Zoning Bylaw No. 17 of 2025 (second reading draft) - RM of Prince Albert No. 461
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Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461
Zoning Bylaw
Bylaw 17 of 2025
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The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461
Bylaw No. 17 of 2025
A Bylaw of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461.
The Council of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert, in the Province of Saskatchewan, assembled
open meeting enacts as follows:
1. Pursuant to Section 34(1) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the Council of the
Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461 hereby adopts the Rural Municipality of Prince
Albert No. 461 Zoning Bylaw, identified as Schedule "A" to this Bylaw.
2. The Reeve and Chief Administrative Officer of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461
are hereby authorized to sign and seal Schedule "A", which is attached to and forms part of
this Bylaw.
3. Bylaw No. 3 of 2010, the Zoning Bylaw, and all amendments thereto, are hereby repealed.
4. This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final approval by the Minister of Government
Relations.
Read a first time this 11th day of September 2025.
Read a second time this day of 2025.
SEAL
Read a third time this day of 2025.
REEVE
CAO
Certified a True Copy of the Bylaw adopted by Resolution of Council
On the
day of
, of the year
(signature)
, (date)
A Commissioner for Oaths in the Province of Saskatchewan
My appointment expires
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THE RURAL MUNICIPALITY OF PRINCE ALBERT No. 461 ZONING BYLAW
Being Schedule "A" to Bylaw No. 17 of 2025 of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461
Reeve
SEAL
CAO
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 Introduction ........................................... 9
1.1 Authority .................................................. 10
1.2 Title ........................................................... 10
1.3 Scope ......................................................... 10
1.4 Purpose ..................................................... 10
1.5 Severability ................................................ 10
2.0 Administration ........................................ 11
2.1 Development Officer ................................. 12
2.2 Council....................................................... 12
2.3 Interpretation ............................................ 13
2.4 Bylaw Compliance ..................................... 13
2.5 Development Permit Requirements ......... 13
2.6 Development Not Requiring a Permit ....... 14
2.7 Development Permit Procedure ............... 15
2.8 Temporary Development Permits ............. 18
2.9 Discretionary Use Procedure .................... 18
2.10 Amendment of the Zoning Bylaw ........... 21
2.11 Zoning by Agreement .............................. 22
2.12 Additional Information ............................ 22
2.13 Building to be Moved .............................. 22
2.14 Demolition of Buildings ........................... 22
2.15 Refusal or Cancellation of Development
Permit ..................................................... 22
2.16 Validity of a Development Permit ........... 23
2.17 Development Appeals Board .................. 23
2.18 Development Permit Enforcement and
Penalties ................................................. 24
2.19 Minor Variances ...................................... 25
2.20 Development Agreements ...................... 26
2.21 Servicing Agreements ............................. 27
2.22 Interest Registration ............................... 28
2.23 Performance Security .............................. 28
2.24 Liability Insurance ................................... 28
2.25 Zoning Compliance Letter ....................... 28
2.26 Zoning Compliance Certificate ................ 29
2.27 Environmental Impact Assessment Letter
................................................................ 29
2.28 Planning and Development Fee .............. 29
3.0 General Regulations ................................. 30
3.1 Principal Use Established .......................... 31
3.2 Prohibited Uses ......................................... 31
3.3 Development in Proximity to Rail Lines .... 31
3.4 Municipal Services ..................................... 31
3.5 Sight Triangles ........................................... 34
3.6 Development on Hazard Lands ................. 35
3.7 Storage of Chemicals, Fertilizers and
Combustible Materials ............................ 39
3.8 One Principal Building Permitted on a Site 39
3.9 Non-Conforming Buildings, Sites & Uses... 39
3.10 Vehicle Storage ....................................... 40
3.11 Accessory Uses, Buildings & Structures .. 40
3.12 Setback from Centre Line of Roads ......... 43
3.13 Parking..................................................... 43
3.14 Landscaping ............................................. 48
3.15 Outside Storage & Garbage Storage ....... 48
3.16 Permitted Yard Encroachments .............. 48
3.17 Signage .................................................... 49
4.0 Specific Uses ........................................... 56
4.1 Applicability ............................................... 57
4.2 Home-Based Business, Residential ............ 57
4.3 Home-Based Business and Farm-Based
Business, Rural ........................................ 58
4.4 Roadside Stands ........................................ 60
4.5 Secondary Dwelling Units .......................... 60
4.6 Mobile Home and Modular Home ............ 65
4.7 Bed and Breakfast & Vacation Homes ...... 66
4.8 Guest House .............................................. 67
4.9 Short-Term Rental ..................................... 67
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4.10 Recreational Vehicles .............................. 68
4.11 Campgrounds ......................................... 69
4.12 Outfitter Base Camps and Tourism Base
Camps ..................................................... 70
4.13 Private Care Homes, Residential Care Home
and Residential Care Facilities ................ 71
4.14 Family Childcare Home and Group Family
Childcare Home ...................................... 71
4.15 Childcare Centre ...................................... 71
4.16 Swimming Pools ...................................... 72
4.17 Keeping of Domestic Animals.................. 72
4.18 Intensive Agricultural Operations ........... 73
4.19 Intensive and Non-Intensive Livestock
Operations .............................................. 73
4.20 Manure Disposal ..................................... 74
4.21 Commercial or Industrial Development .. 75
4.22 Hazardous Industrial ............................... 75
4.23 Wind Energy Conversion ......................... 76
4.24 Satellite Dishes & Solar Energy Collector 77
4.25 Liquor Licensed Uses ............................... 77
4.26 Cannabis .................................................. 78
4.27 Automotive Service Uses & Gas Pumps .. 78
4.28 Kennels (Boarding & Breeding) ............... 79
4.29 Auction Market ....................................... 80
4.30 Aggregate ................................................ 80
5.0 Zoning Districts ....................................... 83
5.1 Classification of Zoning Districts ............... 84
5.2 Maps ......................................................... 85
5.3 Boundaries ................................................ 85
5.4 Regulations ................................................ 86
5.5 Transitional Zoning Provisions .................. 86
5.6 Properties with More Than One Zoning
District .................................................... 86
6.0 Agricultural District (A) ............................. 87
6.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses............. 88
6.2 Accessory Building and Uses ..................... 90
6.3 Regulations ................................................ 90
6.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards.. 90
6.5 Outside Storage ......................................... 91
6.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ..................... 91
7.0 Low Density Country Residential District (CR1)
............................................................. 92
7.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ............. 93
7.2 Accessory Building and Uses ..................... 94
7.3 Regulations ................................................ 94
7.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards.. 95
7.5 Outside Storage ......................................... 95
7.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ..................... 95
8.0 Medium Density Country Residential District
(CR2)...................................................... 96
8.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ............. 97
8.2 Accessory Building and Uses ..................... 98
8.3 Regulations ................................................ 98
8.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards.. 99
8.5 Outside Storage ......................................... 100
8.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ..................... 100
9.0 High Density Country Residential District (CR3)
............................................................. 101
9.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ............. 102
9.2 Accessory Building and Uses ..................... 103
9.3 Regulations ................................................ 103
9.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards.. 104
9.5 Outside Storage ......................................... 104
9.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ..................... 104
10.0 Premium Density Country Residential District
(CR4)...................................................... 105
10.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ........... 106
10.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 106
10.3 Regulations .............................................. 107
10.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards 107
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10.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 108
10.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading .................. 108
11.0 Hamlet District (H) ................................. 109
11.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses........... 110
11.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 110
11.3 Regulations .............................................. 111
11.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards 111
11.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 112
11.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading .................. 112
12.0 Residential Mobile Home District (RMH) ... 113
12.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses........... 114
12.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 114
12.3 Regulations .............................................. 115
12.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards 115
12.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 116
12.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading .................. 116
13.0 General Commercial District (C1) .............. 117
13.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses........... 118
13.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 119
13.3 Regulations .............................................. 119
13.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards 119
13.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 120
13.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading .................. 120
13.7 Landscaping ............................................. 120
13.8 Signage .................................................... 120
14.0 Highway Commercial District (C2)............. 121
14.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses........... 122
14.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 123
14.3 Regulations .............................................. 123
14.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards 123
14.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 126
14.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading .................. 126
14.7 Landscaping ............................................. 126
14.8 Signage .................................................... 126
15.0 Industrial District (M) ............................. 127
15.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ........... 128
15.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 129
15.3 Regulations .............................................. 129
15.4 Subdivision Development Site Standards 129
15.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 130
15.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ................... 130
15.7 Landscaping ............................................. 130
15.8 Signage .................................................... 130
16.0 Conservation and Active Recreation District
(CON1) ................................................... 131
16.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ........... 132
16.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 132
16.3 Regulations .............................................. 132
16.4 Development Site Standards ................... 132
16.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 133
16.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ................... 133
17.0 Conservation and Passive Recreation District
(CON2) ................................................... 135
17.1 Permitted and Discretionary Uses ........... 135
17.2 Accessory Building and Uses ................... 135
17.3 Regulations .............................................. 135
17.4 Development Site Standards ................... 135
17.5 Outside Storage ....................................... 136
17.6 Off-Street Parking & Loading ................... 136
18.0 Definitions ............................................ 137
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FIGURE LISTING
Figure 2-1 Site Plan ............................................... 16
Figure 3-1 Frontage Determination ...................... 32
Figure 3-2 Sight Triangles ..................................... 35
Figure 3-3 Flood Zones ......................................... 36
Figure 3-4 Defining Setbacks & Slope Grade ........ 38
Figure 3-5 Parking Space Requirements ............... 46
Figure 18-1 Buffer Area ........................................ 140
Figure 18-2 Building Height Measurement
Interpretation ................................. 141
Figure 18-3 Calculation of Sign Face Area ............ 163
TABLE LISTING
Table 3-1 Number of Permitted Shipping Containers
in Zoning Districts ................................ 42
Table 3-2 Parking Requirements ........................... 43
Table 3-3 Sign Regulations in Zoning Districts ...... 53
Table 5-1 Zoning Districts ..................................... 82
Table 14-1 Minimum Site Area in Highway
Commercial District ............................. 122
Table 18-1 Animal Units ........................................ 138
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How to Determine Zoning and Regulations for a Specific Site
The following steps will help users understand how to identify the proper zoning district for a specific piece of land,
what land uses are permitted on that site, and the regulations to guide development within that site.
1.
To determine the zoning district of a specific site, the user must first find that site on the attached
Zoning Maps. It will be helpful to know the legal land description when reviewing the Zoning Map. All
land within the RM will fall within a colour coded zoning district. A legend within the Zoning Map will
associate each colour with the appropriate zoning district.
2.
Each zoning district will have its own chapter in the Zoning Bylaw. Look up the corresponding zoning
district. The district will identify a list of permitted land uses, as well as uses permitted at the
discretion of Council.
3.
Each zoning district identifies the development standards (minimum areas, building setbacks, etc.)
for each permitted and discretionary land use. These standards will help guide development within
the lot or parcel as well as the creation of new parcels.
4.
The land use may have specific requirements contained in the general regulations. Sections 3.0 and
4.0 will confirm if any apply to the specific land use.
5.
Finally, all proposed development and zoning questions should be discussed with staff of the RM's
Planning and Development Department.
If you require assistance with the regulations or processes contained within the Zoning Bylaw,
please call or visit the RM's Planning and Development Department. The up-to-date version of the Zoning Bylaw
and amendments is located in the RM's office. This version should be consulted in all cases.
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Introduction
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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1
AUTHORITY
Under the authority granted by The Planning and Development Act, 2007 (PDA), in compliance with The
Statements of Provincial Interest Regulations, and Prince Albert Planning District Official Community Plan (OCP),
the Reeve and Council of The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461 (RM) in the Province of Saskatchewan, in
open meeting, hereby enact as follows:
1.2
TITLE
This Bylaw shall be known and may be cited as the "Zoning Bylaw" (ZB) of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert
No. 461.
1.3
SCOPE
All development within the boundaries of the municipality shall be in conformity with the provisions of this bylaw,
subject to the right of appeal provisions of this bylaw.
1.4
PURPOSE
1. The purpose of this ZB is to regulate development and to control the use of land in the RM in
accordance with the OCP to promote public health, safety, and general welfare.
2. The intent of this ZB is to provide for the amenity of the area within the RM and for the health, safety,
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the municipality:
a. To minimize land use conflicts;
b. To establish minimum standards to maintain the amenity of the RM;
c. To ensure development is consistent with the physical limitations of the land;
d. To restrict development that places undue demand on the RM infrastructure; and
e. To provide for land-use and development that is consistent with the goals and objectives of
the RM and OCP.
1.5
SEVERABILITY
If an appeals board or court of competent jurisdiction should declare any part, section, sentence, clause, phrase,
map, or other portion of this ZB to be invalid, that portion shall not be construed as having persuaded or influenced
Council to pass the remainder of this ZB. The part, section, sentence, clause, phrase, map, or other portion of this
ZB is to be deemed a separate, distinct, and independent provision, and the holding of the appeals board or court
shall not affect the validity, effectiveness, or enforceability of the remaining portions of this ZB.
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Administration
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2. ADMINISTRATION
2.1
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
1. The Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the RM shall be the Development Officer responsible for the
administration of this bylaw. The CAO may appoint a Development Officer, to whom duties in the
administration of the ZB may be delegated.
2. The Development Officer shall:
a. Receive, record, and review development permit applications and issue decisions in
consultation with Council, particularly those decisions involving subdivisions, discretionary
uses, development permit conditions, and development and servicing agreements;
b. Maintain a copy of this ZB, zoning maps, and amendments for public inspection during office
hours, and ensure that copies are available to the public at a reasonable cost;
c. Collect application and development fees; and
d. Maintain a record of approved minor variances; and
e. Perform other duties as required;
3. The Development Officer shall be empowered to make a decision regarding a development permit
application for a Permitted Use.
4. The Development Officer shall receive, record, and forward to Council:
a. Development permit applications for discretionary uses;
b. Rezoning applications;
c. ZB and OCP amendments; and
d. Subdivision applications.
5. The Development Officer may refer any application to Council for a decision on the interpretation of
this ZB or regarding special conditions provided for in this ZB and shall inform the applicant of the date
and time when Council will consider the matter. Council or the Development Officer may require the
applicant to provide further information necessary to render a decision.
2.2
COUNCIL
1. Council shall make all decisions regarding discretionary uses, OCP and ZB amendments.
2. Council shall make a recommendation regarding all subdivision applications circulated to it by the
Ministry of Government Relations, prior to a decision being made by the Minister.
3. Council shall act on discretionary use, rezoning, and subdivision applications in accordance with the
procedures established by the PDA and in accordance with the goals, objectives and policies as stated
in the OCP.
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2.3
INTERPRETATION
1. Where any provision of this Bylaw appears unclear, Council shall make the final ZB interpretation.
2. All ZB requirements shall be based on the stated metric units.
3. No existing development or site shall be deemed non-conforming due to non-compliance with the
metric units used in the ZB.
2.4
BYLAW COMPLIANCE
1. Errors and/or omissions by any person administering or required to comply with the provisions of this
ZB do not relieve any person from liability for failure to comply with the provisions of this ZB.
2.5
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
1. No person shall undertake a development or commence a use unless a development permit has first
been obtained, except as listed in this ZB. A development permit cannot be issued in contravention of
any of the provisions of this ZB.
2. A building permit, where required, shall not be issued unless a development permit has been issued,
or is issued concurrently.
3. Farm residences require a development permit.
4. Intensive and non-intensive livestock and poultry operations with 100 or more animals will require a
development permit under this ZB, subject to OCP regulations.
5. Intensive agriculture operations require a development permit under this ZB, subject to OCP
regulations.
6. Nothing in this ZB shall exempt any person from complying with the requirements of a Building Bylaw
or any other bylaw in force within the municipality, or from obtaining permission required by this
or any other law or bylaw in the municipality, the province, or the federal government.
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7. Where the provisions in this ZB conflict with those of any other municipal, provincial, or federal
requirement, the higher and/or more stringent standards shall prevail.
8. A copy of any license, permission, permit, or approval required by this or any other bylaw of the RM
or any law of the Province of Saskatchewan or Canada may be required to be submitted to the RM.
2.6
DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT
1. Development permits are not required for the following developments, but all developments shall
conform to all other ZB requirements (ex. building permits, setbacks, environmental and development
standards, etc.):
a. Accessory Farm Buildings and Structures:
i. Where accessory to a permitted agricultural use, excluding intensive and non-
intensive livestock operation, and intensive agricultural operations structures;
ii. Granaries and bins, provided they meet the required minimum setbacks in the
applicable zoning district; and,
iii. A farm building, provided that the owner shall complete and obtain approval of a Farm
Building Exemption Request Form.
b. Small Accessory Buildings: single storey accessory building with a building floor area less than
10 m2 (107.6 ft2);
c. Pergolas, gazebos and other similar structures with a gross floor area of 14 m2 (150.7 ft2) or
less;
d. Public Works: any operation for the purpose of inspecting, repairing, or renewing sewers,
mains, cables, pipes, wires, tracks, or similar public works as required by a public utility, and
the installation of service connections to property in the municipality;
Note: a permit is required for the installation of all new transmission lines associated with facilities
and systems for public works as defined herein.
e. Any facility, including buildings and structures, installed and operated by the RM.
f. Maintenance: internal alterations and maintenance, that do not include structural alterations
to a residential building, provided that the use, life and safety requirements, building footprint
or intensity of use of the building including the number of dwelling units within the building
or on the site does not change;
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g. The erection of a single residence satellite dish, television antennae, or radio antennae;
h. Fences, walls, and gates;
i.
Trapping;
j.
Temporary confinement of livestock;
k. Clearing of brush, other vegetation, landscaped areas, driveways and parking lots, provided
the slope stability, and natural or designed drainage pattern of the site and adjacent sites are
not adversely impacted;
l.
Disposal of clean fill on a site where the clean fill is generated by construction or demolition
activity on that site, subject to compliance with all federal and provincial requirements;
m. The temporary placement of a CSA approved trailer during the construction or alteration of a
primary structure for a term that does not exceed that provided by an active building permit
issued for a project.
n. Membrane-covered structure with a gross floor area of 30 m2 (322.9 ft2) or less in residential
districts.
o. Demolition of a development permit listed in this section as not requiring a permit.
2.7
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURE
1. The following procedures shall apply to all development permits:
a. Applicants shall submit a completed development permit application to the Development
Officer. Applications for a development permit and applications for a discretionary use, with
the exception of applications for a home-based business, shall be accompanied by the
following:
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i.
The names, addresses and telephone numbers of the applicant, property owner and
person or consultant who prepared the plans being submitted, including a local
contact person;
ii.
The proposed use of the site or building to be constructed, or the proposed use of
the existing building floor area to be altered or occupied, including the area of the
proposed building or renovations;
iii.
The complete legal description of the subject property;
iv.
A copy of a site plan, drawn to scale with appropriate dimensions, as shown in Figure
2-1 and may include the following information as required:
a) North arrow, roads adjacent to the site, all property
boundaries, identified frontage of site, site area, elevations
and the location of any existing buildings, structures, utility
poles and wires, underground utilities, easements, building
encroachments, water wells, septic systems and type and
location of existing trees;
b) The location and size of proposed buildings or structures,
including all front, side and rear yard setback dimensions
where relevant;
c) The location and size of all entrances and exits to the site;
and,
v.
Submission of the development permit fee when required;
b. When landscaping is required under this ZB, a landscape plan shall be attached to a
development permit application and shall form part of that application. A copy of a landscape
plan shall be provided, drawn to scale with appropriate dimensions, and show the following
information:
a) Location of all hard surfaces, including sidewalks, curbing, fences, retaining
walls, driveways, patios, parking, and other hard surfaces;
b) Location of all above- and below-ground utilities, including water, sewer,
gas, electrical, power lines, and other utilities;
c) Location, height, and material of any proposed screening, fencing, and
berms;
Figure 2-1
Site Plan
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d) Complete description of plant materials, including names, locations,
quantities, heights, and spacing at installation;
e) Location, size, and type of existing vegetation to be preserved;
f) A schedule of completion;
g) Additional information as required by Council or the Development Officer
as part of a specific proposal.
c. The Development Officer shall review all applications for completeness and shall inform an
applicant whose application is not complete of the information or documentation required to
complete the application, and that the application will not be considered until it is complete.
d. The Development Officer may refer the application to any government agencies, neighbouring
municipalities, interested groups, engineering, legal, or other professionals for consideration
and comment, with the cost of this review to be the responsibility of the applicant.
e. The Development Officer may submit any application to Council for a decision on the
interpretation of the ZB, or on special conditions provided in the ZB, and shall inform the
applicant of this action. Council or the Development Officer may require the applicant to
provide such further information as may be required to make a decision.
f. Upon completion of the review of a complete application for development, the Development
Officer shall issue a development permit for a development that complies in all respects with
the requirements of this ZB, the OCP and the PDA.
g. The Development Officer may incorporate specific development standards in a development
permit for permitted use to ensure development and application conformity with this ZB. The
development standards shall be based on the provisions of the requirements of the ZB or OCP.
h. Where an application is made for a development permit with respect to a development for a
discretionary use which has been approved by Council, the Development Officer shall issue a
development permit subject to any specified development standards prescribed by Council
pursuant to Section 56(3) of the PDA.
i.
The applicant shall be notified in writing of the decision on their application. The applicant
shall be advised of their right to appeal a decision to the Development Appeals Board on a
permitted or accessory use application or any terms and conditions attached to a
development permit.
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2.8
TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
1.
Temporary uses will be permitted where appropriate in individual zoning districts at the discretion of
the Development Officer.
2.
All temporary uses shall be located on an existing site; no subdivisions will be permitted for temporary
uses.
3.
Any building placed on a site where a temporary use is permitted shall be removed on or before the
expiry period allowed for the use unless the construction of a permanent building is permitted by the
Development Officer.
4.
The site shall be restored to the same condition as it was prior to the beginning of the temporary use
once the temporary use has ceased.
5.
The RM may require performance security from the applicant to ensure acceptable remediation of
the site.
2.9
DISCRETIONARY USE PROCEDURE
1.
The following procedures shall apply to discretionary use applications:
a. The applicant shall file with the Development Officer the prescribed application form, a site
plan, any other plans and additional information as required by the Development Officer, and
pay the required application and advertising fees;
b. The Development Officer shall examine the application for conformance with the OCP, this ZB,
and any other applicable policies and regulations and shall advise Council as soon as
practicable;
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c. Council or the Development Officer may refer the application to whichever government
agencies or interest groups Council or the Development Officer may consider appropriate.
Council or the Development Officer also may require the application to be reviewed by
planning, engineering, legal, or other professionals, with the cost of the review(s) to be the
responsibility of the applicant;
d. The Development Officer shall provide details of the scheduled public hearing on municipal
social media pages no less than 14 days prior to Council considering the application, and within
a letter mailed to the assessed owner within:
i.
A minimum 75 m (246.1 ft) radius in General Commercial, Highway Commercial, and
Industrial Districts;
ii.
A minimum of 1.6 km (0.99 mile) radius in all Country Residential, Agricultural,
Hamlet, Mobile Home, Conservation and Active Recreation, and Conservation and
Passive Recreation Districts;
iii.
Where an adjacent rural or urban municipality is within a 1.6 km (0.99 mile) radius
of a subject property, written notice shall be provided to the municipal
administration for comment;
e.
The applicant is responsible for all advertising costs including newspaper insert and letters for
the mailout and postage, regardless of the decision on the discretionary use application.
f.
Council shall consider the application together with the reports of the Development Officer and
any written or verbal submissions received by Council during the public hearing.
g.
Council may reject the application with reasons or approve the application with or without
conditions, including a condition limiting the length of time that the use may be conducted on
the site.
h.
The applicant shall be notified of Council's decision. The applicant shall be advised of their right
to appeal any terms and conditions attached to a discretionary use approval to the
Development Appeals Board.
i.
In accordance with the PDA, no person may appeal a decision of Council refusing to approve a
discretionary use application.
2.
Council will apply the following general criteria in the assessment of the suitability of an application
for a discretionary use or discretionary form of development:
a.
The proposal shall be in conformance with all relevant sections of the OCP and ZB and shall
demonstrate that it will maintain the character, density, and purpose of the zoning district
where necessary through the provisions of buffer areas, separation and screening.
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b.
The proposal shall be capable of being economically serviced by community infrastructure
including roadways, water and sewer services, solid waste disposal, parks, schools, and other
utilities and community facilities.
c.
The proposal shall not be detrimental to the health, safety, convenience, or general welfare of
persons residing or working in the vicinity or injurious to property, improvements or potential
development in the vicinity.
d.
The proposal shall demonstrate that any additional traffic generated by the use can be
adequately accommodated.
e.
Consideration of the potential impact of the proposed development on the use and enjoyment
of surrounding developed properties.
f.
Compliance with all applicable provincial and federal requirements that govern its operation
and development.
3.
In approving a discretionary use application, Council may prescribe specific development standards
to minimize land use conflict with respect to:
a.
Site drainage of storm water;
b.
The location of buildings with respect to
buildings on adjacent properties;
c.
Access to, number and location of
parking and loading facilities, including
adequate access and circulation for
pedestrian and vehicle traffic;
d.
Appropriate space for vehicle line-ups
for drive-through commercial facilities
to reduce disruption of traffic flows on
adjacent roadways;
e.
Control of noise, glare, dust, and odour;
f.
The size, shape and arrangement of buildings, and the placement and arrangement of lighting
and signs to ensure compatibility with the height, scale, setbacks, and design of buildings in the
surrounding area, and with land uses in the general area.
g.
Landscaping, screening, fencing, and preservation of existing vegetation to buffer adjacent
properties;
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h.
Intensity of use;
i.
Time limits for a use that is intended to be temporary or to allow Council to monitor the impact
of a use on surrounding development and re-evaluate its conformance with the objectives of
this ZB;
j.
Any other standards may be applied at the discretion of Council.
4. Upon approval of a discretionary use by resolution of Council, the Development Officer shall issue a
development permit for the discretionary use at the location and under such terms and development
standards specified by Council in its resolution.
5. Council's approval of a discretionary use application is valid as long as the applicant owns the property,
or for a specific period of time as determined by Council. An approval shall be deemed to be invalid if
the proposed use or proposed form of development has not commenced within that time or if Council
determines, within the 12-month period, that the proposed development is not proceeding in
accordance with the terms and conditions of its approval. The Development Officer shall advise the
applicant and Council when a prior approval is no longer valid.
6. Council may direct that a discretionary use permit extension be granted for an additional 12-month
period by the Development Officer.
7. If an approved discretionary use or form of development ceases to operate for a period of 12
consecutive months or more, the discretionary use approval shall no longer be valid. The
Development Officer shall advise the owner and Council when a prior approval is no longer valid.
8. Where Council has approved a discretionary use for a limited time, as provided in this ZB, and that
time period has expired, that use of land and/or use of buildings on that land shall cease until such
time as Council gives a new discretionary use approval and a new development permit is issued.
2.10
AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING BYLAW
1. Any person seeking to amend this ZB may submit an application for such amendment, and the
Development Officer shall refer such application to Council for consideration.
2. The applicant making the request shall bear the actual cost of advertising, any professional review of
the application of such zoning amendment as permitted by the PDA, and the costs in carrying out a
special public hearing.
