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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH
ZONING BY-LAW NO. 4 - 1999
(As approved by the Ontario Municipal Board March 23, 2000)
OFFICE CONSOLIDATION
(Incorporates Zoning By-law Amendments in force as of October 1,
2026)
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TOWNSHIP OF PERTH SOUTH COMPREHENSIVE ZONING BY-LAW NO. 4-1999
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1 - GENERAL................................................................................................ 4
SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES ...................... 6
SECTION 3 - DEFINITIONS .......................................................................................... 9
SECTION 4 - ZONES AND INTERPRETATION .......................................................... 36
SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS ...................................................................... 45
SECTION 6 - AGRICULTURAL ZONE (A) .................................................................. 69
SECTION 7 - HAMLET/VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (HVR) ................................ 107
SECTION 8 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RR) ..................................................... 114
SECTION 9 - HAMLET/VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE (HVC) ............................... 117
SECTION 10 - AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONE (ACM) ......... 125
SECTION 11 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1) ....................................................... 127
SECTION 12 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M2) ................................................ 132
SECTION 13 - MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCES ZONE (MAR) ..................... 136
SECTION 14 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (IN) .............................................................. 137
SECTION 15 - PARK AND RECREATION ZONE (PR) ............................................. 140
SECTION 16 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ZONE (FD) ............................................. 145
SECTION 17 - NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT ZONE ONE (NRE1) ...... 147
SECTION 18 - NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT ZONE TWO (NRE2) ...... 148
SECTION 19 - FLOOD PLAIN ZONE (FP) ................................................................ 149
SECTION 20 - FLOOD AND FILL CONSTRAINT AREA OVERLAY (FFCA) ............ 151
SECTION 21 - ADJACENT LAND AREA OVERLAY (AL) ......................................... 152
SECTION 22 - HOLDING ZONE (-h) ......................................................................... 155
22.1
Permitted Uses, Buildings and Structures ...................................................... 155
Schedule A ...................................................... Index Map, Legend and Key Maps
Schedules B and C deleted by By-law No. 33-2007
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The Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Township of
Perth South By-law No 4-1999
This consolidation of the Township of Perth South Zoning By-law No. 4-1999, and the
various amendments thereto, has been prepared for use by Township Officials in the
administration of the Township's Zoning By-law. This consolidated By-law includes all of
the amendments to Zoning By-law No. 4-1999 that were legally in force as of October
1, 2026. A listing of these various amendments is included in this consolidated By-law.
Township Council wishes to emphasize that the attached Zoning By-law is only a
consolidation of By-law No. 4-1999 and amendments thereto, legally in force as of
October 1, 2026. It is not a true copy of the By-law No. 4-1999 or the amendments
thereto as adopted by Township Council and it should not be used as a true copy. The
accuracy of the zoning information in this consolidated By-law should be confirmed by
reviewing a true copy of By-law No. 4-1999 and the applicable amendment(s). A true
copy of By-law No. 4-1999 and the amendments thereto are available for review at the
Township Office.
In order to assist in identifying where amendments have been incorporated into this
consolidated By-law, notations have been included in the above amended text. The
notations refer to the amending By-law No. and are in italic print (e.g. ADDED BY BY-
LAW NO. 55-1999).
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The Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the Corporation of the Township of
Perth South By-law No. 4-1999
Being a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 to regulate the use of
land and the character, erection, location and use of buildings and structures and to
prohibit certain buildings, structures and uses in various defined areas of the Corporation
of the Township of Perth South.
WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Perth South deems it
expedient to implement the Official Plan for the County of Perth, and considers it
advisable to restrict, prohibit and regulate the use of land and the character, location and
use of buildings for the purpose of preventing adverse effects within the municipality,
promoting orderly development, and protecting the natural environment;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
PERTH SOUTH ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1 - GENERAL
1.1
TITLE
This By-law shall be known as the "Zoning By-law" of the Corporation of the
Township of Perth South.
1.2
APPLICATION
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the boundaries of the
Corporation of the Township of Perth South.
1.3
CONFORMITY REQUIREMENTS
1.3.1
No person shall use any land or erect, locate, alter, or use any building,
structure or part thereof within the boundaries of the Corporation of the
Township of Perth South except in conformity with the provisions of this
By-law.
1.3.2
No person shall use any building, structure or part thereof, erected,
located, or altered in contravention of this By-law so long as such building,
structure, or part thereof, continues to contravene the provisions of this
By-law.
1.3.3
No lot shall be reduced in area by the conveyance, mortgage, or other
alienation of a part thereof so that the area of such lot or the applicable
site requirements contained in this By-law are less than that required by
this By-law. If any such reduction occurs, such lot and any building or
structure situated thereon shall not thereafter be used by any person
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unless and until the said lot area or other applicable site requirement of
this By-law are complied with.
1.3.4
Subsection 1.3.3 above shall not apply to a lot reduced in area by the
conveyance to, or expropriation by, the Corporation of the Township of
Perth South or any other authority having the powers of expropriation.
1.3.5
No person shall change the purpose for which any lot, building, or
structure is used, or erect, locate, alter, or use any building or structure,
or sever any area from any existing lot, if the effect of such action is to
cause the building, structure, or lot, whether original, adjoining, remaining,
or new, to be in contravention of the provisions of this By-law.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
1.4
REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
From the coming into force of this By-law, all previous Zoning By-laws that have
been adopted by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Perth South
or by the Councils of the former municipalities that joined to constitute the
Township of Perth South shall be repealed.
1.5
SEVERABILITY
If any section, clause, or provision of this By-law, including anything contained in
Schedules "A", "B", and "C" attached hereto, is for any reason declared by a court
of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect the validity of the
By- law as a whole or any other part thereof other than the section, clause, or
provision so declared to be invalid and it is hereby declared to be the intention
that all remaining sections, clauses, or provisions of this By-law shall remain in
full force and effect in the Corporation of the Township of Perth South until
repealed, notwithstanding that one or more sections, clauses, or provisions
thereof shall have been declared to be invalid.
1.6
UNLAWFUL USES
Any use established in violation of a predecessor of this By-law shall be deemed
to have been established unlawfully and therefore shall be considered to be an
unlawful or illegal use under the provisions of this By-law.
1.7
EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law shall come into force on the day it is passed by the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Perth South, pursuant to the provisions of the
Planning Act, and to Regulations thereunder.
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SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT, AND PENALTIES
2.1
ADMINISTRATION
This By-law shall be administered and enforced by such person or persons as
shall be appointed from time to time by By-law of the Corporation.
2.2
PERMITS, CERTIFICATES, AND LICENCES
No permit, certificate, or licence shall be issued by the Corporation where such
permit, certificate, or licence is required for any use of land or the erection,
alteration, enlargement, or use of any building or structure that is in violation of
the provisions of this By-law.
2.3
INSPECTION OF PREMISES
2.3.1
The Zoning Administrator, Chief Building Official, or any employee of the
Corporation acting under the direction of the Zoning Administrator is
hereby authorized, at any reasonable time and upon producing proper
identification, to enter upon any property or premises for the purpose of
discharging his duties under the provisions of this By- law, on or in
respect of which the Zoning Administrator believes on reasonable
grounds that a contravention of this By-law is occurring.
2.3.2
Notwithstanding the above, the Zoning Administrator, Chief Building
Official, or any employee of the Corporation acting under the direction of
the Zoning Administrator shall not enter any building, structure, or part
thereof which is being used as a dwelling without requesting and
obtaining the consent of the property owner or occupant, first having
informed the owner or occupant that the right of entry may be refused and
entry made only under the authority of a search warrant issued under the
Provincial Offences Act.
2.4
BUILDING PERMITS
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Corporation's Building By-law, or any other
By- law of the Corporation, no building permit shall be issued where the proposed
building, structure, or use would be in violation of any of the provisions of this
Bylaw.
2.5
MOVING OF BUILDINGS
Any building or structure that is moved from within the boundary of the
Corporation or from beyond the boundary of the Corporation to a site within any
zone category established by this By-law shall be considered as being a new
building or structure and shall be required to comply with the provisions of this
By-law. Further, no building or structure shall be moved within the boundary of
the Corporation or shall be moved into the Corporation limits from outside without
a building permit issued by the Corporation.
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2.6
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
2.6.1
Every person who contravenes this By-law and, if the person is a
corporation, every director or officer of the corporation who knowingly
concurs in the contravention, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is
liable,
a) On a first conviction to a fine of not more than $25,000.00; and
b) On a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000.00 for
each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has continued
after the day on which such person was first convicted.
2.6.2
Where a corporation is convicted under subsection 2.6.1, the maximum
penalty that may be imposed is,
a) On a first conviction a fine of not more than $50,000.00; and
b) On a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $25,000.00 for
each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has continued
after the day on which the corporation was first convicted, and not as
provided in subsection 2.6.1.
2.6.3
Where a person who is guilty of an offence under the provisions of this
By-law has been directed to remedy any violation and is in default of
doing such matter or thing required, such matter or thing shall be done at
his expense. AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
2.6.4
Where a person has refused or neglected to reimburse the Corporation
for the cost of work, matter, or thing done, the cost may be recovered by
the Corporation in the like manner as municipal taxes or other method as
referred to in Section 427 of the Municipal Act, S.O. 2001, c. 25, as
amended.
2.6.5
Notwithstanding the above-noted provisions, if Section 67 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990 is amended, the amended fines shall be deemed to
apply to this Bylaw.
2.7
REMEDIES
In case any building or structure is to be erected, altered, reconstructed, extended
or part thereof is to be used, or any lot is to be used, in contravention of any of
the requirements of this By-law, such contravention may be restrained by action
at the instance of any ratepayer or of the Corporation pursuant to the provisions
of the Planning Act, and the Municipal Act, as amended.
2.8
CONFORMITY INFORMATION
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2.8.1
Any person requiring written information from the Corporation as to
whether a lot is being used or that the use and/or location of any buildings
and structures situated thereon is in conformity with the provisions of this
By-law shall provide the following to the Zoning Administrator:
a)
An application fee in an amount as established by Council for such
written information;
b)
A plan of survey signed by an Ontario Land Surveyor showing the
boundaries of the lot in question and the location of all buildings and
structures situated on the lot;
c)
A statement or affidavit signed by the owner of the lot indicating the
exact use of the lot and of all buildings and structures situated on
the lot; and
d)
Any other information as may be required by the Zoning
Administrator to assist in determining whether the use of the lot and
the use and location of the buildings and structures conform to the
provisions of this By-law.
2.8.2
The Zoning Administrator hereby has the authority and the right to waive
the requirement for any of the information referred to in Subsection 2.8.1
above if he determines that such is not necessary for him to satisfactorily
respond to the request for conformity information.
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SECTION 3 - DEFINITIONS
For the purpose of this By-law, the definitions that are provided in this Section shall
govern unless specifically indicated otherwise in other parts of this By-law.
Accessory means a use or a detached building or structure that is naturally and normally
incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to supporting the principle use, building
or structure and located on the same lot therewith, but does not include a dwelling unless
otherwise specified.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Additional Residential Unit shall mean a self-contained dwelling unit with kitchen and
bathroom facilities that is accessory to a primary residential unit and has an
independent entrance directly to the outside or through a common vestibule.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
Adult Entertainment Parlour means any premises or part thereof used, in pursuance of
a trade, calling, business or occupation, for the purpose of a live performance, exhibition
or activity designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations. It shall also
include an adult entertainment parlour as defined in Section 154 of the Municipal Act,
S.O. 2001.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Agricultural Use means the growing of crops including nursery, biomass, and
horticultural crops; raising of livestock; raising of other animals for food, fur or fibre
including poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agroforestry; maple syrup production;
and associated on-farm buildings and structures, including, but not limited to, livestock
facilities, manure storages, value-retaining facilities and accommodation for full-time farm
labour when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment.
Airfield means a facility used for the landing, departure and storage of small privately-
owned aircraft for personal use and shall not include a commercial airport.
Alter when used in reference to a building, structure, or part thereof, means to change
any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such building or structure or to
change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof thereof, or a change from one
type of occupancy to another, or a structural alteration or change thereto.
When used in reference to a lot, the word "alter" means a change in use, or a decrease
or increase in the width, depth, or area thereof or to decrease or increase the width, depth,
or area of any required yard, setback, landscaped open space, or parking area or to
change the location of any boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane, whether
such alteration is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion of said lot, or
otherwise.
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The words "altered" and "alteration" shall have corresponding meanings.
Animal Clinic means the premises of a veterinary surgeon where domestic animals,
birds, or other livestock are treated and/or kept. Animal clinic does not include a kennel.
Assembly Hall means a building, or part thereof, in which facilities are provided for such
purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political, religious, or social purposes and
shall include a banquet hall, private club, hall for a fraternal organization, and a community
centre.
Auction Establishment means a building or part thereof used for the retail sale of articles
or goods to members of the public bidding the highest offer for the article during the selling
proceedings.
Automobile Gasoline Bar means one or more pump islands, each consisting of one or
more gasoline pumps, with an enclosed shelter in the form of a kiosk or a portion of a
building on the lot (e.g. convenience store) where the kiosk or portion of a building used
for gasoline bar purposes does not exceed 10 m2 (107.64 sq. ft.) in area, excluding any
area used for washroom facilities. Said shelter shall not be used for the sale of any
product other than lubricants and small accessories required for the operation of motor
vehicles and shall not be used for repairing of vehicles.
Automobile Repair Establishment means a building or other structure where the
repairing, rebuilding, or reconditioning of motor vehicles or parts thereof, including body
and fender work, painting, rustproofing, and steam cleaning, is carried on but does not
include an automobile service station or a salvage or wrecking yard.
Automobile Sales and Service Establishment means a building and/or lot used for the
display and selling/leasing/renting of new and/or used motor vehicles and the servicing,
repair, cleaning, rustproofing, polishing, and greasing of these products, the sale of
automotive accessories and related products, and the retail sales of automotive fuels and
lubricants.
Automobile Service Station means a building designed, intended, or used for the sale
of automotive fuels and lubricants and/or providing minor repairs essential to the running
of a motor vehicle, and/or the washing of motor vehicles.
Automobile Washing Establishment means a building, structure, or facility designed,
intended, or used exclusively for the washing of motor vehicles. Such use may also
include the retail sale of automotive fuels and lubricants.
Bakery means a building for producing, mixing, compounding or baking bread, biscuits,
cakes or other baked products. The sale of goods produced on the premises shall be
permitted as an accessory use.
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AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Barn, Livestock/Poultry see Livestock Facility.
Basement means that portion of a building between two floor levels which is partly below
the finished grade level and which has at least one-half of its height, measured from
finished floor to finished ceiling (or the underside of the floor joists where the ceiling is not
finished), above the finished grade level.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
Bed and Breakfast Establishment means a single-detached dwelling in which not more
than three (3) guest rooms are made available for the temporary accommodation of the
traveling or vacationing public and within which meals may be provided to those persons
temporarily residing therein. Bed and breakfast establishments shall:
a)
Be clearly secondary to the main use of the dwelling for residential purposes and
not change the character of the dwelling as a private residence;
b)
Satisfy all applicable requirements of the appropriate Health authority and all
requirements for sanitary systems approved by the appropriate authority;
c)
Have no external evidence that the bed and breakfast establishment exist with the
exception of a single sign not greater than 0.85 m2 (9.15 sq. ft.) in area. Such sign
shall have a minimum front yard, interior side yard, and exterior side yard of 1 metre
(3.28 ft.), and must comply with the daylight triangle provisions;
d)
Be operated only by a person(s) residing in the dwelling;
e)
Comply with all applicable requirements of this By-law (including parking
requirements), and all other applicable laws; and
f)
Not include a restaurant or eating establishment.
Building means any structure, whether temporary or permanent, fixed to or supported by
the soil and which is designed, used, or intended to be used for the accommodation,
storage, or shelter of persons, animals, or chattels. A building shall not include a boundary
wall, fence, retaining wall, light standard, head stone, or sign.
Building, Main means the building or buildings designed and/or intended to
accommodate the principal use on a lot as permitted by this By-law
Building Envelope means that portion of a lot, defined by the minimum front yard depth,
the minimum rear yard depth, the minimum side yard width requirements and the
maximum height requirements, within which a building can be erected.
Building Height means the vertical distance measured from the finished grade level of
the building to:
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a)
In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet, whichever
is greater.
b)
In the case of a mansard roof, the roof deckline.
c)
In the case of a gable, hip, gambrel, or other roof type, the mean height between the
eaves and the ridge.
d)
In the case of a building not having a roof, the top part of any building. The building
height definition shall not apply to any ornamental dome, tower, cupola, steeple,
church spire, chimney, smoke stack, ventilating device, air conditioning duct,
skylight, aerial, transmission tower, satellite dish when located on the roof of a non-
residential building, windmill, silo, or grain elevator.
Building Official, Chief (Building Inspector) means the Chief Building Official or other
employee of the Corporation being charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of
the Building By-law and the Ontario Building Code, or any other By- law of the Corporation
from time to time in force for the purpose of regulating the erection, alteration, or repair of
buildings
Building Supply Outlet means land and/or buildings used for the storage and selling of
building, construction and home improvement materials such as lumber, roofing, window,
door, electrical, plumbing, lighting, flooring, paint, or wallcovering materials.
Bus Depot means a facility for the boarding and deboarding of passengers from buses
and may include accessory uses such as a public washroom or rest area, bus ticket sales
area, and office area.
Business or Professional Office means any building or part of a building in which
professionally qualified persons, technical assistants and clerical staff are employed and
where clients or patients go for advice, consultation, or treatment. A business or
professional office shall include, but is not limited to, an accountant, advertising agent,
architect, auditor, chiropractor, dentist, engineer, insurance agent, lawyer, optometrist,
physician, real estate agent, or surveyor.
Carport means a building or structure or part thereof, of which at least 40 per cent of the
area of the perimeter faces is open and unobstructed by any wall, door, post, pier, and:
(a)
which is used for the temporary parking or storage of private passenger motor
vehicles; and
(b)
where in neither the servicing nor repairing of motor vehicles is carried on for
remuneration or commercial use.
An attached carport shall be considered as part of the main building whereas a detached
carport shall be considered as an accessory building or structure.
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Cellar means that portion of a building between two floor levels which has more than one-
half of its height, measured from finished floor to finished ceiling (or the underside of the
floor joists where the ceiling is not finished), below the finished grade level.
Cemetery means land set aside to be used for the interment of human remains and
includes a mausoleum, columbarium or other structure intended for the interment of
human remains.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Cemetery, Closed - means a cemetery that no longer receives human remains for
interment.
Church means a building dedicated to religious worship.
Club, Private means a building or part of a building used as a meeting place for members
of an organization and includes a lodge, fraternity or sorority house, labour union hall,
and country club.
Commercial Motor Vehicle means any motor vehicle capable of, or having attached
thereto a truck or delivery body or trailer and without limiting the generality of the foregoing
includes transport truck tractors and/or trailers, delivery vans, hearses, buses, farm
tractors and/or trailers used for hauling, and delivery trucks, but excludes travel trailers
and motor homes as defined in this By-law.
Commercial Recreational Use means the commercial use of a building for the purpose
of recreation or entertainment and shall include a cinema, bowling alley, billiard hall,
fitness or health club or centre, or other similar uses.
Commercial Use means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the purpose of buying
and selling commodities, and/or supplying of services, but does not include industrial
uses.
Community Centre means a building or structure owned and operated entirely, or in part,
by the Corporation or charitable organization which provides social, recreational, or other
facilities for use by the general public.
Complying, when used to describe a use, building, or structure, means a use, building,
or structure which agrees with, meets or satisfies all of the requirements of this By-law for
such use, building, or structure.
Conforming, when used to describe a use, building, or structure, means a use, building,
or structure which falls within the uses permitted in the zone category in which such use,
building, or structure is located.
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Conservation means the protection, maintenance and improvement of components of
the natural environment, including land, soil, water and vegetation.
Contractor's Yard or Shop means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the
purpose of:
a)
Storing equipment, vehicles, or material associated with the construction and
building trades; and/or
b)
Performing shop work or assembly work by any building trade or other construction
contractor.
Convenience Store means a building or structure, or portion thereof, used for retailing a
limited range of household goods and foodstuffs including magazines, newspapers,
stationery, smoking supplies, but shall not include a food store, supermarket, specialty
food shop, department store, pharmacy, drug store or hardware store.
Corporation means the Corporation of the Township of Perth South
Council means the Municipal Council of the Corporation.
County means the Corporation of the County of Perth.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Day Nursery means a place that is licensed pursuant to the Day Nurseries Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.D.2, as amended (the "Day Nurseries Act"), in which more than five children who
are not of common parentage are provided with temporary care, protection and
supervision for a continuous period not exceeding 24 hours.
Day Nursery, private-home day care means the temporary care for reward or
compensation of five children or fewer, who are under ten years of age where such care
is provided in a private residence, other than the home of a parent or guardian of any
such child, for a continuous period not exceeding twenty-four hours.
Daylight Triangle or Sight Triangle means an area free of buildings and structures
formed by measuring from the point of intersection of lot lines abutting a street on a corner
lot, the distance required by this By-law along each such lot line abutting the street and
joining such points with a straight line. The triangular-shaped land area between the
intersecting lot lines abutting a street and the straight line joining the points the required
distance along said lot lines is the daylight or sight triangle.
Development means the construction, erection, or placing of one or more buildings or
structures on land or the making of an addition or alteration to a building or structure that
has the effect of substantially increasing the size or usability thereof, or the laying out and
establishment of a commercial parking lot.
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Drainage Works includes a drain constructed by any means, including the improving of
a natural water course, and including works necessary to regulate the water table or water
level within or on any lands or to regulate the level of the waters of a drain, reservoir, lake,
or pond, and includes a dam, embankment, wall, protective works or any combination
thereof.
ADDED BY BY-LAW NO. 12-2025
Driving Range means a public or private area operated for the purpose of developing
golf techniques.
Dry Cleaning Depot or Establishment means a building or part of a building used for
the purpose of collection and distribution of articles or goods or fabric for the on or off-site
process of dry cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning, spot and stain removal, and for the pressing
of such articles or goods.
Dwelling means a building or part thereof containing one or more dwelling units. For the
purpose of this By-law, permitted dwelling types are classified as follows:
Dwelling, Accessory means a dwelling which is accessory to a use as specifically
permitted in this By-law.
Dwelling, Apartment means a dwelling containing 4 or more dwelling units, each of which
may have an independent entrance from a common corridor within the building.
Dwelling, Boarding or Lodging House means a dwelling in which the proprietor resides
and supplies lodging to 3 or more tenants, with or without meals, for monetary gain, but
which is not open to the general public, and does not include a motel, hotel, apartment
dwelling, nursing home, or group home.
Dwelling, Converted means a dwelling which, because of its design and size, has been
or is capable of being altered or converted to provide two or more dwelling units.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Dwelling, Duplex means a building divided horizontally into not more than two (2)
dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside
or through a common vestibule.
ADDED BY BY-LAW NO. 12-2025
Dwelling, Farm Worker Housing means a dwelling accessory to a farm operation used
for the purpose of providing temporary, on-site accommodation for employees of the farm
operation, when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009, 12-2025
Dwelling, Fourplex means a building divided into not more than four (4) dwelling units,
each of which may either be on a separate storey, or on the same storey with an
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independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a common vestibule.
Dwelling, Garden Suite means a one-unit detached residential structure containing
bathroom and kitchen facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that
is designed to be portable.
Dwelling, Group Home means a single-detached dwelling operated as a single
housekeeping unit for persons with special social, mental, or physical needs in which not
more than 10 persons, not including staff, reside under appropriate and responsible care and
supervision consistent with their needs, and provided the group home:
a)
Is required to meet a local need;
b)
Is licensed or approved by the Province of Ontario;
c)
Is registered by the municipality;
d)
Meets all other applicable requirements of this By-law and other municipal by- laws;
and
e)
Does not include a place of detention, correction or probation for persons with a
criminal history or record.
Dwelling, Home for the Aged means a home for the aged as within the meaning of the
Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act, as amended from time to time.
Dwelling, Nursing Home means any premises maintained and operated for persons
requiring nursing care or in which such care is provided to two or more unrelated persons,
but does not include any premises falling under the jurisdiction of:
a)
The Charitable Institutions Act;
b)
The Child and Family Services Act;
c)
The Homes for the Aged and Rest Homes Act;
d)
The Mental Hospitals Act;
e)
The Private Hospitals Act; or
f)
The Public Hospitals Act.
Dwelling, Row or Townhouse means a separate building that has been divided
vertically into three (3) or more dwelling units each of which has a separate and
independent entrance and which are separated from the adjoining unit or units by a
common unpierced wall with no interior access between the units.
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Dwelling, Semi-Detached means a separate building containing two (2) dwelling units
that are divided vertically by a common unpierced wall extending from the foundation
through to the roof with no interior access between the units and where each unit has a
separate independent entrance directly from the outside.
Dwelling, Single-Detached means a separate building which contains one (1) dwelling
unit in which entrance is gained only by a private entrance directly from outside. Single-
detached dwellings shall include a modular home but shall not include a mobile home.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
Dwelling, Triplex means a separate building of one or more stories divided into not more
than three (3) dwelling units, each of which may either be on a separate storey, or on the
same storey with an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a
common vestibule.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2001
Dwelling Unit means one or more habitable rooms occupied or capable of being occupied
on a permanent basis by one or more persons as an independent and separate
housekeeping unit in which kitchen and sanitary facilities and sleeping accommodation
are provided for the exclusive use of such person or persons.
Dwelling Unit Area means the habitable area contained within the inside walls of a
dwelling unit, excluding any private garage, carport, unfinished attic, cellar or sunroom
(unless such sunroom is habitable in all seasons of the year), and unenclosed porches
and verandahs. The area of any common or public halls, stairways, and the thickness of
the outside walls shall not be considered as dwelling unit area.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
Eating Establishment, Restaurant means a building or part thereof used for the serving
of food or refreshments to the public, with the serving and consumption of food or
refreshments taking place on the premises. A restaurant eating establishment shall
include a café, cafeteria, ice cream parlour, tea or lunch room, dairy bar, coffee shop,
donut shop, or snack bar, but does not include a bed and breakfast establishment, or a
drive through or take-out eating establishment as defined in this By-law.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
Eating Establishment, Drive Through or Take-Out means a building or part thereof
where food and beverages are offered for sale or sold to the public for consumption off of
the premises of the establishment from a counter area and/or through a delivery or pick-
up window and where ordering and pickup of food may take place from a motor vehicle.
Emergency Services Facility means a police station, a fire hall, an ambulance depot and
similar facilities for public safety and protection.
Erect when used in this By-law includes building, constructing, and reconstructing, and
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without limiting the generality of the foregoing, also includes the following:
a)
Any preliminary physical operation such as excavating, filling, or draining;
b)
Altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement, extension, or
other structural change;
c)
The moving of any building or structure from one location to another; and
d)
Any work which requires a building permit under the Building By-law of the
Corporation.
The words "erected" and "erection" shall have a corresponding meaning.
Existing means lawfully existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
Farm Produce Sales Outlet means a fruit, vegetable, flower, or farm produce stand used
for the sale of agricultural produce.
Farm Use means the use of a parcel of land for the purpose of agriculture having a lot
area of not less than 30 hectares (74.12 acres).
Farm Vacation Establishment means a Bed and Breakfast Establishment as defined by
this By-law, as well as vacation activities involving the day to day operation of the farm
property.
Finished Grade Level means the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground
adjoining the base of a building or structure.
Floor Area, Gross means the sum total of the gross horizontal areas of the several
stories of a building or other structures on a lot measured from the exterior faces of the
exterior walls of the building or structure at the floor level of each storey or from the centre
line of a common wall separating two buildings or other structures, and basement floor
area but excludes the floor area of a cellar or areas used for parking and loading within
the building or structure.
Floor Area, Ground means the floor area of the lowest storey of a building or structure,
approximately at or first above the finished grade level, measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls of the building or structure. In the case of a dwelling, the floor
area of any private garage or carport, porch, verandah, or sunroom (unless such sunroom
is habitable in all seasons of the year) shall not be included in the calculation of ground
floor area.
