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The Corporation of the
City of Richmond Hill
By-law Number 93-25
A By-law to regulate the use of lands and the location and use of
buildings and structures within the City of Richmond Hill
Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Office Consolidation: August 31st, 2026
Interactive Comprehensive Zoning By-law Mapping
This is an office consolidation of the City of Richmond Hill Comprehensive Zoning By-law (CZBL) 93-25 provided for
convenience only. By-law 93-25 was adopted by Council on September 24th, 2025. On July 2nd, 2026, the Ontario
Land Tribunal (OLT) issued a Decision and Order granting, among other matters, partial approval of the City's
Comprehensive Zoning By-law 93-25 as amended by the OLT. This office consolidation dated August 31st, 2026
reflects the foregoing as well as amending by-laws passed by Council where no appeals were made or where final
approval to the amendment.
Regulations and lands/areas under appeal are to be identified in the Appeal Status document and annotated in the by-
law. All regulations not under area- and site-specific appeal shall be interpreted to apply to lands described under
"Subject Lands".
This consolidation is not a legal document and does not replace the official by-law or any amendment thereto. In the
event of any conflict or inconsistency between this consolidation and the official by-law or any amendment thereto, the
official by-law and amendments shall prevail. The certified versions of By-law 93-25 and all amendments are available
through the City Clerk's Office and should be consulted for all legal purposes.
While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill makes no
representations or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability, or completeness of this consolidation and expressly
disclaims all liability for any loss, damage, or other consequence arising from reliance on this document. Users are
solely responsible for verifying all information with the official by-law and amendments thereto.
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Appeal Index
The following is a list of appeals to CZBL 93-25, as amended, as of the date of this Office
Consolidation.
For information relating to appeals, including their current status and precise description of the
lands subject to appeal, please review the relevant the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) Decision and
Order available on the OLT website.
Appeal
ID (AID)
Appellant
Lands Subject to Appeal
OLT Reference
1
Whitehorn Investments Ltd.,
Stephen-Mitchell Realty Ltd.,
891566 Ontario Ltd., and
Ledbrow Investments Ltd.
9301, 9325 and 9335 Yonge
Street
(Part of Lot 41, Concession 1
EYS)
OLT-25-000843
2A
Leslie Elgin Developments Inc.
Parcel A: Block 285, 65M-4571
OLT-25-000843
2B
Leslie Elgin Developments Inc.
Parcel B: 4 former agriculturally
zoned parcels, identified in yellow
in the attached plan.
OLT-25-000843
2C
Leslie Elgin Developments Inc.
Parcel C: Block 284, 65M-4571
OLT-25-000843
3
First Baymac Developments
Limited and Canadian Property
Holdings (Ontario) Inc.
1070 Major Mackenzie Drive East
(Part of Lot 21, Concession 2
(RHM) and Parts 7-15 and part of
Lot 18, Plan 65R23506)
OLT-25-000843
4
Worthington Ridge Developments
Inc.
13469 Yonge Street and 5
Worthington Avenue
OLT-25-000843
5
Golden Ambra Highrise Inc.
10956 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
6
Campo Ridge Home Corp.
10920 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
7
Parioli Peak Estates Inc.
77 and 89 16th Avenue
OLT-25-000843
8
Lakeview Modern Residence Inc.
and 27535052 Ontario Inc.
13572 and13586 Bayview Avenue
OLT-25-000843
9
Sabella Ridges Estates Inc.
10684 and 10692 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
10
Streamgrove Developments Inc.
13321 and 13337 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
11
North Elgin Centre Inc.
11005 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
12
J-G Cordone Investments Ltd.
12030 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
13A
Salna, Robert
83 Sylvan Crescent and an area
generally surrounding Lake
Wilcox that is approximately
bound by Bayview Avenue to the
east, Blyth Street to the west,
Bayswater Avenue to the North
(except to Worthington Avenue to
the North where the appeal area
intersects with the Greenland
wetland area) and Sunset Beach
Boulevard to the south *
* The City does not agree to the scope of these appeals
and reserves the right to bring a further motion to
address this at a later date.
OLT-25-000843
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Appeal
ID (AID)
Appellant
Lands Subject to Appeal
OLT Reference
13B
Salna, Robert
107 North Lake Road and an
area generally surrounding Lake
Wilcox that is approximately
bound by Bayview Avenue to the
east, Bluth Street to the west,
Bayswater Avenue to the North
(except to Worthington Avenue to
the North where the appeal area
intersects with the Greenland
wetland area) and Sunset Breach
Boulevard to the south *
* The City does not agree to the scope of these appeals
and reserves the right to bring a further motion to
address this at a later date.
OLT-25-000843
13C
Salna, Robert
10217 to 10225 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
14
9712 Yonge Street General
Partner Inc. and 9712 Yonge
Street Ltd. Partnership
9712 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
15
2593000 Ontario Ltd.
10594 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
16
Laurier Homes (Richmond Hill)
Inc.
48, 50 and 52 Arnold Crescent
OLT-25-000843
17
White Owl Properties Ltd.
855 and 1351 Bloomington Road
OLT-25-000843
18A
Baif Developments Ltd.
305 Stouffville Road and 6, 8, 10,
12 Ciraco Court
OLT-25-000843
18B
Baif Developments Ltd.
13515 and 13715 Yonge and 53
St. Laurent Drive
OLT-25-000843
18C
Baif Developments Ltd.
190, 210 and 230 Major
Mackenzie Drive West and 129,
133, 137, 141, 143 and 147
Arnold Crescent
OLT-25-000843
19
2705785 Ontario Ltd.
9675, 9677, 9699 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
20
Norfolk Development Inc.
162, 166, 170, 174, 178 and 182
Norfolk Avenue
OLT-25-000843
21
One Cynthia Inc.
1 Cynthia Crescent
OLT-25-000843
22
Yonge and Bloomington Ltd.
13723 Yonge Street
OLT-25-000843
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Table of Contents
Section 1.0 Administration ....................................................................... 1
1.1
Title ......................................................................................................... 1
1.2
Application............................................................................................... 1
1.3
Purpose and Intent of this By-law ............................................................ 1
1.4
Compliance with this By-law and Other Applicable Law .......................... 1
1.5
Calculating Required Minimum Yards ..................................................... 1
1.6
Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Municipal Licenses ..... 1
1.7
Defined Terms ......................................................................................... 1
1.8
Overlays, Illustrations, Notations and Other Convenience Features ....... 3
1.9
Administrator ........................................................................................... 3
1.10
Enforcement ............................................................................................ 4
1.11
Severability.............................................................................................. 4
1.12
Transition ................................................................................................ 4
1.12.1 Previous Approvals of Minor Variances to Former By-laws .................... 4
1.12.2 Previous Decisions for Permission Under Section 45(2) of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990 or to Extend Legal Non-Conforming Uses ................... 4
1.12.3 Previous Site Plan and Ontario Heritage Permit Approvals .................... 4
1.12.4 Previous Provisional Consent Approvals ................................................ 4
1.12.5 Building Permit Applications .................................................................... 5
1.12.6 Site Plan Approval and Heritage Permit Approval Applications............... 5
1.12.7 Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium, Consent to Sever
and Part Lot Control Exemption Applications .......................................... 5
1.12.8 Duration of Transition Provisions ............................................................ 5
1.13
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 ...................................................................... 5
1.14
Repeal and Replacement of Former Zoning By-laws .............................. 5
1.15
Enactment ............................................................................................... 6
Section 2.0 Establishment of Zones ........................................................ 7
2.1
Zones and Zone Categories .................................................................... 7
2.2
Location of Zones .................................................................................... 8
2.3
Determining Zone Boundaries................................................................. 8
2.4
Exception Zones ..................................................................................... 9
2.5
Zoning Schedules and Overlays ............................................................. 9
Section 3.0 Provisions Applicable to All Zones .................................... 10
3.1
General Provisions for All Zones ........................................................... 10
3.1.1
Holding Provisions ................................................................................ 10
3.1.2
Temporary Uses, Construction and Sales ............................................. 10
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3.1.3
Non-Complying Lots .............................................................................. 11
3.1.4
Non-Complying Buildings or Structures and Lot Conditions .................. 11
3.1.5
Non-Complying as a Result of Expropriation......................................... 12
3.1.6
Non-Conforming Uses ........................................................................... 12
3.1.7
Further Division of Lots or Blocks on a Registered Plan for Semi-
Detached, Street Townhouses and Multiple Dwelling Units .................. 12
3.1.8
Common Element Condominiums ......................................................... 12
3.1.9
Application for Approval for a Condominium Description ...................... 13
3.1.10 Municipal Services ................................................................................ 13
3.1.11 Public Authority ..................................................................................... 15
3.1.12 Multiple Uses on One Lot ...................................................................... 16
3.1.13 Frontage on a Public Street................................................................... 16
3.2
Mechanical Equipment, Penthouses and Roof Constructions ............... 16
3.3
Amenity Space ...................................................................................... 16
3.4
Permitted Encroachments ..................................................................... 16
Table 3.4A Permitted Encroachments .................................................. 17
3.5
Separation ............................................................................................. 18
3.6
Soft Landscaping .................................................................................. 19
3.7
Building Dwelling Unit Mix ..................................................................... 19
3.8
Provisions for Accessory Home Occupations ....................................... 19
3.8.1
Use Provisions ...................................................................................... 19
3.9
Provisions for Accessory Home Businesses (ORMCP) ........................ 20
3.10
Short-Term Accommodation ................................................................. 20
3.11
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Use Provisions for All Zones ....... 20
3.11.1 Uses Prohibited in Accessory Buildings and Structures ........................ 21
3.11.2 Prohibition of Accessory Buildings or Structures in the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan Area .......................................................... 21
3.12
Provisions for Accessory Buildings and Structures ............................... 21
3.13
Provisions for Garages Located in the Rear Yard ................................. 22
3.14
Provisions for Detached Garages ......................................................... 22
3.15
Provisions for Decks and Porches ........................................................ 24
3.16
Outdoor Patios ...................................................................................... 25
3.16.1 Use Provisions ...................................................................................... 25
3.17
Reserves ............................................................................................... 26
3.18
Additional Residential Units .................................................................. 26
Table 3.18A Minimum Total Number of Parking Spaces for Additional
Residential Units ................................................................ 29
Table 3.18B Special Provisions .............................................................. 29
3.19
Provisions for Accessory Swimming Pools ........................................... 30
3.20
Barrier-Free Access Ramp and Elevating Devices ............................... 30
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3.21
Daylighting Triangle .............................................................................. 31
Section 4.0 Centres and Corridors ........................................................ 32
4.1
Zones .................................................................................................... 32
4.2.
Interim Development ............................................................................. 32
Table 4.1A Centres and Corridors Zone Permitted Uses ...................... 34
Table 4.1.B Centres and Corridors Zone Permitted Uses Special
Provisions ........................................................................... 37
Table 4.2A Centres and Corridors Zone Standards .............................. 40
Table 4.2B Centres and Corridors Zone Standards Special Provisions 45
Section 5.0 Neighbourhoods .................................................................. 49
5.1
Zones .................................................................................................... 49
Table 5.1A Neighbourhood Zones Permitted Uses .............................. 50
Table 5.1B Neighbourhood Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions 52
Table 5.2A Neighbourhood Zones Standards ....................................... 54
Table 5.2B Neighbourhood Zones Standards Special Provisions ....... 56
Section 6.0 Institutional .......................................................................... 60
6.1
Zones .................................................................................................... 60
Table 6.1A Institutional Zones .............................................................. 61
Table 6.1B Institutional Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions ....... 61
Table 6.2A Institutional Zones Standards ............................................. 62
Table 6.2B Institutional Zones Standards Special Provisions ............... 62
Section 7.0 Employment Area ................................................................ 63
7.1
Zones .................................................................................................... 63
Table 7.1A Employment Area Zone Permitted Uses ............................ 63
Table 7.1B Employment Area Zone Permitted Uses Special Provisions
........................................................................................... 63
Table 7.2A Employment Area Zone Standards .................................... 63
Table 7.2B Employment Area Zone Standards Special Provisions ...... 63
Section 8.0 Greenway System ............................................................... 64
8.1
Provisions applicable to lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan Area with a zone symbol starting with "ORM" ......... 64
8.1.1
Area of High Aquifer Vulnerability Zone - Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan Area ........................................................................ 64
8.1.2
Rapid Infiltration Basins and Columns .................................................. 64
8.1.3
Landform Conservation Areas............................................................... 64
8.2
Zones .................................................................................................... 64
Table 8.1A Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones
Permitted Uses ................................................................... 67
Table 8.1B Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones
Permitted Uses Special Provisions ..................................... 68
Table 8.2A Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones
Standards ........................................................................... 69
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Table 8.2B Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones
Special Provisions .............................................................. 70
8.3
Provisions applicable to the Greenway System within the urban areas and
outside of the lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Area subject to Section 8.1 of this By-law ............................................. 71
8.3.1
Zones .................................................................................................... 71
Table 8.3A Greenway System Zones Permitted Uses .......................... 73
Table 8.3B Greenway System Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions
...............................................................................................
........................................................................................... 75
Table 8.4A Greenway System Zones Standards .................................. 76
Table 8.4B Greenway System Zones Standards Special Provisions .... 76
Section 9.0 Utility Corridor ..................................................................... 77
9.1
Zones .................................................................................................... 77
Table 9.1A Utility Corridor Zone Permitted Uses .................................. 77
Table 9.1B Utility Corridor Zone Permitted Uses Special Provisions .... 78
Table 9.2A Utility Corridor Zone Standards .......................................... 78
Table 9.2B Utility Corridor Zone Special Provisions ............................. 78
Section 10.0
Automobile Parking, Bicycle Parking and Loading
Provisions
.................................................................................... 79
10.1
Location ................................................................................................ 79
10.2
Deficiencies ........................................................................................... 79
10.3
Access .................................................................................................. 79
10.4
Reductions ............................................................................................ 79
10.5
Calculation of Parking Spaces .............................................................. 80
10.6
Automobile Parking Space Provisions .................................................. 80
10.6.1 Provisions Applying to All Automobile Parking Spaces ......................... 80
Table 10.1A Minimum Dimensions of Various Types of Automobile
Parking Spaces Provisions ................................................. 80
Table 10.1B Minimum Dimensions of Various Types of Automobile
Parking Spaces Special Provisions .................................... 80
Table 10.2A Minimum Stacking Lane Space Provisions......................... 81
10.6.2 Obstruction of a Parking Space ............................................................. 82
10.6.3 Automobile Parking Structures .............................................................. 83
10.6.4 Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles ....................................... 83
10.6.5 Driveways ........................................................................................... 84
10.7
Automobile Parking Rates ..................................................................... 84
Table 10.3A Minimum and Maximum Automobile Parking Space
Provisions ........................................................................... 85
Table 10.3B Minimum and Maximum Automobile Parking Space Special
Provisions ........................................................................... 86
Table 10.3C ... Minimum and Maximum Visitor Automobile Parking Space
Provisions ........................................................................... 86
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10.8
Automobile Parking Space Exemptions ................................................ 87
10.8.1 Shared Parking Rates ........................................................................... 87
10.8.2 Mixed-Use Development Shared Parking Reduction ............................ 87
10.9
Bicycle Parking Space Provisions ......................................................... 87
10.9.1 Provisions Applying to All Bicycle Parking Spaces ................................ 87
Table 10.4A Minimum Dimensions of Various Types of Bicycle Parking
Spaces Provisions .............................................................. 88
Table 10.4B Minimum Bicycle Parking Space Provisions ....................... 89
Table 10.4CMinimum Bicycle Parking Space Special Provisions .......... 90
10.10
Loading Space Provisions ..................................................................... 90
10.10.1 Provisions Applying to All Loading Spaces ........................................... 90
10.10.2 Loading Space Rates ............................................................................ 90
Table 10.5A Minimum Loading Spaces Provisions ................................. 91
10.11
Provisions for Loading Spaces for Automotive Service Stations ........... 91
10.12
Electric Vehicle Provisions .................................................................... 91
10.12.1 Electric Vehicle Parking Space Provisions ............................................ 91
Section 11.0
Definitions.................................................................. 92
Section 12.0
Zoning Schedules and Overlays ............................ 117
12.1
Zoning - Schedule "A" and Schedule "A1" .......................................... 117
12.2
Density - Schedule "B" ....................................................................... 117
12.3
Height - Schedule "C" ......................................................................... 117
12.4
Parking Strategy Areas - Schedule "D" .............................................. 117
12.5
TRCA Regulation Area and Hazardous Lands - Overlay "E" .............. 117
12.6
Natural Features - Overlay "F" ............................................................ 117
12.7
High Aquifer Vulnerability and Wellhead Protection Areas - Overlay "G"
............................................................................................................ 117
12.8
Street Classification (Arterial & Collector Streets) - Overlay "H" ......... 117
Section 13.0
Exceptions ............................................................... 118
Section 14.0
Amendments to this By-law ................................... 150
List of Figures
Figure 1: Section 3.4 - Encroachment ......................................................................................... 17
Figure 2: Section 3.5 - Podium Separation .................................................................................. 18
Figure 3: Section 3.12 - Accessory Buildings & Structures ........................................................... 22
Figure 4: Section 3.13 - Provision for Garages Located in the Rear Yard ........................................ 22
Figure 5: Section 3.14 - Provisions for Detached Garages ............................................................ 23
Figure 6: Section 3.15 - Example of Provisions for Decks and Porches ......................................... 25
Figure 7: Section 3.18 - Additional Residential Units ................................................................... 28
Figure 8: Table 4.2A - High-Rise Building Standards .................................................................... 42
Figure 9: Table 4.2A - Mid-Rise Building Standards ...................................................................... 43
Figure 10: Table 4.2A - Low-Rise Building Standards ................................................................... 44
Figure 11: Table 4.2B Special Provision 2 - Permitted reduction of setback to 0m ......................... 46
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Figure 12: Table 5.2B Special Provision 12 - Establishing Front Yard Setback ................................ 57
Figure 13: Section 10.6.1 - Automobile Parking Space Provisions ................................................ 82
Figure 14: Section 10.6.2 - Obstruction of a Parking Space .......................................................... 83
Figure 15: Section 11 - Building or Structure Height of less than 5 Storeys.................................... 95
Figure 16: Section 11 - Daylighting Triangle ................................................................................. 97
Figure 17: Section 11 - Dwelling Types ........................................................................................ 99
Figure 18: Section 11 - Established Grade (view from Front Lot Line) ......................................... 100
Figure 19: Section 11 - Floor Space Index (FSI) .......................................................................... 101
Figure 20: Section 11 - Lot Types .............................................................................................. 106
Figure 21: Section 11 - Lot Coverage ........................................................................................ 107
Figure 22: Section 11 - Lot Frontage ......................................................................................... 107
Figure 23: Section 11 - Lot Line ................................................................................................ 108
Figure 24: Section 11 - Soft Landscaping .................................................................................. 114
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Section 1.0
Administration
1.1
Title
This By-law shall be known as the "Comprehensive Zoning By-law of the City of Richmond
Hill".
1.2
Application
This By-law shall apply to the lands identified in Schedules "A" and "A1".
1.3
Purpose and Intent of this By-law
This By-law regulates the use of land, the bulk, height, location, and erection and use of
buildings and structures, the provision of parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces,
loading spaces and other associated matters in the City of Richmond Hill.
1.4
Compliance with this By-law and Other Applicable Law
(1)
No land, building or structure shall be used, and no building or structure shall be
erected, altered or enlarged after the passage of this By-law except in compliance
with the provisions of this By-law.
(2)
This By-law does not relieve from complying with the requirements of any other By-
law or standards of the City of Richmond Hill, as amended, or from the obligation to
obtain a permit, license or approval required under any other applicable By-law, as
amended or any other applicable regulation of the Region, Province of Ontario, or
Government of Canada authorities that may otherwise affect the use of any land,
building or structure.
1.5
Calculating Required Minimum Yards
In calculating minimum required yards, the minimum horizontal distance from the
respective lot lines shall be used. For ground related built forms including detached
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, street townhouse dwelling, rear lane townhouse
dwelling, back-to-back dwelling, and quadruplex dwelling located on a parcel of land,
the minimum required yards shall apply below established grade. For detached
dwellings linked below established grade, no setback shall be required for that portion
of the dwelling unit connected below established grade to a dwelling unit on an
abutting parcel of land. Except as may be established elsewhere in this By-law, the
minimum required yard from the hypotenuse of the daylighting triangle shall be the
lesser of the minimum required yards along lot lines abutting a street.
1.6
Building Permits, Certificates of Occupancy and Municipal Licenses
No permit for the use of land or for the erection or use of any building or structure and
no Certificate of Occupancy or approval of application for municipal license within the
jurisdiction of Council shall be issued or given, where the proposed building, structure
or use is in violation of any provision contained in this By-law.
1.7
Defined Terms
(1)
If words, terms, or phrases are highlighted in bold type in this By-law, they have the
meaning provided in Section 11.0 Definitions of this By-law.
(2)
Words and Phrases
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a)
Unless otherwise defined by this By-law, the words and phrases used in this
By-law shall have the normal and ordinary meaning.
b)
The word "must" and "shall" are mandatory.
c)
Words used in the present tense include the future tense and words used in
the future tense include the present tense.
d)
In this By-law, unless the contrary intention appears, words used in the
singular include the plural; words used in the plural include the singular; "used"
includes "intended to be used"; and a grammatical variation of a word or
expression defined or used has the same meaning.
e)
In this By-law, unless the context indicates otherwise, "and" indicates that all
connected items or provisions apply; and "or" indicates that the connected
items or provisions may apply singularly, alternatively or in combination.
f)
In this By-law, a reference made to a zone category includes all zones within
that zone category.
g)
In this By-law, a reference to a zone includes its zone name, or zone label.
h)
In this By-law, a use is permitted in a zone if it is indicated by the symbol "X"
in the Permitted Uses Table for that zone, or it is indicated by a special
provision number symbol in the Permitted Uses Table for that zone. If a use is
not indicated by a "X" symbol or a special provision number symbol in the
Permitted Uses Table for that zone, the use is not permitted. A listed or defined
permitted use may not be interpreted as including any other use.
(3)
Abbreviations
For the purpose of this By-law, the following abbreviations and terms shall be
interpreted as follows:
a)
"m" means metres.
b)
"ha" means hectares.
c)
"m2" means square metres.
d)
"min." means minimum.
e)
"max." means maximum.
f)
"%" means percentage.
g)
"GFA" means gross floor area.
h)
"FSI" means floor space index.
i)
"GLFA" means gross leasable floor area.
j)
"LRB" means low-rise building.
k)
"MRB" means mid-rise building.
l)
"HRB" means high-rise building.
m)
"S" means detached dwelling.
n)
"SD" means semi-detached dwelling.
o)
"DU" means duplex dwelling
p)
"MA" means a maisonette dwelling
q)
"BTH" means block residential dwelling.
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r)
"STH" means street townhouse dwelling.
s)
"RLT" means rear lane townhouse dwelling.
t)
"Q" means quadruplex dwelling.
u)
"BTB" means back-to-back dwelling.
v)
"ST" means stacked townhouse dwelling.
w)
"NA" means apartment dwelling.
x)
"CNR" means Canadian National Railway.
y)
"TCPL" means TransCanada Pipeline.
z)
"PC" Protected Countryside.
aa) "PSA" means Parking Strategy Area.
(4)
Technical Revisions to the Comprehensive Zoning By-law
Provided that the purpose, effect, intent, meaning and permissions of this By-law
are in no way changed or altered, the following editorial revisions to this By-law are
permitted without amendment:
a)
Corrections to typographic, grammar, mathematical abbreviations or
punctuation errors.
b)
Additions to and revisions to technical information on schedules, including but
not limited to topographic information, labels, notes, legends, colours,
shading, zone boundaries abutting new or deleted roads, and zone
boundaries abutting the applicable Greenway System zone.
c)
Changes, additions or deletions to illustrations, notations and other
convenience features which do not form an operative part of this By-law.
d)
Changes to any reference to legislation or provisions or sections thereof by a
public authority shall include any amendments or successor legislation.
e)
Changes to the Table of Contents which is not an operative part of this By-law
may be made to reflect references to operative parts of this By-law.
1.8 Overlays, Illustrations, Notations and Other Convenience Features
(1)
Overlays, illustrations and other convenience features included in this By-law are for
convenience purposes only and do not form part of this By-law.
(2)
Margin notes that give information, clarify intention, provide examples or
information, or refer to legislation or other by-laws or to other parts of this By-law are
included for convenience and references purposes.
(3)
Section 14.0 Amendments to this By-law is for convenience purposes only and does
not form part of this By-law.
1.9
Administrator
This By-law shall be administered under the authority of the Chief Building Official of the
City of Richmond Hill, or such employee of the City of Richmond Hill as designated by the
Chief Building Official.
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1.10
Enforcement
Any person or corporation that contravenes any provision of this By-law is guilty of an
offence and upon conviction is liable to the fine(s) as provided in the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990 and, if the person is a corporation, every director or officer of the corporation who
knowingly concurs in the contravention is guilty of an offence.
1.11
Severability
A decision of a Court of competent jurisdiction that one or more of the provisions, or
portions thereof, of this By-law or any portion of the schedules to this By-law are invalid in
whole or in part does not affect the validity, applicability, effectiveness, or enforceability of
all other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
1.12
Transition
1.12.1 Previous Approvals of Minor Variances to Former By-laws
Where the Committee of Adjustment of the City, the Ontario Municipal Board, the Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal or the Ontario Land Tribunal has, between April 5, 2012 and the
day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council, authorized a minor variance
from By-law 30-25, as amended, or any zoning by-law in force and effect prior to the date
that this By-law was passed by Council, the provisions of this By-law (as they apply to
such land, building or structure) are modified to the extent necessary to implement that
minor variance approval.
1.12.2 Previous Decisions for Permission Under Section 45(2) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990 or to Extend Legal Non-Conforming Uses
(1)
Where the Committee of Adjustment of the City, the Ontario Municipal Board, the
Local Planning Appeal Tribunal or the Ontario Land Tribunal has, between April 5,
2012 and the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council, granted
approval in accordance with Sections 45(2)(a) or (b) of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990 to enlarge, extend or permit a use that was a legal non-conforming use under
By-law 30-25, as amended, or any zoning by-law in force and effect prior to the date
that this By-law was passed by Council, the provisions of this By-law (as they apply
to such use, building or structure) are modified to the extent necessary to
implement that approval.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 1.12.2(1), on lands zoned ORMNL, ORMNC, ORMCO,
ORMH, ORMP, ORMOS, ORMOS1 and ORMKNF, no land, building or structure
shall be used for a purpose prohibited by the provisions of this By-law unless such
land, building or structure was lawfully used for that purpose on November 15,
2001 and continues to be used for that purpose.
1.12.3 Previous Site Plan and Ontario Heritage Permit Approvals
Where site plan approval in accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 or a heritage
permit in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, has been granted by the City, the
Ontario Municipal Board, the Local Planning Appeal Tribunal or the Ontario Land Tribunal,
between April 5, 2012 and the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council,
the provisions of this By-law (as they apply to such land, building or structure), are
modified to the extent necessary to implement that site plan approval or heritage permit.
1.12.4 Previous Provisional Consent Approvals
Where the Committee of Adjustment of the City, the Ontario Municipal Board, the Local
Planning Appeal Tribunal or the Ontario Land Tribunal has, between April 5, 2012 and the
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day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council, authorized a provisional
consent, the provisions of this By-law (as they apply to such land, building or structure)
are modified to the extent necessary to implement that provisional consent so long as the
provisional consent has not lapsed.
1.12.5 Building Permit Applications
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection or use of a building or structure
for which a complete application for a building permit has been filed between April 5, 2012
and the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council, if the project complies
with the provisions of all zoning by-laws in force and effect on the day before the day that
this By-law is passed by Council.
1.12.6 Site Plan Approval and Heritage Permit Approval Applications
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to site plan approval or heritage permit approval where
a complete application for site plan approval under Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990 or for a heritage permit in accordance with the Ontario Heritage Act, has been filed
between April 5, 2012 and the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council,
provided the application complies with all zoning by-laws in force and effect on the day
before the day that this By-law is passed by Council.
1.12.7 Draft Plan of Subdivision, Draft Plan of Condominium, Consent to Sever and Part
Lot Control Exemption Applications
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to draft plan of subdivision approval, draft plan of
condominium approval, consent to sever or part-lot control exemption where a complete
application for draft plan of subdivision approval, draft plan of condominium approval,
consent to sever or part-lot control exemption has been filed between April 5, 2012 and
the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council, provided the application
complies with all zoning by-laws in force and effect on the day before the day that this By-
law is passed by Council.
1.12.8 Duration of Transition Provisions
(1)
Nothing in this By-law applies so as to continue the application of Sections 1.12.1 to
1.12.7 beyond the issuance of the building permit(s) applicable to the project.
(2)
The provisions of Section 1.12 shall be of no force and effect 3 years after the day
that this By-law is passed by Council.
1.13
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990
A reference to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 in this By-law, refers to the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
1.14
Repeal and Replacement of Former Zoning By-laws
Upon this By-law coming into full force and effect on any lands subject to this By-law,
Zoning By-laws 986, 1275, 1703, 2523, 2325-68, 39-71, 66-71, 3-74, 150-80, 109-81, 181-
81, 183-82, 251-82, 273-82, 108-85, 232-85, 88-86, 107-86, 355-86, 356-86, 184-87, 190-
87, 57-88, 256-88, 12-89, 329-89, 76-91, 38-95, 255-96, 278-96, 312-96, 313-96, 235-97,
42-02, 85-02, 128-04, 91-13, 54-15, 55-15, 111-17 and 30-25, all as amended, are
repealed for those lands subject to this By-law for which this By-law has come into full
force and effect.
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1.15
Enactment
Enacted by Council of the Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill this September 24th,
2025.
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Section 2.0
Establishment of Zones
For the purposes of this By-law, the following zones are established, and they may be referred to
by the name or by the symbol set opposite the name of the zone label below:
2.1
Zones and Zone Categories
(1)
Centres and Corridors zones:
Zone Name
Zone Label
Richmond Hill Centre
RHC
Yonge and Bernard KDA
KDA-YB
Yonge/ Carrville/ 16th KDA
KDA-YC
Regional Mixed Use Corridor One
RMU-COR1
Regional Mixed Use Corridor Two
RMU-COR2
Local Centre Village
LC-V
Local Centre Oak Ridges
LC-OR
Local Centre Newkirk One
LC-N1
Local Centre Newkirk Two
LC-N2
Local Development Area One
LDA1
Local Development Area Two
LDA2
Local Mixed Use Corridor
LMU-COR
(2)
Neighbourhood zones:
Zone Name
Zone Label
Neighbourhood
N
Neighbourhood One
N1
Neighbourhood Two
N2
Neighbourhood Three
N3
Neighbourhood Four
N4
Neighbourhood Semi-Detached One
NS1
Neighbourhood Semi-Detached Two
NS2
Neighbourhood Townhouse One
NT1
Neighbourhood Townhouse Two
NT2
Neighbourhood Apartment
NA
Neighbourhood Mixed Use
NMU
Neighbourhood Local Commercial
NLC
(3)
Employment Area zones:
(intentionally left blank)
(4)
Greenway System zones:
Zone Name
Zone Label
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural
ORMCO
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Settlement Area
ORMH
Oak Ridges Moraine Pit
ORMP
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core
ORMNC
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage
ORMNL
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space
ORMOS
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space One
ORMOS1
Oak Ridges Moraine Key Natural Feature
ORMKNF
Greenway Natural Core
GNC
Greenway Natural Linkage
GNL
Protected Countryside
PC
Major Urban Open Space
MUOS
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(5)
Institutional Area zones:
Zone Name
Zone Label
Institutional One
I1
Institutional Two
I2
Institutional Three
I3
(6)
Utility Corridor zones:
Zone Name
Zone Label
Utility Corridor
UC
2.2
Location of Zones
The zones and zone boundaries are shown on the Schedules which are attached to and
form part of this By-law.
