more than 2 entrance and exit driveways plus 1
additional entrance or exit driveway for service vehicles,
shall be provided to access the parking lot.
ii) Each entrance and/or exit driveway shall have a minimum
width at the street line of 7.9 metres and if undivided, a
maximum width of 9.0 metres.
iii) The minimum distance between a driveway and
intersection of street lines measured along the street line
intersected by such driveway shall be 15.0 metres.
iv) approaches and driveways which provide access to
parking areas other than directly from a municipal street
shall be constructed at a width not less than 6.0 metres nor
where undivided, not greater than 9.0 metres.
v) A clearly defined, continuous, uninterrupted pedestrian
connection of a minimum of 1.5 metres in width shall be
provided from a sidewalk to the principal entrance of each
building. If no sidewalk abuts the property, the connection
will be provided from the abutting street. Where Parking
Spaces are configured such that the front or rear of parked
vehicles will be adjacent to a pedestrian connection, the
pedestrian connection shall be 1.8 metres in width.
ii) Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a driveway or an access shared
across two lots shall be permitted. Compliance with any regulations of this By-law
for a driveway or an access permitted by this section shall be based upon the entire
width of the applicable access.
5.6. Loading Spaces
Off-street loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with this By-law when any
new development is constructed, when any existing development is enlarged, or when
any existing use is changed.
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5.6.1. Loading Space Requirements
Required loading spaces shall be unobstructed and shall be located on the same lot as
the use that requires the loading space as follows:
Zone
Gross Floor Area
Loading Space
Requirement
Location On a Lot
Size of Loading
Space
Mixed
Use and
Institutional
Zones
Less than 299.0
square metres
300.0 square
metres - 999
square metres
1000.0 square
metres - 2299
square metres
2300.0 square
metres - 7299
square metres
Greater than
7300.0 square
metres
0
1
2
3
1 additional
space for every
additional 7432
square metres or
fraction thereof
Interior side or rear
yard unless the
setback from the
street line is a
minimum of 60.0
metres
Width 3.6 metres
Length 9.0 metres
Vertical Clearance 4.2
metres
5.6.2.
Access to Loading Spaces
Where a loading space(s) is required, the access to the loading space(s) shall be
provided by means of a driveway that is a minimum of 6.0 metres wide, unless such
spaces are directly linked to a lane or roadway.
5.6.3.
Setback of Loading Spaces from residential zones
In any Mixed Use Zone, no loading space shall be located closer than 10.0 metres to
any interior side lot line or rear lot line that abuts a residential zone under Bylaw
2010-40.
5.6.4.
Provision of Loading Spaces for Multiple Occupancy
Buildings
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any units within a multiple occupancy
building in a Mixed Use Zone which does not exceed 225.0 square metres in gross
floor area shall not be included in calculations for required loading spaces as
required by this By-law.
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5.7.
Queuing Lane Requirements
Where queuing lanes are required in association with a permitted use, the following
provisions shall apply:
5.7.1. Exclusive Use of Queuing Space
Queuing lanes and spaces shall be exclusive of any other parking space and aisle
requirements contained within this By-law.
5.7.2. Size of Queuing Space
All queuing spaces shall be rectangular in shape, with a minimum length of 5.5
metres and a width of 2.6 metres.
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Section 6- Zone Provisions
6.1. Zone Provisions
Permitted uses and zone standards for all Zones are provided in the following
sections:
Zone Category
Section
Mixed Use Zones
6.2
Institutional Zones
6.3
Open Space Zones
6.4
6.1.1. Permitted Uses
Permitted uses in a Zone are noted by the symbol 'P' in the column applicable to that
Zone and corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. The symbol 'PC'
means permitted with conditions. If the use is not listed, it is not permitted in that
zone. A number(s) following the symbol 'P' or 'PC' zone heading or identified
permitted use, indicates that one or more exceptions apply to the use noted or, in
some cases, to the entire Zone. Exceptions and additional regulations are noted at
the end of each table.
6.1.2. Zone Standards
Regulations respecting lot area, frontage, coverage, yard setbacks, floor space
index and height are established for each zone category.
An asterisk and a number (*1) following the zone standard, zone heading or description of
the standard, indicates an additional Zone requirement. These additional standards are
listed at the end of each subsection.
6.2.
Mixed Use Zones
6.2.1. General
6.2.1.1. General
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in any
Mixed Use Zone except in accordance with Sections 6.2.2 through 6.2.5 of this By-
law.
6.2.1.2. Application of this Section and Interim Development
Interim development, including new commercial buildings permitted through a Site
Specific Exception as per Section 6.2.5 of this By-law, shall not be subject to Sections
6.2.2.2, 6.2.2.3, 6.2.4.2, 6.2.4.3, 6.2.4.10 i), 6.2.4.11 or 8.2.2 of this By-law.
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6.2.2. Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses with Conditions
6.2.2.1. List of Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Mixed Use Zones:
Table 6.2.2.1: Mixed Use Zone Permitted Uses
MU 1-3
Non-Residential Uses
Art Gallery
P
Automated Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment (*1)
PC
Banquet Facility
P
Community Centre
P
Commercial Recreation Centre
P
Commercial School
P
Child Care Centre
P
Domestic Animal Care Facility
P
Dry Cleaning Depot
P
Elementary School
P
Emergency Service Facility
P
Financial Institution
P
Funeral Home
P
Garden Centre
P
Home Occupation
P
Hospital
P
Hotel
P
Institutional Day Centre
P
Laundromat
P
Library
P
Local Shopping Centre
P
Long Term Care Facility
P
Manual Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment (*1)
PC
Medical Clinic/Medical/Dental Laboratory
P
Medical Office (By-law 2021-29)
P
Micro-Industrial Use
P
Motor Vehicle Rental Establishment (*2)
PC
Office
P
Parking Garage (*3)
PC
Parking Lot (*4)
PC
Passenger Transportation Terminal
P
Personal Service Shop
P
Personal Wellness Establishment (By-law 2021-49)
P
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Place of Assembly (By-law 2021-29)
P
Place of Worship
P
Post-Secondary School
P
Private Club
P
Restaurant
P
Retail Store
P
Retail Warehouse (*5)
PC
Secondary School
P
Service or Repair Shop
P
Studio
P
Veterinary Clinic
P
Residential Uses
Apartment Building Dwelling
P
Group Home
P
Live Work Unit
P
Mixed Use Building Dwelling (*6)
PC
Retirement Residence
P
Special Needs Housing
P
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling (*7)
PC
Townhouse Dwelling (*7)
PC
P = Permitted
PC = Permitted, subject to the following conditions noted
(*1) An automated motor vehicle washing establishment or manual motor vehicle
washing establishment is only permitted within an enclosed Parking Garage.
(*2) In a motor vehicle rental establishment the number of surface automobile
storage spaces will be limited to 5.
(*3) Permitted subject to Section 6.2.2.3 and 6.2.2.4.
(*4) Stand-alone surface parking lot shall not be located on lots that front onto Yonge
Street or Davis Drive. Where a stand-alone surface parking lot is permitted, it shall
be subject to Section 5.4.1 of this By-law (By-law 2021-29).
(*5) Provided retail warehouse is multistory and/or mixed with other uses.
(*6) In a mixed-use building dwelling, a dwelling unit may only be permitted above a
ground level commercial use.
(*7) Townhouse Dwelling and Stacked Townhouse Buildings shall have a maximum
length of 60.0 metres.
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6.2.2.2. Priority Commercial Areas
Any building in the areas shown on Schedule "D," forming part of this By-law, shall
have commercial uses comprising 75% of ground floor frontages.
6.2.2.3. Above Grade Parking Garage
Any building that contains an above grade parking component facing a public or
private street or an Open Space Zone must provide commercial, residential or
institutional uses along the ground floor of the wall facing the public or private
street or Open Space Zone.
Illustration 6-1. Above Grade Parking Garage
6.2.2.4. Underground Parking
Below grade parking is permitted to be setback 0.0 metres from property lines, and
may be permitted under Private Parks, parks, Private Lanes and Private Streets,
but is prohibited under Public streets.
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6.2.3. Lot Requirements
6.2.3.1. Lot Frontage
Table 6.2.3.1: Mixed Use Zone Lot Frontage for Stacked Townhouse
MU 1-3
Maximum Lot Frontage
60.0 metres
6.2.4. Building Requirements
6.2.4.1. General
i) Principal Entrance
a) At least one principal entrance shall be provided for any building along a
public street or adjacent to an Open Space Zone.
b) Any principal entrance to a mixed use or apartment building shall be no more
than 1.5 metres above grade.
ii) Windows and Glazing
Glazing shall be provided in buildings on any wall adjacent to a public street or
Open Space Zone.
Illustration 6-2. Principal Entrance and Glazing Example
Principal
Entrance
Principal
Entrance
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6.2.4.2. Height
i) Permitted Height
Buildings shall be within the minimum and maximum heights in metres as
identified in Schedule "B," Maps 7 through 12, forming part of this By-law.
ii) Podiums
a) Any building with a height of 38.0 metres or more shall have a podium with a
minimum height of 10.5 metres and a maximum height of 20.0 metres covering at
least 75% of the lot line adjacent to a public street; the part of the building above
the podium shall be set back a minimum of 3.0 metres from the edge of the podium
for a length of at least 66% of the Building frontage above the podium height
adjacent to public street (By-law 2021-29).
b) If a building with a height greater than 26.0 metres but less than 38.0 metres
contains a podium, the podium shall not exceed 17.0 metres in height and the
building above the podium shall be set back a minimum of 1.5 metres from the
edge of the podium for a length of at least 66% of the building frontage above the
podium height adjacent to the public street (By-law 2021-29).
