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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................ 1
1.1
Title .............................................................................................................................. 1
1.2
Purpose ........................................................................................................................ 1
1.3
Scope............................................................................................................................ 1
1.4
Severability .................................................................................................................. 1
1.5
Other Legislative and Bylaw Requirements .............................................................. 1
2
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................................... 2
3
ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................ 19
3.1
Development Officer ................................................................................................ 19
3.2
Application for a Development Permit .................................................................... 19
3.3
Development Not Requiring a Development Permit..............................................20
3.4
Review of Applications .............................................................................................20
3.5
Discretionary Use Applications ................................................................................ 21
3.6
Discretionary Use Evaluation Criteria ..................................................................... 22
3.7
Issue of Permits .........................................................................................................24
3.8
Terms and Conditions for Discretionary Use Approvals ........................................24
3.9
Validity of a Development Permit ........................................................................... 25
3.10
Enforcement of Development Permit ..................................................................... 26
3.11
Amending the Zoning Bylaw ................................................................................... 26
3.12
Development Appeals Board ................................................................................... 26
3.13
Minor Variances to the Zoning Bylaw ..................................................................... 27
3.14
Fees ............................................................................................................................ 27
3.15
Offences and Penalties ............................................................................................. 27
3.16
Non Conforming Buildings and Uses ......................................................................28
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GENERAL REGULATIONS .................................................................................. 29
4.1
One Principal Building Permitted on a Site ........................................................... 29
4.2
Building to be Moved .............................................................................................. 29
4.3
Demolition of Buildings .......................................................................................... 29
4.4
Accessory Uses and Buildings ................................................................................. 29
4.5
Development on Hazard Lands ............................................................................... 30
4.6
Grading and Leveling of a Site ................................................................................. 31
4.7
Bed and Breakfast Homes......................................................................................... 32
4.8
Home Based Business ............................................................................................... 33
4.9
Homes ....................................................................................................................... 34
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4.10 Day Care Centers ...................................................................................................... 35
4.11
Campgrounds and Tourist Camps ........................................................................... 35
4.12
Fencing ...................................................................................................................... 37
4.13
Landscaping .............................................................................................................. 38
4.14 Marinas ...................................................................................................................... 39
4.15
Modular and Mobile Homes ................................................................................... 40
4.16 Portable Garage and Shelter ..................................................................................... 41
4.17
Public Utilities, Public Works and Facilities of the Municipality .......................... 41
4.18 Service Station and Gas Bars ....................................................................................42
4.19 Shoreline Development ............................................................................................42
4.20 Sight Triangles ......................................................................................................... 44
4.21
Vehicle Storage ........................................................................................................ 44
4.22 Water Supply and Waste Disposal ........................................................................... 45
4.23 Permitted Yard Encroachments ............................................................................... 45
4.24 Signs.......................................................................................................................... 46
4.25 Off-Street Parking Regulations ................................................................................ 50
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ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP ........................................................... 52
5.1
Classification of Zoning Districts ............................................................................. 52
5.2
The Zoning District Map .......................................................................................... 52
5.3
Boundaries of Zoning Districts ................................................................................ 53
5.4
Zoning District Schedules ........................................................................................ 53
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ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES ....................................................................... 54
6.1
RP - Recreation and Park District ............................................................................ 54
6.2
R1 - Residential 1 District .......................................................................................... 57
6.3
R2 - Residential 2 District ........................................................................................ 60
6.4
RR - Rural Residential District ................................................................................ 62
6.5
MH - Mobile Home District .................................................................................... 64
6.6
CS - Community Service District ............................................................................ 66
6.7
C1 - Commercial District ......................................................................................... 69
6.8
C2 - Highway Commercial ....................................................................................... 72
6.9
M - Industrial District ............................................................................................... 75
6.10 AG - Agriculture District ......................................................................................... 79
6.11
H - Heritage District ................................................................................................. 83
6.12
RV - Recreational Vehicle and Park District .......................................................... 84
6.13
UH - Urban Holding District ................................................................................... 85
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Tables
Table 1 - Portable Garage and Shelter Size ............................................................................ 41
Table 2 - Parking Schedule ..................................................................................................... 51
Table 3 - Zoning Districts ....................................................................................................... 52
Table 4 - Recreation and Park District Minimum Lot Requirements ................................. 55
Table 5 - Recreation and Park District Minimum Yard Requirements ...............................56
Table 6 - Residential 1 District Minimum Lot Requirements .............................................. 58
Table 7 - Residential 1 District Minimum Yard Requirements .............................................59
Table 8 - Rural Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements ....................................... 63
Table 9 - Rural Residential District Minimum Yard Requirements .................................... 63
Table 10 - Mobile Home District Minimum Lot Requirements ...........................................65
Table 11 - Mobile Home District Minimum Yard Requirements ..........................................65
Table 12 - Community Service District Lot Requirements ...................................................67
Table 13 - Community Service District Minimum Yard Requirements .............................. 68
Table 14 - Commercial District Minimum Lot Requirements .............................................. 71
Table 15 - Commercial District Minimum Yard Requirements ............................................ 71
Table 16 - Highway Commercial District Lot Requirements................................................ 73
Table 17 - Highway Commercial District Minimum Yard Requirements ............................ 74
Table 18 - Industrial District Minimum Lot Requirements .................................................. 77
Table 19 - Industrial District Minimum Yard Requirements ................................................78
Table 20 - Agriculture District Minimum Lot Requirements .............................................. 81
Table 21 - Agriculture District Minimum Yard Requirements .............................................82
Table 22 - Heritage District Maximum Height Requirements ............................................. 83
Table 23 - Recreational Vehicle and Park District Maximum Height Requirements ........ 84
Table 24 - Urban Holding Maximum Height Requirements .............................................. 86
Maps
Map 1 - Northern Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts .................................................... 87
Map 1A - Northern Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts ................................................ 88
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INTRODUCTION
Under the authority granted by The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (the PDA), the
Council of the Northern Village of Green Lake, in the Province of Saskatchewan, in open
meeting hereby enacts as follows:
1.1
Title
This Bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Northern Village of Green Lake
Zoning Bylaw".
1.2
Purpose
The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate and control or prohibit the use and development
of land and buildings within the Northern Village of Green Lake and assist in
implementing The Official Community Plan. This Bylaw provides a legal way of managing
land use and future development and protects landowners from conflicting and possibly
dangerous land uses in the Northern Village.
1.3
Scope
Development shall be permitted within the limits of the Northern Village of Green Lake
only when in conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw, the Northern Village of Green
Lake Official Community Plan and the PDA.
1.4
Severability
If any part of this Bylaw, including anything shown on the Zoning District Map, is
declared to be invalid for any reason, by an authority of competent jurisdiction, the
validity of the Bylaw as a whole, or any other part, section or provision of this Bylaw will
not be affected.
1.5
Other Legislative and Bylaw Requirements
Nothing in this Bylaw affects the duty or obligation of a person to obtain a Development
Permit as required by this Bylaw, or to obtain any other permit, license or other
authorization required by any Bylaw, or Act or any regulation pursuant to those Acts.
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2 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 Building or Use - a building or use which:
a) is subordinate in area, extent and purpose to the principal building or principal
use served; contributes to the comfort, convenience or necessity of occupants of
the principal building or principal use served; and
b) is located on the same site as the principal building or principal use served.
Administrator - the Administrator of the Northern Village of Green Lake.
Agricultural Operations - an operation carried out on the farm, in expectation of gain
or reward, including:
a) cultivating land;
b) producing agriculture crops, including hay and forage;
c) producing horticulture crops, including vegetables, fruit, mushrooms, sod, trees,
shrubs, flowers, greenhouse crops, and specialty crops;
d) raising all classes of livestock, horses, poultry, fur-bearing animals, game birds and
game animals, bees and fish;
e) carrying on an intensive livestock operation;
f) producing eggs, milk, honey and other animal products;
g) conducting any process necessary to prepare a farm product for distribution from
the farm gate; and
h) storing, handling and applying fertilizer, manure, organic wastes, soil amendments
and pesticides, including both ground and aerial applications
Alteration - any structure change or addition made to any building or structure.
Applicant - a developer or person applying for a Development Permit under this Bylaw.
Artisan - a skilled manual worker who makes items that may be functional or strictly
decorative, including furniture, clothing, jewelry, household items and tools.
Bed and Breakfast Home - a dwelling unit in which the occupants thereof use a portion
of the dwelling unit for the purpose of providing, for remuneration, sleeping
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accommodation and one meal per day to members of the general public, for periods of
one week or less, and in which:
a) the dwelling unit is the principal residence of the persons receiving the
remuneration and providing the sleeping accommodation and one meal per day;
and
b) the meal which is provided is served before noon each day.
Beverage Room - an establishment, licensed by the Province of Saskatchewan, in which
alcoholic beverages are served for a fee for consumption on the premises and may include
a licensed lounge that is accessory to a restaurant. Food preparation or serving of food
may be an accessory use to the drinking establishment but is subject to all applicable
provincial regulations.
Building - a structure used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals, or
personal property.
Building Bylaw - a bylaw of the Northern Village of Green Lake regulating the erection,
alteration, repair, occupancy, or maintenance of buildings and structures, adopted
pursuant to The Uniform Building and Accessibility Standards Act.
Building Height - means the vertical distance of a building measured from the average
grade level to the highest point of the building or structure (Figure 1).
Figure 1
Building Line - a line, parallel to the front lot line, and set back the average distance
from the edge of the street to main walls of the existing buildings on a side of the street
where more than half the lots have been built on.
Building Permit - a permit issued under a Building Bylaw of the Northern Village of
Green Lake, authorizing the construction of all or part of a building or structure.
Campground - the operation of an area of land managed as a unit, providing temporary
short term accommodation for tent trailers, travel trailers, recreation vehicles and
campers, used by travelers and tourists.
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Campsite - a designated and delineated area within a campground or tourist camp that is
intended to accommodate a single tent, tent party or recreation vehicle.
Caretaker's Unit - means a residential dwelling unit, accessory to a non-residential
building or structure, for the purposes of providing security and maintenance for the
principal building or use.
Car Wash - a building or portion of a building which is used for the washing of vehicles,
including full service, automatic and hand operation facilities.
Cemetery - property used for the interment of the dead and may include facilities for the
storage of ashes or human remains that have been cremated, but does not include a
crematorium.
Club - a group of people organized for a common purpose, to pursue common goals,
interests or activities, usually characterized by certain membership qualifications,
payment of dues or fees, regular meetings, and a constitution and bylaws; and shall
include lodges and fraternal organizations.
Commercial Entertainment Establishment - a recreation or amusement facility
operated as a business and open to the general public for a fee such as an amusement
arcade, bowling alley, theatre, billiard parlor, bingo hall, drive-in theatres and mini-golf
(where licensed by the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority).
Community Centre - a building or facility used for recreational, social, educational or
cultural activities and which is owned by a municipal corporation, non-profit corporation
or other non-profit organization.
Construction Trades - offices, shops and warehouses, with or without associated retail
sales of plumbing and heating, electrical, carpentry, masonry and other trades associated
with construction of buildings.
Convenience Store - a store offering for sale primarily food products, beverages,
tobacco, personal care items, hardware and printed matter and which primarily provides
a convenient day-to-day service to residents in the vicinity.
Council - the Council of the Northern Village of Green Lake.
Cultural Institution - an establishment such as a museum, art gallery, library and
similar facilities of historical, educational or cultural interest.
Day Care Centre - a facility which provides for the non parental care of pre-school age
children or school aged children outside of normal school hours, and includes, but is not
limited to:
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a) a child care centre or day care centre which is required to be licensed by the
Province of Saskatchewan pursuant to The Child Care Act; or
b) a nursery school for pre-school children.
Deck - a raised open platform, with or without rails, attached to a principal building.
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 use of any building or land.
Development Permit - a document authorizing a development issued pursuant to this
Bylaw.
Discretionary Use - a use or form of development specified in this Bylaw, which may be
allowed following application to, and approval of the Council; and which complies with
the development standards, as required by Council, contained in this Bylaw.
Dwelling - a structure or portion thereof which is used exclusively for human habitation.
Dwelling, Duplex - a structure on a single site containing two dwelling units, each of
which is totally separated by the ceiling and flooring extends from exterior wall to
exterior wall, except for a common stairwell exterior to both dwelling units (Figure 2).
Figure 2
Dwelling, Fourplex - four attached dwellings in one structure in which each unit has
two open space exposures and shares one or two walls with adjoin unit or units (Figure 3).
Figure 3
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Dwelling, Multiple Unit - a building divided into three or more dwelling units and shall
include condominium and apartments but not townhouses, rooming houses, hotels, or
motels.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached - two one unit dwellings by a common vertical wall (Figure
4).