2.3
Determining Zone Boundaries
Where the boundary of any zone is shown on the schedules forming part of this By-law,
the following provisions shall apply:
a)
Where a zone boundary is indicated as following the limits of the City of
Richmond Hill, the limits of the City of Richmond Hill shall be the boundary.
b)
Where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately following lot lines
shown on a registered Plan of Subdivision or lots registered in a registry
office or land titles office, the boundary shall follow such lot lines.
c)
Where a street, lane or railway right-of-way, electrical transmission line right-
of-way, or watercourse is included on the schedules to this By-law and serves
as a boundary between two or more different zones, a line midway on such
street, lane, right-of-way or watercourse shall be considered the boundary
between zones unless specifically indicated otherwise.
d)
If the zone boundary separates a lot into portions, each portion of the lot shall
be used in accordance with the provisions and standards of this By-law for the
applicable zone.
e)
If a lot is subject to the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA)
Regulation Area and/or Hazardous Lands and/or the Natural Features
overlay as shown on Overlay "E" and/or Overlay "F":
i.
the zone boundary shall be redefined through a Natural Heritage
Evaluation or equivalent comprehensive evaluation approved by the City
through a development application pursuant to the applicable sections of
the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
ii. Where a TRCA Regulation Area and/or Hazardous Lands and/or the
Natural Features overlay boundary is reduced or removed, the portion of
the land formerly subject to the overlay shall be deemed to be in
accordance with the underlying zone as shown on the schedules in
Section 12.0, as applicable.
iii. Where a TRCA Regulation Area and/or Hazardous Lands and/or the
Natural Features overlay boundary is increased, the portion of the land
formerly within the underlying zone as shown on Overlay "E" and/or
Overlay "F", shall be deemed to be in accordance with the applicable
Greenway System zone in Section 8.0.
f)
An overlay of this By-law may alter, add or remove some of the provisions
affecting the use of land within an area depicted on the respective overlay.
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g)
If a lot is subject to the High Aquifer Vulnerability and Wellhead Protection
Area Overlay as shown on Overlay "G" and is identified as being wholly or
partially within an area potentially identified as a high aquifer vulnerability
and/or wellhead protection area, uses and development may be limited in
accordance with the provisions in this By-law.
h)
Where none of the above provisions apply, the zone boundary shall be scaled
from the attached schedules.
i)
The information shown on the overlays may be amended from time to time by
the TRCA or the City, as the case may be.
j)
The boundary of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as
shown on Schedule "A1" shall be at a Canadian Geodetic Vertical Datum 1928
(CGVD28) elevation of 245.00 metres.
2.4
Exception Zones
Where a zone symbol on the attached schedule(s) is followed by one or more bracketed
numbers, e.g. LC-V(1) or LC-V(1)(8), the bracketed numbers refer to Section 13.0
Exceptions of this By-law.
2.5
Zoning Schedules and Overlays
(1)
The Zoning Schedules as outlined in Section 12.0 show the area of all lands
regulated by this By-law.
(2)
The Density Schedule as outlined in Section 12.0 shows the minimum and maximum
density of all lands regulated by this By-law.
(3)
The Height Schedule as outlined in Section 12.0 shows the minimum and maximum
range or maximum number of storeys of all lands regulated by this By-law
(4)
The Parking Strategy Areas Schedule as outlined in Section 12.0 shows the parking
strategy areas for all lands regulated by this By-law.
(5)
The TRCA Regulation Area and Hazardous Lands Overlay "E" and Natural Features
Overlay "F" show the hazardous lands and natural areas for all lands regulated by
this By-law.
(6)
The High Aquifer Vulnerability and Wellhead Protection Area Overlay "G" shows
groundwater protected areas applicable for all lands regulated by this By-law.
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Section 3.0
Provisions Applicable to All Zones
3.1
General Provisions for All Zones
3.1.1 Holding Provisions
Where a zone label as shown on Schedules A and A1 in Section 12.0 is followed by the
bracketed symbol (H), the bracketed symbol indicates that the lands to which it applies
have been placed in a Holding (H) provision pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990 and the City of Richmond Hill Official Plan, as amended. Lands as shown on
Schedules A and A1 with the Holding (H) provision, may be subject to the following:
a)
Legally existing uses, buildings or structures may continue to be permitted.
b)
Non-residential uses permitted in the applicable Permitted Uses Table in this
By-law may be permitted to locate within legally existing buildings or
structures.
c)
Additions to existing buildings referred to in Section 3.1.1(a) in this section,
pursuant to Section 4.2 Interim Development may be permitted.
d)
A sales trailer pursuant to Section 3.1.2 may be permitted.
e)
No buildings or structures, save and except for 3.1.1 (a), (b), (c) and (d) in
this section, may be permitted on a lot until the Holding (H) provision has been
removed from that lot, in whole or in part, pursuant to an application to amend
this By-law and may be subject to the following requirements:
i.
Lots identified on schedules to this By-law may provide and maintain the
total non-residential gross floor area prescribed as the minimum
requirement for each lot. The non-residential gross floor area may be
located within one or more existing buildings, additions to existing
buildings or new buildings, and may be provided within one or more
phases of development;
ii. Where successive phases of development are proposed, the submission
of a concept plan which demonstrates the proposed phasing of
development to the satisfaction of the City;
iii. a transportation planning study and a transportation demand
management strategy which demonstrates to the satisfaction of Council
or other approval authority that the proposed use of the lands, buildings
or structures complies with the requirements prescribed in the applicable
sections of the Official Plan dealing with Holding Provision by-laws;
iv. a functional servicing report to the satisfaction of the City;
v. an arborist report, tree inventory and protection plan, or natural heritage
evaluation to the satisfaction of the City; and,
vi. completion or fulfillment of any other study, condition or requirement as
deemed necessary by the City.
3.1.2 Temporary Uses, Construction and Sales
(1)
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent, in any zone other than the applicable Greenway
System zone in Section 8.0, uses incidental to construction, such as a construction
camp or other such temporary work camp, temporary parking area, tool shed,
scaffold or other building or structure incidental to the construction on a lot only
for so long as the same are necessary for work in progress which has neither been
finished nor abandoned.
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(2)
Nothing in this By-law may prevent, in any zone other than a Greenway System
zone and as identified on Overlay "E" and/or Overlay "F", the use of land for a sales
office or trailer for the sale or lease of residential dwelling units or commercial
suites provided that the following criteria are met:
a)
the suites or dwelling units to be sold or leased are within the limits of the
designated area of this By-law; and,
b)
any sales building or structure is removed within 60 days after completion
of the last suite or dwelling unit as the case may be.
(3)
Nothing in this By-law may prevent, in any Centres or Corridors zone, the use of
land for the temporary placement of tent or structure intended for commercial uses
and including outdoor storage for a period of not more than 16 contiguous weeks
within a calendar year. The temporary displacement of required parking spaces is
permitted with the exception that the temporary tent or structure does not block or
displace an access route for fire department use or any other fire protection
equipment and required accessible parking spaces.
(4)
Nothing in this By-law may prevent, in any Centres or Corridors zone, displacement
of required parking spaces during the construction phase of a building or
structure on a lot only for so long as the same is necessary for work in progress
which has neither been finished nor abandoned.
3.1.3 Non-Complying Lots
(1)
Non-Complying
A building or structure may be erected and used on a non-complying lot that is
a lot of record that legally existed prior to the passing of this By-law, provided that it
complies to all other provisions of this By-law.
(2)
Non-Compliance as a Result of Expropriation
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where, as a result of the
acquisition of part of a lot by the Corporation or other body having a power of
expropriation and the lot, after the acquisition, is a non-complying lot, such non-
complying lot may be used for any purpose permitted by this By-law within the
zone in which it is located provided that the use is permitted by this By-law.
3.1.4 Non-Complying Buildings or Structures and Lot Conditions
Enlargement, Repair or Renovation
A non-complying building or structure may be enlarged, repaired or renovated provided
that the enlargement, repair or renovation:
a)
does not further reduce the minimum required front yard, side yard, flankage
yard and/or rear yard setbacks;
b)
does not increase the lot coverage, if the lot coverage does not comply with
this By-law;
c)
does not increase the amount of gross floor area on that part of the lot
located within a minimum required yard;
d)
for lots located within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as
shown on Schedule "A1" (ORM Greenway System), Section 3.1.4 only applies
to buildings or structures existing as of November 15, 2001; and,
e)
complies with all other applicable provisions of this By-law.
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3.1.5 Non-Complying as a Result of Expropriation
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, where, as a result of an
acquisition of property by the Corporation or other body having a power of
expropriation, such acquisition results in a contravention of this By-law relating to
minimum yards, lot coverage, maximum gross floor area or minimum usable open
space then the lands so acquired shall be deemed to continue to form part of the lot
upon which the building or buildings are located in determining compliance with
this By-law.
(2)
The reconstruction within the same location and dimensions of an existing building
or structure that is damaged or destroyed by causes beyond the owner's control is
permitted on lands shown on Schedule "A" and Schedule "A1" and the reconstructed
building or structure shall be deemed to be an existing building or structure if
there is no change in use and no intensification of the use.
3.1.6 Non-Conforming Uses
(1)
No lands shall be used and no building or structure shall be used except in
conformity with the provisions of this By-law unless such use existed before the date
that this By-law is passed by Council and provided that it has continued and
continues to be used for such purpose, and that such use, when established, was
not contrary to any existing By-law in force at that time.
(2)
For lots located within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as shown
on Schedule "A1" (ORM Greenway System), no land, building or structure shall
be used for a purpose prohibited by the provisions of this By-law unless such land,
building or structure was lawfully used for that purpose on November 15, 2001
and continues for that purpose.
3.1.7 Further Division of Lots or Blocks on a Registered Plan for Semi-Detached, Street
Townhouses and Multiple Dwelling Units
(1)
Where dwelling units in a semi-detached, street townhouse dwelling or multiple
dwellings are constructed on separate lots, no side yard shall be required where a
dwelling unit has a common wall with an adjacent dwelling unit.
(2)
Where dwelling units in a semi-detached or street townhouse dwelling are first
constructed on a lot or block on a registered plan in conformity with this By-law,
the provisions of this By-law for minimum lot frontage and minimum lot area shall
not be deemed to be contravened by reason of a division of the dwelling units in
the semi-detached or street townhouse dwellings onto separate lots in
accordance with the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, provided that all other requirements
of this By-law are met, including Section 3.1.10.
3.1.8 Common Element Condominiums
(1)
Where any form of dwelling units or premises is erected in conformity with a site
plan agreement or site alteration agreement:
a)
part of the lands affected by the site plan agreement or site alteration
agreement are parts on a common element condominium; and,
b)
the balance of the lands affected by the site plan agreement or site alteration
agreement are parcels of tied land with respect to that common element
condominium.
No provision of this By-law shall be deemed to be contravened by reason of the
conveyance of a parcel of tied land upon which a dwelling unit or premises is
erected, provided that all of the standards of this By-law are met for the lands as a
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whole, as set out in the site plan agreement or site alteration agreement, and
provided that the common element condominium and the parcels of tied lands
are contiguous.
3.1.9 Application for Approval for a Condominium Description
The following provision shall apply to buildings, dwelling units or premises designated
in an application for approval of a condominium description pursuant to the Condominium
Act, 1998, as amended or a successor thereto:
Where any form of buildings, dwelling units or premises is erected in conformity with a
site plan agreement or site alteration agreement and where the buildings, dwelling
units or premises is proposed for approval pursuant to the Condominium Act, 1998 no
provisions of this By-law shall be deemed to be contravened by reason of either a consent
for mortgage purposes or the registration of a condominium description provided that all
of the standards of this By-law are met for the lands as a whole as set out in the site plan
agreement or site alteration agreement.
3.1.10 Municipal Services
(1)
The following provisions shall apply to prohibit the use of land or the erection of
buildings or structures unless such municipal services as set out below are
available to service the land, buildings or structures:
a)
For the purposes of this section, all municipal services provided for in this
provision are deemed to include all required service connections to the street
line of the land on which the building or structure is to be located.
b)
Notwithstanding the provisions of this or any other by-law hereinbefore or
hereinafter enacted pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990
or any predecessor thereof, by Council, or any predecessor thereof, no land
shall be used, and no building or structure shall be erected or used for any
purpose unless:
i.
water and sanitary sewer capacity are both available and the
Commissioner has assigned allocation for water and sanitary sewer
capacity to service the said lands and building or structure, or Council
has exempted the development or the class of development from the
requirement for allocation capacity; and,
ii. the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services has
confirmed that municipal services are available in accordance with
Section 3.1.10 (1) (c) hereof or Section 3.1.10 (1) (d) hereof as the case
may be.
c)
For the purposes of this provision, municipal services are deemed to be
available to the lands, building or structure within a plan of subdivision
registered after the enactment of this By-law, when the street, water, storm
sewer, sanitary sewer and stormwater management facilities required to
service such lands, building or structure satisfy the following requirements:
i.
The public highways and lanes in the plan of subdivision or external to
the plan of subdivision necessary to service the lands, building or
structure have been constructed to base course asphalt.
ii. The watermains, sanitary sewers, storm sewers, and stormwater
management facilities necessary to service the lands, building or
structure have been constructed and are operational.
iii. With respect to any required sanitary, storm and watermain trunks and
stormwater management facilities external to the plan of subdivision:
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1. all property required for the service have been conveyed to the City
or other government having jurisdiction; and,
2. all easements required for the service have been conveyed to the
City or other government having jurisdiction.
iv. The watermain and required service connections have been disinfected
in accordance with any applicable Province of Ontario standards and/or
requirements and the City of Richmond Hill Standards and Specifications
Manual, and the water being provided to the lands, building or structure
meets any applicable Province of Ontario standards and/or requirements
and the quality standards set out in the City of Richmond Hill Standards
and Specifications Manual.
v. The watermain and any required service connections have been
hydrostatically tested in accordance with any applicable Province of
Ontario standards and/or requirements and the City of Richmond Hill
Standards and Specifications Manual.
vi. A water flow test has met any applicable Province of Ontario standards
and/or requirements and the City of Richmond Hill Standards and
Specifications Manual.
vii. Two separate vehicular accesses into any plan of subdivision have
been provided and kept open for the purposes of ingress and egress, to
the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering
Services.
d)
For the purposes of this By-law, municipal services are deemed to be available
to the lands, building or structure that is not within a plan of subdivision
referred to in Section 3.1.10 (1) (c), or that is within a plan of subdivision
referred to in Section 3.1.10 (1) (c) but that is to be located on a parcel of land
that is not the whole of a lot within that plan of subdivision, but which is
created pursuant to the enactment of a by-law under Section 50(7) of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 or pursuant to a consent under Section 53 of the
Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, when the roads, water, storm sewer and sanitary
sewer and stormwater management facilities required to service the lands,
building or structure satisfy the following requirements:
i.
Where the lands do not front on an assumed public highway or highway
established by the City or Region, an access route for fire department
use, in accordance with the provisions of the Building Code, Ontario
Regulation 350/06, as amended, or any successor legislation or
provision, has been provided.
ii. Where any of a watermain, sanitary sewer and storm drainage system
are available within a public highway adjacent to the land on which the
building or structure is to be located, those services are constructed and
operational.
iii. Where a new watermain extension is required to provide water service,
the watermain and any required service connections have been
disinfected in accordance with any applicable Province of Ontario
standards and/or requirements and the City of Richmond Hill Standards
and Specifications Manual, and the water being provided to the lands,
building or structure meets any applicable Province of Ontario
standards and/or requirements and the quality standards set out in the
City of Richmond Hill Standards and Specifications Manual.
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iv. Where a new watermain extension is required to provide water service,
the watermain and any required municipal service have been
hydrostatically tested in accordance with any applicable Province of
Ontario standards and/or requirements and the City of Richmond Hill
Standards and Specifications Manual.
v. Where a new watermain extension is required to provide water service, a
water flow test has been conducted in accordance with any applicable
Province of Ontario standards and/or requirements and the City of
Richmond Hill Standards and Specifications Manual.
e)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.1.10 (1) (c) or Section 3.1.10
(1) (d), for the purposes of this provision, water and sanitary sewer capacity
and municipal services otherwise required by this By-law may be deemed by
the Commissioner of Infrastructure and Engineering Services, in his or her
absolute discretion, to be available to service a building containing 3 or more
dwelling units and having 4 or more storeys, up to 9 months prior to the time
that such municipal services are actually completed and operational.
f)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.1.10 (1) (c) or Section 3.1.10
(1) (d), for the purposes of this provision, municipal services otherwise
required by this By-law may be deemed by the Commissioner of Infrastructure
and Engineering Services, in his or her absolute discretion, to be available to
service a non-residential building up to 2 months prior to the time that such
municipal services are actually completed and operational.
g)
Nothing in this provision shall prevent the erection of model home and sales
offices, subject to such terms and conditions as established by the City and
provided that an access route for fire department use in accordance with the
Building Code, Ontario Regulation 350/06, as amended, or any successor
legislation or provision, has been provided.
3.1.11 Public Authority
(1)
A Public Authority is permitted to use and develop any lot, building, structure or
infrastructure in all zones.
(2)
Utilities including buildings, structures and accessory facilities used for the
distribution of gas, steam, electricity or other forms of energy, and tele-
communication provided by entities other than a Public Authority shall be permitted
in all zones.
(3)
Within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as shown on Schedule
"A1" and located within a Greenway System zone, only those public uses that
conform to Ontario Regulation 140/02 are permitted.
(4)
Within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as shown on Schedule
"A1", an office used by a Public Authority is permitted where offices are permitted
in a zone.
(5)
Sections 3.1.11 (1) to (4) do not apply on lands within lands zoned ORMKNF,
ORMOS and ORMOS1.
(6)
Notwithstanding Section 3.1.11 (5), transportation, infrastructure and utilities are
permitted on lands zoned ORMOS and ORMOS1.
(7)
A public school may be located within all Neighbourhood, Institutional Area and
Centres and Corridors zones.
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3.1.12 Multiple Uses on One Lot
Where any building, structure or land is used for more than one purpose as provided in
the permitted use sections of this By-law, the said building, structure or land shall comply
with the provisions and standards of this By-law relating to each use. In the case of a
conflict, the more stringent provision(s) shall apply.
3.1.13 Frontage on a Public Street
No building or structure shall be erected and no building, structure, lot, or parcel shall
be used or occupied unless the lot or parcel to be used, or upon which the building or
structure is situated or erected or proposed to be erected, abuts or fronts onto a street
or a lane which is assumed by the Corporation for maintenance purposes or is being
constructed pursuant to a subdivision agreement with the Corporation. For the purposes
of a common element condominium, a street shall include a lane. A street which
includes a lane for purposes of a common element condominium shall not be assumed
by the Corporation.
3.2 Mechanical Equipment, Penthouses and Roof Constructions
(1)
Parapets, mechanical penthouses, roof constructions such as flagpoles, chimneys
and/or solar panels, and other decorative roof structures, including the screening
of mechanical equipment, up to a maximum height of 6 metres shall be deemed not
to be a storey and shall be excluded from the calculation of maximum building
height. Mechanical equipment, mechanical penthouses and roof constructions
shall not be used as habitable space.
(2)
Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be fully enclosed within a mechanical
penthouse or fully screened by an architectural feature of equivalent height.
3.3
Amenity Space
The following provisions shall apply to a high-rise building, mid-rise building or low-
rise building containing 20 or more dwelling units:
a)
amenity space shall be calculated for each dwelling unit at a minimum rate
of 2 square metres per dwelling unit;
b)
amenity space shall be located on the same lot as the dwelling units for
which the amenity space is provided;
c)
a minimum of 50% of the required amenity space shall be provided as a
contiguous common space;
d)
the required amenity space may be provided at grade and/or located on a
terrace and/or rooftop; and,
e)
amenity space provided at grade or on a terrace and/or rooftop may be
included in satisfying the applicable minimum soft landscaping requirements
of this By-law.
3.4
Permitted Encroachments
(1)
The following are permitted to encroach into the maximum building height or
minimum required yards defined in this By-law:
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Table 3.4A
Permitted Encroachments
Structure
Yards in which Encroachments
are Permitted
Maximum Encroachments into
a Minimum Required Yard
Sills, belt courses
cornices, canopies or
gutters
any yard
0.7 metres
Chimneys or pilasters
any yard
0.5 metres
Bay windows and window
wells
front yard, rear yard, and
flankage yard
1 metre over a maximum width
of 3 metres
Balcony
1. front yard, flankage yard
and rear yard for street
townhouse dwelling,
block residential
dwelling, stacked
townhouse dwelling, rear
lane townhouse dwelling,
back-to-back dwelling or
a quadruplex dwelling; or
2. any yard for other
building types.
2 metres
Roof overhangs
any yard
0.9 metres
A canopy to a low-rise
building, mid-rise
building or high-rise
building
any yard
50% of the setback of the
building from the street line
Exterior steps including
any associated landings,
and stairwell associated
with underground parking
structures
rear yard, side yard and
flankage yard
no closer than 0.3 metres to a
property line
(2)
No balcony encroachment into a minimum required yard as permitted by this
Section shall be enclosed to a height of more than 1.07 metres above floor level
exclusive of roof supports, but this shall not prohibit the enclosure of a balcony
provided that 50% of the vertical plane of the wall is open to the movement of air.
(3)
Notwithstanding Sections 3.4 (1) and (2), no balconies, canopies, terraces, pillars,
structural supports or encroachments greater than 0.6 metres shall be permitted
within the first 10.5 metres of building height of a main wall of a podium of a
high-rise building abutting a front yard, flankage yard, or any other yard
abutting a street, lane or park.
Figure 1: Section 3.4 - Encroachment
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3.5
Separation
The following provisions shall apply to the podium of a mid-rise building or a high-rise
building on a lot:
a)
Where a main wall of a building has windows and a line projected at a right
angle from that main wall intercepts another main wall of a building or the
same building with windows on the same lot, the minimum required above
grade distance between the main walls shall be 15 metres.
b)
Where a main wall of a building has windows and a line projected at a right
angle from that main wall intercepts another main wall of a building or the
same building which does not have windows on the same lot, the minimum
required above grade distance between the main walls is 7.5 metres.
Figure 2: Section 3.5 - Podium Separation
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3.6
Soft Landscaping
(1)
The following provisions shall apply to a low-rise building, mid-rise building or
high-rise building on a lot:
a)
A minimum of 20% of the lot area shall be used for no other purpose than soft
landscaping, which may be located at grade or on top of a building or
structure.
(2)
The following provisions shall apply to a detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling, street townhouse dwelling, block residential dwelling, stacked
townhouse dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling, back-to-back dwelling or
a quadruplex dwelling:
a)
A minimum 45% of the area of a front yard and flankage yard shall be used
for no other purpose than soft landscaping. Notwithstanding the foregoing,
where this By-law permits detached accessory structures or porches to
project into a front yard or flankage yard, the area of the lot covered by the
detached accessory structures or porches shall be included in the
calculation of the minimum soft landscaping;
b)
Notwithstanding Section 3.6 (2)(a), a walkway no wider than 1 metre from the
street to the dwelling units shall be permitted;
c)
The parking of motor vehicles is prohibited within any area of a lot required
for soft landscaping in accordance with Section 3.6 (2)(a). Driveways and
parking areas are not included in the calculation of soft landscaping; and,
d)
For a block residential dwelling, a minimum 45% of the area of a front yard
or a flankage yard shall be used for no other purpose other than soft
landscaping. Section 3.6 (2)(d) applies to the lot.
3.7
Building Dwelling Unit Mix
For a low-rise building, mid-rise building, high-rise building with 20 or more dwelling
units, a minimum of 5% of the total number of dwelling units shall contain 3 or more
bedrooms.
3.8
Provisions for Accessory Home Occupations
3.8.1 Use Provisions
(1)
A home occupation is permitted in a dwelling unit occupied as a principal
residence of the operator of the home occupation, provided that the home
occupation use:
a)
shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building;
b)
shall not have a storefront;
c)
shall not involve the outdoor storage or an outdoor display and sales area
for materials or finished products associated with the home occupation use;
d)
shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit;
e)
shall not result in the discharge or emission of odorous, noxious or toxic matter
or vapours, heat, glare, noise or radiation, or recurrently generated ground
vibrations;
f)
shall not consist of activities that involve the salvage, repair, maintenance or
sales of motor vehicles or motor vehicles engines or parts;
g)
shall not consist of an animal shelter, veterinary service, or kennel;
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h)
shall not consist of an occupation that involves the sale of a commodity not
produced on the premises. For commodities produced on the premises, sales
of those commodities are permitted provided customers do not enter the
premises to inspect, purchase or take possession of the goods;
i)
shall not require receipt or delivery of merchandise, goods or equipment by
other than a passenger motor vehicle or by parcel or letter carrier mail service
using motor vehicles typically employed in residential deliveries;
j)
a home occupation shall not include an individual engaged with the home
occupation that does not reside within the principal residence; and,
k)
if involving instructional activity or personal service establishment uses, shall
not be occupied by more than 4 students or patrons at any one time.
(2)
Home child care uses are permitted as a home occupation use in a dwelling unit
occupied as a principal residence of the operator of the home occupation.
3.9
Provisions for Accessory Home Businesses (ORMCP)
For lands located within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area as shown on
Schedule "A1", where a home business is permitted in a zone, the home business:
a)
Shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building;
b)
Shall not detract from the residential character of the dwelling unit or the lot
on which the home business is located;
c)
Shall not involve the outdoor storage or an outdoor display and sales area
for materials or finished products associated with the home business;
d)
Shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling unit;
e)
Shall not result in the discharge or emission of odours, noxious or toxic matter
or vapour as listed on Ontario Regulation 347 of the Revised Regulations of
Ontario, R.S.O. 1990; heat, glare; noise; radiation; or recurrently generated
ground vibrations; and,
f)
Shall not consist of an occupation that involves the salvage, repair,
maintenance or sale of motor vehicles or motor vehicles engines or parts.
3.10
Short-Term Accommodation
A short-term accommodation is permitted:
a)
On a lot in a dwelling unit or accessory residential unit that is designated
as a principal residence of the rental operator of the short-term
accommodation;
b)
A short-term accommodation shall not include a bed and breakfast use;
c)
A short-term accommodation on a residential property must be operated in
a manner that does not constitute a commercial use; and,
d)
A rental operator may operate a maximum of two separate short-term
accommodations within the same dwelling unit or same accessory
residential unit.
3.11
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Use Provisions for All Zones
Where this By-law provides that land may be used or a building or structure may be
erected or used for a purpose, that purpose may include any accessory building or
accessory structure.
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3.11.1 Uses Prohibited in Accessory Buildings and Structures
Unless specifically permitted by this By-law, no accessory building or accessory
structure shall be used for an occupation for gain or profit or for human habitation.
3.11.2 Prohibition of Accessory Buildings or Structures in the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan Area
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, new accessory uses,
buildings and structures, including swimming pools, related to the existing uses in
accordance with the permitted uses of this By-law are only permitted if the accessory use,
building or structure does not intrude into any area in an ORMNC, ORMNL, ORMOS1,
ORMOS or ORMKNF Zone. Where such uses are located in an ORMNC, ORMNL,
ORMOS1, ORMOS or ORMKNF Zone, new accessory uses shall be restricted to the
development envelope.
3.12
Provisions for Accessory Buildings and Structures
An accessory building or structure, shall be permitted, provided that:
a)
it shall not be permitted to be located in a side yard, flankage yard or front
yard;
b)
the minimum side yard setback of the accessory building or structure shall
be 0.6 metres;
c)
the minimum rear yard setback of the accessory building or structure shall
be 0.6 metres;
d)
the minimum flankage yard setback shall be the required setback of the
main building;
e)
the maximum height of an accessory building or structure with a sloped roof
(having a slope equal to or greater than 1:6 ratio) shall not exceed 3.6 metres
to the peak of the roof with a maximum wall height of 2.44 metres, and the
height of an accessory building or structure with a flat roof (having a slope
of less than 1:6 ratio) shall not exceed 2.75 metres;
f)
the maximum height of an accessory building or structure without a roof
shall not exceed 2.75 metres;
g)
the maximum number of storeys of an accessory building or structure is
one;
h)
no rooftop outdoor amenity areas shall be permitted;
i)
buildings or structures within any zone abutting the TransCanada Pipeline
right-of-way shall have a minimum setback of 7 metres;
j)
buildings or structures within any zone abutting the Canadian National
Railway right-of-way shall have a minimum 30 metre setback; and,
k)
the total lot coverage for all detached accessory buildings and structures
on any lot shall not exceed 5% of the lot area.
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Figure 3: Section 3.12 - Accessory Buildings & Structures
3.13
Provisions for Garages Located in the Rear Yard
An attached garage to a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, street
townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling or
a multiplex dwelling is permitted in a required rear yard, provided that:
a)
no more than 50% of the area of the required rear yard is covered by the
attached garage;
b)
the attached garage is not located closer to the flankage lot line and side
lot line than the main building on the lot;
c)
the attached garage shall be setback a minimum of 0.6 metres from the rear
lot line; and,
d)
notwithstanding Sections 3.13 (a), (b), and (c), no minimum setback shall be
required from the side lot line for an attached garage if the attached garage
is to be attached to another attached garage or detached garage on an
abutting lot.
Figure 4: Section 3.13 - Provision for Garages Located in the Rear Yard
3.14
Provisions for Detached Garages
(1)
A detached garage to a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, street
townhouse dwelling or rear lane townhouse dwelling is permitted on a lot,
provided that:
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a)
the detached garage shall be setback from the side lot line by a minimum
of 0.6 metres;
b)
if the detached garage is to be attached to another detached garage on an
abutting lot, no minimum setback shall be required where the detached
garages are attached along the side and/or rear lot line;
c)
if a detached garage is accessed from a lane at the rear of a lot, the
detached garage shall be setback a minimum of 0.5 metres from the rear
lot line;
d)
if a detached garage is not accessed from a lane at the rear of a lot, the
detached garage shall be setback a minimum of 0.6 metres from the rear
lot line;
e)
the maximum floor area of a detached garage shall be 40 m2;
f)
the maximum height of a detached garage shall be 4.2 metres to the highest
point of the roof. In the case of a detached garage having an accessory
residential unit, the maximum height of the detached garage shall be 7.5
metres to the highest point of the roof;
g)
in no case shall a detached garage extend closer to the front lot line or
flankage lot line than the main building on the lot;
h)
Section 3.14 (1) (g) does not apply on lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan Area as shown on Schedule "A1";
i)
If a detached garage is located in a rear yard and accessed by a
driveway crossing the front lot line, the minimum required side yard shall
be 3.0 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other; and,
j)
where detached garages on two adjoining lots are located in their
respective rear yards and accessed by a mutual driveway crossing the
front lot line, the minimum required side yard shall be 1.2 metres on the
side where the mutual driveway is located and 0.6 metres on the other.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 10.6.2, a detached garage or an attached garage to a
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, or street townhouse dwelling for
a single car shall have a minimum interior width of 3 metres and the minimum interior
width of a double car detached garage or attached garage shall be 5.5 metres.