Illustration 6-3. Podium Street
Frontage, Minimum and Maximum
Height and Setback for Buildings 38
metres or more.
Illustration 6-4. Podium Street
Frontage, Minimum and Maximum
Height and Setback for Buildings
greater than 26 metres but less than 38
metres.
Podium
Height
Min
10.5m
Podium Height
Max 20m
Setback
Min 3m
Building Height
38m or Greater
Setback
Min 3m
Podium Height
Max 17m
Building Height
26m to 38m
Podium
Height
Min
10.5m
Min 66% of X
X
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c) Any building on a lot adjacent to any residential zone under By-law 2010-40 or
Open Space Zone in this By-law or 2010-40 shall have a podium height of no
more than 10.5 metres along the frontage adjacent to the Residential or Open
Space Zone; or where there is an existing building or structure on the
adjacent Residential or Open Space Zone which is higher than 10.5 metres in
height, the podium height may be increased but shall not exceed that height.
Diagram 6-1. Podium Adjacent to Residential or Open Space
Podium Max
Height 10.5 m
Podium Height
Equal to or Less
than the Height of
the Adjacent
Building
Height
Less than
10.5 m
Height
Greater
than
10.5 m
Property Line
Property Line
10.5 m
10.5 m
Eq
Eq
Residential/Open Space Zone
Residential/Open Space Zone
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iii) Mechanical Penthouse
Notwithstanding the provisions in Section 4.6, Section 6.2.4.2(i) and (ii), roof top
mechanical or telecommunications equipment:
a) shall not exceed the height requirements of this By-law by more than 6.0 metres;
b) shall not exceed 40% of the roof area of the building; and,
c) be set back a minimum of 3.0 metres from any main wall of the building.
Max Mechanical Penthouse Height 6m
Max Building Height
Min 3m Setback
Diagram 6-2. Mechanical Penthouse
6.2.4.3. Floor Space Index
Buildings shall be within the density range identified on the chart below for each zone
in accordance with Schedule "A," Maps 1 through 6, forming part of this By-law.
Table 6.2.4.3: Mixed Use Zone Floor Space Index
MU-1
MU-2
MU-3
Minimum Total Floor Space Index
1.5
2.0
2.5
Maximum Total Floor Space Index
2.0
2.5
3.5
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6.2.4.4. Amenity Space
Any building that contains 20 or more dwelling units shall provide a minimum of 2.0
square metres of common outdoor amenity area for each dwelling unit and a minimum
of 2.0 square metres of common indoor amenity area for each dwelling unit.
6.2.4.5. Setbacks
i) Any building with a frontage on Yonge Street or Davis Drive shall be setback a
minimum of 3.0 metres from the lot line that abuts Yonge Street or Davis Drive (By-
law 2021-29).
ii) Any building with a frontage on Yonge Street or Davis Drive, located on a corner
lot, shall be setback a minimum of 3.0 metres from the lot line that abuts a public
street other than Yonge Street or Davis Drive (By-law 2021-29).
iii) The part of any building wall containing windows must be set back a minimum of 5.5
metres from any lot line that is not adjacent to a public street.
iv) The wall of any tall building located above the podium height in accordance with
Provision 6.2.4.2 ii) shall be set back a minimum 12.5 metres from any lot line that
does not abut a public street (By-law 2021-29).
Diagram 6-3a. Side setback not
Illustration 6-5. Example of setback
adjacent to a public street
on Yonge Street or Davis Drive
(By-law 2021-29)
3M MIN.
3M MIN.
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6.2.4.6. Angular Planes
i) Any building on a lot adjacent to the rear or side yard of a residential zone under By-law
2010-40 or Open Space Zone in either By-law 2010-40 or this By-law must comply with a 45
degree angular plane from a height of 1.7 metres above the established grade at the lot line
of the adjacent residential zone under By-law 2010-40 or Open Space Zone in either By-law
2010-40 or this By-law; but the angular plane shall not extend beyond the applicable lot, or, if
the lot is bisected by a public or private street, beyond the boundary of the public or private
street, as set out in Diagram 6-4.
Diagram 6-4. Rear or Side-Yard Transition: Angular Plane Adjacent to
Residential / Open Space.
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ii) Any building on a lot across the street from a residential zone under By-law 2010-40 or
Open Space Zone in either By-law 2010-40 or this By-law, must comply with a 22 degree
angular plane measured from a height of Y as determined by the Right of Way width X of
the street (see Table 6.2.4.6) at the front lot line but the angular plane shall not extend
beyond the applicable lot as set out in Diagram 6-5, or, if the lot is bisected by a
public or private street, beyond the public or private street.
Diagram 6-5. Front Transition: Angular Plane across the Street from Residential /
Open Space.
Table 6.2.4.6
Right of Way Width (X)
Height (Y)
18.0 metres
8.9 metres
20.0 metres
9.7 metres
22.0 metres
10.5 metres
24.0 metres
11.3 metres
26.0 metres
12.1 metres
Lot
Line
22°
Yonge/
Davis
Public/
Private
Street
Public
Street
PL
PL
PL
X
Residential Zone/
Open Space Zone
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6.2.4.7. Separation Distance
i) Any part of a building wall on the same lot containing principal windows that has a
height of less than 38.0 metres shall be set back a minimum of 15.0 metres from any
other part of a building wall containing principal windows on the same lot.
ii) Any part of a building wall higher than 38.0 metres shall be separated a minimum of
25.0 metres from the part of any other building wall on the same lot that is higher
than 38.0 metres.
Walls with Principal Windows
Diagram 6-6. Separation Distance Example
6.2.4.8. Landscaped Buffers
i) Landscaped buffers shall be provided adjacent to surface Parking Lots and residential
zones under By-law 2010-40 in accordance with Section 4.10 of this By-law.
38M
38M
PL
PL
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6.2.4.9. Parking and Access to Lot
i) No vehicular access may be
located along the Davis Drive
or Yonge Street frontage of a
lot adjacent to another Public
street or public lane, with
access to Davis Drive or
Yonge Street.
ii) Parking may be provided
within a building or structure
or on the surface, but shall
only be located in a side yard
or rear yard on lots that front
onto Davis Drive or Yonge
Street (By-law 2021-29).
iii) Parking for motorized vehicles
shall not be permitted in the
yard that abuts Davis Drive or
Yonge Street (By-law 2021-29).
iv) Notwithstanding provision
6.2.4.9 (i), vehicular access
may be located in the yard
that abuts Davis Drive or
Yonge Street if access to the
lot is only from Davis Drive or
Yonge Street (By-law 2021-29).
v) A minimum of 10% of any
surface parking area or
exposed roof of a parking
garage shall be dedicated to
soft landscaping.
Illustration 6-7. Example of Areas
where Parking is Restricted
Illustration 6-8. Example of where
Parking Access is permitted
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6.2.4.10. Loading and Garbage Containment
i) All loading spaces shall be wholly enclosed in the main building on the lot.
ii) On lots that abut a rear lane or side street, all loading spaces shall be accessed
only from a rear lane or side street.
iii) Garbage containment shall be located within either the main building on the lot, or a
garbage containment structure. For clarity, a garbage compactor shall be
considered to be a garbage containment structure.
iv) A garbage containment structure shall not be located:
a) In a front yard;
b) In an exterior side yard;
c) In any minimum yard abutting any residential zone under By-law 2010-40; or
d) Within any required landscaped buffer.
6.2.4.11. Technology
Each development block or building must provide a dedicated broadband fibre optic
conduit from the municipal right of way to each development block or building.
6.2.5. Site Specific Exceptions to the Mixed Use Zone
Regulations
All of the regulations of Section 6 of this By-law shall apply to the following other than
what is specified in the site specific exception as follows. All other normal zone
provisions and sections shall continue to apply as stated in by-law 2010-40 as of
September 17, 2018.
MU-1 (1) - Part Lot 91, Concession 1, being Part of Part 2, Plan 65R-25710 -
Notwithstanding the provisions set out in this By-law, the subject land will be permitted to
allow a maximum building height of 30 metres.
MU-1 (3) - Southwest corner of Yonge and Mulock (Plan 65M3648 BLK 133) - See MU-3
(2)
MU-1 (4) - 17725 Yonge Street - See MU-3 (3)
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MU-1 (5) - 17750, 17760-17780 Yonge Street - In addition to the Sections of this By-law
exempted by Section 6.2.1.2, interim development shall not be subject to Sections
6.2.4.9 ii), 6.2.4.9 iii), and 6.2.4.10 iv) of this By-law.
MU-1 (6) - 460 Davis Drive - Notwithstanding the provisions set out in this by-law, a
setback of 7.5 metres shall be provided from the northern boundary of the MU-1 (6)
Zone as shown on Schedule A Map 5 to this By-law and that no buildings or
structures shall be erected within the setback area (By-law 2021-29).