Figure 4
Dwelling, Single Detached - a dwelling which is designed for and occupied by not more
than one dwelling unit and surrounded by open space or yards and which is not attached
to any other dwelling by any means (Figure 5).
Figure 5
Dwelling, Townhouse - a one dwelling unit in a row of at least three such units in which
each unit has its own front and rear access to the outside, no unit is located over another
unit, and each unit is separated from any other unit by one or more common fire resistant
walls (Figure 6).
Figure 6
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Educational Institution - a college or university authorized to award degrees.
Farmstead - a single site which includes a residence of the farm operator and those
buildings, or facilities that are related to the farm operation, and may include croplands
and pastures.
Fence - an artificially constructed barrier erected to enclose or screen areas of land.
Floor Area - the maximum habitable area contained within the outside walls of a
building, excluding in the case of a dwelling, any private garage, porch, veranda,
sunroom, unfinished attic or unfinished basement.
Frontage - the side of a lot abutting on a street; the front lot line. In the case of a corner
lot, the shorter of the sides is the frontage, and in the case of a nonrectangular lot, the
frontage will be considered as the width of the lot measured at the required front yard
setback.
Garage, Private - a building or part of a building or a carport used or intended to be used
for the storage of motor vehicles and having a capacity for not more than three motor
vehicles for each dwelling unit to which the garage is accessory.
Garden Plot - a plot of ground where plants such as flowers, vegetables, fruit or herbs are
cultivated.
Gas Bar - a building or facility used for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels from fixed
pumps.
Grade Level - an average elevation of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the
exterior walls of the building or structure.
Greenhouse - cultivating, harvesting, storing and selling vegetables, fruits, grains,
flowers, trees, bushes, bedding plants, sod and similar products and may include the
accessory retail of landscaping and gardening products and materials, such as soil,
bedding, plant food, plant pest and disease control products, gardening tools.
Hazard Land - land which may be prone to flooding, slumping, landslides, erosion, any
other instability, or is located within a flood plain or watercourse.
Highway Sign Corridor - a strip of land parallel and adjacent to a provincial highway
where private signs may be permitted to advertise goods and services of local area
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businesses and attractions, as provided by regulations of the Ministry of Highways and
Infrastructure entitled "The Erection of Signs Adjacent to Provincial Highway Regulations,
1986", as may be amended from time to time.
Home Based Business - a business, occupation, trade, profession or craft conducted
entirely within a residential building or accessory building by the inhabitants of the
dwelling, and where the use is clearly secondary to the residential use and does not
change the character of the dwelling.
Home, Community Residential - a residential facility, licensed under The Corrections
and Conditional Release Act or The Correctional Services Act for offenders who are
reintegrating into the community after having been sentenced to a term of incarceration,
and are now serving a portion of their sentence while reintegrating under supervision
into the community. It may also include rehabilitation facilities for the accommodation
and supervision or treatment of persons who are receiving supervision or treatment for
alcohol or other drug addictions. It may also include homes approved under The Mental
Health Services Act.
It may include:
a) halfway house;
b) community training residence;
c) adult custodial care facility; or
d) mental health center, psychiatric ward, treatment of mental disorders.
Home, Personal Care - a care home outside of the publicly funded system, licensed
under The Personal Care Home Act that provides adults with an assessed need
accommodation, meals, and guidance or assistance with personal care. This may include:
eating, bathing, dressing, grooming, taking oral medications, using the washroom,
mobility and participating in social and recreational activities.
Home, Residential Service - a facility which provides lodging, supervision, personal
care or individual programming in family-like setting, licensed under The Residential
Services Act, who:
a) by reason of need, age or disability or for any other reason are unable to fully care
for themselves; or
b) require safe shelter and counseling appropriate to their circumstances.
It may include:
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a) maternity home, which is provided lodging and pre-natal and post -natal care to
women;
b) transition house, which is to provide safe shelter and counseling to families in
crisis; or
c) custodial residence of young offender.
Home, Special-Care (Nursing Home) - a home or facility, licensed under The Housing
and Special-care Homes Act, used for the purpose of providing supervisory, personal or
constant nursing care for persons who:
a) are unable to fully care for themselves and who require prolong care; and
b) are not related by blood or marriage to the person conduction or operating the
home or facility.
Residents include the elderly and younger adults with physical or mental disabilities.
Residents may also receive physical, occupational, and other rehabilitative therapies
following an accident or illness. Special-care homes may also provide support to family
care providers through respite care and adult day programs.
Hotel - a building or part of a building used as place for sleeping accommodation with or
without meals, and which may have a licensed beverage room, but does not include a
motel.
ILO - Intensive Livestock Operation - the operation or facilities for the permanent or
temporary rearing, confinement or feeding of poultry, hogs, sheep, goats, cattle, horses,
or domesticated game animals where the space per animal unit is less than 370 m2.
Indoor Recreation Facility - a building or structure containing gymnasiums, squash
courts, running tracks and exercise equipment.
Landscaping - the provision of horticultural and other related compatible features or
materials designed to enhance the visual amenity of a site or to provide a visual screen
consisting of any combination of the following elements:
a) soft landscaping consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, vines, hedges,
flowers, grass and ground cover; or
b) hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative material such as concrete, unit
pavers, brick pavers or quarry tile, but does not include gravel, shale or asphalt.
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Lane - a public road or thoroughfare registered by plan of survey which affords a
secondary means of access to abutting properties, but should not include a street.
Loading Space - a space for the loading and unloading of vehicles with convenient access
to a public lane or street. The space shall be sized to accommodate the largest vehicle that
will use the space.
Lot - an area of land with fixed boundaries and which is of record with the Information
Services Corporation by Certificate of Title (Figure 7).
Figure 7
Lot Area - the total area within the lot lines of a lot, excluding any street right-of-way.
Lot Line - a line or record bounding a lot which divides one lot from another lot or form
a public or private street or any other public space (Figure 7).
Lot Line, Front - the lot line separating a lot from a street right-of-way (Figure 7).
Lot Line, Rear - the lot line opposite and most distant from the front lot line (Figure 7).
Lot Line, Side - the lot line other than a front or rear lot line (Figure 7).
Marina - a facility for storing, servicing, fueling, docking and securing of pleasure boats
and which may include retail facilities for owners, crews and guests.
Mayor - the Mayor of the Northern Village of Green Lake.
Mobile Home - is a manufactured home, certified by the manufacturer that it complies
with the Canadian Standards Association Code CSA-Z240 MH series standards and which:
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a) may be attached to a permanent foundation or be anchored to the ground and
skirted;
b) is typically built on a steel frame; and
c) is typically finished with vinyl covered gyproc interior walls.
Mobile Home Court - any site for the placement of mobile homes on which two or more
mobile homes are located but does not include an industrial or construction camp or
tourist campsite.
Mobile Home Site - a parcel or piece of land, with in the mobile home court for the
placement of a mobile home and for exclusive use of its occupants.
Modular Home - is a manufactured home, certified by the manufacturer that it complies
with the Canadian Standards Association Code CSA-A277 and which:
a) shall be built on a wood-web truss floor system;
b) shall be finished with painted drywall; and
c) shall be attached to a permanent foundation.
Motel - a building or group of buildings on a site designed and operated to provide
temporary accommodation and contains separate sleeping units, each of which is
provided with an adjoining conveniently located parking stall.
Municipal Facility - land and/or structures owned by the Northern Village that is used
for:
a) office and meeting space;
b) storage of municipal equipment and supplies;
c) recreation; and/or
d) other institutional purposes.
Non-Conforming Building - a building:
a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction, or in respect of which
all required permits have been issued, at the date a Zoning Bylaw or any
amendment to this Bylaw affecting the building or land on which the building is
situated or will be situated becomes effective; and
b) that on the date this Bylaw or any amendment to this Bylaw becomes effective
does not, or when constructed will not, comply with this Bylaw.
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Non-Conforming Site - a site, consisting of one or more contiguous parcels, to which all
required permits have been issued on the date that this Bylaw or any amendment to this
Bylaw becomes effective, contains a use that conforms to this Bylaw, but the site area
dimensions do not conform to the standards of this Bylaw for that use.
Non-Conforming Use - a lawful specific use:
a) being made of land or building or intended to be made of land or building lawfully
under construction, or in respect to which all required permits have been issued,
on the date of this Bylaw or any amendment hereto becomes effective; and
b) that on the date this Bylaw or any amendment hereto becomes effective does not,
or in the case of a building under construction or in respect of which all required
permits have been issued, will not comply with this Bylaw.
Office and Office Building - a building or part of a building used primarily for
conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry or government, in which
no goods or commodities of business trade are stored, transshipped, sold or processed.
Park - any outdoor land specifically for passive or active recreation including
playgrounds, walkways, trails, environmentally significant areas, greenbelts, conservation
areas, allotment gardens, buffers, nature and cultural interpretation areas, and similar
land uses. It includes all landscaping, facilities, sport fields, accesses, trails, buildings and
structures consistent with the general purpose of parkland. It does not include a
campground or manufactured home park.
Parking Lot - an open area of land, other than a street, used for the temporary parking of
more than four vehicles and available for public use whether cost-free, a fee or for
accommodation of clients or customers.
Parking, Off-Street - accommodation for parking of vehicles off a public street or lane.
Passive Recreation Use - a recreational land use that does not require significant
development upon the site and does not lessen the natural character of the area.
PDA - The Planning and Development Act, 2007, as amended.
Permitted Use - a use or form of development allowed as of right in a Zoning District,
subject to the regulations contained in this Bylaw.
Personal Service Establishment - a development used for the provision of personal
services to an individual which are related to the care and appearance of the body, or the
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cleaning and repair of personal effects, including barbershops, hairdresser, beauty salons,
tanning salons, tailors, dressmakers, laundromats, shoe repair shops, photographers, but
excluding any adult or sexually explicit services.
Place of Worship - a place used for worship and related religious, philanthropic or social
activities and includes accessory rectories, manses, meeting rooms and other buildings.
Typical uses include churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues and parish halls.
Portable Garage and Shelter - a moveable tent like structure designed to provide
storage and protection.
Principal Building - a building within which the principal use of the site is housed or
conducted.
Public Utility - a government, municipality or corporation under Federal or Provincial
statute which operates a public work.
Public Work - includes:
a) systems for the production, distribution or transmission of electricity;
b) systems for the distribution, storage, or transmission of natural gas or oil;
c) facilities for storage, transmission, treatment, distribution or supply of water;
d) facilities for the collection, treatment, movement or disposal of sanitary sewage;
e) telephone, internet, cable television or light distribution or transmission lines; and
f) facilities for the collection, storage, movement and disposal of storm drainage.
Radio and Television Buildings or Transmitters - buildings or transmitters used for
receiving and broadcasting radio or television signals.
Retail Store - establishment engaged in selling goods or merchandise to the general
public for personal or household use; and rendering services incidental to the sale of
goods such as groceries, hardware, dry goods, sporting goods, novelties, jewellery,
household appliances, books and magazines.
Recreation Facility, Public - a recreation or amusement facility operated by the
province, municipality or non-profit organization and is open to the general public,
including arenas, rinks, tennis courts, swimming pools, and halls.
Recreation Vehicle - a unit intended to provide temporary living accommodation for
campers or travelers, built as part of or to be towed by, a motor vehicle; and includes
truck campers, motor homes, tent trailers, and travel trailers.
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Restaurant - a place where food and beverages are prepared and served to patrons seated
at tables or counters, in a motor vehicle on the premises, or for off-site consumption, and
may include a drive-through service window.
Salvage yard - a site where property or goods is collected and stored for resale.
School - a body of pupils that is organized as a unit for education purposes, that
comprises of one or more institutional groups or classes together with the principal and
teaching staff and other employees assigned to such body pupils, and includes the land,
buildings or other premises and permanent improvements used by and in connection
with that body of pupils, as provided by the Ministry of Education.
Screening - a fence, wall, berm or planted vegetation located to visually shield or obscure
one abutting area of use from another.
Sea Can - a durable metal container typically used for shipping goods long distances. It is
also commonly used for storage.
Service or Repair Shop - a shop specializing in repairs and maintenance, excluding
automobiles.
Service Station - a place where petroleum products are kept for retail sales for
automobiles and other motor vehicles and where repairs, rental, servicing, greasing,
adjusting or equipping of automobiles or other motor vehicles may be performed, but not
including painting, body work or major repairs.
Sight Triangle - a triangle at an intersection, formed by the two roads or a lane 7.5 m
(24.6 ft) from the corner, and a third line completing the triangle (Figure 8).
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Figure 8
Sign - any device, letter, figure, symbol, emblem or picture, which is affixed to or
represented directly or indirectly upon a building, structure or piece of land and which
identifies or advertises any object, product, place, activity, person, organization, or
business in such a way as to be visible to the public on any street or thoroughfare (Figure
9).
