By-law 85-18 Zoning By-law, Consolidated March 2025
Sioux Lookout, Ontario
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SIOUX LOOKOUT ZONING BY-LAW
Sioux Lookout Zoning By-law No. 85-18
Effective date: November 21, 2018 (Consolidated March 2025)
SIOUX LOOKOUT ZONING
BY-LAW NO. 85-18
EFFECTIVE DATE:
NOVEMBER 21, 2018
CONSOLIDATED:
MARCH 2025
PREPARED FOR:
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF SIOUX LOOKOUT PO BOX 158,
25 FIFTH AVENUE SIOUX LOOKOUT ONTARIO P8T 1A4
BY:
MACNAUGHTON HERMSEN BRITTON CLARKSON PLANNING LIMITED (MHBC)
PLANNING, URBAN DESIGN & LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE 113 COLLIER
STREET BARRIE ONTARIO L4M 1H2
COVER PHOTO - TIM BRODY, SIOUX LOOKOUT BULLETIN
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Section 1
ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION ................. 1-1
1.1
Title ........................................................................................... 1-1
1.2
Scope of By-law ........................................................................ 1-1
1.2.1
Lands Subject to By-law ............................................. 1-1
1.2.2
Compliance with By-law ............................................. 1-1
1.2.3
Existing Uses Continued ............................................. 1-1
1.2.4
Compliance with Other Restrictions ........................... 1-1
1.3
Interpretation of By-law ............................................................ 1-1
1.3.1
Definitions ................................................................. 1-1
1.3.2
Number ...................................................................... 1-1
1.3.3
"Shall" is Mandatory ................................................... 1-1
1.3.4
"Used" and "Occupied" .............................................. 1-2
1.3.5
Measurements ........................................................... 1-2
1.3.6
Holding Zones ............................................................ 1-2
1.3.7
Primary Zones ............................................................ 1-2
1.3.8
Exception Zones and Temporary Use By-laws ............ 1-2
1.3.9
Split Zoning ................................................................ 1-2
1.3.10
Conflict ...................................................................... 1-3
1.4
Structure ................................................................................... 1-3
1.5
Zoning Schedules ...................................................................... 1-4
1.5.1
Zones ......................................................................... 1-4
1.5.2
Schedules ................................................................... 1-4
1.5.3
Determination of Zone Boundaries ............................ 1-4
1.6
Illustrations ............................................................................... 1-4
1.7
References to Statutes and Agencies ........................................ 1-4
1.8
Permits ..................................................................................... 1-5
1.9
Enforcement and Remedy of Violations .................................... 1-5
1.9.1
Enforcement .............................................................. 1-5
1.9.2
Remedy of Violations ................................................. 1-5
1.10 Severability ............................................................................... 1-5
1.11 Repeal of Existing By-laws ........................................................ 1-5
1.12 Effective Date ........................................................................... 1-6
1.13 Request for Amendments ......................................................... 1-6
1.14 Expropriation and/or Road Widening ........................................ 1-6
1.15 Legal Non-Complying Lots, Buildings and Structures ............... 1-6
1.16 Buildings on Undersized Lots .................................................... 1-6
1.17 Changes to Lot Size................................................................... 1-7
1.18 Legal Non-Conforming Uses ..................................................... 1-7
1.18.1
Continuation of Existing Uses .................................... 1-7
1.18.2
Permitted Exterior Extension, Alteration and
Reconstruction ........................................................... 1-7
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1.18.3
Permitted Interior Alteration ...................................... 1-7
1.18.4
Restoration To A Safe Condition ................................ 1-7
1.18.5
Change Of Use ........................................................... 1-7
Section 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES ......................................2-1
2.1
Zones ........................................................................................ 2-1
Section 3
DEFINITIONS ............................................................. 3-1
Section 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS ............................................. 4-1
4.1
Applications .............................................................................. 4-1
4.2
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses ................................. 4-1
4.2.1
Permitted Uses .......................................................... 4-1
4.2.2
Cloth, Plastic or Vinyl Storage Structures ................... 4-1
4.2.3
Yard and Setback Requirements ................................ 4-1
4.2.4
Lot Coverage and Height ........................................... 4-2
4.2.5
Boat Dock or Launching Ramp ................................... 4-2
4.2.6
In-Water Boathouses and Boatports .......................... 4-3
4.2.7
Dryland Boathouse..................................................... 4-3
4.2.8
Community Gardens .................................................. 4-3
4.2.9
Gatehouse in Industrial Zone ..................................... 4-3
4.2.10
Free Standing Decks .................................................. 4-3
4.2.11
Gazebos and Saunas .................................................. 4-4
4.2.12
Ground-Mounted Solar Panels ................................... 4-4
4.2.13
Guest Cabins .............................................................. 4-4
4.2.14
Medical Cannabis Production Facility ......................... 4-5
4.2.15
Outdoor Furnaces ...................................................... 4-6
4.2.16
Storage Containers .................................................... 4-6
4.3
Access on an Improved Public Road, Private Road or
Navigable Waterway ................................................................ 4-6
4.3.1
Improved Public Road ................................................ 4-6
4.3.2
Navigable Waterway .................................................. 4-7
4.4
Established Building Line in Residential Zone ........................... 4-7
4.5
Garden Suites ............................................................................ 4-7
4.6
Group Homes and Crisis Centres ...............................................4-8
4.7
BOARDING HOUSE ................................................................. 4-9
4.8
Bed and Breakfast .................................................................... 4-9
4.9
Home Occupation .................................................................... 4-9
4.10 Home Industry ........................................................................ 4-10
4.11 Food Trucks............................................................................. 4-10
4.12 Water Lots .............................................................................. 4-11
4.13 Loading Space Requirements .................................................. 4-11
4.13.1
Loading Space Requirements ................................... 4-11
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4.13.2
All Loading Spaces shall be Designed, Constructed and
Maintained in Accordance with the Following
Provisions: ................................................................ 4-12
4.13.3
Additions to or Change in Use of Existing Buildings . 4-12
4.14 Flood Plain Development ........................................................ 4-12
4.14.1
100 Year Flood Plain ................................................. 4-12
4.14.2
Elevation and Flood Proofing .................................. 4-13
4.14.3
Utilities ..................................................................... 4-13
4.15 Number of Dwelling Units on a Lot ......................................... 4-13
4.16 Noxious Trade ......................................................................... 4-13
4.17 Boat, Recreational Vehicle and Trailer Storage ....................... 4-13
4.18 Parking Requirements ............................................................. 4-14
4.18.1
Parking Space Requirements ................................... 4-14
4.18.2
Minimum Visitor Parking .......................................... 4-19
4.18.3
Design of Parking Areas and Spaces ......................... 4-19
4.18.4
Barrier-Free Parking Spaces ..................................... 4-20
4.18.5
Queuing Lane Requirements .................................... 4-21
4.18.6
More Than One Use on a Lot .................................... 4-22
4.18.7
Parking Area Location on Lot ................................... 4-22
4.18.8
Additions To, or Changes In, The Use of Existing
Buildings and Structures .......................................... 4-22
4.18.9
Use of Parking Spaces and Areas ............................. 4-23
4.18.10 Cash-in-Lieu of Parking ............................................ 4-23
4.19 Peat Extraction, Pits and Quarries ........................................... 4-23
4.19.1
Establishment of Peat Extraction Operations, Pits and
Quarries ................................................................... 4-23
4.19.2
Wayside Pits and Quarries ........................................ 4-23
4.19.3
Residential Building Setbacks from Extractive Industrial
Zones ....................................................................... 4-23
4.20 Permitted Yard Encroachments .............................................. 4-23
4.21 Permitted Projections Above the Height Limit ........................ 4-24
4.22 Planting Strips ......................................................................... 4-25
4.22.1
Location ................................................................... 4-25
4.22.2
Planting Strip Materials ........................................... 4-25
4.22.3
Driveways and Walkways ......................................... 4-25
4.22.4
Landscaped Open Space .......................................... 4-26
4.23 Public Uses ..............................................................................4-26
4.23.1
Utility Installations ................................................... 4-26
4.23.2
Public Uses ............................................................... 4-26
4.24 Reduction of Requirements ..................................................... 4-27
4.25 Restrictions on Dwelling Units in Non-Residential Buildings ... 4-27
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4.26 Accessory Dwelling Units Within Commercial and
Institutional Uses .................................................................... 4-27
4.27 Secondary Dwelling Units within a Principal dwelling UNIT .... 4-28
4.28 Secondary dwelling units within accessory buildings............... 4-28
4.29 Services Required ....................................................................4-29
4.30 Sight Triangles ........................................................................4-29
4.31 Special Setbacks ..................................................................... 4-30
4.31.1
Railways ................................................................... 4-30
4.31.2
Waste Disposal Areas ............................................... 4-30
4.31.3
Watercourses ........................................................... 4-30
4.31.4
Provincial Highways ................................................. 4-30
4.31.5
Road ......................................................................... 4-30
4.31.6
Airport...................................................................... 4-30
4.32 Temporary Uses Permitted ..................................................... 4-31
4.33 Through Lots ........................................................................... 4-31
4.34 Hobby Farms ........................................................................... 4-31
Section 5
ZONE PROVISIONS .................................................... 5-1
5.1
Residential Type One (R1) Zone ................................................ 5-1
5.1.1
Permitted Uses .......................................................... 5-1
5.1.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................... 5-1
5.1.3
Exceptions.................................................................. 5-1
5.1.3.1
Residential Type One Exception 1 (R1-1) Zone ........... 5-1
5.1.3.2
Residential Type One Exception 2 (R1-2) Zone ........... 5-2
5.1.3.3
Residential Type One Exception 3 (R1-3) Zone ........... 5-2
5.2
Residential Type Two (R2) Zone ................................................ 5-3
5.2.1
Permitted Uses .......................................................... 5-3
5.2.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................... 5-3
5.2.3
Exceptions.................................................................. 5-4
5.2.3.1
Residential Type Two Exception 1 (R2-1) Zone ........... 5-4
5.2.3.2
Residential Type Two Exception 2 (R2-2) Zone .......... 5-4
5.2.3.3
Residential Type Two Exception 3 (R2-3) Zone ........... 5-4
5.2.3.4
Residential Type Two Exception 4 (R2-4) Zone .......... 5-4
5.2.3.5
Residential Type Two Exception 5 (R2-5) Zone ........... 5-4
5.2.3.6
Residential Type Two Exception 6 (R2-6) Zone .......... 5-4
5.2.3.7
Residential Type Two Exception 7 (R2-7) Zone ........... 5-5
5.2.3.8
Residential Type Two Exception 8 (R2-8) Zone .......... 5-5
5.2.3.9
Residential Type Two Exception 9 (R2-9) Zone .......... 5-5
5.2.3.10 Residential Type Two Exception 10 (R2-10) Zone ....... 5-6
5.2.3.11 Residential Type Two Exception 11 (R2-11) Zone ....... 5-6
5.2.3.12 Residential Type Two Exception 12 (R2-12) Zone ....... 5-6
5.2.3.13 Residential Type Two Exception 13 (R2-13) Zone ....... 5-6
5.2.3.14 Residential Type Two Exception 14 (R2-14) Zone ....... 5-6
5.2.3.15 Residential Type Two Exception 15 (R2-15) Zone ....... 5-7
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5.2.3.16 Residential Type Two Exception 16 (R2-16) Zone ....... 5-7
5.2.3.17 Residential Type Two Exception 17 (R2-17) Zone........ 5-7
5.2.3.18 Residential Type Two Exception 18 (R2-18) Zone ....... 5-8
5.2.3.19 Residential Type Two Exception 19 (R2-19) Zone ....... 5-8
5.3
Multiple Residential (RM) Zone ................................................. 5-9
5.3.1
Permitted Uses .......................................................... 5-9
5.3.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................... 5-9
5.3.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-10
5.3.3.1
Multiple Residential Exception 1 (RM-1) Zone .......... 5-10
5.4
Residential Mobile Home (RMH) Zone .................................... 5-11
5.4.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-11
5.4.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-11
5.4.3
Provisions for Individual Sites (i.e. Mobile Home
Dwelling) .................................................................. 5-11
5.5
Rural Residential (RR) Zone ..................................................... 5-12
5.5.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-12
5.5.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-12
5.5.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-12
5.5.3.1
Rural Residential Exception 1 (RR-1) Zone ................ 5-12
5.5.3.2
Rural Residential Exception 2 (RR-2) Zone ............... 5-13
5.5.3.3
Rural Residential Exception 3 (RR-3) Zone ................ 5-13
5.5.3.4
Rural Residential Exception 4 (RR-4) Zone ............... 5-13
5.5.3.5
Rural Residential Exception 5 (RR-5) Zone................ 5-13
5.5.3.6
Rural Residential Exception 6 (RR-6) Zone ............... 5-13
5.6
Residential Shoreline (RS) Zone .............................................. 5-14
5.6.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-14
5.6.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-14
5.6.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-14
5.6.3.1
Residential Shoreline Exception 1 (RS-1) Zone ......... 5-14
5.6.3.2
Residential Shoreline Exception 2 (RS-2) Zone ......... 5-15
5.6.3.3
Residential Shoreline Exception 3 (RS-3) Zone ......... 5-15
5.6.3.4
Residential Shoreline Exception 4 (RS-4) Zone ......... 5-15
5.6.3.5
Residential Shoreline Exception 5 (RS-5) Zone ......... 5-15
5.6.3.6
Residential Shoreline Exception 6 (RS-6) Zone ......... 5-15
5.6.3.7
Residential Shoreline Exception 7 (RS-7) Zone ......... 5-15
5.6.3.8
Residential Shoreline Exception 8 Holding (RS-8(H))
Zone ......................................................................... 5-16
5.6.3.9
Residential Shoreline Exception 9 Holding (RS-9(H))
Zone ......................................................................... 5-16
5.6.3.10 Residential Shoreline Exception 11 Holding (RS-11(H))
Zone ......................................................................... 5-16
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5.7
Hudson Residential (HR) Zone ................................................ 5-17
5.7.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-17
5.7.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-17
5.7.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-17
5.7.3.1
Hudson Residential Exception 1 (HR-1) Zone ............ 5-17
5.7.3.2
Hudson Residential Exception 2 (HR-2) Zone ........... 5-17
5.8
Local Commercial (CL) Zone ................................................... 5-18
5.8.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-18
5.8.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-18
5.8.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-18
5.8.3.1
Local Commercial Exception 1 (CL-1) Zone .............. 5-18
5.9
Downtown Commercial (CD) Zone .......................................... 5-20
5.9.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-20
5.9.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-20
5.10 Highway Commercial (CH) Zone ............................................. 5-22
5.10.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-22
5.10.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-22
5.10.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-23
5.10.3.1 Highway Commercial Exception 1 (CH-1) Zone ........ 5-23
5.10.3.2 Highway Commercial Exception 2 (CH-2) Zone ........ 5-23
5.10.3.3 Highway Commercial Exception 3 (CH-3) Zone ........ 5-23
5.10.3.4 Highway Commercial Exception 4 (CH-4) Zone ........ 5-24
5.11 Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone ................................................ 5-25
5.11.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-25
5.11.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-25
5.11.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-25
5.11.3.1 Tourist Commercial Exception 1 (CT-1) Zone ........... 5-25
5.11.3.2 Tourist Commercial Exception 2 (CT-2) Zone ........... 5-26
5.12 Mixed Use (MU) Zone .............................................................. 5-27
5.12.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-27
5.12.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-27
5.12.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-28
5.12.3.1 Mixed Use Exception 1 (MU-1 ) Zone ........................ 5-28
5.12.3.2 Mixed Use Exception 2 (MU-2) Zone ........................ 5-29
5.13 Light Industrial (M1) Zone ....................................................... 5-31
5.13.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-31
5.13.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-31
5.13.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-32
5.13.3.1 Light Industrial Exception 1 (M1-1) Zone .................. 5-32
5.13.3.2 Light Industrial Exception 2 (M1-2) Zone .................. 5-32
5.14 Heavy Industrial (M2) Zone ..................................................... 5-34
5.14.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-34
5.14.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-34
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5.15 Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone ............................................... 5-36
5.15.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-36
5.15.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-36
5.16 Waste Disposal (MD) Zone ...................................................... 5-37
5.16.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-37
5.16.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-37
5.16.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-37
5.16.3.1 Waste Disposal Exception 1 (MD-1) Zone ................. 5-37
5.17 Airport Industrial (AP) Zone .................................................... 5-38
5.17.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-38
5.17.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-38
5.17.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-39
5.17.3.1 Airport Industrial Exception 1 (AP-1) Zone ............... 5-39
5.18 Airport Industrial Groundside (AG) Zone ................................. 5-41
5.18.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-41
5.18.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-41
5.19 Institutional (I) Zone ................................................................ 5-43
5.19.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-43
5.19.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-43
5.20 Open Space (OS) Zone ............................................................ 5-45
5.20.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-45
5.20.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-45
5.21 Natural Resource (NR) Zone .................................................... 5-46
5.21.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-46
5.21.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-46
5.21.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-46
5.21.3.1 Natural Resource Exception 1 (NR-1) Zone ............... 5-46
5.22 Rural (RU) Zone ....................................................................... 5-47
5.22.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-47
5.22.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-47
5.23 Hazard Lands (HZ) Zone ......................................................... 5-48
5.23.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-48
5.23.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-48
5.23.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-48
5.23.3.1 Hazard Lands Exception 1 (HZ-1) Zone .................... 5-48
5.24 Environmental Protection (EP) Zone ....................................... 5-49
5.24.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-49
5.24.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-49
5.25 Future Development (FD) Zone ............................................... 5-50
5.25.1
Permitted Uses ........................................................ 5-50
5.25.2
Provisions for Permitted Uses .................................. 5-50
5.25.3
Exceptions................................................................ 5-50
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5.25.3.1 Future Development Exception 1 (FD-1) Zone .......... 5-50
Section 6
SCHEDULES ............................................................ 6-52
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ADMINISTRATION
Section 1
ADMINISTRATION AND
INTERPRETATION
1.1
TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "Municipality of Sioux Lookout Zoning By-
law".
1.2
SCOPE OF BY-LAW
1.2.1
LANDS SUBJECT TO BY-LAW
The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the corporate
limits of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
1.2.2
COMPLIANCE WITH BY-LAW
No person shall change the use of any building, structure or land or erect or
use any building or structure or occupy any land or building except in
compliance with the conditions and provisions of this By-law. In addition, no
person shall use any land or locate any building or structure such that uses,
buildings or structures on other lands would no longer comply with the
provisions of this By-law.
1.2.3
EXISTING USES CONTINUED
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of any existing lot,
building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if such lot,
building or structure was lawfully used for such purpose or was lawfully in
existence prior to the passing of this By-law, so long as it continues to be
used for that purpose.
1.2.4
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER RESTRICTIONS
This By-law shall not reduce or mitigate any restrictions lawfully imposed by
a government authority having jurisdiction for any such restriction.
1.3
INTERPRETATION OF BY-LAW
1.3.1
DEFINITIONS
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, the definitions set out
in Section 3 shall apply. Where a term is not defined, its common usage shall
apply.
1.3.2
NUMBER
In this By-law, unless the context requires otherwise, words used in the
singular number include the plural, and vice versa.
1.3.3
"SHALL" IS MANDATORY
In this By-law, the word "shall" is mandatory.
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1.3.4
"USED" AND "OCCUPIED"
In this By-law, the words "used" and "occupied" shall include "intended",
"arranged", and "designed" to be used or occupied.
1.3.5
MEASUREMENTS
Measurements of length and area used in this By-law are given in metric
units (e.g. metres, hectares).
1.3.6
HOLDING ZONES
Holding zones are created by adding a capital H in brackets - (H) - to the
zone code on the zoning maps. This has the effect of allowing the uses set
out in the corresponding text of the by-law at some time in the future. A
Holding symbol is removed by an amendment to the zoning by-law once
specified conditions, which are identified in the exception provisions, are
met (e.g. such as conditions related to environmental, transportation, and
servicing matters).
1.3.7
PRIMARY ZONES
Primary zones are the basic structural unit of this Zoning By-law and identify
a land use category with permitted uses and regulations. Primary zones are
indicated by a set of symbols, for example, R1 represents the Residential
Type One Zone in this By-law.
1.3.8
EXCEPTION ZONES AND TEMPORARY USE BY-LAWS
Where a zone classification is followed by a dash and a number (e.g. RR -1),
this denotes an Exception Zone. Lands so zoned shall be subject to all of the
provisions of the zone represented by the classification except as otherwise
provided by the Exception provisions, which are listed as separate
subsections within the parent zone.
In some cases, temporary use by-laws have been passed by the municipality
to allow temporary uses pursuant to Section 39 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, C.P. 13. Temporary uses are shown on the zoning schedules as
exceptions and details concerning the temporary use are included in the
exception text within the specific zone category.
1.3.9
SPLIT ZONING
Where a lot is divided into more than one zone under the provisions of this
By-law, each such portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the
zone provisions of this By-law for the applicable zone as if it were a separate
lot. The zone boundary is not to be treated as a lot line.
The minimum lot area and lot frontage requirement of the most restrictive
zone shall apply to the entire lot.
Where a lot contains multiple zones, one of which is the Environmental
Protection Zone, the provisions of this section shall not apply.
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1.3.10 CONFLICT
In the event of a conflict between this By-law and amendments thereto and
any other general or special By-law of the Municipality, the most restrictive
By-law shall prevail.
1.4
STRUCTURE
This Zoning By-law is composed of six (6) main sections:
Section 1
Administration and Interpretation
Section 2
Establishment of Zones
Section 3
Definitions
Section 4
General Provisions
Section 5
Zone Provisions
Section 6
Zoning Schedules
SECTION 1 - ADMINISTRATION AND INTERPRETATION sets out the area covered
by the By-law, requirements for compliance, interpretation of wording, and
other administrative matters. This By-law is subject to the Interpretation
Act.
SECTION 2 - ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES sets out the various zones of the
Zoning By-law.
SECTION 3 - DEFINITIONS outlines the definitions of key terms used
throughout the By-law in order to facilitate the interpretation of the
document. Illustrations are also provided in Section 3 to illustrate a
definition.
SECTION 4 - GENERAL PROVISIONS sets out uses and regulations that apply
to all zones and matters such as parking and other provisions for land
development. It also outlines those circumstances in which provisions of
this By-law shall not apply.
SECTION 5 - ZONE PROVISIONS sets out the general intent of each zone, the
permitted uses and the zoning regulations for development. Exceptions
that set out specific uses and provisions that apply to certain parcels are
included within the parent zones in Section 5.
SECTION 6 -SCHEDULES contains maps which specify the zones that apply to
all properties within the municipality. This complements the text and forms
part of this By-law, which sets out the specific uses and regulations that
apply within each zone.
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1.5
ZONING SCHEDULES
1.5.1
ZONES
For the purposes of this By-law, the zones may be referred to by the name
(e.g. Residential Type One) or by the zone code (e.g. R1).
1.5.2
SCHEDULES
Schedules A, B, C and D form part of this By-law. The extent and boundaries
of all zones are shown on these Schedules.
1.5.3
DETERMINATION OF ZONE BOUNDARIES
Where any uncertainty exists as to the location of the boundary of any of
the said zones as shown on the Zoning Schedules, the following rules shall
apply:
i)
A zone boundary shown approximately at a lot line, street or lane is
considered to be at the boundary of the lot line, street or lane.
ii) A zone boundary shown approximately in the centre line of a street
or lane is considered to be at the centre line of the street or lane.
iii) A zone boundary shown as following approximately a shoreline or
the centre line of a watercourse is considered to be the present
shoreline or centre line and moves with any natural change in the
watercourse.
iv) Unless the location of a zone boundary is specified by dimensions
on the Schedules, a zone boundary, which lies within a lot, shall be
fixed by the scale of such schedule upon which it is shown.
v) Unless otherwise indicated on the Zoning Schedules, streets, lanes
or rights-of-way for railroads or transmission lines, shall be deemed
to be in the same zone as the adjacent lands and where such streets,
lanes or rights-of-way separate different zones, unless otherwise
indicated on the zoning schedules, the centre lines of these shall
constitute the boundary between the zones.
vi) All land below the surface of a water body or watercourse as of the
date this By-law came into effect shall be deemed to be in the same
zone as the zoning on the adjacent land.
1.6
ILLUSTRATIONS
Illustrations are provided and form part of this By-law to clarify the intent of
a definition.
1.7
REFERENCES TO STATUTES AND AGENCIES
Where reference is made in this Zoning By-law to other documents, such as
federal or provincial Acts, or other legislation, or to other documents that
are not part of this By-law, it is understood that it is the latest approved
version of the document that is being referenced unless otherwise specified.
Where this By-law makes reference to the jurisdiction of a public agency,
and where the name or responsibilities of such public agency are changed
hereafter, the said reference shall be deemed to include any and all
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successors to such public agency having jurisdiction over the matters to
which the said reference applies.
