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Township of Terrace Bay
Zoning By-law
Aguasabon Falls
March 7, 2016
File P-2560
Box 2032, 57 Foster Street
PERTH ON K7H 3M9
Tel. 613 464-8805
[email protected]
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Table of Contents
SECTION ONE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................... 2
1.1 Repeal of Existing Zoning By-laws .............................................................................................. 2
1.2 Force and Effect ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.3 Title and Intent ......................................................................................................................... 2
1.4 Scope .......................................................................................................................................... 2
1.5 Conflict ...................................................................................................................................... 2
1.6 Application and Conformity ....................................................................................................... 2
1.7 Implementation .......................................................................................................................... 3
1.8 Certificate of Use Occupancy ................................................................................................... 3
1.9 Violations and Penalties ............................................................................................................. 3
1.10 Validity ...................................................................................................................................... 3
1.11 Official Plan and Force and Effect ............................................................................................ 4
SECTION TWO GENERAL PROVISIONS .................................................................................................. 5
2.1 Application of this Section .......................................................................................................... 5
2.2 Uses Prohibited .......................................................................................................................... 5
2.3 Continuing Use ........................................................................................................................... 5
2.4 Non-Permitted Use ..................................................................................................................... 5
2.5 Long Standing Uses .................................................................................................................... 6
2.6 Undersized Lots .......................................................................................................................... 6
2.7 Non-Complying Use .................................................................................................................... 7
2.8 Tolerance Provision .................................................................................................................... 7
2.9 Removal of Land by a Public Authority ...................................................................................... 7
2.10 Minimum Street Frontage ........................................................................................................ 7
2.11 Occupancy Restrictions ............................................................................................................ 8
2.12 Accessory Buildings, Structures and/or Uses ........................................................................... 8
2.13 Encroachment into Yards ......................................................................................................... 9
2.14 Gazebos/Saunas ..................................................................................................................... 10
2.15 Outdoor Furnaces, Electrical Generation Wind Turbines, and Solar Collectors .................... 10
2.16 Boat Launching and/or Docking, Boat house ......................................................................... 12
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2.17 Height Limitations .................................................................................................................. 12
2.18 Home Occupation ................................................................................................................... 12
2.19 Bed and Breakfast Establishment ......................................................................................... 13
2.20 Loading Space ......................................................................................................................... 14
2.21 Parking for Motor Vehicles and Bicycles ................................................................................ 14
2.22 More than One Zone on a Lot/Split Zoning ............................................................................ 17
2.23 Temporary Uses ..................................................................................................................... 17
2.24 Motor Homes/Campers/Recreational Vehicles ..................................................................... 18
2.25 Provincial Highway ................................................................................................................. 18
2.26 Noxious Uses .......................................................................................................................... 18
2.27 Use of Streets for Services ...................................................................................................... 18
2.28 Public Service Use................................................................................................................... 19
2.29
Sight Triangles .................................................................................................................... 19
2.30 Special Setbacks ..................................................................................................................... 19
2.30.1 Street Less Than Twenty Metres ..................................................................................... 19
2.30.2 Waste Disposal Site ......................................................................................................... 19
2.30.3 Watercourse, Waterbody, Flood Plain ............................................................................ 19
2.30.4
Pits, Quarries, Asphalt Plants ..................................................................................... 20
2.30.5
Industrial Uses ............................................................................................................ 20
2.30.6
Agricultural setbacks .................................................................................................. 20
2.31 Group Homes ......................................................................................................................... 20
2.32 Mobile Homes ........................................................................................................................ 20
2.33
Water and Sewage Disposal Systems ................................................................................. 20
SECTION THREE DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 22
SECTION FOUR - ZONES AND BOUNDARIES TO ZONES ....................................................................... 54
4.1 Zones ........................................................................................................................................ 54
4.2 Use of Schedules .................................................................................................................... 55
4.3 Use of Symbols ......................................................................................................................... 55
4.4 Lands Missed By Zoning Schedules .......................................................................................... 55
4.5 Use of the Word Zone .............................................................................................................. 55
4.6 Determination of Zone Boundaries. ......................................................................................... 55
4.7 Holding Zone Provisions ........................................................................................................... 56
SECTION FIVE - SETTLEMENT AREA - LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE [LDR] ................................... 57
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5.1 Permitted Uses ......................................................................................................................... 57
5.2 Lot Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 58
5.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ................................................................................. 58
5.4 Special Provisions ..................................................................................................................... 59
SECTION SIX SETTLEMENT AREA - MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL ZONE [MR] ............................................ 61
6.1 Permitted Uses ......................................................................................................................... 61
6.2 Lot Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 61
6.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ................................................................................. 62
6.4 Special Provisions ..................................................................................................................... 63
SECTION SEVEN SETTLEMENT AREA - GENERAL COMMERCIAL/INSTUTUTIONAL ZONE [GCI] ........... 64
7.1 Permitted Uses ......................................................................................................................... 64
7.2 Lot Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 65
7.4 Special Provisions ..................................................................................................................... 66
SECTION EIGHT - SETTLEMENT AREA -HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ZONE [HC] ....................................... 68
8.1 Permitted Uses ......................................................................................................................... 68
8.2 Lot Requirements ..................................................................................................................... 70
8.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ................................................................................... 70
8.4 Special Provisions ..................................................................................................................... 71
SECTION NINE - SETTLEMENT AREA - INSTITUTIONAL ZONE [INS] ..................................................... 76
9.1 Permitted Uses ......................................................................................................................... 76
9.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................... 76
9.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ................................................................................. 77
SECTION TEN - SETTLEMENT AREA - INDUSTRIAL ZONE [IND] ........................................................ 78
10.1 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................... 78
10.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 79
10.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 79
10.4 Special Provisions ................................................................................................................. 80
SECTION ELEVEN - SETTLEMENT OR RURAL AREA - OPEN SPACE ZONE [OS] ..................................... 81
11.1 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................... 81
11.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 82
11.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 82
SECTION TWELVE - SETTLEMENT OR RURAL AREA - USE LIMITATION ZONE [UL] .............................. 83
12.1 Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................... 83
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12.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 83
12.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 83
SECTION THIRTEEN - RURAL AREA - RURAL ZONE [RU] ..................................................................... 85
13.1 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................... 85
13.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 86
13.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 86
13.4 Special Provisions ................................................................................................................... 87
SECTION FOURTEEN - RURAL AREA - WATERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ZONE [WD] ........................... 88
14.1 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................... 88
14.2 Lot Requirements and Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ........................................... 89
14.3 Special Provisions ................................................................................................................... 89
SECTION FIFTEEN - RURAL AREA - TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONE [TC] .......................... 90
15.1 Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................... 90
15.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 90
15.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 91
15.4 Special Provisions ................................................................................................................... 91
SECTION SIXTEEN - RURAL AREA - RECREATIONAL COTTAGE ZONE [REC] .......................................... 93
16.1 Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................... 93
16.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 93
16.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ................................................................................... 93
16.4
Special Provisions ............................................................................................................... 94
SECTION SEVENTEEN - RURAL AREA - EXTRACTIVE USES ZONE [EX] .................................................. 97
17.1 Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................... 97
17.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 97
17.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 98
17.4 Special Provisions ................................................................................................................... 98
SECTION EIGHTEEN SETTLEMENT - RURAL AREA - WASTE DISPOSAL/UTILITIES ZONE [WDU] ........... 99
18.1 Permitted Uses ....................................................................................................................... 99
18.2 Lot Requirements ................................................................................................................. 99
18.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................... 99
18.4 Special Provisions ................................................................................................................. 100
SECTION NINETEEN - SETTLEMENT AND RURAL AREA - ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE [EP] .. 101
19.1 Permitted Uses ..................................................................................................................... 101
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19.2 Lot Requirements ............................................................................................................... 101
19.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions ............................................................................. 101
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Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
By-law No. __________
Being a By-law to regulate the use of
lands, buildings and structures within
The Township of Terrace Bay
WHEREAS authority is granted pursuant to Section 34 of the Planning Act, R.S.O.
1990, c.13, to Councils of Municipalities to enact by-laws regarding the use of land
and the erection, location or use of buildings or structures for such purposes as
may be set out in the by-law;
AND WHEREAS the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
has adopted an Official Plan and deems it appropriate to implement the Plan;
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay
enacts as follows:
1. That Schedule 'A' attached hereto and forming part of this by-law including
the text and schedules shall be deemed to be the Zoning By-law of the
Township of Terrace Bay.
2. That the said By-law shall come into force and take effect on the day of the
passing thereof subject to the requirements of the Planning Act.
___________________________
________________________
Mayor
CAO/Clerk
Certified that the above is a true copy of By-law No. ______________ as enacted
and passed by the Council of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay on
the ______ day of _______________, 20.
_________________________
CAO/Clerk
10 - 2016
7th
Read a first, second and a third time and adopted this ______ ____day of
_________
March ___, 2016
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SECTION ONE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION
1.1 Repeal of Existing Zoning By-laws
All other By-laws that have been passed under Section 34 of The Planning Act or its
predecessors, prior to the date of passing of this By-law, and in particular By-law
Number 32/85 and amendments thereto are herein repealed.
1.2 Force and Effect
This By-law shall come into force and effect upon the date of approval of the Official
Plan.
1.3 Title and Intent
This By-law shall be known as the "Zoning By-law". It is intended that this By-law set
out appropriate zones describing desired and permitted uses of land and establishing
minimum standards and requirements for such zones and the related uses in order to
promote and achieve the health, safety, convenience and general welfare of the current
and future inhabitants of the Township.
1.4 Scope
This By-law and all of the provisions that are contained herein shall apply to all lands that
are within the boundary of the Township of Terrace Bay, as now and hereafter are legally
constituted.
1.5 Conflict
The provisions and requirements and permitted uses contained in this By-law are in
addition to all other lawful requirements of the Corporation of the Township of Terrace
Bay. In the event of a conflict between this By-law and another by-law of the Township,
the more restrictive by-law shall apply.
Nothing herein shall be construed or represented as replacing any otherwise relevant and
lawful municipal or senior government requirement.
1.6 Application and Conformity
No lands shall be used and no buildings or structures shall be erected, altered, enlarged,
or moved onto lands, in whole or in part, except in conformity with the requirements,
provisions, and permitted uses of this By-law.
No person or corporation shall change the purpose for which any land, building, or
structure is used or erect any new building, or sever any lands from any existing lot,
except in conformity with this By-law.
No building or structure may be moved within the municipality or from outside the
municipality except in conformity with this By-law.
No municipal permit, certificate, or licence shall be issued for a proposed use of land or
proposed erection, alteration, enlargement, or use of any building or structure that is in
contravention of this By-law.
Schedule "A" to By-law 10-2016
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1.7 Implementation
This By-law shall be administered by such person(s) and/or position(s) as Council may
from time to time designate for such purpose.
Final interpretation or other determination of the meaning of any clause or text; or of the
intent of any portion of this By-law shall be made by Council in the form of a resolution.
1.8 Certificate of Use Occupancy
No change in the use of land or of a building or structure without a "Certificate of
Occupancy" being issued by the Township. Such Certificate of Occupancy may be
withheld pending compliance with this By-law and/or with all applicable By-laws of the
Township.
1.9 Violations and Penalties
Any person, corporation, or other legal entity who contravenes any of the permitted uses
provision, or any other regulation or provision of this By-law; and who is an occupant of
and/or an owner of land, buildings, or structures erected, altered, or used in contradiction
with the permitted uses provisions or any other regulation or provision of this By-law, is
guilty of an offence and is liable, upon summary conviction to a fine as set out and
provided for in The Planning Act, as may be amended from time to time, and such fine
and all related costs incurred by the Township shall be recoverable under the Provincial
Offences Act; all of the provisions of which apply hereto. In particular, the fines
currently defined in The Planning Act are as follows;
a) For a person
(i) upon first conviction to a fine not more than $ 25,000.00, and;
(ii) upon subsequent conviction to a fine not more than $ 10,000.00 per day that
the contravention continues.
b) For a firm or a corporation
(i) upon first conviction to a fine not more than $ 50,000.00, and;
(ii) upon subsequent conviction to a fine not more than $ 25,000.00 per day that
the contravention continues.
c) Where a conviction has been entered under Subsection 1.9.a) above of this By-
law, in addition to any other remedy or any other penalty provided, 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.
1.10 Validity
Should any section, clause, or provision of this By-law be held by a Court of competent
jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of this By-law shall not be
affected.
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1.11 Official Plan and Force and Effect
This By-law is in accordance with the Official Plan of the Township of Terrace Bay, as
updated by By-law Number .
This By-law shall come into force and effect upon completion of the legal notice and
circulation provisions of the Planning Act, subject to appeal; and subject to approval of
By-law Number _, amending the official plan.
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SECTION TWO GENERAL PROVISIONS
2.1 Application of this Section
The provisions and requirements set out in this Section of the By-law shall apply to all
lands within the Township unless otherwise specified.
2.2 Uses Prohibited
All uses of land are prohibited unless specifically permitted in this By-law.
2.3 Continuing Use
Nothing herein shall prevent the continued use of any land, building, or structure for any
purpose that prohibited by this By-law provided that:
a) Such land, building, or structure was legally used for such purpose on the date of
passing of this By-law, so long as it continues to be used for that purpose; or
b) A building permit has been issued and not revoked prior to the date of passing of
this By-law, so long as the building or structure, when erected, is used and
continues to be used in accordance with the purpose that was provided for in the
building permit. Where such a building permit is revoked, the relief provided by
this Section shall cease to apply.
Such land, building, or structure shall be considered to be a legally non-permitted use.
2.4 Non-Permitted Use
2.4.1 Should an existing legally non-permitted building, structure, or use be damaged or
destroyed by accidental fire or natural disaster that is beyond the capacity of the
owner/occupant to control, nothing shall prevent such building or structure from
being restored, repaired, strengthened or reconstructed, provided that the height,
size and/or volume of the building are not increased; that the building is
reconstructed at its prior location on the lot; and provided further that the use is not
altered or changed.
2.4.2 Except in the case where lands are taken by a public body for public purposes, the
size of a legally non-permitted lot shall not be reduced. Where lands are
taken by a public body, the residual lot shall not lose its legally non-permitted
status through such action.
2.4.3 E x c e p t as provided for in this Section, so long as any land, building, or
structure remains as a legally non-permitted use, none of the relevant zone
regulations apply. Use will be limited entirely to those buildings and/or structures
as they existed on the date of passing of this By-law, and such alterations as are
provided for hereafter in this section, or as are approved by relevant zoning or
variance decisions.
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2.4.4 W h e r e a non-permitted use is converted into a legally permitted use or where
a non-permitted use has been abandoned or otherwise terminated; all future
use of the lands, buildings, and/or structures shall be in accordance with this By-
law, and any previous legally non-permitted status shall no longer exist. Where
such conversion to a permitted use exists, any existing building or structure shall
be deemed to be legally non- complying with respect to any discrepancy to any
regulation or requirement that is not met at the date of such conversion.
2.4.5 Nothing herein shall prevent the maintenance, repair, or strengthening of a legally
non-permitted use to a safe condition.
2.4.6 N o t h i n g herein shall prevent the interior of any non-permitted use from being
reconstructed or structurally altered for the existing purpose for which the building
or structure is being legally utilized.
2.4.7 W h e r e , in any zone a non-permitted residential use exists, nothing in this by-
law shall prevent the construction of a detached accessory garage to such use
provided that all yard and setback requirements are complied with.
2.5 Long Standing Uses
2.5.1 Where any land, building, or structure was used at January 1st, 1980 for a purpose
that is permitted in the zone in which it was then located, such use is deemed
to have been legally conforming use as at that date.
2.5.2 Where any land, building, or structure was used at January 1st, 1980 for a purpose
that was not permitted in the zone in which the lands are located, such use is
deemed to be a legally non-permitted use as at that date.
2.6 Undersized Lots
Where a vacant lot exists in separate ownership as of the date of passing of this By-law,
and has a lesser lot width/frontage and/or a lesser minimum lot area than is required by this
By-law, such deficiency shall not prevent the use of the lot for the erection,
alteration, or use of buildings, structures consistent with all other regulations and
requirements of the zone in which the land is located, provided that;
a) A minimum of 6.0 metres of lot boundary is abutting and has direct access to a
public road.
b) Such lot is capable of supporting a private septic sewage system and a potable
water supply, or is attached to municipal sewer and water.
For such undersized lots;
a) The required side yards may be reduced to not less than 10 % of the lot
width/frontage.
b) Any such undersized lot may be increased in size and where the resulting new lot
continues to be undersized, the relief, status, and rights bestowed by this
Subsection shall continue to apply.
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c) In no instance shall an extension to a building on an undersized lot be closer than
0.6 metres to a lot line.
2.7 Non-Complying Use
2.7.1 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the renovation, repair, expansion or rebuilding
of a non-complying use, at the same location, provided in the case of
reconstruction, that a minimum 0.6 metre setback is maintained between the
building and any lot line.
2.7.2 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening, repair, expansion, or
enlargement of any non-complying use provided such works do not further
contravene any of the regulations of this By-law.
2.7.3 For the purposes of this section, any expansion or addition that extends or
continues further along the same building line of an existing non-complying
situation shall be considered not to represent a further contravention of the relevant
regulation or provision of this By-law. Notwithstanding, no such extension shall
bring an expansion or addition to an existing building closer than 0.6 metres to a lot
line.
2.7.4 Nothing herein shall prevent a non-complying lot from being increased in size,
provided that such increase in size does not in any way further contravene any
of the regulations of this By-law. Where such increase in size reduces the extent of
an existing contravention or discrepancy, the resulting new lesser contravention or
discrepancy is deemed to be legally non-complying.
