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Municipality of South Bruce By-law 2024-34
The Corporation of the
Municipality Of South Bruce
By-Law Number. 2024-34
A By-law to Regulate the Use of Lands and the Character, Location and
Use of Buildings and Structures in the Municipality of South Bruce.
The Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce
P. O. Box 540
21 Gordon Street
Teeswater, ON N0G 2S0
Tel: 519-392-6623
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Contents
Section 1 - Administration
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1.1
Title
7
1.2
Administration Of By-Law
7
1.3
Area To Which By-Law Applies
7
1.4
Application Of By-Law
7
1.5
Interpretation (Text)
7
1.6 Applications, Plans and Permits
8
1.7
Inspection Of Premises
8
1.8
Violations And Penalties
8
1.9
Validity /Severability Provision
9
1.10 Licenses, Permits And Other By-Laws
9
1.11 Greater Restrictions Of Others To Govern
9
1.12 Examples, Illustrations And Explanatory Notes
9
1.13 Metric And Imperial Measurement
9
Section 2 - Definitions
10
Section 3 - General Provisions For All Zones
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3.1
Permitted Uses In All Zones
32
3.2
Public Uses, Buildings And / Or Structures
33
3.3
Buffer On Lands Adjoining Industrial Or Residential Uses / Zones
33
3.4
Non-Conforming Uses
34
3.5
Non-Complying Uses
35
3.6
Accessory Buildings And Structures
36
3.7 Dwelling, Accessory
37
3.8
Additional Residential Units
38
3.9
Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses
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3.10 Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast Establishment
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3.11 Home Industry
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3.12 Established Building Line Setback - Residential
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3.13 Exceptions to Maximum Height Regulations
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3.14 Permitted Yard Encroachments
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3.15 Planting Area /Visual Screening
43
3.16 Landscaped Open Space
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3.17 On-Farm Diversified Uses
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3.18 Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines (MDS)
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3.19 Setbacks
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3.20 Street
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3.21 Frontage On A Street (Building Permits)
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3.22 Setbacks From Private Lanes
47
3.23 Shipping Containers
47
3.24 Short-Term Accommodation
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3.25 Sight Triangles
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3.26 Open Storage and Outdoor Display - Industrial / Commercial Zones
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3.27 Off-Street Parking Regulations
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3.28 Bicycle Parking Spaces
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3.29 Loading Regulations
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3.30 Provisions For An Existing Mobile Home Not Located In A Mobile Home Park
55
3.31 Conflicting Regulations Or Provisions
55
3.32 Lighting
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3.33 Drainage Of Lots
55
3.34 Renewable Energy and Storage Systems
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Section 4 - Establishment Of Zones
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4.1
General
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4.2
Zone Symbols
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4.3
Special Use Provisions
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4.4
Holding ('H') Zone
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4.5
Temporary Use By-Law
58
4.6
Incorporation Of Zoning Map
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4.7
Zoning Maps
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Section 5 - General Provisions For All Agriculture Zones - A
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5.1
No Dwelling Permitted - Surplus Farm Severance
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5.2
Requirements For Kennels
60
5.3
Accessory Buildings And Structures - Non-Farm Lot
60
5.4
Establishment of Licensed Cannabis Production Facility
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Section 6 - General Agriculture (A1)
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6.1
Scoping Note
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6.2
Uses Permitted
63
6.3
Zone Provisions
63
6.4
Additional Provisions
64
6.6 Special Provisions
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Section 7 - Hamlet Residential (HR)
75
7.1
Scoping Note
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7.2
Uses Permitted
75
7.3
Zone Provisions
75
7.4
Special Provisions
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Section 8 -Urban Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3)
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8.1
Scoping Note
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8.2
Uses Permitted
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8.3
Zone Provisions - 'R1 and R2'
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8.4
Zone Provisions 'R3'
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8.5
Special Provisions - R1
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8.6
Special Provisions - R2
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8.7
Special Provisions - R3
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Section 9 - Mobile Home Park Residential (MHP)
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9.1
Scoping Note
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9.2
Uses Permitted
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9.3
Zone Provisions
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9.4
Additional Provisions - Mobile Home Parks
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9.5
Special Provisions
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Section 10 - Travel Trailer Park And Campground (TTP)
90
10.1 Scoping Note
90
10.2 Uses Permitted
90
10.3 Zone Provisions
90
10.4 Additional Provisions - Travel Trailer Park And Campground
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10.5 Special Provisions
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Section 11 - Commercial Zones (C1, C2, C3, C4)
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11.1 Scoping Note
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11.2 Uses Permitted
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11.3 Zone Provisions
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11.4 Additional Provisions - Automobile Gas Bars and Automobile Service Stations
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11.5 Additional Provisions - Micro-Breweries
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11.6 Special Provisions - C1
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11.7 Special Provisions - C2
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11.8 Special Provisions - C3
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Section 12 - Hamlet Commercial (HC)
99
12.1 Scoping Note
99
12.2 Uses Permitted
99
12.3 Zone Provisions
100
12.4 Additional Provisions - Gasoline Pumps, Natural Gas and Propane Facilities
100
12.5 Off-Street Parking Regulations
100
12.6 Special Provisions
100
Section 13 - General Provisions For Industrial Zones (BP1, BP2, HI, M1, ACI,
RCI)
101
13.1 Accessory Buildings and Structures
101
13.2 Parking Requirements
101
13.3 Loading Requirements
101
13.4 Water And Sewer Services
101
13.5 Planting Area / Visual Screening
101
13.6 Landscaped Open Space
101
13.7 Open Space And Outdoor Storage
101
13.8 Provincial Or County Street Right-Of-Way Setbacks
101
13.9 Multiple Buildings On One Lot
101
13.10 Offices Accessory To A Permitted Use
101
13.11 Buffer On Lands Adjoining Industrial Or Residential Uses / Zones
101
13.12 All Outside Fuel Storage And Re-Fuelling
102
13.13 Minimum Setbacks For Gasoline Pumps, Natural Gas and/or Propane Facilities
102
13.14 Establishment of Licensed Cannabis Production Facility
102
Section 14 - Business Park Zone (BP1 and BP2)
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14.1 Scoping Note
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14.2 Uses Permitted
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14.3 Zone Provisions
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14.4 Special Provisions - BP1
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Section 15 - Hamlet Industrial (HI)
110
15.1 Scoping Note
110
15.2 Uses Permitted
110
15.3 Zone Provisions
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15.4 Special Provisions
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Section 16 - Agriculture Related Commercial Industrial (ACI)
112
16.1 Scoping Note
112
16.2 Uses Permitted
112
16.3 Zone Provisions
112
16.4 Special Provisions
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Section 17 - Extractive Industrial (M1)
122
17.1 Scoping Note
122
17.2 Uses Permitted
122
17.3 Zone Provisions
122
17.4 Additional Provisions - Agriculture, General
123
17.5 Additional Provisions - Extractive Industrial
123
17.5 Special Provisions
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Section 18 - Rural Commercial Industrial (RCI)
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18.1 Scoping Note
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18.2 Uses Permitted
127
18.3 Zone Provisions
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18.4 Special Provisions
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Section 19 - Rural and Urban Institutional (INR, IN)
129
19.1 Scoping Note
129
19.2 Uses Permitted
129
19.3 Zone Provisions
130
19.4 Special Provisions - INR
131
19.5 Special Provisions - IN
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Section 20 - Rural and Urban Open Space (OSR, OS)
132
20.1 Scoping Note
132
20.2 Uses Permitted
132
20.3 Zone Provisions
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20.4 Additional Setbacks - Gun Club
134
20.5 Special Provisions - OSR
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20.6 Special Provisions - OS
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Section 21 - Waste Disposal (WD)
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21.1 Scoping Note
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21.2 Uses Permitted
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21.3 Zone Provisions
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21.4 Planting Areas
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21.5 Special Provisions
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Section 22 - Environmental Protection (EP)
137
22.1 Scoping Note
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22.2 Uses Permitted
137
22.3 Structures Prohibited
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22.4 Zone Provisions
138
22.5 Special Provisions
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Section 23 - Future Development (FD)
140
23.1 Scoping Note
140
23.2 Uses Permitted
140
23.3 Regulations For Existing 'Dwelling' Zoned Future Development
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23.4 Special Provisions
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Section 24 - Enactment
142
24.1 Conflict With Other By-Laws
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24.2 Repeal Of Existing By-laws
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24.3 Effective Date
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Municipality of South Bruce By-law 2024-34
A By-law to regulate the use of land and the erection, use, bulk, height, spacing of and other matters
relating to buildings and structures and to restrict certain uses of land and the erection and use of certain
buildings and structures in the Municipality of South Bruce.
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce consider it advisable to restrict
the use of land and the erection of buildings and structures on land situated within the Municipality of
South Bruce.
And Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce has operated under
several by-laws passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act (known as zoning by-laws) that have not
been consolidated or updated since the amalgamation of municipalities to form the Municipality of South
Bruce, and the Council wishes to do so.
Now Therefore the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce enacts as follows:
The Corporation of The
Municipality of South Bruce
By-Law Number. 2024-34
Section 1 - Administration
1.1
Title
This By-Law may be cited as the Comprehensive Zoning By-Law of the Municipality of South
Bruce.
1.2
Administration Of By-Law
This By-law shall be administered by the 'Zoning Administrator'.
1.3
Area To Which By-Law Applies
This By-law applies to all lands within the Municipality of South Bruce.
1.4
Application Of By-Law
No building or structure shall hereafter be erected or altered, and the use of any building, structure
or lot shall hereafter not be changed in whole or in part except in conformity with the provisions of
this By-Law.
1.5
Interpretation (Text)
.1
The particular shall control the general.
.2
The word 'shall' is mandatory and not discretionary; and the word 'may' is permissive;
.3
Words used in the present tense shall include the future; and words used in the singular
number shall include the plural and the plural shall include the singular, unless the context
clearly indicates the contrary.
.4
A 'Building' or 'Structure' includes any part thereof.
.5
"Use" as a verb, means anything permitted by the owner or occupant of any land, building
or structure, directly or indirectly, or by or through any trustee, tenant, servant, or agent
acting for or with the knowledge and assent of such owner or occupant, for the purpose of
making use of the said land, building or structure. The phrase 'used for' includes 'arranged
for', 'designed for' 'maintained for' or 'occupied for'.
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"Use" as a noun, means any of the following depending on the context:
any purpose for which land, buildings or other structures may be arranged, designated, designed,
intended, maintained, or occupied, or
any occupation, business, activity, or operation carried on, or intended to be carried on, in a building or
other structure or on land, or
the name of a tract of land or a building or other structure which indicates the purpose for which it is
arranged, designated, intended, maintained, or occupied.
1.6
Applications, Plans and Permits
.1
In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation's Building By-Law or any other By-Law of
the Corporation, every application for a building permit shall be made in compliance with the
Ontario Building Code Act.
1.7
Inspection Of Premises
.1
Upon reasonable grounds, an officer duly appointed by the Corporation may enter and inspect
any property on, or in respect of which, he or she believes a contravention of this By-law is
occurring subject to the requirements and prescriptions of the Planning Act.
Explanatory Note:
An officer duly appointed by the Corporation shall not enter any room or place used as a dwelling
unit without the consent of the owner or without a warrant issued pursuant to The Provincial
Offences Act.
1.8
Violations And Penalties
Every person who contravenes or who causes or permits any contravention of any of the
provisions of this By-law is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable to the penalties
prescribed by Section 67 of the Planning Act, R.S.0. 1990-chapter P.13, as amended.
Explanatory Note:
The following is an excerpt from Section 67 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990:
67.
(1) Penalty - Every person who contravenes section 41, section 46, subsection 49 (4) or section 52
or who contravenes a by-law passed under section 34 or 38 or an order made under section 47
and, if the person is a corporation, every director or officer of the corporation who knowingly concurs
in the contravention, is guilty of an offence and on conviction is liable,
(a)
on a first conviction to a fine of not more than $25,000; and
(b)
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 the
person was first convicted. 1994, c.2, s.48.
(2) Corporation- Where a corporation is convicted under subsection (1), the maximum penalty that
may be imposed is,
(a)
on a first conviction a fine of not more than $50,000; and
(b)
on a subsequent conviction 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 the
corporation was first convicted, and not as provided in subsection (1).
(3) Order of prohibition - Where a conviction is entered under subsection (1), in addition to any
other remedy or any penalty provided by law, the court in which the conviction has been entered,
and any court of competent jurisdiction, thereafter, may make an order prohibiting the continuation
or repetition of the offence by the person convicted. R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, s.67(2,3).
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1.9
Validity /Severability Provision
Should any section, subsection, sentence, clause, phrase, or provision of this By-law be held by a
court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of the By-law shall not be
affected.
1.10
Licenses, Permits And Other By-Laws
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of the
Building By-law and the Ontario Building Code or any other By-law, Regulation, or Act in force
with the Corporation, County, Provincial or Federal government or from obtaining any licence,
permission, permit, authority, or approval required by this or any other By-law of the Corporation,
County, Provincial or Federal government unless hereinafter specifically stated.
1.11
Greater Restrictions Of Others To Govern
Nothing in this By-law shall reduce the severity of restrictions lawfully imposed by a government
authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
1.12
Examples, Illustrations And Explanatory Notes
Examples, Illustrations, Notes, Scoping Notes and Explanatory Notes are for the purpose of
clarification and convenience and do not form part of this By-law.
1.13
Metric And Imperial Measurement
All measurement figures used in the By-Law shall be metric measurement. The approximate
imperial equivalents to the metric measurements used in this By-Law are shown in brackets
following each such metric measurement and are provided as an 'Explanatory Note'.
DEFINITIONS
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Section 2 - Definitions
Definition Index (for convenience only, does not
form part of this By-Law) - Amended by By-Law
2016-42
A
Abattoir
Accessory
Adventure Game
Agricultural Produce Warehouse
Agriculture-Related Use
Agriculture General
Agri-Tourism Use
Alter
Assembly Hall
Attached
Automobile Gas Bar
Automobile Sales Establishment
Automobile Service Station
Automobile Wrecking Yard
B
Basement
Battery Energy Storage Systems
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Boat House
Boat Launching and Docking
Building
Building By-Law
Bulk Fuel Depot
Bulk Sales Establishment - Agricultural
Bus Depot
Business or Professional Office
C
Campground
Campsite
Carport
Catastrophe
Cellar
Cemetery
Centre Line
Chief Building Official
Childcare
Childcare, Home
Childcare, Unlicensed
Clinic
Commercial College
Commercial Motor Vehicle
Commercial Motor Vehicle Repair Establishment
Composting Facility
Computer/Data Processing Centre
Conservation Area
Contractor's Yard
Convenience Store
Corporation
Council
County
Cross Country Ski Facility
D
Driveway
Dwelling
Dwelling, Accessory
Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit
Dwelling, Accessory Residential Unit on a Farm
Dwelling, Apartment Building
Dwelling, Duplex
Dwelling, Mobile Home
Dwelling, Multiple
Dwelling, Semi-Detached
Dwelling, Single Detached
Dwelling, Single Detached Farm Residence
Dwelling, Townhouse
Dwelling, Townhouse Street
Dwelling, Townhouse Cluster
E
Educational Facility
Erect
Existing
F
Factory Sales Outlet
Farm
Farm Building Cluster
Farm Implement Establishment
Farm Implement Repair
First Livestock Facility
Fitness Centre
Floor Area, Gross
Floor Area, Ground
Floor Area, Useable
Food Processing, Primary
Food Processing, Secondary
Forestry/Silviculture
Funeral Home
G
Garden Centre
Golf Course
Golf Course, Miniature or Miniature Golf Course
Golf Driving Range
Grade
Greenhouse
Greenhouse, Commercial
Group Home - Type One
Gun Club
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H
Height
Hobby Farm
Home Industry
Home Occupation
Horse-Drawn Carriage Community
Hotel/Motel
I
Industrial Use
Industrial Use, Dry
Industrial Use, Light
Institutional Use
K
Kennel
L
Landscaped Open Space
Lane
Licensed Cannabis Production Facility
Livestock Assembly Yard
Livestock Auction Barn
Livestock Facility
Loading Space
Lot
Lot Area
Lot Corner or Corner Lot
Lot Coverage
Lot Frontage
Lot, Interior or Interior Lot
Lot Line
Lot Line, Exterior or Exterior Lot Line
Lot Line, Front or Front Lot Line
Lot Line, Rear or Rear Lot Line
Lot Line, Side or Side Lot Line
Lot, Through or Through Lot
M
Main Building
Marine,
Recreation
and
Small
Engine
Establishments
Micro-Brewery
Minimum Distance Separation Formulae
Mobile Home Site
Mobile Home Park
Mobile Home Park Open Space
Mobile Home Park Road
Motor Home
Motor Vehicle
Municipal Drain
Municipal Drain, Open
N
Non-Conforming
Non-Complying
Non-Farm Lot
Non-Residential
Normal Farm Practices
Nuisance
O
On-Farm Diversified Use
Open Storage
Outdoor Display Area
P
Park Model Trailer
Parking Area
Parking Lot
Parking Space
Parking Space, Angle
Parking Space, Bicycle
Parking Space, Electric Vehicle
Parking Space, Parallel
Personal Service Shop
Pit
Planting Area
Portable Asphalt Plant
Portable Concrete Plant
Principal
Private Garage
Private Lane
Public Garage
Public Park
Public Building
Public Utility
Public Utility Building
Q
Quarry
R
Recreation Centre
Recycling Centre
Recycling Depot
Renewable Energy Systems
Research Establishment/Laboratory
Residence Surplus to a Farming Operation
Residential Care Facility
Residential Use
Restaurant
Restaurant, Take-Out
Restaurant, Portable Food Outlet
Retail Floor Area
Retail, Large Format
Retail Store
Riding Stable/Equestrian Centre
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S
Salvage Yard
Saw or Planing Mill
School Bus Storage
Setback
Sewage
Sewage Treatment Plant
Shipping Container
Short Term Accommodation
Sight Visibility Triangle
Site Plan
Snowmobile Club
Solid Waste Disposal Site
Space Extensive Recreational Commercial Use
Storey
Street
Structure
Swimming Pool
T
Tavern
Technology Industry
Tillable Hectares
Tractor Trailer
Trades Person
Trades Person's Shop
Trailer, Construction
Trailer, Transport
Trailer, Travel
Transport Depot
Travel Trailer Sales Establishment
U
Use
V
Veterinary Clinic
Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal
W
Warehouse
Warehouse, Mini-Storage
Watercourse
Water Lot
Water System, Municipal
Wayside Pit or Wayside Quarry
Wind Farm
Wind Turbine
Y
Yard
Yard, Exterior Side or Exterior Side Yard
Yard, Front or Front Yard
Yard, Rear or Rear Yard
Yard, Side or Side Yard
Z
Zone
Zoning Administrator
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"Abattoir" shall mean a building or structure specifically designed to accommodate the penning and
slaughtering of live animals and the preliminary processing of animal carcasses and may include the
packing, treating, storing and sale of the product on the premises.
"Accessory" when used to describe a use, building or structure subordinate, incidental and exclusively
devoted to the principal use, building or structure located on the same lot therewith and not designed or
intended for human habitation unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-law.
"Adventure Game" means lands, buildings or structures used for sport or recreation in which the
participants engage in mock battles to capture a flag, paintball games, or other similar activities.
"Agricultural Produce Warehouse" shall mean a building or structure used for the storage of
agricultural produce and may include facilities for wholesale distribution or an accessory retail
commercial outlet for the sale of such agricultural produce to the general public.
"Agriculture General" shall mean the growing of crops, including nursery and horticultural crops; raising
of livestock and other animals for food, fur or fibre, including poultry and fish; aquaculture; apiaries; agro-
forestry; maple syrup production; and associated on-farm buildings and structures, including, but not
limited to, livestock facilities, manure storage, value-retaining facilities and accommodation for full-time
labour when the size and nature of the operation requires additional employment.
"Agriculture-Related Use" means farm-related commercial and farm-related industrial uses that are
directly related to farm operations in the area, support agriculture, benefit from being in close proximity to
farm operations and provide direct product and/or services to farm operations as a primary activity.
"Agri-Tourism Use" means farm-related tourism uses that promote the enjoyment, education or
activities related to the farm operation. Agri-tourism uses include limited accommodation such as bed
and breakfast. An Agri-Tourism use is a type of On-Farm Diversified Use.
"Alter" when used in reference to a building or part thereof, means to change any one or more of the
internal or external dimensions of such building or to change the type of construction of the exterior walls
or roof thereof. When used in reference to a lot, the word "alter" means to change the width, depth, or
area of any required yards setback, landscaped open space or parking area, to change the location of
any boundary of such lot with respect to a street or lane, whether such alteration is made by conveyance
or alienation of any portion of said lot, or otherwise. The word "altered" and "alteration" shall have a
corresponding meaning.
"Artisan Studio" means a building, structure or place used as the workplace of a photographer,
craftsperson or artist and may include the display and sale of their products along with accessory items.
"Assembly Hall" means a building, structure or place in which facilities are provided for such purposes
as meetings for religion, civic, political, or social purposes and may include functions involving the
consumption of food and drink.
"Attached" when used in reference to a building, means a building otherwise complete in itself which
depends for structural support or complete enclosure upon a division wall or division walls shared in
common with adjacent building or buildings.
"Automobile Car Wash" means a lot, building or structure used solely for the washing and cleaning of
motor vehicles and shall not include any other automobile use defined in this By-law.
"Automobile Gas Bar" means a lot containing not more than eight fuel/propane pumps and may include
a structure of not greater than 18.5 square metres (199 square feet) used for the sale of fuel but shall not
include any other automobile use defined in this By-law.
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"Automobile Sales Establishment" means a lot, building or structure used for the display and sale of
new or used 'motor vehicles' and may include the servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing, oiling, and
greasing of motor vehicles, and may include motor vehicle body repair, painting, the sale of automotive
accessories and related products and the leasing or renting of 'motor vehicles' but shall not include any
other automobile use defined in this By-law.
"Automobile Service Station" means a lot, building or structure used for the servicing, repair, cleaning,
polishing, oiling, and greasing of 'motor vehicles' and may include motor vehicle body repair, painting,
the sale of automotive accessories and related products and the leasing or renting of 'motor vehicles',
and a 'Automobile Gas Bar' but shall not include any other automobile use defined in this By-law.
"Automobile Wrecking Yard" means a lot, building or structure used for the wrecking or dismantling of
'motor vehicles' and 'commercial motor vehicles' and for the storage and sale of scrap material, salvage
and parts obtained therefrom but does not include any other automobile use defined in this By-Law or a
'Salvage Yard'.
"Basement" means that portion of a building between two floor levels which has at least 50% of its
height below average finished grade.
"Battery Energy Storage Systems" means energy retention systems intended to store and discharge
electricity to the transmission grid. This may include containers housing Lithium-ion or similar batteries
and accessory structures, facilities, or electrical transmission infrastructure.
"Bed and Breakfast Establishment" means a Home Occupation operated in accordance with the
provisions of Section 3.10
"Boathouse" means a building or structure or part thereof not over one storey in height, used for the
storage of private boats and equipment accessory to their use, as an accessory use to a residential use,
no part of which shall be used as a dwelling unit or commercial purposes.
"Boat Launching and Docking" means a structure which is used to take a boat into or out of a
navigable waterway, or to moor a boat. The definition includes a launching ramp, boat lift, or dock but
does not include any building or fuel pumps or any boat servicing, repair, or sales facility.
"Building" shall mean any structure consisting of walls and roof which is used or intended to be used for
the shelter, accommodation or enclosure of persons, animals, goods, or materials and includes any
structure defined as a building in the Ontario Building Code Act, but shall not include a wall, fence, sign.
"Building By-Law" means any "Building By-law" within the meaning of the Ontario Planning Act and the
Ontario Building Code Act.
"Bulk-Fuel Depot" means the use of land, buildings or structures for the storage and distribution of
fuels, gases, oils, and wood and may include as an accessory use a commercial card/key lock facility but
shall not include any other use defined in this By-law.
"Bulk Sales Establishment - Agricultural" means the use of land, structure or building for the
purposes of buying, selling, storing, grading, and handling of seed, feed, fertilizer, and other agricultural
products in bulk quantities and may include a cleaning and drying facility, scales, and an administration
building.
"Bus Depot" means a lot, building or structure where commercial motor vehicles pick up and discharge
fare paying passengers, and may include as an accessory use a ticket office, a restaurant, luggage
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checking and/or parcel shipping facilities, and offices accessory to the main use, but does not include the
display or sale of any automobile or commercial motor vehicle.
"Business Or Professional Office" means a lot, building or structure in which one or more persons are
employed in the management, direction or conducting of an agency, business, brokerage, or labour
organization and includes a bank or trust company, post office, and a government office but shall not
include a 'Retail Store', 'Manufacturing', repair or display or any other use herein defined.
"Campground" means a lot used year-round for the parking and use of recreational travel trailers, park
model trailers or other similar transportable accommodations, but not including a mobile home. All sites
will be used for seasonal or intermittent accommodations and will not be used as a principal residence or
permanent place of residence. A Campground may include a swimming pool, convenience store,
laundromat, miniature golf course, playground, athletic play fields, tennis or badminton courts, and an
administrative building for the campground. Off-season storage of travel trailers, tent trailers, or similar
transportable accommodation shall be permitted.
"Campsite" means a parcel of land within a campground intended for occupancy by a motor home, park
model trailers, travel trailer, tent-trailer, tent, or similar transportable accommodation together with all
yards and open space defined in this By-law but shall not include a mobile home.
"Carport" means a covered structure attached to the wall of the principal building and used for the
storage of 'motor vehicles.'
"Catastrophe" for the purposes of Minimum Distance Separation guideline calculations means an
unanticipated, disastrous loss of part, or all, of a livestock facility due to fire, collapse, flood, wind, or
other such event.
"Cellar" See "Basement".
"Cemetery" means a cemetery, crematorium, or columbarium within the meaning of The Cemetery Act
of Ontario.
"Centre Line" means the centre line of any 'street', railway, roadway, 'lane', railway right-of-way or
'private road'.
"Chief Building Official" means the officer or employee appointed by the By-Law of the Corporation of
the Municipality of South Bruce charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building By-law
of the Corporation, Building Code Act, and its applicable regulations.
"Childcare" means the temporary care for, or supervision of, a child including providing for a child's
safety, well-being, or development, in the absence of the child's parent and for a continuous period that
does not exceed 24 hours, in accordance with the Childcare and Early Years Act, 2014, including any
amendments, or its successor.
(a) "Childcare, Home" means "Childcare" provided in a 'Dwelling' by one or more childcare
provider(s) that is regulated by a home childcare agency.
(b) "Childcare, Unlicensed" means "Childcare" provided in a 'Dwelling' that is not a 'Home
Childcare' or 'Childcare Centre', or a private school within the meaning of the Education Act.
"Clinic" means a lot, building, or structure that is used by physicians, dentists or all other licensed
practitioners and their staff for the purpose of consultation, diagnosis and treatment of outpatients and
may include administrative offices, waiting rooms, treatment rooms, laboratories, pharmacies, and
dispensaries directly associated with the facility.
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"Commercial Motor Vehicle" means a vehicle having a gross weight or registered gross weight of more
than 4500 kilograms, or a bus capable of carrying more than 10 passengers but shall not include an
ambulance, a fire apparatus, a hearse, a motor home, travel trailers or a vehicle commonly known as a
tow truck.
"Commercial Motor Vehicle Repair Establishment" means a building and/or lot used for the servicing,
repair, cleaning, washing, polishing, and greasing of 'commercial motor vehicles' and 'truck-trailers' and
may include body repair, welding and painting but shall not include any other automobile use defined in
this By-law.
"Commercial Motor Vehicle Sales Establishment" means a building and/or lot used for the display
and sale of new or used 'commercial motor vehicles' and 'truck-trailers' and may include the servicing,
repair, cleaning, washing, polishing and greasing of commercial motor vehicles and truck-trailers, the
sale of commercial motor vehicle and truck-trailer accessories and related products and the leasing of
commercial motor vehicles and truck-trailers, but shall not include any other automobile use defined in
this By-law.
"Commercial College" means a lot, building or structure used for a private career college operating
under the Private Career Colleges Act S.O. 2005.
"Composting Facility" means an industrial facility whose primary purpose is the composting of food,
and/or organic materials, and/or sewage sludge but shall not include the composting of animal or livestock
remains.
"Computer/Data Processing Centre" means a building or part of a building used for the
input, processing, and printing of computerized data or engaged primarily in service transactions
electronically or through a communication medium and without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
may include such establishments as credit card information centres, virtual banking services, on-line
services, and telephone solicitation services, but shall not include any walk-in or off-the-street traffic or
any retail or manufacturing of goods for sales.
"Conservation Area" means an area of land owned by a public authority and managed for the purposes
of preserving and improving the natural features of the environment and without limiting the foregoing
may include such uses as a picnic area, historic site, athletic fields, camping, interpretive centre,
maintenance buildings and other such similar uses.
"Contractor's Yard" means a lot, building or structure used by a construction company or contractor as
a depot for the storage and maintenance of equipment used by the company or contractor but does not
include the wholesale or retail sale of construction materials or supplies, home improvement supplies or
a 'Trades Person's Shop'.
"Convenience Store" means a building or structure not exceeding 140 square metres (1500 sq. ft.) of
total floor area in which articles for sale are restricted to a limited range of primarily food items such as
milk, bread, soft drinks, ice cream, canned and bottled goods, snacks and candy, frozen meat and to
complement such items may include the sale of magazines, toiletries, tobacco products. A convenience
store may also include a catalogue outlet, pharmacy, post office outlet or similar ancillary uses.
"Construction Trailer" means a building or structure that is designed to be made mobile and drawn by
a separate vehicle and is used for the purpose of storage or administration on a site while construction is
taking place.
"Corporation" means the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce.
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"Council" means the Municipal Council of the Corporation.
"County" means the Corporation of the County of Bruce.
"Driveway" means a vehicular passageway having at least one end thereof connected to a Class 1 or
Class 2 Municipal Street or is shown as a lane or driveway on a plan of condominium providing ingress
to and/or egress from a lot.
"Dwelling" means one or more rooms used or intended for the domestic use of one or more individuals
living as a single housekeeping unit that is provided with cooking, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities. A
dwelling shall not include any mobile home, park model trailer, construction trailer, travel trailer,
hotels/motels, a home for the aged, nursing home, hospital, or living quarters for a caretaker, watchman
or other person or persons using living quarters which are accessory to a non-residential building.
"Dwelling, Accessory" means a dwelling subordinate and incidental to the principal building or structure
located on the same lot therewith wherein the principal building or structure has non-residential
uses. If the principal building on the lot therewith is a 'Dwelling', refer instead to "Dwelling,
Additional Residential Unit". A 'Dwelling, Accessory' may be a structure attached or detached
from the principal building or structure.
"Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit" means a residential dwelling unit either wholly contained within
a "Dwelling, Single Detached", a "Dwelling, Semi-Detached", or a "Dwelling, Street-Facing
Townhouse", or wholly contained within an accessory building on a lot containing a "Dwelling,
Single Detached", a "Dwelling, Semi-Detached", or a "Dwelling, Street-Facing Townhouse".
"Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit on a Farm" means one additional dwelling unit located on a
Farm on which a 'Dwelling, Single-Detached Farm' is already established. A 'Dwelling, Additional
Residential Unit on a Farm' may be located within a 'Dwelling, Single-Detached' on a Farm, or
within a non-agricultural accessory building located in the Farm Building Cluster or may be in the
form of a second 'Dwelling, Accessory' on the lot.
"Dwelling, Apartment Building" means a dwelling that contains six or more residential dwelling units
which have separate entrances or a common entrance or have a common entrance from street
level and are served by a common corridor or hallway from inside. An 'Apartment Building
Dwelling' does not include any other dwelling otherwise defined herein.
"Dwelling, Duplex" means a residential dwelling on a lot that is divided horizontally into two separate
dwellings each of which has an independent entrance either directly from the outside or through a
common vestibule. See also "Dwelling, Semi-Detached".
"Dwelling, Mobile Home" means a unit constructed or manufactured to provide for year round
occupancy and is designed to be transported from one site to another. A mobile home does not
include a 'park model home', 'motor home', 'travel trailer' or other similar accommodation. A
mobile home shall be distinguished from other forms of prefabricated transportable housing by
reason of a design which permits and features ready transfer from place to place whereas the
latter are intended to be moved once only to a final location.
"Dwelling, Multiple" means a residential dwelling that is divided into three, four, or five dwelling units
wherein each unit is accessed by way of a common entrance and an internal staircase or hallway
from inside.
"Dwelling, Semi-Detached" means two attached residential dwellings divided vertically by a common
wall, each of which has an independent entrance directly from the outside and no side yard on
one side.
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"Dwelling, Single Detached" means a residential dwelling constructed and used as a residence of the
owner or occupant thereof and is intended for permanent occupancy and is designed and/or
constructed for year round or permanent human habitation.
"Dwelling, Single-Detached Farm Residence" means a "Dwelling, Single-Detached" naturally and
normally incidental and subordinate and exclusively used in conjunction with a Farm that is
situated on the same lot.
"Dwelling, Townhouse" means a residential dwelling divided vertically into three or more residential
dwelling units, each dwelling unit having an independent front and rear entrance immediately
abutting the front and rear walls of each dwelling unit:
(1)
"Dwelling, Townhouse Street" means a 'Dwelling, Townhouse' on a separate lot where
each dwelling unit has frontage onto a Class 1 or Class 2 roadway.
(2)
"Dwelling, Townhouse Cluster" means a 'Dwelling, Townhouse' on one lot where each
dwelling unit does not have frontage onto a Class 1 or Class 2 roadway.
"Educational Facility" shall mean a school operating under the Education Act RSO 1990.
"Erect" when used in this By-law includes building, construction, reconstruction, and relocation and,
without limiting the generality of the word, also includes:
(a)
any preliminary physical operation, such an excavating, filling, or draining.
(b)
altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlargement, extension, or other
structural change; and,
(c)
any work for the doing of which a building permit is required under The Ontario Building Code.
"Existing" unless otherwise indicated, means legally existing on the date of passing of this By-law.
"Factory Sales Outlet" means an accessory use to an 'Industrial Use' in which the goods, wares, or
merchandise manufactured on the premises is offered for sale.
"Farm Building Cluster" means the close grouping of the main buildings and structures on a farm
contained within a limited area so that the remaining land is used for agriculture. Buildings and structures
within the cluster shall share a common driveway.
"Farm Lot" means a parcel of land on which the predominant activity is agricultural and may include
associated buildings and structures such as residential dwellings,
livestock facilities, farm implement structures, silos, granaries, and similar buildings
and structures.
"Farm Implement Establishment" shall mean the use of land buildings or structures for the sale of,
storage or repair of new or used agricultural equipment and machinery directly associated with the
operation of a farm and may include as an accessory use the display, sale, storage, servicing, and repair
of snowmobiles, ATV's, small engines, and lawn care equipment and related products but does not
include any other use(s) defined herein.
"Farm Implement Repair" shall mean the use of land buildings or structures for the sale of, storage or
repair of new or used agricultural equipment and machinery directly associated with the operation of a
farm but do not include any other use(s) defined herein.
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"Fitness Centre" means a building in which facilities are provided for recreational athletic activities
including but not limited to bodybuilding and exercise classes, and may include associated facilities such
as a sauna, swimming pool and solarium.
"Floor Area, Ground" shall mean the floor area of the lowest storey of a building, approximately at or
first above the finished grade level, excluding any basement, cellar or subcellar, which area is measured
between the exterior faces of the exterior walls at the floor level of such storey, but excludes car parking
areas within the building.
"Floor Area, Useable" shall mean the sum of the horizontal areas of each floor, whether any such floor
is above or below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building or
structure at the level of each floor, but shall not include:
a) Any floor area of the building or structure which is used for heating equipment, storage or parking of
motor vehicles, locker storage and laundry facilities, children's play areas and other accessory uses.
"Floor Area, Gross" shall mean the sum of the horizontal areas of each floor, whether any such floor is
above or below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the building or
structure at the level of each floor, excluding any area used for the storage and parking of motor
vehicles.
