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SECTION 5.0
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
City of Woodstock Zoning By-law Number 8626-10
The contents of this Section are as follows:
Page
5.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS - MISCELANEOUS
5-2
5.1.1
Accessory Uses and Buildings
5-2
5.1.2
Adequate Municipal Services
5-4
5.1.3
Corner Lot Sight Triangles
5-4
5.1.4
Corner Lots
5-5
5.1.5
Through Lots
5-5
5.1.6
Conservation Authority Regulation Limit
5-5
5.1.7
Frontage on a Public Street
5-5
5.1.8
Non-Conforming Uses and Non-Complying Sites and Bldgs
5-5
5.1.9
Permitted Projections into Required Yards
5-8
5.1.10
Permitted Projections above the Height Limit
5-10
5.1.11
Consolidated Lots and Phased Condominiums
5-10
5.1.12
Buffer Strips
5-10
5.1.13
Accessory Business Offices and Retail Sales
5-10
5.1.14
Distance from Environmental Protection Zones
5-11
5.1.15
Uses Permitted in All Zones
5-12
5.1.16
Uses Prohibited in All Zones
5-12
5.1.17
Source Water Protection Areas
5-12
5.2
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
5-14
5.2.1
Number of Single-Detached Dwellings Per Lot
5-14
5.2.2
Established Building Line Provisions
5-14
5.2.3
Bed and Breakfast Establishments in Residential Zones
5-15
5.2.4
Garden Suites
5-16
5.2.5
Home Occupations
5-17
5.2.6
Commercial Vehicles, Recreational Vehicles and
Utility Vehicles
5-18
5.2.7
Household Sales
5-19
5.2.8
Additional Residential Units
5-19
5.3
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
5-20
5.3.1
Automobile Service Stations and Public Garages
5-20
5.3.2
Construction Uses
5-20
5.3.3
Outdoor Patios
5-21
5.3.4
Public Utility Installations
5-21
5.3.5
Methadone Clinics and Methadone Dispensaries
5-22
5.4
PARKING AND LOADING PROVISIONS
5-22
5.4.1
General Requirements for Parking Areas
5-22
5.4.2
Motor Vehicle Parking Standards
5-25
5.4.3
Flexible Parking Requirements
5-30
5.4.4
Location of Parking Areas
5-32
5.4.5
Loading and Queue Space Requirements
5-33
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
City of Woodstock Zoning By-law Number 8626-10
5.1
GENERAL PROVISIONS - MISCELANEOUS
5.1.1
ACCESSORY USES AND BUILDINGS
5.1.1.1
Accessory Uses Permitted
An accessory use which is normally, naturally and customarily subordinate and clearly
incidental to a permitted use is permitted if:
i)
it is on the same lot as the use to which it is accessory;
ii)
it is not a use which is capable of having an independent existence;
iii)
it is not used for human habitation except as permitted in Section 5.2.4 and
5.28; and
(Deleted and Replaced by 9645-23)
iv)
it complies with the provisions as set out in Table 1 below:
TABLE 1 - REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES AND STRUCTURES
TABLE 1 - REGULATIONS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, USES AND STRUCTURES
Provision
Residential Uses
Commercial &
Institutional
Industrial/Open Space
Permitted Location
Any yard other than a front yard
Maximum Height
6.0 m
6.0 m
6.0 m
Side Yard Setback
1.2 m
1.2 m
In accordance with
Zone Standard
Rear Yard Setback
1.2 m
1.2 m
In accordance with
Zone Standard
Maximum
Permitted Size
10% of lot area to a maximum
of 75 sq m of building area
10% of lot area
5% of lot area
Setback from
Streetline
In accordance with the Front Yard or Exterior Side Yard requirement as
contained in the applicable zone
(Amended by By-Law 9025-15)
(Amended by By-Law 9254-18)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9698-24)
Accessory Buildings less than 9.3 m2 shall be setback from the Side Yard and Rear
Yard a combination of 1.2 m and 0.6 m.
(Added by By-Law 8847-13)
Detached garages and carports shall be set back a minimum of 6.0 metres from any
street line.
(Added by By-Law 9025-15)
5.1.1.2
Cargo Containers used for Storage Purposes
Where a cargo container is used for the purpose of storage accessory to a principal
use, the following provisions shall apply:
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i)
a cargo container may not be located in any residential zone or a zone where
a residential use is a primary use;
(Amended by By-Law 9688-24)
ii)
a cargo container may only be located in the rear yard and must comply with
the rear yard depth provisions of the zone in which the said cargo container is
located;
iii)
other than the rear yard depth requirement as set out in subsection ii) above,
the placement of a cargo container shall comply with Table 1 - Regulations for
Accessory Buildings, Uses and Structures.
5.1.1.3
Carports
5.1.1.3.1
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 5.1.1.1, a carport may be constructed in a
residential zone provided that the following provisions are satisfied:
i)
it is attached to the house to which it is accessory;
ii)
it is located in an interior side yard;
iii)
it is entirely open, except for supporting poles, on the side adjacent to the interior
side yard and at least one other side;
iv)
it is built over the driveway;
v)
the building, including the eave overhang, maintains a minimum setback from
any lot line of 0.6 metres;
vi)
it does not exceed a length of 7.5 metres; and
vii)
it complies with the height limit for an accessory building or structure as set out
in Table 1.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
5.1.1.3.2 Notwithstanding subsection v), a gutter may protrude up to 0.15 metres into the
required side yard width or setback.
5.1.1.3.3 Where a carport maintains a setback from an interior lot line of 1.2 metres or greater,
the maximum length of a carport as set out in subsection vi) shall not apply.
5.1.1.4
Excluded Uses
The following accessory uses or structures are not subject to the provisions of Table 1:
a)
awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises, fences, retaining walls or
similar accessory structures;
b)
central air conditioning units, heat pumps, air exchangers or satellite dishes;
c)
a detached pergola or similar structure less than 10 square metres in area;
d)
decks and similar structures that are 0.3 metres or less in height.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
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City of Woodstock Zoning By-law Number 8626-10
5.1.2
ADEQUATE MUNICIPAL SERVICES
5.1.2.1
New and Existing Development
5.1.2.1.1
No person shall use any land or erect or use any building within the City of Woodstock
unless the said land is serviced by municipal water supply, sanitary sewers, drainage
systems and a street which meet municipal standards in effect and which have
adequate capacity to service the development.
5.1.2.1.2
Notwithstanding subsection 5.1.2.1.1, an industrial use or a commercial use, except
for a hotel or motel, or an eating establishment, which is permitted in an Industrial or
Commercial Zone will be permitted on private services if:
a)
municipal services cannot reasonably be extended to the site from their
present location; and
b)
a private sewage disposal system and/or private well has been approved by
the appropriate regulatory authority; and
c)
Woodstock Council has passed a resolution supporting the use of private
services; and
d)
a notice, in accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water Act, 2006, has
been issued by the Risk Management Official, where required.
5.1.2.1.3
Notwithstanding subsection 5.1.2.1.1, any legally existing use or use permitted in any
R1-13 Zone, FD Zone or AG Zone shall be permitted on private services where
municipal services cannot reasonably be extended to the site from their present
location.
5.1.2.1.4
Any use, building and/or structure that would require a new septic system and/or
holding tank shall be considered in accordance with the Source Protection Areas
provisions detailed in Section 5.17 of this By-Law.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
5.1.3
CORNER LOT SIGHT TRIANGLES
5.1.3.1
A sight triangle shall be measured back from an intersection a distance of:
i)
7.5 m in all Residential Zones; and
ii)
9 m in all other Zones
(Replaced by By-Law 9025-15)
5.1.3.2
Within a sight triangle of a corner lot, no obstruction higher than 0.6 metres above
grade, including any building, structure, sign, landscape planting or the parking of
vehicles is permitted.
5.1.3.3
Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 5.1.3.2, corner lots within the area
identified on Schedule "E" are not subject to the sight triangle provisions of this By-
law.
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5.1.4
CORNER LOTS
5.1.4.1
Where a residential building in a Residential Zone is located on a corner lot, the
requirements of this By-law for a minimum interior side yard and minimum rear yard
may be interchanged.
