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PERMITTED USES DEFINED
7
1.1
ACCESSORY USES ....................................................................................................... 7
1.1.1
Accessory Uses: Freight Containers
7
1.1.2
Accessory Uses: Storage Trailers
7
1.2
AGRICULTURAL USES.................................................................................................. 7
1.3
AMUSEMENT AND FITNESS FACILITIES .................................................................... 7
1.4
AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOPS ....................................................................................... 7
1.5
BANQUET HALLS........................................................................................................... 8
1.6
BED AND BREAKFASTS................................................................................................ 8
1.7
BUNKIES......................................................................................................................... 8
1.8
CAMPGROUNDS............................................................................................................ 8
1.9
CHURCHES .................................................................................................................... 8
1.10
CONTRACTORS YARDS ............................................................................................... 8
1.11
COTTAGES..................................................................................................................... 8
1.12
DAY CARE CENTRES.................................................................................................... 9
1.13
DWELLING UNITS.......................................................................................................... 9
1.13.1
DWELLINGS, APARTMENT........................................................................................... 9
1.13.2
DWELLINGS, DUPLEX................................................................................................... 9
1.13.3
DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE ATTACHED ........................................................................... 9
1.13.4
DWELLINGS, SEMI-DETACHED ................................................................................... 9
1.13.5
DWELLINGS, SINGLE DETACHED ............................................................................... 9
1.14
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS ........................................................................................... 10
1.15
FAIRGROUNDS............................................................................................................ 10
1.16
FOOD SERVICES......................................................................................................... 11
1.17
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STANDS ............................................................................. 11
1.18
FUEL SALES................................................................................................................. 11
1.19
GOLF COURSES.......................................................................................................... 11
1.20
GROUP HOMES ........................................................................................................... 11
1.21
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE.................................... 11
1.22
HOME BASED BUSINESS ........................................................................................... 11
1.22.1 Special Conditions for Home Based Businesses
12
1.23
INDUSTRIAL PLAZA..................................................................................................... 12
1.24
MARINAS ...................................................................................................................... 12
1.25
LODGING SERVICES................................................................................................... 13
1.26
NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES ..................................................... 13
1.27
OFFICE USES............................................................................................................... 13
1.28
OPEN PIT AGGREGATE EXTRACTION ..................................................................... 13
1.29
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS..................................................................................... 13
1.30
PERSONAL SERVICES................................................................................................ 14
1.31
PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITIES............................................................................ 14
1.32
PET CARE SERVICES ................................................................................................. 14
1.33
RENTAL AND LEASING SERVICES............................................................................ 14
1.34
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES.................................................................. 14
1.35
RETAIL TRADES .......................................................................................................... 15
1.36
ROAD TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING .................................................... 15
1.37
SALVAGE & RECYCLING CENTRES.......................................................................... 15
1.38
SHOPPING CENTRE.................................................................................................... 15
1.39
SIMILAR USES ............................................................................................................. 15
1.40
TOURISM RELATED SERVICES................................................................................. 16
1.41
VETERINARY CLINICS ................................................................................................ 16
1.42
WILDERNESS RETREATS .......................................................................................... 16
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DEFINED TERMS
16
2.1
ACCESSORY BUILDING.............................................................................................. 16
2.2
ATTIC ............................................................................................................................ 16
2.3
BALCONY ..................................................................................................................... 16
2.4
BASEMENT................................................................................................................... 16
2.5
BUILDING FOOTPRINT................................................................................................ 17
2.6
CELLAR......................................................................................................................... 17
2.7
DECK............................................................................................................................. 17
2.8
DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES.................................................................................... 17
2.9
DWELLING UNIT .......................................................................................................... 17
2.10
EAVE ............................................................................................................................. 17
2.11
ESTABLISHED GRADE................................................................................................ 17
2.12
EXISTING...................................................................................................................... 17
2.13
FENCE .......................................................................................................................... 18
2.14
GROSS FLOOR AREA ................................................................................................. 18
2.15
HEIGHT OR BUILDING HEIGHT.................................................................................. 20
2.16
LANDSCAPED AREA ................................................................................................... 20
2.17
LOT................................................................................................................................ 20
2.18
LOT, AREA.................................................................................................................... 20
2.19
LOT, CORNER.............................................................................................................. 20
2.20
LOT, COVERAGE ......................................................................................................... 20
2.21
LOT, DEPTH ................................................................................................................. 20
2.22
LOT FRONTAGE........................................................................................................... 22
2.23
LOT, INTERIOR ............................................................................................................ 23
2.24
LOT LINE....................................................................................................................... 23
2.25
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE......................................................................................... 23
2.26
LOT LINE, FRONT ........................................................................................................ 23
2.27
LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE.......................................................................................... 23
2.28
LOT LINE, REAR........................................................................................................... 23
2.29
LOT LINE, SIDE ............................................................................................................ 23
2.30
LOT, THROUGH ........................................................................................................... 23
2.31
MOBILE HOME ............................................................................................................. 23
2.32
MOBILE HOME PARK .................................................................................................. 24
2.33
OUTDOOR DISPLAY.................................................................................................... 24
2.34
OUTDOOR STORAGE ................................................................................................. 24
2.35
SHOPPING CENTRE.................................................................................................... 24
2.36
STREET LINE ............................................................................................................... 24
2.37
STACKED PARKING SPACE....................................................................................... 24
2.38
STOREY........................................................................................................................ 24
2.39
STOREY, FIRST ........................................................................................................... 24
2.40
STRIP PLAZA................................................................................................................ 24
2.41
STRUCTURE ................................................................................................................ 24
2.42
VISUALLY SOLID SCREENING (100%) ...................................................................... 24
2.43
YARD............................................................................................................................. 25
2.43.1
YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE............................................................................................... 25
2.43.2
YARD, FRONT .............................................................................................................. 25
2.43.3
YARD, INTERIOR SIDE................................................................................................ 25
2.43.4
YARD, REAR................................................................................................................. 25
2.43.5
YARD, REQUIRED ....................................................................................................... 25
2.43.6
YARD, SIDE .................................................................................................................. 25
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ADMINISTRATION INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT
27
3.1
ADMINISTRATION........................................................................................................ 27
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3.1.1
Short Title
27
3.1.2
Lands Subject to the Zoning By-law
27
3.2
CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMITY ............................................................................. 27
3.3
COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT ......................................................................... 27
3.3.1
Compliance with this Zoning By-law
27
3.3.2
Non-Compliance
27
3.3.3
Compliance with Other Restrictions
27
3.3.4
Severability Provisions
27
3.3.5
Penalties
27
3.4
INTERPRETATIONS..................................................................................................... 28
3.4.1
Singular or Plural
28
3.4.2
Examples and Illustrations
28
3.4.3
Zone Introductions
28
3.4.4
Minimum Requirements
28
3.4.5
References to Other Legislation
28
3.4.6
References to Other Agencies
28
3.4.7
Zone Classifications
28
3.5
ZONE BOUNDARIES.................................................................................................... 28
3.5.1
Street as a Zone Boundary
28
3.5.2
Lot Line as a Zone Boundary
29
3.5.3
Township LIMITS AS Zone Boundaries
29
3.5.4
Precambrian Shield Area Boundary
29
3.5.5
Scaling A Zone Boundary That Bisects A Lot
29
3.5.6
Yard Calculations When A Zone Boundary Bisects A Lot
29
3.5.7
Zone Boundaries for Shoreline Properties
29
3.6
ZONE MAPS ................................................................................................................. 29
3.6.1
Map Scale
29
3.6.2
Written Description prevails over Map Description
29
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GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES
30
4.1
SIGHTLINE SETBACK REGULATIONS....................................................................... 30
4.1.1
Sightline Setbacks from Public Street Intersections
30
4.1.2
Sightline Setbacks for Driveways
30
4.1.3
Exclusion from Sightline Setbacks
30
4.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES......................................................... 30
4.2.1
Dwelling Units Prohibited in Accessory Buildings
30
4.2.2
Accessory Agricultural Buildings
31
4.2.3
Accessory Buildings on Waterfront Properties
31
4.2.4
Regulations for Accessory Use Storage Trailers and Freight Containers
31
4.3
RESTORATION TO SAFE CONDITION....................................................................... 31
4.4
PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS.................................................................. 31
4.4.1
Frontage Requirement (also see section 2.21)
31
4.4.2
Determining Lot Frontage (Also see Section 2.21)
31
4.5
PERMITTED USES IN ALL ZONES ............................................................................. 32
4.5.1
Utilities and Public Services
32
4.5.2
Uses Incidental to construction
32
4.6
USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES ............................................................................ 32
4.6.1
Restricted Use: Topsoil Stripping
32
4.7
BUFFER REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 33
4.7.1
Existing Legal Non-conforming Buildings, Structures and Uses
34
4.7.2
Existing Lots of Record Lacking the required Frontage and/or Area
34
4.8
PREVIOUS USE VIOLATIONS CONTINUE................................................................. 35
4.9
EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DESTROYED BY FIRE OR NATURAL
DISASTER..................................................................................................................... 35
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4.10
CONVEYANCE TO A PUBLIC AUTHORITY................................................................ 35
4.11
LANDS SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULATIONS .................... 35
4.12
BUILDING ON LAKE SUPERIOR WATERFRONT ...................................................... 35
5
PARKING REGULATIONS
36
5.1
CALCULATION OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS........................................................ 36
5.1.1
Rounding of Requirements
36
5.1.2
Areas Excluded
36
5.1.3
Requirements Based On Employees
36
5.1.4
Requirements Based On Capacity
36
5.1.5
Requirements Based On Area
36
5.1.6
More Than One Use in the Same Building
36
5.2
DESIGN OF PARKING AREAS AND SPACES............................................................ 37
5.3
SURFACE TREATMENT OF REQUIRED PARKING AREAS ..................................... 37
5.4
DELINEATION OF PARKING SPACES ....................................................................... 37
5.5
LIGHTING...................................................................................................................... 37
5.6
ACCESS AND LOCATION OF PARKING AREAS AND SPACES............................... 39
5.6.1
Access to Parking Areas and Spaces
39
5.6.2
Access Points to be Paved
39
5.6.3
Access to Parking Areas and Spaces from Residentially Zoned Lands
39
5.6.4
Location of Parking Spaces
39
5.6.5
Parking Spaces on the Same Lot
39
5.7
BARRIER-FREE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS............................................... 39
5.7.1
Surface Treatment of Required Barrier-free Parking Spaces
39
5.7.2
Required Barrier-free Parking Spaces
40
5.8
NUMBER OF REQUIRED PARKING SPACES............................................................ 40
5.9
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED BARRIER-FREE PARKING SPACES............... 40
5.10
REQUIRED STACKED SPACES FOR DRIVE THRU FACILITIES & CAR WASHES. 40
5.11
REQUIRED OFF-STREET STACKED SPACES.......................................................... 41
5.12
STACKED SPACES FOR DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE PARKING .............................. 41
5.13
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERMITTED USES...................... 41
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FENCE REGULATIONS
42
6.1
LOCATION OF FENCES .............................................................................................. 42
6.2
MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHTS....................................................................................... 42
6.3
BARBED WIRE FENCES.............................................................................................. 43
6.4
ELECTRIFIED FENCES ............................................................................................... 43
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SIGNS
43
7.1
SIGN TYPES DEFINED ................................................................................................ 43
7.2
ADVERTISING SIGN .................................................................................................... 43
7.3
BILLBOARD SIGN ........................................................................................................ 43
7.4
DIGITAL SIGN............................................................................................................... 44
7.5
PORTABLE SIGN ......................................................................................................... 44
7.6
TEMPORARY SIGN...................................................................................................... 44
7.7
GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS.................................................................................... 44
7.7.1
Sign permits
44
7.7.2
sign construction and maintenance
44
7.7.3
Sightline Setbacks from Public Street Intersections
44
7.7.4
Sightline Setbacks for Driveways
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7.7.5
Exclusion from Sightline Setbacks From Public Street Intersections and driveways
45
7.7.6
setbacks from electrical wires
45
7.7.7
Commercial, Industrial and community facilities Zone sign regulations
45
7.7.8
Digital Sign Regulations
45
7.7.9
Signs associated with Home based businesses and industries
45
8.
INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M)
46
8.1
PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................... 46
8.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.......................................................................... 46
8.3
BUFFER AND SETBACKS BETWEEN INDUSTIAL AND SENSITIVE USES............. 46
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COMMERCIAL ZONE (C)
47
9.1
PERMITTED USES (ALL PERMITTED USES BELOW ARE SUBJECT SITE PLAN
APPROVAL PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 41 OF THE
PLANNING ACT)........................................................................................................... 47
9.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.......................................................................... 47
10
COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE (CF)
48
10.1
PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................... 48
10.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.......................................................................... 48
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HAMLET ZONE (H)
48
11.1
PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................... 48
11.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS.......................................................................... 49
11.3
LIVESTOCK PROHIBITION.......................................................................................... 49
12
RURAL AREA ZONE (RA).........................................................50
12.1
PERMITTED USES.............................................................................................. ........50
12.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES.............................. 50
12.3 MINIMUM DISTANCE SEPARATION GUIDELINES FOR NEW RESIDENCES..........50
12.4
LOT, BUILDING AND USE* REGULATIONS FOR AGRICULTURAL AND OTHER
PERMITTED NON- RESIDENTIAL USES.................................................................... 50
13
PRECAMBRIAN SHIELD ZONE (SHIELD)
50
13.1
PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................... 50
13.2
BUILDING REGULATIONS........................................................................................... 51
13.3
ROAD ACCESS ............................................................................................................ 51
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COTTAGE ZONE (COT)
51
14.1
PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................... 51
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14.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES.............................. 51
14.3
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ........................................................................................... 52
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AGGREGATE EXTRACTION (EXT)
52
15.1
PERMITTED USES....................................................................................................... 52
15.2
SETBACKS FOR PIT OPERATIONS AND BUILDINGS .............................................. 52
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REPEAL AND CONTINUATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS
52
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EFFECTIVE DATE
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TABLE 1 : ILLUSTRATION OF DWELLING TYPES
Table 2 : Illustration of Established Grade
Table 3 : Measuring the Maximum Building Height
Table 4 : Measuring Frontage on Standard, Pie Shaped, and Irregular Lots
Table 5 : Measuring Frontage on Corner Lots
Table 6 : Measuring Frontage on Lots Without a Rear Lot Line
Table 7 : Illustration of Visually Solid Screening
Table 8 : Illustration of Lot/Yard Types
Table 9 : Buffering Requirements
Table 10: Design of Parking Areas & Spaces
Table 11: Barrier Free Parking Design.
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PERMITTED USES DEFINED
1.1
ACCESSORY USES
Shall mean a use subordinate and naturally, customarily and normally incidental to
and exclusively devoted to the main use of land or buildings on the same lot.
1.1.1
ACCESSORY USES: FREIGHT CONTAINERS
Often referred to as C-Can buildings, such units are generally associated with the
overseas shipping industry. Constructed of metal, the storage containers are
used in a manner similar to an accessory building.
Accessory Use Freight
Containers may not be used to accommodate work areas, shops, office uses, or
retail sales.
1.1.2
ACCESSORY USES: STORAGE TRAILERS
The trailer portion of a tractor-trailer unit, a transport truck, or the box or storage
area of a van or utility vehicle that is used in a manner similar to an accessory
building. These trailers are only permitted in the rear yards of Industrial or
Commercial zones.
Accessory use storage trailers may not be used to
accommodate work areas, shops, office uses, or retail sales. See Section 4.2.4
1.2
AGRICULTURAL USES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in general farming, which
includes the breeding, rearing, and grazing of livestock, including beekeeping,
poultry, fowl and fur-bearing animals, the general cultivation of land and
associated production, conditioning, processing and storing of field crops, fruits,
vegetables, and horticultural crops, and the selling of such produce on the
premises. Such uses may include the following or similar uses;
Horse stables and riding schools
Nurseries and greenhouses
Tree farming (harvesting of planted trees)
1.3
AMUSEMENT AND FITNESS FACILITIES
Commercial use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in operating
recreation and amusement facilities and services. Such uses may include the
following or similar uses;
Arcades
Bowling facilities
Curling rinks
Health clubs
Pool and billiards parlours
1.4
AUTO BODY REPAIR SHOPS
Use of land buildings or structures engaged in repairing, customizing and
painting motor vehicle bodies, interiors, and glass.
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1.5
BANQUET HALLS
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in renting, leasing, or
providing space for the purpose of entertaining a group of people. Such uses
may include the following or similar uses;
Banquet halls
Fraternal organizations
1.6
BED AND BREAKFASTS
Establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term lodging in private
homes or in small buildings converted for this use. These types of
accommodation are characterized by a highly personalized service, and the
inclusion of a full breakfast, served by the owner who resides in the building.
1.7
BUNKIES
Accessory buildings that are used for sleeping accommodations only.
Bunkies
shall not contain kitchen or cooking facilities within the building, however
washroom facilities are permitted. A Bunkie may not serve as a self-contained
dwelling unit.
1.8
CAMPGROUNDS
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in operating serviced or
unserviced sites to accommodate campers and their equipment, including tents,
tent trailers, travel trailers and recreational vehicles.
1.9
CHURCHES
A building for public worship that may include a church hall and rectory when
accessory to the church building.
1.10
CONTRACTORS YARDS
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in activities generally
needed in the construction of buildings and structures. The activities performed
may include new construction, additions, alterations, maintenance, and repairs.
Such uses may include the following or similar uses;
Foundation, structure, and building exterior contractors
Building equipment contractors (electrical, plumbing, heating/cooling)
Building finishing contractors
Landscaping contractors
Other specialty contractors
1.11
COTTAGES
A single detached dwelling used as a secondary residence for recreational
purposes. Although the dwelling may be designed for permanent year round
occupation, its use shall be seasonal in nature, and not serve as a primary
residence.
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1.12
DAY CARE CENTRES
Establishments primarily engaged in providing regular group care to 5 or more
children for a fee. An establishment caring for less than 5 children is considered
a Home Based Business.
1.13
DWELLING UNITS
Means a single or series of rooms of complementary use for human habitation,
which is located in a building in which food preparation, eating, living, sleeping
and sanitary facilities are provided primarily for the exclusive use of the
occupants thereof. Such rooms shall have a private entrance directly from
outside the building or from a common hallway inside the building, in which all
occupants have access to all of the habitable areas and facilities of the unit. This
unit shall be occupied and used or be capable of being occupied and used as a
single and independent housekeeping establishment.
1.13.1
DWELLINGS, APARTMENT
A building containing 3 or more dwelling units for which access is obtained
through a common outside entrance and corridor.
1.13.2
DWELLINGS, DUPLEX
A building divided into 2 separate dwelling units, each of which has an
independent entrance.
1.13.3
DWELLINGS, MULTIPLE ATTACHED
A building containing 3 or more dwelling units, each with its own entrance,
divided vertically and having a common wall between each adjacent dwelling
unit. Often referred to as row, or town housing.
1.13.4
DWELLINGS, SEMI-DETACHED
A building divided vertically to provide 2 dwelling units separated by a common
wall.
1.13.5
DWELLINGS, SINGLE DETACHED
A building with a single dwelling unit, which is freestanding, separate and
detached from other main buildings or structures, including a split-level dwelling,
but not a mobile home.