Figure 5: Section 3.14 - Provisions for Detached Garages
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3.15
Provisions for Decks and Porches
Decks and porches are permitted on any lot comprised of a detached dwelling, semi-
detached dwelling, street townhouse dwelling, block residential dwelling, stacked
townhouse dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling, back-to-back dwelling,
quadruplex dwelling, duplex dwelling or multiplex dwelling in accordance with the
following provisions:
a)
Porches not exceeding 4.5 metres in height, with the height being measured
from the established grade to the underside of the rafters or ceiling of the
porch and with or without basements, may encroach into:
i.
a minimum required front yard to a distance of 2 metres, provided that
the porch is not closer to a side lot line than the required setback to the
main building on the lot;
ii. a minimum required flankage yard to a distance of 1.5 metres;
iii. a minimum required rear yard to a distance of 2.5 metres, provided that
the porch is not closer to a side lot line than the required setback to the
main building on the lot; and,
iv. Where a building permitted under a block residential dwelling fronts
onto a lane, internal walkway, park or other communal area, a porch may
encroach in accordance with Sections 3.15 (a) (i) to (iii).
b)
The following provisions apply to decks located within the required rear yard:
i.
Decks which are 0.6 metres in height or greater above established
grade are permitted to encroach into the minimum required rear yard to
a distance of 2.5 metres;
ii. Decks which are 0.6 metres in height or greater above established
grade are permitted no closer to a required side lot line than 0.3 metres;
and,
iii. Deck which are 0.6 metres in height or greater above established grade
are permitted no closer to a required flankage lot line than 2.4 metres.
c)
The following provisions apply to decks located within the required rear yard:
i.
Decks which are less than 0.6 metres in height above established grade
are permitted to encroach into the minimum required rear yard to a
distance of 2 metres from the rear lot line;
ii. Decks which are less than 0.6 metres in height above established grade
are permitted no closer to a required side lot line than 0.3 metres; and,
iii. Decks which are less than 0.6 metres in height above established grade
are permitted no closer to a required flankage lot line than 2.4 metres.
d)
Where a building permitted under a block residential dwelling fronts onto
a lane, internal walkway, park or other communal area, a deck may encroach
in accordance with Sections 3.15 (b) and (c);
e)
No deck or porch shall be enclosed to more than 50% of the vertical plane
from the floor to ceiling of the storey that it serves, but this shall not prohibit a
guard up to the height of 1.07 metres above the floor level; and,
f)
Stairs used to access a deck or a porch or an entry element shall be setback
at least 0.3 metres from any lot line.
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Figure 6: Section 3.15 - Example of Provisions for Decks and Porches
3.16
Outdoor Patios
3.16.1 Use Provisions
(1)
Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, in any other section of this By-law, an
outdoor patio is hereby permitted as an accessory use to a restaurant, tavern,
banquet hall or any other similar premises where food or refreshments are
consumed by the public in all zones where such uses are permitted, subject to the
provisions of this By-law.
(2)
An outdoor patio shall not constitute more than 20% of the gross floor area of the
restaurant or similar establishment it serves, but in no case shall constitute more
than 115 square metres in total outdoor patio area.
(3)
The outdoor patio area may be permitted to displace existing parking spaces only
if the total remaining parking spaces satisfy the minimum parking requirements for
the main building.
(4)
Outdoor patios shall be prohibited in any yard which abuts any Neighbourhood
zone except where such zones are separated by an active-at-grade frontage or
arterial street. Outdoor patios located on a deck, terrace or rooftop shall not be
permitted on any site which abuts any Neighbourhood zone except where such
zones are separated by an active-at-grade frontage.
(5)
The outdoor patio area shall be delineated and enclosed with an appropriate
barrier. A minimum of one access point installed within the barrier to the outside of
the outdoor patio shall be provided.
(6)
The outdoor patio area shall not interfere with any required parking space,
driveway or loading space. The barrier for the outdoor patio area shall be setback
a minimum of 1.5 metres from any adjacent driveway, internal circulation area,
parking aisle, or loading space.
(7)
The use of musical instruments, live performances or other mechanical or electrical
music equipment, including outdoor speakers and amplifiers is prohibited unless the
outdoor patio, whether at established grade or on a deck or terrace or a rooftop,
is located at least 100 metres from a residential property located in any adjacent
Neighbourhood zone.
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(8)
All illumination from lighting sources for outdoor patios shall be directed towards
the outdoor patio only and shall be diverted away from adjacent properties, streets
and lanes and shall be in accordance with the City of Richmond Hill Light Pollution
By-law.
3.17
Reserves
For the purpose of this By-law, a 0.3 metre reserve shall be considered part of the required
yard setback to a lot. A reserve shall be included as part of the abutting lot when
calculating floor space index.
3.18
Additional Residential Units
The following shall apply to additional residential units:
(1)
Additional residential units shall not be permitted unless the primary dwelling
unit is contained within a dwelling type as identified by Special Provision (1) noted
in Table 5.1B that is located:
a)
on a lot that has lot frontage on a street and has direct vehicular access to
a street;
b)
on a parcel of tied land; or,
c)
on a parcel of land within a common element condominium, and which a
lot or parcel is separately serviced by municipal services.
(2)
Up to 3 additional residential units may be permitted per lot, provided:
a)
the total number of dwelling units per lot does not exceed 4; and,
b)
the number of additional residential units in an accessory residential
building does not exceed 2.
(3)
No additional residential units shall be located on lands within a Greenway
System zone:
a)
on Schedules "A" and "A1", the TRCA Regulation Area and/or hazardous
lands as shown on Overlay "E" and natural features as shown on Overlay "F",
unless otherwise permitted by this By-law;
b)
With respect to lands located within the Greenway Natural Core designation
under the Greenbelt Plan 2017 as the GNC zone shown on Schedule "A", no
additional residential units shall be permitted;
c)
No more than 1 additional residential unit shall be permitted in an existing
detached dwelling, or in an existing accessory building or structure or
within an accessory residential building located on the same lot as the
detached dwelling on lands zoned PC, provided that the lot has safe access
and the additional residential unit is not located within hazardous lands or
a wetland;
d)
With respect to the lands zoned ORMCO and ORMH, no more than 1
additional residential unit shall be permitted on a lot and which shall be
located in a detached dwelling; and,
e)
With respect to the lands zoned ORMNC and ORMNL, no additional
residential unit shall be permitted.
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(4)
No additional residential unit shall be permitted unless it adheres to the following
development standards:
a)
For a lot where an additional residential unit is located, the following shall
apply:
i.
a minimum 1 metre wide access path must be provided to the entrance
of an additional residential unit from a street or a lane;
ii. the access path shall have hard landscaping for a minimum width of
0.75 metres along its entirety;
iii. notwithstanding Table 3.4A, no encroachment greater than 0.5 metres
shall obstruct the access path; and,
iv. a driveway may form part of the access path.
(5)
For an additional residential unit located in the principal dwelling, the following
shall apply:
a)
A maximum of 2 main entrances to dwelling units, including the primary
dwelling unit, are permitted to be located above established grade on the
front building elevation of the principal dwelling and oriented parallel to the
street.
b)
Notwithstanding Section 3.18 (5)(a), main entrances to dwelling units in
excess of 2 are permitted to be located on the front building elevation of the
principal dwelling if they are located below established grade and/or oriented
perpendicular to the street.
(6)
No accessory residential building shall be permitted unless it adheres to the
following development standards:
a)
only 1 accessory residential building is permitted per lot;
b)
an accessory residential building shall only be located in the rear yard of a
dwelling type listed in Special Provision (1) noted in Table 5.1B;
c)
an accessory residential building shall not be permitted to be located in a
side yard, flankage yard or front yard;
d)
an accessory residential building may contain an attached garage or an
accessory structure provided it adheres to the development standards for
the accessory residential building. An attached garage to an accessory
residential building shall not be greater than 40 square metres;
e)
the minimum side yard setback of an accessory residential building shall
be 1.2 metres;
f)
the minimum rear yard setback of an accessory residential building shall
be 1.2 metres;
g)
the minimum flankage yard setback of an accessory residential building
shall be the setback of the principal dwelling;
h)
a main wall of an accessory residential building shall be no less than 4
metres from a main wall of the principal dwelling on the same lot;
i)
an accessory residential building may not exceed 2 storeys;
j)
the height of the main walls of an accessory residential building shall not
exceed an elevation equal to 6 metres above established grade;
k)
the height of an accessory residential building shall not exceed 7.5 metres
measured from established grade to the highest point of the roof;
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l)
the building coverage of an accessory residential building shall not exceed
80 square metres, inclusive of any area covered by an integral detached
garage;
m)
no rooftop outdoor amenity areas shall be permitted on an accessory
residential building;
n)
no balcony or platform higher than 1 metre above established grade shall
be permitted on the side building elevation or rear building elevation of an
accessory residential building if that side lot line or rear lot line,
respectively, abuts a lot in a Neighbourhood zone; and,
o)
a minimum of 50% of the rear yard of a lot shall be soft landscaping.
Figure 7: Section 3.18 - Additional Residential Units
(7)
For a lot containing, on the day that this By-law is passed by Council, a lawfully
existing detached garage or a lawfully existing detached accessory structure that
is to be converted into an accessory residential building with setbacks and/or
separation less than required by Section 3.18 (6), the minimum setbacks and/or
separation for an accessory residential building shall be:
a)
the minimum side yard setback for that lawfully existing detached garage or
lawfully existing detached accessory structure;
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b)
the minimum rear yard setback for that lawfully existing detached garage or
lawfully existing detached accessory structure; and,
c)
the minimum separation from the principal dwelling for that lawfully existing
detached garage or lawfully existing detached accessory structure.
Notwithstanding Section 3.18 (7), additions to the lawfully existing detached
garage or detached accessory structure for the purposes of an accessory
residential building shall comply with the provisions of Section 3.18 (6).
(8)
For a lot containing, on the day that this By-law is passed by Council, a lawfully
existing additional residential unit located above a detached garage with heights
in excess of the maximum heights permitted by Section 3.18 (6), the maximum
heights for an accessory residential building shall be:
a)
the existing main wall height for that lawfully existing additional residential
unit located above a detached garage; and,
b)
the existing height measured from average established grade to the highest
point of the roof for that lawfully existing additional residential unit located
above a detached garage.
(9)
An additional residential unit shall not be solely accessed from within a garage.
(10) An accessory residential building shall not be included in the calculation of lot
coverage for detached accessory structures, nor the calculation of lot coverage
for the principal dwelling, as may be required by this By-law.
(11) Provisions related to rear yard amenity space, or any similar provisions, of the
Zoning By-laws shall not apply to a lot containing an accessory residential
building.
(12) A home occupation shall not be permitted within additional residential units.
(13) Notwithstanding any minimum parking provisions for the primary dwelling unit
within this By-law, for a lot containing 1 or more additional residential units, the
following parking standards apply:
a)
The minimum total number of parking spaces required for a lot containing 1
or more additional residential unit is shown in Table 3.18A with respect to
lands shown on Schedule "D" as PSA1, PSA2, PSA3 and PSA4. For greater
clarity, the number of parking spaces required for a lot shown in Table 3.18A
includes any parking spaces required for the primary dwelling unit.
Table 3.18A
Minimum Total Number of Parking Spaces for Additional Residential Units
Parking Strategy Area
PSA1
PSA2
PSA3
PSA4
Lot containing 1 or 2
additional residential units
0
1 (1)
1 (1)
2 (1)(3)
Lot containing 3 additional
residential units
0
1 (1)
2 (1)(3)
3 (1)(2)(3)
Table 3.18B
Special Provisions
1
Notwithstanding Section 3.18 (13)(a), where repealed zoning by-laws do not require
parking spaces for the primary dwelling unit, no parking spaces shall be required for
a lot containing 1 or more additional residential units.
2
Notwithstanding Section 3.18 (13)(a), where a lot has a frontage of less than 9 metres,
no more than 2 parking spaces shall be required.
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Notwithstanding Section 3.18 (13)(a) and Special Provision (2), where repealed zoning
by-laws require a minimum of 1 parking space for the primary dwelling unit, a
minimum of 1 parking space shall be required for a lot containing 1 or more additional
residential units.
b)
On a lot or parcel referred to in Sections 3.18 (1)(a) and 3.18 (1)(b) of this
amending by-law, all parking spaces required for the primary dwelling unit
and each additional residential unit shall be located on a dedicated driveway
and/or within a garage, whether attached or detached, on the same lot or
parcel of tied land on which the primary dwelling unit is located.
c)
On a parcel referred to in Section 3.18 (1)(c), the required parking spaces
shall serve exclusively the primary dwelling unit.
d)
Visitor parking spaces within a common element condominium, other than
as described in Sections 3.18 (13)(b) and Section 3.18 (13)(c), shall not count
towards the minimum parking spaces required for lots containing additional
residential units.
e)
Parking spaces required under Section 3.18 may be arranged in tandem.
f)
With respect to lands shown on Schedule "D" as PSA 1, PSA 2 and PSA 3, a
minimum of 1 weather-protected, long-term bicycle parking space shall be
provided for each additional residential unit on a lot.
(14) Notwithstanding the definitions within Section 11.0 for duplex dwelling, triplex
dwelling, quadruplex dwelling and any similar terms, where a new building is
constructed that contains 2, 3, or 4 dwelling units on a parcel of land, in accordance
with Section 3.18, that building may be considered to be one of the permitted
dwelling types and containing a primary dwelling unit and additional residential
unit(s), subject to the applicable regulations for the permitted dwelling type in the
zone.
3.19
Provisions for Accessory Swimming Pools
Swimming pools, erected accessory to a dwelling unit, are permitted as follows:
a)
in the side yard or the flankage yard, provided that no part of such
swimming pool is located closer to any lot line or street line than the
required minimum yards and/or setbacks required for the main building
on the lot, or 1.5 metres, whichever is greater;
b)
in the rear yard, provided that no part of such swimming pool is located
closer to any lot line than 1.5 metres;
c)
where an accessory deck or support structure is included, the provisions
in Section 3.19 (a) and 3.19 (b) shall apply to the accessory deck or
support structure; Section 3.15 does not apply to a swimming pool;
d)
unless otherwise permitted by this By-law, such swimming pool shall not be
located on lands in the Greenway System zones; and,
e)
swimming pools shall be setback a minimum of 7 metres from the
TransCanada Pipeline (TCPL) right-of-way.
f)
In addition, the maximum height of a swimming pool, exclusive of fences
shall be 1.5 metres above established grade.
3.20
Barrier-Free Access Ramp and Elevating Devices
(1)
The following provisions shall apply to a barrier-free access ramp and elevating
devices on any lot:
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a)
A barrier-free access ramp and elevating devices are permitted within any
yard subject to following:
i.
shall be setback a minimum of 0.45 metres from the side lot line and
rear lot line;
ii. no setback is required from a front lot line; and,
iii. shall be setback a minimum of 0.90 metres from the flankage lot line.
3.21
Daylighting Triangle
A daylighting triangle shall be free of any encroachment or obstruction.
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Section 4.0
Centres and Corridors
4.1
Zones
a)
Uses which are permitted in the zones are identified in following Tables:
Zones
Table
Centres and Corridors Zones
Permitted Uses
RHC
KDA-YB
Table 4.1A
Centres and Corridors Zones
Permitted Uses Special Provisions
KDA-YC
RMU-COR1
RMU-COR2
LC-V
Table 4.1B
Centres and Corridors Zones Standards
LC-OR
LC-N1
LC-N2
Table 4.2A
Centres and Corridors Zones Standards
Special Provisions
LDA1
LDA2
LMU-COR
Table 4.2B
b)
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column for that
zone corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. A number or
numbers following the symbol 'X', or following the zones heading, or following
the name of a permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the noted use or zone and subject to the following:
i.
the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Permitted Uses Tables; and,
ii. the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Standards Tables.
c)
One or more residential uses and non-residential uses prescribed in Table
4.1A may be permitted on one lot.
4.2.
Interim Development
(1)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, expansions of
existing building(s) or structure(s) in the Centres and Corridors zones shall be
permitted provided:
a)
the expansion of building(s) or structure(s) is for non-residential uses
prescribed in Table 4.1A only;
b)
the expansion of building(s) or structure(s) is no greater than 15% of the
total gross floor area of the existing building(s) or structure(s) as of the day
this By-law is passed by Council;
c)
that the expansion of building(s) or structure(s) have a maximum building
height of 2 storeys and shall not include a structure below established
grade;
d)
the expansion of building(s) or structure(s) shall comply with all other
provisions of this By-law, save and except for minimum building height,
minimum density and maximum parking spaces; and,
e)
this section shall not apply to any expansions of building(s) or structure(s)
greater than 15% as prescribed in Section 4.2 (1) (b) or greater than 2 storeys
as prescribed in Section 4.2 (1) (c). Such expansion of building(s) or
structure(s) shall be subject to the provisions of this By-law.
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(2)
Within the KDA-YC Zone, new stand-alone building(s) or structure(s) are also
permitted in accordance with Section 4.2 (1).
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Table 4.1A
Centres and Corridors Zone Permitted Uses
Residential Uses (17)(21)
RHC
KDA-YB
(5)(19)
KDA-YC
(5)
RMU-
COR1
RMU-COR2
LC-V
(4)(5)
LC-OR
(4)(5)
LC-N1
(4)(7)
LC-N2
(4)(7)
LDA1
(4)
LDA2
(4)
LMU-COR
Apartment Dwelling (HRB)
X
(23)(24)
X
(3)
X
(3)
X
X
X
(6)(8)
X
Apartment Dwelling (MRB)
X
(23)(24)
X
(3)
X
(3)
X
X
X
X
X
(6)(8)
X
X
X
Apartment Dwelling (LRB)
X
(23)(10)
X
(1)(3)
X
(1)(3)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
X
(1)(6)(8)
X
X
X
X
Back-to-Back Dwelling (20)
X
(10)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
(1)
X
(1)(8)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
Block Residential Dwelling (20)
X
(10)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
(1)
X
(1)(8)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
Detached Dwelling (20)
X
(2)
Home Occupation (15)
X
(10)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Live-Work Unit (16)
X
X
(3)
X
(3)
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Long-Term Care Home
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Quadruplex Dwelling (20)
X
(10)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
(1)
X
(1)(8)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
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Residential Uses (17)(21)
RHC
KDA-YB
(5)(19)
KDA-YC
(5)
RMU-
COR1
RMU-COR2
LC-V
(4)(5)
LC-OR
(4)(5)
LC-N1
(4)(7)
LC-N2
(4)(7)
LDA1
(4)
LDA2
(4)
LMU-COR
Rear Lane Townhouse Dwelling (20)
X
(10)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
(1)
X
(1)(8)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
Semi-Detached Dwelling (20)
X
(2)
Short-Term Accommodation (14)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
X
(10)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
(1)
X
(1)(8)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
Street Townhouse Dwelling (20)
X
(10)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(2)
X
(1)
X
(1)(8)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
(1)
X
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Non-Residential Uses (13)(18)(21)
RHC
KDA-YB
(5)(19)
KDA-YC
(5)
RMU-
COR1
RMU-COR2
LC-V
(4)(5)
LC-OR
(4)(5)
LC-N1
(4)(7)
LC-N2
(4)(7)
LDA1
(4)
LDA2
(4)
LMU-COR
Arts and Cultural Facility
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Automotive Service Station (12)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Child Care Centre
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Commercial
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Hospital and healthcare centre and
ancillary commercial uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Major Office
X
X
X
X
X
X
Major Retail (22)
X
(11)
X
(11)
X
(11)
X
X
X
Place of Worship (9)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Private School
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
Private Utility
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Public Authority
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Social Services
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
(8)
X
X
X
X
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Table 4.1.B
Centres and Corridors Zone Permitted Uses Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provisions for Centre and Corridor Zones - Residential Uses and Non-Residential Uses
1
Shall not be permitted to abut Yonge Street, Carrville Road, 16th Avenue, Bernard Avenue, Highway 7, Major Mackenzie Drive or Newkirk Road, or the Market
Promenade and the Planned Local/Collector Streets as shown on Schedule "A".
2
Shall not be permitted on lands that have frontage on Yonge Street or Major Mackenzie Drive.
3
Commercial or community uses shall be provided within the at-grade portion of a building abutting a street and for the Planned Local/Collector Streets as shown on
Schedule "A". Commercial uses shall be provided within the at-grade portion of a building abutting the Market Promenade as shown on Schedule "A". Dwelling units
shall be prohibited at-grade abutting a street or a park. Live-work units which may include commercial uses and /or a dwelling unit may be permitted to locate within
the at-grade portion of a building fronting onto a local street.
4
Commercial or community uses shall be provided within the at-grade portions of a building abutting Yonge Street, Major Mackenzie Drive and Newkirk Road.
Dwelling units shall be prohibited within the at-grade portion of a building abutting Yonge Street, Major Mackenzie Drive and Newkirk Road.
5
Development on lands with existing commercial uses shall retain or exceed the amount of GLFA devoted to non-residential uses as it existed on the date of passing of
this By-law, subject to the following:
a. This special provision will not be deemed to be contravened if one or more existing buildings are demolished to facilitate new development approved pursuant to
one or more site plan agreements;
b. Notwithstanding the further division of any lot, the minimum non-residential GLFA requirement for a lot as required in this special provision shall continue to apply
to that lot as a whole as it existed on the date of the passing of this By-law;
c. where there is a site plan agreement resulting from Section 3.1.1 which allocates the minimum non-residential GLFA requirement under this By-law to a portion
of the lot, the minimum non-residential GLFA for that portion of the lot shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the site plan agreement;
d. Notwithstanding this Special Provision, the Hillcrest Mall building shall maintain a minimum of 90% of the non-residential GLFA. The remaining 10% of GLFA
area may be converted to non-commercial uses; and,
e. Applicable to the KDA-YB Zone, development shall retain or exceed the amount of commercial GFA as shown on Schedule "B".
6
Commercial uses shall be provided within first storey and at least 1 storey above the first storey of a building. In addition, a minimum of 0.5 FSI of the permitted
maximum density shall comprise of commercial uses.
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provisions for Centre and Corridor Zones - Residential Uses and Non-Residential Uses
7
Parking spaces associated with transit service shall be provided below established grade or within a parking structure. An above established grade parking structure
shall be prohibited to locate in the first storey of a building within the first 10 metres of depth of the building measured from the main wall of the building.
8
Use prohibited to abut Centre Street East.
9
Shall only be located on an arterial street as shown on Overlay "H".
10
Use shall be permitted only on lands within the RHC Zone that abut a Neighbourhood zone west of Yonge Street, but do not have frontage on Yonge Street.
11
Major retail shall be permitted only within an integrated mixed-use building. Parking for major retail uses shall be located below established grade or within an
integrated above established grade parking structure subject to the provisions of Section 10.6.3.
12
Automotive service station use shall only be permitted on lands as shown on Schedule "A".
13
The outdoor storage of goods, materials, machinery or equipment shall be prohibited. Notwithstanding this special provision, parking areas accessory to motor
vehicle sales is permitted.
14
A short-term accommodation must comply with the specific use provisions in Section 3.10.
15
A home occupation must comply with the specific use provisions in Section 3.8.
16
A live-work unit shall be subject to the following:
a. shall not be permitted to abut the Yonge Street and Bernard Avenue active-at-grade frontages;
b. must be the primary dwelling unit of the occupant; and
c. a commercial use within a live-work unit shall only be permitted on the first storey and shall have direct access to a street; and,
d. outdoor storage and outdoor display shall be prohibited.
17
Home child care shall be permitted subject to the specific use provisions in Section 3.8.1 (2).
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provisions for Centre and Corridor Zones - Residential Uses and Non-Residential Uses
18
Outdoor patios must comply with the specific use provisions in Section 3.16.
19
For a low-rise building, mid-rise building or high-rise building, the following active-at-grade frontage requirements apply:
a. For lands within the KDA-YB Zone along Yonge Street, Bernard Avenue and any street south of Bernard Avenue which connects Yonge Street to Bernard
Avenue, 60% of the length of the main wall of the first storey shall contain non-residential uses and have direct access onto a street.
20
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this by-law to the contrary, additional residential units must comply with the provisions of Section 3.18.
21
No building or structure shall be permitted within the Transit Area as shown on Schedule "A", save and except for transit service facilities and a park operated by a
Public Authority.
22
Shall not exceed 30,000 m2 of GLFA.
23
For a low-rise building, mid-rise building or high-rise building, the following requirements apply to the RHC Zone:
a. For lands located within the area bounded by Bantry Avenue to the north, the CNR right-of-way to the east, Beresford Drive to the south, and Yonge Street to the
west, a minimum of 60% of the length of the main wall of the first storey abutting any public street, park, and open space shall contain commercial, major
office, major retail or community uses and have direct access onto a street;
b. Notwithstanding (a), for lands having frontage on Yonge Street, a minimum of 70% of the length of the main wall of the first storey abutting any public street,
park, and open space shall contain commercial, major office, major retail or community uses and have direct access onto a street;
c. For lands located within the area bounded by Bantry Avenue to the north, Red Maple Road to the east, High Tech Road to the south, and the CNR right-of-way to
the west, a minimum of 25% of the length of the main wall of the first storey abutting any public street, park, and open space shall contain commercial, major
office, major retail or community uses and have direct access onto a street; and,
d. For lands located within the area bounded by High Tech Road to the north, Red Cedar Avenue to the east, Red Maple Road to the west, and the utility corridor to
the south, a minimum of 25% of the length of the main wall of the first storey abutting any public street, park, and open space shall contain commercial, major
office, major retail or community uses have direct access onto a street.
24
For lands within the RHC Zone located within the area bounded by High Tech Road to the north, Red Cedar Avenue to the east, Red Maple Road to the west, and the
limit of the RHC Zone to the south, a minimum of 15% of the total gross floor area of all buildings shall contain commercial, major office, major retail or community
uses.
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Table 4.2A
Centres and Corridors Zone Standards
Zones
(16)(17)
Special
Provisions
applicable to
all building
types in all
zones (11)
Min. Lot
Frontage
(m)
Min.
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
Min.
Rear
Yard
Setback
(m)
(3)(4)
Min. Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
(3)(4)
Min.
Flankage
Yard
Setback
(m)
Min.
Daylighting
Triangle
Setback (m)
Min.
Front
Yard
Setback
- Tower
(m)
Min. Rear
Yard
Setback -
Tower (m)
Min. Side
Yard
Setback -
Tower (m)
Min.
Flankage
Yard
Setback -
Tower (m)
Min.
Daylighting
Triangle
Setback -
Tower (m)
Max.
First
Storey
Height
(m)
Min. and/or
Max. FSI
(10)(12)(13)
Min.
and/or
Max.
Building
Heights
(9)(14)
RHC
HRB
(1)(2)(5)(7)(18)
30
3
3
6
12.5
12.5
6
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
KDA-YB
KDA-YC
MRB (1)(5)(7)
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
LC-N1
LC-N2
LRB
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
HRB (1)(2)(5)
30
3
3
6
12.5
12.5
6
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
RMU-
COR1
MRB (1)(5)
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
LRB
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
RMU-
COR2
MRB (1)(5)(6)
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
LC-OR
LDA1
LDA2
LRB
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
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Zones
(16)(17)
Special
Provisions
applicable to
all building
types in all
zones (11)
Min. Lot
Frontage
(m)
Min.
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
Min.
Rear
Yard
Setback
(m)
(3)(4)
Min. Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
(3)(4)
Min.
Flankage
Yard
Setback
(m)
Min.
Daylighting
Triangle
Setback (m)
Min.
Front
Yard
Setback
- Tower
(m)
Min. Rear
Yard
Setback -
Tower (m)
Min. Side
Yard
Setback -
Tower (m)
Min.
Flankage
Yard
Setback -
Tower (m)
Min.
Daylighting
Triangle
Setback -
Tower (m)
Max.
First
Storey
Height
(m)
Min. and/or
Max. FSI
(10)(12)(13)
Min.
and/or
Max.
Building
Heights
(9)(14)
HRB (1)(2)(5)(8)
30
1
1
6
12.5
12.5
6
3
4.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
LC-V
(15)
MRB (1)(5)(8)
30
1
1
4.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
LRB (19)
30
3
3
4.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
LMU-COR
LRB
30
3
3
6.5
Schedule
"B"
Schedule
"C"
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Figure 8: Table 4.2A - High-Rise Building Standards
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Figure 9: Table 4.2A - Mid-Rise Building Standards
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Figure 10: Table 4.2A - Low-Rise Building Standards
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Table 4.2B
Centres and Corridors Zone Standards Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
A mid-rise building or high-rise building shall be subject to the following angular plane requirements:
a. for lands located within the LC-V Zone and fronting Yonge Street, a maximum 45-degree angular plane projected from the adjacent property line on the
opposite side of Yonge Street is required;
b. for lands located within the LC-V Zone and fronting Church Street, a maximum 30-degree angular plane projected from the adjacent property line on the
opposite side of Church Street is required;
c. for lands located within the KDA-YB Zone abutting lands located within a neighbourhood zone, such as a side-lot or back-lot condition, a maximum 45-degree
angular plane measured from 10 metres above established grade from the abutting property line within the neighbourhood zone is required. Notwithstanding,
a building and structure up to 15 metres in height may protrude into this 45-degree angular plane;
d. except as set out in (a), (b) and (c) above, for lands in any zone adjacent to lands located within a neighbourhood zone, a maximum 45-degree angular plane
projected from the adjacent property line within the neighbourhood zone, including where separated by a street, is required. Notwithstanding, for lands located
within any zone abutting lands located within a neighbourhood zone, such as a side-lot or back-lot condition, a building or structure up to 15 metres in height
may protrude into this 45-degree angular plane;
e. any flagpole, light, signage, mechanical penthouse, unenclosed balcony and terrace, parapet, fence and at-grade landscaping shall be permitted to project
into the angular plane; and,
f.
for lands located within the RHC Zone:
i)
that abut a neighbourhood zone, the maximum building height shall not exceed the projection of a 45-degree angular plane measured from 10
metres above the established grade at the neighbourhood zone lot line. Notwithstanding, a building and structure up to 15 metres in height may
protrude into this 45-degree angular plane.
ii)
that are west of Yonge Street, where an existing or planned street is located adjacent to a neighbourhood zone, the maximum building height shall
not exceed the projection of a 45-degree angular plane measured from the established grade at the adjacent neighbourhood zone lot line.
