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SECTION 13.0
RESIDENTIAL TYPE 3 ZONE (R3)
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Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z
13.1
USES PERMITTED
No By-Law shall within any R3 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except one or more of the R3 uses presented in Table 13.1:
TABLE 13.1: USES PERMITTED
- an additional residential unit within the principal dwelling or a detached accessory building on
the lot, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.6;
- an apartment dwelling;
- a boarding or lodging house;
- a converted dwelling, containing up to four dwelling units, in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.6;
- a home occupation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.16;
- a multiple unit dwelling;
- a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.23;
- a street fronting townhouse.
(Amended by By-Law 12-2024-Z)
13.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No By-Law shall within any R3 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
unless the lot is served by a municipal sewage system and a municipal water system and is in
accordance with the provisions presented in Table 13.2:
TABLE 13.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Street Fronting
Townhouse
Converted
Dwelling,
Boarding or
Lodging House,
or Public Use
Apartment
Dwelling
Multiple Unit
Dwelling
Number of
Dwellings or
Dwelling Units,
Maximum
8 dwelling units per
dwelling
1 dwelling per lot
no provision
Lot Area,
Minimum
150 m2 (1,614.6 ft2) per
dwelling unit or 240 m2
(2,583.4 ft2) for an end
unit, except in no case
shall the lot area for an
end unit on a corner lot be
less than 420 m2
(4,521 ft2)
600 m2
(6,458.6 ft2)
150m2
(1,614.6
ft2) per
dwelling
unit
for units with an
individual
garage or
driveway
280 m2
(3,014 ft2) per
dwelling unit,
with communal
parking 185 m2
(1,991.4 ft2) per
dwelling unit
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TABLE 13.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Street Fronting
Townhouse
Converted
Dwelling,
Boarding or
Lodging House,
or Public Use
Apartment
Dwelling
Multiple Unit
Dwelling
Lot Frontage,
Minimum
8 m (26.2 ft) per dwelling
unit or 11 m (36.1 ft) for
an end unit, except in no
case shall the lot frontage
for the end unit on a
corner lot be less than 18
m (59.1 ft)
20 m (65.5 ft)
30 m
(98.4 ft)
20 m (65. ft)
Lot Depth,
Minimum
30 m (98.4 ft)
Front Yard,
Minimum Depth
Exterior Side
Yard, Minimum
Width
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Rear Yard,
Minimum Depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Interior Side
Yard, Minimum
Width
3 m (9.8 ft) for end
dwelling units
3 m (9.8 ft) on
one side and
1.5 m (4.9 ft) on
the narrow side,
provided that
where a garage
or carport is
attached to or
within the main
building, or the lot
is a corner lot,
the minimum
width shall be
1.5 m (4.9 ft).
6 m (19.7 ft), provided that
an interior side yard
adjoining an end wall
containing no habitable room
windows may be reduced to
3 m (9.8 ft).
Setback,
Minimum
Distance from the
Centreline of a
County Road
20.5 m (67.3 ft)
Lot Coverage,
Maximum
35% of lot area
Landscaped
Open Space,
Minimum
30% of lot area
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TABLE 13.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Street Fronting
Townhouse
Converted
Dwelling,
Boarding or
Lodging House,
or Public Use
Apartment
Dwelling
Multiple Unit
Dwelling
Gross Floor
Area per
Roomer,
Boarder or
Dwelling Unit,
Minimum
no provision
18.5 m2
(199.1 ft2)
no provision
Height of
Building,
Maximum
11 m (36.1 ft)
4 storeys
Amenity Area,
Minimum
no provision
40 m2 (430.6 ft2) per dwelling
unit
Parking,
Accessory
Uses, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.
(Amended by By-Law 12-2024-Z)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 21-2024-Z)
13.2.1 MORE THAN ONE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A LOT
Where more than one residential building is erected on a lot, a minimum landscaped open
space of 6 m (19.7 ft) shall be provided adjacent to the front of any exterior wall of the
building containing a window to a habitable room. A landscaped open space of 3 m (9.8 ft)
shall be provided adjacent to a blank wall.
13.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
13.3.1
LOCATION: LOT 677, PLAN 955 (NORWICH VILLAGE) DUFFERIN STREET, R3-1
(KEY MAP 43)
13.3.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no By-Law
shall within any R3-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
a multiple unit dwelling.
13.3.1.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no By-Law
shall within any R3-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.1.2.1
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Maximum
2 storeys
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13.3.1.2.3
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
Maximum
53
13.3.1.2.4
That all the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 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.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 21-2024-Z)
13.3.2
LOCATION: PART LOT 631, PLAN 955 (NORWICH VILLAGE) TIDEY STREET, R3-2,
(KEY MAP 44)
13.3.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no By-Law
shall within any R3-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
a street fronting townhouse;
a home occupation.
13.3.2.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no By-Law
shall within any R3-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum width for
1.5 m (4.9 ft), where an end dwelling
end dwelling units
unit abuts another end dwelling unit
on a separate lot.