Forestry means the management of trees, woodlots and forests for the sustainable
production and harvesting of wood and wood products, and subject to the County of Perth
Tree By-law.
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Garage, Attached means a private garage located on the same lot as a dwelling,
attached to that dwelling by a common wall and/or common roof structure, and which is
designed for the sheltering of private passenger motor vehicles of the occupants of the
dwelling and the storage of household equipment. An attached garage does not include
a carport. No facilities for the repairing or servicing of motor vehicles for remuneration or
for commercial use shall be permitted in an attached garage. For the purpose of
determining front yard, rear yard, and side yard setbacks, an attached garage shall be
considered as part of the main building.
Garage, Detached means a private garage which is accessory to a permitted dwelling,
located on the same lot as the dwelling, is a separate building that is fully enclosed, and
which is designed for the sheltering of private passenger motor vehicles of the occupants
of the dwelling and the storage of household equipment. A detached garage does not
include a detached carport. No facilities for the repairing or servicing of motor vehicles for
remuneration or for commercial use shall be permitted in a detached garage. For the
purpose of determining front yard, rear yard, and side yard setbacks, a detached garage
shall be considered an accessory building.
Garage, Public Works means a municipal or Provincial facility used for the storage and
servicing of road construction and maintenance equipment and materials.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Golf Course means an area for the purpose of playing golf or frisbee golf, and may
include a driving range and associated recreational uses such as a club house and
tennis courts.
Golf Course, Miniature means an area for the purpose of playing miniature golf, and
associated facilities such as equipment rental building and refreshment stand.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Greenhouse, Commercial means a building or structure used for the growing of fruits,
vegetables, flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and similar vegetation which are not
necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot containing such greenhouse, but are
sold directly from such lot at wholesale or retail.
Habitable Room means any room within a dwelling unit used or capable of being used for
living, eating, and sleeping, but excluding a cellar or any portion thereof, bathroom, toilet
room, serving or storage pantry, laundry area, and corridor.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 59-2002 and 46-2009
Home Occupation means an occupation and/or a profession conducted entirely within a
dwelling unit and subject to the following criteria:
a)
Such home occupation must be clearly secondary to the main use of the dwelling for
residential purposes;
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b)
Such home occupation must not change the character of the dwelling as a private
residence;
c)
Such home occupation shall be conducted only by a person(s) residing in the
dwelling;
d)
There shall be no external evidence of the home occupation from outside of the
dwelling, including window displays, with the exception of a single sign not greater
than 0.85 m2 (9.15 sq. ft.) in area. Such sign shall have a minimum front yard, interior
side yard, and exterior side yard of 1 metre (3.28 ft.), and must comply with the
daylight triangle provisions;
e)
There shall be no external display or storage of goods, materials, wares or
merchandise on the lot on which the dwelling containing the home occupation is
located;
f)
No external alteration of the dwelling shall be permitted so as to accommodate a
home occupation, such as the inclusion of any specialized structure, ramps, or
oversize doorways which will tend to change the character of the dwelling as a
private residence;
g)
Such home occupation shall not create nor become a nuisance or hazard to
neighbours by reason of noise, vibration, dust, smoke, fumes, odour, heat, debris,
refuse, fire, lighting interference, hours of operation, traffic, or parking;
h)
Not more than one home occupation is permitted in a dwelling unit and no home
occupation shall occupy more than 25 m2 (269.1 sq. ft.) of floor area or 25 % of the
gross floor area of the dwelling (excluding an attached garage), whichever is lesser.
The area of the dwelling not being used for home occupation must comply with the
applicable floor area requirements of this By-law;
i)
No home occupation shall be carried on in an accessory building or structure;
j)
Such home occupation shall meet all of the applicable requirements of this By-law,
including parking requirements; and
k)
For greater clarity, a home occupation shall include but not be limited to an office or
consulting room for a professional person or agent; an office for a trade such as a
builder, a plumber, an electrician; an office for a charitable organization; a workroom
for a dressmaker or a tailor; a studio for a teacher of music, art, or academic
subjects, a photographer or a commercial artist; a hair dresser; a dog groomer; and
any other use of a similar nature which satisfies all of the criteria of this Section of
the By-law; but shall not include a kennel, the boarding of dogs overnight, a boarding
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house, a clinic, a retail store, or any workshop, or plant for any trade. General retail
is not permitted, except for the limited scale sale of merchandise which is accessory
to, and associated with the services provided by the home occupation (e.g. hair care
product sales associated with a hair dresser home occupation).
Hospital means any institution, building or other premises or place 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 Hospital
Act as a public hospital.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Hospital, Private means a building or structure that is licensed pursuant to the Private
Hospitals Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. P.24, as amended (the "Private Hospitals Act"), in which
treatment is provided to four or more patients, but does not include;
(a)
An integrated community health services centre within the meaning of
the Integrated Community Health Services Centres Act, 2023 or a hospital within
the meaning of the Public Hospitals Act,
(b)
A premises owned or operated by a health service provider or Ontario Health
Team funded under the Connecting Care Act, 2019 to provide home and
community care services prescribed under that Act that include residential
accommodation at the premises,
(c)
A children's residence licensed under the Child, Youth and Family Services Act,
2017,
(d)
A lodging house licensed under a municipal by-law;
Hotel means any hotel, tavern, inn, or public house in a building or buildings which is
used principally for the purpose of catering to the needs of the public by supplying food
and furnishing sleeping accommodation of not less than six (6) bedrooms, and shall
include a hotel within the meaning of the Liquor License Act, but does not include a
boarding house dwelling or a motel.
Industrial Mall means a building or group of buildings designed, developed, owned, and
managed as a unit containing three or more separated spaces for lease or occupancy by
industrial uses as permitted by this By-law.
Industrial Use means the use of any land, buildings, or structures designed, used, or
intended for the purpose of manufacturing, assembling, processing, constructing, printing,
preparing, finishing, treating, repairing, shipping, wholesaling, storing, or warehousing
any goods, substances, articles, or things.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
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Institutional Use means the use of any land, buildings, or structures for some public
purpose and may include any governmental, religious, educational, charitable, hospital,
or other similar uses.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
Kennel means a place, building, or structure where dogs and/or other animals, excepting
livestock, are bred, raised, sold, groomed, trained, housed, kept for sale and/or show,
and/or are boarded but does not include an animal clinic.
Landscaped Open Space means open space comprised of lawn and/or ornamental
shrubs, flowers, and trees any may include space occupied by paths, walks, courts, and
patios, but shall not include any parking area, traffic aisles, driveways, or ramps.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Livestock means dairy, beef, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep, ratites, fur-bearing
animals, deer and elk, game animals, birds, and other animals identified in Table 1 of the
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae, but does not include domestic pets.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Livestock Farm, Intensive means the number of nutrient units on a new or expanded farm
unit exceed 100 or which exceeds 50 nutrient units with a density of greater than 1 nutrient
unit per tillable acre (2.5 nutrient units per tillable hectare).
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Livestock Facility means one or more barns or structures with livestock-occupied
portions, intended for keeping or housing livestock. A livestock facility also includes all
manure or material storages and anaerobic digesters.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Livestock Facility, Expanded means any building activity to construct or expand a
livestock facility that requires a building permit and results in an increase, or decrease, in
Nutrient Unit capacity on a lot, where there already was some existing Nutrient Unit
capacity.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Livestock Facility, First means any building activity to construct a livestock facility that
requires a building permit and results in an increase in Nutrient Unit capacity on a lot,
where there was no existing Nutrient Unit capacity.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Livestock Facility, Housing Capacity means the maximum livestock capacity for all
facilities on a lot at any time, even if currently empty but able to house livestock.
Loading Space means an off-street area for the temporary parking of a commercial
vehicle while loading and unloading merchandise or materials.
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Lot means:
a)
A parcel of land or contiguous parcels of land under one ownership, having frontage
on a public street and which is described in a deed or other document legally
capable of conveying an interest in land and which is on record in the Land Registry
Office No. 44; or
b)
A parcel of land shown as a whole lot or block on a registered plan of subdivision
within the meaning of the Planning Act, but a registered plan of subdivision for the
purpose of this paragraph does not include a registered plan of subdivision which
has been deemed not to be a registered plan of subdivision under a By- law passed
by the Council pursuant to the Planning Act.
For the purpose of this definition, no parcel or tract of land ceases to be a lot by
reason only of the fact that a part or parts of it has or had been conveyed to or
acquired by the Corporation, Her Majesty in Right of Ontario, or Her Majesty in Right
of Canada.
Lot Area means the total horizontal area within the boundary lines of a lot.
Lot, Corner means:
a)
A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, or a lot abutting on one or
more parts of the same street, in which an interior angle of less than 215 degrees is
contained, between the front and side lot lines abutted by the said street or streets;
or
b)
A lot located on the curve of a street where the angle of intersection of the projection
of the tangents of the street line does not exceed 215 degrees and for which the
corner of the lot shall be deemed to be the corner point of that part of the arc of the
street line upon which the lot abuts.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
Lot Coverage means the area of a lot covered by buildings and structures, excluding
overhanging structures which do not project more than 1 metre (3.28 ft.) from the main
wall, and excluding:
a)
Uncovered swimming pools;
b)
Decks which are 0.6 m (1.97 ft.) or less above the average grade; and
c)
Accessory buildings which are less than 10 sq. m (108 ft.2).
Lot Depth means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines of a lot.
Where these lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be determined by calculating the
length of a straight line joining the midpoints of the front and rear lot lines. Where there is
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no rear lot line, the lot depth shall be determined by calculating the length of a straight
line joining the midpoint of the front lot line with the apex of the triangle formed by the
intersection of the side lot lines.
Lot Frontage means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot measured
along the front lot line of said lot. Where the front lot line is not a straight line or where the
side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage is to be determined by measuring the length
of a line that is parallel to, and located at the required front yard distance of the zone from,
the cord of the lot frontage established by joining the two points where the side lot lines
intersect the front lot line.
Lot, Interior means a lot other than a corner lot.
Lot Line means any boundary of a lot or the vertical projection thereof.
Lot Line, Front means in the case of:
a)
An interior lot, the lot line that abuts the street;
b)
A corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting the street shall be the front lot line and the
longer lot line abutting the street shall be the exterior side lot line:
i.
Where the lot lines abutting the street are of equal length, the lot line that
abuts the street governed by the government with the higher jurisdiction shall
be the front lot line while the other lot line shall be the exterior side lot line;
and
ii.
Where the lot lines abutting the street are of equal length and the abutting
streets are under the same jurisdiction, the lot line over which the principal
means of access to the lot is obtained shall be the front lot line while the other
lot line shall be the exterior side lot line.
c)
A through lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street shall be the front line and the
longer of the lot lines abutting a street shall be the rear lot line.
i.
Where the lot lines abutting the street are of equal length, the lot line that
abuts the street governed by the government with the higher jurisdiction shall
be the front lot line while the other lot line abutting a street shall be the rear
lot line; and
ii.
where the lot lines abutting the street are of equal length and are under the
same jurisdiction, the front lot line shall be the front lot line as established in
the block by prior construction while the other lot line abutting a street shall
be the rear lot line.
Lot Line, Rear means the lot line farthest from and opposite to the front lot line.
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Lot Line, Side means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line. For the purpose of this
By-law, there shall be two types of side lot lines which are classified as follows:
Lot Line, Exterior Side means a side lot line that abuts a street or a reserve.
Lot Line, Interior Side means a side lot line that abuts a neighbouring lot, block, or parcel
of land.
Lot of Record means a lot or parcel of land that can legally be conveyed and which was
legally created prior to the passing of this By-law. Subject to the above, a lot of record
shall include only the following:
a)
A lot or block shown on a registered plan of subdivision;
b)
A lot or parcel of land created by consent in accordance with the provisions of the
Planning Act; or
c)
Any other separate and distinct land holding, the deed to which is registered in the
Land Registry Office No. 44.
For the purpose of this definition, lots of record shall not include those lots on a
registered plan of subdivision which has been deemed not to be a registered plan
of subdivision in a By-law passed by the Corporation pursuant to the Planning
Act.
Lot, Through means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets. Where a lot qualifies
as being both a corner lot and a through lot such lot shall be conclusively deemed to be
a corner lot.
Main Wall means the exterior front, side, or rear wall of a building, and all structural
members that are essential to the support of a roof or fully enclosed space.
Medical Clinic means a building where members of the medical profession such as
physicians, dentists, chiropractors, drugless practitioners, or occupational therapists and
their staff provide diagnosis and treatment to the general public without overnight
accommodation. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, a medical clinic may
include administrative offices, reception areas, examining and treatment rooms, x-ray
facilities, and a dispensary provided that such are part of or accessory to the medical
clinic and provided that the only access to such is from the interior of the building.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS I) means a tool to determine a required distance
for new development from existing livestock facilities as determined by the Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae approved by the Province of Ontario, as amended
from time to time.
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AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS II) means a tool to determine a required distance
for a new or expanding livestock facility from an existing use or approved development
area as determined the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae approved by the
Province of Ontario, as amended from time to time.
Mobile Home means a prefabricated dwelling unit designed and intended to be
transported or portable for movement from site to site.
Mobile Home Park means a lot, cared for, and managed by a park operator, where
individual sites for locating mobile homes are rented or leased and where ownership and
responsibility for the maintenance and development of the site facilities, including
underground services (e.g. water supply, sanitary sewers, storm sewers), access roads,
communal areas and buildings, together with general park management (e.g. snow
clearing and removal, garbage or waste collection), rests with the mobile home park
owner(s).
Mobile Home Site means an area of land described on a reference plan located within a
mobile home park used for the placement of a mobile home.
Modular Home means a dwelling unit designed and composed of components
substantially assembled in a manufacturing plant and transported to the building site for
final assembly on a permanent foundation. A modular home does not include a mobile
home.
Motel means a building or group of two or more detached buildings designed and used
for the purpose of catering to the traveling public by furnishing sleeping accommodation
of not less than six (6) bedroom units and may include living accommodation for
permanent staff, dining, dancing, convention, and other public rooms licensed under the
Liquor License Act, as amended, parking facilities, and recreational facilities. Each
bedroom unit must be capable of being entered directly from the exterior of the building.
A motel shall not include a boarding or lodging house dwelling or a hotel.
Motor Home/Travel Trailer means a self-propelled vehicle or any unit suitable for
attachment to a motor vehicle for towing and capable of being used for temporary living,
sleeping, and eating accommodation, and shall not include a mobile / modular home.
Motor Vehicle means an automobile, truck, motorcycle, motorized snow vehicle, and
motorized all-terrain vehicle, but does not include cars or engines running on railway
tracks, farm tractor, or self-propelled farm machinery or road building equipment.
Municipal Drain means a watercourse or sewer which carries storm surface water and
drainage and includes a storm sewer, but does not include a sanitary sewer.
Non-Complying means an existing use, building, or structure permitted by the permitted
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use provisions of the zone in which such use, building, or structure is located, but which
does not meet one or more of the zone provisions with respect to lot area, lot frontage,
yards, parking, or other provisions applicable to such zone.
Non-Conforming, means an existing use, building, or structure not permitted by the
permitted use provisions of the zone in which such use, building, or structure is located.
Nursery School means a day nursery within the meaning of the Day Nurseries Act.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
Nutrient Unit (NU) mean the amount of nutrients that give a fertilizer replacement value
of the lower of 43 kilograms of nitrogen, or 55 kilograms of phosphate as nutrient (as
defined in Ontario Regulation 267/03 made under the Nutrient Management Act, 2002)
and as provided by the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae approved by the
Province of Ontario, as amended from time to time.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
On-farm diversified use means uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use
of the property, and are limited in area. On-farm diversified uses include, but are not
limited to, home industries, agri-tourism uses, and uses that produce value-added
agricultural products.
Open Storage means the uncovered storage of goods, material, merchandise, or
equipment in the open air and in unenclosed portions of buildings which are open to the
air on the sides.
Outdoor Display and Sales Area means an area set aside out of doors, covered or
uncovered, to be used in conjunction with an established use located for the display or
sale of produce, goods or merchandise.
Park, Public means a recreational area owned and controlled by the Corporation or by
any board, commission or other authority established under any statute of the Province
of Ontario, or any religious, charitable, or philanthropic organizations.
Parking Driveway means an area of land used for access to a parking area.
Parking Lot, Commercial means a privately-owned parking area located on a lot which
exists as, a non-accessory use, separate and distinct from any building or structure for which the
provision of parking spaces is required, for profit or gain.
Parking Space means an area on a lot on which a licensed motor vehicle or horse drawn
vehicle may be parked, which area:
a)
Is provided for the temporary parking or storage of one motor vehicle other than for
the purpose of offering commodities or goods for sale or display;
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b)
Is adequate for the temporary parking or storage of one motor vehicle and may be
located within a private garage, building, carport, or covered area; and
c)
Has adequate access to permit ingress and egress of a motor vehicle from a street
by means of driveways, aisles, maneuvering areas or similar areas, no part of which
access is to be used as parking space as defined herein.
Permitted means permitted in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
Person means an individual, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company,
corporation, agent, trustee, and their heirs, executors, or other legal representatives of a
person to whom the context of this By-law can apply according to law.
Personal Service Shop means a building or part thereof in which persons are employed
for the purpose of providing service and otherwise administering to the individual and
personal needs of persons and shall include such uses as a barber shop, a hair dressing
shop, a beauty parlour, a dressmaking or tailor shop, a shoe repair shop, a watch and
jewelry repair shop, a sun tanning shop, or other similar uses. General retail is not
permitted and any sale of merchandise from a personal service shop must be accessory
to and associated with the personal services provided in that shop.
Pit means a place where unconsolidated gravel, sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral, or other
material is being or has been removed by means of an open excavation to supply material
for construction, industry, or manufacturing, but does not include a wayside pit defined in
this By-law or the removal of material associated with excavation necessary for the
erection of buildings or structures or associated with excavation necessary for the
construction of roads.
Portable Asphalt Plant means a temporary plant opened and used by a public road
authority for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction. Portable
asphalt plants are subject to the following criteria:
a)
A certificate of approval for each plant must be obtained from the Ministry of
Environment (MOE);
b)
Each plant shall comply with the minimum separation distances established by the
MOE;
c)
Plant sites shall not be permitted in natural environment or environmentally sensitive
areas within the "Agriculture" designation in the County of Perth Official Plan;
d)
Sites having previously been in agricultural use shall be rehabilitated back to their
former agricultural use;
e)
Each plant shall be removed from the site upon completion of the public project; and
f)
Prior to locating a portable asphalt plant on productive agricultural land,
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consideration shall be given to the use of existing asphalt plants in the area, locating
the portable asphalt plant in a licensed pit or a wayside pit, and locating the plant on
lesser quality or inactive agricultural lands.
Planting Strip means an area of land which shall be used for no other purpose than the
planting of a row of trees or a continuous unpierced hedgerow of evergreens or shrubs.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Primary Residential Unit means the primary residential unit in a detached house, semi-
detached house or rowhouse where the house is situated on a parcel of land containing
an additional residential unit.
Public Building means a building or structure owned or leased and occupied by the
Corporation, the County, the Province of Ontario, or the Government of Canada.
Public Library means a public library within the meaning of the Public Libraries Act.
Public Utility means a waterworks, gasworks, including works for the transmission,
distribution and supply of natural gas, electrical power or energy works, or system for the
generation, transmission or distribution of electric light, heat or power, a telephone
system, a street or other railway system, a bus or other public transportation system or
any other works or system for supplying the inhabitants generally with necessaries or
conveniences that are vested in or owned, controlled or operated by a municipality or
municipalities or by a local board.
Pump Island means that portion of a commercial or industrial use which is used for the
dispensing of automotive fuels, which include the fuel pumps, concrete base, overhead
canopy, and kiosk.
Recreational Trail means a non-commercial, traveled path for outdoor activities such as
hiking, cycling, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling but shall not include any track,
trail, course or circuit for: racing motorized vehicles such as motorcycles or snowmobiles;
the use of automobiles or trucks; the use of motorized go-carts; the use of motorized scale
model vehicles.
Recreational Use means the use of land or buildings for such uses as public parks,
playgrounds, playing fields, tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, indoor and outdoor
skating rinks, golf courses, recreational trails, picnic areas, swimming pools, wading
pools, day camps, bleachers, bandstands, skiing, fishing, and similar uses, together with
any necessary and accessory buildings and structures, but does not include hunting or a
track for the racing of animals, motor vehicles, motorcycles, go-carts, snowmobiles, or all-
terrain vehicles.
Recreational Use, Commercial - see Commercial Recreational Use.
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Recreation Vehicle means a vehicle which provides sleeping and other facilities for short
periods of time, while traveling or vacationing, designed to be towed behind a motor
vehicle, or self-propelled, and includes such vehicles commonly known as travel trailers,
camper trailers, pick-up coaches, motorized campers, motorized homes or other similar
vehicles.
Recycling Depot means land, building, or structure used for the collection and/or storage
of materials such as cardboard, newspaper, fine paper, glass bottles, cans, and plastic
containers for recycling purposes.
Rental Shop means a business engaged in renting/leasing articles, tools, equipment
and/or machines but does not include the renting or leasing of motor vehicles,
motorcycles, recreational vehicles, boats, or heavy equipment.
Repair or Service Shop means a business engaged in the maintaining, repairing, or
installation of articles, machinery and equipment for household or personal use such as
appliances, air conditioners, clocks, jewelry, and furniture repair.
Reserve means a parcel of land, usually 0.3 m (1 foot) in width, located between a lot line
and the street line used to restrict access to the street from the lot or to the lot from the
street. For the purpose of yards and setbacks, the reserve shall be considered part of the
street.
Retail Store means a building or part thereof in which goods, merchandise, products,
wares, articles or things are offered or kept for sale directly to the public, but does not
include any manufacturing, processing, assembly, or construction use.
Salvage or Wrecking Yard means a lot, building, and/or structures used for the storage,
handling, salvage, dismantling, reclaiming, and/or sale of scrap or used materials, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include waste paper, rags, wood,
bottles, vehicles, tires, metal, and/or other scrap material and it shall include
establishments such as a junk yard, a scrap metal yard, and an automotive wrecking yard.
Satellite Dish means a parabolic or spherical antenna which receives television or
microwave transmissions or other signals.
School means,
a)
The body of public school pupils or separate school pupils or secondary school
pupils that is organized as a unit for educational purposes under the jurisdiction of
the appropriate board; or
b)
The body of pupils enrolled in any of the elementary or secondary school courses
of study in an educational institution operated by the Government of Ontario, and
includes the teachers and other staff members associated with such unit or
institution and the lands and premises used in connection therewith.
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School, Private means an institution at which instruction is provided for five or more
pupils who are of or over compulsory school age in any of the subjects of the elementary
or secondary school courses of study and that is not a school as defined in this section.
School, Commercial means a school other than an academic school where instruction
is given for hire or gain and without limiting the generality of the foregoing may include
the studio of a dance teacher, an art school, business or trade school.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 33-2007 and 46-2009
Secondary Farm Occupation means an occupation and/or a profession conducted on a
farm as part of the farm unit and such secondary farm occupation shall:
a)
Be secondary to the principal use of the farm property for farming purposes, with
the principal farming use being conducted by the farm family residing on the farm
property and who are actively involved in the farming operation on the farm property
and not more than two employees (full-time equivalents) from off the farm;
b)
Be limited to those uses involved in the manufacture or fabrication of goods; small-
scale food processing operations; value added processing or packing operations;
trades occupations (such as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, welder, painter); a
craftsperson or artist; and occupations which are primarily and directly related to
agriculture and farming;
c)
Not result in the loss of good and/or productive farm land; not occupy building area
that is necessary for or essential to the farming operation; and in no way impede or
interfere with the ability of the farmer to conduct the farming operation;
d)
Be conducted inside of buildings and/or structures and not occupy more than to 375
sq. m (4,036.6 ft.2), total floor area; not including any outdoor storage exceeding
2000 sq. m (21,528.5 ft. 2) in area, provided such outdoor storage is abutting the
building containing the secondary farm occupation and is maintained in a neat and
orderly fashion. A single sign not greater than 1 sq. metre (10.76 ft.2) in area shall
be permitted; and
e)
Be accommodated in buildings and structures which are capable of being
converted/reverted to a farming use that is appropriate for the farm property at such
time that the secondary farm occupation ceases to exist, and which are located in
proximity to the principal farm buildings (i.e. farm dwelling and livestock facilities);
f)
Be small scale and clearly secondary to the principal use of the farm for farming
purposes, not be separate or independent from the farm operation, and be located
on the same farm therewith;
g)
Be accessed by a driveway which serves the farm unit, and not accessed by a
separate driveway serving only the secondary farm occupation; not require municipal
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water or sewer services; and require the approval of the appropriate authority (e.g.
Ministry of the Environment and Energy and/or the appropriate authority) for the
method of water supply and waste disposal;
h)
Be limited to not more than one secondary farm occupation use per farm lot, at any
one time; and
i)
Obtain a license and/or a statement of conformity from the municipality prior to the
establishment of the secondary farm occupation;
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2001
j)
The requirements of Section 3.140 shall apply, with necessary modifications, to
permit a trades occupation (such as an electrician, plumber, carpenter, welder,
painter) to be conducted accessory to an existing non-farm dwelling in the
"Agricultural Zone (A)". However, no outdoor storage is permitted where the lot area
of the existing non-farm dwelling use is less than 0.8 ha (1.98 ac.). All other
requirements of Section 3.140 (a) through (j) shall apply with the necessary
modifications for a non-farm lot
Separation Distance means the horizontal distance between buildings or structures
measured from the closest point on the exterior wall of such building or structure.
Shopping Centre means a group of commercial establishments designed, developed,
owned, and managed as a unit containing three or more separated spaces for lease or
occupancy by commercial uses or business or professional offices, providing common
open spaces, on-site parking areas, loading areas, driveways, and other shared facilities,
and which may be held in a single ownership or by participants in a condominium
corporation.
Sight Triangle - see Daylight Triangle
Sign means a name, identification description, device, display, or illustration which is
affixed to, or represented directly upon a building, structure, or lot and which directs
attention to an object, product place, activity, person, institution, organization, or business.
Site Plan means a scaled drawing showing the relationship between the lot lines and the
uses, buildings, and structures existing or proposed on a lot, including such details as
building areas, parking areas, parking spaces, driveways, aisles, walkways, sidewalks,
landscaped areas, minimum yards, building heights, waste collection facilities, outdoor
storage areas, storm water drainage facilities. Depending upon the circumstances,
grading information and building cross- sectional information may also be required as a
part of a site plan.
Streetline means the line that divides the lot from the street.
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Storey means that portion of a building, other than an attic, basement, or cellar, which is
situated between any floor and the ceiling or roof next above it.
Storey, One-Half means that portion of a building which is situated wholly or in part within
a sloping roof and which has a minimum height of 1.98 m (6.5 ft.) over 50 per cent of the
floor area of the storey below.
Street, Road or Highway (Private) means a road which has not been assumed by the
Corporation, the County or the Province and shall include the principle means of access
to any mobile / modular home site.
Street, Road or Highway (Public) means a road which has been assumed by the
Corporation, the County, or the Ontario Ministry of Transportation and shall include such
public road, street, or highway as affords the principal means of access to any lots that
abut thereon, but does not include a lane or private right-of-way. For the purpose of yards
and setbacks, an unopened road allowance shall be considered a road, street, or highway
(public).
Streetline means the line that divides the lot from the street.
Structure means anything that is constructed of one or more parts, whether permanent
or temporary, and which is fixed to or supported by the soil or an attachment to something
having a location on the ground, but does not include a boundary wall, fence, retaining
wall, hedge or other planting, light standard, sign, patio stones or other hard surface at
grade level for people or vehicles, weigh scale or tombstone.
Swimming Pool means any body of water with a depth greater than 0.4 m (16 in.) located
indoors or outdoors which is contained by artificial means, and used and maintained for
the purpose of swimming, wading, or diving, but shall not include a water storage tank.
Tourist Establishment means any premises operated to provide sleeping
accommodation for the traveling public or sleeping accommodation for the use of the
public engaging in recreational activities, and includes the services and facilities in
connection with which sleeping accommodation is provided, but does not include,
a)
A camp operated by a charitable corporation approved under the Charitable
Institutions Act, or
b)
A summer camp within the meaning of the regulations made under the Health
Protection and Promotion Act; or
c)
A club owned by its members and operated without profit or gain.