Sign, A-Board - an A-shaped portable sign that is used for temporary placement and has
no external supporting structure.
Sign, Awning - a non illuminated sign painted or affixed to the surface of an awning.
Sign, Billboard - a sign which directs attention to a business, community, service or
entertainment conducted, sold or offered at allocation other than the site on which the
sign is located.
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Figure 9
Sign, Construction - a temporary sign erected by a person or company on the premises
undergoing construction, identifying pending development and information relating to
construction process, labour services, materials or financing, name of building, as well as
the owner and participants in the development project, but not including the
advertisement of any products.
Sign, Converted Vehicle and Trailer - a vehicle or trailer not originally designed as a
sign, but which has been converted or used for that purposes.
Sign, Directional - any sign:
a) displaying safety or warning messages;
b) directional traffic or providing parking directions;
c) giving instructions, directions or orders to persons making use of premises.
Sign Facial Area - the entire surface area of sign. In the case of a multi-face sign, each
side of the side shall be included in the determining sign facial area.
Sign, Free-Standing - a sign structurally supported by one or more up-rights or braces
placed in the ground and not attached to any building.
Sign, Identification - a sign which is limited to the name, address and number of a
building, institution or person and to the activity carried on in the building or in the
institution, or the occupation of the occupant.
Sign, Portable - a free standing sign which is capable of being relocated and which may
have lettering that can be changed manually, but does not include vehicles and trailers
not originally designed as a sign, but which have been converted or used for that
purposes.
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Sign, Real Estate - a temporary sign that advertises for sale, rent, or lease the land,
property or premises on which the sign is displayed.
Sign, Temporary - a sign advertising a message applicable for a defined period of time
and not exceeding 6 months.
Sign, Wall - a sign attached to or painted on the wall of a building or structure or its
fascia in such a manner that the wall is the supporting structure for or forms the
background surface of the sign and which does not project more than 0.5 m (1.6 ft) from
such building or structure.
Site - one or more contiguous surface parcels as defined under The Land Titles Act, 2000,
and used as a unit for the purpose of regulation under this Bylaw.
Site Drainage Plan - a plan which shows the existing and proposed topography of a site,
with contour intervals and drawn to scale, with appropriate dimensions and sufficient
spot elevations to adequately demonstrate to the Development Officer that the proposed
drainage pattern will not have an adverse affect on neighbouring properties and streets.
Street - a public road or thoroughfare registered by plan of survey which affords the
principal means of access to abutting properties, but shall not include an easement or
lane.
Structure - anything that is built, constructed, or erected, located on the ground, or
attached to something located in or over the ground.
Structure, Temporary - anything that is built, constructed, or erected, located on the
ground or attached to something located on the ground but that may be relocated or
moved and is not of a permanent nature.
Tannery - a place where people tan hides to make leather.
Temporary Use - a use established for a fixed period of time and that is to be
discontinued upon the expiration of the time period specified for that use.
Tourist Cabin - an establishment consisting of a group of attached or detached sleeping
accommodations, each with a bathroom, designed for use by the public.
Tourist Camp - a facility for the accommodation of the travelling public and may also
have provision for the accommodation of trailers, tent trailers, tents and recreation
vehicles.
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Undertaking Establishments - a building designed for the purpose of furnishing
supplies, funerals, viewing and related services to the public and includes facilities for the
preparation for the dead human body for interment which may include cremation.
Units of Measure - units of measure in this Bylaw are abbreviated as follows:
m
- metre(s)
m2
- square metre(s)
ft
- feet
ft2
- square feet
Use - the purpose or activity for which a piece of land or its buildings is designed,
arranged or intended, occupied or maintained.
Warehouse - a building used primarily for storage of goods and materials.
Yard - any part of a lot unoccupied and unobstructed by any principal building or
structure (Figure 7).
Yard, Front - a yard extending across the full width of a lot between the front lot line and
the nearest main wall of the principal building or structure on the lot (Figure 7).
Yard, Rear - a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the rear lot line and
the nearest main wall of the principal building or structure on the lot (Figure 7).
Yard, Side - a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between the side lot
line and nearest main wall of the principal building or structure on the lot (Figure 7).
Zoning District - a specifically delineated area of the Municipality within which certain
uniform requirements and regulations or various combinations thereof govern the use,
placement, spacing and size of land and structures.
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3 ADMINISTRATION
3.1
Development Officer
1) The Council shall appoint a Development Officer who will be responsible for the
administration of this Bylaw.
2) The Development Officer shall perform such duties that are specific in this Bylaw,
including among other things:
a) advise and assist the Council in regard to the planning of orderly and economical
development within the Northern Village, and shall seek to ensure that any
proposed development is in accordance with the purpose, scope or intent of this
Bylaw and be consistent with the Official Community Plan and adopted Northern
Village policies;
b) receive and process all applications for Development Permits;
c) keep a register of all applications for development including the decisions thereon
and the reasons therefore;
d) keep and maintain the development records and a copy of this Bylaw for the
inspection of the public during all regular hours; and
e) may refer any Development Permit application or any other development matter
to the Northern Village's Council for its review, support or advice.
3.2
Application for a Development Permit
1) Every person shall obtain a Development Permit before commencing any
development within the Northern Village of Green Lake except as listed in Section
3.3. Development Permits cannot be issued in contravention of any of the provision
of this Bylaw subject to Sections 213 to 227 of the PDA.
2) A building permit shall not be issued unless a Development Permit, where required
has been issued.
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3) The application for a Development Permit, minor variance, accessory use or sign shall
be made, to the Development Officer, in the "Form A" as adopted by resolution of
Council.
4) The application shall be accompanied by the applicable fees, two copies of a layout or
site plan showing dimensions and locations of existing and proposed buildings and
structures as well as lot lines.
5) Where no new construction is proposed the applicant shall supply a written
description of the proposal in place of such plans.
6) Where the application is for a discretionary use the applicant shall, in addition,
provide a written description of the proposed development, describing the intended
use and operations, structures to be located on the site, required municipal services,
and any other information that the Council determines is necessary to fully review the
proposed development.
3.3
Development Not Requiring a Development Permit
1) The following developments shall not require a Development Permit provided that
the proposed development conforms with all requirements of this Bylaw:
a) public utilities; any operation for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, or renewing
sewers, water lines, cables, pipes, wires, tracks or similar public works as required
by a public utility, and the installation of service connections to property in the
Northern Village (excluding the installation of new transmission lines);
b) municipal facilities; any facility installed and operated by the Northern Village;
c) accessory buildings with a floor area of 9.3 m2 (100.1 ft2) or less; and
d) maintenance and repairs that do not include any structural alterations.
3.4
Review of Applications
1) The Development Officer is responsible for reviewing all applications to ensure that
the proposed development complies with all applicable regulations and provisions of
this Bylaw and the policies contained in the Official Community Plan.
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2) For a discretionary use the Development Officer shall prepare a report for Council on
the proposal respecting the criteria for consideration of that discretionary use and
submit the application to Council for decision.
3) The Development Officer may submit any application to Council for a decision on
the interpretation of this Bylaw, or on special conditions provided in this Bylaw, and
shall inform the applicant of this action. Council or the Development Officer may
require the applicant to provide such further information as may be required to make
a decision.
3.5
Discretionary Use Applications
1) The application will be reviewed by the Development Officer for conformance with
the Official Community Plan, this Zoning Bylaw and any other applicable policy and
regulation, and will refer the application, along with a written report documenting
the results of the review, to Council, within 30 days of having received the
application.
2) Council will review the application and the Development Officer's report and may
request comments or information from other government agencies to assist in
Council's review of the application, where appropriate.
3) When Council has received requested comments or information from other agencies,
the Development Officer shall set a date, time and location of the Council meeting at
which the application will be considered. The date shall be no longer then 45 days
from when Council received the application.
4) The Development Officer shall advertise the proposed discretionary use by:
a) mailing a copy of a notice of the application to the assessed owner of each property
within 75 m (246.1 ft) of the proposal, at least 15 days prior to the date of the
meeting;
b) preparing an on-site notification poster, which shall be placed on the site by the
applicant and must remain on site until the application is considered by Council;
and
c) publishing a notice in a local newspaper for 2 consecutive weeks and at least 7 days
prior to the date of the meeting, in any district.
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5) The notices described above shall describe:
a) the use applied for;
b) the location of the use; and
c) specify the date, time and location of the Council meeting at which the application
will be considered.
3.6
Discretionary Use Evaluation Criteria
Council will apply the following general criteria in the assessment of the suitability of an
application for a discretionary use or discretionary form of development:
1) Compliance with land use and municipal policies
a) the proposal must be in conformance with all relevant sections of the Official
Community Plan and this Bylaw.
2) Site layout and density
a) the scale and intensity of the proposed use must be relatively consistent with uses
allowed in the Zoning District and with any existing uses and developments in the
vicinity of the proposal;
b) the size and location of buildings and improvements is to comply with the
regulations set out in the Zoning District;
c) any outside storage areas will be appropriately buffered and screened from
adjoining land uses;
d) retention or provision of vegetation and landscaping to enhance the appearance of
the site; and
e) signs will comply with sign requirements for the Zoning District and proposed use.
3) Municipal servicing
a) the use must be capable of being serviced with existing municipal infrastructure,
including:
i.
water in terms of consumption and demand;
ii.
sewer in terms of volume generated;
iii.
storm drainage in terms of volume and where directed;
iv.
solid waste in terms of volume and types created;
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v.
utilities;
vi.
schools; and
vii.
roadways.
4) Traffic generation
a) the volume and vehicle type of traffic generated by the use will not vary from the
existing traffic type and volume in the area;
b) parking requirements for the use will not vary significantly from other uses in the
vicinity; and
c) access to and from the site must be located appropriately to avoid any traffic
hazards.
5) Environmental and Public Safety
a) types and volumes of goods and materials to be kept or stored on site must not
pose any danger to the surrounding properties;
b) emissions from the use in terms of noise, dust, odour, light will not adversely effect
the environment or adjoining land uses;
c) storm water runoff from the site will not adversely affect surface or ground water;
d) fire protection requirements will not be significantly different than that required
for surrounding uses;
e) fuel wood or timber should be salvaged where appropriate; and
f) preservation of wildlife habitat and wetlands.
6) Consultations
a) Council will consider any comments received from the public relative to the
proposal; and
b) evidence of any applicable permit or approvals from the Ministries of Highways
and Infrastructure, Environment, or Health.
7) Impact mitigation
a) if the proposed use will create any negative effects in relation to the above criteria,
consideration will be given to any measures that may mitigate those effects in
making a decision on the proposal.
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3.7
Issue of Permits
1) Upon completion of the review of an application for development, the Development
Officer shall:
a) for a permitted use:
i.
issue a Development Permit where the application conforms with this
Bylaw, incorporating any special regulations, performance standards or
development standards authorized by this Bylaw; or
ii.
issue a refusal, where the application does not comply with a provision
or regulation of this Bylaw, stating the reason for refusal.
b) for a discretionary use:
i.
prepare a report on the proposal respecting the criteria for consideration
of that discretionary use and submit the application to the Council for
recommendation and a decision. The Council shall make a decision on a
discretionary use that approves or refuses the discretionary use on that
site and that instructs the Development Officer to:
a. issue
a
Development
Permit
incorporating
any
specific
development standards set forth by the Council, in accordance
with the provisions of this Bylaw, and advising the applicant of
any right of appeal that the applicant may have; or
b. issue a notice of refusal, stating the reasons for the refusal.
ii.
issue a refusal, where the application is for a use that is not provided for
in the District in which the property is located.
2) The notice of decision shall be issued to the applicant in the "Form B" as adopted by
resolution of Council.
3.8
Terms and Conditions for Discretionary Use Approvals
1) Discretionary uses, discretionary forms of development and associated accessory uses
are subject to the development standards and applicable provisions of the Zoning
District in which they are located. In approving a discretionary use application,
Council may prescribe specific development standards to minimize land use conflict
with respect to:
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a) site drainage of storm water;
b) the location of buildings with respect to buildings on adjacent property;
c) access to number and location of parking and loading facilities including adequate
vehicular access;
d) control of noise, glare, dust and odour; and
e) any other condition as set out in the Zoning District.
3.9
Validity of a Development Permit
1) An approval shall be deemed to be invalid if:
a) the proposed use has not commenced within the 12 month period; or
b) the proposed building is not started within 12 months, or completed within 24
months.
2) In case of a discretionary use the following also applies in deeming an approval
invalid:
a) the proposed use ceases and is replaced by another;
b) the proposed use ceases for a 12 month period; or
c) the use is not started with 12 months of completion of the building.