2.8 Tolerance Provision
Any provision of this By-law that is followed by the words "metres, square metres, or
hectares" shall be deemed to have a tolerance of plus or minus 3 cm, in the case of a
linear measurement, and 0.1 m2 in the case of an area expressed in square metres and 0.1
hectare in the case of an area expressed in hectares, unless specified otherwise in this By-
law.
2.9 Removal of Land by a Public Authority
Where the acquisition of land by a public agency or authority results in the creation of a
deficiency with respect to one or more of the regulations that are set out in the general or in
any specific portion of this By-law, such resulting condition shall be deemed to be
legally non-complying.
2.10 Minimum Street Frontage
No main building or structure shall be erected in any zone for any purpose unless the lot
upon which such building or structure is located abuts and has frontage and direct access of
not less than 6.0 metres on an existing public road that is opened, travelled, and maintained
by the Township or by any other appropriate public road authority, provided that this
requirement shall not apply to;
a) Lands for which a private road has been considered and accepted as a
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component within an approved plan of condominium.
b) A remote cottage or fishing/hunting camp accessed over private road crossing
Crown Lands and/or involving private lands for which legal access has been
arranged.
c) Lands used for forestry purposes, including the harvesting of trees and
secondary processing of woodland products, and/or for mining purposes, accessed
over Crown Lands and/or involving private lands for which legal access has been
arranged.
d) A lot contained in a registered plan of subdivision where a properly executed
subdivision agreement has been entered into with the Township, notwithstanding
that the street(s) may not be accepted by the Township until the end of any
maintenance period.
e) The continued use; and the enlargement, extension, reconstruction,
renovation, repair or maintenance of existing buildings and/or structures that are
located upon a lot that utilizes private road access existing on the date of passing of
this By-law.
2.11 Occupancy Restrictions
Except as specifically provided, human habitation shall not be permitted in any of the
following buildings, structures, or parts thereof;
a) A building which is an accessory building to a residential use, except a bunk
house or a guest house where such is provided for in a specific zone.
b) A truck, bus, coach, vehicle, or streetcar body whether mounted on wheels or not.
c) In a recreational vehicle located outside of a campground or tent and trailer
park, except for casual use or short term visitor accommodation.
d) A dwelling for which the main side walls and roof have not yet been erected, and
for which windows, external siding, roofing, have not yet been completed, and for
which electrical, kitchen, heating and sanitary services and facilities/conveniences
have not been installed and rendered useable.
e) Notwithstanding d) above which shall otherwise continue to apply, a
dwelling unit in a multiple residential building may be occupied provided that all
of the conditions described in id) above are satisfied for such dwelling unit,
whether or not one or more of the other dwelling units in the building have not been
completed.
2.12 Accessory Buildings, Structures and/or Uses
2.12.1 Where this By-law provides that a lot may be used, or a building or structure may
be erected or used, for a listed purpose such purpose shall include accessory uses,
buildings, and/or structures that are related to, incidental to, and ancillary to the
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said purpose, provided that;
a) No use is made of such buildings or structures for use or gain, except as
specifically provided for elsewhere in this By-law.
b) Except in the case of a guest house, no such accessory building shall be
utilized for human habitation unless specifically permitted elsewhere in this By-
law.
c) The main building, structure or use for the lot is already established and in
existence on the lot, or a building permit has been issued for such main building.
2.12.2 Maximum height for any accessory building shall not exceed the height of 4.2
metres, except in the case of a bunkhouse or guesthouse which shall not exceed the
height of the main building.
2.12.3 Accessory buildings or structures which are detached from the main building shall
be erected and maintained in compliance with the yard and setback requirements of
the zone in which such buildings or structures are located.
2.12.4 A detached garage or other accessory building or structure shall not be permitted in
the front or exterior side/flank yards.
2.12.5 A garden suite may be permitted as an accessory dwelling unit where zoned as a
temporary use under Section 39 of the Planning Act and any garden suite so zoned
shall only be permitted in rear yard with a minimum setback of 5 metres from a lot
line.
2.13 Encroachment into Yards
2.13.1 Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
drop awnings, clothes poles, garden trellises, retaining walls less than 1.5 metres
above the average finished grade, fences, and landscaping and planting of all forms
may be permitted in any required interior side yard or rear yard.
2.13.2 N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, sills, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets, pilasters, bay windows,
and other ornamental structures may project into any required side yard a
maximum distance of 0.6 metres.
2.13.3 N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, porches, balconies, decks, landings, steps and patios may project into any
required front, rear, or exterior/flank side yard, but may not be closer than 1.2
metres from any lot line, or extend more than 3.6 metres into a front yard. Where
a porch projects into a required front yard, such porch shall not exceed 6.0 m2 in
size, and such front porches shall not be permitted to be opened from the inside and
integrated into the space of the main building.
2.13.4 No water circulating or pumping equipment for a swimming pool or hot tub shall
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be located closer than 3.0 metres to any side or rear yard.
2.13.5 N o t w i t h s t a n d i n g the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, an unenclosed fire escape, and/or an access ramp for handicap a or
barrier-free access may be permitted to encroach into any required yard setback.
2.14 Gazebos/Saunas
2.14.1 Notwithstanding the yard provisions set out elsewhere in this By-law, a gazebo
and/or a sauna may be permitted in a required front yard adjacent to a
waterbody, provided that it:
a) Is no larger than 14.0 m2.
b) Has a setback of at least 4 metres from the high water mark of the waterbody.
c) Does not exceed a maximum height of 4.5 metres.
d) Does not include a hot tub.
2.14.2 In all other situations, a gazebo and/or sauna shall not be permitted within the
required front yard.
2.15 Outdoor Furnaces, Electrical Generation Wind Turbines, and Solar
Collectors
2.15.1 Furnaces: an outdoor furnace used for the burning of wood, coal, and/or waste
materials shall have a minimum setback of 10.0 metres from any lot line, and shall
not be permitted in any yard area in front of the main building. Outdoor furnaces
shall not be permitted in the settlement area, or within 150 metres of the settlement
area, or on any lot that is less than 2.0 hectares in size.
2.15.2 Wind Turbines: where an individual wind turbine is proposed for a parcel of land of
less than 0.5 hectares in size, in the settlement area or in a seasonal residential
zone, the following shall apply;
a) Location in yards - not in a front yard or, where a main building exists on an
abutting lot and is within 5 metres of the lot line, not within a side yard.
b) Minimum setback:
(i) from any property line, 5.0 metres.
(ii) from a main building, 5.0 metres.
(iii)from a power line,
10.0 metres.
c) Noise standard -- turbine shall be described in corporate literature as not
generating more than 55 dBA measured at the noise source.
d) Rotor dimension - not exceeding 9.0 metres in diameter.
e) The height of the mast/pole shall not exceed 12.0 metres, measured from the
normal and unaltered surrounding ground level at a distance of 0.3 metres distant
from the mast/pole.
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f) Must be equipped with an override mechanism or other such feature that is able
to stop operation of the turbine in winds that are in excess of 65 km/hour.
g) Turbine must not be located in a direct reception line of any existing external
signal receiving device on an abutting lot.
h) Device shall not be larger than what is necessary to service the main building, and
shall service that building with power as the primary function, with distribution of
surplus power as a secondary function only.
2.15.3 Wind Turbines - Rural Area: wh e r e an individual wind turbine is proposed on
lands that are greater than 0.5 hectares in size, and/or in the Rural area, the
following shall apply;
a) Location in yards - not in a front yard or, where a main building exists on an
abutting lot and is within 10 metres of the lot line, not within a side yard.
b) Minimum setbacks:
(i) from any property line --- not less than the height of the wind turbine.
(ii) from a main building -- not less than the height of the wind turbine.
(iii)from a power line,
-- not less than the height of the wind turbine.
c) Noise standard -- turbine shall be described in corporate literature as not
generating more than 65 dB(A) measured at the noise source, for any property of
up to 3 hectares in size and not greater than 85 dB(A) measured at the source for
any property greater than 3 hectares in size.
d) Rotor dimension - not exceeding 12.0 metres in diameter for any property of up
to 3 hectares in size, at a distance of 0.3 metres from the mast/pole.
e) The height of the mast/pole shall not exceed 15.0 metres, measured from the
normal and unaltered surrounding ground level.
f) Must be equipped with an override mechanism or other such feature that is able
to stop operation of the turbine in winds that are in excess of 65 km/hour.
g) Turbine must not be located in a direct reception line of any existing external
signal receiving device on an abutting lot.
h) Device shall not be larger than what is necessary to service the main building,
and shall service that building with power as the primary function, with distribution
of surplus power as a secondary function only.
2.15.4 Where a wind farm is proposed, amendment to this zoning by-law shall be
required, and appropriate studies, including a noise study shall accompany such
application.
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2.15.5 Solar Collectors
a) Any commercial solar collector shall meet the requirements and regulations of the
Green Energy and Green Economy Act and in addition shall be set back a minimum
of 10 metres from any lot line.
b) A ground-mounted solar collector shall not be permitted in a required front,
exterior side or interior side yard and shall have a setback of 3 metres
in a rear yard. Notwithstanding the above a solar cell with a production
of 6-24 volts servicing a single light fixture may be installed in a
required front, exterior side or interior side yard where the cell is pole
mounted.
c) Roof-mounted solar collectors shall be permitted on any building in a
residential, commercial, institutional or industrial zone.
2.16 Boat Launching and/or Docking, Boat house
Notwithstanding the yard provisions set out elsewhere in this By-law, a boat dock and/or
boat launching facility may be permitted as an accessory feature in the front or side yard of
a lot adjacent to a waterbody, provided that such feature is located no closer than 3.0
metres from any side lot line.
Any existing boat house is deemed to be legal, and any new boat house shall only be
permitted by rezoning.
2.17 Height Limitations
Height limitations/provisions set out in the general regulations or in specific zones of this
by-law shall not apply to the following uses:
a) Air conditioning ducts, antenna, belfry, bridge, chimney, bulk storage tank other
than a propane tank, church spire, clock tower, communication tower, electric
power facility other than a building, flag pole, lighthouse, railway signal or tower,
skylight, stack, ventilator, water storage tank, or lighting used to as part of an
airfield or emergency landing site.
b) The maximum height for a propane bulk storage tank shall not exceed 6.2 metres.
c) Height limitations/provisions for an individual wind turbine are set out in
subsection 2.15.
2.18 Home Occupation
Where a home occupation/profession is permitted in association with a dwelling unit that
is not a seasonal dwelling, the following provisions shall apply:
a) A home occupation shall be secondary to the principal residential use, and shall
not change the residential character of the property.
b) One only home occupation shall be permitted in conjunction with a single
detached dwelling.
c) No person, other than a person living in the dwelling shall be involved in the
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conduct of the home occupation within the dwelling unit,
d) There shall be no outside storage of goods, materials, containers, or other
materials used in conjunction with the home occupation.
e) The home occupation shall not cause or generate noise, dust, air pollution, or
involve the storage of chemicals that are likely to cause air emissions that are
noticeable at the property boundary.
f)
Not more than 25 % of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be committed to a
home occupation.
g) The home occupation shall be carried out entirely within the dwelling except for
required parking and a sign as provided for herein.
h) A home occupation shall not include a beauty salon, hair dressing shop, barber
shop, boarding, rooming or lodging house, any eating establishment, or a bed
and breakfast establishment. In addition, the delivery, storing, and/or cutting of
logs for fire wood for subsequent resale is not permitted as a home occupation.
i)
A non-illuminated sign, with a maximum size of 0.2 m2 shall be permitted.
2.19 Bed and Breakfast Establishment
A Bed and Breakfast establishment shall be permitted in association with a single
detached, semi-detached or a duplex dwelling, in accordance with the following
regulations:
a) Operation of the Bed and Breakfast establishment shall be incidental and
secondary to the main use as a dwelling unit, and shall not change the character or
the exterior appearance of the dwelling.
b) Operation of a Bed and Breakfast establishment shall be by person(s) whose
principal residence is the dwelling unit containing the Bed and Breakfast
establishment.
c) Meals may be provided to the Bed and Breakfast establishment guests, but such
service shall not be extended to the general public.
d) Not more than four bedrooms for guests shall be allowed and a minimum of one
additional bedroom for the occupant of the dwelling shall be required to be
provided.
e) The maximum length of stay for a guest shall not exceed four (4) days.
f)
The operation of a Bed and Breakfast shall not be permitted in conjunction with
rental of accommodation of rooms to boarders or roomers.
g) A non-illuminated sign with a maximum size of 0.2 m2 shall be permitted.
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2.20 Loading Space
2.20.1 Loading spaces are required and shall be provided under this By-law in
accordance with the standards and regulations set out herein.
2.20.2 Each required loading space shall be not less than 15.0 metres in length; 3.5
metres in width; and have a vertical clearance of at least 4.3 metres.
2.20.3 Loading spaces shall not include any area that is committed to the calculation and
provision of require parking spaces.
2.20.4 For residential buildings containing more than 10 dwelling units, one loading
space shall be provided and maintained.
2.20.5 For non-residential uses, the following spaces shall be required and maintained:
a) Building less than 500 m2: no spaces required.
b) Buildings of 500 to 2,500 m2: one space required
c) Buildings in excess of 2,500 m2: two spaces required
2.20.6 Access to any loading space shall be by means of a driveway of at least 3.5 metres
in width contained on the lot on which the loading space is required and leading to
an improved road, either directly or through aisle ways and/or driveways
elsewhere on the lot.
2.20.7 Any required loading space shall be located in a side yard or rear yard; or in a
front yard where such space or spaces are removed from the street or
highway a minimum of fifteen (15) metres.
2.20.8 Where any non-residential building in existence at the date of passing of this By-
law does not provide loading space in accordance with the requirements set out
herein, expansion of such building may occur, provided that such expansion does
not exceed 300 m2, without the need for such loading space to be provided.
Where expansion exceeds the said 300 m2 size, loading space shall be provided for
building in accordance with the requirements set out in 2.20.5 above.
2.20.9 Where any residential building in existence at the date of passing of this By-law
does not provide loading space in accordance with the requirements set out herein,
expansion of the number of units may occur within the existing gross floor area of
the building without the need to provide a loading space. Where expansion of the
gross floor area of such a building is involved in order to facilitate new
dwelling units, a loading space shall be provided.
2.21 Parking for Motor Vehicles and Bicycles
2.21.1 Permanently maintained off street parking spaces are required and shall be
provided under this By-law in accordance with the standards and regulations set
out herein.
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2.21.2 Parking spaces shall be provided in accordance with the following table and
where the calculation of the number of required spaces exceeds a whole space by
more than 0.4 the required spaces shall be the next whole number.
2.21.3 The number of parking spaces required for types of land uses shall be as set out in
the following Table:
Table of Parking Space Requirements
Single/seasonal detached, semi-detached,
duplex dwelling
1.0 space per dwelling unit
Senior Citizen dwelling
0.5 spaces per dwelling unit
Lodging, boarding, rooming house
1.0 spaces per unit
All other residential dwelling units
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
Combined commercial or institutional
1 space per 20 m2 of gross floor
area
Hotel, motel
1 space per guest room or suite and 1 space
per five persons that can be accommodated
at dining, banquet, meeting room, lounge
or other such facilities
Automotive gas bar, service station
In addition to 1 fueling and 1 queuing
space at each pump, 1 space per service
bay and 1 space per 40 m2 of accessory
office, retail or storage space
Home Occupation/Profession
1 space minimum and three maximum in
addition to the required parking for the dwelling
Restaurant, tavern
1 space per 10 m2 of gross floor
area or 1 space per 6 persons legally
accommodated
Hardware store
1 space per 55 m2 of gross floor
area
Personal service shop
1 space per 20 m2 of gross floor
area
All other commercial or service uses
1 space per 30 m2 of gross floor
area
Arena, curling rink, auditorium, bowling
alley, community centre
2 spaces per designed activity area (i.e. per
bowling lane, curling sheet) and 1 space
per 6 persons legally accommodated
Church, private club, theatre
1 space per 6 fixed seats
Golf course
Mini golf, driving range
15 spaces per 3 holes
minimum of 10 spaces each
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Table of Parking Space Requirements
School
1 space for each teaching area (i.e.
classroom)
Hospital
1 space per 2 beds
Warehouse
1 space per 55 m2 of gross floor
area
Industrial use
1 space per 150 square metres of gross
floor area
Auto body repair shop
1 space per bay or 1 space per 150 square
metres of gross floor area
Tourist cabins
1 space per cabin
RV campsite
1 space per individual RV site
Marina
Minimum of 10 spaces for vehicle parking
Plus 1
space per
6
persons
All other permitted uses
1 space per 30 m2 of gross floor
area
Barrier-free parking spaces
1 space for any use requiring 10 or more
spaces plus 1 space for each 25 standard
2.21.4 Every lot shall have one or more unobstructed driveways not exceeding 9.0 metres
in width, providing that no lot shall have more than two driveways for the
first 30.0 metres of street line thereof + one more driveway for each additional 30.0
metres of street line.
2.21.5 The width of a driveway leading to any parking area shall be a minimum of 3.0
metres for one-way traffic and a minimum of 6.0 metres for two-way traffic, except
in the case of a duplex dwelling in which case the width of a driveway for one
or two way traffic shall be not less than 3.0 metres.
2.21.6 Where more than three parking spaces are provided at one location, such parking
spaces shall have direct and unobstructed access to an aisle way, which aisle way
may also be a part of the driveway. The size of such aisle way shall be as follows:
a) Up to and including 45 degrees - 4.6 metres
b) Over 45 and up to 70 degrees - 5.4 metres
c)
Over 45 degrees - 6.7 metres
2.21.7 Each required parking space shall have rectangular dimensions of not less than 2.8
metres by 6.0 metres, except:
a) Where the parking space abuts an obstruction, the width shall be increased to
3.0 metres
b) Where principal access is provided along the longest dimension of the parking
space, then the minimum space shall be 2.4 metres by 6.7 metres.
