Township of Norwich Zoning By-law No. 07-2003-Z, Section 18: General Industrial (MG)

Norwich, Ontario · No. 07-2003-Z · summary & facts

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SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-1 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.1 USES PERMITTED No person shall within any MG Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the MG uses presented in Table 18.1: TABLE 18.1: USES PERMITTED - any use permitted in an MR zone; - an abattoir; - an asphalt or concrete batching plant; - a communications establishment; - a feed mill; - a fuel storage tank or supply yard; - a grain elevator; - a livestock or farm machinery assembly and sales yard; - a lumber yard; - a machine shop; - open storage of goods or materials; - a retail or wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use; - a sawmill; - a salvage yard, provided that the use is located outside of a settlement area as defined in Section 2.7; - a truck transport terminal. SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-2 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.2 ZONE PROVISIONS No person shall within any MG Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 18.2: TABLE 18.2: 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) 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 Interior Side Yard: Minimum Width 15 m (49.2 ft) Setback: Minimum Distance from the Centreline of a County Road 28 m (91.9 ft) within a designated settlement or 31 m (101.7 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 Uses, Etc. In accordance with the provisions of Section 5. (Amended by By-Law 12-2024-Z) SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-3 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.2.1 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. 18.2.2 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) 18.2.3 OPEN STORAGE REQUIREMENTS Open storage of goods or materials is permitted within any yard except the front yard or exterior side yard where such open storage is accessory to the use of the principal building on the lot, or within any yard except the required front yard or required exterior side yard where such open storage is the principal use on the lot, provided that: 18.2.3.1 such open storage complies with the yard and setback requirements of this Section; 18.2.3.2 any portion of the area used for open storage, where it does not adjoin the outside wall of a building is enclosed by a permanent, opaque fence providing a solid barrier except for gates necessary for access; 18.2.3.3 the fence described in the foregoing subsection is at least 1.8 m (5.9 ft) 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; 18.2.3.4 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. 18.2.4 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. 18.2.5 SALVAGE YARD REQUIREMENTS In addition to the open storage requirements of Section 18.2.3, the following provisions shall apply to salvage yards: 18.2.5.1 That portion of the premises in which any goods, wares, merchandise, articles, automotive vehicles or parts thereof is or are kept, stored, dismantled or wrecked in connection with the salvage yard shall be fenced with a closed wooden and/or metal fence, extending at least 2 m (6.6 ft) in height from the ground and constructed of new material and provide a solid barrier except for gates necessary for access; SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-4 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.2.5.2 No part of any such fenced area shall be within any required side, front or rear yard 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; 18.2.5.3 The outside perimeter of the fences shall be planted with evergreen trees and such trees shall not be less than 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in height and shall be so spaced as to completely obscure the fence. The said trees shall be maintained in a healthy condition and any diseased or dead trees shall be replaced in a timely manner, to the satisfaction of the Corporation; 18.2.5.4 All fences shall be maintained in good condition at all times to the satisfaction of the Corporation; and 18.2.5.5 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. 18.3 SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR SALVAGE YARDS (MG-S) Lots zoned MG-S may contain a salvage yard or any other use permitted in Section 18.1 in accordance with the provisions of Section 18. 18.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS 18.4.1 LOCATION: LOT 12, CONCESSION 1 (EAST OXFORD), MG-1 (KEY MAP 1) 18.4.1.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: a cartage, express or truck terminal and accessory office, service and warehouse facilities. 18.4.1.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-1 Zone use any lot, or erect , alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.1.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum width 9 m (29.5 ft) 18.4.1.2.2 That all the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-5 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.2 LOCATION: LOT 22, CONCESSION 2 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-2 (KEY MAP 26) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) (Deleted by By-Law 19-2014-Z) 18.4.3 LOCATION: LOT 8, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-3 (KEY MAP 45) 18.4.3.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: all uses permitted in Section 18.1 to this Zoning By-Law but not including an abattoir. 18.4.3.