MU-1(7) - 201 Davis Drive (By-law 2024-32)
a) Notwithstanding Sections 4.10.1 and 4.10.2, the minimum width of the
landscape buffer between the parking lot and the lot line abutting Penn Ave is
0.92m. The minimum width of the landscape buffer between the parking lot and
the east property line (abutting 188 Penn Ave) is 1.5m.
b) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.1, the minimum setback from the parking lot to the
lot line abutting Penn Ave shall be 0.92m and the minimum setback from the
parking lot to the east property line shall be 1.5m.
c) Section 5.2.2.1 relating to Obstructions to parking spaces shall not apply.
d) Notwithstanding Section 5.5 the minimum driveway entrance is 4.5m at Davis
Drive, 6m at Penn Avenue, and three entrances are permitted.
e) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1 only one loading space is required and minimum
width is 3.0m. Section 5.6.2 does not apply.
f) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.2.i) the maximum permitted building height is
28m.
g) Section 6.2.4.2 (ii) (c) relating to podium heights adjacent to existing residential
development does not apply.
h) Section 6.2.4.2 (iii) (c) relating to mechanical penthouses setbacks does not
apply.
i) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.3. Floor Space Index, the subject lands shall
have a maximum permitted FSI of 3.2.
j) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.5 iii) the minimum setback for a wall with windows
is 4m to a lot line that is not adjacent to a public street.
k) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.6 the angular plane calculation shall not apply to
the side yard of 188 Penn Ave and roof top mechanical can extend 4.5m into
the angular plane measured from the Penn Avenue property line.
l) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.6.ii the applicable angular plane shall be 45
degrees (not 22 degrees).
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m) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.9, the subject lands may have one access to
Davis Drive and two accesses onto Penn Avenue.
n) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.10, the single loading space may be located
outside the building.
o) A 2.4m high opaque and/or board fence shall be provided on the east property
line, adjacent to 188 Penn Ave.
p) All other aspects of the Zoning By-law remain applicable.
MU-1(8) - 49 Charles Street PT LT UNNAMED AKA LANE PL 125 NEWMARKET AS
IN R724223; TOWN OF NEWMARKET (By-law 2022-24)
a) Notwithstanding Section 5.3.1.1, 5 Visitor Parking is to be shared with 55 & 59
Charles Street and 52 Prospect Street.
b) Notwithstanding Section 5.5, driveway access may be provided from an
entrance/exit a minimum width of 6.0 metres and may be provided from a lane.
c) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.5, snow storage shall not be required.
d) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.5 ii), the part of a building wall containing
windows may be located a minimum 2.3 m from a lot line that is not adjacent to
a public street or public lane.
e) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1, one (1) loading space shall be required.
f) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.3, the setback of the loading space shall be a
minimum of 1.3 metres.
g) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.4, a minimum 70.0 m2 outdoor rooftop amenity
shall be required. No indoor amenity is required.
h) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.2.4.6, Angular Planes - shall not
apply to this lot.
i) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.10, the loading space is not required to be
located in a wholly enclosed building, and may be accessed from Charles
Street.
j) Notwithstanding Section 3, Floor Space Area shall mean: the gross floor area
of all Buildings on a lot divided by the lot area, excluding parkland or floodplain
lands.
MU-1-(9) - 52 Prospect Street LT 30 PL 125 NEWMARKET; NEWMARKET (By-law
2022-24)
a) Notwithstanding Section 5.3.1.1, 5 Visitor Parking are to be shared with 49 and
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55 & 59 Charles Street.
b) Notwithstanding Section 5.5, driveway access may be provided from an
entrance/exit a minimum width of 6.0 metres and may be provided from a lane.
c) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.5.ii, the part of a building wall containing
windows may be located a minimum 2.3 m away from a lot line that is not
adjacent to a public street or public lane.
d) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.5, snow storage shall not be required.
e) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1, one (1) loading space shall be required.
f) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.3, the setback of the loading space shall be a
minimum of 0.70 metres.
g) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.4, a minimum 70.0 m2 outdoor rooftop amenity
shall be required. No indoor amenity is required.
h) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.10, the loading space is not required to be
located in a wholly enclosed building, and may be accessed from Prospect
Street.
i) Definitions: Notwithstanding Section 3, Floor Space Area shall mean: the gross
floor area of all Buildings on a lot divided by the lot area, excluding parkland or
floodplain lands.
MU-1-(10) & OS-2 - 55 Charles Street LT 27 PL 125 NEWMARKET; TOWN OF
NEWMARKET and 59 Charles Street LT 26 PL 125 NEWMARKET; NEWMARKET
(By-law 2022-24)
a) Notwithstanding Section 5.3.1.1, 5 Visitor Parking are to be shared with 49
Charles Street and 52 Prospect Street.
b) Notwithstanding Section 4.2, balconies are permitted up to the lot line.
c) The requirements of Section 4.10.1, Landscape Buffers in Parking Lots shall not
apply to this lot.
d) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.5, snow storage shall not be required
e) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.5.ii, the part of a building wall containing
windows may be located a minimum 0.70 m away from a lot line that is not
adjacent to a public street or public lane.
f) Notwithstanding Section 5.3.3, Barrier Free Parking Spaces shall not be
required.
g) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1, Loading Spaces shall not be required.
h) Definitions: Notwithstanding Section 3, Floor Space Area shall mean: the gross
floor area of all Buildings on a lot divided by the lot area, excluding parkland or
floodplain lands.
(H)MU-1-(11) 43 Lundy's Lane, 592 Watson Avenue, 40, 36 and 32 Bolton Avenue,
TOWN OF NEWMARKET (By-law 2022-70)
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a) Bolton Avenue is the front lot line.
b) Notwithstanding Sections 5.6, 5.6.1, 5.6.2, and 6.2.4.10.i), only one (1) loading
space shall be required and may be located exterior of the building and may be
accessed by a driveway that is a minimum 4.0 metres wide.
c) Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.2.4.6, Angular Planes - shall not
apply to the south (35 Lundy's Lane) and east (Bolton) boundaries of this lot.
MU-1 (12) 17046 Yonge Street (Minster's Zoning Order, Nov 4, 2022)
Every use of land and every erection, location or use of any building or structure is
prohibited on the lands described above, other than the following uses:
a) The uses permitted by the zoning by-law.
b) Emergency shelters that provide temporary accommodation to individuals who
are in immediate need of emergency accommodation and food, including
spaces for programs administration, health care, counselling and social support
services.
c) Transitional housing that offers accommodation to individuals who access on-
site social supports.
d) Accessory buildings and structures that are incidental or subordinate to the
principal use building or structure located on the same lot, including temporary
trailers used for community events and other programming.
The zoning requirements set out in section 6.2.2 (Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses
with Conditions) of the zoning by-law apply to the lands described in section 2 of this
Order, with the following exceptions:
a) The minimum width of the landscape buffer between the parking lot and the
north property line is one metre.
b) The minimum width of the landscape buffer between the parking lot and the south
property line is 0.25 metres.
c) The landscape buffer referred to in paragraph 2 shall be bordered by a fence and shall
not have other uses encroach onto it.
d) A parking space is not obstructed if a fence is situated within 0.3 metres of one side of
the parking space.
e) A minimum of five parking spaces are required, including one Type A barrier free
parking space in accordance with section 5.3.3 of the zoning by-law.
f) A minimum of four outdoor bicycle parking spaces and two indoor bicycle parking
spaces are required.
g) Despite section 5.3.4 of the zoning by-law, bicycle parking spaces are permitted in the
basement.
h) The minimum setback from the parking lot to the north property line is one metre.
i) The minimum setback from the parking lot to the south property line is 0.25 metres.
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j) Despite paragraph 3, snow storage is permitted anywhere on the lands described in
section 2.
k) The minimum driveway width is 6.0 metres.
l) Despite section 5.5 of the zoning by-law, one driveway entrance is permitted.
m) One loading space with a minimum length of 5.5 metres is required.
n) Despite sections 5.6.2, 6.2.4.10 (i) and 6.2.4.10 (ii) of the zoning by-law, the
required loading space may be located outside the building and accessed from
the parking lot.
o) There is no minimum required floor space index.
p) The maximum floor space index is 2.0.
q) Section 6.2.4.2 (iii) (c) of the zoning by-law does not apply to this Order.
r) Section 6.2.4.5 (ii) and (iii) of the zoning by-law does not apply to this Order.
s) Section 6.2.4.9 (v) of the zoning by-law does not apply to this Order.
MU-1(13) - 17175 Yonge Street (By-law 2023-70)
a) Notwithstanding Sections 4.10.1, no landscape buffer is required around the
periphery of the surface parking spaces.
b) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1, one loading space is required.
c) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.2.2, 60% of the ground floor frontage shall be
commercial uses.
d) Section 6.2.4.2.ii) c) shall not apply.
e) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.2 (iii)(c), rooftop mechanical equipment or
telecommunications equipment may be setback 0 metres from the south wall of
the building.
f)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.5 (iii), the part of any building wall containing
windows must be set back a minimum of 3.0 metres from any lot line that is not
adjacent to a public street.
g) Section 6.2.4.9 (v) shall not apply.
h) Notwithstanding any other provision of the By-law to the contrary, the following
provisions shall apply to the lands zoned MU-1-13, shown on Schedules 1 and 2
of By-law 2023-70.