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c) Barrier-free parking spaces shall have a rectangular dimension of 3 metres by 6
metres.
2.21.8 Where an existing building or structure has insufficient parking spaces on the
effective date of this By-law, this By-law shall not be interpreted to require that the
deficiency be made up prior to the construction of any addition or a change of use,
provided that any additional parking spaces required for such addition shall be
provided in accordance with all regulations herein respecting parking spaces.
2.21.9 Parking spaces may be provided on the same lot as the main use, or on additional
owned lands within 40.0 metres of the closest boundary of the lot containing the
main use.
2.21.10 Where there is more than one use on the lot, the parking space calculation for the
whole building may be either of;
a) The sum of the parking space requirements for each separate use, applied to that
specific portion of the building containing or to contain such use, or
b) The parking requirement set out for combined uses applied to the whole of the
building.
2.21.11Parking spaces shall be permitted in all yards, except as specifically regulated
elsewhere in this By-law.
2.21.12Any building, (except an existing building) with a net floor area of 250 m2 used for
a commercial use shall install a bicycle storage rack designed to securely store a
minimum of 10 bicycles and such bicycle storage rack shall be located within 15 m
of the main entrance of the building.
2.22 More than One Zone on a Lot/Split Zoning
2.22.1 Where a lot has more than one zone applying to it, then the regulations of the zone
where 50 % or more of the use, buildings, or structures are, or are intended to be
located shall apply, except in the case where one of the zones is a Use Limitation
zone in which instance the regulations of the next largest zone shall apply.
2.22.2 In such situations, regardless of the number of zones that might apply to a lot, the
total lot may be used to satisfy the minimum lot area or frontage requirements of
this By- law.
2.23 Temporary Uses
2.23.1 A tool shed, construction trailer, scaffold or other such building or structures
incidental to construction are permitted in all zones so long as necessary for work
in process until such work is abandoned and/or the building permit for such
work is revoked.
2.23.2 Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law to the contrary, where a
dwelling is destroyed, and a building permit has been issued for the same
lands, the owner and family may occupy a temporary trailer during the period
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within which the dwelling is being reconstructed.
2.23.3 A vinyl, temporary vehicle shelter or other similar portable building may be
erected on any residential lot to provide shelter to a private vehicle, provided that
all of the requirements of the particular zone for yards are complied with.
2.24 Motor Homes/Campers/Recreational Vehicles
2.24.1 A maximum of one trailer, camper, recreational vehicle, motor home, boat or
skidoo may be stored when not licensed and/or not in season, in any Residential
zone, where a dwelling is in existence on the same lot, provided that such vehicle
shall not be stored in a required front yard.
2.24.2 A recreational vehicle that is licensed, in season, and in regular use or an boat
trailer, skidoo trailer or any other such vehicle may be parked in any rear or side
yard, or may be parked in any front yard provided that the area used for parking
is not less than 3.0 metres from a side lot line, and the entire vehicle can be parked
on the lot without overhang onto the public road allowance. Where a recreational
vehicle is parked in the front yard in accordance with the 3.0 metre setback, no
other vehicle shall be parked within the first 1.5 metres from the front lot line,
within the said 3.0 metre recreational vehicle setback area.
2.24.3 For the purposes of this subsection, "in season" for a recreational vehicle shall be
defined to be the period between April 15th.and October 15th of any given
calendar year.
2.24.4 For the lands and premises being Lot 279, Plan M-329 (74 Eastgrove), a
recreational vehicle shall be permitted to be parked in accordance with
the aforementioned 3.0 metre setback, and to overhang onto the public road
allowance abutting the front yard of the said lands to a distance of no more than 0.6
metres.
2.25 Provincial Highway
Where any development is adjacent to any Provincial Highway, access approval and or
building permit controls may be applicable. Compliance with such controls will be
required to be demonstrated prior to the issue of a building permit by the Township.
2.26 Noxious Uses
Except as may otherwise be specifically permitted in this By-law, no use shall be
permitted which, by virtue of its nature or the materials used or produced, is defined as a
noxious trade, business, or manufacture under the Health Protection and Promotion Act,
S.O. 1983, as amended, and the regulations relating thereto.
2.27 Use of Streets for Services
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land from being used for a street or highway, or
shall prevent the installation of sewer or water services, storm sewer, gas main or feeder
line, pipeline, overhead or underground hydro, communication line, or electrical high
voltage facilities.
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2.28 Public Service Use
2.28.1 The Provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prohibit the use of any lot or the
erection of any building or structure for the purposes of public use by the
Township, or by any public authority, agency or level of government for the
purposes of carrying out their mandate. Nothing herein shall prevent the use of
land as a public road, lane or sidewalk, or prevent the installation of water, sewer,
or storm sewer main, or of underground or overhead hydro, telephone, or
communication lines; or of any natural gas distribution system operated by a
company that has obtained and possesses all necessary rights, licenses and
franchises.
2.28.2 Where a public use is specifically mentioned as a permitted use within a specific
zone, then such public uses shall only be permitted in that zone.
2.29 Sight Triangles
2.29.1 Within any area defined as a sight triangle, the following uses shall be prohibited:
a) A building, structure, or use which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor
vehicles.
b) A fence, tree, hedge, bush or other vegetation, other than agricultural crops.
c) Any portion of a delivery space, loading space, driveway or parking space.
d) A berm or other ground surface which exceeds the elevation of the street by more
than 0.6 metres.
2.29.2 For the purposes of this By-law, the following sight triangle distances shall apply:
a) 15 metres in all commercial and industrial zones.
b) 5 metres in all other zones.
2.30 Special Setbacks
2.30.1 Street Less Than Twenty Metres
Where a lot abuts a road allowance that is less than 20 metres in width, the minimum
setback from the street line shall be ten (10.0) metres from the centre line of the travelled
street, plus the required front yard or exterior side yard as set out within the relevant
zone.
2.30.2 Waste Disposal Site
No habitable building shall be located closer than 500 metres to any zone boundary that
includes a landfill site as a permitted use.
2.30.3 Watercourse, Waterbody, Flood Plain
Unless otherwise permitted by this By-law, no building or structure, and no leaching bed
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for a sewage system shall be located within twenty (20.0) metres of the normal high
water mark of any watercourse or lake
No building or structure shall be constructed below the regulatory flood elevation of 185.1
metres CGD of Lake Superior which includes a 1 meter wave uprush, or within 15 m of the
flood elevation except for flood or erosion control facilities, infrastructure incidental to a
water supply or sewage disposal service, or a permitted dock or boat house or marina.
2.30.4 Pits, Quarries, Asphalt Plants
a) No sensitive land use shall be permitted within 70 metres of a pit measured from the
lot line of the sensitive land use and the lot line of the pit.
b) No sensitive land use shall be permitted within 300 metres of a quarry measured
from the lot line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the quarry.
c) Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no mineral aggregate
extraction or wayside pit or quarry shall be established or operated within 90
metres of a dwelling, or within 300 metres of Lake Superior.
2.30.5 Industrial Uses
a) Class I Industrial Use: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use
and a Class I Industrial use shall be 20 metres and shall be measured from the lot
line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class I Industrial Use.
b) Class II Industrial Use: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use
and a Class II Industrial use shall be 70 metres and shall be measured from the lot
line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class II Industrial Use.
c) Class III Industrial Use: The minimum separation distance from a sensitive land use
and a Class III Industrial use shall be 300 metres and shall be measured from the lot
line of the sensitive land use to the lot line of the Class III Industrial Use.
2.30.6 Agricultural setbacks
All development shall comply with the Minimum Separation Distances I and II as
set out in the Ministry of Food and Agriculture`s Minimum Distance Separation (MDS)
Guidelines.
2.31 Group Homes
A Group Home shall be permitted in any residential zone.
2.32 Mobile Homes
Mobile homes are not permitted in residential or seasonal residential zones.
2.33 Water and Sewage Disposal Systems
No person shall erect or use in whole or in part, any building or structure unless the use,
building or structure is properly connected to an approved water supply and sewage
disposal system under the Ontario Water Resources Act or the Building Code Act unless
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the use is exempted under the Building Code Act or prohibited or regulated by this by-law.
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SECTION THREE DEFINITIONS
Accessory use, building, structure
Means a use, separate building and/or structure, which is usually incidental,
subordinate, and exclusively devoted to a main use, and is located on the same lot as such
main use.
Aggregate
Means gravel, sand, clay, earth, shale, limestone, dolostone, sandstone, marble, granite,
rock other than metallic ores, asbestos, graphite, kyanite, mica, nepheline syenite, salt, talc,
wollastonite, mine tailings or other material prescribed under the Mining Act or the
Aggregate Resources Act.
Agricultural use
Means a use of land, buildings, and/or structures for the raising of animals and/or birds;
the growing of agricultural crops, including turf, grass, greenhouse crops, mushrooms and
nursery stock, and shall include value added agricultural products from the farm
operation of a property.
Airport
The use of land, building, and/or structure for facilitating the landing and handling of
aircraft and their passengers and/or freight.
Aisle
Means the travelled way by which motor vehicles enter and depart parking spaces and a
parking area.
Alter
a) When used with reference to a building or structure, or part thereof, means to
change any one or more of the external dimensions of the building or structure, or
to change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof.
b) When used with reference to a lot, to change the area, frontage, or depth thereof; to
change the width, depth or area of any required yard, landscaped open space, or
parking area; or to change the location of any boundary of such lot.
c) When used with reference to use, shall mean to discontinue and/or replace a use
with another use that is distinct from the discontinued use.
Assembly Hall/Place of Assembly
Means a use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof in which facilities are
provided for meetings for civic, educational, political, recreational, or social purposes and
may include facilities for a banquet hall.
Ambulance Service
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure as a base for the parking, storage,
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servicing, and/or dispatching of ambulance vehicles, and including the accommodation of
drivers, paramedics or other such persons involved in the delivery of service.
Areas of Scientific Interest (ANSI)
Means lands designated by Ontario as having significant value relating to natural
heritage or scientific interest.
Asphalt Plant
Means an industrial facility used for the production of asphalt for immediate use in the
paving of roads and driveways and the damp-proofing of buildings or structures.
Attached
Means a building or structure otherwise complete in itself, which depends for structural
support or complete enclosure, upon a division wall or walls shared in common with an
adjacent building or structure or adjacent buildings or structures.
Automobile Service Station
Means the use of land, buildings, and/or structures where gasoline, propane and/or diesel
fuels, oil, antifreeze, tires, automobile parts and/or equipment/accessories are kept for
retail sales and where motor vehicles may be serviced, maintained and repaired, but
excluding an auto body shop.
Automobile Body Shop
Means an establishment where vehicle cleaning, polishing, painting, body or
frame re- alignment or repair is carried out.
Automobile Gas Bar
Means a premises where gasoline, propane and/or diesel fuels, oil, anti-freeze, tires, and/or
parts and/or equipment/accessories are kept for retail sale, but where only minor service,
maintenance, or repair of automobiles is carried on, including such activities as adding
oil, adding washer fluid, or changing windshield wiper blades.
Automobile Wrecking Establishment
The use of land, building, and/or structure for the wrecking or dismantling of motor
vehicles and for the storage and sale of scrap material, salvage and/or parts obtained
therefrom.
Balcony
Means a structure without a roof attached to and extending horizontally from a wall or
walls of a main building and having no separate foundation on the ground and no direct
access from the ground.
Basement
Means that portion of a building, which shall include a cellar, below the first floor, and
which is more than 50 % below ground level at the exterior walls (see diagram).
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Bed and Breakfast Establishment
Means that portion of a single dwelling, being not more than four bedrooms, and being one
less bedroom that the total number of bedrooms provided in the dwelling, is used to supply
overnight accommodation to the travelling or vacationing public, for profit or gain, and
may include the provision of meals to such guests only, but not to the general public; and
where the bed and breakfast operation is secondary to the main residential use.
Boarding House, Rooming House
Means a dwelling in which the proprietor supplies sleeping accommodation for a fee to at
least three persons and not more than ten persons exclusive of the proprietor and his
family, but does not include a hostel, or a bed and breakfast.
Boathouse
A building used for the storage of boats and other water crafts, excluding aircraft.
Boat launch
The use of land and water for the purpose of floating or launching, and recovery of small
pleasure boats and other water crafts, excluding aircraft, and related parking area for
vehicles and boat trailers; and may include a dock.
Buffer, Buffer Strip
Means an area of land the size of which is defined in a regulation or requirement in the
relevant zone, and containing fencing, grass, shrubs, bushes, berms, trees, or other
vegetation ( see diagram).
Building
Means a structure consisting of a floor, walls and a roof and used for the shelter and/or
accommodation of persons, animals, or goods, and shall include a deck that is attached or
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that otherwise supported by a building or that is closer than 0.2 metres to a building.
Main Building: means the building serving the principal or primary use of the lot
on which it is situated (see diagram).
Accessory Building Means a detached building located on the same lot as an
existing main building, the use of which is incidental or secondary to that of the
main building (see diagram).
Mixed Use Building: means a building containing more than one land use category
(e.g., retail commercial and residential, office and residential, industrial and retail,
etc.) that are designed and constructed as a single structure.
Building supply and lumber outlet
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for the storing and sale of lumber,
building supplies, construction and home improvement materials, and construction tools
are kept for sale at retail, and may include the cutting of lumber or other wood products to
length.
Bulk fuel depot
Means the use of land, building(s), and/or structure(s) for the storage and distribution of
fuels but not including retail sales except key lock operation.
Bulk fuel storage tank
Means a tank for the bulk fuel storage of petroleum, petroleum products, chemicals, gases
or other similar substances.
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Building line
Means a line within a lot drawn parallel to a lot line, or connecting a part of
buildings on abutting properties, which establishes the minimum distance between that lot
line and any part of a building or structure which may be erected.
Bunk house, guest house
Means an accessory building, or part of a building no greater than 50 m2 in size, which is
maintained for the temporary accommodation of individual(s) in association with a
main building, and which contains no cooking facilities.
Canine Day-Care Service (Doggie Day-Care)
Mean the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for a business in which dogs are
cared for individually or allowed to mingle and interact with other dogs in one or more
playgroups under supervised conditions and may include outdoor dog runs and exercise
areas. The day-care service shall not include overnight accommodation or boarding of
dogs.
Carport
Means a partially enclosed structure which is primarily intended and uses for the storage
of one or more automobiles and in which no business, occupation or service, and no
other storage is conducted.
Campground
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for the parking and temporary use
for at least ten campsites, occupied by tents, trailers, motor homes, recreational vehicles,
or truck campers, which may also include an administrative office, sanitary facilities,
recreational facilities, and a convenience store.
Campsite
Means a portion of a lot that is contained within an RV/tent and trailer park that is
maintained for use as the location for temporary occupancy of a tent, travel trailer, motor
home, recreational vehicle, or truck camper, but shall not include a mobile home.
Cellar
Means the portion of a building between two floors, which is partly underground and which
has more than one-half of its height from floor to ceiling below the finished grade (see also
Basement).
Cemetery
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the burial of the dead, and may
include crematoriums, mausoleums, mortuaries, or other such activities operated in
conjunction and within the boundaries of such lands. Cemetery may also include
lands, building and/or structures utilized for the burial of pets, where operated as a
separate and distinct function.
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Clinic
Means the use of land or building for the professional practice of medical practitioners,
and including drugless practitioners, for the purpose of consultation, diagnosis, and/or
office treatment, and may include a pharmacy, optical dispensary, X-ray facility and/or
laboratory or other similar features.
Club
Means a building or part thereof used as a meeting place or place of assembly for
members of a chartered organization, and may include a social service club, lodge,
fraternal organization, sorority house, or union hall, and similar uses, but shall not
include a church.
Combined Use Facility
Means a group of two or more establishments that are permitted in the zone, that are
conceived, designed, developed, and managed as an interdependent and interrelated unit
whether by a single owner or tenant or by a group of owners or tenants acting in
collaboration, and may include units of ownership held in condominium tenure, and which,
except for any existing situation, in total do not exceed 2,100 m2 gross floor area.
Commercial use
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s), not exceeding a gross floor area of
300 m2 for a purpose not defined or listed elsewhere, of buying and selling of
commodities, supplies, goods, wares of all kinds, including but not limited to department
store, food store, tourist trade store, electronics and/or furniture or appliance drug store;
and the delivery of all legal forms of individual services including but not limited to
travel agencies, photography, consulting services, laundromat, public sauna, and personal
services. Shall also include a post office, video sales/rental store, theatre, taxi stand, bake
shop and a funeral home, and accessory area for installation and/or maintenance of product
sold.
Commercial school
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the giving of instruction and/or
the teaching of information, knowledge, skill, trade, or other such facilitation of learning,
where conducted for a profit or gain.
Communication facility
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for the transmission, reception and/or
relaying of information and communication, and may include a microwave tower,
telephone, telegraph, radio, television, or satellite station or similar facilities.
Community facility
Means any facility, place or building which is maintained and operated to provide public
service for the residents of the community.
Conservation Use
Means the use of lands which are intended to remain open in character with the priority use
given to preservation of their ecological uniqueness, wildlife production and their natural
features and may include non-commercial recreational uses only if conservation of the
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resource is not jeopardized.
Contractor's yard
Means the use of lands, building(s) and/or structure(s) where vehicles, equipment and/or
materials used in the undertaking of construction and similar work are stored, serviced,
and/or maintained, or where a contractor performs shop or assembly work, or the
maintenance of equipment owned by the contractor; and may include an accessory office.
Where service and/or maintenance is involved, such activity shall be limited to the
vehicles and/or equipment of the contractor.
Convenience Store
Means a building or part thereof used primarily for the sale of grocery and confectionary
items and incidentally for the sale of such other merchandise as is required to fulfill the
day-to-day needs of a surrounding community. For the purposes of this By-law, a
convenience store shall not be considered a retail store
Conversion
Conversion shall mean the change or transformation of a single detached seasonal dwelling
and land use to a permanent residential dwelling and land use, in accordance with the
polices set out therefore in the Official Plan, and documented by the obtaining of a
certificate of conversion from the Township.