1.8
PERMITS
The requirements of this By-law shall be met before the Municipality issues
a Building Permit, Certificate of Occupancy or a Municipal License/Permit.
1.9
ENFORCEMENT AND REMEDY OF VIOLATIONS
1.9.1
ENFORCEMENT
Any person convicted of a violation of this By-law is liable, at the discretion
of the convicting Justice, on a first conviction to a fine of not more than
$25,000 and on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more than $10,000
for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has continued
after the day on which that person was first convicted in accordance with
the Planning Act.
Any Corporation convicted of a violation of this By-law is liable, at the
discretion of the convicting Justice, on a first conviction, to a fine of not
more than $50,000 and on a subsequent conviction to a fine of not more
than $25,000 for each day or part thereof upon which the contravention has
continued after the day on which that Corporation was first convicted, in
accordance with the Planning Act.
Where any building or structure or any part thereof is to be erected, altered,
reconstructed or extended, or any lot is being used or is to be used, in
contravention of any requirement of this By-law, such contravention may
be restrained by action at the instance of any rate-payer or of the
Municipality pursuant to provisions of the Planning Act, 1990, C.P. 13, as
amended, and/or any other legislation applicable.
1.9.2
REMEDY OF VIOLATIONS
In the event that a person is found guilty of contravening this By-law and is
directed to remedy any violation but fails to do so, the remedy may be
carried out by the Municipality at the expense of the offender.
1.10 SEVERABILITY
Should any clause, section, sub-section or provision of this By-law be held
invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remainder of
this By-law shall not be affected.
1.11 REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
All previous by-laws of the Corporation passed pursuant to Section 34 of the
Planning Act or its predecessors, are hereby repealed.
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1.12 EFFECTIVE DATE
This By-law shall take effect the day after the last date for the filing of
objections where there are no objections received or where objections are
received upon approval of the Ontario Land Tribunal.
1.13 REQUEST FOR AMENDMENTS
A request for an amendment to this By-law shall be accompanied by a
completed copy of the appropriate application form and all required
supporting studies and documents as requested by the Municipal staff or
Council.
1.14 EXPROPRIATION AND/OR ROAD WIDENING
If any legally existing building or structure would become non-complying as
a result of a road widening or an expropriation, by having its front yard,
exterior side yard or setback reduced, the said existing building or structure
shall be deemed to be complying for the purposes of this By-law.
If any legally existing lot would become non-complying as a result of a road
widening or an expropriation, by having its lot area and/or lot frontage
reduced, the said existing lot shall be deemed to be complying for the
purposes of this By-law.
1.15 LEGAL NON-COMPLYING LOTS, BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
Where a building or structure is located on a lot having less than the
minimum required lot area and/or less than the minimum required lot
frontage and/or less than the minimum required setback, and/or front yard
and/or side yard and/or rear yard required by this By-law, the said building
or structure may be enlarged, reconstructed, replaced, repaired, and/or
renovated provided that:
a) The enlargement, replacement, reconstruction or renovation
and/or repair does not reduce the front yard, and/or side yard,
and/or rear yard or increase the amount of floor area or volume or
height in a required yard;
b) The building or structure is being used for a purpose permitted
within the Zone in which it is located; and,
c) All other applicable Provisions of this By-law are complied with.
1.16 BUILDINGS ON UNDERSIZED LOTS
Where a lot, having lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required herein,
existed on the date of passing of this By-law, or where such a lot is created
by a public authority or correction of title, may be used and a permitted
building or structure may be erected and/or used on such a smaller lot
provided that all other applicable provisions of this By-law are complied
with and provided that a sewage disposal system can be installed on the
lands, if required.
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1.17 CHANGES TO LOT SIZE
Non-complying lots which have been increased in lot area and/or lot
frontage following adoption of this By-law, may also be used in accordance
with the provisions of this By-law.
1.18 LEGAL NON-CONFORMING USES
1.18.1 CONTINUATION OF EXISTING USES
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of any
existing building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By-law if
such existing building or structure was legally used for such purpose, prior
to the effective date of this By-law and provided that the building or
structure continues to be used for that purpose.
1.18.2 PERMITTED
EXTERIOR
EXTENSION,
ALTERATION
AND
RECONSTRUCTION
The exterior of any building or structure which was lawfully used prior to the
effective date of this By-law for a use not permitted within the Zone in which
it is located, shall not be enlarged, extended, or otherwise structurally
altered, unless such building or structure is thereafter to be used for a
purpose permitted within such Zone, and complies with all requirements of
this By-law for such Zone unless these changes are necessary to provide for
flood proofing or insulation of the building. This provision shall not prohibit
normal or regular maintenance or replacement of exterior cladding.
1.18.3 PERMITTED INTERIOR ALTERATION
The interior of any building or structure which was lawfully used, prior to the
effective date of the By-law, for a purpose not permitted within the Zone in
which it is located, may be reconstructed or structurally altered for the
existing purpose for which such building or structure was lawfully used.
1.18.4 RESTORATION TO A SAFE CONDITION
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any
existing non-conforming structure which is damaged by causes beyond the
control of the owner, other than flooding. The existing structure may be
reconstructed in the same location on which it existed on the date of the
passage of this By-law even if such did not comply with one or more of the
provisions of this By-law, but the non-conformity may not be further
increased.
Buildings damaged or destroyed as the result of natural flooding shall not
be reconstructed except in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
1.18.5 CHANGE OF USE
The use of any lot, building or structure which is not permitted in the zone
in which it is located shall not be changed except to a use which is listed as
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a permitted use in such zone or to a use which is authorized by the
Committee of Adjustment pursuant to its powers under the Planning Act.
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Section 2
ESTABLISHMENT OF
ZONES
2.1
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 below:
R1
Residential Type One
R2
Residential Type Two
RM
Multiple Residential
RMH
Residential Mobile Home
RR
Rural Residential
RS
Residential Shoreline
HR
Hudson Residential
CL
Local Commercial
CD
Downtown Commercial
CH
Highway Commercial
CT
Tourist Commercial
MU
Mixed Use
M1
Light Industrial
M2
Heavy Industrial
MX
Extractive Industrial
MD
Waste Disposal
AP
AG
Airport Industrial
Airport Industrial Groundside
I
Institutional
OS
Open Space
NR
Natural Resource
RU
Rural
HZ
Hazard Lands
EP
FD
Environmental Protection
Future Development
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Section 3
DEFINITIONS
To the greatest extent possible, the words in this By-law have their ordinary
meanings and interpretation, unless otherwise defined in this By-law.
Definitions are given in this By-law to aid in the understanding and
implementation of the spirit, intent and meaning of this By-law.
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100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN
The peak instantaneous still water level plus an allowance for wave uprush
and other water-related hazards that have a probability of occurrence of
one percent during any given year.
A
ACCESSORY
A use, separate building or structure, which is usually incidental,
subordinate, exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot as the
principal use, building or structure.
ABUT OR ABUTTING
Directly and immediately contiguous, physically touching, or sharing a
common wall, boundary or lot line.
AERONAUTICAL INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
A facility or establishment where instruction in aeronautics is provided but
not limited to flight training, aircraft maintenance training, and other
aviation-related educational services.
AERONAUTICAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT FACILITY
A facility dedicated to the research and development of aeronautical
technologies, including but not limited to the design, testing, and
evaluation of aircraft and related systems.
AIR AMBULANCE BASE
A facility used for the operation, maintenance, and dispatch of air
ambulances, including the accommodation of medical personnel and
equipment necessary for emergency medical services.
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AIR CARGO WAREHOUSING, DISTRIBUTION AND TRANSFER STATIONS
Facilities used for storage, handling, and distribution of air cargo, including
the transfer of goods between different modes of transportation.
AIR CARRIER SERVICES
Services provided by an airline or air transport company for the carriage of
passengers, cargo, or mail by air.
AIRCRAFT EXHIBITION BUILDING
A building or structure used for the display and exhibition of aircraft,
including related equipment and technology, often for educational or
promotional purposes.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING
A building or structure customarily used in connection with a farm other
than a residence.
AGRICULTURAL USE
The cultivation of the soil to produce crops and the raising of farm animals,
which generally includes the following activities:
i)
the growing of crops;
ii) nurseries, greenhouses, market gardens, orchards, vineyards, agro-
forestry operations and maple syrup production;
iii) the keeping and raising of livestock, fowl, fish, bees, fur or wool-
bearing animals;
iv) farm-based home industry involving the production of value-added
or value-retained products from produce grown or raised on-site;
v) a farm produce outlet selling agricultural products produced on the
premises;
vi) uses of a farm-tourism nature that are secondary to and
subordinate to the agricultural use such as seasonal festivals or
events, recreational activities, or educational displays; or
vii) any building or structure customarily used in connection with a
farm, and as defined in the Ontario Building Code as a farm building;
and
viii) does not include a medical cannabis production facility.
AIRPORT
Any area of land to function as a facility for the arrival, departure,
movement and servicing of aircraft, passengers and associated cargo, and
includes any associated buildings, installations, open space and equipment.
This may include the short-term accommodation of passengers and crew,
as well as related commercial uses.
ALTER
When used in reference to a building, structure or part thereof, means:
i)
To change any one or more of the external dimensions of such
building or structure; or
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ii) To change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof of
such building or structure; or
iii) To change the use of such building or structure; or
iv) To change the number of uses or dwelling units contained therein.
ALTER
When used in reference to a lot, means:
i)
To change the boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane;
or
ii) To change any dimension or area, relating to such lot, which is
covered herein by a zone provision; or
iii) To change the use of such lots; or
iv) To change the number of uses located thereon.
ANIMAL SHELTER
Lands and buildings used for the keeping of animals, birds or other livestock
and may include the premises of a veterinary surgeon.
ART GALLERY
A building, place or area where paintings, sculptures or other works of art
are exhibited and/or sold.
ASSEMBLY HALL
A building, or part of a building, in which facilities are provided for such
purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political, religious or social
purposes and may include a bingo hall, a banquet hall, a private club or a
fraternal organization.
ATTACHED
A building otherwise complete in itself, which depends, for structural
support or complete enclosure, upon a division wall or walls shared in
common with adjacent buildings or structures.
AUCTION CENTRE
A building or part thereof used for the retail sale of goods or articles, to
members of the public, bidding the highest offer for those goods or articles
during the sale proceedings.
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B
BAKERY
A building or part of a building used for producing, mixing, compounding or
baking bread, biscuits, cakes, pies, buns or any other bakery products, but
does not include a restaurant or other premises where such products are
made for consumption on the premises.
BAR
A licensed drinking establishment, the principal business of which is to serve
any sort of alcoholic beverages to the public for consumption on the
premises, and includes a pub.
BASEMENT
One or more storeys of a building located below the first storey, as defined
by the Ontario Building Code.
BED AND BREAKFAST
A single-detached dwelling or part of a detached dwelling which is used or
maintained for the accommodation of the travelling or vacationing public,
in which the owner resides and supplies lodgings with or without meals for
hire or pay but does not include a group home.
BOARDING HOUSE
A dwelling in which the proprietor supplies for a fee, sleeping
accommodation with board exclusive of the proprietor, members of the
proprietor's family and servants of the establishment but does not include a
hostel. Lodging rooms shall have individual doors and locks, and shall not
have separate washroom and kitchen facilities.
BOATHOUSE
An accessory building used for the storage of marine vessels or other forms
of watercraft and boating equipment that is directly accessible by water at
all times, but shall not include living space for human habitation or sleeping
space.
BOATHOUSE, DRYLAND
Means an accessory building used for the storage of marine vessels, other
forms of watercraft and boating equipment, all-terrain vehicles and
snowmobiles, which is not located within, nor does have water access to a
waterbody. A dryland boathouse shall not include living space for human
habitation or sleeping space.
BOATPORT
An accessory building or structure, which is not enclosed by any walls, and
is designed and used only for the sheltering of marine vessels or other forms
of watercraft.
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BOAT SLIP
A single parking space for a boat or other marine vessel, forming part of a
dock, boathouse, boat port or other mooring facility.
BUILDING
A structure consisting of walls and a roof or a structural system serving the
same purpose as defined in the Ontario Building Code and including
carports.
BUILDING HEIGHT
The vertical distance between the average elevation of the finished grade
of the ground at the front wall of a building and a horizontal plane through
to:
i)
the highest point of the roof in the case of a building with a flat roof;
or
ii) the average point between eaves and ridges in the case of a gable,
gambrel, shed or hip roof; or
iii) the underside of the roof deck in the case of a mansard roof.
(See illustrations of building heights diagram)
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Building height
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BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER OUTLET
A building or structure in which building or construction and home
improvement materials are offered or kept for retail sale and may include
the fabrication of certain materials related to home improvements.
BULK FUEL DEPOT
Lands, buildings and structures for the storage, and distribution of fuels and
oils but does not include retail sales except key lock operations.
C
CAMP SITE
A parcel of land within a camping establishment that is maintained as a site
for the location and temporary occupation of a tent, tent trailer or
recreational vehicle, but not a mobile home.
CAMPING ESTABLISHMENT
Lands used for the parking and temporary use for at least five (5) campsites
occupied by tents, trailers, motor homes, truck campers and recreational
vehicles and accessory uses and facilities such as administrative offices,
sanitary facilities, recreational facilities and an accessory convenience store.
CAR WASH
A building or structure containing facilities for the washing of motor vehicles
for a fee.
CATERER'S ESTABLISHMENT
Means an establishment in which food and beverages are prepared for
consumption off the premises and are not served to customers on the
premises or to take out.
CELLAR
A portion of a building below the first storey floor which is partly or wholly
underground and which has more than one-half of its height, from finished
floor to finished ceiling or to the underside of the floor joints of the first
floor, the average finished grade level adjacent to the exterior walls of the
building and having a floor to ceiling height of less than 1.8 metres.
CEMETERY
Land used or intended to be used for the burial of the deceased and
dedicated for cemetery purposes, including crematories, mausoleums,
mortuaries, and columbaria when operated in conjunction with and within
the boundary of such cemetery and operated under the Cemeteries Act.
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CHIEF BUILDING OFFICIAL
The official appointed by the Municipality of Sioux Lookout under the
Building By-law or pursuant to the provisions of the Ontario Building Code
Act.
CLINIC
A building or part of a building where a medical doctor, dentist or other
legally qualified medical professional has a practice, and includes a medical
or dental laboratory and an accessory retail store.
COMMERCIAL STORAGE FACILITY
Premises where individual enclosed areas are made available to the public
for keeping or storing goods or commodities, but do not include any
hazardous material or fuel storage.
COMMUNICATION FACILITY
Any tract of land, building or structure used for receiving and/or
transmitting voice, picture or printed signals, or otherwise defined in the
Radio Communication Act.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
Any tract of land or building, or buildings or any part of any buildings used
for community activities, the control of which is vested in the Municipality,
a local board, registered non-profit, not-for-profit organization or agent
thereof and may include an auditorium, swimming pool, arena and fitness
centre.
COMMUNITY GARDEN
A community garden is a single piece of land gardened collectively by a
group of people.
CONFERENCE CENTRE
A place designed and used to accommodate gatherings of people for events
such as trade shows, banquets, and political or other conventions.
CONSERVATION
The preservation, protection and improvement of the components of the
natural environment through a comprehensive management and
maintenance program administered by a public authority for individual or
public use.
CONTINUUM OF CARE FACILITY
A facility providing supervised or supportive in-house care for those who
need assistance with daily living, that may also provide on-going medical or
nursing care or counselling and social support services and which may
include services such as medical, counselling, and personal services.
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CONTRACTOR'S YARD
A yard of any general contractor or builder where equipment and materials
are stored or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work but does
not include any other yard or establishment otherwise defined or classified
herein.
CONVENIENCE STORE
A small-scale retail commercial establishment supplying groceries and
other daily household necessities to the surrounding neighbourhood.
CORPORATION
The Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
COUNCIL
The Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Sioux Lookout.
CRAFTSPERSON
A person who produces a finished product within a dwelling or a building or
structure accessory to a dwelling and without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, may include an artist, a sculptor, a potter, a weaver, a
seamstress, or a knitter.
CRISIS CENTRE
Crisis centre shall mean a single housekeeping unit licensed or funded by
the federal or provincial government for the short-term (averaging 30 days
or less) accommodation of a maximum of nine persons, exclusive of staff,
living under supervision and who, by reason of either emotional, mental,
social or physical condition or legal status, require a group living
arrangement for their well-being.
D
DAY NURSERY
A day nursery operated for pre-school age children within the meaning of
the Day Nurseries Act, R.S.O., 1980, c.111 as amended, Child Care and Early
Years Act, or successor legislation.
DECK
Deck shall mean a structure above the ground cantilevered from a dwelling
unit or supported by the ground and open to the sky, located 0.6 metres or
more above finished grade.
DECK, FREE STANDING
An open, non-roofed accessory structure which is designed for lounging or
sunbathing and is not attached to a building.
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DEVELOPMENT
The creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of
buildings and structures, requiring approval under the Planning Act, but
does not include:
i)
Activities that create or maintain infrastructure authorized under an
environmental assessment process;
ii) Works subject to the Drainage Act; or
iii) For the purposes of policy 2.1.4(a) of the Provincial Policy
Statement, underground or surface mining of minerals or advanced
exploration on mining lands in significant areas of mineral potential
in Ecoregion 5E, where advanced exploration has the same
meaning as under the Mining Act. Instead, those matters shall be
subject to policy 2.1.5(a) of the Provincial Policy Statement.
DOCK
A structure for the mooring of boats, attached to or forming part of the
mainland or used in conjunction with a use on the mainland.
DORMITORY
A dwelling in which lodging with or without meals is supplied to up to five
employees on a short-term basis but does not mean or include a motel,
hotel, inn, lodge or apartment.
DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY
An establishment that provides or dispenses products or services, through
an attendant or an automated machine, to persons remaining in vehicles
that are in designated stacking aisles. A drive-through facility may be in
combination with other uses, such as a bank, restaurant or gas station.
DWELLING
A building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied, in
whole or in part as the home, residence or sleeping place of one or more
persons either continuously, permanently, temporarily or transiently. A
dwelling may include the following subtypes:
ACCESSORY: A use, separate building, or structure, which is usually
incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and located on the same lot
as the principal use, building or structure but not including a building or
structure which is used as a dwelling unless specifically permitted.
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APARTMENT: A separate building containing three or more dwelling
units sharing a common corridor or stair well.
DUPLEX: The whole of a two-storey building divided horizontally
into two separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent
entrance either directly or through a common vestibule.
GARDEN SUITE: A one-unit detached residential structure
containing bathroom and kitchen facilities that is accessory to an
existing residential structure and that is designed to be portable.
QUADRUPLEX: The whole of a dwelling house that is divided
vertically and/or horizontally which has two or more common party
walls.
SEMI-DETACHED: The whole of a building divided vertically into two
separate dwelling units.
SINGLE-DETACHED: A detached building containing one dwelling
unit only, and may include a modular home but does not include a
mobile home.
STACKED: A residential use building containing four or more
dwelling units, where the units in each pair are divided horizontally,
and the pairs are divided vertically, and in which each dwelling unit
has an independent entrance.
TOWNHOUSE: A dwelling unit in a building divided vertically into no
less than three nor more than eight dwelling units attached by
common walls extended from the base of the foundation to the roof
line, each dwelling unit having a separate entrance at grade.
TRIPLEX: The whole of a building divided horizontally into three
separate dwelling units, each of which has an independent entrance
either directly or through a common vestibule.
DWELLING UNIT
A combination of rooms in which a kitchen, living quarters and sanitary
conveniences are provided for habitation for the exclusive use of the
residents and with a private entrance from outside the building or from a
common hallway or stairway inside. It may include a modular home
constructed in accordance with the Ontario Building Code and C.S.A. A-277
Regulations.
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DWELLING UNIT, ACCESSORY
A dwelling unit which is accessory to a permitted non-residential principal
use.
DWELLING UNIT, SECONDARY
A self-contained dwelling unit created by either an interior renovation
within an existing dwelling, or as an exterior addition, provided that one
entire face of the addition is attached to the principal dwelling, and shall not
be considered a second dwelling on the lot for the purposes of this By-law;
or a self-contained dwelling unit located within an accessory building.
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EMERGENCY SERVICE
Includes police, fire, ambulance, search and rescue services, and may
include training facilities associated with the use.
ENCROACHMENT INTO A FLOODPLAIN
The advance or infringement of uses, plan, growth, fill, excavation,
buildings, permanent structures, or development into a floodplain which
may impede or alter the flow capacity of a floodplain.
ERECT
To build, construct, reconstruct, alter or relocate including any preliminary
physical operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling or
draining, or structurally altering any existing building or structure by an
addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE
The average distance from the road line to existing buildings measured not
more than 100.0 metres on either side of the lot where the frontage has
been built upon, as of the date of passing of this By-law.
EXISTING
In existence as of the date of the final passing of this By-law.
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FINANCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
A place that provides a range of financial services, which may include a
bank, trust company or other financial institution, and automated bank
machines as an accessory use.
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FINISHED GRADE
The average elevation of the finished surface of the ground at ground level
measured on any side of a building or structure.
FIRST STOREY
The storey with its floor closest to grade and having a ceiling more than 1.8
metres above grade.
FLOOD OR FLOODING
A general and temporary condition of partial or complete inundation of
normally dry land areas from:
i)
the overflow of floodwaters;
ii)
the unusual and rapid accumulation or runoff of surface waters
from any source; and/or
iii)
the collapse or subsidence of land along the shore of a lake or
other body of water as a result of erosion or undermining
caused by waves or currents of water exceeding anticipated
cyclical levels or suddenly caused by an unusually high water
level in a natural body of water, accompanied by a severe storm,
or by an unanticipated force of nature, such as flash flood or an
abnormal tidal surge, or by some similarly unusual and
unforeseeable.
FLOODPLAIN OR FLOOD-PRONE FOR RIVER, STREAM AND SMALL INLAND LAKE
SYSTEMS
The area, usually lowlands adjoining a watercourse, which has been or may
be subject to flooding hazards.
FLOOD PROOFING
The combination of measures incorporated into the basic design and/or
construction of buildings, structures, or properties to reduce or eliminate
flooding hazards, wave uprush and other water-related hazards along river
streams and small inland lake systems.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, exclusive of any portion of the
building or structure below finished grade measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls which are used for heating, the storage of goods
or personal effects, laundry facilities, recreational areas, the storage or
parking of motor vehicles, exclusive of any private garage, carport,
basement, walkout basement, cellar, porch, veranda or sunroom.
FLOOR AREA, GROSS LEASABLE
The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, designed for tenant occupancy
and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines, and upper floor areas
if any, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls.
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FLOOR AREA, GROSS RETAIL
The total floor area, as hereinafter defined, measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls exclusive of rooms used only by staff.
FLOOR AREA, GROUND
The maximum ground floor area of a building measured by the outside
walls, excluding, in the case of a single-detached dwelling, any private
garage, carport, porch, veranda or sunroom (unless such sunroom is
habitable at all seasons of the year).
FOOD BANK
Means premises where stocks of food, hygiene items and similar daily
necessity items are received and are subsequently distributed to members
of the community free of charge. Accessory uses such as storage and offices
shall also be permitted.
FOOD TRUCK
Any vehicle, trailer, cart or other structure not placed on a permanent
foundation which is equipped for cartage, storage and the preparation of
foodstuffs, beverages, confections and such items are offered directly for
consumption to the general public and includes a chip wagon, mobile
canteen and other refreshment vehicles.
FORESTRY USE
The general raising, harvesting and milling of wood.
FUNERAL HOME
A building designed for the purpose of furnishing funeral supplies and
services to the public and includes facilities intended for the preparation of
the dead human body for internment or cremation.
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GARAGE, PRIVATE
A detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling house which is
designed or used for the storage of a private motor vehicle or household
equipment incidental to the residential occupancy and which is fully
enclosed and roofed and excludes a carport or other open shelter. A garage
may include the following subtypes:
Garage, Attached
A private garage that is attached to a main building on at least one
side. This garage type will not be considered an accessory building.
An attached garage will be included in the overall lot coverage
calculation.
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Garage, Detached
A private garage that is not connected to a main building. A
detached garage is considered an accessory building for the
purposes of this By-law and will be included in the accessory
building lot coverage calculation.
GARDEN SUITE
A one-unit detached residential structure containing bathroom and kitchen
facilities that is ancillary to an existing residential structure and that is
designed to be portable. The term excludes a recreational vehicle.
GAZEBO
A freestanding roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except for
screening or glass and which is utilized for the purposes of relaxation in
conjunction with a residential dwelling but shall not include any other use or
activity otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
GOLF COURSE
A public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf, and
includes a par 3 golf course, clubhouse and recreational facilities, accessory
driving ranges and miniature golf courses, and similar uses.