3. Council may authorize an amendment to a ZB, and that amendment shall be adopted by bylaw.
4. Sections 206 - 212 of the PDA shall govern the process to be followed with respect to public notice
and public participation in the adoption of a bylaw proposed to amend this ZB.
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2.11
ZONING BY AGREEMENT
1. A zoning designation which is subject to an agreement entered into pursuant to the provisions of
Section 69 of the PDA and Section 11.2.2 of the OCP, shall be indicated on the Zoning District Map by
the addition of the bylaw number authorizing the agreement after the zoning district designation.
2.12
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
1.
Developers may be required to prepare and provide additional information as part of any application
to the municipality relating to development and in conformance to Section 11 of the OCP, as
requested by the Development Officer or Council, as applicable.
2.13
BUILDING TO BE MOVED
1.
No building or portion of a building shall be moved within, or into, the municipality, without first
obtaining a development permit, except as provided in Section 2.6, and shall be paid in full prior to
the initiation of any moving of the building or portion of the building, from the Development Officer.
2.
The building being transported shall be in compliance with the RM's Building Bylaw.
3.
The building being transported may require a road haul agreement that shall be determined by the
Director of Public Works.
2.14
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
1.
No residential or commercial buildings shall be demolished without first obtaining a demolition
permit from the Development Officer. A separate development permit is required for any
redevelopment of the site, as required. Demolition permit fees are set out in the RM's Fees Bylaw.
2.
The demolition shall comply with the RM's Building Bylaw.
3.
Agricultural buildings are exempt.
2.15
REFUSAL OR CANCELLATION OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1.
The Development Officer may cancel a development permit where:
a)
The development permit has been issued in error;
b)
The Development Officer or Council is satisfied that a Development Permit was issued based
on false or mistaken information;
c)
New information is identified pertaining to the suitability of the site for that specific type of
development; or,
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d)
A developer requests a development permit modification;
2.
In the event of cancellation, once the issue or issues impeding the development have been resolved
to the satisfaction of the Development Officer or Council, as applicable, a new development permit
application for the proposed development shall be submitted to the municipality and a new
development permit issued.
3.
The reasons for a development permit refusal shall be stated on the refused development permit
application.
4.
The Development Officer shall not accept another application for the same development until 6
months have passed from the date of a refusal by either Council, the Development Officer, the local
Development Appeals Board or the Saskatchewan Municipal Board.
5.
The applicant shall be notified of the right to appeal a decision to refuse an application for a
development permit for a permitted or accessory use to the local Development Appeals Board in
accordance with the requirements of the PDA.
2.16
VALIDITY OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
1.
If development authorized by a development permit is not commenced within 12 months of the date
of issue, the permit ceases to be valid.
2.
A development permit extension may be granted for an additional 12-month period by the
Development Officer.
3.
If the proposed development has been legally suspended or discontinued for a period of 12 or more
months, unless otherwise indicated by Council or the Development Officer, the permit ceases to be
valid.
2.17
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS BOARD
1.
Council shall appoint a Development Appeals Board in accordance with Sections 49(j) and 213 to
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227 of the PDA.
2.
A person who wishes to appeal to the Development Appeals Board shall, within 30 days of the date
of issuance of or refusal to issue a development permit, file a written notice of intention to appeal
and the appeal fee with the secretary of the Development Appeals Board.
3.
A person whose application for a discretionary use or development has been approved with
prescribed development standards may appeal any development standards considered excessive, to
the Development Appeals Board.
4.
An appellant shall make the appeal within 30 days of the date of the issuance of, or refusal to issue,
a development permit.
5.
Nothing in this section authorizes a person to appeal a decision of Council:
a. Refusing to rezone land; or,
b. Rejecting an application for approval of a discretionary use.
6.
In making an appeal to the Development Appeals Board and hearing such an appeal, the provisions of
the PDA shall apply.
2.18
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES
1. Inspections of any land, building or premises by the Development Officer under this ZB shall be carried
out in accordance with the PDA.
2. Where the Development Officer has determined that a violation of this ZB has occurred, they may
issue an order to correct the violation pursuant to the PDA.
3. The order shall specify the contravention, and may require the owner, operator, or occupant to do any
or all of the following:
a.
Discontinue the development;
b.
Alter the development so as to remove the contravention;
c.
Restore the land, building or premises to its condition immediately prior to the development;
d.
Complete the work necessary to comply fully with the ZB.
4. The order shall specify the time when the actions required are to be completed and shall advise of the
rights of appeal.
5. The Development Officer may register an interest against the title to the property, based on the order,
and shall discharge the interest once the order is complied with.
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6. The Development Officer may apply to the Court of King's Bench to enforce the order, or the order as
amended by the Development Appeals Board or the Saskatchewan Municipal Board on an appeal.
7. Any person who violates this ZB is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to the
penalties outlined in the PDA.
2.19
MINOR VARIANCES
1.
The Development Officer may vary the requirements of this ZB subject to the following requirements:
a.
A minor variance may be granted for the relaxation of the minimum required distance of a
building from a property line;
i.
The minimum required distance of a building from a property line;
ii.
The minimum required distance of a building to any other building on the site;
b.
The maximum amount of a minor variance shall be 10% variation from the requirements of
this ZB;
c.
The development shall conform to all other requirements of this ZB;
d.
The relaxation of the bylaw requirements shall not injuriously affect a neighbouring property;
e.
No minor variance shall be granted for a discretionary use of development in connection with
an agreement to rezone pursuant to the PDA;
2. A complete development permit application shall be submitted to the Development Officer for a minor
variance and shall be accompanied by an application fee as set in Appendix "A" Fee Schedule.
3. Upon receipt of a development permit application for a minor variance, the Development Officer may:
a.
Approve the minor variance;
b.
Approve the minor variance with conditions; or
c.
Deny the minor variance.
4. Conditions of an approval shall be consistent with the general development standards of this ZB.
5.
Where a minor variance is refused, the Development Officer shall notify the applicant in writing,
providing reasons for the refusal.
6.
Where a minor variance is approved, with or without terms and conditions, the Development Officer
shall provide written notice by either registered mail or personal service to the applicant and to the
assessed owners of the property having a common boundary with the applicant's land that is the
subject of the approval.
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a.
The written notice shall contain:
i.
A summary of the application;
ii.
A reason for and an effective date of the decision;
iii.
Notice that an adjoining assessed owner has 20 days to lodge a written objection with
the Development Officer, which, if received, will result in the approval of the minor
variance being revoked; and
iv.
Where there is an objection and the approval is revoked, the applicant shall be
notified of the right to appeal to the Development Appeals Board.
7.
A decision to approve a minor variance, with or without terms and conditions, does not take effect:
a.
In the case of a notice sent by registered mail, until 23 days from the date the notice was
mailed; or,
b.
In the case of a notice that was delivered by personal service, until 20 days from the date the
notice was served.
8.
If an assessed owner of a property sharing a common boundary with the applicant's land that is
subject of the application, submits a written objection within the prescribed 20-day period, the
approval is deemed to be revoked. The Development Officer shall notify the applicant in writing of:
a.
The revocation of the approval; and
b.
The applicant's right to appeal the revocation to the Development Appeals Board within 30
days of receiving the notice.
9. If an application for a minor variance is refused or approved with terms or conditions, the applicant
may appeal to the Development Appeals Board within 30 days of that decision.
2.20
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
1.
Where development requiring a permit is proposed in the absence of a subdivision that results in
additional capital costs incurred by the RM, the developer shall be required to enter into a
development agreement to address specifications of the development and provisions for payment of
any levies deemed necessary by Council or Development Officer pursuant to the provisions of the
PDA.
2.
Where development is proposed on hazard lands such as flood fringe, erosion, slumping, or slope
instability, the developer shall be required to enter into a development agreement as a condition of
approval addressing the terms of the approval.
3.
As a condition of a development permit, a development agreement may be required to specify
requirements, standards, or conditions for the development to ensure that it is carried out in
accordance with the requirements of this ZB and the goals, objectives and policies of the OCP.
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2.21
SERVICING AGREEMENTS
1.
Where a development proposal involves a subdivision, the RM may require a developer to enter into
a servicing agreement to ensure appropriate servicing pursuant to the PDA.
2.
The agreement may provide for:
a. Specifications for the installation and/or construction of all services within the proposed
subdivision as required by Council;
b. For the payment by the applicant of fees that Council may establish as payment in whole or in
part for the capital cost of providing, altering, expanding or upgrading sewage, water, drainage
and other utility services, municipal roadway facilities, or park and recreation space facilities,
located within or outside the proposed subdivision, and that directly or indirectly serve the
proposed subdivision;
c. Time limits for the completion of any work or the payment of any fees specified in the
agreement, which may be extended by agreement of the applicant and the RM;
d. Provisions for the applicant and the RM to share the costs of any work specified in the
agreement;
e. Any assurances as to performance that Council may consider necessary;
f. The amount and location of any land for a municipality utility pursuant to section 172.1 of the
PDS that the municipality may require for the locations of a public work or public utility;
g. If the provisions, alterations, expansion or upgrading of services mention in clause (b) will
result in capital costs for facilities located outside the RM, a requirement that:
i. Payment will be made by the applicant to the other municipality that will bear those
capital costs; and,
ii. There must be submitted to the RM an agreement that specifies that the other
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municipality will bear those capital costs;
h. If the provision of service requires capital costs to connect the development to a provincial
highways:
i. The applicant to enter into a transportation partnership agreement with the minister
responsible for the administration of The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997; or,
ii. The payment if fees based on a transportation partnership agreement between the
RM and the minister responsible for the administration of The Highways and
Transportation Act, 1997.
2.22
INTEREST REGISTRATION
1. The RM may require that development and servicing agreements and other documents or agreements
be registered as an interest on the title of affected lands, to protect municipal and public interests at
the full expense of the developer.
2.23
PERFORMANCE SECURITY
1. As a condition of a development permit or discretionary use permit, the RM may require a developer
to post and maintain a performance bond, which may be a performance bond or letter of credit, to
ensure developer performance and to protect public interest. Where a performance security is
required, a development agreement shall be executed by the developer and the municipality to define
the applicable conditions.
2.24
LIABILITY INSURANCE
1. The RM may require a developer to provide and maintain liability insurance to protect the RM, the
developer, and the general public.
2.25
ZONING COMPLIANCE LETTER
1. The Development Officer may issue a Zoning Compliance Letter upon written request and payment of
the prescribed fee as set out in Appendix "A" Fee Schedule.
2. A Zoning Compliance Letter shall confirm the zoning district of the subject property and may include
information regarding permitted and discretionary uses, development standards, building setback
requirements, and any outstanding zoning or development-related violations.
3. The RM does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of historical information contained in a
Zoning Compliance Letter and assumes no liability for reliance on the contents of such a letter.
4. A Zoning Compliance Letter shall not be deemed to constitute a development permit, building permit,
or any other form of municipal approval.
5. Refer to Appendix "B" for the Difference Between a Zoning Compliance Letter and a Zoning Bylaw
Compliance Certificate table.
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2.26
ZONING BYLAW COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
1. The Development Officer may issue a Zoning Bylaw Compliance Certificate upon written request and
payment of the prescribed fee as set out in Appendix "A" Fee Schedule.
2. A Zoning Bylaw Compliance Certificate shall confirm whether the existing use of land, buildings, or
structures on the parcel complies with the provisions of this ZB or is deemed to be a legal non-
conforming use, building, or structure.
3. The applicant shall provide the Development Officer with any information required to determine
compliance, including details on the existing and past use of the land or buildings, and, where
applicable, a Real Property Report prepared by a registered Saskatchewan Land Surveyor.
4. The issuance of a Zoning Bylaw Compliance Certificate shall be based on the records of the
Municipality and may include a visual inspection of the property if required.
5. A Zoning Bylaw Compliance Certificate does not constitute a development permit, building permit, or
any other approval required under this or any other bylaw.
6. The RM assumes no responsibility for errors, omissions, or misrepresentations contained in a Zoning
Bylaw Compliance Certificate and shall not be liable for any damages arising from reliance upon such
a Certificate.
7. Refer to Appendix "B" for the Difference Between a Zoning Compliance Letter and a Zoning Bylaw
Compliance Certificate table.
2.27
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT LETTER
1. An Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Letter may be required as part of a development permit
application where the Development Officer, Council, or an external agency determines that a proposed
development could affect the natural environment, heritage resources, or surrounding lands.
2. The EIA Letter shall outline potential impacts, proposed mitigation measures, and confirmation of
compliance with applicable provincial and federal legislation.
3. Upon request, the RM shall provide environmental information it has on file to external agencies in
support of their review.
4. The applicant is responsible for all the costs of preparing the EIA Letter.
2.28
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT FEES
1. Refer to Appendix "A" Fee Schedule.
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3
General Regulations
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3. GENERAL REGULATIONS
The following regulations shall apply to all zoning districting in the ZB:
3.1
PRINCIPAL USE ESTABLISHED
1. In any zoning district in this ZB, the principal use of the land shall be established prior to any accessory
buildings, structures, or uses being permitted.
3.2
PROHIBITED USES
1. Any land use that is not specified in this ZB or in a zoning district as described in this ZB as permitted,
discretionary, or accessory use shall be prohibited.
3.3
DEVELOPMENT IN PROXIMITY TO RAIL LINES
1. Development in proximity to rail lines or rail yards should be consistent with the Guidelines for New
Development in Proximity to Railway Operations prepared for the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities and the Railway Association of Canada.
3.4
MUNICIPAL SERVICES
1. Frontage and Access:
a.
A development permit shall not be issued for a non-agricultural use unless the site intended
to be used, or upon which a building or structure is to be erected, abuts, or has frontage
on a graded all-weather municipal roadway or provincial highway.
b.
The requirement or the development of a service road or internal roadway to provide
access may be imposed as a condition of approval for any new development.
c.
All multi-lot subdivisions which contain at least one internal roadway may provide a
minimum of two points of access and egress to the subdivision.
d.
All site access from municipal roadways shall be to the satisfaction of the Director of Public
Works with respect to location, design, and construction standards. The Director of Public
Works shall take into account safety and the physical capability of roads that are proposed
to serve the development.
e.
The site frontage for irregularly shaped lots shall be determined using Figure 3-1:
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Figure 3-1
Frontage Determination
2. Approaches:
a.
All approaches/driveways adjacent to public roads require the approval of the RM. If the
approach/driveway is adjacent to a provincial highway, the approach/driveway requires
approval from the Ministry of Highways.
b.
An application for an approach shall be made in writing, using the form prescribed by the
RM and shall include:
i.
The appropriate fee;
ii.
The legal land location; and,
iii.
A sketch showing the desired location for the approach. The location of the
b
FRONT LOT LINE
SIDE LOT LINE
SIDE LOT LINE
a
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approach shall be staked or flagged by the applicant prior to the application being
processed by the RM.
c.
The Director of Public Works shall decide upon all approach applications and based on
location, drainage, traffic flow, sight lines, road standards and safety considerations, may
approve or refuse an application for an approach.
d.
No approach shall be constructed in such a manner as to restrict sight lines or in any way
adversely affect traffic safety.
e.
All approaches shall be constructed in accordance with the engineering standards and
policies of the RM or as authorized by the Director of Public Works.
f.
All construction and all costs of construction are the responsibility of the applicant.
3. Waste Disposal
a. No development or use of land which requires sewage disposal or landfill facilities shall be
permitted unless those facilities are approved by the Saskatchewan Health Authority and/or
the Ministry of Environment. The disposal of liquid, solid, or gaseous waste shall comply with
the applicable legislation administered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of
Environment, Ministry of Health, and the Water Security Agency.
b.
The applicant for discretionary use approval for a public work in the form of a solid or liquid
waste management or disposal facility shall provide documentation, to Council's
satisfaction indicating the distances to the nearest land uses, development types and
municipal limits, whether within the municipality or within an adjacent municipality, as
listed within the OCP.
c.
Development and maintenance of a public work in the form of a solid or liquid waste
disposal facility will be subject to the following special standards:
i.
A buffer strip containing trees, shrubs, or a berm shall be located surrounding a
lagoon or sanitary landfill disposal area.
ii.
Any solid or liquid waste disposal facility shall be fenced.
d. Public works and facilities of the RM, except solid and liquid waste disposal sites, shall be
permitted uses in every zoning district, and unless otherwise specified by this ZB, no minimum
site or yard requirements shall apply.
e. Where a pipeline or other utility or transportation facility will cross 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.
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f. The developer may be required to submit a copy of all permits and approval from the
Saskatchewan Health Authority, Ministry of Environment, Saskatchewan Watershed Authority
and Water Security Agency for all solid and liquid waste disposal facilitates on site to the
municipality prior to any approval granted for the development.
g. All liquid, solid and gaseous waste and all toxic and hazardous material shall be disposed of,
handled, transported and managed according to federal, provincial and municipal
requirements.
h. Dumping of liquid, solid or gaseous wastes into any stream, creek, river, lake, pond, slough,
drainage channel, other body of water or beneath/on the surface of any land or into the air is
strictly prohibited.
i.
Installation of private septic systems requires a permit and approval from the Saskatchewan
Health Authority.
4. Water
a. No development or use of land shall be
permitted where the proposal will
adversely affect domestic and municipal
water supplies, or where a suitable,
potable water supply cannot be furnished
to the requirements of the Saskatchewan
Health Authority and/or the Water
Security Agency.
3.5
SIGHT TRIANGLES
1. Sight triangles shall be provided in all zoning districts, clear of all obstructions and in accordance with the
distances specified below:
a. No building, tree, hedge, bush, or other vegetation, or any other object or structure shall obstruct
the clear view of vehicles at an intersection within a required sight triangle.
b. Sight triangles shall be maintained free of all obstacles exceeding 1.25 m (4.1 ft) in height, with
the following minimum dimensions measured from the edge of the property line, as illustrated in
Figure 3-2 and described below:
i. 6 m (19.7 ft) for residential roads within Residential Districts and Commercial Districts at
the discretion of the Development Officer.
ii. 85 m (278.9 ft) for intersections of RM roads.
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iii. 150 m (492.1 ft) for intersections of RM roads and provincial highways.
iv. For intersections involving provincial highways, the sight triangle shall also comply with
the applicable regulations of the Ministry of Highways.
2.
Within the sight triangle the following uses are permitted:
a.
Government signage and
government sign posts;
b.
Signage that has been approved by
the Ministry of Highways shall be
permitted within a sight triangle,
provided it does not obstruct
visibility or pose a safety hazard;
c.
Fire hydrants, benches, and traffic
control devices;
d.
Utility poles, and one transmission
or control device; and,
e.
Fences that do not obstruct view
and are less than 1.25 m (4.1 ft)
high above grade.
3.6
DEVELOPMENT ON HAZARD LANDS
1.
Where a proposed development of a building is to be located on land considered to be potentially
hazardous, including but not limited to a wetland, water body or watercourse where flooding may
occur, the lands shall be deemed "hazardous" and the applicant shall be required to submit sufficient
topographic information to determine if the development will be within 50 m (164.0 ft) of:
a.
Any slope(s) that may be unstable;
b.
Any river or stream flood plain;
c.
Any other land that may be subject to flooding; and/or,
d.
Hazardous conditions otherwise unsuited for development or occupation because of its
inherent danger to public health or safety.
Figure 3-2
Sight Triangles
6 m
85
m
150 m
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2.
The Development Officer or Council may require that before a permit may be issued, the applicant
shall submit a report prepared by a professional competent to assess the suitability of the site for a
development described in Section 3.6.1, and which in the opinion of the Development Officer or
Council, shows that the proposed site and development is suitable with respect to the following
where relevant:
a. the potential for flooding up to the 1:200 year flood
elevation as identified in the Statements of Provincial
Interest Regulations, to be determined from specific site
investigations, or where not involving any building, such
lower elevation as may be suitable for the proposed use;
b. the potential for slope instability; and/or,
c. the required mitigation measures for construction on
areas of high-water tables, in slopes or on contaminated
sites, if any.
3.
Where a proposed development or subdivision is to be located on hazard lands, the Development
Officer or Council may refer that application to federal or provincial departments or other relevant
environmental agencies for comments prior to issuing a decision.
4.
Where a proposed development is to be located on land within the 1:200 flood fringe, it shall meet
the requirements of the OCP, and the following regulations shall apply:
a.
No development is to adversely affect another property in terms of drainage or flooding.
b.
New residential, commercial, industrial, or agricultural buildings and additions located in the
1:200 flood fringe, shall be constructed at a minimum to the minimum building elevation
Figure 3-3
Flood Zones
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and/or safe building elevation as defined by the ZB, determined by a professional consultant
or as determined by applicable provincial authority and shall be subject to appropriate flood
proofing measures being provided as follows:
i.
All buildings shall be designed to prevent structural damage by floodwaters;
ii.
The building shall be flood-proofed to an elevation of 0.5 m (1.6 ft) above the 1:200-
year flood elevation;
iii.
The first floor of all buildings shall be constructed above the designated flood level;
and,
iv.
All electrical and mechanical equipment within a building shall be located above the
1:200-year flood elevation.
c.
Permanent intensive livestock operations, animal enclosures, and manure storage facilities
shall be prohibited within the 1:200-year flood fringe. Buildings not housing animals may be
permitted provided that they constructed no lower than the minimum building elevation as
defined by this ZB or as determined by the applicable provincial authority.
d.
Intensive agricultural operations shall be constructed no lower than the minimum building
elevation as defined by the ZB or as determined by the applicable provincial authority.
e.
The applicant may be required to provide an Elevation Certificate or a Real Property Report
from a licensed legal land surveyor in Saskatchewan.
5.
New buildings and additions to existing buildings shall be prohibited within the flood way or below
the 1:200-year flood elevation, or higher standards if flood records are available, of any watercourse
or water body.
6.
Where a proposed development is to be located on land with slopes that may be unstable, it shall
comply with the OCP, and the following regulations shall apply:
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a.
Development or subdivision proposed on or within 30 m (98.4 ft) of the crest of a slope
greater than 20% shall require supporting evidence of slope stability by a Professional
Engineer licensed to practice in the Province of Saskatchewan;
b.
The Development Officer or Council, in consultation with a geotechnical engineer, may
impose special conditions on a development permit, including but not limited to, engineered
footings, specialized drainage systems, or septic systems, to protect against erosion and/or
stability of the bank;
c.
All major development shall be accompanied by a geotechnical report demonstrating a Factor
of Safety of 1.5 for the proposed development;
d.
Trees or vegetation shall not be cleared from any land within 20 m (65.6 ft) of the crest of a
slope greater than 20%, where the removal could have a negative impact on the bank stability;
and,
e.
No new development shall be permitted in any eroded or unstable slope areas if the proposed
development will be affected by or increase the potential for a hazard.
7.
Actions identified in an assessment prepared pursuant to Section 3.6 which prevent, change, mitigate,
or remedy hazards in lands deemed hazardous may be incorporated as conditions to the issuance of
any development permit that may be issued. 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
will result in excessive municipal costs.
20% grade
Top of Bank
20% grade
Minimum setback
Minimum setback
Slope Grade = Rise
Run X 100
Rise
Run
Figure 3-4
Defining Setbacks & Slope Grade
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8.
The applicant shall be responsible for contracting the engineer and all related fees.
9.
All hazard land developments shall require a signed development agreement that shall be registered
to the land title.
3.7
STORAGE OF CHEMICALS, FERTILIZERS AND COMBUSTIBLE MATERIALS
1.
The storage of chemicals, fertilizers and combustible materials is subject to the requirements of both
the federal and provincial governments. All necessary approvals from other regulatory agencies shall
be obtained prior to the issuance of a development permit. Development permit conditions may
include the requirement that all permits or licenses required by other regulatory agencies be obtained
before development proceeds.
3.8
ONE PRINCIPAL BUILDING PERMITTED ON A SITE
1.
No more than one principal building shall be permitted on any one site, except for the following:
a.
Public works;
b.
Institutional uses;
c. Agricultural uses;
d. Dwelling groups;
e. Mobile homes in mobile home courts;
f. Recreation facilities;
g. Schools;
h. Commercial complexes;
i.
Industrial complexes; and,
j.
Ancillary uses as specifically provided for in this ZB.
2.
Construction of a new primary dwelling may be permitted while the existing dwelling remains
occupied, subject to a development agreement outlining a timeline for removal or demolition of the
original dwelling. A refundable deposit shall be required to ensure compliance. Only one permanent
primary dwelling may remain on the parcel unless otherwise permitted in this ZB.
3.9
NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS, SITES AND USES
1. The adoption or amendment of this ZB does not affect non-conforming buildings, sites and uses.
2. The provisions of the PDA, Sections 88 to 93 inclusive, shall apply to all non-conforming buildings and
uses.
3. Non-conforming buildings or sites may continue to be used, maintained, and repaired in their present
form.
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3.10
VEHICLE STORAGE
1. Notwithstanding anything contained in this ZB, no person shall use any site in any Residential or
Hamlet District, for the parking or storage of more than two unlicensed vehicles outside of an enclosed
building.
2. Section 3.10.1 shall not apply to permitted machinery or automotive salvage yards, auction markets
or agricultural implement, recreational vehicle, automobile, marine and mobile home sales, and
service establishments.
3. The Development Officer or Council may require that such vehicles be screened from roadways or
neighbouring properties by landscaping features or fences, or a combination thereof.
3.11
ACCESSORY USES, BUILDINGS, AND STRUCTURES
1. Accessory uses and buildings shall be subordinate to, located on the same site as, and used in
conjunction with the principal building or use.
2. Accessory buildings shall not be constructed or placed on any site prior to the construction of the
principal building, except as follows:
a. Where a development permit has been
issued for a principal building, Council may,
at its discretion, allow prior development of
an accessory building if it is required for the
storage
of
construction
material
or
equipment. If the principal building is not
completed within the required time period,
the accessory building must be removed.
3. All accessory buildings shall be set back a minimum
of 1.5 m (4.9 ft) from the principal building.
4. In Hamlet, Residential, and Country Residential Districts:
a. Detached accessory buildings shall not exceed a height of 10 m (32.8 ft) and shall not exceed
the height of the principal building.
b. The combined building floor area of all accessory buildings, excluding garden suites, shall not
exceed:
i. 150 m2 (1,614.6 ft2) for parcels less than 0.4 ha (0.99 ac);
ii. 250 m2 (2,691.0 ft2) for parcels greater than 0.4 ha (0.99 ac) and up to 1 ha (2.47 ac);
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iii. 285 m2 (3,067.7 ft2) for parcels greater than 1 ha (2.47 ac) and up to 2.02 ha (4.99 ac);
iv. 330 m2 (3,552.1 ft2) for parcels greater than 2.02 ha (4.99 ac) and up to 4.05 ha (10.01
ac) ; and,
v. 380 m2 (4090.3 ft2) for parcels greater than 4.05 ha (10.01 ac).
c. Detached accessory buildings shall comply with the following minimum yard requirements:
i.
Front Yard: 15 m (49.2 ft);
ii.
Rear Yard: 3 m (9.8 ft); and,
iii.
Side Yard: 3 m (9.8 ft).
5. In the Residential Mobile Home District:
a. Refer to Section 12.2 for area, and location restrictions of accessory buildings.
