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SECTION 10.0
HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE (RH)
Page 10-1
Town of Tillsonburg Zoning By-Law 3295
10.1 USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any RH Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the RH uses presented in
Table 10.1:
TABLE 10.1: USES PERMITTED
-
an apartment dwelling;
-
a public use in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.27 of this By-Law;
-
a single detached dwelling, converted dwelling, duplex dwelling or semi-detached
dwelling existing on the date of passing of this By-Law, in accordance with the
provisions contained in Section 7.2 of this By-Law.
10.2 ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any RH Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 10.2:
TABLE 10.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Apartment Dwellings and Public Uses
Number of Dwellings Per
Lot, Maximum
No provision
Lot Area, Minimum
90 m2 (968.8 ft2) per dwelling unit. The minimum lot
area shall be the sum of the areas required for each
dwelling unit on the lot.
Lot Area, Maximum
160 m2 (1,722.3 ft2) per dwelling unit. The maximum
lot area shall be the sum of the areas required for each
dwelling unit on the lot.
Lot Frontage, Minimum
30 m (98.4 ft)
Lot Depth, Minimum
No provision
Front Yard, Minimum Depth
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum
Width
50% of the height of the building or 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
whichever is the greater.
Rear Yard, Minimum Depth
50% of the height of the building or 10.5 m (32.8 ft),
whichever is the greater, provided that a rear yard
adjoining an end wall containing no habitable room
windows may be reduced to 3 m (9.8 ft), except that if
the rear lot line adjoins an R1, R2, R3 or FD Zone then
this reduction shall not apply.
(table cont'd on next page)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2025-046)
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TABLE 10.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Apartment Dwellings and Public Uses
Interior Side Yard, Minimum
Width
50% of the height of the building or 10.5 m (32.8 ft),
whichever is the greater, provided that an interior side
yard adjoining an end wall containing no habitable
room windows may be reduced to 3 m (9.8 ft), except
that if the interior side lot line adjoins an R1, R2, R3 or
FD Zone then this reduction shall not apply.
Setback, Minimum distance
from the centreline of an
Arterial Road Allowance as
designated on Schedule "B" of
this By-Law
20.5 m (67.3 ft)
Lot Coverage, Maximum
40% of the lot area
Landscaped Open Space,
Minimum
35% of the lot area
Height of Building, Maximum
22 m (72.2 ft)
Amenity Area, Minimum
40 m2 (430.6 ft2) per unit for bachelor, one bedroom
and two-bedroom units and 80 m2 (861.1 ft2) per unit
for units containing more than 3 bedrooms.
Parking, accessory uses,
permitted encroachments
and other general
provisions
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2021-023)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2025-046)
10.2.1 CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR PLAY AREA FOR APARTMENT DWELLINGS
A children's outdoor play area shall be provided on-site for apartment dwellings with
more than 20 dwelling units, with the minimum size of the play area to be
determined by the number of dwelling units as follows:
Type of Dwelling Unit
Requirement per Dwelling Unit
Two Bedroom
1 m2 (10.8 ft2)
Three or more Bedrooms
1.5 m2 (16.2 ft2)
In no case shall the play area be less than 50 m2 (538.2 ft2) in size and shall not be
located closer than 5 m (16.4 ft) to any door or window of a dwelling unit.
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10.2.2 DISTANCE BETWEEN APARTMENT DWELLINGS ON ONE LOT:
Where more than one apartment dwelling is erected on a lot, the minimum distance
between the exterior walls of two apartment dwellings shall be 18 m (59.1 ft) where
either or both walls contain a window to a habitable room and 6 m (19.7 ft) where
neither wall contains a window to a habitable room.
10.3 HOLDING "(H)" ZONES
In accordance with Section 3.2, where a property shown on Schedule "A" is listed as
RH (H), the symbol shall be placed in accordance with the following: no buildings or
structures shall be erected or altered, save and except existing buildings, until the
"H" symbol is removed in accordance with the requirements of the Planning Act,
RSO 1990, as amended.
10.3.1 HOLDING ZONE PROVISIONS
10.3.1.1
PURPOSE OF THE HOLDING SYMBOL
Unless otherwise stated in a special provision, the Holding Symbol shall have
the following purpose: to ensure the orderly development of lands and the
adequate provision of municipal services, the "H" symbol shall not be
removed until the County of Oxford has provided written confirmation of water
and wastewater allocation. Removal of the "H" symbol shall be consistent
with Section 36 of the Planning Act.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 2025-046)
10.3.1.2
INTERIM USES PERMITTED WITHOUT LIFTING THE "H" SYMBOL
None, unless otherwise stated in a special provision.
10.3.3 That all the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 to this By-law, as amended,
shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-law, as amended, that are
consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to apply mutatis
mutandis.
10.4 SPECIAL PROVISIONS
10.4.1 LOCATION:
BRIDGE AND BIDWELL STREETS, RH-1
10.4.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
an apartment dwelling.