Where a yard is adjacent to a 0.3 metre reserve, the zoning provisions for a corner lot
shall apply.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
5.1.5
THROUGH LOTS
5.1.5.1
Where a lot which is not a corner lot as defined herein has frontage on more than one
street, the setback and front yard depth requirements of this By-law shall apply for the
main building, on each street in accordance with the zone or zones which apply to
such lot.
5.1.6
CONSERVATION AUTHORITY REGULATION LIMIT
5.1.6.1
Limitations on Uses Permitted
Notwithstanding any provisions of the underlying zone, where regulations are in effect
pursuant to the Conservation Authorities Act, no building or structure, with the
exception of those designed, used or intended for flood or erosion control purposes,
shall be erected or used on lands which exhibit a hazardous condition as a result of
their instability; susceptibility to flooding, erosion, subsidence, inundation; or presence
of organic soils or steep slopes unless a permit or other permission has been obtained
from the Conservation Authority having jurisdiction.
5.1.7
FRONTAGE ON A PUBLIC STREET
5.1.7.1
Frontage Required
No person shall erect a building or structure or otherwise use any land which does not
have the minimum lot frontage on an improved street, County Road or Provincial
Highway required for the zone which applies to the land.
5.1.8
NON CONFORMING USES AND NON COMPLYING SITES AND BUILDINGS
Any use which existed prior to November 26, 1981 shall be deemed to be lawful on
the date on passage of this By-law provided that the use continued to the date of
passage of this By-law.
5.1.8.1
How Non-Conforming Rights Lost:
The non-conforming right is extinguished as per the following:
a)
where a building or structure containing or otherwise used in connection with
a non-conforming use is more than 50% accidentally damaged or demolished
and is not repaired and re-occupied before the expiry of one year;
b)
where the non-conforming use is abandoned;
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c)
in the case of a travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar recreational vehicle
or utility trailer in a Residential Zone and such vehicle is in excess of 7.5 metres
in length and/or 2.7 metres in height, where the non-conforming use is removed
from the lot for a period exceeding 30 consecutive days;
d)
in the case of a travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar recreational vehicle
or utility trailer in a Residential Zone that is stored in a manner that is non-
conforming with respect to the locational restrictions of this By-law, where the
said vehicle or trailer is removed from the lot for a period exceeding 30
consecutive days;
e)
where a non-conforming use is changed without the permission of the City of
Woodstock Committee of Adjustment, or, where applicable, a decision
rendered by the Ontario Municipal Board/Ontario Land Tribunal.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
5.1.8.2
Extensions to Buildings
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent a building or structure containing or otherwise used
in connection with a non-conforming use or which is non-complying relative to the zone
provisions from being extended or enlarged in accordance with subsection 5.1.8.2.1.
5.1.8.2.1 Regulations for Extending Non-Conforming Uses, Buildings or Structures
Further to Section 5.1.8.2 and subject to other provisions of this By-law that apply,
where a use, building or structure was legally located or erected prior to November 26,
1981 and is in a zone which this By-law does not otherwise permit the location or
erection of such use, building or structure, the regulations prescribed in this By-law for
the zone listed in Column B below shall apply to the extension or enlargement of, or
addition to, a legal non-conforming use, building or structure as listed in Column A
below:
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
a single-detached dwelling house
R1
a semi-detached or duplex dwelling house
R2
a horizontally attached or multiple attached dwelling house
R3
a street row dwelling house
R3
an apartment dwelling house
R3
any commercial use, building or structure
C5
any industrial use, building or structure
M2
any institutional use, building or structure
NI
5.1.8.3
Strengthening of Non-Complying Buildings
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening to a safe condition any building
or structure which does not comply with the zone provisions provided that the repair
does not increase the height, size or volume of the building or structure.
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City of Woodstock Zoning By-law Number 8626-10
5.1.8.4
Replacement of Non-Complying Buildings
Where a building or structure which does not comply with the zone provisions in effect
is damaged or demolished due to an accidental or other cause beyond the control of
the owner, nothing in this By-law shall prevent the replacement of the non-complying
building or structure provided that:
(a)
the building or structure is occupied by the same use or a use permitted by the
applicable zone category; and
(b)
the replacement building or structure is located in a manner which does not
increase the non-compliance with the zone provisions in effect; and
(c)
the new building or structure is replaced and re-occupied before the expiry of
one (1) year.
5.1.8.5
Vertical Additions to Non-Complying Buildings
Where one or more additional storeys is proposed to be added to a building or
structure which does not comply with the zone provisions in effect relating to yard
widths or depths, such addition is permitted provided:
(a)
the addition, including any eaves overhang, is situated no closer to the lot line
than the existing building or structure; and
(b)
the addition complies in all other respects to the provisions of this By-law.
5.1.8.6
Non-Compliance due to Public Acquisition
Where the lot area and/or lot frontage of a lot is reduced as a result of the public
acquisition of a part of a lot and/or where said acquisition causes any building or
parking area existing on the lot to become non-complying relative to the zone
provisions contained herein, then nothing in this By-law shall prevent the continued
use of the building provided that no further subsequent change is made to the building
or structure, parking area, or the lot which would increase the extent of the non-
compliance.
5.1.8.7
Under-Sized Lots of Record
Where a residential lot has lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required by the zone
provisions of this By-law, such lot may be used and a building or structure may be
erected or used thereon in accordance with all other provisions of this By-law, provided
that the said lot:
i)
was legally created and held in distinct ownership from abutting lots prior to
passage of this By-law and;
ii)
was vacant at the time of passing of this By-law and has continued to be vacant
since.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
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5.1.9
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
5.1.9.1
Projections into Required Yards Permitted from Main Buildings
Notwithstanding the yard requirements established in this By-law, the following
projections are permitted from a main building in accordance with the provisions as
set out in Table 2
TABLE 2 - PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO REQUIRED YARDS
Structure
Yard in Which
Projection Permitted
Maximum Projection
Permitted into
Required Yards
Minimum Setback
Between Projection
and Lot Line
Uncovered and
unenclosed steps
providing access to the
ground floor and/or
uncovered and
unenclosed decks,
stoops or landings not
exceeding one storey in
height
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Interior Side Yard
Exterior Side Yard
No limit
No limit
No limit
No Limit
2 m
5 m
0.6 m1
2.0 m
Uncovered and
unenclosed steps
providing access to the
basement level
Front Yard
Rear Yard
Interior Side Yard
Exterior Side Yard
No limit
No limit
Not permitted
No limit
2 m
5 m
N/A
2 m
Ramp used for
handicapped access
All
Unlimited
None
Covered steps, decks,
stoops or landings not
exceeding one storey in
height 2
Front Yard
Rear Yard
1.5 m
No limit
3.5 m
1.2 m
Sills, cornices, pilasters,
chimneys, eaves,
gutters, and similar
architectural features
All
0.6 m
0.6 m
Bay windows
All
1.0 m
1.2 m
Fire escapes, steps
providing access above
ground floor and
balconies above ground
floor
Rear Yard
Side Yard
1.2 m
1.2 m
1.2 m
1.2 m
Balconies on apartment
buildings
All
1.5 m
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Structure
Yard in Which
Projection Permitted
Maximum Projection
Permitted into
Required Yards
Minimum Setback
Between Projection
and Lot Line
Building cantilevers
Front Yard
Rear Yard
0.6 m
0.6 m
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1 except that where the structure is located within an interior side yard that is attached to another dwelling house or dwelling
unit, as the case may be, the minimum setback between the projection and the lot line shall be nil.
2 where the structure is located within an interior side yard that is attached to another dwelling house or dwelling unit, as
the case may be, the minimum setback between the projection and the lot line shall be nil.
(Amended by By-Law 9076-16)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
5.1.9.2
Additional Exclusions
Notwithstanding subsection 5.1.9.1, no projection is permitted into a required parking
area or easement.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
5.1.9.3
Projections into Required Yards Permitted for Accessory Buildings
Notwithstanding the yard requirements established in this By-law, the following
accessory buildings or structures are permitted to project into any required yard in
accordance with the provisions set out in Table 3.
