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The Town
of Canora
Zoning Bylaw
Revised: May 20, 2020
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Schedule "A"
Zoning Bylaw
For the
Town of Canora
Bylaw No. 89-07
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Table of Contents
Schedule of Amendments...................................................................................................................................1
Part I Introductions...............................................................................................................................................4
Part II Definitions..................................................................................................................................................5
Part III Administration..........................................................................................................................................9
Part IV General Regulations..............................................................................................................................13
Part V Zoning Districts........................................................................................................................................17
Part VI Effect Date of the Bylaw.......................................................................................................................27
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Part I Introductions
Under the authority granted by The Planning and Development Act, 1983, the Council of the Town of
Canora in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open meeting, hereby enacts as follows:
Title
This Bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Bylaw" of the Town
of Canora.
Purpose
The purpose of this Bylaw is to control the use of land in the Town of Canora so
as to provide for the amenity of the area and for the health, safety and general
welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality and to implement the policies of
the Basic Planning Statement.
Scope
No development shall hereafter be permitted within the limits of the Town of
Canora except in the conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw, the Basic
Planning Statement and The Act.
Severability
A decision of a Court that one or more provisions of this Bylaw are invalid in
whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of
the other provisions or parts of the provisions of this Bylaw.
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Part II Definitions
Whenever in this Bylaw the following words or terms are used, they shall unless the context otherwise
provides, be held to have the following meaning:
Accessory
A use, separate building or structure, including tarp or fabric-covered
structures, normally incidental, subordinate, exclusively devoted to and
located on the same lot as the principal use, building or structure.
Act
The Planning and Development Act, 1983.
Building
Any structure constructed or placed on, in or over land but does not
include a public highway.
Building Principal
A building in which the main or primary use of the lot is conducted.
Council
The Council of the Town of Canora.
Development
The carrying out of any building, engineering, mining or other
operations in, on, or over land or the making of any material change in
the use or intensity of the use of any building or land.
Development Permit
A document authorizing a development issued pursuant to this bylaw,
but does not include a building permit.
Discretionary Use
A use of land or a building that may be permitted in a district only at the
discretion of the Council and which may be subject to specific
development standards.
Dwelling
A building or part of a building that may be used as a permanent
residence excluding a mobile home, but including a prefabricated home.
Dwelling Unit
One or more rooms that may be used as a residence with each unit
having separate sleeping, cooking and toilet facilities.
Dwelling, Multiple
A building containing three or more dwelling units.
Dwelling, Duplex
A building divided horizontally into two dwelling units.
Dwelling, Semi-detached
A building divided vertically into two dwelling units by a common wall
extending from the base of the foundation to the roof line.
Dwelling, Single Detached
A building containing only one dwelling unit.
Home Occupation
An occupation, trade, profession or craft conducted for gain in a
dwelling unit or a conforming accessory structure by the resident(s) and
which is incidental and secondary to the residence.
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Hotel
A building or structure or part of a building or structure in which
sleeping accommodation with or without meals is provided for tourists
or travellers, and where a guest register or record is kept.
Lot
An area of land with fixed boundaries which is of record in the Land
Titles Office by Certificate of Title.
Lot Line, Front
A line separating the lot from the street; for a corner lot, the shorter line
abutting a street.
Lot Line, Rear
The lot line at the rear of the lot and opposite the front lot line.
Lot Line, Side
The lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
Minister
The member of the Executive Council to whom for the time being is
assigned the administration of the Act.
Mobile Home
A trailer coach that may be used as a dwelling all year round; has water
faucets and shower or other bathing facilities that may be connected to
a water distribution system; and has facilities for washing and water
closet or other similar facility that may be connected to a sewage
system.
Mobile Home Court
A lot under single management for the placement of two or more
mobile homes.
Mobile Home Site
An area within a mobile home court intended for the placement of a
mobile home.
Motel
A hotel for temporary use by automobile tourists or travellers.
Parking Lot
Open space, other than a street, used for temporary parking of more
than four automobiles and available for public use, or as
accommodation for clients, employees or customers.
Parking Space
A space exclusive of a driveway, ramps, or columns but including
convenient access to a public lane or street, for the parking of one
automobile, which shall be no less than 2.7 metres (9 ft.) in width.
Personal Care Home
As defined by The Personal Care Home Act of Saskatchewan means a
facility that provides:
i)
Accommodation and meals; and
ii)
Supervision or assistance with personal care to an adult
who is not a relative of the person who operates the
facility, but does not include any facility:
- For which a license is issued pursuant to The
Housing and Special-Care Homes Act;
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- For which a license or certificate of approval is
issued pursuant to The Residential Services Act;
- That a facility within the meaning of The Mental
Health Services Act;
- That is a hospital approved pursuant to The
Hospital Standards Act or any former Hospital
Standards Act;
- That is a clinic within the meaning of The Cancer
Foundation Act;
- That is operated or funded pursuant to The
Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission Act; or
that is designed in the regulations.