3) A Development Permit extension may be granted for an additional 12 month period by
the Development Officer.
4) Where Council has approved a discretionary use for a limited time as provided in this
Bylaw, and that time has expired, that use of land or use of buildings on that property
shall cease until such time as the Council gives a new discretionary use approval and a
new Development Permit is issued.
5) The Council is deemed to have granted discretionary approval to a use, or specific
intensity of use, that becomes discretionary on a site as a result of the adoption or
amendment of this Bylaw, as of the date that this Bylaw or amendment comes into
effect.
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3.10
Enforcement of Development Permit
1) Where development is not in accordance with the development permit issued for
that development, including any conditions or standards specified in that permit, the
development is deemed to be in violation of this Bylaw and is subject to the
provisions of Section 3.15.
3.11
Amending the Zoning Bylaw
1) Any person seeking to amend this Zoning Bylaw may submit an application for such
amendment and upon payment of the required fee, the Development Officer shall
refer such application to Council for consideration.
3.12
Development Appeals Board
1) Council shall appoint a Development Appeals Board in accordance with the
provisions of Sections 49(j) and 213 to 227 of the PDA.
2) A person who wishes to appeal to the Development Appeals Board shall, within 30
days of the date of issuance of or refusal to issue a Development Permit, file a written
notice of intention to appeal, and submit the appeal fee, with the secretary of the
Development Appeals Board.
3) The decision, concerning either existing or proposed development, may be appealed
by any person affected by:
a) the approval of Development Permit where it is alleged the Development Officer
misapplied the Zoning Bylaw in the approving the proposal;
b) the refusal of the Development Officer to issue a Development Permit because the
proposal contravenes the Zoning Bylaw;
c) Councils approval of a discretionary use (or form of development) with
development standards or conditions (only standards or conditions may be
appealed); or
d) the refusal of, approval with terms and conditions of, or revocation of an approval
to, an application of a minor variance.
4) An appeal may not be made to a Development Appeals Board where:
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a) a refusal is issued because a proposal contravenes the Zoning Bylaw land use
provisions;
b) a discretionary use application is refused; or
c) Council refuses to amend a Zoning Bylaw or rezone land.
3.13
Minor Variances to the Zoning Bylaw
1) The Development Officer may grant a variance of up to 10% of any yard requirement
or minimum required distances between buildings for a use that is a permitted use as
specified in this Bylaw. All such variances shall be subject to the conditions and
granted in accordance with the procedures contained in Section 60 of the PDA.
2) The Development Officer shall maintain a registry of the location and all relevant
details of the granting of such variances.
3.14
Fees
1) Council shall adopt a fee bylaw prescribing a schedule of fees to be charged for an
application review, advertising, and issuance of:
a) a development permit;
b) a discretionary use;
c) a minor variance; and
d) an amendment to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Bylaw.
3.15
Offences and Penalties
1) Pursuant to Section 242 of the PDA, the Development Officer may enforce this Bylaw,
including the issuance of a stop work order for development that contravenes this
Bylaw, and may issue an order pursuant to Section 242(4) of the PDA to achieve
compliance with this Bylaw.
2) Any person who violates this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable on summary
conviction to the penalties set forth in the PDA.
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3.16
Non Conforming Buildings and Uses
1) The adoption or amendment of this Bylaw does not affect non-conforming buildings
and uses.
2) The provisions of the PDA, Sections 88 to 93 inclusive, shall apply to all non
conforming buildings and uses.
3) Non conforming buildings or uses may continue to be used, maintained and repaired
in their present form.
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4 GENERAL REGULATIONS
4.1
One Principal Building Permitted on a Site
1) Not more than one principal building shall be permitted on any one site except for:
a) recreation facilities
b) schools
c) special-care home
d) public works
e) public facilities in the Recreation and Park and Urban Holding Districts
4.2
Building to be Moved
1) No building shall be moved within, or into, the Northern Village, without first
obtaining a Development Permit from the Development Officer, except as exempt
from requiring a Development Permit as specified in Section 3.3.
4.3
Demolition of Buildings
1) No building shall be demolished within the Northern Village without first obtaining a
Development Permit. A Development Permit shall be granted where all requirements
of the Building Bylaw are met, and where the building is not a designated heritage
building which is not to be demolished.
4.4
Accessory Uses and Buildings
1) Accessory uses and buildings shall be subordinate to, and located on the same site at
the principal building or use, and used in conjunction with that principal use.
2) An accessory building must not contain a dwelling unit or be used for the purposes of
habitation; except for a caretaker's unit in a Zoning District that permits such use.
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3) Private garages, carports and accessory buildings attached to a principal building by a
substantial roof structure shall be considered as part of the principal building and
subject to the regulations of the principal building.
4) Accessory buildings located in a required rear yard shall not occupy more than 30%
of the required rear yard.
5) Detached accessory buildings shall be located at least 1 m (3.3 ft) from the principal
building and meet the requirements of the National Fire Code.
6) Sea cans are prohibited for any use in every District, except the Industrial District.
7) Time of Construction: Accessory buildings shall not be constructed or placed on any
site prior to the construction of the principal building except in the following
instance:
a) where a Development Permit has been issued for a principal building, Council
may, at its discretion, allow prior development of an accessory building where
such building is required for the storage of construction material or equipment. If
the principal building is not completed in the time period required, the accessory
building is to be removed.
8) Location and Size of Accessory Buildings:
a) the combined floor area of all accessory buildings, including garages shall not
exceed 100 m2 (1076.4 ft2) excluding the Agriculture & Heritage Districts.
9) Height of Accessory Buildings: Accessory buildings are not to exceed the height of the
principal building, and in no case shall the accessory building exceed the height limits
provided for accessory buildings or structures in the Zoning District in which it is
located.
4.5
Development on Hazard Lands
1) Where a proposed development of a building is to be located on land considered by
Council to be potentially hazardous, the land shall be deemed "hazard lands" and
Council shall require the applicant to submit sufficient topographic information to
determine if the development will be within:
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a) the 1:500 flood event elevation; or
b) 50 m (164 ft) of any slope that may be unstable.
2) Council may require that before a Development Permit be issued on hazard lands, the
applicant submit a report prepared by a professional competent to assess the
suitability of the site for a development described in Section 4.5(1), and which in the
opinion of Council, shows that the proposed site and development is suitable with
respect to the following where relevant:
a) the potential for slope instability; and
b) the required mitigation measures for construction in slopes.
3) Council will require that before a permit be issued on hazard lands, in flood risk areas,
as identified in Section 4.5(1)(a) be subject to the following:
a) all development, redevelopment or major alterations and additions shall be
adequately flood proofed to at least 0.5 m (1.6 ft) above estimated peak water level
(EPWL). The EPWL for Green Lake is 459 metres above sea level (1505.5 feet);
b) the bottom of the joists on the first floor, or the bottom surface of the slab on
grade, of the building or structure shall be at least 0.5 m (1.6 ft) above the EPWL;
c) basements are prohibited, except where flood proofing is undertaken. The
basement shall be designed to withstand any forces generated by flood water up to
and including 0.5 m (1.6 ft) above the EPWL;
d) plumbing outlets may be permitted in basement below the EPWL provided they
contain an automatic shut-off valve approved by the Plumbing Inspector;
e) electrical outlets may be permitted in basements below the EPWL provided they
contain an independent switch for each outlet. The main switch box, heating
plants and air conditioning units shall be located above the EPWL level plus
freeboard; and
f) foundations and walls of any building or structure shall be adequately flood
proofed to at least 0.5 m (1.6 ft) above the EPWL. All plans for development such
shall be certified by a Professional Engineer or Architect.
4.6
Grading and Leveling of a Site
1) The Development Officer may require, as a condition of approval for a development
permit, that an applicant submit a lot grading and drainage plan to the Northern
Village for approval.
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2) Drainage works shall be constructed at the owner's expense to provide for adequate
surface water drainage that does not adversely affect adjacent properties, or the
stability of the land.
3) All excavations or filling shall be re-vegetated immediately after construction
activities conclude, with a suitable ground cover as may be necessary to prevent
erosion.
4) Grading, leveling or placement of fill shall be located entirely within the boundaries
of the lot. Any proposed development along the bank of a water body or water course
must comply with all requirements of municipal, provincial and federal agencies.
5) Except for construction of an authorized public dock, grading, leveling or excavation
shall not break or weaken ice push ridges along the bank of the lake.
6) Fill must be placed so that natural drainages are not blocked or diverted.
7) Fill placed on a site must be compacted sufficiently to ensure that the finished grade
level does not sink below the required building elevation and that erosion of fill
material into water bodies or water courses does not occur.
4.7
Bed and Breakfast Homes
1) Bed and breakfast homes, where allowed in a specific Zoning District shall be subject
to the following:
a) no more than 2 guest bedrooms or lodging shall be provided in each dwelling unit;
b) the guest bedrooms shall be located within the principal building;
c) no bed and breakfast home shall occupy more than 25% of the gross building floor
area of the principal building;
d) 1 off-street parking space shall be provided on the site;
e) bed and breakfast homes are clearly a secondary use and shall not create any
conflict with the residential area in terms of emission of noise, dust or odour
which would be disruptive to the surrounding residential uses;
f) bed and breakfast homes shall not result in undue traffic or parking requirements
in the residential area; and
g) bed and breakfast homes shall be licensed pursuant to The Public Health Act.
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2) The application to operate a bed and breakfast home shall be made to the
Development Officer, in the "Form C" as adopted by resolution of Council.
3) A bed and breakfast home that is operated contrary to the terms and conditions of the
Development Permit is deemed to be in violation of this Bylaw and is subject to the
provisions of Section 3.15.
4.8
Home Based Business
1) Home based businesses, where allowed in a specific Zoning District shall be subject
to the following:
a) home based businesses are clearly a secondary use and shall not create any conflict
with the residential area in terms of emission of noise, glare, dust or odour which
would be disruptive to any surrounding residential uses;
b) home based businesses shall not result in undue traffic or parking requirements in
the residential area;
c) the operator of the home based business is a resident of the dwelling unit and only
one part-time employee, who is not a resident of the dwelling unit, may be
employed at any one time;
d) home based businesses shall not have any exterior display or storage of materials
and no exterior variation from the residential character of the building other than
permitted signs;
e) no home based business shall occupy more than a maximum of 25% of the gross
building floor area of the principal building except:
i.
the area used for retail sales shall not exceed 10% of the building floor
area of the building; and
f) home based businesses shall be conducted and contained entirely within the
dwelling unit or accessory building not in both.
2) The application to operate a home based business shall be made to the Development
Officer, in the "Form C" as adopted by resolution of Council.
3) A home based business that is operated contrary to the terms and conditions of the
Development Permit is deemed to be in violation of this Bylaw and is subject to the
provisions of Section 3.15.
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4.9
Homes
General regulations for community residential, personal care, residential service and
special-care homes:
1) All homes must be licensed and approved under Provincial statutes;
2) Any changes resulting in the increase in the area devoted to any home or alterations
or additions to the structure used as any home shall require a new development
permit in the case of a discretionary use; and
3) All homes must be inspected and approved by a Fire or Building Inspector to ensure
compliance with the National Building Code, or equivalencies, and are subject to re-
inspection at any reasonable time thereafter.
4) Community Residential Homes, where allowed at Council's discretion are also
subject to the following:
a) required parking spaces shall not be located in a required front yard;
b) appropriate measures are provided for the security and safety of clients; and
c) no building or structure shall be used for the purpose of keeping boarders or
lodgers.
5) Personal Care Homes, where allowed are also subject to the following:
a) the operator of the personal care home shall be a permanent resident of the
dwelling;
b) the operator shall ensure that adequate supervision and care is available at the
home at all times;
c) in approving a personal care home, Council may specify the maximum number of
clients that may be cared for in a personal care home but in no case shall the
number exceed 10 persons;
d) the structures shall be suitable and comfortable for the proposed development,
and provide for the appropriate level of supervision;
e) the personal care home shall maintain the single detached residential character of
the property consistent with the neighbourhood;
f) the personal care home shall meet all of the regulations for a single detached
dwelling as prescribed for the District in which it is located; and
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g) a maximum of two special-care homes will be allowed in a block and may be
located on the same side of the street or on opposite sides of the street.
6) Residential Service Homes, where allowed are also subject to the following:
a) required parking spaces shall not be located in a required front yard;
b) appropriate measures shall provide for the security and safety of clients; and
c) no building or structure shall be used for the purpose of keeping boarders or
lodgers.
7) Special-Care Homes, where allowed are also subject to the following:
a) the special-care home shall maintain the single detached residential character of
the property consistent with the neighbourhood;
b) a special-care care home shall meet all of the regulations for a single detached
dwelling as prescribed for the District in which it is located; and
c) a maximum of two special-care homes will be allowed in a block and may be
located on the same side of the street or on opposite sides of the street.