"Food Processing, Primary" means the use of lands, buildings, or structures for a 'dry industrial use'
where berry, row or field crops are washed, cleaned, frozen, screened, sifted graded, waxed, or crushed,
but excludes any further processing.
"Food Processing, Secondary" means the use of lands, buildings, or structures for a 'dry Industrial
use' where agricultural produce, including meat and poultry products, are washed, cleaned, dusted,
waxed, cooked, steamed, or otherwise prepared and packaged and may include the storage and sale of
the finished product on the premises but shall not include an abattoir or any other use defined herein.
"Forestry / Silviculture" means the management and care of trees and the harvesting of them or parts
thereof for commercial purposes, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing includes the use of a
sawmill provided the timber being milled originates on the same parcel of land the sawmill is operating.
"Funeral Home" means a commercial use for the purpose of furnishing funeral supplies and services to
the public and includes facilities for the preparation of dead human bodies for interment or cremation.
"Garden Centre" means the use of land, buildings, or structures where trees, shrubs, plants are grown
or stored for the purpose of transplanting or for the purpose of retail sale or wholesale, and include the
sale of soil, planting materials, fertilizers or similar materials, lawn and garden equipment or lawn
furnishings.
"Golf Course" means a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf with accessory
uses such as 'Miniature Golf Course', 'Restaurant', 'Golf Driving Range', maintenance buildings and
administration buildings.
(a) "Golf Course, Miniature" or "Miniature Golf Course" means an area of land or a building,
structure or premises or part thereof operated for profit or gain as a commercial place of
amusement in which facilities are provided to simulate the game of golf or any aspect of the game
on a small scale but does not include a golf driving range or golf course.
(b) "Golf Driving Range" means an open air facility where the sport of golf is practiced from
individual tees and which may include accessory structures to house the tees, a kiosk for golf
balls and golf club rentals and a structure from which the golfer's tee-off.
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"Grade":
(a) When used with reference to a building or structure, means the average finished ground
elevation after construction, immediately adjoining the wall or walls in question or the base of the
structure exclusive of any artificial embankment.
(b) When used with reference to a 'street', means the finished elevation of such 'street', road or
highway as established by the Corporation or other authority having jurisdiction.
"Greenhouse" shall mean a building wherein the temperature and humidity can be regulated for the
cultivation of vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants, shrubs, trees, and similar vegetation.
"Greenhouse, Commercial" shall mean a building for the growing of vegetables, fruit, flowers, plants,
shrubs, trees, and similar vegetation which are not necessarily transplanted outdoors on the same lot
containing such greenhouse but are sold directly from such building at wholesale or retail.
"Group Home, Type One" means a single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling in which up to ten
(10) residents with special care needs, including seniors or individuals who are developmentally and/or
physically challenged or mentally ill, live under responsible supervision consistent with the requirements
of the residents. Residents do not include staff or the receiving family. A type one group home is licensed
and/or funded under Federal or Provincial Statute and in compliance with Municipal By-laws.
"Gun Club" means lands, buildings or structures used for target practice by use of a firearm. A gun club
shall not include provisions for overnight accommodations or for the preparation and serving of full
course meals.
"Height" when used with reference to a building or structure means the vertical distance between the
average grade at the front of such building or structure to the highest point therein exclusive of any
ornamental dome, chimney, tower, cupola, steeple, church spire, water storage tank, electrical
apparatus, television or radio antenna, or structure for the mechanical equipment required for the
operation of such building or structure. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the highest point
shall be taken as:
(a)
In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet, whichever is greater.
(b)
In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line.
(c)
In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the mean heights between the eaves and the ridge.
(d)
Where the height is designated in terms of storeys, it means the designated number of storeys
above and including the first storey.
Refer to the Attached Appendix for Height Illustrations.
"Home Industry" means an occupation or business conducted for gain or profit as a secondary use to
the main permitted use within a dwelling unit and/or accessory building and operated in accordance with
Section 3.11
"Home Occupation" means an occupation or business conducted for gain or profit as a secondary use
within a dwelling unit and operated in accordance with Section(s) 3.9 or 3.10
"Horse Drawn Carriage Community" shall mean a group of people whose primary mode of
transportation is by the use of a horse or horses and a carriage.
"Hotel / Motel" means a building or structure used primarily for the purposes of catering to the needs of
the traveling public by furnishing sleeping accommodations with no cooking facilities in any individual
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room or suite of rooms. A Hotel/Motel shall not have less than 6 guest rooms and may include
permanent staff quarters, meeting rooms, recreational facilities, 'restaurant', and housekeeping units, but
does not include any other establishments otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
"Industrial Use" means the use of any land, building or structure for the purpose of manufacturing,
producing, grading, cleaning, washing, compounding, processing, packaging, crating, bottling, packing,
making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering, or assembling of raw or semi-
processed or fully processed goods or materials as distinguished from the buying and selling of
commodities and the supplying of personal services or any other use herein defined.
"Industrial Use, Dry" means an 'Industrial Use' which does not utilize process waters, and which does
not produce waste waters from the industrial process or utilizes a closed loop/recycled water system
which does not produce waste waters from the industrial process and includes such uses as welding
shops, blacksmith shops, wood fabricating, warehousing, or similar uses.
"Industrial Use, Light" means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the purpose of an 'Industrial
Use' which is wholly enclosed within a building or structure, except for parking and loading facilities and
outside storage accessory to the permitted uses, and which in its operation does not result in emission
from the building of odours, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, noise, cinder, vibrations, heat, glare, or electrical
interference.
"Institutional Use" means the use of land, buildings, structures, or portions thereof, for public or social
purposes and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include governmental, religious,
educational, charitable, philanthropic, hospitals, nursing homes, public or private schools and nursery
schools, or other similar uses.
"Kennel" means a place where dogs or other domestic animals other than poultry are bred and raised
and are sold or kept for sale or boarded.
"Landscaped Open Space" means the open unobstructed space on a lot accessible from a 'street' on
which the lot is located and which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of grass, flowers, bushes,
and other landscaping and includes any surfaced walk, patio, planting area, or similar area but does not
include any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any curb, retaining wall, parking area or any
open space beneath or within any building or structure.
"Lane" means a 'street' or 'private lane' which affords only a secondary means of access to the lots
abutting thereon.
"Licensed Cannabis Production Facility" means a federally licensed facility for the cultivation,
processing, testing, destruction, packaging, or shipping of Cannabis within enclosed and detached
buildings, and which are compliant under the Federal Government's Marihuana for Medical Purposes
Regulations, or any subsequent legislation related to the production of Cannabis which may be enacted.
The retail sales of Cannabis products are not permitted.
"Livestock" means dairy, beef, swine, poultry, horses, goats, sheep, ratites, fur-bearing animals, deer
and elk, game animals, birds, and other animals identified in Table 1 of the Minimum Distance
Separation formulae.
"Livestock Assembly Yard" shall mean a lot, building, structure, or confined land area for temporarily
holding animals for shipping.
"Livestock Auction Barn" shall mean a lot, building, structure, or confined land area used as a
livestock auction facility and may include the auction of agriculturally related chattels on an incidental or
accessory basis only.
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"Livestock Facility" means one or more barns or permanent structures with livestock-occupied
portions, intended for keeping or housing of livestock. A Livestock Facility also includes all manure or
material storage and anaerobic digesters.
"Loading Space" shall mean 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.
"Lot" means a parcel of land that can be conveyed without further approval.
"Lot Area" means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot. In the case of corner lots having a
'street' line rounding of a radius 6.0 metres (20 feet) or less, the lot area of such lot shall be calculated as
if the lot lines were produced to their point of intersection.
"Lot Corner" or "Corner Lot" means a 'lot' situated at the intersection of and abutting two or more
streets, or parts of the same street, including any reserve area where the inside angle of intersection or
projected angle at intersection of the tangents of the street lines is less than 135 degrees except for a
'lot' located at the commencement of a cul-de-sac where the angle exceeds 135 degrees.
"Lot Coverage" means that percentage of the lot area covered by buildings or structures, including
accessory buildings or structures above finished grade level and permanent above or below ground
swimming pools but shall not include sewage disposal systems.
"Lot Frontage" shall mean the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, such distance being
measured perpendicularly to the line joining the middle of the front lot line with either the middle of the
rear lot line or the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines at the minimum distance from the front
lot line at which erection of building or other structure is permitted by this By-law.
Refer to the Attached Appendix A for Lot Frontage Illustrations.
"Lot, Interior" or "Interior Lot" means a lot other than a corner lot and having frontage on one 'street'
only.
"Lot Line" means any boundary of a lot.
"Lot Line, Exterior "or "Exterior Lot Line" means any lot line abutting a 'street' or 'lane'.
"Lot Line, Front" or "Front Lot Line" in the case of an interior lot, means the line dividing the lot from a
'street' or 'lane'. In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a 'street' shall be deemed the
front lot line and the longer lot line abutting a 'street' shall be deemed an exterior lot line. In the case of a
'through lot', each lot line dividing the lot from a 'street' or 'lane' shall be deemed to be a 'front lot line'.
"Lot Line, Rear" or "Rear Lot Line" means a lot line farthest from and opposite to the front lot line or
where the lot is triangular, the point of intersection of the side lot lines.
(a) "Lot Line, Side" or "Side Lot Line" means any lot line other than a front lot line or rear lot line.
(b) "Lot, Through" or "Through Lot" means a lot bounded on opposite sides by a 'street', 'private
road' or 'lane' but does not include a corner lot.
"Main Building" shall mean the building designed or used for the principal use on the lot.
"Marine, Recreation And Small Engine Establishments" shall mean a building and/or lot used for the
display, sale, storage, servicing, repair, cleaning, polishing, and lubricating of boats, motorcycles,
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snowmobiles, ATV's, lawn care equipment, marine engines and related products, or the leasing or
renting of any of the above.
"Manufacturing" shall mean compounding, processing, packaging, crating, bottling, packing,
assembling, making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting, finishing, treating, altering, repairing, or
adapting for sale any good, substance, or article, or any part thereof.
"Micro-Brewery" means the use of buildings, structures and/or facilities devoted to the manufacturing of
less than 5,000,000 litres per year, cooling, bottling, storage, consumption, sale, transporting of beer and
beer-related products, whether alcoholic or non-alcoholic, in compliance with ongoing, relevant provincial
and/or federal policy and regulations. A micro-brewery may also include the preparation, offering for
sale, and consumption of food or drinks including alcoholic drinks; entertainment and hosting of events;
and tours of the facility.
"Minimum Distance Separation Formulae" means a formula developed by the Province of Ontario to
separate uses so as to reduce incompatibility concerns about odour from livestock facilities.
"Mobile Home":
Mobile Home Site" means a parcel of land within a mobile home park intended for occupancy by one
mobile home unit together with all yards and open space required by this By-law.
"Mobile Home Park" means land containing two or more mobile home sites and which is under single
management and ownership, and which is designed and intended for residential or seasonal use where
such residential occupancy is in mobile homes exclusively. A mobile home park may include an
administrative and sales office for the mobile home park and a recreation building for the exclusive use of
residents of the mobile home park.
"Mobile Home Park Open Space" means a space within a mobile home park designed and intended as
a place of recreation for the common use by the residents of such mobile home park, and which may or
may not be open to the general public on an equal basis.
"Mobile Home Park Road" means a space within a mobile home park designed and intended as a
means of vehicular access to abutting mobile home lots; such mobile home park road may or may not be
open to the general public on an equal basis.
"Motor Home" means a self-propelled motor vehicle used exclusively for travel, recreation, and vacation
and which is capable of being used for the temporary sleeping, eating and accommodation of persons.
"Motor Vehicle" means any equipment self-propelled by an engine or motor mounted on the vehicle.
"Municipal Drain" shall mean drainage works as defined by The Drainage Act, R.S.O 1990, as
amended from time to time.
"Municipal Drain, Open" shall mean a 'municipal drain', which is not enclosed in a pipe, culvert or
similar means of conveyance but shall not include a covered drainage work.
"Municipal Drain, Enclosed" shall mean a 'municipal drain', which is enclosed as a pipe, culvert, or
similar means of conveyance.
"Municipal Drinking Water System" shall mean a municipal drinking water system as defined in the
Safe Drinking Water Act, 2002.
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"Non-Conforming" means a building or structure legally existing as of the date of the passing of this By-
law, which is used for a purpose not permitted in this By-law.
"Non-Complying" means a permitted use, building or structure legally existing as of the date of the
passing of this By-law which does not comply with a provision or provisions of their respective zone.
"Non-Farm Lot" shall mean a lot, which is less than 4.0 hectares (9.9 ac) in size.
"Non-Residential" means designed, intended, or used for a purpose other than a dwelling.
"Normal Farm Practice" means a practice, as defined in the Farming and Food Production Protection
Act, 1998, that is conducted in a manner consistent with proper and acceptable customs and standards,
as established and followed by similar agricultural operations under similar circumstances or makes use
of innovative technology in a manner consistent with proper advanced farm management practices.
Normal farm practices shall be consistent with the Nutrient Management Act, 2002 and regulations made
under that Act.
"Nuisance" means any condition existing that is or may become injurious or dangerous to health or that
prevents or hinders or may prevent or hinder in any manner the suppression of disease.
"On-Farm Diversified Use" means uses that are secondary to the principal agricultural use of the
property and are limited in area. On-Farm Diversified Uses include, but are not limited to, home
occupations, home industries, agri-tourism uses, and uses that produce value-added products, in
accordance with Provincial guidelines.
"Open Storage" means the storage of goods, merchandise, or equipment in the open air and in
unenclosed portions of buildings which are open to the air on the sides. Open Storage does not include
motor vehicles, commercial motor vehicles, travel trailers, boats, recreational vehicles, tractors and other
similar on or off road vehicles provided all are in working order and are displayed for retail/wholesale
purposes.
"Outdoor Display" means a portion of a lot used for the display or exhibition in an orderly manner
completely assembled or finished products sold by the principal use located on the same lot.
"Park Model Trailer" means a recreational unit, constructed to the CAN/CSA-Z241 standard.
"Parking Area" means that part of a lot required to satisfy the Off Street Parking Regulations of this By-
law but shall not include any other parking use defined herein.
"Parking Lot" means an area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and/or commercial motor
vehicles and includes aisles, parking spaces and related ingress and egress lanes but shall not include
any part of a 'road', 'private road' or 'lane'.
"Parking Space" means a space enclosed in a principal or accessory building or unenclosed in a
driveway, that is available for the parking of a 'motor vehicle' and which is accessible from a 'street',
'private street' or 'lane'.
"Parking Space, Angle" means a parking space which is accessed from an aisle or driveway, and
which permits the entry or exit from said parking space without the need to travel over any other parking
space.
"Parking Space, Parallel" means a parking space which is accessed from an aisle, road or driveway
that is beside and runs the same direction as the aisle, road, or driveway.
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"Parking Space, Tandem" means the arrangement of two parking spaces such that it is necessary to
traverse one space to gain vehicular access to the other from a lane or street.
"Parking Space, Bicycle" Means an area that is equipped with a bicycle rack or bicycle locker that is
accessible, secure, and suitable for the purposes of bicycle parking.
"Parking Space, Electric Vehicle" Means a vehicle parking space constructed and equipped with an
appropriate electric vehicle charging device, which is accessible from a 'street', 'private street' or 'lane'.
"Personal Service Shop" means a business that is associated with the grooming or health or persons
or the maintenance or repair of personal wardrobe articles and accessories and may include a barber
shop, beauty parlour, aestheticians, shoe repair, self-service laundry, depots for collecting dry cleaning
and laundry and similar uses and where the retail sale of goods, wares, merchandise, or articles is only
accessory to the provisions of such services.
"Pit" means lands licensed under the Aggregate Resources Act where unconsolidated gravel, stone,
sand, earth, clay, fill, mineral or other material is being or has been removed by means of an open
excavation to supply material for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes, but does not include
a 'wayside pit'.
"Planting Area" means the space on a lot upon which shrubs, trees, flowers, or grass are grown in
accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
"Portable Asphalt Plant" means a facility 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 which is not to be of permanent construction, but
which is to be dismantled at the completion of the construction project.
"Portable Concrete Plant" means a building or structure with equipment designed to mix cementing
materials, aggregate, water, and admixtures to produce concrete, and includes stockpiling and storage of
bulk materials used in the process; and which is not of permanent construction, but which is designed to
be dismantled at the completion of the construction project.
"Principal" when used to describe a use, building or structure, means a use, building or structure, one
to which any other is subordinate and constitutes the main use of a lot therewith.
"Private Garage " means a detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling designed and used for
the sheltering of private motor vehicles, travel trailers, boats, and the storage of household equipment
incidental to the residential occupancy and in which no business, occupation or service is conducted.
"Private Lane" means a right-of-way over private property, which affords access to abutting lots, or a
road not under the jurisdiction of the Corporation, County or Province.
"Public Building" means any building or structure owned or leased by the Corporation, County, any
local board, or commission of either the Corporation or the County, any Conservation Authority, any
Ministry or Commission of the Province of Ontario or the Government of Canada, and in which office or
general administration activities are conducted.
"Public Garage" shall mean a lot, building or structure used by a county, municipal, provincial or 'public
utility' for the storage and servicing of 'public utility' equipment; vehicles; road construction and
maintenance equipment; outdoor storage of utility poles, wire, road construction materials and other
assorted materials and may include an administration office and fuel pumps.
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"Public Park" means an area of land, playground or play fields which is owned by a public agency, and
which may include therein one or more athletic fields, field houses, bleachers, swimming pools, wading
pools, bandstands, outdoor ice skating rinks, tennis or badminton courts, bowling greens, fairgrounds,
picnic area, historic site, interpretive centre, maintenance buildings or other such similar uses.
"Public Utility" means any water works, sewerage works, gas works, electric heat, light or power works,
telegraph and telephone lines, cable television lines, and works for the transmission of gas, oil, water or
electrical power or energy, or any similar works supplying the general public with necessary services or
conveniences.
"Public Utility Building" means a lot, building or structure used in conjunction with the supply of a
'public utility' including a municipal water supply well, a water or sewage pumping station, a water
treatment facility, a water storage reservoir, a gas regulator building, a hydro substation, a telephone
building for exchange, long distance or repeater uses.
"Quarry" means lands licensed under the Aggregate Resources Act where consolidated rock has been
or is being removed by means of an open excavation to supply materials for construction, industrial or
manufacturing purposes, but does not include a 'wayside quarry'.
"Recreation Centre" means land, buildings or structures used for the purpose of active leisure activities
and shall include an arena, swimming pool, community centre, curling rink, outdoor ice rink, and other
such similar uses.
"Recycling Centre" means a facility that is not a 'salvage yard' and in which recoverable resources
such as newspapers, glassware, and metal cans, are collected, stored, flattened, crushed, or bundled to
be taken to another site for processing.
"Recycling Depot" means a building or structure, or lot used for temporary storage of recyclable
materials but does not include a 'recycling centre'.
"Renewable Energy System" means a building, structure, or series of one or more ground-supported
devices which convert energy to electrical power for the purposes of contribution to the electrical grid. A
renewable energy system may refer to solar, wind, biomass, or anaerobic digesters.
"Research Establishment / Laboratory" means a building or structure that includes facilities for
scientific research, investigation, testing, or experimentation, but not facilities for the manufacture or sale
of products, except as incidental to the main purpose of the laboratory.
"Residence Surplus to a Farming Operation" means an existing farm residence that is rendered
surplus as a result of farm consolidation such as the acquisition of additional farm parcels to be operated
as one farm operation.
"Residential Care Facility" means a building or structure wherein lodging, meals, personal care,
nursing services, and medical care and treatment may be provided for gain or profit or as a charitable
public service and includes a rest home or a convalescent home, but does not include a hotel, motel or
hospital as defined herein.
"Residential Use" means the use or intended use of land, buildings, or structures for human habitation.
"Restaurant" means a building or structure, or part thereof used to prepare food and offer for sale for
immediate consumption within the building or structure, or adjacent patio and may include a
'Restaurant, Take-Out' and a 'Tavern'.
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"Restaurant, Take-Out" means a building or structure or part thereof where food is prepared and
offered for sale to the public to be taken out and/or delivered, for consumption off the premises or
consumed on an adjacent patio.
"Restaurant, Portable Food Outlet" means a trailer, tent or vehicle that is designed to be made mobile,
from which food is prepared and offered for sale to the public for consumption outside. A Portable
Food Outlet may only be permitted in accordance with the Corporation's Licensing By-law if
applicable.
"Retail":
"Retail Floor Area" means the aggregate of the areas of all rooms where goods and services are made
available for sale but shall not include storage areas or other commercial uses.
"Retail, Large Format" means a structure, building or part thereof in which goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, articles, or things are offered or kept for sale at retail provided the building or structure in
which the use is contained exceeds a gross floor area of 278.7 sq. metres (3,000 sq. ft.) and does not
include any establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
"Retail Store" means a building or part of a building in which goods, wares, merchandise, substances,
articles, or things are offered or kept for sale at retail but does not include any establishment otherwise
defined or classified in this By-law.
"Riding Stable /Equestrian Centre" means the use of buildings or structures for the boarding of
horses, exercising of horses, the training of horses and riders, a tack shop, and the staging of equestrian
events, but shall not include the racing of horses.
"Salvage Yard" means an establishment where goods, wares, merchandise, articles, or things are
processed for further use, and where such goods, wares, merchandise, articles, or things are stored
wholly or partly in the open and includes an 'Automobile Wrecking Establishment'.
"Saw Or Planing Mill" means a building, structure, or area where timber is cut, sawed or milled, either
to finished lumber or as an intermediary step and may include facilities for the kiln drying of lumber, an
administrative office and the temporary storage of timber and the finished product.
"School Bus Storage" includes a lot and/or premises for the storage of school buses.
"Setback" means the shortest horizontal distance from a specified line to the nearest part of any
building or structure on a lot exclusive of any yard encroachments permitted on the lot.
"Sewage System" shall mean a system that stores and/or treats human waste on-site and shall include,
but not be limited to, greywater systems, cesspools, leaching bed systems and associated treatment
units, and holding tanks, and shall not include sewage treatment plants.
"Shipping Container" means an intermodal freight container that is designed for the
transportation and storage of goods and materials which are loaded onto trucks, trains
or ships for the purpose of moving of goods and materials. For the purpose of this
definition a shipping container does not have wheels and does not include a truck body,
trailer or transport trailer.
"Short-Term Accommodation" means the use of a building or structure or any part thereof that
operates or offers a place of temporary residence, lodging or occupancy by way of concession, permit,
lease, license, rental agreement, or similar commercial agreement for any period less than thirty (30)
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consecutive calendar days, throughout all or any part of a calendar year, but shall not include a motel,
hotel, bed and breakfast establishment, hospital, or similar commercial or institutional use.
"Sight Triangle" or "Sight Visibility Triangle" means an area free of motor vehicles, commercial
motor vehicles, buildings, planting areas or structures and which does not contain a fence, hedge or
trees over 0.5 metres (20 inches) in height and which area is to be determined by measuring from the
point of intersection of property lines on a corner lot, the distance required by this By-law along such
'street' line and joining such points with a straight line and the triangular-shaped land between the
intersecting 'street' lines and the straight line joining the points the required distance along the 'street'
lines.
"Site Plan" shall mean a scale drawing prepared to illustrate the relation between the lot lines and the
uses, buildings, or structures existing or proposed on a lot, including but not limited to such details as
parking areas, walkways, landscaped areas, lighting, building areas, minimum yards, floor areas,
easements, drainage contours, and areas for special uses.
"Snowmobile Club" means lands, buildings or structures used exclusively by the members and guests
of a club for recreational activities. A snowmobile club is intended for recreational purposes on a
seasonal basis and shall not include provisions for overnight accommodations or for the preparation and
serving of full course meals.
"Solid Waste Disposal Site" means any land for which a valid 'Certificate of Approval' has been issued,
upon, into or through which solid waste is deposited or processed and any machinery or equipment or
operation for the treatment or disposal of waste but does not include the treatment or disposal of liquid
commercial/industrial waste or hazardous waste.
"Space Extensive Recreational Commercial Use" means a recreational commercial use which
requires a rural location and/or cannot be located in a built-up settlement area, such as golf courses,
riding stables and equestrian centres, cross country ski facilities, and other similar recreational uses,
marine and recreational vehicle storage.
"Storey" shall mean that portion of a building, other than the basement or cellar, which lies between any
floor and the roof or ceiling above such floor.
"Storey, Half" shall mean a portion of a building situated wholly or in part within a sloping roof and in
which there is sufficient space to provide a height between finished floor and finished ceiling of at least
seven feet, seven inches for at least one-half (1/2) but less than two-thirds (2/3) of the area of the floor
below.
"Street" means a road or highway, which is constructed and maintained so as to allow normal vehicular
access to adjacent properties.
"Structure" means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground, or
on water, or attachment to something having a fixed location on the ground or on water, and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes walls, floors, roofs, signs and billboards, private outdoor
swimming pools, satellite dishes, and an object designed and intended to float, but does not include
hedges and fences or sewage disposal systems.
"Swimming Pool" means any permanent body of water located indoors or outdoors contained by
artificial means and having a depth of greater than 0.76 metres (2.5 ft.) at any point, and used and
maintained for the purpose of swimming, wading, diving, or bathing.
"Tavern" means an establishment operating under the Liquor License and Control Act S.O. 2019, c 15,
Sched. 22 or its successor, where alcoholic beverages are sold to be consumed on the premises.
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"Technology Industry" means an operation where advanced or sophisticated devices especially in the
fields of electronics and computers are manufactured, assembled, packaged, or stored in an office,
studio, or laboratory setting.
"Tillable Hectares" shall mean the total area of land measured in hectares including pasture that can be
worked or cultivated to grow crops.
"Trades Person" means an individual employed in the building trades/construction industry including
bricklayers, stonemasons, carpenters, electricians, lathers, painters, decorators and paperhangers,
plasterers, sheet metal workers, heating, plumbing, air-conditioning, general contractor's, flooring, home
decorator, or other similar trade, the like which provides an installation service.
"Trades Person's Shop" means a lot, building, structure, or place where a 'Trades Person' conducts
business and may include office space and the outdoor storage of heavy equipment and building
materials and the retail sale of supplies used in their trade but does not include a 'Contractors Yard',
'Personal Service Shop' or 'Retail Store'.
"Transport Depot" means a lot, building, structure, or place where trucks or tractor trailers are rented,
leased, kept for hire, or stored or parked for remuneration, or from which trucks or transports, stored or
parked on the property, are dispatched for hire as common carriers and may include as an accessory
use a commercial card/key lock facility.
"Travel Trailer Sales Establishment" means a lot, building, structure, or place used for the display and
sale of 'mobile homes', 'park model trailers', 'motor homes', and 'travel trailers' and includes the sale of
accessory items and the servicing or repair of units.
"Tractor Trailer" means any type of trailer vehicle that is hauled by a commercial motor vehicle and is
used primarily for the transportation of equipment and goods and for which a permit has been issued
under vehicle permit legislation including, a single or multi-axle semi-trailer where part of the load is
carried on the heavy truck by means of the upper and lower coupler assembly and a full load bearing
trailer.
"Trailer":
"Trailer, Construction" means a building or structure that is designed to be made mobile and drawn by
a separate vehicle, and is used for the purpose of storage, administration and or temporary
accommodation provided work is in progress and a valid building permit is in effect for the work being
undertaken, for a period not exceeding two years from the date of issuance of the building permit.
"Trailer, Transport" means any vehicle so constructed that it is suitable for being attached to a motor
vehicle and capable of being used for transporting goods, materials, equipment, or livestock
notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked up or that its running gear is removed.
"Trailer, Travel" means a structure designed, intended, and used exclusively for travel, recreation, and
vacation and which is capable of being drawn or propelled by a motor vehicle or is self-propelled and
includes tent trailers or similar transportable accommodation, but not a 'mobile home'.
"Veterinary Clinic" means a building in which two (2) or more rooms are used by a veterinary surgeon
for the treatment of diseases and injuries of domestic and other animals. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing, a veterinary clinic may include administrative offices, waiting rooms, treatment rooms,
boarding of animals, laboratories, pharmacies, and dispensaries directly associated with the clinic.
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"Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal" means a building, structure or place used by a veterinary surgeon
for the treatment of diseases and injuries of domestic pets only. Without limiting the generality of the
foregoing, a veterinary clinic may include administrative offices, waiting rooms, treatment rooms,
boarding of animals, laboratories, pharmacies, and dispensaries directly associated with the clinic.
"Warehouse" means a building, structure or place used for the storage and distribution of goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, or articles and may include a transport depot.
"Warehouse, Mini Storage" means a building, structure or place intended for the rental of separate
storage areas usually with individualized external access for storage of personal property. Outdoor
storage shall be permitted in accordance with the provisions of the applicable zone.
"Watercourse" means a natural or man-made channel which carries water and includes streams, rivers,
and lakes and for the purpose of this By-law, includes a channel with intermittent flow.
"Water System, Municipal" means a distribution system of underground piping and related storage,
including pumping and purification appurtenances operated by a municipal corporation and/or the
Ministry of the Environment and/or any public utilities commission for public use and which
have been approved by the Ministry of the Environment.
"Wayside Pit Or Wayside Quarry" means a temporary pit or quarry opened and used by or for a public
authority solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract of road construction and not located on
the road right-of-way.
"Wind Farm or Wind Energy System" means a development of two or more wind turbines on one or
more lots, together with any accessory structures, facilities, or electrical transmission infrastructure,
where said development is connected to the provincial transmission grid and generating electricity for
sale off-site.
"Wind Turbine" means a structure with wind driven blades mounted on a supporting tower or other
structure, attached to an electrical power generator, and includes all power convertors
and other on-site facilities for the storage and transmission of electrical power generated by the wind
energy system.
"Yard" means a space appurtenant to a building or structure located on the same lot therewith and
which space is open, uncovered, and unoccupied from the ground upward except for such accessory
buildings, structures, or uses as are specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-law.
"Yard, Exterior Side" or "Exterior Side Yard" means a side yard immediately adjoining a 'street'.
"Yard, Front" or "Front Yard" means a yard extending across the full width of a lot, measured
perpendicularly from the front lot line to the closest wall of any main buildings or structures on the said
lot. Where a lot does not have a 'front lot line', the front yard shall be measured from edge of the
roadway from which principal access to the lot is gained.
"Yard, Rear" or "Rear Yard" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear
lot line of the lot and the nearest part of any building on the lot but does not include any exterior side
yard.
"Yard, Side" or "Side Yard" means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the
side lot line and the nearest part of any building on the lot.
"Zone" means an area delineated on a Zoning Map Schedule and established and designated by this
By-law for a specific use.
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"Zoning Administrator" means the officer or employee of the Corporation for the time being charged
with the duty of administering and enforcing the provisions of the Zoning By-law of the Corporation.
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Section 3 - General Provisions For All Zones
3.1
Permitted Uses In All Zones
3.1.1
Services and Utilities
.1
Nothing contained in this By-Law shall prevent the Corporation; any agency or department of the
Federal, Provincial or County Government; any utility company; any railway company or any local
or County Board or Commission from:
(i) Installing a watermain, sanitary sewer main, sewage or water pumping station, storm
sewer main, gas main, electric power transformer/distribution station, transmission
tower, communications tower, pipeline, overhead or underground electric line, cable
service, or telephone line, road, or street subject to there being no outdoor storage of
goods, materials, or equipment in any yard.
(ii) Erecting any required accessory service buildings for the purpose of supplying a public
service subject to compliance with the provisions prescribed for the Zone in which it is to
be located and subject to there being no outdoor storage of goods, materials, or
equipment in any yard.
.2
A sewage and/or water pumping station or water well owned and operated by, or for, the
Corporation, may be erected within 3 metres (9.8 ft.) of the lot lines and shall be exempt from all
other zone provisions of the zone in which it is located.
.3
Any electric power facilities and any receiving or transmitting tower and facilities of any radio or
television station existing on the date of passing of this By-Law are permitted
Explanatory Note: Public Utilities and similar uses are subject to the Environmental Assessment
Act; and also, may be subject to other legislation.
3.1.2
Temporary Buildings and Construction Facilities
.1
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection or location of any tool sheds, scaffolds, or other
buildings or structures incidental to construction on the lot where it is situated for so long as it is
necessary for the work in progress which has neither been finished nor abandoned, provided any
necessary permits are obtained and are in force.
.2
In addition to the above, accessory sales offices may be permitted in any Zone only for so long
as it is necessary for the work in progress and until the work is completed or abandoned, and only
if such sales office is provided for in a Subdivider's Agreement which is in effect.
.3
All temporary buildings and/or construction facilities shall be noted on the Building Permit at the
time of issuance.
.4
'Abandoned' in this section shall mean the failure to proceed expeditiously with the construction
of a work.
.5
In any zone, such temporary buildings and construction facilities shall be permitted for a period
lasting no longer than twelve (12) months commencing on the date on which the Building Permit
is issued, unless approved by the Chief Building Official.
.6
For the purpose of Section 3.1.2 only, an existing dwelling, mobile home, park model trailer, travel
trailer or similar transportable accommodation, shall be considered to be a temporary building or
construction facility when approved by the Chief Building Official.
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(i) In no instance shall an existing dwelling, mobile home, park model trailer, travel
trailer or similar transportable accommodation, be used for a temporary building or
construction facility for a period lasting longer than twelve (12) months commencing
on the date in which the Building Permit is issued.
(ii) An existing dwelling, mobile home, park model trailer, travel trailer or similar
transportable accommodation, may only be used for a temporary building or
construction facility during the construction of the principal or main use on a
property.
(iii) A Building Permit issued for such construction shall note the requirement to remove
and/or demolish such temporary buildings, mobile home, park model trailer, travel
trailer or similar transportable accommodation as required.
3.1.3
Ornamental Structures
.1
A statue, monument, fountain, cenotaph or other such memorial or ornamental structure shall be
permitted in any zone.
.2
Statues, monuments, cenotaphs or other such memorial or ornamental structures, greater than
1.0 metre (3.3 feet) in height, shall not be permitted in the front yard setback of a Residential
Zone.
3.1.4
Signs and Signals
All signs and traffic signals shall be permitted in all zones in conformity with the requirements of
the appropriate public governments and/or agencies.
3.1.5
Multi-Purpose Use Recreational Trails
.1
Multi-purpose recreational trails (paths) are routes owned, constructed or under reserve to the
Corporation, County, or other public body, and may be open to the public.
.2
Multi-purpose recreational trails shall be permitted in all zones. Permitted uses may include
hiking, horseback riding, bicycling, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
in accordance with all applicable By-Laws and Regulations of the Corporation, County, or other
public body.
.3
Motorized vehicles, except snowmobiles, shall be prohibited from Provincially Significant
Wetlands, Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest (ANSI), and other environmentally sensitive
lands as determined by a public body on multi-purpose recreational trails (paths) routes owned,
constructed or under reserve to the Corporation, County, or other public body.
3.1.6
Wayside Pits and Quarries, Portable Asphalt Plants and Portable Concrete Plants
Wayside pits and quarries, portable asphalt and portable concrete plants shall be a permitted
use, except for lands zoned for residential use and environmental use.
3.2
Public Uses, Buildings And / Or Structures
Despite Section 3.1.1, the erection of any building or structure designed for use as an office,
storage or other uses, and the use of land for outside storage, by the Corporation; any telephone,
cable or communications utility company; any agency or department of the Federal, Provincial or
County Government; any company holding a Provincial license to transport or distribute natural
gas; an electric service provider; a railway company and any local or County Board or
Commission must conform to the provisions of this By-law.
3.3
Buffer On Lands Adjoining Industrial Or Residential Uses / Zones
Where an Industrial Zone abuts a Residential Zone, Institutional Zone, residential use, or
institutional use the following regulations shall apply:
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(i)
No part of any Industrial principal use building listed in 'Table 3.3.1: Uses
Classified as Class 1 Industrial' shall be located closer than 20 metres (65.6 feet)
to a Residential Zone, Institutional Zone, residential use, or institutional use; and
(ii)
No part of any Industrial principal use building listed in 'Table 3.3.2: Uses
Classified as Class 2 Industrial' shall be located closer than 70 metres (229.7
feet) to a Residential Zone, Institutional Zone, residential use, or institutional use;
and
(iii)
No part of any residential use or institutional use shall be located closer than 20
metres (65.6 feet) to an Industrial principal use building listed in 'Table 3.3.1:
Uses Classified as Class 1 Industrial'.