6. In Agricultural, Commercial, and Industrial Districts:
a. There are no height or area restrictions for accessory buildings.
b. Detached accessory buildings Agricultural or Commercial Districts shall comply with the
following minimum yard requirements:
i.
Front Yard: same as principal use
ii.
Rear Yard: 3 m (9.8 ft), except for campgrounds, and tourist camps 4.5 m (14.8 ft) and
mobile home courts 7.5 m (24.6 ft); and,
iii.
Side Yard: 3 m (9.8 ft), except for campgrounds, and tourist camps 4.5 m (14.8 ft) and
mobile home courts 7.5 m (24.6 ft).
7. Shipping Containers
a. Notwithstanding the other provisions of this ZB,
shipping containers are subject to the following
development standards as accessory buildings:
i.
A development permit is required for
every shipping container.
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ii.
Shipping containers shall be located in rear yards only and meet all required yard
setbacks for the applicable zoning district.
iii.
A principal use must be established on the site where a shipping container is
proposed, unless otherwise provided in this ZB.
iv.
The maximum number of shipping containers permitted on a site is:
Table 3-1
Number of Permitted Shipping Containers in Zoning Districts
Zoning District
Maximum Number
Agricultural District
0 - 4.05 ha (10.0 ac)
1
4.0 ha (10.0 ac) - 32.5 ha (80.3 ac)
2
32.5 ha (80.3 ac) or larger
4
Country Residential Districts
0 - 1.02 ha (2.5 ac)
0
1.03 ha (2.5 ac) - or larger
1
Commercial and Industrial Districts
5
Hamlet, Mobile Home Residential, or Conservation Districts
Not Permitted
v.
A discretionary use application is required for the placement of more than five
shipping containers within a Commercial or Industrial District.
vi.
Where multiple shipping containers are permitted in Commercial or Industrial
Districts, they may be stacked no more than two (2) containers high. In all other
districts, stacking is prohibited.
vii.
Shipping containers shall be visually screened from public roads and neighbouring
properties to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
viii.
Shipping containers shall:
a. Be for storage purposes only;
b. Not be on a permanent foundation;
c. Not be used as a dwelling;
d. Not house animals;
e. Have no windows, plumbing, or mechanical modifications;
f. Not be used for fencing or screening; and
g. Not display third party advertising, company logos, names, or other signage.
ix.
Shipping containers shall be included in the calculation of the cumulative gross floor
area for accessory buildings in Country Residential Districts.
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x.
The Development Officer may limit the time period a shipping container may remain
on site through the issuance of a temporary development permit, which shall not
exceed two (2) years.
xi.
Section 3.11.7(a)(i) shall not apply to shipping containers that meet the requirements
of Section 2.6.1(a).
3.12
SETBACK FROM CENTRE LINE OF ROADS
1. The minimum setback of buildings, including dwellings, from the centre line of a municipal road
allowance, grid road, main farm access road or provincial highway on all sites shall be 45 m (147.6 ft).
Development of buildings on sites that do not abut such roads shall observe the minimum front yard
setbacks as identified in the specific regulation for those districts.
2. Development within 90 m (196.9 ft) of the centre line of a provincial highway or roadway may require
approval from the Ministry of Highways.
3.13
PARKING
1.
General Parking Requirements
a.
For every building or structure, there shall be provided and maintained off-street parking
spaces as required by Table 3-2, subject to the provisions of the rest of Section 3.13. Enclosed
or covered parking spaces or areas shall be governed by the development standards required
within specific zoning districts.
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2. Parking Area Provisions
a.
No part of any minimum required side yards shall be used for parking, storage or loading of
motor vehicles; although access to parking, storage or loading of motor vehicles may cross
required side yards, and side yards may be used as fire lanes, provided they meet all other
requirements of fire lanes.
b.
Each parking space, including vehicle access and movement areas, shall meet the minimum
dimensions and design standards outlined in Figure 3-5: Parking Space Requirements.
c.
Required parking, with the exception of required and/or disabled persons parking, may be
located on another site, provided that all required parking is within 150 m (492.1 ft) of the
use.
d.
Separate sites and uses may share parking spaces provided that enough parking spaces are
constructed to meet the off-street parking requirements of all uses sharing the site. Where
peak parking demands for uses sharing parking offset each other, the Development Officer or
Council may consider deferring parking requirements in accordance with Section 3.13.3.
Table 3-2
Parking Requirements
Use
Minimum Parking Requirements
(1) Residence
1 space per dwelling unit, plus 1 space if a garden suite or rental unit is
on site
(2) Places of worship, Halls, and other
places of assembly
1 space per 9 m2 (96.9 ft2) of gross floor area devoted to public use,
or 1 space for every 10 seats devoted to patrons (if applicable),
whichever is greater
(3) Retail stores
1 space per 18 m2 (193.8 ft2) of gross floor area, or 5 spaces,
whichever is greater
(4) Business offices
2 spaces per 27 m2 (290.6 ft2) of gross floor area, or 5 spaces,
whichever is greater.
(5) Industrial uses
1 space per 67 m2 ( 721.2 ft2) of gross floor area, or 1 space per
3 employees, whichever is greater
(6) Eating establishments, including food
services
1 space per 4 seats devoted to patrons' use, accommodated
according to maximum capacity
(7) Elementary schools
1 space per employee
(8) High schools
1 space per employee, plus 5 spaces per classroom
(9) Hotels and motels
1 space per room
(10) Passive recreation
1 space per 4 persons' of the project's design capacity
(11) Any other principal or ancillary use
1 space per 27 m2 (290.6 ft2) of gross floor area
(12) Any combination of the above
The aggregate of the parking as required above
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e.
Where two or more uses share one building or on a site where two or more uses share
common parking facilities, then the off-street parking requirements for each use shall be
calculated as if each is a separate use and then added together.
f.
Parking spaces and areas required under this ZB shall only be used to park vehicles that are
directly related to the approved use of the property for which parking is required.
g.
A minimum turning radius of 6 m (19.7 ft) shall be provided at all intersections of private
approaches with public streets.
h.
No part of any public street shall be included in any calculation of the parking space allotment
for a specific site.
i.
Immediately upon change of use or change of district, the parking requirements set out in
Table 3-2 shall be required.
3.
Parking Area Requiring more than Four (4) Parking Spaces
a.
Every parking area shall be provided with direct, unobstructed access to and from a public
street by a private approach.
b.
The maximum distance of any such private approach shall be no greater than 9 m (29.5 ft) at
the point of intersection of the approach and street line.
c.
The minimum distance between a private approach and an intersection of street lines
measured along the street shall be 30 m (98.4 ft).
d.
The angle of intersection between a driveway and a street line shall be between 75 degrees
and 105 degrees.
e.
The parking and loading areas and approaches thereto shall be hard-surfaced.
f.
Adequate facilities allowing for the proper drainage of all parking areas shall be provided and
shall be designed such that there is no detrimental effect to adjoining properties from such
water disposal methods or system design.
g.
Lighting fixtures shall be so designed and installed that the light is directed downward and
reflected away from public roads, as well as from dwelling units on adjacent sites.
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Figure 3-5
Parking Space Requirements
4. Loading Space and Loading Zone Requirements
a. At the discretion of the Development Officer:
i. Where loading is required, it shall be provided by a loading space or loading zone; and,
ii. Where more than one use occupies a building or site, or in the case of a Commercial
Complex or Industrial Complex, loading spaces and loading zones may be shared by one
or more uses.
b. Loading spaces and loading zones shall:
i. Be located entirely on site;
ii. Be clearly identified with painted lines or signage;
iii. Be used solely by delivery vehicles providing services to the site; and,
iv. Be conveniently located for the building, structure, or use they are intended to serve.
c. Loading spaces and loading zones shall not:
i. Conflict with any other site feature, including drive aisles, regular parking spaces, or
barrier-free parking spaces; or,
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ii. Require a vehicle to maneuver excessively or reverse onto or off the site.
d. Loading spaces shall not obstruct the flow of traffic within the parking lot when occupied.
e. Loading spaces shall be located as close as possible to the intended building or structure.
f. Loading spaces shall be utilized solely by delivery vehicles and shall be kept free of obstructions
or other vehicles.
g. Delivery vehicles shall not maneuver in reverse onto or off the subject site.
5. Drive-through or Queue Line Requirements
a. Where proposed or required, a drive-through or queue line shall comply with the following:
i. The drive-through or queue line shall be accommodated entirely on-site;
ii. The drive-through or queue line shall not create an obstruction to or inhibit traffic
movement within the parking lot;
iii. The capacity of the drive-through or queue line shall accommodate the anticipated traffic
volume at peak operating hours;
iv. The majority of queueing spaces shall be located before the order window;
v. The width and configuration of the drive-through or queue line shall ensure ease of access
and maneuverability; and,
vi. Signage may be required to direct or restrict drive-through or queue line traffic.
6. Landscaping Requirements:
a.
Where, in a yard in any zoning district, a parking area which is required to provide for more
than four (4) off-street parking spaces abuts a residential use and/or zoning district, a
continuous strip of landscaped open space of a minimum width of 4.5 m (14.8 ft) shall be
provided along the site lines of said yard or site.
b.
Where, in a yard in any zoning district, a parking area which is required to provide for more
than 4 off-street parking spaces abuts a street, then a strip of landscaped open space shall be
provided along the site line adjoining the said street, and the said landscaped open space
shall be continuous except for aisles or driveways required for access to the parking area and
shall be a minimum of 3 m (9.8 ft) in width along the said site line.
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3.14
LANDSCAPING
1.
General Landscaping Regulations
a.
Where this ZB specifies that landscaping is required, it shall be developed and maintained in
accordance with the following standards and policies:
i.
The first 3 m (9.8 ft) of the minimum required front yard measured from the front
property line;
ii.
In the case of a corner site, the side yard abutting the flanking street to a minimum
perpendicular width of 3 m (9.8 ft);
iii.
Where a site abuts any Country Residential Districts, Hamlet District, Residential
Mobile Home District, the Commercial or Industrial site shall have a strip of land
adjacent to the abutting site line not less than 5 m (16.4 ft) in depth, which shall not
be used for any purpose except landscaping;
iv.
Required landscaping shall be completed in accordance with the approved landscape
plan by the end of the construction season in which occupancy, partial occupancy, or
use of the building or site has taken place. When occupancy, partial occupancy, or use
of the building or site has taken place after the end of the construction season, all
required and approved landscaping shall be completed by June 1st of the following
year. For the purposes of this section, 'construction season' means May 1st through
October 31st of the same calendar year; and,
v.
Required and approved landscaping shall be suitably maintained in a neat and tidy
condition at all times, and plant material installed or retained shall be maintained in
healthy, vigorous condition at all times.
2.
The Development Officer shall not approve an application for a development permit in the event that:
a.
Any required landscape plans have not been submitted; or,
b.
Any required landscape plans do not, in the opinion of the Development Officer, provide an
adequate or suitable degree of landscaping necessary to enhance the visual amenity of the
site or provide a visual screen where required by this ZB.
3.
Landscaping shall be a condition of the issuance of a development permit when the existing use of a
building or structure is significantly enlarged, undergoes a significant capacity increase, or is changed
to a new use.
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3.15
OUTSIDE STORAGE AND GARBAGE STORAGE
1. Where permitted in association with any approved industrial, commercial, or residential land use, all
outside storage, including storage of garbage or waste materials, is subject to the following
requirements:
a. No outside storage shall be located in the front yard, except for the neatly arranged display of
items for sale.
b. Outside storage in a side or rear yard shall be screened from adjacent sites by a fence at least
1.9 m (6.2 ft) in height, or a combination of fence and soft landscaping screening a minimum
of 1.9 m (6.2 ft) in height.
c. Unless otherwise directed by this ZB, garbage and waste material shall be stored in
weatherproof and animal-proof containers and shall be visually screened from all adjacent
sites and public thoroughfares.
3.16
PERMITTED YARD ENCROACHMENTS
1.
The following are not considered encroachments and shall be considered part of the principal or
accessory building, and all applicable regulations will apply to it as they would to the principal or
accessory building:
a.
any deck or floor area attached to a principal or accessory building that has a permanent roof
structure and/or solid glass, or screen walls; and,
b.
any private garage attached to a principal building.
2.
The following yard encroachments shall be permitted in any required yard:
a.
steps 1.6 m (5.3 ft) or less above grade level, as measured at the highest point of the steps,
that are necessary for access to a permitted building or for access to a site from a street or
lane;
b.
windowsills, eaves, gutters, belt courses, pilasters or other similar vertical columns, cornices,
bay windows, chimneys and similar non-structural alterations may project a distance of 0.6 m
(2.0 ft) from the building into any required yard, but not closer than 0.5 m (1.6 ft) to a site
line;
c.
raised patios, decks, and sidewalks not more than 0.4 m (1.3 ft) above grade level, as
measured at the outside edge of the patio, deck or sidewalk.
d.
trees, shrubs, walkways, trellises, or flag poles, so long as these fixtures do not extend into or
over public land; and,
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e.
lighting fixtures and lamp posts.
3.17
SIGNAGE
1.
Signs not requiring a permit:
a.
Regular maintenance, including painting and repairs due to deterioration;
b.
Government signs;
c.
Traffic control signs;
d. Incidental signs containing traffic and pedestrian controls;
e. Signage intended to regulate hunting or trespassing on private property;
f. Real estate signage;
g. Memorial signs;
h. Election signs;
i.
Signage identifying residential occupants or addresses;
j.
A fascia sign which is attached to a building other than a dwelling that indicates the name or
address of the building, the name or institution occupying the building, and the activities
carried out in the building, including hours of operation and rates charged, provided the sign
face area does not exceed 1.5 m2 (16.2 ft2);
k. A fascia sign attached to a dwelling identifying the name of a home-based business or farm-
based business for which a permit has been issued, provided that the sign face area does not
exceed 1 m2 (10.8 ft2);
l.
Works of art containing no advertising;
m. Agricultural-related signs - permitted on a temporary basis, such as herbicide or insecticide or
seed advertising promotional signs, only if located on private property;
n. Temporary Special Event signage;
o. Signs advertising short-term residential construction projects on site (e.g. shingling);
p. Garage sale/estate sale signs;
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q. Decal or painted window signs;
2. Application for a Sign Permit
a. Applications for sign permits shall be made in writing to the
Development Officer by the owner, lessee or authorized agent of
the building or premises on which the sign is to be erected. The
written application shall be accompanied by plans, specifications,
construction details and other information sufficient to inform
the Development Officer of the exact nature and location of the
intended sign.
b. Prior to issuing a sign permit for a free-standing, projecting or
roof sign, the Development Officer may require that the
supplementary documentation described in (a) above contain
the professional stamp of a certified professional engineer
qualified to certify that the sign design satisfies all relevant
legislation, codes, and Bylaws.
3. Permit and License Fees
a. Application fee as set in Appendix "A" Fee Schedule.
4. General Sign Regulations
a. Signs shall not be located in the sight triangle for intersections or driveways or in such a
manner that they visually obstruct sight triangles or otherwise jeopardize public safety.
b. Except as otherwise provided, no sign shall project beyond the property lines of the site to
which it pertains.
c. Any sign may only advertise agricultural commercial uses, home-based businesses, the
principal use of a site, or the principal products offered for sale on a site.
d. All private signs shall be located so that no part of the sign is over a public right-of-way.
e. Any permitted external lighting used to illuminate a sign shall be directed away from vehicular
thoroughfares and pedestrian pathways.
f. No intermittent flashing signs shall be permitted in any zoning district.
g. Signs shall not be erected, attached or maintained upon trees or utility poles, or drawn or
painted on rocks or other natural features.
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h. Statements, words, or pictures considered offensive and that do not conform to the amenities
of the neighbourhood shall be prohibited.
i.
Third-party advertising signs, including signs affixed to or painted on a vehicle or trailer, shall
be prohibited in all zoning districts, except signs in the highway sign corridor which comply
with the rest of Section 3.18.
j.
Signs made from part of, or that are attached to, a fence are permitted in every zoning district,
with the following conditions:
i. The sign shall be made of durable material and attached securely to the fence; and,
ii. The sign shall not be located where it may obstruct vehicle or pedestrian sight lines at
an intersection or where it may otherwise jeopardize vehicle or pedestrian safety.
k. A permit may be required from the Ministry of Highways to erect any sign within 400 m (312.3
ft) of the highway property line. If a permit is required, it shall be obtained prior to applying
for a municipal permit.
l.
Directional signs, bearing no advertising and relating only to approved commercial uses, shall
be subject to the discretion of the Development Officer.
5. Temporary Signs
a. Subject to development approval, temporary signage may be placed in public rights of way for
the purpose of advertising special events and will be limited to the following:
i. A temporary sign for a private sale may be displayed beginning 5 days prior to the start
of the sale and 12 hours after its conclusion;
ii. A temporary sign for a Special Event may be displayed 5 days prior to the start of the
special event and 12 hours after its conclusion;
iii. Signs advertising short-term residential construction projects may be displayed for a
period of no more than 21 days;
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iv. Temporary signs shall not be attached to any municipal property such as fences,
benches, trees, street light poles or traffic signal poles, and,
v. The maximum area of temporary signs shall be 3 m2 (16.2 ft2).
Table 3-3
Sign Regulation in Zoning Districts
Agricultural District
- Commercial Uses - Maximum height 6 m (19.7 ft)
- Maximum 1 sign, sign area maximum 2.25 m2 (2.25 ft2)
- 1 Free standing sign permitted
Highway Commercial
and Industrial Districts
- Free Standing Signs - Maximum height 10 m (32.8 ft)
- Minimum distance between signs 12 m (39.4 ft) for every m2 of
the larger of the two signs to a maximum of 150 m (492.1 ft)
- Maximum signs and face area based on site frontage:
- Under 20 m (65.6 ft) frontage - 1 sign under 11.6 m2
(124.9 ft2)
- 20 m (65.6 ft) - 99.9 m ( 327.8 ft) frontage - 2 signs*;
combine area 23.2 m2 (249.7 ft2)
- 100 m (328.1 ft) - 399.9 m (1,312.0 ft) frontage - 3 signs*;
combined area 34.8 m2 (374.6 ft2)
- 400 m (1,312.3 ft) - 499.9 m (1,640.4 ft) frontage - 4 signs*;
combined area 45.5 m2 (489.8 ft2)
- 500 m (1,640.4 ft) - 749.9 m (2,460.3 ft) frontage - 5 signs*;
combined area 58 m2 (624.3 ft2)
- over 750 m (2,460.6 ft) frontage - 6 signs*; combined area
69.7 m2 (750.3 ft2)
- Roof Sign - Maximum height, cannot be above permissible height for building type or
permitted building height of district.
- Maximum 1 roof sign, if free standing sign on the property the roof sign shall
be included in the frontage calculation of permitted signs.
- Shall require confirmation the roof can support additional weight of said sign
by structural engineer.
Commercial District
- Free-standing sign - Maximum Height 6 m (19.7ft)
- 1 Free standing sign permitted on site minimum frontage 20m
(65.6 ft)
- Maximum sign face area 11.6 m2 (124.9 ft2)
- Roof Sign - Maximum height, cannot be above permissible height for building type or
permitted building height of district.
- Maximum 1 roof sign, if free standing sign on the property the roof sign
shall be included in the frontage calculation of permitted signs.
- Shall require confirmation the roof can support additional weight of said sign
Hamlet, Residential and
Conservation Districts
- No free standing or roof signs permitted
* Maximum sign face area 23.2 m2
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6. Permanent Signs
a. For the purposes of this ZB, a sign shall be considered permanent if it is to be
displayed indefinitely.
b. For the purposes of this ZB, a portable sign that is to remain in the same location for
a period of no longer than six months shall be regulated as a temporary sign.
c. Signs shall be constructed in a permanent manner of materials suitable for the
purpose and life of the sign and shall be maintained and mounted in a condition that is
safe, neat, clean, and not unsightly or dangerous.
d. A development permit is required for the erection, display, alteration, relocation or
replacement of any permanent sign.
e. See Table 3-3 for Sign Regulation in Zoning District for sign size and placement for
each zoning district.
f. Larger sign dimensions than are outlined in Table 3-3 may be permitted in any zoning districts
by resolution of Council.
g. Narrower distance between sign than what is outlined in Table 3-3 may be permitted in any
zoning districts by resolution of Council.
7. Signs Located in Highway Sign Corridor
a. Signs located in a highway sign corridor shall be regulated by the requirements of "The
Provincial Highway Sign Control Regulations".
8. Denying or Revoking Sign Permits
a. The Development Officer may deny or revoke a sign permit for any of the following reasons:
i. Erection of the sign has not commenced within three months from the date of issue of
the permit;
ii. The sign does not conform to all relevant provisions of this ZB;
iii. The sign being constructed or erected does not conform to the approved drawings;
and/or,
iv. The sign is not in a proper state of repair.
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b. An applicant may request one extension of the permit commencement period, not exceeding
an additional three months, subject to approval by the Development Officer.
9. Removal of Signs by the RM
a. Signs which impede or interfere with the repair or maintenance work of municipal employees
on any property owned or controlled by the RM may be removed by the RM without notice.
b. Signs which are deemed to be in disrepair cause immediate danger to the public by impeding
traffic or pedestrian sight lines may be removed without notice at the discretion of the RM.
c. The RM will retain any signs removed for five business days, during which time the signs may
be reclaimed.
d. The RM may, without notice, dispose of any signs which are not reclaimed within five days of
the owner being notified.
e. The RM is not responsible for the loss or damage to any temporary signs removed or stored
by the RM.
f. The RM may, if necessary, enter upon private property to remove a temporary sign from a
street or buffer strip.
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4
Specific Uses
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4.
SPECIFIC USES
4.1
APPLICABILITY
1.
The requirements and standards of this section shall apply to all zoning districts. Where there appears
to be a conflict with the regulations in other Sections of this ZB, these regulations apply unless those
sections specifically exclude or modify these regulations.
4.2
HOME-BASED BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL
1.
An application for a home-based business shall include:
a.
Intended hours of operation;
b.
The number of non-resident employees working or attending on site where the home-based
business is located;
c.
Estimated traffic counts, including employee, visitor, and client trips to and from the site;
d.
A site plan showing any outdoor storage, parking, and waste disposal areas, intended method
of landscaping and screening where required; and
e.
A floor plan showing the areas of the dwelling unit or accessory buildings to be used for
business.
2.
The following uses are prohibited as home-based businesses:
a.
Automotive, equipment or recreation vehicle repair, rentals, sales, storage, salvage or parts
uses;
b.
Cannabis-related uses;
c.
Commercial storage uses;
d.
Retail sales;
e.
Landscaping services;
f.
Cabinet making;
g.
Storage of heavy construction or industrial equipment or supplies; and,
h.
Welding or machine shops.
3.
A home-based business shall not be permitted in conjunction with the following uses:
a.
Residential care facilities;
b.
Residential care homes;
c.
Child care centre; or,
d.
Family child care home or group family child care homes.
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4.
The business shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit as a private
residence and located within a residential district.
5.
No external storage of goods, materials, or equipment related to the approved business shall be
permitted on any site within Residential or Hamlet Districts.
6.
The operator of the business is a resident of the dwelling unit.
7.
Up to two (2) non-resident employees may be employed on the site, and all employees must be
directly under the hire and management of the operator of the business. Where the business is a
building or service contractor, additional employees may be involved only at the client's site.
8.
No alteration in the residential character or appearance of the dwelling, accessory buildings, or site
shall be permitted, except for permitted signage as provided for in this ZB.
9.
The home-based business approval shall be valid only for the period of time during which the property
is occupied as the residence of the applicant, unless otherwise approved by resolution of Council.
10. All permits issued for home-based businesses shall be subject to the condition that the permit may
be revoked at any time if, in the opinion of Council, the conditions under which the permit was issued
are no longer met.
11. A development permit for a home-based business shall not be approved where it is determined that
the business would be more appropriately located in a Commercial or Industrial District due to scale,
traffic generation, or potential off-site impacts.
12. A homes-based business hall not create a nuisance from noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat,
glare, electrical or radio interference, and shall preserve the privacy and enjoyment of adjacent
dwellings at all times.
4.3
HOME-BASED BUSINESS AND FARM-BASED BUSINESS, RURAL
1.
An application for a home-based business shall include:
a.
Intended hours of operation;
b.
The number of non-resident employees
working or attending on site where the
home-based business is located;
c.
Estimated
traffic
counts,
including
employee, visitor, and client trips to and
from the site
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d.
A site plan showing any outdoor storage, parking, and waste disposal areas, proposed
landscaping and screening where required; and
e.
A floor plan showing the areas of the dwelling unit or accessory building to be used for
business.
2.
The following uses are prohibited as rural home-based businesses:
a.
Cannabis-related uses; and,
b.
Retail sales.
3.
A rural home-based business shall not be permitted in conjunction with the following developments
or uses:
a.
Residential care facilities;
b.
Residential care homes;
c.
Childcare centre; or
d.
Family childcare homes or group family childcare homes.
4.
The business shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit as a private
residence and located within the agricultural district..
5.
Exterior storage directly related to the rural home-based business may be permitted, provided it is
maintained in a manner that does not create a nuisance for adjacent property owners.
6.
The operator of the business is a resident of the dwelling unit.
7.
Up to five (5) non-resident employees may be employed on the site, and all employees must be
directly under the hire and management of the operator of the business. Where the business is a
building or service contractor, additional employees may be involved only at the client's site.
8.
No alteration in the residential character or appearance of the dwelling, accessory buildings, or site
shall be permitted, except for permitted signs as provided for in this ZB.
9.
The rural home-based business approval shall be valid only for the period of time the property is
occupied as the residence of the applicant, unless otherwise approved by resolution of Council.
10. All permits issued for rural home-based businesses shall be subject to the condition that the permit
may be revoked at any time if, in the opinion of Council, the conditions under which the permit was
issued are no longer met.
11. A development permit for a rural home-based business shall not be approved where it is determined
that the business would be more appropriately located in a Commercial or Industrial District due to
scale, traffic generation, or potential off-site impact.
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12. A rural home-based business shall not create noise, vibration, smoke, dust, odours, heat, glare,
electrical or radio interference, and shall preserve the privacy and enjoyment of adjacent dwellings
at all times.
4.4
ROADSIDE STANDS
1.
One (1) roadside stand per parcel is permitted in all zoning
districts.
2.
A roadside stand shall be considered an accessory use.
3.
The maximum floor area of a roadside stand shall not exceed 10
m2 (107.6 ft2).
4.
Roadside stands shall be located on private property and meet all
required minimum setback requirements. Any roadside stand
within a municipal right-of-way requires prior approval from the
RM.
5.
Roadside stands shall not be located within a required sight
triangle and shall provide safe and convenient access and parking
without creating a traffic hazard.
6. One (1) sign with a maximum size of 0.185 m2 (2.0 ft2) is permitted affixed to the roadside stand. A
sign permit is required for any larger signage.
7. Only agricultural products grown, raised, or produced on the parcel, and value-added products made
from those agricultural goods, may be sold from a roadside stand.
8. Roadside stands shall not be used for the sale of general merchandise or products unrelated to the
agricultural operation.