Trailer means a trailer within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act. A trailer shall not
be considered to include a mobile home.
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Transportation Terminal means a building, structure, or place where licensed buses,
licensed trucks, and/or licensed tractor trailers are rented, leased, repaired, loaded or
unloaded, kept for hire or stored or parked for remuneration or from which licensed buses,
licensed trucks, and/or licensed tractor trailers are dispatched as common carriers or
where goods are stored temporarily for further shipment.
Travel Trailer / Motor Home Campground means a lot whereon two or more sites are
provided for parking or placing motor homes/travel trailers or tents on a temporary or
seasonal basis (i.e. May 1 to October 31).
Use means the purpose for which a lot, building, or structure, or combination thereof, is
designed, arranged, or occupied. The words "uses", "to use", and "used" shall have
corresponding meanings.
Watercourse means a natural or altered lake, pond, river, creek, municipal drain, or
stream, but shall not include a farm pond
Wayside Permit Aggregate Operation means a temporary pit opened and used by a
public road authority for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction
and includes a wayside pit.
Weighscale means a structure or device for the weighing of commercial vehicles, goods,
or scrap material.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
Wellhead Protection Area means the vulnerable area delineated around groundwater
wells.
Yard means a space appurtenant to a building or structure, located on the same lot as
such building or structure, and which is open, uncovered, and unoccupied from the
ground to the sky except as permitted otherwise by this By-law.
Yard, Front means a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the front lot line
and the nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Minimum Front means the minimum depth of a front yard between the front lot line
and the nearest wall, or part thereof, of any building or structure on the lot.
Yard, Rear means a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the rear lot line
and the nearest wall, or part thereof, of any main building or structure on the lot, where
the rear yard is a point, the rear yard is measured back a distance along the side lot lines
or measured back from the part to a line which is parallel to the line used for front yard
measurement, not front yard.
Yard, Minimum Rear means the minimum depth of a rear yard between the rear lot line
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and the nearest wall, or part thereof, of any main building, structure, on the lot.
Yard, Side means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard of a lot and from
the side lot line of the lot to the nearest wall, or part thereof, of any building or structure,
on the lot.
Yard, Exterior Side means a side yard immediately abutting a street.
Yard, Interior Side means a side yard other than an exterior side yard.
Yard, Minimum Side means the minimum width of a side yard between the side lot line
of a lot and the nearest wall, or part thereof, of any main building or structure of the lot.
Zone means any classification established in Section 4 of this By-law which applies to
the area(s) delineated on the attached Zoning Map or Zoning Map Schedules for such
classification and to which specific provisions as established by this By-law shall apply.
Zone Boundary means the limit or extent of a designated area of land use shown on
Schedule "A" attached hereto.
Zoning Administrator means an officer or employee of the Corporation charged with the
duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of this By-law.
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SECTION 4 - ZONES AND INTERPRETATION
4.1
Establishment of Zones
The provisions of this By-law apply to all lands within the boundaries of the
Corporation of the Township of Perth South. For the purpose of this By-law, the
following zone classifications are established:
Section
Zone Classification
Zone Symbol
6
Agricultural Zone
A
7
Hamlet/Village Residential Zone
HVR
8
Rural Residential
RR
9
Hamlet/Village Commercial Zone
HVC
10
Agricultural Commercial/Industrial Zone
ACM
11
Light Industrial Zone
M1
12
General Industrial Zone
M2
13
Mineral Aggregate Resources Zone
MAR
14
Institutional Zone
IN
15
Parks and Recreation Zone
PR
16
Future Development Zone
FD
17
Natural Resources/Environment Zone One
NRE1
18
Natural Resources/Environment Zone Two
NRE2
19
Flood Plain Zone
FP
20
Flood and Fill Constraint Area Overlay
FFCA
21
Adjacent Land Area Overlay
AL
22
Holding Zone
(-h)
Various zoning requirements and/or regulations for the zones as established
above are set out in Sections 6 through 22 of this By-law. The zoning
requirements and regulations set forth for the respective zones pertain to matters
such as permitted uses, permitted buildings and structures, minimum lot area,
minimum lot frontage, maximum coverage, minimum front, side and rear yard
requirements, maximum building height, landscaped open space requirements,
parking requirements, and requirements for accessory buildings and structures.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 59-2002 and 46-2009
4.2
Key Maps
For the purpose of this By-law, Schedule "A", consisting of a Key Map Index, and
Key Maps 1 to 31, inclusive, and Schedule "B" are attached to this By-law and
are hereby declared to form part of this By-law.
The Key Maps which are attached as Schedule "A" to this By-law indicate the
zones for all of the lands in the Corporation of the Township of Perth South as
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established by this By-law. The zones are indicated through the use of the zone
symbols identified for their respective zones in Section 4.1 above.
The Key Maps which are attached as Schedule "A" to this By-law identify a
number of open watercourses, including municipal drains. The location of these
watercourses was based on mapping available through the Ontario Basic
Mapping Program, which in turn was based on aerial photography from the
1980's. In some situations, municipal drain watercourses have been changed
over to enclosed municipal drains and therefore an open watercourse no longer
exists. When such situations occur, it shall not be necessary to amend this By-
law to reflect the change in classification of the watercourse (i.e. from any open
municipal drain watercourse to an enclosed municipal drain) and the provisions
of this By-law shall be applied as appropriate. It is intended that the Key Maps will
be revised to reflect such changes at such time that the Township undertakes
either general and/or housekeeping amendments to this Zoning By-law.
4.3
Use of Zone Classifications and Zone Symbols
The zone classifications and symbols identified in Section 4.1 above shall be used
when referring to land, buildings, and structures, and the uses thereof permitted
by this By-law in said zones. Where the various zone symbols are shown on the
Key Maps or Schedule "B", such reference is intended to indicate that the lands
on which the zone symbol is placed are located within the corresponding zones
as established by Section 4.1 above and shall be subject to the applicable zone
provisions as set forth in this By-law for that respective zone.
Where a zone symbol applying to certain lands as shown on the Key Maps
attached to this By-law on Schedule "A" is followed by a dash and a number (e.g.
A-1), such dash and number are intended to indicate that such land is the subject
of one or more special zone provisions. The special zone provisions can be
determined by referring to "special provisions" section for the applicable zone as
set forth in this By-law. Lands zoned in this manner will be subject to all other
provisions for the respective zone except as otherwise provided for by the special
provisions.
4.4
Interpretation of Zone Boundaries
The zone symbols as shown on the Key Maps of Schedule "A" to this By-law are
bounded by thick black lines, the purpose of which lines is to indicate the extent
of the zones. The following "rules of interpretation" are to be applied when
determining the location of zone boundaries on the Key Maps, of Schedule "A" of
this By-law, and kept in the Office of the Zoning Administrator:
4.4.1
Where any zone boundary is shown on Schedule "A" as following the
boundary of a street, watercourse, or railway right-of-way, the zone
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boundary shall be considered to follow the centre line of such street,
watercourse, or railway right-of-way;
4.4.2
Except as provided for in Section 4.4.1 above, where a zone boundary is
shown on Schedule "A" as approximately following the boundary of a lot
that is shown on a registered plan or a registered reference plan, the zone
boundary shall be considered to be such lot boundary as shown on said
registered plan or registered reference plan;
4.4.3
Where a zone boundary is shown on Schedule "A" as being parallel to,
or approximately parallel to, a street and the distance from the street is
not indicated, the zone boundary shall be considered as being parallel to
such street and its distance from the street shall be determined by using
the scale shown on the Schedule "A" Key Map to scale or measure the
distance; and
4.4.4
Where any zone boundary is left uncertain after the application on the
provisions of Sections 4.4.1, 4.4.2, and 4.4.3 of this By-law, the location
of the zone boundary shall be determined by using the scale shown on
the Schedule "A" Key Map to scale or measure the applicable distances.
4.5
Interpretation of Certain Words
4.5.1
In this By-law, the word "shall" is considered to mean mandatory.
4.5.2
In this By-law, words used in the present tense include the future tense
and vice- versa.
4.5.3
In this By-law, words used in the singular shall also be considered to
include the plural unless the context of the application clearly indicates
the contrary.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
4.5.4
Amendments to this By-law will not be required in order to make minor
adjustments to the boundaries or the location of roads, correct
typographical or patent errors, provided that the intent of the Zoning By-
law is preserved.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
4.6
Diagrams and Images
The following diagrams and images are included for clarification and convenience,
however, for the purposes of this by-law, do not form part of this By-law. Diagrams and
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images shall not in any way modify or limit the regulations contained in this By-law.
4.6.1 Basement and Cellar
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4.6.2 Lot Depth and Lot Frontage
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4.6.3 Building Height
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4.6.4 Parallel Lot Line Yard Definition
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4.6.5 Curved Lot Line Yard Definition
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4.6.6
No Rear Lot Line Yard Definition
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SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
The provisions contained in this Section shall apply to all zones except as otherwise
indicated in the zone provisions.
5.1
Accessory Uses, Buildings and Structures
5.1.1
Use
Where this By-law permits a use of land, buildings or structures, such use
shall include any accessory use, building or structure, but shall not
include:
a)
Any occupation or business conducted within a dwelling except
where permitted specifically by this By-law; and
b)
Any building or structure used for human habitation except where
permitted specifically by this By-law.
5.1.2
Time of Establishment
No accessory use, building or structure shall be established until the main
use to which it is accessory has been established on the lot.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2001 & 12-2025
5.1.3
Location and Size
Accessory buildings and structures:
a)
Shall not be located in a front yard or exterior side yard;
b)
Shall be no closer to the street line than the yard required for the
main building;
c)
Shall comply with the interior side yard and rear yard provisions of
the zone, except:
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
i.
In a Residential Zone, accessory buildings or structures shall
be no closer than 1.2 m (3.94ft.) to an interior side lot line or
rear lot line;
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
ii.
In an Agricultural Zone on a lot area less than 1 hectare (2.47
ac.), accessory buildings or structures (not including livestock
facilities) shall be no closer than 3 m (9.84 ft.) to an interior
side lot line or rear lot line;
iii.
In a Commercial, Industrial, Mineral Aggregate Resource, or
Institutional Zone, accessory buildings or structures shall be no
closer than 3 m (9.84 ft.) to an interior side lot line or rear lot
line, provided the abutting lot is not in a Residential Zone;
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(d)
Shall not exceed 5.0 m (16.40 ft.) in height except in the "A",
"ACM", "MAR", "M1" and "M2" zones, where accessory buildings
and structures shall not exceed 6.0m (19.68 ft.) in height.
(e)
Shall not cover more than 10% of the lot area. The area of an
open swimming pool which is not enclosed by a building or
structure shall not be included in the calculation of lot coverage;
(f)
Shall not be structurally attached to the main building in any way,
except for unenclosed decks and/or steps. Accessory buildings
and structures shall be located a distance of not less than 1 metre
(3.28 ft.) from the main building.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 22-2019 & 12-2025
5.1.4
Additional Residential Units within Main Buildings
Additional residential units are permitted within any detached dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling unit, or row or townhouse on a parcel of land
on which residential use, other than ancillary residential use is
permitted, or within any building accessory to such a dwelling unit,
subject to the regulations of the particular zone in which it is located,
provided that:
a)
A total maximum of 2 additional residential units are permitted per
individual lot, provided that, at least 1 of the additional residential
units is located within or attached to the same building or structure
as the primary residential unit;
b)
The building exterior of any additional residential unit within the
same building or structure as the primary residential unit is not
significantly different or distinct from the rest of the building or
structure;
c)
The primary dwelling unit is not located within hazardous lands
(e.g. within areas subject to flood or erosion hazards or hazardous
sites);
d)
The parking requirements of Section 5.18 are met;
e)
The applicable minimum lot area requirement is met; and
f)
The additional residential unit does not contain a home
occupation.
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AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
5.1.5
Additional Residential Units within Accessory Buildings
Additional residential units located within any building or structure
accessory to a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling unit, or row
or townhouse on a parcel of land on which residential use, other than
ancillary residential use is permitted, must meet the following
regulations:
a)
If located with a new building, it must meet the location and size
requirements of Section 5.1.3;
b)
Where the additional residential unit does not meet the yard
requirements applicable to the building or structure where the
primary residential unit is located, planting strips in accordance
with Section 5.22 are required;
c)
That the parking requirements of Section 5.18 are met;
d)
The additional residential unit must be at least 4 m from and no
further than 45 m (148 ft.) of the building or structure where the
primary residential unit is located; and
e)
The additional residential unit must meet MDS 1 requirements or
be no closer to the neighbouring livestock facility than the building
or structure where the primary residential unit is located.
f)
The accessory building or structure is not located within
hazardous lands (e.g. within areas subject to flood or erosion
hazards or hazardous sites).
5.2
Application of Other By-laws, Requirements, and Regulations
Nothing in this By-law shall operate or cause to relieve any person from the
obligation to obtain any license, permit, authority or approval lawfully required by
a government authority having the jurisdiction to make such requirements and/or
regulations. This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any regulations
lawfully imposed by a government authority having the jurisdiction to make such
requirements and/or regulations.
5.3
Conflicting Regulations
Where the application of the provisions of this By-law results in a conflict between
the provisions and/or requirements of this By-law, or any other By-law of the
Corporation, the most restrictive provision and/or requirement shall apply.
5.4
Drainage
Suitable measures for surface and sub-surface drainage shall be required in
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respect to the use of all land and the use and/or erection of all buildings and
structures.
5.5
Dwelling Units Below Grade
No dwelling unit shall, in its entirety, be located in a cellar. If any portion of a
dwelling unit is located in a cellar, such portion of the dwelling unit shall be used
only as a furnace room, laundry room, storage or utility room, recreation room,
bedroom subject to the applicable Building Code requirements, or for a similar
use. However, a dwelling unit, in its entirety, may be located in a basement
provided that the dwelling unit is serviced by an approved sanitary sewer or septic
system.
5.6
Existing Permitted Buildings and Uses
Where an existing building or structure or use is permitted in a zone, such building
or structure or use may be enlarged, extended, repaired, renovated or
reconstructed provided all applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with.
5.7
Exterior Lighting
The type, location, height, intensity, and direction of exterior lighting on a lot shall
be designed so as to ensure illumination does not glare onto adjacent properties
or onto an adjacent street.
5.8
Lots to Front on a Public Road
No lot shall be created and no person shall erect a building or structure and no
person shall use any land, building or structure unless the lot abuts or fronts on a
public road of satisfactory construction and maintenance to permit the reasonable
and safe passage of motor vehicles.
A building or structure may be erected on a lot in a registered plan of subdivision
or on a lot created by consent, in accordance with a Subdivision Agreement in
respect of the subdivision or consent, notwithstanding that the road has not been
assumed by the municipality;
5.9
Loading Space Requirements
Where a building or structure is erected or used for a commercial or industrial use
involving the receiving, shipping, loading, or unloading of goods, wares,
merchandise, raw materials, or animals, the owner and/or occupant of the building
or structure shall provide and maintain on the same lot on which such building or
structure is located, and not on a street or lane, loading spaces and/or unloading
spaces in accordance with the following requirements:
5.9.1
Number of Loading Spaces
The minimum number of loading spaces required shall be in accordance
with the following provisions:
Gross Floor Area
Number of
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Spaces
i. less
than
185
sq.
m
(1,991
sq.
ft.)
0
ii. 185 sq. m to 3,700 sq. m (1,991 sq. ft. to 39,827 sq. ft.)
1
iii. 3,701 sq. m to 9,300 sq. m (39,827 sq. ft. to 100,107 sq. ft.)
2
[Plus 1 for each additional 9,300 sq. m (100,107.7 sq. ft.) of gross floor area or
fraction thereof.]
5.9.2
Loading Space Location
The loading space or spaces required by this By-law shall be located in
the interior side yard or rear yard of the lot.
5.9.3
Loading Space Size
Every loading space required by this By-law shall have a minimum length
of 9 m (29.53 ft.), a minimum width of 3.5 m (11.48 ft.), and a minimum
vertical clearance of 4.25 m (21.94 ft.).
5.9.4
Loading Space Access
Access to a loading space shall be by means of an unobstructed driveway
at least 6 m (19.69 ft.) in width situated entirely on the lot upon which the
loading spaces are located leading to a street or lane.
5.9.5
Loading Space Surface
The driveways and loading spaces required by this By-law shall be
maintained with a stable surface so as to prevent the raising of dust or
loose particles. The driveways and loading spaces shall, prior to being
used, be constructed of crushed stone, slag, gravel, crushed brick or tile,
paving stone or brick, asphalt, concrete, or cinders having a Portland
cement binder, and shall have adequate drainage facilities.
5.9.6
Existing Buildings and Additions
The loading space provisions contained in Section 5.9.1 shall not apply
to any building that lawfully existed prior to the date of adoption of this
By-law so long as the gross floor area has not been increased. If an
addition is made to a lawfully existing building which has the effect of
increasing the gross floor area after the date of adoption of this By-law,
the regulations of Section 5.9 shall apply in respect to the area of such
addition.
5.10
Mobile Homes Prohibited
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Subject to the matters contained in Section 46(2) of the Planning Act, it shall be
prohibited to locate or use a mobile home in any zone for any purpose, including
for residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional use, whether temporarily or
permanently, unless the use of a mobile home is specifically permitted by other
provisions of this By-law. This provision shall also apply to a mobile home which
has been or will be converted from a dwelling unit to some other use (such as an
office, storage use, or accessory building).
5.11
Multiple Uses
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where the use of any land,
building, or structure is composed of two or more uses which are classified as
having separate and distinct zone provisions under this By-law, none of these
uses shall be considered as being accessory to one another and therefore the
provisions governing each use shall be applied to each use as if each use existed
independently.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
5.12
Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, and Structures
5.12.1
Existing Uses, Buildings, and Structures
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the continued use or continued
existence of a legal non-conforming use, building or structure, subject to
the other provisions of Section 5.12.
5.12.2
Building Permit Issued
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection or use of a
building or structure for a purpose not permitted in the zone in which such
building or structure is located where a building permit has been lawfully
issued under the Building Code Act, as amended from time to time, prior
to the day of passing of this By-law, or where the Township's Committee
of Adjustment has approved an application for relief from the requirement
of the Township's previous Zoning By-laws (i.e. No. 7- 1979 (Blanshard)
and No. 20-81 (Downie Ward), provided that the following are met:
a)
The building or structure, when erected, is used and continues to
be used for the purpose for which the permit was issued; and
b)
The erection of such building or structure is commenced within one
(1) year after the date of passing of this By-law and is completed
within one (1) year of the date that the erection commenced.
5.12.3
Replacement of Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings, and Structures
Where a lawfully existing building or structure is used for a purpose not
permitted in the zone in which such building or structure is located and
such building or structure is partially or totally destroyed by fire or similar
natural cause or peril, such building or structure may be replaced or
repaired and the non-conforming use re-established provided that the
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following conditions are met:
a)
The owner must make application to the Corporation for a building
permit to replace the building or structure within one (1) year of the
date on which the partial or total destruction occurred;
b)
The replacement or repair of the building or structure must be
completed within one (1) year of the date on the building permit for
such replacement or repair issued by the Corporation;
c)
The replacement or repair of the building or structure occurs at
approximately the same location on the lot. In no case shall any
encroachment into a required yard, other than that which existed on
the date of passing of this By- law, be permitted. For the purpose of
determining required yards, the most restrictive yard provision for
that zone shall apply;
d)
The replacement or repair does not increase the height, size, or
volume of the building or structure as it existed prior to the partial or
total destruction; and
e)
The use of the building or structure is not changed and continues in
the same manner as existed previously.
5.12.4
Building Repairs
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the strengthening or
restoring to a safe condition of any building or structure which is used for
a purpose permitted in the zone in which such building or structure is
located provided that the following provisions are met:
a)
The strengthening or repairing does not increase the gross floor
area, height, or lot coverage of the building or structure; and
b)
The use of the building or structure is not changed and continues in
the same manner as previously existed.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007 & 12-2025
5.12.5
Livestock facilities
The repair or replacement of livestock facilities shall be permitted
provided it does not increase the amount of floor area used for housing
livestock. Where such repairs or replacements result in a change in the
type and/or number of livestock, the livestock type change shall be
permitted provided that the decrease or increase of Nutrient Units is
proportionate to the Factor "A" change, as determined by the Minimum
Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae and Guidelines developed by the
Province, as amended from time to time.
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AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002 and 46-2009
5.13
January 1, 1988
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where a lot, building
or structure existed prior to January 1, 1988 (or where a valid building permit for
a building or structure was issued prior to January 1, 1988) and where that lot,
building or structure is used for a purpose permitted in the zone in which it is
located, and where that lot, building or structure does not conform to one or more
of the applicable provisions of this By-law the existing lot, building or structure
shall be recognized as being permitted under the provisions of this By-law.
5.14
Non-Complying Uses, Buildings and Structures
Where a use, building or structure was lawfully established prior to the date of
passing of this By-law, and where such use, building or structure is permitted by
the zone in which such use, building or structure is located, but where such use,
building or structure does not meet the zone provisions with respect to required lot
area, frontage, yards, parking, or any other provision applicable to that zone, such
use, building or structure shall be deemed to comply with the By-law and may be
enlarged, extended, reconstructed, repaired or renovated provided that:
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007 & 12-2025
a)
The enlargement, extension, reconstruction, repair or renovation does not
further reduce the compliance of the use, building or structure with the
provisions of this By-law to which such use, building or structure does not
comply. Where such enlargement, extension, reconstruction, repair or
renovation involves a livestock facility and where the livestock/poultry
involves a change in livestock type, the nutrient unit change shall be
determined by the Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) Formulae and
Guidelines developed by the Province, as amended from time to time.
b)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with;
c)
Where a non-complying building or structure is removed or destroyed, such
building or structure may be reconstructed in a different location on the lot
than the original building or structure, provided that the new location complies
with (a) and (b) above, and provided such reconstruction occurs within one
(1) year of the date of destruction of the original building; and
d)
In the case of a rezoning or severance, the provisions of Section 5.13 shall
continue to apply such that the said use, building or structure shall be deemed
to comply with any applicable provisions of this By-law resulting from such
rezoning or severance, except that this provision shall not exempt a new use
from complying with all applicable requirements of this By-law (such as
number of parking spaces) related to such new use, other than those
provisions recognized by Section 5.14.
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AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2001
5.15
Occupancy of Completed Buildings
Notwithstanding any provisions contained in this By-law to the contrary, no person
shall occupy any building or structure unless the Chief Building Official has issued
an occupancy permit in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
5.16
One Dwelling on One Lot
Not more than one (1) dwelling unit shall be permitted on a lot, except as
permitted specifically by other provisions of this By-law.
Two or more dwellings shall be permitted on one lot in cases where one lot
(containing a dwelling(s)) legally merges with an adjoining lot, containing a
dwelling(s), to form one larger lot containing two or more dwellings.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2001
5.16.1
An additional dwelling unit may be permitted to provide temporary
accommodation during the construction/ renovation of the (new) principal dwelling
(e.g. the original dwelling may remain on the property until the new replacement
dwelling is constructed.). No additional dwelling unit shall be permitted until the
landowner
has
signed
an
affidavit
covering
such
matters
as
the
removal/demolition of one of the dwelling units, as well as a deposit with the
Township of Perth South, which deposit shall be returned when the demolition of
the existing dwelling/or when the renovation of the existing dwelling is completed.
5.17
Obstructions on Corner Lots (Sight Triangle)
No building or structure shall be permitted on that portion of a corner lot which is
within a sight triangle as defined in Section 3 of this By-law where a distance of 9
m (29.53 ft.) measured along the street lines is used for the purpose of
determining the location of the sight triangle, except as specifically stated
otherwise in this By-law.
5.18
Parking Area and Space Requirements
The owner of every building or structure erected or used for a purpose permitted by
this By-law shall provide and maintain for the sole use of the owner, occupant, or
other persons entering upon or making use of said premises from time to time
parking areas and spaces in accordance with the following provisions:
5.18.1
Number of Parking Spaces
The minimum number of parking spaces required for the uses and purposes
hereinafter set forth shall be as follows:
Type of Use
Number of Spaces
Additional Dwelling Unit
1 per dwelling unit
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Assembly Hall, Community Centre, Arena,
1 per 5 persons of maximum
designed Theatre
capacity
Apartment dwellings
1.5 per dwelling unit
Automobile repair establishment,
4
plus
1
per
repair
bay
Automobile service station
Automobile sales and service establishment
4 plus 1 per repair employee
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
2 per dwelling unit plus 1 per
guest room for rent
Boarding or lodging house dwelling
1 per dwelling unit plus 1 per room
for rent
Business or professional office
1 per 18.5 sq. m (199.1 sq. ft.) of
gross floor area
Church
1 per 4 persons of maximum
designed
capacity
in
the
sanctuary
Club or fraternal organization
1 per 18.5 sq. m (199.1 sq. ft.) of
gross floor area
Eating establishment, Restaurant, Tavern
1 per 4 persons of maximum
designed capacity
Eating establishment, Take-out
1 per 18.5 sq. m (199.1 sq.
ft.) of ground floor area
Elementary School the greater of:
a)
1.5 per classroom, or
b)
1 per 2.7 sq. m (29 sq. ft.) of
Assembly
area
(e.g.
gymnasium, auditorium)
Funeral Home
4 plus 1 per 4 seats of maximum
seating capacity
Group home dwelling
2 per dwelling unit plus 1 per 4
group home residents
Home for the aged, nursing home dwellings
1 per 4 beds plus 1 per 2
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employees
Hotel or motel
1 per 2 employees plus 1 per guest
room
Industrial establishment
3 for every 4 employees on the
largest shift, including office staff
Medical clinic
5 per practitioner (e.g. doctor,
dentist)
Retail store, personal service shop
1 per 30 sq. m (322.9 sq. ft.)
of ground floor area plus 1 per 60
sq. m (645.8 sq. ft.) of
remaining gross floor area
Secondary School
The greater of:
(a) 5 per classroom, or
(b) 1 per 2.7 sq. m (29 sq. ft.) of
assembly
area
(e.g.
auditorium)
Senior citizens dwelling
1 per dwelling unit plus 1 visitor
parking space per 5 dwelling units
Single-detached, semi-detached, duplex dwellings
2 per dwelling unit
Sports field
The greater of:
(a)
1 per 5 seats or 3 m (9.84
ft.)
of
bench
space
of
maximum seating capacity, or
(b)
1 per 230 sq. m (2,475.7
sq. ft.) of gross field area
where no seating exists
Supermarket, grocery store
1 per 10 sq. m (107.6 sq. ft.) retail
floor area
Triplex, fourplex and converted dwellings,
1.5 per dwelling unit row and
townhouse dwellings
Uses permitted by this By-law other than
1 per 37 sq. m (398.2 sq.
ft.) those referred to above of
gross floor area
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Where the application of the above parking space requirements results in a
number that is not a whole number, the number shall be rounded-up to the next
whole number (e.g. 7.3 would be rounded-up to 8).
5.18.2
Ingress and Egress
Ingress and egress to parking spaces required by this By-law shall be
provided by a sufficient number of unobstructed driveways or
passageways. Each driveway or passageway shall have a minimum width
of at least 3 m (9.84 ft.) and not greater than 9.1 m (29.85 ft.).
The number of driveways serving a lot shall be limited in accordance with
the following:
a) Up to the first 30 m (98.43 ft.) of frontage
Not more than 2 driveways
b) For each additional 30 m (98.43 ft.) of frontage
Not more than 1 driveway
5.18.3
Driveway Location
a)
The minimum distance between driveway ramps where access to a
lot is by means of more than 1 driveway shall be 7.5 m (24.61 ft.);
and
b)
The minimum distance between a driveway ramp and an
intersection of street lines shall be 9.1 m (29.85 ft.) measured along
the street line.
5.18.4
Parking Area Location
All required parking spaces and areas shall be provided on the same lot as
the building or structure is located, with the exception that required parking
spaces and areas may be located on an adjacent lot provided that such
lot is appropriately zoned so as to permit such parking use and provided
that no part of such parking space or area is located further than 150 m
(492.12 ft.) from the lot on which the building or structure requiring the
parking is located. The above exception shall not apply in the case of
parking spaces required for a residential use in a Residential Zone.