(iv)
No part of any residential use or institutional use shall be located closer than 70
metres (229.7 feet) to an Industrial principal use building listed in 'Table 3.3.2:
Uses Classified as Class 2 Industrial'.
Table 3.3.1 Uses Classified as Class 1 Industrial
Computer/Data Processing
Centre
Research Establishment /
Laboratory
Warehouse
Factory Sales Outlet
Industrial Use, Light
Warehouse, Mini Storage
Public Utility Building
Rental Establishment
Veterinary Clinic
Technology Industry
Trades Persons' Shop
Recycling Depot
School Bus Storage
Agricultural Produce Warehouse Greenhouse, Commercial
Septic Tank Service
Table 3.3.2. Uses Classified as Class 2 Industrial
Bulk Fuel Depot
Bulk Sales Establishment -
Agriculture
Contractor's Yard
Industrial Use
Public Garage
Automobile Wrecking Yard
Recycling Centre
Transport Depot
Industrial Use, Dry
Food Processing, Primary and
Secondary
Abattoir
Feed Mill & Elevator
Livestock Assembly Yard
Livestock Auction Barn
Salvage Yard
Saw or Planing Mill
3.4
Non-Conforming Uses
3.4.1
Continuation of Existing Uses
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the use of any lot, building or structure for any
purpose prohibited by this By-law if such lot, building, or structure was lawfully used for such
purpose on the date of passing of this By-law, so long as it continues to be used for that purpose.
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3.4.2
Change of Use
The use of a lot, building or structure which is not permitted within the Zone in which it is located
shall not be changed, except to a use which is permitted within such Zone, or such other similar
uses, as may be approved under Section 45(2)(a)(ii) of the Planning Act and any other applicable
legislation.
3.4.3
Existing Detached Dwellings
A detached dwelling legally existing at the date of passing of this By-law and located in any 'C' -
Commercial Zone, may be altered or enlarged in accordance with the provisions of the 'R1'
Residential One Zone.
3.4.4
Building Permit Issued
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection or use for a purpose prohibited by this
By-law of any building or structure for which a permit has been issued under the Building Code
Act, prior to the date of the passing of this By-law, provided that:
a.
when erected, the building or structure is used and continues to be used for the purpose
for which it was erected; and
b.
the permit has not been revoked under the Building Code Act; and the erection of such
building or structure is commenced within two years after the date of the passing of this
By-law and such building or structure is completed within a reasonable time after the
erection thereof is commenced.
3.5
Non-Complying Uses
3.5.1
Strengthening to a Safe Condition
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition of any building or
structure or part of any such building or structure which does not comply with the provisions of
this By-law, provided such alteration or repair does not increase the height, habitable space, size,
or change the use of such building or structure.
3.5.2
Permitted Extensions of Non-Complying Buildings
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent an accessory use, extension or an addition being made to a
building or structure, which is used for a purpose specifically permitted within the zone in which
such building or structure is located, and which building or structure legally existed at the date of
passing of this By-law, but which building or structure does not comply with one or more of the
Zone Provisions of this By-law, provided such accessory use, extension or addition does not
contravene any of the provisions of this By-law.
3.5.3
Permitted Replacement of Non-Complying Buildings
.1
Where a building or structure was lawfully used and is permitted by the provisions of the zone in
which such building or structure is located but does not meet the zone provisions with respect to
lot area, yards, setbacks, lot frontage, parking or any other provisions of this By-law applicable to
that zone, the said building or structure shall be deemed to comply with the By-law and may be
enlarged, extended, reconstructed, repaired or renovated provided that the enlargement,
extension, reconstruction, repair or renovation does not further reduce the compliance of that
building or structure with the provision(s) of the By-law to which it does not comply, and all other
applicable provisions of this By-law are complied with. For greater clarity, where a building or
structure does not comply with required yard or setback, no additional gross floor area may be
constructed within the required yard or setback.
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In the case of a rezoning or severance, permitted and legally established existing buildings or
structures or driveways shall be deemed to comply with any applicable zone provisions, except
parking and loading requirements, resulting from such rezoning or severance.
3.5.4
Existing Lots
Unless otherwise indicated, existing lots means existing on the date of passing of this By-law. For
the purposes of this By-law, any existing lot that has less area or lot frontage than required by this
By-law may be used for a permitted use provided all other requirements of this By-law are met.
3.6
Accessory Buildings And Structures
Section 3.6 shall apply to all Zones, with the exception of the 'A1 - General Agriculture' Zones,
which shall comply with the requirements of the 'A1 - General Agriculture' Zones contained within
Section 6.
3.6.1
Prohibited Structures
For the purposes of Section 3.6 only, mobile homes, travel trailers, construction trailers, transport
trailers, railway cars and buses, all of the proceeding with or without wheels or a similar
undercarriage, shall not be used as accessory buildings or structures except in the Extractive
Industrial (M1) or Waste Disposal (WD) Zones
3.6.2
Use of Accessory Buildings and Structures
Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a building or structure may be erected,
altered, or used for a purpose, that purpose shall include any accessory building or structure, but
shall not include (1) any occupation for gain or profit except as may be permitted in this By-law; or
(2) any building or structure used for human habitation except where a dwelling or an additional
residential unit is a permitted accessory use.
3.6.3
Location - Residential Zones
Despite any other provisions of this By-Law, any accessory building or structure, in any
Residential Zone, may be erected subject to the following restrictions:
.1
When located in a rear yard or an interior side yard, such accessory building or structure shall be
located no closer than 1 metre (3.3 ft.) to the rear lot line and/or side lot line. Further, an
accessory building or structure shall be setback 3 metres (9.8 ft.) from any part of a dwelling on
an adjoining lot. Where a mutual private garage is erected on the lot line between two lots, no
interior side yard setback is required.
.2
When located in an exterior side yard, no accessory building or structure shall be located closer
than 6 metres (19.7 ft.) to any street line.
.3
With the exception of detached garages, accessory structures shall not be located in the front
yard. Detached garages or any part thereof may be located in front of the dwelling provided it
complies with the minimum front yard setback requirements and minimum side yard
requirements.
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3.6.4
Height
The maximum height for all accessory buildings and structures shall be as follows:
.1
In all Commercial, Industrial, 'OS - Open Space', and 'WD - Waste Disposal' Zones, no greater
than 8 metres (26 ft.).
.2
In all Residential, Institutional, 'EP - Environmental Protection', and 'FD - Future Development'
Zones:
(i)
Where the setback is greater than 1 m and less than 3 m, the height shall be no
greater than 5 metres (16 ft.)
(ii)
Where a setback is 3 m or greater, the height shall be no greater than 6 m (19 ft).
(iii)
In no case shall an accessory building contain more than two storeys.
3.6.5
Lot Coverage of Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings on a lot shall not exceed 10% of the lot,
excluding those accessory buildings or structures on lots in residential zones.
.2
Accessory buildings and structures on lots within Hamlet Residential (HR) and Urban Residential
(R1-R3) Zones are subject to the total lot coverage of the applicable zone provisions.
.3
Accessory buildings or structures under 10 square metres (107 sq. ft.) shall not be considered to
be an accessory building or structure.
3.6.6
Establishment of an Accessory Building/Structure or Use
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this By-law, no accessory building or structure shall be
erected or used until the principal building, structure or use is erected to the satisfaction of the
Chief Building Official and in compliance with the provisions of this By-law. This shall not apply to
those uses covered under Section 3.1.2 'Temporary Buildings and Construction Facilities'.
3.7
Dwelling, Accessory
Where permitted by this By-Law, no person shall use any part of a building or structure as a
'Dwelling, Accessory' except in accordance with the following provisions:
.1
Minimum setbacks and yards shall be provided in accordance with the minimum setback and
yard provisions for the building or structure in which the 'Dwelling, Accessory' is to be located.
.2
The 'Dwelling, Accessory' shall have a separate access/entrance distinct from the principal use.
.3
The 'Dwelling, Accessory' shall be located to the rear of the ground floor at grade level and/or
above the ground floor.
.4
One parking space per 'Dwelling, Accessory' shall be provided, reserved, and maintained for
exclusive use by the 'Dwelling, Accessory Apartment'.
.5
'Dwelling, Accessory' units shall not occupy more than fifty percent (50%) of the ground floor area
of a building within a commercial zone.
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Where a 'Dwelling, Accessory' unit is detached from the principal non-residential building on the
lot, minimum setbacks and yard shall be provided in accordance with the requirements for the
zone in which the 'Dwelling, Accessory' unit is located.
3.8
Additional Residential Units
.1
Additional residential unit(s) shall be permitted within any detached, semi-detached, or rowhouse
dwelling and/or in a building or structure accessory to the detached house, semi-detached house
or rowhouse in accordance with the following:
(i) In the Urban Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3) on a lot serviced with full municipal water
and wastewater services:
(a)
two (2) residential units in a detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse shall be permitted, if all buildings and structures accessory to the
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse cumulatively contain no
more than one (1) residential unit.
(b)
three (3) residential units in a detached house, semi-detached house or
rowhouse shall be permitted, if no building or structure accessory to the
detached house, semi-detached house or rowhouse contains any residential
units; or,
(c)
one (1) residential unit in a building or structure ancillary to a detached house,
semi-detached house or rowhouse, if the detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains no more than two (2) residential units and no
other building or structure accessory to the detached house, semi-detached
house or rowhouse contains any residential units.
(ii) In the Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone:
(a)
only one (1) 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' may be permitted, and only
within a detached house or semi-detached house containing a primary
residential dwelling.
(iii) In the General Agriculture (A1) Zone in accordance with Section 3.8.1.
(iv) In the Future Development (FD) Zone, accessory, and subordinate to a primary dwelling
in existence as of the date of passing of this By-law:
(a)
only one (1) 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' may be permitted, whether
within a 'Dwelling, Single Detached' or 'Dwelling, Semi-Detached' containing
the primary residential dwelling, or in a detached building or structure
accessory to the primary residential dwelling.
.2
Where permitted by this By-law, no person shall use any part of a building or structure as a
'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' except in accordance with the following provisions:
(i) Applicable permits under the Ontario Building Code have been provided by the Chief
Building Official.
(ii) The 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' shall connect to water and sewer services.
(iii) Where a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' is permitted on the basis of private or
partial servicing, sufficient capacity exists or can be made available.
(iv) In the case of a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' within or accessory to a 'Dwelling,
Semi-Detached' or 'Dwelling, Street-Facing Townhouse', each principal dwelling unit
must be located on a separate lot of record.
(v) Where located in a detached accessory building, a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit'
shall be in accordance with the requirements of Section 3.6.
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(vi) Where located in a detached accessory building, a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit'
shall be located a maximum of 30 m (98.4 ft.) from the principal dwelling.
(vii) The 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' must share the parking and yards provided for
the principal dwelling unit, and no new driveway may be created.
(viii) Where a 'Home Occupation' exists within the principal residential unit on a lot, a 'Home
Occupation' may be permitted within a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' located
within a detached accessory building or structure.
(ix)
Where a 'Home Occupation' exists within a principal residential unit on a lot, a 'Home
Occupation' shall not be permitted within a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' located
within the principal building.
3.8.1
Additional Residential Units in the A1 Zone
.1
A 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit on a Farm' shall be permitted together with a 'Dwelling,
Single Detached' on a 'Non-Farm Lot' in the A1 Zone subject to the following provisions:
(i)
Applicable permits under the Ontario Building Code have been provided by the Chief
Building Official.
(ii)
Where a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit on a Farm' is permitted, sufficient
capacity exists or can be made available.
(iii)
Only one (1) 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' may be permitted on a lot in the A1
Zone, whether within a 'Dwelling, Single-Detached' containing the primary residential
dwelling or in a detached building or structure accessory to the principal residential use.
(iv)
The 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' only exists along with the 'Dwelling, Single-
Detached' on a Farm, and shall not be considered for future severance from the farm
operation.
(v)
The 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' may be located within a new or existing
detached accessory non-agricultural building.
(vi)
The combined total of a principal residential unit, 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit'
and 'Garden Suite' shall not exceed two units on a lot.
(vii)
A 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' shall be located within 30 metres of the
'Dwelling, Single-Detached' on a Farm.
(viii)
Where a 'Home Occupation' exists within the principal residential unit on a lot, a 'Home
Occupation' may be permitted within a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit on a Farm'
located within a detached accessory building or structure.
(ix)
Where a 'Home Occupation' exists within a principal residential unit on a lot, a 'Home
Occupation' shall not be permitted within a 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit on a
Farm' located within the principal building.
(x)
Temporary Farm Accommodation, as a building or park model trailer used for
accommodation of seasonal workers is also permitted.
(xi)
A 'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' shall comply with MDS requirements, except
where such dwelling unit is located no closer to existing manure storage or anaerobic
digesters, or livestock facilities than the existing 'Dwelling, Single-Detached' on the
same lot.
3.9
Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses
Where listed as a permitted use (refer to the "Uses Permitted" sections of this By-law), Home
Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses may be conducted within a dwelling unit by
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accountants; architects; auditors; dentists; optometrists; engineers; insurance agents; land
surveyors; lawyers; medical practitioners; chiropractors; notaries; planners; realtors; editors;
photographers; computer consultants; hair dressers; dressmaking; instruction in music, dancing,
arts and crafts to not more than six pupils or students at any one lesson; tailoring; weaving;
painting; sculpting; moulding; or otherwise making or repairing of garden or household
ornaments, articles of clothing, and personal effects or toys, and other such similar uses provided
that:
.1
The Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses shall be clearly accessory to the main
use of the lot and/or building, or part thereof, and shall not change the character of the lot and/or
building or part thereof.
.2
The said dwelling unit is occupied as a place of residence by the individual operating the Home
Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses.
.3
Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses shall be conducted only by those residing on
the lot except for the employment of one (1) additional employee.
.4
All articles sold shall be produced by the individual operating the Home Occupation - Domestic and
Professional Uses or their assistant.
.5
'Floor Area, Gross utilized shall not exceed 30% of the dwelling unit or a maximum of 28 square
metres (301.39 sq. ft), whichever is lesser.
.6
All signs shall be erected according to the Sign By-law of the Corporation or County.
.7
There is no external storage of goods or materials.
.8
One off-street parking space is provided for every 14 square metres (151 sq. ft.) of floor space
occupied by the Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses.
.9
No mechanical equipment is used, and no manufacturing is permitted except what is consistent
with the use of a dwelling unit.
.10
The Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses shall not create or become a 'nuisance'
in regard to noise, odours, vibrations, traffic generated or parking.
.11
Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses shall not include the retail sales of building
or construction supplies nor any 'Motor Vehicle' or 'Commercial Motor Vehicle' related use as
defined in this By-Law.
3.10 Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Where listed as a permitted use, Bed and Breakfast Establishment may carry out business only
within a single detached dwelling unit and will be subject to the following provisions:
.1
The Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast shall be clearly secondary to the main use of the lot
and/or building, or part thereof, and shall not change the character of the lot and/or building or part
thereof.
.2
The said building, or part thereof shall be occupied as a place of residence by the individual
operating the Home Occupation.
.3
The Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast shall be conducted only by those residing on the lot
except for the employment of one (1) assistant.
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A Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast shall provide no more than three (3) guest rooms for
overnight accommodation.
.5
Maximum number of occupants permitted to lodge within a Bed and Breakfast Establishment shall
be six (6).
.6
No food or drink shall be offered or kept for sale for persons who are not guests of the
establishment. A Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast shall not include a 'restaurant'.
.7
A Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast shall provide one (1) additional parking space for each
guest room.
.8
All signs shall be erected according to the Sign By-law of the Corporation or County.
3.11 Home Industry
A home industry is a limited-scale activity undertaken for financial gain, which occurs in a dwelling
unit or an accessory building and is subordinate to the primary use of the property as a residence
or farm. The activity is limited in scale. It is a sideline, and the use is secondary to the primary use
of the property (e.g., an agricultural use). This means that the use is not the primary or original
use for which the property was intended and by which it is zoned. The home industry provisions
are intended to support the 'incubation' period for new businesses until such time as the business
requires accommodations larger than permitted in this By-law. Home industries requiring larger
buildings may be required to relocate to suitable 'commercial' or 'industrial' properties.
Where listed as a permitted use a Home Industry (refer to the "Use Permitted" sections of this By-
Law) may be conducted within a dwelling, or an accessory building and shall be limited to the
sale of farm products produced/grown or raised on the property; 'Garden Centre'; 'Food
Processing, Primary'; 'Food Processing, Secondary'; 'Industrial Use, Dry'; 'Bulk Sales
Establishment - Agricultural'; 'Farm Implement Repair; the sale and service of equestrian
equipment; and a 'Trades Person's Shop' provided that:
.1
The Home Industry shall only be located on lands designated 'Agriculture' and 'Rural' in the
County of Bruce Official Plan.
.2
The Home Industry shall be clearly secondary to the main use of the lot and/or building, or part
thereof and shall not change the character of the lot and/or building or part thereof.
.3
The said dwelling unit is occupied as a place of residence by the individual operating the Home
Industry.
.4
Home Industry shall be conducted only by those residing on the lot except for the employment of
one (1) additional employee.
.5
'Floor Area, Total' utilized shall not exceed 30% of the dwelling unit or a maximum of 28 square
metres (301.39 sq. ft), whichever is lesser. Where the Home Industry is located within an
accessory building, not more than 100 square metres (1076.4 sq ft.) shall be devoted to such
use.
.6
The accessory building utilized for a Home Industry must be located within 30 metres (100 ft.) of
the existing dwelling.
.7
All signs shall be erected according to the Sign By-law of the Corporation or County.
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.8
There shall be no external storage of equipment, vehicles, waste materials, raw materials,
finished products/goods, or supplies unless fully enclosed by a 'Planting Area/Visual Screening'
as per Section 3.15.
.9
One off-street parking space shall be provided for every 19 square metres (205 sq. ft.) of floor
space occupied by the Home Industry in a dwelling or accessory building.
.10
The Home Industry shall not create nor become a 'nuisance' in regard to noise, odours,
vibrations, glare, smoke, dust, fumes, heat, traffic generated or parking.
.11
Home Industry shall not include the retail sales of building or construction supplies nor any 'Motor
Vehicle' or 'Commercial Motor Vehicle' related use as defined in this By-law.
3.12 Established Building Line Setback - Residential
.1
Where a residential dwelling is permitted on a lot located between two lots, the required front
yard setback may be the average of the two adjoining setbacks, but in no case shall it be less
than 4.5 metres (15 ft.).
.2
Notwithstanding any other section of this By-law to the contrary, where an existing 'Main Building'
or structure encroaches into the required front yard or exterior yard setback as established in this
By-law, additions to the existing 'Main Building' or structure may be permitted provided the
building line to the line of occupation, subject to all other applicable regulations of this By-law.
3.13 Exceptions to Maximum Height Regulations
The regulations prescribing the maximum height of any building or structure shall not, in any
zone, apply to the following, provided that such features are erected only to such heights as is
necessary to accomplish their purposes: antennas and radio or television receiving or transmitting
equipment, grain elevators, windmills or wind turbines, electric power generation facilities, farm
silo or barns, church spires, belfries, cupolas, towers or domes not used for human occupancy,
chimneys, ventilators, skylights, water tanks, scenery lofts, bulk heads, firewalls, and similar
features and necessary mechanical appurtenances accessory to the building on which they are
erected. In no event shall any structure exceed 20 metres in a Residential Zone, or 45 metres in
all other zones.
3.14 Permitted Yard Encroachments
Except as otherwise provided, no obstruction or occupation of the space in any yard required by
this By-law shall be permitted except the following:
.1
A fireplace and chimney, sills, belt courses, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets,
pilasters, bay windows and other ornamental architectural features may be permitted in the
required setback provided such feature does not project more than 60 centimetres (2 ft.) into the
setback and in no event shall such feature be closer than 1 metre (3 ft.) to any property line.
.2
Unenclosed porches, covered or uncovered steps, open steel fire escapes, sundeck patios and
awnings, or balconies are permitted to encroach into a required yard, but not more than 1.5
metres (5 ft.), provided that:
(i) they are located no closer than 3 m (9.84 ft.) from the front lot line and/or exterior side lot
line; and,
(ii) they are set back a minimum of 1 m (3.3 ft.) from the interior side lot line or rear lot line;
and
.3
Flag poles, garden trellises, fences, and retaining walls, shall be permitted in a required yard.
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.4
Clothes poles and satellite dishes shall only be permitted in an interior side or rear yard.
3.15 Planting Area /Visual Screening
.1
A required Planting Area/Visual Screening shall consist of a dense screen of shrubs and/or
evergreen trees planted or designed in such a manner as to provide a year round visual barrier.
.2
A Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be in addition to any other requirements.
3.15.1 Required Locations
Except as otherwise provided, a Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be provided as per Section
3.15, where required by this By-Law, and where the interior side lot line or rear lot line of the lot
abuts any lot zoned Residential, Open Space, or Institutional.
3.15.2 Height and Width of Planting Area/Visual Screening
.1
Except as otherwise provided, a Planting Area/Visual Screening shall have a minimum width of
1.5 metres (5 ft.).
.2
The required Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be a minimum height of 1 metre (3.3 ft.) when
planted and of a type that will attain a minimum height of 2 metres (6.6 ft.) at maturity to the lot
line and the remainder of the ground surface shall be planted with any combination of shrubs,
flower beds or grass.
.3
Notwithstanding the above and subject to Site Plan Approval if required, a solid opaque fence,
wall or other landscaping feature of equivalent height and density may be considered in place of a
Planting Area. When considering such an alternative, regard shall be given to the location, height,
materials, finishing and porosity of the wall or fence.
.4
The Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be located along the boundary of the lot.
3.15.3
Interruption for Driveway or Walkway
Where interrupted by walkways or driveways, a Planting Area/Visual Screening shall not be
provided closer than 1.5 metres (5 ft.) to a walkway or 3 metres (10 ft.) to a driveway.
3.15.4
Maintaining Sight Visibility Triangle
Where required on a street corner of a corner lot, a Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be
located in such a way as not to form an obstruction to traffic and as required by the sight visibility
triangles required by this By-law.
3.16 Landscaped Open Space
.1
Except as otherwise provided, 'Landscaped Open Space' shall be provided as per Section 3.16,
where required by this By-Law as follows:
(i) a minimum of 3 metres (9.8 ft.) in width along all Front and Exterior yards; and
(ii) a minimum of 2 metres (6.6 ft.) in width along all Interior and Rear yards.
.2
No parking shall be permitted within the 'Landscaped Open Space'.
.3
Landscaped Open Space shall be in addition to the requirements of Section 3.15 Planting
Area/Visual Screening.
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.4
The Landscaped Open Space shall be located along the boundary of the lot.
3.17 On-Farm Diversified Uses
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, 'On-Farm Diversified Use' shall be subject to the
following provisions:
.1
They are clearly secondary to the principal agricultural use of the property, are operated by the
persons residing on the 'Farm' and do not interfere with the farm operation nor conflict with
surrounding uses.
.2
The proposed entrance complies with the requirements of the appropriate road authority, and an
Entrance Permit has been issued.
.3
Any required permits from the Health Unit have been received.
.4
The size of a permitted 'On-Farm Diversified Use' shall not exceed 2% of the lot area of the Farm
property up to a maximum of 1 ha (2.47 acres.). This shall include the total area of buildings,
structures, outdoor storage, landscaped areas, wells and septic systems, berms, laneways, and
parking areas but shall not include those areas shared between the Farm and the 'On-Farm
Diversified Use'.
.5
The total 'Floor Area, Gross' of all buildings and/or structures used for an 'On-Farm Diversified
Use' shall not exceed 20% of the lot area dedicated to the 'On-Farm Diversified Use'.
.6
A veterinary clinic may be considered an On-Farm Diversified Use or a Home Occupation where
the clinic's primary clientele is the agricultural community.
3.18 Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines (MDS)
.1
The location of uses in the vicinity of livestock operations is governed by the MDS formulae
developed by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
.2
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, where a dwelling is
destroyed in whole, or in part, by a catastrophe, MDS I will not be applied when the dwelling is
rebuilt, provided it is built no closer to livestock facilities than before the catastrophe.
.3
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw to the contrary, a first or expanding livestock
facility permitted in any Agricultural Zone, will not contravene the MDS II formula developed by
the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs.
.4
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, where a livestock facility is
destroyed in whole, or in part, by a catastrophe, MDS II will not be applied when the livestock
facility is rebuilt, provided it is built no closer to surrounding land uses and lot lines than before
the catastrophe, and the values of Factor A, B and/or D have not been increased for the livestock
facility.
.5
For the purposes of preparing an MDS I or MDS II calculation, a cemetery which is closed, which
receives low levels of visitation, or where no place of worship is present shall be considered a
Type A land use (i.e., less sensitive use).
Explanatory Note
Livestock Facilities and Manure or Material Storage
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All 'Livestock Facilities' and 'Manure or Material Storage' shall be constructed, altered, and
enlarged in compliance with all applicable provincial legislation, regulations, and municipal
By-Laws, as amended from time to time. Applicants should note that some provincial
legislation, such as the Nutrient Management Act, might supersede municipal By-Laws
where they deal with the same subject matter.
3.19 Setbacks
3.19.1
Watercourses
Notwithstanding any yard provisions of this By-law, no person shall hereafter erect any building or
structure in any zone which is:
(i)
closer than 15 metres (50 ft.) from the top of bank of an open or an enclosed 'municipal
drain'; or
(ii)
closer than 30 metres (98 ft.) to the top of bank of any 'watercourse' or
(iii)
within an 'EP - Environmental Protection' Zone boundary, whichever setback is greater.
3.19.2
Disposal Areas - Waste and Sewage
.1
No building or structure erected and used for human habitation shall be located closer than:
(i)
150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'sewage treatment plant' or.
(ii)
50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'communal sewage disposal
system'.
either within or outside of the limits of the Corporation.
.2
No building or structure erected and used for human habitation shall be located closer than 500
metres (1640 ft.) from the fill area as defined in a Certificate of Approval from the Ministry of
Environment, Conservation and Parks for an open municipal or private 'solid waste disposal site'
or a 'composting facility', either within or outside of the limits of the Corporation.
.3
Notwithstanding Sections 3.20.2.1 and 3.20.2.2, additions, enlargements and alterations to
existing buildings and structures within the required setback shall be permitted in accordance with
the applicable zoning designation.
3.19.3
Setbacks - County Or Provincial Road Right-Of-Way
.1
Buildings or structures erected adjacent to a Provincial Street shall be required to comply with the
setback requirements of the Province.
NOTE: Ministry of Transportation
Any development located adjacent to a Provincial Highway will be subject to the setback and
frontage requirements, along with the access and building permit controls, of the Ministry of
Transportation. Any proposed access to a Provincial Highway will be subject to the prior approval
of the Ministry of Transportation. Permits from the Ministry must be obtained prior to any
construction and/or grading being undertaken on the site.
.2
No building or structure shall be erected within a distance of 33 metres (108 ft.) from the centre
line of any County Road.
.3
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.20.3.2, between two permanent dwellings on the
same side of the street, separated by not more than 100 metres (328 ft.), the minimum setback
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shall be the average of the setbacks of the two adjacent buildings plus 2 m (6.6 ft.) or 33 m (108
ft.) from the centre line of any County Street, whichever is the lesser.
.4
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.20.3.3, within 30 m (98.4 ft.) of an existing permanent
dwelling where Section 3.20.3.3 would not apply, the minimum setback shall be the average of:
the setback of the existing dwelling plus 33 m (108 ft.) (('x' metres + 33)/2), from the centre line of
any County Street, whichever is the lesser.
.5
The provisions of Section 3.20.3.2, shall not apply where a County road is within an urban area
shown on Schedule A: Land Use of the County of Bruce Official Plan as defined in the Highway
Traffic Act, where building setbacks are regulated elsewhere in this By-law.
3.20 Street
3.20.1
Streets - Class 1
.1
Class 1 Streets are shown on Schedule 'A' of this By-law and are constructed and maintained so
as to permit year round access to adjacent properties. For the purpose of this By-Law, County
and Provincial roads are considered to be Class 1 Streets.
.2
For the purposes of this By-Law, a 'lane' or 'private street' shall not be considered to be a Class 1
Street regardless of the level of construction or maintenance.
3.20.2
Streets - Class 2
.1
Class 2 Streets under the jurisdiction of the Corporation are shown on Schedule 'A' and
regardless of the level of construction or maintenance shall for the purposes of this By-Law mean
that the Corporation is not obligated to provide municipal services such as snow plowing,
provision of garbage/recycling collection, or fire protection on a year round basis.
.2
For the purposes of this By-Law, a 'lane' or 'private street' shall be considered to be a Class 2
Street.
3.20.3
Streets - Class 3 and Class 4
.1
Class 3 Streets under the jurisdiction of the Corporation are shown on Schedule 'A' and are
opened but unmaintained. Regardless of the level of construction the Corporation is not obligated
to provide municipal services such as snow plowing, provision of garbage/recycling collection, or
fire protection.
.2
Class 4 Streets under the jurisdiction of the Corporation are shown on Schedule 'A' and are
unopened and unmaintained. The Corporation is not obligated to open or maintain Class 4
Streets.
3.21 Frontage On A Street (Building Permits)
.1
No person shall erect any building or structure in any zone unless the lot upon which such
building or structure is to be erected:
(i)
fronts, and has ingress and egress upon a Class 1 Street: or
(ii)
is a lot on a Registered Plan of Subdivision; or
(iii)
is within a registered Plan of Condominium.
.2
No person shall erect any building or structure, or increase the height, size or volume of existing
structures, in any zone fronted by a Class 2 Street unless the owner of the lot upon which such
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building or structure is to be erected or increased in height, size or volume has entered into a
'Winter Maintenance Service Agreement' with the Corporation.
.3
On Class 3 and/or Class 4 Streets, no building permits may be issued for any building or
structure.
3.22 Setbacks From Private Lanes
A 'private lane' shall use the definition of a 'street' for the purposes of determining setbacks for
this By-Law.
3.23 Shipping Containers
Notwithstanding the other regulations of this By-law the following provisions shall apply to shipping
containers:
.1
Shall only be permitted in the A1, ACI, RCI, M1, C4, WD, BP1, and BP2 Zones.
.2
Shall not be permitted as the sole structure on any property.
.3
Shall only be permitted for accessory storage to a permitted use, and shall not be used for human
habitation, display, advertising, screening, or fencing:
(i)
Notwithstanding the above, a shipping container may be permitted for the transportation of
goods and materials within the M1 Zone.
.4
Shall only be located to the side or rear of the permitted use provided that it is:
(i)
Screened from view from the street and abutting properties.
(ii)
Complies with the lot coverage and setback requirements of the Zone.
(iii)
Not be located in any required yard; and
(iv)
Not be located in any required parking areas or landscape buffer.
.5
Shall be in a condition free from rust, peeling paint, and any other form of visible deterioration.
.6
Shall not exceed a height of 3 metres (9.84 ft.) and a length of 12 metres (39.37 ft.) and shall not
be stacked on top of one another.
.7
The maximum number of shipping containers on any property shall be limited to two:
(i)
Notwithstanding the above, when used for the transportation of goods and materials within
an Industrial zone, no maximum shall apply.
.8
Shall comply with the requirements of the Ontario Building Code.
.9
Notwithstanding the above, a shipping container may be permitted for temporary storage of
construction sites in accordance with Section 3.1.2 (Temporary Buildings and Construction
Facilities).
Nothing in this section applies to shipping containers or similar structures which are disassembled and
utilized as building materials which comply with the Ontario Building Code.
3.24 Short-Term Accommodation
.1
'Short-Term Accommodation' may be permitted within a 'Dwelling' subject to the provisions of the
respective zone and the below criteria:
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(i)
Where permitted, the maximum occupant load of a short-term accommodation use shall
be eight (8).
A 'Short-Term Accommodation' use shall not occur on the same lot as a 'Home Occupation', in a
detached accessory building or structure, or in an 'Dwelling, Accessory'.
3.25 Sight Triangles
In all zones, on a corner lot, no buildings, structures or Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be
erected in such a manner as to materially impede vision of the intersection above a height of 0.5
metres (20 inches) and below a height of 4 metres (13 ft.) above the centre line grade of the
intersecting street in the area known as a sight triangle. A sight triangle is the triangular area
bounded by the exterior (street) lot lines of the corner lot and a line from the points along said
exterior lot lines distant 7.5 metres (24.6 ft.) from the point of intersection of said exterior lot lines.
3.26 Open Storage and Outdoor Display - Industrial / Commercial Zones
3.26.1
Open Storage
.1
'Open Storage' shall be permitted provided that:
(i) the 'Open Storage' is accessory to the principle use on the lot.
(ii) no 'Open Storage' shall be permitted in a front yard or exterior side yard.
(iii) the 'Open Storage' complies with the minimum yard requirements of the Zone.
(iv) the 'Open Storage' is visually screened from the street by a 'Planting Area/Visual Screening'
as per Section 3.15.
.2
In the Industrial or Commercial Zones, where any side or rear lot line abuts a lot also zoned
Industrial or Commercial, the minimum setback of any 'Open Storage' may be reduced to no less
than 3 metres (10 ft.) from the said side or rear lot line.
3.26.2
Outdoor Display
'Outdoor Display' shall be allowed in the Front Yard and/or Exterior Side Yard provided that:
(i) the items displayed in the 'Outdoor Display' are accessory to the principle use of the lot; and
(ii) the 'Outdoor Display' shall not inhibit sight triangles nor occupy space required for a 'Planting
Area/Visual Screening' as required by Section 3.15 and/or 'Landscaped Open Space' as
required by Section 3.16.
3.26.3
Lot Coverage
'Open Storage' and 'Outdoor Display' shall not cover more than 35% of the lot area.
3.26.4
Surface Treatment
Any permitted 'Open Storage' shall be constructed and maintained with a stable surface of
concrete, asphalt, gravel, or other hard surface adequately treated to prevent the raising of dust
or loose particles and shall include provisions for adequate drainage facilities.
3.26.5
Parking and Loading Spaces to be Preserved
Any areas used for permitted 'Open Storage' or 'Outdoor Display' shall be in addition to and
separate from such areas as may be required by this By-Law for the provision of off-street
parking or loading spaces.
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3.26.6
Lighting
Where lighting facilities are provided in conjunction with any permitted 'Open Storage' or 'Outdoor
Display', such lighting shall be so arranged as to deflect light onto the open storage area and
away from any adjoining properties.
3.27 Off-Street Parking Regulations
Unless otherwise provided for in this By-law, angle or parallel parking spaces shall be provided
and maintained in accordance with the following regulations:
3.27.1
Required Number of Spaces [Minimum]
The following minimum number of parking spaces are required for each corresponding permitted
use:
i)
For a Dwelling, Non-Farm ; Dwelling, Accessory Detached; Dwelling, Single Detached;
Dwelling, Single Detached Farm Residence; Dwelling, Duplex; Dwelling, Semi-Detached;
Dwelling, Townhouse Street; or other Dwelling not otherwise specified herein:
-
2 per Dwelling Unit; and
-
1 per Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit.
ii)
For a Dwelling, Apartment Building; Dwelling, Townhouse, Cluster:
-
1 per dwelling unit plus 0.25 parking spaces per dwelling unit intended and clearly
identified for visitor parking.
iii) For a Group Home:
-
2 plus 0.25 spaces per bedroom.
iv) For an Assembly Hall or Livestock Auction Barn:
-
1 for each 5 fixed seats or fraction thereof, or 1 space for each 10 sq. metres (108 sq.
ft.) of gross floor area, whichever is greater.
v)
For a Commercial College:
-
1 per 20 sq. metres (215 sq. ft. ) gross floor area.
vi) For a Day Nursery or Childcare Centre:
-
3 per classroom assembly, whichever is greater.
vii) For an Educational Facility, Elementary:
-
the greater of either 1.5 per classroom or 1 per 3 sq. metres (33 sq. ft) of any
auditorium any gymnasium floor area.
viii) For an Education Facility, Secondary:
-
the greater of either 3 per classroom or 1 per 3 sq. metres (33 sq. ft) of any auditorium
any gymnasium floor area.
ix) For a Public Park:
-
2 per 0.4 hectares (1 ac.)
x)
For a Travel Trailer Sales Establishment; Farm Implement Establishment; Marine, Recreation
and Small Engine Establishments; or School Bus Storage:
-
4 per 0.4 hectares (1.0 ac.) plus 1 per service bay.
xi) For an Agricultural Produce Warehouse; Bulk Fuel Depot; Composting Facility; Livestock
Assembly Yard; Pit; Portable Asphalt Plant or Concrete Plant; Quarry; Recycling Centre;
Recycling Depot; Riding Stable/Equestrian Centre; Salvage Yard; Sewage Treatment Plant;
Solid Waste Disposal Site; Trades Person's Shop; Transport Depot; or Wayside Pit/Quarry:
-
4 per Use.
xii) For a Conservation Area:
-
1 per 1.0 hectares (2.5 ac.).
