Township of Norwich Zoning By-law No. 07-2003-Z, Section 17: Restricted Industrial (MR)

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SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-1 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.1 USES PERMITTED No person shall within any MR Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the MR uses presented in Table 17.1: TABLE 17.1: USES PERMITTED - an assembly plant; - a contractor's shop or yard; - a fabricating plant; - an industrial mall; - a manufacturing plant; - a packaging plant; - a parking lot; - a printing plant; - a processing plant; - a public garage; - a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.23; - a retail or wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use; - a service shop; - a warehouse. - a wayside sand or gravel pit, outside of a designated settlement, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.33. (Amended by By-Law 06-2009-Z) 17.2 ZONE PROVISIONS No person shall within any MR Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 17.2: TABLE 17.2: ZONE PROVISIONS Zone Provision All Uses Lot Area: Minimum, where a municipal sewage system is not available 3,700 m2 (39,828 ft2) Lot Area: Minimum, where served by sanitary sewers 1,000 m2 (10,764 ft2) SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-2 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z TABLE 17.2: ZONE PROVISIONS Zone Provision All Uses Lot Frontage: Minimum, where a municipal sewage system is not available 40 m (131.2 ft) Lot Frontage: Minimum, where served by sanitary sewers 30 m (98.4 ft) Lot Depth: Minimum, where a municipal sewage system is not available 50 m (164 ft) Lot Depth: Minimum, where served by sanitary sewers 35 m (114.8 ft) Front Yard: Minimum Depth Exterior Side Yard: Minimum Width 15 m (49.2 ft) Rear Yard: Minimum Depth 7.5 m (24.6 ft) Interior Side Yard: Minimum Width 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 (85.3 ft) outside of a designated settlement. Landscaped Open Space: Minimum 10% Height of Building: Maximum 15 m (49.2 ft) or in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.32. Parking, Accessory Buildings, Etc. In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 (Amended by By-Law 12-2024-Z) 17.2.1 LOCATION OF NEW BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES 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) 17.2.2 USE OF FRONT AND EXTERIOR SIDE YARDS Required front and exterior side yards shall be kept open and unobstructed by any structure or parking area for motor vehicles, except for visitor parking areas. 17.2.3 OPEN STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Open storage of goods or materials shall only be permitted within the rear yard and in accordance with the following: SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-3 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.2.3.1 such open storage is accessory to the use of the principal building on the lot; 17.2.3.2 such open storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this Section; 17.2.3.3 such open storage does not cover more than 35% of the lot area; 17.2.3.4 any portion of the area used for open storage, where it does not adjoin the outside wall of a building must be enclosed by a permanent, opaque fence forming a solid visual barrier except for gates necessary for access; 17.2.3.5 the fence described in the foregoing subsection is at least 1.8 m (5.9 feet) in height from the ground, the said fence shall comply with the yard and setback requirements of this Section, and the land between the fence and any lot line not required for entrance and exit driveways shall be used for no other purpose than landscaping; 17.2.3.6 any open storage shall be maintained with a stable surface, treated so as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles and drained in accordance with requirements of the Corporation. 17.2.4 ACCESSORY RETAIL, WHOLESALE OR BUSINESS OFFICE SPACE Retail, wholesale or business office space accessory to a permitted industrial use shall occupy no more than 20% of the gross floor area of the main industrial building on the lot. 17.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS 17.3.1 LOCATION: LOT 12, CONCESSION 1 (EAST OXFORD), MR -1 (KEY MAP 2) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) (Amended by City of Woodstock By-Law 9246-18) (Deleted by By-Law 21-2024-Z) 17.3.2 LOCATION: LOT 21, CONCESSION 1 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-2 (KEY MAP 27) 17.3.2.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: 17.3.2.1.1 RESIDENTIAL USES a single detached dwelling if occupied by the owner, caretaker, watchman or other similar person employed on the lot on which such dwelling is located, and his family. 17.3.2.1.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES a contractor's shop or yard. 17.3.2.3 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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) (Amended by By-Law 21-2024-Z) SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-4 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.3.3 LOCATION: LOT 8, CONCESSION 3 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-3 (KEY MAP 40) 17.3.3.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: an assembly plant for windows and doors; a warehouse for windows and doors; a retail showroom or wholesale outlet accessory to a permitted use; a business office accessory to a permitted use; a single detached dwelling if occupied by the owner, caretaker, watchman or other similar person, employed on the lot on which such dwelling is located, and their family. 17.3.3.2 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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) (Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 17-2020-Z) 17.3.4 LOCATION: PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 3 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-4 (KEY MAP 40) 17.3.4.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-4 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: 17.3.4.1.1 RESIDENTIAL USES a maximum of two accessory residential dwelling units attached to the main building 17.3.4.1.