Maximum Height
36.0 metres
Maximum FSI
3.7
Minimum Setback from South Lot
Line
3.0 m
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i)
All other aspects of the Zoning By-law remain applicable.
MU-1(14) - 315 Davis Dr (By-law 2023-62)
a) Notwithstanding subsection 4.10.2.ii) the landscaped buffers adjacent to the
properties on Hillview can include a pedestrian walkway, outdoor amenity space
and access to the underground garage.
b) A 2.4m high opaque and/or board fence shall be provided on the north property
line, adjacent to Hillview Drive.
c) Section 5.2.2.1 relating to Obstructions to parking spaces shall not apply.
d) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1 only one loading space is required. Section 5.6.2
does not apply.
e) Notwithstanding subsection 6.2.4.2.i) the maximum building height shall be 25m.
f)
Notwithstanding subsection 6.2.4.3 the maximum permitted Floor Space Index
shall be 4.3.
g) Notwithstanding subsection 6.2.4.5 the minimum setbacks shall be:
To a lot line that does not face a street shall be 3.0m, for a building wall with
windows;
To Davis Drive 0.0m
To the rear lot line shall be 5m
h) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.2.3, commercial, residential, or institutional uses are
not required along the Above Grade Parking Garage that faces Davis Drive. The
screening will be provided by a green wall.
i)
Notwithstanding section 6.2.4.4., the outdoor amenity space per unity shall be
1.65m2.
j)
Notwithstanding subsection 6.2.4.6 the minimum angular plane from a height of
1.7 metres above the established grade at lot line of the adjacent residential
zone shall be 60 degrees.
k) There is no vehicular access to Hillview Drive, therefore Sections 6.2.4.9 (i) and
6.2.4.10 (ii) do not apply.
l)
Notwithstanding Section 45 (1.3) of the Planning Act, the Owner does not require
a resolution from Council, as per Section 45 (1.4), to apply for a minor variance
before the second anniversary of the day on which this by-law is passed.
m) All other aspects of the Zoning By-law remain applicable.
MU-1(15) - 615 Davis Dr (north block) (By-law 2024-35)
a) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1 only one loading space is required.
b) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.2. (i) the maximum permitted building height is
21.5m. For purposes of this By-law an enclosed rooftop amenity area, may
exceed the permitted height by a maximum of 6.0 metres.
c) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.2 (iii) (a) roof top mechanical penthouse and the
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enclosed amenity space shall not exceed the height requirements of this By-law
(2019-06) by more than 6.0 metres.
d) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.1 (iii) (b) roof top mechanical penthouse and
enclosed amenity space shall not exceed 55% of the roof area of the building.
e) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.3. Floor Space Index, the subject lands shall have
a maximum permitted FSI of 2.52.
f)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.6, the 3rd and 6th floor can extend up to a
maximum of 1 metre into the angular plane measured from the property line
abutting 45 Bolton Ave (north of the subject land).
g) Notwithstanding Section 4.2, awnings, lighting fixtures, ornamental elements,
trellises, windowsills, balustrades, stairs, stair enclosures, landings, wheelchair
ramps, underground garage ramps, and landscape features including planters
and screening, may extend to a maximum of 1.80 metres beyond the building
wall.
MU-1(16) - Part of 17255 Yonge St (By-law 2024-55)
Permitted uses: In addition to the uses permitted in the MU-1 zone, a Mental Health Centre
shall also be permitted on the lands subject to this amendment.
For the purposes of this By-law, the following definition shall apply:
Mental Health Centre
Means a building or premises or part thereof that provides mental health and addiction
services and treatment to individuals, including temporary and overnight accommodation,
spaces for program administration, health care, counselling, social support services, and other
related services.
The following provisions apply to the change of use for a Mental Health Centre only and do not
apply to future redevelopment of the subject lands.
a) Notwithstanding Sections 4.10.1 and 4.10.2, a landscape buffer is not required around
the periphery of existing surface parking areas.
b) Notwithstanding 4.10.1 iv) and v), a landscape buffer may be permitted within the Open
Space (OS-1) zone.
c) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1, 1 loading space is required.
d) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.1, existing parking areas are permitted in any yard.
e) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.9, i), ii), iii), iv), and v) shall not apply to existing parking
areas.
f)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.10, existing loading spaces may be located exterior of the
building and may be accessed from Yonge Street.
All other aspects of the Zoning By-law remain applicable.
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MU-1(17) - 514 Davis Drive (By-law 2024-58)
Permitted Uses: In addition to the uses permitted in the MU-1 zone, a Self Storage Facility
shall also be permitted on the lands subject to this amendment.
For the purposes of this By-law, the following definition shall apply:
Self Storage Facility
Means a premises or part thereof where individual enclosed areas are made available to the
public for keeping or storing goods or commodities, except for hazardous items.
a) Notwithstanding Section 4.10.1(i), (iii), (iv), and (v), a minimum landscape buffer of 1.05
metres shall be provided from the west property line. A minimum landscape buffer of
1.08 metres shall be provided at the rear property line. The buffer area shall have a
minimum planting size of 50mm for deciduous trees.
b) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.1, a parking lot shall be located no less than 1.05 metres
from the side lot line (west) and 1.08 metres from the rear lot line.
c) Notwithstanding Section 5.5.i), an entrance and/or exit driveway shall have a maximum
width at the street line of 10.5 metres.
d) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1, a minimum of 4 loading spaces are required.
e) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.1.i) a), the principal entrance can be provided with access
from an internal driveway when a secondary entrance is provided along a public street
(Davis Drive).
f)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.1.i) b), any principal entrance to a mixed use building
shall be no more than 1.7 metres above grade.
g) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.l.ii), glazing is not required on the exterior wall that is
adjacent to Open Space Zone at the rear property line.
h) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.2.i), the maximum permitted building height is 28 metres
(6 storeys).
i)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.3, the subject lands shall have a maximum permitted FSI
of 2.34.
j)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.6. i), the building must comply with a 60-degree angular
plane from a height of 1.7 metres above the established grade at the rear lot line
abutting the Open Space zone.
k) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.9.i), vehicular access may be located along Davis Drive.
l)
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.10, loading spaces can be accessed from the rear lane or
front entrance.
m) All other aspects of the Zoning By-law remain applicable.
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a) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.3. Floor Space Index, the subject lands shall have a
maximum permitted FSI of 3.0. The maximum permitted height shall be in
accordance with the maximum shown on Map 12 (Height): 15-4 7m.
b) Section 37 Provisions - Pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, and subject to
compliance with By-laws 2019-06 & 2020-69, the increase in height and density of
the development is permitted beyond that otherwise permitted on the lands shown
on Schedule 3 of By-law 2020-69, in return for the provision by the owner, at the
owner's expense of the facilities, services and matters set out in Schedule 3 hereof
and which are secured by one or more agreements pursuant to Section 37(3) of
the Planning Act that are in a form and registered on title to the lands to the
satisfaction of the Municipal Solicitor. Where By-law 2020-69 requires the owner to
provide certain facilities, services or matters prior to the issuance of a building
permit, the issuance of such permit shall be dependent on satisfaction of the same.
The owner must not use, or permit the use of, a building or structure erected with
an increase in height and density pursuant to this exception, unless the provisions
of Schedule 3 of this By-law 2020-69 are satisfied (By-law 2020-69).
MU-2(2) - 615 Davis Dr (south block) (By-law 2024-35)
a) Notwithstanding Section 5.6.1 only one loading space is required.
b) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.2. (i) the maximum permitted building height is 50.5m.
For purposes of this By-law an enclosed rooftop amenity area, may exceed the
permitted height by a maximum of 6.0 metres.
c) Notwithstanding Sections 6.2.4.2 (iii) (a) roof top mechanical penthouse and
enclosed amenity space shall not exceed the height requirements of this By-law by
more than 6.0 metres.
d) Notwithstanding Sections 6.2.4.2 (iii) (b) roof top mechanical penthouse and
enclosed amenity space shall not exceed 55% of the roof area of the building.
e) Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.3. Floor Space Index, the subject lands shall have a
maximum permitted FSI of 5.50.
f) Notwithstanding Section 4.2, awnings, lighting fixtures, ornamental elements,
trellises, windowsills, balustrades, stairs, stair enclosures, landings, wheelchair ramps,
underground garage ramps, and landscape features including planters and screening,
may extend to a maximum of 1.80 metres beyond the building wall.
g) For the purposes of this By-law the zone boundary between MU-1(15) and MU-2(2)
does not act as a property line for the purposes of setbacks.
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h) All other aspects of the Zoning By-law remain applicable.
MU-3 (1) - 39 Davis Drive - Establishes development standards for the property.
Established by site specific By-law 2009-63 (formerly UC-P-92).
MU-3 (2) - Southwest corner of Yonge and Mulock (Plan 65M3648 BLK 133) -
Notwithstanding the permitted uses and zone standards for the MU-1 and MU-3
Zones, commercial Building(s) that do not meet the minimum required Height and
density are permitted, provided that the total residential gross floor area on the lot
does not exceed 20,000.0 square metres.