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.3.2.1 That all the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) 18.4.4 LOCATION: PART LOT 7, CONCESSION 6 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-4 (KEY MAP 54) 18.4.4.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: 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 house is located, and his or her family. NON-RESIDENTIAL USES a cartage, express or truck transport terminal or yard. 18.4.4.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.4.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum width 3 m (9.8 ft) 18.4.4.2.2 That all the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-6 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.5 LOCATION: PART LOT 10, CONCESSION 8 (SOUTH NORWICH), OTTERVILLE, MG-5 (KEY MAP 62) 18.4.5.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: all uses permitted in Section 18.1 to this Zoning By-Law. 18.4.5.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.5.2.1 SETBACK FROM THE TOP-OF-BANK FOR BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES All buildings and structures shall be set back a minimum distance of 18 m (59.1 ft) from the top-of-bank, as established by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. 18.4.5.2.2 SETBACK FROM THE TOP-OF-BANK FOR OUTSIDE STORAGE All outside storage shall be set back a minimum distance of 8 m (26.2 ft) from the top-of- bank, as established by the Long Point Region Conservation Authority. 18.4.5.2.3 That all the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) 18.4.6 LOCATION: PART LOTS 9 & 10, CONCESSION 8 (SOUTH NORWICH), OTTERVILLE, MG-6 (KEY MAP 62) 18.4.6.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-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 18.1 of this Zoning By-Law. 18.4.6.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.6.2.1 LOT FRONTAGE Minimum 23 m (75.5 ft) 18.4.6.2.2 REAR YARD Minimum depth 10 m (32.8 ft) 18.4.6.2.3 EASTERLY INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum width 6 m (19.7 ft) SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-7 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.6.2.4 For the purpose of this subsection, the decision of the Township of Norwich Committee of Adjustment regarding File No. A-8/00 shall be deemed to have no effect. 18.4.6.2.5 That all of the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) 18.4.7 LOCATION: LOT 27, CONCESSION 12 (SOUTH NORWICH), MG-7 (KEY MAP 79) 18.4.7.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: an automobile body shop. 18.4.7.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.7.2.1 LOT COVERAGE Maximum for all buildings 25% of lot area 18.4.7.2.2 INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum width 4 m (13.1 ft) 18.4.7.2.3 FRONT YARD Minimum depth 10 m (32.8 ft) 18.4.7.2.4 SETBACK Minimum distance from centreline of road 20 m (65.6 ft) 18.4.7.2.5 That all the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) 18.4.8 LOCATION: LOT 717, PLAN 955, 5 STOVER STREET SOUTH, MG-8 (KEY MAP 47) 18.4.8.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except for the following: a contractor's shop or yard; a manufacturing plant for cabinets and wood products; a building products retail outlet; a retail outlet, a wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use. SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-8 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.8.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.8.2.1 That all provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) 18.4.9 LOCATION: PHEBE STREET, VILLAGE OF NORWICH, MG-9 (KEY MAP 47) 18.4.9.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-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 18.1 of this Zoning By-Law; a parking lot; open storage of goods and materials. 18.4.9.2 That all of the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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 9-2004-Z) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) 18.4.10 LOCATION: PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-10 (KEY MAP 45) 18.4.10.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-10 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except for the following: a pallet repair and recycling establishment; a milk drum recycling establishment; a business office accessory to a permitted use; a public use. 18.4.10.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of the By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-10 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.10.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE AND REAR YARD SETBACKS FOR OPEN STORAGE AREA Minimum 0.3 m (1.0 ft) 18.4.10.2.2 WIDTH OF JOINT ACCESS Notwithstanding the driveway width provisions of Section 5.21.1.7.2, for a joint ingress and egress driveway, the driveway width measured along the street line shall be at least 6.7 m (22 ft) in width and no more than 18.3 m (60.0 ft) in width. SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-9 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.10.2.2 SEPARATION BETWEEN MULTIPLE DRIVEWAYS Notwithstanding the minimum driveway separation provisions of Section 5.21.1.7.4, where a lot has more than 1 driveway, a separation of at least 3.0 m (9.8 ft) shall be maintained between each driveway, as measured along the street line between the said driveways. 18.4.10.2.4 That all the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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 6-2007-Z) (Amended by By-Law 21-2024-Z) 18.4.11 LOCATION: PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), AIRPORT ROAD, MG-11 (KEY MAP 45) 18.4.11.