Zoning Bylaw No. 2/2011 — full text, Rural Municipality of Mount Hope No. 279, Saskatchewan

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(il Exhibit "A"  .. ## TABLE of CONTENTS ## PART I | Section | 1 | INTRODUCTION is in in | |--------------------|--------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Section | 2 | ADMINISTRATION | | Section | 3 | GENERAL REGULATIONS.. | | | 3.1 | Development on Environmentally Sensitive Lands | | | 3.2 | One Principal Building or Use Permitted on a Site. | | | 3.3 | Mobile Homes . | | | 3.4 | Non-Conforming Buildings, Uses and Lots | | | 3.5 | Signs and Billboards.. | | | 3.6 | Salvage Yards and Vehicle Storage Areas... | | | 3.7 | Linear Public Utilities. | | | 3.8 | Home Based Businesses... | | | 3.9 | Bed-and-breakfast and Vacation Farms.... | | | 3.10 | Restrictions on Residential and other Developments near an ILO... | | | 3.11 | Restrictions on Development near Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities. | | | 3.12 | Demolition Permits for Dwellings or Water Wells .. | | | 3.13 | Water Supply and Waste Disposal | | | 3.14 | Parking and Loading Regulations. | | | 3.15 | General Development Standards Applicable to All Discretionary Uses. | | | 3.16 | Permits for Accessory Uses... | | | 3.17 | Legal Access for Certain Uses and All Subdivisions | | | 3.18 | Minimum Dwelling Area | | Section | 4 | ZONING DISTRICTS.. .10 | | Section | 5 | A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT .11 | | | 5.1 | Permitted Uses.. | | | 5.2 | Discretionary Uses. | | | 5.3 | District Regulations. | | | 5.4 | Specific Standards For Intensive Livestock Operations... | | Section | 6 | CR COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (dispersed low density). ..16 | | | 6.1 | Permitted Uses.... | | | 6.2 | Discretionary Uses. | | | 6.3 | District Regulations. | | Section | 7 | CR2 COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (medium density).. .18 | | | 7.1 | Permitted Uses.. | | | 7.2 | Discretionary Uses... | | | 7.3 | District Regulations | | Section | 8 | H HAMLET DISTRICT... .19 | | | 8.1 | Permitted Uses.. | | | 8.2 | Discretionary Uses.. | | | 8.3 | District Regulations | | Section | 9 | ES ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE OVERLAY DISTRICT. ...20 | | | 9.1 | Permitted Uses... | | | 9.2 | Discretionary Uses.. | | | 9.3 | District Regulations | | | 9.5 | Method of Application. | | PART II | PART II | PART II | | DEFINITIONS ....21 | DEFINITIONS ....21 | DEFINITIONS ....21 | ## SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION This Bylaw shali be known as the " Zoning Bylaw No. 2/2011 of the Rural Municipality of Mount Hope No. 279". ## 1.1 Title ## 1.2 Scope All development within the limits of the municipality shall be in conformity with the provisions of this bylaw. The words "shall" or "will" identify a mandatory action or decision, as the case may be. The words "should" or "may" identify a voluntary action or decision, as the case may be. ## 1.3 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, that decision shall not affect the validity of the bylaw as a whole, or any other part, section or provision of this bylaw. ## SECTION 2 - ADMINISTRATION The Rural Municipal Administrator shall be the Development Officer responsible for the administration of this Bylaw. ## 2.1 Development Officer ## 2.2 Application for a Development Permit - (2) The application shall be in the "Form A" as adopted or amended by resolution of Council. (3) The application shall have attached a layout or site plan as required in the application form or by the Development Officer, together with any other information needed to assess the application. - (1) Every person shall apply for a development permit before commencing any development within the municipality, except as listed in Section 2.2.1. ## 2.2.1 Development Not Requiring a Permit - (a) Accessory Farm Uses: including all farm buildings or structures (except an Intensive Livestock Operation (L.L.O.), a dwelling or an addition to a dwelling ), which will be accessory to a lawful agricultural use or existing farmstead within the Zoning Districts (including the Environmentally Sensitive Overlay District established by this bylaw, provided the use meets the Building Setback Requirements of the relevant Zoning District; - (1) Provided all other provisions of this bylaw (e.g. Section 3.1) are met, including the listing of the following exemptions as a permitted use in the relevant zoning District, development permits are not required for the following: - (b) Accessory Non-farm Uses: all non-farm buildings or structures which are no more than 9.3 Sq. m. (100 sq. ft.) in size or 6 m. (20 ft.) tall and which will be accessory to a lawful use within the Zoning Districts established by this bylaw, provided the use meets the Building Setback Requirements of the relevant Zoning District; - (d) Municipal Facilities: Any facility installed and operated by the Municipality; (e) - (C) Linear Public Utilities: Any operation to install, inspect, repair, or renew lines for sewers, potable water, cables, wires, tracks or similar public works as required by a public utility except where the line will cross or lie within the limits of a public road; - Signs: Subject to the provisions of Section 3.5; - (f) Petroleum or natural gas exploration wells or extraction wells are exempt only where legal and physical access to the proposed well site has been previously approved by R.M. permit. Related facilities such as storage batteries shall require a Development Permit. ## 2.3 Bylaw Interpretation Metric distances take precedence, since Imperial distances are shown only for ease of interpretation. The Development Officer shall be responsible for Bylaw interpretation as part of the administration of this Bylaw and the Official Community Plan. ## 2.4 Issuing Permits - (1) Upon completion of the review of a development application, the Development Officer shall: .?" - (a) issue a development permit for a permitted use where the application conforms to the Bylaw, incorporating any special regulations, performance standards or development standards required or authorized by this Bylaw; or - (c) submit the application to Council for decision, where the application is for a discretionary use. - issue a notice of refusal, where the application does not comply with a use provision or regulation of this Bylaw, and the applicant has been given adequate opportunity to alter the proposal to comply with the Bylaw. The notice shall state the reason for refusal; or - (2) Council shall make a decision on a discretionary use, by resolution, which instructs the Development Officer - (a) issue a development permit incorporating any specific development standards which may be established by Council in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw and Section S2(2) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (the Act); or - (c) issue a notice of refusal to the applicant, where the applicant has been given adequate opportunity to alter the proposal to comply with the Bylaw. The notice shall state the reason for refusal. - (b) require the applicant to provide further information regarding the proposed development or the land or which it is proposed; or - (3) The permit or notice shall be in "Form B" as adopted or amended by resolution of Council. - (4) All permits shall expire one year from the date of issuance, and may be extended by the Development Officer for one or more periods to a maximum of two additional years. ## 2.5 Building Permits, Licences, and Compliance with Other Bylaws - (2) A building permit, where required, shall not be issued by the Council or its agent for a development unless a required development permit has been issued. - (1) Nothing in this bylaw shall exempt any person from complying with a Building Bylaw, or any other bylaw in force within the municipality, or from obtaining any permission required by this, or any other bylaw of the municipality, the province or the federal government. ## 2.6 Development Appeals Board - (2) On "Form B", a development permit or notice of refusal, the development officer shall advise the applicant of the rights of appeal which may be granted by the Act. - (1) Council shall appoint a Development Appeals Board in accordance with Sections 213 to 227 of the Act. ## 2.7 Fees, Advertising and Restrictions on Appeals - (1) Amendment of the Zoning Bylaw - Where a person requests that Council amend the zoning bylaw, that person shall pay to the municipality a fee equal to the costs associated with the public advertisement of the proposed amendment in all cases where Council chooses to proceed with such advertising. Council may choose not to proceed with the advertising if it concludes that the proposed amendment is unsuitable or - (2) Advertisement of a discretionary use application - a newspaper ad which shall run at least twice on separate dates; or 4. (a) Prior to making a decision on a proposed discretionary use, Council, in its review of the application, shall direct the Development Officer to advertise the application to the public as described below. The notice used in all methods described below shall meet the requirements of Part X of the Act. In making the direction to the Development Officer, Council shall require the Development Officer to use one or more of the following methods of advertising: - requiring the applicant to erect a sign on the site proposed for the Discretionary Use. The size, location and duration of posting of the sign and the wording of the notice on it shall require the prior approval of the Development Officer; or - a copy of the application and public notice shall be sent to each landowner whose property adjoins the subject land. - a general mail out to all landowners in any or all Divisions of the RM; or 8. (b) The applicant shall pay to the municipality a fee equal to the costs associated with the public - (3) Application fees - an applicant for a development permit shall pay an application fee in accordance with the fee schedule established by annual review and bylaw of Council. Separate fees may be charged for each type of permit (Permitted use, discretionary use, accessory use etc.) These fees shall be in addition to any fee required by subsections (1) and (2) above. The fee schedule shall not include the fee for a Development Appeal, which is regulated by Section 220 of the Act. ... - (4) Appeal of Refusal of Council - As described in Section 219(5) of the Act, there is no appeal of a refusal by Council to rezone an applicant's land or to issue an approval for a proposed discretionary use or a discretionary form of development. Appeals of other decisions of Council or the Development Officer are only allowed if authorized by the Act. ## 2.8 Application of Overlay Zones - (2) Unless specifically exempted, the regulations, standards and criteria of the Overlay Districts shall supplement and be applied in addition to but not instead of any regulations, standards and criteria applicable to the underlying zone. - (1) The Overlay Districts shall be in addition to all other zones where they are applied, so that any parcel of land lying in an Overlay District shall also lie in one or more of the othet zones provided for by this Bylaw. The effect is to create a new zone, which has the characteristics and limitations of the underlying zones, together with the characteristics and limitations of the Overlay District. - (3) It the event of conflict between the setback regulations or requirements of any Overlay District and those of the underlying zone, the overlay requirements shall apply. ## 2.9 Offences and Penalties Any person who violates this bylaw is guilty of an offence and liable, on summary conviction, to the penalties set forth in the Act. ## SECTION 3 - GENERAL REGULATIONS 3.1 The following regulations shall apply to all Zoning Districts in this bylaw: - (1) Where a proposed development