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xiii) For an Abattoir; Industrial Use, Dry; Industrial Use, Light; Industrial Use; Food Processing
Primary; Food Processing, Secondary; Research Establishment/Laboratory; Saw or Planing
Mill; or Technology Industry:
-
1 per each 100 sq. metres (1,076 sq. ft.) of gross floor area plus 1 space for each 20
sq. metres (215 sq. ft.) or fraction thereof, devoted to office use.
xiv) For a Campground:
-
1 per each campground site plus 1 for every 4 campground sites, or fraction thereof,
to be set aside for and visually identified as 'Visitor's Parking'.
xv) For a Bulk Sales Establishment - Agriculture; or Feed Mill & Elevator:
-
1 per 20 sq. metres (215 sq. ft.) gross floor area for interior space plus 1 per 50 sq.
metres (538 sq. ft.) gross floor area for outdoor sales, display or warehouse area.
xvi) For a Trades Person's Shop or Contractor's Yard:
-
1 per 50 sq. metres (538 sq. ft.) of gross floor area plus 1 space for each 20 sq.
metres (215 sq. ft.) or fraction thereof, devoted to office use.
xvii)
For a Garden Centre, Greenhouse, Commercial; Rental Establishments:
-
1 per 20 sq. metres (215 sq. ft.) of gross floor area for retail or administration and 1
per 50 sq. metres (538 sq. ft.) of gross floor area for outdoor storage, sales and
display or greenhouse.
xviii)
For a Public Garage:
-
2 per service bay.
xix) For a Public Utility Building:
-
1 per building or structure.
xx) For a Golf Course; Miniature Golf Course or Golf Driving Range:
-
2 per hole golf and miniature golf; 1 per tee plus 1 per 10 sq. metres (108 sq. ft.) of
building gross floor area or fraction thereof.
xxi) For a Hospital or Residential Care Facility:
-
1 per patient room or resident room.
xxii)For a Funeral Home:
-
1 parking space per 18 sq. metres (194 sq. ft) of gross floor area with a minimum of 10
spaces.
xxiii)
For a Business or Professional Office; Clinic; Fitness Centre; Public Building; Veterinary
Clinic; Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal:
-
1 per 20 sq. metres (215 sq. ft) of gross floor area.
xxiv)
For a Recreation Centre or Space Extensive Recreational Commercial Use:
-
the greater of 1 per 10 fixed seats or 1 per 10 sq. metres of gross floor area and 2 per
0.4 hectares (1 ac.) of lot area.
xxv) For all Automobile Uses or all Commercial Motor Vehicles Uses:
-
1 per 20 sq. metres (215 sq. ft) of gross floor area plus 1 per service bay, wash bay
and/or fuel pump.
xxvi)
For a Hotel or Motel:
-
1 per guest room plus the greater of either 1 per 4 seats or 1 per 10 sq. metres (108
sq. ft.) of gross floor area per 'Tavern' and/or 'Restaurant'.
xxvii)
For a Warehouse, or Warehouse, Ministorage:
-
1 per 200 sq. metres (2153 sq. ft.) of gross floor area plus 1 space for each 20 sq.
metres (215 sq. ft.) or fraction thereof, devoted to office use plus 1 per 500 sq. metres
(1640 sq. ft) of total lot area used for open storage.
xxviii) For an Artisan Studio; Convenience Store; Factory Outlet; Personal Service Shop; Retail
Store; or Retail, Large Format:
-
1 plus 1 additional parking space per 20 m2 of gross floor area.
xxix)
For a Restaurant; Restaurant Take-Out; or Tavern:
-
the greater of either 1 per 4 seats or 1 per 10 sq. metres (108 sq. ft.) of gross floor
area.
xxx) For a Micro-brewery:
-
1 per 4 seats of maximum seating capacity or a minimum of 5, whichever is greater.
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xxxi)
For a Licensed Cannabis Production Facility:
-
1 parking space per 100 metres of gross floor area.
xxxii)
For any 'Commercial Use' or 'Other Use' not otherwise specified herein:
-
1 per each 30 sq. metres (323 sq. ft.) of gross floor area or fraction thereof.
xxxiii)
For any 'Industrial Use' not otherwise specified herein:
-
1 per each 90 sq. metres (969 sq. ft.) of gross floor area or fraction thereof with a
minimum of 5 spaces.
3.27.2
Barrier Free Parking Spaces
.1
Included in the number of parking spaces required in Section 3.27.1, for all uses, save and except
for Residential uses, shall be Barrier Free parking spaces in accordance with the following:
Table 3.27.3 Barrier Free Parking Spaces Required
Total Parking Spaces Required
No. of Barrier Free Spaces Required
10-25
1
26-50
2
51-75
3
76-100
4
101 +
4 plus 2% of # over 100 spaces
.2
Notwithstanding the parking space size requirements listed in Sections 3.27 the minimum parking
space width for Barrier Free parking shall be 4 metres (13 ft.). Where two or more angled Barrier
Free parking spaces are located together, the minimum parking space width shall be 3.2 metres
(10.5 ft.).
3.27.3
Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces
.1
Where a new parking area is being established or a parking area is being expanded, electric
vehicle parking spaces are required as follows:
(i)
Where new development includes a 'Dwelling, Apartment Building', a minimum of 1
electric vehicle parking space shall be required for every 20 required parking spaces in
accordance with Section 3.28.1.
For all other uses, no minimum requirement applies.
3.27.4
Calculation of Spaces
.1
When a building or lot accommodates more than one use or purpose the required parking spaces
shall be the sum total of the required parking spaces for the separate uses or purposes. Parking
facilities for one use shall not be considered as providing required parking for any other uses.
.2
If calculation of the required parking spaces results in a fraction, the required parking spaces shall
be the next higher whole number.
3.27.5
Size and Accessibility of Parking Spaces
Every parking space shall maintain a minimum area and width and shall be accessible from
unobstructed manoeuvring aisles and shall be in accordance with the following regulations:
.1
Table 3.27.5.1 Angle Parking
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Angle in Degrees
Parking Space
in Length
Manoeuvring Aisle
Width
Parking Space in
Width
30
4.6 m (15 ft.)
3.7 m (12.1 ft.)
2.75 m (9.1 ft.)
45
5.5 (18 ft.)
4.0 m (13.1 ft.)
2.75 m (9.1 ft.)
60
5.8 (19 ft.)
5.5 m (18 ft.)
2.75 m (9.1 ft.)
90
5.5 m (18 ft.)
7.3 m (24 ft.)
2.75 m (9.1 ft.)
.2
Table 3.27.5.2 Parallel Parking
Parking Space Length
Parking Space Width
Manoeuvring Aisle Width
6.7 m (22 ft.)
3 m (9.9 ft.)
3 m (9.9 ft.)
3.27.6
Provisions and Location of Spaces
.1
Parking spaces shall be provided at the time of erection of any building or structure, or at the time
any building or structure is enlarged.
.2
Parking spaces shall be located on the same lot or within the same building as the use for which
said parking is required.
.3
However, where the owner of a building or structure proposes to provide the required parking
spaces and areas in a location other than on the same lot as the use that requires such spaces
and areas, then such parking shall be located not more than 150 metres (492 ft.) from the said lot
and shall be located within the same zone as the said lot. Such parking shall not be considered
as required parking for the use of the lands upon which the parking spaces are situated.
.4
Should it not be possible to accommodate the required number of parking spaces on site or within
150 metres (492 ft.) of the site, Council may, if appropriate, require the owner to enter into an
agreement under Section 40 of the Planning Act for the payment of cash in lieu of parking.
.5
Uncovered parking spaces may be located in the required yards.
3.27.7
Application of Parking Requirements
The parking area 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 floor area as it existed at such date is not
increased and the building or structure is used for a purpose which does not require more parking
spaces according to this section, than were required by its use at the date of passing of the By-
Law. However, if a use is changed or a building is enlarged in floor area or there is an increase in
number of employees, number of dwelling units or seating capacity or otherwise as would require
an additional number of parking spaces, then such additional parking spaces shall be provided
based on said change of use or expansion. In the case of a change in use, the number of parking
spaces required will be determined by calculating the difference between that which would be
required by the new and the existing uses.
3.27.8
Seating Accommodation by Benches or Outdoors
For the purposes of Section 3.27.1, where seating accommodation is provided by benches, 0.5
metres (20 inches) of bench space shall be considered as equivalent to one (1) seat. Where
outdoor seating is provided in conjunction with a permitted use, parking spaces shall be provided
in accordance with Section 3.27.1. For the purposes of Section 3.27.1, an outdoor seating area
shall be considered as part of the 'floor area, total' as the case may be, for the purposes of
calculating required spaces.
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3.27.9
Entrance - Driveways
.1
A driveway shall have a minimum width of 3 m (9.9 ft.) and maximum of 9 m (30 ft.).
.2
The maximum width of any joint entrance and exit driveway measured along the street line shall
be 9 m (30 ft.).
.3
The minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street lines measured along
the street line intersected by such driveway shall be 7.5 m (25 ft.).
.4
The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a street line shall be 60 degrees.
.5
Every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveways:
(ii)
Up to the first 30 m (99 ft.) of frontage measured along the street line - not more than 1
driveway.
(v)
For each additional 30 m (99 ft.) of frontage measured along the street line - not more
than 1 additional driveway to a maximum of three driveways.
.6
An entrance serving a non-residential use shall not be located closer than 3 metres (10 ft.) to a lot
containing a dwelling as a principal use.
.7
An entrance serving a residential use shall not be located closer than 1 metre (3 ft.) to the side
property line, save and except for a joint driveway servicing two lots in which case the entrance
shall not require any setback.
.8
All driveways shall require a permit from the appropriate approval authority.
Note: Entrances and/or Entrance Permits may also be regulated by the Province of Ontario,
County of Bruce, or the Municipality of South Bruce for their respective road systems.
3.27.10 Surfacing and Drainage of Parking Areas and Entrances
All entrance and parking areas, except agricultural, shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete, or
gravel and shall be maintained or treated so as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles.
Drainage shall be provided so as to prevent the flow of surface water on to adjoining lots.
3.27.11 Illumination of Parking Areas or Entrances
When parking areas and/or entrances are illuminated, lighting fixtures shall be so arranged that
no part of any fixture shall be more than 9 metres (30 ft.) above the adjoining finished grade and
light shall be directed downward and away from adjoining lots.
3.28 Bicycle Parking Spaces
.1
Within the Residential: Medium Density (R3) and Central Business District (C1) Zones, the
minimum required Bicycle Parking Space requirements for new development are as follows:
(i)
For an 'Apartment Building', 0.1 bicycle parking spaces per unit.
(ii)
For a commercial, employment or institutional use, 5% of the required number of
motor vehicle parking spaces shall be required for bicycle parking spaces.
.2
Size of Bicycle Parking Spaces and Aisles
(i)
A bicycle parking space shall be a minimum of 0.6 m wide and 1.8 m long.
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(ii)
A bicycle parking space must have access from an aisle having a minimum width of
1.5m.
3.29 Loading Regulations
The owner or occupant of any building or structure located in the Zones identified in Table 1
below, shall provide and maintain at the premises, on the lot occupied by the building or structure
and not forming part of a street or lane, within the zone in which such use is located, loading, and
unloading spaces in accordance with the following regulations:
Table 3.29 - Loading Space Regulation
Industrial Zones
Minimum Spaces Required
0 to 464.5 sq. metres (5,000 sq. ft.)
464.6 sq. metres to 2,322.5 sq. metres (5,000 sq.
ft. to 25,000 sq. ft.)
greater than >2,322.5 sq. metres (25,000 sq. ft.)
0 spaces
one (1) space
two (2) spaces
Commercial Zones
Minimum Spaces Required
0 to 185.8 sq. metres (2,000 sq. ft.)
185.9 sq. metres to 929.0 sq. metres (2,001 sq. ft.
to 10,000 sq. ft.)
greater than >929.0 sq. metres (10,000 sq. ft.)
0 spaces
one (1) space
two (2) spaces
Note: All of the above are in reference to 'Floor Area, Total' of the main use.
3.29.1
Access
In addition to the number of loading spaces, adequate space shall be provided for the parking of
vehicles awaiting access to loading, and any additional area as is necessary for the maneuvering
of a truck-trailer either into or out of the loading space. Access to loading spaces shall be by
means of a driveway at least 6 metres (20 ft.) wide contained within the lot on which the spaces
are located and leading to a street or lane located within or adjoining the zone in which the use is
located.
3.29.2
Loading Space Dimensions
Each loading space shall be at least 15 metres (49.2 ft.) long, at least 3.5 metres (11.5 ft.) wide
and shall have a vertical clearance of at least 4.5 metres (14.8 ft.).
3.29.3
Location of Loading Space
No loading space shall be located in the required front yard, nor shall any required off-street
parking space be considered in calculating the required number of off-street loading spaces. On a
corner lot loading spaces may be located between the 'Main Building' and the flanking street but
not within the required exterior side yard.
3.29.4
Surface and Drainage of Spaces and Driveways
Loading spaces and driveways thereto shall be constructed of asphalt, concrete or Portland
cement binder, a stable surface of crushed stone or gravel and shall be maintained or treated so
as to prevent the raising of dust or loose particles. Drainage shall be provided so as to prevent
the flow of surface water on to adjoining lots.
3.29.5
Application of Loading Space Requirements
When a building or structure has insufficient loading spaces on the date of passing of this By-law
to conform to the provisions herein, this by-law shall not apply to require that the deficiency be
made up prior to the construction of any addition. In the case of an expansion or enlargement of
an existing building or structure, the requirement for the provision of additional loading spaces
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shall be based on said expansion or enlargement. Notwithstanding Section 3.29.1, where the
building or structure is deficient in loading spaces, a loading space shall be required for an
expansion of 25 square metres (269.1 sq ft.) or greater and less than 100 square metres (1,076
sq. ft).
3.29.6
Landscaping
Where a loading area adjoins any Residential Zone or a street then a Planting Area/Visual
Screen as per Section 3.15 shall be provided within the lot requiring such loading area and along
the lot line adjoining such Residential Zone or street.
3.30 Provisions For An Existing Mobile Home Not Located In A Mobile Home Park
Existing mobile homes shall conform to the residential provisions of the zone in which it is located.
If no residential provisions exist for the zone in which it is located, the mobile home shall be subject
to the 'Non-Farm Lot' provisions of Section 6.3.
3.31 Conflicting Regulations Or Provisions
Where there are conflicting provisions in this By-law, the most restrictive shall apply.
3.32 Lighting
Lighting fixtures designed to provide exterior illumination on any lot shall be installed with the light
directed or deflected away from adjacent lots and streets and shall not be similar to traffic lights.
3.33 Drainage Of Lots
In all zones, other than an Agricultural Zone, all lands, buildings, and structures shall provide
adequate drainage so as to prevent the flow of surface water onto adjoining lots.
3.34 Renewable Energy and Storage Systems
.1
'Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)' and 'Renewable Energy Systems', such as through
wind, solar, biomass, and/or anaerobic digesters, shall be permitted as an accessory use in the
A1, C3, C4, BP1, BP2, HI, M1, ACI, and RCI Zones, in accordance with the provisions of the
applicable zone and with all provincial and federal requirements.
.2
All Wind Farm or Wind Energy System developments shall only be permitted if the following
provisions have been satisfied:
(i)
Maximum height, measured from the finished grade to the furthest vertical extension of
the generating system (top of the blade), shall be 120 m.
Minimum setback from any Residential Zone and any existing dwelling in any other
Zone, including a dwelling located on the same lot, shall be 600 m.
Minimum setback from any lot line, County Road, or Provincial Highway shall be the
distance equivalent to 1.5 times the height of a wind turbine within the subject energy
system (measured as directed in 3.34.2(i)).
All site requirements have been met to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
.3
Nothing in this By-Law exempts requirements for wind energy systems and wind farms which
generate 2 MW or more from adhering to Environmental Assessment and Certificate of Approval
requirements.
.4
This section shall not be deemed to limit the Municipality's authority to impose other measures
through the site plan control process under Section 41 of the Planning Act.
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Section 4 - Establishment Of Zones
4.1
General
For the purposes of this By-law, the land area of the Corporation is hereby divided into various
generalized and specific 'Zones' to which the provisions and regulations herein shall respectively
apply.
4.2
Zone Symbols
.1
The following Zones are hereby established and are designated on Schedule 'A' by symbols
consisting of letters and numbers, or letters only, as the case may be:
Agricultural Zones
A1
General Agriculture
Residential Zones
HR
Hamlet Residential
R1
Residential: Low Density Single
R2
Residential: Low Density Multiple
R3
Residential: Medium to High Density Density
MHP Mobile Home Park Residential
TTP
Travel Trailer Park and Campground
Commercial Zones
C1
Central Business District Commercial
C2
Transition Commercial
C3
Highway Commercial
C4
Large Format Commercial
HC
Hamlet Commercial
Industrial Zones
BP1
Business Park 1
BP2
Business Park 2
HI
Hamlet Industrial
ACI
Agriculture Commercial Industrial
M1
Extractive Industrial
RCI
Rural Commercial Industrial
Institutional Zones
INR
Institutional Rural
IN
Institutional Urban
Other Zones
OSR
Open Space Rural
OS
Open Space Urban
WD
Waste Disposal
EP
Environmental Protection
FD
Future Development
.2
Whenever in this By-law the term 'Zone' is used, preceded, or followed by any symbol, as the
case requires, such combination shall refer to any area delineated on Schedule 'A' and
designated therein by said symbol.
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4.3
Special Use Provisions
Where any of the Zone symbols described in Section 4.2.1 are shown on Schedule 'A' followed
by a dash and a number (e.g. A1-1) then special provisions and/or uses to the normal zone
provisions apply to such lands. Such special provisions will be found by reference to that section
of the By-law which deals with that particular zone. Lands designated in this manner shall be
subject to all the restrictions of the zone, except as otherwise provided by the special provisions.
4.4
Holding ('H') Zone
.1
The symbol 'H' when used in conjunction with a zone designation (e.g. 'BP1-h') denotes a holding
zone. Such a zone will indicate which uses are permitted, and which uses are permitted only
when the "h" symbol has been removed by amendment to the By-law. Such a zone may also list
uses permitted prior to the removal of the "h".
.2
The provisions of any holding (h) zone will also list the conditions that must be met before Council
may remove the "h" on one or more of the uses that are subject to the holding condition.
.3
In all holding (h) zones, unless specifically stated to the contrary in the zone provisions,
alterations, additions, or enlargements to existing residential building or structures and accessory
structures will be permitted provided such buildings and structures were lawfully used for
residential purposes on the date of the passing of this By-Law and provided such alterations,
additions or enlargements conform to the relevant sections of this By-Law.
4.4.1
H1 Symbol
Notwithstanding their underlying zoning designation, on those lands identified as being subject to
the 'H1' Holding Zone provision, lot grading; excavation; and/or construction shall not be
permitted unless the Holding (H1) Zone provision is removed. The area of the 'H1' Zone that may
be lifted shall be limited to the area included in the assessment and may only be removed by
Council or their designate upon:
(i)
Approval by the Zoning Administrator of an Archaeological Assessment which has been:
a) Conducted by an archaeologist licensed in the Province of Ontario; and,
b) Confirmed by the appropriate Ministry to have been accepted into the Ontario Public
Register of Archaeological Reports; and,
c) Included engagement with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in accordance with its process
and standards; and,
(ii)
Confirmation to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator that the recommendations of
the archaeological report (if any) have been implemented.
.1
Where a Consent for lot creation or lot enlargement application has been approved by the County
of Bruce or its delegate and/or when a Minor Variance is approved by the Municipality of South
Bruce, the appropriate Zone Map in this By-law shall or may be amended for areas of the land
that are within an area noted as 'High Archaeological Potential' in the Bruce County screening
maps and will be zoned with a 'H1' holding provision. The 'H1' holding provision may be removed
in accordance with Section 4.4.4. The appropriate Zone Map will not be updated with a 'H1'
holding provision on lots where:
(i)
An archeological assessment has been conducted by an archaeologist in the Province of
Ontario, that includes engagement with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation in accordance with
its process and standards, confirmed by the appropriate Ministry to have been accepted
into the Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports and the recommendations of
the assessment implemented to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator; or,
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(ii)
It has been demonstrated, in consultation with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, and to the
satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator, that deep ground disturbance has recently
occurred; or,
(iii)
In consultation with the Saugeen Ojibway Nation, a Minor Variance is proposed that does
not facilitate new construction.
4.5
Temporary Use By-Law
.1
The symbol 'T' when used in conjunction with a zone designation (e.g. 'A1-110-T') on Schedule A,
indicates that a Temporary Use By-Law has been passed in accordance with the Planning Act,
R.S.O. 1990, c.P.13, to permit the use of lands, buildings or structures in accordance with the
zone represented by that zone symbol within the area indicated, with the term of the said
temporary use set out specifically in the Temporary Use By-Law; and upon expiry of such term,
the underlying zone indicated on Schedule A shall apply.
.2
The specific temporary use provisions are denoted by the number immediately preceding the
symbol "t/T" (i.e. 'A1-110-T') as shown on Schedule 'A'.
4.6
Incorporation Of Zoning Map
The locations and boundaries of the zones established by this By-law are shown on the maps
appended hereto and which is referred to as Schedule 'A' and comprises the sectional parts of
the zoning map and such maps together with everything shown therein and all succeeding
amendments thereto are hereby incorporated into and are declared to form part of this By-law.
4.7
Zoning Maps
4.7.1
Boundaries of Zones
Where any uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any zone as shown on Schedule 'A', the
following provisions shall apply:
.1
Where a zone boundary is indicated as following and is within the boundary of a street, lane,
railway right-of-way or watercourse, the boundary shall be deemed to be the centre line of such
street, lane, railway right-of-way or watercourse.
.2
Where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately following lot lines shown on a registered
plan of subdivision or lot lines of the original Crown survey fabric, the boundary shall be deemed
to follow such lot lines.
.3
Where a zone boundary is indicated as approximately parallel to any street line and the distance
from the street line is not indicated, such boundary shall be deemed to be parallel to such street
line, and the distance there from shall be according to the scale shown on Schedule 'A'.
.4
Where any zone boundary is left uncertain after application of the provisions of clauses (1), (2),
(3) and (4) above, then the boundary shall be determined by the scale shown on the Zoning Map
Schedule measured from the centre of the zone line.
.5
Wherever it occurs, the municipal limit is the boundary of the zone adjacent to it.
.6
In any zone, where the zone boundary requires a more precise definition than that permitted by
the scale or detail of the zoning map, the Zoning Administrator shall determine the precise
location of the zone boundary and, where appropriate, may consult with other agencies or
individuals as may be relevant.
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.7
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1.7, the zone boundaries of the 'EP-1' Zone shall
not be altered except by a By-Law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990 as
amended.
4.7.2
Other Boundary Features - Streets, Watercourses Etc.
A street, lane, electrical transmission right-of-way, or watercourses shown on Schedule 'A',
unless otherwise indicated, shall be included within the zone of adjoining property on either side
thereof and where such street, lane, right-of-way or watercourse serves as a boundary between
two or more different zones, the centre line of such street, lane, right-of-way, or watercourse, and
extending in the general direction of the long dimension thereof, shall be considered the boundary
between zones unless otherwise indicated.
Explanatory Note:
Additional 'Notes' have been included in Schedule 'A' for reference and convenience purposes
only. This information is subject to change without an amendment to this By-law and is limited to
the following:
(i)
Municipal Road Classifications.
(ii)
Jurisdiction of streets between the Municipality and the County of Bruce; and,
(iii)
Delineation of Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority Regulated Area (Ontario
Regulation 169/06).
Please consult with the Municipality for information regarding Municipal Road Classifications and
with Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority or Maitland Valley Conservation Authority for
information regarding the Regulated Area.
4.7.3
More Than One Zone on a Lot
.1
Where a lot has two or more of its parts classified in different zones, then the provisions for each
zone shall apply to each part as if said part was a separate lot excepting the following:
(i)
Where a portion of a lot is zoned 'EP' such portion may be used to satisfy the side yard,
rear yard, or front yard setback requirements of the principal portion.
(ii)
Where a portion of a lot is partially within the 'EP' Zone, that portion of the lot within the
'EP' Zone may be used if required in calculating the Minimum Lot Area provided that the
'EP' lands comprise no more than 90% of the required Minimum Lot Area.
Explanatory Note:
If a lot is within two zones, the boundary between the two zones should not be considered to be a lot line
for setback purposes.
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Section 5 - General Provisions For All Agriculture Zones - A
5.1
No Dwelling Permitted - Surplus Farm Severance
.1
Where the County of Bruce or its delegate has approved the severance of a surplus farm dwelling
property the following provisions shall have effect:
(i)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 6.2 to the contrary, the height, yard setbacks,
lot coverage, and ground floor area for legally existing buildings and structures are
recognized.
(ii)
The property containing the surplus farm dwelling(s) and any accessory buildings or
structure is recognized as a non-farm lot in accordance with Section 6.2a).
(iii)
Any and all future building(s) and/or structure(s), or additions thereto, shall comply with
the provisions of this By-law.
(iv)
The 'Lot Frontage' and 'Lot Area' for severed and retained lots may be reduced below the
requirements of the respective zone and shall be in accordance with the below:
a. Farm lot sizes may be reduced below the minimum required lot area, provided that a
farm lot is not reduced below 4.0 ha (9.89 ac).
b. A minimum lot size of 0.4 ha (0.98 ac) is required for the severed surplus farm
dwelling lot.
(v)
Any and all future building(s) and/or structure(s), or additions thereto, shall comply with
the relevant MDS requirements.
(vi)
Where a dwelling does not exist on the remnant farm lot, the appropriate Zone Map in this
By-law shall be amended to change the zoning on the subject property from the 'A1 -
General Agriculture' Zone to the 'A1-1 - General Agriculture Special' Zone for the remnant
farm lot preventing future residential development.
(vii)
The appropriate Zone Map in this By-law shall be amended for areas of high
archaeological potential and may be zoned with a 'H1' holding provision in accordance
with Section 4.4.
5.2
Requirements For Kennels
.1
New dog kennel buildings and structures and/or additions to existing dog kennel buildings and/or
structures must be located at a distance of not less than 100 metres (328 ft.) from an existing
residential, institutional, or recreational use situated on adjacent lots.
.2
New dog kennel buildings and structures and/or additions to existing dog kennel buildings and/or
structures shall be considered an accessory use or building.
5.3
Accessory Buildings And Structures - Non-Farm Lot
Section 5.3 shall apply only to an accessory building or structure to be located on a 'Non-Farm
Lot' as herein defined.
5.3.1
Prohibited Structures
For the purposes of Section 5.3 only, travel trailers, construction trailers, transport trailers, railway
cars and buses, all of the proceeding with or without wheels or a similar undercarriage shall not
be used as accessory buildings or structures on a 'Non-Farm Lot'.
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5.3.2
Use of Accessory Buildings and Structures
No accessory building or structure shall: (1) be used for any occupation for gain or profit except
as may be permitted in this By-law; or (2) be used for human habitation except where a 'Dwelling,
Additional Residential Unit' is permitted.
5.3.3
Location
Despite any other provisions of this By-Law, any accessory building or structure, in any 'Non-
Farm Lot' in an Agricultural Zone, may be erected in any yard subject to the following restrictions:
(i)
When located in a rear yard, such accessory building or structure shall be located no
closer than 1 metre (3.3 ft.) to the rear lot line. Further, any part of such accessory
building or structure shall be setback 3 metres (9.8 ft.) from any part of a dwelling on
an adjoining lot.
(ii)
When located in an interior side yard, an accessory building or structure may be
positioned no closer than 1 metre (3.3 ft.) to an interior side lot line. Where a mutual
private garage is erected on the lot line between two lots, no interior side yard setback
is required.
(iii)
Where erected in an exterior side yard no accessory building or structure shall be
located closer than 10 metres (32.8 ft.) to any street line.
(iv)
Detached garages or any part thereof may be located in front of the principal structure
provided it complies with the minimum front yard setback requirements and minimum
side yard requirements.
(v)
Detached accessory buildings, designed, and used only for the storage of boats and
boating accessories, and located on lots, which adjoin a body of water, shall not
require a rear yard setback but shall comply with all other provisions of the By-Law.
(vi)
Building Separation shall be in accordance with the Ontario Building Code.
5.3.4
Height
.1
Where a minimum rear yard or interior side yard of 1 metre (3.3 ft.) or greater is provided, the
maximum building height for an accessory building or structure shall be 5 metres (16 ft.).
.2
Notwithstanding Section 5.3.4.1, where a minimum rear yard or interior side yard of 3 metres (9.8
ft.) or greater is provided, the maximum building height for an accessory building shall be 6 metres
(19.7 ft.).
5.3.5
Number and Lot Coverage of Accessory Buildings and Structures
.1
In no case shall the number of accessory buildings or structures exceed three (3).
.2
The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings or structures on a lot shall not exceed 10% of
the lot.
.3
Accessory buildings or structures under 10 sq. metres (108 sq. ft.) shall not be considered to be
an accessory building or structure.
5.3.6
Establishment of an Accessory Building/Structure or Use
Notwithstanding any of the provisions of this By-Law, no accessory building, structure, or use
shall be erected, or used until the principal building, structure or use is erected to the satisfaction
of the Chief Building Official and in compliance with the provisions of this By-Law. This shall not
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apply to those uses covered under Section 3.1.2 'Temporary Buildings and Construction
Facilities'.
5.4
Establishment of Licensed Cannabis Production Facility
.1
Where permitted by this By-law, no part of a Licensed Cannabis Production Facility, including all
buildings/structures, shall be established within 150 metres of any existing residential dwelling
unit located on a separate property.
.2
No Licensed Cannabis Production Facility building/structure shall be established within 150
metres of an Institutional Zone, nor any other property on which a school or church currently
exists.
.3
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a Licensed Cannabis Production
Facility, and all associated buildings/structures, shall be set back a minimum of 70 metres from
any property line.
.4
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no open storage shall be permitted
for a Licensed Cannabis Production Facility.
.5
No direct commercial sale of cannabis shall be permitted on lands on which a Licensed Cannabis
Production Facility resides. Wholesale of cannabis is permitted.
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Section 6 - General Agriculture (A1)
6.1
Scoping Note
The provisions of the Agricultural (A1) Zone shall generally apply to lands designated 'Agriculture'
or 'Rural' on Schedule 'A' Land Use in the County of Bruce Official Plan.
6.2
Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'General Agriculture (A1)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Non-Farm Lot
- Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit
- Dwelling, Non-Farm (Single-Detached)
- Group Home
- Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses as per Section 3.9
- Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast Establishment as per Section 3.10
- Home Industry as per Section 3.11
- Kennel as per Section 5.2
- Accessory Buildings and Structures as per Section 5.3
- Home Childcare
- Unlicensed Childcare
- Keeping and raising of horses for the purpose of transportation subject to Section 6.4 iv)
and v)
(b)
Farm Lot
- Additional Residential Unit on a Farm
- Agriculture, General
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Conservation Area
- Dwelling - Single Detached Farm Residence
- Dwelling - Accessory Detached as per Section 3.7
- Group Home
- Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Use as per Section 3.9
- Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast Establishment as per Section 3.10
- Home Industry as per Section 3.11
- Livestock Facility
- On-Farm Diversified Use as per Section 3.17
- Kennel as per Section 5.2
- Wayside Pit, Wayside Quarry, or Portable Asphalt Plant
- Home Childcare in a Dwelling - Accessory as per Section 3.7
- Unlicensed Childcare in a Dwelling - Accessory as per Section 3.7
Note:
Garden Suites are permitted by the enactment of a Temporary Use By-law as prescribed in
Section 39 and 39.1 of the Planning Act, which will form an amendment to this By-law.
6.3
Zone Provisions
No person shall within the A1 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
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Table 6.3 Provisions for Private Water and Septic
Farm Lot
Non-Farm Lot
Minimum Lot Area
39 hectares (96 ac.)
0.4 hectares (1 ac.) (a)
Minimum Lot Frontage
100 metres (328 ft.)
40 metres (131 ft.)
Minimum Front or Exterior Yard
20 metres (66 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
20 metres (66 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Side Yard
20 metres (66 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Height
Not applicable
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
20%
Footnotes
(a)
Where a lot is created by consent of the County or its delegate to a size which is less than that
required by this By-Law, said lot shall also be deemed to be an 'existing lot'.
6.4
Additional Provisions
.1
Where permitted, an 'On-Farm Diversified Use' or a 'Home Industry' shall not occupy a combined
area of more than 2% of the lot area to a maximum of 1 hectare (2.5 ac.) in area in accordance
with Section 3.17.
.2
A building associated with an 'On-Farm Diversified Use' shall have a maximum building area of
20% of the land area devoted to the on-farm diversified use in accordance with Section 3.17.
.3
Occasional agricultural demonstration events, such as plowing matches, are permitted for up to
fourteen (14) total days within a calendar year.
.4
Where a surplus farm dwelling lot has been severed, the keeping of livestock shall be accessory
and subordinate to the primary residential use of the severed lot to the satisfaction of the
Municipality of South Bruce.
.5
The keeping and raising of horses for the purpose of transportation shall be in compliance with
Minimum Distance Separation (MDS) regulations.
6.5
Additional Provisions - Remnant Parcel from a Surplus Farm Dwelling Severance
.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of the General Agriculture (A1) Zone, on those lands identified as
'A1-1' on the appropriate Zone Map of this By-law:
(i) A Residential Use is not permitted; and
(ii) The retained farm parcel shall be deemed to comply with the minimum lot area and lot
frontage requirements of the General Agriculture (A1) Zone.
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6.6
Special Provisions
Explanatory Note
The Special Provisions section contains provisions that apply only to specific lands, and that represent a
site specific change from stated zone provisions.