Public Work
i) systems for the production or distribution of electricity;
ii) systems for the distribution of natural gas or oil;
iii) facilities for the storage, transmission, treatment, distribution or
supply of water;
iv) facilities for the collection, treatment, movement or disposal of
sanitary sewage; or
v) telephone or light distribution lines that are owned or operated by
the Crown or a municipality.
Rooming House
A building containing more than one rooming unit.
Rooming Unit
A room or rooms for accommodation other than a dwelling unit or
other form of accommodation defined elsewhere in this Bylaw with
sleeping facilities and not less than 13.9 square metres (150 sq. ft.) of
gross floor area but without private toilet facilities.
Screen
A visual barrier consisting of a fence of substantial and uniform
construction at a minimum height of 6 feet or greater that completely
obstructs public view of storage or processing areas.
Service Station
A building or part of a building used for the retail sale of lubricating oils,
gasoline, automobile accessories, and the servicing and minor repairing
of motor vehicles, which may include a restaurant, car wash, or car sales
lot as accessory uses.
Shopping Centre
A group of retail, business or office establishments located in a single
building and providing for their mutual benefit with off-street parking
and other joint facilities.
Sign
Any figures, numbers, emblems, pictures, devices, marks or designs,
intended to be visible from other than inside a building for the purpose
of making known any individual, association, business, industry or
service, or for advertisement or for directing or obtaining attention.
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Structural Alteration
The construction or reconstruction of the supporting elements of a
building.
Tower
Any structure used for the transmission or receipt of radio, television,
telecommunications, mechanical or electrical energy for industrial,
commercial, private or public use, or for the storage of any substance or
liquid.
Town
Shall mean the Town of Canora.
Townhouse or Rowhouse
A building divided into three or more dwelling units located side by side
under one roof and sharing common walls.
Yard
Open, uncovered space unoccupied by buildings or structures on a lot
except as specifically permitted elsewhere in this Bylaw.
Yard, Front
That part of a lot extending across the full width of a lot between the
front lot line and the nearest wall or supporting member of a principal
building or structure.
Yard, Rear
That part of a lot extending across the full width of the lot between the
rear lot line and the nearest wall or supporting member of a principal
building or structure.
Yard, Side
That part of a lot extending from the front yard to the rear yard
between the side lot line and the nearest wall or supporting member of
a building or structure except where the wall or supporting member is
supporting an uncovered patio or uncovered sun deck.
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Part III Administration
1. Development Officer
The Town Chief Administrator shall be the Development Officer responsible for the
administration of this Bylaw.
2. Development Permit
A. Except where a particular development is specifically exempted by Part III, Section 5 no
person shall undertake a development or commence a use without a development permit
first being obtained.
B. A development Permit cannot be issued in contravention of any provisions of this Bylaw.
3. Development Permit Procedure
A. An application for a development permit shall be made in writing to the Development
Officer in any form prescribed by Council.
B. Where an application for a development permit is made for a permitted use, the
Development Officer shall issue a permit where the development is in conformity with this
Bylaw.
C. Where an application for a development permit is made for a discretionary use, the
Development Officer shall advise Council as soon as practicable.
D. As soon as practicable after Council is advised that an application has been made for a
development permit for a discretionary use, Council shall consider the application. Prior to
making a decision, Council may refer the application to whichever Government Agencies or
interested groups as Council may consider appropriate.
E. Upon approval of a discretionary use application by resolution of Council the Development
Officer shall issue a development permit subject to any development standards prescribed
by Council based on the guidelines for such standards contained in this Bylaw.
F. Where an application for a development permit is made for a use subject to special
regulations or standards, the Development Officer shall issue a permit including those
special regulations or standards.
G. Every decision shall be in writing and a copy sent to the applicant.
H. A development permit is valid for a period of twelve months.
I.
Where in the opinion of the Development Officer determines that a development is being
carried out in contravention of any condition of a development permit or any provision of
this Bylaw, the Development Officer shall suspend the development permit and notify the
permit holder that the permit is no longer in force.
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J. Where the Council is satisfied that a development permit for which has been suspended,
will be carried out in conformity with the conditions of the permit and the requirements of
this Bylaw the Council may reinstate the development permit and notify the permit holder
that the permit is valid and in force.
4. Referral to Department of Health
The Development Officer shall forward a copy of all approved development permit
applications involving installation of water and sanitary services to the local office of the
Department of Health.
5. Development Not Requiring a Permit
A development permit is not required for the following:
A. Maintenance, construction or installation of any public works.
B. Fences less than two metres (6.5 ft.) in height except when required as a visible barrier or
screen under Part IV Section 12 or Part V Sections 8(4), 9(4), 10(4) and 11(4) of this bylaw.