Corporation
Means the Corporation of the Township of Terrace Bay.
Crisis Care Facility
Means a building or part thereof which is used to provide for the supervised residency of
persons requiring immediate emergency shelter temporarily and without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, includes a facility for battered or abused adults and/or children
and/or elderly persons.
Day Nursery/Day Care Facility
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof for profit, for the
temporary care of children by licensed or otherwise certified staff in accordance with
Provincial legislation established therefore, and where more than four children exclusive
of the host family are involved.
Deck
Means structure, without a roof, located above ground, attached and cantilevered from a
dwelling unit and/or supported by the ground or support by a foundation, with or without
direct access to the ground, the floor or which is greater than 0.6 metres above finished
grade and shall not include a landing or stairs.
Density
Means the ratio of the number of dwelling units or the number of campsites to the total lot
area of a property.
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Detached
When used in reference to a building or structure, means a building or structure which is
physically separated and not dependent on any other building or structure for structural
support or enclosure.
Development
Means the creation of a new lot, a change in land use, or the construction of buildings and
structures requiring approval under the Planning Act and shall be taken to include
redevelopment, but does not include activities that create or maintain infrastructure
authorized under an environmental assessment process, works subject to the Drainage Act,
or underground or surface mining of minerals or advanced exploration on mining lands.
Dock
Means an accessory structure used in conjunction with a main use for the mooring of boats
and/or other water craft, attached to or forming part of the mainland.
Drive-Through Facility
Means a premise used to provide or dispense products or services through an attendant or a
window or an automated machine, to persons remaining in vehicles that are in a designated
queuing space; and may be in combination with other land uses. Kiosks within a parking
structure necessary for the operation of the parking facility or kiosks associated with a
surface parking area are not considered drive-through facilities.
Driveway
Means a vehicular access connected to a public street or private road or thoroughfare, which
provides ingress to and/or egress from a lot, and may include a shared driveway but shall
not include a lane as defined herein.
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Means a building wherein the business of dry cleaning, stain removal and/or pressing of
articles and/or goods of fabric is carried on.
Dwelling Unit
Means a building or part of a building occupied or capable of being occupied by one or
more persons as an independent and separate housekeeping establishment for the purpose
of residing, sleeping, eating, and containing separate cooking, sleeping and
sanitary facilities for the exclusive use of such person(s), with a private entrance from
outside of the building or from a common hallway or stairway inside the building ; but
excluding a motel, hotel, or a group home.
a) Dwelling - Accessory: Means a dwelling which is incidental, subordinate and
exclusively devoted to a main use and is located on the same lot therewith.
b) Apartment Building: means a residential building other than a townhouse,
lodging house, or a boarding house, containing more than three (3) dwelling
units, located on a single lot, being held under unity of ownership, or under a
condominium tenure pursuant to The Condominium Act.
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c) Single detached dwelling: means one dwelling unit which is freestanding and
detached from other main buildings or structures on a lot and shall include a
modular home and/or a double wide mobile home when located on a foundation,
but not a single wide mobile home.
d) Duplex Dwelling or Building: means residential building that other than a
townhouse, lodging or boarding house, or a semi- detached building, containing
two separate dwelling units separated horizontally, and located on a single lot
being held under unity of ownership or under condominium tenure pursuant to
The Condominium Act.
e) Semi-detached Dwelling or Building: means a residential building that
other than a townhouse, lodging or boarding house, or a duplex building,
containing two separate dwelling units separated vertically by a party wall,
and located on a single lot being held under unity of ownership or under
condominium tenure pursuant to The Condominium Act.
f) Townhouse/row house Dwelling or Building: means a residential building
containing more than three (3) residential dwelling units attached together in
whole or in part above and/or below ground and divided vertically from each
other by a party wall, located on a single lot being held under unity of
ownership or under condominium tenure pursuant to The Condominium Act.
g) Triplex Dwelling or Building: means a residential building containing three
(3) dwelling units divided horizontally or vertically, located on a single lot
being held under unity of ownership or under condominium tenure pursuant to
The Condominium Act.
h) Quadruplex Dwelling or Building: means a residential building containing
four (4) dwelling units divided horizontally or vertically, located on a
single lot being held under unity of ownership or under condominium tenure
pursuant to The Condominium Act.
i) Seasonal dwelling: means a dwelling constructed as a secondary place of
residence and is not the principal place of residence of the owner or occupier
thereof (e.g., cottage).
j) Secondary Unit: means a self-contained residential units with kitchen and
bathroom facilities within dwellings or within structures which are accessory to
the main dwelling (e.g. an apartment-in-a-house, in-law suite, secondary suite).
k) Retirement residence: means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s)
to provide accommodation primarily for retired persons, where separate and
independent residential units are provided, but where common dining areas,
lounges, and/or recreation rooms are provided; and where personal care staff
may also be provided and individual care programs are arranged and delivered
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on an individual basis, but does not include a hospital, group residence, crisis
residence, or rooming/lodging/boarding house.
Equestrian facility
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the purpose of providing a
commercial business involving riding of horses, and including the use of lands owned by
the business or operation, and lands not specifically owned by the business but for which
passage has been arranged, and may include a dwelling unit for the owner/operator of the
business, which dwelling may contain a bed and breakfast in accordance with the
provisions set out elsewhere in this By-law therefore.
Erect
Means to build, construct, reconstruct, alter or relocate, including any preliminary physical
activity such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling, draining; or structurally
altering an existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement, or
extension.
Existing
Means legally in existence as at the date of passing of this By-law, or where
construction has not commenced, a use documented by the issuance of building permit.
Financial Institution
Means an establishment for the keeping, lending, exchanging of money; the selling of
mutual funds, stocks and/or bonds; insurance and other such services; and the delivering of
investment and/or financial advice.
Finished Grade
Means the average elevation of the natural surface of the ground adjoining each exterior
wall excluding any localized depressions for windows or other such building features,
First Storey
Means the storey with its floor closest to but not under finished grade.
Fitness Center
Means a premise or place of business with equipment and facilities for exercising and
improving physical fitness.
Flea market
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof for the occasional rental or
other allocation of space and subsequent sales of crafts, garden products; second hand
goods.
Flood Control Features
Means the use of land along a watercourse or waterbody to control the elevation of
water, including a dam, rip-rap, and walls and may include accessory features including a
fish ladder.
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Flood Elevation
Means the elevation above sea level established by a one-in-one-hundred year storm as
established by flood plain mapping or by the appropriate authority.
Floor area
Means the total area of all floors contained within the outside walls of a building having a
clear height of 2.1 metres, and shall include basements and cellars, but shall not include
attached garage, carport, porch, veranda, or sunroom unless such is habitable for the
entire year.
Food store
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for the retail selling of food and
associated household items, and may include a butcher shop, bakery, and other such
areas where food is prepared or cooked for sale, and areas for loading and/or receiving
of product; where the minimum gross floor area of the building exceeds 300 m2 in size.
Forestry use
Means the harvesting, planting, and/or managing of timber resources, including tree
farming.
Fuel Island
Means a structure that is intended to house fuel pumps that dispense fuel for
motor vehicles.
Funeral Parlor
Means a building or part of a building wherein undertaking services are offered and may
include accessory activities such as the sale of caskets and funeral accessories, a chapel or
parlor provided such activities are clearly secondary and incidental to the main undertaking
service.
Garden suite
Means a free standing dwelling having a maximum floor area of 40 m2 situated on a lot
upon which a single family detached residential dwelling exists. A garden suite shall only
be occupied by an immediate family member of the occupant of the existing main
dwelling.
Garage
Private Garage: shall mean a detached building or a part of a main building
used for the parking and storage of motor vehicles and household items,
equipment, or supplies incidental to the main use.
Commercial garage: shall mean a detached building or a part of a main
building used for the storage, maintenance/servicing, washing, and/or repair of
any vehicle, but may not include the painting of vehicles and the conduct
of body shop repairs.
Gazebo
Means a freestanding roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except by
screening or by glass, and which is utilized for the purpose of relaxation in conjunction
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with a main use that typically provided accommodation or commercial service.
Golf Course
Means the use of land, building and/or structure for the purpose of playing golf and
includes a driving or practice range, putting greens, and miniature golf course, and
accessory clubhouse, pro shop, restaurant, and tavern, and administration area for golf
related club or management.
Miniature golf course: shall mean the use of land, building and/or structure or
part thereof for the playing of miniature golf, and may include accessory
administration area, and area used for sale of non-alcoholic beverages and small
food items.
Greenhouse
Means the use of buildings, structures and lands, or part thereof for the growing and sale of
trees, shrubs, and/or plants, and may also include the accessory sale of garden equipment,
fertilizers, seeds, decorative pools, lawn ornaments, soils and other garden or landscaping
related items.
Group home
Means a single housekeeping unit in a residential dwelling, which is registered with the
Municipality, in which three (3) to ten (10) persons (excluding supervisory or operating
staff) live together under responsible supervision consistent with the requirements of its
residents for a group living arrangement and which is licensed and/or approved under
Provincial Statutes and in compliance with municipal by-laws.
Guest Room
Means a room or suite of rooms, which contains no facilities for cooking and which is used
or maintained for gain or hire by providing accommodation.
Habitable Room
Means a room in a dwelling used or intended to be used primarily for human occupancy.
Hardware Store
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof for the purpose of the
storage, display, and sale of goods and products used in general maintenance, renovation,
repair and construction of buildings and/or properties.
Height (of building or structure)
Means the vertical distance measured from the average finished grade, excluding any
artificial embankments, to the highest point of the building or structure, excluding
chimneys, towers, steeples, or antenna, and excluding necessary electrical,
ventilation, or mechanical components of the building (see diagrams).
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High water mark
Means the normal mark made by the action of water under natural conditions on the
shore or bank of a body of water, or a watercourse, where the action has been so
common and usual, and so long continued that it has created a difference between the
character of the soil and/or vegetation on one side of the mark relative to the other side.
Home Occupation
Means the conduct of an occupation, trade, business, profession, or craft carried on by the
resident or occupant of a dwelling as an accessory use to the main residential use of such
dwelling, involving:
a) Instruction in or business involvement in music, academic subjects, dancing, arts
and crafts, photography, painting, sewing, massage therapy, or up to two taxis, or
similar activities.
b) Administration of a business involving work conducted primarily in other
locations, such as electricians, plumbers, carpenters, where there is no storage of
materials, supplies, inventory or equipment on the lot of the dwelling.
c) Business involving the repair of small appliances, knife sharpening, etc., but not
including the repair of small motors.
d) An office used by a single medical practitioner, insurance agent, accountant,
lawyer, consultant, or similar activity.
e) Creation and sale of crafts, items of clothing, or preparation of small goods
carried on the premises for consumption elsewhere.
f)
Conduct of in-house work involving computer based information.
g) Pet grooming.
Typically, where scale is important to the determination of the activity as a home
occupation, Council will not encourage amendment to the regulations to facilitate
enlargement of the activity. Rather, Council will encourage home occupations that grow to
larger scale activities to seek out new accommodation that is more commercial or
otherwise in character with the activity at a larger scale. (See also Section 2.18 - Home
Occupation
Hospital
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the treatment of persons affected with
or suffering from sickness, disease, or injury or for the treatment of convalescent or
chronically ill persons, as authorized by Ontario legislation, and may include a heliport,
ambulance service, and such accessory uses as a coffee shop and/or gift shop.
Hotel/Motel
Means a building or part of a building containing more than three suites that are rented for
profit to the travelling, transient, or visiting public for short term accommodation, which
suites typically contain no cooking facilities.
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Human Habitation
Means the occupancy and use of a room, building, structure or other space in whole or
in part for one or more of living, cooking, eating or sleeping.
Hunting/fishing/remote camp
Means a building having a maximum floor area of 45 m2 consisting of one or more rooms,
and may include facilities for the preparation of food and overnight accommodation on a
temporary basis; and located on the whole of a parcel of land distant from existing public
road at the time of passing of this By-law by more than 2.0 kilometres.
Industrial Uses, Light - Class I Industry
Means a place of business for a small scale, self-contained plant or building which
produces, manufactures, assembles or stores a product which is contained in a package and
has a low probability of fugitive emissions such as noise, odour, dust and vibration. Such
industries operate in the daytime only with infrequent movement of products and/or heavy
trucks and no outside storage. Examples include: electronics manufacturing and repair,
high technology industries, furniture repair and refinishing, beverage bottling, package and
crafting services, small scale assembly, auto parts supply. 'Light Industrial Uses' or 'Class
I Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as
such.
Industrial Uses, Medium - Class II Industry
Means a place of business for medium scale process and manufacturing with outdoor
storage of wastes or materials and where there are periodic or occasional outputs of fugitive
emissions e.g., noise, odour, dust and/or vibration. Shift operations occur and there is
frequent movement of products and /or heavy trucks during daytime hours. 'Medium
Industrial Uses' or 'Class II Industry' is a classification and other uses defined in this By-
law may be classified as such.
Industrial Uses, Heavy - Class III
Means a place of business for uses characterized as having emissions such as noise, smoke,
odour, fumes or vibrations or extensive outside storage as part of their normal operations.
Such uses include sawmills, pulp and paper mills, forest products industries, refineries,
smelting operations and similar uses which are intended to be secluded from residential or
other sensitive land uses in order to limit any potential adverse effects on the environment
or the surrounding areas and public health. 'Heavy Industrial Uses' or 'Class III Industry' is
a classification and other uses defined in this By-law may be classified as such.
Institutional Use
Means the use of land, buildings and structures used by an organized body, religious group
or society for a non-profit, non-commercial purpose. This definition may include a library,
school, college, university, hospital, place of worship, community centre or similar use.
Interpretive Centre
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof for the purpose of
providing data, information, history, and for facilitating learning thereof, specifically
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related to tourism and Lake Superior and the local area and municipality.
Kennel
Means the commercial use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof within which
four or more domesticated animals of more than 4 months of age are bred and/or raised,
and/or boarded or kept for sale and sold. (See also Canine Day Care Service, Pet
Grooming, and Veterinary Clinic).
Laboratory
Means the use of land, building and/or structure or part thereof for the conduct of scientific
research, study and/or testing of substances or materials.
Landscaped open space/buffer
Means the obstructed space from ground to sky, save for the growth of grass, flowers,
shrubs, trees, bushes and/or natural vegetation, and may include surface patios, walkways,
necessary retaining walls, but not driveways, aisle ways, ramps, roads, parking areas, or
overhanging buildings or structures.
Landing
Means a platform with or without a roof, having an area not exceeding 2.4 m2, and
extending horizontally from the wall of a building no more than 1.25 metres, adjacent to a
door, and providing direct access to the ground or to a stair; or a similar platform being
situated between flights of stairs.
Laundromat
Means a building or part of a building containing one or more clothes washing machines,
each having a capacity of not greater than 23 kilograms, drying, ironing, or other such
treatments for clothing, provided that only soaps or detergents are used and provided that
such operation shall not emit noise or vibration which causes a nuisance or inconvenience
within or external to the operation.
Legal use
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for one or more of the permitted
uses set out in the relevant permitted uses section of the zone governing the lands, or
determined to be a legally non-permitted use.
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
Means an off street space on the same lot as a building, or contiguous to a group of
buildings, for the temporary parking of a delivery vehicle/commercial vehicle while
loading or unloading merchandise, product, supplies, inventory, furniture, or other
materials and which abuts a street, lane, or appropriate driveway and/or aisle ways.
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Lot
Means a parcel or tract of land held as a unity of ownership in the same name and
interest, distinct and separate from other lands, described in a deed or other legal document
which is legally capable of conveying title to land, and:
a) Which is the whole of a lot or block within a Registered Plan of Subdivision,
or a separate lot or unit within Condominium, excluding any Subdivision that
has been deemed under the provisions of the Planning Act not to be a
registered plan, except where such lot or block constitutes a part of the lands
needed in order to comply with the lot area requirements of any zone herein.
b) Which is a legally separated parcel of land in existence on the date of passing
of this By-law?
Where patent, private lands and Crown Lands are held and utilized for the conduct of one
land use, such Crown Lands shall be deemed to be a part of the private lands and
included within the definition of lot for the purposes of considering the various
regulations and requirements of this By-law, including the listed permitted uses.
Where Crown Lands are held under a land use permit or other such non-patent
arrangements, the lands that are described within the arrangement are considered to be a
lot for the purposes of considering the various regulations and requirements of this By-
law, including the listed permitted uses.
Notwithstanding a) above, which shall otherwise continue to apply, where a parcel of land
held in the same name and interest involves more than one Lot in a registered plan of
subdivision the sum total of all of the lands shall be considered to be the relevant lot, and
any building or use of land that straddles the interior lot lines within such holding shall
not be illegal by virtue of straddling such lot line.
Lot area
Means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot or if an island or water lot, the
area of land above the normal high water mark.
Lot coverage
Means the percentage of lot area that is covered by buildings and/or
structures.
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Lot Frontage
Means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines. Where such side lot lines are not
parallel, it shall be the width of a lot measured between the intersections of the side lot lines
with a line 7.5 metres back from and parallel or concentric to the front lot line. Arc
distances shall apply on curved lines.
Lot, interior/exterior (see diagrams)
a) Interior lot shall mean a lot for which the side lot lines abut another lot.
b) Exterior lot shall mean a lot for which one or more of the side lot lines abuts a
public street or highway.