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
2
Notwithstanding the minimum required front yard and flankage yard setbacks, the front yard and flankage yard setbacks may be reduced to 0 metres above the
first 10.5 metres of the required podium. Special Provision (2) does not apply to a tower.
Figure 11: Table 4.2B Special Provision 2 - Permitted reduction of setback to 0m
3
Notwithstanding the minimum required side yard and rear yard setbacks, where a side yard or rear yard abuts a street, lane, or park, the minimum side yard or rear
yard setback shall be a minimum of 3 metres for the first 10.5 metres of building height and the minimum required side yard and rear yard setbacks, where a side
yard or rear yard abuts a neighbourhood zone not separated by a street the minimum side yard or rear yard setback shall be a minimum of 6 metres. Where a side
yard or rear yard abuts a Greenway System zone, the minimum side yard or rear yard setback shall be a minimum of 3 metres. Special Provision (3) does not apply
to a tower.
4
Where the main wall of any portion of a building facing a side yard or rear yard that does not abut a street, lane or park contains windows or openings, a minimum
side yard or rear yard setback of 7.5 metres from the main wall of the building with windows or openings to the side lot line or rear lot line shall be required.
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
5
For a mid-rise building or high-rise building, the main wall of any storey above the podium abutting a front yard, flankage yard, or any other yard abutting a
street, lane or park shall have a minimum setback of 6 metres and shall be stepped back a minimum of 3 metres from the first storey of the podium.
6
Special Provision (5) does not apply to lands located within the RMU-COR2, LDA1, or LDA2 Zones.
7
For the lands fronting onto the Market Promenade as identified on Schedule "A" for KDA-YC Zone, where a podium height is greater than 4 storeys, all storeys of the
podium located above the fourth storey shall be stepped back a minimum of 3 metres.
8
For lands located north of Wright Street and Dunlop Street where a podium height is greater than 3 storeys, all storeys of the podium located above the third storey
shall be stepped back a minimum of 3 metres.
9
The required minimum and permitted maximum building heights, including podium heights, are as shown on Schedule "C". For lands within the KDA-YC Zone, train
storage facilities are excluded from the minimum building height requirements.
10
The required minimum and permitted maximum densities are the numerical value as shown on Schedule "B". For the LC-N1, LC-N2 and LC-V Zones, community
uses, parks and open spaces and infrastructure are excluded from the minimum density calculation. For KDA-YC Zone, community uses, parks, opens spaces,
infrastructure and interim development are excluded from minimum density calculation. Train storage facilities located within the KDA-YC Zone are excluded from the
minimum density calculation requirements.
11
The minimum required yards shall not apply to any portion of a building or structure below established grade.
12
For the purposes of this By-law, where a new development is situated on lands which are subject to more than one maximum FSI, the overall maximum FSI for the
development shall be calculated by applying the maximum FSI for each area on a pro-rata basis in accordance with its proportion of the overall land area associated
with the development parcel.
13
Refer to Schedule "B".
14
Refer to Schedule "C".
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
15
Within the LC-V Zone, the following provisions shall apply to:
a. detached dwellings: N3 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
b. semi-detached dwellings: NS1 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
c. notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the permitted density shall be in accordance with Schedule "B".
d. notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the permitted building height shall be in accordance with Schedule "C".
16
Within the RHC, LC-V, KDA-YB, KDA-YC, RMU-COR1, RMU-COR2, LC-OR, LC-N1, LC-N2, LDA1, LDA1 and LMU-COR Zones, the following provisions shall apply to:
a. block residential dwelling: NT2 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
b. street townhouse dwelling: NT1 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
c. rear lane townhouse dwelling: NT1 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
d. back-to-back dwelling: NT1 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
e. quadruplex dwelling: NT1 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
f.
stacked townhouse dwelling: NT2 Zone provisions contained in Table 5.2A
g. notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the permitted density shall be in accordance with Schedule "B".
h. notwithstanding any provision to the contrary, the permitted building height shall be in accordance with Schedule "C".
17
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this by-law to the contrary, where a block residential dwelling is combined with a high-rise building, mid-rise
building, or low-rise building the development standards contained in Table 4.2A shall apply.
18
For lands located within the RHC Zone, the maximum tower floor plate size for a high-rise building shall be 850 m2. For this special provision, tower floor plate shall
mean the area of any storey of a high-rise building located above the podium.
19
For a lot fronting onto Yonge Street, the required front yard setback and flankage yard setback may be reduced to 1 metre.
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Section 5.0
Neighbourhoods
5.1
Zones
a)
Uses which are permitted in the zones are identified in following Tables:
Zones
Table
Neighbourhood Zone Permitted Uses
N
N1
Table 5.1A
Neighbourhood Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
N2
N3
N4
NS1
Table 5.1B
Neighbourhood Zone Standards
NS2
NT1
NT2
Table 5.2A
Neighbourhood Zone Standards Special
Provisions
NA
NMU
NLC
Table 5.2B
b)
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column for that
zone corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. A number or
numbers following the symbol 'X', or following the zones heading, or following
the name of a permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the noted use or zone and subject to the following:
i.
the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Permitted Uses Tables; and,
ii. the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Standards Tables.
c)
One or more uses prescribed in Table 5.1A may be permitted on one lot.
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Table 5.1A
Neighbourhood Zones Permitted Uses
Residential Uses
N
N1
N2
N3
N4
NS1
NS2
NT1
NT2
NA
NMU
(10)
NLC
(16)(17)(18)
Detached Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Semi-Detached Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
Street Townhouse Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
Rear Lane Townhouse Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
Back-to-Back Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
Block Residential Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
Quadruplex Dwelling (1)
X
X
X
X
Stacked Townhouse Dwelling (15)
X
X
Apartment Dwelling
X
(9)
X
Home Occupation (4)(13)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Short-Term Accommodation (2)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Long-Term Care Home
X
X
Group Home
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Non-Residential Uses (7)
N
N1
N2
N3
N4
NS1
NS2
NT1
NT2
NA
NMU
(10)
NLC
(16)(17)(18)
Arts and Cultural Facility
X
X
Automotive Service Station (5)
X
Commercial (12)
X
(3)
X
(11)
X
(6)(8)
Child Care Centre
X
X
Live-Work Unit (14)
X
Place of Worship
X
X
Private Home Daycare
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Private School
X
Public Authority
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Table 5.1B
Neighbourhood Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, additional residential units must comply with the provisions of Section 3.18.
2
A short-term accommodation must comply with the specific use provisions in Section 3.10.
3
Commercial uses shall only be permitted on lands within an NA Zone that have frontage on an arterial street as shown on Overlay "H" within the first storey of a
building.
4
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, retail sales and medical clinics are prohibited as home occupation uses within the West Gormley
Community as shown on Schedule "A".
5
Automotive service station use shall only be permitted on lands as shown on Schedule "A" unless otherwise identified in a Permitted Uses Table of this By-law.
6
Within the North Leslie Community as shown on Schedule "A", a building used for a single non-residential use shall not exceed 929 m2 gross floor area.
7
The outdoor storage of goods, material, machinery or equipment shall be prohibited.
8
Within the North Leslie Community and the West Gormley Community as shown on Schedule "A", drive-through facilities shall be prohibited except for lands in NLC
Zone.
9
Within the North Leslie Community and the West Gormley Community as shown on Schedule "A", an apartment dwelling shall not include an independent seniors living
residence/senior citizens dwelling.
10
Development on lands with existing commercial uses shall retain or exceed the amount of GLFA devoted to commercial uses as it existed on the date of passing of this
By-law, subject to the following:
a. This provision will not be deemed to be contravened if one or more existing buildings are demolished to facilitate new development approved pursuant to one or
more site plan agreements;
b. Notwithstanding the further division of any lot, the minimum non-residential GLFA requirement for a lot as required in this provision shall continue to apply to that
lot as a whole as it existed on the date of the passing of this By-law.
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
11
No department stores and a maximum of one supermarket or anchor tenant shall be permitted.
12
Outdoor patios must comply with the specific use provisions in Section 3.16.
13
Home child care shall be permitted subject to the specific use provisions in Section 3.8.1 (2)
14
A live-work unit shall be subject to the following:
a. must be the primary dwelling unit of the occupant;
b. a commercial use within a live-work unit shall only be permitted on the first storey and shall have direct access to a street; and,
c. outdoor storage and outdoor display shall be prohibited.
15
For a stacked townhouse dwelling, the development standards required for the NT2 Zone shall apply.
16
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, apartment dwelling, supermarket and motor vehicle washing establishment shall be
permitted subject to the following:
a. In a building containing both commercial and residential uses:
i)
apartment dwellings shall be connected to and form an integral part of a building containing commercial uses;
ii)
no dwelling units shall be permitted on the first storey; and,
iii)
access to the dwelling units shall be separate from the access to the commercial uses within the building; and,
b. An apartment dwelling shall have a maximum building height of 10 storeys and a maximum FSI of 2.0.
17
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, the requirements of Table 5.2A for the NT1 and NT2 Zones provision shall apply.
18
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, street townhouse dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling, back-to-back townhouse
dwelling, block residential dwelling, quadruplex dwelling and home occupations shall not be permitted within the West Gormley Community as shown on
Schedule "A".
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Table 5.2A
Neighbourhood Zones Standards
Zone
(1)(2)(4)(11)
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area (m2)
(15)
Max. Lot
Coverage (21)
Min. Front Yard
Setback (m) (12)(19)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Flankage Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Max. Height (m)
(14)
N (10)
S
(16)
(16)
40%
3.5
1.2
2.4
6
11
N1
(5)(10)
S
18
540
50%
3.5
1.2
(7)(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
N2
(5)(10)
S
15
450
50%
3.5
1.2
(7)(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
N3
(5)(10)
S
12
300
50%
3.5
1.2
(7)(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
N4 (5)
(10)(17)
S
9
270
50%
3.5
1.2
(7)(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
NS1
(5)(10)
SD
12
300
50%
3.5
1.2
(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
S
(5)(7)
9
270
50%
3.5
1.2
(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
NS2
(10)
SD
(5)
12
300
50%
3.5
1.2
(9)
2.4
6
(8)
11
Q
20
750
40%
3.5
3
3
6
11
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Zone
(1)(2)(4)(11)
Min. Lot
Frontage (m)
Min. Lot Area (m2)
(15)
Max. Lot
Coverage (21)
Min. Front Yard
Setback (m) (12)(19)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Flankage Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Max. Height (m)
(14)
STH
6
150
60%
3
1.2
(3)
2.4
(3)
6
(6)(8)
11
NT1 (10)
RLT
4.5
105
90%
3.5
1.2
(3)
2.4
(3)
6
(6)(8)
11
BTB
6
85
80%
3.5
1.2
(3)
2.4
(3)
11
Q
20
750
40%
3.5
3
3
6
11
NT2 (18)
20
60%
3
1.2
(3)
3
6
(8)
11
NA (20)
20
6
6
6
6
LRB
30
3
3
3
6
4 storeys
NS2
(13)
NMU
NT1
(13)
NT2
(13)(17)
NA
(13)
NLC (22)
20
3
6
3
6
2 storeys
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Table 5.2B
Neighbourhood Zones Standards Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Subject to Sections 3.13 and 3.14.
2
An attached garage shall have a minimum setback of 5.7 metres from the front lot line and, if the attached private garage is accessed by a driveway crossing
the flankage lot line, the attached garage shall have a minimum setback of 5.7 metres from the flankage lot line.
3
This provision only applies to the end units of townhouse dwellings located on a lot.
4
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum setback from the hypotenuse of a daylighting triangle taken by the City to
the main building shall be 0.6 metres.
5
The minimum required front yard setback applies to each portion of a through lot abutting a street.
6
If a detached garage of a street townhouse dwelling is located in the rear yard and is accessed by a driveway that does not cross the front lot line or
flankage lot line, the minimum required rear yard for the main building on the lot is 10.5 metres.
7
Where the City has entered into a subdivision agreement pursuant to the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, which provides for the location of municipal services in a manner
which would permit the reduction of the minimum side yard beyond that set out in Table 5.2B, and which also provides for the construction and maintenance of grading
and drainage services to facilitate such side yard reduction, the following minimum required side yard setback shall apply:
a. The minimum required side yard setback shall be 1.2 metres on one side and 0.6 metres on the other provided that for interior lots, the larger side yard
setback shall be adjacent to the larger side yard or a rear yard on the adjoining lot.
8
The minimum required rear yard setback shall be 0.6 metres if a garage at the rear of the dwelling is accessed by a driveway crossing the flankage lot line.
9
Where an uneven number of lots in a row abut a flankage lot, a block or a rear yard condition, the interior side yard setback may be reduced to 0.6 metres provided
that the adjacent yard is a minimum of 1.2 metres.
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
10
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this by-law to the contrary, additional residential units must comply with the provisions of Section 3.18.
11
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this by-law to the contrary, within the Village Core Community the shown on Schedule "A", an attached or detached garage
shall not project beyond the front main wall of the primary dwelling unit.
12
The minimum front yard setback of any building erected on a lot or grouping of lots situated between two lots containing existing dwellings, which are not more than 90
metres apart, shall be established by averaging a line connecting the closest point of the front main wall of the existing dwellings to the street.
Figure 12: Table 5.2B Special Provision 12 - Establishing Front Yard Setback
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
13
Development standards required for the NS2, NT1, NT2 and NA Zones apply.
14
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this by-law to the contrary, the maximum building height permitted is as shown on Schedule "C".
15
Within the West Gormley Community as shown on Schedule "A", the maximum lot area shall be 1 hectare.
16
The minimum lot frontage and lot area required is as existing on the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council.
17
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, where a block residential dwelling is combined with a high-rise building, mid-rise building or
low-rise building the development standards contained in Table 4.2A for each zone shall apply.
18
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the follow provisions related to block residential dwellings shall apply:
a. Where a building is permitted under a block residential dwelling, the minimum rear yard shall be 6 metres abutting a neighbourhood zone.
b. Where a building permitted under a block residential dwelling fronts onto a street and/or a lane, a minimum setback of 3 metres shall be provided to the
street and/or lane.
c. Special Provision (c) only applies to the end units of a block residential dwelling located on a lot which has a flankage yard on a street / a lane. Where a
building is permitted under a block residential dwelling, the required rear yard may be reduced to 1.2 metres where an end unit to a block residential
dwelling abuts a rear yard.
d. Special Provision (d) only applies to the end units of block residential dwelling located on a parcel which flanks onto a lane. Where a building is permitted
under a block residential dwelling, the required setback to the lane shall be 1.5 metres.
e. Where a building is permitted under a block residential dwelling, the end units of any block residential dwellings shall have a minimum combined separation
of 2.4 metres.
f.
Where a building permitted under a block residential dwelling fronts onto a street or a lane, a minimum of 6 metres shall be provided at the rear of the
building.
g. Where a building permitted under a block residential dwelling fronts onto an internal walkway, park or other communal area, a minimum setback of 3 metres
shall be provided to the internal walkway, park or other communal area.
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
19
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum front yard setback shall be 3 metres for the North Leslie Community and the West
Gormley Community as shown on Schedule "A".
20
Apartment building(s) or structure(s) lawfully existing prior to the date that this By-law was passed by Council within the NA Zone shall be permitted.
21
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, the maximum density permitted is as shown on Schedule "B".
22
For residential uses permitted in Table 5.1A, the development standards required for the NT1 and NT2 Zones shall apply.
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Section 6.0
Institutional
6.1
Zones
a)
Uses which are permitted in the zones are identified in following Tables:
Zones
Table
Institutional Zones Permitted Uses
Table 6.1A
Institutional Zones Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
I1
I2
Table 6.1B
Institutional Zones Standards
I3
Table 6.2A
Institutional Zones Standards Special
Provisions
Table 6.2B
b)
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column for that
zone corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. A number or
numbers following the symbol 'X', or following the zones heading, or following
the name of a permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the noted use or zone and subject to the following:
i.
the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Permitted Uses Tables; and,
ii. the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Standards Tables.
c)
One or more uses prescribed in Table 6.1A may be permitted on one lot.
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Table 6.1A
Institutional Zones
Non-Residential Uses
I1
I2
I3
Arts and Cultural Facilities
X
Child Care Centre
X
X
X
Commercial
X
(1)
Hospital
X
Long-Tern Care Home
X
X
X
Place of Worship
X
X
X
Private School
X
Public Authority
X
X
X
Social Services
X
Table 6.1B
Institutional Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, commercial uses shall only occupy a maximum of 49% of the gross floor area of any building on a lot. This
provision does not apply to office uses.
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Table 6.2A
Institutional Zones Standards
Zone
Min. Lot Frontage (m)
Min. Front Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Rear Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Side Yard
Setback (m)
Min. Flankage Yard
Setback (m)
Max. Lot Coverage (%)
Max. Building
Height (m)
I1
30
3
2
3
3
60
11 (1)
I2
30
6
6
3
3
13
I3
30
6
6
6
6
13
Table 6.2B
Institutional Zones Standards Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Notwithstanding any other requirements of this By-law to the contrary, the maximum building height permitted is as shown on Schedule "C".
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Section 7.0
Employment Area
7.1
Zones
(intentionally left blank)
Table 7.1A
Employment Area Zone Permitted Uses
(intentionally left blank)
Table 7.1B
Employment Area Zone Permitted Uses Special Provisions
(intentionally left blank)
Table 7.2A
Employment Area Zone Standards
(intentionally left blank)
Table 7.2B
Employment Area Zone Standards Special Provisions
(intentionally left blank)
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Section 8.0
Greenway System
8.1
Provisions applicable to lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Area with a zone symbol starting with "ORM"
8.1.1 Area of High Aquifer Vulnerability Zone - Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
Area
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, except for existing uses, buildings
and structures, the following uses are prohibited within an area of High Aquifer
Vulnerability as shown on Overlay "G":
a)
generation or storage of hazardous waste or liquid industrial waste;
b)
waste disposal sites and facilities, organic soil conditioning sites, and snow
storage and disposal facilities;
c)
underground or above-ground bulk storage tanks that are not equipped with
a secondary containment device; and,
d)
the use, creation, handling or storage of hazardous waste as identified in
Regulation 347 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990.
8.1.2 Rapid Infiltration Basins and Columns
The use of rapid infiltration basins and columns are prohibited.
8.1.3 Landform Conservation Areas
The following provisions shall apply to the ORMNC, ORMNL, ORMCO, ORMH, ORMOS,
ORMOS1 AND ORMKNF Zones:
(1)
Landform Conservation Area - Category 1
An application for development or site alteration shall:
a)
limit the portion of the net developable area of the site that is disturbed to not
more than 25% of the total area of the site; and,
b)
limit the portion of the net developable area of the site that has impervious
surfaces to not more than 15% of the total areas of the site.
(2)
Landform Conservation Area - Category 2
An application for development or site alteration shall:
a)
limit the portion of the net developable area of the site that is disturbed to not
more than 50% of the total area of the site; and,
b)
limit the portion of the net developable area of the site that has impervious
surfaces to not more than 20% of the total area of the site.
(3)
Notwithstanding Section 8.1.3 (1) and (2), no development or site alteration shall
occur beyond the limits of the development envelope for lots developed for a
detached dwelling.
8.2
Zones
a)
Uses which are permitted in the zones are identified in following Tables:
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Zone
Table
Rural
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Zone Permitted Uses Special
Provisions
ORMCO
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.2B
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Settlement Area Zone
Permitted Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Settlement Area Zone
Permitted Uses Special Provisions
ORMH
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Settlement Area Zone
Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural Settlement Area Zone
Standards Special Provisions
Table 8.2B
Oak Ridges Moraine Pit Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Pit Zone Permitted Uses Special
Provisions
ORMP
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Pit Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Pit Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.2B
Environmental Zones
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
ORMNC
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Core Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.2B
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
ORMNL
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Natural Linkage Zone Standards
Special Provisions
Table 8.2B
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Zone
Table
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
ORMOS
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.2B
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space One Zone Permitted
Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space One Zone Permitted
Uses Special Provisions
ORMOS1
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space One Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Open Space One Zone Standards
Special Provisions
Table 8.2B
Oak Ridges Moraine Key Natural Feature Zone Permitted
Uses
Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Key Natural Feature Zone Special
Provisions
ORMKNF
Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Key Natural Feature Zone Standards
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Key Natural Feature Zone Standards
Special Provisions
Table 8.2B
b)
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column for that
zone corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. A number or
numbers following the symbol 'X', or following the zone heading, or following
the name of a permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the noted use or zone and subject to the following:
i.
the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Permitted Uses Tables; and,
ii. the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Standards Tables.
c)
One or more uses prescribed in Table 8.1A may be permitted on one lot.
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Table 8.1A
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones Permitted Uses
Zone
ORMCO
ORMH
ORMP (5)
ORMNC
ORMNL
ORMOS (7)(12)
ORMOS1 (10)(12)
ORMKNF (8)(9)(12)
Use
Agriculture
X
(3)
X
(3)
X
(3)
Detached Dwelling (1)(6)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Agricultural related uses
X
(3)
X
(3)
Conservation projects and flood and erosion control projects
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Fish, wildlife and forest management
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Home Businesses (2)
X
X
X
X
X
X
Home Industry (2)
X
X
X
X
X
Bed and Breakfast Establishment (2)
X
X
X
X
X
X
Low intensity recreational uses including, but not limited to non-
motorized trail use, natural heritage appreciation and unserviced
camping (4)
X
Mineral Aggregate Operations and Wayside Pits
X
Unserviced Park
X
X
(11)
Public Authority (6)
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
Uses, buildings or structures accessory to the above permitted uses
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
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Table 8.1B
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
A detached dwelling is permitted on lots of record if the use, erection and location would have been permitted by the applicable zoning by-law existing on November 15,
2001 and shall be contained within the development envelope and the dwelling does not exceed 500 m2 ground floor area.
2
Uses are permitted only within building or structures that existed on November 15, 2001 and additions thereto.
3
Agricultural uses, agricultural related uses and buildings and structures to these are permitted on lots of record existing on November 15, 2001 and shall be
contained within the development envelope and the dwelling does not exceed 500 m2 gross floor area.
4
Unserviced camping is permitted on public and institutional lands.
5
For greater clarity, the existing uses shall include, but not be limited to one hot mix asphalt batching plant and an open storage yard for road building contractors' materials
and/or equipment within that area as shown on Schedule "A", provided that a strip of land not less than 1.5 metres in width inside and abutting the frontage of the said lands
shall not be used for any purpose other than landscaping, but this shall not prevent the provision of entrances and exists to the subject lands.
6
Expansion of existing buildings or structures shall be contained within the area as shown on Schedule "A".
7
The ORMOS Zone as shown on Schedule "A1" shall be maintained in their natural state and all buildings or structures are prohibited other than those required for
conservation projects, flood and erosion control projects and transportation, infrastructure and utilities and as permitted in Special Provision (1).
8
All lands within the ORMKNF Zone as shown on Schedules "A1" shall be maintained in their natural state and all buildings or structures are prohibited other than those
required for conservation projects, flood and erosion control projects and transportation, infrastructure and utilities and as permitted in Special Provision (1).
9
All lands within 30 metres of a defined key natural heritage feature shall be maintained in their natural state and all buildings or structures are prohibited other than
those required for conservation projects, flood and erosion control projects, fence posts and transportation, utilities and public works and as permitted in Special Provision
(1).
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Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
10
All lands within 90 metres of an Open Space Zone of a defined key natural heritage feature shall be maintained in their natural state and all buildings or structures are
prohibited other than those required for conservation projects, flood and erosion control projects, fence posts and transportation, utilities and public works and as permitted
in Special Provision (1).
11
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, an unserviced park is permitted.
12
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, Schedule "A1" does not apply to the lands within the West Gormley Community as shown on Schedule "A".
Table 8.2A
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones Standards
ORMCO
ORMH
ORMP
ORMNC
ORMNL
ORMOS
ORMOS1
ORMKNF
Use
All
Standard
Min. Lot Frontage (m)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Min. Lot Area (m)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Min. Require Front Yard (m)
3 (2)
7.5 (2)
7.5
3 (2)
3 (2)
3 (2)
3 (2)
3 (2)
Min. Required Side Yard (m)
3 (2)
3 (2)
3
3 (2)
3 (2)
3 (2)
3 (2)
3 (2)
Min. Required Flankage Yard (m)
6 (2)
3 (2)
3
6 (2)
6 (2)
6 (2)
6 (2)
6 (2)
Min. Required Rear Yard (m)
7.5 (2)
7.5 (2)
3
7.5 (2)
7.5 (2)
7.5 (2)
7.5 (2)
7.5 (2)
Max. Coverage
20%
Max. Height (m)
11
11
(1)
11
11
11
11
11
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Table 8.2B
Oak Ridges Moraine Rural and Environmental Zones Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Existing means lawfully in existence on November 15, 2001.
2
Expansion of existing buildings or structures, and/or new buildings, structures and accessory uses shall be contained within a development envelope, which shall be
limited to a maximum of 40% of the lot.
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8.3
Provisions applicable to the Greenway System within the urban areas and outside
of the lands within the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area subject to
Section 8.1 of this By-law
8.3.1 Zones
a)
Uses which are permitted in the zones are identified in following Tables:
Zone
Table
Greenway System
Greenway Natural Core Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.3A
Greenway Natural Core Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
GNC
Table 8.3B
Greenway Natural Core Zone Standards
Table 8.4A
Greenway Natural Core Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.4B
Major Urban Open Space Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.3A
Major Urban Open Space Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
MUOS
Table 8.3B
Major Urban Open Space Zone Standards
Table 8.4A
Major Urban Open Space Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.4B
Protected Countryside Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.3A
Protected Countryside Zone Permitted Uses Special
Provisions
PC
Table 8.3B
Protected Countryside Zone Standards
Table 8.4A
Protected Countryside Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.4B
Greenway Natural Linkage Zone Permitted Uses
Table 8.3A
Greenway Natural Linkage Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
GNL
Table 8.3B
Greenway Natural Linkage Zone Standards
Table 8.4A
Greenway Natural Linkage Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 8.4B
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b)
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column for that
zone corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. A number or
numbers following the symbol 'X', or following the zone heading, or following
the name of a permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the noted use or zone and subject to the following:
i.
The special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Permitted Uses Tables; and,
ii. The special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Standards Tables.
c)
One or more uses prescribed in Table 8.3A may be permitted on one lot.
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Table 8.3A
Greenway System Zones Permitted Uses
Zone
GNC
GNL
PC
MUOS
Existing residential, commercial and institutional uses, buildings and structures (1)
X
X
X
Detached Dwelling
X
(3)
Private park
X
X
X
Conservation projects and flood and erosion control projects
X
X
X
X
Fish, wildlife and forest management
X
X
X
X
Low intensity recreational uses including, but not limited to non-motorized trail use, natural heritage
appreciation and unserviced park
X
X
X
X
Public Authority
X
X
X
X
Agricultural uses
X
(3)
Agricultural related uses
X
(3)
Kennel and veterinarian establishment
X
(3)
Cemetery
X
(3)
X
(2)
Place of Worship
X
(3)
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Zone
GNC
GNL
PC
MUOS
Medical clinic
X
(3)
Secondary School
X
(4)
Elementary School
X
(4)
Arts and Cultural Facility
X
(4)
Uses, buildings or structures accessory to the above permitted uses
X
X
X
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Table 8.3B
Greenway System Zones Permitted Uses Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, uses, buildings or structures lawfully in existence which comply with all zoning by-laws in force and effect on the day
before the day that this By-law is passed by Council shall be permitted. A home occupation is permitted.
2
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, cemetery, columbarium and crematorium uses are only permitted within the lands located at the southeast corner of
Leslie Street and Elgin Road East as shown on Schedule "A".
3
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, uses are permitted within the North Leslie Community shown on Schedule "A". For lands zoned PC, frontage shall be
deemed to be along Highway 404. A home occupation is permitted.
4
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, uses are only permitted within the lands as shown on Schedule "A" within the David Dunlap Observatory Area.
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Table 8.4A
Greenway System Zones Standards
GNC
GNL
PC
MUOS
Use
All
Standard
Min. Lot Frontage (m)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Min. Lot Area (m)
(1)
(1)
(1)
(1)
Min. Require Front Yard (m)
3
7.5
7.5
Min. Required Side Yard (m)
3
3
3
Min. Required Flankage Yard (m)
6
3
3
Min. Required Rear Yard (m)
7.5
7.5
7.5
Max. Height (m)
11
11
11
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 249.2 m (2)
Table 8.4B
Greenway System Zones Standards Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, uses, buildings or structures lawfully in existence which comply with all zoning by-laws in force and effect on
the day before the day that this By-law is passed by Council are permitted.
2
The maximum height for new buildings or structures shall be measured to the peak of a pitched roof (having a slope equal to or greater than 1:6 ratio) or to the top
of a flat roof (having a slope less than 1:6 ratio) and that no portion of a building or structure such as mechanical equipment, chimneys and transmission antennae
shall exceed the maximum height.
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Section 9.0
Utility Corridor
9.1
Zones
a)
Uses which are permitted in the Utility Corridor zone are identified in the
following Tables:
Zone
Table
Utility Corridor Zone Permitted Uses
Table 9.1A
Utility Corridor Zone Permitted Uses
Special Provisions
UC
Table 9.1B
Utility Corridor Zone Standards
Table 9.2A
Utility Corridor Zone Standards Special
Provisions
Table 9.2B
b)
Permitted uses in a zone are noted by the symbol 'X' in the column for that
zone corresponding with the row for a specific permitted use. A number or
numbers following the symbol 'X', or following the zone heading, or following
the name of a permitted use, indicates that one or more special provisions
apply to the noted use or zone and subject to the following:
i.
the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Permitted Uses Tables; and,
ii. the special provisions shall specifically apply where referred to in the
Standards Tables.
c)
One or more uses prescribed in Table 9.1A may be permitted on one lot.
Table 9.1A
Utility Corridor Zone Permitted Uses
Non-Residential Uses
UC
Public Authority
X
Automotive service station, Motor vehicle washing establishment
and retail associated with an automotive service station
X
(1)
Agriculture, Horticultural nursery
X
Auto Campus for the sale, leasing, rental, service, storage and repair of
automobiles and trucks
X
Commercial uses limited to: Fast food restaurant, Take-out restaurants,
Restaurants, Garden centre and nursery sales, and Places of
entertainment.
X
Private Park
X
Recreational uses
X
Parking Area
X
Uses, buildings or structures accessory to the above permitted uses
X
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Table 9.1B
Utility Corridor Zone Permitted Uses Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
An Automotive service station use shall only be permitted on lands as shown
on Schedule "A".
Table 9.2A
Utility Corridor Zone Standards
UC
Use
All
Min. Lot Frontage (m2) (1)
60m
Min. Lot Area (ha2) (1)
0.8 ha
Min. Required Front Yard (m) (1)
12 m
Min. Required Side Yard (m) (1)
6 m (2)(3)(4)
Min. Required Flankage Yard (m) (1)
6 m (2)(3)(4)
Min. Required Rear Yard (m) (1)
12 m(2)(3)(4)
Max. Height (m) (1)
40 m
Table 9.2B
Utility Corridor Zone Special Provisions
Special Provision
Number
Description of Special Provision
1
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary, the development standards
apply to buildings or structures within the Provincial Utility Corridor and not
to the CNR or the TCPL right-of-way.