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Table 1 : Illustration of Dwelling Types
Illustration of Dwelling Types
Multiple Attached
Duplex
Single Detached Unit
NOTE: Illustrative purpose only. Not all dwelling
types represented.
Apartment Building
Triplex
Semi-Detached
1.14
ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
An academic institution under the jurisdiction of the Education Act, or the Ministry
of Education, which provides education up to Grade 8.
1.15
FAIRGROUNDS
Land that is devoted to entertainment on a seasonal or temporary basis, including,
but not limited to, grandstands, barns, racetracks, and any other accessory
buildings normally associated with such a use. Additional uses such as craft sales,
flea markets and concerts are also permitted.
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1.16
FOOD SERVICES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks,
and beverages to customer order, for immediate consumption on and off the
premises. Such uses may include the following or similar uses;
Bakeries
Bars and taverns
Catering establishments
Fast food outlets
Full-service restaurants
Take-out establishments
1.17
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE STANDS
Establishments primarily engaged in retailing fresh fruits and vegetables for a
period no longer than a 120-day period.
1.18
FUEL SALES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in retailing automotive fuels
and propane, which can be combined with retail sales.
Exclusion: Bulk fuel storage and distribution centers
1.19
GOLF COURSES
Use of land buildings or structures engaged in providing space for playing golf,
including a driving range.
1.20
GROUP HOMES
An establishment that is operated through the authority of the Government of
Canada, the Province of Ontario, or the Township, and is designed for the
accommodation of people living under supervision in a single housekeeping unit
and who by reason of their emotional, mental, social, or physical condition, or legal
status, require a group living arrangement for their well-being.
1.21
HEAVY EQUIPMENT SALES, REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in the selling, leasing,
repairing, and maintaining motorized heavy equipment.
1.22
HOME BASED BUSINESS
An occupation or business activity that is conducted in whole or in part within a
dwelling unit or accessory building. Such uses must be subordinate to the
residential use of a dwelling unit. Home based businesses do not require any
outdoor storage. For greater clarity, home based businesses that are expressly
permitted, but not limited to:
Office Uses
Exclusion: Ambulatory Health Care Services such as doctors, dentists,
chiropractors, physiotherapists, and optometrists offices.
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Personal Services
Exclusions: Dry cleaning and laundry services, linen and uniform supply
and funeral service establishments.
Private home daycare facilities - up to a maximum of 4 children
Instructional Businesses based upon appointment.
1.22.1
SPECIAL CONDITIONS FOR HOME BASED BUSINESSES
a. A maximum of 2 full-time employees, who do not reside in the dwelling, may
be employed on the premises, including at least 1 employee being a resident
in the dwelling unit where the business is located.
b. The home based business must clearly be a secondary use to the dwelling
unit as a private residence, and not change the character of the dwelling unit
as a private residence.
c.
Other than a sign, there shall be no outdoor display or storage of goods and
materials, or any other exterior evidence that a home based business is being
conducted within the residence.
d. The use shall not have an adverse effect on the area, with special regard for
parking, traffic, noise, vibration, dust, and odour.
e. The floor area dedicated to all aspects of the home based business shall not
exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit and accessory
buildings in which it is located.
f.
Home based businesses located in the Hamlet Area may not occupy
accessory buildings or structures.
g. A sign no bigger than 0.4m2 is permitted to advertise the name of the home-
based business, and;
h.
In addition to the required parking for the dwelling unit, the home based
business shall provide the required parking as described in Section 5 of this
by-law, however home based businesses are exempt from the barrier-free
parking regulations outlined in Section 5.7 of this by-law.
1.23
INDUSTRIAL PLAZA
A building or group of buildings divided into units for separate occupancy by
different industrial and commercial uses. Common loading, parking and other
facilities and services may be provided. A maximum of 30% of the plaza's gross
floor area may be occupied by commercial uses.
1.24
MARINAS
Use of land buildings or structures engaged in providing docking and storage
facilities for pleasure crafts. These establishments may include fuel sales and boat
sales, repair and maintenance services.
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1.25
LODGING SERVICES
Establishments primarily engaged in providing short-term accommodation for
travelers, vacationers, and others. Such uses may include the following or similar
uses;
Hostels
Hotels
Inns
Motels
1.26
NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
Establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care combined with
nursing, supervisory or other types of care as required by the residents. Such uses
may include the following or similar uses;
Hospice
Long term care facilities
Nursing care facilities
Residential development facilities for persons with disabilities
Mental health and substance abuse facilities
Retirement homes
1.27
OFFICE USES
A building or part of a building used for the practice of a profession, the carrying on
of a business, or the conduct of public administration. Such uses may include the
following or similar uses;
Administrative and support services
Ambulatory health care services - Offices of physicians, dentists, chiropractors,
and other health care professionals
Insurance, banking and financial institutions
Management of companies and enterprises
Medical Centres
Private vocational schools
Professional, scientific, technical, and research services
1.28
OPEN PIT AGGREGATE EXTRACTION
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in the removal of aggregate
materials from an open pit.
1.29
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS
A publicly owned property consisting largely of open space and generally
characterized by its natural, historic, or landscaped features. Such uses are
designed to accommodate both passive and active forms of recreation.
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1.30
PERSONAL SERVICES
Establishments primarily engaged in providing personal care services. Such uses
may include the following or similar uses;
Beauty salons and hair stylists
Day spas and tanning salons
Dry cleaning and laundry services (including coin operated)
Formal wear and costume rental
Funeral service establishments
Linen and uniform supply
Massage therapists
Photographic studios
Tailors
Tattoo parlours
Travel agents
1.31
PERSONAL STORAGE FACILITIES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in operating public self-
storage or mini storage facilities, for the storage of household items, on a contract
basis.
1.32
PET CARE SERVICES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in grooming, training and
boarding domestic animals. Such uses may include the following or similar uses;
Animal shelters
Boarding kennels and services
Grooming services
Obedience and training services
Pet sitting services
1.33
RENTAL AND LEASING SERVICES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in the rental and leasing of
consumer goods, as well as commercial, automotive and industrial machinery.
1.34
REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SERVICES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in repairing and maintaining
motor vehicles, machinery, equipment and other products. Such uses may include
the following or similar uses;
Automotive repair and maintenance
Electronic and precision equipment repair and maintenance
Furniture and upholstery repair and maintenance
Personal and household appliances repair and maintenance
Exclusion: Heavy equipment repair and maintenance, and auto body repair
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1.35
RETAIL TRADES
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in the sale, lease, and rental
of new and used merchandise, generally without transformation. Such uses may
also provide services incidental to the sale, lease, or rental of merchandise. Such
uses may include the following or similar uses;
Auctioneers facilities
Clothing and clothing accessories stores
Consumer goods rental
Copying facilities
Department store type merchandise
Food and beverage stores
Furniture and home furnishings stores
General merchandise stores
Gift shops and antique stores
Health and personal care stores
Movie rental
Photo finishing services
Sporting goods, hobby, book and music stores
Exclusions:
Heavy equipment sales, repair, and maintenance.
1.36
ROAD TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in the local, regional,
national, and international road transportation of passengers and goods. Such
uses may include the following or similar uses;
Bus depots
Delivery and courier services
Distribution centres
Loading, reloading, and consolidation centres
Taxi and limousine yards
Towing yards
Postal service yard
1.37
SALVAGE & RECYCLING CENTRES
The use of municipally owned or sanctioned land, buildings or structures primarily
engaged in the recycling of waste paper, bottles, cans or similar goods;
1.38
SHOPPING CENTRE
Where two or more mixed commercial functions are housed in one or more
buildings designed as an integrated unit.
1.39
SIMILAR USES
Uses of like characteristics, exhibiting the same nature, purpose and scope to
those permitted uses within the zone in question.
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1.40
TOURISM RELATED SERVICES
Use of land buildings or structures that primarily cater to tourists and the traveling
public. Such uses may include the following or similar uses;
Amusement parks
Gift shops and antique stores
Marinas
Miniature golf
Campgrounds
Tour operators
Tourist information centers
1.41
VETERINARY CLINICS
Use of land buildings or structures primarily engaged in providing medical or
surgical treatment for animals. Such uses may include shelter facilities for short-
term overnight medical treatment, however outdoor kennel facilities, whether
accessory to or not, are only permitted in the Rural Area (RA) or Commercial (C)
Zones.
1.42
WILDERNESS RETREATS
A wilderness retreat is not used as a permanent residence. The primary purpose of
the structure is recreational accommodation.
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DEFINED TERMS
2.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Shall mean a detached subordinate building, located on the same property as the
main building and is not used or intended for human habitation. This includes such
buildings as garages, boat houses, barns, stables and other agriculturally oriented
buildings of a nature customarily incidental and subordinate to the principal use or
structure.
2.2
ATTIC
Is an unusable or uninhabitable area between the top of the ceiling support
structure and the roof support structure.
2.3
BALCONY
A platform projecting from the wall of an upper floor of a building and enclosed by a
railing.
2.4 BASEMENT
Means any area below the first storey where at least ½ of the height, from floor to
ceiling, is above established grade.
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2.5 BUILDING FOOTPRINT
The maximum projected horizontal area of a building at established grade
measured to the centre of common walls and to the outside of outer walls.
Including air wells, and all other spaces within the building, but not including open
air porches, verandahs, steps, cornices, chimney breasts, fire escapes, exterior
stairways, ramps and open loading platforms.
2.6 CELLAR
Means a storey where more than ½ of the height between the floor and ceiling or
floor joists, is below established grade. A cellar is not considered in determining
the number of permissible storeys.
2.7 DECK
Means an unenclosed floor structure, including stairs, which may be covered with a
roof and may be attached to a main building, which services the ground floor and
the second floor where there is a walk-out basement. Decks shall not be included
when calculating the maximum lot coverage.