GREENHOUSE
A building or structure or portions thereof, where trees, shrubs and/or plants
are grown for the purpose of retail or wholesale trade; and does not include
a medical marihuana production facility.
GROUP HOME
A supervised residential use building for a maximum of ten persons,
exclusive of staff who live as a group in a single household living
arrangement, and where the residents require support or supervision on a
daily basis, but excludes correctional facilities and crisis centres.
GUEST CABIN
A building accessory to and subordinate to a permitted residential use
designed to provide additional sleeping quarters for occasional guests of the
owner and without kitchen facilities.
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HANGAR
A building or structure designed and used for the shelter of aircraft.
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HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE SALES, RENTAL AND SERVICING
A building or part of a building or structure in which heavy vehicles including
farm vehicles or equipment, and transport trucks or trailers are offered or
kept for sale, rental, or service, but shall not include any other establishment
defined or classified by this By-law.
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL USE
Uses of a heavy industrial nature, including:
i)
the manufacture or processing of products from raw materials;
ii) the production or use of flammable, explosive or other hazardous
materials;
iii) the storage of these products and materials; or
iv) a wrecking yard.
HEAVY VEHICLE
A commercial motor vehicle as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, as
amended or re-enacted from time to time, and includes a bus, fire
apparatus, road-building machine or farm vehicle as defined in that Act, and
all other types of construction equipment, but excludes a motor vehicle.
HIGH WATER MARK SETBACK
The setback will be measured from the normal high water mark of a water
body, which includes lakes and watercourses.
HOBBY FARM
An area of land on which a barn, stable or shelter may be erected for animals
(as per the agricultural use definition), kept to a minimum of five (5) Nutrient
Units, as defined by the Nutrient Management Act and able to meet the
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae.
HOME INDUSTRY
A gainful occupation including a carpentry shop, a craft shop, a metal
working shop, a plumbing shop, an electrical shop, a welding shop,
conducted in whole or in part in an accessory building to a permitted
dwelling unit.
HOME OCCUPATION
Means an occupation conducted for gain or profit as a secondary use within
a dwelling unit or within a building or structure accessory to a dwelling unit.
HOSPITAL
Premises used as a private or public hospital under the Province of Ontario
legislation for the care or treatment of:
i)
persons afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease or injury;
ii) convalescent or chronically ill persons;
iii) persons suffering from substance addictions; or
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iv) persons suffering from emotional or psychological disorders; and
may include accessory uses such as a restaurant, or a hostel for the
short-term accommodation of patients' families during treatment
or convalescence.
HOSTEL
An establishment providing short-term, semi-private commercial or non-
profit accommodation, which may include some limited accessory uses
such as restaurants or meeting rooms.
HOTEL
Premises used by a business establishment to cater to the needs of the
travelling public by providing sleeping accommodation in rooms or suites,
and may include an accessory restaurant and meeting rooms.
HUMAN HABITATION
Means a place occupied by humans designed for living and including but not
limited to, sleeping, eating or food preparation, including a den, library,
sewing room, exercise room, hobby room, or enclosed sunroom.
HUNTING AND FISHING CAMP
A tourist establishment that provides accommodation throughout all or
part of the year and that has facilities for serving meals and furnishes
equipment, supplies or services to persons in connection with angling,
hunting, camping or recreational purposes and may include liquor-licensed
premises, accessory retail facilities, and accommodation facilities for staff.
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IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD
A road or highway under the jurisdiction of the Province of Ontario or the
Municipality or a private road within a registered Plan of Condominium
which is maintained so as to allow normal vehicular access to adjacent
properties and which, in the case of a municipal road is a road which has
been constructed to municipal standards.
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KENNEL
An establishment for the keeping, breeding and raising of more than four
domesticated animals whether or not for profit or gain, but shall not apply
to the keeping of animals in a veterinary establishment for the purpose of
observation and or recovery necessary to veterinary treatment.
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LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
The part of a lot located outdoors that is available or used for the placement
of any or a combination of the following elements:
i)
soft landscaping consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs,
hedges, ornamental plantings, grass and ground cover;
ii) hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative materials such as
brick, pavers, rock, stone, concrete, tile and wood, excluding
monolithic concrete and asphalt and any area used for parking, and
including such features as a walkway, patio, deck or in-ground pool;
and
iii) architectural elements consisting of decorative fencing, walls,
sculptures, gazebos, trellises, planters, benches and other similar
features.
LANE
A public thoroughfare which affords only a secondary means of access to
abutting lots and which is not intended for general traffic circulation.
LAUNDROMAT
A building or structure where the service or coin-operated laundry
machines, using only water, detergents and additives, are made available to
the public for the purpose of laundry cleaning.
LIBRARY
A library, branch library or distribution station to which the provisions of the
Public Libraries Act apply, as amended.
LIGHT EQUIPMENT SALES AND RENTAL ESTABLISHMENT
A building or structure or part of a building or structure in which light
machinery and equipment such as air compressors and related tools and
accessories; augers; automotive tools; cleaning equipment; light
compaction equipment; concrete and masonry equipment; electric tools
and accessories; fastening devices such as staplers and tackers; floor and
carpet tools; gasoline generators; jacks and hydraulic equipment; lawn and
garden tools; ladders; moving equipment; painting and decorating
equipment; pipe tools and accessories; plumbing tools and accessories;
pumps; hoses; scaffolding; welding equipment; and, other similar tools and
appurtenances are offered or kept for rent, lease or hire under agreement
for compensation, but shall not include any other establishment defined or
classified in this By-law.
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LIGHT INDUSTRIAL USE
Uses of a light industrial nature, including:
i)
warehousing or distribution of goods, finished parts or finished
products;
ii) the manufacture from previously prepared materials of finished
parts or finished products;
iii) factory or assembly-line processes that involve the manufacture,
processing, assembly or packaging of finished parts or finished
products made from previously prepared materials; or
iv) the repair or servicing of such products; or
v) auto wrecking and/or salvage yard.
LOADING SPACE
An off-street space on the same lot as the building, or contiguous to a group
of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial vehicle while
loading or unloading merchandise or materials, and which abuts upon a
street, lane or other appropriate means of access.
LOT
A parcel or tract of land described in a deed or other legal document which
is legally capable of conveying title and:
i)
Which is a whole lot within a Registered Plan of Subdivision, or lot
within a Plan of Condominium other than 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, S.O., 1990, c. P.13, as amended; or
ii) Which is a legally separated parcel of land in existence on the date
of passing of this By-law without the owner holding the fee or the
equity or redemption in, or power or right to grant, assign or
exercise a power of appointment with respect to any abutting land;
or
iii) The description of which is the same as in a deed which has received
final consent to a conveyance pursuant to Section 50 of the Planning
Act, S.O., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended.
iv) Which is the whole remnant retained by an owner or owners after a
conveyance is made with final consent pursuant to Section 40 of the
Planning Act, S.O., 1990, c. P. 13, as amended, but for the purpose
of this paragraph no parcel or tract of land ceases to be a lot by
reason only of the fact that a part or parts of it has or have been
conveyed to or acquired by the Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Her
Majesty in the Right of Ontario or Her Majesty in the Right of
Canada; or,
v) Which is the subject of an order of the Minister of Municipal Affairs
pursuant to the provisions of Section 57 of the Planning Act, S.O.,
1990, c. P.13, as amended.
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A lot includes the following subtypes:
CORNER: A lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets, or at
the intersection of a street and a railway right-of-way, or a lot
abutting one or more parts of the same street, in which an interior
angle of less than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees is
contained, between the front and side lot lines abutting by the said
street or streets.
INTERIOR: A lot other than a corner lot.
IRREGULAR: A lot where any interior angle formed by any two lot lines is
other than ninety (90) degrees.
THROUGH: A lot bounded on opposite sides by streets.
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LOT AREA
The total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot or if an island, the area
of land above the normal high water mark.
LOT COVERAGE
The percent of the lot area covered by buildings or structures excluding
parking areas, driveways, open decks and walkways.
LOT FRONTAGE
The continuous horizontal distance of the front lot line between the side lot
lines measures at right angles. Where the front lot line is not a straight line,
or where the side lot lines are not parallel, the lot frontage shall be the
horizontal distance of a line that is 7.5 metres back from and parallel to a
continuous straight line, joining the two points where the side lot lines
intersection with the front lot line.
LOT LINE
Any boundary of a lot. Where a lot line changes direction by less than 45
degrees it shall be considered as one line. Where a lot line changes direction
by more than 45 degrees it shall be considered a separate line. A lot line
includes the following subtypes:
EXTERIOR SIDE: The side lot line, which abuts the road on a corner lot.
FRONT: The lot line that abuts a road, except:
i)
Where a lot has both frontage on a navigable waterway or
lake (including an original shoreline reserve or road
allowance) and abuts a road, the high water mark shall be
considered the front lot line; or
ii) Where a lot only has frontage on a navigable waterway or
lake, including a lot abutting an original shoreline reserve
or road allowance abutting a navigable waterway or lake,
the high water mark shall be considered the front lot line;
iii) In the case of a corner lot or through lot, the shortest lot
line that abuts a road shall be deemed to be the front lot
line and the longer lot line that abuts a road shall be
deemed the exterior side lot line; or,
iv) In the case of a corner lot or through lot with two lot lines
of equal length abutting roads, the lot line that abuts the
wider road shall be deemed to be the front lot line, but
where the roads are of equal width, the line over which
access to the property is gained shall be the front lot line;
or,
v) In the case where a lot abuts only a road cul-de-sac, all of
the frontage on the road cul-de-sac shall be deemed to be
the front lot line.
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REAR: The lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
SIDE: A lot line other than a front or rear lot line. However, where a lot
abuts a municipally maintained lane, the lot line abutting the lane
shall be the rear lot line.
LOWEST FLOOR
The lowest floor of the lowest enclosed area, including basements.
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MANUFACTURING, LIGHT
The assembly, repair or fabrication of goods and materials utilizing
materials which have been manufactured in another location and which do
not produce wastewater in excess of 4,500 litres per day, chemical by-
products or utilize an area for outdoor storage of goods or materials except
for equipment or vehicles which are for sale, lease or hire.
MARINA
A commercial establishment or premises, containing docking facilities or
mooring facilities where boats, boat accessories or floatplanes are berthed,
stored, serviced, repaired, constructed or kept for sale or rent and where
facilities for the sale of marine and aviation fuels, accessory retail sales and
a taxi and/or barging service are provided and where wastewater pumping
facilities may be provided.
MARINA, DRYLAND
A building, structure or place where boats and boat accessories are stored,
serviced, repaired or kept for sale.
MARINE FACILITY
An accessory building or structure used to take boats into or out of a
navigable waterway or to moor boats. This definition includes a launching
ramp, boatlift, or dock but does not include any building used for human
habitation.
MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
A federally-licensed facility used for the cultivation, processing, testing,
destruction, packaging or shipping of cannabis used for medical purposes
as permitted under the Federal Government's Cannabis for Medical
Purposes Regulations or any subsequent legislation which may be enacted
in addition to or in substitution thereof.
MEDICAL LABORATORY
A laboratory for biological, microbiological, serological, chemical, immune-
hematological, hematological, biophysical, cytological, pathological, or
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other examination of materials derived from the human body for the
purpose of providing information for diagnosis, prevention, or treatment of
any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health of human
beings.
MEDICAL OFFICE
An office used for the practice of one or more health professionals.
MINERAL AGGREGATE OPERATION
An operation that includes:
i)
lands under license or permit, other than for wayside pits and
quarries, issued in accordance with the Aggregate Resources Act;
ii) for lands not designated under the Aggregate Resources Act,
established pits and quarries that are not in contravention of this
and other municipal By-laws and including adjacent land under
agreement with or owned by the operator, to permit the
continuation of the operation; and
iii) associated facilities used in extraction, transport, beneficiation,
processing or recycling of mineral aggregate resources and derived
products such as asphalt and concrete, or the production of
secondary related products.
MINERAL MINING OPERATION
Operations, land and associated facilities, or, past producing mines with
remaining mineral development potential that have not been permanently
rehabilitated to another use, as regulated by the Mining Act.
MOBILE HOME
A dwelling that is designed to be made mobile and constructed or
manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons in
accordance with CSA Z-240 or A-241 standards, but does not include a
travel trailer or tent trailer or trailer otherwise designed.
MOBILE HOME PARK
An area of land owned by one personal or business entity used for the
parking of mobile homes to be used as dwelling units and includes all
accessory buildings necessary for the operation of the park.
MOBILE HOME SITE
A parcel of land within a mobile home park that is serviced and used for the
exclusive purposes of one mobile home.
MODULAR HOME
Any dwelling that is designed in more than one unit, has a length-to-width
ratio of not greater than 2.5 to 1, and is designed to be made mobile on a
temporary basis, and constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent
residence for one or more persons, but does not include a mobile home,
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recreational travel trailer or recreational motor vehicle as defined herein. A
Modular Home shall meet CSA A-277 standards.
MOTEL
One or more buildings for the purpose of catering to the needs of the
travelling public by furnishing sleeping accommodation, provided that each
guest room may be entered from a separate entrance to the outside.
MOTOR VEHICLE
An automobile, truck, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, and any other
vehicle propelled or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not
include a heavy vehicle.
MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHOP
A building or structure used for the painting or repairing of motor vehicle
bodies, exterior and undercarriage, and in conjunction with which there
may be towing service and motor vehicle rentals for customers while the
motor vehicle is under repair, but shall not include any other establishment
otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
A building or structure where a franchised dealer displays motor vehicles for
sale or rent and in conjunction with which there may be used motor vehicle
sales or rentals, a motor vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle service
station, a motor vehicle gas bar or a motor vehicle body shop, but shall not
include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-
law.
MOTOR VEHICLE GAS BAR
One or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more motor vehicle
fuel pumps, and a shelter, which shall include the sale of oils, antifreeze,
gasoline additives, propane, natural gas and small accessories required for
the operation of motor vehicles, boats and snowmobiles and shall not be
used for repairs, oil changes or greasing.
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
A building or structure where the exclusive service performed or executed
on motor vehicles for compensation shall include the installation of exhaust
system, repair of the electrical system, transmission repair, brake repair,
radiator repair, tire repair and installation, rust proofing, motor vehicle
diagnostic centre, major and minor mechanical repairs or similar use and in
conjunction with which there may be a towing service, a motor vehicle
service station and motor vehicle rentals for the convenience of the
customer while the motor vehicle is being repaired, but shall not include any
other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
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MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
A building or structure where gasoline, propane, natural gas, oil, grease,
antifreeze, tires, tubes, tire accessories, electric light bulbs, sparkplugs,
batteries and automotive accessories for motor vehicles and new retail
goods are stored or kept for sale to the general public, or where motor
vehicles may be oiled, greased or washed, or have their ignition adjusted,
tires inflated or batteries charged, and where mechanical or running repairs
essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles are executed or
performed. Such shall require public washrooms.
MUNICIPAL, DISTRICT OR PROVINCIAL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE YARD
Any land, building and/or structure owned by the Corporation of the
Municipality of Sioux Lookout, Public Utilities Commission or the Province
of Ontario and used for the storage, maintenance and/or repair of material,
equipment, machinery and/or motor vehicle used in connection with civic
works.
MUSEUM
An institution that is established for the purpose of acquiring, conserving,
studying, interpreting, assembling and exhibiting to the public for its
instruction and enjoyment, a collection of artifacts of cultural or historical
interest.
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NON-COMPLYING
A lot, building or structure that does not fulfill the requirements of the zone
provisions of this By-law for the zone in which the lot, building, or structure
is located.
NON-CONFORMING
An existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which does not
conform with the permitted uses or activities, permitted by this By-law for
the zone in which such existing land, building or structure is located, so long
as it continues to be used for that purpose.
NORMAL HIGH WATER MARK
The mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the shore
or bank of a watercourse or water body or as established by a survey.
NURSERY OR GREENHOUSE, COMMERCIAL
A building or structure, and lands associated therewith, for the growing of
flowers, fruits, vegetables, plants, shrubs, trees or similar vegetation
together with gardening tools and implements which are sold at retail from
such building or lot to the general public.
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OFFICE
A building or part thereof designed, intended or used for the practice of a
profession, the transaction and/or management of a business, or the
conduct of public services and administration, but shall not include a clinic,
methadone clinic, or a financial establishment.
OFFICIAL PLAN
Means the Municipality of Sioux Lookout's Official Plan, as amended from
time to time.
OUTDOOR RECREATION
The use of lands for recreational activities that do not require buildings,
structures or major alteration of the landscape, including trails, private
campsites, horseback riding, hunting and fishing.
OUTDOOR STORAGE
Any accessory storage outside of a principal or main building or structure on
the lot.
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PARK, PRIVATE RECREATIONAL
An open space or recreational area, other than a public park, operated on a
commercial and/or private member basis, and which includes one or more
of the following facilities or activities:
i)
Areas for walking, riding and cross-country skiing, snowmobiling,
but does not include the racing of animals, motor vehicles,
motorcycles or snowmobiles;
ii) Accessory recreational or playground areas such as picnic areas,
tennis courts, lawn bowling greens, outdoor skating rinks, and
athletic fields;
iii) An accessory clubhouse or storage building of a maximum of 75.0
square metres, and;
iv) Parking lots accessory to the foregoing.
PARK, PUBLIC
Any open space or recreational area, owned or controlled by the
Corporation or by any Board, Commission or other Authority established
under any statute of the Province of Ontario and may include therein
neighbourhood, community, regional and special parks or areas and may
include one or more athletic fields, field houses, community centres,
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bleachers, swimming pools, greenhouses, botanical gardens, zoological
gardens, bandstands, skating rinks, tennis courts, bowling greens, bathing
stations, curling rinks, refreshment rooms, fairgrounds, arenas, or similar
uses.
PARKING LOT
An area, building or structure used for the temporary parking of motor
vehicles and includes any related aisles and parking spaces but shall not
include any part of a driveway, a street or lane. This definition may include
a parking garage.
PARKING SPACE
A portion of a parking lot or parking garage used for the temporary parking
or storage of a motor vehicle, exclusive of any aisles or driveways.
PASSENGER TRANSPORTATION DEPOT
Shall mean a building or premise where trains and commercial motor
vehicles pick up and discharge fare-paying passengers. Accessory uses may
include a ticket office, luggage checking facilities and similar uses.
PATIO
A platform or surfaced area without a roof that is accessory to a dwelling or
commercial use at grade.
PEAT EXTRACTION
An operation that includes associated facilities used in the extraction,
processing or transport of peat resources.
PERSON
An
individual,
association,
firm,
partnership,
corporation,
trust,
organization, trustee or agent, and the heirs, executors or legal
representatives of the person to whom the context can apply according to
law.
PERSONAL SERVICE BUSINESS
Personal service business means a place where:
i)
a service is performed for the personal grooming and personal
effects or clothing of the consumer, which may include a hair styling
salon; tattoo and piercing parlour; spa; tanning salon; shoe repair
shop; dry cleaning establishment; tailor shop or dressmaker shop;
or massage therapy service but excluding a body rub parlour;
ii) a consultation or information service is provided by a professional,
other than a medical professional, including a travel agency or an
interior decorator, or
iii) other personal or business services are provided, which may include
a printing, publishing, photocopying, picture framing or
photofinishing service, including self-service operations.
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PLACE OF WORSHIP
Churches, chapels, temples, parish halls and synagogues including offices
for the administration of the religious institution, convents, seminaries,
monasteries, rectories, parsonages and parish houses.
PLANTING STRIP
An open space free of buildings or structures which is used for the growing
and maintenance of an un-pierced row of shrubs, trees or other natural
vegetation.
PORCH
A deck with a full roof attached to and forming part of a building. An
unenclosed porch shall mean a porch with screened walls, otherwise open
to the elements. An enclosed porch shall mean a porch with enclosed walls
that may be glass or other building materials to prevent the entry of wind or
rain.
PORTABLE ASPHALT PLANT
A small, portable facility:
i)
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
ii) which is not of permanent construction, but which is to be
dismantled at the completion of the construction project.
PORTABLE CONCRETE PLANT
A small, portable facility:
i)
with equipment designed to mix and/or crush cementing materials,
aggregate, water and admixtures to produce concrete, and includes
stockpiling and storage of bulk materials used in the process; and
ii) which is not of permanent construction, but which is designed to be
dismantled at the completion of the construction project.
PRINCIPAL OR MAIN BUILDING
Any building, which is carried on, the principal purpose for which the
building lot is used and shall include a barn or silo used in conjunction with
a farm.
PRIVATE CLUB
A non-profit, non-commercial organization, which carries on social,
cultural, athletic and/or recreational activities.
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PRIVATE HOME DAY CARE
A home-based business where temporary care and/or guidance is provided
for five (5) or fewer individuals for a continuous period not to exceed 24
hours.
PRIVATE ROAD
A private right-of-way over private or public property or a forest access road
over Crown Land which affords access to abutting lots and is not maintained
by a public body.
PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY
A public improved road under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of
Transportation.
PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Any Federal, Provincial, District or Municipal agencies, and includes any
commission, board, authority or department established by such agency
and shall include Ontario Hydro, and Bell Canada.
R
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
Premises where entertainment is offered for gain or profit such as a motion
picture or other theatre, public hall, billiard or pool rooms, an establishment
offering three or more electronic games for public use, bowling alley, ice or
roller skating rink, miniature golf course and all other similar places of
amusement. May also include fitness recreation, including a gym, indoor
rock climbing, fitness centre, fitness instruction, and all other similar types
of fitness recreation.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE OR BOAT SALES AND SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
A building or place where new or used recreational vehicles, trailers,
snowmobiles, boats and accessories are sold, rented or repaired.
RENOVATE
Shall be defined as changes to an existing building or structure to be used
for the same purpose.
REPAIR
Shall be defined as maintaining the minimum standards for Health and
Safety for any building or structure, or a building or structure that is utilized
for human habitation on a permanent or seasonal basis as outlined in the
Ontario Building Code.
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RESOURCE MANAGEMENT USE
The preservation, protection and improvement of the natural environment
through comprehensive management and maintenance for public uses,
both in the present and the future. Resource Management Uses also means
the management, development and cultivation of timber resources to
ensure the continuous production of wood or wood products, the provision
of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, the protection against
floods and erosion, the protection and production of water supplies and the
preservation of the recreational resource.
RESTAURANT
A building or part of a building where food is prepared and offered for retail
sale to the public for immediate consumption either on or off the premises.
Where licensed, a restaurant may also serve alcohol.
RETAIL STORE
A place where consumer goods are displayed for sale or rent, or sold directly
to the public for the purchaser's own use, and includes a garden centre,
pharmacy and a post office.
RETIREMENT HOME
A residential use building containing rooming units or a combination of
rooming and dwelling units, providing residence mostly to senior citizens
who do not require assistance with daily living, and which may provide
accessory health, personal service, and recreational services to serve the
residents of the home.
RIDING SCHOOL OR STABLE
An area of land, which is used as an educational centre for horse training,
handling, care, or for the lodging of horses.
S
SALVAGE OR WRECKING YARD
A place where motor vehicles are wrecked or disassembled and resold; a
place where second-hand goods, including waste paper, bottles,
automobile tires, clothing, other scrap materials and salvage are collected
to be sorted and a place where used lumber and used building materials are
stored for sale or resale.
SAUNA
An accessory building or structure wherein facilities for the purpose of a
sauna bath, either wet or dry, and may include a change/relaxation room,
storage areas and a washroom but not a kitchen or sleeping facilities.
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SCHOOL
A public school, a separate school, a university, a community college or a
private school authorized by the Province of Ontario.
SERVICE SHOP
A building or part of a building, not otherwise defined or classified in this By-
law, for the servicing or repairing of articles, goods or materials, as well as
facilities for accessory retail sales.
SETBACK
The horizontal distance from the centre line of the street right-of-way, or
defined physical feature measured at right angles to such centre line, to the
nearest part of any building or structure on the lot.
SEWAGE
The wastewater and matter from any uses, but does not include hazardous
waste matter.
SEWAGE SERVICES FACILITY
Any works by a public authority for the collection, transmission, storage,
treatment and disposal of sewage.
SHORELINE ROAD ALLOWANCE
Means a 20.0 metre wide allowance along the shore of a navigable
waterway and designated road allowance originally reserved by the Crown
along the shore of a navigable waterway, but does not include an allowance
that has become a road or has been closed and conveyed.
SHORELINE RESERVE
A 20.0 metre reserve owned by the Crown along a navigable waterway.
SHORT-TERM SERVICE-RELATED HOUSING
Housing facilities that are available for short-term accommodations and are
operated by a non-profit organization that provides housing to individuals
or families coming to the community for services such as healthcare.
SOLID WASTE DISPOSAL SITE
A facility providing for the long-term storage or destruction of municipal
solid waste, and includes a landfill site or an incinerator.