2
Buildings or structures within any zone abutting the CNR right-of-way shall
have a minimum setback of 30 metres.
3
Buildings or structures within any zone abutting the TCPL right-of-way shall
have a minimum setback of 7 metres.
4
The minimum required setback to the TCPL right-of-way applies to buildings,
structures, parking areas, loading spaces, parking spaces, stacking lane
spaces, bicycle parking spaces, aisles, or driveways.
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Section 10.0
Automobile Parking, Bicycle Parking and Loading
Provisions
10.1
Location
Parking space, loading space, bicycle parking space and stacking lane space
requirements of this By-law shall be provided for and located on the same lot as the use
for which the parking space, loading space, bicycle parking space or stacking lane
space is required.
10.2
Deficiencies
(1)
Where an existing use is deficient in the required minimum number of parking
spaces or exceeds the permitted maximum number of parking spaces of this By-
law, it shall be deemed that the minimum and maximum number of required parking
spaces shall be the legally existing number of parking spaces, provided that the
existing use continues and there is no enlargement or expansion that results in a
net increase that results in an increase to the gross floor area of the existing use,
building or structure.
(2)
Where an enlargement or expansion of the existing use, building or structure is
made that results in an increase to gross floor area, the parking space, visitor
parking space, loading space and stacking lane space requirements of this By-
law shall be satisfied only with respect to the enlargement or expansion made to the
existing use, building or structure.
(3)
Where an existing use changes to a new use subsequent to the day this By-law is
passed by Council, and the new use is deficient in the required minimum number
of parking space requirements of this By-law, it shall be deemed that the parking
space, visitor parking space, loading space and stacking lane space
requirements of this By-law shall apply to the new use.
10.3
Access
(1)
A parking space or loading space shall have direct access to a driveway, aisle,
street or lane. Where access to a parking space or loading space is provided by
a driveway or aisle, the driveway or aisle shall have direct access to a street or lane.
(2)
A parking space, loading space, bicycle parking space, driveway or aisle shall be
used and maintained for such purposes.
(3)
A parking space, loading space, bicycle parking space, driveway or aisle shall be
unobstructed and free of any structure or encroachment, unless otherwise
permitted by this By-law.
(4)
Nothing in this By-law shall prohibit a driveway or aisle from providing mutual access
between two lots, provided that the total width of the mutual driveway or aisle
complies with the requirements of this By-law. This provision does not apply to
Neighbourhood zones.
10.4
Reductions
Any reduction to the parking space requirements of this By-law shall not apply to a
required loading space, bicycle parking space or stacking lane space.
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10.5
Calculation of Parking Spaces
If the calculation of required parking spaces, bicycle parking spaces, loading spaces or
stacking lane spaces results in a fraction, the applicable requirement shall be rounded up
to the next whole number. (OLT-25-000843)
10.6
Automobile Parking Space Provisions
10.6.1 Provisions Applying to All Automobile Parking Spaces
(1)
The provisions in Section 10.6 apply to all parking spaces and driveways to lots
that are regulated by this By-law.
(2)
Automobile parking spaces must be provided collectively for each use on a lot in
an amount that complies with the provisions in Section 10.7 of this By-law.
Table 10.1A
Minimum Dimensions of Various Types of Automobile Parking Spaces
Provisions
Automobile Parking Space Type
Length (m)
Width (m)
Vertical
Clearance (m)
Perpendicular parking space
5.7
2.7
2.0
Perpendicular compact parking space (Type A)
(1)(6)(7)
5.2
2.6
2.0
Perpendicular compact parking space (Type B)
(2)(6)(7)
5.0
2.5
2.0
Parallel parking space
6.7
2.5
2.0
Tandem parking space
5.7
2.7
2.0
Stacked parking space
5.7
2.7
2.0
Stacking lane spaces (3)(4)(5)
6.0
2.7
2.0
Table 10.1B
Minimum Dimensions of Various Types of Automobile Parking Spaces
Special Provisions
1
A maximum of 40% of the residential parking spaces provided for dwelling units, for
uses other than detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, street townhouse
dwelling, block residential dwelling, or back-to-back dwelling, excluding facilities
used exclusively for visitor parking, may be in the form of Type A compact parking
spaces.
2
A maximum of 10% of the residential parking spaces provided for apartment
dwellings and block residential dwellings that share a parking facility, excluding
facilities used exclusively for visitor parking may be in the form of Type B compact
parking spaces.
3
Stacking lane spaces shall be setback a minimum of 15 metres from a
Neighbourhood zone and shall not be located in a front yard.
4
Stacking lane spaces shall not be included in the calculation of required parking
spaces.
5
The minimum number of stacking lane spaces shall be required in accordance with
Table 10.2A
6
Visitor parking spaces and parking spaces provided for non-residential uses shall
not be in the form of Type A or Type B compact parking spaces.
7
Type A and Type B compact parking spaces are permitted within a site development.
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Table 10.2A
Minimum Stacking Lane Space Provisions
Use
Minimum Stacking Lane Space
Requirement
Car wash (automated)
8
Drive-through facility associated with a restaurant
8
Drive-through facility associated with a financial
institution
4
(3)
A parking space that is not perpendicular or parallel to a driveway shall have an
area comprised of a rectangle with a minimum with of 2.7 metres and a minimum
length of 5.7 metres.
(4)
The width of an aisle shall comply with the following:
a)
The width of an aisle permitting two directions of motor vehicle traffic shall
be a minimum of 6 metres.
b)
The width of an aisle permitting one direction of motor vehicle traffic shall
comply with the following provisions:
i.
aisles with parking spaces angled greater than 70 degrees and up to 90
degrees to the aisle shall have a minimum width of 6 metres;
ii. aisles with parking spaces angled greater than 50 degrees and up to 70
degrees to the aisle shall have a minimum width of 5.5 metres; and,
iii. aisles with parking spaces angled at or less than 50 degrees to the aisle
shall have a minimum width of 4 metres.
(5)
A parking structure shall only be located below established grade.
(6)
Notwithstanding Section 10.6.1 (5), a parking structure may be permitted above
established grade within the KDA-YB Zone and where located within a high water
table area as shown on Overlay "G" and subject to the requirements of Section
10.6.3.
(7)
For a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, street townhouse dwelling,
block residential dwelling, back-to-back dwelling, stacked townhouse
dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling, or quadruplex dwelling, where a 0.3
metre reserve abutting a street exists, no part of any attached garage or detached
garage, other than one completely below the established grade, shall be permitted
closer than 5.7 metres to such reserve.
(8)
Tandem parking spaces shall not be permitted for non-residential uses in a
parking structure or parking area. For residential low-rise buildings, mid-rise
buildings and high-rise buildings, tandem parking spaces shall not contribute to
the minimum parking space requirements.
(9)
For a high-rise building, mid-rise building or low-rise building, the following
provisions shall apply:
a)
all parking areas shall be located in the rear yard or side yard of a lot; and,
b)
parking areas shall not be permitted to locate in any yard abutting an active-
at-grade frontage.
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Figure 13: Section 10.6.1 - Automobile Parking Space Provisions
10.6.2 Obstruction of a Parking Space
(1)
The side of a parking space is obstructed if any part of a fixed object such as a
wall, column, bollard, fence or pipe is situated within 0.3 metres of the side of the
parking space, measured at right angles, and more than 1 metre from either end
of the parking space. Light standards that are located at the centre corners of 4
adjoined parking spaces are not considered an obstruction.
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(2)
Where a parking space is obstructed on one or both sides in accordance with this
By-law, the minimum width of the parking space must be increased by 0.3 metres.
Figure 14: Section 10.6.2 - Obstruction of a Parking Space
10.6.3 Automobile Parking Structures
(1)
For any high-rise building, mid-rise building or low-rise building, the following
provisions shall apply:
a)
any portion of an attached parking structure that is above established
grade, shall comply with the provisions for the main building on the lot in
accordance with this By-law;
b)
an attached parking structure that is above established grade is prohibited
to locate in the first storey of a building within the first 10 metres of the depth
of the building measured in from the building main wall along a street line
abutting any active-at-grade frontages; and,
c)
a parking structure that is above established grade shall be integrated into
the rear or side of the podium of a mid-rise building or high-rise building.
A standalone parking structure shall not be permitted.
10.6.4 Parking and Storage of Commercial Vehicles
The following provisions apply to the parking and storage of commercial motor
vehicles:
a)
No commercial motor vehicles, farm machinery, farm tractor, road
building machine, school bus, semi-trailer or trailer shall be parked on
any lot in a Neighbourhood zone unless parked entirely within a wholly
enclosed building or carport. Notwithstanding, a school bus may be
parked on a lot containing an elementary school or secondary school.
b)
No person shall use any lot for the parking or storage, temporary or
otherwise, of any commercial machinery or equipment with the
exception of any commercial machinery or equipment which is parked
or stored for the purpose of landscaping, construction or excavation on
that lot and so long as the machinery or equipment is not parked or stored
on the lot for longer than 96 hours prior to commencement and 96 hours
after the completion of said construction, landscaping or excavation on
that lot.
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c)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 10.6.4(a) and (b), parking on a
lot for not more than 24 hours of a maintenance, service or delivery vehicle
in the course of its normal maintenance, service or delivery duty is
permitted.
10.6.5 Driveways
(1)
Driveways used for the parking of motor vehicles and/or used to access a building
or structure shall:
a)
not be located within a daylighting triangle;
b)
have a minimum setback of 0.3 metres from the side lot line;
c)
no parking area shall be permitted within a required front yard or required
flankage yard except on a driveway; and,
d)
the parking of a motor vehicle in a soft landscaped area is prohibited.
(2)
A driveway may have a setback of zero metres from the side lot line if the driveway
is to be shared with a driveway on an abutting lot or if the driveway is located along
the side lot line of an end unit of a street townhouse dwelling, block residential
dwelling, back-to-back dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling, stacked
townhouse dwelling or multiplex dwelling.
(3)
Driveways leading to a parking area for a high-rise building, mid-rise building,
low-rise building, and dwelling units with frontage onto a lane, shall have a
minimum width of 4 metres for one-way motor vehicle traffic and 6 metres for two-
way motor vehicle traffic.
(4)
Circular driveways are permitted on lots having a minimum lot frontage of 18
metres, provided that the main building on the lot is set back from the front lot
line a minimum of 9 metres and provided that the minimum distance between the
two driveway entrances, measured along the front lot line, is greater than 7.6
metres.
(5)
Number of driveways permitted on a lot:
a)
On lots having less than 18 metres of lot frontage, only one driveway is
permitted.
b)
On lots having between 18 metres and 25 metres of lot frontage, a maximum
of two driveways are permitted.
c)
On lots having more than 25 metres of lot frontage, a maximum of three
driveways are permitted.
10.7
Automobile Parking Rates
Section 10.7 applies to the Parking Strategy Area as shown on Schedule "D".
(1)
Automobile parking spaces must be provided for every building or structure
erected or enlarged, in accordance with Table 10.7A.
(2)
The rates in Table 10.7A are based on the number of parking spaces per dwelling
unit for residential uses and on the number of parking spaces for every 100 m2
of gross floor area for non-residential uses, unless otherwise noted in Table
10.7C.
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Table 10.3A
Minimum and Maximum Automobile Parking Space Provisions
Parking Strategy Area
PSA 1 (1)
PSA 2
PSA 3
PSA 4
Rate Range
Min/Max
Min/Max
Min/Max
Min/Max
Residential Uses
(parking spaces per dwelling unit)
Apartment Dwelling
Bachelor unit
n/a / 0.80
0.65 / 0.80
0.80 / 1.00
0.90 / n/a
1 bedroom unit
n/a / 0.95
0.75 / 0.95
0.90 / 1.15
1.00 / n/a
2 or more bedroom unit
n/a / 1.05
0.85 / 1.05
1.00 / 1.25
1.20 / n/a
Block residential dwelling
n/a / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.50 / n/a
Back-to-back dwelling (3)
n/a / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.50 / n/a
Rear lane townhouse dwelling (3)
n/a / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.50 / n/a
Stacked townhouse dwelling (3)
n/a / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.50 / n/a
Live-work unit
n/a / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
1.00 / 2.00
2.00 / n/a
Street townhouse dwelling
n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
2.00 / n/a
Multiplex dwelling
n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
Detached dwelling (3)
n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
2.00 / n/a
Semi-detached dwelling (3)
n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
2.00 / n/a
Duplex dwelling
n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
1.00 / n/a
Independent seniors living
residence / Seniors citizen dwelling
n/ a / 0.60
0.33 / 0.60
0.33 / 0.60
0.50 / n/a
Long-term care home (2)(4)
n/ a / 0.60
0.25 / 0.60
0.25 / 0.60
0.25 / n/a
Assisted living residence (4)
n/ a / 0.60
0.25 / 0.60
0.25 / 0.60
0.25 / n/a
Non-Residential Uses
(parking spaces per 100 m2 unless
otherwise noted)
Arts and cultural facility
n/a / 5.30
4.25 / 5.30
4.70 / 5.90
6.00 / n/a
Auto body repair shop
n/a / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / n/a
Repair shops for internal combustion
engines
n/a / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / n/a
Automotive service station
n/a / 3.50
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / n/a
Vehicle washing establishment
per bay
n/a / 1.25
1.00 / 1.25
1.00 / 1.25
1.00 / n/a
Automotive service station -
accessory commercial
n/a / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
3.00 / n/a
Automotive service station -
restaurant
n/a / 3.50
2.80 / 3.50
3.10 / 3.90
6.00 / n/a
Commercial uses
n/a / 3.15
2.50 / 3.15
3.00 / 3.75
4.30 / n/a
Major retail
n/a / 3.15
2.50 / 3.15
3.00 / 3.75
4.30 / n/a
Child care centre
n/a / 2.20
1.75 / 2.20
2.25 / 2.80
2.50 / n/a
Hospital and healthcare centre and
ancillary commercial uses
n/a / 3.15
2.50 / 3.15
2.50 / 3.15
2.50 / n/a
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Parking Strategy Area
PSA 1 (1)
PSA 2
PSA 3
PSA 4
Rate Range
Min/Max
Min/Max
Min/Max
Min/Max
Hotel / Motel
per 100 m2 of
conference space
n/a / 5.30
4.50 / 3.15
4.45 / 5.30
5.00 / n/a
in addition, per room
n/a / 0.80
0.65 / 0.80
0.70 / 0.80
0.80 / n/a
Major office
n/a / 2.50
2.00 / 2.50
2.20 / 2.75
2.80 / n/a
Place of worship
n/a / 5.30
4.25 / 5.30
4.70 / 5.90
6.40 / n/a
Private school
per classroom
n/a / 3.40
2.70 / 3.40
3.00 / 3.75
3.80 / n/a
Social services
n/a / 5.30
4.25 / 5.30
4.70 / 5.90
6.00 / n/a
All other Community uses
n/a / 3.75
3.00 / 3.75
4.00 / 5.00
4.50 / n/a
Manufacturing
n/a / 0.90
0.70 / 0.90
0.70 / 0.90
0.70 / n/a
Assembly of manufactured goods and
materials
n/a / 1.40
1.10 / 1.40
1.10 / 1.40
1.10 / n/a
Warehouse
n/a / 0.90
0.70 / 0.90
0.70 / 0.90
0.70 / n/a
Table 10.3B
Minimum and Maximum Automobile Parking Space Special Provisions
1
The provisions of Section 10.7 do not apply to PSA1 save and except for 10.9. Where a
parking space, stacking lane space, loading space, tandem parking space, stacked
parking space, driveway or aisle is provided on lands located within PSA 1, such shall
be in accordance with provisions of 10.6 and 10.10.
2
The parking space requirement for a long-term care home is calculated on total
number of beds.
3
Notwithstanding Table 10.3A, one parking space per dwelling unit is required on lands
located within a Greenway System zone as shown on Schedules "A" and "A1".
4
Notwithstanding Table 10.3A, one parking space per four beds is required on lands
located within a Greenway System zone as shown on Schedules "A" and "A1".
Table 10.3C
Minimum and Maximum Visitor Automobile Parking Space Provisions
Parking Strategy Area
PSA 1
PSA 2
PSA 3
PSA 4
Min/Max
Min/Max
Min/Max
Min/Max
Apartment dwelling
n/a / 0.20
0.15 / 0.20
0.15 / 0.20
0.20 / n/a
Block residential dwelling
n/a / 0.20
0.15 / 0.20
0.15 / 0.20
0.20 / n /a
Stacked townhouse dwelling
n/a / 0.20
0.15 / 0.20
0.15 / 0.20
0.20 / n/a
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10.8
Automobile Parking Space Exemptions
10.8.1 Shared Parking Rates
(1)
Where a live-work unit is permitted, no additional parking space is required
provided that the primary dwelling unit provides for a minimum of two parking
spaces. This provision does not apply to PSA 1.
(2)
Where there is one or more uses on a lot, the minimum required parking spaces
and the portion thereof shall be applied to each of the uses listed in Tables 10.3A
and 10.3C.
10.8.2 Mixed-Use Development Shared Parking Reduction
(1)
Where visitor parking spaces and parking spaces provided for non-residential
uses within a mixed-use development on a lot are shared, a 10% reduction to the
minimum required parking spaces for these non-residential uses shall be
permitted, provided that all shared parking spaces provided for visitors and the
non-residential uses must be accessible and available for use by non-residential
uses and visitors.
(2)
The reduction identified in Section 10.8.2 (1) shall not be applicable to any uses or
the required parking spaces for uses that are not located on the same lot.
10.9
Bicycle Parking Space Provisions
10.9.1 Provisions Applying to All Bicycle Parking Spaces
(1)
No person shall use any land, building or structure in any zone for any purpose
permitted by this By-law, unless bicycle spaces are provided on the same lot in
accordance with Table 10.4B, unless otherwise permitted by this By-law.
(2)
The provisions in Section 10.9 apply to all required bicycle parking spaces to lots
that are regulated by this By-law.
(3)
Bicycle parking spaces must be provided collectively for each use on a lot in an
amount that complies with the provisions in Section 10.9.
(4)
Minimum dimensions of various types of bicycle parking spaces are set out in Table
10.4A.
(5)
Bicycle parking spaces must be provided for every building or structure, erected
or enlarged in accordance with Table 10.4B.
(6)
The rates in Table 10.4B are based on the number of bicycle parking spaces per
dwelling unit for residential uses and on the number of bicycle parking spaces for
every 100 m2 of gross floor area for non-residential uses, unless otherwise noted
in Table 10.4B.
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Table 10.4A
Minimum Dimensions of Various Types of Bicycle Parking Spaces
Provisions
Bicycle Parking Space Type
Length (m)
Width (m)
Vertical
Clearance (m)
Bicycle parking space (horizontal)
1.8
0.6
1.9
Bicycle parking space (vertical)
1.2
0.6
1.9
Bicycle parking space (stacked)
1.8
0.6
1.2
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Table 10.4B
Minimum Bicycle Parking Space Provisions
PSA1
PSA1
PSA2
PSA2
PSA3
PSA3
PSA4
PSA4
Min. Long-Term
Bicycle Parking
Spaces
Min. Short-Term
Visitor Bicycle
Parking Spaces
(1)(2)(3)
Min. Long-Term
Bicycle Parking
Spaces
Min. Short-Term
Visitor Bicycle
Parking Spaces
(1)(2)
Min. Long-Term
Bicycle Parking
Spaces
Min. Short-Term
Visitor Bicycle
Parking Spaces
(1)(2)
Min. Long-Term
Bicycle Parking
Spaces
Min. Short-Term
Visitor Bicycle
Parking Spaces
(1)(2)
Apartment dwelling (4)
0.72 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.045 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.6 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.6 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.6 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
Block residential
dwelling
Rear lane townhouse
dwelling
0.045 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
Stacked townhouse
dwelling
0.72 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.045 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.6 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.6 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.6 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
0.03 bicycle
parking space per
dwelling unit
Non-residential use (4)
0.20 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.23 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.13 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.15 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.13 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.15 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.13 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
0.15 bicycle
parking space per
100 m2 of GFA
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Table 10.4C
Minimum Bicycle Parking Space Special Provisions
1
Short-term visitor bicycle parking spaces shall be located at-grade or within the first
storey of a building or in combination thereof.
2
A minimum of 50% of the required short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located
in a covered area.
3
A minimum of 6 public bicycle parking spaces are required in addition to the short-term
bicycle parking spaces.
4
All required bicycle parking areas shall be located at-grade, no more than one level
below or above grade, on any other parking level adjacent to an elevator shaft or in
combination thereof.
10.10
Loading Space Provisions
10.10.1 Provisions Applying to All Loading Spaces
(1)
The provisions in Section 10.10 apply to all required loading spaces to lots that
are regulated by this By-law.
(2)
Loading spaces must be provided collectively for each use on a lot in an amount
that complies with the provisions in Section 10.10.2.
(3)
A loading space shall be paved and free and clear of any encroachments, including
any overhead encroachments. A required loading space shall have a width of not
less than 4 metres and a length of not less than 13 metres with a minimum of 6.5
metres overhead clearance. The minimum overhead clearance applies to the area
of the loading space. No structural or other encroachments may impinge on the
vertical clearance of 6.5 metres above the entire loading space.
(4)
A loading space shall not be located in any yard abutting a street unless screened
from view from the street by a fence, screen wall, or landscaped berm with a height
of not less than 1.5 metres.
(5)
Notwithstanding Section 10.10.1(4), a loading space shall not be permitted in a
yard abutting an active-at-grade frontage.
(6)
Aisles and driveways leading to a loading space shall not be used for the temporary
parking or storage of 1 or more motor vehicles.
(7)
Section 10.10 does not apply on lands located within a Greenway System zone as
shown on Schedules "A" and "A1".
10.10.2 Loading Space Rates
(1)
Loading spaces must be provided for every building or structure erected or
enlarged in accordance with Table 10.5A.
(2)
The rates in Table 10.5A are based on dwelling unit ranges for residential uses
and on gross floor area ranges for non-residential uses, unless otherwise noted
in the Table 10.5A.
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Table 10.5A
Minimum Loading Spaces Provisions
Minimum Required Loading Spaces
Buildings containing dwelling units
0 to 30 dwelling units
0
31 to 399 dwelling units
1
400 dwelling units or more
2
Buildings containing non-residential uses
Gross floor area less than 500 m2
0
Gross floor area of between 500 to 2322 m2
1
Gross floor area of between 2323 to 9290 m2
2
For every additional 9290 m2 above 9290 m2
1 additional
10.11
Provisions for Loading Spaces for Automotive Service Stations
The following provisions apply to automotive service station uses:
a)
A minimum of 1 loading space for a gas bar convenience retail store,
having a width of not less than 3.5 metres and a length of not less than 13
metres and located adjacent to the gas bar convenience retail store is
required.
10.12
Electric Vehicle Provisions
10.12.1 Electric Vehicle Parking Space Provisions
[Deleted] (OLT-25-000843)
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Section 11.0
Definitions
The following are defined words, terms, or phrases in this By-law which are bolded and listed as
they are shown in this By-law.
Accessory
Means a use, building or structure subordinate and naturally, customarily and normally
incidental to and exclusively devoted to a main use of land or building and located on the same
lot.
Accessory Residential Building
Means a detached building containing 1 or more additional residential units located on the
same lot as and accessory to a primary dwelling unit. For greater clarity, an accessory
residential building is not a detached accessory structure.
Active-At-Grade Frontage
Means a street line that abuts an arterial street or collector street as specified in this By-law.
Additional Residential Unit
Means a self-contained dwelling unit permitted in addition to a primary dwelling unit. The
addition of an additional residential unit does not change a dwelling into any other type of
residential building.
Adult Day Care
Means a facility which provides supervised daytime care for adults. Such use constitutes a
commercial use.
Agricultural Uses
(1)
growing crops, including nursery and horticultural crops;
(2)
raising livestock and other animals, including poultry and fish, for food and fur;
(3)
aquaculture; and,
(4)
agro-forestry and maple syrup production.
Agricultural Related Use
Means commercial and industrial uses that are:
(a) small-scale;
(b) directly related to a farm operation; and,
(c) required in close proximity to the farm operation.
Amenity Space
Means outdoor space on a lot that is communal and available for use by the occupants of a
building on the lot for recreational or social activities.
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Apartment Dwelling
Means a building containing 5 or more dwelling units all of which have a common external
access to the building by means of a common corridor system. An apartment dwelling may take
the form of a low-rise building, mid-rise building or high-rise building. An apartment dwelling
includes retirement residences, assisted living residences and independent seniors living
residence/senior citizens dwelling.
Arts and Cultural Facility
Means premises, or structure, or any part of any land, building or structure, used for the
programming, production, presentation, and/or exhibition of art, performing art, including but not
limited to music, dance, theatre, painting, sculpture, photography, media art, and museums.
Assisted Living Residence
Means a building or structure that provides living accommodations, hospitality services and
personal assistance to persons who can live independently but require assistance with daily
activities. Units may contain kitchenettes with cooktop stoves, as well as common facilities for the
preparation and consumption of food. Common lounges, recreation facilities and medical care
facilities may also be provided. It shall be considered an apartment dwelling.
Attached
Means a building, otherwise complete in itself, which depends for structural support or complete
enclosure upon a division wall or walls which are above established grade, shared in common
with an adjacent building or buildings.
Attached Garage
Means an enclosed structure which is attached and is designed or used for the storage of one
or more motor vehicles, and excludes a carport, other open shelter or any detached accessory
structure.
Automotive Service Station
Means a building or structure or parts thereof, used for the sale of refueling products and
automobile accessories and for minor maintenance essential to the actual operation of motor
vehicles. The use may include retail store, gas bar, motor vehicle lubrication establishment and
motor vehicle washing establishment associated uses. A motor vehicle sales establishment,
an auto body repair shop or public garage or a standalone motor vehicle washing
establishment is not an automotive service station.
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Area of Natural and Scientific Interest (Life Science)
Means an area that has been:
(a) identified as having life science values related to protection, scientific study or
education; and,
(b) further identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources using evaluation
procedures established by the Ministry.
Back-to-Back Dwelling
Means a building or part thereof containing 3 or more dwelling units that are attached to each
other and each of which has lot frontage on a street or a lane but shall exclude an apartment
dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling or a townhouse dwelling. A back-to-back dwelling may
take form of a townhouse dwelling with zero rear yard setback.
Balcony
Means an elevated structure above the first storey projecting from a wall of a building or
structure that is 4.5 metres or more above the established grade.
Barrier-Free Access Ramp
Means an unenclosed and inclined ramp providing access to the main floor and/or entry level of
a building that provides a continuous unobstructed access route intended for use by people with
physical disabilities.
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Means an establishment that provides sleeping accommodation (including breakfast and other
meals, services, facilities and amenities for the exclusive use of guests) for the traveling or
vacationing public in up to three guest rooms within a detached dwelling that is the principal
residence of the proprietor of the establishment.
Block on a Registered Plan
Means a parcel of land that is indicated by a letter "A", "B" or by a number "1", "2", or as the case
may be.
Block Residential Dwelling
Means a building that may include a townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, rear
lane townhouse dwelling, back-to-back dwelling, multiplex dwelling, duplex dwelling,
semi-detached dwelling, and detached dwelling, and each dwelling unit that has shared
amenities and/or vehicular access by means of a common driveway or lane.
Building
Means a structure occupying an area greater than 10 m2 consisting of a wall, roof and floor, or
any one or more of them, or a structural system serving the function thereof, including all works,
fixtures and service systems appurtenant thereto.
Building Height
Means:
(1)
For a building that is 5 storeys or greater in height: the metered height and number
of storeys measured from, and including the first storey of each building. For the
purposes of this definition, the minimum and maximum building heights in each
zone shall apply only to that portion of such lot which is located within said zone
prescribed as shown on Schedule "C" to this By-law.
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(2)
With reference to a building or structure, the vertical distance measured from the
established grade of such building or structure to:
a)
the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is the greater,
of a flat roof (having a slope of less than 1:6 ratio);
b)
the deckline of a mansard roof;
c)
the mean level between eaves and ridge of a gabled, hip or gambrel roof or
other type of pitched roof (having a slope equal to or greater than 1:6 ratio).
Where a gabled, hip or gambrel roof or other type of pitched roof (having a
slope equal to or greater than 1:6 ratio), not containing habitable space,
terminates in a flat roof such roof shall be deemed a sloped roof; or,
d)
in case or a structure with no roof, the highest point of the said structure.
Figure 15: Section 11 - Building or Structure Height of less than 5 Storeys
Bulk Storage Tank
Means a tank or container for the bulk storage of petroleum, gasoline, diesel or other fuels, oil,
gas, propane, or flammable liquid or fluid, but does not include a container for flammable liquid,
gas or fluid legally and properly kept in a retail store or a tank for storage incidental to some other
use of any premises where such tank or container is located.
Child Care Centre
Means a facility licensed under the Child Care and Early Years Act.
Chord of the Front Lot Line
Means is a straight line joining the two points where the side lot lines intersect the front lot line.
In the case of a corner lot with a daylighting triangle, the flankage lot lines shall be deemed
to extend to their hypothetical point of intersection with the extension of a front lot line for the
purposes of calculating lot frontage.
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City
Means The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill.
Commercial
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for the purpose of buying or selling commodities
and supplying of services. Individual commercial uses may be separately defined for purposes of
parking space requirements but otherwise are deemed to be commercial uses. For the purposes
of this By-law, commercial uses shall exclude the following:
(a) auto body repair shop.
(b) automotive service station;
(c) gas bar;
(d) gas bar convenience retail store;
(e) major office; and,
(f) major retail.
Commercial uses shall exclude the following in a standalone format, but may be permitted
accessory to a permitted commercial use:
(a) motor vehicle lubrication establishment;
(b) motor vehicle washing establishment;
(c) repair shops for internal combustion engines, motorized vehicles or similar uses;
and,
(d) public garage uses.
Commercial Machinery or Equipment
Means machinery or equipment used for business, employment or commercial purposes,
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, bulldozers, road building machines,
backhoes, cranes, ploughs, graders, forklifts and earthmoving equipment, farm tractors, and other
similar machinery or equipment.
Commercial Motor Vehicle
Means any motor vehicle having permanently attached thereto a truck or delivery body, and/or
including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, tow trucks, ambulances, hearses, fire
apparatus, motor buses used primarily for business, employment or commercial purposes, and
similar converted commercial motor vehicles, and/or including all motor vehicles with
commercial motor vehicle licenses exceeding 508 kilograms in capacity.
Commissioner
Means the Commissioner of Planning and Building Services for the City or such successor office,
as the case may be.
Common Element Condominium
Means a common element condominium corporation as described in the Condominium Act, 1998,
as amended or a successor thereto.
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Community Use
Means any tract of land, or structure, or any part of any land, building or structure, used for
community activities, including a use by a public authority, private school, hospital or
healthcare centre, place of worship, arts and cultural facility, child care centre, home child care,
long-term care home, adult care centre and social services.
Condominium
Means a group of dwelling units or premises, each under individual ownership in a multiple unit
structure with common elements in which:
(a) the dwelling units or premises comprise not only the space enclosed by the
boundaries of the dwelling unit or premises, but all material parts of the land
within the space;
(b) the common element means all the property except the dwelling unit or
premises;
(c) the common elements are owned by all of the owners as tenants in common;
and,
(d) condominium does not include a common element condominium.