2.8 DRIVE THROUGH FACILITIES
Shall mean a building or structure designed to provide goods and services to
customers while they remain in their vehicles.
2.9 DWELLING UNIT
Means a single, or series of rooms of complementary use for human habitation,
which is located in a building in which food preparation, eating, living, sleeping and
sanitary facilities are provided primarily for the exclusive use of the occupants
thereof. Such rooms shall have a private entrance directly from outside the
building or from a common hallway inside the building, in which all occupants have
access to all of the habitable areas and facilities of the unit. This unit shall be
occupied and used or be capable of being occupied and used as a single and
independent housekeeping establishment.
2.10
EAVE
The projecting lower edges of a roof overhanging the wall of a building or structure.
2.11
ESTABLISHED GRADE
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground where it meets the
exterior face of a building or structure; exclusive of any wells providing light or
ventilation. The maximum height of any fence will be based upon the actual
established grade along which the fence is placed, rather then the average.
2.12
EXISTING
Means that a building, structure, use, yard or lot was lawfully in existence on the
day of the passing of this by-law.
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2.13
FENCE
A structure, which forms a barrier for enclosing, bounding, outlining or protecting
land.
2.14
GROSS FLOOR AREA
The sum of the areas of each floor, measured between the exterior faces of the
exterior walls, including basements and cellars, but excluding any space used for
loading, parking or storage that is accessory to the main use.
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Table 2 : Illustration of Established Grade
NOTE: Illustration Only. All Dimensions are
maximum unless otherwise indicated.
All measurements in Metric Units.
Illustration of Established Grade
Established Grade
A+B+C+D+E+F+G+H = FINISHED GRADE
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Wall
Established Grade
Building
Established Grade
Structure
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2.15
HEIGHT OR BUILDING HEIGHT
a. When used in reference to a building or structure, shall mean the vertical
distance between the established grade and the highest point of the building or
structure, excluding chimneys, towers, mechanical installations, and any other
ornamental structures on the building.
b. When used in reference to the total number of storeys, it shall mean the total
number of storeys above established grade, taken from the wall of such
building or structure that faces the front lot line.
2.16
LANDSCAPED AREA
The area landscaped is calculated as the percentage of the total property which is
covered by landscaped materials such as, grass, trees, shrubs, flowers, decks,
swimming pools, etc.
2.17
LOT
Means land under one ownership, other than a road.
2.18
LOT, AREA
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
2.19
LOT, CORNER
a. A lot located at the intersection of, and abutting upon, two streets where the
angle of the intersection does not exceed 135 degrees; or
b. A lot located on the curve of a street where the angle of intersection of the
projecting tangents of the street line do not exceed 135 degrees. The corner
of the lot is deemed to be the center point of the arc.
2.20
LOT, COVERAGE
The part or percentage of a lot covered by any buildings or structures. Decks and
swimming pools shall not be included when calculating the maximum lot coverage.
2.21
LOT, DEPTH
The distance measured from the midpoint of the front lot line to the midpoint of a
rear lot line, or in the case of a triangular lot, between the midpoint of the front lot
line to the apex of the triangle formed by the intersection of the side lot lines.
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Table 3 : Measuring the Maximum Building Height
Measuring The Maximum Building Height
Gambrel Roof
Grade
Vertical
Measure of
Height
Ridge
Gable Roof
Grade
Vertical
Measure of
Height
Ridge
One Slope Roof
Ridge
Grade
Vertical
Measure of
Height
NOTE: Illustrative purpose only. Not all dwelling
types represented.
Grade
Mansard Roof
Grade
Hip Roof
Ridge
Grade
Grade
Ridge
Ridge
Grade
Grade
Vertical
Measure of
Height
Ridge
Grade
Ridge
Vertical
Measure of
Height
Ridge
Grade
Flat Roof
Ridge
Top of Roof
Vertical
Measure of
Height
Grade
Parapet
Ridge
Ridge
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2.22
LOT FRONTAGE
The horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot, such distance being
measured:
a. Unless otherwise noted in this Section, along a line between the side lot lines
and parallel to the front lot line, measured from a distance equal to the
required front yard of the zone in which the lot is situated.
Table 4 : Measuring Frontage on Standard, Pie Shaped and Irregular Lots
Side lot line
Side lot line
Min. required front yard as
specified in By-law
Min. required front yard as
specified in By-law
Min. required front yard
as specified in By-law
Side lot line
Side lot line
Side lot line
Side lot line
Street Line
Street Line
Street Line
Frontage
Measurement
Frontage
Measurement
Frontage Measurement
NOTE: Illustration Only.
b. On a corner lot, where the side lot lines are not parallel, a tangent shall be
drawn along the front lot line and the exterior side lot line extended to a point.
Frontage shall be measured along a line parallel to the front lot line, between
the side lot lines or projections thereof, measured from a distance equal to
the required front yard of the zone in which the lot is situated.
Table 5 : Measuring Frontage on Corner Lots
Side lot line
Side lot line
Min. required front yard
as specified in By-law
Street Line
Tangent
Frontage
Measurement
NOTE: Illustration Only.
c.
Where a lot does not have a rear lot line, lot frontage shall be measured
along a line parallel to the front lot line, between the side lot lines, measured
from a distance equal to the required front yard of the zone in which the lot is
situated.
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Table 6 : Measuring Frontage on Lots Without a Rear Lot Line
Side lot line
Min. required front yard as
specified in By-law
Side lot line
Street Line
Frontage
Measurement
NOTE: Illustration Only.
2.23
LOT, INTERIOR
Means any lot that abuts a Street, but is not a corner lot or through lot.
2.24
LOT LINE
Means any boundary of a lot, or the vertical projection thereof.
2.25
LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE
A side lot line of a corner lot, which is also a street line.
2.26
LOT LINE, FRONT
The lot line that divides the lot from a public Street, provided that in the case of a
corner lot, the shorter lot line that abuts a public Street shall be deemed to be the
front lot line. Where a lot abuts the a shoreline an accessory building is permitted in
the front yard.
2.27
LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE
A side lot line, which is not a street line.
2.28
LOT LINE, REAR
The lot line opposite the front lot line.
2.29
LOT LINE, SIDE
A lot line, which is not a front or rear lot line.
2.30
LOT, THROUGH
An interior lot abutting two or more public Streets.
2.31
MOBILE HOME
Means a dwelling unit that is designed to be made mobile, and constructed or
manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, but does
not include a travel trailer, tent trailer, or recreational vehicle.
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2.32
MOBILE HOME PARK
A lot under single management, which has been planned and improved for the
placement of more than 1 mobile home.
A Mobile Home Park will require site
specific rezoning.
2.33
OUTDOOR DISPLAY
A portion of a lot used for exhibiting in an orderly manner, completely assembled
or finished products for immediate sale by a retail business located on the same
lot. Outdoor display areas do not include outdoor storage areas.
2.34
OUTDOOR STORAGE
The keeping of materials, goods and equipment outside of a building or structure.
2.35
SHOPPING CENTRE
Several mixed commercial functions housed in one or more buildings designed as
an integrated unit.
2.36
STREET LINE
Means a lot line dividing a lot from a road, and is the limit of the road allowance.
2.37
STACKED PARKING SPACE
Parking stalls that do not have direct access to a driveway.
2.38
STOREY
A horizontal division of a building from a floor to the ceiling, excluding a basement,
cellar, attic, crawl space, or other area that is for all intents and purposes, unusable
by virtue of its inaccessibility.
2.39
STOREY, FIRST
Means the storey with a finished floor level situated closer to the established grade
than that of any other such storey in the same building.
2.40
STRIP PLAZA
Means more than one commercial function housed in one building, which has been
designed to function as an integrated unit.
2.41
STRUCTURE
Anything that is erected or constructed of parts joined together, and fixed to or
supported by the soil and/or any other structure. For the purpose of applying
setbacks, structures do not include pavements, curbs, walks, open air surfaced
areas and fences.
2.42
VISUALLY SOLID SCREENING (100%)
Any fence, wall or partition, for the purpose of visual screening, must be
constructed so as to provide 100% visually solid screening when viewed at 90 and
45 degrees, and shall be at least 1.8m above established grade.
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Table 7 : Illustration of Visually Solid Screening
NOTE: Illustration Only. All Dimensions are
minimum unless otherwise indicated.
All measurements in Metric Units.
Visually Solid Screening
Sight Lines
Fence
90
45
2.43
YARD
The actual distance between the lot line and the nearest building or structure.
2.43.1 YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE
A side yard immediately adjoining a public Street, extending between the required
front yard and rear lot line.
2.43.2 YARD, FRONT
A yard extending the full width of a lot between the front lot line and the nearest
foundation of any building or structure on the lot.
2.43.3 YARD, INTERIOR SIDE
A side yard other than an exterior side yard.
2.43.4 YARD, REAR
A yard extending the full width of a lot, between the rear lot line and the nearest
foundation of any building or structure on the lot.
2.43.5 YARD, REQUIRED
Means the minimum depth of the front, rear, or side, yard required by this by-law,
which will form part or all of the actual yard supplied.
2.43.6 YARD, SIDE
A yard extending between the front yard and the rear yard, and from the side lot
line to the nearest foundation of any main building or structure on the lot.
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Table 8 : Illustration of Lot/Yard Types
NOTE: Illustration Only. All Dimensions are
minimum unless otherwise indicated.
All measurements in Metric Units.