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES all uses permitted In Section 17.1. 17.3.4.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.4.2.1 RESIDENTIAL USES 17.3.4.2.1.1 DWELLING UNIT AREA Minimum for a bachelor dwelling unit 38 m2 (409 ft2) Minimum for a dwelling unit 55 m2 (592 ft2) containing one bedroom Minimum for a dwelling unit 65 m2 (699.7 ft2) containing two bedrooms Minimum for a dwelling unit 75 m2 (807.3 ft2) containing three bedrooms SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-5 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z Minimum for a dwelling unit containing 75 m2 (807.3 ft2) plus 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) more than three bedrooms for each bedroom In excess of three 17.3.4.2.1.2 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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. 17.3.4.2.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES 17.3.4.2.2.1 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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) 17.3.5 LOCATION: PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-5 (KEY MAP 45) 17.3.5.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of By-Law Number 19-84 to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: 17.3.5.1.1 RESIDENTIAL USES a single detached dwelling accessory to a permitted non-residential use if occupied by the owner, caretaker, watchman or other similar person employed on the lot on which such dwelling is located, including members of said person's family. 17.3.5.1.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES all uses permitted in Section 17.1 of this Zoning By-Law. 17.3.5.2 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.5.2.1 RESIDENTIAL USES That all the provisions of the RR Zone in Section 9.2 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 provision herein contained shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis. 17.3.5.2.2 NON-RESIDENTIAL USES That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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 provision herein contained shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis. (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-6 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.3.6 LOCATION: PART LOT 7, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-6 (KEY MAP 47) 17.3.6.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following; a contractor's or tradesmith's shop; a public garage; a service shop. 17.3.6.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.6.2.1 LOCATION OF PUBLIC GARAGE Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, a public garage shall not be located within 60 m (196.9 ft) from the boundary line between the MR-6 Zone and a Commercial Zone. 17.3.6.2.2 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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) 17.3.7 LOCATION: VILLAGE OF NORWICH INDUSTRIAL PARK, PALMER ST E, MR-7 (KEY MAP 47) 17.3.7.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: an assembly plant; a business or professional office; an electrical, plumbing and/or heating contractor's shop and yard; a fabricating plant; an industrial mall; a manufacturing plant; a packaging plant; a printing plant; a processing plant; a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.23 hereof; a retail outlet, a wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use; a scientific research establishment; a service shop; a warehouse. 17.3.7.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-7 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.3.7.2.1 that a planting strip is provided and maintained wholly within the area designated "Planting Strip" on Schedule "B-2". For the purposes of this by-law, a planting strip shall consist of staggered rows of coniferous and deciduous trees, planted so as to provide a visual obstruction of the industrial development from any residential uses; 17.3.7.2.2 that a privacy fence is located wholly within the area designated "Privacy Fence" on Schedule "B-2". For the purposes of this by-law, a privacy fence shall consist of a solid fence at least 1.5 m (4.9 ft) high and which must be kept in a good state of repair; 17.3.7.2.3 ENCLOSED OPERATIONS Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, the operation of the uses permitted in subsection 17.3.7.1 hereof, shall be conducted and wholly contained within an enclosed building; 17.3.7.2.4 OPEN STORAGE open storage of goods or materials is permitted outside a building subject to the following provisions: 17.3.7.2.4.1 such open storage is accessory to the use of the main building on the lot; 17.3.7.2.4.2 such open storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of Section 17.2 hereof to this Zoning By-Law and further that no open storage shall be permitted in any yard adjacent to a Residential Zone or a residential use in a Development Zone, and that no open storage shall be permitted in any front yard or exterior side yard; 17.3.7.2.4.3 such open storage does not cover more than 30% of the lot area or twice the gross floor area of the main building on the lot, whichever is lesser; 17.3.7.2.4.4 any portion of a lot used for open storage is screened from streets adjoining the lot by buildings or by fencing, shrub planting or similar screening; 17.3.7.2.5 OFFENSIVE TRADES Notwithstanding any provisions of this Section to the contrary, no use shall be permitted which from its nature or operation creates a nuisance or is liable to become a nuisance or offensive by the creation of noise or vibration; or by reason of the emission of gas fumes, dust or objectionable odour or by reason of the unsightly storage of goods, wares, merchandise, salvage, refuse matter, waste or other materials. 17.3.7.2.6 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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) 17.3.8 LOCATION: LOT 1, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-8 (KEY MAP 55) 17.3.8.