of a new use and any required access driveway is located within an Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Overlay District shown on the Zoning District Map, or within 150 metres of the boundary of an ES District, Council may require the applicant to submit sufficient topographic or other information. This will be used to determine if the development will be: ## Development on or near Environmentally Sensitive Lands - within 457 metres of the waste disposal sites shown on the Zoning Map; - within 300 metres of Earthen Manure Storage (EMS) lagoons or runoff retention ponds shown on the Zoning Map; - within 300 metres of the sewage lagoons shown on the Zoning Map; - within 60 metres of any slopes that may be unstable; - within 60 metres of land that adjoins a permanent waterbody which is shown on the original Township survey (excluding any land adjoining Last Mountain Lake, since those areas are within the Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Overlay District); - within 60 metres of land that has a high water table; - within 60 metres of the flood plain of any river, stream or other land that may be subject to flooding; or - (2) If the proposed development will be within 150m. of a public well, or a waterbody used as a potable water supply (regardless of whether the waterbody is shown on the original Township survey or created by a private or public dam, which is licensed by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority), the Development Officer may also require additional information from the applicant to ensure that the existing water supplies or the proposed development will not be jeopardized. - within 0.8 km of the working or unclaimed face of a gravel pit; - (3) Council may require that before a permit is issued, the applicant shall submit a report prepared by a professional, who is competent to assess the suitability of the site for a development described in clause (1). Council shall use this information to determine if the proposed site and development is suitable with respect to the following: - the potential for slope instability, - the potential for flooding up to a 1 in 500 flood elevation, or such lower elevation as may be suitable for the proposed use or building, - the required mitigation measures to develop in areas of high water table, near public wells or a private or public dam, which is licensed by the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority. - (4) Identified actions for hazard avoidance, prevention, mitigation or remedy for any development proposed in an ES Overlay District may be incorporated as special conditions of a development permit. Where such special conditions conflict with any other regulation of this Bylaw, the special conditions shall take - any information required by Council to assess the suitability of a development near the sewage lagoons or waste disposal sites mentioned in subsection (1). precedence. Council shall refuse a permit for any development for which, in Council's opinion, the proposed actions are inadequate to address the adverse effects or may result in excessive costs for the municipality, or surrounding landowners. ## 3.2 One Principal Building or Use Permitted on a Site - (a) Public utility uses; Not more than one principal building or use shall be permitted on any one site except for: - (b) Institutional uses; - (d) Accessory uses as specifically provided for in this bylaw. - (c) Agricultural uses. ## 3.3 Mobile Homes - Each mobile home shall comply with the Canadian Standards Association document CAN/CSA - 240.2.1M86 "Structural Requirements for Mobile Homes". - (1) Wherever a dwelling is allowed, it may be in the form of a mobile home only where the unit is securely attached to the ground to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, prior to occupancy. - (3) The undercarriage of all mobile homes shall be completely screened from view by the foundation, skirting or other means that is of a manufactured or similar type to harmonize visually with the unit. This foundation or skirting shall permit the circulation of air beneath the unit. - (5) All subsequent additions, accessory buildings and structures to a mobile home shall equal or exceed the quality and appearance of the mobile home, and shall harmonize with the mobile home's exterior. - (4) The total area of all subsequent additions to a mobile home shall not exceed 50% of the area of the original mobile home. ## 3.4 Non-Conforming Buildings, Uses and Lots - (2) No existing use or building shall be deemed to be non-conforming by reason only of the conversion of the measurements in this Bylaw from the Imperial System of measurement to the Metric System of measurement where such non-conformity results solely from the conversion and is reasonably equivalent to the metric Bylaw regulations. - (1) Any lawful use of land, an existing building or of any building lawfully under construction at the date of approval of this Bylaw, although such use or building does not conform to the regulations of this Bylaw, shall be carried on in accordance with the provisions of Sections 88 to 93 inclusive, of the Act. - (3) No existing site shall be deemed to be non-conforming to the Bylaw regulations despite its dimensions or area failing to at least equal the standards prescribed for proposed sites in the zoning district in which it is located. Development proposed on such sites shall still be required to conform to all relevant Bylaw ## 3.5 Signs and Billboards - (a) Temporary signs and real estate signs are permitted only as long as the temporary condition exists for the property, in Council's opinion. - (1) Minor and Temporary Signs - (2) Signs Along a Highway - (3) Signs Outside a Highway Sign Corridor - (a) Signs located in a highway sign corridor shall be regulated entirely by the requirements of "The Erection of Signs Adjacent to Provincial Highway Regulations, 1986" or amendments thereto, and subsection (3) shall not apply. - (a) Any sign proposed at a location other than a highway sign corridor, may only advertise agricultural commercial uses, or home based businesses, the principal use of an adjoining site or the principal products offered for sale on the adjoining site. - (c) Government signs, memorial signs and directional signs that bear no advertising, including traffic control, no trespassing, hunting restriction and similar signs, are exempt from restriction. - (b) A maximum of 2 advertising signs are permitted on any site, or quarter section and each sign shall be no larger than 3.5 sq. m and no higher than 6 m in total height. - (d) Billboard and other off site advertising signs are prohibited, except in a highway sign corridor. - All private signs shall be located so that the safety of the public is not jeopardized, in Council's opinion, by the size, lighting, movement or location of the sign. ## 3.6 Salvage Yards and Vehicle Storage Areas - (2) This Section shall not apply to approved Salvage Yards for machinery, autos or trucks. (3) Council may require that such Vehicle Storage Areas be screened from roadways or neighbouring properties by landscape features or fences or a combination thereof. - (1) Except where specifically restricted in a particular Zoning District, no person shall use an area of any site in any district, for the parking or storage outside of an enclosed building of more than 5 vehicles that are not in running order. ## 3.7 Linear Public Utilities - (2) Where a linear will cross or lie within the limits of a municipal road, Council may apply such special design standards as it considers necessary to protect the municipal interest in the existing and future improvements to the road. - (1) Subject to Section 3.1, linear public utilities and accessory booster or transformer stations, etc. (excluding offices, warehouses and storage yards), shall be permitted uses in every zoning district. Unless otherwise specified by this Bylaw, no minimum site area or yard requirements shall apply. ## 3.8 Home Based Businesses 3.8.1 - (1) The use is clearly accessory to the use of a farmstead as an agricultural operation or the dwelling unit as a private residence. 2. Home based businesses in the Agricultural District shall be subject to the following conditions: - (2) The operator of the business is a resident of the dwelling unit and, in the case of a farmstead only, up to 5 non-resident employees may be employed at the site. Where the business is for a building or service - (4) On-site signs shall be permitted according to Section 3.5. Off-site signs not exceeding 0.5 square metres (5 fl) may be permitted at the discretion of Council where necessary to provide directions from a highway to 5. contractor, additional employees may be involved only at the clients' building site. (3) Except as specified in the required development permit, no variation in the residential or residential farm character and appearance of the dwelling, accessory residential building, or land shall be permitted, except for permitted signs. (5) The permitted accessory use shall be valid only during the period of time the property is occupied as the - (7) Council may also apply special standards in the issuing a development permit limiting the size of operation including, but not limited to, the size and number of buildings used for the operation, or allowing a specified increase in the number of non-resident employees, above that mentioned in subsection (2). Council shall not allow the total number of non-resident employees to exceed 12, including the 5 allowed under subsection (2). Any home-based business requiring more than that number shall only have the options of relocating its 2. residence of the owner for such permitted use. (6) All development permits issued for home-based business shall be subject to the condition that the permit may be revoked at any time if, in the opinion of the Council, the conditions under which the permit was originally issued are no longer met. 3. operation to an appropriate Zoning District or requesting an appropriate rezoning for the existing property. (8) Any increase in the operation as originally applied for or approved shall require a new discretionary approval. 4. Subsections 3.8.1 (1) and 3.8.1 (3) to (8) inclusive and the following conditions: 5. 3.8.2 Home based businesses in the CR or CR2-Country Residential and H-Hamlet Districts shall be subject to - (3) Council may also apply special standards in the issuing a development permit limiting the size of operation, and buildings used for the operation. Any increase in the operation as originally applied for or approved shall require a new discretionary approval. - (1) Non-resident employees are not permitted in home based businesses in these Districts; (2) No heavy construction or industrial equipment or supplies shall be stored outdoors on any site for a homebased business in these districts; ## 3.9 Bed-and-breakfast Homes and Vacation Farms - (1) Vacation farms shall be accessory to an agricultural farm operation and located on the same site as a farmstead, and may include bed and breakfast, cabins, and overnight camping areas. 