Illustration of Lot/Yard Types
Interior
Lot
Street
Through
Lot
Corner
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Flag
Lot
Street
Street
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Corner
Lot
Corner
Lot
Interior
Lot
Street
Corner
Lot
Corner
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Interior
Lot
Corner
Lot
Street
Street
Nearest point between building and
rear lot line determines rear yard
measurement
Nearest point between building and side lot line
determines the other side yard measurement
Front Yard measured as the distance from the
front lot line to the nearest wall of the building
Nearest point between building and side
lot line determines side yard measurement
Yards - Lot Lines not Parallel
Nearest point between building and Apex
of Triangle formed by the lot lines
determines rear yard measurement
Front Yard
Nearest point between building and side
lot line determines side yard measurement
Nearest point between building and side lot line
determines the other side yard measurement
Yards - No Rear Lot Line
Street
Street
Side Yards
Rear Yard
Front Yard
Exterior Side Yard
Rear Yard
Street
Yards - Flag Lot
Street
Side Yard
Frontage is shorter of the two
lot lines abutting a street
Front Yard
Maximum 135°
Yards - Corner Lot
Lot frontage measured
parallel to the front lot line
at the minimum building
set back
Street
Lot frontage measured
parallel to the front lot line
at the minimum building
set back
Minimum front yard specified in By-Law
Mid-Point of rear lot line
Lot Frontage - Lot Lines not Parallel
Street
Minimum front yard specified in By-Law
Lot Frontage - No Rear Lot Line
Corner
Lot
Interior
Lot
Lot Types
Front
Yard
Interior Side
Yard
Exterior Side
Yard
Rear
Yard
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3
ADMINISTRATION INTERPRETATION AND ENFORCEMENT
3.1 ADMINISTRATION
3.1.1 SHORT TITLE
This by-law may be sited as "The Zoning By-law".
3.1.2
LANDS SUBJECT TO THE ZONING BY-LAW
The provisions of this by-law shall apply to all those lands lying within the limits of
the Township of Prince.
3.2 CERTIFICATES OF CONFORMITY
A Certificate of Conformity will only be processed upon submission of a plan of
survey of the property showing all buildings, lot lines and setbacks. The request
must also include a written description of the use conducted within each building
or structure.
3.3 COMPLIANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
3.3.1
COMPLIANCE WITH THIS ZONING BY-LAW
No person within the subject lands of this by-law may use land or erect buildings
or structures in whole or part except in conformity with the provisions of this by-
law.
3.3.2
NON-COMPLIANCE
No permit, license or permission may be issued unless the lands or buildings are
utilized in a manner that adheres to the provisions of this by-law.
3.3.3
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER RESTRICTIONS
No provision in this by-law shall reduce or mitigate any restrictions or regulations
lawfully imposed by the Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario or any
other Authority having legal jurisdiction to make such restrictions or regulations.
3.3.4
SEVERABILITY PROVISIONS
If a Court having proper jurisdiction declares any section or part of this by-law to
be invalid, the remainder of this by-law shall be valid and remain in force.
3.3.5
PENALTIES
Every person or corporation that contravenes any provision of this by-law is guilty
of an offence, and upon conviction is liable to a penalty in accordance with the
provisions of the Section 67 of the Planning Act RSO 1990, as amended.
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3.4
INTERPRETATIONS
3.4.1
SINGULAR OR PLURAL
In this by-law, unless specifically noted, words used in the singular shall include
the plural and words used in the plural shall include the singular.
3.4.2
EXAMPLES AND ILLUSTRATIONS
Examples and illustrations are for the purpose of clarification and convenience,
and do not form part of this by-law.
3.4.3
ZONE INTRODUCTIONS
The "Introductions" preceding each zone are for the purposes of clarification and
convenience and do not form part of this by-law.
3.4.4
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Unless otherwise noted, all requirements, provisions, and limitations within this
by-law shall refer to the minimum requirement.
3.4.5
REFERENCES TO OTHER LEGISLATION
Where this by-law makes reference to any other legislation, the reference
includes all amendments.
3.4.6
REFERENCES TO OTHER AGENCIES
Where this by-law makes references to the jurisdiction of a public agency, the
reference shall include any and all successors to the public agency having
jurisdiction over matters to which the reference applies.
3.4.7
ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS
i.
Industrial Zone (M)
ii.
Commercial Zone (C)
iii.
Community Facilities Zone (CF)
iv.
Hamlet Zone (H)
v.
Rural Area (RA)
vi.
Precambrian Shield Zone (Shield)
vii.
Cottage Zone (Cot)
viii.
Aggregate Zone (Ext)
3.5
ZONE BOUNDARIES
3.5.1
STREET AS A ZONE BOUNDARY
a. Where a zone boundary approximates a street centerline it is deemed to be
the street centerline.
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b. Where a zone boundary approximates the edge of a street right-of-way it is
deemed to be on the edge of the street right-of-way.
3.5.2
LOT LINE AS A ZONE BOUNDARY
Where the zone boundary approximates any registered lot line, whether such a
lot is in a Plan of Subdivision or not, that lot line is deemed to be the zone
boundary.
3.5.3
TOWNSHIP LIMITS AS ZONE BOUNDARIES
Where the zone boundary approximates the Township's boundaries the
Township boundary is deemed to be the zone boundary.
3.5.4
PRECAMBRIAN SHIELD AREA BOUNDARY
The southern limit of the Precambrian Uplands Zone as shown on the zoning
map is an approximation and subject to correction upon the receipt of a more
detailed review such as a survey or on-site investigation.
3.5.5
SCALING A ZONE BOUNDARY THAT BISECTS A LOT
Where a zone boundary bisects a lot and is indicated as approximately parallel to
a lot line, public street, lane, or any other right-of-way, and the distance between
the zone boundary and the lot line or right-of-way is not indicated, such zone
boundary shall be determined by the use of a scale shown on the zoning map in
question.
3.5.6
YARD CALCULATIONS WHEN A ZONE BOUNDARY BISECTS A LOT
Where a zone boundary bisects a lot, buildings and structures may be located
upon the zone boundary so long as there is no non-residential/residential
interface between the two zones. Where there is a non-residential/residential
interface the required building setbacks will be calculated from the bisecting zone
boundary.
3.5.7
ZONE BOUNDARIES FOR SHORELINE PROPERTIES
Where a zone boundary shown on a Zone Schedule is extended to a shoreline,
the zone boundary line will extend to the limit of the water's which may change
from time to time.
3.6
ZONE MAPS
3.6.1
MAP SCALE
Distances not specifically indicated in words or figures on the zone schedules
shall be determined according to the scale shown on the map.
3.6.2
WRITTEN DESCRIPTION PREVAILS OVER MAP DESCRIPTION
When a particular zone is illustrated on a schedule and also described in a by-
law by a written legal description and there is a difference between the two, the
written legal description shall govern.
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4
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL ZONES
4.1
SIGHTLINE SETBACK REGULATIONS
4.1.1
SIGHTLINE SETBACKS FROM PUBLIC STREET INTERSECTIONS
On a corner lot, no building, structure, sign or fence shall be erected and no
hedge, shrubs or foliage shall be allowed to grow beyond a height of greater than
0.75m above established grade, within a distance of 9m (29.5') from the
intersecting lot lines or projections thereof.
4.1.2
SIGHTLINE SETBACKS FOR DRIVEWAYS
Where a driveway intersects a lot line that abuts a public Street, on a corner lot,
or where 2 or more streets intersect, no building, structure, sign, fence, hedge,
shrubs or foliage shall be higher than 0.75m above established grade, within a
distance of 4.5m from the point at which the driveway and the lot line abutting the
street intersect.
4.1.3
EXCLUSION FROM SIGHTLINE SETBACKS
Existing trees are permitted within the defined sight triangle so long as no part of
the canopy grows below 2m above established grade.
4.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
4.2.1
DWELLING UNITS PROHIBITED IN ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Dwelling units are not permitted in any accessory building or structure with the
exception of a caretaker's structure for an industrial use.
Regulations for Accessory Buildings
Zones
Max. Lot
Coverage
Max.
Building
Height*
Distance
From
Main
Building
Distance
From
Abutting
Dwelling
Front
Yard
Rear
Yard
Interior
Side
Yard
Exterior
Side Yard
Industrial
No limit
No limit
3m
7m
Same
As
Main
Building
2m
2m
Same
As
Main
Building
Commercial
112m2
No limit
3m
7m
Community
Facilities
112m2
No limit
3m
7m
Hamlet
84m2
5.5m*
3m
3m
Shield
30m2
5.5m*
4m
n/a
Cottage
84m2
5.5m*
3m
3m
Rural Area -
Agricultural
10% all
buildings
9m
4m
7m
Rural Area -
Residential
112m2
9m
4m
7m
Minimums unless otherwise noted
* See Charts Table 3 and Section 2.14
*This height applies to an accessory building with a typical truss or gambrel roof design. All other roof designs must be such
that there is no second floor.
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4.2.2
ACCESSORY AGRICULTURAL BUILDINGS
All accessory buildings used for the keeping of livestock must meet the Ministry
of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' "Minimum Distance Separation Formulae",
as they pertain to new or expanded livestock facilities and existing or potential
sensitive uses.
4.2.3
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ON WATERFRONT PROPERTIES
Where a lot abuts the water, an accessory building may be located within the
Front Yard provided it is no closer than ½ the required front yard setback for the
main building. The location of any boathouse must be approved by the proper
authority. (Oceans & Fisheries, Ministry of Natural Resources and/or the
Conservation Authority.)
4.2.4
REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY USE STORAGE TRAILERS AND FREIGHT
CONTAINERS
Yard Where Permitted
Rear Yard
Minimum Distance from Any Building
4.5m
Maximum Number of Units per lot
3
Minimum Distance from Any Lot Line
9m
Also see Section 1.1.2
4.3
RESTORATION TO SAFE CONDITION
This by-law shall not prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe condition of
any building or structures associated with a legal non-conforming use provided
such work does not increase the size or use of the building or structure.
4.4
PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
Buildings or structures may not project into a required front, side or rear yard
except as noted below:
a. Main eaves, belt courses, chimneys, sills and cornices may project a
maximum of 0.6m into any required yard.
b. Uncovered steps or platforms not exceeding 1m above established grade
may project a maximum of 2m into a required front or rear yard and 2m into a
required side yard.
c.