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-8 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z all uses permitted in Section 17.1 to this Zoning By-Law; a single detached dwelling if occupied by the owner, caretaker, watchman or other similar person employed on the lot on which such dwelling is located, and his family. 17.3.8.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.8.2.1 REAR YARD Minimum depth 12 m (39.4 ft) 17.3.8.2.2 INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum width for Industrial uses 5.0 m (16.4 ft) Minimum width for single detached dwelling 9.0 m (29.5 ft) 17.3.8.2.3 SETBACK Minimum distance from centreline of 20 m (65.6 ft) Township road for single detached dwelling 17.3.8.2.4 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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 here in contained shall continue to apply mutatis mutandis. (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) 17.3.9 LOCATION: WELLINGTON AND JOHN STREETS (SOUTH NORWICH), OTTERVILLE, MR-9 (KEY MAP 61) 17.3.9.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of the By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-9 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following: PROHIBITED USES open storage of goods or materials. PERMITTED USES a contractor's shop; a packaging plant; a parking lot; a public use; a retail or wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use; a service shop; a tool and die machine shop; a warehouse. SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-9 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.3.9.2 Notwithstanding any provision of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-9 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.9.2.1 LOT FRONTAGE Minimum 29.2 m (95.8 ft) 17.3.9.2.2 LOT AREA Minimum 1,250 m2 (13,454.9 ft2) 17.3.9.2.3 FRONT YARD Minimum 8.6 m (28.2 ft) 17.3.9.2.4 EXTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum 6.8 m (22.3 ft) 17.3.9.2.5 LOT DEPTH Minimum 42.6 m (139.8 ft) 17.3.9.2.6 INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum 1.3 m (4.3 ft) 17.3.9.2.7 PARKING Minimum 8 spaces 17.3.9.2.8 That all of the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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. (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) 17.3.10 LOCATION: PART LOTS 6 & 7, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MR-10, (KEY MAP 49) 17.3.10.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-10 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: all uses permitted in Section 17.1 of this Zoning By-Law; a dwelling unit attached and accessory to a permitted use in Section 17.1 of this Zoning By-Law; a single detached dwelling accessory to a permitted use in Section 17.1 of this Zoning By-Law. SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-10 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.3.10.2 That all of the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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 17-2013-Z) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) (Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 04-2016-Z) 17.3.11 LOCATION: LOTS 1 - 6, EAST OF ALMA STREET, PLAN 97 AND PTS 3, 5 & 10, 41R-9108, OTTERVILLE, MR-11 (KEY MAP 61) 17.3.11.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-11 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: all uses permitted in Section 17.1 of this Zoning By-law; 17.3.11.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-11 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.11.2.1 LOT AREA Minimum, where sanitary sewers are not available 2,700 m2 (29,062.6 ft2) 17.3.11.2.2 LOT DEPTH Minimum, where sanitary sewers are not available 40 m (131.2 ft) 17.3.11.2.3 LOCATION OF EXISTING WORKSHOP 17.3.11.2.3.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD WIDTH Minimum 0.6 m (2 ft) 17.3.11.2.3.2 REAR YARD DEPTH Minimum 0.6 m (2 ft) 17.3.11.3 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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 01-2015-Z) 17.3.13 LOCATION: PART LOT 710, PLAN 955, VILLAGE OF NORWICH, MR-13 (KEY MAP 47) 17.3.13.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-13 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-11 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z a warehouse. 17.3.13.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-13 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.13.2.1 LOT FRONTAGE as existing at the date of passing of this By-law, or created through a boundary adjustment 17.3.13.3 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17.2 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 03-2022-Z) 17.3.14 LOCATION: PART LOT 6, CONCESSION 1 (EAST OXFORD), MR-14 (KEY MAP 7) 17.3.14.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-14 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: a public garage; and open storage accessory to a permitted use. 17.3.14.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MR-14 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 17.3.14.2.1 LOT AREA as existing at the date of passing of this By-law. 17.3.14.2.2 MINIMUM WIDTH ONE-WAY ACCESS Notwithstanding the driveway width provisions of Section 5.21.1.7.1, for a one-way ingress and egress driveway, the driveway width measured along the street line shall be at least 3.0 m (9.8 ft) in width and no more than 20 m (65.6 ft) in width. 17.3.14.2.3 LOCATION OF EXISTING BUILDING 17.3.14.2.3.1 FRONT YARD SETBACK Minimum 12 m (39.3 ft) 17.3.14.2.3.2 INTERIOR SIDE YARD WIDTH Minimum 3.5 m (11.48 ft) 17.3.14.2.3.3 SETBACK FROM TOP OF OPEN MUNICIPAL DRAIN Minimum 16.7 m (54.79 ft) SECTION 17.0 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MR) Page 17-12 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 17.3.14.2.4 OPEN STORAGE open storage of goods or materials is permitted outside a building subject to the following provisions: 17.3.14.2.4.1 LOCATION OF OPEN STORAGE as existing at the date of passing of this By-law. 17.3.14.3 That all the provisions of the MR Zone in Section 17 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 18-2023-Z)