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SECTION 25.0
RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
Page 25-1
Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.1
USES PERMITTED
No person shall within any REC Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except one or more of the REC uses presented in Table 25.1:
TABLE 25.1: USES PERMITTED
an arena;
a community centre;
a conservation project;
a converted dwelling in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.4 of this Zoning By-Law;
a flood control structure;
a golf course;
a home occupation, in accordance with Section 5.14 of this Zoning By-Law;
a museum;
an outdoor commercial recreation facility;
a park;
a picnic area;
a playground;
a public use, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.21 of this Zoning By-Law;
a recreation or athletic facility or club;
a single detached dwelling if occupied by the owner or an employee of the recreational use on the lot;
a sportsfield;
a trailer camp, existing on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law;
a wayside sand or gravel pit or stone quarry, outside of a designated settlement, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 5.32 of this Zoning By-Law.
July 24/09
SECTION 25.0
RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
Page 25-2
Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.2
ZONE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any REC Zone use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the provisions presented in Table 25.2. The lot area and
lot frontage provisions for residential uses in Table 25.2 are cumulative with the lot area and
lot frontage provisions for non-residential uses in Table 25.2 when such residential use is
located on the same lot with a permitted non-residential use.
TABLE 25.2: ZONE PROVISIONS
Zone Provision
Residential Uses
Non-Residential Uses
Number of Single Detached Dwellings
per Lot, Maximum
1
No Provision
Lot Area, Minimum. where sanitary
sewers are not available
2,800 m2 (30,140 ft2)
3,700 m2 (39,828 ft2)
Lot Area, Minimum, where served by
both sanitary sewers and public water
supply
450 m2 (4,844 ft2) or 600 m2
(6,458.6 ft2) in the case of a
corner lot
2,000 m2 (21,528.5 ft2)
Lot Frontage, Minimum, where sanitary
sewers are not available
30 m (98.4 ft)
40 m (131.2)
Lot Frontage, Minimum, where served by
both sanitary sewers and public water
supply
15 m (49.2 ft) or 20 m (65.6 ft)
in the case of a corner lot
30 m (98.4 ft)
Lot Depth, Minimum, where sanitary
sewers are not available
No Provision
92.5 m (303.5 ft)
Front Yard, Minimum Depth
Exterior Side Yard, Minimum Width
10 m (32.8 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Rear Yard, Minimum Depth
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Interior Side Yard, Minimum Width
3 m (9.8 ft) on one side and
1.5 m (4.9 ft) on the narrow side
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Setback, Minimum Distance from the
Centreline of a County Road
23 m (75.5 ft) within a designated settlement and 26 m (85.3 ft)
outside of a designated settlement.
Height of Building, Maximum
11 m (36.1 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft) or in accordance
with the provisions of Section
5.30 of this Zoning By-Law
Parking and Accessory Buildings, Etc.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5 of this Zoning By-
Law.
July 24/09
SECTION 25.0
RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
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Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.2.1 SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING AND NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING ON THE SAME LOT
When a permitted single detached dwelling is erected, altered or used on the same lot in a
REC Zone as a permitted non-residential building, a 1.5 m (4.9 ft) yard is required between
such buildings.
25.2.2 LOCATION OF RECREATIONAL USE
Any new recreational use, or any existing recreational use hereafter enlarged, which is
located outside of a designated settlement, as listed in Section 2.7.2.1, except a conservation
project, a wayside sand or gravel pit, or stone quarry, a public use or a flood control
structure, shall be required to satisfy the minimum distance separation requirements as
determined through the application of the Minimum Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I)
in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-Law.
(Amended by By-Law 85-07)
(Amended by By-Law 31-09)
25.2.3 LOCATION OF NEW BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Single detached dwellings or other buildings or structures hereafter erected outside of a
designated settlement, listed in Section 2.7.2.1, shall be required to satisfy the minimum
distance separation requirements as determined through the application of the Minimum
Distance Separation Formula I (MDS I) in accordance with Section 2.7 of this Zoning By-
Law.
(Amended by By-Law 85-07)
(Amended by By-Law 31-09)
25.3
SPECIAL PROVISIONS FOR A CONVERTED DWELLING (REC-C)
In accordance with the provisions of Section 5.5, all REC-C zoned lots shall contain a
converted dwelling and may contain a home occupation or any non-residential use permitted
in Section 25.1, in accordance with the provisions of Section 25.2 of this Zoning By-Law.
May/09
SECTION 25.0
RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
Page 25-4
Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.4
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
25.4.1 Location: Lot 25, Concession 1 (West Zorra), REC-1 (Key Map 26)
25.4.1.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a conservation project;
a converted dwelling, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.4 of this Zoning
By-law;
a flood control structure;
a home occupation, in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.14 of this Zoning
By-law;
an outdoor commercial recreation facility accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
a park accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
a picnic area accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;;
a playground accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
a recreation or athletic facility or club accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
a single detached dwelling, if accessory to a permitted use on the lot;
a sportsfield accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
a tree farm;
a trailer camp, existing on the date of passing of this Zoning By-Law.
25.4.1.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-1 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
25.4.1.2.1
LOT FRONTAGE
Minimum
591 m (1,939 ft)
25.4.1.2.2
LOT AREA
Minimum
48 ha (118.6 ac)
25.4.1.2.3
That all the other provisions of the REC Zone in Sections 25.2 to this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
May/19
(Deleted and Replaced by By-Law 22-19)
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RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
Page 25-5
Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.4.2 Location: Part Lot 11, Concession 4 (West Zorra), REC-2
25.4.2.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 25.1 to this Zoning By-Law;
estate auction sales;
consignment sales; and
flea market sales.