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
uncovered surface parking areas may be permitted in all of the yards
provided that no part of any parking area, other than the driveway, is
located closer than 1 metre (3.28 ft.) to any lot line.
5.18.5
Parking Space Access
All required parking spaces, except those required for single-detached,
semi-detached, duplex dwellings, and bed and breakfast establishments
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shall be accessed only by an internal driveway and no direct access from
a street shall be permitted.
Required parking spaces for a single-detached dwelling, a bed and
breakfast establishment, and for one unit of a semi-detached dwelling do
not need to be accessible independently and may be located end to end
within a driveway.
5.18.6
Parking Area Surface
Each parking area and driveway connecting the parking area with the
street shall be maintained with a stable surface so as to prevent the
raising of dust or loose particles. The parking area and driveway shall,
prior to being used, be constructed of crushed stone, slag, gravel,
crushed brick or tile, paving stone, asphalt, concrete, or cinders having a
Portland cement binder.
5.18.7
Parking Area Drainage
All parking areas and driveways shall be graded and drained so as to
ensure that surface water will not escape to neighbouring lands as a
result of the construction or use of such parking areas and driveways.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
5.18.8
Parking Space Size
Parking spaces required by this By-law shall have a minimum width of 3
m (9.84 ft.) and a minimum length of 6.1 m (20.01 ft.) not including area
used for access, maneuvering, driveway, or similar purpose.
5.18.9
Multiple Use of Buildings
Where a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use
as set out in Section 5.18.1 above, the number of parking spaces required
for the whole building shall be the sum of the number of parking spaces
required for the separate parts of the building as occupied by the separate
uses.
Where common space within a building serves more than one type of use
as set out in Section 5.18.1 above, such common space shall be assessed
against one use only and that use shall be the one with the more restrictive
parking requirement.
5.18.10 Multiple Use of Parking Areas
Where two or more uses utilize the same parking area during the same or
overlapping time period, the number of parking spaces required by this
By-law shall be the sum of the parking spaces required for each use.
Where two or more uses utilize the same parking area and the periods of
use for each of the uses do not occur at the same time, the parking
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requirements for the use requiring the greatest number of spaces shall
apply.
5.18.11 Existing Buildings
The parking space provisions contained in Section 5.18.1 above shall not
apply to any building that lawfully existed at the date of adoption of this
By-law so long as the following provisions are met:
a)
The building continues to be used for the use that existed in the
building on the day this By-law was adopted or the use has changed
to one which has the same or lesser parking requirements as the
use that existed on the day this By-law was adopted;
b)
The floor area of the building has not been increased since the date
of adoption of this By-law so as to require additional parking spaces;
and
c)
All parking spaces that existed at the date of adoption of this By-law
are retained.
5.18.12 Additions to Existing Buildings
Where an addition is made to a building that lawfully existed at the date of
adoption of this By-law, additional parking spaces equal to the number
required for the addition as determined by the application of the provisions
of Section 5.18.1 of this By-law shall be provided.
5.18.13 Changes/Intensification of Use
Where a change of use is made to a building lawfully existing at the date
of adoption of this By-law and where the new use requires a greater
number of parking spaces than did the previously existing use, additional
parking spaces equal to the difference in the number of spaces required
for the new use and the previously existing use shall be provided.
5.18.14 Cash-in-Lieu of Parking Spaces
Where the municipality has passed a by-law permitting the payment of
cash-in-lieu for some, or all, of the required parking spaces, such money
paid in compliance with the cash-in-lieu by-law shall constitute the
provision of parking spaces for the number of parking spaces covered by
such payment. Required parking spaces not covered by a cash-in-lieu
payment shall be provided in compliance with this By-law.
5.19
Parking of Commercial Vehicles in Residential Zones
In any Residential Zone, one commercial vehicle, excluding any trailer which may
be pulled by the cab of the vehicle, may be parked on the same lot as a dwelling
unit by the owner or occupant of the dwelling unit. The one permitted commercial
vehicle shall not exceed 6 m (19.69 ft.) in length and/or 2.5 m (8.2 ft.) in height.
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This provision shall not apply so as to prevent the stopping of any commercial
vehicles making deliveries or collections or supplying services to the dwelling unit
on the lot. Any commercial vehicle parked in a Residential Zone shall not be
parked so as to obstruct a daylight triangle.
5.20
Parking of Motor Homes/Travel Trailers/Boats in Residential Zones
The parking of motor homes/travel trailers/boats as an accessory use to a
residential use in any Residential Zone shall be subject to the following provisions:
(a)
Not more than one motor home or travel trailer or boat shall be parked or
stored on a lot in a Residential Zone; and
(b)
The location of the motor home or travel trailer or boat shall be limited as
follows:
i.
Within a garage or carport; or
ii.
Within a driveway; or
iii.
Outside of any building or structure on the lot provided that no motor
home or travel trailer or boat is parked in the area on a lot between
the front and/or exterior side lot line and the nearest wall of main
building on the lot and provided that such motor home or travel trailer
is parked no closer than 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) to an interior side lot line
and/or a rear lot line.
5.21 Permitted Encroachments into Required Yards
Every part of any yard required to be provided in any zone under the provisions of
this By-law shall be kept open and unobstructed by any building, structure, or thing
from the ground to the sky except as follows:
5.21.1 Ornamental Structures
Sills, belt courses, cornices, eaves, gutters, chimneys, parapets, bay
windows, pilasters, pillars or other ornamental structures may project into
any required yard a distance of not more than 0.6 m (1.96 ft.).
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
5.21.2 Unenclosed Porches, Steps, Decks, Patios and Air Conditioners
Steps, decks, patios, and balconies, whether they be covered or
uncovered, and unenclosed porches and verandas, as well as air
conditioners may project into any required front, rear or exterior side yard
a distance of not more than 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) provided that in the case of
steps, decks, patios, porches, and verandas, the floor level of such
structures are not greater than 1.2 m (3.93 ft.) above the finished grade
adjacent to such structure. Uncovered steps to provide access to the
ground floor of a building, as well as air conditioners may project into a
required side yard a distance of not more than 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) provided
such steps are no closer than 0.6 m (1.97 ft.) to the side lot line.
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5.21.3 Accessory Structures
Accessory structures such as drop awnings, flag poles, basketball poles,
light standards, garden trellises, fences, retaining walls, and other similar
accessory structures shall be permitted in any required yard. Clothes line
poles and clothes trees shall be permitted in interior side and rear yards
only.
5.21.4 Fire Escapes
Unenclosed fire escapes may project into required side or rear yard a
distance of not more than 0.6 m (1.96 ft.).
5.21.5 Signs
Signs may be erected in accordance with the provisions of any sign by-
law passed by the Corporation. Notwithstanding this, the home
occupation provisions relating to signs as set out in By-law must be met.
5.21.6 Gate Houses
A gate house shall be permitted in any required front, side, or rear yard
provided that such gate house is located at a distance of not less than 0.6
m (1.96 ft.) to any lot line.
5.21.7 Obstructions on Corner Lots
On a corner lot no obstruction between a height of 0.6 m (1.96 ft.) and 3
m (9.84 ft.) above the grade of the centre line of the street or streets
abutting a daylight or sight triangle shall be permitted to impede or
obscure the vision of the operator of a motor vehicle traveling on the
abutting street(s).
5.21.8 Projecting Walls
An exterior wall of a dwelling which projects beyond the foundation wall
(such as a wall over a cantilevered floor) may project into any required front
or rear yard a distance of not more than 0.6 m (1.96 ft.) provided that the
building complies with the sight triangle requirements on corner lots. For
projecting walls, the permitted encroachments for ornamental structures
under Section 5.21.1 may be measured from the projecting wall.
5.21.9 Exception to Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard Requirements
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, a building may be erected closer to the front or exterior side lot
line than permitted by the zone provision provided that the building is not
erected closer to the front or exterior side lot line than the established
average setback of the main buildings on abutting lots along the same
street on the date of passing of this By-law, and provided that on corner
lots the building complies with the site triangle requirements.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009, AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
5.21.10 Ontarians with Disabilities Act
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
wheelchair ramps, or other apparatus for physically challenged people, as per
"The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act" may be erected within the
required front, rear, interior or exterior side yard, provided that on corner lots
these types of structures comply with the site triangle requirements.
5.22 Planting Strip Requirements
Required planting strip(s) shall be established in accordance with the following
provisions:
5.22.1 Location
A required planting strip shall be located in proximity to the lot line or
portion thereof, on which such planting strip is required. A planting strip
may be located in any yard except as provided below:
a)
No planting strip shall be located in a daylight or sight triangle;
b)
No planting strip shall be located between the street line and the
building line on the lot in such a manner as to impede or obscure
the vision of the operator of a motor vehicle traveling on an
adjacent street; and
c)
Where a planting strip is located in a required yard, there must be
an adequate space remaining between the inside edge of the
planting strip and the nearest building and/or structure on the lot so
as to permit for the proper maintenance of the planting strip and the
building and/or structure. For the purpose of this Section, a space
measuring 1.2 m (3.94 ft.) in width shall be considered to be
"adequate space".
5.22.2 Height
The minimum height of trees and shrubs in a planting strip at the time of
planting shall be 1 m (3.28 ft.) and they must be of such a species or type
so as to achieve a minimum height of 2 m (6.56 ft.) at maturity.
5.22.3 Width
A required planting strip shall have a minimum width of 1.5 m (4.92 ft.).
5.22.4 Driveways and Walkways
In all cases where ingress and egress driveways and walkways extend
through a planting strip, it shall be permissible to interrupt the planting strip
within 3 m (9.84 ft.) of the edge of such driveway or within 1.5 m (4.92 ft.)
of the edge of such walkway.
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5.22.5 Alternatives
Subject to site plan approval and the registration of a site plan agreement,
a solid fence may be considered as an alternative to a planting strip.
Where a solid fence or wall is deemed appropriate and is approved by the
Corporation, such fence or wall must have a minimum height of 2 m (6.56
ft.), be of a type and/or construction as is set out in the site plan agreement,
and the remaining portion of the planting strip width which is not used for
the physical location of the fence shall be maintained as landscaped open
space.
5.23
Preserving Spare Tile Bed Area
Where the appropriate authority has approved a septic system, which includes an
area identified as a spare tile bed for future use, no building or structure or use
shall be established which would prevent the spare area from being used as a
tile bed when required.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
5.24
Prohibited Uses
a)
Except as otherwise specifically permitted in this By-law, the following uses
are prohibited in any zone:
i.
A track for
the
racing of motor vehicles, motorcycles, g o -
carts, snowmobiles, or all-terrain vehicles;
ii.
A trailer camp as defined in Section 169 (4) of the Municipal Act, S.O.
2001. C. 25, as amended from time to time;
iii.
A junk yard, salvage or wrecking yard, or the collection, storage, or sale
of junk, scrap metal, tires, salvage, partially or completely dismantled
motor vehicles or trailers;
iv.
Locating or storing on any land for any purpose any disused railway car,
school bus, street car body, or truck body or truck box, shipping
container whether or not same is situated on a foundation. In an
agricultural, commercial or industrial zone, one truck body/box or truck
trailer which is maintained in good condition and appearance, or one
shipping container may be used for storage accessory to the main use,
subject to the requirements for accessory buildings;
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
v.
Except as specifically permitted in an Agricultural Zone or elsewhere in
this By-law, no person shall, in any zone, keep or raise any livestock,
bird, reptile, or wild animal including any tamed or domesticated wild
animal. This provision shall not prevent the keeping of not more than 3
household pets (e.g. cats and dogs) or birds (e.g. pigeons) on one lot
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provided that dangerous reptiles or animals shall not constitute
household pets;
vi.
Weigh scales in all zones except in an Agricultural, Agricultural,
Commercial/Industrial, or Industrial Zone or as a part of a public use;
vii.
Video and/or amusement arcades. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the
keeping of not more than 3 video machines or similar machines (e.g.
slot machines, pool tables, pinball machines) is permitted as an
accessory use to a permitted commercial use (e.g. accessory to a
convenience store in the "HVC" zone); and
viii.
Adult entertainment parlours.
b)
In addition to the uses prohibited by Clause (a) above, no land, building, or
structure, except automobile service stations and duly licensed installations
for bulk fuel storage of gasoline, lubricating and fuel oils, shall be used in
the Municipality for commercial or industrial purposes which are likely to
cause or create a danger to health, or danger from fire or explosion, and
which, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall include the
industrial manufacture of coal oil, fuel oil, burning liquid gas, naphtha,
benzene, gasoline, dynamite, dualine, nitro-glycerine, gunpowder,
petroleum products, propane, and ammonia.
c)
In addition to the uses prohibited by Clause (a) and (b) above, all uses of
land and the erection or use of any building or structure for a purpose not
permitted under the "Permitted Uses" sections of the various zones
established by this By- law or any use permitted as public uses in
accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this By-law are and shall be
deemed to be prohibited uses under the provisions of this By-law.
d)
In addition to the uses prohibited in Clauses (a), (b), and (c) above, the
provisions of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, as amended from
time to time, shall apply to those uses considered to be offensive trades
under such Act.
5.25
Public Uses, Utilities, and Services
(a)
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply so as to prevent the use of any
lot or the erection or use of any building or structure for the purposes of the
public service by the Corporation, the County, or by any local board of either
the Corporation or the County as defined in the Municipal Affairs Act, as
amended from time to time, any telephone or telegraph company, any
natural gas distribution system serving lands within the Corporation and
possessing all necessary powers, rights, licenses, and franchises, any
Conservation Authority established in accordance with the Conservation
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Authorities Act, as amended from time to time, any department of the
Province of Ontario, or of the Government of Canada, provided that the
following provisions are satisfied:
i.
Any building or structure erected shall be in substantial compliance with
the provisions for the zone in which such building or structure is situated;
ii.
No open storage of goods, materials, or equipment shall be permitted
in any Residential Zone; and
iii.
Any building or structure erected in a Residential Zone shall be
designed, constructed, and maintained in general harmony, where
possible, with the neighbouring residential buildings permitted in the
zone.
(b)
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply so as to prevent any use,
building, or structure of Ontario Hydro, subject to the limitations of control
over Ontario Hydro imposed by Section 62 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990 Any new electric power facilities, including all works as defined in the
Power
Corporation Act, shall be authorized pursuant to the Environmental
Assessment Act, as amended from time to time, where such Act applies to
undertakings of Ontario Hydro or other public authorities. Furthermore, the
proponent of such facilities will be required to contact and consult with the
Council prior to proceeding with plans involving such facilities;
(c)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the installation of a watermain, sanitary
sewer main, storm sewer main, street lighting fixture, telephone or other
supply line or communication line provided that Council is consulted prior
to the proponent proceeding with the plans involving such facilities; and
(d)
Nothing contained in Clauses (a), (b), and (c) above relieves any of the
government bodies, agencies, and other authorities from the obligation of
complying with all other applicable By-laws of the Corporation, and all
applicable statutes, regulations, and requirements of other government
bodies.
5.26
Railway Crossings
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, the following provisions shall
apply in respect to buildings erected in proximity to railways:
(a)
No building or structure shall be erected and no tree or shrub shall be
planted within 50 m (164.04 ft.) of the point of intersection of the centre line
of a railway and a street;
(b)
The minimum distance from the boundary of a railway right-of-way and the
nearest wall of a dwelling unit shall be 23 m (75.46 ft.)
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5.27
Servicing Requirements
5.27.1 Where municipal water and/or municipal sewage services are not
available, no use shall be permitted in any zone which requires such
services; and
5.27.2 No use shall be permitted in any zone unless all requirements of the
appropriate authority for sewage disposal are met.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
5.28
Satellite Dishes, Antennae, and Aerials
a) Structures such as satellite dishes, antennae, and aerials that are used for
receiving or transmitting radio, television, telephone, or other similar
communications in connection with a permitted use shall be subject to the
following locational criteria:
i.
No satellite dish, antennae, or aerial shall be permitted in the required
front or exterior side yards; and
ii.
Shall be located no closer than 2 m (6.56 ft.) from a lot line;
b) All satellite dishes in a Residential Zone shall be fixed to and located on the
ground, except for satellite dishes not greater than 1 metre (3.28 ft.) in
diameter which may be mounted on the side or rear wall of dwelling or
accessory building.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
5.29
Setbacks of Buildings and Structures Along Watercourses and Municipal
Drains
The following provisions shall apply to buildings and structures in proximity to
watercourses and municipal drains:
a)
No building or structure shall be permitted within an area regulated by
O.Reg 41/24 Prohibited Activities, Exemptions and Permits;
b)
No building or structure or swimming pool shall be permitted within 5 m
(16.40 ft.) of the centre line of an enclosed municipal drain;
c)
No building or structure shall be permitted within 15 m (49.2 ft.) of the top-
of-bank of an open municipal drain or watercourse;
5.30
Swimming Pools
A swimming pool is permitted as an accessory use in any zone provided that the
following provisions are met:
5.30.1 Location
The swimming pool is located as follows:
i.
In the side yard of a lot, where no part of the swimming pool is
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located closer to any lot line or street line than the minimum yard
distance required by this By-law for the main building on the lot;
ii.
In an Agricultural Zone a swimming pool may be located in the front
or side yard of any lot provided that no part of such pool is located
closer to any lot line than the minimum distance required for the
principal dwelling located on the lot; and
iii.
In the rear yard of a lot, where no part of the swimming pool is
located closer to any lot line than the minimum yard distance
required by this By-law for an accessory building on the lot.
5.30.2 Fencing
Every swimming pool shall be enclosed by a fence as required by the
Township's Swimming Pool By-law.
5.31 Temporary Uses
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in each zone of this By-law, temporary uses
such as construction office, storage or tool shed, scaffolds, or other buildings and
structures (excluding those used for human habitation) incidental to and
necessary on location for the work in progress shall be permitted so long as same
is necessary for the construction work which has neither been completed or
abandoned. Abandoned shall mean failure to proceed expeditiously with the
construction work. Temporary uses shall meet the required rear yard provisions
of the applicable zone.
Notwithstanding the permitted uses in each zone of this By-law, when an owner
of land is replacing an existing detached dwelling with a new detached dwelling,
two dwellings (i.e. the existing dwelling and the dwelling being constructed) may
be located on one parcel of land for a maximum time limit of 12 months from the
commencement of construction provided that, the owner has entered into the
required agreements with Council and the construction work has neither been
completed or abandoned (abandoned shall mean failure to proceed expeditiously
with the construction work).
5.32 Two or More Lots
Where two or more lots are used together as a single parcel on which a building
or structure exists or is to be established, the yards, setbacks, and other
applicable provisions shall be calculated as they apply to the parcel as a whole
containing such building or structure. Where the building or structure is not
physically located on the common lot line between the lots being developed as a
single parcel, and there would be a corresponding violation of zoning provisions,
the lots being developed must first be deemed (pursuant to Section 50(4) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990) or a minor variance granted (pursuant to Section 45
of the Planning Act).
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5.33 Undersized Lots
Notwithstanding anything contained in this By-law, an existing lot which lacks the
required frontage and/or area for a lot in the respective zone, shall be deemed to
be a lot that may be used for the uses permitted by this By-law and a building or
structure may be erected, altered, or used thereon provided that:
a)
The description of such parcel is the same as in a deed, registered on or
prior to the date of passing of this By-law; and
b)
Such parcel could have been conveyed legally on the date of the passing of
this By-law by way of deed, transfer, mortgage, charge or agreement of sale
and purchase without consent under Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990; and
c)
Such parcel has a minimum frontage of 9 m (29.53 ft.); and
d)
All relevant regulations made under the Health Protection and Promotion
Act, and all relevant requirements of the Perth District Health Unit or any
other such authority are complied with; and
e)
Suitable measures for the proper drainage of the parcel are completed; and
f)
All other requirements of the appropriate zone are complied with; and
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007 & 12-2025
g)
In an Agricultural Zone, a single-detached dwelling shall not be
established except on a lot area of at least 0.4 hectares (1.0 acre) and in
accordance with the provisions of MDS I
h)
In Residential Zones, undersized lots shall be limited to a single-detached
dwelling. Multiple unit dwellings shall comply with the applicable zone
provisions; and
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
g)
In the case of a severance or lot addition, the provisions of Section 5.33
shall continue to apply such that the undersized lot shall be deemed to
comply with any applicable provisions of this By-law resulting from such
severance or lot addition. The provisions of Section 5.14 of this By-law may
also apply.
Explanatory Note: Existing lots of record in an Agricultural Zone which have
a lot area of less than 0.4 hectares (1 acre) and do not contain a dwelling,
shall not be permitted a dwelling except in accordance with Section 5.33 of
this By-law, or unless the parcel is rezoned in accordance with Section
5.5.15 of the County of Perth Official Plan.
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5.34 Use of Travel Trailers, Tent Trailer, Motor Home or Similar Vehicle or
Structure No person shall use any travel trailer, tent trailer, motor home or similar
vehicle or structure for temporary or permanent living accommodation in any zone:
a)
Except as may be specifically permitted by this By-law; or
b)
Except that not more than one of such vehicles or structures may be used
for temporary sleeping accommodation not exceeding three months in any
calendar year as an accessory use on a lot which contains a dwelling.
5.35 Wayside Permit Aggregate Operations (Wayside Pit) and Portable Asphalt
Plants A wayside permit aggregate operation (wayside pit) for the extraction and
processing of road building materials and portable asphalt plants for use in
constructing public roads may be established in the "A" Zone provided that such
operations comply with all other
provisions of this By-law applicable thereto and further provided that this provision
applies only to the Council of the Township of Perth South or a designated agent
thereof, except that the County of Perth or designated agent thereof or a
designated agent of the Ministry of Transportation may obtain a licence and
operate a wayside permit aggregate operation (wayside pits) or portable asphalt
plants (in compliance with Section 3 of this By-law) for the purposes herein stated.
5.36 Yard and Setback Requirements for Land Without Buildings
Where a use is carried on, on any land or lot, and such use is not enclosed by
any building or structure, the yard and setback requirements of this By-law shall
apply to such use in the same manner as if a building or structure existed.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
5.37 Oil and Gas Exploration/Drilling
Oil and gas exploration/drilling activities shall be permitted in the Agricultural,
Agricultural Commercial/ Industrial, and Flood Plain Zones provided that such
activities are permitted and carried out in accordance with the provisions of the
Oil, Gas and Salt Resources Act and regulations thereunder.
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SECTION 6 - AGRICULTURAL ZONE (A)
No person shall within any "A" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
6.1
Permitted Uses
a)
Farm uses, including farm residential uses in accordance with Section 6.2
b)
A home occupation in accordance with Section 3;
c)
A secondary farm occupation in accordance with Section 3;
d)
A bed and breakfast establishment / farm vacation establishment in
accordance with Section 3;
e)
A single-detached dwelling, in accordance with Section 5.33 g)
f)
An existing non-farm residential use, and enlargement thereof;
g)
An existing institutional use, and enlargement thereof;
h)
A grass airfield;
i)
A kennel;
j)
Conservation;
k)
Forestry;
l)
Recreational trails;
m)
Wayside permit aggregate operations and portable asphalt plants, in
accordance with Sections 3 and 5;
n)
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, in accordance with Sections 3
and 5.
6.2
Permitted Buildings and Structures
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007 & 12-2025
a)
Farm Buildings and Structures, including:
i.
Livestock facilities;
ii.
1 primary residential unit associated with an agricultural use; and,
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iii.
Up to 2 additional residential units, provided that at least 1 of the
additional residential units is located within or attached to the building
or structure where the primary residential unit is located.
b)
Dwellings existing on the date of passing of this By-law;
c)
A converted dwelling permitted by Section 6.2(a) or (b) not containing more
than 3 dwelling units;
d)
Institutional buildings and structures existing on the date of passing of this
Bylaw;
e)
Buildings and structures for the permitted uses;
f)
Buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses.
6.3
Zone Regulations
6.3.1 Lot Area, Minimum
For agricultural uses:
30 hectares (74.12 acres)
(Areas of the same lot zoned as "NRE1" and/or "NRE2" may be included in the
calculation of lot area)
For other permitted uses:
1,850 m2 (19,991.88 sq. ft.)
6.3.2 Lot Frontage, Minimum
For agricultural uses:
180 m
(590.55 ft.)
For other permitted uses:
30 m
(98.43 ft.)
6.3.3 Yard Requirements, Minimum
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 33-2007, 46-2009 & 12-2025
6.3.3.1
For Livestock Facilities, silos, and grain bins that are 12.01
m (39.4 ft.) or more in height; The minimum yards shall not
be less than:
Front Yard Depth: 15 m (49.21 ft)
Rear Yard Depth: 15 m (49.21 ft)
Interior Side Yard Width: 10 m (32.80 ft)
Exterior Side Yard Width: 16.75 m (54.95 ft
6.3.3.2
For other permitted buildings and structures, including
buildings and structures accessory to an agricultural use
(including grain bins tht are 12 m (39.37 ft) or less in height):
12 m (39.37 ft.) or less in height):
Front Yard Depth: 15 m (49.21 ft)
Rear Yard Depth: 7.5 m (24.60 ft)
Interior Side Yard Depth: 3.75 m (12.30 ft.)
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Exterior Side Yard Depth: 15 m (49.21 ft)
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.3.4 Lot Coverage, Maximum
For agricultural buildings and structures: 10 % for other permitted buildings
and structures:
30 per cent
6.3.5 Building Height, Maximum
For agricultural buildings and structures: 30 m
(98.43 ft.)
For other permitted buildings and structures:
12 m (39.37 ft.)
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 12-2025
6.3.6 Supplementary Regulations for Residential Units
6.3.6.1
Ground Floor Area, Minimum
a) 1 storey dwelling" 80 m2 (861.14 ft2)
b) Dwelling with more than 1 storey: 69 m2 (742.73 ft2)
c) Mobile home: 45 m2 (484.39 ft2)
6.3.6.2
Distance from Main Building
Any Additional Residential unit on a farm, where permitted
by Section 6.2(a), shall be located no more than 45 m
(147.63 ft.) and no less than 4 m (13.12 ft) from the primary
residential unit on the farm.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.3.7 Supplementary Regulations for Kennels
New kennels, and additions to existing kennels must be located at a distance of
not less than 150 m (492.1 ft.) from a dwelling or commercial, industrial,
institutional, and park or recreation uses located on adjacent lots and be located
not less than 300 m (984.25 ft.) from land in a Residential Zone. In addition,
kennels must comply with the Township's Animal Control By-law, as amended
from time to time.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
6.4
Minimum Distance Separation
6.4.1
Agricultural Uses
Livestock facilities shall comply with the Minimum Distance Separation
Formula II (MDS II).
6.4.2
Residential and Institutional Uses
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3 to the contrary, dwellings
and institution -al uses shall comply with the Minimum Distance
Separation Formula I (MDS I).
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Notwithstanding the above, supplementary dwelling units, where
permitted by Section 6.2, shall comply with MDS I OR shall be no closer
to existing livestock facilities on adjacent lots than the main dwelling to
which the unit is supplementary.
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, closed
cemeteries, are a "Type "A" Land Use" for the purposes of MDS.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
6.5 Manure Storage Structures In addition to all applicable requirements of this by-
law, no manure storage facility shall be established or enlarged except in
accordance with the farm's nutrient management strategy/plan, where applicable.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 59-2002 and 46-2009
6.5.1
Structures for the storage of liquid manure shall:
i.
Be constructed of concrete, masonry or metal; and
ii.
Be of sufficient size to accommodate at least 240 days of manure
generated by the livestock operation on the lot; and
iii.
Be constructed of concrete, masonry, or metal, and in accordance
with the applicable Building Codes (e.g. Ontario Building Code,
National Farm Building Code). However, the top of an open tank must
have walls that extend 0.3 m (0.98 ft.) or more above the surrounding
grade level and be covered with a suitable material or be wholly
enclosed within a livestock building; and
iv.