Accessibility ramps and fire escapes may be located within any required yard,
subject to the sightline setback requirements outlined in Section 4.1
4.4.1
FRONTAGE REQUIREMENT (ALSO SEE SECTION 2.21)
No building or structure may be erected upon any lot that does not have frontage
on a street that is owned and maintained by the township year round except in
the Precambrian Shield and Cottage Zones, and approved Plans of
Condominium.
4.4.2
DETERMINING LOT FRONTAGE (ALSO SEE SECTION 2.21)
a. Corner Lot - The lot frontage on a corner lot shall be the shortest lot line that
abuts a public right of way.
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b. Through Lot - The lot frontage on a through lot shall be consistent with the
lot frontages of abutting properties. Where there are no developed properties
abutting the through lot, the lot frontage is deemed to be along the lot line
where primary access to the lot is gained.
4.5
PERMITTED USES IN ALL ZONES
4.5.1
UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICES
Use of land buildings or structures and uses primarily engaged in providing a
public service, such as electrical transmission, communications infrastructure
and underground utilities are permitted in all zones.
Structures such as
transmission wires are exempt from the yard and building regulations of the zone
in which they are located, however buildings associated with such uses must
conform to the yard and building regulations of the zone in which they are
situated.
4.5.2
USES INCIDENTAL TO CONSTRUCTION
Temporary work, staging, site offices, storage yards and sheds that are incidental
to a construction project are permitted in all zones and exempt from the building
regulations of the zone in which they are located.
Such uses shall not commence or continue on a property unless a valid building
permit has been issued and remains in force for construction of the main
building.
Any temporary structure must be removed within one month of the
issuance of an occupancy permit for the main building.
4.6
USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES
Unless otherwise specifically noted in this by-law, the following uses shall be
prohibited in all zones;
a. The use of recreational vehicles, tents, accessory use trailers, trucks, and
buses as a dwelling unit.
b. The storage, incineration or disposal of biomedical, chemical, and radioactive
wastes.
c.
A racetrack designed for motorized vehicles for either commercial or private
usage.
d. Any use that operates contrary to the Environmental Protection Act.
4.6.1
RESTRICTED USE: TOPSOIL STRIPPING
The removal of topsoil is prohibited in all Zones. All applications for the approval
of a topsoil stripping operation must be approved by Council and an agreement
entered into with the Township or the Conservation Authority if it has jurisdiction.
Pursuant to Section 142 of the Municipal Act, this agreement shall include the
following;
a. The area where topsoil removal is to occur,
b. Description of the phasing of soil removal and rehabilitation,
c.
Description of the rehabilitation and remediation prescription,
d. The extent of grade alteration,
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e. Description of the dust control measures, and;
f .
A drainage plan,
g . Any additional conditions Council may deem necessary.
4.7
BUFFER REQUIREMENTS
Where an industrial or commercially zoned lot abuts a Rural Residential, Hamlet
or Cottage zoned lot, the Commercial and Industrial uses must provide and
maintain a planted strip along the full extent of any common lot lines. Buffering
may be setback from the common lot lines so long as no part of the commercial
or industrial use occurs on those lands between the buffer and the abutting
residential lot. Such buffers are in addition to the minimum landscaping
requirements outlined in each zone, and shall have a minimum width of:
a. 0m, wherever such a planted strip contains a 100% visually solid fence of at
least 1.8m above established grade.
b. 3m, wherever such a planted strip contains a continuous hedgerow of
evergreens, bushes, shrubs, or a berm, which shall reach at least 1.8m
above established grade upon maturity.
c.
15m wherever such a strip contains existing vegetation of at least 1.8m
above established grade that provides an effective visual barrier.
d. Setbacks and buffering requirements in association with new or expanding
industrial uses must conform to the Ministry of Environments guidelines for
the separation of sensitive uses.
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Table 9 : Buffering Requirements
4.7.1
EXISTING LEGAL NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
Existing legally constructed buildings and structures that do not conform to the
provisions of this by-law may continue to lawfully exist so long as the building,
structure or use is not altered in any way except in conformity with this by-law.
4.7.2
EXISTING LOTS OF RECORD LACKING THE REQUIRED FRONTAGE AND/OR
AREA
Existing lots lacking the required frontage and/or area may be built upon provided
that all uses, buildings and structures adhere to all other provisions of this by-law.
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4.8
PREVIOUS USE VIOLATIONS CONTINUE
No use, building or structure illegally established prior to the passing of this by-law,
which does not conform to the requirements of this by-law shall not be made legal
solely by the passing of this by-law.
4.9 EXISTING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES DESTROYED BY FIRE OR
NATURAL DISASTER
Existing buildings and structures destroyed by fire or a natural disaster may be
reconstructed or repaired provided that the original dimensions and use are not
altered in any way except in conformity with the provisions of this by-law.
4.10 CONVEYANCE TO A PUBLIC AUTHORITY
No person, agency or corporation shall be deemed to have contravened any
provision of this by-law when a lot or a portion thereof has been transferred to the
Government of Canada, the Province of Ontario or the Township of Prince.
4.11
LANDS SUBJECT TO CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULATIONS
Development or site alteration is not permitted on lands regulated by the Sault Ste.
Marie Region Conservation Authority until approval is obtained from the
Conservation Authority.
4.12
BUILDING ON LAKE SUPERIOR WATERFRONT
Openings to buildings intended for human habitation (Dwelling Unit, Bunkie, Hunt
Camp, and Cottage) shall not be located below 184.7m Canadian Geodetic Vertical
Datum (CGVD).
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5
PARKING REGULATIONS
5.1 CALCULATION OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS
5.1.1 ROUNDING OF REQUIREMENTS
If the calculation of the required parking spaces results in a fraction, the required
parking spaces shall be the nearest whole number, calculated using normal
rounding rules.
5.1.2
AREAS EXCLUDED
Parking spaces required by this by-law shall not include any parking spaces used
primarily for the storage or parking of vehicles for rent, display, sale, or awaiting
repairs.
5.1.3
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON EMPLOYEES
Where the number of parking spaces required by this by-law is based upon the
number of employees on the largest shift, the parking requirements will be
calculated on the day in which the building permit is applied for.
5.1.4
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON CAPACITY
Where the number of parking spaces required by this by-law is based upon the
maximum capacity of a building or structure, the maximum capacity is defined by
either the Ontario Building Code or Liquor Licensing Board of Ontario, whichever
capacity is the lesser.
5.1.5
REQUIREMENTS BASED ON AREA
Where the number of parking spaces required by this by-law is based upon the
area of a building or structure, such area is deemed to be the gross floor area of
that building or structure.
5.1.6
MORE THAN ONE USE IN THE SAME BUILDING
Where a building or lot accommodates more than 1 use or includes accessory or
secondary uses, the required parking spaces shall be the sum of the required
parking spaces outlined for the separate uses, except for shopping centres and
other multiple use commercial buildings with at least 4 separate units for lease.
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5.2 DESIGN OF PARKING AREAS AND SPACES (ALSO SEE TABLE 10)
Parking
Space
Angle
(A)
Parking
Space
Angle
(A)
Perpendicular
Distance from
Parking Stall
End to
Driveway
(C)
Aisle
Width
(D)
Parking Area Width
(Curb to Curb)
With
Parking
Spaces on
1 side only
(E)
With Parking
Spaces on
both sides
(E)
90o
2.75m
5.8m
6.71m
12.5m
18.29m
60o
2.75m
6.4m
5.49m
11.89m
18.29m
45o
2.75m
6.1m
3.96m
10.06m
16.15m
30o
2.75m
5.49m
3.35m
8.84m
14.33m
Parallel
2.75m
7.92m
3.05m
5.79m
8.53m
5.3 SURFACE TREATMENT OF REQUIRED PARKING AREAS
Required parking areas supporting the following uses or zones shall be
constructed with a concrete or asphalt surface on top of a proper granular base.
Any use in a Commercial Zone
Any non-residential Use in the Hamlet Zone
Any Residential Use consisting of more than 4 Dwelling Units
All other uses and zones may construct and maintain required parking areas with
a surface consisting of crushed stone, concrete, asphalt or other similar hard and
dustless surfaces.
5.4 DELINEATION OF PARKING SPACES
Each paved parking space shall be clearly delineated by painted markings
identifying the limits of the parking space. Where a parking space is not located
on a paved surface, a minimum area of 32.5m2 shall represent each parking
space.
5.5 LIGHTING
If a parking area is to be lit, such lighting shall be shielded to direct light towards
the ground and away from any residential land uses.
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Table 10 : Design of Parking Areas & Spaces
C
F
Perpendicular
Distance from
Parking Stall
End to
Driveway
Design of Parking Areas & Spaces
Parallel
30°
45°
2.75m
2.75m
2.75m
(A)
60°
90°
Parking
Space
Angle
(B)
2.75m
2.75m
Stall Width
A
E
Street
D
Diagram 1
A
With Parking
Spaces on One
Side Only
Parking Area Width
(Curb to Curb)
3.05m
3.35m
3.96m
5.49m
7.92m
6.1m
8.84m
5.79m
10.06m
(D)
5.49m
6.71m
Aisle Width
6.4m
5.8m
(C)
11.89m
12.5m
(E)
8.53m
14.33m
16.15m
18.29m
18.29m
With Parking
Spaces on Both
Sides
(F)
D
E
F
B
C
Diagram 2
B
NOTE: Illustration Only. All Dimensions are
minimum unless otherwise indicated.
All measurements in Metric Units.