9. The use of a roadside stand does not exempt the operator from compliance with all applicable
health, safety, signage, licensing, provincial, and federal regulations.
4.5
SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS
1.
The following uses are considered secondary dwelling units:
a.
Farmhand dwelling;
b.
Garden suite;
c.
Garage suite;
d.
Secondary suite; and,
e.
Business dwelling.
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2.
A maximum of one (1) secondary dwelling unit may be permitted in conjunction with the principal
dwelling on a site.
3.
A secondary dwelling unit may be constructed concurrently with the principal dwelling but shall not
be constructed prior to the principal dwelling.
4.
A secondary dwelling is not permitted on a lot that contains a semi-detached dwelling, mobile home,
commercial or industrial building, community service or institutional building, accommodation
services, bed and breakfast, vacation farm or care home.
5.
A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the exclusive use of the secondary
dwelling unit.
6.
The secondary dwelling unit should be capable of being adequately serviced by existing on-site
infrastructure.
7.
The secondary dwelling unit shall use the existing municipal roadway access and approaches.
8.
The secondary dwelling shall not:
a. Unduly interfere with the amenities or change the character of the neighbourhood;
b. Materially interfere with or affect the use and enjoyment of adjacent properties;
c. Adversely impact upon the environment; or,
d. Result in excessive demand on municipal services, utilities, or roadway access.
9.
The secondary dwelling unit shall comply with all applicable provisions of the National Building Code
and the Construction Code Act and Regulations. The issuance of a development permit does not
relieve the applicant from these requirements.
10. Mobile Homes are not permitted as a secondary dwelling in Country Residential Districts.
11. Farmhand Dwellings:
a.
An application for a farmhand dwelling shall include:
i.
Evidence that the occupants are engaged in the agricultural operation, intensive
livestock operation, or intensive horticulture operation, subject to Section 3.3 of the
OCP;
ii.
A letter providing:
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a) The anticipated duration of need for the farm hand dwelling;
b) The intentioned use of the dwelling upon expiration of the permit; and,
c) An estimate of the cost to convert the dwelling to an accessory building or
remove from the site.
b.
In addition to the development standards for secondary dwelling units, the following
development standards shall apply to farmhand dwellings:
i.
A farmhand dwelling is permitted only on a site containing, or directly associated a
permitted agricultural operation, intensive livestock operation, or intensive
horticulture operation;
ii.
Occupancy is limited to persons engaged in the associated agricultural operation,
intensive livestock operation, or intensive horticulture operation;
iii.
The building floor area of a farmhand dwelling shall not exceed 115 m² (1,237.9 ft2)
and shall not exceed the floor area of the principal dwelling;
iv.
Farm hand dwellings shall be constructed on grade without a basement;
v.
The maximum height of a farmhand dwelling shall not exceed 5 m (16.4 ft) and shall
not exceed the height of the principal dwelling, whichever is less; and,
vi.
Council may approve a farmhand dwelling as a discretionary use for a temporary
period of up to five (5) years and shall require a signed development agreement
registered on the land title. A new agreement is required for any extensions, up to an
additional five( 5)-year periods provided the dwelling continues to meet all
requirements of this ZB.
12. Garden Suites
a.
An application for a garden suite shall include:
i.
Evidence that the occupant(s) of the garden suite require care and support provided
by the residents of the principal dwelling, or that the occupants provide care and
support to residents of the principal dwelling; and
ii.
A letter providing:
a) The anticipated duration of the need for the garden suite;
b) The intended use of the garden suite upon expiration of the permit; and
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c) An estimate of the cost to convert the garden suite to an accessory building
or remove it from the site.
b.
In addition to the development standards for secondary dwellings, the following development
standards shall apply to garden suites:
i.
In the Agricultural District, the building floor area of garden suites shall not exceed
115 m2 (1,237.9 ft2) and shall not exceed the floor area of the principal dwelling;
ii.
In any Residential District, other than the Agricultural District, where the garden
suites are a discretionary use, the building floor area shall not exceed 69 m2 (742.7
ft2) and shall not exceed the floor area of the principal dwelling;
iii.
A detached garden suite shall not exceed 5 m (16.4 ft) in height, shall only have one
storey, and shall not exceed the height of the principal dwelling;
iv.
A garden suite shall be constructed on grade and without a basement;
v.
In the Agricultural District, modular homes and mobile homes, with wheels and axles
removed, may be used as garden suites; they are not permitted in any other district;
and,
vi.
Council may approve a garden suite as a discretionary use for a temporary period of
up to five (5) years, subject to a signed development agreement registered on the
land title. A new agreement is required for any extension, up to an additional five (5)
years, provided the garden suite continues to meet all requirements of this ZB.
13. Garage Suites
a. A garage suite may be located within, attached to, or above a permitted accessory building or
structure.
b. A garage suite shall have separate cooking, food preparation, sleeping, and sanitary facilities
within the structure that are physically separate from those of the principal dwelling.
c. The building floor area of the garage suite shall not be less than 35 m² (376.7 ft2) and not
greater than 111.5 m² (1,200.2 ft2). Mechanical rooms and common areas or egress shared
with the accessory building are excluded from the floor area calculation.
d. The building floor area of the garage suite shall not exceed 80% of the building floor area of
the garage or other accessory building to which it is attached.
e. A maximum of two (2) bedrooms is permitted in a garage suite.
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f. The garage suite shall comply with all size, height, and setback regulations for accessory
buildings in the applicable district, unless otherwise specified in this ZB.
g. A garage suite shall have a separate entrance from the garage or accessory building, either
from a common indoor landing or directly from the exterior.
14. Secondary Suites
a.
Secondary suites may only be located within:
i.
A principal detached dwelling;
ii.
A bed and breakfast; or,
iii.
A care home.
b. The minimum floor area of the secondary suite shall be 35 m2 (376.7 ft2).
c. The maximum floor area of the secondary suite shall be the lesser of:
i.
80 m2 (861.1 ft2); or,
ii.
80% of the gross floor area of all stories of the principal dwelling, excluding common
areas and garages.
d. A maximum of two (2) bedrooms is permitted in a secondary suite.
e. A secondary suite shall be located entirely within the principal dwelling and shall have a
separate entrance, either from a common indoor landing or directly from the exterior of the
building.
f. A secondary suite shall have separate cooking, food preparation, sleeping, and sanitary
facilities within the structure that are physically separate from those of the principal dwelling.
15. Business Dwellings
a. A business dwelling is a residence for an operator, manager, employee, or partner engaged in
a commercial or industrial operation in a Commercial or Industrial District.
b. The business dwelling shall be physically attached to the primary building where the
commercial or industrial operation is located.
c. The business dwelling shall have a main entrance separate from that of the commercial or
industrial establishment.
d. An emergency exit shall be provided in addition to the main entrance.
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e. Business dwellings shall not be used to operate a home-based business.
4.6
MOBILE HOME AND MODULAR HOMES
1.
Wherever a single detached dwelling is allowed, it may be in the form of a mobile home or modular
home that meets CSA Z240, or A277 certification, or a replacement thereof, and shall be attached to
a permanent foundation, or securely anchored to the ground and skirted, prior to occupancy.
2.
Every mobile and modular dwelling shall bear CSA Z240, Z241 or A277 certification, or a replacement
thereof.
3.
Mobile homes are prohibited in Country Residential Districts.
4.
Mobile Home Courts:
a. An application for a mobile home court shall include:
i.
Aa plan of the site, identifying any buildings, uses of land and the location of all
roadways, buildings, structures, mobile home sites and campsites with dimensions.
ii.
The addition or rearrangement of sites or accommodation facilities, the construction
or moving of buildings, material changes in use of portions of land, or the filling or
clearing of land shall require a development permit, and the applicant shall submit
for approval an amended plan incorporating the proposed development.
b.
Mobile home courts shall have, within their boundaries, a buffer area abutting the boundary
which shall:
i.
have a minimum depth of not less than 8 m (26.3 ft) in width, which shall contain no
buildings or structures; and,
ii.
not contain any roads, except those which connect a public roadway to the road
system within the mobile home court.
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c.
Each mobile home site permitted in a mobile home court shall be designated and clearly
marked on the ground.
d. No portion of any mobile home site shall be located within an internal roadway or required
buffer area.
e. Each mobile home site shall have direct and convenient access to a developed internal
roadway, which shall not be located in any required buffer area.
f.
Each mobile home shall be located at least 4.8 m (16.0 ft) from any other mobile home, and
each mobile home site shall have dimensions, location, and orientation sufficient to allow for
such location of mobile homes.
g. The space provided for roadways within a mobile home court shall be at least 7.5 m (24.6 ft)
in width. No portion of any mobile home site, other use or structure shall be located in any
roadway.
h. A mobile home court may include, as an ancillary use, a laundromat or a convenience store
designed to meet the needs of occupants of the mobile home court and a one-unit dwelling
for the accommodation of the operator.
i.
The Public Health Act and Regulations passed
thereunder, shall apply to all operations and
development of mobile home courts.
4.7
BED AND BREAKFAST AND VACATION FARMS
1. A vacation farm shall be ancillary to an agricultural operation
and may include a bed and breakfast, cabins, and overnight
camping areas.
2. Bed and breakfast operations shall be located in, and ancillary
to, a single detached dwelling used as the operator's principal
residence, developed as a farm operation site or country
residence.
3. An application for a bed and breakfast shall include a floor plan
that identifies all the rooms in the home and accessory
buildings, including the designated guest rooms.
4. A bed and breakfast shall only provide breakfast meals to registered overnight guests, prepared in the
common kitchen of the principal dwelling. No food preparation or cooking facilities shall be provided
within any bedroom or suite made available for rent.
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5. Bed and breakfast and vacation farm shall be licensed pursuant to The Public Health Act, where tourist
accommodations require health approval.
6. Council may specify a maximum number of bedrooms, cabins or camping sites, or a combination
thereof, as a special standard in the discretionary use approval of a bed and breakfast or vacation
farm application.
7. A bed and breakfast shall be operated in a manner that ensures the privacy and enjoyment of adjacent
residents is preserved and the amenity of the neighbourhood is maintained.
8. Bed and breakfasts and vacation farms are not permitted on a lot that contains a multi-family
dwelling, semi-detached dwelling, mobile home, commercial/industrial building, community service
or institutional building, accommodation services, secondary dwelling units, guest houses, short-term
rental or care homes.
4.8
GUEST HOUSE
1. A guest house is not permitted on a lot that contains a multi-unit dwelling, semi-detached dwelling,
mobile home, commercial or industrial building, community service or institutional building,
accommodation services, secondary dwelling unit, bed and breakfast home, short-term rental, or care
home.
2. A maximum of one (1) guest house may be approved in conjunction with the principal dwelling unit
on a site, and no more than one accessory building per site shall contain a guest house.
3. The guest house shall be placed in proximity to the principal dwelling unit so as to appear as a related
building.
4. A guest house shall comply with the size, height, and setback regulations for accessory buildings or
structures in the applicable zoning district, except where otherwise stated in this ZB.
5. The maximum allowable area of a guest house is 59.5 m² (640.5 ft2). The area of the guest house shall
be included in the calculation of the maximum cumulative floor area for accessory buildings in the
applicable zoning district.
4.9
SHORT-TERM RENTAL
1. An application for short-term rental shall include a floor plan for the short-term rental that identifies
all the rooms in the home, including the designated guest rooms.
2. The maximum number of guests within a dwelling unit used for a short-term rental shall be ten (10).
3. No bedrooms shall contain kitchen facilities.
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4. Alterations to the dwelling used for the short-term rental may be permitted but shall not be
inconsistent with the residential character of the building or property.
5. One (1) on-site parking space shall be provided per bedroom.
6. Short-term rentals shall be developed and operated to ensure that the impacts of the use do not
unduly affect the residents of nearby properties.
7. A short-term rental is not permitted on a lot that contains a semi-detached dwelling, mobile home,
commercial or industrial building, community service or institutional building, accommodation
services, secondary dwelling unit, bed and breakfast home, guest house, or care home.
4.10
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
1. Recreational vehicles may not be used for permanent habitation.
2. A recreational vehicle may be occupied on private land that is not a campground, subject to the
following:
a. It is for the temporary use of non-paying guests of the occupant of the principal dwelling
located on the same residential lot, for no longer than six (6) months at a time;
b. It is a temporary residential accommodation approved per Section 4.10.3; and,
c. Waste disposal shall comply with Public Health requirements.
3. A recreational vehicle may be used as a temporary residential accommodation during the
construction of a principal dwelling, subject to the following:
a. A temporary residential accommodation may be approved in conjunction with a
development permit for the principal dwelling, for use by the landowner or a licensed
contractor;
b. A temporary residential accommodation may be approved where an existing residence is
damaged or destroyed;
c. Approval of a temporary residential accommodation shall expire with the expiration of the
principal building permit, or sooner upon completion of the principal dwelling, or if
construction has stopped or been abandoned, but in no case shall it exceed twelve (12)
months;
d. Occupancy of the accommodation shall cease upon expiration of the permit;
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e. Council or the Development Officer may revoke a development permit for a temporary
residential accommodation if the use violates permit conditions, conflicts with adjacent land
uses, or causes a nuisance; and,
f. Waste disposal during temporary occupancy shall comply with Public Health requirements.
4. Storage of recreational vehicles application requirements:
a. A development permit is required for storage of 10 (ten) or more recreational vehicles on a
single parcel in the Agricultural District outside of an enclosed building.
b. A development permit is required for storage of 5 (five) or more recreational vehicles on a
single parcel in Low Density Country Residential, Medium Density Country Residential, High
Density Country Residential, General Commercial, and Industrial Districts outside of an
enclosed building.
5. The Development Officer or Council may require that recreational vehicles be screened from
roadways or neighbouring properties by landscaping features or fences, or a combination thereof.
6. Recreational vehicles shall be set back at least 5 m (16.4 ft) from side and rear property lines. Storage
is prohibited in the front yard.
4.11
CAMPGROUNDS
1. The applicant shall provide the Development Officer
with a site plan, identifying any buildings, uses of land
and the location of all public and private roadways,
pathways and recreational vehicle or tent campsites
with dimensions.
2. A campground shall have, within its boundaries, a
buffer area abutting the boundary of not less than 4.5
m (14.8 ft) in width, which shall contain no buildings.
3. A site for each recreation vehicle and campsite
permitted in the campground shall be designated
and clearly marked on the ground.
4.
Each site shall have a minimum area of 150 m2 (1614.6 ft2).
5.
No portion of any campsite shall be located within an internal roadway or required buffer area.
6.
Each site shall have direct and convenient access to a developed internal roadway, which shall not be
located in any required buffer area.
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7.
Each recreation vehicle shall be located at least 4.5 m (14.8 ft) from any other recreation vehicle, and
each site shall have dimensions, location, and orientation sufficient to allow for such location of
recreation vehicles.
8.
The space provided for roadways within a campground, or tourist camp, shall be at least 7.5 m (24.6
ft) in width. No portion of any site, other use or structure shall be located in any roadway.
9.
A campground may include, as an ancillary use, a laundromat, washroom/shower facilities,
recreational uses or a convenience store designed to meet the needs of occupants of the sites and a
one-unit dwelling for the accommodation of the operator.
10. The campground shall provide an on-site sewage disposal system that complies with Public Health
regulations.
11. The campground shall provide a source of potable water with sufficient quantity to supply the
campground when occupied at capacity.
12. No recreation vehicle shall be stored on any campsite when the campground is not open.
13. All operations and development of the campground shall comply with The Public Health Act. The
applicant is responsible for obtaining any required provincial or federal permits or approvals relevant
to the proposed use.
4.12
OUTFITTER BASE CAMPS AND TOURISM BASE CAMPS
1.
All outfitter base camps shall be located at least 305 m
(1000.7 ft) from a dwelling unit that is not part of the
operation.
2. All accommodation provided in conjunction with outfitter
base camps and tourism base camps shall comply with The
Public Health Act, and Regulations passed thereunder.
3. Council may establish standards limiting the total number
of guests and guest rooms, and the location of buildings and
accessory activities as a condition of issuing a discretionary use permit for outfitter base camps and
tourism base camps. Any increase in the number of guests or guest rooms shall require a new
discretionary approval.
4. Outfitter base camps and tourism base camps may be ancillary to an agricultural operation for which
a permit has been issued and located on the same site.
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5. A use that is established as an ancillary use to an agricultural operation shall cease to be permitted
when the operator ceases to be resident on the site.
4.13
PRIVATE CARE HOME, RESIDENTIAL CARE HOME, AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES
1. Private care homes, residential care homes and residential care facilities may be approved as an
accessory use or as a principal use.
2. A private care home or a residential care home shall be permitted within a dwelling unit.
3. A residential care facility shall not be permitted within a dwelling unit.
4. A private care home or residential care home shall not be permitted in the same dwelling unit as a
home-based business or secondary dwelling unit.
5. In any residential district, no exterior alterations shall be undertaken to a dwelling or former dwelling
which would be inconsistent with the residential character of the building or property.
6. No building or structure used for the purpose of a care home or a care facility shall be used for the
purpose of keeping boarders, lodgers or persons for short-term or vacation rental.
4.14
FAMILY CHILDCARE HOME AND GROUP FAMILY CHILD CARE HOME
1. The use shall be clearly incidental and secondary to the use of the dwelling unit as a private residence.
2. A family childcare home shall provide a fenced, on-site outdoor play space.
3. The use shall comply with all Provincial requirements governing family childcare homes, including but
not limited to The Child Care Act, 2014 and The Child Care Regulations, 2015.
4.15
CHILDCARE CENTRE
1. The childcare centre shall be conducted accessory to an agricultural or residential yard site or the
principal use of the site or the unit when located within a multi-unit building.
2. Childcare centre shall provide a fenced on-site outdoor play space.
3. All provincial and federal permits, approvals and licenses shall be obtained, and a copy shall be
provided to the RM.
4. The use shall comply with all provincial requirements governing childcare centres, including but not
limited to The Child Care Act, 2014 and The Child Care Regulations, 2015.
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4.16
SWIMMING POOLS
1. Private swimming pools, both above-ground and in-ground, both open and covered, shall be permitted
in any Residential District and in any district where residential use is permitted, subject to the following
conditions:
a.
Open Pools:
i.
Open pools shall be enclosed within a fence a minimum of 1.8 m (5.9 ft) in height
located not less than 1.2 m (3.9 ft) from the pool.
ii.
Open pools shall be located no closer than 1.5 m (4.9 ft) to any site line plus additional
horizontal distance equal to the height of the top edge of the pool above finished
grade at the site line(s). For the purpose of the foregoing, the distance to the site line
shall be measured from the nearest inside edge of the pool.
iii.
No part of an open pool, including an associated apron or platform, shall be
constructed closer to a street line than the front yard requirements for a principal
building in the zoning district within which it is located.
b.
Covered pools shall conform to the building accessory requirements relevant to the zoning
district in which they are located.
4.17
KEEPING OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
1. The keeping of domestic animals is permitted in all districts, subject to relevant bylaws and legislation
governing noise and public health. Breeding kennels and boarding kennels are not included under this
provision and are discretionary uses with select zoning districts.
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2. For the purpose of this section, domestic animals shall include domestic cats, domestic dogs, domestic
rodents, domestic birds, and any other animal that is provided with regular care and kept mostly
indoors, but shall exclude domestic chickens.
3. No person shall hold any unlisted species in captivity except as authorized by The Captive Wildlife
Regulations, 2021.
4.18
INTENSIVE AGRICULTURAL OPERATIONS
1.
An applicant for a discretionary use application for an intensive agricultural operation where intensive
irrigation is required shall provide documentation, to Council's satisfaction, that the water supply is
sufficient for the development and that the supply for neighbouring developments will not be
adversely affected by the proposed operation.
4.19
INTENSIVE AND NON-INTENSIVE LIVESTOCK OPERATIONS
1.
Notwithstanding other provisions of this ZB, intensive livestock operations (ILO) are subject to the
following development standards:
a.
No dwelling shall be located within 305 m (1000.7 ft) of an ILO unless such dwelling is located
on the same parcel in conjunction with the ILO, or unless the owners of the dwelling, the land
the dwelling is located on, and the ILO enter into a written agreement approved by Council;
b.
A single residential parcel subdivision shall be located a minimum of 800 m (2,624.7 ft) from an
ILO unless such dwelling is located on the same parcel in conjunction with the ILO, or unless
the owners of the dwelling, the land the dwelling is located on, and the ILO enter into a written
agreement approved by Council.
2. An application for an ILO shall include:
a.
The distance to the nearest land uses, development types and municipal limits, whether
within the municipality or within an adjacent municipality, listed in "Table 1 - Required
Separation Distances Between Uses" of the OCP;
b.
Evidence that the water supply is sufficient for the development and that the supply for
neighbouring developments will not be adversely affected by the proposed operation;
c.
The proposed methods of manure management, including on-site storage or stockpiling,
transportation, and spreading, incorporation or disposal;
d.
The proposed odour management and control measures, including proposed odour
management and control related to earthen manure storage facilities and liquid manure
lagoons, and odour management and control measures related to the ventilation of hog or
poultry barns;
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e.
The location and extent of sufficient lands to be used for the spreading of manure from the
ILO, as well as proposals for the annual confirmation of the continued availability of such
lands; and,
f.
The proposed methodology for monitoring on-site and neighbouring wells for water quality
and quantity purposes after the ILO has begun operation, and for reporting on the same to
Council.
3. In addition to any requirements contained herein, all applications for an ILO shall conform to the
regulations provided within The Agricultural Operations Act, 1995.
4. The operator may be required to enter into a road maintenance agreement to pay for the construction,
upgrading or maintenance of roads required to provide access to the development.
5. Wild Boars are not permitted.
4.20
MANURE DISPOSAL
1. The use of agricultural land for the disposal and recycling of
manure produced by an approved intensive livestock operation is
permitted subject to the following regulations:
a. Liquid manure shall be spread by direct injection into the soil;
b. Solid manure shall be incorporated into the soil within 24
hours; and,
c. Manure (solid nor liquid) shall not be spread on ground that is
frozen or covered in frost or snow.
2.
Upon application to Council, other procedures for disposal of manure may be approved where the
applicant establishes to the satisfaction of Council that the objectives of the OCP will be achieved to
a similar or better standard. Council may specify a limited time during which the approval will be valid.
3.
Council may exempt in whole or in part an applicant from this section where each of the following is
true:
a.
The manure to be spread comes from an ILO of less than 300 animal units;
b.
The manure will be spread on land owned by the operator of the ILO; and,
c.
Adverse weather conditions prevent the incorporation of manure, in which case
incorporation of the spread manure may be delayed until weather conditions permit.
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4.21
COMMERCIAL OR INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
1.
An applicant for a discretionary use approval for a commercial or industrial use may be required to
provide documentation to the Development Officer and/or Council's satisfaction, as specified in
Section 5 of the OCP.
2.
Commercial and Industrial Complex:
a. The applicant shall obtain necessary building and development permits prior to commencing
interior construction on or occupancy of individual units, buildings or structures on a site;
b. Any parking areas, loading or service areas, outdoor storage areas, waste disposal areas or other
unsightly elements that are facing a public roadway or a residential site shall be landscaped and
screened to the satisfaction of the Development Officer;
c. Parking requirements may be lessened at the discretion of the Development Officer based on what
is practical for the use; and,
d. The use may include a caretaker suite, shared administration offices or shared amenity space or
common areas on a site or within a building.
4.22
HAZARDOUS INDUSTRIAL
1. An applicant for a discretionary use approval for a hazardous industrial use shall provide
documentation, to Council's satisfaction:
a.
Of distances to the nearest land uses, development types and municipal limits, whether
within the RM or within an adjacent municipality, listed in the OCP and,
b.
Of the distance to the nearest permanent surface water course or permanent water body.
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4.23
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION
1. An application for a wind energy conversion facility shall provide documentation to Council's
satisfaction as follows:
a.
A site location plan showing the subject property, adjacent roads, railways,
telecommunications facilities (to ensure avoidance of microwave transmission corridors),
property lines and all habitable buildings within 1.6 km (1.0 mile) of the proposal.
b.
A detailed site plan drawn to scale showing the location of the proposed wind turbine(s)
and all associated facilities, indicating cable locations for domestic usage and power grid
connections, existing vegetation, proposed access, and landscaping.
c.
Confirmation of site ownership by the proponent, or where the land is not owned by the
proponent, evidence of site control and right to access through provisions of a lease or
easement agreement with the owner.
d.
Proponents are responsible for obtaining any required federal or provincial permits,
licenses and approvals for the construction and maintenance of wind energy conversion
facilities and shall remit a copy to the municipality.
e.
Details respecting the colour and markings for the proposed tower including required
lighting in accordance with federal aviation requirements.
f.
Validation by a professional engineer of the structural integrity of the proposed supporting
tower and foundation or a description of required manufacturing specifications.
g.
For wind energy conversion facilities consisting of two (2) or more wind turbines additional
information may be required respecting:
i.
Illustration of sight line vistas from residential buildings within 1.6 KM (1.0 mile) of
the proposed development utilizing photographic representations of the
development area;
ii.
A decommissioning plan addressing the manner of physical removal of the facility,
removal of any hazardous materials and site restoration to a natural condition,
should the use of the facility be discontinued.
2. The following standards apply to wind energy conversion facilities:
a.
In the Agriculture District, wind turbines are limited to a maximum height of 30 m (98.4 ft). In
all other zoning districts, wind turbines are limited to a maximum height of 15 m (49.2 ft).
b.
Wind turbines shall be separated or kept clear of all property lines, accessory buildings, and
habitable buildings on the site by a distance of 2 times their height.
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c.
Wind turbines shall be set back at least 50 m (164.0 ft) from a municipal road allowance or
railway right of way. Facilities adjacent to a provincial highway are subject to the setback
requirements of the Ministry of Highways.
d.
Wind turbines shall be located at least 250 m (820.2 ft) from a habitable dwelling situated on
an adjoining property. This requirement may be reduced where Council is satisfied that site
terrain or vegetation will effectively reduce the noise level of the turbine or where the
proponent furnishes a noise projection by a qualified professional engineer which
recommends a reduced setback based on projected sound levels.
4.24
SATELLITE DISHES AND SOLAR ENERGY COLLECTOR
1. The installation and operation of a free-standing satellite dish or solar collector, and their supporting
structures shall be permitted in all zoning districts, subject to the following:
a.
Structures may not be located in any front yard, side yard or in the case of a corner site, in
any portion of the rear yard which is within 3 m (9.8 ft) of the side property line adjacent to a
flanking street unless it is screened from the flanking street to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer;
b.
Freestanding, shall not exceed a height of 10 m (32.8 ft) above grade level;
c.
If attached to a principal building, shall not exceed a height of 10 m (32.8 ft) above the lowest
elevation of: roof surface of a flat roof; the decking of a mansard roof; and the eaves of a
gable, hip, or gambrel roof;
d.
If attached to or erected upon an accessory building, shall not exceed the maximum permitted
height of the accessory building upon which such structure is attached or erected;
e.
If attached to a rooftop, the applicant may be required to provide confirmation that the roof
can support the additional weight of the satellite dish or solar collector by a structural
engineer; and,
f.
A decommissioning plan addressing the manner of physical removal of the satellite dishes
and/or solar collectors, removal of any hazardous materials and site restoration to a natural
condition, should the use of the facility be discontinued.