Lot Line
Means any boundary of a lot. Where a lot line changes direction by less than 45 degrees, it
shall be considered to be one lot line. Where a lot line changes direction by 45
degrees or more, it shall be considered to be a separate lot line.
a) Lot line, front: means the shortest lot line that abuts a road, except in the
case of a lot that abuts a waterbody or watercourse, or a shoreline allowance
abutting such feature, whereupon the front lot line shall be the lot line abutting
the high water mark of the waterbody or watercourse or shoreline allowance.
b) Lot line, rear: means the lot line furthest from and opposite to the front
lot line, except that where a lot has less than four lot lines, there shall be no
rear lot line.
Main Wall
Means the exterior front, side or rear wall of a building, and all structural members essential
to the support of a fully enclosed space or roof.
Main Use
Means one or more uses of land, buildings and/or structures listed as permitted in the
relevant zone.
Marina
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s), including docking and mooring
facilities, where boats and other watercraft are launched or recovered, berthed, stored,
serviced, repaired, or kept for sale or rent, and may include the sale of marine fuels and/or
lubricants.
Mine
Means a mine as defined in the Mining Act. Mining shall have a similar meaning.
Mineral Exploration, mining
Means the searching for minerals in their natural setting, including delineation and staking
of mining claims, aircraft survey, field sampling, trenching, exploratory
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drilling, confirmation drilling and the construction of shafts and other features necessary to
the proving up of an ore body to commercial quality, or subsequent extraction.
Mobile Home
Means any dwelling that is designed to be transient or mobile and is
constructed or manufactured to provide a permanent residence for one or more persons, in
accordance with CSA standards, but not including a motor home, travel trailer, tent trailer
or other such trailer.
Mobile Home Park
Means land which has been provided and designed for the location thereon of two (2) or
more occupied mobile homes.
Mobile Home Site
Means a part of a lot that is serviced and utilized as a mobile home park, which has been
established and set aside for the exclusive use of one mobile home and its occupants.
Mobile Home Yard
Means a line similar to a front yard, rear yard, interior side yard or exterior side yard as
applied to a mobile home site.
Motor Vehicle
Means any automobile, truck, motorcycle, and any other vehicle propelled or driven
otherwise than by muscular power, but excluding a railway train, motorized snow
machine, farm equipment, road building machinery, aircraft, boats, and other watercraft.
Non-complying use
Means a building, structure or use of land that is in compliance with the permitted uses
as set out in the particular relevant zone governing the lands, but which does not comply
with or meet one or more of the regulations of this By-law, as set out in the particular
zone; as set out in the general regulations; or as set out elsewhere in this By-law. Where
more than one dwelling is located on a lot for which only one dwelling is permitted
such lot shall not be considered to be non-complying, but rather shall be deemed to be a
non-permitted use.
Non-Conforming
Means any existing use, building, structure or lot which does not conform with the
permitted use provisions of any zone in this By-law
Office
Means a building or part of a building used or intended to be used in the performance and
transaction of service activity, including related administration and clerical activities.
Open storage
Means the storage of goods, merchandise, equipment, or not currently utilized vehicles
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outside of a building or structure on a lot or a portion of a lot, but does not include
outdoor display for the purpose of sale, advertisement or rental.
Park
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for open space, recreational activity areas,
sports or recreational facilities, conservation area, or playground.
Parking Area
Means a lot or portion thereof required in accordance with the provisions of this By-law for
the temporary storage or parking of motor vehicles, boat trailers, snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles and recreational equipment that are accessory or incidental to uses in all zones, and
shall not include a parking lot or a lot for the sale or lease of motor vehicles or the storing
of impounded or wrecked vehicles.
Parcel of land
Means an area of land that is held in unity of ownership, separate and distinct from other
lands.
Party wall
Means wall of a building or structure that is jointly owned and/or jointly used by two or
more parties or an extension of such a wall, which is erected on a lot line separating
two parcels of land each of which is or is capable of being held in unity of ownership.
Parking lot
Means a commercially operated open area within a lot that is used or intended to be used
for the temporary parking of more than three motor vehicles.
Parking space
Means an open area within a lot that is used or intended to be used for the temporary
parking of motor vehicles, and may include such space that is set out within a garage or
carport.
Patio
Means a platform without a roof, with or without a foundation, attached to or abutting one
or more walls of a building or constructed separate from a building, with or without direct
access to the ground; the floor of which is not more than 0.6 metres above finished grade,
but shall not include a landing or stair.
Personal Service Shop
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for a business which is associated
with the grooming or health of persons, or the maintenance or repair of personal wardrobe
articles and/or accessories; and may include a barber shop, beauty parlour, hairdressing,
shoe repair, photography shop, or similar activities.
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Pet Grooming
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for a business which involves the
cleaning and grooming of pets including services such as bathing pets, trimming fur and
nails and the incidental sale of retail pet care grooming products, but shall not include a
kennel or canine day-care service. Pet grooming shall comply with any Health Unit
regulation or directive governing public health and safety
Pit
Means any open excavation made for the removal or earth, clay, mud, sand, soil, gravel, or
unconsolidated rock in order to supply material for construction, manufacturing, or
industrial activity, but shall not include any excavation that is incidental to the construction
of a building or structure.
Place of amusement
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) or part thereof for profit or gain, for a
movie theatre, covered arena, auditorium, dance hall, music hall, video arcade, billiard or
pool room, bowling alley, miniature golf course, driving range, rink, curling rink, or
similar use, but shall not include a race track.
Place of Worship
Means a building or an open area dedicated to religious worship, but does not include a
manse or rectory where established on a separate lot.
Portable asphalt plant
Means a plant transported to and temporarily established and operated as part of the
production of asphalt and surfacing material, used in conjunction with a defined and
executed road construction contract.
Principle residence
A dwelling unit occupied by an owner or a tenant as the primary location where such
person typically and normally resides.
Private right of way
Means an access route from lands over one or more private properties and which
ultimately provides access to a public street.
Private road
Any private access route that crosses private property or a forest access road over Crown
Lands which affords access to abutting lots and is not maintained by a public body.
Public Service Use
Means a building, structure or lot used for public services by the Township of Terrace Bay
and any Ministry or Commission of the Governments of Ontario and Canada, any
communication facility, any telephone, telecommunications or railway company, any
company supplying natural gas, Hydro One, any conservation authority, public utilities
company or similarly recognized agencies.
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Quarry
Means land or land under water from which unconsolidated aggregate such as soil, earth,
clay, marl, sand, gravel or consolidated rock or mineral is being or has been excavated in
order to supply material for construction, manufacturing or industrial purposes but shall not
include rehabilitated land or an excavation incidental to the erection of a building or a
structure for which a building permit has been granted by the Corporation, or an excavation
incidental to the construction of any public works.
Recreational Vehicle
Means any vehicle so constructed that it is not wider than 2.6 metres and is suitable for
being attached to a motor vehicle for the purpose of being transported, and is used or
capable of being used for the short term living, eating, sleeping of persons, including a
motor home, travel trailer, tent trailer and camper, but excluding any commercial tractor
that may have sleeping accommodation.
Recycling Depot
Means a waste management facility which serves as a temporary storage site for clean
materials such as glass, paper, cardboard, plastic, metal and other similar products which
will be transferred to another location for reuse. This definition does not include any other
type of waste management system such as composting or recycling of leaf and yard wastes.
Refreshment Vehicle
Means a commercial vehicle or trailer which has a valid vehicle license from which food
and/or refreshments are sold for consumption by the public and without limiting the
foregoing may include a chip wagon, mobile canteen or cart.
Residential use
Means the use of land, building and/or structure or parts thereof as a
dwelling.
Resort/ tourist establishment/lodge
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for the provision of accommodation
throughout all or part of the year, and may include the serving of meals, and the
furnishing of supplies, services and equipment to persons in connection with angling,
hunting, camping or general recreational activity, and may include a liquor licensed area
and assembly area. Shall include such activity where the facility is owned and/or
operated by a private club, or by a charitable organization.
Restaurant
Means the use of land, building(s), and /or structure(s), or part thereof where food is
prepared and offered for sale to the public, and shall include a café, coffee/donut shop,
refreshment service, chip wagon, or similar activity, and may include a drive-through or
drive-in or take-out service.
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Retail store
Means the use of a building or part thereof where, not exceeding 300 m2 where goods,
wares, merchandise, substances, or articles are offered for sale directly to the general
public, and may include the storage of such items, and administrative space relating to the
operation of such activity.
Salvage yard
Means the use of land, building, and/or structures for the deposition, storage, and/or
handling, recycling, dismantling and/or salvaging of waste or scrap materials, vehicles,
appliances, or other such materials.
School
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the giving of instruction and/or
the teaching of information, knowledge, skill, trade, or other such facilitation of learning,
where conducted under a public authority authorized by Provincial legislation.
Seaplane base
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the purpose of docking, storing,
parking, loading, or repairing of seaplanes and for the supplying of associated services.
Self-Storage Facility
Means a commercial building or part of a building wherein items are stored in separate,
secured storage areas or lockers, and may include the exterior storage of water vehicles,
recreational equipment and recreational vehicles.
Sensitive Land Use
Means a use of land or outdoor spaces where routine or normal activities occurring at
reasonably expected times would experience one (1) or more adverse effects from
emissions or discharges generated by nearby facilities and includes, but is not limited to, a
dwelling, day nursery, or an educational or health facility (e.g., school, hospital). A
sensitive land use may be a part of the natural or built environment.
Service or Repair Shop
Means the use of land, building, and/or structures for the servicing or repair of articles,
small engines, goods or materials not otherwise defined, classified, or specifically
established as a use in this By-law.
Setback
a) When referring to a street, means the least horizontal distance between
the closest boundary of the street and the nearest building or structure.
b) When referring to a building or a structure, means the least horizontal
distance between separate buildings or structures.
c) When referring to a lot line, means the least horizontal distance between the
lot line and a building or structure.
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d) When referring to a zone boundary, means the least horizontal distance
between the zone boundary line as set out on the relevant zoning schedule and any
building or structure.
e) With reference to a water body, means the least horizontal distance between the
high water mark of the water body and the nearest building line.
f) With reference to a private road, means the least horizontal distance between the
edge of the travelled portion of the road and any building or structure, or the limit of
the road as shown and measured on a survey.
Shopping centre
Means a group of two or more establishments that are permitted in the zone, that are
conceived, designed, developed, and managed as an interdependent and interrelated unit
whether by a single owner or tenant or by a group of owners or tenants acting in
collaboration, and may include units of ownership held in condominium tenure, and
which in total exceeds 1,500 m2 floor area, or one large commercial establishment that
exceeds 300 m2 in floor area, but is less than 1,500 m2. Where residential use is one of
the included uses, it shall be in addition to the aforementioned size limitations.
Shoreline
Means the physical high water mark made by a waterbody or watercourse, and shall
include beaches, exposed rock, and other features that are a part of the beach
environment. Where the water's edge displays no evidence of a high water mark, the
water's edge itself shall be the shoreline.
Shoreline allowance
Means a road or other allowance, typically being one chain (66 feet) in width, set out
and/or reserved along the shoreline of a waterbody or watercourse.
Sight Triangle
Means a triangular space on a lot that is formed by two intersecting street lines and a line
drawn from appoint in one street line across such lot to a point in the other street line, each
such point being 9.0 metres from the point of the intersection of the said street lines.
Where the two street lines do not intersect at a point, the point of the intersection of the
street lines shall be deemed to be the intersection of the projection of the street lines or the
intersection of the tangents to the street lines.
Sleep Cabin
Means an accessory building, located on the same lot as the main building, which is used
for sleeping accommodation but does not contain any cooking facilities and may contain
sanitary facilities.
Solar Collector
Means a device consisting of photovoltaic panels that collect solar power from the sun. A
solar collector may be attached to a building or structure or erected on a post(s).
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Solarium
Means a glassed-in structure or room projecting from an exterior or main wall of a building
which may be used for sunning, therapeutic exposure to sunlight, or for a use where the
intent is to optimize exposure to sunlight.
Stacking Lanes
Means an on-site lane for motorized vehicles which accommodates vehicles using a drive-
through facility that is separated from other vehicular traffic and pedestrian circulation.
Stacking lanes may be separated by any combination of barriers, markings or signage.
Storey
Means a habitable portion of a building, other than a basement, cellar, or attic, between the
surface of any floor and the surface of the floor, ceiling or roof above it. A first storey
shall be considered to be the lowest storey at or nearest to finished grade.
Street or Road
Means an improved public thoroughfare under the jurisdiction of an appropriate public
roads authority, that is open, travelled, and maintained by such authority.
Street Line
Means the limit of the road or street allowance and is the dividing line between a lot and a
street, road or private road.
Structure
Mean anything that is constructed, erected, or otherwise built, either permanent or
temporary, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something
having location on the ground, excluding subsurface sewage treatment systems,
swimming pools, fences, patios, and retaining walls. Any deck that is separated by
more than 0.2 metres from a building shall be considered to be a separate structure.
Tavern or Pub
Means the use of land, building and/or structure or part thereof for the serving of liquor,
beer, wine, and other related beverages, and may include the sale of food, all for
consumption on the premises; operated under a licence under Ontario legislation.
Tourist information office
Means the use of land, building and/or structure or part thereof for the purpose of
providing information and/or programs to tourists and the travelling public.
Tourist establishment
Means the use of land, buildings, and/or structures for the accommodation of the traveling
or vacationing public.
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Tourist outfitters establishment
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) or part of building(s) and/or
structure(s) as a base for the movement of tourists, equipment, supplies, and/or tourists, by
aircraft or otherwise, to recreational locations elsewhere, but shall not include a seaplane
base for general commercial repair and/or berthing of aircraft not involved in the business.
Towing Service
Means a premise for the commercial operation of a vehicle towing service including but
not limited to the storage and maintenance of towing vehicles, and accessory uses
including a vehicle storage compound or parking area and an office.
Trailer - see Recreational Vehicle
Transportation Terminal
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) where buses, trucks, or tractor-
trailers are rented, leased, kept for hire, stored, or parked; or where such vehicles are
loaded and/or unloaded.
Use
Means any purpose for which land, building(s) and/or structure(s) may be designed,
arranged, intended, maintained, or occupied; or any activity, occupation, or business or
any occupancy. Where a use is defined in Section three of this By-law in specific terms,
such use shall not be permitted to be interpreted as a part of a general term.
Vehicle
Means any automobile, boat, commercial motor vehicle, farm implement, motorcycle,
recreational vehicle, truck, snow machine, watercraft, or trailer, but shall not include a
mobile home.
a) Parked vehicle, including a RV vehicle, shall mean the short term, temporary,
keeping of a vehicle when not in current or immediate use, provided that such
vehicle is licensed and road worthy, and that is regularly and commonly
being driven.
b) Stored vehicle, including a RV vehicle, shall mean the longer term
keeping of a vehicle that is not in regular use either due to seasonal or
other factors, and that may or may not be licensed or road worthy.
Veterinary clinic
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s), or part thereof for the treating and
healing of domestic animals birds, or other livestock, and may include a kennel, but not a
research facility.
Vehicle Sales, Rental Establishment
Means the use of land, building and/or structures for the storage of vehicles for sale, rent,
and/or for lease, and may include a service or repair facility and/or private gas pumps.
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Video Rental/sales establishment
The use of land, building, and/or structure or part thereof for the purpose of renting video
cassette recorders, video disc players, and or the rental of video tapes and/or discs,
including DVD's.
Warehouse
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for the storage and distribution of
goods, wares, merchandise, substances, or articles, and may include facilities for a
wholesale or retail commercial outlet, provided that such wholesale or retail activity does
not exceed 10 % of the gross floor area; but shall not include a transportation
terminal or bus terminal.
Waste Management Facility
Means a site which is licensed or approved by the Ministry of the Environment and/or its
agents where garbage, refuse, domestic or industrial waste, excluding radioactive or toxic
chemical wastes, is disposed of or dumped. This definition shall include waste transfer
stations, processing sites, septage disposal, and recycling depots.
Water Access Lot
Means a lot that is accessed by a navigable water body or watercourse.
Water Body
Means any bay, lake, river, natural watercourse, canal or wetland but excluding a drainage
or irrigation channel.
Water Frontage
Means the strip of land comprising part of a lot that directly abuts a water body or
watercourse. When used as an adjective, means a lot or lands that has frontage on a water
body or watercourse.
Waterfront centre
Means the use of land, building and/or structure for a multiple use facility involving
one or more of an interpretive centre, marina, reception area, amphitheatre, office,
meetings and seminar rooms, cafeteria or restaurant, general activity room(s), and
related administrative space, washrooms, laundry rooms, shower facilities, and the sale of
convenience goods and/or gifts. Tourist operator kiosks, tour operations, and overnight
guest accommodations, up to six motel style suites and/or six cabins may also be
included.
Water Supply and Treatment Facility
Means the use of land, building, and/or structures for the storage, purification, and
treatment of water intended for distribution in a public water distribution system.
Watercraft launching facility
Means the use of land, building and/or structure for the launching and/or recovery of
boats and other watercraft and including related temporary parking and trailer parking
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area.
Watercraft sales/service shop
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure for the purpose of displaying, selling,
and/or servicing of watercraft, including boats, boat motors, skidoos and similar products
and may include the display and sale of marine related items.
Wayside pit or quarry
Means the use of land for a temporary pit or quarry opened and used solely in association
with a particular road construction contract or project, and may be utilized for other
casual and/or intermittent extraction or aggregate for small scale, individual use, and may
be on Crown Land or on private land.
Welding shop
Means the use of land, building, and/or structure where pieces of metal; parts of
equipment and/or parts of vehicles are welded.
Wellness Centre
Means a building or part thereof used by professional therapists, chiropractors, drugless
practitioners, professional trainers and nutritionists trained in a range of disciplines such as
massage therapy, physiotherapy, naturopathic medicine, chiropractics, acupuncture,
homeopathy, orthotics, health counselling and personal training, and may include accessory
uses at an accessory scale, such as administrative offices, physical fitness rooms and
waiting rooms, directly associated with the facility, but excludes commercial recreation
establishments.