Notwithstanding Clause (iii) above, in the case of an uncovered tank,
have impervious walls that extend at least 1.8 m (5.91 ft.) above the
average finished grade. Where a ramp is used in connection with an
uncovered tank, a minimum 1.8 metre (5.91 ft.) high safety fence and
gate shall be required at the top of the ramp and along the top of the
walls of the uncovered tank to a distance of 3.0 m (9.84 ft.) from the
sides of the ramp; and
v.
shall be required to provide the location of the nearest field drainage
tile by excavating a perimeter trench to a minimum depth of 1.5 m
(4.92 ft.) around the entire site of the liquid manure storage facility. If
a drainage tile is located underneath or within 15 m (49.21 ft.) of the
location of the liquid manure storage facility, then the drainage tile
must be rerouted, removed, or capped prior to the construction of the
liquid manure storage facility. Verification of this requirement shall be
provided by the land owner to the Chief Building Official, prior to the
construction of the liquid manure storage facility.
6.5.2
Structures for the storage of dry manure shall:
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i.
Consist of a concrete pad of sufficient size to accommodate 240 days
of manure generated by the livestock operation; and
ii.
Be constructed to contain run-off from the manure; and
iii.
Any liquid storage facility to store run-off from the dry manure shall
be an in ground sealed tank with at least 240 days liquid storage
capacity or shall be constructed in accordance with Section 6.5.1.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
6.5.3
All manure storage structures shall:
i.
Be no closer than 30 m (98.43 ft.) from any watercourse; and
ii.
Be no closer than 15 m (49.21 ft.) from any field drainage tile; and
iii.
Comply with the Minimum Distance Separation Formula II (MDS II).
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
6.5.4 Temporary Stockpiling of Manure
The temporary stockpiling of solid manure will be allowed in a field, in
accordance with the following provisions:
6.5.4.1
The temporary stockpiling of manure not within a manure storage
facility shall be allowed for a maximum of 60 days.
6.5.4.2
Where the stockpiling of manure exceeds 60 days, such stockpile
shall be covered by an impermeable cover which is tied down. The
stockpiling of manure in excess of a period of 6 months from the
date of which the manure was delivered will require a permanent
manure storage facility.
6.5.4.3
The area for the temporary stockpiling of manure shall be located
at least:
a)
30 m (98.43 ft.) from a property line;
b)
200 m (656.17 feet) from the nearest residential dwelling;
c)
100 m (328.08 feet) from a well; and
d)
30 m (98.43 feet) from a watercourse, pond, open municipal
drain or water inlet.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
6.6
Nutrient Management Plan
No livestock facility shall be established or enlarged until a nutrient management
strategy/plan is completed where required by the Nutrient Management Act, as
amended from time to time.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 21-2018
6.7
Underground Storage Tanks for Firefighting
Underground Storage Tanks for firefighting shall be permitted in any required
yard, provided that the tank serves the public in the immediate vicinity.
6.8
Woodlot Clearing Prohibition
The clearing of woodlots or forested areas or parts thereof shall be prohibited with
the exception of minor clearing where permitted in accordance with the County of
Perth Tree By-law.
6.9
Special Provisions
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 22-2019
6.9.1
A-1
a)
Location: All lands within the "A-1" zone, as shown on Schedule "A" to this
By-law.
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 to the contrary, an area zoned
"A1" on Schedule "A" to this By-law may also be used for one-single-
detached dwelling and accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 to the contrary, an area zoned
"A1" on Schedule "A" to this By-law may include deficient zone regulations
and provisions only when approved by the County of Perth Land Division
Committee/Committee of Adjustment through an Application for Consent
(Surplus Farmhouse Severance).
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
Explanatory Note
The "A-1" zone applies to existing lots of record where a site-specific
rezoning has been approved to permit a single-detached dwelling in
accordance with Section 5.5.15 the County of Perth Official Plan.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 49-2023
6.9.1.1
A-1
a)
Location: Concession 12, Lot 16, Less Highway, Downie Ward (2834
Perth Road 130), Township of Perth South (Key Map 14)
b)
The owners be permitted to keep two llamas as non-commercial personal
animals in the existing accessory structure.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 5-2024
6.9.1.2
A-1
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a)
Location: Lot 6, EMR, Blanshard Ward, (4920 Line 10), Township of Perth
South (Key Map 18)
b)
The owners be permitted to keep up to three chickens as non-commercial
personal animals in the existing accessory structure.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2001
6.9.2
A-2
a)
Location: All lands within the "A-2" zone, as shown on Schedule "A" to this
By-law.
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling
(with the exception of a mobile home) shall be established in an "A-2"
zone, as shown on Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
Explanatory Note
The "A-2" zone applies to potential sand and gravel deposits identified in
the County of Perth Official Plan.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 22-2019
6.9.3
A-3
a) Location: All lands within the "A-3" zone, as shown on Schedule "A" to this
By-law.
b) Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling or
mobile home shall be established in an area zoned "A3", as shown on
Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 to the contrary, an area zoned
"A3" on Schedule "A" to this By-law may include deficient zone regulations
and provisions only when approved by the County of Perth Land Division
Committee/ Committee of Adjustment through an Application for Consent
(Surplus Farmhouse Severance)
d) All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
Explanatory Note
The "A-3" zone applies to existing lots of record where the Committee of
Adjustment/Land Division Committee has required a prohibition of further
residential development, generally as a result of the severance of a surplus
farm dwelling.
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AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 61-2002 and 46-2009
6.9.4
A-4
a)
Location: Part of Lots 19 and 20, Concession 10 (Gore, Downie Ward)
(b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a use described
as an agriculturally-related machine shop and metal fabricating establishment
shall be permitted within the existing 562.5 m2 (6,055 ft.2) building on the land
located in the "A-4" zone as shown on Key Map 17 to Schedule "A" to By-law
No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 61-2002).
(c) All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.5
A-5
(a) Location: Part of Lot B, Concession 8 Gore (Downie Ward)
a)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the contrary,
the following additional uses are also permitted on the land located in the
"A-5" zone as shown on Key Map 12 of Schedule "A" to this By-law:
i.
A garden nursery;
ii.
Commercial greenhouses;
iii.
Garden display areas; and
iv.
Accessory uses; including an accessory single-detached dwelling.
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the following
requirements shall apply to the permitted uses on land in the "A-5" zone,
as described above:
i.
Rear Yard, Minimum Interior
10 m (32.81 ft.)
ii.
Side Yard, Minimum
10 m (32.81 ft.)
iii.
Lot Coverage, Maximum
20 %
iv.
Building Height, Maximum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.6
A-6
a)
Location: Part of Lots 2 and 3, Concession 10 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of this By-law to the contrary,
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the storage of water well drilling rigs and related equipment is permitted
as an additional use on the land located in the "A-6" zone as shown on
Key Maps 10 and 11 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the
maximum ground floor area for the additional permitted use shall be 75
sq. m (807.32 sq. ft.).
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 46-2007 and 46-2009
6.9.7
A-7
a)
Location:
Part of Lot 7, Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the contrary,
the following additional uses are also permitted on the land located in the
"A-7" zone as shown on Key Map 3 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as
amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 46-2007):
i.
One dwelling unit in a portion of the principal dwelling; and
ii.
A museum and accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.8
A-8
a)
Location: Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession West of Oxford Road (Gore,
Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a butcher shop and accessory uses, buildings and structures,
including an accessory single-detached dwelling, and an existing barn for
storage purposes (excluding the keeping of livestock or poultry) are the
only permitted uses on the land located in the "A-8" zone as shown on
Key Map 11 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 56-2004 and 46-2009 and 29-2013
6.9.9
A-9
a)
Location: Part of Lot 2, Concession 6 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an additional
use described as an auction centre involving the sale of farm machinery,
implements, agricultural related items, as well as the sale of trucks and
cars in conjunction with the sale of farm machinery, and a farm equipment
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sales and service establishment, shall be permitted as an accessory use
on a 40.47 hectare (100 acre) farm property located in the "A-9" zone as
shown on Key Map 8 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 29-2013).
c)
The auction centre use, and a farm equipment sales and service
establishment shall be confined to a 1.39-hectare (3.43 acre) area. This
area shall continue to be owned in conjunction with the subject farm
property, which property has a total size of 40.47 hectares (100 acres)
located in the "A-9" zone as described above.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.10
A-10
a)
Location: Part of Lots 1 and 2, Concession 11 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the contrary,
an additional use described as a farm-related construction and building
repair business, and a mobile pressure washing business shall be
permitted on the land located in the "A-10" zone as shown on Key Maps
11 and 16 of Schedule "A" to this By-law. The additional permitted uses
shall be located within a 334.5 sq. metre (3,600 sq. ft) existing building.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.11
A-11
a)
Location: Part Lot 16, Concession 4 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the existing
barns on the land located in the "A-11" zone as shown on Key Map 1 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be limited to housing a maximum of eight
animal units.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009, AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 2026-15
6.9.12
A-12
a)
Location: Concession 5, Lots 18 & 19; Concession 6, Part Lot 19,
Downie in the Township of Perth South (4701-4740 Line 29)
b)
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A-12 Zone, use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for purpose except for the following:
i.
All uses permitted in Section 6.1 of this By-law;
ii.
An earthen liquid manure storage facility;
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iii.
A permanent farm labour accommodation
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no person
shall within any A-12 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
d)
Earthen liquid manure storage facility:
i.
Soil and Water Table:
(1)
The underlying and adjacent soil types, including the dike
material, shall be, after preparation, capable of providing an
infiltration rate of not greater than 1 x 10 (-9) m per second;
(2)
The soils between storage bottom and bedrock or other aquifer
shall include a minimum thickness of 1 metre; and
(3)
The water table shall be a minimum of 1 metre below storage
bottom.
ii.
Be erected following the receipt by the applicant of a Certificate of
Compliance;
iii.
The following minimum separation distances, measured from the
inside perimeter of the storage, shall apply:
(1)
From a drilled well
90 m (295.28 ft.)
(2)
From any watercourse
90 m (295.28 ft.)
(3)
From any buried drain
90 m (295.28 ft.)
i.e. tile and municipal drains
iv.
side slopes should not exceed:
2:1 (run:rise);
v.
Minimum Dike Top Width
2 m (6.56 ft.);
vi.
Surface water shall be prevented from entering the earthen manure
storage facility;
vii.
The facility shall be adequate in size to contain the amount of manure
generated in any twelve-month period by the agricultural operation;
viii.
Under no circumstances shall the level of the liquid manure come
w i t h i n 0.5 m (1.64 ft.) of the lowest point of the dike;
ix.
A continuous safety fence topped with a single strand of barbed wire,
with a self-supporting gate constructed of similar materials shall be
erected to prevent the access of people and animals to the facility.
The fence shall be erected on top of the dike and extend to a height
of 1.5 m (4.92 ft.) above the top of the dike;
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x.
A soils and hydro geology report prepared by a professional soils
consultant shall be required to be submitted, including a certification
the standards set out in clause (c) (i) are satisfied and this report shall
also contain a cross-section of any required excavation and dike.
e)
Farm Labour Accommodation:
i.
Farm Labour Accommodation means a dwelling accessory to a farm
operation used for the purpose of providing on-site accommodation
for employees of the farm operation, where the size and nature of the
operation requires additional employment
ii.
The farm labour accommodation shall:
1)
Be a single detached dwelling with a maximum of two (2)
dwelling units
2)
Be limited to a maximum of eight (8) farm labourers;
3)
Be located within the existing farm building cluster; and
4)
Remain accessory to and not be severed from the farm
operation
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.13
A-13-T
a)
Location:
Part of Lot 14, Concession 6 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a garden suite, in the form of a mobile home, shall be permitted
as secondary housing for a period of ten years from the day of passing of
the former Township of Downie By-law No. 35-95 (July 10, 2005) on the
land in the "A-13- T" zone as shown on Key Map 6 of Schedule "A" to this
By-law.
c)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, Section 34(9)(a)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not apply so as to permit the
continued use of the land, buildings, or structures for the permitted
temporary use.
d)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect the zone
classification of the subject property shall be established as "Agricultural
Zone (A)" in this By-law and shall then be shown as "A" on Key Map 6 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law and the provisions of Section 6 of this By-law
shall apply.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
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6.9.14
A-14
a)
Location: Part Lot 12, Concession 10, Gore (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the contrary,
the land located in the "A-14" zone as shown on Key Map13 of Schedule
"A" to this By-law may be used to assemble log home shells.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.15
A-15
a)
Location:
i. Part
of
Lot
25,
West Mitchell
Road Concession
(Blanshard Ward)
ii. Part of Lot 10, Concession 16 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of this By-law to the contrary,
an additional use described as a farm-related construction business is
permitted on the land located in the "A-15" zone as shown on Key Maps
30 and 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009 AND BY-LAW No. 7-20014
6.9.16
A-16
a)
Location: Part of Lot 19, Concession 19 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the existing
barn on the land located in the "A-16" zone as shown on Key Map 20 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 7- 2014) shall be limited to housing a maximum of 5 animal
units.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling
or mobile home shall be established on land in the "A-16" zone as
described above.
d)
The minimum lot area for the property as described above shall be 25.1 ha
(62.02 ac.), and the minimum lot frontage shall be 300.98 m (987.47 ft.)
for land located in the "A-16" zone.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.17
A-17
a)
Location: Part of Lot 6, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
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b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the
remodeling and modernization of an existing mink operation on land
located in the "A-17" zone as shown on Key Map 20A of Schedule "A" to
this By- law shall be permitted. The remodeling and modernization will
consist of the removal and replacement of 11 complete and 2 partial mink
sheds with 5 new sheds and the erection of an addition to the north end of
an existing mink shed. When completed, the remodeled mink operation
will consist of 6 mink sheds and a maximum of 30 animal units (total).
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, all of the
mink sheds on the subject property will have a minimum front yard of 102
m (334.65 ft.).
d)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling
or mobile home shall be established in the "A-17" zone.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 49-2004 and 46-2009
6.9.18
A-18
a)
Location: Part of Lot 11, West Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the sales and
service of farm-related trailers will be permitted on land located in the "A-
18" zone as shown on Key Map 25 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the additional
use shall be located within a 557.4 sq. metre (6,000 sq. ft.) building. An
outdoor display area for up to twenty (20) semi-trailers, and up to twenty
(20) gooseneck trailers is also permitted.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.19
A-19
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession 14 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a waste
treatment facility which serves the industrial use directly to the northeast
located in the "M2-3" zone as shown on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law shall be permitted on the land located in the "A-19" zone as
shown on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, any
expansion of the waste treatment facility shall be set back 4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
from the boundaries of the "A-19" zone as described above.
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d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 46-2009 and 41-2012
6.9.20
A-20
a)
Location: Part of Lot 7, Concession 16 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
following additional uses described as: a business or professional office; a
seminar and lecture room facility; an existing dwelling unit; and accessory
uses, shall be permitted in an existing mill building on the land located in
the "A-20" zone as shown on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.21
A-21
a)
Location: Part of Lots 11 and 12, Concession 12 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the land
located in the "A-21" zone as shown on Key Map 29 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law shall be considered as a single parcel of land for the purposes
of the Township's Zoning By-law.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the existing
barn on the land located in the "A-21" zone shall only be used for storage
associated with an agricultural use. The keeping of livestock and/or poultry
in the barn is prohibited.
d)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling
or mobile home shall be established on land in the "A-21" zone as
described above.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.22
A-22
a)
Location: Part of Lot 7, East Mitchell Road Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a shop for
the sales and service of snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, automobiles,
and farm machinery will be permitted on land located in the "A-22" zone as
shown on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law. The permitted shop
shall be located within a 278.7 sq. metre (3,000 sq. ft.) area of an existing
shed.
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c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.23
A-23
a)
Location: Part of Lot 8, Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only
permitted uses on land located in the "A-23" zone as shown on Key Map
3 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be: a warehousing use and
accessory office and retailing use ancillary to a contract cleaning
business and interior decorating and upholstery and repair business as
well as a single-detached dwelling.
c)
The permitted uses shall be limited to existing buildings and structures,
with the exception that the existing single-detached dwelling may be
enlarged and buildings and structures accessory thereto are permitted.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.24
A-24
a)
Location: Part of Lots 4 and 5, Concession 14 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only
permitted use on land within the "A-24" zone as shown on Key Map 16 of
Schedule "A" shall be an existing fish farm operation and accessory uses,
buildings and structures (excluding an accessory residential use).
c)
The maximum lot area and maximum lot frontage for land in the "A-24"
zone together with land in the "FP-1" zone, as shown on Key Map 16 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall be 3.42 ha (8.46 ac.) and
15.24 m (50 ft.), respectively.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 61-2008 and 46-2009
6.9.25
A-25
a)
Location: Part of Lot 1, Concession 7 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the extension
or enlargement of an existing legal non-conforming use described as the
most easterly of the existing former airplane hangar building shall be
permitted on the land located in the "A-25" zone as shown on Key Map 10
of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 61- 2008).
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The extension or enlargement shall be permitted in two phases. The first
phase will permit the expansion of the most easterly of the existing former
airplane hangar building to the north with a 32 ft. wide by 200 ft. long (9.75
m x 60.96 m) structure. The second phase will replace the southerly end
of the most easterly of the existing former airplane hangar building with a
32 ft. wide by 160 ft. long (9.75 m x 48.77 m) structure.
The permitted extension or enlargement of the most easterly of the existing
former airplane hangar buildings, as well as the westerly existing airplane
hangar building may be used for an indoor storage use.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.26
A-26
a)
Location: Part of Lot 14, Concession 3 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an
automobile and farm machinery service and repair shop located within an
existing shed will be permitted as an additional use on land located in
the "A-26" zone as shown on Key Map 24 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.26B
A-26B
a)
Location: Part of Lot 6, Concession 8 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage, and minimum lot area for the land located in the "A-26B" zone
as shown on Key Map 7 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall
be 20.4 m (66.9 ft.), and 9.98 ha (24.6 ac.), respectively.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.26
A-27
a)
Location: Part of Lot 23, West Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only
permitted use on land located in the "A-27" zone as shown on Key Map
29A of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a non-farm residential use
described as a single-detached dwelling and accessory buildings and
structures.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the following
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requirements shall apply to the permitted uses on land in the "A-27" zone,
as described above:
i.
Front Yard, Minimum
7.62 m (25 ft.)
ii.
Lot Coverage, Maximum for Dwelling
8 per cent
iii.
Lot Coverage, Maximum for Accessory Buildings
5 per cent
d)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the rear yard
for the property in the "A-27" zone is defined as the area extending across
the full width of the lot and the farthest part of any building or structure on
the lot measured 18.3 m (60 ft.) from the front lot line.
e)
There shall be no buildings or structures permitted in the rear yard.
f)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 55-1999 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.26
A-28
a)
Location:
Part of Lot 5, Concession 13 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an
agricultural related business described as a welding shop shall be
permitted within a 268 sq. metre (2,885 sq. foot) building, as an
additional permitted use on land located in the "A-28" zone as shown on
Key Map 16 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 55-1999).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 53-2000 (OMB Approved) and AMENDED BY BY-LAW
No. 46-2009
6.9.29
A-29
a)
Location: Part of Lots 6 and 7, Reg. Plan No. 295 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, an agricultural related business described as a fur farm supply
and equipment manufacturing business is permitted as an additional use
within a new 139.35 m2 (1,500 ft.2) accessory building on land located in
the "A-29" zone as shown on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law
(also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 53-2000).
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
hours of operation for the above-noted agricultural related business shall
be from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 22-2000 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.30
A-30
a)
Location: Part of Lot 21, Concession 19 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 of By-law No.4-1999 to the
contrary, the area shown in the "A-30" and the "ACM-1" zones as shown
on Key Map 20 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also
shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 22-2000) shall have a combined
minimum lot area of 20 ha (49.42 ac.).
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.2 of By-law No.4-1999 to the
contrary, the area shown in the "A-30" and the "ACM-1" zones as shown
on Key Map 20 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also
shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 22-2000) shall have a combined
minimum lot frontage of 251.28 m (824.41 ft.).
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 25-2000 (OMB Approved) and AMENDED BY BY-
LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.31
A-31
a)
Location: Part Lot 17, Thames Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
The area shown in the "A-2" and "A-31" zones as shown on Key Map 18 to
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 25-2000) shall be specifically recognized as an existing
undersized lot, and a maximum of one single-detached dwelling shall be
permitted on such existing undersized lot.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
6.9.32-T
A-32-T ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 38-2000 REPEALED
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 48-2001 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.33
A-33
a)
Location: Lot 4, East Oxford Road Concession (Gore) (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a second
existing single-detached dwelling shall be specifically recognized as a
permitted building on the area shown in the "A-33" zone as shown on Key
Map 17 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown
on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 48-2001).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 40-2004 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 46-2009
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and 44- 2010, 43-2011 and 35-2024
6.9.34
A-34
a)
Location: Part of Lot 4, Concession 3 (Gore), and Part of Lot 5, Concession
4 (Gore) (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage for land in the "A-34" zone as shown on Key Map 9 of Schedule
"A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No.
43-2011) shall be 84.77 m (278.12 ft.).
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.1 and 6.2 of this By-law to the
contrary, an additional use described as a farm-related auction centre
and accessory uses (including a real estate office), involving the sale of
farm machinery, implements, agricultural related items, as well as
consignment, estate, bankruptcy, and charity auctions, in conjunction with
the aforementioned agricultural related items, as well as eight buildings for
self-storage warehousing having a total maximum gross floor area of
3,325.0 m2 (35,790 ft.2) shall be permitted as accessory uses on a 29.8
hectare (74.5 acres) farm property located in the "A-34" and the adjacent
"NRE2" zone as shown on Key Map 9 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
d)
The farm-related auction centre and accessory uses (including a real
estate office) shall be confined to a 2.7 ha (4.47ac.) area. This area shall
continue to be owned in conjunction with the subject farm property, which
property has a total size of 29.8 hectares (74.5 acres) located in the "A-34"
and the adjacent "NRE2" zones as described above.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 70-2001 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.34B
A-34B
a)
Location: Part of Lot 13, Concession 12 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area for the land shown in the "A-34B" zone as shown on Key Map 29
to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 70-2001) shall be 4.97 ha (12.29 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 70-2001 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.34
A-35
a)
Location: Part of Lots 13 and 14, Concession 12 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area for the land shown in the "A-35" zone as shown on Key Map 29 to
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule
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"A" to By-law No. 70-2001) shall be 0.68 ha (1.67 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 49-2002 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.36
A-36
a)
Location: Part of Lot 24, Concession 10 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area for the land shown in the "A-36" zone as shown on Key Map 30 to
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 49-2002) shall be 0.55 ha (1.36 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 49-2002 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.37
A-37
a)
Location: Part of Lot 24, Concession 10 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area for the land shown in the "A-37" zone as shown on Key Map 30 to
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 49-2002) shall be 24.68 ha (61 ac.).
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no dwelling
or mobile home shall be established in the "A-37" zone as shown on Key
Map 30 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown
on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 49-2002).
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 56-2002 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.39
A-39
a)
Location: Part of Lot 11, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area for the land shown in the "A-39" zone as shown on Key Map 20 to
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 56-2002) shall be 8.6 ha (21.2 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 36-2003 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.40
A-40
a)
Location: Part of Lot 22, Concession 19 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to
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the contrary, the area shown in the "A-40" zone as shown on Key Map 20
to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 36-2003) shall have a minimum lot area of 20
ha (49.42 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 46-2003 (OMB Approved) and AMENDED BY BY-
LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.41
A-41
a)
Location: Part of Lot 12, South Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the following additional uses are also permitted on the area in
the "A-41" zone as shown on Key Map 20 to Schedule "A" to By-law No.
4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 46-
2003):
i. garden nurseries;
ii. commercial greenhouses;
iii. garden display areas;
iv. accessory uses (including a café and a craft shop), but excluding any
residential use.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the following
requirements shall apply to the permitted uses on land in the "A-41" zone,
as described above:
i. Front Yard, Minimum
14 m (45.93 ft.)
ii. Rear Yard, Minimum
14 m (45.93 ft.)
iii. Interior Side Yard, Minimum
14 m (45.93 ft.)
iv. Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
14 m (45.93 ft.)
v. Building Height, Maximum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
vi. Lot Coverage, Maximum
12 %
d)
Notwithstanding provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the café,
washrooms, administrative offices, and craft shop shall be limited to
occupy a maximum of 20 per cent of the maximum gross floor area of the
main building.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2003 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.42
A-42
a)
Location: Part of Lot 14, Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to
the contrary, the area shown in the "A-42" zone as shown on Key Map 2B
to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 52-2003) shall have a minimum lot area of 6.63
ha (16.4 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2003 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.43
A-43
a)
Location: Part of Lot 14, Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to
the contrary, the area shown in the "A-43" zone as shown on Key Map 2B
to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 52-2003) shall have a minimum lot area of 3.47
ha (8.58 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 57-2003 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 46-2009
and 59-2013
6.9.44-T
A-44-T
a)
Location: Part of Lot 21, Concession 11 (Gore, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a garden suite, in the form of a mobile home, shall be permitted
as secondary housing for a period of ten years from the day of passing of
By- law No. By-law No. 59-2013 (November 19, 2013) on the land in the
"A-44-T" zone as shown on Key Map 17 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, Section 34(9)(a)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not apply so as to permit the
continued use of the land, buildings, or structures for the permitted
temporary use.
d)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, the zone
classification of the subject property shall be established as "Agricultural
Zone (A)" in this By-law and shall then be shown as "A" on Key Map 17 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law and the applicable provisions of this By-law
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shall apply.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 65-2004 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.45
A-45
a)
Location: Part of Lot A, Concession 4 (Gore, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.3 of this By-law to the
contrary, the area shown in the "A-45" zone as shown on Key Map 8 to
Schedule "A" to By- law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 65- 2004) shall have a minimum lot area of 1.18 ha (2.91
ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 31-2005
6.9.46
A-46 By-law Rescinded
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 56-2005 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.47
A-47
a)
Location: Part Lots 14, 15 and 16, East Mitchell Road Concession
(Blanshard Ward); and Part of Lot 18, Concession 7 (Blanshard Ward),
and Part of Lot 6, Concession 15 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the storage of egg waste in the existing liquid manure storage
structures located on the above-noted properties is permitted on the land
areas shown in the "A-47" zone shown on Key Maps 18, 27, and 28 to
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedules "A", "B", and "C" to By-law No. 56-2005).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 10-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.48 A-48
a)
Location: Part Lots 21 and 22, Concession 6 (Downie Ward), and Part Lot
22, Concession 7 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the storage of storage of food processing waste and wastewater
in the existing liquid manure storage structures located on the above-noted
properties is permitted on the land areas shown in the "A-48" zone shown
on Key Map 4 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also
shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 10-2006).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 40-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.49
A-49
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 6, and part of the Road Allowance
between Concessions 6 and 7 (near Avonton, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, a small-scale wind turbine is permitted on the land area shown in
the "A-49" zone shown on Key Map 5 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-
1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 40-2006)
subject to the following provisions:
i.
The tower of the wind turbine shall not be located within any
required yard, shall have a minimum exterior side yard of 22.8 m
(74.8 ft.), and a minimum rear yard of 1 m (3.28 ft.), and shall be
located at least 45 m (147.64 ft.) from the nearest exterior wall of a
dwelling on an abutting lot;
ii.
The height of the wind turbine, from the base of the tower to the
highest extended tip of the rotor shall not exceed 45 m (147.64 ft.);
iii.
The noise levels generated by the wind turbine shall be in
compliance with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's criteria;
iv.
There shall be an appropriate sign on the tower warning of the
danger of high voltage; and the wind turbine shall be erected and
operated in such a manner that it does not interfere with the
television or radio reception on adjacent properties.
(c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 58-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.50
A-50
a)
Location: Lot 15 and Part of Lot 16, and Block A, Reg. Plan 295
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, one non-farm dwelling described as a single-detached dwelling
is permitted on each of the lots shown in the "A-50" zone shown on Key
Map 21 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown
on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 58-2006) subject to the following provisions:
i.
A minimum lot frontage of 25.9 m (85 ft.);
ii.
A minimum front yard and exterior side yard of 18 m (59.06 ft.);
iii.
A maximum front yard and exterior side yard of 30 m (98.43 ft.); and
iv.
A minimum rear yard of 45 m (147.64 ft.).