TABLE 3 - PERMITTED PROJECTIONS FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND
STRUCTURES
Structure
Yard in Which Projection
Permitted
Minimum Setback Between
Building and Lot Line
In-ground swimming pool
Exterior Side Yard
1.2 m
Child's playhouse with less than
10 square metres floor area with
no permanent roof
Rear Yard
Interior Side Yard
Exterior Side Yard
0.0 m
Automated bank machine kiosk
Front Yard
Exterior Side Yard
3.0 m
Gas bar canopy and kiosk
Front Yard
Exterior Side Yard
5.0 m
Temporary seasonal
greenhouse
Front Yard
Exterior Side Yard
3.0 m
Gate house
Front Yard
Exterior Side Yard
0.0 m
Sills, cornices, pilasters,
chimneys, eaves, gutters, and
similar architectural features
All
0.6 m
(Amended by By-Law 9254-18)
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5.1.10
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS ABOVE THE HEIGHT LIMIT
5.1.10.1
Where a maximum building height applies to a main building, any structure which is
normally associated with said building, such as a chimney on a house; a stairwell
enclosure or mechanical penthouse for an apartment dwelling house; a flagpole;
processing towers associated with an industrial use; a steeple on a church may extend
above the maximum building height prescribed.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
5.1.11
CONSOLIDATED LOTS AND PHASED CONDOMINIUMS
5.1.11.1
Lot Consolidation
Where two or more abutting lots held under one identical ownership are consolidated
for the purpose of development, the internal lot lines of the original lots will not be
considered to be lot lines for the purpose of any zoning regulations provided that the
principal building or buildings are constructed in a manner whereby said building or
buildings are placed across the internal lot line or lines, as the case may be, and that
all such regulations as they apply to the whole of the consolidated 'lot' are observed.
5.1.11.2
Registration of Condominiums
Internal lot lines created by the registration of a plan of condominium shall not be
construed to be lot lines for the purpose of zoning regulations provided that all such
regulations as they apply to the whole of the lot existing prior to any condominium plan
registration are observed.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
5.1.12
BUFFER STRIPS
5.1.12.1
Non-Residential Uses Abutting Residential Uses
Where a parking area for a non-residential use is located within an interior side yard
or rear yard abutting a Residential Zone, a buffer strip consisting of solid, unpierced
landscaping or fencing sufficient to screen such area shall be provided.
5.1.13
ACCESSORY BUSINESS OFFICES AND RETAIL SALES
5.1.13.1
Accessory Business Offices
Business offices which are accessory to and used for administration or to
accommodate the in-house technical and professional services of a permitted use in
any Industrial Zone or the C4 Zone may be permitted in the same building as the
principal permitted use or in a separate building on the same lot as the principal
permitted use.
5.1.13.2
Accessory Retail Sales
Where accessory retail sales are permitted in an Industrial Zone or the C4 Zone, the
following regulations shall apply:
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i)
A maximum of 10% of the gross floor area of a permitted use may be used for
the retail sale of goods, materials or things produced or warehoused on the
premises provided that the total gross floor area dedicated to retail sales does
not exceed 200 square metres.
ii)
Where the lot supports an industrial mall or buildings containing more than one
permitted use, the maximum gross floor area for any accessory retail sales
associated with a permitted use shall be calculated individually for each such
use.
iii)
The gross floor area used for accessory retail sales shall be separated from
the main permitted use by a permanent, solid partition to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
5.1.14
DISTANCE FROM ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES
5.1.14.1
No development or site alteration is permitted within 120 metres of Environmental
Protection Zone 1 (EP1) except for those uses permitted within the EP1 Zone.
5.1.14.2
No development or site alteration is permitted within 50 metres of Environmental
Protection Zone 2 (EP2) except for those uses permitted within the EP2 Zone.
5.1.14.2
Subsections 5.1.14.1 and 5.1.14.2 shall not apply to any lands in any Residential Zone
that were so zoned as of the date of passage of this By-law.
5.1.15
USES PERMITTED IN ALL ZONES
5.1.15.1
Notwithstanding any provision contained in this By-law to the contrary, the following
uses shall be permitted in all Zones, including those zones subject to special
provisions, unless such use is specifically identified as not being permitted.
(i)
a public street or highway;
(ii)
a rail line, including tracks, spurs and other railway facilities, but excluding any
accessory station, depot or yard;
(iii)
a public utility installation in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.3.4.
(iv)
a private park used solely for the purpose of landscaped entrance features,
provided that such park does not exceed 200 square metres lot area;
(v)
a public or private walkway or cart path;
(vi)
a sign subject to any applicable City of Woodstock sign by-law;
(vii)
a public washroom;
(viii)
a trailer, temporary construction camp, waste container, tool shed, scaffold or
other such building or other temporary work camp the sole purpose of which is
incidental to construction and provided that such buildings or structures are:
-
located on the site where such work is underway;
-
located outside of any sight triangle;
-
not used for human habitation; and
-
located on the lands only so long as the same are necessary for work in
progress which has neither been finished or abandoned;
(ix)
an aid to navigation;
(x)
a Canada Post mail box and/or superbox;
(xi)
a temporary sales and/or rental office for the sale, rental or promotion of land
and development in the surrounding area;
(Amended by By-Law 8847-13)
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Notwithstanding the foregoing, the above-noted uses are not permitted within
Environmental Protection Zone 1 (EP1) or Environmental Protection Zone 2 (EP2)
unless the use is specifically identified as a permitted use in those zones.
5.1.16
USES PROHIBITED IN ALL ZONES
(i)
an abattoir;
(ii)
an arsenal;
(iii)
a cement, lime or sulphur works;
(iv)
a coke manufacturing works;
(v)
a bone distilling operation, blood, bone and/or tripe boiling operation or a fish
oil extracting operation;
(vi)
a fat, grease, lard or tallow rendering or refining operation but not including the
manufacture of soap;
(vii)
a dead animal or offal incinerator or reducer;
(viii)
a facility for the manufacture, refining or processing of hydrochloric acid, nitric
acid, picric acid, sulphuric acid or any sulphurous acid;
(ix)
an explosive, ammunition or fireworks manufacturing and/or storage facility;
(x)
a metal smelter;
(xi)
open storage, except where specifically identified as a permitted use;
(xii)
a petroleum refining plant;
(xiii)
a rendering plant;
(xiv)
a tannery for the curing and storing of rawhide, skins, leather and/or hair;
(xv)
a wool pulling or wool scouring plant;
(xvi)
any trade, business or manufacture which is deemed to be an offensive trade
within the meaning of the Health Protection and Promotion Act, RSO 1990
(Amended by By-Law 9025-15)
5.1.17
SOURCEWATER PROTECTION AREAS
5.1.17.1
IDENTIFICATION OF SOURCEWATER PROTECTION ZONES
The Source Protection Overlays (SP1 and SP2), shown on Schedule "A' of this By-
Law, identify the portions of the Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs) associated with
the County's municipal drinking water supply wells where a drinking water threat, as
prescribed by the Clean Water Act, 2006, can be a significant drinking water threat.
The mapping of these areas in this By-Law reflects the WHPA mapping contained in
the applicable Source Protection Plans, approved under the Clean Water Act, 2006.
The Source Protection Overlay 1 (SP1) applies to the portion of the WHPA closest to
the wellhead, where the majority of the prescribed significant drinking water threats
can occur. The Source Protection Overlay 2 (SP2) applies to the remainder of the
WHPA, where only certain chemical and waste related significant drinking water
threats can generally occur.
5.1.17.2
PRESCRIBED DRINKING WATER THREATS
A list of drinking water threats, as prescribed under the Clean Water Act, 2006, is
provided below for information purposes:
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- Waste disposal sites within the meaning of Part V of the Environmental Protection
Act;
- The establishment, operation or maintenance of a system that collects, stores,
transmits, treats or disposes of sewage;
- The application of agricultural source material to land;
- The storage and/or management of agricultural source material;
- The application of non-agricultural source material to land;
- The handling and/or storage of non-agricultural source material;
- The application of commercial fertilizer to land;
- The handling and/or storage of commercial fertilizer;
- The application of pesticide to land;
- The handling and/or storage of pesticide;
- The application, handling and/or storage of road salt;
- The storage of snow;
- The handling and storage of fuel;
- The handling and storage of a dense non-aqueous phase liquid;
- The handling and storage of an organic solvent;
- The management of runoff that contains chemicals used in the de-icing of aircraft;
- An activity that takes water from an aquifer or a surface water body without
returning the water taken to the same aquifer or surface water body;
- An activity that reduces the recharge of an aquifer; and
- The use of land as livestock grazing or pasturing land, an outdoor confinement
area or farm-animal yard.