Wholesale establishment
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s), or part thereof for bulk storage and
bulk sale of quantities of goods, commodities, wares, merchandise, or materials intended
for resale.
Wind turbine, Wind mill
Means a device, which shall be considered to be a structure, aligned vertically or
horizontally, consisting of a rotor, electrical generator, and a mast or pole, operated to
capture kinetic wind energy and to convert it to electricity for consumption and/or for
distribution.
Wind Farm
Means the use of land upon which an array of wind turbines are located and operated to
generate bulk electrical power for distribution, and may include accessory wind measuring,
electrical power collection and transmission, and operating, control and maintenance
facilities, buildings, structures, and/or equipment.
Woodlands Processing Operation
Means the use of land, building(s) and/or structure(s) for a sawmill, debarking mill,
planing mill, chipping and/or other similar processing or secondary manufacturing of
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harvested timber.
Workshop
Means a building where construction or manufacturing is performed, and may include a
carpenter's shop, locksmith, gunsmith, plumbing and/or electrical shop, or a heating and/or
ventilation shop or similar activity.
Yard
Means any open unoccupied space appurtenant to a building measured from the closest
supporting part of the building to the relevant lot line.
a) Front: m e a n s a yard crossing the full width of a lot between side lot lines,
along the front lot line.
b) Side or interior side: means any yard extending from the front yard to the rear
yard. Where a lot has less than four lot lines, the yards that are not a front yard
shall be deemed to be side yards.
c) Flank or exterior side: means a side yard that abuts a street line along its length
or part of its length.
d) Rear: means a yard crossing the full width of a lot between the side lot lines,
along the rear lot line.
e) Required yard: means the minimum yard as set out and required by the
provisions of the various zones within this By-law.
Zone
Means the category of land use activity permitted and regulated by this By-law, as
designated on the land use maps being a part of this By-law and defined in the relevant
zone sections contained in this By-law.
Zone Provision or Regulation
The minimum area, lot dimensions, required yards, lot coverage, open space, height,
minimum setbacks, number of main uses and/or buildings, or other such regulations that
are set out in this By-law in the respective zones, excluding such regulations as are set
out in the general provisions section of this By-law, and excluding listed permitted uses.
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SECTION FOUR - ZONES AND BOUNDARIES TO ZONES
4.1 Zones
For the purposes of this By-law, all lands within the limits of the Township are divided into
the following zones, which are identified on the zoning schedules referred to hereafter.
Settlement Area Zones
Zone
Symbol
Low Density Residential
LDR
Multiple Residential
MR
General Commercial/Institutional
GC
Highway Commercial
HC
Institutional
INS
Industrial
IND
Settlement or Rural Area Zones
Open Space
OS Use
Limitation
UL
Rural Area Zones
Rural
RU
Waterfront Development
WD
Tourist Commercial
TC
Recreational Cottage
REC
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Extractive Uses
EX
Waste Disposal
WDU
Environmental Protection
EP
4.2 Use of Schedules
The location and the boundaries of all of the zones established by this By-law are shown
on the Zoning Schedule(s) that are included in and that form a part of this By-law.
4.3 Use of Symbols
Where a zone referred to in the list of zones in 4.1 above includes a symbol, or where the
zone Schedule utilizes a symbol such symbol shall refer to and identify the zone.
4.4 Lands Missed By Zoning Schedules
Should any lands not be shown on the zoning schedules to be contained in a zone, or
where the Township might annex or otherwise add to the limits of the Township, such
lands as are not otherwise zoned shall be deemed to be zoned as Rural.
4.5 Use of the Word Zone
Where the word "zone" is used in this By-law, preceded by any of the names or symbols
contained in 4.1 above, the zone shall mean and read as such area(s) delineated on the
zoning map and as provided for in each appropriate section of the By-law specifically
addressing such zone.
4.6 Determination of Zone Boundaries.
When determining the boundary of any zone, the following shall apply;
a) Where a zone boundary is located within a road allowance, highway
allowance, lane, easement, right of way, or a watercourse, the centre line of
such feature shall be deemed to be the said boundary. Where such feature has
been closed by Council by-law, the centre line of such closed feature shall
continue to be the zone boundary.
b) Where a zone boundary is indicated as following a lot line shown on a
registered plan of subdivision and/or condominium, or other defined property
boundary, such lot property line shall be deemed to be the said boundary.
c) Where a zone boundary is indicated as following a shoreline of a waterbody,
the boundary shall follow such shoreline, and in the event of a change in the
shoreline, the boundary shall be construed as moving with the actual
shoreline.
d) Where uncertainty exists as to the location of a boundary of any zone, the
location of the boundary shall be determined by the Chief Building Official or
such other person or position as Council has determined to administer this By-
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law, and where measurement is involved in such determination, such
measurement shall be from the middle of the width of the zone line as it is shown
on the relevant zoning map.
e) Where u n c e r t a i n t y o r d i s a g r e e m e n t continues to e x i s t
r e l a t i v e t o t h e determination of such boundary line as determined in
accordance with the above, Council shall make the final determination as to the
location of the boundary.
4.7 Holding Zone Provisions
4.7.1 Where an "H" suffix is included in any zone, the intent is to signify that such
zone is further categorized as being a holding zone.
4.7.2 Where a holding zone applies, notwithstanding the permitted uses section of
such zone, no land shall be utilized, and no building(s) and/or structure(s) shall be
erected or used for any purpose other than for uses existing on the date of passing
of this By-law, or for any use described in an amendment by-law implementing a
holding zone, until such time as the holding designation has been removed.
4.7.3 Upon removal of the holding provision, all permitted uses in such zone shall once
again continue to be permitted uses.
4.7.4 A holding designation may be removed by by-law where the preconditions that
have been set out in the implementing holding zone by-law have been complied
with. For all of the lands that are established with a holding provision on the date
of passing of this By-law, the condition for which the holding provision may be
removed is the processing of a draft plan of subdivision.
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SECTION FIVE - SETTLEMENT AREA - LOW DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE [LDR]
5.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the regular and ongoing
accommodation and home life of person or persons in a low density setting; including
sleeping, eating and leisure activities, and for uses and activities that are customarily
associated with such accommodation and home life. Permitted uses shall include:
Residential Uses
Single detached dwelling
Duplex Dwelling
Semi-detached Dwelling
Group Home (see Section 2.31)
Non-Residential Uses
Place of Worship
School
Day nursery, day care
Park
Playground
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Skateboard Park
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Secondary unit in an existing single detached dwelling, duplex dwelling or semi-
detached dwelling
Bed and Breakfast Establishment (see Section 2.19)
Home Occupation (see Section 2.18)
5.1.1 Lots that are not buildable for a main use
Notwithstanding the permitted uses listed in 5.1 Permitted Uses above, for the following
lots, use shall be restricted to an accessory garage, vehicle parking in association with a
nearby residential property, or public use;
M-329; Lots 60, 61, 62, 63, 65, 67
M-431; Lot 10
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5.1.2 Lots that are not buildable
Notwithstanding the permitted uses listed in 5.1 Permitted Uses above, the following lots
are not buildable lots, and use shall be limited to public use;
M-431; Lot 14
M-329; Lots 55, 260, 269, 324
M-143; Lot 508
5.2 Lot Requirements
5.2.1
Minimum Lot Frontage
Single detached dwelling ..................................................................................... 19.5 metres
Semi-detached dwelling ................................... 9.5 metres for each unit or independent lot
Other permitted uses
..................................................................................... 19.5 metres
5.2.2 Minimum Lot Area
Single detached dwelling ........................................................................................ 560.0 m2
Semi-detached, duplex
................................................... 280 .0 m2 for each dwelling unit
Other permitted uses
........................................................................................ 560.0 m2
5.2.2
Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses 40 %
5.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
5.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front Yard ................................................................................................. 7.5 metres
Rear Yard ................................................................................................... 7.5 metres
Exterior Side Yard..................................................................................... 7.5 metres
5.3.2 Required Side Yard
Single detached dwelling:
a) with an attached carport or garage: ....1.0 metres on each side at the side of the
dwelling
b) without an attached carport or garage: .....1.5 metres on one side and 3.0 metres on
the other
Semi-detached: see Section 6.3.2
Other permitted uses ..................................................................... 1.0 metres for each side
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Garages
a) A detached garage shall be located in the rear or side yard.
b) A garage (attached or detached) shall not protrude into the front yard further
than the front wall of the main dwelling.
5.3.3 Maximum Height
Main building ................................................................................................... 10.0 metres
Accessory building(s) ......................................................................................... 4.2 metres
5.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ..................................................................................................... 1 only
5.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ..................................................................................................... 1 only
5.3.6 Building Separation
a) between main building and detached garage ........................................ 3.0 metres
b) between main building and other accessory buildings ......................... 1.0 metres
c) between accessory buildings ................................................................ 1.0 metres
5.3.7 Driveways
Maximum number of driveways per lot
a) All permitted uses ....................................................................................... 2 only
Width of driveway at the street
a) Maximum ............................................................................................. 9.0 metres
b) Minimum ............................................................................................. 2.5 metres
c) Any freestanding driveway shall have a minimum separation distance of 1.0
metre from a side lot line.
5.4 Special Provisions
5.4.1 Separate title
Where ownership of each side of a semi-detached unit is under separate title, a 0.0 side
yard shall be permitted along the lot lines containing the common party wall.
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5.4.2 Exception Zones
a) Low Density Residential Exception One (LDR-X1) Zone
Despite the provisions of Section 2.26 to the contrary, for the lands and
premises being Lot 279, Plan M-329 (74 Eastgrove) (the LDR-X1 Zone), a
recreational vehicle shall be permitted to be parked in accordance
with the required front yard setback of 3.0 metres (see Subsection 2.26.2), and
to overhang onto the public road allowance abutting the front yard of the said
lands to a distance of no more than 0.6 metres
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SECTION SIX SETTLEMENT AREA - MULTIPLE RESIDENTIAL
ZONE [MR]
6.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the regular and ongoing
accommodation and home life of person or persons in a medium low to medium density
setting; including sleeping, eating and leisure activities, and for uses and activities that
are customarily associated with such accommodation and home life. Permitted uses shall
include:
Residential Use
Existing single detached, semi-detached or duplex dwelling
Apartment building
Triplex Dwelling
Quadruplex Dwelling
Row house/Townhouse
Dwelling
Retirement Home
Boarding or rooming house
Non-Residential Use
Day nursery
Park
Playground
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Accessory Use
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Home Occupation (see Section 2.18)
Secondary unit in an existing single detached dwelling or existing semi-detached
dwelling or row house/townhouse.
6.2 Lot Requirements
6.2.1
Minimum Lot Frontage
Existing single detached dwelling ................................................................. 19.5 metres
Existing semi-detached 9.5 metres on each side
Townhouse/row house ........................................... 7.5 metres for each exterior unit; and
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.................................................... 6.0 metres for each interior unit
Apartment, seniors dwelling, Retirement residence
a) All apartment buildings .......................................................................... 20.0 metres
b) All other permitted uses........................................................................... 20.0 metres
6.2.2 Minimum Lot Area
Single detached dwelling ............................................................................................. existing
Semi-detached ............................................................................................................. existing
Duplex ....................................................................................................................... existing
Townhouse/row house ..................................................... 180.0 m2 for each interior unit; and
.......................................................... 225.0 m2 for each exterior unit
Apartment, seniors dwelling, Retirement residence
a)
under five units........................................................... 650 m2 for the first four and
90 m2 for the fifth
b)
more than five units 650 m2for the first four and
90 m2 for every additional
All other Uses 560 m2
6.2.3
Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 40 %
6.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
6.3.1 Required Front and Exterior Side Yards
a)
Existing Single detached, semi-detached or duplex; and row
houses/townhouses
Except where a lot has no rear yard, a combined front and rear yard of 14.0
metres shall be provided and maintained, provided that a minimum front yard
of six (6) metres shall be required. Where a lot has no rear yard, a minimum
6.0 metre front yard shall be provided and maintained.
b)
All other uses ...................................................................................... 7.5 metres
6.3.2 Required Side Yard
Single detached dwelling;
a)
with an attached carport or garage ... 1.0 metres on each side along one side of the
dwelling
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b)
without an attached carport or garage ........................... 1.5 metres on one side and
...................................... 3.0 metres on the other
3.0 metres on each exterior side of the building
All other uses ...................................................................................................... 1.0 metres
6.3.3 Maximum Height
Apartment buildings .............................................................................................. 13.0 metres
All other main buildings ........................................................................................ 10.0 metres
Accessory buildings ................................................................................................. 4.2 metres
6.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ 1 use only
6.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses .................................................................................................... 1 use only
6.3.6 Building Separation
a) between main building and detached garage ............................................... 3.0 metres
b) between main building and other accessory buildings ................................ 1.0 metres
c) between accessory buildings ........................................................................ 1.0 metres
6.3.7 Driveways
a) Maximum number of driveways per lot
All permitted uses .............................................................................................. 2 only
b) Size of the driveway at the street
Maximum ..................................................................................................... 9.0 metres
Minimum ..................................................................................................... 2.5 metres
6.4 Special Provisions
6.4.1 Separate ownership
Where ownership of one or more semi-detached or townhouse/row house units connected
as a building is under separate title, a 0.00 side yard shall be permitted along the lot lines
containing the common party wall.
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SECTION SEVEN SETTLEMENT AREA - GENERAL
COMMERCIAL/INSTUTUTIONAL ZONE [GCI]
7.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the purchasing and/or sale of goods, products, commodities; and/or the
supply of services; both for profit or gain; and/or for the conduct of any public or non-
profit service or function, and including uses and/or activities customarily related thereto,
and permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Antique Store
Ambulance Service
Apartment Dwelling (subject to Section 7.4.3)
Art Gallery
Auditorium
Automobile gas bar and/or service station (Existing only)
Bakery
Catering Establishment
Cinema
Class I Industrial Use
Clinic
Club, fraternity
Combined use facility
Commercial Parking Lot
Convenience Store
Crisis Care Facility
Day Nursery
Drive-Through Facility
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Farmer`s Market
Financial institution
Funeral Parlour
Grocery Store
Hospital
Hotels, motels
Institutional Use
Laundromat
Office
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Park or Playground
Personal service shop
Place of amusement
Place of Worship
Refreshment Vehicle
Restaurant
Retail Store
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
School
Single detached, semi-detached, duplex or townhouse residential on lands within
the General Commercial/Institutional zone aligning and fronting onto Cartier
Drive (Existing only).
Shopping centre, including a commercial school
Tavern, pub
Taxi Stand
Theatre
Tourist information office
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Veterinary clinic excluding a kennel or any external keeping or exercising of
animals
Video rental/sales outlet
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Accessory dwelling unit to a commercial use (on upper storeys or to rear of main
commercial use)
Home Occupation (see Section 2.18)
7.2 Lot Requirements
7.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
a) Existing commercial Plaza ....................................................................... 3.0 metres
b) All uses located along Highway 17 ...................................................... 10.0 metres
c) All uses at other locations within the Township .................................... 15.0 metres
Required rear yard
a) All uses .................................................................................................... 7.0 metres
7.3.2 Required Side Yards
All uses
a)
Interior ... 3.0 metres, except that where a main building is attached to an adjacent
main building with a party wall there shall be no required interior side yard.
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b)
Any exterior side yard ............................................................................... 7.5 metres
7.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ............................................................................................. 14.0 metres
7.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses .............................................................................................. no maximum
7.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses .............................................................................................. no maximum
7.3.6 Building Separation
a) between main building and detached garage ............................................. 3.0 metres
b) between main building and other accessory buildings .............................. 1.0 metres
c) between accessory buildings ................................................................... 1.0 metres
d) between main buildings .......................................................................... 6.0 metres
7.3.7 Minimum Required Landscaping
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 10 %
7.3.8 Driveways
a) Maximum number of driveways per lot
All permitted uses ............................................................................................ 2 only
b) Width of driveway at the street
Maximum .................................................................................................. 9.0 metres
Minimum ................................................................................................... 2.5 metres
7.4 Special Provisions
7.4.1 Combined use
Where a combined use building exists or is proposed, or in the case of a condominium
building, the regulations of this section shall apply to the whole of the parcel of land upon
which such combined use or condominium is located.
7.4.2 Buffer strip/privacy fence
A privacy fence or a vegetated buffer strip with a minimum height of 1.6 metres shall be
provided and maintained along each lot line that is not a street line, abutting a residential
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zone.
7.4.3 Accessory Dwelling Units
An accessory dwelling unit is permitted in association with a permitted main commercial
use provided such accessory dwelling unit is located above the commercial use on a second
floor
or
behind
the
main
permitted
commercial
use.
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SECTION EIGHT - SETTLEMENT AREA -HIGHWAY
COMMERCIAL ZONE [HC]
8.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the purchasing and/or sale of goods, products, commodities; and/or the
supply of services; both for profit or gain, directed to the travelling public, and/or relating
to any commercial activity that typically cannot locate in the general commercial setting
due to land considerations or other such constraints, and including uses and/or activities
customarily related thereto, and permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Ambulance Service
Automobile Body Shop
Automobile Gas Bar
Automobile Service Station
Bakery
Building Supply and Lumber Outlet
Call Centre
Canine Dog Care Service
Car Wash
Catering Establishment
Cinema
Convenience Store
Class I Industry that is totally contained within the main or accessory
building(s) Restaurant, which may include a drive through
Commercial Use
Combined Use Facility
Communication Facility
Convenience store
Crisis Care Facility
Day Nursery
Drive-through facility
Dry Cleaning Establishment
Equipment Rental Building
Financial Institution
Fitness Center
Flea Market
Funeral Parlour
Garden Centre
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Hotel, Motel
Kennel
Laundromat
Laboratory
Miniature Golf
Nursery
Office
Park
Pet Grooming
Printing and Publishing Establishment
Private club
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Refreshment Vehicle
Retail Store
Sale of tourist goods and/or merchandise
Service or Repair Shop
Shopping Centre
Restaurant
Tavern, pub
Tourist Establishment
Tourist Outfitters Establishment
Towing Service
Vehicle Sales, Rental Establishment
Veterinary clinic,
Watercraft sales/service shop
Wellness Centre
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Open storage accessory to a permitted use
Accessory dwelling unit
8.1.2 Mill Road area
Notwithstanding the uses that are listed in 8.1 Permitted Uses, lands zoned Highway
Commercial on the south side of Highway 17 in the Mill Road area east of the
community shall not include the following uses until connected to both municipal sewer
and piped water services, whereupon all of the permitted uses in 8.1 shall apply;
Car wash
Restaurant
Hotel
Motel
Laundromat
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Tavern
Pub
Greenhouse, nursery, garden centre that exceeds 10,000 litres per day as per the
Ontario Building Code.