C. Accessory buildings or structures less than nine square metres in area.
D. Maintenance or repair of any building or structure not including structural alterations.
E. Signs in residential districts which conform to Part IV, Section 7.
6. Development Appeals Board
A. A Development Appeals Board is hereby established.
B. The Development Appeals Board shall be appointed in accordance with Sections 92 and 93
of the Act.
C. An appeal to the Development Appeals Board and there from to the Provincial Planning
Appeals Board may be taken in accordance with Section 96 of the Act.
7. Fee for Zoning Amendment Application
When an application is made to the Council for an amendment to this Bylaw, such application
shall be accompanied by an application fee of $50.00.
8. Offences and Penalties
Any person who violates this Bylaw is guilty of an offense and liable on summary conviction to
the penalties of the Act.
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9. Minor Variances to the Zoning Bylaw
A. An application may be made to the Development Officer for a minor variance to the zoning
bylaw in a form as prescribed by the Development Officer.
B. The Development Officer shall maintain a register as an appendix to the zoning bylaw of all
minor variance applications.
C. The Development Officer may vary the requirements of the zoning bylaw subject to the
following conditions:
i.
A minor variance may be granted for variation only if;
1. The minimum required distance of a building from the lot line; and
2. The minimum required distance of a building to any other building on
the lot;
ii.
The maximum amount of minor variance shall not exceed a 10% variation of the
bylaw requirements of the zoning bylaw;
iii.
The development shall conform to the zoning bylaw with respect to the use of
land;
iv.
The relaxation of the zoning bylaw shall not injuriously affect neighbouring
properties;
v.
No minor variance shall be granted for a discretionary form of development, or
in connection with an agreement on rezoning entered into pursuant to Section
82 of The Planning and Development Act, 1983.
D. An application for a minor variance shall be in a form prescribed by the Development
Officer.
E. On receipt of an application for a minor variance, the Development Officer may:
i.
Approve the minor variance
ii.
Approve the minor variance and impose terms and conditions on the approval;
or refuse the minor variance
F. Where the Development Officer imposes terms and conditions on an approval pursuant to
subsection (5), the terms and conditions shall be consistent with:
i.
Minimizing adverse impacts on neighbouring properties;
ii.
Providing adequate separation between buildings for safety reasons;
iii.
Avoiding encroachment into adjoining property.
G. Where an application for a minor variance is refused, the Development Officer shall notify
the applicant in writing of the refusal and provide reasons for the refusal.
H. Where an application for a minor variance is approved, with or without terms and
conditions being imposed, the Development Officer shall provide written notice to the
applicant and to the assessed owners of property having a common boundary with the
applicant's land that is the subject of the application.
I. The written notice required pursuant to subsection (8) shall:
i.
Contain a summary of the application for minor variance;
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Provide a reason for and an effective date of the decision;
iii.
Indicate that an adjoining assessed owner may within 20 days, lodge a written
objection with the Development Officer; and
iv.
Where there is an objection described in clause (c), advise that the applicant will
be notified of the right of appeal to the Development Appeals Board.
J. The written notice required pursuant to subsection (8) shall be delivered:
i.
By registered mail; or
ii.
By personal service.
K. A decision approving a minor variance, with or without terms and conditions, does not
take effect;
i.
In the case of a notice sent by registered mail, until 23 days from the date the
notice was mailed;
ii.
In the case of a notice that is delivered by personal service, until 20 days from
the date the notice was served.
L. If an assessed owner of property having a common boundary with the applicant's land that
is the subject of the application objects, in writing, to the municipality respecting the
approval of the minor variance within the time period prescribed in subsection (9), the
approval is deemed to be revoked and the Development Officer shall notify the applicant
in writing:
i.
Of the revocation of the approval; and
ii.
Of the applicant's right to appeal the revocation to the Development Appeals
Board within 30 days of receiving the notice.
M. If an application for a minor variance is refused or approved with terms and conditions, the
applicant may appeal to the Development Appeals Board within 30 days of the date of that
decision.
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Part IV General Regulations
The following regulations shall apply to all Zoning Districts in this Bylaw:
1. Licenses, Permits and Compliance with Other Bylaws and Legislation:
Nothing in this Bylaw shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of a
building regulation bylaw or any other bylaw in force within the town or from obtaining any
license, permission, permit, authority or approval required by this or any other bylaw of the
town. Where requirements in this Bylaw conflict with those of any other municipal
requirements, the more stringent requirements shall prevail.
2. Front Yard Reduction
Notwithstanding the minimum depth of front yard required by this Bylaw where a lot is situated
between two lots each of which contains a principal building which projects beyond the
standard requirement for front yard depth, the front yard required on the said lot may be
reduced to an average of the two established front yards on the adjacent lots.