4.25
LIQUOR LICENSED USES
1. Notwithstanding any other provision of this ZB, any use that is otherwise listed as a permitted use in
a district shall become a discretionary use where the applicant requests or requires a liquor license
under provincial legislation.
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2. The Development Officer or Council shall have full discretion to consider and decide upon any
application for a use requiring a liquor license, including the imposition of conditions relating to hours
of operation, parking, screening, buffering, noise mitigation, or any other matter necessary to address
potential impacts on adjacent or nearby properties.
4.26
CANNABIS
1. Cannabis related uses are prohibited as a home-based business.
2. A Cannabis Retail Store, Cannabis Wholesaler, Cannabis Production Facility, Cannabis Micro Production
Facility and Cannabis Research & Testing Facility are subject to the following development standards:
a.
The use should have consideration for the impact on adjacent properties with regard to use,
design, intensity and operation. Any vertical integration of uses shall have regard to the total
combined impact of the use in the area.
b.
There shall be adequate infrastructure and utility services to service the proposed use,
including roads, power, natural gas, telecommunications, water supply, and wastewater
disposal systems. If upgrades are required, the applicant shall be solely responsible for the
cost and the undertaking of such upgrades.
c.
The applicant shall provide evidence of compliance with any applicable provincial and federal
legislation or regulations, including approvals where required.
d.
Outdoor storage of cannabis or cannabis related products or materials shall be compliant with
federal regulations.
e.
A Cannabis Retail Store shall not include a drive-through bay.
f.
A Cannabis Retail Store will not be permitted within 200 m (656.2 ft) of an educational
institutions, community facility, care facility, park/playground, places of worship, and other
cannabis retail stores, as measured from property line to property line.
4.27
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE USES AND GAS PUMPS
1. Fuel pumps and other apparatus for dispensing or storage of fuel, located all or partly above grade level,
shall be at least 6 m (19.7 ft) from a site line and at least 15 m (49.2 ft) from the boundary of any site
within a Residential District.
2. All automobile parts, dismantled vehicles, and similar articles or equipment are to be stored within a
building.
3. Where service stations occupy a corner site, only one access point shall be on the flanking street.
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4. Where a gas bar is allowed to operate in conjunction with another use on a site, the site shall have at
least two separate entrances for vehicles, at least 15 m (49.2 ft) apart.
5. Access to, and parking for, fuel dispensing apparatus shall not obstruct access to the site, or other
required off-street parking spaces on the site.
6. Above-ground fuel storage tanks and fuel pumps shall be protected from vehicles with suitable posts,
guardrails, or other similar means.
7. Truck Stops:
a.
Truck stops shall not be constructed within 300 m (984.3 ft) of a school, education facility,
playground, library, or place of worship.
b.
The minimum width of a driveway in a truck stop shall be 9.2 m (30.2 ft).
c.
No more than two access driveways shall connect a truck stop to any street.
8. The applicant shall provide evidence of compliance with any applicable The Fire Protection Act,
Environmental Management and Protection Act, 2010, and provincial and federal legislation or
regulations, including approvals where required.
9. An Emergency Management Plan shall be submitted to the RM.
4.28
KENNELS (BOARDING AND BREEDING)
1. The applicant shall provide the following:
a.
The number and type of animals proposed;
b.
Waste generation and disposal methods; and,
c.
A site plan showing all indoor and outdoor animal holding
facilities.
2. An outdoor area shall be provided for animals to run free, without being chained, in an area enclosed
by a fence which provides safety for the animals and neighbours to the satisfaction of Council.
3. All exterior exercise areas shall be behind the principal building unless otherwise approved by Council.
4. No building or exterior exercise area(s) to be used to accommodate the animals shall be allowed within
300 m (984.3 ft) of any dwelling located on adjacent lots.
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5. The maximum number of animals to be kept on-site that are not normally attributed to the host site
shall be determined by Council.
6. Soundproofing of pens, rooms, exercise runs and holding stalls may be required.
7. The visual screening of all animal facilities from existing dwellings on adjoining lots may be required.
8. No animals shall be allowed outdoors unattended between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.
daily. During this time period, all animals shall be kept indoors.
9. Boarding kennels shall at no time unduly interfere with the character of the neighbourhood or the
general enjoyment of adjoining sites.
10. Boarding kennels shall be subject to relevant bylaws and legislation governing noise and public health.
4.29
AUCTION MARKET
1. Outside storage shall not be permitted at auction markets except for the display of motor vehicles,
farm machinery, and heavy farm equipment;
2. Council may require that additional parking spaces be provided for auction markets.
3. Temporary storage and accessory repair of goods and materials to be sold shall be permitted.
4. Wrecking, destruction or dismantling of goods and materials shall not be permitted.
4.30
AGGREGATE
1. An application for excavating, stripping, or grading of sand, gravel, clay or similar materials, such as
gravel pits and gravel crushing operations, shall include the following documentation:
a.
A plan showing the location of the area of the operation relative to the site boundaries, the
depth of excavation, and the quantity of material to be removed;
b.
A plan showing the distances to the adjoining land uses as listed in "Table 1 - Required
Separation Distances Between Uses" of the OCP;
c.
A description of the excavation, stripping or grading operation proposed;
d.
A detailed timing and phasing program covering the time span of the proposed operation;
e.
A description of reclamation and rehabilitation measures to be conducted both during and
following the operation consistent with The Reclamation Guidelines for Sand and Gravel
Operations provided by the Ministry of Environment.
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f.
A description of the measures to be taken for the prevention and lessening of dust and other
nuisances during and after the operation; and,
g.
Road maintenance measures, and proposed truck routes.
2. Council may impose requirements in addition to those set out above. Council may also require a
performance bond from any person or company undertaking any work outlined in Section 4.29.1 to
ensure that the development is carried out in the manner specified. The amount of the performance
bond is to be set at the discretion of Council.
3. In reviewing an application, Council shall consider the environmental implications of the operation,
including plans for site restoration.
4. The following setbacks shall be met at all times:
a.
Unless permitted by the Director of Public Works, no excavation, stockpiling, or structures
shall be permitted within:
i.
60 m (196.9 ft) of the centre line of any Highway; or
ii.
46 m (150.9 ft) of the property line of a municipal road or right-of-way
b. No material is to be stored or piled on any road
allowance or within 30 m (98.4 ft) of the bank of any river
or watercourse or the shore of any water body.
c. Additional setbacks maybe required based on local
circumstances at the discretion of the Director of Public
Works and/or Council.
d. Excavation within 90 m (196.9 ft) of the centre line of a
provincial highway or roadway may require approval from
the Ministry of Highways.
5. Council shall enter into a formal road maintenance agreement with the developer or contractor.
6. Council shall enter into a development agreement with the developer or contractor. Any of the
following criteria, along with any additional criteria in accordance with an agreement set by Council and
the developer, may be prescribed in such an agreement:
a.
Conditions respecting the operation of the pit or quarry;
b.
Responsibilities of the developer and/or operator concerning the reclamation of the site;
c.
The routing of trucks to and from the site;
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d.
The planting of trees on and/or near the site, and/or in another location to the satisfaction
of Council;
e.
The erection of fencing and signs;
f.
The maintenance of municipal roadways; and/or,
g.
The posting by the developer of a performance bond to guarantee adherence to the above or
any other requirements that Council may specify.
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5
Zoning Districts
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5. ZONING DISTRICTS
5.1
CLASSIFICATION OF ZONING DISTRICTS
1. In order to carry out the purpose and provisions of this ZB, the Rural Municipality is divided into the
following zoning districts, the boundaries of which are shown on the "Zoning District Map". Such
districts may be referred to by the appropriate symbols.
Table 5-1
Zoning Districts
District Type
Section
Symbol
Zoning District
Page
Agricultural
6
A
Agricultural
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Residential
7
CR1
Low Density Country Residential
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8
CR2
Medium Density Country Residential
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9
CR3
High Density Country Residential
98
10
CR4
Premium Density Country Residential
102
11
H
Hamlet
106
12
RMH
Residential Mobile Home
110
Commercial
13
C1
General Commercial
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14
C2
Highway Commercial
118
Industrial
15
M
Industrial
124
Conservation
16
CON1
Conservation and Active Recreation District
128
17
CON2
Conservation and Passive Recreation District
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a. Agricultural (A): The objective of the A - Agriculture District is to provide for the primary use
of land in the form of agricultural development, associated residences, limited single-parcel
country residential development, location-dependent natural resource development and
other uses compatible with agricultural development.
b. Low Density Country Residential (CR1): The objective of the CR1 - Low Density Country
Residential District is to provide for low density, multiple-lot country residential development
and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development
which does not directly support agriculture.
c. Medium Density Country Residential (CR2): The objective of the CR2 - Medium Density
Country Residential District is to provide for medium density, multiple-lot country residential
development, clusters and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for
such development which does not directly support agriculture.
d. High Density Country Residential (CR3): The objective of the CR3 - High Density Country
Residential District is to provide for high density, multiple-lot country residential development
and other compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development
which does not directly support agriculture.
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e. Premium Density Country Residential (CR4): Premium Density Country Residential District
provides for the highest density of multiple lot country residential development, which
incorporates innovative sustainable building techniques and subdivision design and other
compatible development in specific areas with standards for such development which does not
directly support agriculture.
f. Hamlet (H): The objective of the H - Hamlet District is to provide for limited residential and
commercial growth in the form of infilling existing vacant land in existing unorganized hamlets.
g. Residential Mobile Home (RMH): The objective of the RMH - Residential Mobile Home District
is to provide for residential development in the form of mobile and modular homes, and
compatible development on individual sites.
h. General Commercial (C1): The objective of the C1 - General Commercial District is to provide
for general commercial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards
for such development.
i.
Highway Commercial (C2): The objective of the C2 - Highway Commercial District is to provide
for commercial, light industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with
standards for such development.
j.
Industrial (M): The objective of the M - Industrial District is to provide for light industrial,
heavy industrial and other compatible development in specific areas, with standards for such
development.
k. Conservation and Active Recreation (CON1): The objective of the CON1 - Conservation and
Active Recreation District is to provide for Crown Provincial Forest Disposition and use as
provided for under the direction of Saskatchewan Environment. Subdivision and private
development will be considered through the rezoning process to another district.
l.
Conservation and Passive Recreation (CON2): The objective of the CON2 - Conservation and
Passive Recreation District is to provide for Crown Provincial Forest Disposition and use as
provided for under the direction of Saskatchewan Environment. Subdivision and private
development will be considered through the rezoning process to another district.
5.2
MAPS
1. The map, bearing the statement "This is the Zoning District Map which accompanies Bylaw Number
17 of 2025 adopted by the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461" and signed by the Reeve and
CAO under the seal of the Rural Municipality shall be known as the "Zoning District Map" and such
map is hereby declared to be an integral part of this Bylaw.
5.3
BOUNDARIES
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1.
The boundaries of such districts referred to, together with explanatory legend, notation, and
reference, are shown on the map entitled "Zoning District Map".
2.
All streets, lanes, and road allowances, if not otherwise specifically designated, shall be deemed to
be in the same zoning district as the property immediately abutting upon such streets, lanes and
road allowances. If the land abutting each side of a street, lane or road allowance is located in
different zoning districts, the centre line of such street, lane or road allowance shall be deemed to
be the district boundary, unless otherwise specifically designated.
3.
Where a boundary of a district crosses a parcel, the boundaries of the districts shall be determined
by the use of the scale shown on the map.
4.
Where the boundary of a district is also a parcel boundary and the parcel boundary moves by the
process of subdivision, the district boundary shall move with that parcel boundary, unless the
boundary is otherwise located by amendment to this ZB.
5.4
REGULATIONS
1.
Regulations for the zoning districts are outlined in the following sections of this ZB.
5.5
TRANSITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
1. Former Permitted and Discretionary Uses
Land uses or developments in existence on a site that were listed as permitted or discretionary uses
under Zoning Bylaw No. 2 - 1991, Zoning Bylaw 3 of 2010 or any amendment thereto, and are listed
as discretionary uses under this ZB, shall be considered permitted uses; however, no alteration or
enlargement of the land use or development shall take place except in conformity with relevant
development standards in this ZB.
5.6
PROPERTIES WITH MORE THAN ONE ZONING DISTRICT
1. Where a site or lot is divided into more than one zoning district, each portion of the site or lot shall
be developed and used in accordance with the provisions of the applicable zoning district.
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Agricultural District (A)
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6.
Agricultural District (A)
6.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Agricultural District (A).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Essential Service Facilities
b. Family Child Care Homes & Group Family Child Care Homes, subject to Section 4.14
c. Farm Operations
d. Greenhouse, private
e. Guest house, subject to Section 4.8
f. Historical and Archeological sites
g. Home Office
h. Mobile Home, subject to Section 4.6
i.
Modular Home, subject to Section 4.6
j.
Municipal Facilities
k. Municipal Services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
l.
Non-intensive livestock operations, subject to Section 4.19 and Section 3.6 of the OCP
m. Petroleum extraction development including pipeline, compressor station and storage facility
n. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
o. Single Detached Dwelling
p. Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
q. Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
r. Wildlife and ecological conservation areas
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Abattoir
b. Agricultural Support Service
c. Agriculturally related commercial and industrial uses
d. Airports and private airstrips
e. Bed and Breakfast and Vacation Farms, subject to Section 4.7
f. Campgrounds, subject to Section 4.11
g. Cannabis Production Facility (micro), subject to Section 4.25
h. Cemetery and crematoria
i.
Community Halls
j.
Detention Centres and correctional institutions
k. Golf Courses
l.
Grain Elevators
m. Gravel Pits and Gravel Crushing Operations, subject to Table 1 of the OCP
n. Greenhouse, commercial
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o. Home-Based Business, rural and Farm-Based Business subject to Section 4.3 and Section 3.4
of the OCP
p. Intensive agriculture operations, subject to Section 4.18
q. Intensive livestock operations, subject to Section 4.19 and Section 3.6 of the OCP
r. Kennels, subject to Section 4.27
s. Machine Shops and Metal Fabricators
t. Manure Disposal for an ILO subject to Section 4.20
u. Mineral resource exploration and extraction, excluding gravel pits, subject to Section 3.7 of
the OCP
v. Outfitter base camps and Tourist camps, subject to Section 4.12
w. Personal Cultural Facility
x. Places of Worship
y. Private care home, residential care home, and residential care facilities, subject to Section
4.13
z. Public/Commercial Shooting range
aa. Radar Stations
bb. Recreation facilities
cc. Recreational vehicle storage
dd. Research facilities
ee. Schools and educational facilities
ff. Secondary Dwelling Unit, subject to Section 4.5
gg. Short-term Rental, subject to Section 4.9
hh. Solar Energy System, commercial, subject to Section 4.24
ii. Solid and liquid waste disposal facilities including soil farms for the rehabilitation of
contaminated soils, subject to Section 3.4.3
jj. Solid waste disposal sites, sewage lagoons, pesticide container collection sites, and
associated facilities
kk. Special Care Facility
ll. Telecommunications facilities
mm. Veterinary clinics and hospital, including large animal boarding
nn.
Wind energy conversion facilities, including wind farms, subject to Section 4.23
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6.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or a use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted use or
discretionary use has been established.
2. Accessory buildings and uses, except dwelling units, shall be permitted subject to Section 3.11.
3. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
6.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals
a. Animals shall not be pastured within 15.25 m (50.0 ft) of any dwelling not owned by the
operator of the pasture or owner of the animals, and no building or structures intended to
contain animals shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of a property line.
2. Discretionary Commercial Uses
a. Where ancillary to a farm operation, or single detached dwelling, Council may prescribe
specific development standards in the issuing of a development permit limiting the size of
operation, buildings used for the operation, and the number of non-resident employees. Any
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 new discretionary approval by Council.
b. Council may specify specific development standards for the location, setback, 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.
3. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 - Specific
Uses.
6.4
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT SITE STANDARDS
1. For subdivisions, the following provisions are referenced directly from the OCP and are included here
for convenience. In the case of any inconsistency, the policies and regulations of the OCP shall
prevail:
a. The minimum parcel size to constitute an agricultural holding is 26.3 ha (65.0 ac).
b. Two subdivided residential parcels shall be permitted per quarter section, unless indicated as
Highway Commercial or Future Urban Growth on Figure 4 of the OCP, and are subject to
rezoning and compliance with all relevant area, frontage and setback requirements.
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c. River lots are eligible for two subdivided parcels as permitted by the OCP, subsection 4.4.5;
d. Single parcel country residential sites shall be a minimum area of 1.01 ha (2.5 ac) and a
maximum of 6.07 ha (15.0 ac), except, at Council's discretion per OCP subsection 4.4.6.
2. Development Site Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Cemeteries and crematoria
ii.
Community Halls
iii.
Emergency Service Facility
iv.
Gravel pits and gravel crushing
operations
v.
Historical and Archeological sites
vi.
Mineral resource exploration and
extraction
vii.
Municipal Facilities
viii.
Parks and Playgrounds
ix.
Public Works, excluding solid and liquid waste facilities
x.
Radar Stations
b. Minimum Site Area shall be 1.01 ha (2.5 ac);
c. Minimum site frontage shall be 30 m (98.4 ft);
d. Minimum front yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft), except where all or a portion of yard
abuts municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
e. Minimum side yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft) except where all or a portion of yard abuts
municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft);
g. Council may require a more stringent standards, as part of the discretionary use process,
should safety, noise, pollution, or other concerns require.
6.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
6.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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7
Low Density Country
Residential District (CR1)
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7.
Low Density Country Residential District (CR1)
7.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Low-Density Country
Residential District (CR1).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Emergency Services Facilities
b. Greenhouse, private
c. Historical and archaeological sites
d. Home Office
e. Municipal facilities
f. Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
g. Parks and playgrounds
h. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
i.
Single detached dwellings as a principal residence
j.
Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
k. Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
l.
Wildlife and ecological conservation area
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Bed and breakfasts, subject to Section 4.7
b. Child Care Centre, subject to Section 4.15
c. Community Halls
d. Family Child Care Home & Group Family Child Care Home, subject to Section 4.14
e. Guest House, subject to Section 4.8
f. Home-based business, residential, subject to Section 4.2
g. Personal Cultural Facility
h. Places of worship
i.
Private care home, residential care home, and residential care facilities, subject to
Section 4.13
j.
Recreation facilities
k. Schools and educational facilities
l.
Secondary Dwelling Unit, subject to Section 4.5
m. Short-term Rental, subject to Section 4.9
n. Telecommunications facilities
o. Wind energy conservation facilities, subject to Section 4.23
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7.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure, or use which
is customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. The following accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted and are subject to Section
3.11:
a. Private garages, whether detached or attached to a dwelling
unit.
b. Garden sheds used for the storage of non-industrial yard
maintenance equipment.
c. Shipping Containers.
d. Greenhouses where accessory to a residential use.
e. Keeping of animals on the same site as the residence, subject
to Section 7.3.1.
f. Barns, stables, and coops for animals permitted by Section
7.3.1.
g. Orchards and vegetable, horticultural or fruit gardens, where
accessory to a residence.
h. Field crops.
3. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
7.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals:
a. Large livestock animals, which include only horses, cattle (no bulls), sheep, goats,
llamas, and alpacas, will be permitted, in numbers not exceeding two (2) animal
units, on a site of at least 4 ha (9.9 ac). Poultry will be permitted, in numbers not
exceeding one (1) animal unit. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets and
shall be subject to relevant bylaws and legislation governing noise, limit, and public
health.
b. Animals shall not be pastured within 15.25 m (50.0 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 animals shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of a property line.
c. The use of vacant residential sites for the pasture of animals is prohibited.
2. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
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7.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 4 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Community halls
ii.
Emergency Service Facility
iii.
Historical and archaeological sites
iv.
Municipal facilities
v.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
vi.
Parks and playgrounds
vii.
Recreational facilities
viii.
Wildlife and ecological conservation areas
b. Minimum site area shall be 4.0 ha (9.9 ac);
c. Maximum site area shall be 6.0 ha (14.8 ac);
d. Minimum site frontage 30 m (98.4 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 10 m (32.8 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 10 m (32.8 ft); and,
h. Maximum building height shall be 15 m (49.2 ft).
7.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
7.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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8
Medium Density Country
Residential District (CR2)
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8.
Medium Density Country Residential District (CR2)
8.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Medium Density
Country Residential District (CR2).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Emergency Services Facilities
b. Greenhouse, private
c. Historical and archaeological sites
d. Home Office
e. Municipal facilities
f. Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
g. Parks and playgrounds
h. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
i.
Single detached dwellings as a principal residence
j.
Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
k. Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
l.
Wildlife and ecological conservation area
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Bed and breakfasts, subject to Section 4.7
b. Child Care Centre, subject to Section 4.15
c. Community Halls
d. Family Child Care Home & Group Family Child Care Home, subject to Section 4.14
e. Guest House, subject to Section 4.8
f. Home-based business, residential, subject to Section 4.2
g. Private care home, residential care home, and residential care facilities, subject to
Section 4.13
h. Personal Cultural Facility
i.
Places of worship
j.
Recreation facilities
k. Schools and educational facilities
l.
Secondary Dwelling Unit, subject to Section 4.5
m. Short-term Rental, subject to Section 4.9
n. Telecommunications facilities
o. Wind energy conservation facilities, subject to Section 4.23
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8.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. The following accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted and are subject to Section
3.11:
a. Private garages, whether detached or attached to a dwelling unit.
b. Garden sheds used for the storage of non-industrial yard maintenance equipment.
c. Shipping container.
d. Greenhouses, where accessory to a residential use.
e. Keeping of animals on the same site as the residence, subject to Section 8.3.1
f. Barns, stables, and coops for animals permitted by Section 8.3.1
g. Orchards and vegetable, horticultural or fruit gardens, where accessory to a
residence.
h. Field crops.
3. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
8.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals:
a. On site of at least 2.43 ha (6.0 ac) the following will be permitted:
i.
Two (2) animal units of large livestock animals, which include only horses,
cattle (no bulls), sheep, goats, llamas, and alpacas.
ii.
0.5 animal units of poultry will be permitted.
iii.
Animals shall not be pastured within 15.25 m (50.0 ft) of any dwelling not
owned by the operator of the pasture or owner of the animals, and no
building or structures intended to contain animals shall be located within 30
m (98.4 ft) of a property line.
iv.
The use of vacant residential sites for the pasture of animals is prohibited.
b. On site below 2.43 ha (6.0 ac) the following will be permitted:
i.
The keeping of livestock is not permitted.
ii.
The keeping of chickens, ducks, and turkeys shall be permitted in
accordance with the following conditions:
a)
No more than twelve (12) hens shall be kept on one site.
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b)
The keeping of roosters, drakes and toms is prohibited.
c)
The site and coop shall be properly secured and maintained so as
to deter predators and to limit excessive smells or noise.
d)
All hens shall remain in the coop or an enclosure and secured at all
times.
e)
Coops shall be located in the rear yard of the property
f)
No coops shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of an adjacent
dwelling or property line.
c. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets and shall be subject to relevant
bylaws and legislation governing noise, limits, and public health.
2. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
8.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 4 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development
standards:
i.
Community halls;
ii.
Emergency Service Facility;
iii.
Historical and archaeological sites;
iv.
Municipal facilities;
v.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites;
vi.
Parks and playgrounds;
vii.
Recreational facilities; and,
viii.
Wildlife and ecological conservation areas.
b. Minimum site area shall be 2.0 ha (4.9 ac);
c. Maximum site area shall be 3.99 ha (9.9 ac);
d. Minimum site frontage 30 m (98.4 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 10 m (32.8 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft); and,
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h. Maximum building height shall be 10 m (32.8 ft).
8.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
8.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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High Density Country
Residential District (CR3)
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9.
High Density Country Residential District (CR3)
9.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the High Density Country
Residential District (CR3).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Emergency Services Facilities
b. Greenhouse, private
c. Historical and archaeological sites
d. Home Office
e. Municipal facilities
f. Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
g. Parks and playgrounds
h. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
i.
Single detached dwellings as a principal residence
j.
Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
k. Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
l.
Wildlife and ecological conservation area
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Bed and breakfasts, subject to Section 4.7
b. Child Care Centre, subject to Section 4.15
c. Community Hall
d. Family Child Care Home & Group Family Child Care Home, subject to Section 4.14
e. Home-based business, residential, subject to Section 4.2
f. Personal Cultural Facility
g. Places of worship
h. Private care home, residential care home, and residential care facilities, subject to
Section 4.13
i.
Recreation facilities
j.
Schools and educational facilities
k. Secondary Dwelling Unit, subject to Section 4.5
l.
Short-term Rental, subject to Section 4.9
m. Telecommunications facilities
n. Wind energy conservation facilities, subject to Section 4.23
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9.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. The following accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted and are subject to Section
3.11:
a. Private garages, whether detached or attached to a dwelling unit.
b. Garden sheds used for the storage of non-industrial yard maintenance equipment.
c. Shipping Container.
d. Greenhouses, where accessory to a residential use.
e. Keeping of animals on the same site as the residence, subject to Section 9.3.1.
f. Coops for animals permitted by Section 9.3.1.
g. Orchards and vegetable, horticultural or fruit gardens, where accessory to a
residence.
3. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
9.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals:
a. The keeping of large livestock is prohibited within this district.
b. The keeping of chickens, ducks, and turkeys shall be permitted in accordance with
the following conditions:
i.
No more than twelve (12) hens shall be kept on one site.
ii.
The keeping of roosters, drakes and toms is prohibited.
iii.
The site and coop shall be properly secured and maintained so as to deter
predators and to limit excessive smells or noise.
iv.
All hens shall remain in the coop or an enclosure and be secured at all
times.
v.
Coops shall be located in the rear yard of the property
vi.
No coops shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of an adjacent dwelling or
property line.
c. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets and shall be subject to relevant
bylaws and legislation governing noise, limits, and public health.
2. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
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9.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 4 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from minimum and maximum site area
requirements:
i.
Community halls
ii.
Emergency Service Facility
iii.
Historical and archaeological sites
iv.
Municipal facilities
v.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid
waste disposal sites
vi.
Parks and playgrounds
vii.
Recreational facilities
viii.
Wildlife and ecological conservation areas
b. Minimum site area shall be 1.0 ha (2.5 ac);
c. Maximum site area shall be 1.99 ha (4.9 ac);
d. Minimum site frontage 30 m (98.4 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 10 m (32.8 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft); and,
h. Maximum building height shall be 10 m (32.8 ft).
9.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
9.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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10
Premium Density Country
Residential District (CR4)
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10.
Premium Density Country Residential District (CR4)
10.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Premium Density
Country Residential District (CR4).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Historical and archaeological sites
b. Home Office
c. Municipal facilities
d. Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
e. Parks and playgrounds
f. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
g. Single detached dwellings as a principal residence
h. Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
i.
Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
j.
Wildlife and ecological conservation area
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Bed and breakfasts, subject to Section 4.7
b. Child Care Centre, subject to Section 4.15
c. Community Hall
d. Family Child Care Home & Group Family Child Care Home, subject to Section 4.14
e. Home-based business, residential, subject to Section 4.2
f. Private care home, residential care home, and residential care facilities, subject to
Section 4.13
g. Recreation facilities
h. Schools and educational facilities
i.