Corner Lot
Means a lot abutting two or more streets at their intersection or upon two parts of the same street
provided that the interior angle of the intersection of such streets or parts of one street is not
more than 135 degrees measured at the centreline of the street.
Corporation
Means The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, when capitalized in this By-law.
Council
Means the Council for the City of Richmond Hill.
Daylighting Triangle
Means a triangular area of land on or abutting a corner lot, formed by measuring from the point
of intersection of street lines along each street line and joining such points with a straight line.
The hypotenuse of a daylighting triangle shall be that property line directly opposite the angle
formed by the point of intersection of the street lines.
Figure 16: Section 11 - Daylighting Triangle
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Deck
Means a structure without a roof having a foundation to hold it erect and attached to or abutting
one or more walls of a building or constructed separate from a building with or without direct
access to the ground, the floor of which is above established grade, and which is designed and
intended for use as a sun deck but shall not include a landing or stairs.
Detached Accessory Structure
Means a building or structure that is not used for human habitation, the use of which is
customarily incidental, subordinate and exclusively devoted to a principal use or building located
on the same lot and shall not include a detached garage, an accessory residential building
and an outdoor swimming pool.
Detached Dwelling
Means a detached dwelling unit that is detached above established grade.
Detached Garage
Means a building or structure which is not attached and is designed or used for the storage of
one or more motor vehicles, and excludes a carport, other open shelter or any detached
accessory structure.
Development (ORMCP)
Means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings or
structures, any of which require approval under the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, the
Environmental Assessment Act, or the Drainage Act, but does not include:
(a) the construction of facilities for transportation, infrastructure or utilities by a
public authority;
(b) the reconstruction, repair or maintenance of a drain approved under the
Drainage Act in existence on November 15, 2001; or,
(c) the carrying out of agricultural practices on land that was being used for
agricultural uses on November 15, 2001.
Development Envelope (ORMCP)
Means the area of site alteration or disturbance within a lot which may be used for development
and includes buildings or structures, driveways, garages, parking areas, septic fields, pools,
decks and hard and soft landscaped areas and any other accessory uses, buildings or
structures. The development envelope shall be limited in area and shall not encroach into a key
natural heritage feature or hydrologic feature.
Drive-Through Facility
Means a facility to provide or dispense products or services through an attendant or a window or
an automated machine, to persons remaining in a vehicle that are in a stacking aisle. An
automotive service station or motor vehicle washing establishment is not a drive-through
facility.
Duplex Dwelling
Means a building containing two dwelling units divided horizontally and having an
independent entrance either directly to the outside or through a common vestibule.
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Figure 17: Section 11 - Dwelling Types
Dwelling Unit
Means a unit that:
(a) consists of one self-contained set of rooms located in a building or a structure;
(b) is used or has the capability of being used as a domicile by one or more persons
as a single housekeeping unit;
(c) contains cooking, eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities designated for
the exclusive use of its occupants; and,
(d) has a means of egress to the outside of the building, which may be a means of
egress with other shared dwelling units.
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Elementary School
Means a school established by the Ministry of Education providing education for children up to
the level of grade 8.
Entry Element
Means an open sided platform, with or without foundation, and with an upper structure covered
by a roof, a balcony or enclosed second floor habitable space.
Established Grade
Means with reference to a building or structure, detached accessory structure, detached
accessory residential building the average elevation of the finished structure off the ground
where it meets the exterior of the front of such building and, when used with reference to a
structure other than a building, shall mean the average elevation of the finished established
grade of the ground immediately surrounding such structure, exclusive in both cases of any
artificial embankment or entrenchment and when used with reference to a street or road means
the elevation of the street or road established by the Corporation or other designated authority.
Figure 18: Section 11 - Established Grade (view from Front Lot Line)
Expropriating Authority
Means the same definition that is in the Expropriations Act, R.S.O. 1990, c. E. 26.
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Farm Vacation Home (ORMCP)
Means an establishment that provides sleeping accommodation (including participation in farm
activities, meals, services, facilities and amenities for the exclusive use of guests) for the travelling
or vacationing public in up to three guest rooms within a single dwelling that is located on a farm
and is the principal residence of the proprietor of the establishment.
Fence
Means a structure constructed of posts, boards, tailings, rails, wire, masonry or similar methods
or any combination thereof used to define a property boundary or to enclose any outdoor area.
Fencing shall have a corresponding meaning.
First Storey
Means the storey with its floor closest to established grade and having its ceiling more than 1.8
metres above established grade.
Flankage Lot Line
Means a lot line of a corner lot which abuts a street and is not a front lot line.
Flankage Yard
Means the side yard of a corner lot which side yard extends from the front yard to the rear
yard between the flankage lot line and the closest point of the main wall of any building or
structure.
Floor Area
Means the total horizontal area of all floors in a building.
Floor Space Index
Means the gross floor area of all buildings on a lot expressed as a ratio or multiple of the lot
area. Lot area shall be deemed to be the total lot area prior to any conveyance of land to a public
authority except for any environmental feature and associated buffers shown on Overlay "F" as
defined through a Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 application. The term is also referred to in this By-
law as the acronym FSI.
Figure 19: Section 11 - Floor Space Index (FSI)
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Forest Management
Means the management of woodlands, including accessory uses such as the construction and
maintenance of forest access roads and maple syrup production facilities:
(a) for the production of wood and wood products, including maple syrup;
(b) to provide outdoor recreation opportunities;
(c) to maintain, and where possible improve or restore, conditions for wildlife; and,
(d) to protect water supplies.
Front Lot Line
Means the line which divides the lot from the street. In the case of a corner lot or a through lot,
the shortest of the lines which divide the lot from the streets shall be deemed to be the front lot
line. On a corner lot or a through lot where such lot lines are of equal length, the front lot line
shall be deemed to be that line which abuts a regional or provincial road or highway. If a corner
lot or a through lot do not front onto a regional or provincial road or highway then either lot line
may be the front lot line.
Front Yard
Means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the front lot line and the closest
point of the main wall of any building or structure on the lot.
Garage
Means an enclosed structure designed and used for the storage of one or more motor vehicles.
Gross Floor Area
Means the aggregate of the floor areas of a building above established grade, measured
between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at each floor level but excluding
basement, mechanical penthouses, loading spaces, any portion of a parking structure,
elevator shaft, stairwell, mechanical or electrical rooms, garbage rooms and any space with a
floor to ceiling height of less than 1.8 metres.
Gross Leasable Floor Area
Means the total floor area occupied by a commercial facility for its exclusive use including all
seating areas associated with any restaurant use, food court, or eating establishment permitted
by this by-law, basements, mezzanines, upper storey areas and integral storage areas, but in a
shopping centre shall not include public or common areas such as malls, corridors, stairways,
elevators, machine or equipment rooms, washrooms, or garbage rooms, or storage areas located
below grade.
Group Home
Means a premise used to provide supervised living accommodation, licensed or funded under
Province of Ontario or Government of Canada legislation, for up to ten persons, exclusive of staff,
living together in a single housekeeping unit because they require a supervised group living
arrangement.
Hard Landscaping
Means an area used for decorative stonework, permeable stone pavers, retaining walls,
walkways, synthetic turf, or other non-living landscape or architectural feature. Driveways and
loading spaces, parking spaces or storing of motor vehicles are not hard landscaping.
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Hazardous Lands
Means property or lands that could be unsafe for development due to naturally occurring
processes. Along the shorelines of the Great Lakes - St. Lawrence River system, this means the
land, including that covered by water, between the international boundary, where applicable, and
the furthest landward limit of the flooding hazard, erosion hazard or dynamic beach hazard limits.
Along the shorelines of large inland lakes, this means the land, including that covered by water,
between a defined offshore distance or depth and the furthest landward limit of the flooding
hazard, erosion hazard or dynamic beach hazard limits. Along river, stream and small inland lake
systems, this means the land, including that covered by water, to the furthest landward limit of the
flooding hazard or erosion hazard limits.
Hazardous Waste
Means the same as meaning in Regulation 347 of the Revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990.
High-Rise Building
Means buildings or structures with a height of 9 storeys or greater.
Home Business (ORMCP)
Means an occupation that:
(a) involves providing personal or professional services or producing custom or
artisanal products;
(b) is carried on as a small-scale accessory use within a single dwelling by one or
more of its residents; and,
(c) does not include uses such as an auto repair or paint shop or furniture stripping.
Home Industry (ORMCP)
(a) is carried on as a small-scale use that is accessory to a single dwelling or
agricultural operation;
(b) provides a service such as carpentry, metalworking, welding, electrical work or
blacksmithing, primarily to the farming community;
(c) may be carried on in whole or in part in an accessory building; and,
(d) does not include uses such as an auto repair or paint shop or furniture stripping.
Home Occupation
Means an economic enterprise operated within a dwelling unit incidental and secondary to the
residential use where the dwelling unit is the principal residential residence of the operator(s)
of the home occupation.
Hospital
Means any tract of land, or structure, or any part of any land, building or structure used as a
private or public hospital under the Province of Ontario Public Hospitals Act, RSO, 1990 or the
Province of Ontario Private Hospitals Act, RSO, 1990 for the care or treatment of:
(a) persons afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease or injury;
(b) convalescent or chronically ill persons;
(c) persons suffering from substance addictions; or,
(d) persons suffering from emotional, psychological or mental disorders.
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Hotel
Means a building, part of a building, or two or more connected buildings used mainly for the
purpose of catering to the needs of the travelling public by the furnishing of sleeping
accommodations. A hotel does not include separate kitchen or housekeeping facilities, but may
include a restaurant, dining room, lounge, meeting rooms, retail stores, and other ancillary uses.
Hydrologic Features (ORMCP)
Means,
(a) permanent and intermittent streams;
(b) wetlands;
(c) kettle lakes and their surface catchment areas;
(d) seepage areas and springs; and,
(e) aquifers and recharge areas.
Impervious Surface (ORMCP)
Means a surface that does not permit the infiltration of water, such as a rooftop, sidewalk, paved
roadway, driveway or parking lot.
Independent Seniors Living Residence/Senior Citizens Dwelling
Means a building or structure that provides living accommodation primarily to retired persons
or couples where each living unit has a separate entrance from a common hall and contains
sanitary facilities but does not contain a kitchen for the preparation of meals, and where common
kitchen and dining facilities are separately located within each of the buildings. Common lounges
and recreation facilities and medical care and/or assisted living services/facilities may also be
provided. It shall be considered an apartment dwelling.
Inorganic (ORMCP)
Means substances, materials, chemicals or compounds not having a chemical or biological
structure of living things, and which are not hydrocarbons or associated derivatives.
Interior Lot
Means a lot situated between adjacent lots and having access to one street.
Key Natural Heritage Feature (ORMCP)
Means:
(a) wetlands;
(b) significant portions of the habitat of endangered, rare and threatened species;
(c) fish habitat;
(d) significant valleylands;
(e) significant woodlands;
(f) significant wildlife habitat; and,
(g) sand barrens, savannahs and tallgrass prairies.
Landform Features (ORMCP)
Means distinctive physical attributes of land such as slope, shape, elevation and relief.
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Landform Conservation Area
Means a landform conservation area as described in Section 30 of the Oak Ridges Moraine
Conservation Plan.
Lane
Means a public or private means of vehicular access to a lot or an abutting property. This may
also include a parcel of land which is a common element condominium for means of vehicular
access.
Liquid Industrial Waste (ORMCP)
Has the same meaning as in Regulation 347 of the revised Regulations of Ontario, 1990.
Live-Work Unit
Means a single unit (e.g. studio, loft, or apartment) consisting of a dwelling unit and may include
a commercial use which is subsidiary to the residential use. A live-work unit may be used as
both a dwelling unit and a business operated by one or more people who reside in the dwelling
unit.
Loading Space
Means an unobstructed area of land which is provided and maintained upon the same lot or lots
upon which the principal use is located and which:
(a) is provided for the temporary parking of one or more commercial motor
vehicles while merchandise or materials are being loaded or unloaded from
such vehicles;
(b) is suitable for the temporary parking of one commercial motor vehicle; and,
(c) shall not be used for the purpose of sale or display.
Long-Term Bicycle Parking Space
Means a bicycle parking space located within a building or structure designed for storage of
bicycles equipped with a rack or stand designed to lock the wheel and frame of a bicycle, or within
a locked room for exclusive use of bicycle parking.
Long-Term Care Home
Means a facility that is licensed under the Fixing Long-Term Care Act.
Lot
(1)
Means a parcel or tract of land:
a)
which is a whole lot or a block as shown on a registered plan of subdivision,
but a registered plan of subdivision for the purpose of this definition does
not include a registered plan of subdivision which has been deemed not to
be a registered plan of subdivision under a by-law passed pursuant to
Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, or a predecessor
thereof; or,
b)
which fronts on a street and is a separate parcel of land without any adjoining
lands being owned by the same owner or owners as of the date of passing of
this By-law; or,
c)
the description of which is the same as in a deed which has been given
consent pursuant to Section 50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990 as amended,
or a predecessor thereof;
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d)
a parcel of tied land; or,
e)
a landlock parcel of land which has no frontage onto a street.
(2)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, for lands in ORMNC, ORMNL, ORMCO,
ORMH, ORMOS, ORMOS1 and ORMKNF Zones, lot means which fronts on a
street and is a separate parcel of land without any adjoining lands being owned by
the same owner or owners as of November 15, 2001.
(3)
For the purpose of this definition no parcel or tract of land ceases to be a lot by
reason only of the fact that part or parts of it has or have been conveyed to or
acquired by the Corporation, His Majesty in the right of Canada, or the Region
For the purposes of this By-law, a lot separated from a street by a reserve, as defined in this By-
law, shall be deemed to abut such street.
Figure 20: Section 11 - Lot Types
Lot Area
Means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
Lot Coverage
Means the percentage of the lot covered by all buildings. Lot coverage in each zone shall be
deemed to apply only to that portion of such lot which is located within said zone. The calculation
of lot coverage shall not include that portion of such lot which is occupied by a building or portion
thereof completely below established grade, a entry element, a porch, with or without a
basement and stairs with foundations, and barrier-free access ramps. Within a Neighbourhood
zone, lot coverage for a principal building and lot coverage for detached accessory structures
shall be separately calculated, and the habitable gross floor area directly above an entry
element or porch, detached garages, and barrier-free access ramps shall be excluded from
the calculation of lot coverage.
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Figure 21: Section 11 - Lot Coverage
Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at right angles, where the
side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be measured by a line 6 metres back from
and parallel to the chord of the front lot line.
Figure 22: Section 11 - Lot Frontage
Lot Line
Means a line delineating any boundary of a lot.
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Figure 23: Section 11 - Lot Line
Low-Rise Building
Means buildings or structures with a height of 4 storeys or less and shall exclude a detached
dwelling, duplex dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, street townhouse dwelling, block
residential dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, rear lane townhouse dwelling, back-to-
back dwelling or a quadruplex dwelling.
Maisonette Dwelling
Means a building that is divided into three or more dwelling units, each of which has
independent entrances, one to a common corridor and the other directly to the outside yard area
adjacent to the said dwelling unit. A maisonette dwelling shall not be considered an apartment
dwelling.
Main Building
Means a building in which is carried on the principal purpose for which the lot is used.
Main Wall
Means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building and all structural members essential to
the support of a fully enclosed space or roof.
Major Development (ORMCP)
Means development consisting of:
(a) the creation of four or more lots;
(b) the construction of a building or buildings with a ground floor area of 500
square metres or more; or,
(c) the establishment of a major use as described in Section 38 of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan.
Major office
Means an office building that has a gross floor area of 10,000 square metres or greater used
primarily for the practice of a profession or the carrying on of a business such as the management
or direction of an agency, organization, public administration, or administration of an industry
including research and development.
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Major Retail
Means a large format retail facility (or facilities), such as retail big box stores, retail warehouses
and shopping centres which has a gross floor area of 10,000 square metres or greater.
Mechanical Penthouse
Means the rooftop floor area above the livable area of a building that is used exclusively for the
accommodation of stairwells and/or mechanical equipment necessary to physically operate the
building such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, electrical, telephone, plumbing, fire
protection and elevator equipment and includes walls and structures intended to screen the
mechanical penthouse and equipment.
Mid-Rise Building
Means buildings or structures with heights ranging between 5 storeys and 8 storeys.
Mineral Aggregate (ORMCP)
Means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite,
rock or other material prescribed under the Aggregate Resources Act, but does not include
metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, talc, wollastonite, or other
material prescribed under that Act.
Mineral Aggregate Resources (ORMCP)
Means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, stone, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite,
rock or other material prescribed under the Aggregate Resources Act suitable for construction,
industrial, manufacturing and maintenance purposes, but does not include metallic ores,
asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc, wollastonite, mine tailings or other
material prescribed under the Mining Act.
Mineral Aggregate Operation (ORMCP)
Means:
(a) an operation, other than a wayside pit, conducted under a licence or permit
under the Aggregate Resources Act; and,
(b) associated facilities used in the extraction, transportation, beneficiation,
processing or recycling of mineral aggregate or the production of related by-
products.
Motel
Means a separate building or two or more connected or detached buildings designed and
used for the purpose of catering to the needs of the traveling public by furnishing sleeping
accommodation with or without supplying food and/or other refreshments, and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing shall include a motor court, auto court and tourist
home.
Motor Vehicle
Means an automobile, motorcycle and motor assisted bicycle unless otherwise indicated in the
Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended, and any other vehicle propelled or driven
otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include the cars of electric or steam railways, or
other motorized vehicles running only upon rails, or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine,
farm tractor, or road building machine within the meaning of the Highway Traffic Act, R.S.O. 1990,
as amended.
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Motor Vehicle Lubrication Establishment
Means a building or part thereof used to provide ongoing regular maintenance essential to the
actual operation of motor vehicles but shall not include a motor vehicle sales establishment, an
auto body repair shop, public garage or automotive service station.
Motor Vehicle Washing Establishment
Means a building or part thereof used for the automatic and/or coin operated washing of motor
vehicles.
Multiplex Dwelling
Means a triplex dwelling, link villa dwelling, maisonette dwelling, fourplex dwelling or
quadruplex dwelling.
Neighbourhood Zone
Means the lands designated "Neighbourhood" under the City of Richmond Hill Official Plan.
Net Developable Area (ORMCP)
Means the area of a lot or site, less any area that is within a key natural heritage feature or a
hydrologic feature.
Non-Complying
Means that which does not comply with the provision(s) of this By-law as of the day that this By-
law is passed by Council.
Non-Complying Building or Structure
Means a building or structure that legally existed as of the day that this By-law is passed by
Council and no longer complies with one or more standards of this By-law. For lands in ORMNC,
ORMNL, ORMCO, ORMH, ORMOS, ORMOS1 and ORMKNF Zones, non-complying means as
of November 15, 2001.
Non-Complying Lot
Means a lot that legally existed as of this By-law as of the day that this By-law is passed by
Council that has less than the minimum required lot frontage or lot area required by this By-
law. For lands in ORMNC, ORMNL, ORMCO, ORMH, ORMOS, ORMOS1 and ORMKNF Zones,
non-complying means as of November 15, 2001.
Non-Conforming Use
Means a legally existing use as of the day that this By-law is passed by Council, which is not a
permitted use in the zone in which the said use is situated. For lands in ORMNC, ORMNL,
ORMCO, ORMH, ORMOS, ORMOS1 and ORMKNF Zones, non-complying means as of
November 15, 2001.
Non-Residential
Means a building that does not contain any residential uses.
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Area (ORMCP)
Means the lands in ORMNC, ORMNL, ORMCO, ORMH, ORMOS, ORMOS1 and ORMKNF
Zones and as defined in Ontario Regulation 01/02.
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Obnoxious Use
Means an offensive use of trade within the meaning of the Public Health Act, RSO. 1990, as
amended or a use which is a nuisance by reason of the emission or creation of odours, gases,
dirt, smoke, noise, vibration, fumes, cinders, soot or waste or the depositing or leaving of unsightly
objects or chattels on land.
Outdoor Patio
Means an outdoor area used in conjunction with any restaurant, tavern, banquet hall or any other
premises where food or refreshments are consumed by the public and where seating
accommodation is provided and where meals or refreshments are served to for consumption on
the premises and includes all such facilities whether or not licensed under the Liquor License
Act.
Outdoor Storage
Means any accessory storage outside of a principal or main building or structure on a lot.
Parcel of Tied Land
Means a parcel of land to which the common interest of an owner in a common element
condominium attaches as provided for in Section 139(2)(a) of the Condominium Act, R.S.O.
1998, or a successor thereto and "parcels of tied land" has the corresponding plural meaning.
Parking Area
Means an open area of land other than a street, driveway or lane used for the communal parking
of vehicles with or without a fee being charged or the storage of motor vehicles.
Parking Structure
Means a building or part thereof used for the storage or parking of motor vehicles.
Parking Space
Means a space for the parking of a motor vehicle that is free and clear of any encroachments.
Partial Service (ORMCP)
Means connections linking a building to:
(a) a communal sewage or water service or a full municipal sewage or water service;
and,
(b) an individual on-site sewage or water system.
For greater clarity, partial services do not include a situation where both communal or full
municipal sewer and water service is available.
Place of Worship
Means lands or buildings used by a bona fide religious organization for religious worship,
services, ceremonies or rites. Lands or buildings may also include accessory uses by a place
of worship for the advancement of its charitable character, which may include but is not limited to
temporary emergency shelter, community outreach activities and community events.
Plan of Subdivision
Means a plan of subdivision registered in accordance with Section 51 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990.
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Podium
Means the base portion of a mid-rise building or high-rise building identified in metred height
and number of storeys.
Porch
Means a structure abutting a dwelling unit having a roof, but with walls that are open and
unenclosed to the extent that 50% of the vertical plane of the wall is open to the movement of air
and which is used as an outdoor living area. A porch is not a deck.
Portable Asphalt Plant (ORMCP)
Means a facility:
(a) with equipment designed to heat and dry aggregate and to mix aggregate with
bituminous asphalt to produce asphalt paving material and includes stockpiling
and storage of bulk materials used in the process; and,
(b) which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be dismantled at the
completion of the construction project.
Post-Secondary School
Means a premises used for educational purposes by a degree granting college or university
under Province of Ontario legislation.
Premises
Means the area of a building or part thereof occupied or used by a business enterprise. In a
multiple tenancy building, occupied by more than one business, each business area shall be
considered a separate premises.
Private School
Means a school meeting the standards set out for schools by the Ministry of Education which
secures a major part of its funding from sources other than government agencies.
Private Utility
Any telephone or communications utility company operating within the City may for the purposes
of the public service, use any land or erect or use any building or structure in the zone(s)
permitted subject to the use of land or building or structure being in compliance with the
provisions prescribed for such zone or use.
Public Authority
Means any Federal or Provincial government authority, agency, body or department, the Region,
or The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill, or any agency, body or department of either of
these municipalities, public school and post-secondary school.
Public Garage
Means a building or structure or parts thereof including lands appurtenant thereto, used for the
sale of refueling products and automobile accessories and for minor running repairs essential to
the actual operation of motor vehicles. The use may include gas bar convenience retail store,
gas bar, motor vehicle lubrication establishment and motor vehicle washing establishment
associated uses. A motor vehicle sales establishment, an auto body repair shop or public garage
or a standalone motor vehicle washing establishment are not an automotive service station.
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Quadruplex Dwelling
Means a building divided vertically and/or horizontally into 4 dwelling units, each one of which
has two walls or parts thereof in common with adjoining units and an independent entrance to
either the ground or common corridor.
Rear Lane Townhouse Dwelling
Means a townhouse dwelling or street townhouse dwelling that is not a stacked townhouse
dwelling and where vehicular access to a is provided via a driveway located at the rear of the
residential dwelling that is accessed from either a private or public lane.
Rear Lot Line
Means the lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line or, in the case of a triangular
or otherwise irregularly shaped lot, a line of minimum 3 metres in length entirely within the lot,
parallel to and at a maximum distance from the front lot line.
Rear Yard
Means the open space extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and the
closest point of the main wall of any building or structure on the lot.
Region
Means The Regional Municipality of York.
Reserve
Means a strip of land 0.3 metres in width or less abutting a street and owned by the public
authority having jurisdiction over such a street.
Residential Use
Means the use of land, buildings or structures for human habitation.
School Bus
Means a motor vehicle for the purposes of the transportation of school children.
Secondary School
Means a school established by the Ministry of Education providing education for persons between
the level of grade 9 and grade 12.
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Means a building that is divided vertically into two dwelling units sharing a common wall
above the established grade and each of which has an independent entrance either directly
to the outside or through a common vestibule.
Semi-Trailer
Means a mechanical device that is towed by a motor vehicle and is so designed that a substantial
part of its weight rests on or is carried by the motor vehicle or a trailer converter dolly through a
fifth wheel assembly.
Setback
Means the horizontal distance from the lot line measured at right angles to such lot line to the
nearest part of any item for which a setback is required by this By- law.
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Short-Term Accommodation
Means all or part of a dwelling unit that is used to provide sleeping accommodation for any rental
period that is less than 28 consecutive days. A short-term accommodation shall only be permitted
where the short-term accommodations rental operator resides within the principal residence on
the same property as a dwelling unit used as a short-term accommodation.
Short-Term Bicycle Parking Space
Means a bicycle parking space that is equipped with a rack, corral, or stand designed to lock the
wheel and frame of a bicycle, that is available for use by visitors to the building.
Side Lot Line
Means a lot line, other than a rear lot line that does not abut a street.
Side Yard
Means a yard other than a flankage yard which extends from the front yard to the rear yard
between the side lot line and the closest point of the main wall of the building or structure on
the lot.
Site Alteration (ORMCP)
Means activities such as grading, excavation and the placement of fill that would change the
landform and natural vegetative characteristics of a site.
Site Plan Agreement
Means an agreement entered into pursuant to Section 41 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
Social Services
Means a non-government, not-for-profit, non-commercial organization which carries on social,
cultural, welfare, athletic or recreational programs for the benefit of the community.
Soft Landscaping
Means an area on a lot that is suitable for the growth and maintenance of vegetation and permits
the infiltration of water into the ground but shall not include hard surfaced areas such as
driveways, parking spaces, outdoor patios, walkways and hard landscaping. For greater
clarity, interlocking stone and permeable pavement are not soft landscape.
Figure 24: Section 11 - Soft Landscaping
Stacked Parking Space
Means a parking space that is positioned above or below another parking space and is
accessed only by means of an elevating device.
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Stacked Townhouse Dwelling
Means a building containing at least 3 dwelling units, each dwelling unit being separated from
the other vertically and horizontally and having an independent external access.
Stepped Back
Means the horizontal distance measured from the main wall of a building at right angles for a
determined distance in metres as required in this By-law towards the centre of the building.
Street
Means a public highway as defined by the Municipal Act, 2001 S.O. 2001, c.25, as amended and
shall exclude an unopened road allowance of any street which is shown on a registered Plan of
Subdivision which has been deemed not to be a registered Plan of Subdivision under Section
50 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, or a predecessor thereof. A street shall include a lane for
purposes of a common element condominium. Street classifications are shown on Overlay "H".
Street Line
Means the boundary between a street and a lot.
Street Townhouse Dwelling
Means a townhouse dwelling composed of dwelling units each of which has lot frontage on
a street.
Storey
Means that portion of a building between the surface of a floor and the floor or roof immediately
above, provided that any portion of a building partly below established grade level shall not be
deemed a storey unless its ceiling is at least 1.8 metres above established grade, and provided
that any portion of a storey above the first storey exceeding 4.5 metres in height shall be
deemed an additional storey, unless otherwise specified in this By-law.
Structure
Means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined together and attached or fixed
permanently to the ground. For the purpose of this By-law, a fence, a retaining wall, a light
standard and a sign shall be deemed not to be structures.
Subwatershed (ORMCP)
Means the area including and surrounding a kettle lake or wetland, from which surface runoff
drains directly into the kettle lake or wetland.
Suite
Means a single room or series of rooms of complementary use, operated under a single tenancy
and includes dwelling units, individual guest rooms in motels, hotels, boarding houses, rooming
houses, dormitories and premises.
Sustainable (ORMCP)
Means the natural resource is able to support a particular use or activity or without being adversely
affected.
Swimming Pool
Means any body of water located outdoors on privately owned property contained by artificial
means in which the depth of the water at any point can exceed 0.6 metres and shall include any
accessory deck or support structure.
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Through Lot
Means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets, provided however that if any lot qualifies
as being both a corner lot and a through lot as herein before defined, such lot shall be deemed
to be a corner lot for the purpose of this By- law.
Tower
Means all storeys above the storeys that constitute the height of a podium in a high-rise
building.
Townhouse Dwelling
Means a building divided vertically into 3 or more dwelling units, each sharing a wall above the
established grade and each of which has independent entrances at grade to a front yard and
rear yard immediately abutting the front wall and rear wall.
Trailer
Means a mechanical device that is towed by a motor vehicle, a mobile home or any mechanical
device on wheels that is designed not to transport persons.
Triplex Dwelling
Means a building divided horizontally into 3 dwelling units.
Unserviced Park (ORMCP)
Means a park that provides recreational opportunities and facilities, including playing fields, but
without outdoor lighting, accessory commercial facilities, paved parking lots or permanent water
or sewer facilities.
Utility Corridor
Means lands, buildings or structures used for the provision of hydroelectric within the Provincial
Utility Corridor, TransCanada Pipeline (TCPL), the Canadian National Railway (CNR) and mass
transit infrastructure operated or authorized by a public authority.
Veterinary
Means the premises of a veterinarian, veterinary surgeon, where animals, birds, or other
livestock are treated but are not boarded overnight.
Warehouse
Means a building or structure where wares or goods are stored.
Wayside Pit
Means a temporary pit opened or used by or for a public body solely for the purpose of a particular
project of road construction and not located on the road right of way.
Yard
Means an open, uncovered space on a lot appurtenant to a building and unoccupied by
buildings or structures except as specifically permitted in this By-law.
Zone
Means a designated area of land use.
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Section 12.0
Zoning Schedules and Overlays
12.1
Zoning - Schedule "A" and Schedule "A1"
12.2
Density - Schedule "B"
12.3
Height - Schedule "C"
12.4
Parking Strategy Areas - Schedule "D"
12.5
TRCA Regulation Area and Hazardous Lands - Overlay "E"
12.6
Natural Features - Overlay "F"
12.7
High Aquifer Vulnerability and Wellhead Protection Areas - Overlay "G"
12.8
Street Classification (Arterial & Collector Streets) - Overlay "H"
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Section 13.0
Exceptions
The following Sections are exceptions to the provisions of this By-law. In accordance with Section
2.4 of this By-law, where a zone symbol on the attached schedule(s) is followed by one or more
bracketed numbers, e.g. LC-V(1) or LC-V(1)(8), the bracketed numbers refer to Sections in
Section 13.0 of this By-law.