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary,
accessory buildings and structures (which require a building permit) in the
areas shown in the "A-50" zone as described in clause (b) above, shall
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have a minimum rear yard of 65 m (213.25 ft.).
d)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 61-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.51
A-51
a)
Location: Part of Lot 21, Concession 4 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, a small-scale wind turbine is permitted on the land area shown in
the "A-51" zone shown on Key Map 24 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-
1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 61-2006)
subject to the following provisions:
i.
the tower of the wind turbine shall not be located within any required
yard, and shall be located at least 60 m (196.9 ft.) from the nearest
exterior wall of a dwelling on an abutting lot;
ii.
the height of the wind turbine, from the base of the tower to the
highest extended tip of the rotor shall not exceed 60 m (196.9 ft.);
iii.
the noise levels generated by the wind turbine shall be in compliance
with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's criteria;
iv.
there shall be an appropriate sign on the tower warning of the danger
of high voltage; and
v.
the wind turbine shall be erected and operated in such a manner that
it does not interfere with the television or radio reception on adjacent
properties.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 62-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.52
A-52
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward),
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, a small-scale wind turbine is permitted on the land area shown in
the "A-52" zone shown on Key Map 18 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-
1999, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 62-2006)
subject to the following provisions:
i.
The tower of the wind turbine shall not be located within any
required yard, and shall be located at least 45 m (147.64 ft.) from
the nearest exterior wall of a dwelling on an abutting lot;
ii.
The height of the wind turbine, from the base of the tower to the
highest extended tip of the rotor shall not exceed 45 m (147.64 ft.);
iii.
The noise levels generated by the wind turbine shall be in
compliance with the Ontario Ministry of the Environment's criteria;
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iv.
There shall be an appropriate sign on the tower warning of the
danger of high voltage; and
v.
The wind turbine shall be erected and operated in such a manner
that it does not interfere with the television or radio reception on
adjacent properties.
(c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 22-2007 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.53
A-53-T
a)
Location: Part of Lot 13, Concession 14 (Perth Road 163, Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the contrary,
a garden suite, in the form of an accessory dwelling unit within the existing
dwelling (as enlarged), shall be permitted as secondary housing for a
period of ten years from the day of passing of By-law No. 22-2007 (March
6, 2007) on the land in the "A-53-T" zone as shown on Key Map 18 of
Schedule "A" to this By- law.
c)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, Section 34(9)(a)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not apply so as to permit the
continued use of the land, buildings, or structures for the permitted
temporary use.
d)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, the zone
classification of the subject property shall be established as "Agricultural
Zone (A)" in this By- law and shall then be shown as "A" on Key Map 18 of
Schedule "A" to this By- law and the applicable provisions of this By-law
shall apply.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 50-2007 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
6.9.54
A-54
a )
Location: Part of Lot 14, Concession 18 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a single-
detached dwelling, and accessory buildings and structures may be located
on the land located in the "A-54" zone as shown on Key Map 20 of
Schedule "A" to this By- law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 50-2007), which may have a minimum lot frontage of 7 m
(22.96 ft.), and a minimum lot area of 2.8 hectares (6.9 acres).
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the keeping
and/or raising of livestock, and the construction of a livestock barn shall be
prohibited on the above-noted property. All other applicable provisions of
this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 47-2009 and AMENDED by 46-2009
6.9.55
A-55
a)
Location: Part of Lot 19, Concession 3 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage, and minimum lot area for the land located in the "A-55" zone
as shown on Key Map 24 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also
shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 47-2009), shall be 71 m (233 ft.),
and 0.44 ha (1.1 ac.), respectively.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 48-2009 and AMENDED by 46-2009
6.9.56
A-56
a)
Location: Part of Lot 21, Concession 2 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
exterior side yard for an accessory building on the land located in the "A-
56" zone as shown on Key Map 1 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as
amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 48-2009), shall be
3.04 m (10 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 49-2009 and AMENDED by 46-2009
6.9.56B A-56B-T
a)
Location: Part Lot 12, Registered Plan No. 295 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a garden suite, in the form of an accessory dwelling unit within
the existing dwelling (as enlarged), shall be permitted as secondary
housing for a period of ten years from the day of passing of By-law No. 49-
2009 (September 15, 2009) on the land in the "A-56B-T" zone as shown
on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, Section 34(9)(a)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not apply so as to permit the
continued use of the land, buildings, or structures for the permitted
temporary use.
d)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, the zone
classification of the subject property shall be established as "Agricultural
Zone (A)" in this By- law and shall then be shown as "A" on Key Map 21 of
Schedule "A" to this By- law and the applicable provisions of this By-law
shall apply.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply
ADDED BY BY-LAW 45-2020
6.9.57
A-57
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a)
Location: Part Lot 18, Concession 10, Gore (2911 Road 119), Downie Ward
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only
permitted uses or lands within the A-57 zone as shown on Key Map 17 of
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999 as amended include an existing
automobile gasoline bar (that may be remodeled to include new gasoline
pump islands and a canopy), a bulk fuel and propane sales and storage
operation with an accessory office and a variety store (convenience store).
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
front yard setback for any development on land within the A-57 zone shall
be 12 m (39 feet) and the minimum interior side yard setback for existing
buildings shall be 1.3 m (4.2 feet).
d)
All other applicable provisions of By-law No. 4-1999, as amended, shall
apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 25-2010
6.9.58
A-58
a)
Location: Part Lot 11, Concession 7 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a new
detached shed may have a westerly side yard of 0.4 m (1.31 ft.) on the
land located in the "A-58" zone as shown on Key Map 25 of Schedule "A"
to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 25-
2010).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 1-2011 AMENDED by BY-LAW No. 16-2014
6.9.59
A-59
a)
Location: Part Lot 10, East Mitchell Road Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a legal, non-
conforming dwelling that was demolished in July, 2005 can be replaced with
a new dwelling provided that the dwelling is constructed by December 31,
2014 at a location that is no closer to surrounding livestock operations than
the dwelling that previously existed on the subject land located in the "A-
59" zone as shown on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as
amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 16-2014).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 18-2011
6.9.59B
A-59B
a)
Location: Part Lot 7, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area of the land located in the "A-59B" zone as shown on Key Map 20B
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of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 18-2011), shall be 14.57 ha (36 ac.)
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 2-2011
6.9.60
A-60
a)
Location: Part Lot 1, East Mitchell Road Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a legal, non-
conforming two unit that has been vacant for a number of years can be re-
established as a two unit dwelling on land located in the "A-60" zone as
shown on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also
shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2-2011).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 38-2011
6.9.60B
A-60B
a)
Location: Part Lot 25, West Mitchell Road Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area of the land located in the "A-60B" zone as shown on Key Map 30 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 38-2011), shall be 22.9 ha (56.6 ac.).
c)
The land located in the "A-60B" zone as shown on Key Map 30 of Schedule
"A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No.
38- 2011), shall be subject to the provisions of Section 6.9.3 of By-law No. 4-
1999.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 57-2011
6.9.61
A-61
a)
Location: Part of Lot 6, Concession 11 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a detached
accessory building located on land in the "A-61" zone as shown on Key Map
15 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A"
to By- law No. 57-2011) may be constructed within an exterior side yard,
and have an exterior side yard of 7 m (22.97 ft.), and a minimum rear yard
of 5 m (16.4 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 69-2011
6.9.62
A-62
a)
Location: Part of Lot 17, Concession 14 (Downie Ward)
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b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, 486 m2 (5,232
ft. 2) of the existing accessory building measuring 132.9 m (436 ft.) long and
14.63 m (48 ft.) wide and located on land in the "A-62" zone as shown on
Key Map 14 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 69-2011) may be used for the storage of non-
agricultural equipment (e.g. cars, boats, trailers, recreational vehicles, etc.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 69-2011
6.9.63
A-63
a)
Location: Part of Lot 4, Concession 4 (Gore of Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, existing
detached dwelling located on land in the "A-63" zone as shown on Key Map
9 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A"
to By-law No. 70- 2011) may have an addition which will have a reduced
rear yard of 16 m (52.49 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 17-2012
6.9.64 A-64
a)
Location: Part Lots 13, and 14, Registered Plan No. 295
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, one non-farm dwelling described as a single-detached dwelling is
permitted on each of the lots shown in the "A-64" zone shown on Key Map
21 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 17-2012).
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 51-2012
6.9.65
A-65
a)
Location: Part of Lots 8 and 9, Reg. Plan 295 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
minimum lot frontage, and minimum lot area for the land located in the "A-
65" zone as shown on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also
shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 51-2012), shall be 41 m (134.51 ft.),
and 0.42 ha (1.05 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply."
ADDED by BY-LAW No. 51-2012
6.9.66
A-66
a)
Location: Part of Lots 8 and 9, Reg. Plan 295 (Blanshard Ward)
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b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
minimum lot frontage, and minimum lot area for the land located in the "A-
66" zone as shown on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also
shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 51-2012), shall be 36.82 m (120.82
ft.), and 1.19 ha (2.95 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 28-2013 AND AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 50-2018
6.9.67
A-67
a)
Location: Part of Lot 3, South Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
existing legal, non-conforming restaurant may be converted back to a
single- detached dwelling, and an agricultural-related equipment sales and
service establishment, with accessory warehousing may be located in the
"A-67" zone as shown on Key Map 16 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also
shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 28-2013).
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
most northerly proposed building on the subject property may have a
maximum size of 390 m2 (4,198.06 feet2) for the permitted agricultural-
related equipment sales and service establishment. The proposed building
may have a minimum 3 metre (9.84 feet) setback from the enclosed
Municipal Drains on the property.
d)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
most westerly proposed accessory building may have a maximum size of
810.2 m2 (8,721.21 feet2) and a minimum rear yard of 3 m (9.84 feet). No
more than 405 m2 (4,359.53 feet2) shall be used to warehouse large items
for the agricultural-related equipment sales and service establishment
permitted in clause (c), above.
e)
The proposed loading ramp shall be permitted to have a minimum front yard
of 10 m (32.81 ft.).
f)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
minimum front yard setback for land located in the "A-67" zone as shown on
Key Map 16 of Schedule "A" to this by-law, shall be 12 m (39 feet) and the
minimum exterior side yard setback for land located in the "A-67" zone as
shown on Key Map 16 of Schedule "A" to this by-law shall be 8 m.
g)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 44-2013 AND AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 4-2014)
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6.9.68
A-68
a)
Location: Part of Lot 4, Concession 12 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, a new
barn located in the "A-68" zone as shown on Key Map 16 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-2014), may be
constructed with:
i. A minimum easterly interior side yard of 3.1 m (10.17 ft.);
ii. A minimum westerly interior side yard of 10.5 m (34.45 ft.); and
iii. A minimum rear yard of 13.7 m (44.95 ft.).
c)
The minimum lot area for the property as described above shall be 2.33 ha
(5.8 ac.), and the minimum lot frontage shall be 50.6 m (166 ft.) for land
located in the "A-68" zone.
d)
The provisions of Section 6.9.2 of By-law No. 4-1999 shall continue to
apply to the above-noted property.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 3-2014
6.9.69
A-69
a)
Location: Part Lot 12, North Boundary Concession and Part of Park Lot B,
Reg. Plan No. 298 (Line 14, Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, for the
lands located in the "A-69" zone as shown on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 3-2014)
the minimum lot area shall be 20.2 ha (50 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 3-2014
6.9.70
A-70
a)
Location: Part Lot 11, North Boundary Concession, and Part of Park Lot E,
Reg. Plan No. 298, and Part Lot 14, Concession 18, and Part of the Closed
Portion of Glass St. (Road 125, Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, for the
lands located in the "A-70" zone as shown on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 3-2014)
the minimum lot area shall be 16.8 ha (41.5 ac.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 4-2014
6.9.71
A-71
a)
Location: Part of Lot 4, Concession 12 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, for the
lands located in the "A-71" and "A-2" zones as shown on Key Map 16 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-
law No. 4-2014) the minimum lot area shall be 18.3 ha (45.2 ac.) and the
minimum lot frontage shall be 137 m (449 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 7-2014
6.9.71B
A-71B
a)
Location: Part of Lot 19, Concession 19 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, for the
lands located in the "A-71B" zone as shown on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A"
to this By-law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 7-
2014) the minimum lot area shall be 1.31 ha (3.23 ac.) and the minimum lot
frontage shall be 37.41 m (122.74 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 2-2014
6.9.72
A-72
a)
Location: Part Lot 24, Concessions 5 and 6 (5021 Perth Line 8, Blanshard
Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, for the
lands located in the "A-72" zone as shown on Key Map 27 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 2-2014)
permitted uses include a dairy products production facility within the area
defined by the yard setbacks of clause (c) below.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999, the following
regulations apply to buildings, structures and uses permitted by clause (b)
above:
i. Front Yard, Minimum
200m
(656.17 ft.)
ii. Rear Yard, Minimum
1,200m
(3,937 ft.)
iii. Side Yard, Minimum
170m
(557.74 ft.)
iv. Fross Floor Area, Maximum
929m2 (10,000 ft.)
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 62-2014
6.9.73
A-73
a)
Location: Part of Lots 15 and 16, Thames Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, for the lands
located in the "A-73" zone as shown on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this
By- law, as amended (also shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 62-2014)
the minimum lot area for agricultural uses shall be 22.0 hectares (54.36
acres) and the lot shall not be required to have frontage on an open public
road, but rather a registered right-of-way.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 51-2015
6.9.74
A-74
a)
Location: Part of Lot 1, Concession 3 (Gore of Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the area shown in the "A-74" zone as shown on Key Map 9 of
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999 may be used for a small forestry
business (wood cutting and splitting and growing of trees) and shall have a
minimum lot area of 2645.2m2 (28,472ft2) and a minimum lot frontage of
23.15m (75.95ft).
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, all other applicable provisions of this By-law, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 41-2016
6.9.75
A-75
a)
Location: Part of Lot 2, Concession 7 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the following additional uses are also permitted on the land located
in the "A-75" zone shown on Key Map 10 of Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-
1999:
i. A trucking depot;
ii. A truss manufacturing facility; and
iii. Accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 48-2016
6.9.76
A-76
a)
Location: Part of Lot 22, Concession 11 (Blanshard Ward)
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b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage, and minimum lot area for the land located in the "A-76" zone as
shown on Key Map 30 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also
shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 48-2016), shall be 30 m (98 ft.), and
9.7 ha (24 ac.), respectively.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 66-2016
6.9.77
A-77
a)
Location: Part of Lots 18 & 19, Concession 14 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provision of Section 6.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the area shown in the "A-77" zone as shown on Key Map 21 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 66-2016), may be used for a haul road for the aggregate facility
on lands to the south.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 39-2017
6.9.78
A-78
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 19, Blanshard Ward (Key Map 20).
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 and Section 6.3.2 of this By-
law to the contrary, the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage for the
land in the "A-78" zone, as shown on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to this
By-law (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 39-2017) shall be 9,000
m2 and 18.0 m, respectively.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 16-2017
6.9.79
A-79
a)
Location: Part of Lot A, Concession 7, Downie Ward (Key Map 12).
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the minimum lot area for the land in the "A-79" zone, as shown
on Key Map 12 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 47-2017) shall be 17.0 hectares.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 51-2017
6.9.80
A-80
a)
Location: Part of Lot 7, North Boundary Concession, Blanshard Ward (Key
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Map 20).
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 and Section 6.3.2 of this By-
law to the contrary, the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage for the
land in the "A-80" zone, as shown on Detail Map "A" to Key Map 20 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 51-
2017) shall be 5.0 hectares and 30.0 m, respectively.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 51-2017
6.9.81
A-81
a)
Location: Part of Lot 7, North Boundary Concession, Blanshard Ward (Key
Map 20).
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 and Section 6.3.2 of this By-
law to the contrary, the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage for the
land in the "A-81" zone, as shown on Detail Map "A" to Key Map 20 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 51-
2017) shall be 1.0 hectares and 130.0 m, respectively
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 54-2017
6.9.82
A-82
a)
Location: Part of Lot 6, Concession 4, Downie Ward (Key Map 3).
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 and Section 6.3.2 of this By-
law to the contrary, the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage for the
land in the "A-82" zone, as shown on Key Map 3 of Schedule "A" to this By-
law (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 54-2017) shall be 0.5
hectares and 90.0 m, respectively.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 45-2020
6.9.84
A-84
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession 10, Gore of Downie (2911 Road 119)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 of this By-law to the contrary,
for lands within the A-84 zone, the minimum lot area requirement for the
permitted uses/buildings/structures identified in Section 6.1 and 6.2 of By-
law No. 4-1999 shall be 24 hectares (59 acres) as shown on Key Map 17 of
Schedule "A" to by-law 4-1999 as amended.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 02-2020
6.9.86
A-86
d)
Location: Part of Lots 14 and 15, Concession 14 (1869 and 1823 Perth Road
163), Blanshard Ward (Key Map 18)
e)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3 of this By-law to the contrary,
the following minimum lot frontage for land in the "A-86" zone, as shown on
Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be 129 m (423 feet).
f)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 25-2023
6.9.87
A-87
a)
Location: Plan 398, Part Lot 11, Downie Ward, Township of Perth South
(165 Avonton Road)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.1 of By-law No. 30-1999 to
the contrary, the minimum lot area requirement for an agricultural use on
the land in the "A-87" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of Schedule "A" to By-
law No. 4-1999 (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 25-2023) shall
be 15.3 hectares
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 17-2025
a)
Location: legally described as Concession 8, Part Lot 11, Perth South (Key
Map 6);
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.3.3.2 of By-law No. 4-1999 to
the contrary, the minimum front yard depth shall be 14.2 m;
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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SECTION 7 - HAMLET/VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL ZONE (HVR)
No person shall within any "HVR" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
7.1
Permitted Uses
a)
One single-detached dwelling on one lot;
b)
One semi-detached dwelling on one lot;
c)
One dwelling unit of a semi-detached dwelling on one lot;
d)
One duplex dwelling on one lot;
e)
Converted dwellings;
f)
Bed and breakfast establishments in accordance with Section 3;
g)
Home occupations, in accordance with Section 3;
h)
A group home dwelling; and
i)
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, in accordance with Sections 3
and 5.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.2
Requirements for single-detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings on
one lot, one dwelling unit of a semi-detached dwelling on one lot, duplex
dwellings, and converted dwellings
7.2.1
Lot Area, Minimum
a) Single-detached dwelling
1,850 sq. m (19,921.88 sq. ft.)
b) Semi-detached dwelling
2,750 sq. m (29,601.72 sq. ft.)
c) One unit of semi-detached dwelling 1,500 sq. m (16,146.39 sq. ft.)
d) Duplex dwelling
2,750 sq. m (29,601.72 sq. ft.)
e) Converted dwelling 3,000 sq. m (32,292.78 sq. ft.)
7.2.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum (Interior Lot)
a) Single-detached dwelling
24 m (78.74 ft.)
b) Semi-detached dwelling
30 m (98.43 ft.)
c) One unit of semi-detached dwelling
15 m (49.21 ft.)
d) Duplex dwelling
30 m (98.43 ft.)
e) Converted dwelling
30 m (98.43 ft.)
7.2.3
Lot Frontage, Minimum (Exterior Lot)
a)
Single-detached dwelling
30 m (98.43 ft.)
b)
Semi-detached dwelling
35 m (114.83 ft.)
c)
One unit of semi-detached dwelling
20 m (65.61 ft.)
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d)
Duplex dwelling
35 m (114.83 ft.)
e)
Converted dwelling
30 m (98.43 ft.)
7.2.4
Front Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
7.2.5 Interior Side Yard, Minimum
a)
Single-detached dwelling; Duplex dwelling; or Converted dwelling
i.
With an attached garage or carport
2.4 m (7.87 ft.) on one side
1.2 m (3.93 ft.) on the other side
ii.
With no attached garage or carport:
6 m (19.69 ft.) on one side
1.3 m (3.93 ft.) on the other side
b)
Semi-detached dwelling
i.
With an attached garage or carport: 1.8 m (5.90 ft.)
ii.
With no attached garage or carport 6 m (19.69 ft.)
c)
One unit of a semi-detached dwelling on one lot
i.
With an attached garage or carport: 1.8 m (5.90 ft.) on the
side
opposite
to
the
common lot line;
0 m (0 ft.) along common
lot line side
ii.
With no attached garage or carport: 6 m (19.69 ft.) on the side
opposite to the common lot
line;
0 m (0 ft.) along common
lot line side
7.2.6
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
7.2.7
Rear Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
7.2.8
Lot Coverage, Maximum
25 per cent
7.2.9
Building Height, Maximum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
7.2.10
Ground Floor Area for 1 storey Dwellings, Minimum
a)
Single-detached dwelling
80 sq. m (861.14 sq. ft.)
b)
One unit of semi-detached dwelling
70 sq. m (753.50 sq. ft.)
c)
Duplex dwelling
70 sq. m (753.50 sq. ft.)
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d)
Converted dwelling. per unit
80 sq. m (861.14 sq. ft.)
7.2.11
Ground Floor Area for dwellings with more than 1 storey, Minimum
a)
Single-detached dwelling
70 sq. m (753.50 sq. ft.)
b)
One unit of semi-detached dwelling
60 sq. m (645.85 sq. ft.)
c)
Duplex dwelling
60 sq. m (645.85 sq. ft.)
d)
Converted dwelling. per unit
80 sq. m (861.14 sq. ft.)
7.2.12
Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
40 per cent
7.2.13
Parking Requirements As contained in Section 5.18 of this By-law.
7.3
Group Home Dwellings
A group home in accordance with Section 3 is permitted in a single-detached
dwelling provided the minimum separation distance between group homes is
200 m (656.17 ft.).
7.4
Special Provisions
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.1
HVR-1
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 6 (Avonton, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a home
occupation may be conducted within 21 sq. m (226 sq. ft.) of an existing
detached garage located on the land within the "HVR-1" zone as shown on
Key Map 5 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.2 HVR-2
a)
Location: Part of Lot 65, Registrar's Compiled Plan 398 (Sebringville,
Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, one single-
detached dwelling and accessory uses buildings and structures are
permitted in the "HVR-2" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law, as amended. The maximum gross floor are and maximum
height for an accessory building shall be 14 sq. m (150.7 sq. ft.) and 3.66 m
(12 ft.), respectively.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
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lot area and minimum lot frontage for land in the "HVR-2" zone together with
land in the "HVR-3" zone and the "FP-3" zone, as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall be approximately 9800 sq.
m (105,489.8 sq. ft.) and 33.8 m (110.9 ft.), respectively.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.3
HVR-3
a)
Location:
Part of Lot 86, Registrar's Compiled Plan 398 (Sebringville,
Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only uses
permitted on the land within the "HVR-3" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall be the weeping bed and
septic tank for a single-detached dwelling located in the abutting "HVR-2"
zone.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area and minimum lot frontage for land in the "HVR-3" zone together with
land in the "HVR-2" zone and the "FP-3" zone, as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall be approximately 9800 sq.
m (105,489.8 sq. ft.) and 33.8 m (110.9 ft.), respectively.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 51-2001 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.4
HVR-4
a)
Location: Part Lot 87, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 398(Sebringville,
Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage for land in the "HVR-4" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 51-2001) shall be 6.09 m (20 ft.).
c)
Notwithstanding provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the interior side
yard for an existing accessory building located on land in the "HVR-4" zone,
as described above, shall be 0.54 m (1.77 ft.).
d)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the interior side
yards shall be deemed to be from the westerly lot line and the easterly lot
line, respectively, while the front yard shall be deemed to be from the
northerly lot line and the rear yard shall be deemed to be from the southerly
lot line for the land in the "HVR-4" zone, as described above.
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e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 51-2001 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.5 HVR-5
a)
Location: Part Lot 87, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 398 (Sebringville,
Downie Ward
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage for land in the "HVR-5" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 51-2001) shall be 6.09 m (20 ft.).
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the interior
side yards shall be deemed to be from the westerly lot line and the and
easterly lot line, respectively, while the front yard shall be deemed to be from
the northerly lot line and the rear yard shall be deemed to be from the
southerly lot line for the land in the "HVR-5" zone, as described above.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 63-2001 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.5B
HVR-5B
a)
Location: Part Lot 65, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 398 (Sebringville,
Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot frontage for land in the "HVR-5B" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By-law No. 63-2001) shall be 5.03 m (16.5 ft.).
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only uses
on land in the "HVR-5" zone, as described above, shall be a single- detached
dwelling; a bed and breakfast establishment; a home occupation; a group
home dwelling; and accessory uses, and structures.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 54-2004 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 50-2009,
46-2009, and 23-2014
7.4.5
HVR-6-T
a) Location: Part of Lot 1, Registered Plan No. 453 and Pt. Lot 6, Concession 8
(St. Pauls, Downie Ward)
b) Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a second
dwelling unit, in the form of a mobile home, shall be permitted for a period of
three years from the day of passing of By-law No. 23-2014 (May 20, 2014) on
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the land in the "HVR-6-T" zone as shown on Key Map 7 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law.
c) Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, Section 34(9)(a) of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not apply so as to permit the continued
use of the land, buildings, or structures for the permitted temporary use.
d) Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, the zone
classification of the subject property shall be established as "Hamlet/ Village
Residential Zone (HVR)" in this By-law and shall then be shown as "HVR" on
Key Map 7 of Schedule "A" to this By-law and the applicable provisions of this
By-law shall apply.
e) All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 43-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.7
HVR-7
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession 14 (Rannoch, Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 7 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, a dog grooming business and a boarding kennel for dogs shall be
additional permitted uses within part of the proposed 55.75 m2 (600 ft.2)
accessory building on the land area shown in the "HVR-7" zone shown on Key
Map 19 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended (also shown on
Schedule "A" to By-law No. 43-2006).
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 47-2007 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
7.4.8
HVR-8
a)
Location: Lots 16 and 17, West Mitchell Road Concession (Rannoch,
Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a detached
accessory building may be located in the front yard, in front of the existing
dwelling on the land located in the "HVR-8" zone as shown on Key Map 19 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to By-
law No. 47-2007). However, the accessory building must have a minimum
front yard of 7.5 m (24.61 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 27-2020
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7.4.9
HVR-9
a)
Location: Part Lot 9, Block D, Plan 325, Blanshard Ward (Victoria Avenue,
Kirkton)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 7.2 of this By-law to the contrary,
for lands within the "HVR-9" zone, as shown on Key Map 23 of Schedule A
to By-law No. 6-ZB-1999, the minimum lot area of 'single-detached dwelling'
shall be approximately 1,068 sq. m (11,495 sf).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 6-2024
7.4.10
HVR-10
a)
Location: Concession 9, Part Lot 6, Subject to Easement (3176 Road 122),
Downie Ward, St. Pauls, Township of Perth South
b)
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any purpose, the servicing
requirements recommended in the Nitrate Impact Assessment (prepared by
Grit Engineering, dated November 8, 2023) shall be fulfilled. THAT all other
provisions of By-law 4-1999, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 8 - RURAL RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RR)
No person shall within any "RR" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
8.1
Permitted Uses
a)
One single-detached dwelling on one lot;
b)
Home occupations, in accordance with Section 3;
c)
Bed and breakfast establishments, in accordance with Section 3;
d)
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, in accordance with Sections 3
and 5.
8.2
Requirements for Single-Detached Dwellings
8.2.1 Lot Area, Minimum
2,400 sq. m (25,834.23 sq. ft.)
8.2.2 Lot Frontage, Minimum
26 m (85.3 ft.)
8.2.3 Front Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
8.2.4 Interior Side Yard, Minimum
i.
With an attached garage or carport:
4.5 m (14.76 ft.) on one side,
3 m (9.84 ft.) on the other side;
ii.
With no attached garage or carport:
10.5 m (34.45 ft.) on one side,
3 m (9.84 ft.) on the other side.
8.2.5 Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
8.2.6 Rear Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
8.2.7 Lot Coverage, Maximum
20 per cent
8.2.8 Building Height, Maximum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
8.2.9 Ground Floor Area for Dwellings, Minimum
i.
1 storey or 1 and 1/2 storey dwellings
83 sq. m (893.43 sq. ft.)
ii.
2 storey dwelling or more than 2 stories
70 sq. m (753.50 sq. ft.)