These prescribed drinking water threats can only be significant drinking water threats
under very specific circumstances, as established through the Clean Water Act and
associated regulations.
Any land use or activity that is, or would be, a significant drinking water threat must
conform with all applicable Source Protection Plan policies and, as such, may be
prohibited, restricted or otherwise regulated by those polices despite any uses
permitted by the zoning by-law. The SPP policies generally prohibit the establishment
of new significant drinking water threats.
5.1.17.3 USE PROHIBITIONS AND RESTRICTIONS IN SOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAYS 1 & 2
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the underlying zone, no new use, building
and/or structure that requires the issuance of a Building Permit and/or an approval
under the Planning Act shall be permitted within the Source Protection Overlays 1
(SP1) or 2 (SP2) unless a notice, in accordance with Section 59 of the Clean Water
Act, 2006, has been issued by the Risk Management Official in relation to such
building permit or approval.
(Added by By-Law 9688-24)
This notice requirement shall not apply to a new use, building and/or structure that is
exclusively residential or where the Risk Management Official has provided written
guidance specifying the situations in which the Building Official is permitted to make
the determination as to whether a Section 59 notice is required, and they have
determined that such notice is not required in accordance with that guidance.
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5.1.17.4 SEPTIC SYSTEMS AND HOLDING TANKS WITHIN SOURCE PROTECTION OVERLAY 1 (SP1)
Notwithstanding the permitted uses of the underlying zone, any use, building and/or
structure that would require a new septic system and/or holding tank shall be
prohibited within a Source Protection Overlay 1 (SP1). This prohibition shall not apply
to a new septic systems and/or holding tank that is required for a municipal water
supply well. For the purposes of this provision the term 'new' shall have the same
meaning as in the applicable Source Protection Plan. The Risk Management Official
shall make the final determination as to whether a use, building or structure to be
serviced by an septic system and/or holding tank is prohibited in accordance with this
provision and corresponding Source Protection Plan policies. This provision shall in
no way supersede the requirement to connect to full municipal services, where
available, as set out in Section 5.1.2 [Adequate Municipal Services} of this By-Law.
(Added by By-Law 9688-24)
5.2
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES
5.2.1
NUMBER OF SINGLE-DETACHED DWELLINGS PER LOT
5.2.1.1
Limit on Single-Detached Dwellings
Except within a Planned Unit Development Zone, no more than one single-detached
dwelling is permitted on a lot.
5.2.1.2
Garden Suites
Subsection 5.2.1.1 shall not prevent a garden suite from being established in
accordance with Section 5.2.4.
5.2.1.3
Converted Dwellings
Where a dwelling house is altered to include three or more dwelling units in
accordance with the relevant provisions of this By-law, the maximum increase in gross
floor area of the said dwelling house shall not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of
the dwelling house as it existed on the date of passage of this By-law.
(Deleted & Replaced by By-Law 9525-22)
5.2.2
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE PROVISIONS
5.2.2.1
Yard Reductions
Where existing development on either side of a middle lot have legal non-conforming
front yard depth or exterior side yard width for the zone, the front yard depth for the
main building on the middle lot may be reduced to either:
i)
the average of the yard depth or width, as applicable, of the main building on
each of the other two lots, if both are non-complying, or 3.0 metres, whichever
is greater; or
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ii)
the average of the yards of the main building on the non-complying lot and the
yard depth or width, as applicable, of the applicable zone if only one adjacent
lot is non-complying, or 3.0 metres, whichever is greater.
5.2.2.2
Parking Areas to Comply
Notwithstanding subsection 5.2.2.1, attached garages and carports shall be set back
a minimum of 6.0 metres from any street line.
5.2.2.3
Where One Lot Vacant
Where one of the lots on either side of the middle lot mentioned in subsection 5.2.2.1
is vacant, the front yard setback for the main building on the middle lot may be reduced
to the average of the setback provision of the zone and the established setback of the
lot which is not vacant.
(Amended by By-Law 8847-13)
5.2.2.4
Same Privilege for Corner Lot
The front yard depth and exterior side yard width for a main building on a corner lot
may be reduced to the front yard depth of the abutting lots which face the same street
provided that the requirements of Section 5.1.3 - Corner Lot Sight Triangles are
complied with.
5.2.2.5
Established Building Line which Exceeds Front Yard Depth
Except in the Historical District Residential Zone, where the main building on the lots
on either side of the middle lot have a yard depth or width, as applicable, greater than
the minimum front yard depth for the zone, the required front yard depth of the main
building on the middle lot shall be the average yards of the dwellings on the other two
lots or 9.0 metres, whichever is less.
5.2.2.6
Additions Permitted in Non-Complying Front Yards
Where the existing front yard depth for a main building is less than the required front
yard depth for the zone, an addition to the side of the building within an interior side
yard may be extended into the required front yard to the extent of the legal non-
conforming front yard provided that the said addition complies with all other provisions
of this By-law.
5.2.3
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENTS IN RESIDENTIAL ZONES
5.2.3.1
Permitted in All Residential Zones
A bed and breakfast establishment is permitted in all Residential Zones, however, such
use may only be permitted in one of the following types of dwellings:
a)
a single-detached dwelling;
b)
a semi-detached dwelling;
c)
a converted dwelling;
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d)
a horizontally-attached dwelling;
e)
a street row dwelling.
5.2.3.2
Limit on Guest Bedrooms
A maximum of three (3) guest bedrooms are permitted in a bed and breakfast
establishment in a residential zone.
5.2.3.3
Restriction on Serving Meals
Meals, refreshments or beverages shall only be provided to persons utilizing a guest
bedroom of a bed and breakfast establishment in a Residential Zone.
5.2.3.4
Parking
In accordance with Section 5 hereof.
5.2.3.5
Tandem Parking Permitted
Notwithstanding Section 5.4, one of the required parking spaces for a bed and
breakfast establishment may be provided by means of a tandem parking space.
5.2.3.6
Signage
A bed and breakfast establishment in a Residential Zone may have one sign no larger
than 0.2 square metres in area to identify the use.
5.2.4
GARDEN SUITES
5.2.4.1
Establishing a Garden Suite
Notwithstanding Section 5.2.1, a garden suite may be located on a lot in a Residential
Zone or Agricultural Zone through the passage of a Temporary Use By-law.
5.2.4.2
Conditions to be Satisfied
A Temporary Use By-law as stated in subsection 5.2.4.1 shall only be granted where
the proposed garden suite complies with the following conditions and zone provisions:
i)
only one garden suite is permitted on a lot;
ii)
the garden suite complies with Section 5.1.2 - Adequate Municipal Services;
iii)
the garden suite must be sited on the same lot as the main residential building
and the owner of the lot must live on the property;
iv)
the garden suite may only be located in the rear yard of the lot;
v)
the garden suite must comply with the regulations for accessory buildings set
out in Table 1 for Residential Zones; and
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vi)
an agreement is entered into with the Corporation and registered on title
specifying the period of temporary occupancy by any persons named,
requirements for the removal of the garden suite, building design details,
drainage and servicing works and monetary or other forms of security which
may be required.
5.2.4.3
Accessory Building Lot Coverage for a Garden Suite
Where a garden suite is permitted in a Residential Zone pursuant to subsection
5.2.4.2, the accessory building lot coverage established in Table 1 may be exceeded
by the ground floor area of the garden suite provided that the total lot coverage
provision of the applicable Residential Zone is not exceeded.