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10.4.1.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.1.2.1
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Maximum
6 storeys
10.4.1.2.2
NUMBER OF APARTMENT UNITS
Maximum
30
10.4.1.2.3
LOT FRONTAGE
For the purposes of this By-Law the front lot line shall be deemed to be the
property line abutting Bidwell Street.
10.4.1.2.4
FRONT YARD
Minimum Depth
7.6 m (24.9 ft)
10.4.1.2.5
INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Depth
8 m (26.2 ft)
10.4.1.2.6
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum Depth
0 m (0 ft)
10.4.1.2.7
UNOBSTRUCTED YARD
Minimum
0 m (0 ft)
10.4.1.2.8
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
Minimum
30%
10.4.1.2.9
PARKING STALL SIZE
Angle & 90%
2.8 m x 5.8 m (9.2 ft x 19 ft)
10.4.1.2.10 PARKING SETBACK FROM SIDE LOT LINE OR STREETLINE
Minimum Depth
0 m (0 ft)
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10.4.1.2.11 NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
Minimum
51
10.4.1.3
That all the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 to this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
10.4.2 LOCATION:
BRIDGE AND QUEEN STREETS, RH-2
10.4.2.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any RH-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a 60 unit apartment building for affordable housing.
10.4.2.2
Pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, an agreement shall be executed
between the property owner and the Municipality and registered against title
to define the terms and conditions associated with the granting of this bonus
zoning provision:
NET RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Maximum
144.9 dwelling units per hectare
(58.7 dwelling units per acre)
10.4.2.3
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any RH-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.2.3.1
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Maximum
5 storeys
10.4.2.3.2
NUMBER OF APARTMENT UNITS
Maximum
60
10.4.2.3.3
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
21.2 m (69.5 ft)
(Amended by By-Law 3367)
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10.4.2.3.4
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK
Minimum
7.4 m (24.3 ft)
10.4.2.3.5
INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK
Minimum
0 m (0 ft)
10.4.2.3.6
AMENITY AREA
Minimum
631.4 m2 (6,796.5 ft2)
10.4.2.3.7
SETBACK FROM ARTERIAL ROAD
Minimum
13.0 m (42.6 ft)
10.4.2.3.8
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
Minimum
43
10.4.2.4
That all the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 to this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Amended by By-Law 3367)
10.4.3 LOCATION:
DURHAM STREET, PART OF LOTS 460-462, PLAN 500, RH-3
10.4.3.1
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any RH-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
A 13 unit apartment building for affordable housing.
10.4.3.2
Pursuant to Section 37 of the Planning Act, an agreement shall be executed
between the property owner and the Municipality and registered against title
to define the terms and conditions associated with the granting of this bonus
zoning provision:
NET RESIDENTIAL DENSITY
Maximum
260.0 dwelling units per hectare
(105.2 dwelling units per acre)
May/09
(Added by By-Law 3367)
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10.4.3.3
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, no person shall
within any RH-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.3.3.1
HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Maximum
5 storeys
10.4.3.3.2
NUMBER OF APARTMENT UNITS
Maximum
13
10.4.3.3.3
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
9.27 m (30.5 ft)
10.4.3.3.4
REAR YARD SETBACK
Minimum
0 m (0 ft)
10.4.3.3.5
INTERIOR SIDE YARD SETBACK
Minimum:
0 m (0 ft) for the east side of lot
10.4.3.3.6
AMENITY AREA
Minimum
155.2 m2 (1,670.6 ft2)
10.4.3.3.7
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES
Minimum
5
10.4.3.4
That all the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 to this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 3367)
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10.4.4 LOCATION: WEST SIDE OF MAPLE LANE, PART LOT 381, PLAN 500, RH-4 (KEY MAP 19)
10.4.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.4.1.1
REAR YARD DEPTH
Minimum
6 m (19.6 ft)
10.4.4.1.2
INTERIOR SIDE YARD WIDTH
Minimum
8.4 m (27.5 ft)
10.4.4.1.3
LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
Minimum per 1 bedroom
apartment dwelling unit
Nil
10.4.4.1.4
AMENITY AREA
Minimum per 1 bedroom
apartment dwelling unit
Nil
10.4.4.1.5
CHILDREN'S OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
Minimum
Nil
10.4.4.1.6
REQUIRED PARKING SPACES
Minimum
50
10.4.4.1.7
That all provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 of this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply; and further, that all other provisions of this By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 3882)
February/15
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10.4.5 LOCATION: PART LOTS 293, 341, 423-426, LOTS 420-422, PLAN 500, EAST SIDE OF
KING STREET, NORTH SIDE OF FIRST STREET, WEST SIDE OF TILLSON AVENUE,
RH-5, (KEY MAP 16)
10.4.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-5 zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Table 10.1.