4.10
Day Care Centers
1) The use shall comply with all Provincial requirements governing child care facilities
including but not limited to The Child Care Act and The Child Care Regulations, 2001;
2) The length of time that care shall be provided shall not be more than 24 consecutive
hours;
3) Outdoor play areas shall be fenced; and
4) Offsite parking shall not be allowed.
4.11
Campgrounds and Tourist Camps
1) The applicant for a Development Permit for a campground or tourist camp shall
provide the Development Officer with a plan of the site, identifying any buildings,
uses of land and the location of all roadways and recreation vehicle or tent campsites
with dimensions. The addition or rearrangement of sites, the construction or moving
of buildings, the material change in use of portions of land, or the filling or cleaning
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of land shall require a Development Permit, and the applicant shall submit, for
approval, an amended plan incorporating the proposed development.
2) A campground or tourist camp shall have, within its boundaries, a buffer area
abutting the boundary of not less than 4.5 m (14.8 ft) in width, which shall contain no
buildings.
3) A site for each recreation vehicle (RV) and campsite permitted in the campground or
tourist camp shall be designated and clearly marked on the ground.
4) Each RV site shall have a minimum area of 150 m2 (1614.6 ft2).
5) No portion of any campsite shall be located within an internal roadway or required
buffer area.
6) Each site shall have a direct and convenient access to a developed internal roadway,
which shall not be located in any required buffer area.
7) Each recreation vehicle shall be located at least 4.5 m (14 ft) from any other
recreation vehicle and each site shall have dimensions, location and orientation
sufficient to allow for such location of recreation vehicles.
8) The space provided for roadways within a campground or tourist camp shall be at
least 7.5 m (24.6 ft) in width. No portion of any site, other use or structure shall be
located in any roadway.
9) A campground or tourist camp may include, as an accessory use, a laundromat or
convenience store designed to meet the needs of occupants of the sites and a single
unit dwelling for accommodation of the operator.
10) No recreation vehicle shall be stored on any campsite when the campground is not
open.
11) The Public Health Act and regulations passed there under shall be complied with in
respect of all operations and development of campgrounds.
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4.12
Fencing
1) In this section "Height" means the vertical distance of the wall, fence, hedge or shrub
measured from the ground level immediately adjacent to the structure or plant to the
highest point of the structure or plant.
2) In all Districts excluding the Commercial and Industrial Districts:
a) the maximum height along any lot line, except a lot line in a required front yard,
shall be no greater than 1.83 m (6 ft);
b) no wall, fence, hedge or shrub shall be erected in a required front yard to a height
of more than 1 m (3.3 ft).
3) In any Commercial or Industrial District:
a) the maximum height along any lot line, other than for required screening, shall be
no greater than 2.5 m (8.2 ft);
b) in the case of a corner lot, no wall, fence, hedge or shrub shall be placed as to
create a visual obstruction in an established intersection sight triangle; and
c) where the development abuts a Residential District, the Development Officer may
require a fence to be installed. Where noise is a potential nuisance, a Development
Officer may specify that the fence be designed to attenuate noise.
4) Electrical fences are prohibited in every District.
5) No height limitations apply to the following:
a) temporary construction fences; and
b) fences associated with essential public services and utilities, public parks,
playgrounds, and public buildings.
6) The application for a Development Permit shall be made to the Development Officer,
in the "Form A" which is adopted by resolution of Council.
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4.13
Landscaping
1) Subject to Section 4.13 (7) existing trees shall not be cut or otherwise damaged or
destroyed within portions of property to be used for required open space, setback or
buffer requirements of this Zoning Bylaw.
2) Trees or vegetation shall not be cleared from any land within 20 m (65.6 ft) of any
watercourse, water body, escarpment, or of the crest of a slope greater than 15%,
where the removal could have a negative impact on the water body or bank stability.
3) In cases where retention of natural trees would create unusual hardship or
development problems in open space, setback, and buffer areas, planted trees may be
required.
4) The Development Officer shall determine when such hardship or development
problem exists and may designate that certain areas be replanted in lieu of preserving
existing trees.
5) Planted trees and other vegetation shall conform to the following:
a) species must be capable of surviving in the Northern Village;
b) minimum tree sizes:
i.
deciduous - 50 mm (0.164 ft) caliper diameter
ii.
coniferous - 2 m (6.6 ft) height
iii.
shrubs - 600 mm (1.969 ft) spread or height
6) The permanent vegetation shall be installed on the construction site as soon as
utilities are in place and final grades are achieved.
7) Upon direction from the Development Officer property owners may be required to
treat or remove trees suffering from transmittable diseases or pests or allow the
Northern Village to do so, charging the actual cost thereof to the property owner. The
Development Officer may not require the removal of trees except for the reason of
disease, infestation, or danger of falling.
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8) Nothing in this section shall prevent the application of good practices for protection
of dwellings from wildfire in accordance with Fire Smart or other accepted fire
protection systems.
9) Within the Recreation and Park and Urban Holding Districts the cutting or removal of
live trees may only take place, with the approval of the Development Officer, for the
purposes of constructing authorized public works, authorized hiking trails and other
structures or for the purpose of public safety.
10) In the Commercial and Industrial Districts, the following requirements also apply:
a) all areas of the lot not used for a building, parking or loading are to be landscaped;
b) existing landscaping or natural vegetation should be conserved and will be used to
meet the requirements of this section unless removal is necessary to efficiently
accommodate the proposed development, where practical, vegetation will be
relocated on site; and
c) a landscaping plan is to be submitted along with the application for a
Development Permit showing:
i.
site grading and leveling;
ii.
location of existing and proposed vegetation, including any proposed to
be removed; and
iii.
location of proposed hard landscaping such as walls, walks, fences, and
curbs.
4.14
Marinas
1) All marinas are subject to the following development standards:
a) the area of the marina shall not exclude public access to the water body;
b) there shall be no discharge of water and/or contaminants into water from boat
maintenance or hull cleaning within the marina;
c) marina structures shall be maintained in a structurally sound and safe condition at
all times;
d) there shall be no discharge of sewage or solid wastes into the water body; and
e) the applicant shall supply to the Council a plan which includes as a minimum:
i.
a description of operations, facilities and maintenance;
ii.
an oil or gas spill plan; and
iii.
a waste disposal and litter management plan.
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4.15
Modular and Mobile Homes
1) Wherever a single detached dwelling is allowed in any District, it may be in the form
of a modular home.
2) All manufactured homes are subject to the following development standards:
a) every modular home shall:
i.
be attached to a permanent foundation;
ii.
include engineered floor trusses, 2" x 6" exterior walls, 8' ceilings and
primed and painted drywall;
iii.
ensure that basement wall and grade beam support shall be attached to
the perimeter of the building; and
iv.
ensure that structural additions to a modular home shall have a
permanent foundation and shall have exterior siding and skirting
installed which matches that of the modular home.
b) every mobile home shall:
i.
either be attached to a permanent foundation or be anchored to the
ground and skirted, prior to occupancy;
ii.
include 2" x 8" floor joists on a steel frame, 2" x 6" exterior walls, 7 ½'
ceilings;
iii.
ensure that pre-finished metal, plastic or other similar pre-finished
skirting which matches the mobile home siding shall be vertically
installed between the underside of the mobile home and the ground.
iv.
have been manufactured within 10 years of being moved onto a lot (as
determined by manufacturers stamp); and
v.
have a minimum interior floor space of 93 m2 (1001 ft2).
3) Subject to Section 4.15 (2)(b), mobile homes are permitted in:
a) The Residential 2 District and Mobile Home District; and
b) Industrial and the Urban Holding Districts where caretaker's units are allowed.
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4.16
Portable Garage and Shelter
1) All portable garages and shelters are subject to Section 4.4 and conform to the
following regulations:
a) the shape and size of the lot is adequate to accommodate the proposed portable
garage and shelter;
b) the portable garage and shelter is not located in the front or side yards;
c) the approval of the proposal will not negatively impact surrounding uses;
d) portable garages and shelters are adequately anchored; and
e) the portable garage and shelter is not to be electrically wired or heated.
2) Portable garages and shelters are prohibited in the Community Service and Recreation
and Park Districts. Table 1 applies to all other Districts.
Table 1 - Portable Garage and Shelter Size
Districts
Maximum Overall
Maximum Size
Residential District
Commercial District
Urban Holding District
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
27 m2 (290.6 ft2)
Industrial District
6.4 m (21 ft)
66.9 m2 (720.1 ft2)
4.17
Public
Utilities,
Public
Works
and
Facilities
of
the
Municipality
1) Public works and municipal facilities, except solid and liquid waste disposal sites,
shall be permitted uses in every Zoning District, and unless otherwise specified by
this Bylaw, no minimum site or yard requirements shall apply.
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4.18
Service Station and Gas Bars
1) Service stations and gas bars, where allowed in a specific Zoning District, shall be
subject to the following development standards:
a) fuel pumps and accessory equipment including any fuel sales kiosk on a pump
island shall be located at least 6 m (19.7 ft) from any street or other property
boundary;
b) all automotive parts, dismantled vehicles and similar articles shall be store within
a building or be screened to the satisfaction of Council;
c) all business shall be conducted and all goods stored completely within an enclosed
building except as required in the servicing of motor vehicles while under the care
and control of the vehicle operator;
d) the Development Officer may specify in the issuing of a Development Permit as a
special condition of the Development Permit, the location and design of access to
the property and to the fuel pumps and service bays, to avoid conflict with traffic
on abutting street and lanes;
e) the arrangement of the proposed structure on the site shall be designed to reduce
conflict with adjoining uses;
f) where service stations occupy a corner site, only one access point shall be located
on the flanking street;
g) access to parking for fuel dispensing apparatus shall not obstruct access to the lot,
or other required off-street parking spaces on the lot;
h) any specific development standards imposed related to landscaping, screening,
open spaces, parking and standing areas for vehicles shall be designed to reduce
conflict with adjoining land uses and to ensure adequate areas for vehicles on the
property; and
i) the storage of fuel shall meet all provincial regulations.
4.19
Shoreline Development
1) In all Districts:
a) All applications for shoreline development shall be made to the Development
Officer, on the Form "A", by resolution of Council;
b) All applications shall include approvals, where applicable, from federal and
provincial agencies including the Ministry of Environment and the Department of
Fisheries and Oceans;
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c) Where a boat dock is permitted, a boat lift shall also be permitted;
d) In any District, where a boat dock is permitted, a boat lift shall also be permitted;
and
e) All requirements of the PDA and Dedicated Lands Regulations, 2009, shall apply on
dedicated shoreline parcels.
2) In the Recreation and Park District:
a) R1 - Plan 78B12265:
i.
All docks shall require a permit from the Northern Village of Green
Lake. If a permit is not obtained, the municipality will proceed with the
removal under the authority of the PDA;
ii.
All permits granted are valid for a 6 month period beginning May 1 and
ending October 31 of the permitting year;
iii.
All docks must be removed by October 31;
iv.
The storage of docks on R1 from November 1 to April 30 is not
permitted;
v.
If docks are not removed in the allotted time, Council may remove and
dispose of the dock in any manner that the Council deems appropriate;
vi.
Community docks are encouraged;
vii.
The Northern Village of Green Lake will not accept any liability with
respect to docks; and
viii.
The Northern Village of Green Lake will have policies regarding the use
of dedicated lands to protect against unauthorized use and to preserve
the natural integrity of the land.
b) Private docks are prohibited; and
c) Community boat docks are permitted.
3) In the Rural Residential District:
a) Parcel 1 (Ext 21), Parcel 3, Parcel 4 - Plan U4063:
i.
1 dock is permitted per parcel; and
ii.
Storage of hazardous materials is prohibited within 30 metres (100 feet)
of the high water mark and will comply with all applicable legislation
and all requirements of this Bylaw.
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4) In the Commercial District:
a) Parcel 1 (Ext 22), Parcel 2 (Ext 23), & Parcel 2 (Ext 24) - Plan U4063:
i.
Storage of hazardous materials is prohibited within 30 metres (100 feet)
of the high water mark and will comply with all applicable legislation
and all requirements of this Bylaw; and
ii.
Marina construction and maintenance will comply with all applicable
legislation and all requirements of this Bylaw.
5) In the Urban Holding District:
a) Private docks are prohibited; and
b) Community docks and/or marina are permitted.
4.20
Sight Triangles
1) Subject to Section 4.20 (2), the following uses are prohibited in a sight triangle:
a) a building, structure or use which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor
vehicles;
b) a fence or tree, hedge, bush or other vegetation, the top of which exceeds 1.0 m (3.3
ft) in height above the elevation of the centre lines of abutting streets; and
c) parking area.