STACKING SPACE
Is a space intended for motor vehicles in a queue for a drive-through or in a
queue for the fueling space adjacent to a fuel pump or fuel bar.
STORAGE CONTAINER
The trailer portion of a tractor-trailer unit or transport truck without the
running gear, or a rail or sea container which is traditionally used for the
shipping and transportation of goods and materials.
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STOREY
A storey is that part of a building between the surface of one floor and the
ceiling above. However, a cellar does not count as a storey.
STOREY, HALF
A portion of a building situated above the first storey that is wholly or in part
within the roof and when used with reference to a one-and-one-half-storey
detached garage, means that portion of the detached garage situated
between a sloping roof and a floor above the first storey below, of a
detached garage.
STREET
The portion of a road allowance that is maintained and open to motor
vehicle travel on a year-round basis.
STREET LINE
The limit of the street or road allowance and is the dividing line between a
lot and a street or road.
STREET-PRIVATE
A right-of-way that is not under the jurisdiction of any public authority that
provides a means of access from a street to a lot.
STRUCTURE
Anything man-made with manufactured or processed materials that is self-
supporting, fastened to or into the earth, or attached to another structure
and is greater than 0.5 metres in height.
SWIMMING POOL
Any privately owned body of water located outdoors above or below
finished grade on privately owned property, contained by artificial means,
in which the depth of the water at any point can exceed 0.6 metres and used
or capable of being used for the purpose of swimming, diving, or bathing,
and shall include hydro-massage pools and hot tubs.
T
TAXI STAND
A lot or building used as a dispatch office and the parking of taxis and/or
limousines when not engaged in transporting persons or goods.
TOURIST OUTFITTER'S ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean a tourist establishment operating through all or part of the year
which acts as a base for the reception, equipping, supplying, service
provision, and/or transport of persons in connection with camping, tripping,
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and/or similar recreational purposes, and may include accessory retail and
restaurant facilities, and accommodation facilities for staff and clients.
TRAILER
A vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a highway by a motor vehicle,
another motor vehicle or any device or apparatus not designed to transport
persons or property, temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon such
highway, and except a sidecar attached to a motorcycle, and shall be
considered a separate vehicle and not part of the motor vehicle by which it
is drawn and, for the purposes of this By-law, does not include a mobile
home.
TRAILER, TRAVEL, OR TENT
Any trailer which is designed to be temporarily utilized for living, shelter and
sleeping accommodation, with or without cooking facilities and which has
running gear and towing equipment permanently attached and a current
license and is not permanently affixed to the ground.
TRANSPORTATION DEPOT
Any building or land where buses, trucks or tractor-trailers are rented,
leased, kept for hire, stored or parked for commercial purposes and for the
purposes of this By-law shall also include a rail yard and an airport
U
USE
i)
Any purpose for which a building or other structure or a parcel of
land may be designed, arranged, intended, maintained, or
occupied; or,
ii) Any activity, occupation, business or operation carried on, or
intended to be carried on, in a building or other structure or on a
parcel of land.
UTILITY INSTALLATION
The actual building plant, works, utility line, tower, transmitter, relay,
receiver, pedestal or other equipment used to make or deliver a utility
product, commodity or service, and includes a stormwater management
facility, wind turbine, wind turbine farm, solar panels, solar farm or similar
facility.
V
VEHICLE, RECREATIONAL
A vehicle designed to provide temporary living accommodation but does
not include a mobile home, tent trailer or other vehicle defined herein.
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VESSEL
A craft designed to float on the water including a boat or barge.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL
The premises of a veterinary surgeon, where animals are treated or kept.
W
WAREHOUSE
A building or part of a building used for the storage and distribution of
goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles and may include facilities
for a wholesale or retail commercial outlet, provided that they do not
exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area, but shall not include a
transportation depot.
WASTE PROCESSING AND TRANSFER FACILITY
A facility where waste is sorted, recycled, processed or temporarily stored
prior to transfer off-site and may include a source-separated organics and
biosolids processing and storage facility.
WATERCOURSE
A water body or the natural channel for a permanent or intermittent stream
of water, including a river, stream or lake, and which may include a
navigable waterway.
WATER SERVICES OR FACILITY
Any works by a public authority for the treatment, storage, supply or
distribution of water.
WAYSIDE PIT OR QUARRY
A temporary pit or quarry opened and used by a public road authority solely
for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and
not located on the road right-of-way.
WORKSHOP
A building or structure where manufacturing is performed by tradesmen
requiring manual or mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's shop, a
locksmith's shop, a gunsmith's shop, a plumbing and electrical contractor's
or a heating /air conditioning contractor's shop, a commercial welder's shop,
or similar uses.
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Y
YARD
Any open unoccupied space appurtenant to a building measured from the
closest supporting structure of the building to the lot line. Yard includes the
following subtypes:
FRONT: A yard extending across the full width of the lot between the
front lot line and the nearest wall of any building or structure on the
lot for which the yard is required. On islands where there is only one
lot, all yards shall be considered as the front yard. On lots having
frontage on a navigable waterway, the frontage on the navigable
waterway is considered the front yard. Where there is a Crown
Reserve or Shoreline Road Allowance the front yard requirement
shall be calculated including the Crown Reserve or Shoreline Road
Allowance.
EXTERIOR SIDE: A side yard immediately adjoining a public street.
INTERIOR SIDE: A side yard other than an exterior side yard.
REAR: The least horizontal distance between the rear lot line of the lot
and the nearest part of any building or structure on the lot, or the
nearest open storage use on the lot, or the edge or rim of an
excavation on the lot.
SIDE: A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the
side lot line and the nearest wall of any building on the lot for which
the yard is required.
YARD, REQUIRED
The minimum yard required by the provisions of the By-law.
Z
ZONE
The category of use or activity of land, buildings, structures or activities
permitted by this By-law.
ZONE PROVISIONS
The permissible uses, the minimum area and dimensions of lots, the
minimum dimensions of yards, the maximum lot coverage, the minimum
setback, gross floor area, the minimum landscaped open space, the
maximum height of buildings, minimum parking requirements, and all other
zone provisions are set out within the By-law for the respective zones.
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Section 4
GENERAL PROVISIONS
4.1
APPLICATIONS
The provisions of this section of the By-law shall apply to all lands within the
Municipality of Sioux Lookout unless otherwise specified.
4.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
4.2.1
PERMITTED USES
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure
may be erected or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any
accessory building or structure or accessory use, provided the principal
building, structure or use is already in existence on the lot, but shall not
include the following:
i)
any occupation for gain or profit conducted within or accessory to a
dwelling unit or on such lot associated therewith, except as is
specifically permitted in accordance with this By-law; or
ii) any building used for human habitation except in accordance with
this By-law, as is specifically permitted.
Legal non-conforming uses shall be permitted to have accessory uses,
buildings and structures in accordance with the provisions in this Section of
the By-law and the provisions of the applicable zone.
In addition, in the case of lots fronting on a waterway, accessory buildings
and structures may be constructed on the bed of the waterway appertaining
to the lot in accordance with the provisions of the Boat Dock or Launching
Ramp sections of this By-law.
4.2.2
CLOTH, PLASTIC OR VINYL STORAGE STRUCTURES
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, cloth, plastic or vinyl
structures shall be restricted to the interior side yard or rear yard on a lot.
4.2.3
YARD AND SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, a detached private garage or other accessory building or structure
may be erected and used in an interior side or rear yard, provided that the
following requirements are met.
i) FRONT YARD AND EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
An accessory building or structure is not permitted in any required
front or exterior side yard in a residential or commercial zone, where
the yard abuts a road or a waterway. In the case of a lot fronting on
a waterway, the provisions of the Boat Dock or Launching Ramp
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sections of this By-law shall apply with respect to accessory
buildings and structures.
ii) INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Where such accessory building or structure is located in an interior
side yard, it shall not be closer than 1.5 metres to the interior side
lot line.
iii) REAR YARD
Where such accessory building or structure is located in a rear yard,
it shall not be closer than 1.5 metres to the rear lot line.
iv) DISTANCE FROM MAIN BUILDING
Where such accessory building or structure is located in a side or
rear yard, it shall not be closer than 1.0 metre to the main building.
4.2.4
LOT COVERAGE AND HEIGHT
The maximum permitted lot coverage of all accessory buildings and
structures, with the exception of swimming pools, shall be 10 percent.
The maximum permitted size of a private garage in a Residential Zone shall
be 90.0 square metres, but in no instance shall a private garage exceed 10
percent lot coverage.
For lots greater than 4,000.0 square metres, the maximum permitted size
of a private garage shall be 235.0 square metres.
A private garage may occupy the entire area of a basement or ground floor
of a principal residential building.
The height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed one storey
or 5.5 metres except for permitted accessory dwelling units over an
accessory use, in which case the maximum height shall be the maximum
height of the principal use permitted by the relevant Zone.
Within a Commercial, Light Industrial or Institutional Zone, the total lot
coverage of all accessory buildings or structures shall not exceed 15 percent
of the lot area and shall have a minimum size of 25.0 square metres. The
height of any accessory building or structure shall not exceed the height
restrictions of the respective zone.
4.2.5
BOAT DOCK OR LAUNCHING RAMP
Notwithstanding the yard provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a boat
launching ramp or a dock may be erected and used in any yard, or
appertaining to a lot abutting or adjacent to a navigable waterway, except
where specifically prohibited in the abutting zone provided such accessory
structure is located no closer than 3.0 metres to the side lot line or a straight
line projection of the side lot line where it meets the front lot line at the
water. Unless specifically identified as a principal use, docks are only
permitted as an accessory structure.
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4.2.6
IN-WATER BOATHOUSES AND BOATPORTS
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, one boathouse or one boatport may be constructed appertaining
to a lot abutting a navigable waterway in accordance with the following
regulations:
i)
the boathouse or boatport does not exceed one storey in height or
5.0 metres;
ii) the length of the boathouse or boatport does not exceed 10.2
metres from the normal high water mark;
iii) the width of the boathouse or boatport does not exceed 15.0 metres
or 25 percent of the width of the appertaining lot, whichever is
lesser; and
iv) the boathouse or boatport is located no closer than 3.0 metres to
the side lot line or the 90 degree projection of the side lot line where
it meets the tangent of the front lot line at the shoreline.
4.2.7
DRYLAND BOATHOUSE
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, one dryland boathouse may be constructed in lieu of a boathouse
or boatport in the front yard or within the required setback from the high
water mark in accordance with the following regulations:
i)
the dryland boathouse does not exceed one storey in height or 5.0
metres.
ii) the length of a dryland boathouse does not exceed 10.0 metres.
iii) the width of a dryland boathouse does not exceed 10.0 metres or 25
percent of the width of the appertaining lot, whichever is lesser; and
iv) the boathouse is located no closer than 3.0 metres to the side lot
line.
4.2.8
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Community Gardens are permitted in all zones except the EP and HZ Zones
either as an accessory use or a main use provided that all regulations of this
By-law are complied with.
4.2.9
GATEHOUSE IN INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law, to the
contrary, in an Industrial zone, a gatehouse not exceeding 9.0 square metres
shall be permitted in a required front or side yard or in the area between the
street line and the required yard.
4.2.10 FREE STANDING DECKS
Notwithstanding the yard and setback requirements of this By-law to the
contrary, a free-standing deck is permitted subject to the following:
i)
the maximum cumulative area of free-standing decks shall be 80.0
square metres;
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ii) free-standing decks may be setback 0.0 metres from the high water
mark and must comply with the side yard setbacks for the zone in
which they are located; and,
iii) the maximum height of a free-standing deck shall be 2.0 metres as
measured from the natural grade to the top of the decking on the
side of the free-standing deck that is closest to the water.
4.2.11 GAZEBOS AND SAUNAS
Notwithstanding the yard and setback requirements of this By-law to the
contrary, a gazebo and a sauna may be permitted in the front yard of a lot
adjacent to a waterbody provided that:
i)
the maximum area of a gazebo or a sauna shall not exceed a
maximum area of 24.0 square metres; however, where a sauna is
located within a gazebo, the maximum area shall not exceed 36.0
square metres;
ii) it is setback at least 4.0 metres from the normal or controlled high
water mark;
iii) it is setback at least 3.0 metres from any side lot line; and,
iv) the height shall not exceed 4.5 metres.
4.2.12 GROUND-MOUNTED SOLAR PANELS
Notwithstanding the yard and setback requirements of the By-law to the
contrary, ground-mounted solar panels may be permitted in any zone
provided that:
i)
In Residential Zones:
a) it is setback at least 1.5 metres from a lot line;
b) it may be located in a front yard within the RS and RR
Zones, but shall not be located in an exterior side yard;
c) within the R1 and R2 Zones, the maximum area of the solar
panels shall not exceed 30 square metres; and,
d) the solar panels shall be included in the calculation for lot
coverage.
ii) In Non-Residential Zones:
a) in a yard abutting a residential zone, it is setback at least 0.3
metres from a lot line; and
b) the solar panels shall be included in the calculation for lot
coverage.
4.2.13 GUEST CABINS
Where a guest cabin is permitted on a lot, the following provisions shall
apply:
i)
no cooking facilities are located in the building;
ii) the building has an area of 56.0 square metres or less:
iii) the building has a height not greater than 5.5 metres; and,
iv) the building complies with all of the setbacks that apply to the
principal building on the lot.
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v) A guest cabin shall not be permitted on a lot where a secondary
dwelling unit exists in an accessory building.
vi) A guest cabin is permitted in a detached garage subject to the
following additional regulations:
a. The guest cabin may not exceed 56.0 square metres of floor
area within the detached garage; and,
b. The guest cabin is permitted both on the main floor and in
the upper half-storey of a one-and-a-half-storey detached
garage.
4.2.14 MEDICAL CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
One medical cannabis production facility is permitted on a lot located within
the CH, M1, M2, NR, AP, AG or RU Zones provided all of the following
criteria have been met:
i)
The owner of the property shall provide written authorization to the
Municipality of Sioux Lookout for the use of the property as a
Medical Cannabis Production Facility by the operator.
ii) The owner of the property, at its sole cost, shall enter into an
agreement with the Municipality of Sioux Lookout requiring that
the owner shall, upon cessation of the medical cannabis production
facility use, discontinue the occupancy and use of the property in
accordance with the issued production license until such time as
change of use permits have been obtained; remove all equipment
and material associated with the medical cannabis production
facility; return the property and any affected adjacent properties to
a condition where the property and adjacent properties may be
used for an a alternate lawful use; and any further and other acts
that the Municipality of Sioux Lookout may require.
iii) The licensed producer shall provide to the Municipality of Sioux
Lookout a copy of current and valid production licenses issued by
Health Canada.
iv) A medical cannabis production facility shall comply with all
applicable zone standards.
v) A medical cannabis production facility shall be at least 150 metres
from a lot in an institutional or residential zone category or from any
public school, private school, place of worship or day nursery.
vi) The minimum separation distance between medical cannabis
production facilities shall be at least 90 metres.
vii) Despite the required minimum distances noted above, no medical
cannabis production facility lawfully established under these
provisions shall be deemed to be a violation under this section by
the subsequent erection of a residential or institutional use
constructed on another lot.
viii) No outdoor signage or advertising shall be permitted, other than
911 addressing to allow for the location of the property.
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Where a medical cannabis production facility use is located on a lot,
no other use shall be permitted on the lot or within the building as a
whole.
4.2.15 OUTDOOR FURNACES
Where an outdoor wood stove or furnace is established for heating of the
primary building or structure, it shall be considered as part of such building
or structure and shall conform to the provisions of the Forest Fires Prevention
Act, as amended and all yard requirements of the applicable zone. Outdoor
wood-burning furnaces are subject to the following provisions:
i)
Shall be permitted only in the RR, RS, HR and RU Zones;
ii) May only be installed on lots having an area of 0.8 hectares or
greater;
iii) Shall be supported by a non-combustible base or foundation that is
designed according to the manufacturer's instructions to support
the weight of the appliance;
iv) The top of the chimney for an appliance using solid fuel and
installed and erected outdoors shall be a minimum of 5.0 metres
above the adjacent ground and shall be equipped with a spark
arrestor and a rain cap;
v) Shall be located at least 15.0 metres from any property line and
from the principal dwelling;
vi) Shall be located at least 3.0 metres from any trees or non-habitable
structures; and
vii) Shall not be located in a front yard.
viii) Replacement of existing units may be permitted in their same
location provided that the new unit meets, at minimum, the
CAN/CSA B365-1 - Installation Standard and the CAN/CSA B415.1-
10 - Emissions Standard."
4.2.16 STORAGE CONTAINERS
The following provisions shall apply to storage containers:
i)
Storage containers shall only be allowed in the M1, CH, AP, AG, RU
and M2 Zones;
ii) All approved storage containers shall be located subject to the
Accessory Buildings Yard and Setback Requirements as defined in
this By-law.
4.3
ACCESS ON AN IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD, PRIVATE ROAD OR
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY
4.3.1
IMPROVED PUBLIC ROAD
No person shall erect any building or structure in any zone after the date of
passing of this By-law, unless the lot upon which such building or structure
is to be erected has frontage upon an improved public road or contains legal
access rights, which may include a legal easement, and where such building
or structure complies with the setback provisions of this By-law; or where
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there is existing lots located on a private road, and such building or structure
complies with the permitted uses of this By-law.
The above provisions shall not apply to prevent the erection of a permitted
building or structure on a lot in registered Plan of Subdivision where a
properly executed Subdivision Agreement has been entered into with the
Municipality, notwithstanding that the street or streets will not be assumed
by the Municipality until the end of the maintenance period, nor shall it
apply to prevent the enlargement, extension, renovation, reconstruction or
other structural alteration of an existing building or structure, which is
located on a lot which does not have frontage upon an improved public
road, provided the use of such building or structure does not change and is
permissible within the zone in which it is located.
4.3.2
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.3.1 above to the contrary, in a
NR Zone or RU Zone where a lot abuts the shoreline of a navigable
waterway only, such lot may be used for any use in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the zone. Municipal services will not be available to
water access lots.
4.4
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, where
a dwelling is to be erected in a Residential zone, between existing dwellings
on the same street or shoreline, such dwelling may be built with a front yard
and setback equal to the average yard of the adjacent dwellings on the same
side of the street or shoreline.
4.5
GARDEN SUITES
Garden suites shall be permitted, subject to the approval of the
Northwestern Health Unit, on a temporary basis in the R1, R2, RR, RS, and
RU Zones, subject to the following requirements:
i)
One garden suite may be authorized on a lot through a temporary
Zoning By-law Amendment for a renewable period of up to 10
years.
ii) A garden suite may not exceed 56.0 square metres in gross floor
area.
iii) The addition of a garden suite is subject to the lot coverage
provisions of the zone in which it is located.
iv) A garden suite shall be used solely for the temporary
accommodation of the person named in the agreement entered
into with the Municipality;
v) A garden suite shall be one (1) storey, having a height not to exceed
4.6 metres;
vi) A garden suite shall not be constructed or arranged as to constitute
a travel trailer;
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vii) One (1) parking space shall be provided for the garden suite, in
addition to the parking spaces required for the single-detached
dwelling, in accordance with the following regulations:
a) Such parking space shall have minimum rectangular
dimensions of 3.0 metres by 6.0 metres;
b) Such parking space shall be located on the same lot as the
single-detached dwelling and garden suite;
c) Such parking space may be located in tandem with the parking
spaces required for the dwelling unit.
As per the Planning Act regulations for garden suites, Council shall require
the owner of the suite or any other person to enter into an agreement with
the municipality dealing with such matters related to the temporary use of
the garden suite as the Council considers necessary or advisable, including:
i)
the installation, maintenance and removal of the garden suite;
ii) the period of occupancy of the garden suite by any of the persons
named in the agreement;
iii) the monetary or other form of security that the council may
require for actual or potential costs to the municipality related to
the garden suite; and
iv) connection to existing services (sewer, water, hydro, septic, well).
4.6
GROUP HOMES AND CRISIS CENTRES
Group homes and crisis centres are permitted in the R1, R2, RM, RR, RS, HR
and RU Zones subject to the following provisions:
i)
A group home or crisis centre shall occupy the entirety of a single-
detached dwelling, or both units of a semi-detached or duplex
dwelling that is permitted in the zone.
ii) A new group home or crisis centre shall not be established on any
lot that is closer than 200.0 metres to the lot on which another
group home or crisis centre is located.
iii) Despite subsections i) and ii) above, the minimum required
separation distance need not extend across a highway, grade-
separated arterial road, railway yard, navigable waterway or any
other major barrier to pedestrian or vehicular movement, and in
such cases is deemed to be fulfilled by the distance between that
barrier and the affected property line or lines of the lot containing
the group home or crisis centre.
iv) Where the minimum required separation distance of one group
home intersects the minimum required separation distance of
another group home, both group homes are considered to comply
with the minimum separation distance requirements, provided that
the limits of the two separation areas do not touch a lot line of a lot
containing another group home or crisis centre.
v) The maximum number of residents permitted applies to the whole
of the residential use building and not to individual units within the
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residential building in which the group home or crisis centre is
located.
vi) Despite subsections i) and ii) above, where there are two abutting
lots, each of which contains or proposes to contain one group home
or crisis centre, both homes are permitted, provided the total of
both group homes or crisis centres does not increase the total
number of residents in both homes beyond the ten (10) resident
maximum required under the definition of a group home.
vii) An accessory dwelling unit or a garden suite shall not be permitted
on the same lot as a group home or crisis centre.
4.7
BOARDING HOUSE
A Boarding House is permitted in the R2 Zone subject to the following
provisions:
i)
An accessory dwelling unit or a garden suite shall not be permitted
on the same lot as a Boarding House.
ii) The maximum number of boarding rooms shall be four (4).
4.8
BED AND BREAKFAST
In all Zones where a bed and breakfast is a permitted use, the following shall
apply:
i)
The operation of a bed and breakfast shall be incidental and
secondary to the main use as a dwelling unit;
ii) The number of guest rooms shall not exceed three (3).
iii) The operation of a bed and breakfast shall not change the character
or in any way alter the exterior appearance of the dwelling;
iv) The bed and breakfast shall be operated only by a person or persons
whose principal residence is the dwelling unit containing the bed
and breakfast;
v) The operation of a bed and breakfast is not permitted in conjunction
with the rental of accommodations to roomers or boarders; and
vi) One (1) non-illuminated identification sign with a maximum size of
0.185 square metres mounted on the wall of the dwelling is
permitted.
vii) A minimum of one (1) parking space for each guest room shall be
required.
viii) A bed and breakfast shall not be permitted within a mobile home.
4.9
HOME OCCUPATION
Where a home occupation is a permitted use, the following provisions shall
apply:
i)
The occupation shall be lawfully conducted entirely within a
dwelling and/or entirely within a building or structure accessory to
a dwelling;
ii) It must be clearly incidental and secondary to the dwelling;
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iii) Such home occupation whether located within a dwelling or entirely
within a building or structure accessory to a dwelling shall not be
more than 35 percent of the gross floor area, not including the
basement of the dwelling, to a maximum gross floor area of 100.0
square metres.
iv) It must not change the character or in any way alter the exterior
appearance of the dwelling, except by the placement of a sign;
v) The sale of goods on the premises shall be permitted as part of a
home occupation, provided that the sale of goods is incidental and
subordinate to the service provided by the home occupation;
vi) Private Home Day Care is a permitted use within a dwelling unit as
a home occupation in all zones that permit a dwelling unit; however,
is not a permitted use in a non-conforming dwelling unit;
vii) A maximum of one (1) person not residing in the dwelling may assist
or be employed provided a minimum of three (3) off-street parking
spaces is provided and a minimum of 50 percent of the required
front yard is provided and maintained as landscaped open space.
viii) There shall be no outside storage of goods or materials in
conjunction with the home occupation use.
ix) A home occupation shall not include a restaurant or kennel.
4.10 HOME INDUSTRY
Where a home industry is permitted in a building accessory to a single-
detached dwelling, the following provisions shall apply:
i)
A maximum of one (1) person other than an occupant of the
dwelling may be engaged in the home industry at any time.
ii) Such home industry may be located in a part of a dwelling or in any
accessory building located on a lot on which a dwelling is in
existence, provided the total gross floor area utilized by the home
industry does not exceed a maximum of 150.0 square metres.
iii) There shall be no display, other than a non-illuminated sign having
a maximum surface area of 1.0 square metres, to indicate to persons
outside that any part of the dwelling or dwelling unit is being used
for a purpose other than residential.
iv) There shall be no outside storage of goods, materials, vehicles or
articles used in the home industry.
v) Only currently licensed motor vehicles, associated with the home
industry may be parked or stored on the lot within an interior side
or rear yard. Only one commercial vehicle having a maximum
wheelbase of 5.0 metres and a maximum payload of one ton may
be parked outside on the lot.
vi) Such home industry shall be clearly accessory to the main
residential use and shall not change the residential character of the
dwelling or the lot.
