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SECTION 22.0
RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
Page 22-1
Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z
22.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any REC Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except one or more of the REC uses presented in Table 22.1:
TABLE 22.1: USES PERMITTED
- an arena;
- a community centre;
- a conservation project;
- a fairground;
- a flood control structure;
- a golf course;
- a museum;
- an outdoor commercial recreation facility;
- a park;
- a playground;
- a public library;
- a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.23;
- a recreation or athletic facility or club;
- a rod & gun club;
- a single detached dwelling accessory to a permitted use;
- a sports field;
- an existing seasonal trailer park or campground;
- a wayside sand or gravel pit outside of a designated settlement, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 5.33.
(Amended by By-Law 12-2024-Z)
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22.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any REC Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 22.2. The lot area and lot frontage
provisions for residential uses in Table 22.2 are cumulative with the lot area and lot frontage
provisions for non-residential uses in Table 22.2 when such residential use is located on the
same lot with a permitted non-residential use.
TABLE 22.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Residential Uses
Non-Residential Uses
Number of Single Detached Dwellings per
Lot: Maximum
1
No provision
Lot Area: Minimum
Where a municipal sewage system and/or
public water supply not available
2,800 m2 (30,140 ft2)
3,700 m2 (39,828 ft2)
Lot Area: Minimum, where served by both a
municipal sewage system and municipal
water system
450 m2 (4,844 ft2) or
600 m2 (6,458.6 ft2) in
the case of a corner lot
2,000 m2 (21,528.5 ft2)
Lot Frontage: Minimum, where a municipal
sewage system and/or public water supply
not available
30 m (98.4 ft)
40 m (131.2 ft)
Lot Frontage: Minimum, where served by
both a municipal sewage system and
municipal water system
15 m (49.2 ft) or 20 m
(65.6 ft) in the case of
a corner lot
30 m (98.4 ft)
Lot Depth: Minimum, where served by both
a municipal sewage system and municipal
water system
No provision
30 m (303.5 ft)
Front Yard: Minimum Depth
Exterior Side Yard: Minimum Width
10 m (32.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
Rear Yard: Minimum Depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Interior Side Yard: Minimum Width
3 m (9.8 ft) on one side
and 1.5 m (4.9 ft) on
the narrow side
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Setback: Minimum Distance from the
Centreline of a County Road
23 m (75.5 ft) within a designated settlement or 26 m
(85.3 ft) outside of a designated settlement.
Gross Floor Area: Minimum
93 m2 (1,001 ft2)
No Provision
Height of Building: Maximum
11 m (36.1 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft) or in
accordance with the
provisions of Section 5.32.
Parking, Accessory Uses, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.
(Amended by By-Law 12-2024-Z)
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22.2.1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING AND NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON THE SAME LOT
When a permitted single detached dwelling is erected, altered or used on the same lot in a REC
Zone as a permitted non-residential building, a 3 m (9.8 ft) yard is required between such
buildings.
22.2.2 LOCATION OF RECREATIONAL USE
Any new recreational use, except a conservation project, a wayside sand/gravel pit, or stone
quarry, a public use or a flood control structure, which is located outside of a designated
settlement, as defined in Section 2.7.2.1, shall be required to satisfy the minimum distance
separation requirements as determined through the application of the Minimum Distance
Separation Formula I (MDS I), in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
Any existing recreational use, except a conservation project, a wayside sand/gravel pit, or stone
quarry, a public use or a flood control structure, located outside of a settlement, as defined in
Section 2.7.2.1, which is hereafter enlarged, shall be required to satisfy MDS I, in accordance
with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law, or not further reduce an existing insufficient setback
relative to MDS I, whichever is the lesser.