3. Permitted Yard Encroachments
The following yard encroachments shall be permitted:
A. Uncovered balconies, porches, verandas, and decks may project 1.8 metres (6 ft.) into
any required front or rear yard.
B. Window sills, eaves, gutters, bay windows, chimneys, and similar non-structural
alterations may project a distance of 0.6 metres (2 ft.) into any required yard but not
closer to a lot line than 0.15 metres (0.5 ft.).
4. Number of Principal Buildings Permitted on a Lot
Not more than one principal building shall be placed on any one lot, with the exception of
schools, hospitals, curling and skating rinks, recreation centres, nursing homes and senior citizen
homes, condominiums, and multiple unit dwellings. The Development Officer shall advise the
applicant in writing that adherence to the Bylaw Regulations and Provincial Subdivision
Regulations (where applicable) will be necessary if any future application for subdivision is
made.
5. Non-Conforming Buildings and Uses
A. Any lawful use of land, an existing building or of any building lawfully under construction
at the date of approval of this Bylaw, although such use or building does not conform to
the regulations of this Bylaw, shall be carried on in accordance with the provisions of
Sections 113 to 118 inclusive of the Act.
B. No existing use or building shall be deemed to be non-conforming by reason only of the
conversion of this Bylaw from the Imperial System of Measurement to the Metric
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System of Measurement where such non-conformity is resulted solely from such change
and is reasonably equivalent to the metric standard herein established.
6. Grading and Levelling of Lots
Any lot proposed for development shall be graded and levelled at the owner's expense to
provide for adequate surface drainage which does not adversely affect adjacent property.
7. Signs
A. No sign shall be located in any manner that may obstruct or jeopardize the safety of the
public.
B. Temporary signs not exceeding one square metre (11 ft.) advertising the sale or lease of
the property or other information relating to a temporary condition affecting the
property are permitted.
C. In Commercial, Industrial and Urban Reserve Districts:
i.
No more than two permanent signs are permitted per principal use.
ii.
The facial area of a sign may not exceed 3.5 square metres (38 sq. ft.).
iii.
A sign may be double faced.
iv.
No sign shall exceed six metres (20 ft.) in total height above the ground in the C-
1 Commercial, the C-2 Commercial Industrial and Urban Reserve Districts. Signs
in the C-3 Districts may exceed six metres (20 ft.) above the ground to a
maximum height of eight metres (26 ft.).
v.
Signs advertising the principal use or the principal products offered for sale on
the premises are permitted.
D. In Residential Districts
i.
One permanent sign is permitted per lot.
ii.
In the case of a home occupation, an additional permanent sign is permitted in a
window of a dwelling.
iii.
The facial area of a sign may not exceed 0.1 square metres (1 ft.).
8. Accessory Buildings or Structure
A. Accessory buildings shall not be located less than 1.5 metres (5 feet) from a lane.
B. Accessory buildings shall not be located in a required front or side yard.
C. Accessory buildings in a rear yard shall not be located less than 1.5 metres (5 feet) from
the side lot line except in the R-2 Residential District where a 0.9 metre (3 feet) side yard
shall be required.
D. In a residential district, a carport or garage of up to 93.7 square metres (1,008 sq. ft.) in
area shall be permitted
E. In a residential district, accessory buildings shall not exceed 5.5 metres (18 ft.) in height.
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F. In a residential district, the placement of c-storage containers is prohibited.
G. In a residential district, an accessory building consisting of a tarp or fabric-covered
structure shall have a maximum area of 27.87 square metres (300 sq. ft.).
9. Home Occupations
A. Home occupations shall be located in single detached, semi-detached, duplex dwelling,
mobile home or in a building accessory to the dwelling.
B. Home occupations shall be conducted entirely within the dwelling or accessory building.
C. Other than the one permitted business sign, there shall be no exterior display, no
exterior storage or material and no other variation from the residential character of the
building.
10. Outdoor Storage
A. In any residential district only outdoor storage incidental to the principal use shall be
permitted.
B. No outdoor storage shall be permitted in the required front yard of any lot, but this shall
not limit the customary display of any goods permitted to be sold on the lot.
11. Side Yard Exception
For multiple dwellings, townhouses, rowhouses or multiple unit dwellings, no side yard shall be
required where dwelling units share a common party wall.
12. General Development Standards Applicable to Discretionary Uses
A. Sites shall be landscaped to maintain the character and amenity of the neighbourhood.
B. Adequate on site parking shall be provided and maintained.
C. Parking, storage and other non-landscaped areas shall be suitably screened from
adjacent properties and streets.
D. Adequate receptacles for refuse and litter shall be supplied.
E. No sound, light, glare, heat, dust, or other emissions shall be transmitted beyond the lot
lines.