2) The following are allowed in any sight triangle:
a) government signage and government sign posts;
b) fire hydrants, benches and traffic control devices; and
c) utility poles and one utility transmission or control device.
3) Sight Triangles will apply in all Zoning Districts.
4.21
Vehicle Storage
1) In the Residential and Mobile Home Districts:
a) outdoor storage of partially dismantled or inoperative motor vehicles is prohibited;
b) only 1 unlicensed motor vehicle may be stored on a site;
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c) no commercial vehicle shall be parked or stored on a site other than the following:
i.
a maximum of one commercial vehicle, excluding septic haul trucks, not
exceeding 4.4 tonne gross vehicle weight; and
ii.
commercial vehicles required for construction, repair, servicing or
maintenance on the site.
d) a maximum of one recreation vehicle may be stored on a site with an existing,
permanent dwelling. The recreation vehicle may be occupied subject to:
i.
it being for the exclusive use of non-paying guests of the occupant of the
principal dwelling located on the same site;
ii.
it only being occupied when the principal dwelling is occupied;
iii.
the period of occupation not exceeding 30 days; once the 30 day period
has expired, a recreational vehicle cannot be occupied again on the site
for a period of 7 days; and
iv.
the recreation vehicle has a sink, shower, or water closet, it must have a
self contained septic holding tank or be connected to the septic system
on the residential site.
4.22
Water Supply and Waste Disposal
1) Every residence and every building containing washroom facilities shall be connected
to the municipal sewer and water supply system, where available, at the owner's
expense.
4.23
Permitted Yard Encroachments
Subject to Sections 4.23 (3) and 4.23 (4), the following projections in yards shall be
permitted:
1) In all yards:
a) bay windows, bow window, chimneys, gutters, eaves, window sills, canopies, fire
escapes, and similar non-structural alterations may project a distance of 0.6 m (2
ft) from the building, but no closer than 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to the lot line;
b) light fixtures and lamp posts;
c) uncovered driveways;
d) trees, shrubs, trellises or flag poles, provided these fixtures do not extend into or
over public land; and
e) wheel chair ramps.
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2) In rear yards:
a) unenclosed patios, decks, cantilevered balconies, porches and sidewalks not more
than 0.4 m (1.3 ft) above grade level, as measured at the outside edge of the
structure; and
b) steps 1.6 m (5.2 ft) or less above grade level, as measured at the highest point of the
steps, which are necessary for access to a permitted building or for access to a site
from the street or lane.
3) No projections shall be permitted within a front yard required for parking where any
portion of the said projection would be at an elevation lower than 2.5 m (8.2 ft) above
the finished grade elevation measured at the corresponding front wall of the building.
4) No projections shall be any closer than 0.15 m (0.5 ft) to any lot line.
4.24
Signs
1) General Purpose Sign Regulations:
a) all highway sign corridors within 400 m (1312.3 ft) either side of a provincial
highway will be located adjacent to the highway right-of-way and regulated by the
requirements of The Erection of Signs Adjacent to Provincial Highway Regulations,
1986 and amendments thereto;
b) all signs shall be located within the limits of the site on which they are located and
shall not project over the lot lines;
c) signs shall be located a minimum distance of 1 m (3.3 ft) from any lot line;
d) signs shall not be located in sight triangles in such a manner that they visually
obstruct sight triangles or otherwise jeopardize public safety;
e) signs shall not be erected, attached or maintained upon trees or utility poles, or
drawn or painted on rocks or other natural features;
f) flashing signs are prohibited in all Districts;
g) all signs shall be kept in a safe, tidy and legible condition;
h) signs advertising businesses no longer in operation shall be removed;
i) real estate and construction signs shall be removed once the contract is completed
and the property is occupied by the new owner, lessee or tenant;
j) converted vehicle and trailer signs are prohibited;
k) prior to issuing a permit for a free standing, projecting or roof sign, the
Development Officer may require a professional stamp of a certified professional
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engineer qualified to certify that the sign design satisfies all relevant legislation,
codes and bylaws; and
l) Council may direct and order the removal of a sign, which contravenes this Bylaw,
or is in an unsafe or dilapidated condition.
2) An application for a Development Permit for a sign shall be made in conformance
with Section 3.2 of this Bylaw.
3) Signs not Requiring a Sign Permit:
a) the following signs are Section 4.24 (1) and do not need a sign permit;
i.
government signs;
ii.
memorial signs;
iii.
no trespassing, hunting restriction, and similar signs;
iv.
real estate signs advertising the sale, lease, or rental of the property on
which it is located and related information with a maximum sign facial
area of 1.5 m2 (16.2 ft2);
v.
temporary signs of less than 1 m2 (10.8 ft2) of surface area;
vi.
temporary or safety signs bearing no advertising information;
vii.
identification signs containing no advertising information;
viii.
election signs during the period of an election campaign;
ix.
temporary signs located inside a building window, exclusive of any
electrified sign greater than 0.5 m2 (5.4 ft2) in the area;
x.
signs visible only from the interior of a building;
xi.
construction signs, located on the site of the construction to which they
refer;
xii.
signs required to be posted and maintain by any Municipal Bylaw or
Federal or Provincial statute or regulations;
xiii.
directional signs having a maximum sign facial area of 1 m2 (10.8 ft2); and
xiv.
banner, murals or works of art which contain no advertising.
4) Signs in the Residential, Mobile Home and Community Service Districts:
a) one wall sign is permitted for a dwelling having a maximum sign facial area as
follows:
i.
fourplex or townhouse dwellings - 1 m2 (10.8 ft2); and
ii.
all other dwellings - 0.5 m2 (5.4 ft2).
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b) one additional sign for fourplex and townhouse dwellings may be erected as
follows:
i.
a free-standing sign having a maximum sign facial area of 2.5 m2 (26.9
ft2) in area; or
ii.
an awning sign providing a minimum clearance of 2.5 m (8.2 ft) between
the bottom of the canopy and sidewalk or ground.
c) free-standing signs shall be located at least 3 m (9.8 ft) from any lot line; and
d) non-residential uses in the Residential District shall be subject to sign regulations
for fourplex's and townhouses dwellings.
5) Signs for the Commercial and Industrial Districts:
a) advertising signs in Commercial and Industrial Districts may be illuminated by
direct or indirect lighting and the lights may project different colours and may be
intermittent;
b) illuminated signs shall have an internal light source or an external light source
shielded so that the light is directed at the face of the sign;
c) all signs shall provide a minimum clearance of 2.5 m (8.2 ft) between the bottom of
the sign and the street or sidewalk;
d) specific sign regulations for portable signs are:
i.
except as may be permitted by the Development Officer, a portable sign
shall not be located or encroach onto a public roadway, lane, or
sidewalk;
ii.
a portable sign shall not be located or erected for a period greater than
14 days;
iii.
the maximum height shall be 2 m (6.6 ft); and
iv.
the maximum sign facial area shall not exceed 1.2 m2 (12.9 ft2) for A-
Board signs and 3 m2 (32.3 ft2) for all other portable signs.
e) specific sign regulations for free-standing signs are:
i.
one free-standing sign may be permitted per site, a second free-standing
sign may be permitted at the Councils discretion on commercial
properties if a minimum 30 m (98.4 ft) separation from any other
freestanding sign on the same site is provided;
ii.
the maximum height shall not exceed 9.15 m (30 ft);
iii.
the maximum sign facial area shall not exceed 14 m2 (150.7 ft2); and
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iv.
a minimum of 30 m (98.4 ft) separation from any other sign along the
same street unless otherwise approved by Council.
f) specific sign regulations for wall signs are:
i.
the sign may not exceed 20% of the area of the face of the building to
which the sign is attached or 14 m2 (150.7 ft2) whichever is less, unless
otherwise approved by Council; and
ii.
the sign does not project more than 1 m (3.3 ft) above the roof or
marquee.
6) Billboard Signs:
a) billboard signs are prohibited in the Community Service District, Residential
District, Mobile Home District, and Recreation and Park District;
b) the billboard sign facial area and height regulations shall be as follows:
i.
maximum single sign facial area - 20 m2 (215.3 ft2);
ii.
maximum total sign facial area - 40 m2 (430.6 ft2);
iii.
maximum number of faces - 2;
iv.
double faced signs shall be constructed so one face is completely behind
and parallel to the other face and facing the opposite direction; and
v.
maximum height above grade - 6 m (19.7 ft).
c) no billboard shall have flashing or intermittent light. All lighting shall be shielded
from direct view from any roadway or site boundary;
d) billboards shall not be located in a required front yard;
e) the billboard will not obscure local business signs;
f) the billboard will be separated by at least 30 m (98.4 ft) from other billboards;
g) the billboard will not seriously detract from the appearance of an entry or key
corridors to and through the Northern Village;
h) the billboard will be separated by at least 100 m (328.1 ft) from any residential
Districts;
i) Council may place special conditions on the location of the billboard on a site to
protect the clear view of an intersection or a highway approach, or other
directional and informational signs.
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4.25
Off-Street Parking Regulations
1) General Regulations:
a) when any new development occurs or when any existing development is enlarged,
or use changed, provision shall be made for off-street vehicular parking spaces,
either on-site or by an alternate arrangement with Council;
b) no person within any District shall erect, enlarge, substantially alter, or extend any
building permitted under this Bylaw, unless the required off-street parking and
loading spaces are provided and maintained in connection with the development;
and
c) any conforming or legal non-conforming building or use which is in existence on
the effective date of this Bylaw, that is damaged to the extent of 75% or more of its
value above the foundation to rebuild that is reconstructed, repaired or re-
established, shall provide off-street parking and loading facilities in accordance
with this Bylaw.
2) Off-Street Parking:
a) off-street parking shall be provided in accordance with "Table 2 Parking Schedule"
and associated regulations. Except where specifically noted, all floor areas
represent gross floor areas;
b) required off-street parking spaces in the Commercial or Industrial District may be
located on a separate site that is within a convenient walking distance to a
maximum of 150 m (492.1 ft) of the principal building or use, provided such are
located within a Commercial or Industrial District;
c) in Residential and Mobile Home Districts, off-street parking spaces shall be
provided on the site on which the principal use to which the parking pertains is
located;
d) no part of any minimum required side yard shall be used for parking, storage or
loading of motor vehicles; although access to parking, storage or loading of motor
vehicles may cross required side yards, and side yards may be used as fire lanes,
provided they meet all other requirements of fire lanes;
e) each parking space shall be a minimum of 2.5 m (8.2 ft) wide. Parallel parking
spaces must be a minimum of 6.5 m (21.3 ft) long; all other parking spaces must be
a minimum of 6 m (19.7 ft) long;
f) where a building or site contains more than one use, the parking requirements
shall be calculated separately for each use and added together to determine the
total requirements for the site;
g) where the calculation of the number of spaces results in a fractional space, the
total shall be rounded up to the next whole space; and
h) where the necessary off-street parking space is provided on a site that is separate
from the principal use, an agreement between the Northern Village and the owner
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of the site on which the parking is to be located shall be recorded in the Northern
Village office. The agreement shall bind the owner and his heirs and successors
restricting the use of the site for the purpose of off-street parking so long as the
main use or building for which the parking is provided exists.
Table 2 - Parking Schedule
Use
Minimum Number of Parking Spaces
Required
Residential
single detached dwelling, modular home,
mobile home
semi-detached dwelling, duplex, fourplex,
townhouse
1 space
1 per dwelling unit
Institutional
elementary school
high school
community centre, places of worship and other
places of assembly
library, cultural institution
1 per classroom
4 per classroom
1 per 10 fixed seats or 1 per 25 m2 (269.1 ft2) of space
for movable seating, whichever is greater
1 per 20 fixed seats or 1 per 50 m2 (538.2 ft2) of space
for movable seating, whichever is greater
Commercial
retail stores
offices
café, restaurant, lounge, beverage room
hotel or motel
bingo hall
lumber yard, home improvement centre
1 per 40 m2 (430.6 ft2)
1 per 50 m2 (538.2 ft2)
1 per 4 patron seats, or 1 per 10 m2 (107.6 ft2) patron
space if seating is not fixed
1 per guest room
1 per 4 patron seats
1 per 50 m2 (538.2 ft2)
Industrial
manufacturing and processing plants
warehouses
1 per 60 m2 (645.8 ft2)
1 per 100 m2 (1076.4 ft2)
Recreational
ice rink, curling rink, arena
gymnasium
fitness center
2 per sheet of ice, or playing field plus 1 per 10 fixed
seats
2 per court plus 1 per 10 fixed seats
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2)
All others
1 per 30 m2 (322.9 ft2)
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5 ZONING DISTRICTS AND ZONING MAP
5.1
Classification of Zoning Districts
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the Northern Village of Green Lake is divided into the
following Zoning Districts, the boundaries of which are shown on "Map 1: Northern
Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts" and "Map 1A: Northern Village of Green Lake
Zoning Districts." Such Districts may be referred to by the appropriate symbol, as shown
in Table 4.