Carrick By-law 2001-27 (Jerryview Farms, Part Lot 23, Concession 9)
South Bruce By-law 2004-43 (Datak / Detzler Part Lots 51 and 52, Concession D, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2005-02 (Walter Farms Part Lot 10, Concession 12, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2005-20 (Morley / 1599942 ON Ltd Pt Lot 21, Concession 'C', Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2006-50 (Tony Lang Farms Ltd, Lot 13, Concession 10, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2006-51 (Tony Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 34 and Lot 35, Concession 'A', Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2006-62 (Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 15, Concession 11 and Lot 15, Concession 12
Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2008-09 (Sitler, Lot 13, Concession 14, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2008-47 (Reinhart/Borth, Lot 5, Concession 8, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2008-71 (Lang Farms, Part of Lot 17 and Lot 18, Concession 15, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2010-37 (Schothorst Farms, Part of Lot 22, Concession 8, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2010-53 (Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 19 and Lot 20, Concession 7, Culross)
South Bruce By-Law No. 2014-39 (Bross - Grubb c/o Davidson, Part Lot 33, Concession A and Part of
Road Allowance [1337 Bruce Road 12], Township of Culross)
South Bruce By-Law 2015-17 (Grubb, Part of Lot 23, Concession 2, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2016-61 (Stever, Lot 31, Concession 11, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2016-83 (Arnold, Part Lot 21 and Lot 22, Concession 6, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2019-72 (Teeswater River Farms Limited/Weishar - CON 2 PT LOTS 7 and 8,
Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2019-78 (Con A Pt LOT 23, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2020-65 (Detzler, 42 Tack Rd - Con 3 Lots 21, 22 and 23, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2020-82 (Gowland, 574 Concession 14 W - CON 15, LOT 12, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2021-42 (Dippel, 190 Concession 2 E - CON 3 W PT LOT 30 and, 19 Sideroad 30 N
-CON 3 E PT LOT 30, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2021-54 (Dent Z-2020-085 - 803 Bruce Road 6 - Con 6 E Pt Lot 18, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2022-42 (Calvert, CON C PT LOT 46, and 260 Highway 9 - Con C Pt Lot 46 Rp
3R6644;Part 1, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2022-100 (Groenewegen, 408 Concession 14 W - Con 15 Pt Lot 8, Culross)
South Bruce By-law 2023-04 (Ballagh, 1926 Concession 2 - Con 3 Pt Lot 20, Culross)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-1' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law, shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' Zone provisions contained in this By-law
excepting however that:
(i)
Dwellings/ residential structures accessory to an agricultural use shall be prohibited.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 30, Concession 'D')
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 26, Concession 15)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 17, Concession 10)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 20, Concession 11)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 21, Concession 11)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 28, Concession 11)
Carrick By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 27, Concession 7)
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 11, Concession 11)
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 19, Concession 5)
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 15, Concession 5)
South Bruce By-law 2016-61 (Stever, Lot 31, Concession 11, Carrick)
South Bruce By-Law 2017-95 (Fischer, Part of East 1.2 Lot 10 and West Part of Lot 10, Concession 13
[being Parts 1 and 2, 3R-596], geographic Township of Carrick)
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South Bruce By-law 2018-73 (Part Lots 1 and 2, Concession 10, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2020-11 (Con 11 Pt Lots 11 And 12, Carrick)
South Bruce By-law 2021-64 (Con 10 Lot 25, Carrick) Z-2020-077 Russwurm
South Bruce By-law 2021-72 (CON 3 LOT 9, Culross) Z-2021-054 Eastlink Dairy Farms Ltd
.2
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-2' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law, shall only be used for a cemetery in accordance with the 'A1 Non-Farm Lot' Zone
provisions contained in this By-Law.
Carrick By-law 84-419 (Dietz, Part Lot 20, Concession 'D')
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 19, Concession 'D')
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 20, Concession 'D')
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 20, Concession 8)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 21, Concession 8)
Carrick By-law 88-503 (Withrow, Part Lots 1 and 2, Concession 15)
Carrick By-law 89-516 (Sutherland Pt Lot 15, Concession 'A')
Carrick By-law 89-517 (Inglis Part Lot 17, Concession 1)
Carrick By-law 89-531 (K. Withrow, Part Lot 2, Concession 15)
Carrick By-law 90-546(Inglis Farms Inc., Part Lot 17, Concession 1)
Carrick By-law 91-582 (Withrow/Schmidt, Part Lot 2, Concession 15)
Carrick By-law 92-610 (Inglis Farms Inc. Part Lot 17, Concession 1)
Carrick By-law 94-671 (Jacobs, Part Lot 19, Concession 1)
Culross By-law 26-1988 (Rettinger, Part of Lot 6, Concession 12)
.3
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-3' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law, shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' Zone provisions contained in this By-law
excepting however that:
(i)
For Minimum Distance Separation [MDS] calculations shall be considered to be zoned
'residential'.
Carrick By-law 86-468 (Weishar, S 1/2 Lot 13, Concession 'A')
Carrick By-law 87-484 (Watke, Part Lot 24, Concession 14)
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Lot 22, Concession 6)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation those lands delineated as 'A1-4' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' Zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however that:
(i)
Buildings and structures are not permitted.
Carrick By-law 99-32 (Eckenswiller, Part Lot 7, Concession 'A')
.5
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation, where lands are designated as '1-5' on Schedule
'A' to this By-Law, the said lands may be used for General Agricultural purposes, in accordance
with the 'A1' Zoning provisions, excepting however that:
(i)
One additional non-agricultural dwelling may be permitted until such time as the subject
property is sold. At that time the older residence on the property will be required to be
demolished or removed.
Culross By-law 3-1991 (Howard, Part of Lot 10, Concession 8)
.6
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-6' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-Law, may be used for the purposes of 2 dog kennels in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'A1' Zone in accordance with the 'A1' Zone provisions contained in this By-Law
excepting however that:
(i)
The minimum rear yard may be reduced to 1.2 metres (3.94 feet) for one (1) dog kennel.
(ii)
The minimum lot area shall be 4046.7 m2 (43,560 square feet).
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(iii)
For the purposes of this By-Law, Section 8.1 (c) of By-law 20-1985 shall not apply so as to
prevent only one (1) dog kennel to be constructed in the front yard, not closer than 46.36
m to the front lot line.
(iv)
The minimum side yard on the north side of the subject lands may be reduced to 1.2
metres (3.94 feet) for both dog kennels proposed.
(v)
The minimum side yards for the existing dwelling may be reduced to 8.2 metres (26.9 feet)
on the north side and to 8.1 metres (26.6 feet) on the south side; and
(vi)
The minimum side yard on the south side of the subject lands may be reduced to 18
metres (59.0 feet) for one dog kennel and to 19.5 metres (63.9 feet for the other dog
kennel.
Culross By-law 10-1991 (Thompson, W 1/2 Lot 15, Concession 1)
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Lot 9, Concession 8)
.7
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation those lands delineated as ' A1-7' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law may be used for the purposes of a second detached dwelling for the owner of the
subject lands in addition to a private aerodrome and caretaker's residence, subject to compliance
with the 'A1' Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Culross By-law 30-1988 (Woods, Lots 22 and 23, Concession 15)
.8
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation those lands delineated as ' A1-8' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law may be used for General Agricultural purposes in compliance with the 'A1' Zone
provisions contained in this By-Law, excepting however that:
(i) (Permitted residential uses shall be limited to a cottage dwelling.
Culross By-law 2000-42 (Lang Farms, Lot 24, Concession 7)
.9
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation, where lands are designated as ' A1-9' on Schedule
'A' to this By-Law, the said lands may be used for General Agricultural purposes, in accordance
with the 'A1' Zoning provisions, excepting however that:
(i) Residential uses restricted solely for the use of the shareholders of the Corporation shall be
permitted.
South Bruce By-law 2004-20 (Scott Lot 27, Concession 7, (Culross)
.10
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands described as Lot 27, Concession 7,
Municipality of South Bruce (former Township of Culross) and delineated as 'A1-10-H' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
Buildings and structures are permitted to exist as they existed on the date of passage of
this By-law.
(ii)
A 'Farm Implement Repair' shall be a permitted use; and
(iii)
The 'Farm Implement Repair' use shall be located within close proximity to the existing
cluster of farm-related buildings; and
(iv)
That the 'H - Holding' provision may be removed once the following conditions have
been met:
(a)
A statement from the Chief Building Official or a qualified individual that all floor
drains which may become contaminated with materials from the repair/servicing
shop have been directed to a 'waste oil separator' or similar engineered system;
and
(b)
A statement from the owner/operator that a certified individual/company has been
retained to dispose of all contaminated materials.
South Bruce By-law 2005-25 (Huber, Pt Lot 23, Concession 8, Carrick)
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.11
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as ' A1-11' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Residential) Zone provisions
contained in this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum lot area shall be 2356 m2.
(ii)
The minimum side yard setback shall be no less than 2.0 m.
(iii)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be no less than 3.3 m.
(iv)
Notwithstanding Section 6.32 Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines (MDS), the
Minimum Distance Separation I may be reduced to 50 meters.
South Bruce By-law 2005-42 (Lamont, Lot 24, Concession 15, Culross)
.12
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-12' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
That the minimum rear yard setback shall be no less than 168.4 metres (552.4 feet).
(ii)
That the sewage disposal system be located to the north of any proposed dwelling.
South Bruce By-law 2006-50 (Tony Lang Farms Ltd, Lot 13, Concession 10, Culross)
.13
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as ' A1-13' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The side yard setback shall be no less than 2.5 m.
South Bruce By-law 2006-51 (Tony Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 34 and Lot 35, Concession A, Culross)
.14
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-14' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be no less than 4.27m.
(ii)
The side yard setback shall be no less than 2.5m.
South Bruce By-law 2006-62 (Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 15, Concession 11 and Lot 15, Concession
12, Carrick)
.15
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as ' A1-15' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The side yard setback shall be no less than 4.9 m.
South Bruce By-law 2007-47 (Albadon Farms, Lot 13, Concession 2, Culross)
.16
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-16' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum side yard setback for all detached buildings shall be no less than 2.13
metres.
South Bruce By-law 2008-09 (Sitler, Lot 13, Concession 14, Culross)
.17
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-17' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum frontage shall be no less than 10 m.
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(ii)
The minimum side yard setback shall be no less than 5.73 m.
(iii)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be no less than 4.6 m.
South Bruce By-law 2009-10 (Reinhardt/Kuepfer, Part of Lot 19, Concession 1 being Parts 1 and 2 on
Registered Plan 3R-7058, Culross)
.18
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-18' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
A 'meat cutting and packaging' facility with retail service is a permitted use.
(ii)
The minimum rear yard setback shall be no less than 4.6 m.
South Bruce By-law 2008-64 (Inglis, Lot 6, Concession 1, Carrick)
.19
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-19' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum MDS I setback from the front lot line to a neighbouring livestock facility shall
be no less than 94 m; and,
(ii)
Driveway access shall relocate to Huron Bruce Road.
South Bruce By-law 2008-71 (Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 17 and Lot 18, Concession 15, Culross)
.20
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-20' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum side yard setback shall be no less than 6 m.
South Bruce By-law 2010-14 (Jack, Part of Lot 29, Lot 30 and Lot 31, Concession 9, Carrick)
.21
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-21' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum side yard shall be no less than 9 metres, and,
(ii)
The minimum rear yard shall be no less than 9 metres.
South Bruce By-law 2010-37 (Schothorst Farms, Part of Lot 22, Concession 8, Carrick)
.22
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-22' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum lot area shall be no less than 1.2 hectares.
(ii)
The minimum rear yard shall be no less than 9 metres.
(iii)
Minimum Distance Separation Formula I shall be no less than 140 metres to nearest
livestock facility.
South Bruce By-law 2010-53 (Lang Farms Ltd, Part of Lot 19 and Lot 20, Concession 7, Culross)
.23
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-23' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The minimum side yard shall be no less than 3 m.
(ii)
The minimum rear yard shall be no less than 3 m.
(iii)
Minimum Distance Separation Formula I shall be no less than 71 m to nearest livestock
facility
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South Bruce By-Law No. 2012-11 (Ernewein, Lot 5 and Part of Lot 4, Concession 11, geographic
Township of Culross)
.24
Notwithstanding their 'A1' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-24' on Schedule "A"
to this By-Law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) Zone provisions
contained in this By-Law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
Minimum Distance Separation Formula 1 shall be no less than 131 m to the nearest
livestock facility.
South Bruce By-law No. 2013-22 (Teeswater Pork Limited, Lot 6 and Part of Lots 7 and 8, Concession 3,
geographic Township of Culross)
.25
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-25' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' (Agriculture Lot) Zone provisions
contained in this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(ii)
Lot grading, site alteration, and the construction of new buildings and/or structures shall
be prohibited.
South Bruce By-law No. 2013-59 (Diebel / Ireland - Part Lot 29, Lot 30 and Part Lot 31, Concession 10,
geographic Township of Carrick)
.26
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-26' on Schedule "A"
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' (Non-Farm Lot) zone provisions,
excepting however that:
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 3.18, the Minimum Distance Separation 1 setback shall be no
less than 105.0 m (344.5 ft.) to a livestock facility located at part Lot 29, Concession 9,
geographic Township of Carrick 9230 Concession 10 E).
South Bruce By-Law No. 2014-39 (Bross - Grubb c/o Davidson, Part Lot 33, Concession A and Part of
Road Allowance [1337 Bruce Road 12], Township of Culross)
.27
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-27' on Schedule "A"
to this by-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1(Non-Farm Lot)' zone provisions, excepting
however, that:
(i)
Minimum lot frontage shall be 15.0 m, and.
(ii)
Notwithstanding Section 3.18 the Minimum Distance Separation I setback shall be no
less than 132.0 m to a livestock facility located at Part Lot 33 and Part Lot 34,
Concession A, geographic Township of Carrick (9 Grubb Road).
South Bruce By-law 2016-55 (Horst, Lot 19, Concession 4, Carrick)
.28
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-28' on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law may be used in accordance with the 'A1' zone provisions contained in this by-law,
excepting however that:
(i)
A second 'Dwelling, accessory Detached' used exclusively for permanent year-round on
farm help shall be permitted.
(ii)
A 'Dwelling, Mobile Home' may be used as the second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached'.
(iii)
The second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall not be rented or used for profit or gain.
(iv)
The second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall be located in a building cluster together
with the principle/primary 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building Official.
(v)
Minimum setbacks and yards for a second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall be
provided in accordance with the minimum setback and yard provisions of the 'A1' zone;
and,
(vi)
There shall be no more than two 'Dwellings' inclusive of a 'Dwelling, Mobile Home' on the
lands.
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South Bruce By-law 2016-60 (Montag, Lot 29 and Part Lot 30, Concession 15 Part Lots 1 and 3, Plan
299 (being Part 1 on RP 3R-3332), Carrick)
.29
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-29' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used in accordance with the'A1' zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however that:
(i)
A second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' used exclusively for permanent year-round on-
farm help shall be permitted.
(ii)
A 'Dwelling, Mobile Home' may be used as the second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached'.
(iii)
The second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall not be rented or used for profit or gain.
(iv)
The second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall be located in a building cluster together
with the principle/primary 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' to the satisfaction of the Chief
Building official.
(v)
Minimum setbacks and yards for a second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall be
provided in accordance with the minimum setback and yard provisions of the 'A1' zone.
(vi)
There shall be no more than two 'Dwellings', inclusive of a 'Dwelling, Mobile Home' on
the lands; and,
(vii)
That the 'Minimum Side Yard' to the existing 'Dwelling, Mobile Home' shall be no less
than 12.1 m (40 ft.).
South Bruce By-Law 2018-17 (Grubb - Lot 9, Concession 12E, Township of Carrick)
.30
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning, those lands delineated as 'A1-104 A1-30' on Schedule
'A' to this by-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' zone provisions contained in
this By-law, excepting however:
(i) An 'Accessory Dwelling Unit - Detached' shall be prohibited; and,
(ii) The farm buildings located on the property as of March 13, 2018 shall not be permitted to
house livestock and are to be used for storage purposes only.
South Bruce By-law 2019-72 (Teeswater River Farms Limited / Weishar, Part Lots 7 and 8, Concession
2, Culross)
.31
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-31' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the A1 provisions contained in
this By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations which shall prevail in the event
of conflict:
(i) Notwithstanding Section 3.11 Home Industry, the property shall be permitted to
operate an "automotive service station" in the existing structure to a maximum
of 590 m
2. All other provisions of Section 3.11 Home Industry shall apply.
South Bruce By-law 2021-42 (Dippel, 190 Concession 2 E - Con 3 W Pt Lot 30 and 19 Sideroad 30 N -
Con 3 E Pt Lot 30, Carrick)
.32
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-32' and 'A1-
32-H' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' (Non-Farm
Lot) zone provisions contained in this By-law, and shall comply with the following
regulations which shall prevail in the event of conflict:
(i)
Any buildings and structures existing as of May 25, 2021 shall not be used as a
livestock facility.
South Bruce By-law 2022-42 (Calvert, CON C PT LOT 46, and 260 Highway 9 - Con C Pt Lot 46 RP
3R6644;PART 1, Carrick)
.33
Notwithstanding their 'A 1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-33' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' zone provisions
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contained in this By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations which shall prevail
in the event of conflict:
(ii)
Agriculture, General is permitted, and
(iii)
The lot area shall be no less than +/-3 ha.
South Bruce By-law 2022-47 (Teeswater Culross Cemetery, 1780 Concession 4 - Con 5 Pt Lot 19; 1800
Concession 4 - CON 5 PT LOT 19, Culross)
.34
Notwithstanding their 'A 1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as ' A1-34' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall have a minimum lot area of 38.5 hectares and may be
used for the permitted uses of Section 6.2 b) " Farm Lot" of this By-Law.
South Bruce By-law 2022-57 (Grubb, 230 Bruce Road 3 - Con C Pt Lot 19 (Carrick))
.35
Notwithstanding their 'A 1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-35' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' zone provisions
contained in this By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations which shall
prevail in the event of conflict:
(iv)
A second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' for permanent year-round shall be
permitted.
(v)
there shall be no more than two 'Dwellings';
(vi)
The second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' is not eligible for severance from the farm.
(vii)
The second 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' shall be located in a building cluster
together with the principle/primary 'Dwelling, Accessory Detached' to the satisfaction
of the Chief Building Official.
South Bruce By-law 2022-78 (Teeswater Concrete, 1185 Concessions 8 - Lot 27, Concession 8,
Culross)
.36
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-36' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' zone
provisions contained in this By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations which
shall prevail in the event of conflict:
(i)
Permitted uses shall be limited to 'Agriculture, General'.
South Bruce By-law 2022-87 (Groen, 1804 Concession 2 and 1844 Concession 2 Culross - Con 3 Lot 18
Pt Lot;17 And Rp 3r10050 Part 1, Culross)
.37
Notwithstanding their 'A 1' zoning designation, for those lands delineated as ' A1-37-T' on
Schedule 'A' a temporary residence, which is designed to be portable shall be permitted
for the purpose of year-round farm labour. And further, the permitted minimum distance
separation for the temporary residence from the neighbouring livestock operation to the
east shall be 150 metres. The temporary zoning will expire on August 22, 2042.
South Bruce By-law 2022-111 (McKague, 663 Concession 8 - Culross Con 8 Lot 14, Culross)
.38
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6 to the contrary, in the area zoned 'A1-38' the
following additional provisions shall apply:
(i)
Buildings and structures existing as of November 22, 2022 which do not comply with
the provisions of the By-Law are hereby recognized. All future buildings and
structures, or additions to existing buildings and structures, shall comply with the
provisions of the By-Law, and
(ii)
'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' is permitted within the existing house for a
total of two dwelling units.
South Bruce By-law 2022-109 (Burgess, Carrick Con B Pt Lots 16 AND 17, Carrick)
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.39
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as ' A1-39' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'A1' zone provisions contained in this
By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations which shall prevail in the event of
conflict:
(i)
A Dwelling, Duplex for permanent year-round shall be permitted.
(ii)
There shall be no more than two dwelling units.
South Bruce By-law 2023-05 (Hundt, 894 Concession 14 - Con 15 Pt Lot 13 Rp 3r1055; Parts 2 and 3,
Carrick)
.40
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as ' A1-40-H1' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law excepting however that:
(i)
Buildings and structures existing as of January 24, 2023, which do not comply with
the provisions of the By-Law are hereby recognized. All future buildings and
structures, or additions to existing buildings and structures, shall comply with the
provisions of the By-Law, and
(ii)
In addition to the provisions of the A1 Non-Farm Lot Zone, the permitted uses for
the subject property shall include 'Agriculture General' and 'Livestock Facility'
South Bruce By-law 2023-39 (Walton Z-2023-019 - 2407 Concession 2 - CON 2 LOT 32 CON 1 PT LOT
33 (Culross)
.41
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delinieated as 'A1-41' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' (non-farm lot) Zone provisions contained
in this By-law excepting however that:
i)
Buildings and structures existing as of May 09, 2023, which do not comply with the
provisions of the By-law are hereby recognized. All future buildings and structures, or
additions to existing buildings as structures, shall comply with the provisions of the By-law.
ii)
The keeping of any livestock be limited to being accessory and subordinate to the primary
residential use, or as otherwise may be defined or limited by an animal control by-law.
.42
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-42' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' (Agriculture Lot) Zone Provisions
contained in this By-law excepting however that:
i)
The 'Minimum Distance Separation Formula II (MDS)' to the cemetery located on CON 5
PT LOT 19 AND; RP 3R10552 PART 1, geographic Township of Culross, Municipality of
South Bruce shall be no less than 240 metres for the proposed second liquid manure
storage tank.
South Bruce By-law 2023-73 (Grubb Z-2023-065 - 1158 Concession 14 CON 15 S PT LOT 6 and CON
15 LOT 7 (Carrick)
.43
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-43' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' (non-farm lot) Zone provisions contained
in this By-law excepting however that:
i)
Buildings and structures existing as of August 22, 2023 which do not comply with height,
yard setbacks, lot coverage, and ground floor area provisions of the Zoning By-law are
hereby recognized. All future buildings and structures, or additions to existing buildings
and structures, shall comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law.
Note: The H1 zoning provision addresses areas of high archaeological potential per Section 4.4.
By-law 2023-97 (Kreutzwiser Z-2023-081 - 5070 Bruce Road 4 - CON 1 LOT 18 Culross)
.44
Notwithstanding their 'A1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-144' on Schedule 'A'
to this y-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' (non-farm lot) Zone provisions contained in
this by-law excepting however that:
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i)
Buildings and structures existing as of November 28, 2023, which do not comply with
height, yard setbacks, lot coverage, and ground floor area provisions of the Zoning By-law
are hereby recognized. All future buildings and structures, or additions to existing
buildings and structures, shall comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-law.
ii)
The keeping of livestock be limited to being accessory and subordinate to the primary
residential use, and to the satisfaction of the Municipality of South Bruce or as otherwise
may be defined or limited by an animal control by-law.
By-law 2024-25 (Giles Z-2023-100 CON 6 LOT 6 (Culross Township) [319 Bruce Road 6])
.45
Notwithstanding their'A1'zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'A1-45 on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'A1' (non-farm lot) Zone provisions contained in
this By-law excepting however that:
iii)
Buildings and structures existing as of March 26, 2024, which do not comply with height,
yard setbacks, lot coverage, and ground floor area provisions of the Zoning By-Law are
hereby recognized. All future buildings and structures, or additions to existing buildings
and structures, shall comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-Law.
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Section 7 - Hamlet Residential (HR)
7.1
Scoping Note
The provisions of the Hamlet Residential (HR) zone shall generally apply to lands designated
'Hamlet' on Schedule 'A' Land Use in the County of Bruce Official Plan.
7.2
Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Hamlet Residential (HR)'zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except the following:
-
Accessory Structures, subject to the provisions of Section 3.6 of this By-law
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Additional Residential Units, subject to the provisions of Section 3.8 of this By-law.
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'Dwelling, Duplex'
-
'Dwelling, Semi-Detached'
-
'Dwelling, Single Detached'
-
'Group Home' [in a Dwelling, Single Detached only]
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'Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses' as per Section 3.9 [in a Dwelling,
Single Detached only]
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'Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast Establishment' as per Section 3.10 [in a Dwelling,
Single Detached only]
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'Public park'
-
Home Childcare
-
Unlicensed Childcare
7.3
Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Hamlet Residential (HR)' zone use any lot or erect or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 7.3. Provisions for Private Water and Septic
Semi-Detached & Duplex
Single Detached
Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area
a) 0.625 hectares (1.55 ac.); or
b) 0.313 hectares (0.77 ac.) for
each
unit.
Semi-Detached
Dwelling Unit to be erected on
a separate lot of record.
0.4 hectares (ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
a) 50 metres (164 ft.); or
b) 25 metres (82 ft.) for each
unit. Semi-Detached Dwelling
Unit to be erected on a
separate lot of record
40 metres (133 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
4.5 metres (14.8 ft.) (b)
4.5 metres (14.8 ft.) (b)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres (20 ft.)
6 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Side Yard
1.2 metres (4 ft.) (c)
1.2 metres (4 ft.) (c)
Maximum Building Height 'Main
Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
20%
20%
Footnotes
Hamlet Residential (HR)
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(a)
For lots abutting a County Road or Provincial Highway are subject to the provisions of Section
3.19.3.
(b)
Notwithstanding the above, no part of any building used to accommodate off-street parking
shall be located closer than 6 to the exterior side lot line.
(c)
The abutting side yard requirement for one unit of a 'Dwelling, Semi Detached' on a separately
titled lot shall be zero metres (0 ft.).
(d)
Accessory structures are subject to the requirements of Section 3.6 of this By-law.
7.4
Special Provisions
Culross By-law 5-1996
.1
Notwithstanding their 'HR' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'HR-1' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with 'HR' Zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting, however, that:
(i)
Minimum lot area shall be 2,145 sq. metres (23,100 sq. ft.); and,
(ii)
Section 3.21 Frontage on a Street shall not apply
South Bruce By-law 2023-58 (Schwan Z-2023-063 - 166 Concession 14 - PLAN 299 LOT 22 TO 27
(Carrick)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'HR' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'HR-2' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'HR' (Hamlet Residential) Zone provisions
contained in this by-law excepting however that:
i)
The minimum lot area shall be no less than 4,000 square metres.
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Section 8 -Urban Residential Zones (R1, R2, R3)
8.1
Scoping Note
The provisions of the 'Residential - Low Density Single (R1)' zone or 'Residential - Low Density
Multiple (R2)' zone or 'Residential - Medium to High Density (R3)' zone shall generally apply to
lands designated 'Residential' on Schedule 'A': Land Use Plan of the Official Plan for the Urban
Areas of Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater. Unless otherwise specified within this By-law,
'Medium to High Density' shall refer to buildings with greater than three dwelling units.
Any 'Apartment Building' with units of 10 or more in the R3 Zone is subject to site plan control.
You will be required to receive site plan approval prior to the issuance of a building permit. You
are advised to consult with the Municipality.
8.2
Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Residential - Low Density Single (R1)' zone or 'Residential - Low
Density Multiple (R2)' zone or 'Residential - Medium Density (R3)' zone use any lot or erect, alter
or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following:
Permitted Uses
Residential - Low
Density Single
(R1)
Residential - Low
Density Multiple
(R2)
Residential -
Medium to High
Density
(R3)
'Dwelling, Single Detached'
√
√
Not Permitted
'Dwelling, Semi Detached'
√
√
Not Permitted
'Dwelling, Duplex'
√
√
Not Permitted
'Dwelling, Multiple'
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
√
'Townhouse, Cluster' or
'Townhouse Street'
Not Permitted
√
√
'Apartment Building'
Not Permitted
Not Permitted
√
'Additional Residential Unit', as
per Section 3.8
√
√
Not Permitted
Home Childcare
√
√
Not Permitted
Unlicensed Childcare
√
√
Not Permitted
'Home Occupation- Domestic
and Professional' as per
Section 3.9 (a)
√
√
Not Permitted
'Home Occupation - Bed &
Breakfast Establishment' as
per Section 3.10 (a), Short-
Term Accommodation as per
Section 3.24
√
√
Not Permitted
'Public Park'
√
√
√
'Group Home - Type 1' (a)
√
√
√
'Residential Care Facility'
√
√
√
Accessory Buildings &
Structures as per Section 3.6
√
√
√
Footnotes
(a)
A 'Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional', 'Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast
Establishment', and 'Group Home - Type 1' shall be permitted in a 'Dwelling, Single
Detached' only.
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8.3
Zone Provisions - 'R1 and R2'
No person shall within the 'R1' and 'R2' zones use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 8.3.1. Provisions: Municipal Water & Municipal Sewer
Dwelling,
Single
Detached
Dwelling, Duplex &
Semi Detached
Dwelling,
Townhouse
Cluster (d)
Dwelling,
Townhouse,
Street
Minimum Lot Area
465 sq. metres
(5,005 sq. ft.)
465 sq. metres (5,005
sq. ft.) or 232.5 sq.
metres (2,502.7 sq. ft.)
for each Semi-Detached
Unit to be erected on a
separate lot of record
155 sq.
metres (1,668
sq. ft.) per
dwelling unit
155 sq.
metres (1,
668 sq. ft.)
per dwelling
unit
Minimum Lot Frontage
15 metres
(50 ft.)
15 metres (50 ft.) or 7.5
metres (24.6 ft.) for each
Semi-Detached Unit to
be erected on a separate
lot of record
15.0 metres
(50 ft.)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 metres (20
ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
(d)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side
Yard
4.5 metres
(14.8 ft.) (a)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
(d)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.) [End
unit]
Minimum Interior Side
Yard
1.2 metres
(4 ft.)(b)
1.2 metres
(4 ft.)(c)
(d)
3.0 metres
(10 ft.) [End
unit]
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
(d)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
50%
50%
60%
60%
Maximum Building Height
- 'Main Building'
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10.0 metres
(33 ft.)
Footnotes
(a) Notwithstanding the above, no part of any building used to accommodate off-street parking shall
be located closer than 6 to the exterior side lot line.
(b) With attached garage or carport. Without an attached garage or carport, the interior side yard
shall be a minimum of 2.5 metres (8 ft.) on one side and 1.2 metres (4 ft.) on the other side.
(c) Where a 'Dwelling, Semi Detached' has been equally divided to provide individual ownership to
each dwelling unit, the common side yard may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(d) A 'Dwelling, Townhouse, Cluster' shall be subject to the following Yard provisions:
a. The setback between the front wall of a 'Townhouse Cluster' and an interior roadway or
parking area shall be no less than 4 metres (13 ft.).
b. The setback between all adjacent 'Townhouse Cluster' units shall be no less than 3
metres (10 ft.)
c. The setback between the end side walls and/or rear walls of a 'Townhouse Cluster' and
an abutting lot and/or exterior roadway shall be no less than 6 metres (20 ft.).
d. Where two 'Dwellings, Townhouse' share a common building wall, the common side yard
may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
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(e) In accordance with Section 3.19.2, no building or structure erected and used for human habitation
shall be located closer than:
a.
150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'sewage treatment plant'.
b.
50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'communal sewage
disposal system', and
c.
500 metres (1640 ft.) from the fill area as defined in a Certificate of Approval from the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an open municipal or private
'solid waste disposal site' or a 'composting facility' either within or outside the limits of the
Corporation.
Table 8.3.2. Provisions: Municipal Sewer (Formosa Only)
Dwelling, Single
Detached
Dwelling, Semi-
Detached &
Duplex
Dwelling,
Townhouse,
Cluster (d)
Dwelling,
Townhouse,
Street
Minimum Lot Area
465 sq. metres
(5005 sq. ft.)
2,024 sq. metres
(21,782 sq. ft.) or
1,012 sq. metres
(10,891 sq. ft.) for
each Semi-
Detached Unit to
be erected on a
separate lot of
record
675 sq. metres
(7,265 sq. ft.)
per dwelling unit
675 sq. metres
(7,265 sq. ft.) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Lot
Frontage
15 metres (50 ft.)
15 metres (50 ft.)
or 7.5 metres (25
ft.) for each Semi-
Detached Unit to
be erected on a
separate lot of
record
30 metres
(98 ft.)
15 metres
(50 ft.) per
dwelling unit
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres (20 ft.)
6 metres (20 ft.)
(d)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Minimum Exterior
Side Yard
4.5 metres (14.8
ft.) (a)
4.5 metres (14.8
ft.) (a)
(d)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Minimum Interior
Side Yard
1.2 metres (4
ft.)(b)(c)
1.2 metres (4
ft.)(b)(c)
(d)
3 metres (10 ft.)
[End unit]
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
(d)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Maximum Building
Height 'Main
Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33
ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum
Lot
Coverage
40%
40%
45%
45%
Footnotes
(a) Notwithstanding the above, no part of any building used to accommodate off-street parking shall
be located closer than 6 to the exterior side lot line.
(b) With attached garage or carport. Without an attached garage or carport, the interior side yard
shall be a minimum of 2.5 metres (8 ft.) on one side and 1.2 metres (4 ft.) on the other side.
(c) Where a 'Dwelling, Semi Detached' has been equally divided to provide individual ownership to
each dwelling unit, the common side yard may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(d) A 'Dwelling, Townhouse, Cluster' shall be subject to the following Yard provisions:
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a.
The setback between the front wall of a 'Townhouse Cluster' and an interior roadway
or parking area shall be no less than 4 metres (13 ft.).
b.
The setback between all adjacent 'Townhouse Cluster' units shall be no less than 3
metres (10 ft.).
c.
Where two 'Dwellings, Townhouse' share a common building wall, the common side
yard may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(e) In accordance with Section 3.19.2, no building or structure erected and used for human habitation
shall be located closer than:
a.
150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'sewage treatment plant';
b.
50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'communal sewage
disposal system', and
c.
500 metres (1640 ft.) from the fill area as defined in a Certificate of Approval from the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an open municipal or private
'solid waste disposal site' or a 'composting facility' either within or outside the limits of
the Corporation.
Table 8.3.2. Provisions: Municipal Water
Semi-Detached & Duplex
Single Detached Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares (1 ac.) or 0.2 hectares (0.5
ac.) for each Semi-Detached Unit to be
erected on a separate lot of record
0.4 hectares (1 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
40 metres (131 ft.) or 20 metres (66 ft.) for
each Semi-Detached Unit to be erected
on a separate lot of record
40 metres (131 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres (20 ft.)
6 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum
Exterior
Side
Yard
4.5 metres (14.8 ft.) (a)
4.5 metres (14.8 ft.) (a)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.2 metres (4 ft.) (b)(c)
1.2 metres (4 ft.) (b)(c)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres (20 ft.)
6 metres (20 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
'Main Building'
6 metres (20 ft.)
6 metres (20 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
35%
Footnotes:
(a) Notwithstanding the above, no part of any building used to accommodate off-street parking shall
be located closer than 6 to the exterior side lot line.
(b) With attached garage or carport. Without an attached garage or carport, the interior side yard
shall be a minimum of 6 metres (20 ft.) on one side and 3 metres (10 ft.) on the other side.
(c) Where a 'Dwelling, Semi Detached' has been equally divided to provide individual ownership to
each dwelling unit, the common side yard may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(d) In accordance with Section 3.19.2, no building or structure erected and used for human habitation
shall be located closer than:
a.
150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'sewage treatment plant'.
b.
50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'communal sewage
disposal system', and
c.
500 metres (1640 ft.) from the fill area as defined in a Certificate of Approval from the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an open municipal or private
'solid waste disposal site' or a 'composting facility 'either within or outside the limits of
the Corporation.
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Table 8.3.4. Provisions: No Municipal Services
Semi-Detached & Duplex
Single Detached Dwelling
Minimum Lot Area
0.625 hectares (1.55 ac.) or 0.313
hectares (0.77ac.) for each Semi-
Detached Unit to be erected on a
separate lot of record
0.5 hectares (1.24 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
a) 50 metres (164 ft.) or
b) 25 metres (82 ft.) for each Semi-
Detached Unit to be erected on a
separate lot of record
40 metres (131 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
Minimum
Exterior
Side
Yard
4.5 metres (14.8 ft.) (b)
4.5 metres (14.8 ft.) (b)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
1.2 metres (4 ft.) (c)(d)
1.2 metres (4 ft.) (c)(d)
Minimum Rear Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
'Main Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
35%
Footnotes
(a) Lots abutting a County Road or Provincial Highway are subject to the provisions of Section 3.19.3.
(b) Notwithstanding the above, no part of any building used to accommodate off-street parking shall
be located closer than 6 to the exterior side lot line.
(c) With attached garage or carport. Without an attached garage or carport, the interior side yard
shall be a minimum of 6 metres (20 ft.) on one side and 10 metres (10 ft.) on the other side.
(d) Where a 'Dwelling, Semi Detached' has been equally divided to provide individual ownership to
each dwelling unit, the common side yard may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(e) In accordance with Section 3.19.2, no building or structure erected and used for human habitation
shall be located closer than:
a.
150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'sewage treatment plant'.
b.
50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'communal sewage
disposal system', and
c.
500 metres (1640 ft.) from the fill area as defined in a Certificate of Approval from the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an open municipal or private
'solid waste disposal site' or a 'composting facility' either within or outside the limits of
the Corporation.