2. Vacation farms and bed-and-breakfast homes subject to the following requirements: - (2) A maximum of five cabins shall be permitted as part of a vacation farm operation. (3) On-site signs shall be permitted according to Section 3.5. Off-site signs not exceeding 0.5 square metres (5 fl') may be permitted at the discretion of Council where necessary to provide directions from a highway to the operation. - (5) Bed-and-breakfast operations shall be located in a single detached dwelling used as the operator's principal residence developed as a farmstead or residence; or located in a dwelling accessory to and established on the same site as the host principal residence. - (4) Vacation farms and bed-and-breakfast operations may be licensed by the Local Health District, if so required. - (6) Council may apply special standards in the issuing a development permit limiting the number of rooms, cabins or camping spaces that may be permitted in conjunction with the operation. Despite any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw, 10 new residential or other use shown in Table 2 of Section 5.4.1 shall be located within the Location Separation Criteria for ILOs (see Part II, Definitions) in that Table unless Council deems a lesser distance is acceptable using the same criteria in Section 5.3.4 (3)d. ## 3.10 Restrictions on Development near an Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO) ## 3.11 Restrictions on Development near Solid or Liquid Waste Facilities Despite any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw, no new residential or other use shown in Table 1 of Section 5.3.8 shall be located within the Location Separation Criteria of that Table unless Council deems a lesser distance is acceptable using the same criteria in Section 5.3.5(3)d. ## 3.12 Demolition Permits for dwellings or water wells ## 3.13 Water Supply and Waste Disposal An applicant for a Demolition Permit for a dwelling or water well may be required to fill, grade, fence or follow other special Permit conditions for public and environmental safety reasons. - (1) Water Supply 2. ili) If subsection il) above is not complied with, or if the proposed development or subdivision may jeopardise ground or surface water supplies, Council may refuse a development or recommend refusal of a proposed subdivision. - i) A proven potable water supply shall be available to service all development where water is required. iI) Council may require an applicant to provide written proof from a qualified professional or a well driller, that a proven potable water supply of sufficient quality and quantity is available to service the proposed development or subdivision. - (2) Waste Disposal No liquid, solid or gaseous waste shall be disposed of by any development except in accordance with legislation administered by a provincial Department, the Saskatchewan Watershed Authority, the Local/Regional Health District, and this RM. ## 3.14 Parking and Loading Regulations Number of Spaces Required ## 3.14.1 Parking Standards When any new development is commenced or when any existing development is enlarged, or use changed, provision shall be made for off-street vehicular parking spaces in accordance with the following standards: Use of Building or Site Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required - (1) Dwellings, Mobile Homes 1 space per dwelling unit - (2) Schools 1 space per classroom - (3) Churches 1 space per 15 seating places plus 1 space per 20 square metres of the floor area of the largest assembly room in the building. - (4) Community Halls and Facilities, Places of Public Assembly, Intensive Recreation Uses, Auctioneering Establishments - (5) Curling Rinks 1 space per 10 seating places for the public or 1 space per 10 square metres of gross floor area used by patrons, whichever is greater - 8 spaces per sheet of ice ·.' .. ## Use of Building or Site - (6) Confectionary and Retail stores; banks; personal service establishments; sales, service, rentals or repair shops; home improvement centres ## Minimum Number of Parking Spaces Required 1 space per 20 square metres of gross floor area - (7) Motels and Hotels - (8) Restaurants - (9) Service Stations - (10) Animal Shelters - Service Stations or Veterinary Clinics (11) warehousing uses; storage buildings and yards; handling, loading, distribution and/or shipping facilities; builders or contractors yards and shops; and industry-related uses. - 1 space per guest room - 1 space per 5 seats - 4 spaces per service bay I space per 100 square metres of gross floor area 1 space per 3 employees on maximum work shift but not less than 1 space per 150 square metres of gross floor area - (12) Medical or Dental Offices oi Clinics ## 3.14.2 Parking for Non-Residential Uses 1 space per 35 square metre of gross floor area Where in this Bylaw parking facilities are required for other than detached and semi-detached dwelling units and rooming houses, the following regulations shall apply: - (2) The parking area shall be provided on the same lot; - (1) The parking area shall have visible boundaries and be suitably drained.; - (3) The parking area shall be surfaced in the same manner as abutting roadways and be clearly demarcated. The parking 4. area shall also have a minimum width of 2.5 metres and a minimum length of 5.5 metres; - (5) The minimum width of a driveway leading to any parking area shall be 7.5 metres; and (6) The location of vehicular approach ramps or driveways at the street line shall be no closer than 7.5 metres from the point of intersection of two property lines at a street intersection. - (4) Approaches or driveways to any parking area shall be defined and the limits of the parking area shall be defined by a fence, curb or other suitable obstruction designed to provide a neat appearance; ## 3.14.3 Parking for Residential Uses - (1) The parking area shall be provided on the same lot. Where in this Bylaw parking facilities are required for single detached and bare land condominium dwelling units, the following provisions shall apply: - (2) The minimum area required for each parking space shall be 15 square metres, the minimum width 2.5 metres, and the minimum length 5.5 metres. - (3) The location of vehicular approach ramps or driveways at the street line shall be no closer than 7.5 metres from the point of intersection of two property lines at a street intersection. ## 3.14.4 Loading Provisions - (1) The minimum size for an off-street loading space shall be: When any new development occurs or when any existing use is changed, enlarged or increased in capacity, a minimum of one (1) off-street vehicular loading and unloading space shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the following provisions: - (a) for buildings with a gross floor area of 1400 square metres or less, a minimum area of 17 square metres and a minimum width of 3 metres; and - 2) Loading spaces must be located either within or abutting the building containing the use; - (b) for buildings with a gross floor area of more than 1400 square metres, a minimum area of 33.5 square metres, a minimum width of 3 metres and minimum clear height of 4.25 metres; - 3) No loading spaces shall be provided within a minimum front yard; - 5) Every off-street loading space and access shall be hard surfaced if the access is from a street or lane which is hard surfaced. Where hard surfacing is provided or required, it shall be constructed of concrete, asphalt or a similar durable, dust-free material. - 4) Loading spaces provided within the minimum side yard shall be open and uncovered; and 3.15 General Development Standards and Criteria Applicable to All Discretionary Uses Upon approval of a discretionary use by resolution of Council, the Development Officer shall issue a Development Permit subject to any development standards prescribed by Council which shall be based on the following and Section 52 of the Act: - Adequate on-site parking shall be provided and maintained; - Sites shall be landscaped and fenced where necessary to maintain the character and amenity of the neighbourhood; - Parking, storage and other non-landscaped areas shall be suitably screened from adjacent properties and streets; - Adequate receptacles for refuse and litter shall be supplied; - The density, size, height and location of principal or accessory structures shall be regulated so as not to detract from the character and amenity of the neighbourhood; and - . Vehicle access points shall be provided in suitable locations so as to minimize traffic congestion and possible hazards; - Council may attach special conditions to the Development Permit to regulate sound, light, glare, heat, dust, electrical interference, or other emission, and limit hours of operation, if in Council's opinion, it would detract from the amenity of the neighbourhood. - Hours of operation ## 3.16 Permits for Accessory Uses ## 3.17 Legal Access for Certain Uses and All Subdivisions Unless exempted by Section 2.2.1, all development for an accessory use to a dwelling shall require a development permit. Unless otherwise exempted in a Zoning District, all accessory buildings, even those exempted by Section 2.2.1 from requiring a permit, shall be required to conform to the front, side and rear yard setbacks of that District. - (1) Development of a farmstead, residence, bed and breakfast home, bare land condominium, commercial or industrial use, institutional use, or other non-agricultural development is prohibited unless the site abuts a developed road or the developer agrees to construct the road to Council's standards. In the case of a bare land condominium development, only the outer portion of the land to be owned by the - (3) For the purposes of this Bylaw, developed road shall mean an existing, graded All-Weather Road on a registered right of way, or a road for which a signed servicing agreement has been made with Council to provide for the construction of the road on a registered right of way to a standard approved by Council. 3. condominium corporation requires this legal access, not the separate bare land units. (2) Council shall not be recommend a subdivision for approval unless the proposed sites and any unsubdivided remnant of the land being subdivided fronts on a developed road, including any road which is required to be registered and developed as a public road under a signed servicing agreement. 3.18 Minimum Area for a Dwelling, Bareland Condominium Unit or Mobile Home The minimum allowable area for any of the above residential uses shall not be less than 65 sq. metres (700 sq. feet). ## SECTION 4 - ZONING DISTRICTS ## 4.1 Districts For the purpose of applying this Bylaw, the municipality is divided into Zoning Districts. All parts of the Municipality shall be designated as A - Agricultural District except those areas specifically designated on the detailed Zoning District Map as another District. The Districts are; A - Agricultural; CR 2- Country Residential (medium density); CR - Country Residential (dispersed low density); H- Hamlet; ES - Environmentally Sensitive Overlay; ## 4.2 Boundaries ## 4.3 Uses and Regulations The boundaries of all Zoning Districts are shown on the maps entitled, "Zoning District Map" which are attached to, and form a part of this Bylaw. Unless otherwise shown on the map or specifically mentioned in the text of a particular District in this Bylaw, the boundaries of the said districts are site lines, boundary limits of streets, lanes, roads or such lines extended and the boundaries of the municipality. - (1) Uses which are not included as a Permitted or Discretionary Use in this Bylaw and which do not qualify as a Legal Non-conforming Use as defined in the Act and this Bylaw, shall be treated as Prohibited Uses. ## SECTION 5: A - AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - (2) Regulations for the Zoning Districts are outlined in the following Sections. INTENT: to protect high quality agricultural land (defined as Class 1-3 inclusive agricultural land by the Canada Land Inventory), the existing economic nature of the RM, the rural lifestyle of its residents, and the natural environment. To implement the foregoing Intent in this District, Council shall encourage and permit agriculture and agricultural-oriented commercial uses at appropriate sites, if the uses will not conflict with other adjoining uses and which will not be prohibitively difficult or costly to service. Subject to Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3, the following uses are permitted in this district: ## 5.1 PERMITTED USES - (1) Agricultural Principal Uses 2. -Pastures for the raising of domestic or exotic birds or livestock, excluding Intensive Livestock Operations (ILOs). -Field crops. - -Beehives and honey extraction