Table 3 - Zoning Districts
District
Symbol
Recreation and Park
Residential 1
Residential 2
Rural Residential
Mobile Home
Community Service
Commercial
Highway Commercial
Industrial
Agriculture
Heritage
Recreational Vehicle
and Park
Urban Holding
RP
R1
R2
RR
MH
CS
C1
C2
M
AG
H
RV
UH
5.2
The Zoning District Map
The maps, bearing the title "Map 1: Northern Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts" and
"Map 1A Northern Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts," adopted by the Council and
signed by the Mayor and Administrator under the seal of the Northern Village, shall be
declared to be an integral part of this Zoning Bylaw as if embodied therein.
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5.3
Boundaries of Zoning Districts
1) The boundaries of the Districts referred to in this Bylaw, together with an
explanatory legend, notations and reference to this Bylaw, are shown on the maps
entitled, "Map 1: Northern Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts" and "Map 1A
Northern Village of Green Lake Zoning Districts."
2) Unless otherwise shown, the boundaries of the Zoning Districts are lot lines, centre
lines of streets, lanes, road allowances, or such line extended and the boundaries of
the municipality.
3) Where a boundary of a District crosses a parcel, the boundaries of the Districts shall
be determined by the use of the scale shown on the map.
4) Where the boundary of a District is also a parcel boundary and the parcel boundary
moves by the process of subdivision, the District boundary shall move with that
parcel boundary, unless the boundary is otherwise located by amendment to the
Bylaw.
5.4
Zoning District Schedules
The uses or forms of development allowed within a Zoning District, along with
regulations or standards which apply are contained in the Zoning District Schedules in
Section 6.
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6 ZONING DISTRICT SCHEDULES
6.1
RP - Recreation and Park District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to preserve and protect natural areas and open space for
public recreational use.
2) Permitted Uses
a) boat docks
b) boat launches
c) garden plots
d) golf courses
e) heritage buildings
f) hiking trails, cross country ski trails
g) historically, ecologically or culturally unique areas
h) outdoor rinks
i) museums
j) parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas
k) schools and educational institutions
l) sports fields
m) tennis and shuffleboard courts
n) tourist information centres
3) Discretionary Uses
a) tourist campgrounds
b) float plane bases
c) ice houses, boat houses
d) marinas
e) motorized vehicle trails
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
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b) Council shall include conditions on approvals that include direction for any
applicable fuel wood or timber salvage.
c) Motorized vehicle trails:
i.
the trail shall not create conflict with any active trappers.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses, that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District. They shall not be located on
hazardous lands.
6) Regulations
a) Lot requirements;
Table 4 - Recreation and Park District Minimum Lot Requirements
Parcel
Frontage
Depth
Maximum
Building Height
Permitted Uses
Outdoor Rinks
Schools
30 m (98.4 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
12 m (39.4 ft)
Educational Institutions
Heritage Building
Museums
Tourist Information Centre
15 m (49.2 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
No Requirements
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Discretionary Uses
All Discretionary Uses
No Requirements
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Accessory Buildings
-
-
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
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b) Required yards;
Table 5 - Recreation and Park District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Educational Institutions
Heritage Building
Museums
Outdoor Rinks
Schools
Tourist Information Centre
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
No Requirements
Discretionary Uses
All Discretionary Uses
No Requirements
Accessory Buildings
6 m (19.7 ft)
0.6 m (2 ft)
0.6 m (2 ft)
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6.2
R1 - Residential 1 District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to encourage and maintain safe and quiet residential
neighbourhoods and keep them free from incompatible land uses.
2) Permitted Uses
a) single detached dwelling
b) duplex dwelling
c) day care centres
d) parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas
e) personal care home
a) special care home
b) fourplex dwelling
c) multi unit dwelling
d) townhouse dwelling
3) Discretionary Uses
a) bed and breakfast homes
b) convenience stores
c) places of worship, religious institutions
d) home based business
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
6) Regulations
a) Places of worship; religious institutions, and day care centres:
i.
Shall be located on a corner lot to facilitate access.
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b) Lot requirements;
Table 6 - Residential 1 District Minimum Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum
Building Height
Rectangular
Non-
Rectangular
Permitted Uses
Parks, Playgrounds, Picnic
Areas
No Requirements
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Single Detached Dwelling
18 m (59.1 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)1
600 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Duplex Dwelling
21 m (68.9 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)2
650 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
18 m (59.1 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)1
600 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Fourplex Dwelling
21 m (88.6 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)2
650 m2
12 m (39.4 ft)
Multiple Unit Dwelling
21 m (68.9 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)2
650 m2
12 m (39.4 ft)
Convenience Stores
15 m (49.2 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
600 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
All other Discretionary
Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
600 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Accessory Buildings
No requirements
-
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Notes
1 mean width must be a minimum of 18 m (59.1 ft)
2 mean width must be a minimum of 21 m (68.9 ft)
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c) Required yards;
Table 7 - Residential 1 District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Park, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas
No Requirements
All Other Permitted Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Convenience Stores
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
All Other Discretionary Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Accessory Buildings
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)1
Notes
1 Accessory buildings on residential Lakefront lots must have a rear yard (lake side)
setback of 4.5 m (14.8 ft). Lakefront residential lots shall include any residential
lots that abut the bank of the lake, or abut dedicated lands that abut the bank of
the lake within 30 m (98.4 ft).
d) Floor Area:
i.
Per dwelling unit - minimum 71.35 m2 (768 ft2)
ii.
Detached accessory building - maximum 111.5 m2 (1,200 ft2)
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6.3
R2 - Residential 2 District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to encourage and maintain safe and quiet residential
neighbourhoods and keep them free from incompatible land uses.
2) Permitted Uses
a) The permitted uses of the R1 -Residential 1 District are provided in this district
b) mobile homes
3) Discretionary Uses
a) The discretionary uses of the R1 - Residential 1 District are provided in this district
4) Discretionary Use Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
6) Regulations
a) Places of worship; religious institutions, and day care centres:
i.
Shall be located on a corner lot to facilitate access.
b) Lot requirements;
i.
The minimum lot requirements for this district are provided in Table 6.
ii.
Mobile Homes will follow the minimum lot requirements of Single
Detached Dwellings.
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c) Required yards;
i.
The minimum yard requirements for this district are provided in Table 7.
d) Floor Area:
i.
Per dwelling unit - minimum 71.35 m2 (768 ft2)
ii.
Detached accessory building - maximum 111.5 m2 (1,200 ft2)
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6.4
RR - Rural Residential District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to provide areas for residential use for those who desire
rural living environments and to provide standards for rural land use and development
consistent with desired rural character.
2) Permitted Uses
a) single detached dwellings
b) mobile homes
c) trails, parks, and playgrounds
d) market gardens
3) Discretionary Uses
a) community residential home
b) residential service home
c) home based business
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
b) Market gardens, green houses, animal or poultry raising, and other uses
customarily carried out in the field of agriculture including the sale on the premise
of any produce grown or raised on the premise.
6) Regulations
a) Signs and billboards are prohibited except for signs showing the name of owners
or products for sale (on premise), signs indicating permitted or discretionary use,
signs bearing notice of sale or lease or other information relating to a temporary
condition affecting the premise. No sign shall have a facial area exceeding 1 m2.
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b) Existing vegetation shall be maintained as much as possible when development is
undertaken.
c) Lot requirements;
Table 8 - Rural Residential District Minimum Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum
Building Height
Rectangular
Non-
Rectangular
Permitted Uses
Trails, Parks, Playgrounds
No Requirements
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
50 m (164.5 ft)
35 m (114.8 ft)1
8000 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Discretionary Uses
All Discretionary Uses
50 m (164.5 ft)
35 m (114.8 ft)1
8000 m2
2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Accessory Buildings
No requirements
-
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Notes
1 mean width must be a minimum of 50 m (165.4 ft)
d) Required Yards;
Table 9 - Rural Residential District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Park, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas
No Requirements
All Other Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
6 m (49.2 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Convenience Stores
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
All Other Discretionary Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Accessory Buildings
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)1
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6.5
MH - Mobile Home District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to provide areas of higher density development for mobile
home use while maintaining safe, quiet residential neighbourhoods that are free from
incompatible land uses.
2) Permitted Uses
a) mobile homes
b) parks, playgrounds and picnic areas
c) mobile home courts
3) Discretionary Uses
a) home based business
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
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6) Regulations
a) Lot requirements;
Table 10 - Mobile Home District Minimum Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum
Building Height
Rectangular
Non-
Rectangular
Permitted Uses
Parks,
Playgrounds,
Picnic
Areas
No Requirements
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Mobile Homes
15 m (39.3 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)1
450 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Home Based Business
15 m (39.3 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)1
450 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Accessory Buildings
No Requirements
-
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Notes
1 mean width must be a minimum of 15 m (39.3 ft)
b) Required yards;
Table 11 - Mobile Home District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Parks, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas
No Requirements
Mobile Homes
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Mobile Home Courts
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
7.5 ft (24.6 ft)
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Discretionary Use
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Accessory Buildings
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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6.6
CS - Community Service District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to provide for community service uses serving the general
public.
2) Permitted Uses
a) caretakers unit
b) cemeteries
c) clubs
d) community centres
e) cultural institutions and auditoriums
f) curling and skating rinks
g) day care centres
h) gift shops
i) hospitals, medical clinics
j) indoor recreation facilities
k) law enforcement facilities
l) municipal, provincial and federal offices, buildings and structures
m) parks, playgrounds, and picnic areas
n) personal care home
o) places of worship, religious institutions
p) public swimming pools
q) radio and television buildings or transmitters
r) schools, educational institutions
s) snack bars
t) special-care home
u) sports fields
v) tourist information centre
3) Discretionary Uses
a) residential service home
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
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5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
6) Regulations
a) Lot requirements;
Table 12 - Community Service District Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum Building
Height
Rectangular
Non-
Rectangular
Permitted Uses
Curling, Skating Rinks
Indoor Recreation Facilities
Hospitals
Public Swimming Pools
Schools
30 m (98.4 ft)
20m (65.6 ft)1
900 m2
12 m (39.4 ft)
Parks, Playgrounds, Picnic
Areas
Sport Fields
No Requirements
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)2
450 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Discretionary Uses
All Discretionary Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)2
450 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Accessory Buildings
No requirements
-
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Notes
1 mean width must be a minimum of 30 m (38.4 ft)
2 mean width must be a minimum of 15 m (36.1 ft)
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b) Required yards;
Table 13 - Community Service District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Parks, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas
Sport Fields
No Requirements
Personal Care Home
Special-Care Home
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Discretionary Uses
All Discretionary Uses
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Accessory Buildings
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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6.7
C1 - Commercial District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to regulate and encourage commercial and business
enterprises in concentrated areas that are easily accessible.
2) Permitted Uses
a) artisans, and craft shops offices and workshops
b) bakeries with retail sales
c) banks, financial services, and business offices
d) billboard signs
e) building supply, home improvement stores
f) bus terminals
g) cafés, restaurants
h) clubs
i) commercial entertainment establishments
j) community centres
k) construction trades
l) convenience stores
m) cultural institutions
n) day care centres
o) drug stores
p) dwellings located above the ground floor of a commercial business
q) educational institutions
r) establishments for the sale of motor vehicles, recreational vehicles or trailers
s) gas bars with or without convenience stores
t) government and professional service offices
u) hotels, motels
v) libraries, cultural institutions, and museums
w) licensed beverage rooms
x) lumber yards
y) marinas and boat rentals
z) medical, dental, and other health services offices and clinics
aa) parking lots
bb) places of worship, religious institutions
cc) personal service establishments
dd) printing and publishing offices, including related printing presses and equipment
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ee) radio and television building or transmitters
ff) retail stores
gg) service or repair shops
hh) service stations
ii) taxi stands
jj) theatres or assembly halls
kk) tourist information centres
ll) travel agents
mm) undertaking establishments
nn) veterinary hospitals and clinics
3) Discretionary Uses
a) car washes
b) mini-malls which may include retail stores, restaurants, cafés, personal service
establishments, offices and small veterinary clinics
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
b) One caretaker's unit shall be permitted per principal use.