4.11 FOOD TRUCKS
Where a food truck is permitted, the following provisions shall apply:
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a) A food truck shall be a minimum of 2.0 metres from the front lot or
exterior side lot line.
b) A food truck shall be setback a minimum of 3.0 metres from a lot
line abutting a residential zone and 1.5 metres from any other lot
interior or rear lot line.
c) Applicable approvals shall be obtained from the Northwest Health
Unit.
4.12 WATER LOTS
All lands situated below the surface of a waterbody or watercourse (i.e. a
water lot) shall be zoned according to the zone on the adjacent land.
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the parent zone to the contrary, the
only permitted uses of any lands under water shall be marine facilities and
boathouses accessory to permitted uses on the appertaining lands. The
regulations for permitted uses shall not apply to lands under water.
Approvals from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and/or the
Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada may be required for marine
facilities and boathouses.
4.13 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
4.13.1 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Loading spaces are required under this By-law in accordance with the
Loading Space Requirement Table. The owner of every building or structure
erected for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or
unloading of persons, animals, goods, wares, merchandise or raw materials
shall provide and maintain loading spaces on the lot accordingly.
Table 1
Minimum Gross Floor
Area of Building
Minimum number
of loading
spaces
required
0 - 300 square metres
0
301 - 2,300 square
metres
1
2,301 - 7,400 square
metres
2
Over 7,400 square
metres
3
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4.13.2 ALL LOADING SPACES SHALL BE DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND
MAINTAINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE FOLLOWING PROVISIONS:
i)
Each loading space shall have a minimum width of 3.5 metres, a
minimum length of 9.0 metres and a minimum vertical clearance of
4.2 metres, and each space shall be visibly designated and marked.
ii) Driveways used for ingress and egress shall be clearly marked.
iii) The loading space(s) shall be located in the interior side or rear yard
unless such space or spaces are removed from the street line a
minimum distance of 15.0 metres.
iv) Driveways, loading spaces, and related aisles and turning areas shall
be maintained with a stable surface that is treated to prevent the
raising of dust. Such loading facilities shall, before being used, be
surfaced with asphalt, concrete or brick and shall include provisions
for drainage facilities. In Industrial zones, a crushed stone or gravel
surface shall be permitted.
4.13.3 ADDITIONS TO OR CHANGE IN USE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
The loading space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any
building in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long as the gross
floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased by more than 300.0
square metres. If an addition is made to the building or structure, which
increases the gross floor area, then additional loading spaces shall be
provided as required by this Section, in accordance with the provisions of
the loading Space Requirement Table for such addition.
4.14 FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT
With the exception of docks, boat lifts, boathouses and boat ramps, no
person shall undertake development or permit another person to undertake
development in or on the areas within the jurisdiction of the municipality
that are within the 100-year floodplain, and within river or stream valleys,
whether or not they contain a watercourse. Areas include hazardous lands,
wetlands, shorelines, and areas susceptible to flooding, and associated
allowances, within the watershed in the jurisdiction of the municipality.
Proposed developments must meet all requirements of this By-law,
including this section.
4.14.1 100 YEAR FLOODPLAIN
100-year floodplain areas include:
i)
Lands along the shoreline of Minnitaki Lake to an elevation of
360.34 metres above sea level (GSC datum);
ii) Lands along the shoreline of Abram Lake to an elevation of 359.74
metres above sea level (GSC datum);
iii) Lands along the shoreline of Pelican Lake to an elevation of 359.24
metres above sea level (GSC datum);
iv) Lands along the shoreline of Lost Lake to an elevation of 358.40
metres above sea level (GSC datum);
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v) Lands along other watercourses, such as rivers and streams, and not
included above, will be dealt with on a site-specific basis.
4.14.2 ELEVATION AND FLOOD PROOFING
New construction of any structure, together with building services and
sanitary facilities, shall have the lowest floor, including the basement floor,
elevated above the 100-year flood plain, or;
i)
Is watertight with walls substantially impermeable to the passage
of water;
ii) Have structural components capable of resisting hydrostatic and
hydrodynamic loads and effects of buoyancy; and
iii) Be designed by a professional engineer or architect, licensed and
registered in the Province of Ontario.
4.14.3 UTILITIES
All new and replacement water supply and sanitary sewage systems shall be
designed to minimize or eliminate infiltration of floodwaters into the
system and discharge from systems into floodwaters. On-site waste
disposal systems shall be constructed such that its lowest level is at or above
the 100-year floodplain.
4.15 NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS ON A LOT
Unless otherwise permitted in this By-law, no more than one dwelling shall
be permitted on any lot.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, a
secondary dwelling unit may be permitted subject to the provisions set out
in the Secondary Dwelling Units Section of this By-law.
4.16 NOXIOUS TRADE
Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted under this By-law, no use
shall be permitted which, from its nature or the materials used therein, is
defined as a noxious trade, business or manufacturer under the Health
Protection and Promotion Act, R.S.O., 1990, as amended, and the
Regulations passed thereunder.
4.17 BOAT, RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND TRAILER STORAGE
Parking and storage of boats, recreational vehicles, trailers and similar
vehicles shall only be permitted in the following zones:
-
Residential Type 1 (R1)
-
Residential Type 2 (R2)
-
Multiple Residential (RM)
-
Residential Mobile Home (RMH)
-
Rural Residential (RR)
-
Residential Shoreline (RS)
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Hudson Residential (HR)
-
Rural (RU)
Subject to the following provisions:
i)
In the RR and RS Zones, a recreational vehicle or trailer may be used
for human habitation for no more than 90 days in any calendar year
on a vacant lot.
ii) In all other zones, a recreational vehicle or trailer may be used for
human habitation for no more than 90 days if there is an existing
principal dwelling.
iii) Boats, recreational vehicles and trailers shall be stored in the rear or
interior side yard and must meet the setbacks for an accessory
building. One (1) boat and one (1) recreational vehicle or trailer may
be stored in the front yard if located on a driveway.
4.18 PARKING REQUIREMENTS
4.18.1
PARKING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
The owner of land or of a building or structure erected or used for any of the
purposes hereinafter set forth shall provide and maintain parking spaces for
the sole use of the owner, occupant, or other persons entering upon or
making use of the said premises, from time to time.
Parking spaces are required under this By-law, in accordance with the
Parking Space Requirement Table. Where the calculation of required
spaces exceeds a whole space by more than 0.25, the required number of
spaces shall be the next whole number. In the case of a commercial use, on-
street parking shall be factored into the parking calculation. Where on-
street parking is permitted, one parking space per 6.0 metres of
frontageless driveways will be allocated to a property.
Table 2 - Parking Space Requirement
Use
Minimum number of parking spaces required
Residential Uses
Apartment dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Bed and breakfast
1 per dwelling unit plus 1 per guest room
Boarding house
0.5 per boarding unit
Continuum of care facility
0.25 per rooming unit or 4 beds plus 1 per 100.0
square metres of gross floor area used for
medical, health or personal services
Crisis centre
1 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Duplex
1 per dwelling unit
Group home
1 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Guest cabin
None
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Table 2 - Parking Space Requirement
Use
Minimum number of parking spaces required
Mobile home park / mobile
home site
1 per mobile home site plus 5 for each accessory
commercial or recreational use building
Retirement home
0.5 per dwelling unit or 4 beds plus 1 per 100.0
square metres of gross floor area used for
medical, health or personal services
Secondary dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Semi-detached dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Single-detached dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Stacked dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Triplex dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Townhouse dwelling
1 per dwelling unit
Quadruplex
1 per dwelling unit
Short-term service-related
housing
0.25 per rooming unit
Non Residential Uses
Agricultural use
2 per farm plus 3 per 100.0 square metres of
floor area of farm produce outlet
Airport
0.5 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
used for passenger terminal or aircraft hangar
Art gallery
2 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Auction centre
2.2 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Campground
1 per camping site within the campground
Car wash
None
Cemetery
None
Clinic
5 spaces per medical professional
Commercial storage facility
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Communication facility
2.3 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Community centre
4 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Conference centre
10 per 100 square metres of assembly area
Contractor's yard
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Convenience store
3.4 per 100.0 square metres of gross retail floor
area. Warehouse calculation shall be applied to
the remaining floor area.
Day nursery
2 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Emergency service
1 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Financial establishment
3.4 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
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Table 2 - Parking Space Requirement
Use
Minimum number of parking spaces required
Forestry use
None except where an office is associated with
the use, the office parking space requirement
shall apply
Funeral home
7 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Golf course
1 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
plus 4 per hole
Heavy equipment and
vehicle sales, rental and
servicing
0.75 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Heavy industrial use
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Home industry
1 per home industry in addition to the
residential dwelling type requirement
Home occupation
1 per home occupation in addition to the
residential dwelling type requirement
Hospital
1.4 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Hostel
0.5 per guest room plus one space per 10.0
square metres of gross floor area devoted to
public uses such as dining rooms, licensed
beverage rooms and banquet rooms
Hotel
1 per guest room plus one space per 10.0 square
metres of gross floor area devoted to public
uses such as dining rooms, licensed beverage
rooms and banquet rooms
Hunting and Fishing Camp
1 per guest unit plus one space per 10.0 square
metres of gross floor area devoted to public
uses such as dining rooms, licensed beverage
rooms and banquet rooms
Kennel
1 per kennel with 4 or less dog runs
4 per kennel with more than 4 dog runs
Library
2 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Light equipment sales and
rental establishment
2.5 per 100.0 square metres of gross retail floor
area. Warehouse calculation shall be applied to
the remaining floor area.
Light industrial use
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Marina
1 per boat slip plus any required parking spaces
required hereby for associated uses, including
but not limited to, a Restaurant and a Retail
Store
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Table 2 - Parking Space Requirement
Use
Minimum number of parking spaces required
Medical Cannabis
Production Facility
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Medical Office
1 per 23 square metres of gross floor area
Mineral aggregate operation
None
Mineral mining operation
None
Motel
1 per guest room plus 1 space per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area for accessory office
areas
Motor vehicle body shop
3 per service bay
Motor vehicle dealership
Sales/showroom area: 2 per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area
Service area: 2 per service bay
Other areas: 1 per 100.0 square metres of gross
floor area
Motor vehicle gas bar
Greater of 1 per 100.0 square metres of gross
floor area or 2 per service bay
Motor vehicle service station
Greater of 1 per 100.0 square metres of gross
floor area or 2 per service bay
Municipal, District or
Provincial Maintenance and
Storage Yard
2.3 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Museum
2 per 100.0 square metres of gross retail floor
area. Warehouse calculation shall be applied to
the remaining floor area.
Office
2.3 per 100.0 square metres of gross leasable
floor area
Open storage
None
Park
Sports field - the greater of 1 per 4 fixed seats
or 4 per sports field
Other cases - none
Parking lot
None
Personal service business
3.4 per 100.0 square metres of gross retail floor
area. Warehouse calculation shall be applied to
the remaining floor area.
Assembly hall
10 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Place of worship
10 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Portable asphalt plant
None
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Table 2 - Parking Space Requirement
Use
Minimum number of parking spaces required
Portable concrete plant
None
Recreational establishment
4 per game surface plus 10 per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area used for dining
assembly or common area
Recreational vehicle or boat
sales establishment
Sales/showroom area: 2 per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area
Service area: 2 per service bay
Other areas: 1 per 100.0 square metres of gross
floor area
Restaurant
10 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Retail store
3.4 per 100.0 square metres of gross leasable
floor area
Riding school or stable
10 spaces
School
Elementary School: 1.5 per classroom (includes
portables)
Secondary School: 4 per classroom (includes
portables)
Post-secondary institution: 1 per 100.0 square
metres of gross floor area
Service shop
3.4 per 100.0 square metres of gross retail floor
area. Warehouse calculation shall be applied to
the remaining floor area.
Sewage facility
None
Solid waste disposal facility
None
Taxi stand
Three (3)
Passenger transportation
depot
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Transportation depot
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Utility installation
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Veterinary hospital
4 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Warehouse
0.8 per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area
Waste processing and
transfer facility
2.4 per 100.0 square metres of accessory office
space
Wayside pit or quarry
None
Uses permitted in this By-law other than those listed in Table 2, shall have a
minimum of 1 parking space per 100.0 square metres of gross floor area.
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4.18.2
MINIMUM VISITOR PARKING
Visitor parking shall be provided on the same lot for apartments and stacked
dwellings. The minimum visitor parking shall be 0.2 spaces per dwelling
unit. One (1) visitor parking space shall be provided on the same lot for
triplex and quadruplex dwellings.
4.18.3
DESIGN OF PARKING AREAS AND SPACES
All off-street parking areas and spaces shall be designed, constructed and
maintained in accordance with Table 3 -Provisions for Parking Spaces
below and the following provisions:
i)
Except in the case of single-detached, semi-detached, duplex
dwellings, multiple attached, stacked, no parking spaces may
access directly onto a public road.
ii) Each regular or angled parking space shall have a minimum width
of 3.0 metres and a minimum length of 6.0 metres and shall be
visibly designated and marked.
iii) Each parallel parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.0
metres and a minimum length of 6.7 metres.
iv) Any off-street parking area providing more than four (4) parking
spaces shall be designed with adequate drainage facilities and may
be maintained with a hard, stabilized and dust-preventative
surface, as determined through Site Plan Control.
v) Each parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.0 metres and a
minimum area of 17.1 square metres. The length of any parking
space and the width of the adjacent aisle shall be in accordance with
the following:
Table 3 - Provisions for Parking Spaces
Angle of
Parking
Spaces
Parking Space
Width
(minimum)
Parking Space
Length
(minimum)
Aisle Width
(minimum)
90°
3.0 metres
6.0 metres
6.9 metres
60°
3.0 metres
6.0 metres
6.9 metres
45°
3.0 metres
6.0 metres
5.2 metres
30°
3.0 metres
6.0 metres
3.7 metres
Parallel
3.0 metres
6.7 metres
3.0 metres
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4.18.4
BARRIER-FREE PARKING SPACES
Barrier-free parking spaces shall be provided at the rate specified in Table 4
- Barrier-Free Parking Requirements, and shall meet all specifications of the
Ontario Building Code regarding Barrier-Free Parking Design including, at a
minimum:
i)
Each barrier-free parking space shall have a minimum width of 3.7
metres and a minimum length of 7.0 metres;
ii) If two adjacent spaces are designated for the disabled, then the
total width of both spaces together shall be 6.4 metres if a 1.5
metres wide access aisle separates the two spaces.;
iii) If no access aisle separates the spaces, the total width of the two (2)
spaces shall be 7.4 metres;
iv) Barrier-free parking spaces shall be located on level ground within
close proximity and access to the building entrance;
Parking Space Provisions
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v) Barrier-free parking spaces shall be clearly marked and reserved for
the exclusive use of physically disabled persons.
Table 4 - Barrier-Free Parking Requirements
Capacity of Public Parking
Area (Number of parking
spaces)
Minimum number of barrier-free
spaces
Less than 26
1
26-50
2
51-75
3
76-100
4
More than 100
3% of the total to a maximum of 10
spaces
4.18.5
QUEUING LANE REQUIREMENTS
Where drive-through service facilities are permitted, queuing lanes are
required and shall be exclusive of any other parking space and aisle
requirements contained within this By-law and shall be provided in
accordance with the provisions of this Section.
Where multiple queuing lanes are required on a lot, the queuing space
requirements shall be provided for each individual queuing lane in
compliance with the Queuing Space Requirements Section of this By-law.
Queuing lanes shall be unobstructed and shall be clearly delineated by
pavement markings or physical barriers and shall be independent of the
balance of the parking area.
The minimum queuing space requirements within a designated queuing
lane shall be set out in Table 5 - Queuing Space Requirements.
Barrier-Free Parking
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All queuing spaces shall be rectangular in shape, with a minimum length of
6.0 metres and a minimum width of 2.75 metres.
4.18.6
MORE THAN ONE USE ON A LOT
When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use, the
parking space requirement for the whole building shall be the sum of the
requirements for the separate parts of the building occupied by the separate
types of use.
4.18.7
PARKING AREA LOCATION ON LOT
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, surface parking areas shall be permitted in the required yards
except that, where a commercial zone abuts a residential zone or a lot used
for residential purposes, parking shall not be located in the required yard.
Within an R1 Zone, in the front yard or exterior side yard, the maximum
width of a driveway or parking area shall be 7.0 metres.
4.18.8
ADDITIONS TO, OR CHANGES IN, THE USE OF EXISTING BUILDINGS
AND STRUCTURES
The parking space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to any
building or structure in existence at the date of passing of this By-law
provided the floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased. If an
addition is made to the building or structure which increases the floor area,
then parking spaces for the addition shall be provided in accordance with
the parking requirements of this By-law. Where a change in use of the
building or structure occurs, parking spaces shall be provided in accordance
with the requirements of this By-law. The barrier-free parking requirements
shall only be applied to the new parking spaces that are supplied on the lot.
Notwithstanding the above, the parking space requirements referred to
herein shall not apply to additions to the building or a change in use to any
building or structure located in the CD Zone, unless the use is a hotel.
Table 5 - Queuing Space Requirements
Use Associated with Drive-
Through Facility
Minimum Required Spaces
Financial Establishment
3
Restaurant
11
Motor Vehicle Gas Bar
3
Car Wash
2 per bay
All Other Uses
3
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4.18.9
USE OF PARKING SPACES AND AREAS
Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this By-law shall be
used for the parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles only and for
vehicles used in an operation incidental to the permitted uses in respect of
which such parking spaces and areas are required or permitted.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the owner or occupant of any lot, building
or structure in any R1 or R2 Zone may use the lot building or structure for
the parking, storing or housing of not more than one commercial motor
vehicle or trailer provided that such vehicle does not have a wheelbase in
excess of 5.0 metres or exceed a ten (10) ton load capacity.
4.18.10 CASH-IN-LIEU OF PARKING
Council may allow a developer to pay to the municipality in lieu of providing
such spaces as required by this section, a sum of money calculated at the
rate per parking space as determined by the municipality, which sum shall
be payable on such terms and conditions as Council may determine.
4.19 PEAT EXTRACTION, PITS AND QUARRIES
4.19.1 ESTABLISHMENT OF PEAT EXTRACTION OPERATIONS, PITS AND
QUARRIES
The extraction of peat and the establishment or operation of pits or quarries
is prohibited within the area covered by this By-law, except in the locations
permitted by this By-law, and in accordance with the provisions of this By-
law. No person shall use land or erect any building or structure for the
purpose of processing, storing, washing, screening, sorting or crushing rock,
sand and/or gravel and or peat except as expressly provided for in this By-
law.
4.19.2 WAYSIDE PITS AND QUARRIES
Wayside pits and quarries are permitted in any zone for the duration of the
construction of a public road or similar project with the consent of the
Municipality.
4.19.3 RESIDENTIAL BUILDING SETBACKS FROM EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL
ZONES
Despite any other provisions to the contrary, in the RU and RR Zones, no
new buildings consisting of a dwelling or dwelling units may be constructed
any closer than 210.0 metres to an MX Zone.
4.20 PERMITTED YARD ENCROACHMENTS
Despite any other provision to the contrary, the following features are
permitted to encroach into a required yard in accordance with Table 6 -
Permitted Yard Encroachments. This section does not apply to:
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i)
Accessory buildings otherwise addressed in the Accessory Building
Yard and Setback Requirements Section of this By-law;
ii) The encroachment of any listed feature into the minimum required
setback from watercourses or water bodies; or
iii) The encroachment of any listed feature into any required sight
triangle.
Table 6 - Permitted Yard Encroachments
Feature
Required Yard
Maximum Extent of
Encroachment
awnings, clothes poles,
garden trellises,
retaining walls less
than 1.0 metres above
finished grade, fences,
signs or similar features
interior side or rear
yard
No limit
swimming pools and
water-circulating
equipment
side or rear
No closer than 3.0
metres to any side or
rear lot line
fire escapes
any yard
No more than 1.0
metres into any
required yard
ornamental features
(e.g. sills, belt courses,
cornices, eaves,
chimneys, pilasters, or
other ornamental
features
any yard
No more than 0.6
metres into any
required yard
uncovered porches,
decks, steps, balconies
and patios
any yard
No more than 2.5
metres and no closer
than 1.2 metres to any
lot line
covered porches,
decks, steps, balconies
and patios
any yard
No more than 1.5
metres and no closer
than 1.2 metres to any
lot line
4.21 PERMITTED PROJECTIONS ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT
The maximum height limits do not apply to the structures listed below or to
any other similar structures that may require a height in excess of maximum
height limits in order to serve their intended purpose, unless otherwise
specified in this By-law and provided these structures are erected only to
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such height or area as is necessary to accomplish the purpose they are to
serve:
i)
barn, silo, or other farm-related buildings or structures
ii) bridge
iii) chimney or smokestack
iv) clock tower, church spire, steeple or belfry
v) construction equipment during the construction process
vi) mechanical and service equipment or penthouse, elevator or
stairway penthouses
vii) flag pole
viii) hydro and other utility transmission and distribution towers
ix) landscaped areas, roof-top gardens and terraces and associated
safety guards and access structures
x) ornamental dome, skylight, cupola or parapet
xi) solar panels or solar collectors
xii) utility poles
xiii) television, radio or telecommunication antenna, excluding a
satellite dish or tower antenna accessory to a permitted use in a
residential zone
xiv) water tower
xv) wind turbine and tower on a lot greater than 0.8 hectares in area.
4.22 PLANTING STRIPS
4.22.1 LOCATION
On any lot in a MU, CL, CD, CH, CT, M1, M2, MX, MD, RM or I Zone that
abuts an interior side or rear lot line of a residential use, a 3.0 metre-wide
planting strip adjoining the shared lot line or portion thereof shall be
provided.
4.22.2 PLANTING STRIP MATERIALS
Planting strips shall consist of a continuous, un-pierced hedgerow of trees,
evergreens or shrubs, or solid fencing not less than 1.5 metres high,
immediately adjacent to the lot line, or portion thereof, where such planting
strip is required. The remainder of the planting strip shall be used for no
other purpose than the planting of ornamental shrubs, flowering shrubs,
flower beds, grass or a combination thereof.
4.22.3 DRIVEWAYS AND WALKWAYS
In all cases where ingress and egress driveways, boat launching ramps or
walkways extend through a required planting strip, it shall be permissible to
interrupt the planting strip within 2.0 metres of the edge of such driveway
or within 1.5 metres of the edge of such walkway.
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4.22.4 LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
A planting strip or fence referred to in this Section may form a part of any
landscaped open space required by this By-law and may form part of a
required yard.
4.23 PUBLIC USES
4.23.1 UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
i)
A utility installation is permitted in all zones other than EP, MX or
HZ Zones subject to the following provisions:
a) The form and appearance of any building containing the
utility installation must blend in with surrounding
development and must comply with zone setback
provisions;
b) No offices, maintenance uses or indoor or outdoor storage
facilities are permitted except where otherwise allowed in
the zone; and
c) No dust, smoke, noise or odour may be produced that is
likely to be dangerous or obnoxious.
ii) Despite any provisions of this By-law, utility installations that are
subject to the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act
are permitted in all zones, and are not subject to the provisions of
this Section.
iii) A utility installation need not comply with the minimum lot area and
minimum lot frontage specified for the zone in which it is located.
iv) Hydro distribution and transmission and telecommunications
towers providing service from utility operators may exceed the
height limit applicable to the zone, but must be no higher than is
necessary to operate effectively and safely.
v) Parking shall be provided on the basis of the actual gross floor area
of the utility installation.
vi) Despite subsection (a), poles, pedestals, drop lines, cables,
pipelines, kiosks, cabinets and other similar equipment used to
provide services from a utility installation to a use, building or
structure are not considered to constitute a utility installation and
are not subject to the provisions this Section.
vii) Despite subsection (a), electrical substations are not permitted
within the EP or HZ Zones.
4.23.2 PUBLIC USES
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prohibit the use of
any lot or the erection or use of any building or structure for the
purposes of public uses provided by the Municipality, or any Public
Authority including any Department or Ministry of the Government
of Canada or Ontario and, for the purposes of this Section, shall
include Hydro One, any telephone, telegraph or cable TV company
and any natural gas distribution system operated by a Company
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distributing gas to the residents of the Municipality, which company
possesses all the necessary powers, rights, licenses and franchises.
4.24 REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS
No person shall change the purpose for which any land, building or structure
is used or erect any building, or structure, or addition to any existing building
or structure, or reduce the area of any lot, if the effect of such action is to
cause the original adjoining, remaining or new building, structure or lot to
be in contravention with this By-law.
