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Part II: Section 39 - Holding Zones (H) - Zoning By-law
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S E C T I O N 3 9
HOLDING ZONES (H)
39.1 General Purpose of (H) Zone
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where a zoning symbol shown on
any Zoning Map has the suffix (H), as provided for pursuant to Section 35 of the
Planning Act, as the same may be amended from time to time, no land thereby affected
shall be used and no building or structure shall be erected, located or used thereon until
such time as the suffix (H) has been removed by By-law.
39.2 Holding Zones
39.2.1
Holding Zone - Suburban Residential 1 (SR1) Zone and Suburban
Residential 1-7 (SR1-7) Zone
Where the Suburban Residential 1 (SR1) or the Suburban Residential 1-7 Zone (SR1-7)
zoning symbols are shown on Zoning Map Part 8 with the suffix (H), no building or
structure shall be permitted until such time as the suffix (H) is removed by By-law. The
removal of the (H) shall only occur when the following conditions are fulfilled to the
satisfaction of the City of Sarnia:
(a)
That the concerns of the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority with respect to
floodline determination and floodproofing and erosion control are satisfied; and
(b)
A detailed soil study is prepared by the owner which satisfies the Part 8 Director
under the Environmental Protection Act with respect to septic tank approval for
all lots.
39.2.2
Holding Zone - Urban Residential 4-15 (UR4-15) Zone and Open Space
1 (OS1) Zone
Where the Urban Residential 4-15 (UR4-15) Zone or the Open Space 1 (OS1) Zone is
shown on Zoning Map Part 24 with the suffix (H), no building or structure or use shall
be permitted until such time as the suffix (H) is removed by By-law. As the site was
formerly a landfill, the removal of the (H) symbol shall only occur when the following
conditions are fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City of Sarnia:
(a)
No development is permitted until the year 2019; unless approved by the
Ministry of the Environment; and
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Part II: Section 39 - Holding Zones (H) - Zoning By-law
(b)
Prior to any development being permitted in the year 2019 the Ministry of the
Environment, or their successor, must advise the City that they are satisfied that
the lands are appropriate for development.
39.2.3
Holding Zone CC1-1 - Zone North of Quinn Drive
Where the Commercial Centre 1-1 (CC1-1) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map
Part 32 with the suffix (H), no building or structure shall be permitted until such time as
the suffix (H) is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only occur when the
following condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That the owner(s) satisfy the City with respect to the provision of a stormwater
management facility for the lands.
39.2.4
Holding Zone LI1 - Zone South of Confederation Line
Where the Light Industrial 1 (LI1) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map Part 72 with
the suffix (H), no building or structure shall be permitted until such time as the suffix (H)
is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only occur when the following
condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That the owner(s) satisfy the City with respect to the provision of a stormwater
management facility for the lands.
39.2.5
Holding LI1-7 - Zone South of Confederation Line
Where the Light Industrial 1-7 (LI1-7) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map Part 72
with the suffix (H), no building or structure shall be permitted until such time as the suffix
(H) is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only occur when the following
condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That the owner(s) satisfy the City with respect to the provision of a stormwater
management facility for the lands.
39.2.6
Holding Zone LI2 - Zone South of Confederation Line
Where the Light Industrial 2 (LI2) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map Part 72 with
the suffix (H), no building or structure shall be permitted until such time as the suffix (H)
is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only occur when the following
condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That the owner(s) satisfy the City with respect to the provision of a stormwater
management facility for the lands.
Part II: Section 39 - Holding Zones (H) - Zoning By-law
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39.2.7
Holding Zone HI1 - Zone East of Highway No. 40
Where the Heavy Industrial 1 (HI1) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map Part 77
with the suffix (H), no building or structure shall be permitted until such time as the suffix
(H) is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only occur when the following
condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That the owner(s) satisfy the City with respect to the provision of a stormwater
management facility for the lands.
39.2.8
Holding Zone BP1-1 - Zone East of Airport Road
(131/2002)
Where the Business Park 1-1 (BP1-1) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map Part 34
with the suffix (H), no building or structure shall be permitted until such time as the suffix
(H) is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only occur when the following
condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That full municipal services, including an internal access road off of Airport Road
are available or are approved and under construction, to service the lands.
39.2.9
Holding Zone UR4-15 - Zone North of Confederation Line
(143/2004)
Where the Urban Residential 4-15 (UR4-15) zoning symbol is shown on Zoning Map
Part 63 with the suffix (H), no development, building or structure shall be permitted until
such time as the suffix (H) is removed by By-law. The removal of the (H) shall only
occur when the following condition has been fulfilled to the satisfaction of the City:
(a)
That sanitary sewer capacity to fully service the subject lands is either confirmed
through an analysis of the City's existing sanitary sewer system, or can be made
available by the City.