facilities. - Farmsteads with a maximum of 2 dwellings, mobile homes or communal dwellings located on a minimum site of one Quarter Section or Equivalent (minimum 48.6 ha (120 acres)), as allowed in Section 5.3.2 (1)(a) of this Bylaw. - -Minor facilities for the preparation for sale of crops grown by the agricultural operation. -Fish farming. - (2) Accessory uses and buildings: - -Private garages, sheds, and buildings or structures (including, but not limited to a private swimming pool with the required safety fencing) accessory to any single detached dwelling on the Farmstead or separate site approved as a Discretionary Use. - from a dwelling (subject to Section 5.3 of the Official Community Plan. - (3) Industrial Resource-based principal uses - including accessory buildings and uses: -Petroleum and natural gas exploration wells or extraction wells and related facilities which are not proposed in an Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Overlay District. -Oil, natural gas or carbon dioxide gas pipelines and related facilities which are not proposed in an Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Overlay District. -Metallic or non-metallic mineral mines or extraction facilities. -Gravel pits, gravel storage areas and contractor's yards, which are more than 0.8 km. - (4) Other principal uses, including accessory uses and buildings, but not including a residence: -Churches, cemeteries, public institutional uses and fácilities. - -Wildlife and conservation management areas. - -Service utilities such as radio, television and microwave towers. -Public parks, sports fields and other similar uses. - -Linear public or private utilities, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites. -Municipal facilities. ## 5.2 DISCRETIONARY USES - ALLOWABLE USES AND CRITERIA Subject to the consideration by Council of Sections 5.3.2(1) and 8.2 of the OCP and Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3 in this Bylaw, the following uses are allowable as discretionary in this District. In evaluating the suitability of a discretionary use application for each specific site proposed by an applicant, the following Criteria shall also be considered by Council: if there is a demand for the proposed use in the general area or in the RM generally, and if the proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed use; community facilities, where such services etc. are available; if the proposed methods suggested by the applicant will ensure that public safety, environmental protection, building location, parking, loading, truck traffic, noise etc. from the proposed use will not negatively affect nearby uses or the RM generally; and if any conditions should be attached to the Permit to improve the development and decrease or eliminate any negative impact on nearby uses. - (1) Agricultural principal uses: 2. -Intensive agricultural operations, including Commercial Greenhouses - Game farms 3. -Intensive livestock operations subject to Section 3.3. - Controlled hunt farms 5. -A maximum of one rectangular subdivision for a Country Residential dwelling or occupied, surplus farmsteads may be subdivided as a principal use on separate sites per quarter section subject to Section 5.3.1 -One dwelling which is accessory to, and located on the same site as a discretionary use listed in Subsections 5.2 (1) OI (5) - the existing and proposed dwellings, mobile homes and trailer coaches (to a maximum of 15 separate Dwelling Units) which form part of the Farmstead of the existing Hutterian Bretheren Church of Raymore - (2) Residential uses (Principal and Accessory): 7. Ltd. (No. 1011087877 Sask. Ltd.) Colony located on the NE 19-29-19-2. (3) Rural-related Industrial and Commercial Principal Uses: 8. -Abbatoirs, including retail meat sales outlets. 9. -Agricultural equipment, fuel, and chemical supply establishments. 10. -Agricultural contracting and service establishments. 11. -Agricultural product processing including but not limited to, seed cleaning or packaging plants. -Concrete plants 12. -Machine shops and metal fabricators. 13. -Grain terminals, elevators, and related uses. 14. -Petroleum or mineral processing facilities. - (5) Other Principal Uses: - (4) Resource based principal uses including accessory buildings and uses: - Petroleum exploration wells or extraction wells and related facilities which are proposed in an Environmentally Sensitive (ES) Overlay District. -Pipelines and related facilities, which are proposed in an (ES) Overlay District. -Gravel pits, gravel storage areas and contractor's yards, which are closer than 0.8km. from a dwelling (subject to Section 4.3 of the Official Community Plan). 17. -Service utilities, including solid or liquid waste disposal facilities and soil farms for the rehabilitation of petroleum-contaminated soils. 18. -Churches, public institutional uses and facilities, which include residences. -Airports and private airstrips. 19. -Trucking/hauling operations - Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities - Vehicle Storage Yards - Public or Private Utilities 23. -Vacation farms 24. -Recreational commercial uses - including but not limited to, sports arenas, golf courses or tourist campsites. 25. -Bed-and-breakfast homes 26. -Major agricultural related commercial or food processing uses accessory to a farmstead, and located on the same site. 27. -Home based businesses, where accessory to a farmstead or residence, on the same site. · ## 5.3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS ## 5.3.1 Subdivision: - (1) The subdivision of any land within the Agricultural District is subject to the following site requirements, dependent on the type of use proposed, as specified in this Section. - (3) All such subdivisions shall require rezoning to CR prior to receiving subdivision approval. - (2) As authorised by Section 5.2(2), and as allowed in conformity with Subsections 5.1 and 5.2 of the Plan, a quarter section (or equivalent as defined in this Bylaw), which is located within this District, may be allowed to have a maximum of 2 sites subdivided from it for a principal use. This includes 1 additional subdivision for a cut-off parcel as described in Section 5.1 of the Plan. ## 5.3.2 Site Requirements: - (a) As noted in section 5.2 (2) above, and as allowed in conformity with Subsections 5.1 and 5.2 of the Plan, a quarter section (or equivalent as defined in this Bylaw), which is located within this district, may be allowed to have a maximum of 2 sites subdivided from it for a principal use. - (1) Separate sites for a principal use shall comply with the following: - (b) The minimum site frontage for all subdivided sites shall be 30 metres. - (d) Except for linear public utilities which are exempt under Section 3.7, where a smaller non-residential site is to be subdivided from a quarter section, the site size shall not be less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) or more than 8 hectares (20 acres) in size. - (c) Where a smaller residential site is to be subdivided from a quarter section, the site size shall not be less than 0.8 hectares (2 acres) or more than 8 hectares (20 acres) in size. - At the request of the current owner of the site proposed to be subdivided as referred to in subsections (c) and (d) above, Council may use it's discretion to vary the maximum site size requirement by no more than 50% where the change: - ii) is requested to include or facilitate any existing or proposed landscaping, buildings, structures or natural features on the proposed site; - i) is requested to include additional land required for water supply or waste disposal systems which exist on or are proposed for the site; - ili) is requested to reduce the proposed area in order to more easily manage, landscape, or otherwise maintain or develop the site; - v) would not negatively affect the existing use, servicing, or access to any neighbouring - iv) would not unnecessarily reduce, or negatively affect the existing use, size, servicing, or access to the balance of the quarter section, or equivalent as defined in this Bylaw; - (2) At the request of the current owner of a site proposed to be consolidated with another site to create a larger area for a permitted or approved discretionary use in this district, Council may use it's discretion to vary the maximum site size requirement where the change would result in a parcel which is closer to the size of the quarter section or equivalent as defined by this Bylaw. ## 5.3.3 Farmsteads - (1) A farmstead may contain the following, where located on the same or adjoining quarter or equivalent as defined in this Bylaw: 2. (a) One dwelling for the operator of an agricultural use. 3. (b) One additional dwelling for employees or business partners of the operator engaged in the agricultural operation 4. (c) Facilities for the winter holding or pasturing of livestock, in lesser numbers than constitute an ILO (unless already approved by the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) as an ILO). - (2) Subject to the regulations of Section 5.3.2, a farmstead, which contains a residence proposed for subdivision as a separate site, shall contain enough land area to provide its own water supply and waste disposal system. 6. (d) Buildings for permitted accessory uses. ## 5.3.4 Building Setback Requirements: - (b) The minimum setback for all dugouts and borrow pits in this District from the centreline of a developed road or provincial Highway shall be 45 metres (148 ft). (Note: A greater distance may be required by the Department of Highways and Transportation near a provincial highway.) At the request of an applicant, Council may have reduce this - (1) (a) The minimum setback for all buildings in this District (including dwellings), from the centreline of a developed road or Provincial Highway shall be 45 metres (148 ff). (Note: A greater distance may be required by the - setback by up to 50%, where in Council's opinion, the requested reduction would not jeopardise road maintenance or public safety. - (2) Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - (a) the separation distance to an intensive livestock operation as regulated in Sections 3.10 and 5.4.1, unless the dwelling is owned by the ILO operator; - (3) Except as may be allowed by Council under subsection (d), no new dwelling shall be located within: - (b) the separation distance to a solid or liquid waste disposal facility as regulated in Section 5.3.7. - (c) 305 metres (1000 ft) from a honey processing facility. - (d) Council may accept a lesser minimum separation distance to the above operations than required by clauses (a), (b), and (C), as a special standard in the issuing of a development permit, where the applicant submits a written agreement to Council between the land owner of the proposed dwelling and the owner of the operation relating to such lesser distance. Council will maintain a register of all such agreements and shall register such agreements as an Interest against the relevant titles pursuant to Section 235 of the Act. - (e) 305 metres (1000 ft) to a non-refrigerated anhydrous ammonia facility licensed by the Department of Corrections and Public Safety. - (4) No dwelling or other building shall be located within the approach surface for any airport or airstrip. - (f) 610 metres (2000 feet) to a refrigerated anhydrous ammonia facility licensed by the Department of Corrections and Public Safety. - (5) In the event of conflict between the setback regulations or requirements of any Overlay District and those of the underlying zone, the overlay requirements shall apply. ## 5.3.5 Keeping of Animals on residential sites other than farmsteads - (1) No large animal (horses or cattle) will be allowed on any site which is less than 2 hectares (5 acres). Two (2) large animals will be permitted on a site of at least 2 hectares (5 acres). Four (4) large animals will be permitted on a site of at least 4 hectares (10 acres) site. For each additional 1.2 hectares (3 acres), one (1) additional large animal will be permitted. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets of the residents of the site. - (2) Animals shall not be pastured within 15 metres (50 ft) of any dwelling not owned by the operator of the pasture or owner of the animals, and no buildings or structures intended to contain birds or animals shall be located within 30 metres (100 feet) of a property line. ## 5.3.6 Intensive Agricultural Operations - (2) The operation may include a farmstead or dwelling on the same site. No subdivision of the farmstead, dwelling or intensive agricultural operation shall be permitted unless the operation ceases. - (1) In the application for an Intensive Agricultural Operation (refer to Part II - Definitions), the applicant shall identify the proposed supply of water for the operation where intensive irrigation is required, which supply shall be sufficient to meet the needs of that operation without detrimental effects on the supply or ground water used by neighbouring properties. ## 5.3.7 Solid or liquid waste disposal facilities: - (1) A buffer strip containing trees, shrubs or a berm may be located surrounding a solid or liquid waste disposal facility to the specifications established by Council in the required Development Permit; Development and maintenance of a solid or liquid waste disposal facility as a principal or accessory use shall be subject to the separations contained in Table 1 of this Bylaw, and to the following standards: - (2) Any solid or liquid waste disposal facility may be fenced to a standard as specified by Council. - (3) Development of a solid or liquid waste disposal facility shall also be subject to the following Table: .: ... Table 1: Minimum Separation Distances Relating to Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facilities (Distances are measured between the fence, berm or edge of the Facility (as the case may be) and nearby development) | Other Uses | Solid Waste Facility | Liquid Waste Facility | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------|-------------------------| | Single residence, tourist Accommodation | 800 m | 300 m | | Intensive country residential subdivision, Organised Hamlet, Urban Municipality or Indian Reserve | 1.6 km | 600 m | | Commercial or industrial use | 300 m | 300 m | ## 5.3.8 Home based businesses: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.8 ## 5.3.9 Bed-and-breakfast Homes and Vacation Farms: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.9 ## 5.3.10 Commercial uses: - (1) Where a proposed commercial use will be accessory to a farmstead, Council may apply special standards as a condition of discretionary approval limiting the size of operation, buildings used for the operation, and number of non-resident employees. - (3) Council may require special standards for the location, set back or screening of any area devoted to the outdoor storage of machinery, vehicles, or vehicular parts in conjunction with a commercial operation including any salvage or vehicle storage yard. - (2) An increase in the area of land for a commercial use, or the number or size of buildings used for the commercial operation, shall require a development permit subject to discretionary approval by Council. ## 5.3.11 Campgrounds - A campground shall have within its boundaries a buffer area abutting the boundary of not less than 4.5 metres, which shall contain no buildings. - (1) The operator of a campground shall provide the development officer with a plan of the campground, identifying any buildings, uses of land and the location of all roadways and Vacation Trailer or tent campsites with dimensions. The addition or rearrangement of campsites, the construction or moving of buildings, the material change in use of portions of land, or the filling or clearing of land shall require a development permit, and the operator shall submit for approval an amended plan incorporating the development. - (3) The operator of a campground shall designate a campsite for each Vacation Trailer or tent party, which shall be less than 150 square metres in area with its corners clearly marked. - (5) Each campsite within the campground shall have direct and convenient access to a developed roadway, which is not located in any required buffer area. - (4) No portion of any campground shall be located within a roadway or required buffer area. - (6) Each trailer coach shall be located at least 4.5 metres from any other trailer coach, and each campsite shall have dimensions sufficient to allow such location of trailer coaches. - (8) No trailer coach shall be stored on any campsite when the campground is not open. - (7) The space provided for roadways within a campground shall be at least 7.5 metres in width. No portion of any campsite, other use or structure shall be located in any roadway. - (9) A campground may include as accessory uses, a laundromat or a confectionary designed to meet the needs of the occupants of the campsites, and one single detached dwelling for the accommodation of the operator. - (10) The Public Health Act and the Regulations passed there under, shall be complied with in respect to all operations and development of the campground · i ## 5.4 SPECIFIC DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS FOR INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS IN THE AGRICULTURAL DISTRICT - (1) Council is governed by the location policies contained in the Official Community Plan, Section 6.6 in the issuing of a discretionary approval for an I.L.O. ## 5.4.1 Intensive livestock operations: - (2) Any operation involving raising livestock shall be considered an ILO for the purpose of this bylaw if it: 2. (b) will, in Council's opinion, contain more than 300 animal units which are cattle, horses, poultry, domesticated or exotic Game Farm animals on a quarter section or less, on a permanent basis; or 3. (a) requires a permit for an Intensive Livestock Operation from the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) under the Agricultural Operations Act; or 4. (c) is an expansion of an existing ILO which has been permitted by MOA; or 5. is a Game Farm or Controlled Hunt Farm which has been permitted by MOA. 6. (d) involves the alteration of animal species in an existing ILO; or - (3) In considering whether a specific livestock operation should be considered as an ILO for the purposes of subsections (2)(b) or (C), Council shall exempt existing or proposed operations from compliance as an ILO if Council determines that the operation involves only the temporary confinement of livestock during winter months as part of a mixed farming operation. This subsection shall not apply to any livestock operation considered as an ILO for the purposes of subsections (2)(a), (d) or (e). - (5) Council shall require information from the ILO applicant regarding the type, frequency, and technology proposed for, and land location of manure application. If the applicant is proposing to spread manure rather than use alternate means of manure handling or application (e.g. earthen manure storage or direct injection), Council may add the following as conditions of the discretionary use: - (4) Approval of an ILO shall be for a specific maximum number of animal units specified by council as a condition of the development permit. A new discretionary approval shall be required to expand the ILO, or to substantially alter the species of animals in the operation. 10. (a) Council may require that the applicant use only the specific areas of cropland or improved pasture which have been approved for manure application by MOA. Any subsequent change to the location of the manure application areas specified as a permit condition shall also require the prior approval of Council, and shall be added as a new condition to the original permit; 11. (b) Council may require that the manure which is being spread on the specific areas of cropland or improved pasture which have been approved for manure disposal by MOA, shall not be spread on frozen ground, and shall be incorporated into the soil within 24 hours of spreading, unless incorporation is prevented by adverse weather conditions, in which case incorporation shall take place as soon as practical. ## Table 2 - Minimum Separation Distances for Intensive Livestock Operations * | | Table 2 Location Separation Criteria for ILOs to Specific Uses | Table 2 Location Separation Criteria for ILOs to Specific Uses | Table 2 Location Separation Criteria for ILOs to Specific Uses | | |------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | Development | Number of Animal Units | Number of Animal Units | Number of Animal Units | | | | 300 - 499 | 500- 2,000 | 2,000- 5000 | >5000 | | Dwellings in an Agricultural or CR District, public wells, tourist accommodations, campgrounds, commercial or industrial uses | 300 metres | 800 metres | 1600 metres | 1600 metres | | Multi-parcel subdivisions in a CR 2 or H District or Villages, Towns, or any dwelling on the Day Star First Nation No. 87, or the Kawacatoose Cree Nation No. 88 | 1600 metres | 2400 metres | 3200 metres | 3200 metres | ## 5.4.2 Non-Intensive Livestock Operations: - (2) If the neighbour and the owner of the Operation agree in writing to the new location for the manure application within the 400 m distance of the neighbour's dwelling, Council will consider the agreement as part of an application for a Discretionary Use Permit with a condition exempting the Operator from this setback requirement. Prior to making a decision on the proposed Discretionary Use Permit, Council shall consider the proposal in relation to the soil type, local topography, expected manure constituency and application rates, the adequacy of the proposed separation to reduce odour and nuisance (including any new technology which will substantially decrease the odour or nuisance), and any other matter identified by Council. The Operator may also be asked to supply a report from a professional agrologist or engineer commenting on the environmental effects of the proposal. The proposal may also be referred to MOA for comment. Where such agreements are made, Council shall be a party to the agreement and may use Section 235 of the Act to register the agreement as an Interest on the title of the affected lands. The applicant for the permitted or discretionary use shall pay the full cost of preparing and registering the interest on all affected land titles. - (1) Except for the provisions of Subsection 2, all new or expanding Non-intensive Livestock Operations (those which do not require an ILO Permit from MOA), including those which are under 300 Animal Units as shown on Table 2, are prohibited from applying manure within 400 m of a neighbouring dwelling (including the potable water supply of that dwelling) or inside an Environmentally Sensitive Overlay District. The prohibition in this Subsection shall not apply to land being used as existing manure application areas by an existing Operation which qualifies under this Bylaw and the Act as a legal, Non-Conforming Use. ## SECTION 6: CR - COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (dispersed - low density) INTENT: To allow a limited variety of non-farm residential uses on separate sites. To implement the Intent of this District, Council shall ensure that new residences will only be allowed at a low density and on sites which avoid slump or floodprone land and protect the natural environment, particularly the water resource. Such proposals must also not conflict with adjoining agricultural uses, or be prohibitively difficult or costly to service. Council shall refer to Sections 3.3 and 5.2.3 of the OCP in assessing proposed CR subdivisions. ## 6.1 PERMITTED USES Subject to Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3, the following uses are permitted in this District: - (1) Residential Principal Uses -Single detached dwellings -Bare land Condominiums (for single detached dwellings only) (3) Accessory Uses and Buildings -Private garages, sheds, and buildings or structures (including, but not limited to a private swimming pool with the required safety fencing) accessory to any single detached or bare land condominium dwelling - Linear public or private utilities, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites. - (2) Recreational principal Uses -Public recreational uses and buildings ## 6.2 DISCRETIONARY USES - ALLOWABLE USES AND CRITERIA if there is a demand for the proposed use in the general area or in the RM generally, and if the proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed use; Subject to the consideration by Council of Section 8.2 of the OCP and Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3 in this Bylaw, the following uses are allowable as discretionary in this District. In evaluating the suitability of a discretionary use application for each specific site proposed by an applicant, the following Criteria shall also be considered by Council: if the use can be economically serviced by private (or where necessary, community) infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, water and sewer services, solid waste disposal, parks, schools, and other utilities and community facilities, where such services etc. are available; if any conditions should be attached to the Permit to improve the development and decrease or eliminate any negative impact on nearby uses. if the proposed methods suggested by the applicant will ensure that public safety, environmental protection, building location, parking, loading, truck traffic, noise etc. from the proposed use will not negatively affect nearby uses or the RM generally; and - -Bed-and-breakfast homes, where accessory to a residence, on the same site. - -Public or Private utilities - -Home based businesses, where accessory to a residence, on the same site. ## 6.3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS ## 6.3.1 Subdivision and Site Development Requirements: - Minimum site area - 0.8 hectares (2 acres) - (1) Separate sites for single detached dwellings and bed-and-breakfast homes shall comply with the following: - Maximum site area - 8 hectares (10 acres), except where Council exercizes discretion under subsection (5) - Minimum front yard -45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - . Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road - Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet) - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet) - (2) Separate sites for bare land condominium dwellings shall comply with the following: - Minimum site area - to be negotiated with Council on a case-by-case basis - Maximum site area - to be negotiated with Council on a case-by-case basis - Minimum front yard - 45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road - Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet) - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet) - (3) Separate sites for open space, park and recreational uses and public buildings on Municipal Reserve shall comply with the following: - Minimum and Maximum site area - none - Minimum front yard - 45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road - Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet) - (4) Existing Sites and Sites which are registered after this Bylaw comes into force. - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet) - No further subdivision of the original residential lot shall be permitted. Council may at its discretion permit minor lot line adjustments, however, such adjustments shall not create an additional lot. - (5) At the request of the current owner of the site proposed to be subdivided as referred to in subsection (1) above, Council may use their discretion to vary the maximum site size requirement by no more than 100% where the change: - is requested to include additional land required for water supply or waste disposal systems which exist on or are proposed for the site; - i) is requested to include or facilitate any existing or proposed landscaping, buildings, structures or natural features on the proposed site; - iv) would not unnecessarily reduce, or negatively affect the existing use, size, servicing, or access to the balance of the quarter section, or equivalent as defined in this Bylaw; - ili) is requested to reduce the proposed area in order to more easily manage, landscape, or otherwise maintain or develop the site; - would not negatively affect the existing use, servicing, or access to any neighbouring land. ## 6.3.2 Keeping of Large Animals on residential sites in this District: - (2) Animals shall not be pastured within 15 metres (50 ft) of any dwelling not owned by the operator of the pasture or owner of the animals, and no buildings or structures intended to contain birds or animals shall be located within 30 metres (100 feet) of a property line. - (1) No large animal (horses or cattle) will be allowed on any site which is less than 2 hectares (5 acres). Two (2) large animals (horses or cattle) will be permitted on a site of at least 2 hectares (5 acres). Four (4) large animals will be permitted on a site of at least 4 hectares (10 acres) site. For each additional 1.2 hectares (3 acres), one (1) additional large animal will be permitted. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets of the residents of the site. ## 6.3.3 Home based businesses: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.8 ## 6.3.4 Bed and Breakfast Homes: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.9 ## SECTION 7: CR 2 - COUNTRY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (medium density) INTENT: To allow a limited variety of non-farm residential uses on medium density, clustered sites at locations which will integrate into the existing rural community. To implement the Intent of this District, Council shall ensure that new residential clusters will only be allowed on sites which avoid slump or flood-prone land and protect the natural environment, particularly the water resource. As well, to ensure that the numbers of clustered subdivisions for country residential (non-farm) development will not conflict with adjoining uses agriculture, and will not be prohibitively difficult or costly to service, Council will restrict the numbers and locations of such clusters to avoid creating new Villages. Council shall refer to Sections 3.3 and 5.3.3 of the OCP in assessing proposed CR 2 subdivisions. ## 7.1 PERMITTED USES Subject to Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3, the following uses are permitted in this District: - (1) Residential Principal Uses 2. -Single detached dwellings excluding Mobile Homes 3. -Open space and park uses on Municipal Reserve 4. -Special Care or Group Homes with a maximum of 8 residents, excluding staff. 5. -Recreational uses and public buildings on Municipal Reserve -Private garages, sheds, and buildings accessory to any single detached or bare land condominium dwelling - (2) Accessory Uses and Buildings ## 7.2 DISCRETIONARY USES - ALLOWABLE USES AND CRITERIA if there is a demand for the proposed use in the general area or in the RM generally, and if the proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed use; Subject to the consideration by Council of Section 8.2 of the OCP and Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3 in this Bylaw, the following uses are allowable as discretionary in this District. In evaluating the suitability of a discretionary use application for each specific site proposed by an applicant, the following Criteria shall also be considered by Council: if the use can be economically serviced by private (or where necessary, community) infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, water and sewer services, solid waste disposal, parks, schools, and other utilities and community facilities, where such services etc. are available; if any conditions should be attached to the Permit to improve the development and decrease or eliminate any negative impact on nearby uses. if the proposed methods suggested by the applicant will ensure that public safety, environmental protection, building location, parking, loading, truck traffic, noise etc. from the proposed use will not negatively affect nearby uses or the RM generally; and - -Bare land Condominiums - -Bed-and-breakfast homes, where accessory to a residence, on the same site. -Home based businesses, where accessory to a residence, on the same site. ## 7.3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS ## 7.3.1 Subdivision and Site Development Requirements: - Minimum site area - 0.4 hectares (1 acre) - (1) Separate sites for single detached dwellings and bed-and-breakfast homes shall comply with the following: - Maximum site area - 0.8 hectares (2 acres) - Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road - Minimum front yard -30 meters (100 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet) - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet) - (2) Separate sites for bare land condominium dwellings shall comply with the following: - Maximum site area - to be negotiated with Council on a case-by-case basis - Minimum site area - to be negotiated with Council on a case-by-case basis - Minimum front yard - 45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road - Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet) - (3) Separate sites for open space, park and recreational uses and public buildings on - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet) Municipal Reserve shall comply with the following: - Minimum site area - none - Maximum site area - none - Minimum front yard - 45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest. - Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet) - Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet) - No further subdivision of the original residential lot shall be permitted. Council may at its discretion permit minor lot line adjustments, however, such adjustments shall not create an additional lot. - (4) Existing Sites and Sites which are registered after this Bylaw comes into force ## 7.3.2 Legal Access: - (1) Development of a dwelling, bed and breakfast home, or bare land condominium development is prohibited unless the site abuts a developed road. In the case of a bare land condominium development, only the outer portion of the land to be owned by the condominium corporation requires this legal access, not the separate bare land - (2) For the purposes of this section "developed road" shall mean an existing "good quality road" on a registered right of way, or a road for which a signed servicing agreement has been made by the developer with Council to provide for the construction of the road on a registered right of way to a standard approved by Council. - (3) A subdivision shall not be recommended for approval by Council unless the proposed sites and any unsubdivided remnant of the land being subdivided has frontage on a developed "good quality road", including any road which is required to be registered and developed as a public road under a signed servicing ## 7.3.3 Keeping of Animals on residential sites in this District: Other than domestic pets, no animals shall be allowed on any site in this District. ## 7.3.4 Home based businesses: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.8 ## 7.3.5 Bed and breakfast Homes: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.9 ## SECTION 8: H- HAMLET DISTRICT INTENT: To accommodate higher density residential, limited commercial or industrial and recreational development in Hamlet areas. ## 8.1 PERMITTED USES - (1) Residential Principal Uses Subject to Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3, the following uses are permitted in this District: - -Single detached dwellings, - -Semi-detached dwellings - -Duplex dwellings - (2) Service, Recreational and Institutional