For the above flows the Thunder Bay District Health Unit is the Authority of Jurisdiction.
All systems are to be designed in accordance with good engineering practice.
8.2 Lot Requirements
8.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses .................................................................................................. 40.0 metres
8.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
Unserviced or water only ...................................................................................... 0.4 hectares
Full Municipal Sewage and Water Services ........................................................... 1,400 m2
8.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 70 %
8.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
8.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front yard ................................................................................................................ 9.0 metres
Rear Yard 7.5 metres
8.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each interior side ..................................................................................................... 4.5 metres
Any exterior side yard ............................................................................................. 7.5 metres
8.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ................................................................................................. 14.0 metres
8.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... no maximum
8.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... no maximum
8.3.6 Building Separation
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a) between main building and accessory buildings ............................................ 1.5 metres
b) between accessory buildings
1.0 metres
8.3.7 Minimum Required Landscaping
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 15 %
8.3.8 Driveways
a) Maximum number of driveways per lot
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ 4 only
b) Size of driveway at the street
Maximum ..................................................................................................... 12.0 metres
Minimum ......................................................................................................... 2.4 metes
8.4 Special Provisions
8.4.1 Highway Commercial Special Exception # 1 (HC-X1) Zone -
Spadoni Motors -- limited wood fibre transportation terminal use
For the lands and premises being PT JK300 including RP55R-10291. Pt 1 of Parcel
25845
T.B.F., in addition to the permitted uses listed in 8.1 above, a transportation terminal,
specifically for up to ten tractor/trailer units used in support of the wood fibre industry, and
an associated office, not greater than 3.0 metres by 16.0 metres shall be permitted.
8.4.2 Highway Commercial Special Exception # 2 (HC-X 2) Zones
a)
No person shall within any CH-X2 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except for one or more of the following CH-X2 uses,
namely:
Residential Uses
None
Non-Residential Uses
Animal hospital
Automobile service station
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Automotive sales establishment
Car rental agency
Car wash
Convenience Store
Fuel pump island
Garden Centre
Gift Shop
Greenhouse
Hotel/Motel
Nursery
Restaurant
Tourist Information Booth
Accessory Uses
Laundromat
Open Storage Area (accessory to automobile sales establishment)
Retail Store
b)
Zone Provisions
No person shall within any HC-X2 Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building
or structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
Minimum Lot Area ............................................................................ 0.9 hectares
Minimum Lot Frontage .................................................................................... n/a
Dwelling Units Per Lot ...................................................................................... 0
Lot Coverage (Max) ...................................................................................... 40%
Setback
Front Yard: 9 metres (unless otherwise required by Ministry of
Transportation)
Interior Side Yard ........................................................................ 4.5 metres
Exterior Side Yard .......................................................................... 9 metres
Rear Yard .................................................................................... 7.5 metres
Building Separation (minimum)
Between tourist establishment buildings ................................... 10.5 metres
Between other buildings ................................................................. 3 metres
Building Heights (Max)
1. Main Building .................................................................... 10.5 metres
2. Accessory Building .............................................................. 4.5 metres
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Landscaping Area ................................................................................. 10%
Planting Strip Location and Width ....................................................... N/A
Entrances per lot (Max) ............................................................................. 2
Entrance Setback (Min) .......................................................................... n/a
Entrance Separation (Min) ........................................................... 22 metres
Entrance Width (Min) ................................................................. 3.5 metres
Entrance Width (Max) .................................................................... 9 metres
Parking Spaces (Min)
1. Animal Hospital .......................... 1 for each 4.5 m2 of gross floor area
2. Automobile service station, commercial garage: ................. 10 per lot
3. Automotive sales establishment ............... 1 per 18m2 of net floor area
4. Drive-through facility ................................................. 2 parking spaces
5. Hotel or Motel: 1 per guest room plus 1 for each 4.5 m2 of net floor
area in beverage rooms plus 1 for each 28 m2 of net floor area in all
dining and meeting rooms;
6. Restaurant: The greater of 1 per 13.5 metres of net floor area; or 1
per 4 persons design capacity of all dining rooms, 1 for each 4.5
m2 of gross floor area or portion thereof'
7. Other non-residential uses ................................................................ nil
c)
No part of any parking space shall be located closer than 1.5 metres of any street
line.
d)
Delivery Spaces (Minimum)
Animal hospital or vehicle rental agency..................................... 2 per lot
Drive-through establishment or restaurant .................................. 1 per lot
Hotel or motel ............................. 1 per 20 guest rooms or portion thereof
Other non-residential use ...................................................................... nil
e)
Loading Spaces (Minimum)
Automobile service station or automotive sales establishment: 1 per
2,800m2 of gross floor area or portion thereof in excess of 280 m2
Car wash, drive-through facility, restaurant ......................................... nil
Fuel pump island .......................................................................... 1 per lot
Hotel or motel: 1 per 2,800m2 of gross floor area or portion thereof in
excess of 280 m2
Other non-residential uses .................................................................... nil
f)
General Provisions - In accordance with provisions of Section 2 hereof
8.4.3 Highway Commercial Special Exception # 3 (HC-X 3) Zones - Aguasabon
Campground
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a) On the lands designated HC-X3 on Schedule 'A' hereto, no person shall use any lot or
erect, alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except one or more of the
following special uses:
Residential Uses
An accessory dwelling house
A dwelling house (if campground is unoperational)
Non-Residential Uses
A campground
A campground management office
A campground recreation building
Accessory Uses
A campers' supply store
A gift shop
A laundromat
A propane depot
A tourist information establishment
A utility building
b)
Special Provisions for the HC-X3 Zone
On the lands designated HC-X3 on Schedule "A" hereto, no person shall use any lot or
erect, alter or use any building or structure except in accordance with the provisions of
Section 3 hereof and the following special provisions:
i.
Lot Area (Minimum) ....................................................................... 1 hectare
ii.
Lot Frontage (Minimum) ............................................................... 45 metres
iii.
Dwelling units per lot (Maximum) ..............................................................1
iv.
Recreational Vehicles per Lot (Maximum) ............................. 50 per hectare
v.
Building Area (Maximum) ..................................................................... 25%
vi.
Building Setbacks (Minimum) ......................................................... 9 metres
vii.
Building Separations (Minimum)
1.
Between recreational vehicles ................................................... 6 metres
2.
Between recreational vehicles and management office ............ 9 metres
3.
Between recreational vehicle and recreation building ............ 12 metres
4.
Between main building and detached accessory building ......... 2 metres
5.
Between detached accessory building ........................................ 1 metre
6.
Between recreational vehicle and street line ........................... 15 metres
7.
Between recreational vehicle and a water body ...................... 15 metres
viii.
Building Heights (Maximum)
1.
Main building or dwelling house ..................................... 9.5 metres
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2.
Other accessory buildings ................................................ 3.5 metres
ix.
Dwelling Unit Area (Minimum) .......................................................... 65 m2
x.
Gross Floor Area (Maximum)
1.
Recreational Vehicle ............................................................... 30 m2
xi.
Landscaping Area (Minimum) ............................................................... 30%
xii.
Play Facility Area (Minimum) ................................................................. 4%
xiii.
Play Facility Location
No part of any play facility shall be located closer than 6 metres to any lot
line.
xiv.
Planting Strip Location
A planting strip shall be required along every lot line except that no
planting strip shall be required for a length of 15 metres between a tourist
camp management office and a street.
xv.
Planting Strip Width (Minimum) ..................................................... 6 metres
xvi.
Entrances per lot (Maximum) ......................................................................2
xvii.
Entrance Setback (Minimum) ........................................................ 15 metres
xviii.
Entrance Separation (Minimum) .................................................... 22 metres
xix.
Entrance Width (Minimum) .......................................................... 4.5 metres
xx.
Entrance Width (Maximum) .......................................................... 12 metres
xxi.
Driveway Setback (Minimum) ......................................................... 6 metres
xxii.
Parking Spaces (Minimum)
1.
Accessory dwelling house .......................... 1 for each dwelling unit
2.
Management office ........................................................... 5 for each
3.
Recreation building ........................................................... 2 for each
4.
Recreational Vehicle ......................................................... 1 for each
xxiii.
Parking Space Location
No part of any parking space shall be located closer than 6 metres to any lot
line.
xxiv.
Delivery Spaces (Minimum)
1.
Management office ........................................................... 1 for each
2.
Recreation building ........................................................... 1 for each
3.
Other uses ..................................................................................... nil
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SECTION NINE - SETTLEMENT AREA - INSTITUTIONAL ZONE
[INS]
9.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the conduct or delivery of a public or non-public, non-commercial
service or purpose, and including uses and/or activities customarily related thereto, and
permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Art Gallery
Assembly Hall, Place of Assembly
Clinic
Combined Use Facility
Community Facility
Crisis Care Facility
Day Nursery
Hospital
Institutional Use
Library
Museum
Park
Place of Worship
Public recreation facility
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Retirement Home
School
Wellness Centre
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Accessory dwelling unit
9.2 Lot Requirements
9.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses .................................................................................................... 9.0 metres
9.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
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All permitted uses ........................................................................................................ 450 m2
9.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 70 %
9.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
9.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front Yard ................................................................................................................ 9.5 metres
Rear Yard ................................................................................................................. 9.5 metres
9.3.2 Required Side Yards
All uses .................................................................................................................... 4.5 metres
9.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ................................................................................................. 11.0 metres
9.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... one use only
9.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... one use only
9.3.6 Driveways
Maximum number of driveways per lot
a)
All permitted uses ................................................................................. 4 only
Width of driveway at the street
a)
Maximum ....................................................................................... 12.0 metres
b)
Minimum........................................................................................... 2.4 metes
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SECTION TEN - SETTLEMENT AREA - INDUSTRIAL ZONE [IND]
10.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the manufacturing, processing, fabrication, or assembly of goods,
products, or materials, whether or not a finished product results; the dismantling or
separation into parts of articles of machinery, vehicles; welding; storage and/or
transportation of goods, materials; and including uses and/or activities customarily related
thereto, and permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Automobile Body Shop
Automobile Wrecking Establishment
Aggregate storage, open storage of materials and/or vehicles, machinery,
equipment
Building Supply and Lumber Outlet
Bulk Fuel Depot
Bulk storage and/or sales establishment
Car Wash
Construction/contractor yard
Equipment Rental Establishment
Equipment and Vehicle Storage Yard - Industrial
Fuel Pump Island
Hardware Store
Kennel
Industrial Use - Light - Class I
Industrial Use - Medium - Class II
Existing Industrial Use - Heavy - Class III (see 10.4.3)
Laboratory
Lumber Yard
Mining office
Office (existing)
Open space
Private Club
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Recreational Vehicle Repair Garage, watercraft repair garage
Service/repair Shop
Transportation Terminal
Warehouse
Welding shop
Wholesale sales establishment
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Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Open Storage Area
Outdoor Display Area
10.1.2 New Class III - Heavy industrial uses not listed above shall require an
amendment to this zoning by-law.
10.2 Lot Requirements
10.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses
a)
fully serviced land ............................................................................... 20.0 metres
b)
unserviced/partially serviced .............................................................. 45.0 metres
10.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses
a)
fully serviced land .................................................................. 1,400 square metes
b)
unserviced/partially serviced ............................................................ 0.4 hectares
10.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 70 %
10.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
10.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front yard ................................................................................................................ 9.0 metres
Rear yard .................................................................................................................. 9.0 metres
11.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side ................................................................................................................ 4.5 metres
11.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ 15.0 metres
11.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
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All permitted uses ............................................................................................. no maximum
10.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... no maximum
10.3.6 Driveways
a) Maximum number of driveways per lot
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ 4 only
b) Width of driveway at the street
Maximum ..................................................................................................... 12.0 metres
Minimum ......................................................................................................... 2.4 metes
10.4 Special Provisions
10.4.1 Abutting a dwelling unit
No industrial use shall be located closed than 10.0 metres from any dwelling unit.
10.4.2 Buffer strip/privacy fence
A privacy fence or a vegetated buffer strip with a minimum height of 1.6 metres shall be
provided and maintained along each lot line that is not a street line, abutting a residential
zone.
10.4.3 Class III Industry
Despite the provisions of the Industrial Zone, an Industrial Use - Class III - Heavy Use
shall be permitted on lands zoned Industrial Special Exception One (IND-X1). Any
expansion or change of use shall be subject to the minimum distance separation
requirements set out in Section 0 of this By-law.
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SECTION ELEVEN - SETTLEMENT OR RURAL AREA - OPEN
SPACE ZONE [OS]
11.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving open space, conservation, and or preservation; and/or public recreation
which may involve activity/play fields, and/or buildings, complexes, arenas and other
such buildings, and including uses and/or activities customarily related thereto, and
permitted uses shall include:
Urban Settlement Area
Cemetery
Community centre
Fairground
Golf Course
Park
Playground
Public and private park, including playgrounds,
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Rural Area
Boat Launch
Cemetery
Conservation use
Golf Course, sports arena, driving ranges
Marina
Park (public or private,, including playground, trails, picnic areas,
sports/activity/play fields and facilities, docks and boat launching, golf driving
and/or mini golf establishment)
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Skateboard Park
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
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11.2 Lot Requirements
11.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses except conservation and preservation...................................... 20.0 metres
11.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses ........................................................................................................ 450 m2
11.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
11.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
11.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front Yard ................................................................................................................ 7.5 metres
Rear yard .................................................................................................................. 7.5 metres
11.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each yard ................................................................................................................. 5.0 metres
11.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses .................................................................................................. 14.0 metres
11.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ one use only
11.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ...................................................................................................... one only
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SECTION TWELVE - SETTLEMENT OR RURAL AREA - USE
LIMITATION ZONE [UL]
12.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the protection of land and/or physical features that may pose a threat to
life or property if developed, and including uses and/or activities customarily related
thereto and permitted uses shall include:
Existing uses and building(s) as at the date of passing of this By-law, which
building(s) may be renovated, repaired, maintained, and may be expanded up to 20
% of the gross floor area that existed at the date of passing of this By-law
Flood control features
Marina, watercraft launching facility, but excluding buildings
Municipal water or sewage treatment facilities
Park (public or private), including outdoor activity, but excluding buildings
12.2 Lot Requirements
12.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
12.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
12.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
12.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
12.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front and rear yards .......................................................................................................... N/A
12.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side ........................................................................................................................... N/A
12.3.3 Maximum Height
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All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
12.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ one use only
12.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
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SECTION THIRTEEN - RURAL AREA - RURAL ZONE [RU]
Notwithstanding the uses and regulations that are set out hereafter and which shall
continue to otherwise apply, where lands in the Rural Zone have been designated by the
Province as being Lake Superior Shoreline Enhanced Management Area, the policies and
regulations of the Ministry of Natural Resources for the Lake Superior Shoreline
Enhanced Management Area shall apply.
13.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and/or involving natural resource based development; recreational or recreational
resource based development; agriculture; and a variety of other, low intensity uses that
are typically not suited to or practical within an urban setting, and including uses and/or
activities customarily related thereto. Permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Agricultural Use
Ambulance Service
Airport (and related commercial use and industrial use)
Cemetery
Forestry Use
Electrical generation
Extraction, processing, bottling of water
Golf Course; outdoor recreation, which may include related building(s) and/or
structure(s)
Kennel
Log Hauling Operation
Park
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Ski Clubs
Solar Farm
Wayside pits and/or quarries
Portable asphalt plant
Mineral exploration, mining
Communication facilities
Public utilities
Woodlands processing operation
Accessory Uses
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Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Accessory residential uses relating to agriculture, kennel or forestry uses, including
a permanent work camp relating to forestry activity
13.2 Lot Requirements
13.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses:
45.0 metres, except in the case of a public utility,
communication tower, bait fishing or wayside pit/quarry where there shall be no
minimum required.
13.2.2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses:
4.0 hectares, except in the case of a public
utility, communication tower, bait fishing or
wayside pit/quarry where there shall be no
minimum required.
13.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
13.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
13.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front and rear
15.0 metres each, except in the case of a
public utility, communication tower, bait
fishing or wayside pit/quarry where there
shall be no minimum required
13.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side
10.0 metres, except in the case of a public
utility, communication tower, bait fishing or
wayside pit/quarry where there shall be no
minimum required
13.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
13.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses .............................................................................................. No maximum
13.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
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All permitted uses .............................................................................................. No maximum
13.4 Special Provisions
13.4.1 Special Exception Zones
Rural Special Exception One (RU-X1) Zone
On lands located in the Rural Special Exception One (RU-X1) Zone, lands may be
used for the treatment of sewage waste.