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5.6
ACCESS AND LOCATION OF PARKING AREAS AND SPACES
5.6.1
ACCESS TO PARKING AREAS AND SPACES
Access to parking areas located within the commercial or industrial zones, or
parking areas with 5 or more required parking spaces, shall be provided from a
public Street, by means of at least one driveway, designed to allow vehicles to
enter and exit in a forward direction.
5.6.2
ACCESS POINTS TO BE PAVED
Access to parking areas located within the commercial or industrial zones or
parking areas with more than 5 required parking spaces shall be paved across
the entire width of the access, commencing from the edge of the travelled portion
of the road, to a point that is setback a minimum of 15m from the edge of the
travelled portion of the road.
Exclusion - This provision does not apply to any access points that exit
onto an unpaved roadway.
5.6.3
ACCESS
TO
PARKING
AREAS
AND
SPACES
FROM
RESIDENTIALLY ZONED LANDS
No person shall use land in a residential zone as access to any parking space or
parking area located in any other zone.
5.6.4
LOCATION OF PARKING SPACES
Parking spaces may not be located in a required front or exterior side yard.
Except in Commercial and Industrial Zones where parking spaces must be
setback a minimum of ½ the required front yard setback for the main building.
5.6.5
PARKING SPACES ON THE SAME LOT
All required parking spaces shall be on the same lot as the building or use for
which they support.
5.7 BARRIER-FREE PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Barrier-free parking spaces shall be clearly marked and visible at all times, in
accordance with the regulations set out in the Highway Traffic Act, and accessible
to the entrance point of the main building or activity. Minimum dimensions for
barrier-free parking spaces shall be 3m x 5.8m with a 2.25m access aisle. Where
2 barrier-free spaces are side-by-side, the access aisle may be shared.
5.7.1
SURFACE
TREATMENT
OF
REQUIRED
BARRIER-FREE
PARKING SPACES
Regardless of the surface treatment requirements outlined in Section 5.3, all
required barrier-free parking spaces must be paved.
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Table 11 : Barrier Free Parking Design.
5.7.2
REQUIRED BARRIER-FREE PARKING SPACES
The following barrier-free parking spaces shall be provided as part of the parking
requirements set out in Section 5.7:
5.8
NUMBER OF
REQUIRED
PARKING SPACES
5.9
MINIMUM NUMBER OF REQUIRED
BARRIER-FREE PARKING SPACES
0 - 5
0
6 - 10
1
11 - 35
2
36 - 50
3
Greater than 50
3 + 1 additional barrier-free space shall be supplied
for every additional 50 required parking spaces, or
part thereof.
5.10 REQUIRED STACKED SPACES FOR DRIVE THRU FACILITIES & CAR
WASHES
Car washes and drive-thru's shall provide the following stacked parking spaces
with minimum dimensions of 3m x 6m
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5.11 REQUIRED OFF-STREET STACKED SPACES
a. Automatic Car Wash - Shall provide at least 10 stacked spaces, counted
back from the point of entry into the car wash building.
b. Self-Serve Car Wash - Shall provide at least 4 stacked spaces per washing
stall. Such stacked spaces shall not interfere with vehicles exiting any washing
stalls.
c.
Drive-Thru Facilities- Shall provide at least 10 stacked spaces counted back
from the pick up or service window.
5.12 STACKED SPACES FOR DESIGNATED EMPLOYEE PARKING
A use or building may provide stacked spaces for employee parking only. Such
stacked spaces shall have minimum dimensions of 3m x 6m and be clearly
marked and reserved for employees of the said use or building. Stacked
employee parking spaces may not exceed 50% of the total number of required
parking spaces.
5.13 MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL PERMITTED USES
Permitted Uses
Required Parking
Residential Uses
1.25 spaces/ Dwelling unit
Agricultural Use
No required parking required for main use
Amusement and
Fitness Facilities
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
Auto Body Repair
Shop
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
Banquet Hall
1/5 persons Max. Building Capacity
Bed and Breakfast
1 space / guestroom + 1.25 spaces / dwelling unit
Bunkie
1 space
Church
1/5 persons Max. Building Capacity
Contractors Yard
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
Cottage
1 space
Day Care Centre
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
Elementary School
1.25 spaces/classroom
Fairgrounds
1 space / 5 persons max. capacity
Food Services
1/5 persons Max. Building Capacity
Fruit and Vegetable
Stands
4.5 spaces / 10m2
Fuel Sales
4.5 spaces/100m2
Golf Course
2.5 spaces / hole
Group Home
1.5 spaces / employee on the largest shift
Group Residence
1.5 spaces / employee on the largest shift
Permitted Uses
Required Parking
Industrial Plaza
2 spaces / 100m2
Lodging Facilities
1.25 spaces / guestroom
Marina
15 spaces/launch ramp with min. dimensions of 11m by 4m + 1
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space/docking space
Nursing and
Residential Care
Facilities
2 spaces/100m2
Office Uses
4.5 spaces / 10m2
Open Pit Aggregate
Extraction
No parking required for main use
Parks and
Playgrounds
No parking required for main use
Personal Services
4.5 spaces / 100m2 or 2 spaces / practitioner, whichever is
lesser
Personal Storage
Facility
No parking required for main use
Pet Care Services
1.5 spaces / practitioner
Rental and Leasing
Services
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
Repair and
Maintenance
Services
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
Retail Trade
4.5 spaces / 100m2 Gross Floor Area
Road Transportation
and Warehousing
1 space / employee on the largest shift
Rooming House
1/5 persons max. capacity + 1 / employee on the largest shift
Salvage Yard and
Recycling Centre
No parking required for main use
Tourism Related
Services
4.5 spaces / 100m2
Veterinary Clinics
3.5 spaces/100m2 for the 1st 1000m2 + 1/200m2 thereafter
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FENCE REGULATIONS
For the purposes of this section, fences do not include hedges.
6.1 LOCATION OF FENCES
Fences may be erected up to the lot line provided that no part of the fence crosses
over that lot line onto neighbouring lots.
6.2 MAXIMUM FENCE HEIGHTS
Also refer to Section 4.1 for additional fence regulations as they pertain to the sightline
setback regulations. (see Table next page)
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6.3 BARBED WIRE FENCES
a. Barbed wire fences are only permitted in the Industrial zone and in the rural
area zone for agricultural purposes.
b . No barbed wire in any fence may be closer to the ground than 2m above
established grade in the industrial zone.
c . The height of barbed wire fences in the rural area zone may start at grade level
for agricultural purposes only.
6.4 ELECTRIFIED FENCES
Electrified fences are only permitted in the Rural Area Zone, in association with
the keeping of livestock.
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SIGNS
7.1 SIGN TYPES DEFINED
7.2 ADVERTISING SIGN
A sign which promotes goods, products, services or facilities available on the
same site which the sign is located. Advertising signs include the following:
Banners
Canopies
Freestanding signs
Ground signs
Fascia signs
7.3 BILLBOARD SIGN
A sign which advertises goods, products, services or facilities not available on the
premises upon which the sign is located. Such signs may be single faced or
double faced.
Zones
Location of Fence
Front
yard
Exterior
side yard
Any other Yard
Adjacent to a
Public Street
All other
Yards
Hamlet, Precambrian
Shield, Rural
Residential and Cottage
Zones
0.9m
2.0m
2.0m
2.0m
Commercial, Industrial
and Agricultural Zones
0.9m
No limit
or 2.0m
No limit
No limit
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7.4 DIGITAL SIGN
Any sign that is remotely changed on or off site and incorporates a technology or
method allowing sign messages to be changed without physically or mechanically
replacing the sign face or its components. Such signs are only permitted in the
Commercial, Industrial and Community Facility zones of this by-law. Such signage
may include but is not limited to the following:
Exclusion: Digital Fuel Price Indicator Signs which are permitted in
association with a fuel sales use.
7.5 PORTABLE SIGN
A sign designed to be readily moved from one location to another which is not
permanently affixed to the ground, a building or a structure.
7.6 TEMPORARY SIGN
A sign not designed or intended for permanent installation.
7.7 GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS
7.7.1
SIGN PERMITS
Unless otherwise noted in this by-law, all signs shall require a permit. In support
of a sign permit application, the following information is required:
Site plan showing the sign in relation to property lines, sightline triangles
and overhead/underground utilities.
Sketch showing the structure of the sign, electrical components with sign
dimensions.
7.7.2
SIGN CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE
All signs must be securely fastened and structurally sound. Signs must be
constructed and maintained in a manner so as not to become a public hazard or
liability. More specifically, signs must meet all applicable Ontario Building Code
and Electrical Safety Authority Standards.
7.7.3
SIGHTLINE SETBACKS FROM PUBLIC STREET INTERSECTIONS
On a corner lot, or where 2 or more streets intersect, no sign shall be erected
within a distance of 9m from the intersecting lot lines or projections thereof.
7.7.4
SIGHTLINE SETBACKS FOR DRIVEWAYS
Where a driveway intersects a lot line that abuts a public Street, on a corner lot,
or where 2 or more streets intersect, no sign shall be erected within a distance of
4.5m from the point at which the driveway and the lot line abutting the street
intersect.
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7.7.5
EXCLUSION FROM SIGHTLINE SETBACKS FROM PUBLIC
STREET INTERSECTIONS AND DRIVEWAYS
Signs are permitted within the defined sight triangle so long as they are visually
open at least 2m above established grade on posts or columns no wider than
.3m (.98') in width or diameter.
7.7.6
SETBACKS FROM ELECTRICAL WIRES
No sign or part thereof must maintain a minimum of 3m separation from any
electrical wire.
7.7.7
COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND COMMUNITY FACILITIES
ZONE SIGN REGULATIONS
Permitted
Sign
Max. Number
of Signs
Min. Setback
from any lot line
Timeframe
Advertising
Sign
1 canopy, wall
or roof mounted
sign per
storefront and
1 freestanding
sign per street
frontage
Advertising
Signs may be
permanent
Portable
Sign
1 per street
frontage
6 months 1 year.