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-11 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except for the following: DEVELOPMENT WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES all uses permitted in Section 18.1 of this Zoning By-Law. DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT MUNICIPAL SERVICES a dry industrial use permitted in Section 18.1 of this Zoning By-Law. For the purposes of this section, "dry industrial uses" are defined as those industrial uses that produce no waste water other than domestic waste water from washrooms. 18.4.11.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of the By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-11 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.11.2.1 LOT DEPTH Minimum 40.0 m (131.2 ft) 18.4.11.2.2 That all other provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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 03-2008-Z) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) 18.4.12 LOCATION: PART LOT 9, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), AIRPORT ROAD, MG-12 (KEY MAP 45) 18.4.12.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-12 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except for the following: SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-10 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z DEVELOPMENT WITH MUNICIPAL SERVICES all uses permitted in Section 18.1 of this Zoning By-Law. DEVELOPMENT WITHOUT MUNICIPAL SERVICES a dry industrial use permitted in Section 18.1 of this Zoning By-Law. For the purposes of this section, "dry industrial uses" are defined as those industrial uses that produce no waste water other than domestic waste water from washrooms. 18.4.12.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of the By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-12 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.12.2.1 LOT FRONTAGE Minimum 39.0 m (127.9 ft) 18.4.12.2.2 INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK Minimum 10.5 m (35.2 ft) 18.4.12.2.3 That all other provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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 03-2008-Z) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) 18.4.13 LOCATION: PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 4 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-13(H) (KEY MAP 38) 18.4.13.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of the By-law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-13(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 18.1 of this By-law. 18.4.13.2 Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-13(H) Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.13.2.1 HOLDING PROVISION 18.4.13.2.1.1 Where the symbol "H" appears on a zoning map following the zone symbol MG-13, 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. SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-11 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.13.2.1.2 REMOVAL OF THE HOLDING PROVISION SYMBOL (H) To ensure the orderly development of lands and the adequate provision of municipal services, development for any use in Section 18.1, or any other new use, shall only be permitted at such time as the County of Oxford and the Township of Norwich have completed the comprehensive review of a draft plan of subdivision; the County and Township are satisfied that adequate sanitary and water services will be available to service the development; that financial arrangements satisfactory to the County and Township have been made by the developer relative to costs associated with the servicing requirements for the proposed development; and the holding symbol (H) has been removed in accordance with the provisions of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended. 18.4.13.3 That all provisions of the 'MG' Zone in Section 18.2 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 11-2008-Z) (Amended by By-Law 7-2014-Z) (Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 14-2025-Z) 18.4.14 LOCATION: PART LOT 7, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-14 (KEY MAP 49) 18.4.14.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-14 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following: an administrative office of the Corporation; athletic fields. 18.4.14.2 That all of the provisions of the MG Zone in Section 18.2 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) 18.4.15 LOCATION: PART LOTS 6 & 7, CONCESSION 5 (NORTH NORWICH), MG-15 (KEY MAP 49) 18.4.15.1 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-15 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except for the following: any use permitted in an MR zone; a communications establishment; a livestock or farm machinery assembly and sales yard; a lumber yard; a machine shop; open storage of goods and materials; a retail or wholesale outlet or a business office accessory to a permitted use. SECTION 18.0 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (MG) Page 18-12 Township of Norwich Zoning By-Law Number 07-2003-Z 18.4.15.2 Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person shall within any MG-15 zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions: 18.4.15.2.1 INTERIOR SIDE YARD Minimum Width 7.5 m (24.6 ft) 18.4.15.3 That all the provisions of the MG zone in Section 18.2 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) (Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 03-2015-Z)