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8.4
Zone Provisions 'R3'
No person shall within the 'R3' zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 8.4. Provisions: Municipal Water and Sewer
Dwelling,
Townhouse,
Cluster (a)
Dwelling,
Townhouse,
Street
Dwelling,
Multiple
Apartment
Building
Minimum Lot Area
155 sq. metres
(1,668 sq. ft.)
per dwelling unit
155 sq. metres
(1,668 sq. ft.)
per dwelling
unit
155 sq. metres
(1,668 sq. ft.)
per dwelling
unit
650 sq. metres
(6,997 sq. ft.) per
building
Minimum Lot Frontage
15.0 metres
(50 ft.)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.) per
dwelling unit
15.0 metres (50
ft.)
15.0 metres
(50 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
(a)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.)
6.0 metres (20
ft.)
8.0 metres (26 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side
Yard
(a)
4.5 metres
(14.8 ft.) (b)
[End unit]
4.5 metres
(14.8 ft.) (b)
8.0 metres (26 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side
Yard
(a)
3.0 metres
(10 ft.)
[End unit] (c)
3.0 metres (10
ft.)
5.0 metres
(16 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
(a)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
7.5 metres (25
ft.)
10.0 metres
(33 ft.)
Maximum Lot
Coverage
50%
50%
50%
50%
Minimum Landscaped
Area/Open Space
30%
30%
30%
30%
Maximum Height -
'Main Building'
10 metres (33
ft.)
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10.0 metres (33
ft.)
20 metres
(66 ft.)
Footnotes:
(a) A 'Dwelling, Townhouse, Cluster' shall be subject to the following Yard provisions:
(i)
The setback between the front wall of a 'Townhouse Cluster' and an interior
roadway or parking area shall be no less than 6 metres (19.7 ft.).
(ii)
The setback between all adjacent 'Townhouse Cluster' units shall be no less than
3 metres (10 ft.).
(iii)
The setback between the end side walls and/or rear walls of a 'Townhouse
Cluster' and an abutting lot and/or exterior roadway shall be no less than 6 metres
(20 ft.).
(iv)
Where two 'Dwellings, Townhouse' share a common wall, the common side yard
may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(b) Notwithstanding the above, no part of any building used to accommodate off-street parking shall
be located closer than 6 to the exterior side lot line.
(c) Where a 'Townhouse, Street' has been divided to provide individual ownership to each dwelling
unit, the common side yard may be reduced to zero (0) metres.
(d) In accordance with Section 3.19.2, no building or structure erected and used for human habitation
shall be located closer than:
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(v)
150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'sewage treatment
plant'.
(vi)
50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'communal sewage
disposal system', and
(vii)
500 metres (1640 ft.) from the fill area as defined in a Certificate of Approval from
the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an open municipal or
private 'solid waste disposal site' or a 'composting facility 'either within or outside
the limits of the Corporation.
8.5
Special Provisions - R1
Municipality of South Bruce By-law 2022-23 (Thompson, Part Park Lot 16 and Part Park Lot 17,
Registered Plan 144, Teeswater)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R1-1-h' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used in accordance with the 'R1' Zone provisions excepting however that:
(viii)
The 'minimum lot frontage' shall be no less than 24.384 metres (80 feet).
That the 'H' (Holding) symbol shall be removed by By-Law of the Corporation of
the Municipality of South Bruce when:
(ix)
A "Lot Drainage and Grading Plan" prepared by a qualified engineer has been
submitted and reviewed and approved by the Chief Building Official.
Weiss Drive Subdivision Ltd., Part of Lots 8 to 11 and Johnston Street Plan 81, Part Park Lot K Plan 158
(being Parts 1and2 on Rp 3R-6576 and Part 23 on RP 3R-8180)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R1-2' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law may be used in accordance with the 'R1' Zone provisions excepting however that:
(i)
Section 3.3 does not apply.
South Bruce By-Law No. 2012-81 (Steffler c/o Davidson, Lots 52 and 53, Part of Lot 55, Registered Plan
285 [Formosa], geographic Township of Carrick)
.3
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R1-3' on Schedule "A"
to this By-Law may be used in accordance with the 'R1 (Residential Low Density) Zone'
provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
A Site Plan Control Agreement shall be registered on title. The Site Plan Control
Agreement will address building envelopes; lot grading and drainage; and, any
other site development details deemed necessary by Council, to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
South Bruce By-law No. 2023-20 (Dalgard and Billings,- Con 7 Pt Lot 18 Plan 144;Park Pt
Lot15 Andrew St Pt;Blk J Water Course And Tail;Race Over 2-144 [33 Andrew St], Teeswater)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'R1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R1-4-H'
on Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'R1' zone
provisions contained in this By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations
which shall prevail in the event of conflict:
(i) Outdoor weddings and similar pitdoor ceremonies shall be a permitted 'Home
Occupation - Domestic and Professional Use' and shall comply with the following
regulations which shall prevail in the event of conflict with Section 3.9 Section 3.8 of
By-law No. 2011-63:
a) The maximum number of people permitted per ceremony shall be 100,
including but not limited to guests, vendors, the property owners and two
(2) assistants.
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b) The ceremonies, including set-up and clean-up, shall be permitted
Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday between the hours of 10:00 am
and 8:00 pm local time.
c) Portable washroom facilities shall be provided.
d) The ceremonies shall not include a reception; and
e) The 'H' Holding Zone provision may only be removed by Council once the
following conditions have been met:
a. A traffic analysis has been received to the satisfaction of the
Zoning Administrator and Operations Manager at the Municipality
of South Bruce and the recommendations of that report (if any)
have been implemented to the satisfaction of the Zoning
Administrator and Operations Manager.
b. The number of off-street parking spaces has been confirmed to the
satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator and Operations Manager
at the Municipality of South Bruce; and
c.
A detailed Site Plan has been received to the satisfaction of the
Zoning Administrator and Operations Manager at the Municipality
of South Bruce and the details of that Site Plan have been
implemented to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator and
Operations Manager, including but not limited to installation of off-
street parking in accordance with II. above.
South Bruce By-law 2022-94 (Durrer, Plan 158 Pt Lots 1 And 2 [44 Absalom Street West] And Plan 158
Pt Lot 1 Ellen [36 Ellen Street], Mildmay)
.5
On those lands identified as being subject to the 'H' Holding Zone provision, lot grading;
excavation; and/or construction shall not be permitted unless the 'H' Holding Zone provision is
removed. The 'H' Holding Zone provision may only be removed by Council once the following
conditions have been met:
(i) A Servicing Agreement, or approved equivalent, has been entered into with the
Municipality of South Bruce; and
(ii) An Archaeological Assessment has been approved by the Zoning Administrator at the
Municipality of South Bruce which has been:
a) Conducted by an archaeologist licensed in the Province of Ontario; and,
b) Confirmed by the appropriate Ministry to have been accepted into the
Ontario Public Register of Archaeological Reports; and,
(iii) The recommendations of the Archaeological Assessment (if any) have been
implemented to the satisfaction of the Zoning Administrator.
South Bruce By-law 2023-104 (Weiland, PLAN 16 LOT 29 PLAN 144 PARK;PT LOT 17 HILLCREST
N [14 Hillcrest St], Teeswater)
.6
Weiland (Z-2023-088)Notwithstanding their 'R1' Zoning designation, those lands
delineated as 'R1-5' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the
'R1' (Residential Low Density) Zone provisions contained in this By-law excepting
however that:
i)
Buildings and structures existing as of December 12, 2023, which do not comply
with the provisions of the By-law are hereby recognized. All future buildings and
structures, or additions to existing buildings and structures, shall comply with
the provisions of the By-law.
Note: The H1 zoning provision addresses areas of high archaeological potential per
Section 4.4.
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8.6
Special Provisions - R2
South Bruce By-Law 2014-62 (Wocks-Dent, Part Lot 288, Plan102, N/S Gordon, Village of Teeswater)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'R2' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R2-1' on Schedule 'A'
to this by-law may be used in accordance with the 'R2 (Residential Low Density Multiple) Zone'
provisions, excepting however that:
(i) The Minimum Front Yard and Minimum Rear yard shall be 4.5 metres.
(ii) The Minimum Interior Side Yard or Minimum Exterior Side yard shall be 3.0 metres.
(iii) The minimum number of off-street parking spaces for a one bedroom cluster
townhouse unit shall be one parking space; and,
(iv) The Minimum Lot Coverage for Cluster Townhouse Dwellings shall be 45%
Municipality of South Bruce By-Law 2018-42 - (Seip, Part of Lots 84 to 87, Plan 286 [being Part 2, 3R-
5762 and Parts 2 and 3, 3R-5983], Formosa, geographic Township of Carrick
.2
Permitted uses for the lands zoned 'R2-2'. The uses permitted in the'R2' zone, subject to the R2
zone regulations and in addition, the following uses, subject to the regulations outlined in the R2
zone except where in conflict with the following regulations which shall prevail in the case of
conflict.
(i)
Two semi-detached units (one semi-detached dwelling)
(ii)
Three townhouse units
(iii)
Regulations:
Lot Area, Minimum Average for the 5 unit
550 m2
Lot Frontage, Minimum Average for the 5 units
12 m
Front yard (Willmar Drive) Minimum
7.5 m
Rear yard, Minimum
10.0 m
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
6.0 m
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
5.0
Coverage, Maximum
30%
Water Services
One Private well serving the 5 units
Municipality of South Bruce By-Law 2019-48 - (Rich c/o Kraemer - Plan 286 Pt Lot 83 Con A Pt; Lot 31,
Geographic Township of Carrick, Municipality of South Bruce
.3
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R2-3' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the R2 zone provisions
contained in this By-law, excepting however that:
(i) Wilmar Dr. shall be considered the front yard.
(ii) The minimum front yard shall be no less than +/- 6.1m (20 ft.).
(iii) The minimum rear yard shall be no less than +/- 6.1 m (20 ft.).
(iv) The minimum interior side yard shall be no less than +/- 2.4 m (8 ft.).
(v) The minimum lot area shall be no less than +/- 267.6 m2 (2880 ft2).
(vi) The minimum lot frontage shall be no less than +/- 10.9 m (36 ft.).
South Bruce By-law 2021-55 (Wds, Con 6 E Pt Lot 17 (Culross) And 14 Janet St S - Plan 144 Pt Park
Lot 11 (Teeswater)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'R2' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R2-4- H' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'R2' zone provisions contained in this By-law,
and shall comply with the following regulations which shall prevail in the event of conflict:
(i) On those lands identified as being subject to the 'H' Holding Zone provision, lot
grading; excavation; and/or construction shall not be permitted unless the 'H' Holding
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Zone provision is removed. The 'H' Holding Zone provision may only be removed by
Council once the following conditions have been met:
a. A detailed Site Plan, or accepted equivalent, has been approved by
the Municipality of South Bruce.
b. A subdivision agreement, or approved equivalent; has been entered
into with the Municipality of South Bruce; and
c. A Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment has been approved by the
Zoning Administrator at the Municipality of South Bruce which has
been:
(i) Conducted by an archaeologist licensed in the Province of Ontario; and,
(ii) Confirmed by the appropriate Ministry to have been accepted into the Ontario Public
Register of Archaeological Reports; and,
d. The recommendations of the Stage 3 Archaeological Assessment
(if any) have been implemented to the satisfaction of the Zoning
Administrator.
South Bruce By-law 2023-49 (Whytock - PLAN 144 W PT LOTS 214 & 215;PLAN 144 PT PARK LOT 11
and CON 6 S PT LOT 17 (Culross))
.5
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.3 to the contrary, in the area zoned R2-5 a maximum
lot coverage of 50% and a minimum exterior side yard setback of 4.5 metres are permitted
provided that the driveway faces the front yard.
.6
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.3 to the contrary, in the area zoned R2-6 a minimum
lot area of 133 m2 per unit and a minimum exterior side yard setback of 6 metres are permitted.
.7
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.3 to the contrary, in the area zoned R2-7 a maximum
lot coverage of 41% is permitted, and the minimum building setbacks shall be as follows:
(ii) 4.5 metres from the north property line; and
(iii) 5 metres from the south property line.
8.7
Special Provisions - R3
Mildmay 2010-45 (Weiss Drive Subdivision Ltd., Part Lots 8 to 11and Johnston Street Plan 81, Part Park
Lot K Plan 158 (being Parts 1and2 on RP 3R-6576 and Part 23 on RP 3R-8180)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R3-1-h' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'R3' Zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however, that:
(i) Minimum number of dwelling units shall be no less than 24.
(ii) 'R3' uses shall be prohibited until the 'H' provision has been removed. The 'H'
provision may be removed once the following conditions have been met:
a. A detailed Site Plan has been approved by the Municipality of South
Bruce.
b. Lot grading and lot drainage plans are completed to the satisfaction
of the Municipality of South Bruce; and,
c. Any requisite approvals from the Saugeen Valley Conservation
Authority are obtained.
.2 [Available]
South Bruce By-law No. 2011-45 (Genivar /Plantz, Part of Lot 27, Concession C, Geographic Village of
Mildmay)
.3
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'R3-3' on Schedule "A"
to this By-Law, shall be used in compliance with the 'R3' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting, however, that:
(i) Minimum side yard shall be no less than 2.5 metres.
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(ii) Minimum side yard (common wall) between individually owned units shall be 0
metres; and,
(iii) Maximum lot coverage shall not exceed 38%.
South Bruce By-law No. 2020-26 (1934046 Ontario Inc c/o Dent and Davidson - 24 Otter Cr - Carrick
Con C Pt Lots 24 And25 Rp 3r8406 Parts 2 3 Pt; Part 1 (Carrick)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as R3-4 on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law may be used in compliance with the R3 zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however that:
(i) That parking for the adjacent residential use is permitted, but no residential
dwellings in any form are permitted.
South Bruce By-law No. 2020-26 (1934046 Ontario Inc c/o Dent and Davidson - 24 Otter Cr - Carrick
Con C Pt Lots 24 And25 Rp 3r8406 Parts 2 3 Pt ;Part 1 (Carrick)
.5
Notwithstanding their 'R3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as R3-5 on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law may be used in compliance with the R3 zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however that:
(i) That the setback between the end side walls and/or rear walls of a 'Townhouse
Cluster' and an abutting lot and/or exterior roadway shall be no less than 6.6
metres.
South Bruce By-law 2022-92 (Brubacher, 75 Hillcrest St E - Plan 144 Park Pt Lot 3 N Of; River Rp 3r
3056 Parts 1 and 2, Teeswater)
.6
R3-H
Construction outside of the existing building is prohibited, including the construction of any
buildings or parking areas until the Holding (-H) has been removed.
The Holding (-H) may not be removed until an archaeological assessment has been completed,
and municipal water and sewer servicing has been addressed to the satisfaction of the
Municipality of South Bruce.
South Bruce By-law 2024-09 (Wilson Developments Park Lot 6, Part Park Lot 7, Plan 48, Absalom
East (Village of Mildmay))
.7
R3-6
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.4 to the contrary, in the area zoned R3-
6, a Minimum Lot Frontage of 6 m; a Minimum Exterior Side Yard of 4 m; a Minimum lnterior Side
Yard of 2 m.; a Maximum Lot Coverage of 56% and 'Stacked Townhouses' are permitted.
.8
R2-7
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.4 to the contrary, in the area zoned R3-7, a Minimum
End Wall Setback of 2 m is permitted. Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.13.2 to the
contrary, the stairs are permitted a 2.5 m setback from the parking area.
.9
R3-8
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 8.4 to the contrary, in the area zoned R3-8 a minimum
interior side yard of 3.5 m is permitted.
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Section 9 - Mobile Home Park Residential (MHP)
9.1
Scoping Note
The provisions of Section 9 apply only on lands that have been subject to an amendment of the
County of Bruce Official Plan.
9.2
Uses Permitted
No person shall within any 'MHP' zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure
for any purpose except for one or more of the following uses:
(a)
Residential Uses
(i) One 'Dwelling - Accessory' in accordance with Section 3.7.2
(ii) Mobile Home Park
(iii) Mobile Home Site
(iv) Mobile Home
(v) Buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use in accordance with
Section 9.4 - Additional Provisions: Mobile Home Parks.
9.3
Zone Provisions
No person shall use within a 'Mobile Home Park Residential (MHP)' Zone any lot or erect, alter or
use any building or structure except in accordance with the following zone provisions:
Table 9.3.1 Provisions: Mobile Home Park
Minimum Lot Area
4 hectares (10 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 m (98 ft.)
Minimum Front, Side & Rear Yards
7.5 m (25 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
10 m (33 ft.)
Maximum Density
25 mobile homes per gross hectare
Mobile Home Park Open Space
Not less than 5% of gross Park area
Table 9.3.2 Provisions: Mobile Home Site
Minimum Lot Area
325 sq. m (1938 sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
13 m (43 ft.)
Minimum Setback - Front
3 m (10 ft.)
Minimum Setback - Side
2 m (7 ft.)
Minimum Setback- Rear
3 m (10 ft.)
Minimum Mobile Home Unit Floor Area
55 sq. m (592 sq. ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
35%
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9.4
Additional Provisions - Mobile Home Parks
.1
Access and Roads
Each mobile home lot within a mobile home park shall be located on an internal mobile home
park road which shall have a dust free surface and shall be a minimum traveled width of 4 metres
(13 ft.) for one-way traffic and 6 metres (20 ft.) for two-way traffic flow.
.2
Services
Each mobile home lot/mobile home located within a mobile home park shall be provided with a
water system, appropriate sewage disposal facilities, solid waste disposal, storm drainage,
electrical service, street lighting, telephone, and road maintenance.
.3
Parking
Each mobile home site shall be provided with one car parking space and visitor parking shall be
provided on the basis of one space for every three (3) mobile home sites.
.4
Additions and Accessory Structures - Mobile Home Site
Additions to mobile homes and buildings and structures accessory to mobile homes shall be
permitted provided that the yard setback and lot coverage provisions for the lot are maintained.
No more than two (2) accessory buildings or structures shall be permitted on a mobile home site.
.5
Accessory Structures - Mobile Home Park
Buildings and structures accessory to mobile homes shall be permitted provided that the yard and
setback provisions for the mobile home park are maintained. The minimum separation between a
permitted accessory structure and a mobile home site shall be no less than 10 metres (33 ft.).
.6
Mobile Home Park Planting Area/Visual Screening
A Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be provided around a mobile home park as per Section
3.15
.7
Site Plan Control
A mobile home park may be subject to Site Plan Control as per the Planning Act RSO 1990.
9.5
Special Provisions
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Section 10 - Travel Trailer Park And Campground (TTP)
10.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Travel Trailer Park and Campground (TTP) Zone shall generally apply to
lands designated as 'Recreation and Open Space' on Schedule 'A', 'B' or 'C': Land Use Plan of
the Official Plan for the Urban Areas of Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater or designated 'Travel
Trailer Park and Commercial Campground' on Schedule 'A': Land Use of the County of Bruce
Official Plan.
10.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Travel Trailer Park and Campground (TTP)' zone use any lot or erect,
alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses.
(a)
Residential Uses
(i) 'Dwelling, Accessory' in accordance with Section 3.7.2 exclusively for the use of
the owner or a caretaker.
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
(i) Campground
10.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Travel Trailer Park and Campground (TTP)' zone use any lot or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 10.3. Provisions: Non-Residential
Minimum Lot Area Campground
2 hectares (5 ac.)
Maximum Lot Area Campground
12 hectares (30 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage Campground
60 metres (197 ft.)
Minimum Set Back All Uses - All Lot Lines
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Minimum Area of Campsite
235 sq. metres (2530 sq. ft.)
Minimum Width of Campsite
15 metres (49 ft.)
Maximum Density of Campsites per
Campground
30 campsites per hectare (12 campsites per
acre)
Maximum Number of Campsites per
Campground
300
Minimum Open Space per Campground
17%
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10.4 Additional Provisions - Travel Trailer Park And Campground
.1
Access and Roads
Each campsite within a Travel Trailer Park and Campground shall be located on an internal
access road which shall have a dust free surface and shall be a minimum travelled width of 4
metres (13 ft.) for one-way traffic and 6 metres (20 ft.) for two-way traffic flow.
.2
Services
The Travel Trailer Park and Campground shall provide a water system, appropriate sewage
disposal facilities, solid waste disposal, storm drainage, electrical service, street lighting,
telephone, and road maintenance.
.3
Parking
Each campsite shall be provided with one car parking space and visitor parking shall be provided
on the basis of one space for every three (3) campsites.
.4
Travel Trailer Park and Campground Planting Area/Visual Screening
A Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be provided around a travel trailer park as per Section
3.15
.5
Site Plan Control
A Travel Trailer Park and Campground may be subject to Site Plan Control as per the Planning
Act RSO 1990.
10.5 Special Provisions
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 12, Concession 5)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'TTP' Zoning designation, where lands are delineated as 'TTP-1' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law they shall only be used in accordance with the 'TTP' Zone provisions
excepting however that:
(i) The maximum number of tent and/or travel trailer sites shall not exceed forty (40).
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 12, Concession 5)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'TTP' Zoning designation, where lands are delineated as 'TTP-2' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law they shall only be used in accordance with the 'TTP' Zone provisions
excepting however that no buildings, structures or tent and travel trailer sites shall be permitted.
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Section 11 - Commercial Zones (C1, C2, C3, C4)
11.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the 'Central Business District (C1)' Zone or 'Transition Commercial (C2)' Zone
or 'Highway Commercial (C3) Zone or 'Large Format Commercial (C4)' Zone shall generally
apply to lands designated 'Commercial' on Schedule 'A' Maps 1, 2 and 3: Land Use Plan of the
Official Plan for the Urban Areas of Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater.
Explanatory Note:
All uses in the C1, C2, C3 and C4 may be subject to site plan control. Applicants should contact
the Municipality for site plan requirements prior to requesting a building permit.
11.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Central Business District (C1)' Zone or 'Transition Commercial (C2)'
Zone or 'Highway Commercial (C3) Zone or 'Large Format Commercial (C4)' Zone use any lot or
erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following:
Table 11.2.1. Residential Permitted Uses
Central
Business
District
(C1)
Transition
Commercial
(C2)
Highway
Commercial
(C3)
Large Format
Commercial
(C4)
'Dwelling, Single Detached'
existing at the date of passing of
this By-Law as per Section 8.3
Provisions of the 'R1' Zone
√
√
√
Not Permitted
'Home Occupation- Domestic and
Professional Use' in a Dwelling,
Single Detached existing at the
date of passing of this By-Law
and as per Section 3.9
√
√
√
Not Permitted
'Home Occupation - Bed &
Breakfast Establishment' in a
'Dwelling, Single Detached'
existing at the date of passing of
this By-Law and as per Section
3.10
√
√
√
Not Permitted
'Dwelling, Accessory' as per
Section 3.7
√
√
√
Not Permitted
Accessory Buildings & Structures
as per Section 3.6
√
√
√
Not Permitted
'Home Childcare' in a 'Dwelling,
Single Detached' existing at the
date of passing of this By-Law as
per Section 8.3 Provisions of the
'R1' and 'R2' Zones
√
√
√
Not Permitted
'Unlicensed Childcare' in a
Dwelling, Single Detached'
existing at the date of passing of
this By-Law as per Section 8.3
Provisions of the 'R1' and 'R2'
Zones
√
√
√
Not Permitted
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Table 11.2.2. Non-Residential Permitted Uses
Central
Business
District
(C1)
Transition
Commercial
(C2)
Highway
Commercial
(C3)
Large
Format
Commercial
(C4)
Accessory Buildings &
Structures as per Section 3.6
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
Artisan Studio
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Assembly Hall
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Automobile Car Wash
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Automobile Gas Bar
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Automobile Sales Establishment
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Automobile Service Station
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Bus Depot
√
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Business or Professional Office
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Clinic
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
Commercial Motor Vehicle
Repair Establishment
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
√
Commercial Motor Vehicle Sales
Establishment
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
√
Convenience Store
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
Childcare Centre
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Fitness Centre
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Funeral Home
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Garden Centre
Not
Permitted
√
√
√
Hotel/Motel
√
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Micro-Brewery
√
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Parking Lot
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Personal Service Shop
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Public Building
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Public Utility Building
Not
Permitted
√
√
Not
Permitted
Public Park
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
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Recreation Centre
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
Recycling Depot
√
Not
Permitted
√
Not
Permitted
Restaurant
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
Restaurant, Take-Out
√
√
√
√
Retail Store
√
√
√
Not
Permitted
Retail, Large Format
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
√
√
Tavern
√
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal
√
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
Not
Permitted
11.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within the 'C1', 'C2', 'C3', or 'C4' zones use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 11.3.1. Provisions: Municipal Water and Sewer
Central
Business
District
(C1)
Transition
Commercial
(C2)
Highway
Commercial
(C3)
Large Format
Commercial
(C4)
Minimum Lot Area
465 sq. metres
(5,005 sq. ft.)
465 sq. metres
(5,005 sq. ft.)
2000 sq.
metres (21,529
sq. ft.)
3,000 sq.
metres (32,291
sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot
Frontage
15 metres
(50 ft.)
15 metres
(50 ft.)
30 metres (98
ft.)
15 metres (50
ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
0 metres
(0 ft.)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.)
7.5 metres (25
ft.)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.)
Minimum Exterior
Side Yard
0 metres
(0 ft.)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.)
7.5 metres (25
ft.)
6.0 metres
(20 ft.)
Minimum Interior
Side Yard
0 metres
(0 ft.) (b)
1.2 metres
(4 ft.)
3.0 metres
(10 ft.) (c)
3.0 metres
(10 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres
(20 ft.) (a)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Maximum Building
Height - 'Main
Building'
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10 metres
(33 ft.)
10 metres
(33 ft.)
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Not applicable
35%
50%
60%
Landscaped Open
Space
Not applicable
As per Section
3.15.5
Landscaped
Open Space
As per Section
3.15.5
Landscaped
Open Space
As per Section
3.15.5
Landscaped
Open Space
Open Storage &
Outdoor Display
As per Section
3.26 Open
Storage
As per Section
3.26 Open
Storage
As per Section
3.26 Open
Storage
As per Section
3.26 Open
Storage
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Planting Area/Visual
Screening
Not applicable
As per Section
3.15 Planting
Area/Visual
Screening
As per Section
3.15 Planting
Area/Visual
Screening
As per Section
3.15 Planting
Area/Visual
Screening
Table 11.3.2. Non-Residential Provisions: Municipal Water
Central Business District
(C1)
Transition Commercial (C2)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares (1 ac.)
0.4 hectares (1 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
40 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
0 metres (0 ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard
0 metres (0 ft.) (b)
1.2 metres (4 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard
0 metres (0 ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Maximum Building Height -
'Main Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
Not applicable
35%
Landscaped Open Space
Not applicable
As per Section 3.16.5
Landscaped Open Space
Open Storage & Outdoor
Display
As per Section 3.25 Open
Storage
As per Section 3.25 Open
Storage
Planting Area/Visual
Screening
Not applicable
As per Section 3.15 Planting
Area/Visual Screening
Table 11.3.3. Non-Residential Provisions: Municipal Sewer
Central Business District
(C1)
Transition Commercial (C2)
Minimum Lot Area
2,024 sq. metres
(21,782 sq. ft.)
2,024 sq. metres
(21,782 sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot
Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
30 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
0 metres (0 ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Exterior
Side Yard
0 metres (0 ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Interior
Side Yard
0 metres (0 ft.) (b)
1.2 metres (4 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Maximum Building
Height - 'Main
Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Not applicable
35%
Landscaped Open
Space
Not applicable
As per Section 3.16.5
Landscaped Open Space
Open Storage &
Outdoor Display
As per Section 3.25 Open
Storage
As per Section 3.25 Open
Storage
Planting Area/Visual
Screening
Not applicable
As per Section 3.16 Planting
Area/Visual Screening
Table 11.3.4. Non-Residential Zone Provisions: No Municipal Services
Central Business District
(C1)
Transition Commercial (C2)
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Minimum Lot Area
0.8 hectares (2 ac.)
0.8 hectares (2 ac.)
Minimum Lot
Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
30 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
0 metres (0 ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Exterior
Side Yard
0 metres (0 ft.)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Interior
Side Yard
0 metres (0 ft.) (b)
1.2 metres (4 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
6 metres (20 ft.) (a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Maximum Building
Height - 'Main
Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot
Coverage
Not applicable
35%
Landscaped Open
Space
Not applicable
As per Section 3.16.5
Landscaped Open Space
Open Storage &
Outdoor Display
As per Section 3.25 Open
Storage
As per Section 3.25 Open
Storage
Planting Area/Visual
Screening
Not applicable
As per Section 3.15 Planting
Area/Visual Screening
Footnotes
(a) Where the Rear Yard of a 'C1' zone abuts a lane or parking lot; the minimum rear yard may be
reduced to 1.5 metres (5 ft.).
(b) Where the Interior Side Yard of a 'C1' zone abuts a Residential, Open Space or Institutional
Zone, the following restrictions shall apply:
(i) the minimum side yard requirement for the abutting side yard within the
Commercial Zone shall be 3 metres (10 ft.).
(ii) no open storage or outdoor display shall be permitted in the abutting side yard
within the Commercial Zone.
(c) Where the Interior Side Yard of a 'C3' zone abuts a residential use or Residential Zone the
minimum Interior Side Yard requirement shall be 7.5 metres (25 ft.).
11.4 Additional Provisions - Automobile Gas Bars and Automobile Service Stations
.1
Minimum setbacks for gasoline pumps, natural gas and/ or propane facilities
All gasoline pumps, natural gas and/ or propane facilities shall be setback a minimum of 7.5
metres (25 ft.) from the curbing of the pump island to the street line.
.2
Entry Ramps
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.27.9, there shall be no more than one entry ramp for
each 15 metres (50 ft.) of street frontage and the width of any entry ramp shall not exceed 9
metres (30 ft.) at the street line.
.3
Minimum Front or Exterior Side Yard
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 11.3, the minimum front or exterior side yard shall be
15 metres (50 ft.).
.4
Surfacing
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.27.10 the surfaces of all ramps, driveways, service
areas and off-street loading areas shall be surfaced with a capped, hard top substance such as
asphalt, or other stable surface treated to prevent the raising of dust and/or loose particles.
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11.5 Additional Provisions - Micro-Breweries
.1
A Micro-Brewery may be accompanied by:
(iii) A private hospitality area where products made on the premises are provided to
private groups for tasting and consumption.
(iv) An area for the retail sale of products made on the premises for consumption off of
the premises.
(v) An area where beer manufactured on the premises and alcoholic beverages made
off of the premises, by or on in collaboration with another brewery, winery, and
distillery, are sold to the general public for consumption on the premises.
(vi) Special events and tours; and,
(vii) An office to be used for administrative purposes.
.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no outdoor storage shall be
permitted for a Micro-Brewery.
.3
Micro-Brewery uses, where permitted by this By-law, are subject to site plan control.
.4
Off-street parking requirements for Micro-Brewery uses are in accordance with Section 3.27 - Off-
Street Parking Regulations.
11.6 Special Provisions - C1
11.7
Special Provisions - C2
South Bruce By-law 2023-81 (Smith PLAN 286 LOT 70 (Carrick))
.1
Notwithstanding their C2 zoning, the permitted uses of those lands shown as C2-1 on Schedule A
of this By-law shall include in addition to the permitted uses of the C2 zone, an apartment building
consisting of no greater than 5 units without a commercial use. All other provisions of the C2 zone
shall apply.
11.8
Special Provisions - C3
South Bruce By-Law 2012-13(Deitz - Part of Lot 28, Concession C, Carrick)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'C3-1' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'C3' Zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting, however, that:
i)
Permitted uses shall be limited to one (1) 'dwelling, single detached' as existing at the
date of passing of this By-Law as per Section 8.3 with accessory buildings and structures
as per Section 3.6; one (1) 'business or professional office'; or, one(1) 'personal service
shop'.
South Bruce By-Law 2012-13(Deitz - Part of Lot 28, Concession C, Carrick)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'C3-2' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-Law, shall be used in compliance with the 'C3' Zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting, however that:
i)
Permitted uses shall be limited to 'business or professional office', 'retail store', with
minimum 'Floor Area, Total' of 300 square metres (3,229.2 sq ft); 'fitness centre', 'veterinary
clinic' and 'restaurant'.
South Bruce By-law 2021-97 (Z-2021-065 Mildmay Freshmart - CON C PT LOTS 27 & 28
RP;3R7096 PARTS 1,2 & 3 (Carrick) [1024 Highway 9] "Zoning Amendment By-law - 2786152 Ontario
Inc. Z-2021-065"
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Notwithstanding their 'C3' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'C3-3' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'C3' zone provisions contained in this By-law,
and shall comply with the following regulations which shall prevail in the event of conflict:
i)
A 'Business or Professional Office' shall be a permitted use with
storage/warehousing as an accessory component of that permitted use;
and
ii)
A 'Business or Professional Office' use shall not exceed 20% of the total floor area of the
commercial building.
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Section 12 - Hamlet Commercial (HC)
12.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Hamlet Commercial (HC) Zone shall generally apply to lands designated
'Hamlet' on Schedule 'A' Land Use in the County of Bruce Official Plan for the Urban Areas of
Carlsruhe and Belmore.
12.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Hamlet Commercial (HC)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except the following:
(a)
Residential Uses
-
'Dwelling, Accessory' as per Section 3.7
-
'Dwelling, Single Detached' existing at the date of passage of this By-Law as per
Section 7.3 Hamlet Residential (HR) Zone provisions
-
Home Occupation - Domestic and Professional Uses as per Section 3.9 [in a Dwelling,
Single Detached only]
-
Home Occupation - Bed and Breakfast Establishment as per Section 3.10 [in a
Dwelling, single detached only]
-
Home Childcare [in a Dwelling, single detached only]
-
Unlicensed Childcare [in a Dwelling, single detached only]
(b)
Non-Residential Uses
- Assembly Hall
- Automobile Gas Bar
- Automobile Sales
Establishment
- Automobile Service Station
- Business or Professional
Office
- Clinic
- Convenience Store
- Fitness Centre
- Hotel/Motel
- Marine, Recreation and
Small Engine
Establishments
- Personal Service Shop
- Public Park
- Restaurant
- Restaurant, Take-Out
- Retail Store under 140 sq.
m (1500 sq ft.) in 'Floor
Area, Total'
- Space Extensive
Recreational Commercial
Uses
- Travel Trailer Sales
Establishment
- Veterinary Clinic - Small
Animal
- Buildings, structures and
uses accessory to a
permitted use as per
Section 3.6
- Childcare Centre
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12.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Hamlet Commercial (HC)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 12.3. Provisions: Private Water and Septic System
Minimum Lot Area
0.5 hectares (1.24 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (100 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard or Exterior Side Yard
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Minimum Side Yard
5 metres (16.5 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Height 'Main Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
Open Storage & Outdoor Display
As per Section 3.26 Open Storage
Landscaped Open Space
As per Section 3.16 Landscaped Open
Space
12.4 Additional Provisions - Gasoline Pumps, Natural Gas and Propane Facilities
.1
Minimum setbacks for gasoline pumps, natural gas and/ or propane facilities
All gasoline pumps, natural gas and/ or propane facilities shall be setback a minimum of 7.5
metres (25 ft.) from the curbing of the pump island to the street line.
.2
Entry Ramps
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.27.9, there shall be no more than one entry ramp for
each 15 metres (50 ft.) of street frontage and the width of any entry ramp shall not exceed 9
metres (30 ft.) at the street line.
.3
Minimum Front or Exterior Side Yard
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 12.3, the minimum front or exterior side yard shall be
15 metres (50 ft.).
.4
Surfacing
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.27.10 the surfaces of all ramps, driveways, service
areas and off-street loading areas shall be surfaced with a capped, hard top substance such as
asphalt, or other stable surface treated to prevent the raising of dust and/or loose particles.
12.5 Off-Street Parking Regulations
Notwithstanding the minimum number of off-street parking spaces required by Section 3.27,
where a 'Dwelling' is located in a non-residential building, a minimum of one parking space shall
be provided for each 'Dwelling' contained therein on site.
12.6 Special Provisions
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Section 13 - General Provisions For Industrial Zones (BP1, BP2, HI, M1, ACI,
RCI)
Explanatory Note:
Developments in an Industrial Zone may be subject to site plan control, which requires that you
submit and receive approval of a Site Plan prior to issuance of a building permit. You should
check with the Municipality prior to making an application.