Temporary
Signs
1 per business
legally
operating from
the property
Not to exceed
30 consecutive
days per
calendar year
7.7.8
DIGITAL SIGN REGULATIONS
Digital signs may not display any moving effects such as fading, flashing or
video. Digital signs may change content, provided that the sign content remains
static for a minimum of 1 minute.
7.7.9
SIGNS ASSOCIATED WITH HOME BASED BUSINESSES AND
INDUSTRIES
Advertising signs promoting a legal home based business or industry are
permitted to a maximum size of 0.4m2 and a minimum setback of 25% of the
required setback for the main building. Such signage cannot be illuminated, lit,
backlit or animated in any way.
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8.
INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M)
This Zone provides for and regulates a variety of low to medium intensity
industrial uses. Given the lack of municipally operated services, permitted
industrial uses are generally 'dry' in nature, in that they do not require large
volumes of water to operate.
Permitted Uses (all permitted uses below are subject Site Plan Approval
pursuant to the provisions of Section 41 of the Planning Act)
8.1 PERMITTED USES
Accessory Uses
Accessory Use Freight Container - Subject to provisions outlined in Section
4.1.4
Accessory Use Storage Trailer - Subject to provisions outlined in Section
4.1.4
Auto Body Repair Shop
Contractors Yard
Delivery and Courier Service
Heavy Equipment Sales Repair and Maintenance
Industrial Plaza
Personal Storage Facility
Rental and Leasing Services
Repair and Maintenance Services
Road Transportation and Warehousing
Similar Use
8.2 LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot area
0.4ha (1ac)
Frontage
30m
Front yard
15m
Interior side yard
Abutting a residential zone
5m
15m
Exterior side yard
15m
Rear yard
15m
Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
Maximum building height
15m
Landscaped Area
A minimum of 50% of required front and
exterior side yards must be landscaped.
All minimums unless otherwise noted
8.3 BUFFER AND SETBACKS BETWEEN INDUSTIAL AND SENSITIVE
USES
All new Industrial Uses must conform to the Ministry of Environments guidelines
for the separation of industrial and sensitive uses.
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9 COMMERCIAL ZONE (C)
This Zone permits a variety of commercial uses, including mixed use buildings with
commercial uses on the ground floor and residential dwelling units above.
9.1 PERMITTED USES (all permitted uses below are subject to Site Plan Approval
pursuant to the provisions of Section 41 of the Planning Act)
Accessory Uses
Accessory Use Freight Container - Subject to provisions outlined in Section
4.1.4
Accessory Use Storage Trailer - Subject to provisions outlined in Section
4.1.4
Amusement and Fitness Facilities
Banquet Hall
Day Care Centre
Food Services
Fuel Sales
Office Uses
Parks and Playgrounds
Personal Services
Personal Storage Facilities
Pet Care Services
Rental and Leasing Services - Excluding Heavy Equipment
Repair and Maintenance Services - Excluding Heavy Equipment and Auto
Body Repair
Residential Dwelling Units - Above and/or to the rear portion of the main
building
Retail Trade (including Shopping Centre or Strip Plazas)
Tourism Related Uses
Video & Electronics Rental
Veterinary Clinics
Similar Uses
9.2 LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot Frontage
30m
Lot Area
0.4ha
Front Yard
15m
Exterior Side Yard
15m
Interior Side Yard
Abutting a Residential Use
5m
15m
Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys or 8m
Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
Landscaped Area
75% of required front and exterior side yards.
All Minimums unless otherwise noted
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10 COMMUNITY FACILITIES ZONE (CF)
This zone provides for and regulates a variety of public and semi-public uses
which generally operate on a non-profit basis. Building and landscaping
regulations are intended to ensure an aesthetically pleasing, park-like setting.
10.1
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Uses
Banquet Facilities
Church
Day Care Centre
Elementary School
Fairgrounds
Marina
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
Parks and Playgrounds
Playing Fields
Public Administration
Similar Uses
10.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot Frontage
30m
Lot Area
0.4ha
Front Yard
15m
Exterior Side Yard
15m
Interior Side Yard
Abutting a Residential Use
5m
15m
Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys or 8m
All minimums unless otherwise noted
11 HAMLET ZONE (H)
This zone provides for and regulates a variety of residential, seasonal residential
and tourist commercial uses associated with the Marina, Lake Superior shoreline
and Gros Cap.
11.1
PERMITTED USES
Accessory uses and buildings
Bed and Breakfast
Cottage - Only permitted on lots abutting Lake Superior
Food Services
Home Based Business
Parks and Playgrounds
Residential Dwelling - Single-detached - 1 dwelling per lot
Tourism Related Uses
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Similar Uses
11.2
LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lots abutting Shoreline
All other Lots
Lot Frontage
Minimum 30m
Maximum 45m
Lot Area
Minimum 0.14ha
Maximum 0.4ha
Front Yard
7.5m
Exterior Side Yard
12m
Interior Side Yard
Where a non-Residential Use
Abuts a Residential Use
5m
15m
Rear Yard
10m
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys or 8m
All minimums unless otherwise noted
11.3
LIVESTOCK PROHIBITION
The keeping of livestock, poultry or bees is prohibited in the Hamlet Zone.
12
RURAL AREA ZONE (RA)
The rural area of the Township contains two separate classes of development
Rural Agricultural and the Rural Residential. The Rural Agricultural lands are
those that are typically larger in size and have existing agricultural uses or have
the potential for agricultural usage. The Rural residential areas are those with
smaller sized lots that, while they may be suitable for small hobby agricultural
usage, are mainly suitable for residential development.
12.1
Permitted Uses
Accessory Uses
Agricultural Uses
Bed and Breakfast
Fruit and Vegetable Stands
Golf Course
Home Based Business
Parks and Playgrounds
Residential Uses
-
Accessory Use
-
Bed and Breakfast
-
Home Based Business
-
Single detached dwelling
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No livestock on lots whose area is 0.8ha or less
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All uses where livestock is boarded or kept must conform to the
Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs "Minimum Distance
Separation Formulae".
Similar Uses
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12.2
Lot and building Regulations for residential uses
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot Frontage
45m
Lot Area
0.8ha
Maximum Lot Depth for new
lots
200m
Front Yard
15m
Exterior Side Yard
15m
Interior Side Yard
6m
Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Lot Coverage
10% (all buildings)
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys
Minimums unless otherwise noted
12.3
Minimum Distance Separation guidelines for new residences
The location of new residences or dwelling units and new agricultural operations
must meet the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs' "Minimum Distance
Separation Formula", as it pertains to existing livestock facilities.
12.4 Lot, BUILDING and use* Regulations for Agricultural and permitted Non-
residential Uses
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot Frontage
75m
Lot Area
1ha
Front Yard
15m
Exterior Side Yard
15m
Interior Side Yard
6m
Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Lot Coverage
20% (all buildings)
Maximum Building Height
9m
Minimums unless otherwise noted
*Minimum frontage and area requirements apply to buildings and new uses that
may not require buildings.
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PRECAMBRIAN SHIELD ZONE (SHIELD)
The Shield Zone is applied to the area north of the escarpment. Permitted uses
are limited recreational uses. Resource extraction and tourist related uses may be
permitted on a case by case basis, subject to a rezoning application.
13.1 PERMITTED USES
Accessory Uses
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Wilderness Retreat - One per lot with a maximum gross floor area is 65m2
Similar Uses
13.2 BUILDING REGULATIONS
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot Frontage
n/a
Lot Area
0.8ha
Front Yard
Where it abuts a publicly maintained
right of way
5m
10m
Exterior Side Yard
Where it abuts a publicly maintained
right of way
5m
10m
Interior Side Yard
5m
Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Gross Floor Area
65m2 (applies to main building only)
30m2 for all accessory buildings
Maximum Building Height
1 storey
All minimums unless otherwise noted
13.3
ROAD ACCESS
Prior to the issuance of a building permit the owner of the property must satisfy the
Township that the lot has frontage on an existing roadway that is maintained by the
Township.
If the lot does not have access to an existing roadway that is maintained by the
Township, secured legal access to a road that is maintained by a Municipality or
other Public Body (i.e. a Local Roads Board) is required.
14 COTTAGE ZONE (COT)
This zone sets standards for developing cottages on shoreline properties.
14.1 PERMITTED USES
Accessory Use
Bed and Breakfast
Bunkie
Cottage
Parks and Playgrounds
Similar Uses
14.2 LOT AND BUILDING REGULATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
See Section 4.2 for Accessory Building Regulations
Lot Frontage
45m
Lot Area
0.8ha
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Front Yard
15m
Exterior Side Yard
15m
Interior Side Yard
5m
Rear Yard
15m
Maximum Building Size
95m2
Gross Floor Area
Maximum Lot Coverage
10% (all buildings)
Maximum Building Height
2 storeys
Minimum Setback from High Water Mark
30m
All minimums unless otherwise noted
14.3
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Where a lot abuts a body of water an accessory building may be located within a
front yard provided it is setback a minimum of ½ the required front yard setback for
the main building.
15 AGGREGATE EXTRACTION (EXT)
This zone sets standards for the development of a pit or quarry that is extracting
and processing aggregate. All such uses must be licenced by the Ministry of
Natural Resources.
15.1
PERMITTED USES
Accessory Uses
Open Pit Extraction
15.2
SETBACKS FOR PIT OPERATIONS AND BUILDINGS
From all lot lines 30m
From an abutting open pit operation 0m
16 REPEAL AND CONTINUATION OF EXISTING REGULATIONS
All by-laws passed pursuant to Section 34 of The Planning Act, or a predecessor
thereof, which affect land in the Township of Prince, insofar as they are
inconsistent with this by-law, are hereby repealed but, subject to the foregoing, such
by-laws shall remain in full force and effect.