13.3.2.2.2
That all the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 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.
13.3.3
LOCATION: LOTS 518 & 519, PART OF LOT 517, PLAN 745, NORTH WEST CORNER OF
ELGIN STREET EAST AND COOK STREET, VILLAGE OF NORWICH, R3-3 (KEY MAP 46)
13.3.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any R3-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except the following:
an apartment dwelling.
13.3.3.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any R3-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.3.2.1
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIRED
Minimum
15 parking spaces
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13.3.3.2.2
MINIMUM WIDTH OF A PARKING SPACE WITH A WALL OR FENCE ADJACENT
Minimum width
2.7 m (8.9 ft)
13.3.3.2.3
LOCATION AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
Notwithstanding any other provision of this Zoning By-Law:
i)
A maximum of 2 parking spaces may be permitted in an exterior side yard.
ii)
Setback of a parking area
nil
from a side or rear lot line
13.3.3.2.4 LOT AREA FOR AN APARTMENT DWELLING
Minimum
146 m² (1,572 ft²) per dwelling unit
13.3.3.2.5
NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS
Maximum
11
13.3.3.3
That all of the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 of 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 01-2012-Z)
13.3.4
LOCATION: S/W PORTION OF LOTS 552, 554 & 555, PT LTS 537 & 551, PLAN 745,
PT LT 6, CONC. 4, MAIN STREET EAST (NORTH NORWICH), R3-4 (KEY MAP 46)
13.3.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any R3-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except for the following:
a multiple unit dwelling;
a semi-detached dwelling.
13.3.4.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any R3-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.4.2.1
LOTS WITH MORE THAN ONE ZONE
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, that with
respect to this subsection, the provisions of Section 2.3 of this Zoning By-Law shall
not apply.
13.3.4.2.2
MORE THAN ONE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A LOT
Minimum Landscaped Open Space
provided adjacent to any exterior wall
nil
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13.3.4.3
That all the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 of 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 05-2015-Z)
13.3.5
LOCATION: LOT 561, PLAN 955, VILLAGE OF NORWICH, R3-5 (KEY MAP 43)
13.3.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any R3-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except for the following:
all uses permitted in Section 13.1 of this Zoning By-Law.
13.3.5.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any R3-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.5.2.1
SPECIAL PROVISION FOR APARTMENT DWELLING
13.3.5.2.1.1
REAR YARD
Minimum depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
13.3.5.3
That all the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 of 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 3-2017-Z)
13.3.6
LOCATION: LOTS 113, 116, 118, PART LOTS 93-98, 119, PLAN 745 & PART 1,
41R-6025 (NORWICH), MAIN STREET WEST, R3-6 (KEY MAP 41)
13.3.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law, no person shall within any R3-6
Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose
except the following:
a maximum of 3 apartment dwellings consisting of a maximum of 120 dwelling units;
a maximum of 15 single detached dwellings;
a maximum of 3 multiple unit dwellings consisting of a maximum of 18 dwelling
units;
a long term care facility, and;
an assembly hall.
13.3.6.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within
any R3-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.6.2.1
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIRED
Minimum
350 parking spaces
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13.3.6.2.2
LOT FRONTAGE
Existing at the date of passing of the Zoning By-law or created by a boundary
adjustment
13.3.6.2.3
LOT DEPTH
Existing at the date of passing of the Zoning By-law or created by a boundary
adjustment
13.3.6.2.4
LOT AREA
Existing at the date of passing of the Zoning By-law or created by a boundary
adjustment.
13.3.6.2.5
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR APARTMENT DWELLINGS
Minimum setback to the nearest lot line
10 m (32.8 ft)
13.3.6.2.6
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLINGS
Minimum setback to the nearest lot line
5.7 m (18.7 ft)
13.3.6.2.7
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
Minimum setback to the nearest lot line
6.6 m (21.6 ft)
13.3.6.2.8
SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR LONG TERM CARE FACILITY
Minimum setback to the nearest lot line
13.9 m (45.6 ft)
13.3.6.2.9
LOT COVERAGE - MAXIMUM
No provision
13.3.6.2.10
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE - MINIMUM
No provision
13.3.6.2.11
GROSS FLOOR AREA - MINIMUM
No provision
13.3.6.2.12
AMENITY AREA - MINIMUM
No provision
13.3.6.2.13
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.1 of this By-law, structures accessory to
a permitted use shall not be permitted, save one accessory structure, per single
detached dwelling, located in a rear yard, to a maximum of 10 m2. (107.6 ft2)
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13.3.6.2.14
MORE THAN ONE RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON A LOT
For the purpose of subsection 13.3.6, Section 13.2.1 of this By-law shall not apply.
13.3.6.2.15
LOTS WITH MORE THAN ONE ZONE
For the purpose of subsection 13.3.6, Section 2.3 of this By-law shall not apply and
a lot, for the purpose of calculating the lot area and lot depth, shall be the whole lot
as defined in this By-law.