Secondary Dwelling Unit, subject to Section 4.5
j.
Short-term Rental, subject to Section 4.9
k. Telecommunications facilities
l.
Wind energy conservation facilities, subject to Section 4.23
10.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. The following accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted and are subject to Section
3.11:
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a. Private garages, whether detached or attached to a dwelling unit.
b. Garden sheds used for the storage of non-industrial yard maintenance equipment.
c. Greenhouses where accessory to a residential use.
d. Orchards and vegetable, horticultural or fruit gardens, where accessory to a
residence.
e. Coops for animals permitted by Section 10.3.1.
f. Keeping of animals on the same site as the residence, subject to Section 10.3.1.
3. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
10.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals:
a. The keeping of large livestock is prohibited within this district.
b. The keeping of chickens, ducks, and turkeys shall be permitted in accordance with
the following conditions:
i.
No more than twelve (12) hens shall be kept on one site.
ii.
The keeping of roosters, drakes and toms is prohibited.
iii.
The site and coop shall be properly secured and maintained so as to deter
predators and to limit excessive smells or noise.
iv.
All hens shall remain in the coop or an enclosure and secured at all times.
v.
Coops shall be located in the rear yard of the property
vi.
No coops shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of an adjacent dwelling or
property line.
c. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets and shall be subject to relevant
bylaws and legislation governing noise, limits, and public health.
2. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
10.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 4 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Community halls
ii.
Historical and archaeological sites
iii.
Municipal facilities
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iv.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
v.
Parks and playgrounds
vi.
Recreational facilities
vii.
Wildlife and ecological conservation areas
b. Minimum site area shall be 0.4 ha (0.99 ac);
c. Maximum site area shall be 0.99 ha (2.5 ac);
d. Minimum site frontage 16 m (52.5 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 10 m (32.8 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 5 m (16.4 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 6 m (19.7 ft);
h. Maximum building height shall be 15 m (49.2 ft); and,
i.
Maximum site coverage shall be 65%.
10.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
10.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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Hamlet District (H)
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11.
Hamlet District (H)
11.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Hamlet District (H).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Historical and archaeological sites
b. Home Office
c. Municipal facilities
d. Municipal Services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
e. Parks and playgrounds
f. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
g. Semi Detached Dwelling, no more than one per site
h. Single Detached Dwelling as a principal use
i.
Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
j.
Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Bed and breakfasts, subject to Section 4.7
b. Community Halls
c. Cemeteries and crematoria
d. Family Child Care Home, subject to Section 4.14
e. Detention centres and correctional institutions
f. Guest House, subject to Section 4.8
g. Home-based business, residential, subject to Section 4.2
h. Parking lots
i.
Private care home, and residential care home, subject to Section 4.13
j.
Recreation facilities
k. Schools and educational facilities
l.
Secondary Dwelling Unit, subject to Section 4.5
m. Short-term Rental, subject to Section 4.9
n. Telecommunications facilities
11.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. The following accessory buildings and uses shall be permitted and are subject to Section
3.11:
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a. Private garages, whether detached or attached to a dwelling unit.
b. Garden sheds used for the storage of non-industrial yard maintenance equipment.
c. Greenhouses, where accessory to a residential use.
d. Keeping of animals on the same site as the residence, subject to Section 11.3.1.
e. Coop for animals permitted by Section 11.3.1.
3. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
11.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals:
a. The keeping of large livestock is prohibited within this district.
b. The keeping of chickens, ducks, and turkeys shall be permitted in accordance with
the following conditions:
i.
No more than twelve (12) hens shall be kept on one site.
ii.
The keeping of roosters, drakes and toms is prohibited.
iii.
The site and coop shall be properly secured and maintained so as to deter
predators and to limit excessive smells or noise.
iv.
All hens shall remain in the coop or an enclosure and be secured at all
times.
v.
Coops shall be located in the rear yard of the property.
vi.
No coops shall be located within 30 m (98.4 ft) of an adjacent dwelling or
property line.
c. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets and shall be subject to relevant
bylaws and legislation governing noise, limits, and public health.
2. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
11.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 4 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Historical and archaeological sites
ii.
Municipal facilities
iii.
Parking lots
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iv.
Parks and playgrounds
v.
Schools and educational facilities
b. Minimum site frontage 19 m (62.3 ft);
c. Minimum front yard setback shall be 7.5 m (24.6 ft);
d. Minimum side yard setback shall be 3 m (9.8 ft);
e. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 3 m (9.8 ft);
f. Maximum building height shall be 10 m (32.8 ft); and,
g. Maximum site coverage shall be 65%.
11.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15
11.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13
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12
Residential Mobile Home
District (RMH)
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12.
Residential Mobile Home District (RMH)
12.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Residential Mobile
Home District (RMH).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Community Hall
b. Historical and archaeological sites
c. Home Office
d. Municipal facilities
e. Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
f. Parks and playgrounds
g. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
h. Mobile Home, subject to Section 4.6
i.
Modular Home, subject to Section 4.6
j.
Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.22
k. Swimming Pools, subject to Section 4.16
l.
Wildlife and ecological conservation area
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Convenience store
b. Child Care Centre, subject to Section 4.15
c. Family Child Care Home & Group Family Child Care Home, subject to Section 4.14
d. Home-based business, residential, subject to Section 4.2
e. Laundromat
f. Recreation facilities
g. Schools and educational facilities
12.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. An accessory building or structure, which includes, but is not limited to, a porch, canopy,
addition, fuel tank covering, and mobile home skirting must be designed and clad in keeping
with the original mobile home.
3. Every mobile home site may have one private garage or carport, provided that such a structure
is set back a distance of not less than 0.6 m (2.0 ft) from the side or rear site lines. If the main
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garage door faces the rear site line abutting the street, the side yard shall not be less that 3
m (9.8 ft).
4. Every mobile home site may have one private storage building, provided that such a structure
is set back a distance of not less that 0.6 m (2.0 ft) from the side or rear site lines. If the main
door of such a building faces the rear site line, the rear setback shall be 1.2 m (3.9 ft). If the
main door of such a building faces a side site line abutting a street, the side yard shall be 1.2
m (3.9 ft).
12.3
REGULATIONS
1. Keeping of Animals:
a. The keeping of livestock is prohibited within this district.
b. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets and shall be subject to relevant
bylaws and legislation governing noise, limits, and public health.
2. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
12.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 4 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Community halls
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ii.
Historical and archaeological sites
iii.
Municipal facilities
iv.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
v.
Parks and playgrounds
vi.
Recreational facilities
vii.
Wildlife and ecological conservation areas
b. Minimum site area shall be 450 m2 (4,843.8 ft2), except for single-wide homes shall
be 450 m2 (4,843.8 ft2) and double wide homes shall be 500 m2 (5,382.0 ft2);
c. Minimum site frontage 16 m (52.5 ft);
d. Minimum front yard setback shall be 6 m (19.7 ft);
e. Minimum side yard setback shall be:
f.
i.
Where no lane is provides: 4.5 m (14.8 ft);
ii.
Where the main entrance door on the long side of the home faces a side
site line: 4.5 m (14.8 ft) on that side;
iii.
On corner site: 3 m (9.8 ft) on flanking street; and,
iv.
Otherwise, 1.2 m (3.9 ft).
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 4.5 m (14.8 ft);
h. Maximum site coverage shall be 65%.
i.
Development shall be subject to the provisions of Section 4.6 of this ZB.
12.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
12.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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General Commercial
District (C1)
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13.
General Commercial District (C1)
13.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the General Commercial
District (C1).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Amusement Park
b. Automotive Sales, Rentals and Repairs, including Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental
and Repairs
c. Bakery
d. Commercial Complex, One Building, subject to Section 4.21
e. Community Hall
f. Convenience Store
g. Emergency Services Facilities
h. Financial Institution
i.
Food Service Use
j.
Health Facility
k. Historical and Archaeological Sites
l.
Municipal Facilities
m. Office and Office Building
n. Parks and Playgrounds
o. Personal Service Facility
p. Pet Care Facility
q. Public Works, Excluding Solid and Liquid Waste Disposal Sites
r. Recreational Facility
s. Retail Store, but not including Auction Markets
t. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
u. Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Automotive Service Station, or Car Wash or a Combination of these uses on one site,
subject to Section 4.26
b. Brewery
c. Business Dwelling, subject to Section 4.5.13
d. Cannabis Retail Store, subject to Section 4.25
e. Cannabis Production Facility, subject to Section 4.25
f. Commercial Complex, Multiple Buildings, subject to Section 4.21
g. Commercial Service Establishment
h. Construction Trade Establishment
i.
Child Care Centre, subject to Section 4.15
j.
Distillery
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k. Equipment Sales/Rentals
l.
Hotel/Motel
m. Indoor Storage Rental Facility
n. Recycling and Collection Depot (Commercial)
o. Tree Nurseries, Greenhouses and Garden Centre
p. Parking Lot
q. Places of Worship
r. Telecommunications Facilities
13.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. All other required setbacks are provided in
Section 3.11.
13.3
REGULATIONS
1. Subject to all applicable regulations within
Section 3 - General Regulations and
Section 4 - Specific Uses.
13.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT
STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 5 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Emergency Service Facility
ii.
Community Halls
iii.
Historical and Archaeological Sites
iv.
Municipal Facilities
v.
Municipal Services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
vi.
Parks and Playgrounds
b. Minimum site area shall be 577 m2 (6,10.8 ft2);
c. No maximum site area;
d. Minimum site frontage 15 m (49.2 ft), except for Automotive Service Station, Car
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Wash, or Hotel/Motel shall be 30 m (98.4 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 3 m (9.8 ft) except where all or a portion of yard
abuts municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 3 m (9.8 ft);
h. Maximum building height shall be 15 m (49.2 ft); and,
i.
Maximum site coverage shall be 65%.
13.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
13.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
13.7
LANDSCAPING
1. Landscaping is subject to Section 3.14.
13.8
SIGNAGE
1. Signage is subject to Section 3.18.
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Highway Commercial
District (C2)
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14.
Highway Commercial District (C2)
14.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Highway Commercial
District (C2).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Automotive Sales, Rentals and Repair, including Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental
and Repair
b. Commercial Complex, One Building, subject to Section 4.21
c. Community Hall
d. Crematorium
e. Emergency Services Facilities
f. Food Service Use
g. Historical and Archaeological Sites
h. Indoor Storage Rental Facility
i.
Industrial Complex, one building, subject to Section 4.21
j.
Municipal Facilities
k. Municipal Services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
l.
Office and Office Building
m. Parks and Playgrounds
n. Personal Service Facility
o. Recreational Facility
p. Retail Store, but not including auction markets
q. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
r. Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Abattoir
b. Agricultural Supply Establishment, excluding fertilizer processing
c. Auction Markets, subject to Section 4.28
d. Auto Body and Paint Shops
e. Automotive Service Station, or Car Wash or a combination of these uses on one site,
subject to Section 4.26
f. Brewery
g. Bulk Fuel Sales and Storage
h. Business Dwelling, subject to Section 4.5.13
i.
Cannabis Production Facility, subject to Section 4.25
j.
Cannabis Retail Store, subject to Section 4.25
k. Cannabis Wholesaler, subject to Section 4.25
l.
Commercial Complex, Multiple Buildings, subject to Section 4.21
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m. Commercial Service Establishment
n. Construction Trade Establishment
o. Construction Yard
p. Distillery
q. Hotel/Motel
r. Industrial Complex, multiple building, subject to Section 4.21
s. Landscaping Establishment
t. Light Manufacturing or Processing Facilities
u. Lumber Yards, Home Improvement Centres, and Building Supply Establishments
v. Motor Vehicle, Farm and Heavy Equipment-related uses
w. Parking Lot
x. Places of Worship
y. Recycling and Collection Depot (Commercial)
z. RTM, Mobile, and Mobile, Manufacturing and Sales
aa. Shooting Range
bb. Solar Energy System, commercial, subject to Section 4.24
cc. Telecommunication Facility
dd. Training Centre
ee. Tree Nurseries, Greenhouses, and Garden Centres
ff. Truck stop, subject to Section 4.26.7
gg. Trucking Firm Establishment
hh. Veterinary Clinic, not including the boarding of large animals
ii. Warehouse
jj. Welding and Machine Shop
kk. Wholesale Establishment
14.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be
defined as any building, structure or use
which is customarily accessory to the
principal use of the parcel, but only if the
principal permitted use or discretionary use
has been established.
2. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
14.3
REGULATIONS
1. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
14.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
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1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 5 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
i.
Emergency Service Facility
ii.
Historical and archaeological sites
iii.
Municipal facilities
iv.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
v.
Parks and playgrounds
b. Minimum site area shall be as follows:
Table 14-1
Minimum Site Area in Highway Commercial District
0.1 ha (0.24 ac)
0.3 ha (0.74 ac)
0.4 ha (0.99 ac)
1.0 ha (2.5 ac)
Telecommunication Facility
Abattoir
Agricultural Supply and
Establishment
Industrial Complex, one
building
Roadside Stand
Automotive Service
Station, or Truck/Car
Wash or a combination
of these uses on one
site
Auction Markets
Industrial Complex,
multiple building
Auto Body and Paint
Shops
Automotive Sales,
Rentals, and Repair
including Recreational
Vehicle Sales, Rental,
and Repair
RTM, Mobile and
Modular, Manufacturing
and Sales
Brewery
Bulk Fuel Sales and
Storage
Solar Energy System,
commercial
Cannabis Retail Store
Business Dwelling
Cannabis Wholesaler
Cannabis Production
Facility
Commercial Service
Establishment
Commercial Complex,
multiple buildings
Distillery
Commercial Complex,
one building
Food Service Use
Community Hall
Office and Office
Building
Construction Trade
Establishment
Personal Service Facility
Construction Yard
Retail Store, but not
including auction
markets
Crematorium
Shooting Range
Hotel/Motel
Training Centre
Indoor Storage Rental
Facility
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Minimum Site Area in Highway Commercial
0.1 ha (0.24 ac)
0.3 ha (0.74 ac)
0.4 ha (0.99 ac)
1.0 ha (2.5 ac)
Veterinary Clinic
Landscaping
Establishment
Warehouse
Light Manufacturing
Facility
Lumber Yards, Home
Improvement Centres,
and Building Supply
Establishments
Motor Vehicle, Farm and
Heavy Equipment-
related uses
Tree Nurseries,
Greenhouses, and
Garden Centres
Parking Lot
Places of Worship
Recreational Facility
Recycling and Collection
Depot (Commercial)
Truck Stop
Trucking Firm
Establishment
Warehouse
Welding and Machine
Shop
Wholesale Establishment
c. No maximum site area;
d. Minimum site frontage 45 m (147.6 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback:
i.
Site having frontage on a Provincial Highway: A minimum of 25 m (82.0 ft)
from the centre line of the highway, or such greater distance as required by
the Saskatchewan Department of Highways and Transportation.
ii.
Site having frontage on a public roadway other than a provincial highway: A
minimum of 15 m (49.2 ft), or such greater distance as required by Council.
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway refer to Section 3.12;
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g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft);
h. Maximum building height shall be 15 m (49.2 ft); and,
i.
Maximum site coverage shall be 65%.
14.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is
subject to Section 3.15.
14.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are
subject to Section 3.13.
14.7
LANDSCAPING
1. Landscaping is subject to Section 3.14.
14.8
SIGNAGE
1. Signage is subject to Section 3.18.
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Industrial District (M)
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15.
Industrial District (M)
15.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Industrial District (M).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Automotive Sales, Rentals and Repair, including Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental
and Repair
b. Commercial Complex, One Building, subject to Section 4.21
c. Construction Yard
d. Emergency Services Facilities
e. Equipment/Vehicle Storage Yards
f. Historical and Archaeological Sites
g. Indoor Storage Rental Facility
h. Industrial Complex, one building, subject to Section 4.21
i.
Landscaping Establishment
j.
Municipal Facilities
k. Parks
l.
Public Works, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
m. Roadside Stand, subject to Section 4.4
n. Solar Energy System, private, subject to Section 4.24
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Abattoir
b. Agricultural Supply Establishment
c. Asphalt and Cement Plant, and Gravel Yard
d. Auction Markets, subject to Section 4.28
e. Auto body and paint shops
f. Bulk Fuel Sales and Storage
g. Business Dwelling, subject to Section 4.5.13
h. Cannabis Production Facility, subject to Section 4.25
i.
Commercial Complex, Multiple Buildings, subject to Section 4.21
j.
Construction Trade Establishment
k. Grain Elevators
l.
Grain Storage, Milling, Cleaning and/or Drying Facility
m. Indoor Storage Rental Facility
n. Industrial Complex, multiple building, subject to Section 4.21
o. Kennel
p. Light Manufacturing
q. Lumber Yards, Home Improvement Centres, and Building Supply Establishments
r. Manufacturing or Processing Facilities
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s. Mineral Resource Processing
t. Motor Vehicle, Farm and Heavy Equipment-related uses
u. Petroleum Products Storage and Wholesale
v. Railway Freight Yards
w. Recycling and Collection Depot (Commercial)
x. Retail Store
y. RTM, Mobile, and Modular, Manufacturing and Sales
z. Salvage and Wrecking Yard
aa. Sawmill, Wood Treatment Plant, and Associated Industries
bb. Solar Energy System, commercial, subject to Section 4.24
cc. Telecommunication Facility
dd. Tree Nurseries, Greenhouses and Garden Centre
ee. Truck stop, subject to Section 4.26.7
ff. Trucking Firm Establishment
gg. Veterinary Clinic, not including the boarding of large animals
hh. Warehouse and Wholesale Facility
ii. Welding and Machine Shop
15.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
15.3
REGULATIONS
1. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
15.4
SUBDIVISIONS AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Subdivisions are subject to Section 5 of the OCP.
2. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from
the development standards:
i.
Emergency Service Facility
ii.
Historical and archaeological
sites;
iii.
Municipal facilities;
iv.
Municipal services, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites; and,
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v.
Parks;
b. Minimum site area shall be 1.0 ha (2.5 ac);
c. No maximum site area;
d. Minimum site frontage 60 m (196.9 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 7 m (23.0 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 8 m (26.3 ft), where abutting railway track, no
setback required;
h. Maximum building height shall be 15 m (49.2 ft), except grain elevators have no
height restriction; and,
i.
Maximum site coverage shall be 65%.
15.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
15.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
15.7
LANDSCAPING
1. Landscaping is subject to Section 3.14.
15.8
SIGNAGE
1. Signage is subject to Section 3.18.
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Conservation and Active
Recreation District (CON1)
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16.
Conservation and Active Recreation District (CON1)
16.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Conservation and
Active Recreation District (CON1).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Municipal Facilities
b. Public Works, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
c. Own use wood cutting
d. Uses which assist in conserving, protecting, and managing water supplies, wildlife,
vegetation, and other natural features
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Forest Nurseries
b. Campgrounds
c. Commercial wood harvesting of salvage timber
d. Grazing of domestic livestock, excluding bison
e. Historical and Archaeological Sites
f. Open space passive recreational activities
g. Shooting ranges
16.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
16.3
REGULATIONS
1. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
16.4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Development Standards:
a. The following uses shall be exempt from the development standards:
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i.
Forest Nurseries
ii.
Commercial wood harvesting of salvage timber
iii.
Grazing of domestic livestock, excluding bison
iv.
Historical and Archaeological Sites
v.
Open space passive recreational activities
vi.
Municipal Facilities
vii.
Public Works, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
viii.
Own use wood cutting
ix.
Uses which assist in conserving, protecting, and managing water supplies,
wildlife, vegetation, and other natural features
b. Minimum site area shall be 0.808 ha (2.0 ac);
c. No maximum site area;
d. Minimum site frontage 60 m (196.9 ft);
e. Minimum front yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft), except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
f. Minimum side yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft) except where all or a portion of
yard abuts municipal road allowance or highway, refer to Section 3.12;
g. Minimum rear yard setback shall be 15 m (49.2 ft);
16.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
16.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are
subject to Section 3.13.
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Conservation and Passive
Recreation District (CON2)
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17.
Conservation and Passive Recreation District (CON2)
17.1
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
1. All uses not listed as permitted or discretionary are prohibited in the Conservation and
Passive Recreation District (CON2).
2. Permitted Uses:
a. Municipal Facilities
b. Public Works, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites
c. Own use wood cutting
d. Uses which assist in conserving, protecting, and managing water supplies, wildlife,
vegetation, and other natural features
3. Discretionary Uses:
a. Historical and Archaeological Sites
b. Open space passive recreational activities
17.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND USES
1. A permitted accessory use/building shall be defined as any building, structure or use which is
customarily accessory to the principal use of the parcel, but only if the principal permitted
use or discretionary use has been established.
2. All other required setbacks are provided in Section 3.11.
17.3
REGULATIONS
1. Subject to all applicable regulations within Section 3 - General Regulations and Section 4 -
Specific Uses.
17.4
DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
1. Development Standards:
a. No minimum site area;
b. No maximum site area;
c. No minimum site frontage;
d. No minimum front yard setback;
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e. No minimum side yard setback; and,
f. No minimum rear yard setback.
17.5
OUTSIDE STORAGE
1. Outside storage, including garbage storage, is subject to Section 3.15.
17.6
OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING
1. Off-street parking and loading requirements are subject to Section 3.13.
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Definitions
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18.
Definitions
Whenever in this ZB the following words or terms are used, they shall, unless the context otherwise
provides be held to have the following meaning:
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1. Abattoir: means a building where animals are slaughtered for the purpose of processing
meat into food for human consumption and may include the packing, treating, storing, and
sale of the products on site as an accessory use.
2. Accessory Building or Use: means a building or use which:
a. is subordinate to and serves the principal building or principal use;
b. is subordinate in area, extent and purpose to the principal building or principal use
served;
c. contributes to the comfort, convenience, or necessity of occupants of the principal
building or principal use served; and,
d. is located on the same site as the principal building or principal use served.
3. Act: means The Planning and Development Act, 2007, as amended.
4. Adjacent: means a contiguous or would be contiguous if not for a river, stream, railway,
road, utility right-of-way or reserve land; and any other land identified in this ZB as adjacent
land for notifications.
5. Agricultural: means a use of land, buildings or structures for animal husbandry, fallow, field
crops, forestry, market gardening, pasturage, private greenhouses and includes the growing,
packing, treating, storing and sale of produce produced on the premises and other similar
uses customarily carried on in the field of general agriculture.
6. Agricultural Supply Establishment: means the use of land, buildings or structures for the
purposes of supply of goods, materials or services that support agricultural uses as defined
by this Bylaw. These shall include such goods and services as the sale and storage of seed,
feed, fertilizer, chemical products, farm machinery and equipment sales and service. For
clarity, fertilizer processing is considered part of this use but is only permitted in the
Industrial District.
7. Agricultural Support Services: means development providing products or services directly
related to the agricultural industry, including processing, distribution and sales. Without
restricting the generality of the foregoing, this shall include such facilities as feed mills and
farm implement dealerships.
8. Agriculturally Related Commercial and Industrial Uses: means:
a. Grain and seed storage, cleaning, drying, and distribution;
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b. Fertilizing mixing sales (subject to provincial regulations);
c. Livestock and poultry holding and breeding services; and,
d. other agriculturally related services, excluding Cannabis Production Facilities.
9. Agroforestry: means a collective name for the practice of intentionally using trees within land
use systems and practices in which woody perennials are deliberately integrated with crops
and/or animals on the same land management unit, either in a spatial or temporal sequence.
10. Airport: means an area of land or water, including the frozen surface thereof, or other
supporting surface used or intended to be used either in whole or in part for the storage,
arrival or departure, movement, maintenance, servicing, rebuilding, manufacturing of
component parts, and assembly of aircraft, and includes any building, installation or
equipment in connection therewith, and for which an airport license has been issued by the
Minister of Transport.
11. Alteration or Alter: means any structural change or addition to any building, structure, use
or any other item regulated by this ZB.
12. Amusement Park: means developments, having a room, area, or building used indoors or
outdoors for purposes of providing entertainment and amusement to patrons on a
commercial fee for admission or service basis, including go-kart, paintball, miniature golfing
facilities, concessions, arcades, swimming pools, water slides, batting cages, and other
similar uses.
13. Ancillary Use: means building, structure, or use of a specific site which is related in a
subsidiary manner to the principal building, principal structure, or principal use of the same
site.
14. Animal Unit: means the kind and number of livestock animals calculated in accordance with
the following:
Table 18-1
Animal Units
Type of Animal
Number that equals one animal unit
1. Poultry
i. Hens, cockerels, capons
100
ii. Chicks, broiler chickens
200
iii. Turkeys, geese, ducks
50
iv. Ostriches
7
v. Emus
16
2. Hog
i. Boars or sows
3
ii. Gilts
4
iii. Feeder pigs
6
iv. Weanlings
20
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3. Sheep
i. Rams or ewes
7
ii. Lambs
14
4. Goats, Llamas, and Alpacas
7
5. Cattle
i. Cows or bulls
1
ii. Feeder cattle
1.5
iii. Replacement heifers
2
iv. Calves
4
6. Horses
i. Colts, ponies, miniature horses, and
miniature donkeys
2
ii. Other than colts or ponies
1
iii. Donkeys or mules
1
7. Bison
i. Cows or Bulls
1
ii. Calves
4
8. Fallow Deer
i. Fallow deer
4
ii. Fallow deer fawns
30
9. Domestic Indigenous
i. Elk
4
ii. Elk calves
20
iii. White-tailed deer
7
iv. White-tailed deer fawns
30
v. Mule deer
7
vi. Mule deer fawns
30
vii. Reindeer
4
viii. Reindeer fawns
20
15. Amusement and Entertainment Services: means those developments, having a room, area,
or building used indoors or outdoors for purposes of providing entertainment and
amusement to patrons on a commercial fee for administration or service basis. Typical uses
and facilities would include go-kart tracks, miniature golf establishments, carnivals (variety of
shows, games, and amusement rides), circuses, or amusement theme parks.
16. Applicant: means a developer or person applying for a development permit under this ZB.
17. Approach/Driveway: means an area, construction or improvement between the roadway of
a public street or road and an area of a private property intended and used for access and
egress of motor vehicles.
18. Asphalt and Cement Plant: means a facility where asphalt and cement mixes are
manufactured by blending aggregate, bitumen, and other additives to produce hot mix
asphalt or warm mix asphalt for road, driveway, or pathway surfacing.
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19. Auction Market: means building or structure, or lot, or part thereof, used as a premises
where goods, materials, and livestock are to be stored and sold by public auction.
20. Auto body and paint shop: means a building primarily used for the commercial repair and
painting of automobile chassis damage, including major and minor collision repairs, as well
as frame and body work.
21. Automotive Rentals: means vehicles for short-term or long-term lease or rental.
22. Automotive Repair: means a building used or intended to be used for motor vehicle
inspections and for repairs to motor vehicles, trailers and parts thereof, but does not include
the manufacture, assembly or body building of motor vehicles nor the manufacturing of
parts.
23. Automotive Sales: means the sale of new or used vehicles, as well as any related activities
like vehicle maintenance and repair, parts sales, and financing.