MU-3 (3) - 17725 Yonge Street - Notwithstanding the provisions set out in this By-law,
the subject land will be permitted to expand up to 40% above the total gross Ground
Floor Area comprised of the aggregate of all the ground floors of all the Buildings
present on the site at the time of approval of this Plan provided:
i) the development is not intended to be long-term and is considered appropriate over
the short to medium term;
ii) the development does not preclude the long-term re- development of the site as
envisioned by this Plan;
iii) the development does not preclude the achievement of a compact, pedestrian
oriented and transit- supportive urban form; and,
iv) the development does not include residential uses or underground parking
Structures.
Notwithstanding Section 6.2.4.11, the subject land shall require a dedicated
broadband fibre optic conduit to be installed from the municipal right-of-way to each
development block or Building(s) associated with the build-out of the site. It is
encouraged that appropriately sized conduits and wiring be distributed internally to
each unit within the Building(s) in order to ensure access to advanced communication
technology, when it becomes available.
MU-3 (4) - 20 Davis Drive - In addition to the Sections of this By- law exempted by
Section 6.2.1.2, interim development shall not be subject to Sections 6.2.4.9 ii), 6.2.4.9
iii), and 6.2.4.10 iv) of this By-law.
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6.3.
Institutional Zones
6.3.1. General
6.3.1.1. General
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any Building or Structure in any
Institutional Zone except in accordance with Sections 6.3.2 through 6.3.5 of this By-law.
6.3.1.2. Interim Development Exception
Interim Development is permitted in this Zone in accordance with Section 6.2.1.2 of
this By-law.
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6.3.2. Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses with Conditions
6.3.2.1. List of Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Institutional Zones:
Table 6.3.2.1: Institutional Zone Permitted Uses (By-law 2021-29)
I 1-2
Shared Housing/Residences
Long Term Care Facility
P
Dormitory
P
Offices
Office
P
Medical and Dental Laboratories
P
Medical Office
P
Sole Medical Practitioner
P
Retail and Service Uses
Restaurant (*1)
PC
Retail Store (*1)
PC
Automobile Related Uses
Parking Garage
P
Parking Lot (*2)
P
General Institutions
Hospital
P
Medical Clinic
P
Medical and Dental Laboratories
P
Place of Worship
P
Post-Secondary School
P
Transportation and Public Services
Passenger Transportation Terminal
P
P = Permitted
PC = Permitted, subject to certain conditions noted:
(*1) Permitted as an accessory use up to a maximum combined gross floor area of
3000.0 square metres.
(*2) A parking lot is subject to the provisions of Section 6.3.4.4 of this By-law.
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6.3.3. Lot Requirements
6.3.3.1. Lot Frontage
Table 6.3.3.1: Institutional Zones Lot Frontage
I 1-2
Minimum Lot Frontage
40.0 metres
6.3.4. Building Requirements
6.3.4.1. Height
i) Permitted Height
Buildings shall be within the minimum and maximum heights in metres as identified in
Schedule "B," Maps 7 through 12, forming part of this By-law.
6.3.4.2. Floor Space Index
Buildings shall be within density ranges identified on the chart below for each zone in
accordance with Schedule "A," Maps 1 through 6, forming part of this By-law.
Table 6.3.4.2: Institutional Zones Floor Space Index
I 1-2
I 1-2
Minimum Total Floor Space Index
1.5
2.0
Maximum Total Floor Space Index
2.0
2.5
6.3.4.3. Setbacks
Table 6.3.4.3: Institutional Zones Setbacks
I 1-2
I 1-2
Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
9.0
9.0
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
9.0
9.0
Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setback (m)
3.6
3.6
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback - 1 side (m)
3.6
3.6
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback - Other side (m)
3.6
3.6
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6.3.4.4. Loading and Garbage Containment
i) All loading spaces shall be wholly enclosed in the main building on the lot.
ii) On lots that abut a rear lane or side street, all loading spaces shall be accessed
only from a rear lane or side street.
iii) Garbage containment shall be located within either the main building on the lot, or
a garbage containment structure. For clarity, a garbage compactor shall be
considered to be a garbage containment structure.
iv) A garbage containment structure shall not be located:
a) In a front yard;
b) In an exterior side yard;
c) In any minimum yard abutting any residential zone under By- law 2010-40; or
d) Within any required landscaped buffer.
6.3.5. Site Specific Exceptions to the Institutional Zone
Regulations
6.4. Open Space Zones
6.4.1. General
6.4.1.1. General
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any Building or Structure in any
Open Space Zone except in accordance with Sections 6.4.2 through 6.4.5 of this By-
law.
6.4.1.2. Interim Development Exception
Interim Development is permitted in this Zone in accordance with Section 6.2.1.2 of
this By-law.
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6.4.2. Permitted Uses and Permitted Uses with Conditions
6.4.2.1. List of Uses
The following table establishes the uses permitted in the Open Space Zones:
Table 6.4.2.1: Open Space Zone Permitted Uses
OS-1
OS-2
OS-3
Park & Recreation Related Uses
Agricultural Use
P
P
P
Conservation Use
P
P
P
Park
P
P
Private Park
P
Outdoor Recreation Facility
P
P
Recreational Trails
P
P
P
Accessory Refreshment Pavilion
P
P
Accessory Buildings & Structures (*1)
PC
PC
PC
Community Services / Cultural Facilities
Community Centre
P
P = Permitted
PC = Permitted, subject to certain conditions noted:
(*1) Accessory Buildings and Structures are permitted in accordance with Sections
4.1.2.
6.4.3. Lot Requirements
6.4.3.1. Lot Coverage
Table 6.4.3.1: Open Space Zone Lot Coverage
OS-1
OS-2
Maximum Lot Coverage
20
20
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6.4.4. Building Requirements
6.4.4.1. Height
i) Permitted Height
Buildings shall be within minimum and maximum heights in metres as identified in
Schedule "B," Maps 7 through 12, forming part of this By-law.
6.4.4.2. Floor Space Index
Buildings shall be within density ranges identified on the chart below for each zone in
accordance with Schedule "A," Maps 1 through 6, forming part of this By-law.
6.4.4.3. Setbacks
Table 6.4.4.3: Open Space Setbacks
OS-1
OS-2
Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
9.0
9.0
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
9.0
9.0
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback - 1 side (m)
9.0
9.0
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback - Other side (m)
9.0
9.0
6.4.5. Open Space Zoning Exception Properties:
OS-1 - 16780 Yonge Street (Mulock Estate)
i) The property at 16780 Yonge Street, Newmarket is designated as Newmarket
Urban Centres Secondary Plan Area under the Town of Newmarket Official Plan.
ii) The said property is proposed to be designated as Parks and Open Space by
Official Plan Amendment #10 being the Town of Newmarket Urban Centres
Secondary Plan which is not yet in full force and effect over this property.
iii) Pursuant to Section 24(2) of the Planning Act, this Urban Centres Zoning By-law will
be in conformity with Official Plan Amendment #10 if the said amendment comes into
full force and effect.
OS-2 (1) - 56, 58, 60 Roxborough Road; 674, 678, 682, 684, 685,
691 Queen Street - Allows a particular driveway and establishes parking requirements
for Hospital and non-Hospital associated units and other development standards. Also
includes specific setbacks from watercourses. Established by site specific By-law 2009-90
(formerly OS-2-93).
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Section 7- Overlay Zones
7.1. Parking Reduction Areas
Refer to Section 5.3.1.3 for Reduced Parking Standards Requirements. See Schedule
"F".
7.2. Priority Commercial Areas
Refer to Section 6.2.2.2 for commercial use requirements in Priority Commercial Areas.
See Schedule "D".
7.3. Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards Zone
The Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards (FP-NH) Zone includes lands that are subject
to erosion, steep slopes, unstable soils as well as flooding. The FP-NH Zone
requirements are to be applied in conjunction with the specified use(s) and established
regulatory set for the underlying zone(s). The provisions of the FP-NH Zone take
precedence over the underlying zone category requirements where more restrictive.
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure within the
Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards (FP-NH) Zone except in accordance with Sections
7.3.1, 7.3.2, and 7.3.3 of this By-law, and the applicable sections of this By-law relating to
the underlying zone category(s). See Schedule "E".
7.3.1. Non-permitted Uses
The following uses are not permitted within the Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards
(FP-NH) Zone as determined by the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority:
i) Group Home; Special Needs Facility;
ii) Accessory Dwelling Unit; and,
iii) All other uses in accordance with Section 3.1.5 of the Provincial Policy Statement, or
its successor thereto.
7.3.2. Permitted Uses
The permitted uses shall be determined by the underlying zone for all lands within
the Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards (FP-NH) Zone. Section 7.3.1 shall prevail
where there is conflict with this section.
7.3.3. Zone Standards
The applicable zone standards shall be determined by the underlying zone(s) for all
lands within the Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards (FP-NH) Zone. In addition to
underlying zone standards, the regulations of the Lake Simcoe Region Conservation
Authority may restrict development and may be a pre-condition to development.
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Section 8- Site Specific Provisions,
Holding Provisions, Temporary Use Zones
and Interim Control Zones
8.1. Site Specific Exceptions
All regulations of this By-law shall apply to the following other than what is specified in
the site specific exception as follows. All other normal zone provisions and sections
shall continue to apply as stated in by-law 2010-40 as of September 17, 2018.