13.1 Accessory Buildings and Structures
Accessory Buildings and Structures shall be located as per Section 3.6.
13.2 Parking Requirements
Parking requirements shall be determined as per Section 3.27.
13.3 Loading Requirements
Loading requirements shall be determined as per Section 3.29.
13.4 Water And Sewer Services
All Business Park 1 (BP1) and Business Park 2 (BP2) uses shall be connected to a municipal
water and municipal sewer system where available.
13.5 Planting Area / Visual Screening
Planting Area/Visual Screening shall be provided as per the requirements of Section 3.15.
13.6 Landscaped Open Space
Landscaped Open Space shall be provided as per the requirements of Section 3.16.
13.7 Open Space And Outdoor Storage
Open Storage and Outdoor Display shall be provided as per the requirements of Section 3.16.
13.8 Provincial Or County Street Right-Of-Way Setbacks
Provincial or County Street Right-of-Way Setbacks shall be provided as per the requirements of
Section 3.19.3.
13.9 Multiple Buildings On One Lot
In an Industrial Zone, more than one 'Main Building' or structure shall be permitted on a lot
provided that all other provisions of this By-law are adhered to.
13.10 Offices Accessory To A Permitted Use
A business office(s) serving the principal use(s) on a lot shall be permitted.
13.11 Buffer On Lands Adjoining Industrial Or Residential Uses / Zones
Buffers shall be provided as per the requirements of Section 3.3.
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13.12 All Outside Fuel Storage And Re-Fuelling
The surfaces of all ramps, service areas, off-street loading areas used for fuel storage and/or re-
fuelling shall be surfaced with a capped, hard top substance such as asphalt, or other stable
surface treated to prevent the seepage of any spilled fuel and/or other potential hazardous
materials.
13.13 Minimum Setbacks For Gasoline Pumps, Natural Gas and/or Propane Facilities
All gasoline pumps, natural gas and/ or propane facilities shall be setback a minimum of 7.5
metres (25 ft.) from the curbing of the pump island to the street line.
13.14 Establishment of Licensed Cannabis Production Facility
.1
Where permitted by this By-law, no part of a Licensed Cannabis Production Facility, including all
buildings/structures, shall be established within 150 metres of any existing residential dwelling
unit located on a separate property.
.2
No Licensed Cannabis Production Facility building/structure shall be established within 150
metres of an Institutional Zone, nor any other property on which a school or church currently
exists.
.3
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, a Licensed Cannabis Production
Facility, and all associated buildings/structures, shall be set back a minimum of 70 metres from
any property line.
.4
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, no open storage shall be permitted
for a Licensed Cannabis Production Facility.
.5
No direct commercial sale of cannabis shall be permitted on lands on which a Licensed Cannabis
Production Facility resides. Wholesale of cannabis is permitted.
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Section 14 - Business Park Zone (BP1 and BP2)
14.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the 'Business Park 1 (BP1)' and 'Business Park 2 (BP2)' Zones shall generally
apply to lands designated 'Industrial' on Schedule 'A', 'B' or 'C': Land Use Plan of the Official Plan
for the Urban Areas of Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater.
14.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Business Park 1 (BP1)' Zone, or 'Business Park 2 (BP2)' Zone use any
lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following:
(a) Residential Uses
-
Not permitted
(b) Non-Residential Uses
Table 14.2.1.Permitted Non Residential Uses
Business Park 1
(BP1)
Business Park 2 (BP2)
Automobile Car Wash
√
Not Permitted
Automobile Gas Bar
√
Not Permitted
Automobile Repair Establishment
√
Not Permitted
Automobile Sales Establishment
√
Not Permitted
Automobile Service Station
√
Not Permitted
Assembly Hall
√
Not Permitted
Bulk Fuel Depot
Not Permitted
√
Bulk Sales Establishment - Agriculture
Not Permitted
√
Business or Professional Office
√
Not Permitted
Commercial Motor Vehicle Repair Establishment
√
√
Commercial Motor Vehicle Sales Establishment
√
√
Commercial College
√
Not Permitted
Computer/Data Processing Centre
√
Not Permitted
Contractor's Yard
√
√
Factory Sales Outlet
√
√
Farm Implement Establishment
√
√
Funeral Home
√
Not Permitted
Fitness Centre
√
Not Permitted
Hotel/Motel
√
Not Permitted
Industrial Use
Not Permitted
√
Industry, Light
√
√
Marine, Recreation and Small Engine
Establishment
√
√
Public Building
√
Not Permitted
Public Garage
√
√
Public Park
√
Not Permitted
Public Utility Building
√
√
Recycling Centre
√
√
Recycling Depot
√
√
Research Establishment/Laboratory
√
Not Permitted
Restaurant
√
Not Permitted
Technology Industry
√
Not Permitted
Trades Persons' Shop
√
√
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Transport Depot
√
√
Travel Trailer Sales Establishment
√
Not Permitted
Warehouse
√
√
Warehouse, Mini Storage
√
√
Veterinary Clinic
√
√
Veterinary Clinic - Small Animal
√
Not Permitted
14.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Business Park 1 (BP1)' Zone, or 'Business Park 2 (BP2)' Zone use
any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
Table 14.3.1. Provisions: Municipal Water and Sewer
Business Park 1
(BP1)
Business Park 2
(BP2)
Minimum Lot Area
750 sq. metres (8073
sq. ft.)
1100 sq. metres
(11841 sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
30 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard (i)
abutting a Future Development, Residential or
Institutional Zone or a residential or institutional
use
6 metres (20 ft)
18 metres (59 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard (ii)
all other cases
6 metres (20 ft)
9 metres
(29.5 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional Zone
or a residential or institutional use (a)
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (ii) in all other
cases (a)
4 metres (13 ft.) on
one side and 1.2
metres (4 ft.) on the
other
3 metres (9.8 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional Zone
or a residential or institutional use
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
15 metres (49 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (ii) in all other cases
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
7.5 metres (25ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
65%
Maximum Building Height (i)
within 20 metres of a Residential
or Institutional Zone or use
11 metres (36 ft)
11 metres (36 ft)
Maximum Building Height (ii) in all other cases
22 metres (72 ft)
22 metres (72 ft)
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Table 14.3.2. Provisions: Municipal Sewer
Business Park 1
(BP1)
Business Park 2
(BP2)
Minimum Lot Area
2,024 sq. metres
(21,782 sq. ft.)
4,048 sq. metres
(43,574 sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
15 metres (49 ft.)
30 metres
(100 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard (i)
abutting a Future Development, Residential or
Institutional Zone or a residential or institutional
use
15 metres (49 ft.)
20 metres (66 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard (ii) in
all other cases
15 metres (49 ft.)
18 metres (59 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional Zone or
a residential or institutional use (a)
15 metres (49 ft.)
15 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (ii) in all other cases
(a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.) on
one side and 4
metres (13 ft.) on the
other
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional Zone or
a residential or institutional use
10 metres (33 ft.)
15 metres (49 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (ii) in all other cases
10 metres (33 ft.)
7.5 metres (25ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
65%
Maximum Building Height (i) within
20 metres of a Residential or
Institutional Zone or use
11 metres (36 ft)
11 metres (36 ft)
Maximum Building Height (ii) in all other cases
22 metres (72 ft)
22 metres (72 ft)
Table 14.3.2. Provisions: Municipal Water
Business Park 1
(BP1)
Business Park 2
(BP2)
Minimum Lot Area
0.4 hectares
(1 ac.)
0.8 hectares
(2 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
45 metres (148 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard (i)
abutting a Future Development, Residential or
Institutional Zone or a residential or institutional
use
15 metres (49 ft.)
20 metres (66 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard (ii)
in all other cases
15 metres (49 ft.)
18 metres (59 ft.)
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Minimum Interior Side (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional Zone
or a residential or institutional use (a)
15 metres (49 ft.)
15 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (ii) in all other
cases (a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.) on
one side and 4
metres (13 ft.) on the
other
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional Zone
or a residential or institutional use
10 metres (33 ft.)
15 metres (49 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (ii) in all other cases
10 metres (33 ft.)
7.5 metres (25ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
65%
Maximum Building Height (i)
within 20 metres of a Residential
or Institutional Zone or use
11 metres (36 ft)
11 metres (36 ft)
Maximum Building Height (ii) in all other cases
22 metres (72 ft)
22 metres (72 ft)
Table 14.3.2. Provisions: No Municipal Services
Business Park 1 (BP1)
Business Park 2
(BP2)
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 hectares
(2 ac.)
1.6 hectares
(4 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
60 metres
(197 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard
(i) abutting a Future Development,
Residential or Institutional Zone or a
residential or institutional use
15 metres (49 ft.)
20 metres (66 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard
(ii) in all other cases
15 metres (49 ft.)
18 metres (59 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional
Zone or a residential or institutional use (a)
15 metres (49 ft.)
15 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (ii) in all other
cases (a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.) on
one side and 4 metres
(13 ft.) on the other
7.5 metres
(25 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (i) abutting a Future
Development, Residential or Institutional
Zone or a residential or institutional use
10 metres (33 ft.)
15 metres (49 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (ii) in all other cases
10 metres (33 ft.)
7.5 metres (25ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
65%
Maximum Building Height (i) within 20 metres
of a Residential or Institutional Zone or use
11 metres (36 ft)
11 metres (36 ft)
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Maximum Building Height (ii) in all other
cases
22 metres (72 ft)
22 metres (72 ft)
Footnotes:
(a) For a 'Bulk Fuel Depot' the Minimum Interior Side Yard for all fuel storage areas and/or pumps
shall be no less than 7.5 metres (25 ft.).
14.4 Special Provisions - BP1
Teeswater By-law 1983-3
.1
Notwithstanding their 'BP1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'BP1-1' on Schedule
'A' o this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'BP1' Zone provisions, excepting, however
that: the provisions of Section 3.19 shall not apply and the required setback shall be reduced to
zero (0).
.2
[Available 'BP1-2']
Mildmay By-law 2008-36 (Metcalfe, Part Lot 24, Concession 'D')
.3
Notwithstanding their 'BP1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'BP1-3' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'BP1' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting however, that:
(i)
no more than two principle buildings are permitted.
(ii)
the minimum frontage shall be no less than 43.6 m (143 ft)
(iii)
the industrial buildings shall be no closer than 3 m (10 ft.), as existed at the date of
passage of the zoning by-law.
(iv)
the side yard setback shall be no less than 3 m (10 ft.).
(v)
a planting area shall be established as required in Section 3.15; and,
(vi)
an accessory caretaker residence is permitted. (By-law 2020-40 / Z-2020-019)
Ruetz)
Mildmay By-law 26-1995
.4
Notwithstanding their 'BP1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'BP1-4' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'BP1' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting however, that:
(i)
Facilities for the pumping and treatment of sewage, works yards, garbage dumps
and public incinerators shall not be permitted.
Mildmay By-law 26-1995
.5
Notwithstanding their 'BP1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'BP1-5' on Schedule
'A' this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'BP1' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting however, that:
(i)
Permitted uses shall be limited to those industrial uses which can demonstrate that
they do not create or require large volumes of water.
South Bruce By-law 2017-13 and 2017-15 (Site Plan Control) Borth Z-85-16.01 - Part of Lot 27,
Concession 'D', Carrick
OMB Decision issued October 30,2017 - File Number PL170199
.6
Notwithstanding their 'BP1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'BP1-6' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the 'BP1' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting however that:
(i)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.15, a Planting Area/Visual
Screening:
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a) Shall only be required along the front, exterior and interior lot lines and no further
than 4.5 metres (14.7 ft) from said lot lines.
b) Shall be a minimum of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) in width.
c) Shall be comprised of the following along the front lot line:
(1) One row of cedar trees having a minimum height of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) at
the time of planting and maintained at a minimum height of 2.0 metres (6.6
ft) at the time of maturity.
(2) The cedar trees shall be spaced at a maximum of 25 centimetres (9.8 in)
apart at time of planting.
(3) The remainder of the ground surface shall be planted with any combination
of shrubs, flower beds or grass.
d) Shall be comprised of the following along the exterior and interior lot lines.
(1) One row of evergreen trees (White Spruce or similar) spaced at a
minimum of 2.0 metres (6.6 ft) apart.
(2) Evergreen trees may be planted from seedlings.
(3) Evergreen trees shall be maintained and replaced if needed; and,
(4) The remainder of the 1.5 metre (4.9 ft) ground surface width shall be
planted with any combination of shrubs, flower beds or grass.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15 'Interruption for Driveway or Walkway', the Planting
Area / Visual Screening as required in Clause (i) shall be provided to the edge of a
walkway or to a driveway.
(ii)
Notwithstanding Section 3.16.1(ii), 'Landscaped Open Space' shall not be required
along the Rear Yard.
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.25, a Sight Triangle shall not be
required.
(iii)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.26.1, 'Open Storage':
a) Shall only be permitted behind or to the rear of a principle / main building.
b) Shall not be permitted in front of and/or along the side(s) of a principle / main
building.
c) Shall not be permitted in the 'Minimum Rear Yard', 'Minimum Interior Side Yard'
and/or 'Minimum Exterior Side Yard' setbacks.
d) Shall NOT apply to general employee parking, transient customer parking, or the
parking of company vehicles which shall be permitted in front of a principle / main
building provided the setback of clause (viii) below is met.
e) All 'Open Storage' shall be accessory to the principle use on the lot.
(iv)
Notwithstanding Section 3.26.2 'Outdoor Display' shall not be permitted.
(v)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15.3 'Interruption for Driveway or Walkway' the Planting
Area / Visual Screening shall be provided to the edge of a walkway or to a
driveway.
(vi)
Notwithstanding Section 3.27.6 Provisions and Location of Spaces, parking
spaces shall not be permitted within 4.5 metres (14.7 ft) of a lot line.
(vii)
A driveway shall have a maximum width of 12.2 metres (40.0 ft); and,
(viii)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 14.3 Zone Provisions, Municipal
Sewer, and Water (Business Park Zone [BP1 and BP2], the 'Minimum Front yard'
shall be 15 metres (49.2 ft).
.7
Notwithstanding their 'BP1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'BP1-7-H' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used in compliance with the 'BP1' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting however that:
(i)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.15 a Planting/Visual Screening:
a) Shall only be required along the front, exterior and interior lot lines and no
further than 4.5 metres (14.7 ft) from said lot lines.
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b) Shall be a minimum 1.5 metres (4.9 ft) in width.
c) Shall be comprised of the following along the front lot line:
(1) One row of cedar trees having a minimum height of 1.5 metres (4.9 ft)
at the time of planting and maintained at a minimum height of 2.0
metres 86.6 ft) at time of maturity.
(2) The cedar trees shall be spaced at a maximum of 25 centimetres (9.8
in) apart at time of planting.
(3) The remainder of the ground surface shall be planted with any
combination of shrubs, flower beds or grass.
d) Shall be comprised of the following along the exterior and interior lot lines.
(1) One row of evergreen trees (White Spruce of similar) spaced at a
minimum of 2.0 metres (6.6 ft) apart.
(2) Evergreen trees may be planted from seedlings.
(3) Evergreen trees shall be maintained and replaced if needed.
(4) The remainder of the 1.5 metre (4.9 ft) ground surface width shall be
planted with any combination of shrubs, flower beds or grass.
(ii)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15 'Interruption for Driveway or Walkway', the Planting
Area / Visual Screening as required in clause (i) shall be provided to the edge of a
walkway or to a driveway.
(iii)
Notwithstanding Section 3.16.1(ii), 'Landscaped Open Space' shall not be
required along the Rear Yard.
(iv)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.26.1 'Open Storage':
a) Shall only be permitted behind or to the rear of a principle/ main building.
b) Shall not be permitted in front of and/or along the side(s) of a principle /
main building.
c) Shall not be permitted in the 'Minimum Rear Yard', 'Minimum Interior Side
Yard' and/or 'Minimum Exterior Side Yard' setbacks.
d) Shall NOT apply to general employee parking, transient customer parking,
or the parking of company vehicles which shall be permitted in front of a
principle/main building provided the setback of clause (vi) below is met.
e) All 'Open Storage' shall be accessory to the principle use on the lot.
(v)
Notwithstanding Section 3.26.2 Outdoor Display' shall not be permitted.
(vi)
Notwithstanding Section 3.27.6 Provisions and Location of Spaces, parking
spaces shall not be permitted within 4.5 metres (14.7 ft) of a lot lines.
(vii)
Notwithstanding Section 3.15.3 'Interruption for Driveway or Walkway' the
Planting Area /Visual Screening shall be provided to the edge of a walkway or to
a driveway.
(viii)
A driveway shall have a maximum width of 12.2 metres (40.0 ft).
(ix)
Notwithstanding the requirements of Zone Provisions Municipal Sewer and Water
(Business Park Zone [BP1 and BP2]), the 'Minimum Front Yard Setback shall be
15 metres (49.2 ft); and,
(x)
The 'H' Holding Zone provisions may be removed upon:
a) Completion and Implementation of a Stormwater Management Plan; and,
b) Municipal water and sewer service connections are available at the property
line.
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Section 15 - Hamlet Industrial (HI)
15.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Hamlet Industrial (HI) Zone shall apply to industrial development located in
the Municipality's hamlets as identified on Schedule 'A': Land Use of the County of Bruce Official
Plan.
15.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Hamlet Industrial (HI)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except the following:
(c) Residential Uses
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'Dwelling, Accessory' as per Section 3.7. A 'Dwelling, Accessory' shall not be
permitted in association with a 'Bulk Fuel Depot', or 'Automobile Repair
Establishment'.
(d) Non-Residential Uses
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Agricultural Produce Warehouse
-
Automobile Service Station
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Bulk Fuel Depot
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Bulk Sales Establishment - Agricultural
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Commercial Motor Vehicle Repair Establishment
-
Contractor's Yard
-
Industrial Use, Dry
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Farm Implement Establishment
-
Food Processing, Primary and Secondary
-
Garden Centre
-
Greenhouse, Commercial
-
Public Garage
-
School Bus Storage
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Trades Person's Shop
-
Veterinary Clinic
15.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Hamlet Industrial (HI)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 15.3.1 Non-Residential Use Provisions: Private Water and Septic System
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 hectares (2.0 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard or Exterior Side Yard
15 metres (49 ft.)
Minimum Side & Rear Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Height - 'Main Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
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Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
Minimum Separation Distance from Accessory Detached
Dwelling
30 metres (98 ft.)
Open Storage & Outdoor Display
As per Section 3.26 Open
Storage
Landscaped Open Space
As per Section 3.16
Landscaped Open Space
15.4 Special Provisions
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Section 16 - Agriculture Related Commercial Industrial (ACI)
16.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of Section 12 shall apply only on lands designated 'A - Agriculture' or 'R - Rural'
on Schedule 'A': Land Use (South Section) of the County of Bruce Official Plan.
16.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within the ACI Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for
any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a) Residential Uses
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'Dwelling, Accessory' in accordance with Section 3.7. A 'Dwelling, Accessory' shall not
be permitted in association with an 'Abattoir' or 'Livestock Assembly Yard'.
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Legally existing residential uses as of the date of passing of the Zoning By-law
(b) Non-Residential Uses
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Abattoir
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Bulk Sales Establishment - Agricultural
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Farm Implement Establishment
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Food Processing, Primary
-
Feed Mill and Elevator
-
Greenhouse, Commercial
-
Livestock Assembly Yard
-
Livestock Auction Barn
-
Portable Asphalt Plant
-
Portable Concrete Plant
-
Veterinarian Clinic
-
Wayside Pit or Wayside Quarry
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Accessory Buildings and Structures in accordance with Section 3.6
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'On-Farm Diversified Use' in accordance with Section 3.17
16.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Agriculture Commercial Industrial (ACI)' Zone use any lot or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 16.3. Non Residential Use Provisions
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 hectares (2.0 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (100 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard
15 metres (49.2 ft.)
Minimum Side Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Height - 'Main Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
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Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
Minimum Separation Distance From Accessory
Detached Dwelling
30 metres (100 ft.)
Open Storage & Outdoor Display
As per Section 3.26 Open
Storage
Landscaped Open Space
As per Section 3.16
Landscaped Open Space
16.4 Special Provisions
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 1, Concession B)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 31, Concession 12)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-1' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purposes of a small engine and machinery repair
establishment in addition to those uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to
compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 90-545 (Priebe, Part Lot 32, Concession 15)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-2' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-Law, may be used for the purposes of a construction storage yard and office facility in
compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-Law provided however that:
(i)
The buildings and structures used for the permitted contractor's storage yard shall be
limited to a total floor area of 1355.82 square metres (14,594.4 sq ft).
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 10, Concession 15)
.3
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-3' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a cabinet making and/or machine shop
establishment in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 90-554 (Weber, Part Lots 22 and 23, Concession C)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-4' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-Law, may be used for the storage and office facility of a plumbing and construction
business in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-Law provided however
that:
(i)
The buildings and structures used for the permitted plumbing and contractor's storage and
office facility shall be limited to a total floor area of 1226.3 square metres (13,200 square
feet) as they existed at the time of the passing of this By-Law.
Carrick By-law 96-18 (Hasenberger, Part Lot 10, Concession 13)
.5
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'ACI-5' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may be used for industrial/commercial purposes, in accordance with
the 'ACI' zoning provisions, excepting however that:
(i)
The processing and wholesaling of lumber products shall be permitted uses, and may
include a lumber dimension facility, lumber dry kiln, lumber grading plant, and a fletch
wood veneer facility.
(ii)
A truck wash and service facility shall be a permitted use.
(iii)
The maximum lot coverage on private services shall be 20 per cent.
(iv)
iv)
The minimum lot area shall be 2.4 hectares (5.9 acres); and,
(v)
v)
The minimum lot frontage shall be 115 metres (377 feet).
Carrick By-law 96-19 (Herman/Brian's Poultry, Part Lot 20, Concession C)
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.6
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'ACI-6' on
Schedule 'B' to this By-law, may be used for industrial/commercial purposes, in accordance with
the 'ACI' zoning provisions, excepting however that:
(i)
An automotive repair and painting operation shall be allowed as an accessory use to a
permitted use.
(ii)
A truck terminal and/or terminals for the storage and handling of freight shall be a
permitted use; and,
(iii)
The minimum lot area shall be 1.7 hectares (4.2 acres).
Carrick By-law 85-440, (Part Lot 23, Concession 'C')
.7
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-7' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of an establishment for the sale, repair and
servicing of agricultural implements and equipment in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law.
South Bruce By-law 2002-37 (Dunstan/Wise/Wells, Part Lot 20, Concession 'C', Carrick)
.8
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-8-h' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a 'commercial motor vehicle repair
establishment' in accordance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however that:
(i)
the Non-Residential Uses shall be limited to a 'Veterinarian Clinic'; 'Commercial Motor
Vehicle Repair Establishment'; 'Farm Implement Establishment'; 'Nursery', 'Portable
Asphalt Plant'; 'Accessory Buildings and Structures in accordance with Section 6.6' and
(ii)
all Residential Uses or 'Accessory Residential Uses' shall be prohibited.
the 'minimum lot size' shall be no less than 4.27 hectares (10.56 acres).
(iii)
the washing of 'commercial motor vehicles' shall be limited to those 'commercial motor
vehicles' which are being serviced on-site or are owned and operated by 'Robert Wells
Transport Limited' or its successors.
(iv)
notwithstanding Section 6.28, no more than two main buildings or structures shall be
permitted; and
(v)
the lands shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
That the 'H - Holding' provision shall apply only to the 'commercial motor vehicle repair
establishment' as a permitted use. The 'H - Holding' provision may be removed once the following
conditions have been met:
(i)
A statement from the Chief Building Official or a qualified individual stating that all floor
drains which may become contaminated with materials from the repair/servicing/lube shop
and/or a truck wash bay(s), are not directly connected to a new/existing domestic waste
treatment system on the property is provided.
(ii)
A statement from the chief Building Official or a qualified individual stating that all floor
drains which may become contaminated with materials from the repair/servicing/lube
shop, and/or a truck wash(bay(s) have been connected to a 'total retention/separator tank'
or similar engineered system is provided.
(iii)
A statement from the Chief Building Official or a qualified individual stating that a 'total
retention/separator tank' or a similar engineered system which separates oils, fuels,
lubricants, cleaners and solvents etc. and stores all separated contaminants has been
installed and is functioning according to its design specifications is provided.
(iv)
A statement from the Chief Building Official or a qualified individual stating that an
adequate method of disposal for separated wash water has been installed and is
functioning according to its design specifications is provided.
(v)
A current contract with an MOE - certified carrier engaged for the disposal of materials
from the 'total retention/separator tank' or a similar engineered system is provided;
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(vi)
A statement/certificate from the MOE - certified carrier stating that an approved
disposal/treatment facility is available and will accept the materials is provided.
(vii)
A Certificate of Approval under the Ontario Water Resources Act, or other applicable
legislation, is obtained from the Ministry of the Environment for any/all components of the
truck washing/'total retention/separator tank' system as required or notification from the
Ministry that a Certificate of Approval is not required is provided.
(viii)
That all recommendations proposed in the "Scoped Environmental Impact Study" be
implemented to the satisfaction of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority; and
(ix)
That a "Stormwater Management Plan" prepared to the specification of the Saugeen
Valley Conservation Authority and reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority be submitted.
By-law 2008-48 (Dunstan and Wise - Part Lot 20, Concession 'C' Carrick)
.9
Notwithstanding their 'M1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'M1-8-H'' on Schedule
'A' to this By-Law shall only be used for the purposes of a 'commercial motor vehicle repair
establishment' in accordance with the 'M1' Zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however that:
(i)
The Non-Residential Uses shall be limited to a 'Veterinarian Clinic'; 'Commercial Motor
Vehicle Repair Establishment', 'Farm Implement Establishment', 'Nursery'; 'Portable
Asphalt Plant'; 'Accessory Buildings and Structures in accordance with Section 6.6.
(ii)
All Residential Uses or 'Accessory Residential uses' shall be prohibited.
(iii)
The 'Minimum Lot Size' shall be no less than 2.43 hectares (6 acres).
(iv)
The washing of 'commercial motor vehicles' shall be limited to those 'commercial motor
vehicles' which are being serviced on-site or are owned and operated by 'Robert Wells
Transport Limited' or its successors; and,
(v)
The lands shall be subject to Site Plan Control.
That the 'H - Holding' provisions shall apply only to the 'commercial motor vehicle repair
establishment' as a permitted use. The 'H - Holding' provision may be removed once the
following conditions have been met:
(a) A Certificate of Approval (Air) under Part 9 of the Environmental Protection Act is
obtained from the Ministry of the Environment, if a paint/spray booth is to be part of
the operation, is provided.
(b) A statement from the Chief Building Official or qualified individual stating that all floor
drains which may become contaminated with materials from the repair/servicing/lube
shop, are not directly connected to a new/existing domestic waste treatment system
on the property is provided.
(c) A statement from the Chief Building Official or a qualified individual stating that a 'total
retention/separator tank' or a similar engineered system which separates oils, fuels,
lubricants, cleaners, and solvents, etc. and stores all separated contaminants has
been installed and is functioning according to its design specifications is provided.
(d) A statement from the Chief Building Official or a qualified individual stating that an
adequate method of disposal for separated wash water has been installed and is
functioning according to its design specifications is provided.
(e) A current contract with an MOE certified carrier engaged for the disposal of materials
from the 'total retention / separator tank' or a similar engineered system is provided.
(f) A statement/certificate from the MOE-certified carrier stating that an approved
disposal/treatment facility is available and will accept the materials is provided.
(g) A Certificate of Approval under the Ontario Water Resources Act, or other applicable
legislation, is obtain from the Ministry of the Environment for any/all components of the
truck washing/total retention/separator tank' system as required or notification from
the Ministry that a Certificate of Approval is not required is provided.
(h) That all recommendations proposed in the 'Scoped Environmental Impact Study' be
implemented to the satisfaction of the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority; and,
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(i) That the 'Stormwater Management Plant' prepared to the satisfaction of the Saugeen
Valley Conservation Authority and reviewed and approved to the satisfaction of the
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority be submitted.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Lighthouse Motel, Part Lot 11, Concession 15)
.10
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-9' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a motel in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone
provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 10, Concession 15)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Schmalz Motors, Part Lot 21, Concession 'C')
.11
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-10' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of an establishment for the sale, repair and
servicing of agricultural implements and equipment in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Elora Road Meats, Part Lot 10, Concession 'C')
.12
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-11' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used for the purposes of an abattoir in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this
By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 14, Concession 12)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 21, Concession 14)
.13
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-12' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used for the purposes of a builders or contractors' yard in addition to
those used normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone
provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 94-678 Kunkel (Part of Lot 10, Concession 12)
.14
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-13' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a sales, repair and servicing of agricultural
implements and equipment establishment in addition to bus storage, repair, and rentals in
compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 26, Concession 6)
.15
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-14' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used for the purposes of a sawmill in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this
By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 3, Concession 9)
.16
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-15' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used for the purposes of an autobody and auto wrecking establishment
in addition to those uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI'
Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 20, Concession 'C' / 'D')
.17
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-16' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of motor vehicle oiling establishment in
addition to those uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone subject to compliance with the 'ACI'
Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 86-453 (Priebe, Part Lot 34, Concession 14)
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.18
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-17' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a cement contracting business in addition
to those uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI'
Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 89-520 (Hossfeld, Part Lot 10, Concession 11)
.19
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, where lands are delineated as 'ACI-18' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law, they may be used for the purposes of an establishment for the repair
and servicing of agricultural equipment and accessory uses thereto in addition to those uses
normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, in accordance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in
this By-law provided however that:
i)
The accessory uses shall be clearly secondary to the repair and servicing of agricultural
implements and equipment,
ii)
The minimum lot area shall be 0.75 ha (By-law 2019-18),
iii)
For the purpose of this subsection lot area shall mean the total horizontal area within the
lot lines of a lot; and,
iv)
The minimum side yard shall be 15.3 metres (50 feet)
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Deemerton, Part Lot 21, Concession 8)
.20
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-19' on Schedule
'A' to this By-Law may be used only for the following permitted uses in compliance with the 'ACI'
Zone provisions contained in this By-Law:
(i)
'Agricultural Produce Warehouse'
(ii)
'Automobile Service Station'
(iii)
Business or professional office'
(iv)
Contractor's Yard'
(v)
'Industrial Use, Dry'
(vi)
'Greenhouse, Commercial'
(vii)
'Hotel/Motel'
(viii)
'Marine, Recreation and Small Engine Establishments'
(ix)
'Restaurant'
(x)
'Retail Store' under 140 sq. m (1500 sq. ft.) in 'Floor Area, Total'
(xi)
'Riding Stable/Equestrian Centre'
(xii)
'School Bus Storage'
(xiii)
'Travel Trailer Sales Establishments'
(xiv)
Accessory Buildings and Structures in accordance with Section 3.6
Carrick By-law 88-502(Part Lot 27 Concession 'D' [Parts 1, 2 and 5 on 3R-2698])
.21
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-20' on Schedule
'A' to this By-Law may be used for the purpose of a public works yard, in compliance with the
'ACI' Zone provisions, provided, however, that outside storage of chemicals, including salt, are
prohibited.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 19, Concession 14)
.22
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-21' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of a drainage tile manufacturing and sales
establishment in addition to those uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to
compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Culross By-Law 10-1997 (McKague, Part Lot 13, Concession 6)
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.23
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'ACI-22' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used for industrial/commercial purposes, in accordance with
the 'ACI' Zone provisions excepting however that:
(i)
Motor vehicle inspection station, the maintenance of farm machinery and transport trucks,
and a truck terminal for the storage and handling of freight may be permitted.
Culross By-Law 11-1997 (Ireland, Part Lot 10, Concession 4)
.24
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'ACI-23' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used for industrial/commercial purposes, in accordance with
the 'ACI' Zone provisions excepting however that:
(i)
Sale of agricultural implements, equipment and parts may be permitted; and,
(ii)
An agricultural implements and equipment salvage yard may be permitted.
Culross By-Law 27-1997 (Ireland, Part Lot 12, Concession 6)
.25
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'ACI-24' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law may be used for industrial/commercial purposes, in accordance with
the 'ACI' Zone provisions excepting however that:
(i)
Manufacturing, sale, and service of toy farm machinery may be permitted.
(ii)
The minimum lot area shall be 2322 square metres (25,000 square feet).
(iii)
Lot area shall be defined as the total horizontal distance of the lands within the zone; and
(iv)
Lot Frontage shall not apply.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 9, Concession 14)
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 2, Concession 12)
South Bruce By-law 2004-26 (Morley / Reichenbach, Part Lot 21, Concession C, Carrick)
.26
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-25' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law may be used for the purposes of a truck terminal in addition to those uses
normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 16, Concession 14)
.27
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those land delineated as 'ACI-26' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of a service station in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this
By-law.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 21, Concession 13)
.28
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-27' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of an 'automobile wrecking yard' in addition to those
uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law.
Culross By-Law 2001-17 (Baks, Part Lot 14, Concession 4)
.29
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-28', on Schedule
'A' to this By-Law shall only be used for the purposes of a 'Farm Implement and Equipment
Establishment' and 'accessory office' in accordance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in
this By-Law, excepting however that:
(i)
All 'Residential Uses' or 'Accessory Residential Uses' shall be prohibited.
(ii)
The 'minimum area' shall be no less than 4,040.3 sq. m. 43,491 square feet.
(iii)
The 'maximum retail floor area' shall not exceed 167.2 sq. m.1800 square feet.
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(iv)
The 'minimum side yard' shall be no less than 2.01 m 6.6 feet.
(v)
The 'minimum rear yard' shall be no less than 2.01 m 6.6 feet.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 13, Concession 12)
.30
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-29' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of a welding and repair establishment in addition to
those uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone
provisions contained in this By-law.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 6, Concession 12)
.31
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-30' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of a meat market in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this
By-law.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 35, Concession 2)
.32
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-31' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law maybe used for the purpose of a bus terminal in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this
By-law.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 8 and 9, Concession 6)
.33
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-32' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of a pickle processing plant in addition to those uses
normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law.
Culross By-law 20-1985 (Part Lot 26, Concession 2)
.34
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-33' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purposes of a truck painting establishment in addition to those
uses normally permitted in the 'ACI' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions
contained in this By-law.
Culross By-Law 20-1985 (Part Lot 26, Concession 13)
.35
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'ACI-34' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a sawmill, lumber yard and scrap yard and
related and accessory uses including metal fabricating subject to compliance with the 'ACI' Zone
provisions contained in this By-Law.
South Bruce By-law 2005-25 (Huber, Part Lot 23, Concession 8, Carrick)
.36
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-35' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
Residential uses are permitted as existed on the date of passage of the By-law.
(ii)
An 'Automobile Repair Establishment' shall be a permitted use.
(iii)
The minimum side yard setback shall be no less than 2.6 m (8.5 ft).
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(iv)
The minimum separation distance from accessory detached dwelling shall be no less than
15 m (50 ft).
(v)
Livestock and/or poultry shall be limited to 3.7 livestock units per hectare; and
(vi)
Notwithstanding Section 3.18 Minimum Distance Separation Guidelines (MDS,) the
Minimum Distance Separation I may be reduced to 50 meters (164 ft)
Culross By-law 2002-09 (Wideman/Beninger, Part Lot 2, Concession 'A')
.37
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'ACI-36' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law, shall only be used in accordance with the 'ACI' zoning provisions,
excepting however that:
(i)
In addition to the required provisions of Section 3.20 no buildings, structures, additions or
extensions to existing buildings or structures or sewage disposal systems shall be
erected, constructed, or permitted within 28 metres (85.3 ft.) of the Environmental
Protection Zone; and
(ii)
A single detached accessory residence exclusively for the use of the owner, manager, or
caretaker of the 'ACI' use shall be permitted; and
(iii)
A 'fuel storage establishment' shall be prohibited
South Bruce By-law 2008-63 (Robbins/Mackey, Part Lot 48, Concession 'C')
.38
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'AC1-37-h' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
Permitted uses shall be limited to a 'Farm Implement Repair and Farm Vehicle Sales
Establishment'.