5.2.5
HOME OCCUPATIONS
5.2.5.1
Permitted in Residential Zones
One or more home occupations are permitted within a main building or an accessory
building or structure in a Residential Zone subject to satisfying the following criteria:
i)
the area occupied by all the home occupations within the dwelling unit and/or
accessory building or structure shall not exceed a cumulative total gross floor
area of 30 square metres;
ii)
no more than one (1) person who does not reside on the lot may be employed
by the home occupation; where there is more than one (1) home occupation,
the total number of employees for all such uses, cumulatively, shall be one (1);
iii)
no manufacturing or processing activity shall be carried out in conjunction with
a home occupation except for the fabrication of homemade goods associated
with a dressmaker or tailor, an artisans establishment or a craftpersons shop;
iv)
the only repair uses permitted as a home occupation are the repair of small
household appliances and power equipment;
v)
the home occupation shall not involve the external display or outside storage
of goods or materials or the shipping or receiving of goods or materials by
commercial motor vehicles other than a courier service;
vi)
a private home day care, located in a single detached, a semi-detached
dwelling, a duplex or a converted dwelling with accommodation for the number
of children permitted in accordance with the home-based child care
requirements under the Child Care and Early Years Act, 2014, as amended is
permitted as a home occupation. For the purpose of this subsection, the gross
floor area limit for a home occupation in subsection 5.2.5.1i) shall not apply to
a private home day care;
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
vii)
a home occupation shall not involve the use of the premises as a base of
operations for persons who are employed by or associated with the use but
work off-site, nor shall the premises be used to assemble such persons for
transportation to a work site;
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viii)
a home occupation or combination of all home occupations within the dwelling
unit shall provide one parking space for a non-resident employee. The required
parking space shall be paved and a tandem parking may be provided; and
ix)
a home occupation is permitted to have one sign no larger than 0.2 square
metres in area identifying the use.
5.2.6
COMMERCIAL VEHICLES, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES AND UTILITY VEHICLES
5.2.6.1
Commercial Vehicles
The parking of commercial vehicles is prohibited in all Residential Zones
5.2.6.2
Recreational and Utility Vehicles
5.2.6.2.1 No travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar recreational vehicle or utility trailer shall
be stored or parked in any Residential Zone except:
i)
by the owner of such travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar recreational
vehicle or utility trailer who resides in a dwelling unit on the same lot provided
that such vehicle is stored or parked in the rear yard or interior side yard of
such lot with a minimum setback from any lot line of 1.0 metre; or
ii)
in a garage or carport on the lot;
5.2.6.2.2 Notwithstanding subsection 5.2.6.2.1, no travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar
recreational vehicle or utility trailer may be stored or parked in any Residential Zone
where such vehicle exceeds a length of 7.5 metres and/or a height of 2.7 metres,
except that:
i)
where such vehicle is stored in a garage or carport on the lot, the length and
height restrictions identified in this subsection shall not apply.
5.2.6.2.3 Not more than one (1) travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar recreational vehicle
or utility trailer may be stored or parked on any lot at one time.
5.2.6.2.4 No travel trailer, boat, motor home or similar recreational vehicle shall be used for
occupancy while stored on any lot.
(Added by By-Law 9469-21)
5.2.7
HOUSEHOLD SALES
5.2.7.1
Conditions
Household sales are permitted in any Residential Zone subject to the following
conditions:
a)
No more than two household sales are permitted per annum at one location;
and
b)
No individual sale will be more than two days in duration.
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5.2.8
ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary, the following
provisions contained in Table 3A shall apply so as to permit the construction of an
additional residential unit as an accessory use to a single-detached dwelling house,
semi-detached dwelling house or street row dwelling house, where permitted.
TABLE 3A - REGULATIONS FOR ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL UNITS (ARUs)
Provision
Number of ARUs per lot
i) Maximum of 2 ARUs per lot, in addition to the principal dwelling
house. The ARUs may be within the principal dwelling house, or 1
may be permitted in the dwelling house and 1 within a structure
accessory to a permitted use. The principal dwelling house must
be a legally permitted use on the lot.
ARU Unit Size
i) Cumulatively, no greater than 60% of the gross floor area of the
principal dwelling house on the lot, to a maximum of 100 m2;
ii) Notwithstanding the above, an ARU within the basement or cellar
of the principal dwelling house shall not count towards the
cumulative gross floor area limit.
Permitted dwelling types
i) An ARU may be contained within the principal dwelling house or in
an accessory structure on the lot associated with a single-detached
dwelling house, semi-detached dwelling house or street row
dwelling house.
Parking (per unit)
i) In addition to the parking requirements for the principal dwelling
house in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.4, the
required additional parking spaces for an ARU shall be located on
the same lot, in accordance with the following:
- a minimum of 1 additional parking space shall be provided;
and
- the required ARU parking space may be a tandem parking
space
ii) Notwithstanding Section 5.4.4- Location of Parking Areas, Table 7-
Yards Where Parking Areas are Permitted, on a lot containing an
ARU, a maximum of 65% of a front yard or exterior side yard may
be used for a parking area for an ARU.
ARUs in Detached
Accessory Structures
i) ARUs within a building or structure accessory to a residential use
shall comply with the general provisions in accordance with Section
5.1.1. of this By-law;
ii) An ARU in a building or structure accessory to a residential use
shall only be permitted on a lot that has a minimum lot area of
540 m2.
Restricted Areas
ARUs and associated parking areas shall not be permitted:
i) within areas identified as the Conservation Authority Regulation
Limit on Schedule 'A' unless approved by the Conservation
Authority having jurisdiction in accordance with Section 5.1.6 of
this By-law;
ii) on any lot that does not have frontage on an improved street in
accordance with Section 5.1.7 of this By-law; or
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Provision
iii) on any lot containing a boarding or lodging house, a group home
Type 1, a group home Type 2, a garden suite, a converted
dwelling house, a duplex dwelling house, a mobile home, or a
bed and breakfast establishment.
(Added by By-Law 9525-22)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-law 9645-23)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-law 9688-24)
(Deleted and Replaced by By-law 9698-24)
5.3
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR SPECIFIC USES
5.3.1
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS AND PUBLIC GARAGES
5.3.1.1
Ancillary Vehicular Sales
The sale of motor vehicles is permitted as an accessory use to an automobile service
station or a public garage, provided that not more than six (6) motor vehicles are
stored, kept or displayed for sale at anytime.
5.3.2
CONSTRUCTION USES
5.3.2.1
Temporary Construction Buildings
Any part of a lot may be used for temporary buildings associated with construction
work occurring on such lot provided that:
i)
the building is only located on the lot for the duration of the construction work
or as long as a valid building permit for such construction is in effect;
ii)
the building is located outside of any corner lot sight triangle; and
iii)
the building may not be used for human habitation.
5.3.2.2
Interim Buildings
A temporary building may be erected on a non-residential lot for the purpose of
operating a business on an interim basis during the period of time that construction of
a permanent building is proceeding on that lot.
5.3.2.3
Model Homes
Notwithstanding Sections 5.1.2 or 5.1.5, a model home may be constructed on lands
zoned for residential uses, however, no occupancy shall be permitted until such a time
as compliance with such sections and all other provisions of this By-law occurs.
5.3.3
OUTDOOR PATIOS
5.3.3.1
Outdoor Patios Permitted
An outdoor patio is permitted where it is operated as part of an eating establishment,
bar or nightclub, or golf course.
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5.3.3.2
Location
Any outdoor patio shall be established in accordance with the following criteria:
i)
an outdoor patio is prohibited in a required yard abutting a Residential Zone;
ii)
where a Residential Zone is located on the opposite side of the street, an
outdoor patio may only be established if it is located a minimum of 20 metres
from the boundary of such zone; and
iii)
the elevation of an outdoor patio must not exceed 2.0 metres above ground
level and shall not be covered by a permanent structure.
5.3.3.3
Parking
The area of any outdoor patio shall be included as gross floor area for the purposes
of calculating required parking in accordance with Section 5.4.
5.3.3.4
Encroachment into Required Yards
Notwithstanding any required yard setbacks contained in the applicable zone, an
outdoor patio may project to within 1.2 metres of the lot line provided that the criteria
set out in subsection 5.3.3.2 are complied with.
5.3.3.5
Encroachment into Municipal Road Allowance
An outdoor patio may be permitted to encroach on a public road allowance only where
it will not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic and only where a valid
encroachment agreement has been entered into with the municipal authority having
jurisdiction.