SS(1) - Deleted (By-law 2021-29)
SS(2) - 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,
36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 43, 45, 49, 51, 53 Orchid Gardens, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15 Carr
Circle, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, 14, 16, 18 McConnell Lane, 50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60, 62, 64, 66, 68,
79, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91, 92, 93, 94,
95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 106, 108 Emerson Way - Permits residential
development as allowed under the R4- CP Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section
6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
SS(3) - 164 to 233, 260 to 294, 194 to 228 Tom Taylor Crescent and 17046 Yonge
Street - Permits residential development as allowed under the R4-CP Zone of Section
4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
SS(4) - 20 William Roe Boulevard - Permits residential development as allowed under
the RS-5 Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
SS(5) - 40 William Row Boulevard - Permits residential development as allowed under
the RS-5 Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
SS(6)- 5 to 171 Brandy Lane Way - Permits residential development as allowed
under the R4-CP Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-
40
SS(7) - 415 Davis Drive - Permits residential development as allowed under the R1-
D Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
SS(8) - 33 & 37 Franklin Street - Permits residential development as allowed under the
R3-K Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
SS(9) - 29 Bolton Avenue - Permits residential development as allowed under the
R1-D Zone of Section 4, Section 5 and Section 6.2 of Zoning By-law 2010-40.
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8.2.
Holding Provisions
8.2.1. Holding Zones and Exceptions to Permit Development
For any lot that is subject to a Holding Zone (H) on Maps 13 through 18 of this By-law
(for example (H)-1), uses permitted by this By-law shall be permitted prior to the
removal of the Holding Zone (H) and the provision under Section 6.2.1.2, Section
6.2.5, Section 6.3.1.2, Section 6.3.5, Section 6.4.1.2, Section 6.4.5, and Section 8.1 shall
prevail (By-law 2021-29).
8.2.2. Requirement to Remove the (H) Symbol
Notwithstanding Section 8.2.1, for any lot that is subject to a Holding Zone (H), no
development as defined by the Planning Act and/or Site Plan Application Process Manual
may occur without an application to remove the (H) symbol from the lot (By-law 2021-
29).
The removal of an (H) symbol from a lot will be considered after a plan of
Subdivision application, consent application and/or site plan application has been
approved by the municipality to identify the location of a Proposed Road or Park as set
out on Maps 13 through 18, as it pertains to the lot. After removal of an (H) symbol from a
lot on Maps 13 through 18, the lot may develop under the applicable provisions of this
By-law.
The removal of the (H) Symbol is not required for interim development as per Section
6.2.1.2. and Section 6.2.5.
8.2.3. Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision from 43
Lundy's Lane, 592 Watson Avenue, 40, 36, and 32 Bolton
Avenue (By-law 2022-70)
No person within these lands shall erect, alter or use any land, buildings or structures
for any purpose except for those uses which existed on the date of passing of By-law
2022-70.
Furthermore, no changes, extension or enlargement of the uses which existed on the
date of passing of By-law 2022-70 shall occur unless an amendment to this By-law or
removal of the '(H)' prefix, as per the Conditions of Removal listed below, is approved
by Town Council and the By-law comes into full force and effect.
However, the Holding provision will not prevent any remediation or testing, or any
testing related to related to Source Water Protection and/or in-ground and above
ground services, if deemed appropriate and desirable by the Town. Any grading,
filling or works necessary to fulfill the requirements of testing for and/or site
remediation required to obtain approval for Record of Site Condition and/or to provide
approved servicing, shall be permitted.
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and Interim Control Zones
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Section 8.2.3.i Conditions for Removal of the Holding Provision
1. A Site Plan Agreement to permit the development as proposed has been entered into
between the Owner and the Town and the performance security contemplated therein
has been posted.
2. That sufficient servicing capacity has been allocated by the Town as confirmed by the
Director of Planning and Building Services.
8.2.4. Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision 201 Davis
Drive (as shown on Schedule C Map 17) (By-law 2024-32).
No person within these lands shall erect, alter or use any land, buildings or structures for any
purpose except for those uses which existed on the date of passing of By-law 2024-32.
Furthermore, no changes, extension or enlargement of the uses which existed on the date of
passing of By-law 2024-32 shall occur unless an amendment to this By-law or removal of the
'(H)' prefix, as per the Conditions of Removal listed below, is approved by Town Council and
the By-law comes into full force and effect.
However, the Holding provision will not prevent any remediation or testing, or any testing
related to Source Water Protection and/or in-ground and above ground services, if deemed
appropriate and desirable by the Town. Any grading, filling or works necessary to fulfill the
requirements of testing for and/or site remediation required to obtain approval for Record of
Site Condition and/or to provide approved servicing, shall be permitted. Furthermore the
Holding provision will not prevent any work associated with fulfillment of the conditions in
Section 8.2.4.i below.
Granting of Site Plan Control Approval, with conditions, by either the Director of Planning &
Building Services or the Development Coordination Committee, will indicate that the
development design is sufficiently advanced to allow for a concurrent application for a
Conditional Building Permit. A Holding provision will not prevent the issuance of a Conditional
Building Permit. The Conditional Building Permit (along with a separately executed
agreement) may be granted for any stage of construction, that is deemed appropriate, at the
sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
Section 8.2.4.i Conditions for Removal of the Holding Provision
1. That Servicing Allocation has been granted in accordance with the Town's Servicing
Allocation Policy.
2. That all downstream sanitary sewer improvements are completed and all other
servicing matters have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Director of
Engineering.
3. That a clean Record of Site Condition to be acknowledged by the Ministry, if required.
4. A Site Plan Agreement to permit the development as proposed has been entered into
between the Town and the property owner.
5. The Site Plan Agreement contains provisions relating to the placing of warning clauses
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in all offers of purchase and sale and/or any lease agreements as per the
recommended findings of the Town accepted Noise Study, to the satisfaction of the
Town.
6. The Site Plan Agreement contains provisions relating to the carrying out of de-
watering in accordance with Town and Region requirements, to the satisfaction of the
Town.
7. That the Site Plan Agreement documents the appropriate tree compensation to be
provided, and any cash-in-lieu compensation is provided prior to the execution of the
Site Plan Agreement.
8. A Noise and Vibration Study and a Zone of Vibration Influence Report be completed to
the satisfaction of the Town and shall be carried out including the requirement of pre-
condition surveys, effective monitoring and data reporting, resident and owner
notifications and a process for complaint handling, to the satisfaction of the Town.
9. That a Construction Management Plan (CMP) has been completed, to the satisfaction
of the Town.
10. That the Owner has satisfied the affordable housing policies to the satisfaction of the
Director, Planning & Building Services.
11. All necessary requirements of the Town have been satisfied, and all necessary
approvals have been received by other commenting agencies and authorities, to the
satisfaction of the Town.
8.2.5. Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision 17175
Yonge Street (as shown on Schedule C Map 15) (By-law 2023-70).
No person within these lands shall erect, alter or use any land, buildings or structures for any
purpose except for those uses which existed on the date of passing of By-law 2023-70.
Furthermore, no changes, extension or enlargement of the uses which existed on the date of
passing of By-law 2023-70 shall occur unless an amendment to this By-law or removal of the
'(H)' prefix, as per the Conditions of Removal listed below, is approved by Town Council and
the By-law comes into full force and effect.
Any Holding provision will not prevent any work associated with fulfillment of the Site Plan
Control conditions. Granting of Site Plan Control Approval, with conditions, by either the
Director of Planning & Building Services or the Development Coordination Committee, will
indicate that the development design is sufficiently advanced to allow for a concurrent
application for a Conditional Building Permit. A Holding provision will not prevent the issuance
of a Conditional Building Permit. The Conditional Building Permit (along with a separately
executed agreement) may be granted for any stage of construction, that is deemed
appropriate, at the sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
Further, the Holding provision will not prevent any remediation or testing, or any testing
related to Source Water Protection and/or in-ground and above ground services, if deemed
appropriate and desirable by the Town. Any grading, filling or works necessary to fulfill the
requirements of testing for and/or site remediation required to obtain approval for Record of
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and Interim Control Zones
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Site Condition and/or to provide approved servicing, shall be permitted. Furthermore, the
Holding provision will not prevent any work associated with fulfillment of the conditions in
Section 8.2.5.i below.
Section 8.2.5.i Conditions for Removal of the Holding Provision:
1. That Servicing Allocation has been granted in accordance with the Town's Servicing
Allocation Policy.
2. A Site Plan Agreement to permit the development as proposed has been entered into
between the Town and the property owner.
3. A Noise Assessment has been completed to the satisfaction of the Town.
8.2.6. Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision 315 Davis
Drive (as shown on Schedule C Map 17) (By-law 2023-62).
No person within these lands shall erect, alter or use any land, buildings or structures for any
purpose except for those uses which existed on the date of passing of By-law 2023-62.
Furthermore, no changes, extension or enlargement of the uses which existed on the date of
passing of By-law 2023-62 shall occur unless an amendment to this By-law or removal of the
'(H)' prefix, as per the Conditions of Removal listed below, is approved by Town Council and
the By-law comes into full force and effect.