24. Automotive Service Station: means an establishment where vehicle fuels, lubricants, and
automobile-related accessories are offered for retail sale, and which may include a car
washing establishment and a convenience store.
B
25. Bakery: means a building, establishment, or factory for producing, mixing, compounding or
baking bread, biscuits, ice cream cones, cakes, pies, buns, or any other bakery product of
which flour or meal is the principal ingredient, but does not include a food services or other
premises where any such product is made for consumption on the premises or a bake shop.
26. Bed and Breakfast: means a dwelling unit in which the occupants thereof use a portion of
the dwelling unit for the purpose of providing, for remuneration, sleeping accommodation
and one meal per day for members of the general public, for periods of one week or less,
and in which:
a. not more than three bedrooms within the dwelling unit are used to provide such
sleeping accommodation;
b. the dwelling unit is the principal residence of the persons receiving the
remuneration and providing the sleeping accommodation and one meal per day;
and,
c. the meal which is provided is served before noon each day.
27. Billboard: means a private, permanent 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.
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28. Brewery: means a building or establishment for brewing beer or other malt liquors and
many include accessory public space for consumption of products produced on site and for
off-site sales.
29. Buffer: means a strip of land, vegetation, berm, landscaping or land use that physically or
visually separates two or more incompatible land uses (refer to Figure 18-1).
30. Building: means a structure used for the shelter or accommodation of persons, animals, or
goods.
31. Building Bylaw: means any bylaw of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461
regulating the erection, alteration, repair, occupancy or maintenance of buildings or
structures.
32. Building Floor Area: means the maximum habitable area contained within the outside walls
of a building, excluding in the case of a dwelling unit, any private garage, porch, sunroom,
unfinished attic, or unfinished basement.
Figure 18-1
Buffer Area
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33. Building Height: means the vertical distance of a building measured from grade level to the
highest point of the roof surface, if a flat roof; to the deck line of a mansard roof; and to the
mean height level between eaves and ridge for a gable, hip or gambrel roof (refer to Figure
18-2).
34. Building Permit: means a permit issued under a building bylaw of the municipality
authorizing the construction of all or part of any building
Figure 18-2
Building Height Measurement Interpretation
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35. Building, Principal: means the main building in which the principal use of the site is
conducted.
36. Building, Residential: means a building that is designed, built, or used for people to live in,
containing one or more dwelling units as permitted by this ZB. This includes single detached
dwellings, semi-detached dwellings, and any secondary dwelling units. A residential building
also includes accessory uses and structures normally incidental to such dwellings, but does
not include hotels, motels, institutional accommodations, or other non-residential buildings
except where specifically permitted.
37. Building Site: means a physical area where a principal or accessory building is located, is
currently under construction, or shall be constructed.
38. Building Supply Establishment: means a development used for the retail or wholesale sale
of building materials, construction products, and related goods, including lumber, drywall,
roofing, insulation, windows, doors, plumbing and electrical supplies, and similar materials.
39. Bulk Fuel Sales and Storage: means lands, buildings, and structures for the storage, and
distribution of fuels and oils, including retail sales or key lock operations.
40. Business Dwelling: means an accessory dwelling unit accessory to a commercial or industrial
use in a commercial or industrial zoning district that is intended to accommodate an owner,
manager, employee of the company who must live onsite to accomplish their tasks.
41. Bylaw: means this Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461 Zoning Bylaw.
C
42. Campground: means the seasonal operation of an area of land managed as a unit, providing
temporary short- term accommodation for tents, tent trailers, travel trailers, recreational
vehicles, and campers, used by travellers and tourists.
43. Campsite: means a designated and delineated area within a campground, or tourist camp
that is intended to accommodate a single tent, tent party or recreational vehicle.
44. Cannabis: means as defined in The Cannabis Act (Canada).
45. Cannabis Production Facility: means a facility approved under federal and provincial
regulations that is used in whole or in part for the planting, cultivation, testing, harvesting,
processing, and distribution of the cannabis plant and any of its derivatives.
46. Cannabis Production Facility (micro): means a Cannabis Production Facility located within a
building that has less than 200 m2 of production space.
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47. Cannabis Retail Store: means a provincially- licensed retail store where cannabis or cannabis
products are sold, and which may include the sale of cannabis accessories and cannabis
related ancillary items. A Cannabis Retail Store may be integrated ancillary use in a Cannabis
Wholesaler.
48. Cannabis Wholesaler: means a provincially-licensed warehouse and distribution facility that
purchases cannabis from federally licensed producers or other provincially-licensed
wholesalers for storage, distribution, and sale to Cannabis Retail Stores or other provincially-
licensed Cannabis Wholesalers. A Cannabis Wholesaler may be permitted as an integrated
ancillary use in a Cannabis Retail Store.
49. Carport: means a roofed enclosure for the parking of a motor vehicle or motor vehicles
which has less than 60% of the total perimeter enclosed by walls, doors or windows and is
attached to a principal building.
50. Car Wash: means a building or portion of a building which is used for the washing of
vehicles, including full service, automatic and hand-operated facilities.
51. Cemetery: means property used for the internment of the dead and may include facilities for
the storage of ashes of human remains that have been cremated.
52. Chief Administrative Officer (CAO): means the Administrator as appointed by the Council for
the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461.
53. Child Care:
a. Child Care Centre: means a licensed facility that offers childcare services,
supervision, and protection for children under 13 years of age. These services are
provided for periods exceeding 3 hours but less than 24 consecutive hours, and for a
minimum of 12 consecutive weeks each year.
b. Family Child Care Home: means a private residence in which childcare services
supervision, and protection for not more than 8 children at any one time, that are
under 13 years of age. These services are provided for periods exceeding 3 hours but
less than 24 consecutive hours, and for a minimum of 12 consecutive weeks each
year.
c. Group Family Child Care Home: means a private residence in which childcare
services, supervision, and protection for not more than 12 children at any one time,
that are under 13 years of age. These services are provided for periods exceeding 3
hours but less than 24 consecutive hours, and for a minimum of 12 consecutive
weeks each year.
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54. Clean Fill: means clean and inert concrete, reinforced concrete, stone, bricks, cinder Crete,
tile/ceramics, soil and sand that does not cause any adverse environmental impacts or any
public health or safety concerns.
55. Club: means a group of people organized for a common purpose, to pursue common goals,
interests or activities, usually characterized by certain membership qualifications, payment
of dues or fees, regular meetings, and a constitution and bylaws; and shall include lodges
and fraternal organizations.
56. Commercial: means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the purpose of buying and
selling commodities and supplying professional and personal services for compensation.
57. Commercial Complex: means a multi-unit building or a group of two or more detached
principal buildings located on the same site and where each form of development
comprising the complex is otherwise permitted or discretionary use in the zoning district. A
commercial complex shall not exceed 10,000 m2 (107,639.1 ft2) of combined building floor
area on a site.
58. Commercial Service Establishment: means a building or facility used for providing
commercial services to the public, rather than selling goods, for example laundromat, dog
grooming, an accountant, a tailor, etc.
59. Community Hall: means a building or facility used for recreational, social, educational or
cultural activities and which is owned by a municipal corporation, non-profit corporation or
other non-profit organization.
60. Construction Trade Establishment: means offices, shops and warehouses, with or without
associated retail sales of plumbing and heating, electrical, carpentry, masonry and other
trades associated with the construction of buildings.
61. Construction Yard: means the yard of a contractor or company used as a depot for the
storage and maintenance of equipment used by the contractor or company, and includes
facilities for the administration of management of the business and the stockpiling or storage
of supplies used in the business.
62. Convenience Store: means a store offering for sale primarily food products, beverages,
tobacco, personal care items, hardware and printed matter and which primarily provides a
convenient day-to-day service to residents in the vicinity.
63. Council: means the Council of the Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461.
64. Country Residential Development - means residential development contained within lands
subdivided from an agricultural holding where the essential land requirement is for a
residential building site and space rather than the productive agricultural purposes.
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65. Crematorium: means a building fitted with the proper appliance for the purposes of the
cremation of human and animal remains and includes everything incidental or ancillary
thereto.
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66. Deck: means a raised open platform, with or without rails, covered or uncovered, attached
to a principal building.
67. Demolition Permit: means a permit issued for the removal or dismantling of a building or
structure within the Municipality's boundaries.
68. Detention Centre or Correctional Institution: means a building or part of a building used for
the secure custody, care, or confinement of persons awaiting trial or sentencing or serving
terms of imprisonment.
69. Development: means the carrying out of any building, engineering, mining or other
operations, in, on, or over land, or the making of any material change in the use or intensity
of use of any building or land, the moving of any building or structure onto land, the moving
of a mobile home or trailer coach onto land, and the opening or stripping of land for the
purpose of removing therefrom sand, gravel or other aggregate resources.
70. Development Agreement: means the legal agreement between a developer and the
Municipality which specifies the obligations and the terms and conditions for the approval of
a development pursuant to provisions of the Act.
71. Development Officer: means the CAO, or an employee of the Municipality appointed by the
CAO to act as a Development Officer to administer this ZB.
72. Development Permit: means a document issued by the Development Officer authorizing a
development issued pursuant to this ZB but does not include a building permit.
73. Directional Sign: means signage located off site providing direction to and information about
a specific enterprise or activity occurring onsite but does not contain general advertising.
74. Director of Public Works: means an employee of the Municipality appointed by the CAO to
act as Director of Public Works to oversee public services and infrastructure within the
Municipality's boundaries.
75. Discretionary Use: means a use or form of development specified in this Bylaw, which may
be allowed following application to, and approval of, the Council; and which complies with the
development standards, as required by Council, contained in this Bylaw pursuant to Section
56 of the Act.
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76. Distillery: means a building or establishment for the distilling of alcoholic liquor and may
include accessory public space for consumption of products produced on site and for off-site
sales.
77. Domestic Pets: shall include cats, dogs, and any other animal that is provided regular care
and kept mostly indoors but excludes domestic chickens.
78. Driveway: see "Approach/Driveway."
79. Dwelling Group: means a group of two or more detached one-unit dwellings, two-unit
dwellings, multiple-unit dwellings, townhouses, boarding houses, boarding apartments,
residential care homes, special care homes or combinations thereof occupying the same site,
provided that each form of development comprising the dwelling group is otherwise a
permitted or discretionary use in the zoning district.
80. Dwelling, Mobile Home: means a factory-built dwelling unit designed to be transported to a
building site, intended for year-round occupancy, and capable of being connected to water
supply and sewage disposal systems, placed on either a temporary or permanent
foundation. This term includes:
a. Mobile homes, which are units constructed prior to the adoption of the CSA Z240
MH Series Standard (generally before 1976) and do not comply with that standard;
and,
b. Manufactured homes, which are units constructed in compliance with the CSA Z240
MH Series Standard (generally after 1976).
81. Dwelling, Modular Home: means a dwelling that is manufactured as a whole or modular in a
factory, intended for year-round occupancy, is designed to be moved on a removable chassis,
placed on a permanent foundation, and is certified by the manufacturer that it complies
with the Canadian Standards Association Code CSA-A277 standard.
82. Dwelling, Ready-To-Move (RTM): means a dwelling that is manufactured off-site as a whole
or modular unit, intended for year-round occupancy, is designed to be moved on a
removable chassis, placed on a permanent foundation, and is certified by the manufacturer
that it complies with the Canadian Standards Association Code CSA-A277 standard.
83. Dwelling, Semi-Detached: means a dwelling unit on its own site, attached to another
dwelling unit on its own site, with a common wall dividing the two dwelling units throughout
at least 40% of the length of the entire structure, measured from the front to the rear
building lines.
84. Dwelling, Single Detached: means a detached building consisting of one dwelling unit as
herein defined, including an RTM when attached to a foundation on the site, but shall not
include a manufactured, mobile, modular home or a recreational vehicle, as defined.
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85. Dwelling Unit: means 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.
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86. Educational Facility: means a post-secondary college, university, or technical institution, but
shall not include a private school.
87. Elevation: means the height of a point on the Earth's surface above sea level
88. Elevation Certificate: means a document created by a licensed surveyor in Saskatchewan
that details the elevation of the lowest opening of a building to meet the minimum building
elevation requirements.
89. Emergency Management Plan: means a document prepared in accordance with applicable
provincial and federal legislation that sets out the framework, procedures, and measures to
prevent, mitigate, prepare for, respond to, and recover from an emergency or disaster. The
Plan identifies the roles and responsibilities of the municipality, emergency services,
supporting agencies, and other stakeholders in coordinating an effective response.
90. Emergency Services Facility: means a facility used for the operation and administration of
emergency response services, including but not limited to fire protection, policing,
ambulance services, search and rescue, and emergency management coordination.
91. Environmental Impact Assessment Letter: Means a written report prepared by a qualified
professional to identify potential environmental impacts of a proposed development,
including the effects of previous land uses that could impact soil, water, vegetation, wildlife,
or surrounding lands, and measures to mitigate those impacts.
92. Equipment Sales/Rentals: means a development for the retail sale, wholesale distribution,
rental and/or service of new or used heavy equipment, heavy vehicles, machinery or
mechanical equipment associated with construction, resource, freight hauling and
agricultural industries, together with incidental maintenance service and sales of parts.
93. Existing: means in place or taking place on or before the date of the adoption of this bylaw.
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94. Factor of Safety: means the ratio of resisting forces to driving forces on a slope, indicating
how close the slope is to failure as determined by a professional engineer.
95. Farm: means the land, buildings, and machinery used in the commercial production of farm
products.
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96. Farm-Based Business: means an occupation carried on by the operators of a farm, ancillary
to the principal use.
97. Farm Building: means, subject to the regulations, a building that:
a. does not contain a residential occupancy;
b. is located on land used for an agricultural operation as defined in The Agricultural
Operations Act; and
c. is used for the following purposes:
i.
the housing of livestock;
ii.
the production, storage or processing of primary agricultural and
horticultural crops or feeds;
iii.
the housing, storage or maintenance of equipment or machinery associated
with an agricultural operation;
iv.
Any other prescribed purpose.
98. Farmhand Dwelling: means an accessory dwelling on a farm that is intended to
accommodate farm workers.
99. Farm Operation: means conditions or activities which occur on a farm in connection with the
commercial production of farm products, including agroforestry, but not including Intensive
Livestock Operations, Intensive Agricultural Operations, and cannabis production, and
cultivation.
100. Farm Product: means those plants and animals useful to man and including, but not limited
to:
a. forages and sod crops;
b. grains and feed crops;
c. dairy and dairy products;
d. poultry and poultry products;
e. livestock, including breeding and grazing;
f. fruits;
g. vegetables;
h. flowers;
i.
seeds;
j.
grasses;
k. trees;
l.
apiaries and honey production;
m. equine and other similar products; and,
n. other products which incorporate the use of food, feed, fibre or fur.
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101.
Fascia Signage: means a sign that is attached flat to the face of a building or structure
and does not extend above the roofline or beyond the building's edge. It is typically
mounted on the front wall of a business.
102.
Fence: means an artificially constructed barrier erected to enclose or screen areas of
land.
103.
Fill: means soil, rock, rubble, or other approved, non-polluting waste that is transported
and placed on the existing, usually natural surface of soil or rock, following the removal
of vegetation cover, topsoil, and other organic material.
104.
Financial Institution: means a bank, credit union, trust company, or similar
establishment.
105.
Flank: means the side site line of a corner site which abuts the street.
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Flood: means a temporary rise in the water level that results in the inundation of an area
not ordinarily covered by the Floodway and Flood Fringe.
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Flood, 1:200-Year: means:
a. a 1:200-year flood; or
b. a flood having a return period equal to 200-years; or
c. a flood having water surface elevations equal to a 200-year flood; or
d. a flood having approximately 0.5 percent risk of occurring during any one year.
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Flood Fringe: means a zone within the flood hazard area where some types of
development may occur if suitably flood-proofed. The Flood Fringe is typically defined as
that portion of the flood hazard area where:
a. depth of inundation above natural ground is less than 1.0 m (3.3 ft);
b. flow velocities are less than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) per second; and,
c. encroachment (fill) into the Flood Fringe would raise upstream water levels by less
than 0.3 m (1.0 ft).
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Flood Hazard Area: means the flood hazard area means the area below the 1:200-year
flood elevations. The flood hazard area has two zones: the Flood Fringe and the
Floodway.
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Flood Plain: means the area prone to flooding from a water body or watercourse that
comprises the combined area of the Floodway and Flood Fringe.
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111.
Flood Proofing: means a measure or combination of structural and nonstructural
measures, incorporated into the design of a structure that reduces or eliminates the risk
of flood damage to a defined elevation.
112.
Floodway: means a zone within the flood hazard area where typically only necessary
infrastructure is allowed (e.g. water intakes and outfalls, bridge piers and abutments,
etc.) or development that is of low value and non-obstructive (e.g. parks, nature areas,
parking lots, and recreational trails). The Floodway contains the deepest, fastest, and
most destructive floodwater and is typically defined as that portion of the flood hazard
area where:
a. depth of inundation above natural ground is more than 1.0 m (3.3 ft);
b. flow velocities are greater than 1.0 m (3.3 ft) per second; or,
c. encroachment (fill) into the Floodway would raise upstream water levels by more
than 0.3 m (1.0 ft).
113. Floor Area: means the space on any storey of a building between exterior walls and
required firewalls, including the space occupied by interior walls and partitions, but not
including exits, vertical service spaces, and their enclosing assemblies.
114. Food Services: means establishments primarily engaged in preparing meals, snacks and
beverages for customer orders for immediate consumption on and off the premises and
may include a drive-thru service window.
115. Free-Standing Signage: means a sign, except a billboard, independently supported and
visibly separated from a building or other structures and permanently fixed to the ground.
116. Frontage: the side of a lot abutting a municipal roadway. In the case of a corner lot, the
frontage is determined by Figure 3-1.
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117. Garage: means a building or part of a building intended to be used for the storage,
servicing, and repairing of personal motor vehicles but not for commercial purposes
unless approved as a home-based business.
118. Garage Suite: means a secondary residential unit attached to a detached garage or
permitted accessory building, located either above or at grade level.
119. Garden Suite: means a temporary, self-contained dwelling located in the rear or side yard
of a property with a single detached home, serving as an accessory to the main residence.
120. Gas Bar: means a building or facility used for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels from
fixed pumps, which may include a convenience store.
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121. Geotechnical Report: means an assessment or estimation by a qualified expert of the
earth's subsurface and the quality and/or quantity of environmentally mitigative measures
that would be necessary for development to occur, including recommendations for the
structural and construction requirements for a building to be developed safely considering
the subsurface conditions.
122. Golf Course: means a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf, and
includes a par 3 golf course, accessory driving ranges, pro-shops, mini-golf course, and
clubhouse facilities including food services and licensed dining rooms.
123. Grain Elevator: means a commercial facility or structure used for the storage and handling
of grain and other agricultural products prior to shipment or processing.
124. Granary: a storehouse or repository for threshed grain.
125. Greenhouse: means a building with glass, metal, or clear plastic walls and roof for the
cultivation and exhibition of plants under controlled conditions.
126. Greenhouse, Commercial: A greenhouse that sells horticultural products to the public for
profit and stores landscaping supplies outdoors, but excludes the growth of cannabis.
127. Guest House: means a detached accessory building which provides additional short-term
sleeping accommodation and residential amenity space for guests of the principal
residential dwelling unit, but which does not contain a stove, oven, microwave oven, or
other cooking facilities and is not a self-contained dwelling unit.
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128. Hazard Land: means land which may be subject to flooding, ponding, slumping,
subsidence, landslides, erosion, contamination by hazardous material or otherwise
unsuited for development or occupation because of its inherent danger to public health,
safety or property.
129. Hazardous Material: means any product, substance, or organism which, because of its
quantity, concentration or risk of spill, or its physical, chemical or infectious characteristics,
either individually or in combination with other substances, is an existing or potential
threat to the physical environment, to human health or to living organisms, including but
not limited to:
a. corrosives;
b. explosives;
c. flammable and combustible liquids;
d. flammable solids. substances liable to spontaneous combustion, substances that on
contact with water emit flammable gases;
e. gases, compressed, deeply refrigerated, liquified or dissolved under pressure;
f. oxidizing substances; organic peroxides;
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g. poisonous (toxic) and infectious substances;
h. radioactive materials;
i.
waste Dangerous Materials; and,
j.
any other environmentally hazardous substance.
130. Health Facility: means a building used to provide health care. This could include clinics
operated by physicians, optometrists, dentists, orthodontists, chiropractors, ultrasound
technicians, naturopaths, or any other health care specialist, and may include specialized
care centres, outpatient care centres, and hospitals.
131. Highway Sign Corridor: means 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 The Provincial Highway Sign Control
Regulations established under The Highways and Transportation Act, 1997, as may be
amended from time to time.
132. Historical and Archaeological Site: means an area containing buildings or a place in which
historic events occurred or having special public value because of notable archaeological
or other features relating to the cultural heritage of the community, of such significance as
to warrant conservation and preservation.
133. Home-Based Business, Residential, Rural: development consisting of the use of a dwelling
unit or residential accessory building for a business by a resident. The business must be
secondary to the residential use of the building and shall not change the residential
character of the dwelling or accessory building. This use does not include retail of
cannabis, vacation rentals and any other listed discretionary use in the specific zoning
district.
134. Home Improvement Centre: means a retail or wholesale development that specializes in
the sale of building materials, hardware, tools, paint, plumbing and electrical supplies,
garden equipment, and other products used for the construction, renovation, or repair of
residential and commercial buildings.
135. Home Office: means an accessory use for a business, occupation, trade, professional, craft
or residential office located within a residence where a resident may carry out for
remuneration but does not meet with any clients or customers on site and is operated
solely by the residents.
136. Horticulture: the culture or growing of garden plants, including plant propagation, crop
production, plant breeding and genetic engineering, plant biochemistry, plant physiology,
and the storage, processing, and transportation of fruits, berries, nuts, vegetables, flowers,
trees, shrubs, turf, or cannabis.
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137. Hotel/Motel: means a building or part of a building on the same site used to
accommodate the travelling public for gain or profit by supplying them with sleeping
accommodations and may provide food services and recreational services.
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138. Incidental Signs: means a sign located on a development site which is intended for the
direction of control of traffic, pedestrians or parking and which does not contain any
advertising.
139. Indoor Storage Rental Facility: means a building or group of buildings in which individual,
secured, and enclosed storage units are rented or leased to the public for the storage of
personal, household, or business goods, and where all storage activity occurs entirely
within an enclosed structure.
140. Industrial Complex: means a multi-unit building or group of two or more detached
principal buildings located on the same site and where each form of development
comprising the complex is otherwise a permitted or discretionary use in the zoning
district.
141. Industrial Use: means the use of land, buildings, or structures for the manufacturing,
assembling, processing, fabrication, warehousing, or storage of goods and materials.
142. Institutional Use: means a use of land, buildings or structures for a public or community-
oriented purpose and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, may include such
uses as schools, places of worship, indoor recreation facilities, community centres, and
government buildings.
143. Intensive Agricultural Operation: means a principal use that produces a crop that is grown
in buildings or under structures, using hydroponic techniques, or by use of intensive
irrigation and fertilizer application, but not including an intensive livestock operation.
144. Intensive Livestock Operation (ILO): means the operation or facilities for rearing,
confinement or feeding of poultry, hogs, sheep, goats, cattle, horses, or domesticated
game animals, in such numbers that the facility and portion of a site used for the
operation:
a. will contain 100 or more animal units; and,
b. provides less than 370 m2 of space for each animal unit contained therein.
145. Internal Roadway: means a public road that provides direct access to adjacent properties
along its length, facilitating internal circulation within a commercial, industrial, or
residential development.
146. Intersection: means an area where two or more streets or lanes meet or cross at grade.
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147. Kennel: means the temporary accommodation of dogs, cats, or other domestic animals for
commercial purposes.
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148. Landfill: means a specially engineered site for disposing of solid waste on land constructed
so that it will reduce hazards to public health and safety.
149. Landscaping: means the provision of horticultural and other related compatible features
or materials designed to enhance the visual amenity of a site or to provide a visual screen
consisting of any combination of the following:
a. Soft landscaping consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, vines, hedges,
flowers, grass, and groundcover.
b. Hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative materials such as concrete, unit
pavers, brick pavers or quarry tile, but does not include gravel, shales or asphalt.
150. Landscaping Establishment: the yard of a landscaping contractor or company used as a
depot for the storage and maintenance of equipment used by the contractor or company
and includes facilities for the administration or management of the business and the
stockpiling or storage of supplies used in the business.
151. Landscape Plan: a scaled drawing submitted by the Developer to the municipality that
outlines the landscaping features for the development, including vegetation, natural
features, site drainage, grades and all the landscaping required by the municipality.
152. Lane: means a public highway vested in the Crown as a secondary level or access to a lot
or parcel of land.
153. Light Manufacturing or Processing Facility: means a development used for the fabrication,
assembly, processing, packaging, or repair of products, primarily from previously prepared
or refined materials, and where operations are conducted entirely within an enclosed
building with minimal environmental impacts such as noise, vibration, fumes, or heavy
truck traffic. Typical uses may include electronics assembly, food and beverage processing
(excluding slaughter), garment manufacturing, woodworking shops, printing and
publishing, and small-scale packaging operations. This use excludes heavy industrial
operations such as chemical production, resource extraction, or activities involving
noxious emissions or large-scale outdoor storage.
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154. Lumber Yard: means a development used for the storage, distribution, and sale of lumber
and building materials, including dimensional lumber, plywood, engineered wood
products, roofing materials, fencing, and related construction supplies.
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155. Machine Shop and Metal Fabrication Establishment: means a building, structure, or land
use where metal components and machinery are manufactured, shaped, assembled,
welded, repaired, or serviced. Operations may include cutting, grinding, milling, welding,
machining, and finishing of metal goods, parts, or equipment. The use may include
accessory storage of raw materials (e.g., metal stock) and finished products. Typical uses:
machinery repair, custom metal fabrication, automotive or agricultural equipment
servicing.
156. Manure Disposal: means the storage, treatment, and application of animal manure
generated from agricultural operations, for the purpose of land application as fertilizer or
removal from the site. May be subject to regulations under The Agricultural Operations
Act, The Environmental Management and Protection Act, and The Agricultural Operations
Regulation.
157. Manufacturing or Processing Facility: means a development for the production,
processing, packaging, combining, or construction of semi-finished or finished goods,
products, or equipment. This may include the storage and transportation of such goods
and is not limited to enclosed buildings or previously prepared materials. This category
encompasses larger-scale or heavier industrial activities that may have more significant
impacts (e.g., noise, emissions, or extensive truck traffic) than light manufacturing.
158. Membrane-Covered Structure: means a structure consisting of a frame that is covered
with plastic, fabric, canvas, or similar non-permanent material, which typically is used to
provide storage for vehicles, boats, recreational vehicles or other personal property. The
terms shall also apply to structures known commonly as 'hoop houses', 'canopy-covered
carports' and 'tent garages', and can be fully or partially covered. Gazebos are not
membrane-covered structures.
159. Mineral Resource: means mineral resources as defined in The Mineral Resources Act,
1985.