22.2.3 LOCATION OF NEW DWELLINGS, BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Single detached dwellings, buildings or structures hereafter erected outside of a settlement, as
defined in Section 2.7.2.1, shall be required to satisfy the minimum distance separation
requirements as determined through the application of the Minimum Distance Separation
Formula I (MDS I), in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
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22.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A CONVERTED DWELLING (REC-C)
(Deleted by By-Law 12-2024-Z)
22.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
22.4.1
LOCATION: PART LOT 19, CONCESSION 3 (EAST OXFORD), REC-1 (KEY MAP 9)
22.4.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a golf course and accessory buildings.
22.4.1.2
That all the provisions of the REC Zone in Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.2
LOCATION: PART LOT 19, CONCESSION 3 (EAST OXFORD), REC-2 (KEY MAP 9)
22.4.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a boardwalk or walking path.
22.4.2.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except
in accordance with the following provisions:
22.4.2.2.1
INTERPRETATION OF THE REC-2 ZONE
Notwithstanding the delineation of the REC-2 Zone on Schedule "A", the extent of the
REC-2 Zone may be modified in accordance with the findings of an Environmental
Impact Study completed to the satisfaction of the Township and the County of Oxford
without a zoning by-law amendment.
Where the extent of the REC-2 Zone is reduced, the provisions of the REC-1 Zone shall
apply.
22.4.2.2.2
That all the provisions of the REC Zone in Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.3
LOCATION: PART LOTS 6 & 7, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), REC-3 (KEY MAP 49)
22.4.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
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a private airfield;
a golf course and accessory buildings.
22.4.3.2
That all the provisions of the REC Zone In Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.4
LOCATION: LOT 21, CONCESSION 6 (NORTH NORWICH), REC-4(H) (KEY MAP 52)
22.4.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 22.1 to this Zoning By-Law, as amended;
a seasonal trailer park or campground.
For the purposes of this Zoning By-Law, a park model recreational vehicle is a permitted
use within a seasonal trailer park or campground.
22.4.4.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except
in accordance with the following provisions:
22.4.4.2.1
TOTAL TRAILER DENSITY
Maximum
11 campsites
22.4.4.2.2
LOT AREA PER CAMPSITE
Maximum
372 m2 (4,004.2 ft2)
22.4.4.2.3
GROSS FLOOR AREA FOR PARK MODEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Maximum
65 m2 (669.7 ft2)
22.4.4.2.4
PERIOD OF OCCUPANCY
i)
Travel trailers and motor homes within a seasonal trailer park or campground
shall not be occupied for human habitation from January 1 to April 30.
ii)
Park model recreational vehicles shall be subject to a maximum occupancy
period of up to 12 months for human habitation.
22.4.4.2.5
HOLDING PROVISIONS
Where the symbol "H" appears on a zoning map following the zone symbol REC-4, no
new development or expansion of existing development shall be permitted until such
time as this Zoning By-Law has been amended to remove the relevant "H" symbol.
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22.4.4.2.5.1
CRITERIA FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING PROVISION
i)
Prior to the removal of the "H" symbol, the owner shall demonstrate that
adequate sanitary and water services are available to service the development,
to the satisfaction of the County of Oxford and the Township of Norwich and,
where deemed appropriate, shall enter into an agreement or agreements with the
County and/or Township or other appropriate authority regarding the provision of
sanitary and/or water services.
22.4.4.2.5.1.1 At such time as the "H" symbol is removed, the Maximum Gross Floor Area for a park
model recreational vehicle in the REC-4 Zone shall be 83.6 m2 (900 ft2).
22.4.4.2.6
That all provisions of the REC Zone in Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as amended,
shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as amended, that
are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.5
LOCATION: PART LOTS 12 & 13, CONCESSION 9 (SOUTH NORWICH), REC-5 (KEY MAP 73)
22.4.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a farm;
a golf course and clubhouse;
a miniature golf course and driving range;
a public use in accordance with the provisions of Subsection 5.23 hereof;
a retail outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use.