8.2.10 Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
40 per cent
8.2.11 Parking Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.18.
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8.3
Special Provisions
8.3.1
RR-1 DELETED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
8.3.2
RR-2
a)
Location: Part of Lot 2, Concession 10 (Conroy, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the land in
the "RR- 2" zone as shown on Key Map 11 of Schedule "A" to this By-law,
may also be used for a retail shop for cheese and cheese related products.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
8.3.3
RR-3
a)
Location: Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 (Dunn's Bridge, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the land in
the "RR- 3" zone as shown on Key Map 3 of Schedule "A" to this By-law,
the minimum front yard and minimum exterior side yard for each of the
single-detached dwellings permitted on the five existing lots shall be 18 m
(59.06 ft.) and 10.5 m (34.45 ft) respectively.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 49-1999 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
8.3.4
RR-4
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession 20 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a group
home shall be permitted as an additional permitted use on the land in the
"RR-4" zone as shown on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to this By-law
(also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 49-1999).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 38-2002 and DELETED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
8.3.5
RR-5
8.3.6
RR-6
a)
Location: Part of Lot 17, Concession 15 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, 400 ft.2 of a
detached accessory building located on land in the "RR-6" zone as shown
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on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown
on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 56-2011) may be used to store equipment
associated with the contracting business.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 07-2021
8.3.7
RR-7
a)
Location: Part Lot 1, Concession 6 (Perth Line 26) in the Gore of Downie
Ward.
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 8 of this By-law to the contrary,
for lands within the RR-7 Zone as shown on Key Map 9 of By-law No. 4-
1999, the minimum lot area shall be 1,700 sq. m (0.4 acres).
c)
Prior to the issuance of a building permit for any purpose, the servicing
requirements recommended in the scoped hydrogeological assessment
(prepared by Chung and Vander Doelen Engineering Inc.) shall be
fulfilled. This includes the establishment and maintenance of a Level IV
Tertiary Sewage System, with an N-I Nitrate Treatment Unit, designed in
accordance with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code, and with
a drilled bedrock aquifer well.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 55-2021
8.3.8
RR-8
a)
Location: Part of Lot 23, West Boundary Concession, RP 44R-307 Part 1
(1007 Road 164A), Blanshard Ward
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 8 of this By-law to the contrary,
for lands within the RR-8 Zone as shown on Key Map 29 of By-law No. 4-
1999, the minimum dwelling exterior side yard setback to Whalen Line,
shall be 155 m.
c)
The minimum dwelling setback distances to the livestock facility located
at Southwestern Boundary Concession, Lot 14, Usborne Ward,
Assessment Roll # 4010 010 020 01405 0000 (known municipally as
68937 Hern Line) shall be as follows:
i. Minimum dwelling setback to manure storage is 335 m
ii. Minimum dwelling setback to livestock barn is 345 m.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 9 - HAMLET/VILLAGE COMMERCIAL ZONE (HVC)
No person shall within any "HVC" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
9.1
Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
(a)
Commercial uses:
- An ambulance depot;
- An art, dance, music, or photography studio; an assembly hall;
- An automobile parts supply store; a bakery;
- A bank or financial institution;
- A beer, wine, or liquor retail outlet; a bus depot;
- A business or professional office; a commercial recreational use;
- A commercial school; a convenience store;
- A day nursery and/or nursery school; a drug store;
- A dry-cleaning depot or establishment; an eating establishment,
restaurant; an eating establishment, take-out;
- An emergency services facility; a film processing establishment; a
florist shop;
- A funeral home;
- A government office; a hotel;
- An institutional use; a laboratory;
- A laundromat;
- A medical clinic;
- A movie video rental and sales establishment; a parking area;
- A personal service shop; a pet shop;
- A post office;
- A printing and/or publishing establishment; a private club;
- A public utility;
- A retail store, excluding those dealing with heavy machinery, fuels,
building supplies, new or used automobiles, snowmobiles,
watercraft, motor homes, recreational vehicles, travel trailers,
trailers, or motorcycles;
- A tavern;
- A taxi stand and office
- A personal service shop; a private club;
- A public park, in accordance with Section 15; a rental or repair
shop;
- A restaurant eating establishment; and a retail store.
(b)
Automobile-related commercial uses: an automobile gasoline bar; an
automobile service station; an automobile sales and service station; and
an automobile repair establishment.
(c)
An existing dwelling subject to the relevant provisions of Section 7
pertaining to such existing dwelling; and
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(d)
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, including an accessory office
use and/or an accessory residential use (i.e. in the rear or on the upper
floor(s) of a commercial building), in accordance with Sections 3 and 5.
9.2
Requirements for Commercial Uses Listed in Section 9.1 (a)
9.2.1
Lot Area, Minimum
The minimum lot area shall be sufficient to accommodate a septic system
approved by the appropriate authority and such lot area shall not be less
than 1,400 sq. m (15,069.96 sq. ft.)
9.2.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
30 m (98.43 ft.)
9.2.3
Front Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
9.2.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
4.5 m (14.76 ft.); except no side yard is required where a commercial use
abuts another commercial use in the "HVC" zone;
9.2.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
9.2.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
9.2.7
Lot Coverage, Maximum
35 per cent
9.2.8
Building Height, Maximum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
9.2.9
Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
30 per cent
9.2.10
Planting Strip Requirement
A planting strip shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.22 of this By-law adjacent to every portion of any lot line that
abuts a Residential Zone, Residential (-h) Zone, or Future Development
Zone or an existing residential lot.
9.2.11
Servicing Requirements
a)
No commercial use shall be of a nature that requires municipal water
and/or sewage services; and
b)
No commercial use shall be permitted unless all requirements of the
appropriate authority for sewage disposal are complied with.
9.2.12
Accessory Residential Uses
Accessory residential uses shall be permitted only in a part of a
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commercial use building (i.e. no detached dwelling unit) and only to the
rear of or above the commercial use. Where an accessory residential use
is provided, the lot area shall be sufficient to accommodate a septic
system approved by the appropriate authority.
9.2.13
Loading Space Requirements As contained in Section 5.9 of this By-
law.
9.2.14
Parking Requirements
As contained in Section 5.18 of this By-law.
9.2.15
Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to the
interior side or rear of the main building provided that the following
provisions are satisfied:
a)
The outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on
the lot;
b)
Such outdoor storage complies with the yard requirements for
accessory buildings and structures as set out in Sections 3 and 5;
c)
Any portion of the lot used for outdoor storage, shall be completely
concealed from view from the street or an abutting lot in a
Residential Zone, Residential (- h) Zone, or Future Development
Zone or an existing residential lot by a planting strip, fence,
decorative masonry wall, or existing building on the lot, or a
combination thereof.
9.2.16
Outdoor Display Area
An outdoor display area shall be permitted in any yard provided that the
following provisions are satisfied:
a)
such outdoor display area is accessory to the main use on the lot
and is for merchandise kept for sale, lease, or rent on the premises;
b)
such outdoor display area shall be set back a minimum distance of
2 m (6.56 ft.) from a front or exterior side lot line and a minimum
distance of 1 metre (3.28 ft.) from an interior side or rear lot line;
c)
notwithstanding the provisions of Clause (b) above, no outdoor
display area shall be permitted in a required daylight or sight
triangle;
d)
such outdoor display area shall not block-off or restrict access to the
lot;
e)
such outdoor display area is kept in a neat and attractive manner.
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9.3
Requirements for Commercial Uses Listed in Section 9.1 (b)
9.3.1
Lot Area, Minimum
1,850 sq. m (19,921.89 sq. ft.)
9.3.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
45 m (147.64 ft.)
9.3.3
Front Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
9.3.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
9.3.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
9.3.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
9.3.7
Lot Coverage, Maximum
35 per cent
9.3.8
Building Height, Maximum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
9.3.9
Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
30 per cent
9.3.10
Planting Strip Requirement
A planting strip shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.22 of this By-law adjacent to every portion of any lot line that
abuts a Residential Zone, Residential (-h) Zone, or Future Development
Zone or an existing residential lot or an existing residential lot.
9.3.11
Servicing Requirements
Any commercial use shall be of a nature that it does not require municipal
water and sewage services.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
9.3.12
Fuel Pump Island Canopy Location
Fuel pump island canopies shall not be located closer than 1.5 m (5 ft.)
to any lot line, but shall not encroach into the required daylight triangle.
9.3.13
Loading Space Requirements In accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.9.
9.3.14
Parking Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section
5.18.
9.3.15
Driveway Requirements
a)
No ingress or egress driveway shall exceed 9 m (29.53 ft.) in width
measured at the lot line;
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b)
No ingress or egress driveway shall be located closer than 3 m (9.84
ft.) to any side or rear lot line;
c)
No ingress or egress driveway shall be located closer than 15 m
(49.21 ft.) to the corner of intersecting street lines on a corner lot;
and
d)
All ingress and egress driveways shall be surfaced with a hardtop
material with adequate provision for drainage.
9.3.16
Outdoor Storage
The outdoor storage of goods or materials shall be permitted only to the
interior side or rear of the main building provided that the following
provisions are satisfied:
a)
The outdoor storage is accessory to the use of the main building on
the lot;
b)
Such outdoor storage complies with the yard requirements for
accessory buildings and structures as set out in Sections 3 and 5;
c)
Any portion of the lot used for outdoor storage, shall be completely
concealed from view from the street or an abutting lot in a
Residential Zone, Residential (-h) Zone, or Future Development
Zone or an existing residential lot by a planting strip, fence,
decorative masonry wall, or existing building on the lot, or a
combination thereof.
9.3.17
Outdoor Display Area
An outdoor display area shall be permitted in any yard provided that the
following provisions are satisfied:
a)
Such outdoor display area is accessory to the main use on the lot
and is for merchandise kept for sale, lease, or rent on the premises;
b)
Such outdoor display area shall be set back a minimum distance of
2 m (6.56 ft.) from a front or exterior side lot line and a minimum
distance of 1 metre (3.28 ft.) from an interior side or rear lot line;
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Clause (b) above, no outdoor
display area shall be permitted in a required daylight or sight
triangle;
d)
Such outdoor display area shall not block-off or restrict access to
the lot;
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e)
Such outdoor display area is kept in a neat and attractive manner.
9.3.18
Accessory Residential Use
Accessory residential uses shall be permitted only in a part of a
commercial use building (i.e. no detached dwelling unit) and only to the
rear of or above the commercial use. Where an accessory residential use
is provided, the lot area shall be sufficient to accommodate a septic
system approved by the appropriate authority.
9.4
Special Provisions
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
9.4.1
HVC-1
a)
Location: Lot 73, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 398 (Sebringville, Downie
Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a restaurant,
a lunch counter, an amusement and games arcade, and a billiard hall shall
not be permitted on land within the "HVC-1" zone as shown on Key Map 2
of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 59-2002 and 46-2009
9.4.2
HVC-2
a)
Location:
i.
Part of Lot 12, West Boundary Concession (Woodham, Blanshard
Ward)
ii.
Part of Lot 8, West Boundary Concession (Kirkton, Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an
automobile repair establishment shall be the only permitted use on land
within the "HVC- 2" zone as shown on Key Maps 23 and 26 of Schedule
"A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 60-2001 and 46-2009
9.4.3
HVC-3
a)
Location: Part of Lot 12, West Boundary Concession (Woodham,
Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.1 of this By-law, to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on the land within the "HVC-3" zone as
shown on Key Map 26 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be an antique
sales establishment and a furniture refinishing establishment and
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accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
9.4.4
HVC-4
a)
Location: Part of Lots 1-5 and Block C, Registered Plan No. 325 (Kirkton,
Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, an additional
use described as a veterinary clinic shall be permitted use on land within
the "HVC-4" zone as shown on Key Map 23 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 60-2001and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
9.4.5
HVC-5
a)
Location: Lot 104, Registrar's Compiled Plan No. 398 (Sebringville, Downie
Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only uses
permitted on the land in the "HVC-5" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended (also shown on Schedule "A" to
By- law No. 60-2001) shall be storage and a workshop use, and accessory
uses and buildings.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 10-2018
9.4.6
HVC-6
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 9.1 or 9.2 of this By-law to the
contrary, the following requirements shall apply to the permitted uses on
land in the HVC-6 zone, as described above:
i.
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (existing structure) 0 m (0 feet)
ii.
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum (addition) 1.5 m (5 feet).
iii.
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
3.84 m (12.6 feet)
c)
All other provisions of By-law No. 4-1999, as amended, shall apply"
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 41-2024
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9.4.7
HVC-7
a)
Location: Lot 13, Plan 453 (Downie Ward)
b)
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SECTION 10 - AGRICULTURAL COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL ZONE (ACM)
No person shall within any "ACM" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.1 Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
-
A farm implement and machinery sales and/or service establishment;
-
A farm equipment sales and/or service establishment;
-
A livestock auction facility;
-
A livestock assembly yard;
-
A livestock trucking depot;
-
A farm produce retail outlet;
-
An animal clinic and/or operation providing animal husbandry services;
-
A fuel supply depot;
-
A feedmill;
-
A grain and seed storage, drying and/or cleaning operation;
-
A feed and/or fertilizer blending operation;
-
A farm supplies outlet;
-
A farm related welding business;
-
A farm related construction and/or contracting business;
-
A farm related storage/warehousing business;
-
A business for the processing of farm products;
-
A commercial greenhouse operation;
-
A milk transport business;
-
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, in accordance with Sections 3
and 5, including an accessory office use and an accessory retail outlet, but
excluding any accessory residential use.
10.2 Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 10.1
10.2.1 Lot Area, Minimum
2,700 sq. m (25,834.23 sq. ft.)
10.2.2 Lot Frontage, Minimum 45 m (147.64 ft.)
10.2.3 Front Yard, Minimum
15 m (49.21 ft.)
10.2.4 Interior Side Yard, Minimum
a)
Main buildings - 4.5 m (14.76 ft.), except that 9 m (29.53 ft.) shall be
required when the side yard abuts a Residential Zone or an existing
residential lot
b)
Accessory buildings - 3 m (9.84 ft.), except that 6 m (19.69 ft.) and
structures shall be required when the side yard abuts a Residential
Zone or an existing residential lot.
10.2.5 Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
15 m (49.21 ft.)
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10.2.6 Rear Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
10.2.7 Lot Coverage, Maximum
35 per cent
10.2.8 Building Height, Maximum
a)
Main buildings
12 m (39.37 ft.)
b)
Accessory buildings and structures
9 m (29.53 ft.)
10.2.9 Planting Strip Requirement
A planting strip shall be provided in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.22 of this By-law adjacent to every portion of any lot line that
abuts a Residential Zone, Residential (-h) Zone, or Future Development
Zone or an existing residential lot.
10.2.10 Servicing Requirement
Any agricultural commercial/industrial use shall be a "dry" use where the
only waste water discharges in addition to storm drainage are from
ancillary facilities/ operations such as washrooms, cooling of machinery,
and
the
pressure
testing
of
equipment.
An
agricultural
commercial/industrial use shall not be permitted if it produces liquid
effluent or if it requires the direct consumption of water.
10.2.11 Open Storage
Open storage shall be permitted in all yards other than the front yard, but
in no case shall be permitted closer than 3 m (9.84 ft.) to a lot line.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the display of farm machinery shall be
permitted in a front yard provided such display is no closer than 3 m (9.84
ft.) from the front lot line.
10.2.12 Parking Requirements
As contained in Section 5.18 of this By-law.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
10.3
Supplementary Requirements
The establishment of any new agricultural commercial/industrial use shall satisfy
the minimum distance separation requirements from adjacent livestock facilities
as determined through the application of the MDS I.
The enlargement of existing agricultural commercial/industrial uses shall satisfy
either the minimum distance separation requirement from adjacent livestock
facilities as determined through the application of the MDS I or be located no
closer
to
adjacent
livestock
facilities
than
the
existing
agricultural
commercial/industrial use.
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10.4
Special Provisions
10.4.1
ACM-1
a)
Location: All lands within the "ACM-1" zone, as shown on Schedule "A" to
this By-law.
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "ACM-1" zone as shown
on Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a farm implement and machinery
sales and/or service establishment and accessory uses (including an
automobile repair establishment), buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
10.4.2
DELETED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
10.4.3
ACM-3
a)
Location: Part of Lot 18, Concession 14 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "ACM-3" zone as shown
on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a bus depot and
accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
10.4.4
ACM-4
a)
Location: Part of Lot 13, South Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "ACM-4" zone as shown
on Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be industrial uses which
are primarily involved in repairing, servicing, manufacturing, constructing,
transporting, shipping, wholesaling, or storing; and accessory uses,
buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
10.4.5
ACM-5 DELETED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
10.4.6
ACM-6
a)
Location: Part of Lot 15, Concession 14 (Blanshard Ward)
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b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "ACM-6" zone as shown
on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be: a feed and/or
fertilizer blending operation; a grain and seed storage, drying and/or
cleaning operation; and a farm supplies outlet, and accessory uses,
buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 69-2001
10.4.7
ACM-7
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, East Mitchell Road Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land shown in the "ACM-7" zone as
shown on Key Map 19 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended
(also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 69-2001) shall be: a fuel depot;
a farm implement and machinery sales and/or service establishment and
accessory uses (including an automobile repair establishment), buildings
and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 13-2022
10.4.8 ACM-8A
a)
Location: Part of Lot 15, Concession 7 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the following uses and provisions shall apply within the ACM-8
Zone as shown on Key Map 4 Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended:
i.
A livestock trucking depot, having a maximum of 4 parking spaces
for tractor-trailers
ii.
A 280 m2 shop with accessory office space, but shall not include
vehicle repairs
iii.
The minimum front yard setback for the tractor-trailer parking area
shall be 45 m
c)
Development within the ACM-8 Zone shall be subject to site plan control,
pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall form part of this By-
law.
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ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 32-2023
10.4.8 ACM-8B
a)
Location: Concession 6, Part Lot B, Downie Ward, Township of Perth
South (3982 Perth Line 26)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to
the contrary, the only uses permitted on the land in the "ACM-8" zone as
shown on Key Map 8 of Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999 shall be a
farm related construction and/or contracting business and accessory
uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 14-2025
10.4.9
ACM-9
a)
Location: legally described as Concession 12, Lot 22, Perth South (Kay
Map 6);
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.2.4 of By-law No. 4-1999
to the contrary, the minimum southerly interior side yard width shall be
2.4 m;
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 10.2.8 of By-law No. 4-1999
to the contrary, the maximum height for existing grain elevators shall be
45m;
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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SECTION 11 - LIGHT INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M1)
No person shall within any "M1" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
11.1
Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
-
Industrial uses which are primarily involved in manufacturing, assembling,
processing, constructing, printing preparing, finishing, treating, repairing,
shipping, wholesaling, storing, or warehousing;
-
An animal clinic; an assembly hall;
-
An automobile repair establishment; an automobile washing establishment;
a catering business;
-
A cold storage plant;
-
A communications facility;
-
A contractor's shop and/or yard; a dry-cleaning plant;
-
An equipment sales and rental business;
-
A furniture refinishing, woodworking, and/or upholstery shop; a laboratory
or research facility;
-
A machine shop; a parking area;
-
A public works yard, garage, warehouse, or storage yard; a recycling
depot;
-
A service shop;
-
A transportation terminal; a welding shop;
-
A wholesale business;
-
A warehousing business, including mini-storage facilities.
-
An automobile service station; an automobile gasoline bar.
-
An existing dwelling, subject to the relevant provisions of Section 7
pertaining to such existing dwelling.
-
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, including accessory office and
retail outlets, in accordance with Sections 3 and 5, but excluding any
accessory residential use.
11.2
Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 11.2 (a)
11.2.1
Lot Area, Minimum
929 sq. m (10,000 sq. ft.)
11.2.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
30 m (98.43 ft.)
11.2.3
Front Yard, Minimum
9 m (29.53 ft.)
11.2.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.), except that where an interior side yard abuts a
Residential Zone, Residential (-h) Holding Zone, or Future Development
Zone, the minimum interior side yard shall be 12 m (39.37 ft.).
11.2.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
9 m (29.53 ft.)
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11.2.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
11.2.7
Building Height, Maximum
12 m (39.37 ft.)
11.2.8
Lot Coverage, Maximum
50 per cent
11.2.9
Number of Buildings Permitted
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, more
than one main building and accessory building shall be permitted on a
lot in the "M1" Zone.
11.2.10 Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
10 per cent
11.2.11 Planting Strip Requirement
A planting strip shall be required in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.22 where an interior side or
rear lot line of a lot being
developed for industrial purposes abuts a lot in a Residential Zone,
Residential (-h) Zone, or Future Development Zone or an existing
residential lot.
11.2.12 Loading and Unloading Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.9.
11.2.13 Parking Requirements In accordance with the provisions of Section
5.18.
11.2.14 Open Air Operations, Storage, and Display
Open air operations, storage, and display of goods shall be permitted
only in an interior side or rear yard and such shall be screened from
view from an adjacent street(s) and any adjacent lot(s) in a Residential
Zone, Residential (-h) Holding Zone, an existing residential lot or Future
Development Zone in an area designated "Residential" in the Official
Plan.
11.2.15 Servicing Requirement for Lands Located Outside of Serviced Urban
Areas
Any industrial use shall be a "dry" industrial operation where the only
waste water discharges in addition to storm drainage are from ancillary
facilities such as employee washrooms, the indirect cooling of
machinery, and the pressure testing of equipment, and the industrial
operation shall not produce liquid effluent from its processing
nor
require the direct consumption of water.
11.3
Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 11.1 (b)
11.3.1
Lot Area, Minimum
1,393.5 sq. m (15,000 sq. ft.)
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11.3.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
45 sq. m (147.64 sq. ft.)
11.3.3
Front Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
11.3.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
11.3.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.45 ft.)
11.3.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
11.3.7
Building Height, Maximum
12 m (39.37 ft.)
11.3.8
Lot Coverage, Maximum
50 per cent
11.3.9
Landscaped Open Space, Minimum 10 per cent
11.3.10 Planting Strip Requirement
A planting strip shall be required in accordance with the provisions of
Section 5.22 where an interior side or rear lot line for a lot being
developed for light industrial purposes abuts a lot that is in a Residential
Zone, Residential (-h) Holding Zone, or Future Development Zone or an
existing residential lot.
11.3.11 Loading and Unloading Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.9.
11.3.12 Parking Requirements In accordance with the provisions of Section
5.18.
11.3.13 Fuel Pump and Storage Tank Location
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3.12
11.3.14 Driveway Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3.15
11.3.15 Outdoor Storage and Display
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.3.16 and 9.3.17
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
11.4
Supplementary Provisions
The establishment of any new, or the enlargement of existing general industrial
uses located outside of a designated Settlement Area as identified on Schedule
"A" to the County of Perth Official Plan shall satisfy the minimum distance
separation requirement from adjacent livestock barns and manure storage
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facilities as determined through the application of the MDS I.
11.5
Special Provisions
11.5.1
M1-1
a)
Location: All lands within the "M1-1" zone, as shown on Schedule "A" to
this By-law.
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M1-1" zone as shown on
Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a contractor's shop and/or yard, and
accessory uses, buildings and structures, including an existing accessory
single-detached dwelling.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 46-2009 and 1-2012
11.5.2
M1-2
a)
Location: Part of Lot 20, Concession 1 (Sebringville, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M1-2" zone as shown on
Key Map 2 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be an automobile repair
establishment, and accessory uses, buildings and structures, including an
existing accessory single-detached dwelling.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
11.5.3
M1-3
a)
Location: Part of Lot 13, South Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M1-3" zone as shown on
Key Map 21 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a warehousing and/or
storage establishment, and accessory uses, buildings and structures,
excluding any residential use.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
11.5.4
M1-4
DELETED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
11.5.5
M1-5
a)
Location: Part Lots 16&17, East Mitchell Road Concession (Rannoch,
Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 of this By-law to the
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contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M1-5" zone as shown on
Key Map 19 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a warehousing and/or
storage establishment, and accessory uses, buildings and structures,
including an accessory single-detached dwelling.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
11.5.6
M1-6
a)
Location: Part of Lot 7, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M1-6" zone as shown on
Key Map 20A of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be industrial uses which
are primarily involved in manufacturing, assembling, processing,
constructing, printing preparing, finishing, treating, repairing, shipping,
wholesaling, storing, or warehousing; and accessory uses, buildings and
structures, excluding an accessory single-detached dwelling.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
11.5.7
M1-7
a)
Location: Lots 4 & 5, and Part of Lot 3 in Block D as in Plan 325, (Kirkton,
Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 11.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary the only permitted uses, for the lands located in the "M1-7" zone
as shown on Key Map 23 of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall
be a contractor's shop and/or yard, an automobile repair establishment
and accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 12 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M2)
No person shall within any "M2" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
12.1 Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
-
Industrial uses which are primarily involved in manufacturing, assembling,
processing, constructing, printing preparing, finishing, treating, repairing,
shipping, wholesaling, storing, or warehousing;
-
An animal clinic; an assembly hall;
-
An auction sales facility, excluding a livestock auction facility; an
automobile repair establishment;
-
An automobile washing establishment; a bakery;
-
A catering business; a coal yard;
-
A cold storage plant;
-
A communications facility;
-
A concrete plant or an asphalt plant; a contractor's shop and/or yard;
-
A dairy;
-
A dry-cleaning plant;
-
An equipment sales and rental business;
-
A farm implement sales and service establishment; a feed mill;
-
A flour mill;
-
A fuel storage and/or supply business;
-
A furniture refinishing, woodworking, and/or upholstery shop; a grain
elevator;
-
A laboratory or research facility;
-
A lumber yard and building supply outlet; a machine shop;
-
A parking area;
-
A planing mill or saw mill;
-
A public works yard, garage, warehouse, or storage yard; a recycling
depot;
-
A salvage or wrecking yard; a service shop;
-
A steel supply business; a transportation terminal; a welding shop;
-
A wholesale business;
-
A warehousing business, including mini-storage facilities.
-
Automobile service station; an automobile gasoline bar.
-
An existing dwelling, subject to the relevant provisions of Section 7
pertaining to such existing dwelling.
-
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, including accessory office and
retail outlets, in accordance with Sections 3 and 5, but excluding any
accessory residential use.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
12.2
Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 12.1 (a)
12.2.1
Lot Area, Minimum
929 sq. m (10,000 sq. ft.)
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12.2.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
30 m (98.43 ft.)
12.2.3
Front Yard, Minimum
9 m (29.53 ft.)
12.2.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.), except that where an interior side yard abuts a
Residential Zone, Residential (-h) Holding Zone, or Future Development
Zone, the minimum interior side yard shall be 12 m (39.37 ft.).
12.2.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
9 m (29.53 ft.)
12.2.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
12.2.7
Building Height, Maximum
12 m (39.37 ft.)
12.2.8
Lot Coverage, Maximum
50 per cent
12.2.9
Number of Buildings Permitted
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
more than one main building and accessory building shall be permitted
on a lot in the "M2" Zone.
12.2.10 Landscaped Open Space, Minimum
10 per cent
12.2.11 Planting Strip Requirement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11.3.10
12.2.12 Loading and Unloading Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.9.
12.2.13 Parking Requirements In accordance with the provisions of Section
5.18.
12.2.14 Open Air Operations, Storage, and Display
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11.2.14
12.2.15 Servicing Requirement for Lands Located Outside of Serviced Urban
Areas
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11.2.15
12.3 Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 12.1 (b)
12.3.1
Lot Area, Minimum
1,393.5 sq. m (15,000 sq. ft.)
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12.3.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
45 m (147.64 ft.)
12.3.3
Front Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.34 ft.)
12.3.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
12.3.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
10.5 m (34.34 ft.)
12.3.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
12.3.7
Building Height, Maximum
12 m (39.37 ft.)
12.3.8
Lot Coverage, Maximum
50 per cent
12.3.9
Landscaped Open Space, Minimum 10 per cent
12.3.10 Planting Strip Requirement
In accordance with the provisions of Section 11.3.10
12.3.11 Loading and Unloading Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.9.
12.3.12 Parking Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.18.
12.3.13 Fuel Pump and Storage Tank Location
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3.12.
12.3.14 Driveway Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9.3.15.
12.3.15 Outdoor Storage and Display
In accordance with the provisions of Sections 9.3.16 and 9.3.17.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
12.4
Supplementary Provisions
The establishment of any new, or the enlargement of existing general industrial
uses located outside of a designated Settlement Area as identified on Schedule
"A" to the County of Perth Official Plan shall satisfy the minimum distance
separation requirement from adjacent livestock barns and manure storage
facilities as determined through the application of the MDS I.