25.4.2.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-2 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the provisions:
25.4.2.2.1
That all the other provisions of the REC Zone in Sections 25.2 to this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
25.4.3 Location: Part Lot 22, Concession 1 (North Oxford), REC-3
25.4.3.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
all uses permitted in Section 25.1 to this Zoning By-Law;
estate auction sales;
consignment sales; and
flea market sales.
25.4.3.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-3 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the provisions:
25.4.3.2.1
That a planting strip, as defined in Section 5.20 to this Zoning By-Law, be
established along the entire northern lot line of those lands zoned REC-3.
Jun. 30/19
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25.4.3.2.2
That the "Estate Auction Sales', 'Consignment Sales' and 'Flea Market Sales' shall be
located entirely within a building existing at the date of passing of this Zoning By-
Law.
25.4.3.2.3
That all the other provisions of the REC Zone in Sections 25.2 to this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
25.4.4 Location: Part of Lots 23 & 24, Concession 1 (North Oxford), REC-4
25.4.4.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
a single detached dwelling, if accessory to a permitted use on the lot;
a mini-lodge; and
all other uses permitted in Section 25.1 to this Zoning By-Law.
25.4.4.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-4 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the provisions:
25.4.4.2.1
NUMBER OF SINGLE DETACHED DWELLINGS
Maximum
3
25.4.4.2.2
NUMBER OF MINI-LODGES
Maximum
2
25.4.4.2.3
DEFINITION OF A MINI-LODGE
A "mini-lodge" is a building used to house a maximum of 16 beds with a common
washroom and lounge facilities and is not occupied continuously for human
habitation as a year round permanent dwelling.
Jun. 30/19
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Page 25-7
Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.4.4.2.2
That all the other provisions of the REC Zone in Sections 25.2 to this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
25.4.5 Location: Part Lot 25, Concession 1 (West Zorra), REC-5
25.4.5.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure for any purpose except the following:
an accessory trail system to the main recreational use located in the adjoining 'REC-1'
Zone, provided that no buildings or structures of any kind shall be permitted.
25.4.5.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-5 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
25.4.5.2.1
That all the provisions of the REC Zone in Section 25.2 to this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 42-03)
25.4.6 Location: Lot 25, Concession 1 (West Zorra), REC-6 (Key Map 26)
25.4.6.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law, no person shall within any
REC-6 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a 9-hole golf course accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
25.4.6.2
That all the provisions of the REC Zone in Section 25.2 to this Zoning By- Law, as
amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-Law, as
amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall continue to
apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 22-19)
May/19
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RECREATIONAL ZONE (REC)
Page 25-8
Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.4.7 Location: Lot 25, Concession 1 (West Zorra), Part 1, Plan 41R-9518, REC-7
(Key Map 26)
25.4.7.1
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law, no person shall within any
REC-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or structure for any
purpose except the following:
a trailer camp, occupied continuously year round;
a recreation hall and indoor pool accessory to a trailer camp on the lot;
25.4.7.2
Notwithstanding any provisions of this Zoning By-Law to the contrary, no person
shall within any REC-7 Zone use any lot, or erect, alter or use any building or
structure except in accordance with the following provisions:
25.4.7.2.1
REAR YARD FOR STRUCTURES EXISTING AS OF MAY 1, 2019
Minimum Depth
3 m (9.8 ft)
25.4.7.2.2
NUMBER OF TRAILER SITES ON THE LOT
Maximum
96
25.4.7.2.3
AREA OF TRAILER SITES
Minimum
418 m2 (4,500 ft2)
25.4.7.2.4
FRONTAGE OF TRAILER SITES
Minimum
18.3 m (60 ft)
25.4.7.2.5
DEPTH OF TRAILER SITES
Minimum
22.9 m (75 ft)
25.4.7.2.6
COVERAGE OF STRUCTURES ON EACH TRAILER SITE
Maximum
40%
May/19
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Township of Zorra Zoning By-Law Number 35-99
25.4.7.2.7
INTERIOR SIDE YARD FOR EACH TRAILER SITE
Minimum Width
3 m (9.8 ft) on one side and 1.5 m (4.9
ft) on the narrow side, provided that
where a garage or carport is attached
to the main building or the lot is a
corner lot, the minimum width of the
interior side yard shall be 1.5 m (4.9
ft)
25.4.7.2.8
EXTERIOR SIDE YARD FOR EACH TRAILER SITE
Minimum Width
3.0 m (9.8 ft)
25.4.7.2.9
REAR YARD FOR EACH TRAILER SITE WITH AN EXISTING STRUCTURE
AS OF MAY 1, 2019
Minimum Depth
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
25.4.7.2.10
REAR YARD FOR EACH TRAILER SITE
Minimum Depth
5 m (16.4 ft)
25.4.7.2.11
FRONT YARD FOR EACH TRAILER SITE
Minimum Depth
5 m (16.4 ft)
25.4.7.2.12
PARKING FOR EACH TRAILER SITE
Minimum, per trailer site
2 spaces
25.4.7.2.13
That all the other provisions of the REC Zone in Sections 25.2 to this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, shall apply, and further that all other provisions of this Zoning By-
Law, as amended, that are consistent with the provisions herein contained shall
continue to apply mutatis mutandis.
(Added by By-Law 22-19)
May/19