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ZONING BY-LAW 28/2006 As Amended
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SECTION 8
RURAL MIXED USE / AGRICULTURAL CLUSTER
(MAC) ZONE REGULATIONS
The Rural Mixed Use / Agricultural Cluster (MAC) Zone applies to lots designated "Rural Mixed Use /
Agricultural Cluster" in the Official Plan.
8.1
PERMITTED USES
No land shall be used and no buildings or structures shall be erected, used or altered in
the Rural Mixed Use / Agricultural Cluster (MAC) Zone except for the following
purposes:
Non-commercial limited agricultural uses, which do not involve the retail sale of any
crops, plants, or livestock grown or raised on the property;
One (1) greenhouse accessory to a residential use;
One (1) barn for the non-commercial limited agricultural housing, breeding or raising of
livestock of any kind;
Any required manure management facilities accessory to a barn;
One (1) building for a "dry industrial use" as defined in this By-law, provided that a
single-detached dwelling is established on the same lot, and provided that the use does
not use large volumes of water or produce large volumes of effluent;
A retail or wholesale outlet or showroom as an accessory to a dry industrial use;
One (1) single-detached dwelling on one lot, which may include an accessory dwelling
unit within the dwelling;
Accessory uses to the above permitted uses, but not including portable classrooms,
cabins, mobile homes, trailers, or any other residential buildings;
Accessory signs
8.2
LOT AREA
Minimum:
2.0 ha.
Maximum:
4.0 ha.
Maximum total area for Dry Industrial uses
including accessory and ancillary open
storage, and off-street parking:
0.4 ha.
8.3
MINIMUM LOT FRONTAGE
100.0 m
8.4
BUILDING HEIGHT REGULATIONS
Maximum Height -
Barn:
10.67 m
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Building for Dry
Industrial Use:
Maximum height shall be 7.3
metres, and any such building
shall have a gable, gambrel, hip,
or ridge type roof
8.5
FLOOR AREA REGULATIONS
Minimum ground floor area for a
single-detached dwelling:
100 m² for a one-storey dwelling or 70 m²
for a multi-storey dwelling
Maximum floor area for accessory
dwelling unit within dwelling:
36% of existing floor area of residential
building converted to the accessory use
Maximum floor area of greenhouse:
11.6 m²
Maximum floor area of barn:
297 m², whereby no more than 50% of the
floor area shall be permitted for the non-
commercial limited agricultural housing,
breeding or raising of livestock
Maximum floor area of building for
dry industrial use which shall include
all floor areas within basements,
ground
floor,
upper
floors
and
mezzanines, but shall not include the
area for power generation if it is
located below the ground floor:
557.6 m², of which not more than 25% may
be used for the sale of goods produced on-
site
8.6
MINIMUM FRONT YARD DEPTH
6.0 m (20 ft)
8.7
MINIMUM SIDE YARD WIDTH
For a single-detached dwelling:
3.0 m
All other cases:
one-half (1/2) building height,
but not less than 3.0 m
8.8
MINIMUM REAR YARD DEPTH
7.5 m
8.9
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
8.9.1
Maximum Animal Units
Seven (7) provided that there shall be a minimum of one (1) animal unit for horses used
for transportation purposes; the remaining six animal units permitted on the lot may be
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for horses and or the following: a maximum of one animal unit for poultry (chickens,
turkeys and ducks) and rabbits; and a maximum of two animal units for cattle (dairy,
beef, veal), swine (sows/boars, hogs, and weaners), sheep and goats.
8.9.2
Prohibited Uses
a) Retail sale of produce or other agricultural products grown or raised on the
premises.
b) Uses of a building for dry industrial uses that are or may become obnoxious,
offensive or dangerous by reason of the presence, emission or production of
excessive noise, vibration, odour, danger of fire or explosion, radiation or the
release of noxious fumes, smoke, gases or other forms of air or water borne
pollutants or contaminants are prohibited unless permitted by a Certificate of
Approval issued under the authority of the Environmental Protection Act.
c) Not more than ten (10) employees shall be engaged in a dry industrial use, of
which the owner/occupant of the property is also deemed to be an employee.
d) An operation which uses large volumes of water or production of large volumes
of effluent.
8.9.3
Parking / Loading Regulations
a) Off-street parking for motor vehicles in any enclosed or open space, for any
permitted use, including any residential use, except a dry industrial use and retail
or wholesale outlet accessory to a dry industrial use, is not permitted or required
for purposes of this By-law.
b) A maximum of five (5) off street parking spaces are permitted for motor vehicles
required for a dry industrial use and retail or wholesale outlet accessory to a dry
industrial, or a maximum of one (1) off-street parking space where there is no
accessory retail or wholesale outlet.
c) One (1) off-street loading space for a dry industry for motor vehicles.
8.9.4
Minimum Distance Separation
Minimum Distance Separation I and II regulations do not apply between lots located
within an MAC Zone;
Lots located within an MAC Zone are considered agricultural uses for Minimum Distance
Separation II calculations for new or expanding agricultural facilities located outside
(external) the MAC Zone.
8.9.5
Other Regulations
a) Outdoor storage of goods, materials, parts, machinery, finished or unfinished
products related to a dry industrial use is permitted in accordance with site plan
control.
b) Accessory signs shall be in conformity with the provisions of the sign By-law of
the Township of Wellesley or the Regional Municipality of Waterloo as
applicable.
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c) Buildings or structures accessory to a residential use shall be in conformity with
Section 4.2 of this By-law.
d) No building erected or used in connection with a dry industrial use shall be
occupied until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued. No change in use
shall be made without the issuance of a new or revised Certificate of Occupancy.
Only one Certificate of Occupancy shall be issued for the business in a building
used for dry industrial uses, and shall be required to be renewed every two (2)
years.
e) With the exception of a permitted barn, all buildings used for the permitted uses
shall be restricted to the defined building area.
8.10
EXCEPTIONS - RURAL MIXED USE / AGRICULTURAL CLUSTER (MAC) ZONE
8.10.1
Defined Area
MAC-1 as shown on Schedule "A", Map 30 to this By-law
Maximum Number of Lots
7
Additional Permitted Uses
A 01/21 - 4639 Powell Rd: Woodworking shop and power room
Maximum Building Height
A 05/16 - 4385 Powell Rd: 8.31 m
Maximum Floor Area
A 08/22 - 4373 Powell Rd: 431 m2
A 01/24 - 4575 Powell Rd: 330.04 m2
Maximum Floor Area - Accessory Structures
A 12/25 - 4411 Powell Rd: 385.10 m2
Added by By-law 09-2002
and 11-2002
Amended by A 05/16
Amended by A 01/21
Amended by A 08/22
Amended by A 01/24
Amended by A 12/25