Township of Muskoka Lakes Zoning BY-LAW 87-87 (2016)

THE CORPORATION
OF THE TOWNSHIP OF
MUSKOKA LAKES
COMPREHENSIVE ZONING
BY-LAW 87-87
CONSOLIDATED JUNE 2008
EXPLANATORY NOTE *
By-law 87-87 is a Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the Township of Muskoka
Lakes.
This By-law implements the Official Plan for the District of Muskoka and the Official
Plan for the Township of Muskoka Lakes. By-law 87-87 regulates the use of all
land and buildings in the Township. The By-law authorizes the uses set out in the
text and the schedules and prohibits the use of land or the erection or use of
buildings not specifically authorized.
All land in the Township has been assigned a zone classification on the zone maps
referenced in Section II. Sections III to VI establish the permitted uses and
regulations for each zone. Section VII contains the General Provisions, which
apply to all lands in the Township. The terms, which appear in bold letters
throughout the text, are defined in Section VIII of the By-law.
Section IX contains exemptions to the by-law, which pertain to specific properties
denoted on the Schedules by Exemption Numbers. Defined terms do not appear
in bold letters in Section IX. Section IX is contained under separate cover and is
available at the Township office.
The attached is a consolidated version of By-law 87-87. It includes By-law 87-87
and 89-110, as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board Decision dated
December 29, 1989 and April 16, 1991, By-law 95-95 (Housekeeping By-law) as
passed by Council on November 14, 1995, which is in force and effect, By-law 9746 (Small Islands By-law) as passed by Council on June 23, 1997, which is in force
and effect, By-law 98-98 (Housekeeping By-law) as passed by Council on July 6,
1998, which is in force and effect, By-law 98-99 (Priorities By-law), save and
except for Section 8 of By-law 98-99, as passed by Council on December 21,
1998, and as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board verbal Decision of
December 6, 1999, and written Decision of November 29, 2000, By-law 99-105
(amendment to Priorities By-law) passed by Council of August 9, 1999, which is in
force and effect, By-law 2002-201 (Rural By-law), as passed by Council on May
13, 2002, and as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board, By-law 2003-77
(Housekeeping By-law), as passed by Council on June 16, 2003, and By-law 200505 (Waterfront Density) as passed by Council on December 5, 2005, and as
approved by the Ontario Municipal Board Decision on October 23, 2006, By-law
2006-126 (Housekeeping By-law) as passed by Council on December 19, 2006,
and as approved by the Ontario Municipal Board Decision on November 1, 2007.
*
This explanatory note is given to assist in using the By-law and does not form
part of it.
PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING PERMITTED USES AND REGULATIONS

FOR SPECIFIC LOCATIONS *
1. Note the specific location of interest on the appropriate Schedule and determine the Zone
symbol.
2. Consult the applicable subsection to determine the permitted uses in that particular zone.
3. Consult, according to zone, the specific requirements for each zone to determine standards
and similar provisions.
4. In addition to permitted land uses and zone requirements, certain general conditions and
provisions apply to all lots, buildings and structures. These General Provisions are found in
Section VII and should be reviewed to determine how they apply to the proposed
development.
5. Please Note: The municipal administration may be of assistance in determining the
appropriate zoning information but they are not charged with the responsibility of providing a
legal interpretation of this By-law.
*This explanatory note is given to assist in using the By-law and does not form part of it.
BY-LAW 87-87
Being a Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the
Township of Muskoka Lakes
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION.
SECTION II
ZONE MAPS / SCHEDULES..
SECTION III
WATERFRONT ZONE PROVISIONS...
(Residential, Commercial, Waterfront Landing)

SECTION IV
COMMUNITY ZONE PROVISIONS
26
(Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

SECTION V
RURAL ZONE PROVISIONS.
40
(Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

SECTION VI
MISCELLANEOUS ZONE PROVISIONS.
51
(Open Space, Institutional, Environmental Protection, General

Restricted)
SECTION VII
GENERAL PROVISIONS
62
SECTION VIII
DEFINITIONS..
84
SECTION IX
EXEMPTIONS TO VARIOUS ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS..
107
SECTION I INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION

1.1
TITLE AND EFFECT
1.2
INTERPRETATION OF WORDS...
1.3
INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS..
1.4
DECLARATION OF SCHEDULES.
1.5
ZONES.
1.5.1
Boundary Interpretation...
COMPLIANCE WITH BY-LAW
1.6.1 Application of By-law.
1.6.2 Public Acquisition (Road Allowance Closures).
1.7
ZONES ABUTTING WATER
1.8
REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS.
1.9
OTHER AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.
1.6