13.3.6.3
That all of the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 of this By-law, as amended,
shall apply; and further, that all provisions of the OS Zone in Section 23.2 of this
By-law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 12-2019-Z)
13.3.7
LOCATION: LOTS 293 AND 341 AND PART LOT 343, PLAN 745, VILLAGE OF
NORWICH, R3-7 (KEY MAP 42)
13.3.7.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no person shall within
any R3-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a street fronting townhouse
a home occupation in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.16 of this By-Law
13.3.7.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within
any R3-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.7.2.1
For the purpose of this By-law, a street fronting townhouse dwelling within the R3-7
Zone may front on a private street.
13.3.7.2.2
NUMBER OF STREET FRONTING TOWNHOUSES
Maximum
28
13.3.7.2.3
LOT AREA
Existing at the date of passing of the Zoning By-law or created by a boundary
adjustment
13.3.7.2.4
LOT FRONTAGE
Existing at the date of passing of the Zoning By-law or created by a boundary
adjustment
13.3.7.2.5
LOT DEPTH
Existing at the date of passing of the Zoning By-law or created by a boundary
adjustment
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13.3.7.2.6
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Width
5.2 m (17 ft)
13.3.7.2.7
REGISTRATION OF CONDOMINIUMS
Internal lot lines created by the registration of a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purpose of zoning regulations, provided that all such
regulations as they apply to the whole of the lot existing prior to any condominium
plan registration are observed.
13.3.7.3
That all of the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 of this By-law, as amended,
shall apply that are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to apply
mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 15-2020-Z)
13.3.8
LOCATION: PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), R3-8 (KEY MAP 43)
13.3.8.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-law to the contrary, no person shall
within any R3-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except for the following:
all uses permitted in Section 12.1 of this Zoning By-Law
all uses permitted in Section 13.1 of this Zoning By-Law
13.3.8.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-law to the contrary, no person shall
within any R3-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.8.2.1
RESIDENTIAL USES PERMITTED IN SECTION 12.1:
13.3.8.2.1.1
All provisions of the R2 Zone in Section 12.2 of this Zoning By-law shall apply.
13.3.8.2.2
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A STREET FRONTING TOWNHOUSE
13.3.8.2.2.1
LOT COVERAGE
Maximum
40%
13.3.8.3
That all the provisions of the R3 Zone in Section 13.2 to the Zoning By-law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all the other provisions of this Zoning By-law,
as amended, that are consistent with the provisions contained herein shall continue
to apply, mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 16-2022)
13.3.9
LOCATION: PART OF LOT 10, CONCESSION 4 (NORTH NORWICH) PART 1, 41R-10480
R3-9(H) (KEY MAP 41)
13.3.9.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any R3-9(H) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except in accordance with the following:
all uses permitted in Section 13.1 of this Zoning By-Law.
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13.3.9.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any 'R3-9' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.3.9.2.1
LOT AREA
Minimum
92 m2 (990.2 ft2) per dwelling unit
13.3.9.2.2
GROSS FLOOR AREA
Minimum
38 m2 (409 ft2) per dwelling unit
13.3.9.2.3
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Maximum
6 storeys
13.3.9.2.4
OFF STREET PARKING REQUIRED
Minimum
1.4 parking spaces per unit
13.3.9.2.5
HOLDING PROVISION
13.3.9.2.5.1
Where the symbol "H" appears on a zoning map following the zone symbol R3-9,
those lands shall not be developed and no buildings or structures shall be erected or
altered unless this By-Law has been amended to remove the "H" symbol.
13.3.9.2.5.2
REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING PROVISION SYMBOL (H)
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal
services, the "H" symbol shall not be removed until the County of Oxford has
provided written confirmation of water and wastewater allocation. Removal of the "H"
symbol shall be consistent with Section 36 of the Planning Act.
13.3.9.3
That all provisions of the 'R3' Zone in Section 13.2 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)
13.3.10
LOCATION: PART OF LOT 10, CONCESSION 4 (NORTH NORWICH) PART 1, 41R-10480
R3-10(H) (KEY MAP 41)
13.3.10.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any R3-10(H) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except in accordance with the following:
all uses permitted in Section 13.1 of this Zoning By-Law.
13.3.10.2
Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any 'R3-10' Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
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13.3.10.2.1
HOLDING PROVISION
13.3.10.2.2.1 Where the symbol "H" appears on a zoning map following the zone symbol R3-10,
those lands shall not be developed and no buildings or structures shall be erected or
altered unless this By-Law has been amended to remove the "H" symbol.
13.3.10.2.2.2 REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING PROVISION SYMBOL (H)
To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal
services, the "H" symbol shall not be removed until the County of Oxford has
provided written confirmation of water and wastewater allocation. Removal of the
"H" symbol shall be consistent with Section 36 of the Planning Act.
13.3.10.3
That all provisions of the 'R3' Zone in Section 13.2 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)