(ii)
For the purposes of the ACI-37-h Zone, a 'Farm Equipment and Farm Vehicle Sales and
Repair Establishment' shall be defined as:
(iii)
"Farm Implement Repair and Farm Vehicle Repair Establishment": means the use of land,
buildings, or structures for the sale of, storage of, or repair of new or used agricultural
equipment and machinery directly associated with the operation of a farm and the sale,
servicing, repair, cleaning, washing, polishing, and greasing of vehicles for farm use.
(iv)
Accessory dwelling unit - detached unit shall be a permitted use under the 'h - Holding'
provision.
(v)
Farm Implement Repair and Farm Vehicle Repair Establishment' uses shall be prohibited
until the 'h' provision is removed. The 'h' provision may be removed once the following
conditions have been met:
(a) A statement from the Chief Building Official stating that all floor drains which may
become contaminated with materials from the repair/servicing establishment, are
not directly connected to a new/existing domestic waste treatment system on the
property is provided; and
(b) A statement from the Chief Building Official stating that all floor drains which may
become contaminated with materials from the repair/servicing establishment, have
been connected to a total retention/separator tank or similar engineered system is
provided; and
(c) A statement from the Chief Building Official stating that a total retention/separator
tank or a similar engineered system which separates oils, fuels, lubricants,
cleaners and solvents etc. and stores all separated contaminants has been
installed and is functioning according to its design specifications is provided; and
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(d) A current contract with a MOE - certified carrier engaged for the disposal of
materials from the total retention/separator tank or a similar engineered system is
provided.
South Bruce By-Law 2014-61(Zister and Stroeder - Part of Lot 20, Concession 10 E, Carrick)
.39
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'AC1-38' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-
law, excepting, however, that
(i)
A Repair Facility, including the repairs and servicing of farm tractors; trucks and trailers
and automobiles; and an MTO inspection station are permitted in an existing building
(shed).
(ii)
The minimum interior side yard, minimum rear yard and minimum separation distance
from an accessory detached dwelling shall not be less than they currently exist to the
Shed/Repair Facility.
(iii)
An existing detached dwelling is permitted as an accessory detached dwelling; and,
(iv)
The minimum lot area, minimum lot frontage, minimum front yard, minimum side yard for a
dwelling, shall be no less than they currently existed to the detached dwelling.
South Bruce By-Law 2018-36 - Johnston (Lune Rise Farms) - East Part Lot 23, Con 9, Culross
.40
Notwithstanding their 'ACI' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-39' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'ACI' Zone provisions contained in this By-
Law, and the following additional uses shall be permitted:
(i)
Agriculture general uses subject to the applicable regulations for this Zone.
(ii)
A commercial greenhouse including space for a 'Licensed Cannabis Production Facility'
and related offices, subject to the following regulations:
Front yard (from the street)
Minimum 375 m.
West side yard
Minimum 38 m.
East side yard
Minimum 40 m.
Depth of Building
Maximum 240 m.
Floor of Greenhouse Facility
Maximum 8,250 square metres.
South Bruce By-law 2023-74 (McKague Z-2023-054 - 655 Concession 14W - CON 14 LOT 14
(Culross)
.41
Notwithstanding their 'ACO' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'ACI-41' and
'ACI-41-H1' on Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in accordance with the 'ACI' Zone
provisions contained in this By-law excepting however that:
i)
A Bulk Fuel Depot for propane shall be permitted in addition to the permitted uses of
the ACI Zone.
ii)
A maximum lot coverage of 20% shall be permitted.
iii)
Buildings and structures existing as of August 22, 2023 which do not comply with
height, yard setbacks, lot coverage, and ground floor area provisions of the Zoning
By-law are hereby recognized. All future buildings and structures, or additions to
existing buildings and structures, shall comply with the provisions of the Zoning By-
law.
Note: The H1 zoning provision addresses areas of high archaeological potential per Section
4.4.
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Section 17 - Extractive Industrial (M1)
17.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Extractive Industrial (M1) Zone shall apply to pits and quarries as
identified on Schedule 'A': Land Use of the County of Bruce Official Plan.
17.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within an 'Extractive Industrial (M1)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use
any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following uses:
(a) Residential Uses
-
Prohibited
(b) Non-Residential Uses
-
Agriculture, General
-
Pit
-
Portable Asphalt Plant
-
Portable Concrete Plant
-
Quarry
-
Buildings, structures and uses accessory to a permitted use [i.e., open storage,
scales, pump buildings, administration, equipment storage, and fuel pumps]
-
Processing of natural materials extracted from the site including screening,
sorting, washing, crushing, storing, portable ready mix/concrete, asphalt plant,
and other similar operations allied to a 'Pit' or 'Quarry' operation
17.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Extractive Industrial (M1)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use
any building or structure except in accordance with the
following provisions:
Table 17.3.1. Non Residential Use Provisions
Minimum Lot Area
1 hectare (2.5 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
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17.4
Additional Provisions - Agriculture, General
No person shall within any 'Extractive Industrial (M1)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use
any building or structure for general agriculture purposes except in accordance with the
following provisions:
Table 17.4.1 Agricultural General, Non Residential Use Provisions
Minimum Front Yard and Exterior Side Yard
6 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (i) Abutting a Future
Development, Residential, or Institutional Zone, or a
residential or institutional use
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (ii) In all other cases
4 metres (13 ft.) on one side and
1.2 metres (4 ft.) on the adjacent
side
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
75%
Maximum Building Height (i) Within 20 metres (66 ft.) of a
Residential or Institutional Zone, or a residential or
institutional use
11 metres (36 ft.)
Maximum Building Height (ii) In all other cases
22 metres (72 ft.)
17.5 Additional Provisions - Extractive Industrial
.1
No excavation shall occur within:
(i)
15 metres (50 ft.) from the boundary of the licensed area.
(ii)
30 metres (98 ft.) from any part of the boundary of the licensed area that
abuts:
a) A Class 1 or 2 Road.
b) Land in use for residential purposes at the time the license was issued, or
land zoned Residential or Institutional when an aggregate license is
issued.
(iii)
30 metres (98 ft.) from a watercourse.
.2
All excavation faces are to be stabilized in so far as to prevent erosion into the excavation
setback area and every excavation face shall be sloped to no greater than 45 degrees off
horizontal.
.3
No mineral aggregate resource, aggregate pile, topsoil pile, overburden pile, or any building
or structure shall be located closer than:
(i)
30 metres (98 ft.) of the boundary of the licensed area; and
(ii)
90 metres (295 ft.) of the boundary of the licensed area abutting a Class 1 or
2 Street; or a residential dwelling existing at the time an aggregate license is
issued, or land zoned Residential or Institutional when an aggregate license
is issued.
Where an interior lot line in an M1 Zone abuts land held in separate ownership but is also
zoned M1, no setback may be required.
.4
All machinery employed in the processing or recycling of mineral aggregate resources and
derived products such as asphalt and concrete or the production of secondary related
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products shall be located no closer than:
(i)
30 metres (98 ft.) of the boundary of the licensed area; and,
(ii)
At the time that an aggregate license is issued:
a) 90 metres (295 ft.) of the boundary of the licensed area abutting a Class 1
or 2 Street; or
b) 90 metres (295 ft.) of a residential dwelling existing at the time an
aggregate license is issued; or,
c) 90 metres (295 ft.) of any property line abutting lands which are zoned to
permit residential or institutional use.
.5
Berms that are intended to screen the adjoining lands from the operation on the site are
exempt from Section 17.4.3.
.6
All berms shall be located at least three metres from the boundary of the licensed area.
.7
Adequate vegetation shall be established and maintained to control erosion of any topsoil or
overburden on the site.
.8
The maximum height for any conveyors or similar machinery shall be 25 metres (82 ft.).
.9
Notwithstanding the requirements of Section 3.15, a Planting Area shall be planted and
maintained along all front and exterior lot lines and along any lot line within 60 metres (197
ft.) of a residential dwelling or a Residential Zone, except for entrances and exits. The
Planting Area shall provide a year-round visual barrier and shall be a minimum of 15 metres
(50 ft.) in width and consist of a dense screen of shrubs and/or evergreen trees, a minimum
of one metre (3 ft.) in height when planted and of a type that will attain a minimum height of
6 metres (20 ft.) at maturity.
17.5 Special Provisions
By-Law Number 2017-18 (Schumacher - Z-71-16.06 - Part of Lots 9 and 10 and Part of Road
Allowance, Concession 10, geographic Township of Culross).
.1
Notwithstanding their 'M1' zoning, those lands delineated as 'M1-1-H' on Schedule 'A' to this
by-law shall be used incompliance with the 'M1 (Extractive Industrial) Zone provisions
contained in this By-Law, excepting however:
(i)
Processing Area(s) shall be located only within the 'M1-1' Zone located south
of Formosa Creek.
(ii)
Extraction and Processing Areas shall be prohibited within 30 metres (98
feet) of lands zoned as 'Environmental Protection'.
(iii)
Extraction shall be permitted within '0' metres of the Licensed Boundary only
in those Areas as approved by the Ministry of Natural Resources and
Forestry.
(iv)
Extractions shall be no closer than 25 meters (82 feet) to the dwelling as it
exists on February 14, 2017 located on Part of Lot 9, Concession 10,
geographic Township of Culross, Municipality of South Bruce.
(v)
The Extraction Area(s) shall be rehabilitated progressively so as to return the
Area(s) to a Class 1 to Class 3 Canada Land Classification as soon as
possible following the completion of extraction.
(vi)
No buildings, scales, fuel tanks etc., shall be located within the SVCA
Regulated Area and activity will be limited to extraction only.
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(vii)
Berms shall be permitted within '0' metres of the Licenses Boundary.
(viii)
All machinery employed in the processing or recycling of mineral aggregate
resources and derived products such as asphalt and concrete or the
production of secondary related products shall be permitted within 9 metres
(0 feet) of the 'M1-1' Zone.
(ix)
A planting area and landscaped open space shall not be required.
(x)
A 'Haul Route Agreement' between the Pit Licensee and the Municipality of
South Bruce is required; and,
(xi)
The 'H - Holding' symbol may be removed upon the approval by the
Municipality of South Bruce of a 'Haul Route Agreement' between the Pit
Licensee and the Municipality of South Bruce.
.2
[M1-2 Available]
By-Law Number 2019-56 (Campbell Pit - Z-75-18.06 - 1604 Concession 10 - Part Lot 29,
Concession 11, geographic Township of Culross).
.3
Notwithstanding their M1Zoning, those lands delineated as M1-3-H on
Schedule A to this By-Law shall be used in compliance with the M2
Extractive Industrial Zone provisions contained in this By-Law, and in
compliance with the following provisions which shall prevail in the event of
any conflict:
(i)
Extraction shall be no closer than 135 m to the dwelling as it exists on May
28, 2019, located at 1576 Concession 10 South Bruce (Culross).
(ii)
Extraction shall not occur within 1.5 m of the established water table.
(iii)
The H-Holding symbol may be removed upon the approval by the
Municipality of South Bruce of a 'Haul Route Agreement' between the Pit
Licensee, the Municipality of South Bruce, and the County of Bruce.
By-law 2022-78 (Teeswater Concrete Z-2021-036 - 1185 Concessions 8 - Lot 27, Concession 8
(Culross))
.4
Notwithstanding their 'M1' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'M1-4' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the M1 zone provisions contained in this
By-law, and shall comply with the following regulations which shall prevail in the event of
conflict:
(i)
Extraction shall not occur within 1.5 metres of the established high water
table.
(ii)
A Primary Access may be permitted to be established from the east side of
the property and extend over neighbouring lands to the east once an access
agreement with the eastern adjacent property owner is achieved and any
necessary approvals obtained.
(iii)
Access shall be on the north side of the property until such time as an access
agreement with the eastern adjacent property owner is achieved and any
necessary approvals obtained (this access may also continue as a
Secondary Access).
(iv)
The single detached dwelling, barns, and accessory structures as they exist
as of July 14, 2022 may remain on the site and be used only for storage or
office purposes in support of the extraction activities.
(v)
Extraction shall not occur within 30 metres of the retained buildings and
structures.
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(vi)
Extraction shall not occur within 30 metres of lands zoned as Environmental
Protection (EP).
(vii)
A planting area and landscaped open space shall not be required unless
requested by the Municipality of South Bruce in accordance with the 'M2'
zone provisions.
(viii)
The Extraction Area shall be rehabilitated progressively so as to return the
Areas(s) to their pre-extraction soil quality (i.e., Class 1 soils based on the
Canada Land Inventory Soil Capability for Agriculture) as soon as possible
following the completion of extraction.
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Section 18 - Rural Commercial Industrial (RCI)
18.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of Section 14 shall apply only on lands designated 'R - Rural' on
Schedule 'A': Land Use (South Section) of the County of Bruce Official Plan.
18.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within the 'Rural Commercial Industrial (RCI)' zone use any lot or erect,
alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following
uses:
(i)
Residential Uses
(a) 'Dwelling, Accessory' in accordance with Section 3.7
(b) A 'Dwelling, Accessory'' shall not be permitted in association with an
'Abattoir', or 'Public Garage'.
(c) Legally existing residential uses as of the date of passing of the Zoning
By-law.
(ii) Non-Residential Uses
In addition to all Non-Residential Uses permitted in the 'ACI' Zone the following
shall also be permitted:
(a) Agricultural Produce Warehouse
(b) Farm Implement Establishment
(c) Farm Implement Repair
(d) Greenhouse, Commercial
(e) Industrial, Dry limited to welding shops, blacksmith shops, and wood
fabricating.
(f) Public Garage
(g) Space Extensive Recreational Commercial Use
(h) Veterinary Clinic
(i) Kennel as per Section 5.2
(j) Riding Stable/Equestrian Centre
(k) Salvage Yard
(l) Saw or Planing Mill
18.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Rural Commercial Industrial (RCI)' zone use any lot or erect,
alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
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Table 18.3.1 Non Residential Use Provisions
Minimum Lot Area
0.8 hectares (2.0 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage
30 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front or Exterior Yard
15 metres (49.2 ft.)
Minimum Side & Rear Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Height B Main Building
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
15%
Minimum Separation Distance from Accessory Detached
Dwelling
30 metres (98 ft.)
Open Storage & Outdoor Display
As per Section 3.26 Open
Storage
Landscaped Open Space
As per Section 3.16
Landscaped Open Space
18.4 Special Provisions
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Section 19 - Rural and Urban Institutional (INR, IN)
19.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Institutional Rural (INR) and Institutional Urban (IN) zones shall generally
apply to institutional development generally located in the rural and urban areas of the
Municipality.
19.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Rural Institutional (INR)' Zone, or 'Urban Institutional (IN)' Zone use any
lot or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except the following:
Table 19.2. Permitted Uses
Permitted Uses
Institutional- Rural
(INR)
Institutional - Urban
(IN)
'Dwelling, Accessory' as per Section 3.7
√
√
'Dwelling, Single Detached'
√ (a)
√ (b)
'Dwelling, Semi Detached'
√ (a)
√ (b)
'Dwelling, Duplex'
√ (a)
√ (b)
'Dwelling, Multiple'
Not Permitted
√ (c)
'Townhouse Cluster' or 'Townhouse Street'
Not Permitted
√ (c)
Assembly Hall
√
√
Cemetery
√
√
Clinic
Not Permitted
√
Childcare Centre
Not Permitted
√
Educational Facility
Not Permitted
√
Hospital
Not Permitted
√
Public Building
Not Permitted
√
Public Park
√
√
Residential Care Facility
Not Permitted
√
Accessory Buildings & Structures as per
Section 3.6
√
√
Footnotes:
(a) Notwithstanding Section 19.3, these uses are subject to the regulations of the Hamlet Residential
Zone (HR). Residential uses shall only be permitted upon the completion of a servicing report
and/or nitrate study which confirms that sufficient servicing capacity is available to service the
proposed residential use.
(b)
(c) Notwithstanding Section 19.3, these uses are subject to the regulations of the Residential - Low
Density Single (R1).
(d) Notwithstanding Section 19.3, these uses are subject to the regulations of the Residential -
Medium and High Density (R3).
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19.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Institutional - Urban (IN)' or 'Institutional - Rural (INR)' Zone use any
land or erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following
provisions:
Table 19.3.1. Provisions: Municipal Water and Sewer
Minimum Lot Area (a)
550 sq. metres (5,920 sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot Frontage (a)
15 metres (49 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard (a)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard (a)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (a)
5 metres (16 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Height - 'Main Building' (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage (a)
40%
Table 19.3.2. Provisions: Municipal Sewer
Provisions
Municipal Sewer
Minimum Lot Area (a)
2,024 sq. metres (21,782 sq. ft.)
Minimum Lot Frontage (a)
30 metres (98 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard (a)
6.0 metres (20 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard (a)
7.5 metres (25 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (a)
5 metres (16 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Height - 'Main Building' (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage (a)
25%
Table 19.3.3. Provisions: Municipal Water
Provisions
Municipal Water
Minimum Lot Area (a)
0.4 hectares (1 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage (a)
40 metres (131 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (a)
5 metres (16 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Height - 'Main Building' (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage (a)
20%
Table 19.3.4. Provisions: No Municipal Services
Provisions
No Municipal Services
Minimum Lot Area (a)
0.8 hectares (2 ac.)
Minimum Lot Frontage (a)
40 metres (131 ft.)
Minimum Front Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Exterior Side Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Minimum Interior Side Yard (a)
5 metres (16 ft.)
Minimum Rear Yard (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Height - 'Main Building' (a)
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage (a)
20%
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Footnotes:
(a) Notwithstanding the above zone provisions, residential uses permitted in the IN or INR Zones are
subject to the regulations of the respective residential zones, as below:
1. In the INR Zone, where a 'Dwelling, Single Detached', 'Dwelling, Semi Detached', and a
'Dwelling, Duplex' is permitted, these uses shall be subject to the regulations of the
'Hamlet Residential (HR)' Zone as per Section 7.3.
2. In the IN Zone, where a 'Dwelling, Single Detached', 'Dwelling, Semi Detached', and a
'Dwelling, Duplex' is permitted, these uses shall be subject to the regulations of the
'Residential - Low Density Single (R1)' Zone as per Section 8.3.
3. In the IN Zone, where a 'Dwelling, Multiple', 'Townhouse Cluster' or 'Townhouse Street' is
permitted, these uses shall be subject to the regulations of the 'Residential - Medium to
High Density (R3)' Zone as per Section 8.4.
19.4 Special Provisions - INR
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 11 Concession 14)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'INR' Zoning designation, the lands delineated as 'INR-1' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of an 'assembly hall' in compliance with the 'INR'
Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 26 Concession 9 and 10)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'INR' Zoning designation, the lands delineated as 'INR-2' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of a church camp in compliance with the 'INR'
Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
South Bruce By-Law 2016-56 (Cedarvale Conservative Mennonite Church c/o Bruce Fulcher, Part Lot
20, Concession 11, Carrick)
.3
Notwithstanding their 'INR' zoning designation, the lands delineated as 'INR-3' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'INR' Zone provisions contained in this By-law,
excepting however that:
(i)
The 'Minimum Front Yard' to the existing assembly hall structure shall be no
less than 3.87 mm (12.7 ft.).
(ii)
An 'educational facility' shall be a permitted use; and,
(iii) All residential uses including 'dwelling, accessory apartment' and 'dwelling,
accessory attached' are prohibited.
Carrick By-law 85-440 (Part Lot 11, Concession 14)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'INR' Zoning designation, the lands delineated as 'INR-4' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law shall only be used for the purposes of an 'assembly hall' in compliance with the 'INR'
Zone provisions contained in this By-law.
South Bruce By-law 2006-44 (Lot 5, Concession 1, Carrick)
.5
Notwithstanding their 'I - Institutional' zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'INR-5' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law shall be used in compliance with the 'INR' Zone provisions contained
in this By-law, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The permitted uses shall be limited to an 'educational facility' serving the local
'horse-drawn carriage community'.
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(ii)
Notwithstanding Section 3.18, being the requirements to meet Minimum
Distance Separation Formulae 1, the proposed 'educational facility' shall be
no closer than 249 metres from any neighbouring livestock facility.
South Bruce By-law #2017-78 (McIntosh Church c/o Harkness and Inglis, S Pt Lot 10, Con 11 and Pt
Lots 9 and 10, Con 1, Carrick)
.6
Notwithstanding their 'INR' zoning, those lands delineated as 'INR-6' on Schedule 'A' to this By-
law may be used in compliance with the 'INR' Zone provisions contained in this By-law, excepting
however that:
(i)
The 'Minimum Distance Separation I (MDS)' to the livestock facility located on
Part Lots 9 and 10, Concession 1, geographic Township of Carrick,
Municipality of South Bruce shall be no less than 106 m.
(ii)
The 'Minimum Distance Separation I (MDS)' to the livestock facility located on
Part Lot 11, Concession 1, geographic Township of Carrick, Municipality of
South Bruce shall be no less than 131 m.
(iii) The 'Minimum Distance Separation I (MDS)' to the livestock facility located at
44447 Huron-Bruce Road shall be no less than 212 m; and,
(iv) All residential uses including 'dwelling, accessory apartment' and 'dwelling,
accessory attached' are prohibited.
19.5 Special Provisions - IN
Section 20 - Rural and Urban Open Space (OSR, OS)
20.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Rural Open Space (OSR) and Urban Open Space (OS) zones shall
generally apply to open space development generally located in the urban and rural areas of the
Municipality.
20.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any 'General Open Space (OS)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except for one or more of the following:
Table 20.2.1 Permitted Uses
Open Space - Rural
(OSR)
Open Space - Urban
(OS)
'Dwelling, Accessory' in accordance with Section
3.7 used only in association with a 'golf course'.
√
√
Accessory Uses in accordance with Section 3.6
√
√
Adventure Game
√
Not Permitted
Agriculture, General
√
Not Permitted
Boat Launching & Docking
√
√
Conservation Area
√
√
Golf Course
Not Permitted
√
Golf Course, Miniature
Not Permitted
√
Golf Driving Range
Not Permitted
√
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Gun Club
√
Not Permitted
Public Park
√
√
Snowmobile Club
√
Not Permitted
Footnotes:
(a) In accordance with Section 3.19.2, no building or structure erected and used for human
habitation shall be located closer than:
1. 150 metres (492 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'Sewage Treatment Plant';
or,
2. 50 metres (164 ft.) from any area zoned for and containing a 'Communal Sewage
Disposal System'.
Either within or outside of the limits of the Corporation.
(b) Notwithstanding the above, additions, enlargements, and alterations to existing buildings and
structures within the required setback shall be permitted in accordance with the zone provisions
of the 'Open Space - Rural' (OSR) Zone and the 'Open Space - Urban (OS)' Zone.
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20.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Open Space - Rural' and 'Open Space - Urban' use any land or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 20.3.1 Non Residential Use Provisions
Minimum Lot Area
0.5 hectares (1.2 ac.)
Minimum Front or Exterior Yard
15 metres (49.2 ft.)
Minimum Side/Rear Yard
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Height - 'Main Building'
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage
5%
20.4 Additional Setbacks - Gun Club
No 'gun club' shall be permitted within 250 metres (820 ft.) of any Residential or Institutional use.
20.5 Special Provisions - OSR
Culross By-law 15-1997 (Steffen, Part of Lot 29, Concession 7)
.1
Notwithstanding their 'OSR' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'OSR-1' on
Schedule 'A' to this By-law, may also be used for General Agricultural purposes in accordance
with the 'A1' Zone provisions, excepting, however, that subject to compliance with the 'OSR' Zone
provisions contained in this By-law:
(i)
A paint ball course and associated accessory uses shall be permitted.
20.6 Special Provisions - OS
Mildmay By-law 2006-48 (Gray, Part Lot 24 and 25, Concession 'C'
.1
Notwithstanding their 'OS1 Open Space' zoning designation, those lands designated as 'OS1-1'
shall be used in accordance with the permitted uses and Zone provisions of the 'OS1' Zone
excepting however that a public use shall not be a permitted use
South Bruce By-law 2024-09 (Wilson Developments Park Lot 6, Part Park Lot 7, Plan 48, Absalom
East (Village of Mildmay)
.2
OS-2
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 20.3 to the contrary, in the area zoned OS-2, a
minimum lot area of 700 m2 is permitted.
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Section 21 - Waste Disposal (WD)
21.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Waste Disposal (WD) Zone shall generally apply only to lands designated
for such uses on Schedule 'A': Land Use Plan of the Official Plan for the Urban Areas of Mildmay,
Formosa and Teeswater or on Schedule 'A': Land Use Plan of the County of Bruce Official Plan.
21.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within any 'Waste Disposal (WD)' Zone use any lot or erect or use any building
or structure for any purpose except one or more of the following:
(i)
Residential Uses
(a) Prohibited
(ii) Non-Residential Uses
(a) Composting Facility
(b) Portable Asphalt Plant
(c) Portable Concrete Plant
(d) Recycling Centre
(e) Recycling Depot
(f) Sewage Treatment Plant
(g) Solid Waste Disposal Site
(h) Uses accessory to a Non-Residential Permitted Use [i.e., open storage, scales,
pump buildings, administration office, equipment storage, maintenance building,
fuel pumps and similar uses]
(i) Wayside Pit
(j) Wayside Quarry
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21.3 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Waste Disposal (WD)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 21.3.1. Non Residential Use Provisions
Minimum Lot Area
2 hectares (5 ac)
Minimum Lot Frontage
20 metres (66 ft.)
Minimum Setback from all Lot Lines (Buildings/Structures)
15 metres (50 ft.)
Minimum Setback from Lot Line (All other activities)
30 metres (100 ft.)
Maximum Building Height
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Lot Coverage (Buildings/Structures)
1%
21.4 Planting Areas
.1
Except for entrances and exits, planting areas having a minimum width of 15 metres (49.2 ft.) and
consisting of a dense screen of shrubs and evergreen trees, minimum 1 metre (3 ft.) high when
planted and of a type that will attain a minimum height of 6 metres (20 ft) at maturity and as well
provide a year round visual barrier, shall be planted and maintained along any street lot line and
along any lot line abutting any Residential or Institutional Zone.
21.5 Special Provisions
.1
Notwithstanding their 'WD' Zoning designation those lands delineated as 'WD-1' on Schedule 'A'
to this By-law may be used for the purpose of a gravel pit in addition to those uses normally
permitted in the 'WD' Zone, subject to compliance with the 'WD' Zone provisions contained in this
By-law.
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Section 22 - Environmental Protection (EP)
22.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Environmental Protection (EP) Zone shall generally apply only to lands
designated 'Environmental Protection' on Schedule 'A': Land Use Plan of the Official Plan for the
Urban Areas of Mildmay Formosa and Teeswater or designated 'Hazard Land Areas' on
Schedule 'A': Land Use Plan of the County of Bruce Official Plan.
22.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within an 'Environmental Protection (EP)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use
any building or structure, for any purpose except the following:
(i)
Agriculture, General
(ii)
Boat Launching and Docking
(iii) Conservation Area
(iv) Public Park
(v) Snowmobile Club
Existing uses, as of the effective date of this By-law, shall be permitted within a zone which
contains the suffix "EP".
22.3 Structures Prohibited
.1
All buildings and structures shall be prohibited in an 'EP - Environmental Protection' Zone except
for the following:
(i)
Those necessary for flood and/or erosion control purposes in accordance with
Section 22.4;
(ii)
Unenclosed picnic shelters.
(iii) Washroom facilities associated with a Public Park or Conservation Area.
(iv) Buildings for essential public services.
(v) Boat Launching and Docking; and,
(vi) Buildings, structures, or appurtenances that are essential for the provision of
public services and that cannot be feasibly located in another zone, and which
have received approval from any appropriate approval authority.
.2
Existing buildings and structures, as of the date of adoption of this By-law, shall be permitted
within a zone which contains the suffix " ̶ EP", including any minor repairs or alterations to
existing buildings or structures in accordance with the following:
(i)
Strengthening to a safe condition of any building or structure which is existing
as of the effective date of this By-law; or,
(ii)
Extension or addition to any building or structure which is existing as of the
effective date of this By-law, provided that such extension or addition does not
contravene any of the provisions of this By-law, including all applicable
requirements of the underlying zone to which the "EP" suffix applies; or,
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(iii) Replacement of any building or structure which is existing as of the effective
date of this By-law and which is destroyed by fire or act of nature, provided
that such replacement does not increase the height, size, or change the use
of such building or structure, and provided that such replacement shall comply
with all applicable requirements of the underlying zone to which the "EP" suffix
applies.
22.4 Zone Provisions
No person shall within any 'Environmental Protection (EP)' Zone use any land or erect, alter or
use any building or structure, except in accordance with the following provisions:
Table 22.4.1 Provisions: Flood Control Buildings
Minimum Building Setback from Any Lot Line
10 metres (33 ft.)
Maximum Building Size
20 sq. metres (215 sq. ft.)
Maximum Building Height
3 metres (10 ft.)
Explanatory Note:
Development, Interference with Wetlands and Alterations to Shoreline and Watercourses
Where development or site works are proposed within a Regulated Area, as identified by Ontario
Regulation 151/06, Ontario Regulation 169/06, or Ontario Regulation 41/24 and shown on
schedules filed with the Conservation Authority where such mapping exists, a permit from the
applicable Conservation Authority having jurisdiction may be required. The applicable Authority
should be contacted to determine the extent of the Regulated Area. The applicable Authority should
be consulted prior to the commencement of development and/or site alterations, including
construction, re-construction, conversions, grading, filling, or excavating to determine whether the
applicable Authority's regulations apply.
22.5
Special Provisions
[Provincially Significant Wetlands]
.1
Notwithstanding their 'EP' Zoning designation, those lands delineated as 'EP-1' on Schedule 'A' to
this By-law, shall only be used for existing agricultural uses and outdoor recreational activities which
are non-intensive nature and are compatible with the surrounding natural environment including
uses such as nature interpretation, hiking and walking trails, cross-country skiing, fishing and
hunting in accordance with the 'EP' Zone provisions contained in this By-Law, excepting however
that notwithstanding the provisions of Section 4.7.1, the boundaries and uses of the 'EP-1' Zone
shall not be altered except by a By-law passed under Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O 1990
as amended.
All buildings and structures shall be prohibited in a 'EP-1' Zone except those necessary for flood
and/or erosion control purposes in accordance with Section 22.4. Site alteration, such as filling, or
excavation is not permitted within the 'EP-1' Zone except to allow existing agricultural uses to
continue.
Explanatory Note:
Where development is proposed on lands located within 120 metres of a Provincially Significant
Wetland, as defined by the Environmental Protection (EP-1) Zone on Schedule A to this By-Law,
the owner may require the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study in accordance with the
County of Bruce Official Plan and in consultation with the appropriate approval authority, which
demonstrates that there will be no negative impacts on the natural features or the ecological
functions for which the area is defined.
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Upon the recommendation of the applicable Conservation Authority, Council may consider
waiving this requirement if the proposal is of such a minor nature or site conditions indicate that
the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement is unwarranted or would serve no purpose
on the natural features of the ecological functions for which the area is defined.
Culross By-Law 15-1997 (Steffen, Part Lot 29, Concession 7)
.2
Notwithstanding their 'EP' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'EP-2' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law, may be used for environmental protection uses in accordance with the 'EP' Zone
provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
That a paint ball course shall be permitted; and,
(ii)
No buildings or structures accessory to the paint ball course shall be
permitted.
South Bruce By-Law 2005-42 (Lamont, Part Lot 24, Concession 15, Culross)
.3
Notwithstanding their 'EP' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'EP-3' on Schedule
'A' to this By- law, may be used for environmental protection uses in accordance with the 'EP' Zone
provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
No filling, excavation or regarding shall be permitted.
South Bruce By-Law 2002-09 (Beninger/Wideman, Part Lot 2, Concession 'A', Culross)
.4
Notwithstanding their 'EP' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'EP-4' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law, may be used for environmental protection uses in accordance with the 'EP' Zone
provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
The placement of fill material of any type, grading or excavation which would
result in the change to the landform or natural vegetation characteristics of the
Zone is prohibited.
Mildmay By-law 26-1995 (Plan 48 Part of Park Lot 5, RP 3R-4401 Part 2)
.5
Notwithstanding their 'EP' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'EP-5' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law, may be used for environmental protection uses in accordance with the 'EP' Zone
provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
A parking lot shall be a permitted use.
Mildmay By-law 2003-18 (Gray, Part Lots 24 and 25, Concession 'C')
.6
Notwithstanding their 'EP' zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'EP-6' on Schedule
'A' to this By-law, may be used for environmental protection uses in accordance with the 'EP' Zone
provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
All buildings and/or structures are prohibited.
South Bruce By-Law 2013-97 (Gaylea Foods /Kevin Maynard - Part River Reserve Lot (being Part 1 on
RP 3R-3009), Lot 207, Lot 212 to 213, Part Lot 200, Part Lot 206 Isabella N, Part Lot 182, Clarinda Road
Allowance, Plan 16, Teeswater)
.7
Notwithstanding their 'EP 'zoning designation, where lands are designated as 'EP-7' on Schedule
"A" to this By-law, may be used for environmental protection uses in accordance with the 'EP'
Zone provisions, excepting, however, that:
(i)
Permitted uses shall be limited to a 'milk product dryer system'. For the
purposes of this By-law, a 'milk product dryer system' shall be defined as
industrial equipment for the manufacturing of a dairy product made by the final
stage drying of milk powder into a dry milk product.
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Section 23 - Future Development (FD)
23.1 Scoping Note
The provisions of the Future Development (FD) Zone shall generally apply only to lands
designated 'Future Development' on Schedule 'A': Land Use Plan of the Official Plan for the
Urban Areas of Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater.
23.2 Uses Permitted
No person shall within a 'Future Development (FD)' Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any
building or structure, for any purpose except the following:
(i)
'Dwelling' existing at the date of passing of this By-law.
(ii)
'Dwelling, Additional Residential Unit' as per Section 3.8
(iii) 'Agriculture, General' except that no new buildings, structures, or expansions
to exiting uses, buildings, or structures.
(iv) Legal uses, buildings and structures existing at the date of passing of this By-
law.
(v) Conservation Area.
(vi) 'Home Occupation- Domestic and Professional' as per Section 3.9 (in a
'Dwelling, Single Detached' only).
(vii) 'Home Occupation- Bed and Breakfast Establishment' as per Section 3.10 (in
a 'Dwelling, Single Detached only).
(viii) 'Group Home - Type 1' (in a 'Dwelling, Single Detached' only)
(ix) Public Park.
(x) Accessory Buildings and Structures as per Section 3.6.
23.3 Regulations For Existing 'Dwelling' Zoned Future Development
Alteration and/or enlargement of an existing 'Dwelling' and/or an accessory structure associated
with a 'Dwelling' shall be as follows:
(i)
On lands in Carlsruhe and Belmore in accordance with the provisions of the
'HR' Zone.
(ii)
On lands in Mildmay, Formosa and Teeswater in accordance with the
provisions of the 'R1' Zone.
(iii) For all other lands, in accordance with the provisions of the 'A1' Zone.
23.4 Special Provisions
Mildmay By-law 2006-48 (Gray, Part Lot 24 and 25, Concession 'C')
.1
Notwithstanding their 'FD' zoning, those lands designated as 'FD-1' shall be used in accordance
with the Permitted Uses and Zone Provisions of the 'R1' Zone excepting however that:
(i)
The 'Front Lot Line' shall be deemed to be the longer of the street lines
abutting a street.
(ii)
The 'minimum exterior side yard' shall be no less than 60 metres (196.85 ft.).
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(iii)
The 'minimum front yard' shall be no less than 10 metres (32.8 ft.); and,
(iv)
There shall be no direct driveway access onto Absalom Street.
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Section 24 - Enactment
24.1 Conflict With Other By-Laws
In the event of any conflict or inconsistency between this By-Law and any other general or special
By-Law of the Corporation, the provisions of this By-Law shall prevail.
24.2 Repeal Of Existing By-laws
All previous by-laws of the Corporation of the Municipality of South Bruce passed pursuant to
Section 34 of the Planning Act are hereby repealed.
24.3 Effective Date
This By-Law shall come into force on the date it is passed by Council subject to the provisions of
The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1990, as amended.