F. Vehicle access and egress points shall be provided in suitable locations so as to minimize
traffic congestion and possible hazards.
G. With consideration in dwellings in the C-1 Downtown Commercial District, yard
requirements and regulations maybe adjusted to meet special requirements.
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H. All towers or other potentially dangerous structures shall be enclosed by a locked
protective fence at least 1.8 metres (6 ft.) in height, if no locked anti-climbing device is
installed on the structure. No tower or other potentially dangerous structure shall
obstruct air navigation or communication due to its height or electrical interference. In
determining the standards to regulate such matters, Council may consult with
Communications Canada, Transport Canada, SaskPower or any other appropriate
agency.
13. Off-Street Parking
Off-street parking shall be provided as follows:
Use
Parking Spaces Required
i.
Multiple-unit dwellings
1.25 for each dwelling unit
ii.
Other dwellings
1 for each dwelling
iii.
Mobile homes
1 for each mobile home
iv.
Rooming houses
1 for each rooming unit
v.
Hotels and motels
1 for each unit
vi.
Restaurants, theatres, assembly
halls, or places of worship
1 for every 10 seats
vii.
Schools, educational institutions
2 for each classroom
viii.
Other uses
1 for each 90 sq. m. (969 sq. ft.) of gross floor
area
ix.
Offices, retail stores and financial
institutions
(Number of full time
equivalent staff) x (.75)
14. Off-Site Parking
File a caveat to protect a designated parking lot.
15. Personal Care Homes
A. All personal care homes must be licensed or approved under Provincial Statutes.
B. Notwithstanding The Personal Care Homes Act, the Fire Inspector shall be permitted to
have access to inspect or re-inspect the premises of any personal care home at any
reasonable time.
C. All personal care home applications must be submitted to Town Council for approval
and Council may at its discretion, petition all property owners within a 300 metre (984
ft.) radius prior to granting or denying approval.
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Part V Zoning Districts
1. Zoning Districts
A. For the purpose of this Bylaw, the Town of Canora is divided into the following Zoning
Districts which may by referred to by the appropriate symbols:
Districts
Symbols
Residential District
R1
Residential District
R2
Residential District
R3
Residential Mobile Home
RMH
Downtown Commercial
C1
General Commercial
C2
Highway Commercial
C3
Industrial
M
Urban Reserve
UR
B. The locations and boundaries of the zoning districts are shown on the Zoning Districts
Map (located at back of this booklet).
2. Zoning Map
The map, bearing the statement, "This is the Zoning District Map referred to in Bylaw No. 89-
07", adopted by the Town of Canora signed by the Mayor and the Town Administrator under the
Seal of The Town shall be known as the "Zoning District Map" and such map is hereby declared
to be an integral part of this Bylaw (located at the back of this booklet).
3. Holding Provisions
A. Where on the Zoning District Map the symbol for a zoning district has suffixed to it the
holding symbol "H", any lands so designated on the map shall be subject to a holding
provision.
B. Any lands subject to a holding provision shall only be used for the following uses:
i.
Agricultural cropping
ii.
Public works
C. Any structures on lands subject to a holding provision may continue to be used and
structural alterations and additions which conform to the regulations of the R1 -
Residential District may be made.
4. R1 - Residential Districts
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to provide for low density residential development and related
recreational and institutional uses.
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2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R1 - Districts:
i.
Single detached dwellings
ii.
Semi-detached and duplex dwellings
iii.
Parks and playgrounds
iv.
Schools and educational institutions
v.
Cultural institutions
vi.
Hospitals
vii.
Places of worship and religious institutions
viii.
Public works (excluding offices, warehouses and storage yards)
ix.
Recreational uses (including sports fields, rinks and golf courses)
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R1 - Districts:
i.
Home occupations
ii.
Day care centres, subject to Department of Social Service regulations
iii.
Ambulance services
iv.
Existing multiple unit dwellings
v.
Personal care homes
vi.
Condominiums
vii.
Towers
4. Regulations
Requirement
Single Detached
Dwellings
Semi-detached & Duplex
Dwelling
Other Uses
i.
Lot area, minimum
300 sq. m. (3229 sq. ft.)
with a lane, otherwise
450 sq. m. (4844 sq. ft.)
225 sq. m. (2422 sq. ft.) per
unit with a lane, otherwise
315 sq. m. (3391 sq. ft.) per
unit
450 sq. m.
(4844 sq. ft.)
*
ii.
Lot frontage,
minimum for
rectangular lots
12 m. (39 ft.) with a
lane otherwise 15 m.
(49 ft.)
8.5 m. (28 sq. ft.) per unit
with a lane, otherwise 10.5
m. (34 ft.) per unit
15 m. (49 ft.)
*
iii.
Front yard,
minimum
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
*
iv.
Rear yard,
minimum
8 m. (26 ft.)