160. Mineral Resource Exploration: means any development necessary to fulfil the rights of
the lessee:
a. To search, dig, bore and drill for oil and gas, oil sands or oil shale, as the case may be,
within the lands described in a lease;
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b. To get, recover, extract, procure, carry away, dispose of and sell the oil and gas, oil
sands or oil sands products or oil shale or oil shale products, as the case may be,
found within those lands; and,
c. To explore for, mine, work, recover, procure, carry away and dispose of any minerals
within the lease lands.
161. Mineral Resource Processing: means the blasting, crushing, washing, screening, weighing,
sorting, blending and/or refining of mineral resources.
162. Minimum Building Elevation: means a legal requirement set out by an approving
authority, for the development of new buildings and additions that outlines the lowest
permissible floor level based on the 1:200-year flood elevation.
163. Minister: means the Minister as defined in The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
164. Mobile Home Court: means any parcel of land on which two or more occupied mobile
homes are located and includes any structure used or intended to be used as part of the
equipment of such mobile home court.
165. Municipal Facility: means land and/or structures owned by the Municipality that are used
for:
a. Office and meeting space;
b. Storage of municipal equipment and supplies;
c. Recreation; and/or,
d. Other institutional purposes.
166. Municipality: means The Rural Municipality of Prince Albert No. 461.
167. Municipal Road: a public road which is subject to the direction, control and management
of the municipality and includes regional roads, grid roads, local streets, collector roads,
arterial roads, and lanes.
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168. Non-Conforming Building: means a building:
a. that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction, or in respect of which all
required permits have been issued, at the date a Zoning Bylaw or any amendment to
this Bylaw affecting the building or land on which the building is situated or will be
situated becomes effective; and,
b. that on the date this ZB or any amendment to this ZB becomes effective does not, or
when constructed, will not, comply with this ZB.
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169. Non-Conforming Site: means a site, consisting of one or more contiguous parcels, that on
the day of a zoning bylaw or any amendment to a zoning bylaw becomes effective,
contains a use that conforms to the bylaw, but the site area or site dimensions do not
conform to the standards of the zoning bylaw for that use.
170.
Non-Conforming Use: means a lawful specific use:
a. being made of land or a building or intended to be made of land or a building
lawfully under construction, or in respect to which all required permits have been
issued, on the date of this ZB or any amendment hereto becomes effective; and,
b. that on the date this ZB or any amendment hereto becomes effective does not, or in
the case of a building under construction or in respect of which all required permits
have been issued, will not comply with this ZB.
171.
Non-Intensive Livestock Operation: livestock operations containing 100 or more and less
than 300 animal units, where there is less than 370 m2 (3982.7 ft2) of space per animal
unit.
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172.
Office and Office Building: means a building or part of a building used primarily for
conducting the affairs of a business, profession, service, industry, or government in
which no goods or commodities of business trade are stored, transshipped, sold or
processed.
173.
Official Community Plan (OCP): means the Official Community Plan Bylaw, as most
recently amended, for the Prince Albert Planning District.
174.
Outfitter Base Camp: means a commercial recreation facility that provides outfitting
services by a licensed outfitter, and which may include accommodation licensed under
The Public Accommodation Regulations and the storage and provision of related
outfitting equipment, or the dressing, butchering, cleaning, or freezing of game or fish,
as part of the service.
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Outfitting Equipment: means equipment and supplies, including boats, canoes and other
water vessels, aircraft, motor vehicles, motors, fuel, fishing and hunting gear and any
other equipment for use in:
a. Hunting, taking or catching wildlife;
b. Angling, taking or catching fish; and/or
c. Ecotourism, including the viewing and photographing of natural areas, flora, and
fauna.
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176.
Open Space: means passive and structural leisure and recreation areas that enhance the
aesthetic quality and conserve the natural environment of the community including,
parks, recreation and tourism nodes and natural areas.
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Parking Lot: means an open area of land, other than a street, used for the temporary
parking of more than four vehicles and available for public use, whether cost-free, for a
fee or for accommodation of clients or customers.
178.
Parking, Off-Street: means accommodation for the parking of vehicles off a public street
or lane.
179.
Parking Space: means a space within a building or parking lot for the parking of one
vehicle, and which has access to a developed street or lane.
180.
Passive Recreation Use: means a recreational land use that does not require significant
development upon the site and does not lessen the natural character of the area.
181.
Pasture: a site that is used for the raising and feeding of livestock by grazing.
182.
Permanent Foundation: means permanent masonry, concrete, or locally approved
footing or foundation, which renders the structure fixed and immobile.
183.
Permitted Use: means a use or form of development allowed as of right in a zoning
district, subject to the regulations contained in this Bylaw.
184.
Personal Cultural Facility: means a food smoking facility, sweat lodge, prayer area or
other spaces dedicated to spiritual and cultural uses.
185.
Personal Service Facility: means establishments engaged in providing the care of a
person or their apparel, which include barber shops, hairstyle salons, and other similar
uses to one's body.
186.
Pet Care Facility - means a development primarily engaged in providing non-medical
services for household pets, such as dogs, cats, or other domestic animals. Permitted
services may include pet day care, grooming, obedience or behaviour training, and
similar activities. This use does not include the retail sale of animals, animal breeding, or
overnight boarding. A Kennel or Veterinary Clinic is considered a separate use.
187.
Place of Worship: means a place used for worship and related religious, philanthropic or
social activities and includes accessory rectories, manses, meeting rooms and other
buildings. Typical uses include churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues, and
parish halls.
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188.
Principal Use: means the main activities conducted on a site.
189.
Private Care Home: means an accessory use to a dwelling unit that is licensed by the
province to provide 24-hour care for up to and including five persons, not including the
resident owner or operator and their immediate family, who are in need of personal
services, supervision, or assistance essential for sustaining the activities of daily living.
190.
Provincial Highway: as defined in the Highways and Transportation Act 1997, a public
highway or proposed highway that is subject to a department plan or is prescribed as a
provincial highway.
191.
Public Utility: a system, work, plant, equipment, or service, whether owned or operated
by the municipality, by neighbouring municipalities or by a corporation under Federal or
Provincial statute, that furnishes any of the following services and facilities to, or for the
use of, the inhabitants of:
a. Communication by way of telephone lines, optical cable, microwave, and cable
television services;
b. Delivery of water, natural gas and electricity;
c. Public transportation by bus, rail, or other shared transportation mode, excluding
rideshare;
d. Collection and disposal of sewage, garbage and other wastes; and
e. Fire, police and other emergency services and facilities.
192.
Public Work: means a facility as defined under The Act.
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193.
Quarter Section: 64.8 ha (160 acres) or a lesser amount that remains due to the original
township survey, a registered subdivision for residential or other purposes, road
widening, road right-of-way or railway plans, drainage ditch, pipeline or transmission line
development, other public utilities, or natural features such as water courses or water
bodies.
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194.
Radar Station: means a facility used for the transmission, reception, or processing of
radio frequency signals for the purpose of surveillance, navigation, weather monitoring,
air traffic control, or military defense. Such facilities may include antennas, radar towers,
control equipment, buildings, and supporting infrastructure, and may be operated by
government, military, or authorized agencies. This use does not include general
communication towers or personal-use antenna structures.
195.
Railway Freight Yards: means the use of land or building or structure or part thereof for
activities directly associated with the operation of a railway. Without limiting the
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generality of the foregoing, such activities may include loading and off-loading freight,
and maintenance and repair of railway cars.
196.
Real Estate Signage: means signage directly associated with the sale or lease of the
property on which it is located.
197.
Real Property Report: means a legal document created by a licensed surveyor in
Saskatchewan that clearly illustrates the location of significant visible improvements
relative to property boundaries.
198.
Recreational Facility: means a recreation or amusement facility open to the general
public.
199.
Recreation Vehicle: means a vehicle used for personal pleasure or travel, which may or
may not be towed behind a principal vehicle. Notwithstanding the generality of the
above may include motor homes, camper trailers, boats, snowmobiles, all-terrain
vehicles (ATVs) or motorcycles.
200.
Recreational Use: a public facility or amenity, a joint-use site or a park or playground
that serves the surrounding neighbourhood or community.
201.
Recycling and Collection Depot (Commercial): a building or series of buildings intended
to accommodate the collection, sorting, processing and temporary storage of recyclable
materials including the collection and storage of oil, solvents or other hazardous
materials, processing of recyclable material other than compaction and accommodates
compaction or storage.
202.
Reeve: means the elected official designated as the Reeve of the Rural Municipality of
Prince Albert No. 461.
203.
Residential: the use of land, buildings, or structures for human habitation.
204.
Residential Care Facility: means a licensed or approved group care facility governed by
Provincial regulations that provides, in a residential setting, 24-hour care of persons in
need of personal services, supervision or assistance essential for sustaining the activities
of daily living or for the protection of the individual.
205.
Residential Care Home: means an accessory use to a dwelling unit that is licensed by the
province to provide 24-hour care for up to and including nine persons, exclusive of staff
or receiving family, who are in need of personal services, supervision, or assistance
essential for sustaining the activities of daily living.
206.
Retail Store: means the use of a building or portion thereof for the sale or display of
merchandise to the public and includes the storage of merchandise on or about the
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premises in quantities sufficient only to supply the establishment, but does not include a
Convenience Store or Food Services.
207.
Right-of-Way: means the land set aside for use as a roadway, railway, or utility corridor.
208.
Roadside Stand: means a temporary or seasonal structure or display area, used for the
retail sale of agricultural products.
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209.
Safe Building Elevation: means the development of new buildings and additions must be
at an elevation of 0.5 m above the 1:200 flood elevation of any watercourse or water
body in the flood hazard area.
210.
Salvage and Wrecking Yards: means uses involved in wrecking, disassembling, salvaging,
storing or selling scrap metal, paper, plastic, glass, wood and other waste material, as
well as unlicensed vehicles and used vehicle parts.
211.
Sawmill, Wood Treatment Plant, and Associated Industries: means a development used
for the processing, treatment, or manufacturing of wood products, including the cutting,
sawing, planing, drying, pressure treating, or chemical treating of raw timber or lumber.
212.
School: means 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.
213.
Screening: means a fence, wall, berm or planted vegetation located so as to visually
shield or obscure one abutting area of use from another.
214.
Secondary Suite: means an additional dwelling unit located within a principal single
detached dwelling. Secondary suites will provide a kitchen, eating area, living room,
bathroom, and no more than two bedrooms to allow for the suite to operate
independently.
215.
Servicing Agreement: means the legal agreement between a developer and the RM
which specifies the terms, conditions, and obligations for the approval of the subdivision
pursuant to Section 172 of the PDA.
216.
Setback: means the distance required two points between to obtain the front yard, rear
yard, or side yard provisions of the ZB.
217.
Shipping Container: means a pre-fabricated metal container having a floor, ceiling or
roof, walls, and door(s) that is designed for and used in the storage, packing or transport
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of freight, articles, goods or commodities by ship, rail or truck. For the purpose of this
definition, a shipping container does not have wheels and does not include a motor
vehicle or transport trailer. This definition shall include storage containers, sea cans, and
intermodal freight containers.
218.
Shooting Range: means a place that is designated or intended for the safe discharge, on
a regular and structural basis, of firearms for the purpose of target practice or target
shooting competitions, pursuant to The Firearms Act, and the Shooting Clubs and
Shooting Ranges Regulations.
219.
Should, Shall or May: means:
a. Shall is an operative word which means the action is obligatory;
b. Should is an operative word which means that in order to achieve plan objectives, it
is strongly advised that the action take place; and,
c. May is an operative word meaning a choice is available, with no particular direction
or guidance intended.
220.
Sight Triangle: means the triangular area formed by a straight line drawn between two
points on the lot lines of a lot from the point where the lot lines intersect. See Section
3.5 for sight triangle policies.
221.
Sign: means a display board, screen, structure or material having characters, letters or
illustrations applied thereto or displayed thereon, in any manner not inside a building
and includes the posting or painting of an advertisement or notice on a building or
structure.
222.
Sign Corridor: means a strip of rural land designated by the Minister of Highways
adjacent to a provincial highway, but outside the operating highway right-of-way, where
private third party advertising signs may be permitted.
223.
Sign Face Area: means the area of the single face of any sign and is calculated using the
illustration in Figure 18-3.
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Figure 18-3:
Calculation of Sign Face Area
224.
Sign, Portable: A portable, free-standing sign, mounted on a wide-based frame, with a
single sign face area no greater than 6.0 m, which can be readily moved or transported
to various locations.
225.
Sign, Temporary: means a removable sign erected for a period of time not exceeding six
months.
226.
Sign Total Face Area: means the total amount of sign face area on a sign including all
sides.
227.
Site: means one or more contiguous lots under one title and used, or intended to be
used, by a single principal use.
228.
Site Area: means the total horizontal area within all site lines of a site.
229.
Site, Corner: means a site at the intersection or junction of two (2) or more streets
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230.
Site Coverage: means that portion of the site that is covered by principal and accessory
buildings.
231.
Site Drainage Plan: means a plan which shows the existing and proposed topography of
a site, with contour intervals and drawn to scale, with appropriate dimensions and
sufficient spot elevations to adequately demonstrate to the Development Officer that
the proposed drainage pattern will not have an adverse effect on neighbouring
properties and streets.
232.
Site Frontage: means 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. See Section 3.4.1 for more
information.
233.
Site Line: means:
a. Front: means the boundary at the front of the site;
b. Rear: means the boundary at the rear of the site and opposite the front site line;
and,
c. Side: means the site boundary other than a front or rear site line.
234.
Special Care Facility: means the use of a building, or a portion thereof, for the
rehabilitation of individuals, with or without the provisions of overnight accommodation,
which includes facilities that provide mental health care, drug rehabilitation and/or
detoxification treatment.
235.
Special Event Signage: means a temporary sign displayed for ten (10) days or less for the
purpose of directing or notifying persons of an event which, in the opinion of the
Development Officer, has community, municipal, provincial, national, or international
importance and is occurring within the vicinity of the sign.
236.
Solar Energy System, private: means a solar energy conversion system consisting of solar
panels and associated control or conversion electronics, where the priority and intention
is to provide electrical power for use on-site (either behind the meter or off-grid)
237.
Solar Energy System, commercial: means solar panel energy conversion system
consisting of solar panels and associated control or conversion electronics, which is
intended to produce power for resale or off-site distribution.
238.
Structure: means anything that is built, constructed, or erected, located in, on, or over
the ground, or attached to something located in or over the ground.
239.
Structural Alteration: Any change or modification to the structural components of a
building or structure, including the foundation, load-bearing walls, beams, columns,
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girders, floor or roof structures, or other parts that support the building. It does not
include ordinary repairs or cosmetic changes such as painting, siding, interior finishes, or
replacing windows or doors.
240.
Subdivision: means a division of land as described in the regulations pursuant to The
Land Surveys Act, 2000.
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241.
Telecommunications Facility: means:
a. microwave towers, including mobile (cellular) phone towers and associated facilities;
b. internet receiving and/or transmittal towers and associated facilities;
c. radar stations;
d. radio and television towers and associated facilities; and,
e. any other tower or structure used for receiving and/or transmitting electromagnetic
radiation.
242.
Temporary Residential Accommodations: means a temporary secondary dwelling unit
which is occupied only during the construction or relocation of a new principal dwelling
unit associated with an approved building permit application.
243.
Temporary Use: means a use established for a fixed period of time and that is to be
discontinued upon the expiration of the time period specified for that use.
244.
Third Party Sign: means a sign that is located separate and apart from the land on which
the business or activity is located.
245.
Tourist Camp: means a facility which has two or more cabins for the accommodation of
the travelling public and may also have provision for the accommodation of trailers, tent
trailers, tents, and recreational vehicles.
246.
Traffic Control Sign: means a sign, signal, marking or any device placed or erected by the
municipality or Province of Saskatchewan, meant to control the movement of traffic.
247.
Training Centre: means an establishment which conducts technical training and
instruction in a technical subject or trade.
248.
Trapping: means the taking of fur animals by a trapper licensed under The Wildlife Act,
1998 and associated regulations, by means of traps, where the trapper has several traps
operating at one time and checks them in a planned and regular manner and may
include temporary accessory buildings secondary and accessory to the use.
249.
Tree Nursery: means the use of land for raising shrubs, trees and bedding plants.
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250.
Truck Stop: means any building, premises, or land in which or upon which a business,
service, or industry involving the maintenance, servicing, storage, or repair of
commercial vehicles is conducted or rendered, including the dispensing of motor fuel or
other petroleum products directly into motor vehicles and the sales of accessories or
equipment for trucks or similar commercial vehicles. A truck stop shall also be defined to
include overnight accommodation and restaurant facilities primarily for the use of truck
crews.
251.
Trucking Firm Establishment: Means a development used for the dispatch, parking,
servicing, storage, or operation of commercial transport trucks, tractor-trailers, or
freight-hauling vehicles.
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252.
Units of Measure: means units of measurement used in this Zoning Bylaw are metric,
with imperial units included for convenience only. The following abbreviations apply:
a. m - metre
b. m2 - square metre(s)
c. km - kilometres
d. ha - hectare(s)
253.
Use: means the purpose or activity for which a piece of land or its buildings is designed,
arranged or intended, occupied or maintained.
254.
Use, Agricultural Related Commercial: means a service to the agricultural community
such as grain and seed cleaning and drying, fertilizer distribution, implement and
machinery assemblage, sale and service, veterinary clinics, hatcheries, apiaries, bulk fuel
sales, stock yards, feed mills, oil seed processing plants, and other similar uses.
255.
Use, Hazardous Industrial: means an industrial use involving the manufacturing, storage,
processing, transshipment, collection, treatment or disposal of hazardous materials or
chemicals (specifically excluding agricultural fertilizer, herbicide, or pesticide
warehousing and/or sales facilities, depots for the collection of farm chemical
containers, and ethanol and biodiesel plants and associated production facilities).
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256.
Vacation Farm: means 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:
a. rental accommodation in the farm dwelling or adjacent private cabins comprising
one or more rooms furnished in such a way as to enable the preparation of meals if
full board is not provided;
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b. a tract of land on which one or more camping, tenting or parking sites are located,
and the provision of electricity potable water and toilet facilities to any of the
persons, families, or groups occupying any of such sites.
257.
Veterinary Clinic: means a place for the care and treatment of small and/or large animals
involving out-patient care and medical procedures involving hospitalization, and may
include the keeping of animals in outdoor pens.
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258.
Warehouse: means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
259.
Waste Management or Disposal Facility, Liquid: means a facility to accommodate any
waste which contains animal, mineral or vegetable matter in solution or suspension, but
does not include a manure storage area for an intensive livestock operation.
260.
Waste Management or Disposal Facility, Solid: means a facility, not including a waste
transfer station, 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.
261.
Water body - means any location where water flows or is present, whether or not the
flow or the presence of water is continuous, intermittent or occurs only during a flood,
and includes but is not limited to wetlands and aquifers.
262.
Watercourse - means a river, stream, creek, gully, ravine, spring, coulee, valley floor,
drainage ditch or any other channel having a bed and sides or banks in which water flows
either permanently or intermittently.
263.
Wetland - means land having the water table at, near, or above the land surface or
which is saturated for a long enough period to promote wetland or aquatic processes as
indicated by hydric soils, hydrophytes ("water loving") vegetation, and various kinds of
biological activity which are adapted to the wet environment.
264.
Wholesale Establishment: means a business engaged in the sale of commodities to
retailers, distributors, or other resellers, and includes the sale of commodities for the
purpose of carrying on any trade or business.
265.
Wildlife Management Activities: means activities involved in the proper management of
an area or region for the continuous production of wildlife therefrom.
266.
Wind Energy Conversion Facility: means a single wind turbine and all equipment,
machinery and structures utilized in connection with the conversion of wind to electrical
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energy. This includes, but is not limited to, all associated transmission, storage, collection
and supply equipment, substations, transformers, site access, service roads and
machinery.
267.
Wind Farm: means a wind energy conversion facility consisting of two or more wind
turbines.
268.
Wind Turbine: means a device that converts the kinetic energy of the wind into
rotational energy to turn an electrical generator shaft. A wind turbine typically consists
of a rotor, nacelle and supporting tower. The height of a wind turbine tower is measured
from the base of the tower foundation to the highest point of the blades at their apex.
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269.
Yard: means an unoccupied space open to the sky on the same site as a building or
structure.
270.
Yard, Front: means 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.
271.
Yard, Rear: means 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.
272.
Yard, Required: means the minimum yard required by this Bylaw and within which,
unless specifically permitted, no building or structure, or part of a building or structure
shall be erected.
273.
Yard, Side: means the part of a site which extends from a front yard to the rear yard
between the sideline of a site and the nearest main wall of a building or structure.
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274.
Zoning District: means a specifically delineated area of the municipality within which
certain uniform requirements and regulations or various combinations thereof govern
the use, placement, spacing and size of land and structures.
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APPENDIX "A"
FEE SCHEDULE
The following fees will be applied by the RM of Prince Albert No. 461 to cover the cost of reviewing and
processing the application. An application shall not be considered complete until all required
information, maps, engineering reports and development planning fees have been paid in full.
1.1 Development Permit
Permitted Use
$150
Permitted Use - Accessory Use
$100
Temporary Use
$100
Discretionary Use
$300
*Note: Applicant is responsible for all advertising costs regardless of whether approved or denied
1.2 Farm Building Exemption Request
$25
1.3 Minor Variance
$100
1.4 Development Appeal
$300
1.5 Zoning Bylaw Amendment
Text Amendment
$400
Map Amendment
$500 + $50 additional lot
*Note: Applicant is responsible for all advertising costs regardless of whether approved or denied
1.6 District Official Community Plan Amendment
Text Amendment
$100
Map Amendment
$100
1.7 Zoning Compliance
Letter
$50
Certificate
$75
1.8 Environmental Impact Assessment Letter
$50
1.9 Signage
$50 for the first $5000 construction value; plus an
additional $10 for every $1000 construction value
2.1 Advertising Costs include:
- Cost of advertising in the local newspaper.
- Cost of $1.50 per letter sent for public notification.
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APPENDIX "B"
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ZONING COMPLIANCE LETTER AND A ZONING BYLAW
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE
Item
Zoning Compliance Letter
Zoning Bylaw Compliance Certificate
Purpose
Provides general information on the
zoning of a property.
Provides formal confirmation of whether a
property, building, or use complies with the
Zoning Bylaw.
Contents
Identifies zoning district, permitted and
discretionary uses, development
standards, and any known violations.
Confirms whether the existing use, buildings,
or structures comply with the Zoning Bylaw,
or specifies non-compliance.
Basis
Based on municipal records.
Based on municipal records and may include a
site inspection.
Use
Informational; typically requested by
lawyers, realtors, or prospective
purchasers during land sales.
Official confirmation; typically requested by
property owners, developers, or lenders for
financing, sales, or development approvals.
Legal
Weight
Informational only; not a substitute for
permits or approvals.
Formal municipal confirmation; carries
greater legal reliability but is still not a
development permit or building permit.
Nature
General and advisory in nature.
Specific, binding statement on compliance
status.
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APPENDIX "C"
PLANNING FEE RATIONAL
Zoning Bylaw No. 17 of 2025 prescribes a schedule of fees to be charged for the application,
review, advertising, approval, enforcement, regulation, and issuance of development
permits, discretionary uses, minor variances, and bylaw amendments in the municipality.
This document provides a rationale for the schedule of fees in accordance with Subsection
51(2.1) of The Planning and Development Act, 2007.
Planning fees are intended to recoup at least a portion of the cost to administer the items
listed below. In accordance with The Planning and Development Act, 2007, the fees must
not exceed the municipality's cost of processing the application or reviewing, advertising,
approving, enforcing, regulating, or issuing the items listed below.
The fees presented in Zoning Bylaw No. 17 of 2025 may be less than the general
estimated costs listed in this rationale document. The fees prescribed are an estimate
and reflect the average municipal time involved in a review and are not intended to
exceed cost-recovery.
Application
Fee
Estimated Cost
Development Permit - Permitted
Use
$ 150 - Permitted Use
$ 100 - Permitted Accessory Use
$ 100 - Temporary Use
Applications for permitted uses are
reviewed for compliance with the
Zoning Bylaw and approved by the
Development Officer.
- Permitted Use (3 hours @ $50)
- Permitted Accessory Use (2 hours @
$50)
- Temporary Use (2 hours @ $50)
Development Permit - Discretionary
Use
$ 300 plus advertising and public
notice costs
Applications for discretionary uses
require additional time and resources
for review. In addition to reviewing
applications for compliance with the
Zoning Bylaw, public notice and
presentation to Council for
consideration is required.
- 6 hours @ $50, actual newspaper
advertising cost, $1.50 per letter mail
- Advertising costs are subject to change
and may therefore not be prescribed.
Minor Variance
$ 100
Applications are reviewed to verify that
the proposed variance meets the
legislated provisions and are approved
by the Development Officer.
- 2 hours @ $50
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Development Appeal
$ 300
- Applications are presented to the
Development Appeals Board for
consideration. Public notice is required,
and the Development Officer is in
attendance.
- over 6 hours @ $50, maximum as per
PDA is $300
Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Text
$ 400 plus advertising and
public notice costs
- Applications for bylaw textual
amendments require additional time
and resources. The amount of time
can vary depending on the complexity
of the change. Bylaw amendments
require public notice and Council
adoption.
- 8 hours @ $50, actual newspaper
advertising cost, $1.50 per letter mail
Zoning Bylaw Amendment - Map
$ 500 plus $50 per additional
lot plus advertising and public
notice costs
- Applications for bylaw map
amendments require additional time
and resources. Map amendments are
typically more complex than textual
amendments. Bylaw amendments
require public notice and Council
adoption.
- 10 hours @ $50, map update by
consultant, actual newspaper
advertising cost, $1.50 per letter mail
Official Community Plan
Amendment - Text
$100
- Applications for bylaw amendments
require additional time and resources.
The amount of time can vary
depending on the complexity of the
change. Bylaw amendments require
public notice and Council adoption.
- 2 hours @ $50 - the Planning
Commission drafts bylaw and advertises
Official Community Plan
Amendment - Map (including
Concept Plans)
$100
- Applications for bylaw amendments
require additional time and resources.
Map amendments and concept plans
are typically more complex. Bylaw
amendments require public notice and
Council adoption.
- 2 hours @ $50 the Planning
Commission drafts bylaw and advertises
Farm Building Exemption
$25
- Application to exempt Farm Buildings
for permits but requires review of
building location setbacks, locations
and updating files, documenting
- 0.5 hour @ $50
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Zoning Compliance
$50 - Letter
$75 - Certificate
- Letter - 1 hour @$50 file review,
drafting letter, more general and
advisory in nature
- Certificate - 1.5 hours @ $50 file
review, drafting certificate, specific and
formal
Environmental Impact Assessment
Letter
$50
1 hour @$50 file review, drafting letter,
more general and advisory in nature
Signage
$50 for the first $5000
construction value; additional $10
for every $1000 construction
value
Minimum 1 hour @ $50 for file review,
setbacks, size requirements. The larger
the sign the more review required.
Advertising Cost
- Actual newspaper ad weekly
charge.
- $1.50 per letter sent
Actual newspaper ad weekly charge.
- Each stamp is $1.23, plus an envelope,
mailout document, and label.