13.1
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 10909 Yonge Street and zoned KDA-YB(H) as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purposes of applying Schedule "B", Table 4.1B Special Provision (5), the
minimum required non-residential gross floor area required shall be 13,953
square metres.
(2)
For the purposes of Table 4.2A, Special Provision (13), where a new development
is situated on lands which are subject to more than one maximum FSI, the overall
maximum FSI for the development shall be calculated by applying the maximum FSI
for each area on a pro-rata basis, and the resulting FSI can be applied anywhere on
the property from the lower density area to the higher density area, unless otherwise
permitted by the bylaw, recognizing that a portion of the property may have a
resulting FSI less than and/or greater than the FSI applicable to that portion.
(3)
For the purposes of Table 4.1B Special Provision (1), all of the lands located at
10909 shall be deemed one lot for the purposes of defining frontage on a public
street.
(4)
For the purposes of Table 4.1B Special Provision (1), dwelling units may be
permitted in the first storey street wall abutting Bernard Avenue, but units shall only
be accessed internally and not be permitted any direct access along Bernard
Avenue.
(5)
For the purpose of Table 4.1B Special Provision (19) indoor amenity space for an
apartment dwelling is prohibited to locate in the first storey of a building within
the first 10.0 metres of the depth of the building measured in from the building
main wall along a street line abutting 60% of the active-at-grade frontages.
(6)
For the purposes of Section 3.5, the following provisions shall apply to the portion
of a high-rise building excluding a tower, or a mid-rise building on a lot:
(a) Where a main wall of the building has habitable windows and a line projected
at a right angle from a main wall intercepts another main wall of a building or
the same building with habitable windows on the same lot, the minimum
required above established grade distance between the main walls shall be
15.0 metres.
(b) Where a main wall of the building has habitable windows abuts another main
wall of a building or the same building on the same lot which does not have
habitable windows and a line projected at a right angle from a main wall
intercepts the other main wall of a building or the same building, the required
minimum above established grade distance between the main walls is 7.5
metres.
(7)
The definition of amenity space in Section 11.0 shall mean outdoor space on a lot
or part of a building that is accessible, communal and available for use by the
occupants of a building on the lot for recreational or social activities.
(8)
The definition of street in Section 11.0 shall be amended to include a private street
for the purpose of applying zoning provisions related to setbacks.
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(9)
On the southerly 1.15 ha of land located at 10909 Yonge Street:
a)
For the purposes of Table 4.2B Special Provision (5), for the northern building
no more than 50% of the podium shall be permitted with 0 m step backs and
3 metre setback to the tower.
b)
For the purposes of Table 4.1B Special Provision (19), a street wall shall be
a minimum of 40% of the length of a lot line abutting a street or a lane.
c)
For the purposes of Table 4.2B Special Provision (13), the maximum FSI shall
be 3.66.
13.2
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 16 Naughton Drive and zoned KDA-YB(H) as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purposes of Table 4.2B Special Provision (4), a building main wall with
windows or openings shall be setback a minimum of 3 m to the westerly lot line.
All other requirements of Special Provision 4 shall continue to apply.
(2)
Notwithstanding the definition of amenity space in Section 11.0, amenity space shall
mean outdoor space on a lot or part of a building that is accessible, communal and
available for use by the occupants of a building on the lot for recreational or social
activities.
(3)
Notwithstanding Section 3.2, a mechanical penthouse located on the rooftop of a
building within the portion of the lands identified on Schedule "C" as being subject
to the minimum height of 4 storeys, may include a connected, enclosed area which
contains indoor amenity space that is accessible, communal and available for use
by the occupants of a building on the lot for recreational or social activities. The
mechanical penthouse inclusive of the indoor amenity space shall be deemed not
to be a storey and shall be excluded from the calculation of maximum building
height provided that it complies with all provisions in Section 3.2 and with the
angular plane requirements of the By-law.
13.3
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 10481 Yonge Street as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the lands zoned RMU-COR1, block residential dwelling, street townhouse,
townhouse dwelling, stacked townhouse dwelling, quadruplex dwelling, maisonette
dwelling, back-to-back dwelling and rear lane townhouse dwelling shall not be
permitted.
(2)
For the lands zoned NT1, the uses permitted under the NT2 Zone are also
permitted.
(3)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses under Section 13.3 (2), for lands zoned NT1,
no development is permitted until such time as the provisions of Section 3.2.2.5 of
the Official Plan have been satisfied.
13.4
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 1070 Major Mackenzie Drive East and zoned LDA2 as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding anything to the contrary, the development standards contained
within Table 4.2A for the RMU-COR1 Zone apply to a high-rise building on the
subject lands.
(2)
Permitted uses shall include:
a)
apartment dwelling;
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b)
accessory commercial; and,
c)
in addition to the permitted uses identified above, all uses permitted under the
LDA2 Zone would also be permitted within any building lawfully existing on
the day of passing of this By-law.
(3)
Development standards:
a)
Minimum lot area:
0.61 ha
b)
Minimum front yard (west):
4.5 m
c)
Minimum side yard (south):
1.5 m
d)
Minimum rear yard (east):
7.5 m
e)
Maximum building height:
9 storeys / 34.5 m
f)
Maximum gross floor area:
19,800 m2
g)
Maximum FSI:
3.06
h)
Maximum lot coverage:
47%
i)
Maximum coverage of mechanical penthouse:
75% of roof surface
j)
Minimum parking spaces:
0.3 spaces per dwelling unit
k)
Minimum bicycle parking spaces: 10 spaces
l)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, the setback to a
daylighting triangle to any above or below grade structures is 0.6 metres.
m)
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the minimum building
setbacks, the following encroachments beyond the specified setbacks shall
be permitted:
i.
Bay windows and sills, railings, cornices, wall-mounted lighting fixtures,
awnings, canopies, columns, eaves, guardrails, balustrades, privacy
screens, trellises, gazebos, shade structures, screen walls, ornamental
and architectural features, landscape structures and features, mechanical
equipment, mechanical screens and flag poles, balconies and columns
to a maximum height and projection of 2.5 metres.
n)
For the purpose of this exception, Bayview Avenue shall be deemed to be the
front lot line.
o)
For the purposes of calculating the maximum FSI, the maximum gross floor
area, and the maximum lot coverage, the lot area shall be deemed to be
6,499 square metres regardless of any conveyances for road widening
purposes, dedications or severances.
p)
Notwithstanding the maximum building height, the following encroachments
above the specified heights shall be permitted:
i.
mechanical penthouses, to a maximum height of 5.5 metres;
ii. guardrails, privacy screens, trellises, gazebos, shade structures, screen
walls, ornamental and architectural features, landscape structures and
features, mechanical equipment, mechanical screens and flag poles, to a
maximum height projection of 2.5 metres;
iii. privacy screens, trellises, gazebos, shade structures, screen walls,
ornamental and architectural features, landscape structures and features,
to a maximum height of 3.0 metres; and,
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iv. exit staircases to a maximum height of 3.2 metres.
(4)
Above grade parking shall not be permitted along the Bayview Avenue or Major
Mackenzie Drive East frontages.
(5)
Section 3.3 shall not apply to these lands. (OLT-25-000843)
(6)
Notwithstanding Section 3.6 of this By-law, a minimum of 10% of the lot area shall
be landscaping.
(7)
No minimum loading requirements for existing buildings on the lands as of the date
of the passing of By-law 93-25.
13.5
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part Lot 6, Concession 2 E.Y.S. and zoned ORMNC and
ORMNL denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Lands subject to Minister's Order dated May 21, 2013: A decision is not made for
the lands subject to this exception (Part of Lot 6, Concession 2 E.Y.S. (the
Bethesda West Cemetery - Briargreen Sanctuary Park) as denoted on Schedule
"A".
(2)
The minimum lot frontage shall be 85 metres for those lands fronting onto Bethesda
Sideroad measured from the intersection of Bethesda Road and Leslie Street.
(3)
Cemeteries shall be a permitted use, provided that mausolea, columbaria and
crematoria uses and structures shall be prohibited;
(4)
One caretaker's residence and cemetery office shall be permitted within each
cemetery; and,
(5)
For lands subject to one or more easements in favour of Ontario Hydro Services
Company or its predecessor, cemeteries shall not be permitted.
13.6
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Oscroft Plan of Subdivision - Part of Lots 33 and 34,
Concession 2, E.Y.S. and zoned ORMNC and ORMCO as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Detached dwelling and uses accessory thereto shall be a permitted use.
(2)
The following development standards shall apply to any permitted use:
a)
Minimum lot frontage:
25 m
b)
Minimum lot area:
6000 m2
c)
Minimum required front yard
7.5 m
d)
Minimum required side yard:
3 m
e)
Minimum required flankage yard:
3 m
f)
Minimum required rear yard:
20 m
(3)
Notwithstanding the minimum required rear yard setback above, for any building
or structure the required rear yard may be reduced to 10 metres; and,
(4)
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, the minimum
setback to any building or structure from the Canadian National Railway right-of-
way shall be 30 metres.
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13.7
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 1, Concession 3.E.Y.S. (more particularly known
as Parts 2 and 3, 65R-1173 and municipally known as 1750 Stouffville Road) and zoned
ORMCO as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Permitted uses may include:
a)
Primary use shall be for a place of worship and may include accessory uses
such as an office, child care centre, meeting rooms, existing detached
dwelling, existing storage barn and church manse.
(2)
The following development standards shall apply to any permitted use:
a)
Minimum front yard setback:
12 m
b)
Minimum west side yard setback:
6 m
c)
Minimum north side yard setback:
8 m
d)
Minimum east side yard setback:
12 m
e)
Minimum setback to Hydro Corridor:
6 m
f)
Minimum dimensions of parking space:
2.75 m x 5.8 m
g)
Minimum driveway width for fire route:
6 m
h)
Minimum number of parking spaces:
6.4 spaces per 100 m2of
ross floor area or 1 space
per 2.4 seats of maximum
seating capacity, whichever is
greater
i)
Maximum height:
15 metres
j)
Minimum landscaped strip abutting street:
6 metres
k)
Minimum setback to a buffer zone:
6 metres
l)
Development envelope on area zoned ORMCO:100%
13.8
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 20, Concession 3, E.Y.S. (municipally known as
9893 Leslie Street) and zoned I1 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
A long-term care home shall be permitted.
(2)
The following commercial and community uses shall be permitted:
a)
life lease units;
b)
medical office;
c)
clinic;
d)
community centre;
e)
office;
f)
pharmacy;
g)
medical laboratory;
h)
child care centre;
i)
rehabilitation centre;
j)
research and innovation;
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k)
restaurant;
l)
adult day care;
m)
hospice; and,
n)
social services.
(3)
The following development standards shall apply to the lands:
a)
The subject lands shall be deemed to be a lot.
b)
Minimum lot frontage:
39.27 m
c)
Minimum lot area:
2,900 m2
d)
Maximum lot coverage:
60%
e)
Minimum front yard:
4.0 m
f)
Minimum side yard (north):
5.8 metres
g)
Minimum side yard (south):
5.8 metres
h)
Minimum rear yard:
2.0 metres
i)
Maximum building height:
40.0 metres
j)
Maximum FSI:
5.5
k)
For the purpose of calculating the maximum FSI, the maximum gross floor
area, and the maximum lot coverage, the lot area shall be deemed to be
2,931.50 square metres, exclusive of any severances, partitions of lands,
divisions for road allowance, conveyance(s) for parkland, road widening or
daylighting triangle purposes.
l)
Notwithstanding the maximum building height, architectural/decorative
elements and mechanical penthouses shall be permitted to encroach to a
maximum height of 6.2 metres and shall not be included in the building
height calculation.
(4)
The following provisions shall apply:
a)
A maximum of 124 long-term care units are permitted on the lands.
b)
A maximum of 36 life lease units are permitted on the lands.
(5)
The following parking and loading spaces shall be calculated in accordance with
the following standards:
a)
A minimum number of 1 loading space shall be provided on the lands;
b)
Minimum number of parking spaces:
i.
long-term care home facility: 0.37 spaces per unit
ii. life lease units: 0.4 spaces per unit
iii. medical office and clinic: 3.2 spaces per 100 m2of gross floor area
iv. office: 3.2 spaces per 100 m2 of gross floor area
v. pharmacy: 3.2 spaces per 100 m2 of gross floor area
vi. medical laboratory: 2.5 spaces per 100 m2 of gross floor area
vii. community centre, adult day care, hospice, child care centre, social
services, rehabilitation centre, restaurant, research and innovation: 0
spaces
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c)
Minimum number of bicycle parking spaces:
i.
life lease units: 0.36 spaces per unit
ii.
long-term care units: 0.1 spaces per unit.
13.9
Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 60, Concession 1, E.Y.S. and zoned ORMNC
as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
A detached dwelling is permitted on lots shown on registered Plan of
Subdivision 65M-4387.
(2)
The following use standards shall apply to a detached dwelling:
a)
Minimum required lot frontage:
57 metres
b)
Minimum required front yard:
7.62 metres
c)
Minimum required side yard:
3 metres
d)
Minimum required flankage yard:
3 metres
e)
Minimum required rear yard:
7.62 metres
f)
Maximum building height:
11 metres
g)
Any detached accessory structure or detached garage shall be erected in
the rear yard and shall be at least 0.6 metres from the nearest lot line. No
person shall erect any detached accessory structure or detached garage
on a corner lot at a lesser distance from the street line on which adjoining
residential lots front than the depth of the front yard required for a dwelling
on the adjoining lots.
h)
All buildings and structures shall be setback from the centre line of the
swale a minimum distance of 37.5 metres.
i)
Individual lot areas shall be inclusive of any natural heritage features
identified in accordance to Section 13.9 (g).
13.10 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located on Eleanor Circle zoned RHC(H) as denoted on Schedule "A":
a)
Permitted uses:
i.
detached dwelling in accordance with the "N3" zone in Table 5.1A;
ii.
home occupation in accordance with Section 3.8;
iii. additional residential units in accordance with Section 3.18; and,
iv. buildings and structures accessory to a detached dwelling in
accordance with the general provisions of Section 3.12.
b)
The lands zoned RHC(H) located on Eleanor Circle as denoted on Schedule
"A" shall be subject to the submission of a consolidated development
application(s) to the satisfaction of the City and applying to the entirety of the
lands prior to lifting of the Holding Provision.
13.11 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lots 69 and 70, Concession 1, E.Y.S., Lots 7 to 15
and 1' Reserve, and Part of Lots 1 to 6 and 16, all of Collingwood Road, Plan 339 in the
City of Richmond Hill, Regional Municipality of York (municipally known as 13515 and
13715 Yonge Street and 53 St. Laurent Drive) and zoned NT1 and NT2 as denoted on
Schedule "A":
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(1)
The maximum automobile parking rates requirement in Table 10.3A for street
townhouse dwelling and block residential dwelling shall not apply to these
lands;
(2)
The maximum visitor automobile parking rates requirement in Table 10.3C for block
residential dwelling shall not apply to these lands; and,
(3)
Section 10.9 shall not apply to these lands. (OLT-25-000843)
13.12 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 46 Concession 1, W.Y.S (municipally known as
190, 210 and 230 Major Mackenzie Drive West and 129, 133, 137, 141, 143 and 147
Arnold Crescent) and zoned NA as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Definitions
a)
Building Height
Means with reference to a building or structure, the vertical distance
measured from the established grade of such building or structure to:
i.
the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is the
greater, of a flat roof;
ii.
the deckline of a mansard roof;
iii. the mean level between eaves and ridge of a gabled hip or gambrel roof
or other type of pitched roof; and,
iv. in case of a structure with no roof, the highest point of the said structure.
Flagpoles, mechanical penthouses and rooftop constructions which are less
than 6.0 metres in height and do not occupy more than 45% of the area of the
roof upon which they are located shall not be included in the calculation of
maximum building height.
b)
Commercial Use
Means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the purpose of buying or
selling commodities and supplying of services, including personal service and
retail uses provided to the public, or where entertainment is offered for gain or
profit. However, commercial uses shall exclude automotive service station,
gas bar, gas bar convenience retail store, motor vehicle/lubrication
establishment, automobile washing establishment, auto body repair shop,
repair shop for internal combustion engines, motorized vehicles or similar
uses, or public garage.
c)
Established Grade
Means 226.20 metres A.S.L.
d)
Floor Space Index (FSI)
Means the maximum gross floor area of all buildings on the lot expressed as
a ratio or multiple of the lot area.
e)
Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Means the aggregate of the floor areas of a building above established grade,
measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building at
each floor level but excluding:
i.
loading areas (enclosed and/or open);
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ii. a room or enclosed area, including its enclosing walls, within the building
or structure, that is used exclusively for the accommodation of
mechanical equipment, including the mechanical penthouse, heating,
cooling, ventilation, electrical equipment, shafts, fire prevention
equipment, plumbing or elevator equipment and service and elevator
shafts;
iii. bicycle storage and parking areas within the building;
iv. any below grade areas;
v. any space with a floor to ceiling height of less than 1.8 metres;
vi. unenclosed balconies and terraces; and,
vii. any openings in floor slabs such as, but not limited to, a two storey atrium,
stairway or second floor of loading space.
f)
Home Occupation
Means an economic enterprise operated within a dwelling unit, incidental and
secondary to the residential use.
g)
Multiple Dwelling
Means a building designed, intended and used for occupancy by three or
more families living independently of each other but shall exclude an
apartment dwelling, row-house dwelling, townhouse dwelling, maisonette
dwelling, triplex dwelling and double-duplex.
h)
Personal Services
Means a building or part of a building in which services involving care of
persons or their apparel are performed. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, personal services include a barber shop, a hair dressing shop, a
manicure shop, a shoe repair, a dry-cleaning depot and similar service
establishments.
i)
Retail
Means a use conducted in a building or structure or part thereof in which
good, merchandise, substances or items are displayed, rented or sold directly
to the general public.
j)
Storey
Means that portion of a building between the surface of a floor and the floor,
ceiling or roof immediately above, provided that any portion of a building
partly below grade level shall not be deemed a storey unless its ceiling is at
least 1.8 metres above grade, and provided that the floor to ceiling height of a
storey shall not exceed 4.5 metres. Any storey with a floor to ceiling height
beyond 4.5 metres shall be deemed an additional storey, with the exception
of loading areas which shall have a minimum 6.5 metre interior vertical
clearance. Mechanical penthouses and rooftop constructions that are
exempt from the building height calculation shall not be considered a storey.
k)
Street Townhouse Dwelling
Means a townhouse dwelling composed of dwelling units each of which has
frontage on a street.
l)
Townhouse Dwelling
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Means a building divided vertically into 3 or more dwelling units, each
sharing a wall above the established grade and each of which has
independent entrances at grade.
(2)
Permitted uses
a)
No building or structure or part thereof shall be erected or used except for
one or more of the following uses:
i.
apartment dwelling;
ii. street townhouse dwelling;
iii. multiple dwelling;
iv. home occupation; and,
v. commercial uses.
b)
A home occupation shall be subject to the following provisions:
i.
shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building;
ii. shall not detract from the residential character of the dwelling unit or the
lot on which the home occupation is located;
iii. shall not involve the outdoor storage or an outdoor display and sales area
for materials or finished products associated with the home occupation
use;
iv. shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling
unit;
v. shall not result in the discharge or emission of odorous, noxious or toxic
matter or vapors, heat, glare, noise or radiation, or recurrently generated
ground vibrations;
vi. shall not consist of an occupation that involves the salvage, repair,
maintenance or sales of motor vehicles or motor vehicles; engines or
parts; and,
vii. shall not consist of an occupation that involves the sale of a commodity
not produced on the premises, except that telephone or mail order sales
of goods may be permitted provided that customers do not enter the
premises to inspect, purchase or take possession of the goods.
c)
Commercial uses are only permitted if integrated into a building that has
frontage on Major Mackenzie Drive.
d)
Outdoor storage of goods, materials, garbage and recycling, machinery or
equipment is prohibited.
e)
Only townhouse dwelling units shall be permitted to front onto Arnold
Crescent.
(3)
Development standards
a)
The following development standards shall apply:
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Development Standard
Minimum commercial gross floor area
339 m2
Maximum gross floor area
44,200 m2
Maximum FSI
1.65
Maximum lot coverage
35%
Minimum required front yard
7 m
Minimum required interior side yard
20 m
Minimum required flankage yard
4 m
Minimum required rear yard
30 m
Minimum required setback to daylighting triangle
2 m
Maximum building height:
a. street townhouse dwelling
b. multiple dwelling
c. apartment dwelling
d. apartment dwelling (fronting onto Major
Mackenzie Drive)
3 storeys / 11.5 m
4 storeys / 14 m
6 storeys / 21 m
8 storeys or 31 m,
whichever is greater.
Minimum required amenity space
2.0 m2 per dwelling
unit
Maximum number of dwelling units
518
Minimum percentage of dwelling units to be 3-bedroom
5%
b)
The lands subject to this exception as denoted on Schedule "A" shall be
deemed to be a lot.
c)
For the purposes of calculating the maximum FSI and the maximum lot
coverage, the lot area shall be deemed to be 26,850 square metres
regardless of any conveyances for road widening purposes, dedications or
severances.
d)
The southerly lot line that abuts Major Mackenzie Drive shall be the front lot
line.
e)
Notwithstanding the minimum interior side yard setback, multiple dwellings
shall be a minimum of 12 metres.
f)
Notwithstanding the minimum flankage yard setback, street townhouse
dwellings shall be a minimum of 3 metres to the flankage lot line.
g)
Notwithstanding the minimum rear yard setback, street townhouse dwellings
and an accessory structure used to access an underground parking garage
shall be a minimum of 14 metres to the rear lot line.
h)
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the maximum building
height for an accessory structure used to access an underground parking
garage shall be 3.2 metres.
i)
Notwithstanding the maximum building height, privacy screens, trellises,
gazebos, shade structures, screen walls, ornamental and architectural
features, landscape structures and features on the amenity terraces of the
apartment dwelling buildings, are permitted to a maximum height of 3
metres.
(4)
Encroachment provisions
a)
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the following
encroachments are permitted:
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i.
Bay windows and sills, railings, cornices, wall-mounted lighting fixtures,
awnings, canopies, columns, eaves, guardrails, balustrades, privacy
screens, trellises, gazebos, shade structures, screen walls, ornamental
and architectural features, landscape structures and features, mechanical
equipment, mechanical screens and flag poles, balconies and columns,
to a maximum height and projection of 2.5 metres.
ii. Porches and stairs to a maximum encroachment of 3.0 metres into any
required yard.
iii. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no portion of the building, either above or
below grade, may encroach within the Regional right-of-way without the
written permission of the Regional Municipality of York.
(5)
Parking standards
a)
The number of required parking spaces shall be calculated in accordance
with the standards set out below:
Use
Minimum Parking Space Standard
Dwelling unit
1-bedroom
2-bedroom
3-bedroom
0.9 parking spaces/dwelling unit
1.0 parking spaces/dwelling unit
1.1 parking spaces/dwelling unit
Visitor parking
0.15 parking spaces/dwelling unit
b)
Above grade parking shall not be permitted between the building and Major
Mackenzie Drive West or Arnold Crescent.
c)
The minimum dimension for a drive aisle or driveway shall be 6 metres.
d)
Visitor parking can be used for commercial uses. No additional commercial
parking spaces shall be required for commercial space that is 339 square
metres or less.
(6)
Bicycle parking standards
a)
The number of required bicycle parking spaces shall be calculated in
accordance with the standards set out below:
Use
Minimum Rate -
Bicycle Space
Minimum Rate -
Visitor Bicycle Space
Residential use
0.6 bicycle parking
spaces/dwelling unit
5% of the minimum
required bicycle parking
spaces for residential use
b)
Where bicycles are to be parked on a horizontal surface, a bicycle parking
space shall have a width of not less than 0.6 metres, a length of not less than
1.8 metres and a height of not less than 1.9 metres.
c)
Where bicycles are to be parked in a vertical position, a bicycle parking space
shall have a width of not less than 0.6 metres, a length of not less than 1.2
metres and a height of not less than 1.9 metres.
d)
5% of the total required bicycle parking spaces on-site shall be located at
grade.
(7)
Loading space standards
a)
The number of required loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with
the standards set out below:
i.
For Phase 1: 1 loading space with minimum dimensions of 4.0 metre
width, 13.0 metre length and 6.5 metre vertical clearance.
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ii. For Phase 2: 2 loading spaces with minimum dimensions of 4.0 metre
width, 13.0 metre length and 6.5 metre vertical clearance.
b)
No loading or service areas shall be permitted along Major Mackenzie Drive
West or Arnold Crescent.
(8)
[Deleted] (OLT-25-000843)
13.13 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as PLAN 65M4335 BLK 176 (municipally known as 0 Riding
Mountain Drive) and zoned N1(H) as denoted on Schedule "A":
Where a zone symbol on the attached schedule(s) is followed by the bracketed symbol
"H", e.g. (H), the bracketed symbol indicates that the lands to which it applies have been
placed in a holding zone in accordance with the provisions of Section 36 of the Planning
Act, R.S.O. 1990 and the Jefferson Secondary Plan. The holding zone will be removed
from the respective lands at such time as:
a)
The securement of a road allowance and permanent access to Nineteenth
Avenue by the Town of Richmond Hill, at the inter-section of Linda Margaret
Crescent, prior to the registration of draft Plan of Subdivision 19T (R)-99021;
and,
b)
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority has determined that one or
more of the lots are not required for the purposes of stormwater management
for draft plan of subdivision 19T(R)-99014.
13.14 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to lands identified as PLAN 3806 PT LOTS 22 TO 24 63 AND 64 RP 65R38545
PARTS 1 4 7 10 11 16 18 AND 20 (municipally known as 0 Fern Avenue) and zoned N2(H)
as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
No person shall use such lands or erect any buildings or structures until such time
as the Holding (H) symbol is removed by amendment to this By-law pursuant to
Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990.
(2)
A By-law to remove the Holding (H) symbol from these lands, or part thereof, is
subject to authorization has been obtained satisfactory to the City from the abutting
landowner to the east to remove or injure existing trees located along the mutual
property line.
13.15 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lots 10 and 11, Plan 1960 (municipally known as
9131 and 9135 Bathurst Street) and zoned N1 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Social services in the form of a community centre shall be permitted.
13.16 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands zoned NT1 within North Leslie Community as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Area A (shown as Exception 13.16A):
a)
Swimming pool shall not be permitted.
(2)
Area B (shown as Exception 13.16B):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 247.5 metres;
b)
Provision (2)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
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c)
Provision (2)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or their designate, in their
absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent building or
structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 247.5 metres shall
not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability; and,
d)
Swimming pool shall not be permitted.
(3)
Area C (shown as Exception 13.16C):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 247.1 metres;
b)
Provision (3)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (3)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 247.1
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming Pools shall not be permitted.
(4)
Area D (shown as Exception 13.16D):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 246.7 metres;
b)
Provision (4)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (4)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 246.7
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
(5)
Area E (shown as Exception 13.16E):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 246.1 metres;
b)
Provision (5)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (5)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 246.1
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
(6)
Area F (shown as Exception 13.16F):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 245 metres;
b)
Provision (6)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (6)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 245
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
(7)
Area G (shown as Exception 13.16G):
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a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 242.8 metres;
b)
Provision (7)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (7)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 242.8
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
(8)
Area H (shown as Exception 13.16H):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 242.7 metres;
b)
Provision (8)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (8)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 242.7
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
(9)
Area I (shown as Exception 13.16I):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 244.5 metres;
b)
Provision (9)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (9)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 244.5
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability: and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
(10)
Area J (shown as Exception 13.16J):
a)
No portion of a permanent building or structure shall be located below a
Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 245.5 metres;
b)
Provision (10)(a) shall not apply to decks or their foundations;
c)
Provision (10)(a) shall not apply if the Commissioner or his or her designate,
in his or her absolute discretion, is satisfied that the placement of a permanent
building or structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum elevation of 245.5
metres shall not result in undue adverse impacts on soil stability; and,
d)
Swimming pools shall not be permitted.
13.17 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Plan 65M-4625 BLK 233 (municipally known as 10 William
F. Bell Parkway) and zoned NA as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
NT1, NT2 and NS1 Zones permitted uses in Table 5.1A shall also be permitted.
(2)
Commercial uses are only permitted within a building containing residential.
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13.18 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands zoned NT1 within the West Gormley and North Leslie Communities as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
NS2 Zone permitted uses in Table 5.1A shall also be permitted.
13.19 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands zoned NT1 within the North Leslie Community as denoted on Schedule
"A":
(1)
NT2 Zone permitted uses in Table 5.1A shall also be permitted.
13.20 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 49 North Lake Road and zoned LC-OR as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
A place of worship shall also be permitted.
13.21 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as PLAN 65M4571 BLK 284 and zoned NLC as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
The working space component of a live-work unit may only be used for a
personal service shop, office and medical office (excluding clinic);
(2)
A place of worship and arts and cultural facility shall not be permitted; and,
(3)
Back-to-back townhouse dwellings are permitted where they do not front an
arterial or collector street.
13.22 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 13572 and 13586 Bayview Avenue and zoned NMU as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
The maximum permitted density shall be 285 dwelling units per hectare based on
a lot area of 4,738.0 square metres.
13.23 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 122, 124 and 126 Cartier Crescent and zoned NMU as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
The following use shall be permitted: apartment dwelling.
(2)
The maximum density shall be 375 dwelling units per hectare based on a lot area
of 3713.0 square metres.
13.24 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 9593 Bathurst Street and zoned NMU as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
The maximum density shall be 106 dwelling units per hectare based on a lot area
of 0.123 hectares.
13.25 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 29, Concession 2 and zoned I2 as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
The following uses shall also be permitted:
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a)
in NA Zone: apartment dwelling;
b)
in NT1 Zone: back-to-back dwelling, quadruplex dwelling and street
townhouse dwelling;
c)
in NT2 Zone: block residential dwelling; and,
d)
in NS2 Zone: detached dwelling.
13.26 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands zoned NT1 within the North Leslie Community as denoted on Schedule
"A":
(1)
In addition to permitted uses in NT1 Zone, apartment dwelling shall be permitted
with the exception of commercial uses which shall not be permitted.
13.27 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Block 67 on Plan 65M-4696 and Block 411 on Plan 65M-
4685 and zoned I3 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Detached dwelling, street townhouse dwelling and semi-detached dwelling
are also permitted in accordance with the NT1 and NS2 Zones permitted uses and
standards in Table 5.1A and Table 5.2A.
13.28 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as WHITCHURCH CON 2 PT LOT 1 RP 65R34689 PARTS 1
& 2 (municipally known as 1380 Stouffville Road) and zoned I3 as denoted on Schedule
"A":
(1)
Only a place of worship and associated recreational uses are permitted.
13.29 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 10533 Leslie Street and zoned I1 as denoted on Schedule
"A":
(1)
Permitted uses shall only include:
(a) one detached dwelling;
(b) place of worship or cemetery;
(c) medical clinic; and,
(d) child care centre.
(2)
The following development standards shall apply:
(a) A 6 m strip of land immediately abutting the street line shall be used only for
landscaped open space except that a driveway perpendicular to the street line
shall be permitted to cross such landscaped open space.