8 m. (26 ft.)
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
*
v.
Side yard,
minimum
1.5 m. (5 ft.)
1.5 m. (5 ft.)
3.5 m. (11.5
ft.)
vi.
Height, maximum
10.5 m. (34 ft.)
10.5 m. (34 ft.)
No maximum
vii.
Building, minimum
area
92.9 sq. m. (1000 sq.
ft.)
viii.
Side yard, minimum for accessory buildings 0.61 metres (2 feet)
*No minimum requirement for parks, playgrounds and public works.
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5. Regulations for Existing Multiple Unit Dwellings
Requirement
Multiple Unit Dwellings
Townhouses, Rowhouses
i. Lot area, minimum
50 sq. m. (538 sq. ft.) per unit
200 sq. m. (2153 sq. ft.)
per unit
ii. Lot frontage, minimum
21 m. (69 ft.)
7.6 m. (25 ft.) per unit
iii. Front yard, minimum
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
iv. Rear yard, minimum
8 m. (26 ft.)
6 m. (20 ft.)
v. Side yard, minimum
3.5 m. (12 ft.) or ½ the average wall
height whichever is greater
2 m. (7 ft.)
vi. Lot coverage, maximum 50 %
40 %
vii. Requirements for other uses are the same as in the R1 - Residential District.
5. R2 - Residential Districts
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to provide for higher density residential development and
related recreational and institutional uses.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R2 - Districts:
i.
Single detached dwellings
ii.
Semi-detached and duplex dwellings
iii.
Parks and playgrounds
iv.
Schools and educational institutions
v.
Cultural institutions
vi.
Hospitals
vii.
Places of worship and religious institutions
viii.
Public works (excluding offices, warehouses and storage yards)
ix.
Recreational uses (including sports fields, rinks and golf courses)
x.
Townhouses and rowhouses
xi.
Multiple unit dwelling
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R2 - Districts:
i.
Home occupations
ii.
Day care centres, subject to Department of Social Service regulations
iii.
Ambulance services
iv.
Craft and art shops
v.
Personal care homes
vi.
Condominiums
vii.
Towers
viii.
Parking lots
ix.
Auto glass repair services
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4. Regulations
Requirement
Multiple Unit Dwellings
Town Houses, Rowhouses
i. Lot area, minimum
50 sq. m. (538 sq. ft.) per
unit
200 sq. m. (2153 sq. ft.) per
unit
ii. Lot frontage, minimum
21 m. (69 ft.)
7.6 m. (25 ft.) per unit
iii. Front yard, minimum
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
7.5 m. (25 ft.)
iv. Rear yard, minimum
8 m. (26 ft.)
6 m. (20 ft.)
v. Side yard, minimum
3.5 m. (12 ft.) or ½ the
average wall height which
ever is greater
2 m. (7 ft.)
vi. Lot coverage,
maximum
50 %
40 %
vii. Minimum single
detached dwelling size
74.3 sq. m. (800 sq. ft.)
viii. Requirements for other uses are the same as in R1 - Residential District (except that
the minimum side yard for single detached dwellings, semi-detached dwellings and
duplex dwellings is 0.9 m. (3 ft.))
6. R3 - Residential Districts
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to provide for very low density residential and agricultural
development on large lots.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the R3 - Districts:
i.
Single detached dwellings
ii.
Parks and playgrounds
iii.
Agricultural cropping
iv.
Public works (excluding warehouses and storage yards)
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the R3 - Districts:
i.
Home occupations
ii.
Mobile homes
iii.
Ambulance services
iv.
Personal care homes
v.
Condominiums
vi.
Towers
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4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
i Lot area, minimum
200 sq. m. (2153 sq. ft.) *
ii Lot width, minimum
24 m. (79 ft.) *
iii Front yard, minimum
7.6 m. (25 ft.) *
iv Side yard, minimum
2.0 m. (7 ft.) *
v Rear yard, minimum
7.6 m. (25 ft.)*
vi Minimum single detached size
92.9 sq. m. (1000 sq ft.)
*No minimum requirements for public works other than offices.
7. RMH - Residential Mobile Home District
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to provide for the development of mobile homes and related
uses.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the RMH Districts:
i.
Mobile homes
ii.
Public works (excluding warehouses and storage yards)
iii.
Parks and playgrounds
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the RMH Districts:
i.
Day care centres
ii.
Home occupations
iii.
Mobile home parks, subject to Department of Health regulations
iv.
Ambulance services
v.
Personal care homes
vi.
Towers
4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
i.
Lot area, minimum
360 sq. m. (3875 ft.) with a lane*
450 sq. m. (4844 sq. ft.) without a lane*
ii.
Lot width, minimum for
rectangular lots
12 m. (40 ft.) with a lane*
15 m. (50 ft.) without a lane*
iii.