22.4.5.2
That all the provisions of the REC Zone in Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.6
LOCATION: PART LOT 4, CONCESSION 9 (SOUTH NORWICH), REC-6
(Deleted by By-Law 8-2006-Z)
22.4.6
LOCATION: PART LOT 21, CONCESSION 6 (NORTH NORWICH), REC-6(H) (KEY MAP 52)
22.4.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 22.1 to this Zoning By-Law, as amended; and
a seasonal trailer park or campground;
For the purposes of this Zoning By-Law, a park model recreational vehicle is a permitted
use within a seasonal trailer park or campground.
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22.4.6.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any REC-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except
in accordance with the following provisions:
22.4.6.2.1
TOTAL TRAILER DENSITY
Maximum
28 campsites
22.4.6.2.2
LOT AREA PER CAMPSITE
Maximum
372 m2 (4,004.2 ft2)
22.4.6.2.3
GROSS FLOOR AREA FOR PARK MODEL RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Maximum
65 m2 (669.7 ft2)
22.4.6.2.4
PERIOD OF OCCUPANCY
Travel trailers, motor homes and park model recreational vehicles within a seasonal
trailer park or campground shall not be occupied for human habitation from January 1 to
April 30.
22.4.6.2.5
Holding Provisions
Where the symbol "H" appears on a zoning map following the zone symbol REC-6, no
new development or expansion of existing development shall be permitted until such
time as this Zoning By-Law has been amended to remove the relevant "H" symbol.
22.4.6.2.5.1
CRITERIA FOR THE REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING PROVISION
i)
Prior to the removal of the "H" symbol, the owner shall demonstrate that
adequate sanitary and water services are available to service the development,
to the satisfaction of the County of Oxford and the Township of Norwich and,
where deemed appropriate, shall enter into an agreement or agreements with the
County and/or Township or other appropriate authority regarding the provision of
sanitary and/or water services.
ii)
Prior to the removal of the "H" symbol, the owner shall obtain a permit from the
Long Point Region Conservation Authority for site alterations necessary to
address issues related to the floodplain.
22.4.6.2.5.1.1 At such time as the "H" symbol is removed, the Maximum Gross Floor Area for a park
model recreational vehicle in the REC-8 Zone shall be 83.6 m2 (900 ft2).
22.4.6.2.5.1.2 At such time as the "H" symbol is removed, the Period of Occupancy shall be as follows:
i)
Travel trailers and motor homes within a seasonal trailer park or campground
shall not be occupied for human habitation from January 1 to April 30.
ii)
Park model recreational vehicles shall be subject to a maximum occupancy
period of up to 12 months for human habitation.
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22.4.6.2.6
That all provisions of the REC Zone in Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as amended,
shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as amended, that
are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 20-2013-Z)
(Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.7
LOCATION: PART LOT 7, CONCESSION 6 (NORTH NORWICH), REC-7
(Added by By-Law 13-2003-Z)
(Deleted by By-Law 7-2014-Z)
22.4.8
LOCATION: PT LT 11, CONC. 9 (SOUTH NORWICH, REC-8
(Added by By-Law 15-2004-Z)
(Deleted by By-Law 06-2009-Z)
22.4.8
LOCATION: PT LT 21, CONC. 9 (SOUTH NORWICH), SONS ST, SPRINGFORD REC-9
(Added by By-Law 23-2006-Z)
(Deleted by By-Law 06-2009-Z)
22.3.9
LOCATION: PT LT 10, CONC. 4 (NORTH NORWICH) PT 1, 41R-10479, REC-9 (KEY MAP 41)
22.3.9.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any 'REC-9' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 22.1 of this Zoning By-Law.
22.3.9.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any 'REC-9' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
22.3.9.2.1
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
20 m (65.6 ft)
22.3.9.3
That all provisions of the 'REC' Zone in Section 22.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as amended,
shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as amended, that
are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply mutatis
mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 02-2025-Z)
22.3.10
LOCATION: PT LT 10, CONC. 4 (NORTH NORWICH), EAST OF SPRING ST, NORTH OF
MAIN ST W - REC 10
(Added by By-Law 07-2008-Z)
(Deleted by By-Law 06-2009-Z)