Zone Provisions
Minimum Lot Frontage .......................................................................... 45 metres
Minimum Lot Area ............................................................................ 0.4 hectares
Maximum Lot Coverage ................................................................................ 10%
Front Yard: ............................................................................................ 15 metres
Rear Yard: ............................................................................................. 15 metres
Side Yards .............................................................................................. 10 metres
Maximum main uses ............................................................................... one only
Maximum number of permitted main buildings ..................................... one only
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SECTION FOURTEEN - RURAL AREA - WATERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT ZONE [WD]
14.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and/or involving recreational or recreational resource based development, and/or
focussing upon tourism and/or the travelling public, and focussing upon access, enjoyment,
and use of Lake Superior, and including uses and/or activities customarily related thereto.
Permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Amphitheatre
Apartment Dwelling
Beach Pavilion/Picnic Shelter
Boat Launch
Club House
Combined Use Facility
Convenience Store
Golf course
Hiking trails
Laundromat
Marina
Miniature Golf
Motel
Park
Playground
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Quadruplex Dwelling
Recreational Commercial Establishment
Restaurant
Retail Store
row house/Townhouse Dwelling
Semi-Detached Dwelling
Single Detached Dwelling
Townhouse Dwelling
Triplex Dwelling
Waterfront Centre
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (Section 2.12)
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Home Occupation (see Section 2.18)
Bed and Breakfast (see Section 2.19)
Office
14.2 Lot Requirements and Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
14.2.1 Zone Provisions
All buildings or structures in the WD Zone shall be subject to a 30 metre setback
from the shoreline of Lake Superior. In addition, the permitted uses in the
Waterfront Development (WD) Zone will be subject to the following lot
requirements:
a) Low Density Residential Uses
All permitted uses: As set out in Section 5.2 - Lot Requirements, and Section
5.3 - Other Zone Regulations and Provisions (Low Density Residential -
LDR - Zone).
b) Multiple Residential Uses
All permitted uses: As set out in Section 6.2 - Lot Requirements, and Section
6.3 - Other Zone Regulations and Provisions (Multiple Residential - MR -
Zone).
c) Commercial and Institutional Use
All permitted uses ... : As set out in Section 7.2 - Lot Requirements and Section
7.3 - Other Zone Regulations and Provisions (General
Commercial/Institutional - GCI - Zone).
14.3 Special Provisions
14.3.1 Special definition of "Lot"
Notwithstanding the definition of lot, which shall continue to exist, lands described in a
lease from the Township shall be considered to be a lot for the purposes of the permitted
uses
and
related
regulations
of
this
zone.
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SECTION FIFTEEN - RURAL AREA - TOURIST
COMMERCIAL ZONE [TC]
15.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the purchasing and/or sale of goods, products, commodities; and/or the
supply of services; both for profit or gain, directed to accommodation tourists and/or the
travelling public, and including uses and/or activities customarily related thereto.
Permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Campground
Equestrian facility
Motel, Hotel
Marina
Park
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Tourist Establishment
Tourist information facility
Tourist outfitters establishment
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
Accessory dwelling associated with an above permitted use
Combined use
15.2 Lot Requirements
15.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
RV/tent and trailer campsite ..................................................................................... 45 metres
All other permitted uses,
20.0 metres, except in the case of a
live bait shop operating as a free
standing use, where 7.5 metres shall
be required.
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15.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses not connected to municipal sewer and water services, except a RV / tent
and trailer campsite. .......................................0.4 hectares
RV / tent and trailer campsite not connected to or serviced by municipal sewer and water
services. .......................................2.0 hectares
All permitted uses where connected to municipal sewer and water services, except an RV /
ten RV / tent and trailer campsite connected to municipal sewer and water services t and
trailer campsite.............................................450 m2
RV / tent and trailer campsite connected to municipal sewer and water services
.......................................0.5 hectares
15.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................ 35 %
15.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
15.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front yard .............................................................................................................. 10.0 metres
Rear yard ................................................................................................................ 10.0 metres
15.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side .................................................................................................................. 7.5 metres
15.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses .................................................................................................. 11.0 metres
15.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... no maximum
15.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ............................................................................................... no maximum
15.4 Special Provisions
15.4.1 Buffer strip/privacy fence
A privacy fence or a vegetated buffer strip with a minimum height of 1.6 metres shall be
provided and maintained along each lot line that is not a street line, abutting a residential
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zone.
15.4.2 RV/Tent and trailer campsite
15.4.2.1 A minimum of ten campsite spaces shall be provided, and;
a)
Each space shall be not less than 300 m2 in size.
b)
The overall density of the site shall not exceed 20 spaces per hectare
15.4.2.2 Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section that relate to an RV tent and
trailer park, for Block C, Plan M - 122, being Part 6, 55R-1257 (Aguasabon
Campground), the following shall apply
In addition to the existing campsite, not more than 6 seasonal or occasional
rental cottages, not greater than 24 m2 in size shall be permitted.
New construction, excluding the above noted six seasonal or occasional
cottages shall be such that openings to buildings shall be above the hydro
water control contour.
A seasonal or occasional rental cottage shall be defined as a dwelling used
as an occasional residential dwelling for recreation, rest or relaxation by
one household, but not occupied continuously or as a principle residence or
as a year round permanent dwelling.
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SECTION SIXTEEN - RURAL AREA - RECREATIONAL COTTAGE
ZONE [REC]
16.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the seasonal and non-permanent residential accommodation of persons for
vacationing and/or recreational purposes, where such persons maintain and occupy regular
accommodation elsewhere, and including uses and/or activities customarily related
thereto. Permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Seasonal Dwelling
Park
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Watercraft launching facility
Accessory Uses
Accessory Buildings, Structures and Uses (see Section 2.12)
16.2 Lot Requirements
16.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses
45.0 metres, except a watercraft
launching facility which shall
have a minimum frontage of 6.0
metres
16.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................... 0.4
16.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. 40%
16.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
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16.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front yard ............................................................................................... 30 metres (on water)
Rear yard
a) main use ............................................................................................... 9.0 metres
b) accessory garage .................................................................................. 4.5 metres
16.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side .................................................................................................................. 4.5 metres
16.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses .................................................................................................... 9.5 metres
16.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses: ............................................................................................... one use only
16.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses: ............................................................................................... one use only
16.3.6 Minimum separation distances
a) main and secondary building ....................................................................... 3.0 metres
b) accessory buildings ...................................................................................... 1.0 metres
16.4 Special Provisions
16.4.1 Guest Houses
One only guest house shall be permitted on a lot, in accordance with the normal
regulations and requirements of this zone.
16.4.2 Boat Houses, Private aircraft hangers
All legally existing boat houses as at the date of passing of this By-law are permitted.
New boat houses and private aircraft hangers shall require an amendment to the By-law.
16.4.3 Recreational Cottage Zone Special Exception One (REC-X1) Zone
For Parcel 3-1 Plan M-356, Lot 3, (Scott Avenue), notwithstanding provisions elsewhere
to the contrary, a guest house or bunkhouse shall be permitted to be up to 60.0 m2 in size,
and up to 2 storeys in height, and may also be serviced by an associated septic tank.
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16.4.4 Recreational Cottage Zone Special Exception Two (REC-X2) Zone
Cottage Association - Hydro Bay
Notwithstanding provisions to the contrary elsewhere in this By-law, for the lands and
premises being part of Locations SV 455 and SV 456, being Parcel 16810 T.B.F; and part
of the shoreline allowance in front of SV 456, the following shall apply;
a) The lands may be used as a cottage association, provide that a maximum
of six (6) seasonal residential dwellings may be permitted on the said
lands, and any such seasonal residential dwelling may be expanded,
relocated and/or replaced provided that the size of the resulting seasonal
dwelling unit shall not be more than 25% more than the size of the
dwelling existing at the date of passing of this By-law.
b) A cottage association shall be defined as a relevant lands and group of
owners of seasonal dwelling units that share common ownership and
title to the lands upon which such seasonal dwellings are located.
c) An association cottage site shall be defined as a part of a
cottage association that is acknowledged by the cottage association to be
under the exclusive use and enjoyment of one of the particular members
of the association and upon which is located that member's seasonal
dwelling.
d) It shall be legal for the said lands, cottage association and association
sites to be accessed by a private road over abutting lands, and joining to
Highway 17.
e) For each cottage association site, the following shall apply;
i)
Minimum site area and width: As existing at the date of passing of
this By-law
ii)
Minimum setback from shoreline reserve: 10.0 metres
iii) Minimum setback from high water: 30.0 metres mark where no
shoreline reserve
iv) Minimum separation between main building site boundary: 4.5
metres
v)
Minimum separation between main accessory building:
3.0
metres
vi) Minimum separation between accessory buildings: 1.0 metres
vii) Separation distance for a deck or hot tub: N/A
viii) Maximum height of main building: 10.0 metres
ix) Maximum height of accessory: 4.2 metres building
f) For a larger cottage association property not including that portion thereof
committed to cottage association sites, the following shall apply;
i) Use shall be limited to accessory uses to the existing six seasonal
dwellings.
ii) Maximum building coverage shall be 10 % of the land area not a part
of the cottage association sites.
iii) Minimum building separation from a cottage association site
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boundary or from the lot boundary of the association holding shall
be 9.0 metres
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SECTION SEVENTEEN - RURAL AREA - EXTRACTIVE USES
ZONE [EX]
Notwithstanding the uses and regulations that are set out hereafter and which shall
continue to otherwise apply, where lands in the Extractive Uses Zone have been designated
by the Province as being Lake Superior Shoreline Enhanced Management Area, the
policies and regulations of the Ministry of Natural Resources for the Lake Superior
Shoreline Enhanced Management Area shall apply.
17.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the extraction, processing, storage and/or hauling of aggregate resource
material found in the ground on the subject lands, and including uses and/or activities
customarily related thereto. Permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Mineral Aggregate Operation
Mineral Mining Operation
Portable asphalt/concrete plant
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Park
Accessory Uses
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted uses
17.2 Lot Requirements
17.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses ..................................................................................................... 30 metres
17.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses ...................................................................................................... 1 hectare
17.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
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17.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
17.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front Yard ................................................................................................................. 15 metres
Rear Yard .................................................................................................................. 15 metres
17.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side ................................................................................................................... 15 metres
17.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses .................................................................................................. 12.0 metres
17.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ one use only
17.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ...................................................................................................... one only
17.4 Special Provisions
17.4.1 Separation distance for pit or quarry
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a pit or quarry shall be set back in
accordance with the provisions of Section 2.30.4
17.4.2 Separation distance for portable asphalt plant
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a portable asphalt plant shall not be
located closer than 500 metres to any existing residential or commercial building.
17.4.3 Separation Distance from Lake Superior
Aggregate extraction shall not occur within 300 metres of Lake Superior.
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SECTION EIGHTEEN SETTLEMENT - RURAL AREA - WASTE
DISPOSAL/UTILITIES ZONE [WDU]
18.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the receiving, storing, and management of waste material, and/or the
operation of sewage treatment or other such public facilities, including uses and/or
activities customarily related thereto. Permitted uses shall include:
Main Uses
Private forest products wastes disposal and management
Public Service Use (see Section 2.28)
Recycling Depot
Sewage treatment plant
Waste Management Facility
Accessory Uses
Uses, buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing permitted uses
18.2 Lot Requirements
18.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses ..................................................................................................... 45 metres
18.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses .................................................................................................... 4 hectares
18.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
18.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
18.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front Yard ................................................................................................................. 30 metres
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Rear Yard .................................................................................................................. 30 metres
18.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side yard ........................................................................................................... 30 metres
18.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
18.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ................................................................................................ one use only
18.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
All permitted uses ...................................................................................................... one only
18.4 Special Provisions
18.4.1 Setback
Notwithstanding any other provision to the contrary in this By-law, a 450 metre setback
shall be maintained between any landfill activity and any building located on an abutting
lot.
18.4.2 Setback for a portable asphalt plant
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a portable asphalt plant shall not be
located closer than 500 metres to any existing residential or commercial building.
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SECTION NINETEEN - SETTLEMENT AND RURAL AREA -
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE [EP]
Notwithstanding the uses and regulations that are set out hereafter and which shall
continue to otherwise apply, where lands in the Environmental Protection Zone have
been designated by the Province as being Lake Superior Shoreline Enhanced
Management Area, the policies and regulations of the Ministry of Natural Resources for
the Lake Superior Shoreline Enhanced Management Area shall apply. Permitted uses shall
include:
19.1 Permitted Uses
Within this zone, the predominant use of land shall be for the conduct of activities related
to and involving the conservation and protection of identified natural features of
significance, and including uses and/or activities customarily related thereto, and shall
involve;
Conservation use
Flood or Erosion Control Structures
19.2 Lot Requirements
19.2.1 Minimum Lot Frontage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
19.2. 2 Minimum Lot Area
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
19.2.3 Maximum Lot Coverage
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
19.3 Other Zone Regulations and Provisions
19.3.1 Required Front and Rear Yard
Front Yard ......................................................................................................................... N/A
Rear Yard .......................................................................................................................... N/A
19.3.2 Required Side Yards
Each side ........................................................................................................................... N/A
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19.3.3 Maximum Height
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
19.3.4 Maximum Number of Main Uses
All permitted uses ............................................................................................................. N/A
19.3.5 Maximum Number of Permitted Main Buildings
No buildings permitted
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SECTION TWENTY - WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL (RW) ZONE
No person shall use any land or erect, alter or use any building or structure in the Waterfront
Residential (RW) Zone except in accordance with the following zone regulations:
20.1 Permitted Uses
20.1 - LD Permitted Uses
Principle Use
Accessory Use
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
Seasonal Dwelling
-
Accessory use, building or
structure
-
Sleep Cabin
-
Home Occupation (see 2.18)
-
Swimming Pools
20.2 Zone Regulations
20.2 - RW Zone Regulations
All Uses
Minimum Lot Area
1 ha [2.47 ac.]
Minimum Lot Frontage
45 m [147.6 ft.]
Minimum Yard Requirements - Main Building
Front Yard or Exterior Side Yard
30 m [98.4 ft.]
Interior Side Yard
8 m [26.2 ft.] or 30 m [98.4
ft.] where the yard abuts
water
Rear Yard
Minimum Yard Requirements - Accessory Building (see also Sections
2.12)
Interior Side Yard or Rear Yard
2 m [6.56 ft.] or 30 m [98.4
ft.] where the yard abuts
water
Maximum Height Requirements
Main Building
11 m [36 ft.]
Accessory Building
6 m [19.6 ft.]
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20.2 - RW Zone Regulations
All Uses
Maximum Lot Coverage Requirements - (Accessory Building - see also
Section 2.12)
All Buildings and Structures
5%
Minimum Separation Distance Between Buildings Requirements
Main Building and any Accessory Building
3 m [9.84 ft.]
See also Section 2.30.3 - for flood elevation on Lake Superior
Jackfish Channel
Victoria Bay
Jackfish Bay
Moberly
Bay
Lake Superior
Terrace (Hydro)
Bay
Aguasabon River
Hays
Lake
LDR-X1
LDR-X1
LDR-X1
HC
INS
UL
RU-X1
EX
MR
RW
MR
EP
UL
EX
EX
WDU
INS
RW
LDR
EX
EX
EX
EX
EX
OS
RU
WDU
LDR
OS
LDR-h
TC
OS
WD
GCI
LDR
WD
HC-X2
IND
RU
LDR-h
RU-X1
HC
HC
RU-X1
MR
MR
RW
RU-X1
RU-X1
EP
EP
0
2,000
4,000 Metres
Ü
Legend
Zones
Settlement Area Zones
R
D
L
Low Density Residential
R
M
Multiple Residential
I
C
G
General Commercial / Institutional
C
H
Highway Commercial
S
N
I
Institutional
D
N
I
Industrial
Settlement or Rural Area Zones
W
R
Waterfront Residential
S
O
Open Space
Rural Area Zones
U
R
Rural
D
W
Waterfront Development
C
T
Tourist Commercial
C
E
R
Recreational Cottage
X
E
Extractive
U
D
W
Waste Disposal
L
U
Utility Land
P
E
Environmental Protection
Natural Heritage Features
Wetland
Watercourse
Transportation and Infrastructure
Roads
Provincial Highway (Hwy 17)
Railway (CP)
Hydro Line
Other Features
Urban Settlement Area
Township of Terrace Bay Boundary
EP
Canada - U.S.A Border
Lake Superior
Zoning Schedule "A"
Township of Terrace Bay
II
0
2,000
4,000 Metres
Slate Islands
Lake Superior
Date of Latest Revision:
Mar 7, 2016
Hwy 17
Beach Rd
Mill Rd
Lakeview Dr
Selkirk Ave
Ridgewood Dr
S Camp Rd
Kenogami Rd
Terrace Hts
Cartier Rd
Hudson Dr
Radisson Ave
Elizabeth Ave
Garrison Rd
Princess Ave
Strathcona Ave
Beaver Creek Rd
Macdonald Ave
E Grove Cres
Birch Cres
Drew Ave
LDR
LDR
OS
OS
UL
UL
RU-X1
RU-X1
IND
HC
EP
OS
OS
OS
OS
LDR-X1
INS
OS
GCI
INS
MR
HC
LDR-X1
MR
OS
OS
OS
LDR
OS
MR
LDR-h
WD
LDR-h
HC
HC
RU-X1
OS
MR
WD
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
RU
GCI
INS
INS
OS
0
500
1,000 Metres
Ü
Legend
Zones
Settlement Area Zones
R
D
L
Low Density Residential
R
M
Multiple Residential
I
C
G
General Commercial / Institutional
C
H
Highway Commercial
S
N
I
Institutional
D
N
I
Industrial
Settlement or Rural Area Zones
W
R
Waterfront Residential
D
W
Waterfront Development
S
O
Open Space
P
E
Environmental Protection
Natural Heritage Features
Watercourse
Transportation and Infrastructure
Roads
Provincial Highway (Hwy 17)
Railway (CP)
Hydro Line
Other Features
Urban Settlement Area
Zoning Schedule "A1"
Urban Settlement Area
Township of Terrace Bay
Date of Latest Revision:
Mar 7, 2016