13.30 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 9301, 9325 and 9335 Yonge Street zoned KDA-YC as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Definitions
a)
Apartment Dwelling
Means a building containing 5 or more dwelling units all of which have a
common external access to the building by means of a common corridor
system.
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b)
Attached
Means a building, otherwise complete in itself, which depends for structural
support or complete enclosure upon a division wall or walls which are above
grade, shared in common with an adjacent building or buildings.
c)
Bicycle Maintenance Facility
Means an area having minimum dimensions of 1.8 metres by 2.6 metres for
bicycle repairs and maintenance which may include work space, a repair stand
and an air pump for inflating bicycle tires.
d)
Building Height
Means with reference to a building or structure, the vertical distance measured
from the established grade of such building or structure to:
i.
the highest point of the roof surface or the parapet, whichever is the
greater, of a flat roof;
ii. the deckline of a mansard roof;
iii. the mean level between eaves and ridge of a gabled hip or gambrel roof
or other type of pitched roof; and,
iv. in case of a structure with no roof, the highest point of the said structure.
Flagpoles, mechanical penthouses and rooftop constructions shall not be
included in the calculation of maximum building height.
e)
Car-Share
Means a program offering short-term rental service of motor vehicles that are
owned by a profit or non-profit car-sharing organization.
f)
Car-Share Parking Space
Means a parking space that is demarcated and reserved exclusively for car-
share use.
g)
Commercial Use
Means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the purpose of buying or
selling commodities and supplying of services, including personal service and
retail uses provided to the public, or where entertainment is offered for gain or
profit. However, commercial uses shall exclude automotive service station,
gas bar, gas bar convenience retail store, motor vehicle/lubrication
establishment, automobile washing establishment, auto body repair shop,
repair shop for internal combustion engines, motorized vehicles or similar
uses, or public garage.
h)
Daylighting Triangle
Means a triangular area of land on or abutting a corner lot, formed by
measuring from the point of intersection of street lines the distance required
by this By-law for a daylighting triangle along each street line and joining such
points with a straight line. The hypotenuse of a daylighting triangle shall be
that property line directly opposite the angle formed by the point of intersection
of the street lines.
i)
Established Grade
Means with reference to a building or structure, heights are calculated from
a Geodetic elevation of 208.9 m A.S.L.
j)
Floor Space Index (FSI)
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Means the maximum gross floor area of all buildings on the lot expressed as
a ratio or multiple of the lot area.
k)
Grade
Means the level of the ground adjacent to the outside wall of a building or
structure.
l)
Gross Floor Area (GFA)
Means the aggregate of the floor areas of a building above established
grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the
building at each floor level but excluding:
i.
loading areas (enclosed and/or open);
ii. a room or enclosed area, including its enclosing walls, within the building
or structure, that is used exclusively for the accommodation of mechanical
equipment, including the mechanical penthouse, heating, cooling,
ventilation, electrical equipment, shafts, fire prevention equipment,
plumbing or elevator equipment and service and elevator shafts;
iii. bicycle storage and parking areas within the building;
iv. any below grade areas;
v. any space with a floor to ceiling height of less than 1.8 metres;
vi. unenclosed balconies and terraces; and,
vii. any openings in floor slabs such as, but not limited to, a two storey atrium,
stairway or second floor of loading space.
m)
High-Rise
Means buildings or structures with a height of 9 storeys or greater.
n)
Home Occupation
Means an economic enterprise operated within a dwelling unit, incidental and
secondary to the residential use.
o)
Landscaping
Means any combination of trees, shrubs, flowers, grass or other horticultural
elements, decorative stonework, paving, screening or other architectural
elements, all of which is designed to enhance the visual amenity of a property
and shall not include amenity space, parking areas, driveways or ramps.
p)
Long-Term Bicycle Parking
Means an area inside of a building for the purpose of securing bicycles.
q)
Lot Coverage
Means the percentage of the lot, covered by all buildings. Lot coverage in
each Zone shall be deemed to apply only to that portion of such lot which is
located within said Zone. The calculation of lot coverage shall not include that
portion of such lot which is occupied by a building or portion thereof
completely below grade or provides linkage between buildings above the
ground floor.
r)
Outdoor Display and Sales Area
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Means an area of land used in conjunction with a business located within a
building or structure on the same lot, for the display or sales of seasonal
produce, new merchandise or the supply of services.
s)
Personal Services
Means a building or part of a building in which services involving care of
persons or their apparel are performed. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, personal services include a barber shop, a hair dressing shop, a
manicure shop, a shoe repair, a dry-cleaning depot and similar service
establishments.
t)
Podium
Means the portion of a high-rise building below the tower portion of a
building.
u)
Public Bicycle Parking
Means an area outside of a building equipped with one or more bicycle racks
or posts for the purpose of securing bicycles by members of the public.
v)
Retail
Means a use conducted in a building or structure or part thereof in which
good, merchandise, substances or items are displayed, rented or sold directly
to the general public.
w)
Short-Term Bicycle Parking
Means an area outside of a building equipped with one or more bicycle racks
or posts for the purpose of securing bicycles.
x)
Storey
Means a portion of a building between the surface of a floor and the floor,
ceiling or roof immediately above, provided that any portion of a building
partly below grade level shall not be deemed a storey unless its ceiling is at
least 1.8 metres above grade. Any storey with a floor to ceiling height beyond
4.5 metres shall be deemed an additional storey. Notwithstanding this
definition, the first storey can have a maximum height of 7.7 metres inclusive
of an upper ground floor level limited only to parking and electrical and
mechanical rooms. Mechanical penthouses and rooftop constructions that
are exempt from the building height calculation shall not be considered a
storey.
y)
Tower
Means all storeys above the fifth storey in a high rise building.
z)
Tower Floor Plate
Means the total gross floor area of an individual floor within the building,
located above the fifth storey, measured from the exterior of the main walls.
aa) Work-Share Space
Means an indoor space within a building on a lot that is communal and
available for use by the occupants of the building exclusively for work and
office use, which includes a minimum of one washroom facility and may
include private call or meeting rooms and internet access.
(2)
Permitted uses
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a)
No building or structure or part thereof shall be erected or used except for
one or more of the following uses:
i.
apartment dwelling;
ii. commercial uses;
iii. home occupation; and,
iv. work-share space.
b)
No dwelling units shall be permitted to face 16th Avenue on the ground floor
of a building or structure.
c)
A home occupation shall be subject to the following provisions:
i.
shall be conducted entirely within an enclosed building;
ii. shall not detract from the residential character of the dwelling unit or the
lot on which the home occupation is located;
iii. shall not involve the outdoor storage or an outdoor display and sales
area for materials or finished products associated with the home
occupation use;
iv. shall not occupy more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling
unit;
v. shall not result in the discharge or emission of odorous, noxious or toxic
matter or vapors, heat, glare, noise or radiation, or recurrently generated
ground vibrations;
vi. shall not consist of an occupation that involves the salvage, repair,
maintenance or sales of motor vehicles or motor vehicles; engines or
parts; and,
vii. shall not consist of an occupation that involves the sale of a commodity
not produced on the premises, except that telephone or mail order sales
of goods may be permitted provided that customers do not enter the
premises to inspect, purchase or take possession of the goods.
d)
Commercial uses are only permitted in a high-rise building and shall only be
permitted on the ground floor and shall permit an outdoor display and sales
area.
e)
Outdoor storage of goods, materials, garbage and recycling, machinery or
equipment is prohibited.
(3)
Development standards
a)
The following development standards shall apply:
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Development Standard
Maximum gross floor area
71,080 m2
Maximum FSI
8.56
Maximum tower floor plate
805 m2
Maximum lot coverage
76%
Minimum required front yard
1.5 m
Minimum required side yard (east)
1.5 m
Minimum required side yard (west)
2.0 m
Minimum required rear yard
2.5 m
Minimum required setback to daylighting triangle
0.0 m
Maximum building height
45 storeys or 145.0 m,
whichever is the lesser.
Maximum podium height
5 storeys or 21.2 m,
whichever is the lesser.
Minimum required amenity space
2.0 m2 per dwelling unit
Maximum number of dwelling units
1,057
Minimum percentage of dwelling units to be 3-
bedroom
5.5%
b)
The lands subject to this exception as denoted on Schedule "A" shall be
deemed to be a lot.
c)
A tower shall be required to provide a minimum separation distance of 25.0
metres from another tower.
d)
A minimum of 180 square metres of work-share space shall be provided.
e)
For the purposes of calculating the maximum floor space index and the
maximum lot coverage, the lot area shall be deemed to be 8303.82 square
metres regardless of any conveyances for road widening purposes,
dedications or severances.
f)
The southerly lot line that abuts 16th Avenue shall be the front lot line.
g)
Notwithstanding the maximum building height, privacy screens, trellises,
gazebos, shade structures, screen walls, ornamental and architectural
features, landscape structures and features on the amenity terrace of the
apartment dwelling, are permitted to a maximum height of 3.0 metres.
h)
The amenity terrace of the apartment dwelling shall require a noise attenuation
wall with a minimum height of 2.2 metres.
i)
Notwithstanding any other provision in this by-law, the setback to below grade
parking structures is 0.0 metres.
(4)
Projection and encroachment provisions
a)
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the following projections
and encroachments are permitted:
i.
Bay windows and sills, railings, cornices, wall-mounted lighting fixtures,
awnings, canopies, eaves, guardrails, balustrades, privacy screens,
trellises, gazebos, shade structures, screen walls, ornamental and
architectural features, landscape structures and features and balconies,
to a maximum height and projection of 3.0 metres.
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ii. Parapets to a maximum height of 1.4 metres.
iii. Exit staircases to a maximum height of 3.2 metres.
(5)
Landscaping provisions
a)
The following landscaping provisions shall apply:
i.
A minimum of 10% of the lot area must be landscaping, which may be
located at grade or on top of a building or structure and shall not be
considered part of an amenity space, parking areas, driveways or ramps.
ii. A landscaped open space strip not less than 1.5 metres in width abutting
the front lot line (16th Avenue) shall be provided except that driveways
perpendicular to the street line shall be permitted to cross such
landscaped open space.
(6)
Parking standards
a)
Each parking space shall have a minimum width of 2.75 metres and a
minimum length of 5.8 metres.
b)
Above grade parking shall not be permitted between the building and 16th
Avenue.
c)
The minimum dimension for a drive aisle or driveway shall be 6.0 metres.
d)
Existing parking as of the date of passing of this By-law shall be permitted in
front yard, rear yard, side yard and flankage yard of a lot.
e)
[Deleted] (OLT-25-000843)
f)
The maximum automobile parking space provisions in Table 10.3A shall not
apply to these lands.
(7)
Bicycle parking standards
a)
The number of required bicycle parking spaces shall be calculated in
accordance with the standards set out below:
Use
Minimum Long-Term Bicycle
Parking Space Requirement
Minimum Short-Term Bicycle
Parking Space Requirement
Residential use
0.72 spaces/dwelling unit
0.045 spaces/dwelling unit
Commercial use
0.195 spaces/100 m2 of GFA
0.225 spaces/100 m2 of GFA
b)
A minimum of 2 bicycle maintenance facilities shall be provided.
c)
A minimum of 6 public bicycle parking spaces shall be provided at grade.
Public bicycle parking spaces shall be located within 5.0 metres of a public
right-of-way.
d)
Short-term bicycle parking spaces shall be located at grade or the ground floor
level of a building and a minimum of 50% of the spaces shall be in a covered
area.
e)
Where bicycles are to be parked on a horizontal surface, a long-term bicycle
parking space shall have a width of not less than 0.6 metres, a length of not
less than 1.8 metres and a height of not less than 1.9 metres.
f)
Where bicycles are to be parked in a vertical position, a long-term bicycle
parking space shall have a width of not less than 0.6 metres, a length of not
less than 1.2 metres and a height of not less than 1.9 metres.
(8)
Loading space standards
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a)
The number of required loading spaces shall be provided in accordance with
the standards set out below:
i.
For residential use: 2 loading spaces with minimum dimensions of 4.0
metre width, 13.0 metre length and 6.5 metre vertical clearance.
ii.
For commercial use: 1 loading space with minimum dimensions of 4.0
metre width, 13.0 metre length and 4.6 metre vertical clearance.
b)
No loading or service areas shall be permitted along 16th Avenue.
c)
Aisles and driveways leading to a loading space shall not be used for the
temporary parking or storage of 1 or more motor vehicles.
d)
No minimum loading requirements for existing buildings on the lands as of
the date of the passing of this By-law.
13.31 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands identified as Blocks 332 , 333, 334, and 335 on Plan 65M-4723 and
zoned NT1 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Frontage on a public street shall not be applicable and the easterly lot line that
abuts lands identified as Block 391 on Plan 65M-4723 shall be the front lot line.
13.32 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 11289 Bayview Avenue and zoned NS2 and NT1 as denoted
on Schedule "A":
(1)
No permanent building or structure, except for accessory structures and decks,
shall be located within 7.0 metres from the TransCanada Pipelines right-of-way.
Accessory structures and decks shall have a minimum setback of 3.0 metres
from the TransCanada Pipelines right-of-way.
(2)
Below grade swimming pools shall not be permitted.
13.33 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 11289 Bayview Avenue and zoned I2 as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
Permitted uses shall only include:
a)
child care centre;
b)
place of worship;
c)
private park;
d)
private school;
e)
social services; and,
f)
recreational uses.
(2)
The minimum required front yard setback shall be 3 metres.
(3)
No permanent building or structure, except for accessory structures and decks,
shall be located within 7.0 metres from the TransCanada Pipelines right-of-way.
Accessory structures and decks shall have a minimum setback of 3.0 metres
from the TransCanada Pipelines right-of-way.
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13.34 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, the following shall
apply to the lands located at 181 and 187 Elgin Mills Road West and zoned NMU as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Table 3.4A, a bay window is permitted to encroach into a minimum
required setback at the front and rear of the building to a distance of 1 metre over
a maximum width of 4.1 metres.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15(e), a guard up to the height of 1.1 metres above the
floor level is permitted.
(3)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15(f), stairs used to access a deck, porch or entry
element:
a)
shall be setback at least 1.5m from a lane; and,
b)
may encroach up to 3 metres into the minimum required setback at the rear
of the building.
(4)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A, the maximum building height of a block residential
dwelling shall be 12 metres.
(5)
Table 5.2B Special Provision (12) shall not apply.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(b), where a building fronts onto a
lane, the following setbacks shall be provided to the lane:
a)
2.6 metres for a building that abuts the backs onto the west side lot line;
b)
2.25 metres for a building that abuts the backs onto the east side lot line;
and,
c)
2.85 metres for a building that abuts the backs onto the rear lot line.
(7)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(f), where a building permitted
under a block residential dwelling fronts onto a street or a lane, a minimum of 5
metres shall be provided at the rear of the building.
(8)
Notwithstanding Table 10.3C, the minimum required number of visitor automobile
parking space for block residential dwelling shall be 0.18 spaces per dwelling
unit.
(9)
Table 10.4C Special Provision (2) shall not apply.
(118-25)
13.35 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands located at 99 Lucas Street and zoned NS1 as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A and Table 5.2B Special Provision 12, a minimum front
yard setback of 6 metres shall be provided.
(131-25)
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13.36 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands identified as Lot 24 and Part of Lot 25, Plan 355
(municipally known as 599 Sunset Beach Road) and zoned N2 as denoted on Schedule
"A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A and Table 5.2B Special Provision 12, a minimum front
yard setback of 20 metres shall be provided.
(141-25)
13.37 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands located at 112 Elgin Mills Road West and zoned NMU
as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purpose of this exception, the lands shown on Schedule "A" shall be deemed
to be one lot.
(2)
For the purpose of Table 5.2B Special Provision 18 of this By-law, setback shall be
deemed as the distance between the street and/or lane to the main buildings.
(3)
Notwithstanding Table 3.4A, bay windows up to 3.7 metres in width are permitted to
encroach 1 metre into the minimum required yards.
(4)
Notwithstanding Table 3.4A, exterior steps including any associated landings shall
be permitted to encroach up to the property line into the required flankage yard.
(5)
Notwithstanding Section 3.14(2), the minimum interior width of a double car
attached garage shall be 5.4 metres.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A:
a)
the minimum required flankage yard setback shall be 2.5 metres;
b)
the minimum required rear yard setback shall be 1.5 metres; and,
c)
the maximum building height of a block residential dwelling shall be
12.5 metres.
(7)
Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(a) shall not apply.
(8)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(b) and any other provision contrary
to this By-law, where a building permitted under a block residential dwelling
fronts onto Dickson Street, a minimum distance of 2.5 metres shall be provided from
the front main wall of the building to the fronted street.
(9)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(d), a minimum distance of 1.5
metres shall be provided from the intersection of the exterior side wall and the
exterior front or rear wall of a main building to the curved portion of a lane.
(10) Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(f), where a building permitted
under a block residential dwelling fronts onto a street or a lane:
a)
a minimum distance of 5 metres shall be provided from the rear main wall of
the building to the interior lot line where the rear main wall faces the interior
lot line;
b)
where the building fronts onto Elgin Mills Road West also backs onto a lane;
a minimum of 2.5 metres shall be provided from the rear main wall of the
building to the lane; and,
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c)
where the building fronts onto Dickson Street also backs onto a lane; a
minimum of 1 metre shall be provided from the rear main wall of the building
to the lane.
(11) Notwithstanding Table 10.3C, the maximum required number of visitor automobile
parking space for block residential dwelling shall be 0.25 spaces per dwelling
unit.
(12) Section 10.9 and 10.12 shall not apply.
(17-26)
13.38 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to lands identified as Concession 2, Part of Lot 31 (municipally
known as 11580 Leslie Street) and zoned NT2 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purposes of this exception, the lands shown on Schedule "A" shall be
deemed to be one lot.
(2)
For the purpose of Table 5.2B Special Provision 18 of this By-law, setback shall be
deemed as the distance between the street and/or lane to the main building.
(3)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A, the minimum required rear yard setback shall be 3
metres.
(4)
Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(a) shall not apply.
(5)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(f), where a building permitted
under a block residential dwelling fronts onto a street or a lane and backs onto a
lane, a minimum of 3 metres shall be provided from the main wall of the building
to the lane.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(d), a minimum distance of 2.5
metres shall be provided from the intersection of the exterior side wall and the
exterior front or rear wall of a main building to the curved portion of a lane.
(7)
Table 10.4C Special Provision 2 shall not apply.
(8)
Sections 10.12 and 10.6.2 shall not apply.
(12-26)
13.39 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands located at 1430 Major Mackenzie Drive East and
zoned NMU as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
No more than 205 square metres of outdoor storage of goods, material, machinery
or equipment shall be permitted.
(15-26)
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13.40 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 21, Plan M-807 (municipally
known as 13049 Bathurst Street) and zoned NMU as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purpose of this exception, the lands shown on Schedule "A" shall be deemed
to be one lot.
(2)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A:
a)
the minimum required rear yard setback shall be 3.5 metres; and,
b)
the maximum building height of a block residential dwelling shall be 12.5
meters.
(3)
Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(a) shall not apply.
(4)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(d), a minimum distance from an
exterior wall of a building is permitted to be reduced to 1.2 metres to the curved
portion of a lane.
(5)
Notwithstanding Section 10.6.5(3), driveways leading to dwelling units with
frontage onto a lane, which excludes a turnaround facility, shall have a minimum
width of 5.5 meters.
(6)
Sections 10.6.2, 10.9 and 10.12 shall not apply.
(33-26)
13.41 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of this By-law, as amended, the
following shall apply to the lands identified as Block 315, Part 2, Registered Plan 65M-
2174 (municipally known as 11 Headdon Gate) and zoned NMU as denoted on Schedule
"A":
(1)
Table 5.1B Special Provision 10 of this By-law shall not apply.
(36-26)
13.42 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S,
Part 1, and Part of Lot 56, Concession 1, W.Y.S, Parts 1-6, and 8, and zoned RMU-COR2
as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purpose of this exception, the lot line abutting Yonge Street shall be deemed
as the front lot line.
(2)
Notwithstanding permitted encroachment requirements in Table 3.4A, roof overhang
is permitted to encroach up to 2.3 metres into the minimum required front yard and
flankage yard.
(3)
Notwithstanding minimum yard requirements, the exit stair enclosure not higher
than 4 metres associated with underground parking structure is permitted to be
within 1 metre of the interior lot line.
(4)
Notwithstanding Section 3.6 (1), a minimum of 10% of the lot area shall be used for
no other purpose than soft landscaping, which may be located at grade or on top
of a building or structure.
(5)
For the purpose of Table 4.2A, the maximum first storey height shall be 8 metres.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 4.2B Special Provision 11, the minimum required yards shall
not apply to any portion of the parking structure below a Canadian Geodetic Datum
elevation of 275.9 metres.
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(7)
Table 10.4C Special Provisions 2 and 3 shall not apply.
(52-26)
13.43 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to lands identified as Part of Lots 13 and 14 on Plan 2404,
designated Part 4 on Reference Plan 65R-12364 and Part 3 on Reference Plan 65R-
19396 (municipally known as 282 and 292 Elgin Mills Road West) and zoned NMU as
denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purposes of this exception, the lands shown on Schedule "A" shall be
deemed to be one lot.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15 (b)(i), decks which are 0.6 metres in height or greater
above established grade are permitted to encroach into the minimum required rear
yard to a distance of 2.7 metres.
(3)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(b), where a building permitted
under a block residential dwelling fronts onto a lane, a minimum of 1.5 metres
shall be provided from the front main wall of the building to the lane.
(4)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(d), where a building permitted
under a block residential dwelling fronts onto Elgin Mills Road West and flanks
onto the west side lot line, a minimum distance of 0.5 metres shall be provided from
the intersection of the exterior side wall and the exterior rear wall of a main building
to the curve portion of a lane.
(5)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B Special Provision 18(f), where a building permitted
under a block residential dwelling fronts onto Elgin Mills Road West and backs
onto a lane, a minimum of 0.5 metres shall be provided at the rear of the building.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 10.1A, the minimum length of a parallel parking space shall
be 5.8 metres.
(7)
Notwithstanding Section 10.6.2 (2), where a parking space is obstructed on one or
both sides in accordance with this By-law, the minimum width of the parking space
shall be 2.75 metres.
(8)
Table 10.4C Special Provision 2 shall not apply.
(43-26)
13.44 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to lands identified as Block 1, Plan 65M-4652 (municipally known
as 107 Hall Street) and zoned LC-V as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Section 3.12 (a):
a)
an accessory building or structure for the purpose of pedestrian
ingress/egress or stairwell associated with an underground parking structure
shall be permitted to be located in a front yard; and,
b)
an accessory structure used for the purpose of providing a canopy
associated with bicycle parking shall be permitted to be located in a front yard
or side yard.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 3.12 ( e ), the maximum height of an accessory building
or structure with a flat roof used for the purpose of pedestrian ingress/egress or
stairwell associated with an underground parking structure shall be 3 metres.
(3)
Notwithstanding Table 4.2A:
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a)
the minimum side yard setback for a tower shall be 9.9 metres from the north
side lot line;
b)
the minimum side yard setback for a tower shall be 8 metres from the south
side lot line;
c)
the minimum rear yard setback for a tower shall be 9 metres from the east
side lot line; and,
d)
the maximum first storey height for a building shall be 4.6 metres
(4)
For the purpose of this exception, the portion of a first storey of a main building
where a loading space is provided within the building and no mezzanines are
provided directly above the loading space shall be exempt from the maximum first
storey height requirement.
(5)
Notwithstanding Table 4.2B Special Provision 4, a minimum setback of 6.5 metres
from the main wall of a building with windows or openings to the south side lot
line shall be required.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 10.1A, a perpendicular compact parking space (Type B)
shall have a minimum length of 4.8 metres and a minimum width of 2.4 metres.
(7)
Section 10.6.2 shall not apply to any compact parking spaces located on the
second underground parking level.
(8)
Table 10.4C Special Provisions 2 and 3 shall not apply.
(41-26)
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13.46 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands identified as Part of Lot 28, Registered Plan 1999
(municipally known as 491 Elgin Mills Road West) and zoned NMU as denoted on
Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Section 3.6 (2)(a) to the contrary, a minimum 25% of the area of a
front yard shall be used for no other purpose than soft landscaping.
(58-26)
13.47 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands zoned NT1 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2B, the minimum front yard setback shall be 4.5 metres
(67-26)
13.48 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands zoned NT2 as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A:
a)
the minimum rear yard setback of a block residential dwelling shall be 2.5
metres;
b)
a stairway may encroach into a rear yard to a maximum of 2 metres.
(2)
Notwithstanding Note (2) to Table 10.4C:
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a)
where 7 or fewer short-term bicycle parking spaces are required, no short-
term bicycle parking spaces are required to be located in a covered area.
(67-26)
13.49 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to the lands zoned NA as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
For the purpose of this exception, the westerly lot line shall be deemed as the front
lot line.
(2)
Notwithstanding Table 5.2A:
a)
the minimum side yard setback shall be 1.2 metres;
b)
the minimum flankage yard setback shall be 3 metres for the first 3 storeys
of a mid-rise building;
c)
the minimum flankage yard setback shall be 0.7 metres above the third
storey of a mid-rise building;
d)
the minimum rear yard setback shall be 2.5 metres;
e)
the maximum building height shall be 8 storeys and 35 metres for an
apartment dwelling;
(3)
Notwithstanding Section 3.12 a), a private amenity building shall be permitted in
the front yard to within 3.0 metres of the front lot line, and underground parking
stairwell exit structures shall be permitted in the front yard to within 0.8 metres of
the front lot line.
(4)
Notwithstanding Section 3.12 e), a private amenity building shall be permitted a
maximum building height of 2 storeys and 12 metres, and an underground parking
stairwell exit structure shall be permitted a maximum building height of 3.0 metres.
Further, a mechanical penthouse in accordance with Section 3.2 shall be permitted
on the private amenity building.
(5)
Notwithstanding Section 10.6.1(9), a parking area containing a maximum of 4
parking spaces may be permitted in the front yard.
(6)
Notwithstanding Table 10.3A the maximum parking spaces permitted shall be 410
vehicular parking spaces.
(7)
Notwithstanding Section Table 10.5A, only one loading space is required.
(67-26)
13.50 Notwithstanding any inconsistent or conflicting provisions of By-law 93-25, as amended,
the following shall apply to lands identified as Lot 75, Plan 1999 (municipally known as
263 Oxford Street) and zoned NS2 and NS2(H) as denoted on Schedule "A":
(1)
Table 5.2B Special Provision 12 shall not apply.
(2)
No development shall occur on the portions of the lands where the Holding (H)
symbol is in place until such time as the Holding (H) symbol is lifted.
(3)
The Holding (H) symbol shall be lifted in whole or in part as applicable by Council
or its designate when all of the following conditions and requirements have been
satisfied:
a)
The Owner submits to the City a written consent from the Owner of the
abutting property to the west (10601 Bathurst Street) for the removal of
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boundary trees #442, N6, N7, N8, N9, N10 and N11 shown on the Tree
Protection Plan prepared by Landscape Planning and dated May 22, 2026.
(77-26)
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Section 14.0
Amendments to this By-law
Amending
By-law
By-law
Adoption Date
CZBL
Exception #
Zone
Affected Properties
Explanatory Note Description
OPA File #
ZBA File #
105-25
10/29/25
/
N2, N3, N4
35, 37, 39 and 41 Edgar Avenue;
20 Scott Drive
Facilitate the creation of 9 single detached lots
and the extension of Clinton Drive.
/
ZBLA-24-0009
118-25
11/26/25
13.34
NMU
181, 187 Elgin Mills Road West
Facilitate 16 townhouse dwellings.
/
D02-20013
131-25
12/10/25
13.35
NS1
99 Lucas Street
Facilitate a lot severance and the development of
two semi-detached dwellings.
/
ZBLA-24-0014
141-25
12/10/25
13.36
N2, GNL
599 Sunset Beach Road
Facilitate a lot severance and the development of
two detached dwellings with environmental
buffers.
/
D02-22010
17-26
2/11/26
13.37
NMU
112 Elgin Mills Road West
Facilitate the construction of a residential
townhouse development consisting of 15
townhouse units, located within three blocks, and
fronting onto a private road on the subject lands.
/
ZBLA-24-0017
12-26
2/25/26
13.38
NT2
11580 Leslie Street
Expand the area subject to By-law 93-25 and
facilitate a residential development comprised of
19 block residential townhouse units on the
subject lands.
/
D02-18006
15-26
3/11/26
13.39
NMU
1430 Major Mackenzie Drive
East
Permit outdoor storage on the subject lands.
/
ZBLA-25-0008
33-26
5/13/26
13.40
NMU
13049 Bathurst Street
Facilitate the development of a block residential
development comprised of 9 townhouses
dwellings on the subject lands.
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ZBLA-24-0008
The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill
By-law 93-25
Page 151
Amending
By-law
By-law
Adoption Date
CZBL
Exception #
Zone
Affected Properties
Explanatory Note Description
OPA File #
ZBA File #
36-26
5/13/26
13.41
NMU
11 Headdon Gate
Permit a private school use on the subject lands.
OPA-25-0003
ZBLA-25-0005
52-26
5/13/26
13.42
RMU-COR2
0 Gamble Road
Facilitate the creation of an automobile sales
dealership on the subject lands.
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D02-22007
43-26
6/10/26
13.43
NMU
282 & 292 Elgin Mill Road West
Facilitate a block residential development
comprised of 15 townhouse dwellings on the
subject lands.
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D02-19018
41-26
6/24/26
13.44
LC-V
107 Hall Street
Facilitate high density, high-rise development
consisting of two residential towers of 10 to 15
storeys in height, and retention of existing
designated heritage dwelling on the subject lands.
OPA-23-0001
ZBLA-23-0002
13.45
[Intentionally Left Blank]
[Intentionally Left Blank]
58-26
6/10/26
13.46
NMU
491 Elgin Mills Road West
Facilitate a lot severance and the development of
two semi-detached dwellings on the subject lands
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ZBLA-25-0016
13.47
NT1
67-26
7/15/26
13.48
NT2
59 Brookside Road
Facilitate a low- to mid-rise residential
development to be comprised of 2 apartment
buildings of 7 and 8 storeys and 45 townhouse
dwelling units on the subject lands, in addition to
park and natural heritage blocks.
OPA-24-0007
ZBLA-24-0013
13.49
NA
The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill
By-law 93-25
Page 152
Amending
By-law
By-law
Adoption Date
CZBL
Exception #
Zone
Affected Properties
Explanatory Note Description
OPA File #
ZBA File #
77-26
7/15/26
13.50
NS2, NS2(H)
263 Oxford Street
Facilitate a low-density residential development to
be comprised of 2 detached and 8 semi-detached
dwellings and the extension of a public road on
the subject lands.
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ZBLA-25-0011
78-26
7/15/26
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N2
70 Arnold Crescent
Facilitate a lot severance and the development of
two detached dwellings on the subject lands.
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ZBLA-25-0006
The Corporation of the City of Richmond Hill
By-law 93-25
Page 153
Passed this 24th day of September, 2025.
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David West
Mayor
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Stephen M.A. Huycke
City Clerk
By-law 93-25-Sep 22 SAL