6) Regulations
a) Dwelling located above the ground floor of a commercial business shall have an
entrance separate from that of the store or commercial business;
b) Lot requirements;
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Table 14 - Commercial District Minimum Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum
Building Height
Rectangular
Non-
Rectangular
Permitted Uses
Gas
Bars
with
or
without
Convenience Stores
Hotels, Motels
Service Stations
Undertaking Establishments
20 m (65.6 ft)
15 m (39.3 ft)
700 m2
12 m (39.4 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)
450 m2
12 m (39.4 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Mini-Malls
30 m (98.4 ft)
20 m (65.6 ft)
700 m2
12 m (39.4 ft)
All other Discretionary Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
11 m (36.1 ft)
450 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
Accessory Buildings
-
-
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
c) Required yards;
Table 15 - Commercial District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Gas
Bars
with
or
without
Convenience Stores
Hotels, Motels
Service Stations
Undertaking Establishments
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Mini-Malls
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
All Other Discretionary Uses
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
Accessory Buildings
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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6.8
C2 - Highway Commercial
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to promote and regulate the development of auto oriented
commercial and business enterprises that require more space and road access.
2) Permitted Uses
a) auto body shops, excluding works related to auto wrecking and salvage
b) billboard signs
c) bus terminals
d) cafes, restaurants
e) car and truck washes
f) commercial entertainment establishments
g) community centres
h) construction trades
i) dwellings located above the ground floor of a commercial business
j) equipment and tool rental establishments
k) gas bars with or without convenience stores
l) government and professional service offices
m) greenhouses, tree and plant nurseries
n) hotels, motels
o) licensed beverage rooms
p) lumber yards, building supply and home improvement stores
q) manufacturing and processing shops and associated storage facilities
r) motor vehicles, recreational vehicles or trailers, sale, storage and servicing
s) parking lots
t) service stations
u) taxi stands
v) tourist information centres
w) undertaking establishments
x) veterinary hospitals and clinics
3) Discretionary Uses
a) bulk oil dealers and chemical supply dealers
b) mini malls - which may include retail stores, restaurants, cafes, personal service
establishments, offices and small animal veterinary clinics
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4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
b) Council will consider appropriate separation to any abutting Districts.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
b) One caretaker's unit shall be permitted per principal use.
6) Regulations
a) Dwelling located above the ground floor of a commercial business shall have an
entrance separate from that of the store or commercial business;
b) All operation with respect to processing and manufacturing shall be conducted
within an enclosed building;
c) No exterior storage of waste products is permitted except within a waste disposal
bin for collection;
d) Lot requirements;
Table 16 - Highway Commercial District Lot Requirements
Parcel
Frontage
Depth
Maximum
Building Height
Permitted Uses
Gas
Bars
with
or
without
Convenience Stores
Hotels, Motels
Service Stations
Undertaking Establishments
30 m (98.4 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
12 m (39.4 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
12 m (39.4 ft)
Discretionary Uses
All Other Discretionary Uses
30 m (98.4 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
12 m (39.4 ft)
Accessory Buildings
-
-
12 m (39.4 ft)
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e) Required yards;
Table 17 - Highway Commercial District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Gas
Bars
with
or
without
Convenience Stores
Hotels, Motels
Service Stations
Undertaking Establishments
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
Discretionary Uses
All Other Discretionary Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
Accessory Buildings
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
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6.9
M - Industrial District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to provide area for industrial use that will not injuriously
affect neighbouring properties with noise, dust, or odour.
2) Permitted Uses
a) abattoir
b) auto body shops
c) billboard signs
d) concrete manufacturing plants
e) construction trades
f) custom meat cutting and packaging
g) equipment and tool rental establishments
h) establishments for sale, rental, storage and servicing of motor vehicles, trailers,
machinery (including forest and mine) equipment or recreation vehicle
i) forest products manufacturing including sawmills
j) gas bars
k) gravel yards
l) greenhouses, tree and plant nurseries
m) lumber yards, building supply and home improvement stores
n) machine shops or welding shops
o) manufacturing and processing plants and associated storage facilities
p) mineral exploration and mining services
q) parking lots
r) printers and publishing offices
s) radio and television building or transmitters
t) resource management facilities such as fire caches
u) service stations
v) shops of plumbers, pipe fitters, metal workers and other industrial trades
w) tanneries and hide storage establishments
x) truck, bus and other transport terminals and yards
y) veterinary hospitals and clinics
z) warehouses, supply depots
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3) Discretionary Uses
a) auto wrecking yards
b) bulk oil dealers and chemical supply dealers
c) car and truck washes
d) community residential home
e) residential service home
f) salvage yards
g) storage of petroleum products and propane gas
4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
b) Council will consider appropriate separation to any abutting Districts.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
b) One caretaker's unit shall be permitted per principal use.
6) Regulations
a) All operation with respect to processing and manufacturing shall be conducted
within an enclosed building;
b) No exterior storage of waste products is permitted except within a waste disposal
bin for collection;
c) Caretaker's unit;
i.
Units should be located in an area that will not detract from the
appearance of the site or create conflict with adjoining uses or zoning
districts.
d) Lot requirements;
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Table 18 - Industrial District Minimum Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum Building
Height
Rectangular
Non-
Rectangular
Permitted Uses
Concrete Manufacturing
Plants
Gas Bars
Resource Management
Facilities such as Fire
Caches
Service Stations
Truck and Other Transport
Terminals and Yards
30 m (98.4 ft)
20 m (65.6 ft)
930 m2
12 m (39.4 ft) or
Determined by
Demonstrated Space
Requirements
All Other Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
450 m2
12 m (39.4 ft) or
Determined by
Demonstrated Space
Requirements
Discretionary Uses
Community
Residential
Home
Residential Service Home
15 m (49.2 ft)
450 m2
7.5 m (24.6 ft)
All Other Discretionary Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
930 m2
12 m (39.4 ft) or
Determined by
Demonstrated Space
Requirements
Accessory Buildings
-
-
12 m (39.4 ft)
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e) Required yards;
Table 19 - Industrial District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Concrete Manufacturing Plants
Gas Bars
Resource Management Facilities such
as Fire Caches
Service Stations
Truck and Other Transport Terminals
and Yards
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Community Residential Home
Residential Service Home
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
4.5 m (14.8 ft)
All Other Discretionary Uses
6 m (19.7 ft)
3 m (9.8 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
Accessory Buildings
6 m (19.7 ft)
1.5 m (4.9 ft)
6 m (19.7 ft)
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6.10
AG - Agriculture District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to provide for the primary use of land in the form of
agriculture development, associated residences, and other uses compatible with
agriculture development.
2) Permitted Uses
a) Agriculture
i.
agricultural operations
ii.
farmsteads
iii.
market gardens, greenhouses, tree nurseries
b) Recreational
i.
hiking and snowmobile trails
ii.
parks, golf courses, sports fields
c) Other
i.
forestry and forest management
ii.
wildlife and ecological conservation areas
iii.
telecommunications towers and facilities
iv.
historical and archaeological sites
v.
agriculture servicing and contracting establishments
vi.
public facilities and utilities
3) Discretionary Uses
a) airports/airstrips
b) bed and breakfast homes
c) home based business
d) gravel pits
e) ILO's
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4) Discretionary Uses Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
b) Council will consider appropriate separation to any abutting Districts.
5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses that are an integral part of the principal use, and are
secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the principal permitted or approved
discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
b) Accessory buildings up to a maximum of 40 m2 (430 ft2) do not require a
development permit.
c) A maximum of one single family dwelling is permitted on any farm land holding
and only accessory to a principal agricultural use, except where additional
dwellings are required to accommodate full time workers engaged in a principal
agriculture use.
d) The development officer may issue a development permit for more than 1 dwelling
on a parcel if it is an accessory agricultural residential dwelling to be occupied by a
person or persons who are engaged on a full-time basis for at least 6 months of
each year in an agricultural operation or an approved discretionary use where
applicable within the Agriculture District and the additional dwelling is located on
a parcel containing a permitted agricultural operation.
e) All accessory dwellings shall be located within one farm yard on the farm not in
different locations on the farm and shall only be located on sites where the
accessory dwelling can be serviced by existing services.
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6) Regulations
a) Lot requirements:
Table 20 - Agriculture District Minimum Lot Requirements
Use
Minimum Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum Building
Height
Permitted Uses
Agriculture
Residential
60 m (196.9 ft)
20 acres
12 m (39.4 ft)
Recreational
None
None
12 m (39.4 ft)
Public Facilities and
Utilities
Telecommunication
towers and facilities
None
None
None
Agriculture Servicing and
Contracting
Establishments
30 m (98.4 ft)
2 acres
12 m (39.4 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
None
None
12 m (39.4 ft)
Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast Homes
Home Based Business
60 m (196.9 ft)
20 acres
12 m (39.4 ft)
ILO's
60 m (196.9 ft)
2 acres
12 m (39.4 ft)
Gravel Quarry
None
2 acres
12 m (39.4 ft)
Airport/Airstrips
None
None
None
Accessory Buildings
None
None
12 m (39.4 ft)
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b) Minimum yard requirements
Table 21 - Agriculture District Minimum Yard Requirements
Use
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
Permitted Uses
Agriculture
Residential
30 m (98.4 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
15 m (49.2ft)
Recreational
15 m (49.2 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Public Facilities and Utilities
Telecommunication Towers and
Facilities
None
None
None
Agriculture Servicing and Contracting
Establishments
15 m (49.2 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
All Other Permitted Uses
None
None
None
Discretionary Uses
Bed and Breakfast Homes
Home Based Business
30 m (98.4 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
ILO's
45 m (147.6 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
15 m (49.2 ft)
Gravel Quarry
15 m (49.2 ft)
10 m 32.8 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Airport/Airstrip
15 m (49.2 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
Accessory Buildings
15 m (49.2 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
10 m (32.8 ft)
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6.11
H - Heritage District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to utilize land for traditional Métis practices and create
opportunities to promote and preserve the Métis Culture.
2) Permitted Uses
a) agricultural operations
b) remote campsites
c) trails and trail systems
3) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses, excluding permanent structures, that are an integral
part of the principal use, and are secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the
principal permitted, are permitted in this District. They shall not be located on
hazardous lands.
4) Regulations
a) There are no lot or yard requirements for any of the permitted uses.
Table 22 - Heritage District Maximum Height Requirements
Use
Maximum Building Height
All Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
Accessory Buildings
12 m (39.4 ft)
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6.12
RV - Recreational Vehicle and Park District
1) Purpose:
2) The purpose of this District is to facilitate the development of a recreational vehicle
and campground area to increase the amount of economic activity in the community.
3) Permitted Uses:
a) campgrounds
b) marinas
c) multipurpose buildings (park administration, concession, general store)
d) remote campsites
e) tourist cabins
f) trails and trail systems
4) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses, excluding permanent structures, that are an integral
part of the principal use, and are secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the
principal permitted or approved discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
They shall not be located on hazardous lands.
5) Regulations
a) There are no lot or yard requirements for any of the permitted uses
Table 23 - Recreational Vehicle and Park District Maximum Height Requirements
Use
Maximum Building Height
All Permitted Uses
15 m (49.2 ft)
Accessory Buildings
12 m (39.4 ft)
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6.13
UH - Urban Holding District
1) Purpose
The purpose of this District is to reserve unsubdivided and undeveloped lands within the
municipality for future urban development.
2) Permitted Uses
a) gravel pits
b) hiking or off road vehicle trails
c) parks, playgrounds and picnic areas
d) sewage lagoons and sanitary landfills operated by a public authority
e) sport fields
3) Discretionary Uses
a) billboard signs
b) boat docks, boat launches
c) campgrounds
d) greenhouses and tree and plant nurseries
e) market gardens
f) radio and television buildings or transmitters
g) resource management facilities such as fire caches, temporary accommodation for
fire crews, or on site helicopter facilities
4) Discretionary Use Standards and Evaluation Criteria
a) Applications are subject to Section 3.6 and Section 4.
b) Billboard Signs:
i.
Council may limit the validity of the approval to a maximum of five
years where the site is in the path of future development.
c) Motorized vehicle trails:
i.
trails shall respect active trapping lines.
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5) Accessory Buildings and Uses
a) Accessory buildings and uses, excluding permanent structures, that are an integral
part of the principal use, and are secondary, subordinate and lesser in extent to the
principal permitted or approved discretionary use, are permitted in this District.
They shall not be located on hazardous lands.
b) One caretaker's unit shall be permitted per principal use.
6) Regulations
a) Gravel pits:
i.
The applicant shall provide a site restoration agreement to the Northern
Village in activities where there is ground disturbance on municipally
owned land.
b) Caretaker's unit:
i.
All units shall be temporary and be discontinued upon the expiration of
the principal use; and
ii.
Units should be located in an area that will not detract from the
appearance of the site or create conflict with adjoining uses or zoning
districts.
c) There are no lot or yard requirements for any of the permitted or discretionary
uses.
Table 24 - Urban Holding Maximum Height Requirements
Use
Maximum Building Height
Discretionary Uses
All Discretionary Uses
15 m (49.2 ft) or Determined by Demonstrated
Height Requirements
Accessory Buildings
12 m (39.4 ft)