Uses - -Churches, educational, medical, religious and cultural institutions - -Ottices of physicians, dentists, and similar professional occupations - Lodges, fraternal.organizations - -Cemeteries - -Public sports fields, parks and other similar uses - -Post Offices - Linear Public utilities, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites. - -Community Halls - (3) Accessory uses and buildings - -Private garages, sheds, and buildings accessory to any single detached, Duplex Semi-detached or Bare land Condominium dwelling ## 8.2 DISCRETIONARY USES - ALLOWABLE USES AND CRITERIA Subject to the consideration by Council of Section 8.2 of the OCP and Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3 in this Bylaw, the following uses are allowable as discretionary in this District. In evaluating the suitability of a discretionary use application for each specific site proposed by an applicant, the following if there is a demand for the proposed use in the general area or in the RM generally, and if the proposed site is capable of accommodating the proposed use; if the proposed methods suggested by the applicant will ensure that public safety, environmental protection, building location, parking, loading, truck traffic, noise etc. from the proposed use will not negatively affect nearby uses or the RM generally; and if the use can be economically serviced by private (or where necessary, community) infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, water and sewer services, solid waste disposal, parks, schools, and other utilities and community facilities, where such services etc. are available; if any conditions should be attached to the Permit to improve the development and decrease or eliminate any negative impact on nearby uses. - Bare land Condominiums (for single detached dwellings only) - -Bed-and-breakfast homes - -Home based businesses - -Gas Stations - -Retail Stores ## 8.3 DISTRICT REGULATIONS ## 8.3.1 Subdivision and Site Development Requirements: - Single detached dwellings - Minimum site area - 464.5 sq. m (5000 sq. ft.) where the site is served by a lane, otherwise 557.4 sq. m (6500 sq. ft.) - (1) Separate sites for the permitted uses in this District shall comply with the following: - Semi-detached and Duplex dwellings - Minimum site area - 557.4 sq. m (6000 sq. ft.) where the site. is served by a lane, otherwise 650.3 sq. m (7000 sq. ft.) - Single detached dwellings - Minimum site frontage - 15.3 m (50 ft) where the site is served by a lane, otherwise 19.8 m (65 ft) - All other uses - Minimum site area - 464.5 sq. m (5000 sq. ft.) where the site is served by a lane, otherwise 557.4 sq. m (6500 sq. ft.) - Semi-detached and Duplex dwellings - Minimum site area - 18.3 m (60 ft) where the site is served by a lane. otherwise 21.3 m (70 ft). - Minimum front yard - 6 meters (20 ft). - Minimum side yard - 1.5 meters (5 ft) - Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 ft) - All outdoor storage areas or compounds shall be screened from view, and shall require the approval of Council to ensure that they will be safely located and do not conflict with other uses in this District or with uses in an adjoining District. - 2) All accessory buildings with a door or doors opening onto a street or lane shall be located a minimur f 1.2 m (4 ft) from the site line abutting the street or lane - (3) The maximum site coverage for all sites shall be 50%. ## 8.3.2 Keeping of Animals on residential sites in this District Other than domestic pets, no animals shall be allowed on any site in this District. ## 8.3.3 Home based businesses: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.8 ## 8.3.4 Bed and breakfast Homes: - (1) shall comply with Section 3.9 ## SECTION 9: ES - ENVIRONMENTALLY SENSITIVE OVERLAY DISTRICT INTENT: To protect Environmentally Sensitive land from unsuitable development. Council recognizes the importance of protecting an adequate supply of surface and groundwater for the benefit of all residents and landowners. There are certain other areas near waste disposal sites, sewage lagoons, wetlands or gravel pits, for example which should not be developed due to hazards like potential pollution of water supplies, flooding or site instability. Council shall use the following list and regulations in making decisions on proposed new developments in or near environmentally sensitive land. ## 9.1 PERMITTED USES In addition to the uses allowed in the Zoning District, which underlies the ES District, the following are Permitted Uses: Principal uses, including accessory uses and buildings, but not including a residence: - -Public parks and public recreational facilities. - -Cemeteries, institutional uses and facilities. - -Historical and archaeological sites, and wildlife and conservation management areas. ## 9.2 DISCRETIONARY USES - ALLOWABLE USES AND CRITERIA if there is a demand for the proposed use in the general area or in the RM generally, and if the proposed site is capable Subject to the consideration by Council of Section 8.2 of the OCP and Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3 in this Bylaw, the following uses are allowable as discretionary in this District. In evaluating the suitability of a discretionary use application for each specific site proposed by an applicant, the following Criteria shall also be considered by Council: ( of accommodating the proposed use; if the proposed methods suggested by the applicant will ensure that public safety, environmental protection, building location, parking, loading, truck traffic, noise etc. from the proposed use will not negatively affect nearby uses or the RM generally; and if the use can be economically serviced by private (or where necessary, community) infrastructure including but not limited to roadways, water and sewer services, solid waste disposal, parks, schools, and other utilities and community facilities, where such services etc. are available; if any conditions should be attached to the Permit to improve the development and decrease or eliminate any negative impact on nearby uses. - -Radio, television and microwave towers. - -Municipal facilities. - -Linear Public utilities, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites. ## DISTRICT REGULATIONS All the Regulations of the District, which underlies the ES District, shall be used by Council as a guideline in establishing conditions, which may be applied to location-sensitive Development Permits for the specific use being requested. ## 9.4 METHOD OF APPLICATION Council shall use Section 3.1 of this Bylaw in dealing with requests for new development in this Overlay District ## PART II - DEFINITIONS Whenever in this Bylaw the following words or terms are used, they shall, unless the context otherwise provides be held to have the following meaning: Accessory Use: - a use, which is subordinate in purpose and exclusively devoted to the principal use or building and is located on the same site with such principal use or building. Act: - The Planning and Development Act, 2007, as amended. Alteration: - any structural change or addition made to any building or structure. All Weather Road: - see Road, All Weather Animal Unit (A.U.): - the kind and number of animals calculated by MOA in accordance with the following table: | | Kind of Animal | Number of Animals= 1 Animal Unit | |--------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------| | Poultry | Hens, cockerels, capons | 100 | | Hogs | Turkeys, geese, ducks Exotic birds Boars and sows Gilts Feeder pigs | 50 25 | | Sheep | Weanling pigs Rams or ewes Lambs | 14 | | Goats Cattle | All Cows and bulls Feeder cattle Replacement heifers | 7 1 1.5 | | Horses | Calves Colts and ponies | | | Bison | Other horses Cows and bulls | | | Elk | Calves Cows and bulls Calves | | | Fallow Deer | Fallow Deer Fallow deer fawns | 8 32 | | Domestic | Elk Elk calves White-tailed deer | 20 | | Indigenous | White-tailed deer fawns Mule deer Mule deer fawns | 32 8 32 | Applicant: - a developer or person applying for a development permit under this bylaw, for a subdivision approval to an approving authority under The Planning and Development Act, 2007. Bed and Breakfast Home: - a dwelling unit, licensed as a tourist home under The Tourist Accommodation Regulations, 1969, in which overnight accommodation within the dwelling unit, along with one meal served before noon, is provided to Billboard: - a private free standing sign, including supporting structures, which advertises goods, products, services, organizations, or facilities that are available from, located on, or refer to, a site other than the site on which the sign is located, and which is greater than 2 square metres in facial area. Building: - a structure used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals, or goods. Building, Accessory: - a subordinate detached building, which serves a main building or main use and is located on the same site. The purpose of all accessory buildings is to provide better and more convenient function of the primary building or use. Building Permit: - a permit issued under a building bylaw of the municipality authorizing the construction of all or part of any building. Campground: - the seasonal operation of an area of land managed as a unit, for temporary, short-term use by travellers and tourists as accommodation in tents, tent trailers, travel trailers, recreational vehicles or campers. Controlled Hunt Farm: - a Game Farm which is used for controlled hunting of animals defined as a "domestic game farm animal" by "The Domestic Game Farm Animal Regulations". Council: - the Council of the Rural Municipality of Mount Hope No 279. Development: - the carrying out of any building, engineering, mining or other operations, in, on or over land, or the making of any material change in the use or intensity of the use of any building or land, including the demolition of a dwelling or water well. Development Officer - the R.M. Administrator Development Permit: - a document authorizing a development issued pursuant to this bylaw. Discretionary Use: - a use or 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, Bare Land Condominium: - a detached building consisting of one dwelling unit as herein defined; and occupied or intended to be occupied as a permanent home or residence, and which includes a small amount of land titled to the owner of an individual unit in addition to the common property which is shared with the owners of all the units in the Condominium Corporation, but shall not include a mobile home or trailer coach as herein defined. Dwelling, Single Detached: - a detached building consisting of one dwelling unit as herein defined; and occupied or intended to be occupied as a permanent home or residence, and shall include a Modular Home as herein defined, but shall not include a mobile home or trailer coach as herein defined. Dwelling Unit: - one or more habitable rooms constituting a self-contained unit and used or intended to be used together for living and sleeping purposes by one or more persons. Environmentally sensitive land: - land that has unique landforms, vegetation or wildlife or which is of historically or archaeological importance. Marmor at - contined as a lich is a luine scion squires and includes the residence of the farm. 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, sun lounge, unfinished basement, or attic. Game Farm: - a fenced area to enclose animals defined as a "domestic game farm animal" by "The Domestic Game Farm Animal Regulations" for the purpose of producing animal products as defined by those Regulations. Garden Suite: - a temporary detached dwelling unit for the accommodation of a physically dependent relative(s) of resident(s) of the principal dwelling on site. Hazard Land: - land which may be prone to flooding, slumping, subsidence, landslides, erosion, any other instability, or is located within a flood plain or watercourse. Home Based Business: - an occupation carried on by the occupants of a farmstead or residence and which is accessory to a permitted use. 