However, the Holding provision will not prevent any remediation or testing, or any testing
related to Source Water Protection and/or in-ground and above ground services, if deemed
appropriate and desirable by the Town. Any grading, filling or works necessary to fulfill the
requirements of testing for and/or site remediation required to obtain approval for Record of
Site Condition and/or to provide approved servicing, shall be permitted. Furthermore the
Holding provision will not prevent any work associated with fulfillment of the conditions in
Section 8.2.6.i below.
Granting of Site Plan Control Approval, with conditions, by either the Director of Planning &
Building Services or the Development Coordination Committee, will indicate that the
development design is sufficiently advanced to allow for a concurrent application for a
Conditional Building Permit. A Holding provision will not prevent the issuance of a Conditional
Building Permit. The Conditional Building Permit (along with a separately executed
agreement) may be granted for any stage of construction, that is deemed appropriate, at the
sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
Section 8.2.6.i Conditions for Removal of the Holding Provision
1. That Servicing Allocation has been granted in accordance with the Town's Servicing
Allocation Policy.
2. A Site Plan Agreement to permit the development as proposed has been entered into
between the Town and the property owner.
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and Interim Control Zones
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3. That the Site Plan Agreement documents the appropriate tree compensation to be
provided, and any cash-in-lieu compensation is provided prior to the execution of the
Site Plan Agreement.
4. A Noise and Vibration Study and a Zone of Vibration Influence Report be completed to
the satisfaction of the Town and shall be carried out including the requirement of pre-
condition surveys, effective monitoring and data reporting, resident and owner
notifications and a process for complaint handling, to the satisfaction of the Town.
5. That the Owner agree in the Site Plan Agreement that 17 units will meet the Region-
wide affordable ownership or rental threshold in the year that the units are marketed
and/or sold.
6. All necessary requirements of the Town have been satisfied.
7. All necessary approvals have been received by other commenting agencies and
authorities, to the satisfaction of the Town.
8.2.7. Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision from 615
Davis Drive (as shown on Schedule C Map 18) (By-law 2024-35).
No person within these lands shall erect, alter or use any land, buildings or structures for any
purpose except for those uses which existed on the date of passing of By-law 2024-35.
Furthermore, no changes, extension or enlargement of the uses which existed on the date of
passing of By-law 2024-35 shall occur unless an amendment to this By-law or removal of the
'(H)' prefix, as per the Conditions of Removal listed below, is approved by Town Council and
the By-law comes into full force and effect.
However, the Holding provision will not prevent any remediation or testing, or any testing
related to Source Water Protection and/or in-ground and above ground services, if deemed
appropriate and desirable by the Town. Any grading, filling or works necessary to fulfill the
requirements of testing for and/or site remediation required to obtain approval for Record of
Site Condition and/or to provide approved servicing, shall be permitted. Furthermore the
Holding provision will not prevent any work associated with fulfillment of the conditions in
Section 8.2.7.i below.
Granting of Site Plan Control Approval, with conditions, by either the Director of Planning &
Building Services or the Development Coordination Committee, will indicate that the
development design is sufficiently advanced to allow for a concurrent application for a
Conditional Building Permit. A Holding provision will not prevent the issuance of a Conditional
Building Permit. The Conditional Building Permit (along with a separately executed
agreement) may be granted for any stage of construction, that is deemed appropriate, at the
sole discretion of the Chief Building Official.
Section 8.2.7.i Conditions for Removal of the Holding Provision
1. That Servicing Allocation has been granted in accordance with the Town's Servicing
Allocation Policy.
2. That a clean Record of Site Condition to be acknowledged by the Ministry, if required.
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and Interim Control Zones
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3. A Site Plan Agreement to permit the development as proposed has been entered into
between the Town and the property owner.
4. The Site Plan Agreement contains provisions relating to the placing of warning
clauses in all offers of purchase and sale and/or any lease agreements as per the
recommended findings of the Town accepted Noise Study, to the satisfaction of the
Town.
5. That the Site Plan Agreement documents the appropriate tree compensation to be
provided, and any cash-in-lieu compensation is provided prior to the execution of the
Site Plan Agreement.
6. A Noise and Vibration Study and a Zone of Vibration Influence Report be completed
to the satisfaction of the Town and shall be carried out including the requirement of
pre-condition surveys, effective monitoring and data reporting, resident and owner
notifications and a process for complaint handling, to the satisfaction of the Town.
7. That the Owner has satisfied the affordable housing policies to the satisfaction of the
Director, Planning & Building Services.
8. That the Owner has provided a cross section of the privately owned public road to the
satisfaction of the Director, Engineering Services.
9. That the Owner has addressed the erosion comments to the satisfaction of the Lake
Simcoe Region Conservation Authority.
10. All necessary requirements of the Town have been satisfied, and all necessary
approvals have been received by other commenting agencies and authorities, to the
satisfaction of the Town.
8.2.8. Deleted by By-law 2022-52
8.2.9. Requirement to Remove the (H) Holding Provision from part
of 17255 Yonge Street (By-law 2024-55)
No person within these lands shall use any lot or erect, alter or use any buildings or structures
for any purpose except for those uses which existed on the date of passing of By-law 2024-
55.
Furthermore, no extension or enlargement of the uses which existed on the date of passing of
this By-law shall occur unless an amendment to this By-law or removal of the '(H)' prefix, as
per the Conditions of Removal listed below, is approved by Town Council and comes into full
force and effect.
However, the Holding provision will not prevent any remediation or testing, or any testing
related to Source Water Protection and/or construction of in-ground and above ground
services, if deemed appropriate and desirable by the Town. Any grading, filling or works
necessary to fulfill the requirements of testing for and/or site remediation required to obtain
approval for Record of Site Condition and/or to provide approved servicing, shall be
permitted.
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and Interim Control Zones
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Granting of Site Plan Control Approval, with conditions, by either the Director of Planning &
Building Services or the Development Coordination Committee, will indicate that the
development design is sufficiently advanced to allow for a concurrent application for a
Conditional Building Permit. The Conditional Building Permit (along with a separately
executed agreement) may be granted, where deemed appropriate, at the sole discretion of
the Chief Building Official.
Section 8.2.5.i Conditions for Removal of the Holding Provision:
1. A Site Plan Agreement to permit the development as proposed has been entered into
between the Town and the property owner.
2. Servicing comments have been addressed to the satisfaction of the Town's
Engineering Services Division.
3. Stormwater management on site has been addressed to the satisfaction of the
Town's Engineering Services Division.
4. A Phase Two ESA and a Clean Record of Site Condition (RSC) has been
acknowledged by the Ministry (if required).
5. All necessary requirements of the Town have been satisfied.
6. All necessary approvals have been received by other commenting agencies and
authorities, to the satisfaction of the Town.
8.3. Temporary Use Zones
Where on Maps 1 through 6 of this By-law, a zone symbol is shown followed by a dash
and the letter "T" (for example MU-1-T), one or more additional uses are permitted on
the lands noted until the permission granted by the site specific By-law expires.
8.4. Interim Control Zones
Where on Maps 1 through 6 of this By-law, a zone symbol is followed by a dash and the
letters "IC" (for example MU-1-IC), no change in use and no construction of any buildings
or structures is permitted until the expiry of the site specific By-law affecting the lands.
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Section 9- Enactment
9.1. 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 Town of Newmarket subject to the applicable provisions of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.
Despite the wording of this Section, By-law 2018-48 originally adopted by Council on
September 24, 2018 was repealed by the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal and
replaced with By-law 2019-06 which came into force on June 10, 2019 all of which
arose from an Order of the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal of the same date under
Appeal No. PL180854.