4.25 RESTRICTIONS ON DWELLING UNITS IN NON-RESIDENTIAL
BUILDINGS
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, no
dwelling unit shall be located within a portion of a non-residential building
which has gasoline or other flammable fluids or hazardous materials stored
in bulk for commercial purposes or in conjunction therewith, and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, a dwelling unit shall not be
permitted within a building used for a motor vehicle service station, a motor
vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle body shop or a marine service shop.
4.26 ACCESSORY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN COMMERCIAL,
AIRPORT AND INSTITUTIONAL USES
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, accessory dwelling
units located in the same building as a permitted commercial use in the CL,
CD, CH and CT Zones are permitted provided:
i)
The accessory dwelling unit has a means of access to the outside
that is separate from the access of another accessory dwelling unit
or any commercial use.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, accessory dwelling
units located within the I Zone are permitted provided:
ii) The accessory dwelling unit has a means of access to the outside
that is separate from the access of another accessory dwelling unit
or any institutional use.
iii) An accessory building containing accessory dwelling units shall not
exceed the size of the principal building on the lot.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, accessory dwelling
units located in the same building as a permitted use in the AG Zone
are permitted provided:
iv) The accessory dwelling unit has a means of access to the outside
that is separate from the access of another accessory dwelling unit
or any Airport Industrial Groundside use.
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4.27 SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN A PRINCIPAL
DWELLING UNIT
Any secondary dwelling unit shall be developed in accordance with the
following provisions:
i)
A maximum of one (1) secondary dwelling unit shall be permitted
within a single-detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling and a
townhouse dwelling in all residential zones, provided that:
a) It does not change the streetscape character along the street
where it is located;
b) It is not a stand-alone, principal unit capable of being severed;
c) It only exists within, and must be contained within the same
building as, its principal dwelling unit; and
d) A building permit is required prior to the establishment of a
secondary dwelling unit and must follow the requirements of
the Ontario Building Code.
ii) The doorway entrance that leads to a secondary dwelling unit is
limited to locations on the ground floor only, except where building
and fire codes dictate otherwise.
iii) Parking for the secondary dwelling unit shall be provided in
accordance with the parking provisions in this By-law.
iv) Notwithstanding any other provision in this By-law, the required
parking space for a secondary dwelling unit may be stacked behind
the required parking space of the principal dwelling in the driveway.
The creation of the secondary dwelling unit must not eliminate a
required parking space for the principal dwelling unit.
v) The secondary dwelling unit shall not exceed 56.0 square metres of
any portion of the principal dwelling unit that is located at or above
grade. Except for the entrance, any secondary dwelling unit located
entirely in the basement may occupy the entire basement
regardless of size.
vi) Where a secondary dwelling unit is located on a lot, no rooming
units are permitted on the lot.
vii) Secondary dwelling units must not be limited by, nor included in,
any density control requirement, including for example, the number
of dwelling units and unit per hectare counts.
viii) Secondary dwelling units on partial or private services require
applicable approvals from the Northwestern Health Unit.
A secondary dwelling unit is not permitted in a non-conforming single
detached dwelling.
4.28 SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS WITHIN ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS
Secondary dwelling units shall only be permitted within accessory buildings
located in the RR and RU Zones; and the RS, R1 and R2 Zones where the lot
complies with the minimum requirements of the Zoning By-law. Any
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secondary dwelling unit within an accessory building shall be developed in
accordance with the following provisions:
i)
Only one (1) secondary dwelling unit shall be permitted per lot,
provided that the lot contains an existing dwelling unit and the
existing dwelling unit does not contain any secondary dwelling
units.
ii) The appropriate authority has approved the private sewage
disposal system to service the total sewage flow on the lot.
iii) A secondary dwelling unit shall not exceed 40 percent of the gross
floor area of the primary dwelling unit up to a maximum of 56.0
square metres.
iv) One additional dedicated parking space above the requirements of
this By-law for the related zone shall be provided for the secondary
dwelling unit.
v) The accessory building must comply with the minimum front yard
requirement of the principal dwelling.
vi) The secondary dwelling unit shall only be permitted in accessory
structures that comply with the minimum yard requirements for the
principal building of the zone in which it is located. Within the R1
and R2 Zones, the minimum setback from the rear lot line shall be
3.0 metres.
vii) For the RR Zone, the RU Zone, and the RS Zone, a secondary
dwelling unit is only permitted on a lot with a minimum lot area of
0.8 hectares.
viii) A secondary dwelling unit shall be permitted in the upper half-
storey of a one and one-half-storey private garage.
ix) A secondary dwelling unit shall be permitted on the first floor of a
private garage and shall have a maximum floor area of 56.0 square
metres.
x) Secondary dwelling units on partial or private services require
applicable approvals from the Northwestern Health Unit.
4.29 SERVICES REQUIRED
No person shall erect or use a building or structure for a residential use on
any lands in the R1, R2 or RM Zones unless municipal sewage disposal and
water supply services are available to the lot.
4.30 SIGHT TRIANGLES
On a corner lot fronting two Municipally-maintained roads, no motor
vehicle, as defined in the Highway Traffic Act, shall be parked, no building or
structure which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor vehicles shall
be erected, and no land shall be used for the purposes of growing shrubs or
trees in excess of 1.0 metres in height within a triangular area bounded by
the roadways and a line joining points on the roadways at a distance of 9.0m
from the point of intersection. Such triangular space may hereinafter be
referred to as a "sight triangle". Where the two street lines do not intersect
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at a point, the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be
the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of the
tangents to the street lines.
On lands zoned CD or that abuts roadways where the posted speed limit is
40 km/h or less, the site triangle may be reduced to 6.0 metres.
4.31 SPECIAL SETBACKS
4.31.1 RAILWAYS
Within an R1, R2 or CD Zone no building or structure used for human
habitation shall be located closer than 20.0 metres on the limit of a railway
right of way to the main line of the CNR Railway. In all other zones, the
minimum setback shall be 30.0 metres.
4.31.2 WASTE DISPOSAL AREAS
No habitable building or structure shall be located closer than 500.0 metres
from an active landfill within the MD Zone.
4.31.3 WATERCOURSES
Unless otherwise permitted by this By-Law, the leaching bed for a sewage
system shall not be located within 30.0 metres of the normal or controlled
high water mark of any watercourse or lake.
Unless otherwise permitted by this By-Law, no building shall be located
within 20.5 metres of the normal or controlled high water mark of any
watercourse or lake.
4.31.4 PROVINCIAL HIGHWAYS
Where a lot abuts a Provincial Highway no single dwelling shall be located
within 8.0 metres of a highway property limit or 26.0 metres from the
highway centerline, whichever is greater.
Despite any other yard or setback requirement of this By-law to the
contrary, no commercial, industrial or multiple-unit residential building or
structure shall be located within 14.0 metres from the highway property
limit or 32.0 metres from the highway centerline whichever is greater.
4.31.5 ROAD
Where a lot abuts or contains a road other than a Provincial Highway, a
setback of 6 metres is required from the road for any building or structure.
4.31.6 AIRPORT
Airports shall be protected from incompatible land uses and development
by:
i)
Prohibiting new residential development and other sensitive land
uses in areas near the airport above 30 NEF/NEP, as set out on maps
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(as revised from time to time) that have been reviewed by Transport
Canada.
ii) Considering redevelopment of existing residential uses and other
sensitive land uses or infilling of residential and other sensitive land
uses in areas above 30 NEF/NEP only if it has been demonstrated
that there will be no negative impacts on the long-term function of
the airport.
iii) Discouraging land uses which may cause a potential aviation safety
hazard.
iv) All potential development of lands on the airport and in the
Bigwood Lake area shall be reviewed and approved by the Airport
Manager or designate.
4.32 TEMPORARY USES PERMITTED
A tool shed, construction trailer, scaffold or other building or structure
incidental to construction is permitted in all zones within the Municipality
on the lot or in the case of a dock, appurtenant to where it is situated but
only for so long as it is necessary for the work in progress and until the work
is completed or abandoned. For the purpose of this Section, abandoned
shall mean the discontinuation of work for more than 90 consecutive days
and/or the failure to maintain a current Building Permit.
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a
dwelling is destroyed, and a Building Permit for reconstruction of the
dwelling has been issued by the Municipality for the subject lands, the
owner and family may occupy a tent trailer or recreational vehicle on a
temporary basis but only during the period, which the dwelling is being
reconstructed.
4.33 THROUGH LOTS
Where a lot, which is not a corner lot, has lot frontage on more than one (1)
street, the setback and front yard requirements contained herein shall apply
on each street in accordance with the provisions of the zone or zones in
which such lot is located.
4.34 HOBBY FARMS
A hobby farm shall be developed in accordance with the following
provisions:
i) The minimum lot area shall be 2.0 hectares.
ii) The minimum lot frontage shall be 30.0 metres.
iii) The minimum front yard shall be 15.0 metres.
iv) The minimum interior side yard shall be 3.0 metres.
v) The minimum exterior side yard shall be 7.5 metres.
vi) The maximum lot coverage shall be 15%.
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vii) The maximum height shall be 9.0 metres.
viii) The maximum number of animals shall be 5.0 Nutrient Units.
ix) The Minimum Distance Separation Formulae shall apply.
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ZONE PROVISIONS
5.1
RESIDENTIAL TYPE ONE (R1) ZONE
No person shall within a Residential Type One (R1) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.1.1
PERMITTED USES
-
bed and breakfast
-
community garden
-
crisis centre
-
group home
-
home occupation
-
secondary dwelling unit
-
single-detached dwelling
5.1.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
670.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
18.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
8.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
1.5 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
5.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
8.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
5.1.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.1.3.1
RESIDENTIAL TYPE ONE EXCEPTION ONE (R1-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type One (R1) Zone,
Permitted Uses in the R1-1 Zone are limited to:
i) Single Dwelling
ii) Single Dwelling with Accessory Dwelling Unit not to exceed 600.0
square feet, or 30 percent of the building footprint, whichever is less
iii) Home Occupation
Accessory Dwelling Unit: "A separate dwelling unit, which is contained in a
building, which was originally designed as a single dwelling and continues
to be occupied by the owner".
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Zoning R1-1 applies to Lots 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20,
22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 on Plan 23M 944, Autumnwood Drive and Aspen
Drive, Municipality of Sioux Lookout. By-law No. 42-09.
5.1.3.2
RESIDENTIAL TYPE ONE EXCEPTION TWO (R1-2) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type One (R1) Zone,
to the contrary, within the Residential Type One Exception Two (R1-2) Zone
an Outdoor Furnace shall also be permitted. The Outdoor Furnace shall be
subject to the provisions of Section 4.2.13, items iii) through viii). By-law No.
69-17.
5.1.3.3
RESIDENTIAL TYPE ONE EXCEPTION THREE (R1-3) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 4.29 of the Zoning By-law, a secondary dwelling
unit is permitted within an existing accessory building within the Residential
Type One Exception Three (R1-3) Zone. The maximum size of the secondary
dwelling unit shall be 30 square metres. By-law No. 68-20.
Mechanism - R1-1 Exception
Provision
i) Minimum Lot Area
670.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
18.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a.
Front Yard
8.0 metres
b.
Interior Side Yard
3.0 metres
c.
Exterior Side Yard
3.0 metres
d.
Rear Yard
8.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
vii) Minimum Gross Floor Area
102.23 square metres
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RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO (R2) ZONE
No person shall within a Residential Type Two (R2) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.2.1
PERMITTED USES
-
bed and breakfast
-
boarding house
-
community garden
-
crisis centre
-
duplex dwelling
-
group home
-
home occupation
-
quadruplex
-
secondary dwelling unit
-
semi-detached dwelling
-
single-detached dwelling
-
triplex
-
townhouse not to exceed 4 units
5.2.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. Uses: bed and breakfast, boarding house,
duplex, group home and single-detached
dwelling
540.0 square metres
b. Uses: semi-detached dwelling,
townhouse and triplex
250.0 square metres per unit
c. Uses: quadruplex
920.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
a. Uses: bed and breakfast, boarding
house, duplex, triplex, group home and
single-detached dwelling
15.0 metres
b. Uses: semi-detached dwelling and
townhouse
7.0 metres per unit
c. Uses: quadruplex
20.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
8.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
1.5 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
5.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
8.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
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vii) Minimum interior side yard setback is deemed to be 0.0 metres between
individual units that are permitted to be vertically attached.
viii) A minimum lot area of 250.0 square metres and a minimum lot frontage of 7.0
metres shall be required in order to permit a secondary dwelling unit within a
single-detached dwelling, a semi-detached dwelling or a townhouse dwelling
unit.
5.2.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.2.3.1
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION ONE (R2-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone,
an office no greater than 25 percent of the floor area of an existing dwelling
for the keeping of records for a one-vehicle mobile taxi business known as
Sandy's Taxi is permitted on Lot 70, Plan M 220 in the Municipality of Sioux
Lookout (known locally as 11 King Street). By-law No. 63-09.
5.2.3.2
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION TWO (R2-2) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone,
a Massage Therapy Practice, exceeding 25 percent of the floor area of the
existing dwelling, is permitted in the existing dwelling on Lot 496, Plan M
220 in the Municipality of Sioux Lookout (known locally as 7 Fourth Avenue
South). By-law No. 70-12.
5.2.3.3
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION THREE (R2-3) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, with respect to the remainder of Lot 38 on plan M 360, Fuller
Street and Second Avenue Area, and within the Residential Type Two
Exception Three Zone (R2-3), the only permitted uses shall be:
-
community garden
-
single-detached dwelling
-
townhouse not to exceed 4 units per building (total permitted 8
units) By-law No. 23-14.
5.2.3.4
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION FOUR (R2-4) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Type Two Exception Four (R2-4)
Zone a residential dwelling with up to seven units shall also be permitted.
The Minimum Gross Floor Area per unit shall be 26 square metres. By-law
No. 54-17.
5.2.3.5
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION FIVE (R2-5) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Type Two Exception Five (R2-5) Zone
a residential dwelling with up to six units shall also be permitted. The
Minimum Gross Floor Area per unit shall be 51.0 square metres. By-law No.
11-18.
5.2.3.6
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION SIX (R2-6) ZONE
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Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Type Two Exception Six (R2-6) Zone,
two residential dwellings with up to six dwelling units shall also be permitted
on Lots 34 and 35 RP 23R4824 PART 1 RP 23R14642 PART 1 known locally
as 150 Queen Street, and the following shall apply:
i.
The maximum gross floor area per dwelling unit shall not exceed 65
square metres.
ii.
Only one driveway shall be permitted on the subject property.
iii.
A minimum rear yard setback of 2.4 metres shall be permitted. By-
law. No. 16-20.
5.2.3.7
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION SEVEN (R2-7) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses in the R2 Zone, the permitted uses within
the R2-7 Zone shall include student accommodations in accordance with
the following:
i.
Student accommodations shall be defined as a building or portion
thereof used for the temporary residential accommodation of
persons attending an educational institution.
ii.
A maximum of 11 bedrooms shall be permitted.
A temporary trailer with a maximum floor area of 70 square metres is also
permitted in the subject property for a maximum of three years, from June
2019 to June 2022.
The following uses shall not be permitted within the R2-7 Zone:
-
Bed and breakfast
-
Boarding house
-
Crisis centre
-
Group home. By-law No. 69-20.
5.2.3.8
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION EIGHT (R2-8) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.2.1, two dwelling
units shall be permitted in the detached dwelling and two dwelling units
shall be permitted in a converted and expanded garage in accordance with
the following:
i.
A minimum setback from the rear lot line of 1.2 metres for one of
the buildings.
ii.
The maximum size of the converted and expanded garage shall be
126 square metres. By-law. No. 47-21.
5.2.3.9
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION NINE (R2-9) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses of the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone, the
following is permitted:
-
A temporary school is permitted within a mobile trailer for a
maximum of two (2) years, from the date of passing of this By-
law (expires on August 18, 2023). The mobile trailer shall not
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exceed 55 square metres in size and shall be subject to the
minimum yard requirements of a single detached dwelling.
-
A temporary office is permitted within a mobile trailer for a
maximum of two (2) years, from the date of passing of this By-
law (expires on August 18, 2023). The mobile trailer shall not
exceed 70 square metres in size and shall be subject to the
minimum yard requirements of a single detached dwelling. By-
law No. 77-21.
By-law No. 77-21, Temporary Use By-Law respecting 17 Bernier Bay, be and
is hereby extended for a period of two (2) years, until August 16, 2025. By-
Law 79-23.
5.2.3.10
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION TEN (R2-10) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.2.1, a six-unit
residential dwelling shall be permitted. By-law No. 105-21.
5.2.3.11
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION ELEVEN (R2-11) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.2.1, a six-unit stacked
dwelling shall be a permitted use. By-Law 28-22.
5.2.3.12
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION TWELVE (R2-12) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Type Two Exception Twelve (R2-12)
Zone, two residential buildings are permitted and a maximum of seven
residential dwelling units are permitted on 3 Robert Street. The following
shall also apply to one residential building:
a) A minimum rear yard of 3.0 metres shall be permitted. By-Law 76-
23.
5.2.3.13
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION THIRTEEN (R2-13) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Type Two Exception Thirteen (R2-13)
Zone, a food bank shall be permitted and shall be defined as: means
premises where stocks of food, hygiene items and similar daily necessity
items are received and are subsequently distributed to members of the
community free of charge. Accessory uses such as storage and offices shall
also be permitted. The provisions and standards of the Residential Type
Two (R2) Zone shall apply. By-Law 34-24.
5.2.3.14
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION FOURTEEN (R2-14) ZONE
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 5.2.1 for the Residential Type 2
(R2) Zone, within the Residential Type 2 Exception Fourteen (R2-14) Zone,
the following shall apply:
i.
A total of six dwellings within two buildings shall be permitted,
including:
o A quadruplex; and
o A semi-detached dwelling within an existing building.
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ii.
A minimum rear yard of 4 metres for a quadruplex;
iii.
A maximum dwelling unit size of 38 square metres for the
quadruplex;
iv.
A minimum parking space requirement of 6 parking spaces; and
A minimum visitor parking space requirement of nil (0) parking
spaces. By-Law 93-24.
5.2.3.15
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION FIFTEEN (R2-15) ZONE
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 5.2.1 for the Residential Type 2
(R2) Zone, within the Residential Type 2 Exception Fifteen (R2-15) Zone, the
following shall apply:
i.
A total of ten dwelling units within two dwellings shall be permitted,
including:
o A quadruplex; and
o An existing stacked dwelling containing six dwelling units;
ii.
A minimum exterior side yard of 0.5 metres for a stacked dwelling;
iii.
A minimum rear yard of 4 metres for a quadruplex;
iv.
A maximum dwelling unit size of 38 square metres for the
quadruplex;
v.
A minimum parking space requirement of 10 parking spaces; and,
vi.
A minimum visitor parking space requirement of nil (0) spaces. By-
Law 94-24.
5.2.3.16
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION SIXTEEN (R2-16) ZONE
In addition to uses permitted in Section 5.2.1 for the Residential Type 2 (R2)
Zone, within the Residential Type 2 Exception Sixteen (R2-16) Zone, the
following shall apply:
i.
A total of six dwelling units within two buildings shall be permitted,
including:
o A quadruplex; and
o A semi-detached dwelling within an existing building.
ii.
A minimum rear yard of 4 metres for a quadruplex;
iii.
A maximum dwelling unit size of 38 square metres for the
quadruplex;
iv.
A minimum parking space requirement of 6 parking spaces; and
v.
A minimum visitor parking space requirement of nil (0) parking
spaces. By-Law 91-24
5.2.3.17
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION SEVENTEEN (R2-17) ZONE
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 5.2.1 for the Residential Type 2
(R2) Zone, within the Residential Type 2 Exception Seventeen (R2-17) Zone,
the following shall apply:
i.
A total of six dwelling units within two buildings shall be permitted,
including:
o A quadruplex; and
o A semi-detached dwelling.
ii.
A minimum rear yard of 4 metres for a semi-detached dwelling;
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iii.
A maximum dwelling unit size of 38 square metres for a semi-
detached dwelling;
iv.
A minimum parking space requirement of 6 parking spaces; and
v.
A minimum visitor parking space requirement of nil (0) parking
spaces. 90-24
5.2.3.18
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION EIGHTEEN (R2-18) ZONE
In addition to the uses permitted in Section 5.2.1 for the Residential Type 2
(R2) Zone, within the Residential Type 2 Exception Eighteen (R2-18) Zone,
the following shall apply:
i.
A total of six dwelling units within two buildings shall be permitted,
including:
o A quadruplex; and
o A semi-detached dwelling.
ii.
A minimum rear yard of 4 metres for a quadruplex;
iii.
A maximum dwelling unit size of 38 square metres for a semi-
detached dwelling;
iv.
A minimum parking space requirement of 6 parking spaces; and
v.
A minimum visitor parking space requirement of nil (0) parking
spaces. By-Law 92-24.
5.2.3.19
RESIDENTIAL TYPE TWO EXCEPTION NINETEEN (R2-19) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Type Two (R2) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Type Two Exception Nineteen (R2-
19) Zone, a funeral home and two accessory dwelling units shall be
permitted in addition to the uses permitted in Section 5.2.1. By-Law 66-23.
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5.3
MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL (RM) ZONE
No person shall within a Multiple Residential (RM) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.3.1
PERMITTED USES
-
apartment building
-
bed and breakfast
-
community garden
-
crisis centre
-
day nursery
-
duplex dwelling
-
group home
-
home occupation
-
quadruplex
-
retirement home
-
semi-detached dwelling
-
short-term service-related housing
-
single-detached dwelling
-
stacked dwelling
-
townhouse dwelling
-
triplex
5.3.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Single-detached dwellings, semi-detached, duplex, and triplex dwellings,
boarding houses and group homes shall meet the Provisions for permitted
uses in the R2 Zone.
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. Uses: apartment building
200.0 square metres plus 93.0
square metres per unit after 4 units
b. Uses: quadruplex and townhouse
250.0 square metres per unit
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
30.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
8.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
15.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
20.0 metres
vii) Minimum interior side yard setback is deemed to be 0.0 metres between
individual units that are permitted to be vertically attached.
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viii) A minimum lot area of 250.0 square metres and a minimum lot frontage of 7.0
metres shall be required in order to permit a secondary dwelling unit within a
townhouse dwelling unit.
5.3.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.3.3.1 MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION (RM-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Multiple Residential (RM) Zone
to the contrary, with respect to the property municipally known as 159 King
Street, the following provisions shall apply to the Multiple Residential
Exception (RM-1) Zone:
i)
Supportive Housing shall be included as an additional permitted
use.
ii) Supportive Housing shall mean: a residential use offering housing
opportunities for individuals in an apartment setting with learning
opportunities and assistance for meal preparation.
iii) Minimum Parking Requirement: 0.5 spaces per unit.
In all other respects the provisions of the Multiple Residential (RM) Zone
shall apply. By-law No. 99-16.
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5.4
RESIDENTIAL MOBILE HOME (RMH) ZONE
No person shall within a Residential Mobile Home (RMH) Zone, use any land
or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.4.1
PERMITTED USES
-
community garden
-
mobile home dwelling
-
mobile home park
5.4.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES FOR MOBILE HOME PARK
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On municipal sewer and water
service
10,000.0 square metres
b. On private sewer and water service
80,000.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
60.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
7.5 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
7.5 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
7.5 metres
d. Rear Yard
9.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
5.4.3
PROVISIONS FOR INDIVIDUAL SITES (I.E. MOBILE HOME DWELLING)
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Site Area
200.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Setbacks within a Site
1.5 metres
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5.5
RURAL RESIDENTIAL (RR) ZONE
No person shall within a Rural Residential (RR) Zone, use any land or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.5.1
PERMITTED USES
-
bed and breakfast
-
community garden
-
crisis centre
-
group home
-
hobby farm subject to Section 4.34
-
home occupation
-
home industry
-
mobile home dwelling
-
secondary dwelling unit
-
single-detached dwelling
5.5.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
10,000.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
40.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
18.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
6.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
15.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
15.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
30%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
5.5.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.5.3.1
RURAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION ONE (RR-1) ZONE
In addition to the uses permitted within the Rural Residential (RR) Zone,
within the Rural Residential Exception One (RR-1) Zone, an accessory
building with a maximum ground floor area of 300.0 square metres shall be
permitted, in accordance with the following:
i)
Minimum Interior Side Yard: 20.0 metres.
ii) Minimum Exterior Side Yard (Sturgeon Meadows North Road): 30.0
metres.
iii) The accessory building shall only be used for accessory residential
uses and storage of heavy equipment.
A minimum Planting Strip of 25.0 metres be maintained adjacent to
the exterior side lot line and a Planting Strip of 15.0 metres be
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maintained adjacent to the northern and eastern lot line. By-law
No. 69-16.
5.5.3.2
RURAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION TWO (RR-2) ZONE
The following shall apply to the RR-2 Zone:
i.