Front yard, minimum
5 m. (16 ft.)*
iv.
Rear yard, minimum
5 m. (16 ft.)*
v.
Side yard, minimum
1.2 m. (4 ft.)*
*No minimum requirements for public works other than offices.
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8. C1 - Downtown Commercial District
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to regulate and encourage commercial development in the
downtown core.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the C1 - Districts:
i.
Offices
ii.
Bakeries with retail sales
iii.
Personal service establishments
iv.
Banks and financial institutions
v.
Medical, dental offices and clinics
vi.
Printing plants and newspaper offices
vii.
Restaurants
viii.
Retail stores
ix.
Theatres and assembly halls
x.
Undertaking establishments, funeral homes
xi.
Hotels and motels
xii.
Service and repair shops
xiii.
Libraries and cultural institutions
xiv.
Places of worship and religious institutions
xv.
Service stations
xvi.
Lodges and social clubs
xvii.
Parking lots
xviii.
Public works (excluding warehouses and storage yards)
xix.
Dwelling units attached above a commercial establishment
xx.
Automobile sales and service
xxi.
Day care centres
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the C1 - Districts:
i.
Commercial recreation establishments
ii.
Multiple unit dwellings
iii.
Shops of plumbers, pipefitters, electricians and other industrial tradespeople
iv.
Ambulance services
v.
Dwelling units attached to a commercial establishment at ground level
vi.
Single detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings on a property already having a
residence on there
vii.
Commercial greenhouses
viii.
Veterinarian offices, small animal clinics and hospitals
ix.
Condominiums
x.
Towers
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4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
i.
Lot area, minimum
280 sq. m.(3014 sq. ft.), except 929 sq. m. (10,000 sq. ft.)
for service stations*
ii.
Lot frontage, minimum
7.5 m. (25 ft.), except 30 m. (99 ft.) for service stations*
iii.
Front yard, minimum
Nil, except 7.5 m. (25 ft.) for service stations
iv.
Rear yard, minimum
6 m. (20 ft.)*
v.
Side yard, minimum
Nil, except 2.1 m. (7 ft.) abutting a residential district
without an intervening lane or street*
vi.
All dwelling units shall have an entrance separate from that of the commercial
establishment. Dwelling units must be provided with a fire exit secondary to the
required entrance.
vii.
Fuel pumps and other accessory equipment shall be located at least 6 metres (20 feet)
from any street or lot line.
viii.
All machinery, building supplies, automobile parts, dismantled vehicles and similar
articles shall be stored within a building or screened so as not to be visible from the
street or adjacent lots.
ix.
Council may exempt from the requirements to provide off street parking facilities, any
person who constructs a new building and pays or agrees to pay to the Council $300.00
for each parking space that would otherwise be required.
*No minimum requirements for public works other than offices.
9. C2 - General Commercial District
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to accommodate the development of a range of commercial
and service establishments but that will not conflict with adjacent land uses.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the C2 - Districts:
i.
All those uses permitted in the C1 - Downtown Commercial District
ii.
Shops of plumbers, pipefitters, electricians and other industrial tradespeople
iii.
Lumber yards and building supply establishments
iv.
Veterinary hospitals and clinics
v.
Car washes
vi.
Commercial recreation establishments
vii.
Establishments for the sale, storage and servicing of motoring vehicles, trailers, farm
machinery and equipment
viii.
Public works (including warehouses and storage yards)
ix.
Ambulance services
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the C2 - Districts:
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i.
Auto body shops
ii.
Salvage yards for the storage of wrecked vehicles
iii.
Commercial greenhouses
iv.
Towers
4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
i.
Lot area, minimum
230 sq. m. (2476 sq. ft.), except 920 sq. m. (9903 sq. ft.) for
service stations*
ii.
Lot frontage, minimum
7.5 m. (25 ft.), except 30 m. (99 ft.) for service stations*
iii.
Front yard, minimum
Nil, except 7.5 m. (25 ft.) for service stations*
iv.
Rear yard, minimum
6 m. (20 ft.) *
v.
Side yard, minimum
Nil, except 1.5 m. (5 ft.) abutting a residential district without an
intervening lane or street*
vi.
All dwelling units shall have an entrance separate from that of the commercial establishment.
Dwelling units must be provided with a fire exit secondary to the required entrance.
vii.
Fuel pumps and other accessory equipment shall be located at least 6 metres (20 feet) from
any street or lot line.
viii.
All machinery, building supplies, automobile parts, dismantled vehicles and similar articles
shall be stored within a building or screened so as not to be visible from the street or adjacent
lots.
*No minimum requirements for public works other than offices, warehouses and
storage yards.
10. C3 - Highway Commercial District
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to accommodate the orderly development of commercial
establishments requiring medium to large lots.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the C3 - Districts:
i.