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 businesses and attractions, as provided by regulations of the Department of Highways entitled "The Erection of Signs Adjacent to Provincial Highway Regulations, 1986", as may be amended from time to time. Intensive Agricultural Operation: - a principal use that produces crops that are grown in buildings or under protective structures or on small agricultural sites, using hydroponic techniques, or by use of intensive irrigation and fertilizer application, but not including an intensive livestock operation. Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO): - the operation or facilities for rearing, confinement or feeding of poultry, hogs, sheep, goats, cattle, horses, or game animals or birds in such numbers that requires a discretionary use permit under this bylaw or which requires a Permit from Saskatchewan Agriculture and Food. Institutional Use: - a use of land or a building operated for non-commercial or non-industrial purposes to provide a public service by a non-profit, cooperative or governmental group including, but not limited to service clubs, churches, hospitals and public agencies. Lane: - a secondary, legally surveyed public thoroughfare vested in the name of the Department of Highways and Transportation, which is intended primarily to give access to the rear or side of abutting land. ## Legal Non-Conforming Building: - a building: - (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; and - (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 - (c) which is further described in Section 3.4 of this Bylaw. Legal Non-Conforming Site: a site as defined herein, which is further described in Section 3.4 of this Bylaw Legal Non-Conforming Use: - any use of land, building, or structure lawfully existing at the time of the passing of this bylaw, the use of which does not comply with all the regulations of this bylaw governing the zoning district in which it is located, and which is further described in Section 3.4 of this Bylaw. Livestock Operation: - any agricultural use involving the raising of Animal Units, which does not qualify as an ILO as defined above. Mobile Home: - a trailer which complies with the requirements of section 3.3 and : - (b) that has water faucets and shower, or other bathing facilities, that may be connected to a water distribution system; and, - (a) that is used as a dwelling; - that is equipped with facilities for washing and water closet, or other similar facility, that may be connected to a sewage system. Modular Home: - a dwelling unit which is constructed in two or more sections off-site, transported to an approved site, attached to an approved foundation and which functions as a single detached dwelling. Municipality: - the Rural Municipality of Mount Hope No 279. Overlay Zoning District: - any District (e.g. ES Overlay) which is described in Sections 2.8 and 3.1. Pasture: - a site that is used for the raising and feeding of livestock by grazing. Permitted Use: - a use allowed as of right in a zoning district, subject to the regulations contained in this bylaw. Prohibited Use: - a new or proposed development, which is not listed as either a Permitted or Discretionary Use in this Bylaw, which is not a legal non-conforming use as defined by the Act, and which has not received a legal Development Permit as required in this Bylaw. Principal Use: - the main activity conducted on a site. Principal Building: - the main building in which the principal use of the site is conducted. Public Road: - a street, road, road allowance or other legally surveyed road vested in the name of Department of Highways and Transportation (SHT), and maintained by SHT or the Rural Municipality, as the case may be. Public Utility: - any use which is defined as one of the three following categories: facilities, heritage or archaeological sites and similar public institutional uses or; - (i) public institutional facilities public facilities including, but not limited to, schools, hospitals, municipal buildings, recreational - (ii) linear linear public or private utilities including, but not limited to, roads, communication, rail, power - (iii) potentially conflicting public or private utilities including, but not limited to, airports, microwave r communication towers, water reservoirs, sewage lagoons, solid waste and chemical ca lisposal facilities, gas compressors, electrical transformer stations, soil farms for th rehabilitation of contaminated soils and similar, potentially conflicting service utility uses. Quarter Section or Equivalent: - a quarter section - 64.8 ha (160 acres) - as identified by the Township Plan of Survey of record in the Land Titles Office. Equivalent shall mean 64.8 ha (160 acres), any partial quarter section defined on the Township Plan of Survey, or a lesser amount remaining as part of the quarter section because of the registration of a road, road widening, railway right of way, natural features such as lakes or streams or the registration of a subdivision permitted in this Bylaw, but in no case shall the Equivalent be allowed to be less than 48.6 ha (120 acres). Reeve: - the Reeve of the Rural Municipality. Residence: - a single detached dwelling on a site, which is not used as a farmstead. Road: - a public road or thoroughfare registered by plan of survey which affords the principal means of access to abutting property, but shall not include an easement or lane. Road, All Weather: - a road which has been dedicated as a public road or is proposed to be subdivided and dedicated as such, and which has been constructed to the "road construction standards" as defined in this Bylaw. Road Construction Standards: - any specific standard for the type, location, dimensions, design, construction, maintenance of newly constructed roads which may be adopted by resolution of Council. Rural Municipal Administrator: - the official administrator for the municipality, who has been appointed pursuant to The Municipalities Act. Salvage Yard: - an area used for the dismantling or wrecking of machinery, autos or trucks. School: - a body of pupils that is organized as a unit for educational purposes, that comprises one or more instructional groups or classes, together with the principal and teaching staff and other employees assigned to such body of pupils, and includes the land, buildings or other premises and permanent improvements used by and in connection with that body of pupils. Sign: - any writing (including letter or word), billboard, pictorial representation (including illustration or decoration), emblem (including a device, symbol or trademark), flag (including a banner or pennant), or any other figure of similar character which: - (b) is used to announce direct attention to, or advertised; and - (a) is a structure or any part thereof, or is attached to, painted on, or in any manner represented on a building; - (c) is visible from outside the building. Site: - an area of land with fixed boundaries and which has been registered in the Land Titles Office by Certificate of Title, and for which all portions of the land are consolidated under a single title. Site Line, Front or Site Frontage: - the boundary that divides the site from the street or road. In the case of a corner site, the front site line shall mean the boundary separating the narrowest street frontage of the site from the street. Site frontage for a non-rectangular site shall be defined as the mean of the measured front and rear site lines. Site Line, Rear: - the boundary at the rear of the site and opposite the front site line. Site Line, Side: - a site boundary other than a front or rear site line. Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Facility: - any private or public facility approved by the Federal or Provincial governments) for the storage, treatment or transhipment of such waste, excluding any earthen manure storage facility, or composting facility which is required as an accessory use to an ILO which may be approved by Council, and any hazardous waste facility. Street: - see Road Structure: - anything that is built, constructed, or erected, located in, on, or over the ground, or attached to something located in or over the ground. Subdivision: - a division of land, and includes a division of a quarter section into legal subdivisions as described in the Land Titles Act. Trailer Coach: - any vehicle used or constructed in such a way as to enable it to be used as a conveyance upon public roads or highways and includes a self-propelled or non-self-propelled vehicle designed, constructed or reconstructed in such a manner as to permit occupancy as a dwelling or sleeping place for one or more persons notwithstanding that its running gear is removed or that it is jacked-up. Use: - the purpose or activity for which a piece of land or its buildings is designed, arranged or intended, occupied or maintained. Vacation Farm: - an operating farm which may, on a day basis or for overnight purposes, offer a farm life experience to groups, families, or individuals and which may provide either or both of the following: - b) a tract of land on which one or more camping, tenting or parking sites is located, and the provision of electricity, potable water and toilet facilities to any of the persons, families, groups occupying any of such sites. - a) rental accommodation in the farm dwelling or adjacent private cabins comprising one or more rooms furnished to enable the preparation of meals if full board is not provided; Vacation Trailer : - a Trailer Coach which is 7.6 metres (25 feet) or less in length, excluding any towing apparatus at the front of the unit. Waste Disposal Facility; Liquid: - a facility to accommodate any waste which contains animal, mineral or vegetable matter in solution or suspension, but does not include a septic system for a single residence or farmstead, or a manure storage area for an intensive livestock operation. Waste Disposal Facility; Solid: - a facility, not including a waste transfer station or a temporary storage facility, to accommodate discarded materials, substances or objects which originated from residential, commercial, institutional and industrial sources which are typically disposed of in municipal or private landfills, but not including dangerous goods, hazardous waste or biomedical waste. Yard: - the open, unoccupied space on a lot between the property line and the nearest wall of a building. Yard, Front: - that part of a site which extends across the full width of a site between the front site line and the nearest main wall of a building or structure. Yard, Rear: - that part of a site which extends across the full width of a site between the rear site line and the nearest main wall of a building or structure. Yard, Required: - the minimum yard required by a provision of this bylaw. Yard, Side: - the part of a site which extends from a front yard to the rear yard between the side line of a site and the nearest main wall of a building or structure. ## PART III - ADOPTION ## Repeal of Existing Zoning Bylaw This bylaw repeals Bylaw No. 4/2001 and is hereby adopted pursuant The Planning and Development Act, 2007, and shall come into force on the date of final approval by the Minister of Municipal Affairs. Read a First time this 8th, day of February, 2011 Read a second time this 12* day of ApriT \_ 2011 Read a Third time this12th, day of April, 2011       Epha Reeve KnOW SASKAT CHEMEN Remer/Poun Rural Municipal Administrator APPROVED REGINA, SASK. JAN - 9 2012 Provincial Approval Date Assistant Deputy Minister i Mistry of Municipal Affair Certified to be a true copy of Bylaw No 270he dupted bount Hope b.279 onapr 2th, 2011. tere james /Down iministrator PURAL SASKATCHEWAN NUMBER Усон INTON  Twp.30 Twp.29 Twp.28 Rge.21 Twp. 27 Twp. 26 Twp.25 € 31. .So. L. 8 . л Rge.20 Rge. 19 Rge.18 Rg