Minimum rear yard of 20 metres (no buildings, structures or septic
systems can be located within the minimum rear yard). By-law No.
11-21.
5.5.3.3
RURAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION THREE (RR-3) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.5.1, an office shall be
permitted in accordance with the following:
i.
An office shall be permitted within one existing accessory building.
ii.
The floor area of the building containing the office use shall not
exceed 188 square metres.
iii.
Section 4.18.1 shall apply for minimum parking associated with the
office use. By-Law No. 77-23.
5.5.3.4
RURAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION FOUR (RR-4) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Rural Residential (RR) Zone to
the contrary, within the Rural Residential Exception Four (RR-4) Zone, a
secondary dwelling unit within an accessory building with a gross floor area
of 73 metres shall be permitted. By-Law No. 33-24.
5.5.3.5
RURAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION FIVE (RR-5) ZONE
The following shall apply to the RR-5 Zone:
i.
Minimum frontage of 20 metres on Desson Road. By-Law No. 35-
24.
5.5.3.6
RURAL RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION SIX (RR-6) ZONE
In addition to the provisions for permitted uses in Section 5.5.2 for the Rural
Residential (RR) Zone, within the Rural Residential Exception Six (RR-6)
Zone, the following shall apply for a single detached dwelling use:
i.
A minimum lot area of 6,000 square metres;
ii.
A minimum interior side yard of 5.5 metres; and
iii.
A minimum rear yard of 2.5 metres. By-Law No. 105-24.
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5.6
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE (RS) ZONE
No person shall within a Residential Shoreline (RS) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.6.1
PERMITTED USES
-
bed and breakfast
-
guest cabin
-
home industry
-
home occupation
-
secondary dwelling unit
-
single-detached dwelling
5.6.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
10,000.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
40.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
20.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
10.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
15.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
10%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
9.0 metres
vii) Notwithstanding the provisions of this by-law to the contrary, where
a lot abuts an original shoreline reserve or shoreline road allowance,
the shoreline reserve or shoreline road allowance may be included as
a portion of the front yard requirement.
viii) The minimum landscaped open space shall include a minimum of
10.0 metres along the shoreline.
5.6.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.6.3.1
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION ONE (RS-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Shoreline (RS) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Shoreline Exception One (RS-1) Zone
(Lots 1 to 5 on Plan 23M-952, in Blue Heron Subdivision), the following uses
shall not be permitted:
i.
guest cabin
ii.
home industry
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5.6.3.2
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION TWO (RS-2) ZONE
Despite Section 4.7.2 iii) a) and d) of Zoning By-law 29-01, the following
setbacks will apply to Part 4, Plan 23R 4043 and Location SN 176,
Municipality of Sioux Lookout:
i.
The minimum front yard setback shall be 15.2 metres.
ii.
The minimum side yard setback shall be 3.0 metres.
iii.
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 7.6 metres.
5.6.3.3
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION THREE (RS-3) ZONE
Despite Section 5.6.2 i) a) and iii) d) the following lot area and setback will
apply to the Residential Shoreline Exception Three (RS-3) Zone:
i.
The minimum lot area shall be 474.12 square metres.
ii.
The minimum rear yard setback shall be 6.52 metres.
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Shoreline (RS) Zone
to the contrary, the only permitted use in the RS-3 Zone shall be:
i.
70.47 square meters (758 square feet) single detached dwelling.
By-law No. 26-13.
5.6.3.4
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION FOUR (RS-4) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Residential Shoreline (RS) Zone
to the contrary, within the Residential Shoreline Exception Four (RS-4) Zone
an accessory building shall be permitted prior to a principal building being
present on the property; and the minimum interior side yard setback for one
accessory building shall be 1.0 metres. By-law No. 57-18.
5.6.3.5
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION FIVE (RS-5) ZONE
Notwithstanding Section 5.7.2 i) and 5.7.2 ii) the following will apply to M
Range 5 PT Lot 6 PT RD ALLOW RP 23R8242 Parts 5 and 6 RP 23R11466
Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5 PCL 39159, municipally known as 30 Desson Road,
Municipality of Sioux Lookout (ZBLA 08-2016, By-law No. 88-16):
i.
The minimum lot area shall be 0.7 hectares.
ii.
The minimum lot frontage shall be 40 metres.
5.6.3.6
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION SIX (RS-6) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.6.1, a clinic (dental
office) shall be permitted in accordance with the following:
i.
A dental office shall be permitted within one existing single-
detached dwelling.
ii.
The gross floor area of the dental office shall not exceed 225 square
metres.
iii.
A maximum of four patient rooms shall be permitted. By-law No.
18-21.
5.6.3.7
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION SEVEN (RS-7) ZONE
i.
Minimum lot Area: 6,000 square metres,
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5.6.3.8
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION EIGHT HOLDING (RS-8(H))
ZONE
Notwithstanding the provisions under Section 5.6.2, or any other provisions
to the contrary:
i.
No buildings, structures or vegetation removal shall be permitted
within 20 metres of the high water mark, with the exception of one
natural pathway with a maximum width of 3 metres; and
ii.
Septic systems shall be set back a minimum of 30 metres from the
high water mark. By-Law No. 49-23.
5.6.3.9
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION NINE HOLDING (RS-9(H))
ZONE
Notwithstanding the provisions under Section 5.6.2, or any other provisions
to the contrary:
i.
No buildings, structures or vegetation removal shall be permitted
within 20 metres of the high water mark, with the exception of one
natural pathway with a maximum width of 3 metres;
ii.
No in-water shoreline buildings or structures shall be permitted;
and
iii.
Septic systems shall be set back a minimum of 30 metres from the
high water mark. By-Law No. 49-23.
5.6.3.10
RESIDENTIAL SHORELINE EXCEPTION ELEVEN HOLDING (RS-11(H))
ZONE
The Holding provision (H) applying to a portion of lands may be lifted by By-
Law in whole or in part when the following conditions have been met:
i.
Completion of a Fishery Assessment to the satisfaction of the
Municipality.
A CAN/CSA approved Modular Home that does not meet the minimum 2.5
to 1 length-to-width ratio be permitted on the property. By-Law 43-24.
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5.7
HUDSON RESIDENTIAL (HR) ZONE
No person shall within a Hudson Residential (HR) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.7.1
PERMITTED USES
-
bed and breakfast
-
community garden
-
home occupation
-
mobile home dwelling
-
secondary dwelling unit
-
single-detached dwelling
-
taxi stand
5.7.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
10,000 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
40.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
8.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
1.5metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
5.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
8.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
40%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
30%
vi) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
5.7.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.7.3.1
HUDSON RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION ONE (HR-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Hudson Residential (HR) Zone to
the contrary, within the Hudson Residential Exception One (HR-1) Zone, a
residential dwelling with up to four dwelling units shall also be permitted on
Part Lots 3 and 4, Concession 2, Parcel 29962, known locally as 8 First
Avenue. Furthermore, an on-site classroom for the purposes of providing
supervised instruction for various trades, including, but not limited to
carpentry, shall also be permitted in an accessory building.: By-law No. 51-
19.
5.7.3.2
HUDSON RESIDENTIAL EXCEPTION TWO (HR-2) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.7.1, a Group Home
shall be permitted. By-Law No. 25-22.
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5.8
LOCAL COMMERCIAL (CL) ZONE
No person shall within a Local Commercial (CL) Zone, use any land or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.8.1
PERMITTED USES
-
accessory dwelling units
-
auction centre
-
bakery
-
building supply and lumber outlet
-
car wash
-
caterer's establishment
-
clinic
-
commercial nursery or greenhouse
-
contractor's yard
-
convenience store
-
day nursery
-
drive thru-facility
-
dryland marina
-
food truck
-
laundromat
-
light equipment sales and rental establishment
-
marina
-
motor vehicle dealership
-
motor vehicle gas bar
-
motor vehicle service station
-
office
-
outdoor storage
-
personal service business
-
recreational establishment
-
recreational vehicle or boat sales and service establishment
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
taxi stand
-
workshop
5.8.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On full municipal services
400.0 square metres
b. On private or partial services
10,000.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
a. On full municipal services
12.0 metres
b. On private services
60.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
8.0 metres
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b. Interior Side Yard
1.5 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
5.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
8.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
10.5 metres
vii) Accessory dwelling units may be permitted on a lot, provided that the
accessory dwelling unit is located above the first storey, or to the rear of the
commercial use, in accordance with Section 4.26 of this By-law.
viii) In any yard abutting a residential zone, a landscaping strip shall be required.
The area of the landscaping strip may be included in the requirement for
landscaped open space.
5.8.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.8.3.1
LOCAL COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION ONE (CL-1) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.8.1, a Tourist
Outfitter's Establishment shall be permitted.
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5.9
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL (CD) ZONE
No person shall within a Downtown Commercial (CD) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.9.1
PERMITTED USES
-
accessory dwelling units
-
art gallery
-
assembly hall
-
bakery
-
bar
-
caterer's establishment
-
clinic
-
greenhouse (accessory use)
-
crisis centre
-
day nursery
-
drive-through facility
-
financial establishment
-
food truck
-
funeral home
-
hotel
-
laundromat
-
motor vehicle dealership
-
motor vehicle gas bar
-
office
-
parking lot
-
passenger transportation depot
-
personal service business
-
private club
-
recreational establishment
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
service shop
-
taxi stand
5.9.2
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
400.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
nil
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
nil
b. Interior Side Yard
nil
c. Exterior Side Yard
nil
d. Rear Yard
5.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
v) Maximum Building Height
20.0 metres
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vi) Accessory dwelling units may be permitted on a lot, provided that the accessory
dwelling unit is located above the first storey, or to the rear of the commercial use,
in accordance with Section 4.28 of this By-law.
vii) In any yard abutting a residential zone, a planting strip shall be required.
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5.10 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL (CH) ZONE
No person shall within a Highway Commercial (CH) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.10.1 PERMITTED USES
-
accessory dwelling units
-
auction centre
-
bar
-
building supply and lumber outlet
-
car wash
-
clinic
-
commercial nursery or greenhouse
-
commercial storage facility
-
contractor's yard
-
convenience store
-
drive-through facility
-
dryland marina
-
food truck
-
hotel
-
laundromat
-
light equipment sales and rental establishment
-
marina
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
motel
-
motor vehicle dealership
-
motor vehicle gas bar
-
motor vehicle service station
-
office
-
outdoor storage
-
recreational establishment
-
recreational vehicle or boat sales and service establishment
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
taxi stand
-
workshop
5.10.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On full municipal services
1,400.0 square metres
b. On partial or private services
10,000.0 square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
30.0 metres
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iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
10.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
10.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
15%
vi) Maximum Building Height
20.0 metres
vii) Accessory dwelling units may be permitted on a lot, provided that the
accessory dwelling unit is located above the first storey, or to the rear of
the commercial use, in accordance with Section 4.28 of this By-law.
viii) A convenience store shall be limited to a maximum of 200.0 square
metres in gross floor area.
5.10.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.10.3.1
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION ONE (CH-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Highway Commercial (CH) Zone
to the contrary, within the Highway Commercial (CH-1) Zone, a hostel shall
be permitted in addition to the uses permitted in Section 5.10.1. By-law No.
98-18.
5.10.3.2
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION TWO (CH-2) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Highway Commercial (CH) Zone
to the contrary, within the Highway Commercial Exception Two (CH-2)
Zone, a Treatment and Healing Centre shall be permitted in addition to the
uses permitted in Section 5.10.1. By-law No. 33-19.
A Treatment and Healing Facility shall be defined as a premises used as a
private or public facility for the care, treatment, education and/or lodging
of:
i.
persons afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease or injury;
ii.
persons suffering from substance addictions; and/or
iii.
persons suffering from emotional or psychological disorders.
5.10.3.3
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION THREE (CH-3) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.10.1, an apartment
building shall be permitted in accordance with the following:
i.
A maximum of 86 residential apartment units shall be permitted.
ii.
Minimum landscaped open space of 10%.
iii.
All other provisions of the RM Zone shall apply. By-law No. 98-21.
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5.10.3.4
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION FOUR (CH-4) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Highway Commercial (CH) Zone
to the contrary, within the Highway Commercial Exception Four (CH-4)
Zone, a hostel shall be permitted in addition to the uses permitted in
Section 5.10.0. By-Law No. 28-23.
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5.11 TOURIST COMMERCIAL (CT) ZONE
No person shall within a Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.11.1 PERMITTED USES
-
accessory dwelling units
-
accessory single-detached dwelling
-
assembly hall
-
camping establishment
-
hotel
-
hunting and fishing camp
-
marina
-
motel
-
outdoor recreation
-
recreational establishment
-
restaurant
-
tourist outfitter's establishment
5.11.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
10,000.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
50.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
30.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
15.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
15.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
10.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
vii) A maximum of one (1) accessory single-detached dwelling; or
accessory dwelling units may be permitted on a lot, provided that the
accessory dwelling unit is located above the first storey, or to the rear of
the commercial use, in accordance with Section 4.28 of this By-law.
viii) In any yard abutting a residential zone, a landscaping strip shall be
required. The area of the landscaping strip may be included in the
requirement for landscaped open space.
5.11.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.11.3.1
TOURIST COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION ONE (CT-1) ZONE
In addition to the permitted uses included in Section 5.11.1, a Commercial
Recreational Use shall be a permitted use. A Commercial Recreational Use
shall be defined as:
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i.
A commercial establishment that provides recreational, or
educational programs, including active and passive recreational
facilities used for supplying equipment, supplies, or services to
persons for recreational purposes. Accessory residential dwelling
units shall be permitted.
ii.
The maximum number of dwelling units accessory to a Commercial
Recreational Use shall be three (3).
iii.
Minimum lot area: 6,000 square metres. By-law No. 97-21.
5.11.3.2
TOURIST COMMERCIAL EXCEPTION TWO (CT-2) ZONE
The only permitted uses on the subject property include a maximum of 9
single detached dwellings. The maximum floor area of each single-
detached dwelling shall be 65 square metres. One detached garage and one
sauna shall also be permitted.
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5.12 MIXED-USE (MU) ZONE
No person shall within a Mixed Use (MU) Zone, use any land or erect, alter
or use any building or structure, except in accordance with the following:
5.12.1 PERMITTED USES
-
apartment dwelling
-
bakery
-
bar
-
caterer's establishment
-
clinic
-
communications facility
-
community centre
-
conference centre
-
day nursery
-
drive-through facility
-
dryland marina
-
dwelling unit(s)
-
financial establishment
-
food truck
-
funeral home
-
home occupation
-
hotel
-
laundromat
-
library
-
marina
-
motor vehicle gas bar
-
motor vehicle service station
-
office
-
personal service business
-
quadruplex
-
recreational establishment
-
retail store
-
retirement home
-
restaurant
-
school
-
service shop
-
taxi stand
-
townhouse dwelling
-
triplex
-
workshop
5.12.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Triplex, quadruplex, townhouse and apartment dwellings shall meet the
regulations for permitted uses in the RM Zone. All other uses shall meet
the following regulations:
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Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
400.0 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
Nil
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
i.
Abutting a residential zone
3.0 metres
ii.
Other cases
Nil
b. Interior Side Yard
Nil
c. Exterior Side Yard
i.
Abutting a residential zone
3.0 metres
ii.
Other cases
Nil
d. Rear Yard
6.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
v) Maximum Building Height
20.0 metres
vi) Permitted uses on land zoned as Airport Industrial, or Light
Industrial (within the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport boundary),
or the lands zoned as Mixed-Use north of Bigwood Lake shall be
subject to the Airport section of this By-law.
5.12.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.12.3.1 MIXED USE EXCEPTION ONE (MU-1 ) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Mixed Use (MU) Zone the
following uses are permitted on Part 1, Plan 23R-4051, Municipality of Sioux
Lookout, situated on Highway 516 across from the Municipal Airport and
fronting on Bigwood Lake: By-law No. 47-13 & 53-23.
-
bar
-
commercial storage facility
-
commercial, with the exception of accessory dwelling unit and
institutional uses
-
conference centre
-
drive-through facility
-
financial establishment
-
highway commercial, with the exception of accessory dwelling
unit
-
hotel
-
laundromat
-
light industrial use
-
motor vehicle gas bar
-
motor vehicle service station
-
recreational establishment
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
service shop
-
taxi stand
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workshop
PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES FOR THE MU-1 ZONE
i) Maximum building heights within the Mixed Use Exception One
(MU- 1) Zone shall be governed by the operational airport obstacle
limitation surfaces as defined in the current Airport Operations Manual.
ii) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Mixed Use
Exception One (MU-1) Zone to the contrary, the Airport Manager
reserves the right to reject development applications or restrict land
uses which are deemed a hazard to aviation safety either through the
primary use or as a by-product of the use.
iii) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Mixed Use
Exception One (MU-1) Zone to the contrary, only structures or objects
required for air navigation purposes may penetrate the operational
airport obstacle limitation surfaces, subject to the approval of Transport
Canada, NAV CANADA, and the Airport Manager.
iv) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Mixed Use
Exception One (MU-1) Zone to the contrary, development applications
contrary to the current Airport Land Use Plan may be approved on a
temporary or interim basis by the Airport Manager until such time that
the Airport Land Use Plan has been revised.
5.12.3.2 MIXED USE EXCEPTION TWO (MU-2) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Mixed Use (MU) Zone to the
contrary, within the Mixed Use Exception Two (MU-2) Zone, on Parts of Part
1, 23R 9564, Parts 1 and 2, Plan 23R 9640 and Part 1, Plan 23R 7287, Hillcrest
Drive, only the following uses are permitted:
-
Bar
-
Clinic
-
Communications facility
-
Community centre
-
Conference centre
-
Day nursery
-
Drive-through facility
-
Financial establishment
-
Funeral home
-
Hotel
-
Laundromat
-
Library
-
Motor vehicle gas bar
-
Motor vehicle service station
-
Office
-
Personal service business
-
Recreational establishment
-
Retail store
-
Retirement home
-
Restaurant
-
School
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Service shop
-
Taxi stand
-
Workshop
-
Car wash
-
Recreational vehicle & boat sale establishment
-
Building supply & lumber outlet
-
Commercial storage facility
-
Warehouse
-
Light equipment sales & rental
Notwithstanding the provisions for the permitted uses in the Mixed-Use
(MU) Zone and the Mixed-Use Exception Two (MU-2) Zone, on Parts 1 and
2, Plan 23R-9640, Part 1, Plan 23R-7287 and Part 1, Plan 23R-9564, Hillcrest
Drive, the following provisions shall apply:
i.
The minimum required lot area of 400 square metres shall not
apply.
ii.
Buildings and structures shall be setback a minimum of 3 metres
from the right-of-way of Hillcrest Drive.
iii.
Buildings and structures shall be setback a minimum of 4 metres
from the boundary of a parking lot, where the front or main
entrance of the building or structure is located.
iv.
For the purposes of individual lots, buildings and structures shall be
setback a minimum of 2 metres from any other lot line.
v.
Where buildings or structures are vertically attached, the minimum
setback between lot line(s) shall be 0 metres.
vi.
The minimum required amount of loading spaces shall not apply.
vii.
A minimum of 255 parking spaces shall be provided (inclusive of
barrier-free parking).
viii.
Accessory dwelling units may be permitted on a lot, provided that
the accessory dwelling unit is located above the first storey, or to
the rear of the commercial use, in accordance with Section 4.28 of
this By-law.
In all other aspects, the provisions of the Mixed-Use (MU) Zone and Mixed-
Use Exception Two (MU-2) Zone shall apply. By-law No. 30-16 & 12-24.
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5.13 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL (M1) ZONE
No person shall within a Light Industrial (M1) Zone, use any land or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.13.1 PERMITTED USES
-
building supply and lumber outlet
-
commercial storage facility
-
communications facility
-
contractor's yard
-
dryland marina
-
emergency services
-
light equipment sales and rental establishment
-
light industrial use
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
motor vehicle repair garage
-
motor vehicle body shop
-
office
-
outdoor storage
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
taxi stand
-
utility installation
-
veterinary hospital
-
warehouse
-
workshop
5.13.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On municipal sewage services
400.0 square metres
b. On private sewage services
10,000.0 square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
30.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
10.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
10.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
65%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
vii) A retail store may only be permitted as an
accessory use to a principal permitted use
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and may not exceed 35 percent of the
gross floor area of the principal use.
viii) In any yard abutting a residential zone, a
landscaping strip shall be required. The
area of the landscaping strip may be
included in the requirement for landscaped
open space.
ix) Permitted uses on land zoned as Airport
Industrial, or Light Industrial (within the
Sioux
Lookout
Municipal
Airport
boundary), or the lands zoned as Mixed-
Use north of Bigwood Lake shall be subject
to the Airport section of this By-law.
5.13.3
EXCEPTIONS
5.13.3.1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION ONE (M1-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Light Industrial (M1) Zone to the
contrary, within the Light Industrial Exception One (M1-1) Zone, only the
following uses are permitted:
-
Commercial Storage Facility
-
Dry Land Marina
-
Light Equipment Sales and Rental Establishment
-
Light Industrial Use
-
Office
-
Workshop
For the purposes of the Light Industrial Exception One (M1-1) Zone, a Dry
Land Marina shall be defined as:
A commercial establishment which provides boat services or supplies
primarily to boaters and boat-related commercial uses including, but not
necessarily restricted to, a boat and motor sales or rental establishment,
boat storage and boat and motor repairs and may also include sales storage
and repairs of other recreational vehicles such as snowmobiles and ATV's.
In all other respects the provisions of the Light Industrial (M1) Zone shall
apply. By-law No. 22-16.
5.13.3.2 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION TWO (M1-2) ZONE
Notwithstanding the permitted uses within the M1 Zone, the following
provisions for permitted uses shall apply to the M1-2 Zone:
i.
Minimum Exterior Side Yard of 7.0 metres
ii.
Minimum Front Yard of 0.00 metres for existing structures
(commercial storage units)
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iii.
Minimum Interior Side Yard of 4.0 metres for existing structures
(commercial storage units). By-Law 88-23.
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5.14 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL (M2) ZONE
No person shall within a Heavy Industrial (M2) Zone, use any land or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.14.1 PERMITTED USES
-
accessory retail store
-
building supply and lumber outlet
-
bulk fuel depot
-
commercial storage facility
-
communications facility
-
contractor's yard
-
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
-
heavy industrial use
-
light equipment sales and rental establishment
-
light industrial use
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
motor vehicle repair garage
-
motor vehicle body shop
-
municipal, district or provincial maintenance and storage yard
-
office
-
outdoor storage
-
portable asphalt plant
-
portable concrete plant
-
taxi stand
-
transportation depot
-
utility installation
-
veterinary hospital
-
warehouse
-
workshop
5.14.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On municipal sewage services
1,400.0 square
metres
b. On private sewage services
10,000.0 square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
30.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
10.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
10.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
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v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
vii) A retail store may only be permitted as an accessory use to a principal
permitted use and may not exceed 25 percent of the gross floor area of
the principal use.
viii) An office is only permitted as an accessory use to a principal
permitted use.
ix) All outdoor storage uses shall be buffered by a landscaping strip, or
enclosed with a solid fence having a minimum height of 2.4 metres.
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5.15 EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIAL (MX) ZONE
No person shall within an Extractive Industrial (MX) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.15.1 PERMITTED USES
-
mineral mining operation
-
mineral aggregate operation
-
peat extraction
-
portable asphalt plant
-
portable concrete plant
-
wayside pit or quarry
5.15.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
10,000.0
square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage - where lot has
frontage on a public road
100.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements (from limit of
extraction or buildings or structures)
a. Front Yard
30.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
15.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
30.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
15.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
vii) The minimum setback from a residential lot shall in all cases be
120.0 metres.
viii) All yards except those yards abutting a residential zone shall
contain a planting strip of at least 15.0 metres in width. In yards
abutting a residential zone, the planting strip shall be at least 30.0
metres in width.
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5.16 WASTE DISPOSAL (MD) ZONE
No person shall within a Waste Disposal (MD) Zone, use any land or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.16.1 PERMITTED USES
-
salvage or wrecking yard
-
sewage services facility
-
solid waste disposal site
-
waste processing and transfer facility
5.16.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
10,000.0
square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
100.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
30.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
20.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
30.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
30.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) Maximum Building Height
10.0 metres
5.16.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.16.3.1
WASTE DISPOSAL EXCEPTION ONE (MD-1) ZONE
Within the MD-1 Zone, a solid waste disposal site shall be permitted in
accordance with Ministry of Northern, Development, Mines, Natural
Resources and Forestry and Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and
Parks approvals. For the purposes of the MD-1 Zone, the provisions of
Section 5.16.2 shall not apply. By-law No. 06-22.