1.1
Amended By 89110
1.2
Amended By 89110
2001-201
1.3
Amended By 89110,
1.4
Amended By 89110
1.5
Amended By 89110, 2006-126
TITLE AND EFFECT

This By-law may be cited as the Township of Muskoka Lakes Zoning
By-law, and applies to all lands and lands under water within the
Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes, as shown on
Schedules 1 to 62 contained under separate cover.
INTERPRETATION OF WORDS
For the purposes of this By-law:
a.
words used in the present tense include the future;
b.
words in singular number include the plural, and words in the

plural include the singular number;
c.
the word shall is mandatory;
d.
the words used and occupied mean designed to be used or

designed to be occupied;
e.
the words indicated in BOLD LETTERS are defined in Section 8

Definitions; and
f.
where a word or a phrase is used in an amending by-law, and

that word or phrase is defined in Section 8 of this By-law, and that
word or phrase does not appear in bold letters in that amending
by-law, then that word or phrase shall nevertheless be considered
a reference to the defined word or phrase contained in Section 8
of this By-law, unless the context of the amended by-law clearly
and obviously requires otherwise.
INTERPRETATION OF PROVISIONS
The provisions and regulations of this By-law are the minimum
requirements except where the word maximum is used, in which
case the provisions and regulations are the maximum permissible.
DECLARATION OF SCHEDULES
Schedules 1 to 62 contained herein are hereby declared to form
part of this By-law.
ZONES
For the purpose of this By-law the following zone symbols are used
and the location of such zones are established on Schedules 1 to
62 (Zoning Maps) and the land shown is zoned accordingly.
Amended By
89-110, 2006126
WATERFRONT
COMMUNITY
---
---
Rural
Amended By
2006-126
1.5.1
Amended By 89110
1.6
Amended By-89110
Ru1, Ru2, Ru3
Residential
WR, WR1, WR2, WR3,

WR4, WR5, WR6, WR8
R1, R2, R3, R4,

R5, R6, RM1,
RM2
RuR
Commercial
WC, WC1, WC1A1, WC1A2,

WC1A3, WC1A4, WC1B,
WC1B1, WC2, WC3, WC4,
WC5, WC6, WC7, WC4A.5,
WC4A1, WC4A1.5, WC4A2,
WC4B, WC4B1
C1A, C1B, C1C,

C1CA, C1D,
C1DA, C2, C3,
C4, C5
RuC1, RuC2,
RuC2B, RuC3,
RuC4, RuC5
---
M1, M2, M3, M4
RuM1, RuM2,
RuM3, RuM4,
RuM5
Industrial
Amended By
89-110
RURAL
Miscellaneous
WL, WOS, OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4, EP1, EP2, GR, I

(Applies to all Areas)
Boundary Interpretation
Where any uncertainty exists as to the location of any boundary of any zone, the
applies:
a.
where the boundary is shown as following a STREET, LANE, railway,

RIGHT-OF-WAY, water course, or electrical transmission line then the zone
boundary is the center line of such;
b.
where the boundary is shown as substantially following the LOT LINES on

a registered plan of subdivision or a reference plan then the zone boundary
is the LOT LINES;
c.
where the boundary is shown as substantially following the shoreline of a

watercourse or waterbody, the zone boundary is the HIGH WATER MARK;
and,
d.
where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any zone then the boundary
of such zone shall be determined in accordance with the scale on the
applicable Schedule at the original size.
COMPLIANCE WITH BY-LAW

For the purposes of this By-law no person shall contravene any of the following
provisions:
1.6.1 Application of By-law
Amended By 89110
No land, BUILDING, STRUCTURE, or part thereof, shall be USED, and no

BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be ERECTED, located or ALTERED, in whole or
part, except in accordance with the provisions of this By-law.
1.6.2 Public Acquisition (Road Allowance Closures)
Amended By 89110
No LOT contravenes any provision of this By-law by reason of the fact that any
part of the LOT has been conveyed to or acquired from any PUBLIC AUTHORITY.
1.7
ZONES ABUTTING WATER
Amended By 89110
1.8
Where any zone abuts an Environmental Protection (EP2) Zone or a Waterbody

Open Space (WOS) Zone the provision of the abutting zone must be read in
conjunction with the provisions of the EP2 or WOS Zone. Nothwithstanding the
other provisions of the abutting zones the provisions of the EP2 or WOS Zone
take precedence.
REAPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS
Upon the coming into force of this By-law, the following By-laws are hereby
repealed:
71-60;
72-20;
262 of the Village of Windermere;
65-7 of the United Townships of Medora and Wood;
577 of the Town of Bala; and,
all amendments thereto enacted prior to the date of enactment of this By-law
except for those specifically preserved in Section IX or by General Provision
7.33.
1.9
OTHER AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

The creation of new LOTS is subject to a formal review process, which involves
review and recommendations by a number of agencies and government
ministries. As a condition of development approval, site-specific development
standards may be increased beyond the minimum standards identified in this Bylaw.
SECTION II ZONE MAPS / SCHEDULES

Amended By
2003-77
Schedules 1 to 62 are contained under separate cover and are available

for review at the Township Office
Amended By
2005-05
Schedule A is hereby made part of this by-law and appears in Section 3.
SECTION III WATERFRONT ZONE PROVISIONS

3.1
3.2
WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL ZONES....

(WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5, WR6, WR8, WR)
3.1.1 Permitted Uses
3.1.2 Zone Requirements
WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONES...
15
(WC1, WC1A1, WC1A2, WC1A3, WC1A4, WC1B, WC1B1, WC2, WC3, WC4,
WC4A1, WC4A1.5, WC4A2, WC4B, WC4B1,WC5, WC6, WC7, WC)
15
16
3.2.3
Special Provisions: Resort Commercial Waterfront...

(WC1A1, WC1A2, WC1A3, WC1A4)
20
3.2.4
Special Provisions: Resort Commercial Backlot

(WC1B, WC1B1)
20
3.2.5 Special Provisions: Marine Commercial (WC2)
21
3.2.6 Special Provisions: Tent and Trailer Park (WC3).
21
3.2.7 Special Provisions: Private Camps Waterfront.

(WC4A.5, WC4A1, WC4A1.5, WC4A2)
22
3.2.8 Special Provisions: Private Camps Backlot (WC4B, WC4B1)
22
3.2.9 Special Provisions: Waterfront Commercial

(Waterfront Contractors) (WC7)
23
WATERFRONT LANDING ZONE (WL)
24
24
3.3.2 Permitted Structures..
24
24
MISCELLANEOUS ZONES (See Section VI, Page 51)..
51
6.1
Waterbody Open Space (WOS) (Lands under water).
52
6.2
Open Space (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4)..
53
6.3
Environmental Protection (EP1, EP2).
57
6.4
General Restricted (GR)...
59
6.5
Institutional (I).
60
3.3
SECTION III WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL ZONES

3.1
WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL ZONES

(WR1, WR2, WR3, WR4, WR5, WR6, WR8, WR)
3.1.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within any Waterfront Residential Zone USE any land or
ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any
USE except in accordance with the following permitted uses:
Amended By
2001-201
a.
b.
c.
3.1.2
Amended By
2005-05
RESIDENTIAL
HOME OCCUPATION
ACCESSORY USES
Zone Requirements
No person shall within any Waterfront Residential Zone USE any LOT, or
ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE except in
accordance with the following requirements of the applicable zone:
a.
ZONE
LOT AND SITE REQUIREMENTS:
LOT REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM YARD REQUIREMENTS
TITLE
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX
COVERAGE**
WATERFRONT
WR1
200 FT
1 AC
10%
(6) (7)
BACKLOT
WR2
660 FT
5 AC
5%
ISLAND
WR3
200 FT
2 AC
10%
(6) (7)
SPECIAL
LAKES
WR4
---(1)
---(1)
10%
(6) (7)
NATURAL
CONSTRAINTS
WR5
300 FT
1.5 AC
10%
(6) (7)
10%
(6) (7)
FRONT*
66 FT
(5)
66 FT
(5)
66 FT
(5)
100 FT
(5)
66 FT
(5)
66 FT
(5)
NATURAL
CONSTRAINTS
WR6
400 FT
2 AC
HABITAT
-7(2)
---
---
---
--66 FT
(5)
66 FT
(5)
SPECIAL
LAKES
WATERFRONT
WR8
500 FT
2AC
10%
(6) (7)
WR
---(1)
---(1)
10%
(6) (7)
*Amended By 98-99, 2005-05

Amended By 89110, 95-95, 98-98
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
---
---
---
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
15 FT
30 FT
15 FT
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
MAIN
BLDG.
*
35 FT
(8)
35 FT
(8)
35 FT
(8)
35 FT
(8)
35 FT
(8)
35 FT
(8)
--35 FT
(8)
35 FT
(8)
ACCESSORY
20 FT
20 FT
20 FT
20 FT
20 FT
20 FT
--20 FT
20 FT
MAIN
BUILDING
MINIMUM
GROUND
FLOOR
AREA
750 SQ.
FT.
750 SQ.
FT.
750 SQ.
FT.
750 SQ.
FT.
750 SQ.
FT.
750 SQ.
FT.
--750 SQ.
FT.
750 SQ.
FT.
**Amended By 2005-05
(1)
The minimum LOT FRONTAGE and LOT AREA requirements of LOT in the
Waterfront (WR) or Waterfront residential (WR4) zone are the dimensions of that
LOT existing on the date this By-law was passed. No new STRUCTURE or
BUILDING may be constructed on a LOT unless the LOT complies with the
appropriate section of the Existing Lot of Record Provision 7.3 (see Page 68).
All LOTS zoned Waterfront Residential (WR4) are subject to site plan control.
(2)
The inclusion of a -7 suffix to a zone symbol indicates that the Ministry of