12.5
Special Provisions
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
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12.5.1
M2-1
a)
Location: Part of Lot A, Concession 5 Gore (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M2-1" zone as shown on
Key Map 8 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be: an office, shop and yard
area associated with a sand and gravel business and a road construction
business; a communication tower; and accessory uses, buildings and
structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall
apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
12.5.2
M2-2
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 14 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M2-2" zone as shown on
Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be an office, shop and
yard area associated with a construction business and accessory uses,
buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009 & BY-LAW No. 44-2024
12.5.3
M2-3
a)
Location: Lot 18 & Lot 19, Concession 14, Township of Perth South (Key
Map 21)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M2-3" zone shall be a food
processing operation and accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
12.5.4
M2-4
a)
Location: Part of Lot 5, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M2-4" zone as shown on
Key Map 20A of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be an animal feed
processing operation and accessory uses, buildings and structures.
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c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
12.5.5
M2-5
a)
Location: Part of Lot 11, North Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on land in the "M2-5" zone as shown on
Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be a manufacturing
operation; a communication tower; and automobile sales, service and
repair establishment, accessory uses, buildings and structures.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
12.5.6
M2-6
DELETED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2006 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
12.5.6 M2-6
a)
Location: Part of Lots 12 and 13, South Boundary Concession (Blanshard
Ward)
b)
In addition to the uses, buildings and structures permitted in Section 12.1
of By-law No. 4-1999, the following uses are permitted on the lands within
the "M2-6" zone as shown on Key Maps 20 and 21 of Schedule "A" to this
By-law:
i.
The uses permitted by Section 10 (Agricultural Commercial/
Industrial Zone (ACM)) of By-law No. 4-1999, and subject to the
requirements of Section 10.2 of By-law No. 4-1999;
ii.
Garden nurseries; commercial greenhouses; garden display
areas; and accessory uses (including a café and a craft shop), but
excluding any residential use. The uses in this clause are subject
to the provisions of Section 6.9.41 (c) and (d) of By-law No. 4-1999
(as amended by By-law No. 46-2003); and
iii.
Automobile sales and service establishments; and recreational
vehicle sales and service establishments (including snowmobiles,
watercraft, motor homes, travel trailers, trailers, or motorcycles),
subject to the requirements of Section 12.3 of By-law No. 4-1999.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 13 - MINERAL AGGREGATE RESOURCES ZONE (MAR)
No person shall within any "MAR" Zone use any land or erect; alter; or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
13.1
Permitted Uses
-
Operations of a pit or quarry for the purposes of extracting mineral
resources from the earth including soil, sand, gravel, stone, rock;
-
Processing of mineral resources, including screening, sorting, washing,
crushing, stockpiling, and other similar operations allied to an extractive
operation;
-
Asphalt plants and readi-mix equipment, portable and/or permanent;
-
Farm uses, excluding single-detached dwellings;
-
Uses accessory to the above permitted uses, in accordance with Sections
3 and 5.
13.2
Permitted Buildings and Structures
-
Buildings and structures for the permitted uses, excluding any building or
structure used for human habitation;
-
Buildings and structures accessory to the permitted uses.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 59-2002
13.3
Aggregate Resources Act
The location of extracted areas, processing areas, buildings, structures, access
lanes, berming, screening, planting strips and other requirements shall be in
accordance with a licence approved under the Aggregate Resources Act, as
amended.
Explanatory Note: The Aggregate Resources Act provides for input from land
owners and from the municipality prior to the issuance of an aggregates licence.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
13.4 Requirements for livestock facilities, silos, feed bins and other farm
buildings and structures
The provisions of Section 6.3 of this By-law shall apply to all livestock facilities
and structures, silos, feed bins, and other farm buildings and structures permitted
in the "MAR" zone.
13.5
Special Provisions
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SECTION 14 - INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (IN)
No person shall within any "IN" Zone use any land or erect; alter; or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
14.1
Permitted Uses
-
Institutional uses; and
-
Accessory uses; buildings; and structures, in accordance with Sections 3
and 5.
14.2
Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 14.1
14.2.1 Lot Area; Minimum
a)
Interior Lot
557.4 sq. m (6,000 sq. ft.)
b)
Corner Lot
650.3 sq. m (7,000 sw. ft.)
14.2.2 Lot Frontage; Minimum
18 m (59.06 ft.)
14.2.3 Front Yard; Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
14.2.4 Interior Side Yard; Minimum
4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
14.2.5 Exterior Side Yard; Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
14.2.6 Rear Yard; Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
14.2.7 Building Height; Maximum
12 m (39.37 ft.)
14.2.8 Lot Coverage; Maximum
40 per cent
14.2.9 Landscaped Open Space; Minimum
20 per cent
14.2.10 Parking Requirements
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.18.
14.2.11 Outdoor Storage Areas
a)
When adjacent to a Residential Zone; Residential (-h) Holding
Zone; or Future Development Zone; or an existing residential, lot
outdoor storage associated with a permitted institutional use shall
be confined to the rear yard area. Further; such outdoor storage
shall be screened from the view of the adjacent lot(s) in a
Residential Zone by a planting strip established in accordance with
the provisions of Section 5.22.
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b)
When adjacent to an Industrial Zone; outdoor storage associated
with a permitted institutional use shall be permitted in the side and
rear yard areas. Such outdoor storage shall be kept in a neat and
orderly fashion.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
14.3 Supplementary Requirements
The enlargement of existing institutional uses located outside of a designated
Settlement Area as identified on Schedule "A" to the County of Perth Official Plan
shall satisfy the minimum distance separation requirement from adjacent
livestock facilities as determined through the application of the MDS I.
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, existing closed
cemeteries are a "Type "A" Land Use" for the purposes of MDS I.
14.4
Special Provisions
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 45-2003 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009 & 39-
2023)
14.4.1 IN-1
a)
Location: Part of Lot 5, Concession WMR, Blanshard Ward, Township of
Perth East (2162 Road 163)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14.1 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the following additional use described as two apartment buildings
with a total of ten units is also permitted on the land in the "IN-1" zone as
shown on Key Map 24 of Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended.
c)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 14.2 of By-law No. 4-1999 to
the contrary, the minimum easterly interior side yard width is 3.1 m on the
land in the "IN-1" zone as shown on Key Map 24 of Schedule "A" to Bylaw
No. 4-1999, as amended.
d)
Notwithstanding any provisions of By-law No. 4-1999 to the contrary, the
remaining provisions of section 14.2 of By-law No. 4-1999 shall apply to
the permitted apartment buildings on land in the "IN-1" zone, as described
above.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 34-2024
14.4.2 IN-2
a)
Location: Part of Lot 5, Concession WMR, Blanshard Ward, Township of
Perth South (Key Map 24);
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b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14, of By-law No 4-1999 to the
contrary, the Minimum Distance Separation requirement from the
livestock barn at 2190 Perth Road 163 shall be reduced from 577 m to
370 m;
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 14 of By-law No. 4-1999 to the
contrary, the Minimum Distance Separation requirement from the
livestock barn at 5240 Line 10 shall be reduced from 790 m to 730 m;
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law shall apply.
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SECTION 15 - PARK AND RECREATION ZONE (PR)
No person shall within any "PR" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
15.1 Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
-
Recreational uses;
-
Conservation areas;
-
Community centres;
-
Arenas; curling rinks; swimming pools; playgrounds and/or sports fields;
-
Public or private parks;
-
Golf courses;
-
A parking area;
-
Travel trailer/motor home campgrounds;
-
Accessory uses, buildings and structures, in accordance with Sections 3
and 5.
15.2 Requirements for Uses Permitted by Section 15.1
15.2.1
Lot Area, Minimum
550 sq. m (5,920.34 sq. ft.)
15.2.2
Lot Frontage, Minimum
18 m (59.06 ft.)
15.2.3
Front Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
15.2.4
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
4.5 m (14.76 ft.)
15.2.5
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
7.5 m (24.61 ft.)
15.2.6
Rear Yard, Minimum
6 m (19.69 ft.)
15.2.7
Lot Coverage, Maximum
25 per cent
15.2.8
Building Height, Maximum
12 m (39.37 ft.)
15.2.9
Landscaped Open space, Minimum 30 per cent
15.2.10
Parking Requirements As contained in Section 5.18 of this By-law.
15.3
Additional Requirements for Travel Trailer/ Motor Home Campgrounds
15.3.1
Trailers and recreational vehicles shall only be permitted upon a camp
site;
15.3.2
Trailers and recreational vehicles may be parked or stored on camp
sites before May 1 or after October 31, but may not be occupied during
this period.
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15.3.3
Camp Site Requirements:
a)
Camp Site Area, Minimum
139 sq. m (1,496.23 sq. ft.)
b)
Camp Frontage, Minimum
10 m (32.81 ft.)
c)
Camp Site Density, Maximum
38 per net hectare (15 per net acre) of
campground
d)
Camp Site Access:
Each camp site shall be accessible by means
of a driveway at least 3.6 m (11.81 ft.) in width, where the driveway is for
one-way traffic, or 7.5 m (24.61 ft.) in width where the driveway is for two-
way traffic.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
15.4
Supplementary Provisions
The enlargement of existing park and recreation uses located outside of a
designated Settlement Area as identified on Schedule "A" of the County of Perth
Official Plan shall satisfy the minimum distance separation requirement from
adjacent livestock facilities as determined through the application of the MDS I.
15.5
Special Provisions
15.5.1
PR-1
a)
Location: All lands located within the "PR-1" zone on Schedule "A"
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only permitted use on land within the "PR-1" zone as shown
on Schedule "A" shall be a travel trailer/motor home campground, and
accessory uses, buildings and structures (excluding an accessory
residential use).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
15.5.2
PR-2
a)
Location: All lands located within the "PR-2" zone on Schedule "A"
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only permitted use on land within the "PR-2" zone as shown
on Schedule "A" shall be a golf course, and accessory uses, buildings and
structures (excluding an accessory residential use).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
15.5.3
PR-3
a)
Location: Part of Lot 10, Concession 6 (Downie Ward)
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b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only permitted use on land within the "PR-3" zone as shown
on Key Map 6 of Schedule "A" shall be a club house for private a club, and
accessory uses (excluding an accessory residential use).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
15.5.4
PR-4
a)
Location: Part of Lot 1, Concession 13 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only permitted use on land within the "PR-4" zone as shown
on Key Map 16 of Schedule "A" shall be a miniature golf course, and
accessory uses, buildings and structures (excluding an accessory
residential use).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
15.5.5
PR-5
a)
Location: Part Lots 15 and 16, Concession 19 (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only permitted use on land within the "PR-5" zone as shown
on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" shall be a golf course, and accessory uses,
buildings and structures (excluding an accessory residential use).
c)
All buildings and structures erected in conjunction with the golf course use,
as permitted by clause (b) shall be required to conform with the minimum
distance requirements as determined by the MDS Formula 1. Land areas
used in conjunction with the golf course (i.e. tee off, fairway and greens
areas) are not required to conform with the minimum distance requirements
as determined by the MDS Formula 1.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
15.5.6
PR-6
a)
Location: Part of Lot 7, Concession 9 Gore (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only permitted use on land within the "PR-6" zone as shown
on Key Map 13 of Schedule "A" shall be an existing private campground,
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and accessory uses, buildings and structures (excluding any permanent
accessory residential use).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 36-2000
15.5.7-T PR-7-T
a)
Location: Part of Lot 29, South Boundary Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 6.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a garden suite, in the form of a mobile home, shall be permitted
as secondary housing for a period of ten years from the day of passing of
By-law No. 36- 2000 (May 16, 2010) on the land in the "PR-7-T" zone as
shown on Key Map 28 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, Section 34(9)(a)
of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 does not apply so as to permit the
continued use of the land, buildings, or structures for the permitted
temporary use.
d)
Upon the expiry of the time period during which the authorization of the
temporary use described in Clause (b) above is in effect, the zone
classification of the subject property shall be established as "Park and
Recreation Zone (PR-2)" and "Flood and Fill Constraint Area Overlay
(FFCA)" in this By-law and shall then be shown as "PR-2" and "FFCA" on
Key Map 28 of Schedule "A" to this By-law and the applicable provisions
of this By-law shall apply.
e)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 39-2017
15.5.7
PR-8
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 19, Blanshard Ward (Key Map 20).
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, the only uses permitted on the land in the "PR-8" zone, as shown
on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to this By-law (also shown on Schedule
"A" to By-law No. 39-2017) shall be:
i.
One single-detached dwelling on one lot;
ii.
Bed and breakfast establishments in accordance with Section 3;
iii.
Home occupations, in accordance with Section 3;
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iv.
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures, in accordance with
Sections 3 and 5.
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 15.2.1 and Section 15.2.2 of this
By-law to the contrary, the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage for
the land in the "PR-8" zone, as shown on Key Map 20 of Schedule "A" to
this By-law (also shown on Schedule "A" to By- law No. 39-2017) shall be
9,000 m2 and 18.0 m, respectively.
d)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 16 - FUTURE DEVELOPMENT ZONE (FD)
No person shall within any "FD" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
16.1 Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
-
Uses, buildings, and structures lawfully existing on the date of passing of
this By-law;
-
Agricultural uses, excluding buildings and structures; and
-
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures lawfully existing on the date of
passing of this By-law.
16.2 Site and Building Requirements
-
The minimum lot area, lot frontage, front yard, interior side yard, exterior
side yard, and rear yard, and the maximum building height and lot coverage
shall remain as they lawfully existed on the date of passing of this by-law;
-
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the enlargement of an existing single-
detached dwelling and the enlargement or establishment of buildings and
structures accessory thereto shall be permitted, provided that such
enlargement complies with the provisions of Section 7, as they relate to
single-detached dwellings.
16.3
Special Provisions
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2000 and AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
16.3.1
FD-1
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of Section 16.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, an existing storage shed may be replaced with a new 15 m (50
ft.) x 19.5 m (64 ft.) storage shed for farm machinery and implements, as
well as lawn and garden equipment on the land in the "FD-1" zone as
shown on Key Map 2 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
No livestock or poultry may be housed in the storage shed;
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 52-2002 and amended by By-law Nos. 46-2009
and 60-2013
16.3.2
FD-2
a)
Location: Part of Lot 123, Registered Plan No. 398, and Part of Lot 19
Concession 1 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
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lot area and the minimum lot frontage for the land shown in the "FD-2" zone
as shown on Key Map 2 to Schedule "A" to By-law No. 4-1999, as amended
(also shown on Schedule "A" to By-law No. 60-2013) shall be 15.84 ha
(39.133 ac.) and a split lot frontage 106.5 m (349.4 ft.).
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 17 - NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT ZONE ONE (NRE1)
No person shall within any "NRE1" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
17.1 Permitted Uses
-
Conservation;
-
Forestry;
-
Maple syrup production; and
-
Uses existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
17.2 Permitted Buildings and Structures
Buildings and structures existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
17.3 Site and Building Regulations
The minimum front, rear, and side yards, the maximum lot coverage and building
height of buildings and structures existing on the date of the passing of this By-
law shall constitute the minimum or maximum requirements, as the case may be.
EXPLANATORY NOTE:
The "NRE1" zone classification applies to Provincially Significant Natural Resource/
Environment Areas (e.g. Provincially Significant Wetlands, Significant Wildlife Habitat,
and Significant Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (Life Science)) as identified in
the County of Perth Official Plan.
17.4
Special Provisions
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SECTION 18 - NATURAL RESOURCES/ENVIRONMENT ZONE TWO (NRE2)
No person shall within any "NRE2" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
18.1 Permitted Uses
-
Conservation;
-
Forestry;
-
Maple syrup production;
-
Recreational trails existing on the date of passing of this By-law; and
-
Uses existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
18.2
Permitted Buildings and Structures
Buildings and structures existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unenclosed livestock shelters (i.e. not
barns) are permitted on lands that are used for the gazing of livestock
which are not part of a woodlot. Such shelters must comply with the
provisions of Section 6 "Agricultural Zone (A)" of By-law No. 4-1999
regarding setbacks for buildings and structures
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
18.3
Site and Building Regulations
The minimum front, rear, and side yards, the maximum lot coverage and
building height of buildings and structures existing on the date of the
passing of this By-law shall constitute the minimum or maximum
requirements, as the case may be.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, unenclosed livestock shelters (i.e. not barns)
are permitted on lands that are used for the gazing of livestock which are
not part of a woodlot. Such shelters must comply with the provisions of
Section 6 "Agricultural Zone (A)" of By-law No. 4-1999 regarding setbacks
for buildings and structures.
Explanatory Note:
The "NRE2" zone classification applies to significant woodlots 1 hectare
(2.47 acres) and greater as identified in the County of Perth Official Plan.
18.4
Special Provisions
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SECTION 19 - FLOOD PLAIN ZONE (FP)
The "FP" zone is to be implemented where studies and detailed mapping have been
approved by the appropriate Conservation Authority. The "FP" Zone applies to the flood
plain (which includes floodway and the flood fringe). The "FP" Zone boundaries are
intended to be coincident with the outer boundaries of the "Flood Plain" as shown on the
detailed mapping approved by the appropriate Conservation Authority.
19.1
Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
-
A public park;
-
Conservation;
-
Forestry;
-
Recreational trails; and
-
Public works and utility facilities.
19.2
Permitted Buildings and Structures
Within the floodway portion of the flood plain, only those buildings and structures
necessary for flood or erosion control work or for necessary municipal services
shall be permitted, to the extent allowed by the regulations made under the
Conservation Authorities Act, as amended.
Within the flood fringe portion of the flood plain the permitted uses, buildings, and
structures in the "FP" Zone shall be the same as those that are permitted in the
applicable "adjacent" Zone as identified on Schedule "A" Zone Maps to this By-
law in accordance with the policies set forth in Section 13 of the County of Perth
Official Plan.
Explanatory Note:
Uses, buildings and structures as permitted by Sections 19.1 and 19.2 above are to be
permitted to the extent allowed by the regulations made under the Conservation
Authorities Act, as amended.
19.3
Special Provisions
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
19.3.1
FP-1
a)
Location: Part of Lots 4 and 5, Concession 14 (Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the only
permitted use on land within
the "FP-1" zone as shown on Key Map 16
of Schedule "A" shall be an existing fish farm operation and accessory
uses, buildings and structures (excluding an accessory residential use).
c)
The maximum lot area and maximum lot frontage for land in the "FP-1"
zone together with land in the "A-24" zone, as shown on Key Map 16 of
Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall be 3.42 ha (8.46 ac.) and
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15.24 m (50 ft.), respectively.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
19.3.2
FP-2
a)
Location: Block 34, Registered Plan 539 (Sebringville, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a storm water management area for use in conjunction with the
development on lands to the north shall be permitted on land within the
"FP-2" zone as shown on Key Map 2 of Schedule "A" to this By-law.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 46-2009
19.3.3
FP-3
a)
Location: Part of Lot 65, Registrar's Compiled Plan 398 (Sebringville,
Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
lot area and minimum lot frontage for land in the "FP-3" zone together with
land in the "HVR-2" zone and the "HVR-3" zone, as shown on Key Map 2
of Schedule "A" to this By-law, as amended, shall be approximately 9800
sq. m (105,489.8 sq. ft.) and 33.8 m (110.9 ft.), respectively.
c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, a driveway for a single-detached dwelling located in the "HVR-2"
zone, shall be permitted on land within the "FP-3" zone as described
above.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW Nos. 59-2002 and 46-2009
19.3.4
FP-4
a)
Location: Part of Lot 16, Concession 6 (Avonton, Downie Ward)
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 19 of this By-law to the contrary,
the only uses permitted on land in the "FP-4" zone as shown on Key Map
5 of Schedule "A" to this By-law shall be an existing contractor's shop
and/or yard, and accessory uses, buildings and structures, including an
existing accessory dwelling unit.
c)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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SECTION 20 - FLOOD AND FILL CONSTRAINT AREA OVERLAY (FFCA)
The "FFCA" overlay applies to the "flood plain" (which includes floodway and the flood
fringe), natural slopes (e.g. fill lines), steep slopes, unstable soils (muck), and wetlands
(for their flood control). The "FFCA" overlay boundaries are intended to be coincident
with the outer boundaries of the "Flood and Fill Constraint Area" designation as shown
on Schedule "C" to the County of Perth Official Plan. The provisions of the "FFCA"
overlay as established by this By-law are to be applied in conjunction with the zone
provisions for the "adjacent" zones as established by this By-law.
20.1 Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures
The permitted uses, buildings, and structures in the FFCA Overlay shall be the
same as those that are permitted in the applicable "adjacent" Zone as identified
on Schedule "A" - Zone Maps to this By-law.
20.2
Permitted Buildings and Structures in Accordance with Section 14 of the
County of Perth Official Plan
All uses, buildings, and structures permitted in the "adjacent" Zone must satisfy
the policies of Section 14 of the County of Perth Official Plan before they are to
be permitted and before any required building permits will be issued.
EXPLANATORY NOTE:
Uses, buildings and structures as permitted by Sections 20.1 and 20.2 above are to be
permitted to the extent allowed by the regulations made under the Conservation
Authorities Act, as amended.
20.3
Special Provisions
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SECTION 21 - ADJACENT LAND AREA OVERLAY (AL)
The "AL" area is an "overlay" that is intended to apply to areas surrounding the following
Natural Resource/ Environment features: Provincially Significant Wetlands; Significant
Habitat for Threatened or Endangered Species; Significant Wildlife Habitat; Areas of
Natural and Scientific Interest (Life Science); and lands adjacent to water courses and
Municipal Drains. The "AL" overlay boundaries are intended to implement the policies of
Section 11.5 of the County of Perth Official Plan. The provisions of the "AL" overlay as
established by this By- law are to be applied in conjunction with the zone provisions for
the "underlying" zones as established by this By-law.
21.1
Permitted Uses, Buildings, and Structures in Accordance with the County
of Perth Official Plan
In the "AL" Overlay, Section 5.29 (Setbacks of Buildings and Structures Along
Water Courses and Municipal Drains) shall apply in addition to the provisions of
the underlying zone. The permitted uses, buildings, and structures in the "AL"
Overlay shall be the same as those that are permitted in the applicable
"underlying" zone, but must satisfy the policies of Section 11.5 of the County of
Perth Official Plan before they are to be permitted and before any required permits
will be issued.
21.2
Adjacent Land Features
The areas surrounding Natural Resource/Environment features identified in the
County of Perth Official Plan include: Provincially Significant Wetlands; Significant
Habitat for Threatened or Endangered Species; Significant Wildlife Habitat; Areas
of Natural and Scientific Interest (Life Science); and lands adjacent to water
courses and Municipal Drains.
When these features are in close proximity to each other, the adjacent lands will
be identified with the appropriate combination of overlays (e.g. AL1 / AL2).
21.2.1
AL1
a)
Location: 120 Metre Adjacent Land Area Surrounding Provincially
Significant Wetlands
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, development and site alteration may be permitted in an area
zoned "AL1". An environmental impact study or other appropriate study
shall be undertaken to assess the impact of the development and site
alteration, in accordance with Section 11.5.1.1 of the County of Perth
Official Plan.
c)
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, agricultural activities including
plowing, seeding, harvesting, grazing, animal husbandry, and existing
buildings associated with farming activities are permitted on lands within
the "AL1" Overlay without the need for an environmental impact study or
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other appropriate study.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
21.2.1.1
Special Provisions
21.2.2
AL2
a)
Location: 50 Metre Adjacent Land Area Surrounding Habitat for
Threatened or Endangered Species
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, development and site alteration may be permitted in an area
zoned "AL2". An environmental impact study or other appropriate study
shall be undertaken to assess the impact of the development and site
alteration, in accordance with Section 11.5.2 of the County of Perth Official
Plan.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
c)
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, agricultural activities including
plowing, seeding, harvesting, grazing, animal husbandry, and existing
buildings associated with farming activities are permitted on lands within
the "AL2" Overlay without the need for an environmental impact study or
other appropriate study. In the case of new livestock facilities, corn dryers
or other similar structures, an appropriate study may be required to show
that such development will not negatively affect natural features of the
ecological function of the habitat area.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
21.2.2.1
Special Provisions
21.2.3
AL3
a)
Location: 30 Metre Adjacent Land Area Surrounding Significant Wildlife
Habitats
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.1 of this By-law to the
contrary, development and site alteration may be permitted in an area
zoned "AL3". An environmental impact study or other appropriate study
shall be required to assess the impact of the development and site
alteration, in accordance with Section 11.5.3 of the County of Perth Official
Plan.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
c)
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, agricultural activities including
plowing, seeding, harvesting, grazing, animal husbandry, and existing
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buildings associated with farming activities are permitted on lands within
the "AL3" Overlay without the need for an environmental impact study or
other appropriate study. In the case of new livestock facilities, corn dryers
or other similar structures, an appropriate study may be required to show
that such development will not negatively affect natural features of the
ecological function of the habitat area.
d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
21.2.3.1
Special Provisions
21.2.4
AL4
a)
Location: 30 Metre Adjacent Land Area Surrounding Areas of Natural and
Scientific Interest (Life Science)
(b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 21.1 of this By-law to the contrary,
development and site alteration may be permitted in an area zoned "AL4".
An environmental impact study or other appropriate study shall be required
to assess the impact of the development and site alteration, in accordance
with Section 11.5.4 of the County of Perth Official Plan.
AMENDED BY BY-LAW No. 33-2007
(c)
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) above, agricultural activities including
plowing, seeding, harvesting, grazing, animal husbandry, and existing
buildings associated with farming activities are permitted on lands within the
"AL4" Overlay without the need for an environmental impact study or other
appropriate study. In the case of new livestock facilities, or corn dryers or
other similar structures, an appropriate study may be required to show that
such development will not negatively affect natural features of the ecological
function of the Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (Life Science).
(d)
All other applicable provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
21.2.4.1
Special Provisions
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SECTION 22 - HOLDING ZONE (-h)
No person shall within any "(-h)" Zone use any land or erect, alter, or use any building
or structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
22.1
Permitted Uses, Buildings and Structures
Uses, buildings, and structures lawfully existing on the date of the passing of the
By- law which applies the Holding Zone (-h).
22.2
Zone Requirements
No new development or the enlargement of existing uses, buildings, and
structures shall be permitted in a "(-h)" Zone until such time that Council has
passed a Zoning By-law Amendment for the purpose of removing the holding
symbol "(-h)".
22.3
Special Provisions
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 62-2014
22.3.1
(-h1)
a)
Location: Parts of Lots 15 and 16, Thames Concession (Blanshard Ward)
b)
No building or structure shall be permitted on land within the "(-h1)" zone
as shown on Key Map 18 of Schedule "A" of By-law No. 4-1999 (also
shown as Schedule "A" to By-law No. 62-2014) until such time as the
above-noted property is merged with an abutting property that has legal
access to an open public road.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
ADDED BY BY-LAW No. 47-2020
22.3.3
(-h3)
a)
Location: Parts of Lot 12, South Concession (1905 James Street) in the
Blanshard Ward.
b)
Prior to the removal of "-h3" provisions as established by this By-law, the
owner of the land shall provide evidence that legal road access to the
adjacent lands to the east is available to the satisfaction of the Township.
c)
All other provisions of this By-law, as amended, shall apply.
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CERTIFICATION
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 29th DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 1999.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 19th DAY OF OCTOBER, 1999.
"Annabell Thomson"
"Muriel King"
Annabell Thomson, Reeve
Muriel King, Clerk
******************************************************************************
Certified a true copy of By-law No. 4 -1999 passed by the Council of the
Corporation of the Township of Perth South, October 19th, 1999.
"Muriel King"
Muriel King, Clerk
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CONSOLIDATIONS
Date
By-law Numbers Updated
Key Maps Updated
April 1, 2025
1-2025
15
July 1, 2025
17-2025
6
12-2025
Multiple
16-2025
15
22-2025
14
October 1, 2025
33-2025
17
January 1, 2026
36-2025
18
40-2025
27
50-2025
4
April 1, 2026
4-2026
25
July 1, 2026
15-2026
4
October 1, 2026
30-2026
12