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5.17 AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL (AP) ZONE
No person shall within an Airport Industrial (AP) Zone, use any land or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.17.1 PERMITTED USES
-
aeronautical instructional services
-
aeronautical research and development facilities
-
airport
-
air ambulance base
-
air cargo warehousing, distribution and transfer stations
-
air carrier services
-
aircraft
engine
manufacturing,
assembly,
repair
and
maintenance
-
air taxi service
-
air terminal including control towers and bulk fuel depots
-
aircraft exhibition building
-
bulk fuel depot
-
dormitory designated for aircraft operations employees
-
emergency services
-
fixed-wing base operations
-
flight training facilities
-
hangars
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
office
-
outdoor storage
-
restaurant
-
sale, servicing and leasing of aircraft
-
vehicle sales, rental and servicing
-
warehouse
5.17.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On municipal services
1,400.0 square
metres
b. On private services
10,000.0 square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
30.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
10.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
23.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
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v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) All yards abutting a residential zone shall contain a planting strip of
at least 30.0 metres in width.
vii) Maximum building heights within the Airport Industrial (AP) Zone
shall be governed by the operational airport obstacle limitation surfaces
as defined in the current Airport Operations Manual.
viii) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Airport
Industrial (AP) Zone to the contrary, the Airport Manager reserves the
right to reject development applications or restrict land uses which are
deemed a hazard to aviation safety either through the primary use or as
a by-product of the use.
ix) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Airport
Industrial (AP) Zone to the contrary, only structures or objects required
for air navigation purposes may penetrate the operational airport
obstacle limitation surfaces, subject to the approval of Transport
Canada, NAV CANADA, and the Airport Manager.
x) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Airport
Industrial (AP) Zone to the contrary, development applications contrary
to the current Airport Land Use Plan may be approved on a temporary
or interim basis by the Airport Manager until such time that the Airport
Land Use Plan has been revised.
xi) Permitted uses on land zoned as Airport Industrial, or Light Industrial
(within the Sioux Lookout Municipal Airport boundary), or the lands
zoned as Mixed-Use north of Bigwood Lake shall be subject to the
Airport section of this By-law.
5.17.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.17.3.1
AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL EXCEPTION ONE (AP-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Airport Industrial Zone (AP), the
following uses are permitted on Part 8, Plan 23R-8346 and the Remainder
of Parcel 28818, Municipality of Sioux Lookout, situated on Highway 516
across from the Municipal Airport and fronting on Bigwood Lake: By-law
No. 48-13 & 53-23.
-
airport
-
bar
-
bulk fuel depot
-
commercial, with the exception of residential and institutional
-
conference centre
-
drive-through facility
-
financial establishment
-
highway commercial, with the exception of residential
-
hotel
-
laundromat
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-
light industrial use
-
motor vehicle gas bar
-
motor vehicle service station
-
recreational establishment
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
service shop
-
taxi stand
-
transportation depot
-
workshop
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5.18 AIRPORT INDUSTRIAL GROUNDSIDE (AG) ZONE
No person shall within an Airport Industrial Groundside (AG) Zone, use
any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in
accordance with the following:
5.18.1 PERMITTED USES
-
accessory dwelling units designated for aircraft operation staff
-
aircraft exhibition building
-
bulk fuel depot
-
commercial storage facility
-
conference centre
-
contractor's yard
-
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
-
hotel
-
light industrial use
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
motel
-
office
-
outdoor storage
-
research and development facilities
-
restaurant
-
transportation and communications terminals
-
warehouse
5.18.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
a. On full municipal services
1,400.0 square metres
b. On partial or private services
10,000.00 square metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
30.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
10.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
10.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
10.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
60%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
20%
vi) In all yards abutting a residential zone, the planting strip shall be at
least 30.0 metres in width.
vii) Maximum building heights shall within the Airport Industrial
Groundside (AG) Zone shall be governed by the operation airport
obstacle limitation surfaces as defined in the current Airport
Operations Manual.
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viii) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Airport
Industrial Groundside (AG) Zone to the contrary, only structures or
objects required for air navigation purposes may penetrate the
operational airport obstacle limitation surfaces, subject to the
approval of Transport Canada, NAV CANADA, and the Airport
Manager.
ix) Notwithstanding the regulations for permitted uses in the Airport
Industrial Groundside (AG) Zone to the contrary, development
applications contrary to the current Airport Land Use Plan may be
approved on a temporary or interim basis by the Airport Manager
until such time that the Airport Land Use Plan has been revised.
x) Permitted uses on land zoned as Airport Industrial Groundside shall
be subject to the Airport section of this By-law.
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5.19 INSTITUTIONAL (I) ZONE
No person shall within an Institutional (I) Zone, use any land or erect, alter
or use any building or structure except for one or more of the following uses:
5.19.1 PERMITTED USES
-
accessory dwelling units
-
cemetery
-
clinic
-
community centre
-
community garden
-
continuum of care facility
-
day nursery
-
food bank
-
food truck
-
emergency service
-
hospital
-
library
-
medical laboratory
-
medical office
-
office
-
place of worship
-
school
-
utility installation
5.19.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
xi) Minimum Lot Area
c. On full municipal services
440.0 square metres
d. On municipal water service only
10,000.00 square metres
e. On private services
10,000.00 square metres
xii) Minimum Lot Frontage
a. On full municipal services
18.0 metres
b. On municipal water service only
30.0 metres
c. On private services
60.0 metres
xiii) Minimum Yard Requirements
e. Front Yard
8.0 metres
f. Interior Side Yard
5.0 metres
g. Exterior Side Yard
5.0 metres
h. Rear Yard
8.0 metres
xiv) Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
xv) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
10%
xvi) Maximum Building Height
20.0 metres
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xvii)
Accessory dwelling units may be permitted on a lot, within the
principal building or within an accessory building, in accordance with
Section 4.28 of this Bylaw.
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5.20 OPEN SPACE (OS) ZONE
No person shall within an Open Space (OS) Zone, use any land or erect, alter
or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following:
5.20.1 PERMITTED USES
-
cemetery
-
community garden
-
food truck
-
golf course
-
outdoor recreation
-
private recreational park
-
public park
5.20.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
20,000.0
square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
60.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
7.5 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
7.5 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
7.5 metres
d. Rear Yard
7.5 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
v) Minimum Landscaped Open Space
50%
vi) Maximum Building Height
12.0 metres
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5.21 NATURAL RESOURCE (NR) ZONE
No person shall within any Natural Resource (NR) Zone use any land, erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
5.21.1 PERMITTED USES
-
agricultural uses
-
conservation
-
commercial nursery or greenhouse
-
outdoor recreation
-
portable asphalt plant
-
portable concrete plant
-
forestry use
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
public park
-
resource management activities
5.21.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
20,000.0 square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
60.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
15.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
15.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
15.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
15.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
5.21.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.21.3.1
NATURAL RESOURCE EXCEPTION ONE (NR-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Natural Resource (NR) Zone to
the contrary, within the Natural Resource Exception One (NR-1) Zone,
described as Part of Lot 25, Concession II and III, Municipality of Sioux
Lookout, the following uses shall be permitted:
-
8-bay garage
-
storage buildings
-
paint shop
-
welding shop
-
office
-
recyclable transfer station for fibre and paper, glass, metal, plastics,
aluminum and batteries
By-law No. 37-07.
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5.22 RURAL (RU) ZONE
No person shall within any Rural (RU) Zone use any land, erect, alter or use
any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
5.22.1 PERMITTED USES
-
agricultural use
-
animal shelter
-
conservation
-
commercial nursery or greenhouse
-
crisis centre
-
group home
-
home industry
-
home occupation
-
kennel
-
medical cannabis production facility
-
portable asphalt plant
-
portable concrete batching plant
-
forestry use
-
public park
-
resource management activities
-
riding school or stable
-
single-detached dwelling
-
veterinary hospital
5.22.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Mechanism
Provision
i)
Minimum Lot Area
20,000.0 square
metres
ii) Minimum Lot Frontage
50.0 metres
iii) Minimum Yard Requirements
a. Front Yard
15.0 metres
b. Interior Side Yard
15.0 metres
c. Exterior Side Yard
15.0 metres
d. Rear Yard
15.0 metres
iv) Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
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5.23 HAZARD LANDS (HZ) ZONE
No person shall, within any Hazard Lands (HZ) Zone erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
5.23.1 PERMITTED USES
-
agricultural use
-
conservation
-
golf course
-
marine facility
-
outdoor recreation
-
resource management activities
5.23.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures with
the exception of marine facilities, pump houses, and buildings and
structures for flood and erosion control are permitted in the Hazard Lands
(HZ) Zone.
5.23.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.23.3.1 HAZARD LANDS EXCEPTION ONE (HZ-1) ZONE
Notwithstanding the uses permitted in the Hazard Lands (HZ) Zone to the
contrary, within the Hazard Lands Exception One (HZ-1) Zone (Lots 1 to 5
on Plan 23M-952, in Blue Heron Subdivision), the only permitted uses shall
be:
-
conservation; and
-
marine facilities. By-law No. 24-07.
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5.24 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP) ZONE
No person shall, within any Environmental Protection (EP) Zone erect, alter
or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
5.24.1 PERMITTED USES
-
conservation use
-
outdoor recreation
-
resource management activities
5.24.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
No buildings or structures including accessory buildings or structures with
the exception of buildings and structures for flood and erosion control are
permitted in the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone.
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5.25 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT (FD) ZONE
No person shall within a Future Development (FD) Zone, use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the
following:
5.25.1 PERMITTED USES
-
apartment building
-
bed and breakfast
-
community centre
-
community garden
-
crisis centre
-
day nursery
-
duplex dwelling
-
group home
-
home occupation
-
place of worship
-
public park
-
quadruplex
-
retirement home
-
school
-
semi-detached dwelling
-
short-term service-related housing
-
single-detached dwelling
-
stacked dwelling
-
townhouse dwelling
-
triplex
5.25.2 PROVISIONS FOR PERMITTED USES
Single-detached dwellings, semi-detached, duplex, and triplex dwellings,
boarding houses and group homes shall meet the Provisions for permitted
uses in the R2 Zone.
Community centres, places of worship, and schools shall meet the
Provisions for the permitted uses in the Institutional (I) Zone.
Public parks shall meet the Provisions for the permitted uses in the Open
Space (OS) Zone.
All other permitted uses shall meet the Provisions for the permitted uses in
the Multiple Residential (RM) Zone.
5.25.3 EXCEPTIONS
5.25.3.1 FUTURE DEVELOPMENT EXCEPTION ONE (FD-1) ZONE
Within the Future Residential Exception One (FD-1) Zone, the following
additional provisions shall apply:
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i.
Development of medium and high-density residential uses within
the FD Zone is subject to receipt of confirmation that sufficient
water and sanitary sewer infrastructure is available to
accommodate the development; and
ii.
Development of low-density residential and all other uses within
the FD Zone, is subject to the submission and approval of a
development plan, in accordance with Section 4.1.2 f) of the Official
Plan, and receipt of confirmation that sufficient water and sanitary
sewer
infrastructure
is
available
to
accommodate
the
development.
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Section 6
SCHEDULES
This Section includes the four (4) Zoning Schedules (Maps) for the entire
Municipality of Sioux Lookout, labelled:
-
Schedule A - Sioux Lookout;
-
Schedule B - Urban Sioux Lookout Settlement Area;
-
Schedule C - Drayton Area; and
-
Schedule D - Hudson Settlement Area.
Schedule A includes key inset maps of selected areas to show greater detail.
In addition, Schedule A divides the Municipality into three (3) areas for easy
reference and illustrates the extent of these areas on Schedules B, C, and D.
OJIBWAY
PROVINCIAL
PARK
NR
NR
NR
NR
RS
NR
NR
NR
OS
CT
NR
NR
NR
NR
NR
RU
NR
MD
MD-1
CT-1
RS-7
MD
MX
OS
OS
I
MD
MD
RS
MX
RS
RS
I
OS
MX
I
NR-1
MX
RS
RS
RR
RS
RS
MX
MD
RR
RR
RU
RS
RR
RR
RU
RU
MD
MX
MD
MD
M2
MX
M2
M2
M2
OS
OS
MD
EP
OS
OS
EP
RS
MD
MX
OS
RR
M1
RS
RS
RS
RS
MX
CT
RS
CT
RS
RS
RS
CT RS
RR
RS
RS
RS
RS
RS
RS
RS
CT
RS
CT
CT
RS
RS
CT-2
RS
MD
CT
CT
CT
RR
RS
RS
CT
RS-2
RS
RR
M1
RS
CT
RS
RS OS
CT
RR
OS
EP
RU
RS
RS
RS
RR
MD
MX
M2
M2
RS
CT
RS
RR
OS
M1
M1
I
I
I
M1
RS
R2
EP
RS
RS
RS
RR
M2
M2
RR
0
1
2
3
4
0.5
Kilometres
MUNICIPALITY OF
SIOUX LOOKOUT
ZONING BY-LAW
SCHEDULE A -
SIOUX LOOKOUT
CT-1
RS-7
CT
RS
RS
RS
RS
CT
MD
RS
CT
RS-2
RS
RS
RR
RR
RR
MD
M1
RS
Fires
i
de
R
d
3
RS
RS
OS
RS
RS
RS
CT
CT
OS
CT
RS
RS
Hig
h
wa
y
664
OS
I
OS
CT
OS
OS
RS
OS
RS
M2
RS
M2
OS
M2
RS
RR
Kin
g
S
tr
eet
Queen Street
7TH Avenue
Front Street
Prince Street
We
st P
o
int Cove
Road
Carlbom Drive
1
1
2
2
4
4
NR
3
NR
NR
1:30,000
1:45,000
1:35,000
1:65,000
NR
NR
NR
See Schedule D
See Schedule C
See Schedule C
See Schedule B
72
72
664
642
516
Legend
Provincial Highway
Municipaly Maintained Road
Other Road
Railway Corridor
Utility Corridor
Snowmobile Trails
Watercourse
Parcel
Waterbody
Zoning
(h) Holding
# Exception
Drayton Area
Settlement Area
CONSOLIDATED
MARCH 2025
RU, Rural
NR, Natural Resource
OS, Open Space
EP, Evironmental Protection
MX, Extractive Industrial
AP, Airport Industrial
MD, Waste Disposal
M2, Heavy Industrial
M1, Light Industrial
I, Institutional
MU, Mixed Use
CH, Highway Commercial
CT, Tourist Commercial
CD, Downtown Commercial
RS, Residential Shoreline
RM, Muliple Residential
RMH, Residential Mobile Home
RR, Rural Residential
R2, Residential Type Two
R1, Residential Type One
R1-2
R2
R2-5
R1
R2-11
R2-8
R2-4
R2
R1-3
R2-7
R1
I
R2
R2
I
I
CD
CD
CD
CD
R2
I
R2
R1
R2
R2
R2
R2
CD
R2
R2
R1
OS
R2
R2
R2
I
R2
R2-10
I
CH-1
CH
CH
CH-1
R2
R2-6
CL
AG
AG
R2-15
R2-14
R2-18
R2-16
R2-17
R2-13
R2-12
R2-3
R2
M1-2
MU-2
CH-4
RS-12
R1
R2-9
R2
R2-19
AP
M1
I
I
I
OS
M2
I
OS
EP
R1
FD-1
R2
I
RR
EP
R1-1
EP
R1
M1
R2
R2
RR
AP-1
EP
R1-1
EP
MU-2
OS
R1
I-1
M1
EP
I
MU-1
MU
OS
RM
CL
R1
OS
CH
MU
RR
RM
CL-1
OS
CH(H)
CH-3
MD
R2
R2
OS
R2
R2
R2
R2
CL
R2
R2
OS
R1
R2
R2
RS
R1
CD
CD
CD
RR
RM
CH
CD
I
R1
OS
M1
R1
R1
R1
RR
RS
CH
R1
R1
CH
R1CH
RM
R2
R1
OS
OS
RM
OS
R1
R1
RR
R1
R1
M1
CL
R1
R2
RM
R2
R1
R2
R2
R2
R1
R2
R2
EP
R2
R1
M1
CH
CD
CL
RMH
EP
R1
R1
R2
R1
R1
OS
R1
RS
R1
RS-3
R1
M1
CH
R1
CH
R2
RM
R1
RM
R2
EP
R2
OS
R2
CH
RM
R1
R1
CH
M1
M1
CD
CH(H)
OS
R1
CL
R2-1
R2-2
OS
CL
RM-1
R2
M1
M1
Highway 516
Highway 642
Sturgeon River Rd.
So
uth S
h
ore
Dr
ive
Highway 72
Drayton Road
3
RD Avenue
1ST Avenue
Ab
ra
m
Lak
e Ro
ad
Alcona Drive
Wro
ng R
oad
Mill Road
Tower Road
Sturgeon Meadows Road
Boy Scout Road
West P
oint Cove
R
oad
Hanger Row
Pelto Road
Grand T
r
unk P
a
c
ific Tra
il
2ND A
ven
ue
F
a
nning
A
ve
Cedar
P
oint Dr.
B
uchan
an Driv
e
Dairycow Drive
Hi
gh
way
72
(loc
ally known as E
d
Arian
o
By-pass)
Evergreen Drive
Horizon Drive
L
o
v
es Cov
e
R
oad
Sanders Road East
Loon
L
ake R
o
a
d
Menonite Road
Ogden Drive
Cedar Point Dr. W.
SEE SCHEDULE A
SEE SCHEDULE A
MUNICIPALITY OF
SIOUX LOOKOUT
ZONING BY-LAW
SCHEDULE B -
URBAN SIOUX LOOKOUT
SETTLEMENT AREA
Abram Lake
NR
Pelican Lake
DRAYTON AREA
SEE SCHEDULE C
DRAYTON AREA
SEE SCHEDULE C
Diesel
0
1
2
Kilometres
Legend
Provincial Highway
Municipaly Maintained Road
Other Road
Utility Corridor
Snowmobile Trails
Watercourse
Parcel
Settlement Area
Waterbody
See Schedule A for Rural Area
Zoning
R1, Residential Type One
R2, Residential Type Two
RR, Rural Residential
RMH, Residential Mobile Home
RM, Muliple Residential
RS, Residential Shoreline
(h) Holding
# Exception
Drayton Area
SEE SCHEDULE A
SEE SCHEDULE A
Railway Corridor
SPECIAL POLICY AREA
TRANS-LOAD FACILITY
CONSOLIDATED
MARCH 2025
FD, Future Development
CL, Local Commercial
CH, Highway Commercial
MU, Mixed Use
I, Institutional
M2, Heavy Industrial
MD, Waste Disposal
AP, Airport Industrial
M1, Light Industrial
AG, Airport Industrial Groundside
CD, Downtown Commercial
MX, Extractive Industrial
EP, Evironmental Protection
OS, Open Space
NR, Natural Resource
RS-6
RS
RR-2
RR-5
RR-6
RR-4
RR
RR
RR-3
RS-10(H)
RS-9(H)
RS-9(H)
OS-1(H)
RS
RR
RR
RR
RR
RS
RS
EP
RS
RR
CT
RS
OS
RR
RR
RS
RR
RR
RS
RS
EP
RS
RR
RS
RR
RMH
RS
RS
M1
RS
RR
RR
RS
RS
RR
RR(H)
RR
RR(H)
RR
RR
RS
OS
RS
EP
CT
NR(H)
RS
CH
CH
NR
RS
RR
RR
RS-4
OS
CT
M2
CT
RS
RS
RS
RS-8(H)
RR
RR-1
RR
M1
RS-1
CT
RR
RR
OS
RR
M1
RS
RR-7
RS-11(H)
RR
OS
CT
RU
RS
HZ-1
OS
RS
RR
RS
EP
RR
RS
RR
RS
RS-5
RS
EP
OS
RU
RR
RS
RS-4
RS
Abram Lake
Pelican Lake
Minnitaki Lake
Pelican Lake
David Lake
Little Lake
Pape Lake
May Lake
Snair Lake
Vermilion River
Highway 642
South
Shore
D
r
iv
e
Sturgeon River Rd.
Highway 72
Drayton Road
King Street
Mo
o
se
horn
R
d
.
Highway 664
Queen Street
Highway
516
3RD Avenue
1ST Avenue
Abram Lake Road
Bo
ul
de
r
Driv
e
Front Street
5TH Avenue
7TH Avenue
Front Street Lane way
Alcona Drive
Prince Street
Mill Road
Wellington Street
Fo
r
e
s
t
D
rive
Tower Road
Sturgeon Meadows Road
York Street
8TH Avenue
Boy Sco
ut
Road
West Point C
o
v
e Ro
ad
At
w
oo
d S
t.
Lake
s
ho
re D
rive
Pelto Road
4TH Avenue
2N
D
Ave
n
u
e
Ea
st
Fair Street
Gran
d
Trunk
P
a
cific Trail
2ND Avenue
Ethel Street
F
an
n
i
ng Ave
Robert Street
Ceda
r
P
oint Dr.
6TH Avenue
Hoey Drive
M
eadwe
l
l
Drive
Buchana
n
D
r
ive
Dairycow Drive
Highw
ay
7
2
(l
ocally know
n
as
Ed Aria
n
o
B
y-pass)
Fuller Street
Evergreen Drive
Autu
m
nwood D
r
i
ve
Horizon Drive
Whisper
i
n
g Pine Bo
u
le
va
r
d
Honey
Lan
e
A
b
r
a
m
T
r
ails
Sun
and Sa
nd Roa
d
Loves
Co
v
e
Road
Hanger Row
May Street
Cu
r
tis
S
tre
et
Carlbom Drive
Sanders Road East
Hillcrest Road
G
overnm
e
nt
R
ow
M
e
rit Cresent
De
ssen Road
Ogden Drive
9TH Avenue
Pine Avenue
Bay Street
Cedar Point Dr. W.
Black Bear Road
Princess Street
Highland Park
Lake Street
Highway 72
Prince Street
5TH Avenue
2ND Avenue
Front Street
Highway 72 (locally known as Ed Ariano By-pass)
Highway 72 (locally k
n
own
as
Ed Ar
ian
o By-
pass
)
SEE SCHEDULE A
SEE SCHEDULE A
MUNICIPALITY OF
SIOUX LOOKOUT
ZONING BY-LAW
SCHEDULE C -
DRAYTON AREA
NR
URBAN SIOUX LOOKOUT
SEE SCHEDULE B
NR
NR
NR
Diesel
Legend
Provincial Highway
Municipaly Maintained Road
Other Road
Railway Corridor
Utility Corridor
Snowmobile Trails
Watercourse
Parcel
Waterbody
See Schedule A for Rural Area
Zoning
R1, Residential Type One
R2, Residential Type Two
RR, Rural Residential
RMH, Residential Mobile Home
RM, Muliple Residential
RS, Residential Shoreline
CH, Highway Commercial
MU, Mixed Use
I, Institutional
M1, Light Industrial
M2, Heavy Industrial
MD, Waste Disposal
AP, Airport Industrial
MX, Extractive Industrial
EP, Evironmental Protection
OS, Open Space
NR, Natural Resource
(h) Holding
# Exception
Drayton Area
0
1
2
Kilometres
Settlement Area
SEE SCHEDULE A
CT, Tourist Commercial
CD, Downtown Commercial
NR
CONSOLIDATED
MARCH 2025
RU, Rural
OS
MD
HR-2
HR-1
Highway 664
Mill Road
Third Street
First Street
Sixth Avenue
Fourth Street
Bernier Cresent
Starratt Rd
East Road
Fifth Avenue
First Avenue
Third Avenue
Second Avenue
MD
EP
OS
M2
RR
MX
MX
RS
MX
MD
MD
OS
HR
HR
RR
RR
HR(H)
RR
HR
OS
M2
M2
OS
OS
RR
M1
M2
HR
M2
CT
HR
M2
HR
HR
HR
HR
M1
OS
HR
OS
RR
HR
HR
HR
HR
CD
HR
CD
OS
CD
MU
CH
RS
EP
HR
M1-1
EP
HR
EP
Highway 664
Mill Road
SEE SCHEDULE A
SEE SCHEDULE A
MUNICIPALITY OF
SIOUX LOOKOUT
ZONING BY-LAW
SCHEDULE D -
HUDSON SETTLEMENT AREA
NR
NR
Lost Lake
Boat Bay
NR
NR
NR
Legend
Provincial Highway
Municipaly Maintained Road
Other Road
Railway Corridor
Utility Corridor
Snowmobile Trails
Watercourse
Parcel
Settlement Area
Waterbody
See Schedule A for Rural Area
Zoning
(h) Holding
# Exception
CONSOLIDATED
MARCH 2025
HR, Hudson Residential
RR, Rural Residential
RS, Residential Shoreline
CD, Downtown Commercial
CH, Highway Commercial
CT, Tourist Commercial
MU, Mixed Use
M1, Light Industrial
M2, Heavy Industrial
MD, Waste Disposal
MX, Extractive Industrial
EP, Evironmental Protection
OS, Open Space
NR, Natural Resource