10.4.5.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.5.2.1
INTERIOR SIDE YARD WIDTH
Minimum
6.5 m (21 ft)
10.4.5.2.2
PARKING AREAS
Notwithstanding Section 5.24.3.1, Table 5.24.3 - Location and Setback
Requirements for Parking Areas, on lands zoned RH-5, motor vehicle parking
areas may be located within an exterior side yard.
10.4.5.2.3
FRONT LOT LINE
For the purposes of interpreting this Zoning By-law, the front lot line for the
northerly parcel shall be deemed to be the lot line adjacent to King Street,
and the front lot line for the southerly parcel shall be deemed to be the lot line
adjacent to Tillson Avenue.
10.4.5.3
That all of the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 of this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply and further, that all other provisions of this By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2021-022)
10.4.6 LOCATION: PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 12 (DEREHAM), RH-6(H) (KEY MAP 23)
10.4.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-6 zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Table 10.1;
a multiple unit dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 9.2;
a daycare centre, subject to the provisions of Section 15.2;
a personal service establishment, subject to the provisions of Section 15.2;
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a convenience store;
an eating establishment (excluding a drive through facility).
10.4.6.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter, or use any building or
structure for any purpose except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.6.2.1
DISTANCE BETWEEN APARTMENT BUILDINGS ON ONE LOT
Notwithstanding Section 10.2.2, where more than one apartment dwelling is
erected on a lot zoned RH-6, the minimum distance between the exterior
walls of two multiple unit dwellings shall be a minimum of 12.5 m and 6 m
when neither wall contains a window to a habitable room.
10.4.6.2.2
SETBACK FROM CENTRELINE OF ARTERIAL ROAD
Minimum
16 m (52.3 ft)
10.4.6.3
That all of the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 of this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply and further, that all other provisions of this By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2023-079)
10.4.7 LOCATION: NORTH SIDE OF SIMCOE STREET AND WEST OF WESTTOWN LINE, PART LOT
24, PLAN 1653, 41R-8458, RH-7 AND RH7(H) (KEY MAP 31)
10.4.7.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any
building or structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Table 10.1; and,
All non-residential uses permitted in Table 14.1.
10.4.7.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.7.2.1
MINIMUM LOT AREA
Minimum per dwelling unit
80 m2 (861.11 ft2)
10.4.7.2.2
MINIMUM AMENITY AREA
Minimum per dwelling unit
38 m2 (409 ft2)
(Added by By-Law 2024-090)
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10.4.7.2.3
FRONT YARD DEPTH
Minimum
15.2 m (50 ft)
10.4.7.2.4
BUILDING HEIGHT
Maximum
33 m (108.27 ft)
10.4.7.2.5
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
Minimum
1.4 spaces per apartment dwelling unit
10.4.7.2.6
NUMBER OF PARKING SPACES FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
Minimum 1 space per 21 m2 (226 ft2) gross floor area
10.4.7.3
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-Law to the contrary, lands zoned
RH-7 & RH-7(H) shall be considered as a single lot for the purposes of
interpreting this By-Law.
10.4.7.4
PURPOSE OF THE HOLDING SYMBOL RH-7(H)
To ensure the orderly development of land, and to ensure that sufficient
parking spaces are provided for residential uses.
The Holding Zone, as identified by the "(H)" symbol, shall not be removed
until an updated Parking Justification Report is prepared by a Qualified
Consultant, to the satisfaction of the Town of Tillsonburg and County of
Oxford. Based on the results of the updated Parking Justification Report, the
Town of Tillsonburg and County of Oxford may consider reducing the
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces required for an apartment dwelling unit.
Removal of the "H" symbol shall be consistent with Section 36 of the Planning
Act.
10.4.7.5
That all the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 to this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-Law,
as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2024-090)
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10.4.8 LOCATION: PART LOT 8, CONCESSION 11 (DEREHAM), SOUTH SIDE OF NORTH STREET
WEST & NORTH SIDE OF WESTWINDS GATE, RH-8 (KEY MAP 11)
10.4.8.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building
or structure for any purpose except the following:
All uses permitted in Table 10.1; and,
A multiple unit dwelling, subject to the provisions of Section 9.2 of this By-
Law.
10.4.8.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any RH-8 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
10.4.8.2.1
PROVISIONS FOR MULTIPLE UNIT DWELLINGS
10.4.8.2.1.1 LOT AREA
Minimum
110 m2 (1,184 ft2) per unit
10.4.8.2.1.2 FRONT YARD DEPTH
Minimum
6.0 m (19.6 ft)
10.4.8.2.1.3 EXTERIOR YARD WIDTH
Minimum
6.0 m (19.6 ft)
10.4.8.2.1.4 REAR YARD DEPTH
Minimum
3.0 m (9.8 ft)
10.4.8.3
That all the provisions of the RH Zone in Section 10.2 to this By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this By-Law,
as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 2024-110)
October/24