5.3.4
PUBLIC UTILITY INSTALLATIONS
5.3.4.1
Regulations
In addition to Section 5.1.15 - Permitted Uses in All Zones, a public utility installation
is subject to the following regulations:
i)
It can not be an administrative, maintenance or storage use.
ii)
Where it is in a building, that building must have a form and appearance that
is in
general harmony with the buildings and structures permitted within
the zone in
which it is located.
iii)
No exterior storage of goods, materials or equipment is permitted.
5.3.4.2
Exception
The regulations contained in subsection 5.3.4.1 shall not apply to a public utility
installation located in a Commercial, Industrial, Institutional or Open Space Zone.
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5.3.5
METHADONE CLINICS AND METHADONE DISPENSARIES
5.3.5.1
General Regulations
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this By-law that may apply, the
following specific provisions shall apply to a Methadone Clinic and/or a Methadone
Dispensary:
i) Parking
Minimum
1 space per 15 m2 (161 ft2)
ii) Waiting Room Area
Minimum - Methadone Clinic
15% of the gross floor area
5.3.5.2
Public Hospitals
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this By-law, a Methadone Clinic
and/or a Methadone Dispensary shall be permitted on any lot on which a Public
Hospital is operated.
(Added by By-Law 8824-13)
5.4
PARKING AND LOADING PROVISIONS
5.4.1
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
5.4.1.1
Off-Street Parking Areas Required
Unless otherwise stated in this By-law, motor vehicle parking spaces must be provided
on the same lot as the building for which such parking is provided in accordance with
the relevant standards as set out in this Section.
5.4.1.2
Grandfather Clause
Any parking area which existed prior to the passing of this By-law shall be deemed to
be lawful notwithstanding that such parking area may not comply with the Zone
standards in effect, provided that:
a)
The parking area was lawful on the date of passage of this By-law.
b)
The use, or floor area of any building or structure on the lot is not changed so
as to require more parking spaces than were required at the date of passage
of this By-law.
5.4.1.3
Minimums
The parking and zoning requirements set out in this Section are minimums unless
otherwise expressly stated.
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5.4.1.4
More Than One Use Per Building
In a building in which more than one independent and distinct use is located, the total
requirement for parking will be the sum of the requirements applied to each separate
use, unless otherwise expressly stated.
5.4.1.5
Parts to be Considered as Required Spaces
Where the application of the parking standards as set out in Section 5.4.2 results in
part of a parking space being required, such part will be considered as one required
space.
5.4.1.6
Exclusive Use
All required parking spaces must be used exclusively for that purpose and must not
be used for any other purpose.
5.4.1.7
Access to Parking Space
A parking space must have unobstructed access from a public street by either a
driveway or an aisle leading to a driveway.
5.4.1.8
Parking Space Dimensions
i)
The length and width of motor vehicle parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the configurations as set out in Schedules "C-1" and "C-2" of
this By-law;
ii)
Where parking is provided at an angle other than those reflected on Schedules
"C-1" and "C-2", the length and width of motor vehicle parking spaces shall be
provided in accordance with the requirements for the angle of parking which is
greater than the angle being provided;
iii)
A tandem parking space shall be a minimum of 11 metres in length and 2.7
metres in width.
5.4.1.9
Parking Aisle Dimensions
i)
The minimum width of a parking aisle shall be as set out in Schedules "C-1"
and "C-2".
ii)
Where parking is provided at an angle other than those reflected on Schedules
"C-1" and "C-2", the length and width of motor vehicle parking aisles shall be
provided in accordance with the requirements for the angle of parking which is
greater than the angle being provided.
5.4.1.10
Shared Driveways and Aisles
A driveway or parking aisle may be shared by two abutting properties if the following
criteria is satisfied:
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i)
a legal right-of-way is established over the mutual driveway or parking aisles
guaranteeing access for each abutting property to an street; and
ii)
a maintenance agreement for the mutual driveway or parking aisle is entered
into between the affected property owners.
5.4.1.11
Driveway Standards
The following standards apply to driveways providing ingress and egress to parking
spaces:
5.4.1.11.1
Minimum Width One-Way Access
Where the access to a parking space is provided directly by a driveway from
an street, the driveway must be at least 3.0 metres in width;
5.4.1.11.2
Minimum Width Joint Access
Except or provided in 5.4.1.11.3, where a joint ingress and egress driveway is
provided to a parking aisle, the minimum driveway width must be at least
6.7 metres in width;
5.4.1.11.3
Less than 20 Parking Spaces
Within a Residential, Institutional or Commercial Zone, where the application
of the parking standards as set out in Section 5.4.2 results in a requirement for
less than 20 motor vehicle parking spaces a joint ingress and egress driveway
is permitted with a minimum width of 3.0 metres;
5.4.1.11.4
Maximum Driveway Width - Non-Residential Zones
Within a Commercial or Institutional Zone, the maximum driveway width shall
be 9.0 metres;
5.4.1.11.5
Driveway Requirements
For uses subject to a Site Plan Control By-law, the width, number and location
of driveways shall be determined through the site plan approval process and
agreement based on road functionality, traffic analysis, and site characteristics.
Where uses are not subject to a Site Plan Control By-law, the following
provisions shall apply:
i) where a lot has less than 30 metres of frontage at the street line, not more
than two driveways shall be permitted.
ii) where a lot has less than 30 metres of frontage at the street line of a County
Road, not more than one driveway shall be permitted on the said County
Road.
(Replaced by By-Law 9025-15)
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5.4.1.11.6
Distance from Intersection
i)
Where the lot line abutting a street is greater than 12.0 metres, the
minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection of street
lines shall be 9.0 metres. Where the lot line abutting a street is 12.0
metres or less, the minimum setback between a driveway and an
intersection of street lines shall be 7.5 metres.
ii)
Notwithstanding subsection 5.4.1.11.6 i), the minimum distance
between a driveway and the intersection of street lines where a street
is a County Road, shall be the greatest distance from the intersection
of the street lines that can be accommodated while maintaining all other
relevant provisions of this By-law, or 30 metres, whichever is less.
iii)
Where a corner lot has been cut for the purpose of providing a daylight
triangle, the distances from the intersection of street lines noted above
shall be measured from the intersection of the projection of the lot lines
abutting a street.
5.4.1.12
Parking Area Surface
Each parking space, parking aisle and the driveway leading to the parking space shall
be paved with asphalt, brick or similar material which prevents the raising of dust or
loose particles and shall include provisions for drainage facilities.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, parking areas and driveways for residential dwellings
with less than 4 units shall be provided and maintained with a stable surface of crushed
stone or gravel, asphalt, brick, concrete or other hard surfaced material.
(Amended by By-Law 9076-16)
5.4.2
MOTOR VEHICLE PARKING STANDARDS
5.4.2.1
Off-Street Parking Required
Except as modified in Schedules "D" and "E", off-street parking for motor vehicles must
be provided at the rate set out in Table 4.