Yonge Street
Mulock Drive
Davis Drive
Bayview Parkway
Eagle Street
Bonshaw Avenue
Sawmill Valley Drive
William Roe Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
George Street
Main Street South
Wilstead Drive
Gladman Avenue
Savage Road
Huron Heights Drive
Lundy's Lane
Aspenwood Drive
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Parkside
Drive
500
0
500
250
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
MAP 6
MAP 5
MAP 4
MAP 3
MAP 2
MAP 1
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ZONING MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Bonshaw Avenue
Aspenwood Drive
Kingston Road
George Street
Yonge Street
Davis Drive
MU-1(5)
MU-1
200
0
200
100
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
SEE MAP 2
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Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A - MAP 1
Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
YONGE NORTH ZONING MAP
Dawson Manor Boulevard
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Wilstead Drive
Kingston Road
George Street
Gladman Avenue
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Eagle Street
Davis Drive
MU-3(1)
MU-2
MU-3
SS(2)
MU-2
MU-1
MU-1
MU-1
MU-3(3)
MU-1
MU-1(4)
MU-3(4)
MU-3
200
0
200
100
m
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SEE MAP 3
SEE MAP 1
SEE
MAP 5
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Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A - MAP 2
YONGE AND DAVIS ZONING MAP
Yonge Street
Park
s
i
d
e
Driv
e
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Eagle Street
Gladman Avenue
Clearmeadow Boulevard
Street
Eagle Street
OS-2
OS-1
H MU-1(16)
OS-3
H MU-1(13)
OS-1
OS-1
MU-2
OS-3
MU-1
MU-1
MU-2
MU-1
OS-3
MU-1
MU-1
MU-1
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 4
SEE MAP 2
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YONGE CIVIC ZONING MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A - MAP 3
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
et
Sandford Street
Eagle Street
Savage Roa
V lley Drive
William Roe
Boulevard
Mulock Drive
Clearmeadow Boulevard
Yonge Street
OS-1
MU-1
MU-3
MU-1
MU-1(1)
SS(3)
OS-1
MU-2
MU-1
SS(5)
OS-3
MU-1
OS-1
MU-3(2)
OS-2
MU-1(3)
SS(4)
SS(6)
MU-1
MU-2
MU-1(12)
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 3
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YONGE SOUTH ZONING MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A - MAP 4
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Penn Avenue
Hillview Drive
Queen Street
Millard Avenue
Church Street
Longford Drive
Lorne Avenue
Main Street S
Davis Drive
OS-2
SS(7)
MU-2
SS(8)
MU-1
OS-2
MU-1
MU-1
MU-1
MU-2
MU-1
OS-1
OS-2
MU-1(6)
H MU-1(7)
MU-1
H MU-1(14)
OS-1
200
0
200
100
m
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
DAVIS DRIVE ZONING MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A - MAP 5
SEE MAP 2
Park
s
i
d
e
Dri
v
e
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
OS-2
OS-1
MU-2
I-1
OS-1
OS-1
OS-2(1)
(H)MU-1-15
I-2
MU-1
MU-1
MU-2
I-1
OS-3
MU-1
MU-1
MU-2
OS
-1
MU-1
MU-2(1)
OS-2
MU-1(10)
MU-1(8)
MU-1(9)
MU-1
MU-1
(H)MU-1-11
(H)MU-2-2
(H)OS-3-1
(H)MU-1-17
MU-1
Davis Drive
Huron Heights Drive
A
Patterson Street
Prospect Street
Lundy's Lane
Bayview Parkway
200
0
200
100
m
SEE
MAP 5
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REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTRE ZONING MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E A - MAP 6
Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Mulock Drive
Davis Drive
Bayview Parkway
Eagle Street
Bonshaw Avenue
Sawmill Valley Drive
William Roe Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
George Street
Main Street South
Wilstead Drive
Gladman Avenue
Savage Road
Huron Heights Drive
Lundy's Lane
Aspenwood Drive
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Parkside
Drive
500
0
500
250
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
MAP 6
MAP 5
MAP 4
MAP 3
MAP 2
MAP 1
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HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Bonshaw Avenue
Aspenwood Drive
Kingston Road
George Street
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Yonge Street
Davis Drive
8-20m
8-20m
11-26m
8-20m
11-26m
200
0
200
100
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
SEE MAP 8
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YONGE NORTH HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B - MAP 7
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Wilstead Drive
Kingston Road
George Street
Gladman Avenue
Dawson Manor Boulevard
onge Street
Yonge Street
Eagle Street
Davis Drive
14-38m
11-26m
11-26m
11-26m
14-38m
14-38m
11-26m
8-20m
8-20m
20-53m
11-26m
20-53m
200
0
200
100
m
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
YONGE AND DAVIS HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B - MAP 8
SEE MAP 7
SEE MAP 9
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Updated: 2025-08-26
Yonge Street
Eagle Street
Gladman Avenue
Clearmeadow Boulevard
Street
Eagle Street
11-26m
11-26m
11-26m
14-38m
14-38m
14-38m
8-20m
11-26m
11-36m
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 10
SEE MAP 8
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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YONGE CIVIC HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B - MAP 9
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Updated: 2025-08-26
8-20m
11-26m
11-26m
14-38m
20-53m
8-20m
11-26m
11-26m
14-38m
Street
Sandford Street
Savage Roa
V lley Drive
William Roe
Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 9
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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YONGE SOUTH HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B - MAP 10
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Penn Avenue
Hillview Drive
Queen Street
Millard Avenue
Church Street
Longford Drive
Lorne Avenue
Main Street S
Davis Drive
8-20m
8-20m
11-26m
14-38m
11-
26m
11-26m
8-20m
11-26m
14-38m
8-20m
8-20m
8-28m
8-20m
8-25m
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 8
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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DAVIS DRIVE HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B - MAP 11
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Davis Drive
S
reet
Huron Heights Drive
Alexander Road
Street S
Patterson Street
Prospect Street
Lundy's Lane
Bayview Parkway
8-20m
8-20m
8-20m
14-38m
8-20m
8-20m
11-26m
14-38m
11-26m
8-20m
8-20m
8-20m
11-26m
14-38m
15-47m
8-17m
8-21.5m
14-50.5m
14-38m
8-28m
8-20m
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 11
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTRE HEIGHT MAP
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E B - MAP 12
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Mulock Drive
Davis Drive
Bayview Parkway
Eagle Street
Bonshaw Avenue
Sawmill Valley Drive
William Roe Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
George Street
Main Street South
Wilstead Drive
Gladman Avenue
Savage Road
Huron Heights Drive
Lundy's Lane
Aspenwood Drive
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Parkside
Drive
500
0
500
250
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
MAP 6
MAP 5
MAP 4
MAP 3
MAP 2
MAP 1
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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HOLDING ZONES
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C
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Updated: 2025-08-26
Bonshaw Avenue
Aspenwood Drive
Kingston Road
George Street
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Yonge Street
Davis Drive
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
200
0
200
100
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
SEE MAP 14
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
YONGE NORTH HOLDING ZONES
Proposed Roads
Proposed Parks and Open Space
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C - MAP 13
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Wilstead Drive
Kingston Road
George Street
Gladman Avenue
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Yonge Street
Eagle Street
Davis Drive
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
200
0
200
100
m
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
SEE
MAP
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SEE MAP 15
SEE MAP 13
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Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C - MAP 14
YONGE AND DAVIS HOLDING ZONES
Proposed Roads
Proposed Parks and Open Space
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Eagle Street
Drive
Gladman Avenue
Clearmeadow Boulevard
Street
Eagle Street
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 16
SEE MAP 14
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
YONGE CIVIC HOLDING ZONES
Proposed Roads
Proposed Parks and Open Space
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C - MAP 15
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Sandford Street
Eagle Street
Savage Roa
V lley Drive
William Roe
Boulevard
Mulock Drive
Clearmeadow Boulevard
Yonge Street
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 15
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
YONGE SOUTH HOLDING MAP
Proposed Roads
Proposed Parks and Open Space
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C - MAP 16
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Penn Avenue
Hillview Drive
Queen Street
Millard Avenue
Church Street
Longford Drive
Lorne Avenue
Main Street S
Davis Drive
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
200
0
200
100
m
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
SEE MAP 14
SEE
MAP 18
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Proposed Roads
Proposed Parks and Open Space
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C - MAP 17
DAVIS DRIVE HOLDING ZONES
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Davis Drive
S
reet
Huron Heights Drive
Alexander Road
Street S
Patterson Street
Prospect Street
Lundy's Lane
Bayview Parkway
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
(H)
200
0
200
100
m
SEE MAP 17
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E C - MAP 18
REGIONAL HEALTHCARE CENTRE HOLDING ZONES
Proposed Roads
Proposed Parks and Open Space
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Mulock Drive
Davis Drive
Bayview Parkway
Eagle Street
Bonshaw Avenue
Sawmill Valley Drive
William Roe Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
George Street
Main Street South
Wilstead Drive
Gladman Avenue
Savage Road
Huron Heights Drive
Lundy's Lane
Aspenwood Drive
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Parkside
Drive
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
500
0
500
250
m
Lands in Secondary Plan area
subject to By-law 2010-40
Priority Commercial Property Frontages
(see section 6.2.2.3)
PRIORITY COMMERCIAL AREAS
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E D
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Mulock Drive
Davis Drive
Bayview Parkway
Eagle Street
Bonshaw Avenue
Sawmill Valley Drive
William Roe Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
George Street
Main Street South
Wilstead Drive
Gladman Avenue
Savage Road
Huron Heights Drive
Lundy's Lane
Aspenwood Drive
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Parkside
Drive
500
0
500
250
m
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
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Town of Newmarket | Urban Centres Zoning By-law 2019-06
Lands in Secondary Plan area
subject to By-law 2010-40
Floodplain and Other Natural Hazards
(FP-NH) Zone
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
FLOODPLAIN AND OTHER NATURAL HAZARDS
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E E
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.
Yonge Street
Mulock Drive
Davis Drive
Bayview Parkway
Eagle Street
Bonshaw Avenue
Sawmill Valley Drive
William Roe Boulevard
Clearmeadow Boulevard
George Street
Main Street South
Wilstead Drive
Gladman Avenue
Savage Road
Huron Heights Drive
Lundy's Lane
Aspenwood Drive
Dawson Manor Boulevard
Parkside
Drive
TOWN OF EAST GWILLIMBURY
Hatched areas indicate lands in Secondary Plan area subject to By-law 2010-40.
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500
0
500
250
m
Lands in Secondary Plan area
subject to By-law 2010-40
Parking Reduction Areas
PARKING REDUCTION AREAS
Z O N I N G M A P S A N D S C H E D U L E S - S C H E D U L E F
(see section 5.3.1.3)
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Updated: August, 2025 Consolidation.