Motels
ii.
Service stations
iii.
Establishments for the sale, storage and servicing of motor vehicles, trailers, farm
machinery and equipment
iv.
Car washes
v.
Restaurants
vi.
Veterinary hospitals and offices of veterinary surgeons
vii.
Public works (including warehouses and storage yards)
viii.
Furniture and appliance sales and services
ix.
Lumber yards and building supply establishments
x.
Shopping centres
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3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the C3 - Districts:
i.
Truck and freight terminals
ii.
Cement batch plants
iii.
Salvage yards for the sale and storage of wrecked vehicles
iv.
Campgrounds
v.
Ambulance services
vi.
Archery, handgun and small firearms range
vii.
Commercial greenhouses
viii.
Towers
4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
i.
Lot area, minimum
1115 sq. m. (12,002 sq. ft.), except no minimum for public
works*
ii.
Lot frontage, minimum
30 m. (98 ft.), except no minimum for public works*
iii.
Front yard, minimum
6 m. (20 ft.)*
iv.
Rear yard, minimum
6 m. (20 ft.)*
v.
Side yard, minimum
1.5 m. (5 ft.)*
vi.
Fuel pumps and other accessory equipment shall be located at least 6 metres (20 feet) from
any street or lot line.
vii.
All machinery, building supplies, automobile parts, dismantled vehicles and similar articles
shall be stored within a building or screened so as not to be visible from the street or adjacent
lots.
*No minimum requirements for public works other than offices, warehouses and
storage yards.
11. M - Industrial District
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to accommodate the development of industrial and service
establishments, including a reasonable level of outdoor storage.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the M - Districts:
i.
Railway and ancillary railway functions
ii.
Service stations
iii.
Grain elevators
iv.
Lumber and building supply establishments
v.
Establishments for the sale, storage, rental or servicing of motor vehicles, trailers, farm
machinery, equipment and recreational vehicles
vi.
Machine shops and welding shops
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vii.
Warehouses and wholesale establishments
viii.
Auto body shops
ix.
Car washes
x.
Shops of plumbers, pipefitters, metal workers and other industrial tradespeople
xi.
Truck and freight terminals
xii.
Cold storage and locker plants
xiii.
Public works (excluding office buildings, but including warehouses and storage yards)
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the M - Districts:
i.
Feed mills and seed cleaning plants subject to the Department of Environment and
Public Safety regulations
ii.
Bulk fertilizer and chemical sales subject to the Department of Environment and Public
Safety regulations
iii.
Bulk fuel storage and sales subject to the Department of Labour regulations
iv.
Stockyards and auction marts
v.
Salvage yards for the storage of wrecked vehicles
vi.
Commercial greenhouses
vii.
Towers
4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
i.
Lot area, minimum
929 sq. m. (10000 sq. ft.), except no minimum for public
works*
ii.
Lot frontage, minimum
30 m. (98 ft.), except no minimum for public works*
iii.
Front yard, minimum
7.5 m. (25 ft.)*
iv.
Rear yard, minimum
6 m. (20 ft.), except nil abutting railway*
v.
Side yard, minimum
3 m. (10 ft.)*
vi.
Fuel pumps and other accessory equipment shall be located at least 6 metres (20 feet) from
any street or lot line.
vii.
All automobile parts, dismantled vehicles and similar articles shall by stored within a building
or screened.
*No minimum requirements for public works other than offices, warehouses and
storage yards.
12. UR - Urban Reserve District
1. Intent
The purpose of this district is to reserve unsubdivided and/or undeveloped lands within the
municipality for future urban development.
2. Permitted Uses
The following are permitted uses in the UR - Districts:
i.
Agricultural cropping
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ii.
Recreational uses including sports fields, campgrounds, parks, golf courses and rinks
iii.
Public works (excluding office buildings and warehouses)
3. Discretionary Uses
The following are discretionary uses in the UR - Districts:
i.
Veterinary hospitals and clinics
ii.
Cemeteries
iii.
Commercial greenhouses
iv.
Home occupations
v.
Dwellings accessory to a discretionary use
vi.
Towers
4. Regulations
Requirement
Measurements
Lot area, minimum
16 ha. for agriculture uses, 2 ha. for other uses, except no
minimum for public works
5. Rezoning Land
Proposed rezoning of land from UR - Urban Reserve District to another land use shall be
considered only where the rezoning would be in conformity with the Basic Planning
Statement. The proposed development shall constitute orderly and economic development
with regard to adjacent land uses, and future service requirements such as roads, schools
and utilities. All agriculture uses and farm animal operations in the UR Urban Reserve
District shall be subject to the Intensive Livestock Operations regulations and the
Department of Environment and Public Safety regulations.
Part VI Effective Date of the Bylaw
This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of the final approval by the Minister of Urban Affairs.