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TABLE 4 - PARKING STANDARDS
LAND USE
NUMBER OF VEHICLE PARKING
SPACES
A
General Standard
B
Downtown
as Per
Schedule 'D'
Residential Uses
- single-detached dwelling
- semi-detached dwelling
- duplex dwelling
- street row dwelling house,
horizontally attached or multiple
attached dwelling house with
individual garage or driveway
2.0 per dwelling unit
Same as
column A
- converted dwelling house
- boarding or lodging house
- dwelling unit in a portion of a non-
residential building
1.0 per guest room
or dwelling unit
Same as
column A
- apartment dwelling house
- residential dwelling unit in a multiple
use apartment dwelling
- street row dwelling house,
horizontally-attached or multiple
attached dwelling house without
individual garages or driveways
1.5 per dwelling unit
1.0 per dwelling
unit
- residential dwelling unit in an
apartment dwelling house, multiple
use apartment dwelling house or in a
portion of a non-residential building
within the area identified on
Schedule "E"
0.5 per dwelling unit
Same as
column A
Residential Type
Business Uses
- bed and breakfast establishment
1.0 per dwelling unit
plus 1.0 per guest
room
Same as
column A
- hotel or motel
1.2 per guest room
Same as
column A
General Business
Uses
- furniture store
- retail building supply
establishment
1.0 per 90 m2 of
gross floor area
Same as
column A
- funeral home
1.0 per 20 m2 of
gross floor area,
minimum 20 spaces
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
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LAND USE
NUMBER OF VEHICLE PARKING
SPACES
A
General Standard
B
Downtown
as Per
Schedule 'D'
- bank / finance office
- retail store or service shop
- rental establishment
- office or public building
- personal service shop
- shopping centre (excluding a retail
food store) with a gross floor
area greater than 600m2
1.0 per 30 m2 of
gross floor area
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
- eating establishment
- commercial club
- bar or nightclub
- assembly hall
1.0 per 10 m2 of
gross floor area
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
- shopping centre with a gross
floor area of 600 m2 or less
- retail food store
1.0 per 20 m2 of
gross floor area
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
- customer contact centre office/
medical clinic
Amended by By-Law 8847-13
1.0 per 15 m2 of
gross floor area
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
Industrial Type
Uses
- truck terminal
- industrial establishment
- warehouse
- wholesale outlet
1.0 space per 200
m2 gross floor area
plus 1.0 space per
30 m 2 of office
space
N/A
- veterinarian's clinic, animal kennel
and animal shelter
1.0 per 40 m2 of
gross floor area
N/A
- body-rub parlour
1.0 space per 10 m2
of gross floor area
N/A
- adult entertainment parlour
1.0 space per 10 m2
of gross floor area
N/A
Institutional Type
Uses
- church
1.0 per 5 persons
seating capacity or
1 space per 10 m2
of gross floor area
used as a hall or
auditorium,
whichever is greater
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
used as a hall
or auditorium
- daycare facility / nursery school
1.0 per 40 m2 of
gross floor area
Same as
column A
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LAND USE
NUMBER OF VEHICLE PARKING
SPACES
A
General Standard
B
Downtown
as Per
Schedule 'D'
- group home type 1 or group home
type 2,
emergency care establishment,
hostel, nursing home, retirement
home, home for the aged
1.0 per 3 guest
rooms or beds
Same as
column A
- school
for a secondary
school 4.0 per
classroom, for a
elementary school
5.0 spaces plus 1.0
per classroom
Same as
column A
Leisure and
Recreation Type
Uses
- recreational building (indoor
sports), excluding any playing
area in a tennis, squash,
handball or badminton court
- amusement arcade
- place of entertainment
- health club
1.0 per 25 m2 gross
floor area
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
- billiard hall
- curling rink
- bowling alley
6.0 per game table,
sheet, lane or court
Same as
column A
- theatre or cinema
1.0 per 2.0 seats
Same as
column A
Other Uses
- All other non-residential uses not
listed in this table
1.0 per 50 m2 of
gross floor area
Same as
column A
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
5.4.2.2
Parking Area Exempt
Notwithstanding subsection 5.4.2.1, the establishment of parking spaces shall not be
required for any non-residential use, other than a hotel, within the area identified as
the "Area Where No Parking Spaces or Loading Spaces Required as per Section
5.4.2.2 and Section 5.4.5.4" on Schedule "D".
5.4.2.3
Parking for Downtown Residential Uses
Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this By-law, where residential
development within that area identified as the "Area Exempt from Parking
Requirements as per Section 5.4.2.3" on Schedule "D" would require 10 parking
spaces or less as calculated in accordance with subsection 5.4.2.1, the minimum
number of parking spaces required for said residential development shall be nil.
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5.4.2.4
Visitor Parking for Residential Uses
In addition to the requirements set out in Table 4, where there are more than 10
residential units, visitor parking spaces and motor vehicles must be provided at a rate
of 1 space for every 10 required parking spaces.
Notwithstanding the above, the required number of visitor parking spaces for
residential uses located in the 'Central Commercial Zone (C5)' shall be nil.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9254-18)
5.4.2.5
Accessible Parking
5.4.2.5.1 Accessible parking spaces for all non-residential and multiple residential uses
including, an apartment dwelling house, a boarding or lodging house, a horizontally
attached dwelling house, a multiple attached dwelling house and a multiple-use
apartment dwelling house shall be provided in compliance with the provisions of this
subsection:
5.4.2.5.2 For the purpose of this subsection:
(i) a Type A parking space shall comprise an unobstructed rectangular area with a
minimum width of 3.4 m and a minimum length of 5.5 m; and
(ii) a Type B parking space shall comprise an unobstructed rectangular area with a
minimum width of 2.7 m and a minimum length of 5.5 m.
5.4.2.5.3 Each accessible parking space must maintain a 1.5 m wide access aisle along the
entire length of the parking space as illustrated on Schedule "H". Where two or more
accessible parking spaces are required in accordance with the provisions contained
in Table 5 - Designated Accessible Parking Space Regulations, an access aisle may
be shared between accessible parking spaces.
5.4.2.5.4 Required Number of Accessible Parking Spaces
Accessible parking spaces for non-residential and multiple residential uses shall be
provided in compliance with Section 5.4.2.5.1 and Table 5 - Designated Accessible
Parking Space Regulations.
TABLE 5: DESIGNATED ACCESSIBLE PARKING SPACE REGULATIONS
Total Number of
Required Vehicle
Parking Spaces
Minimum Number of
Required Accessible
Spaces
Type A Spaces
Type B Spaces
1 - 12
1
1
0
13 - 100
4% of total required
parking spaces
Where an even number of accessible
parking spaces are required, an equal
number of Type A and Type B spaces
must be provided.
Where an odd number of total
accessible parking spaces are
required, the additional space may be
a Type B space.
101 - 200
3% of total required
parking spaces + 1
201 - 1,000
2% of total required
parking spaces + 2
1,001 or greater
1% of total required
parking spaces + 11
(Replaced by By-Law 9025-15)
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5.4.2.5.5
Location of Accessible Parking Spaces
Accessible parking spaces shall be provided and maintained on the same lot in
proximity to the main entrances to a building or structure.
5.4.2.5.6
Accessible Parking Exemptions
Accessible parking spaces shall not be required within the area identified as the
"Area Where No Parking Spaces or Loading Spaces Required as per Section
5.4.2.2 and Section 5.4.5.4" on Schedule "D".
(Added by By-Law 9025-15)
5.4.3
FLEXIBLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
5.4.3.1
Tandem Parking Permitted
Where off-street parking is required as per Table 4 of this By-law, a portion of the
required parking spaces may be provided by tandem parking spaces in accordance
with the following conditions:
i)
An office use, industrial use, institutional use, or a warehouse use may provide
a maximum of 20% of the required parking spaces as tandem parking spaces
provided that such spaces are designated and clearly marked as employee
parking;
ii)
A funeral home or a church may provide a maximum of 30% of the required
parking spaces as tandem parking spaces;
iii)
A duplex dwelling house, horizontally attached dwelling house, multiple
attached dwelling house, semi-detached dwelling house, single-detached
dwelling house or a street row dwelling house may provide one tandem parking
space per dwelling unit;
iv)
A converted dwelling house may provide one parking space by means of a
tandem parking space;
v)
In the case of residential planned unit development in accordance with Section
28, a maximum of 20% of the required parking may be provided through
tandem parking spaces provided that such spaces are exclusively designated
to specific units.
5.4.3.2
Off-Site Parking in Downtown Areas
5.4.3.2.1 Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 5.4.1.1, within the area identified on
Schedule "D" as having reference to this subsection, required motor vehicle parking is
permitted to be provided on a lot separate from the lot containing a building or buildings
to which such parking is associated, provided that:
i)
the required parking is supplied within 150 metres of the lot containing the
building; and
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ii)
a site plan agreement is registered on title of the lands used for the parking
which commits those parking spaces to the related use.
5.4.3.2.2 Off-Site Parking in Other Commercial, Institutional and Open Space Zones
Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 5.4.1.1, within a Commercial,
Institutional or Open Space Zone, required motor vehicle parking is may be provided
on a lot separate from the lot containing a building or buildings to which such parking
is associated, provided that:
i)
the required parking is supplied within 50 metres of the lot containing the
building; and
ii)
a site plan agreement is registered on title of the lands used for the parking
which commits those parking spaces to the related use; and
iii)
not more than 25% of the required parking is provided off-site.
5.4.3.2.3 Notwithstanding the requirements of subsection 5.4.1.1, within the area identified on
Schedule "D" or any Commercial, Institutional or Open Space Zone, required motor
vehicle parking may encroach onto a boulevard associated with a public road
allowance provided that such parking will not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular
traffic or municipal infrastructure and only where a valid encroachment agreement has
been entered into with the municipality and remains in good standing.
5.4.3.4
Shared On-Site Parking Discount
Where two or more uses are located together on one lot and share the same on-site
parking, the aggregate individual use requirements may be discounted on the basis of
the peak parking demand for each individual use occurring at differing times of the day
in accordance with Table 6.
Table 6 shall be applied as follows:
i)
the lot shall contain a use with evening and weekend parking demand
contained in Column A and a use with morning and afternoon demand
contained in Column B in Table 6;
ii)
the percentage discount factor is to be applied to the use which requires the
lesser number of parking spaces;
iii)
the number of discounted parking spaces calculated for the use which requires
the lesser number of spaces is to be subtracted from the sum of the aggregate
individual use requirements for that lot.
iv)
where more than one use is eligible for a parking discount in Table 6, the
parking discount may only be applied to one use, however where two or more
uses fall into the same discount category, their individual parking requirements
may be combined and treated as one use for the purposes of calculating the
shared parking requirement.
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TABLE 6 - SHARED PARKING REQUIREMENTS - PERCENTAGE DISCOUNTS
B. Uses with Morning and Afternoon Parking Demand
A. Uses with Evening
and Weekend Parking
Demand
Public
or
private
school
Daycare
facility
medical
office
business or
professional
office
building
supply store,
home
improvement
store
retail
store /
service
shop
place of worship / church
100%
100%
50%
100%
100%
75%
theatre or cinema, place of
entertainment, recreational
building (indoor),
amusement arcade, health
club, billiard hall, bowling
alley, commercial club
75%
75%
50%
100%
75%
50%
hotel/motel
0%
20%
20%
20%
0%
15%
personal service shop
0%
0%
0%
40%
0%
0%
apartment dwelling house
or dwelling unit in a non-
residential building
50%
50%
25%
50%
0%
50%
5.4.3.5
Shopping Centre
i)
Where five or more non-residential uses are located together on one lot and
share the same on-site parking, the parking space requirement shall be the
lesser of the shopping centre requirement or the aggregate individual use
requirement.
ii)
Notwithstanding subsection 5.4.3.5 i), a retail food store which forms part of a
shopping centre shall provide parking in accordance with Table 4 - Parking
Standards.
5.4.4
LOCATION OF PARKING AREAS
5.4.4.1
Motor vehicle parking areas must be situated in accordance with the requirements set
out in Table 7.
TABLE 7 - YARDS WHERE PARKING AREAS ARE PERMITTED
Land Use or Zone
Yards Where Parking is
Permitted
Special Conditions
Residential units with individual
private driveways;
permitted uses in the C3 zone
all yards
a maximum of 50% of a front
yard or exterior side yard may
be used for a parking area 1,2
Other residential units
interior side yard
rear yard
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Land Use or Zone
Yards Where Parking is
Permitted
Special Conditions
Commercial and/or Institutional
Zone
all yards
Industrial and/or Open Space
Zones
all yards
1 Maximum Width is 9 m or 50% of the front or exterior side lot line distance, whichever is less.
2 Overall Parking Area Coverage In any Residential Zone, the parking area shall not exceed 20% of the total lot area.
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 9688-24)
5.4.4.2
Setbacks
Motor vehicle parking areas must be setback from lot lines or street lines in accordance
with Table 8.
TABLE 8 - SETBACK REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AREAS
Setback of Parking Area From:
Land Use or Zone
Street Line
Interior Side
Lot Line
Rear Lot Line
Main Building
residential units with
individual driveways;
permitted Uses in the
C3 Zone
1.0 m
n/a
n/a
n/a
other residential uses
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Commercial and/or
Institutional Zone
4.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
1.5 m
Industrial and/or
Open Space Zones
4.5 m
3.0 m
3.0 m
1.5 m
5.4.4.3
Underground Parking
Notwithstanding any provision of this By-law to the contrary, the yard, and parking area
setback requirements of this By-law do not apply to underground parking structures.
5.4.5
LOADING AND QUEUE SPACE REQUIREMENTS
5.4.5.1
Loading Spaces Required
Off-street loading spaces must be provided on the same lot as the building to which
such loading space is associated at the rate set out in Table 9 for the uses specified.
TABLE 9 - LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Land Use
Gross Floor Area (m2)
Number of Loading
Spaces Required
apartment dwelling house
(30+ units)
n/a
1.0
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Land Use
Gross Floor Area (m2)
Number of Loading
Spaces Required
retirement home or nursing home
3000 m2 or more
1.0
place of worship, school, sports arena
500-4000
4001-15000
greater than 15000
1.0
2.0
3.0
Office
1000-4000
4001-10000
10000*
1.0
2.0
3.0
retail food store
less than 1000
1001-3500
3501-6500
greater than 6500
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
all other non-residential uses
400-2000
2001-6500
6501-12000
greater than 12000
1.0
2.0
3.0
4.0
5.4.5.2
Passenger Loading Space Requirements
In addition to the requirements of subsection 5.4.5.1, off-street passenger loading
spaces must be provided at the rate and for the uses set out in Table 10.
TABLE 10 - PASSENGER LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
Land Use
Number of Passenger Loading Spaces
Required
apartment dwelling house (50+ units)
1.0
retirement home or nursing home greater than 3000
m2 gross floor area
1.0
day care; hospital; hotel; school; eating
establishment greater than 400 m2 gross floor area;
movie or live performance theatre
1.0
5.4.5.3
Standards for Loading Spaces
All loading spaces must be rectangular and must comply with the provisions of Table
11 below:
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TABLE 11 - LOADING SPACE STANDARDS
Design Provision
Standard Loading Space
Passenger
Loading Space
length
9.0 m
6.0 m
width
3.5 m
3.5 m
vertical clearance
4.5 m
n/a
location
any yard other than a required front yard or exterior
side yard, except in an Industrial Zone where such
loading space shall be setback a minimum of 20
metres from a street line
any yard
access driveway width
6.0 m
3.5 m
5.4.5.4
Exemption
Notwithstanding subsections 5.4.5.1 & 5.4.5.2, within the downtown area identified as
having reference to this subsection on Schedule "D", no loading space shall be
required.
5.4.5.5
Queue Space Requirements
Where any use permitted by this By-law offers drive-through service, off-street vehicle
queue spaces leading to and from the drive-through service must be provided in
accordance with Table 12.
TABLE 12 - REQUIRED VEHICLE QUEUE SPACES
Land Use
Required Number of Spaces
automated teller situated on the exterior of a
building or free-standing
3.0 before each automatic teller
automobile service station and public garage
3.0 before each service bay
1.0 at service bay exit if a through-bay
motor vehicle washing establishment
5.0 before each wash bay
2.0 after each wash bay
eating establishment
7.0 before order board
4.0 between order board and pick-up window
2.0 after pick-up window
convenience store
2.0 before service window
5.4.5.6
Queue Space Standard
All required queue spaces must be provided in accordance with the following design
standards:
i)
the minimum dimensions for each queue space must be 3.0 metres in width
and 5.7 metres in length;
ii)
queue spaces must be arranged in a single waiting line in advance and behind
the service offered in accordance with Table 12;
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iii)
a minimum inside turning radius for queue spaces forming a waiting line is 6.0
metres
iv)
queue spaces forming a waiting line must be unobstructed by parking or
loading spaces and must be clearly delineated by markings or barriers;
v)
queue spaces forming a waiting line or storage space from the service offered
cannot form part of a parking aisle providing access to a parking space; and
vi)
queue spaces must not abut a Residential Zone.
5.4.5.7
Loading Space and Queue Space Surface Treatment
Each loading space, passenger loading space, queue space and the driveway leading
to the space shall be paved with asphalt, brick or similar material which prevents the
raising of dust or loose particles and shall include provisions for drainage facilities.