Natural Resources has identified a concern for habitat significant to wildlife
populations. All such lands will be subject to site plan control in consultation with
that Ministry.
98-99,
Amended By 99105, 2003-77,
2005-05, 2006126
(3)
In relation to all Waterfront Residential zones minimum FRONTAGE refers only

to the least FRONTAGE that may be approved for new LOTS and is not a
predetermination of what LOT FRONTAGES will be approved. Minimum LOT
FRONTAGES applicable to Waterfront Residential designations do not take into
account site-specific concerns of the Ministry of Natural Resources or other
interested agencies. Such concerns will be addressed in the LOT creation
process and LOTS with greater standards may be required for approval.
(4)
Where a LOT has a lesser FRONTAGE or AREA than is required, it may be

deemed to conform. (See the LOT of Record Provision, Section 7.3.)
(5)
The FRONT YARD SETBACK for each BUILDING and STRUCTURE, on a

LOT except SUNDECKS, which are considered legal NON-COMPLYING due to
an encroachment into the required 66 foot FRONT YARD SETBACK, shall be
the SETBACK which existed on that date or a minimum of 35 feet from the
HIGH WATER MARK, or from FRONT LOT LINE whichever is greater. For the
purpose of determining the existing FRONT YARD SETBACK, it shall be
calculated based on the SETBACK for each type of BUILDING or
STRUCTURE.
In the case of a SUNDECK, which existed prior to January 3, 2005 which is
considered legal NON-COMPLYING due to an encroachment into the 50 foot
FRONT YARD SETBACK, the FRONT YARD SETBACK for that SUNDECK
shall be the SETBACK existing on that date or a minimum of 25 feet from the
HIGH WATER MARK whichever is greater.
2005-05
(6)
For LOTS with FRONTAGE on lakes and rivers classified on Schedule A to this
by-law, the following maximum LOT COVERAGE shall apply:
Category 1:
Category 2:
98-99,
Amended By
2001-201, 200505
(7)
10%
8%
Category 3:
Category 4:
5%
8%
For all BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES constructed or ERECTED within 200

feet of the HIGH WATER MARK abutting the LOT, LOT COVERAGE shall be
based on that portion of the LOT AREA within 200 feet of the HIGH WATER
MARK, abutting the LOT.
In the case of a LOT abutting an ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE,
which in turn abuts a HIGH WATER MARK, LOT COVERAGE shall be based
on that portion of the LOT AREA and the area of the ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD
ALLOWANCE within 200 feet of the HIGH WATER MARK abutting the
ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE within the projection of the SIDE LOT
LINES.
For all BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES constructed or ERECTED on the LOT
beyond 200 feet of the HIGH WATER MARK abutting the LOT, LOT
COVERAGE shall be based on the total LOT AREA.
In the case of a THROUGH LOT, the LOT AREA shall be determined by the
measurement from the HIGH WATER MARK abutting the LOT, which produces
the greatest maximum LOT COVERAGE.
2005-05
(8)
For LOTS with FRONTAGE on a Category 3 Lake, the maximum HEIGHT shall
be 30 feet.

2006-126
(9)
b.
A screened PORCH or VERANDA or a HABITABLE ROOM in or on an

ATTACHED GARAGE is deemed to be part of the MAIN BUILDING
(DWELLING) for the purpose of determining HEIGHT.
FRONT YARD EXEMPTIONS
The following BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES are exempted from the front yard
requirements:
98-98,
Amended By
2005-05
i)
SUNDECK, but must have a SETBACK of a minimum of 50 feet from the

HIGH WATER MARK;
Amended By
2003-77
ii)
Stairs and LANDINGS where LANDINGS do not exceed six (6) feet in
width to a maximum area of 50 square feet; and,
iii)
Pumphouse, sauna and GAZEBO not exceeding 15 feet in HEIGHT and

200 square feet in maximum FLOOR AREA.
iv)
INCLINATOR.
2006-126
2001-201
c.
MAIN USE
The MAIN BUILDING permitted as a RESIDENTIAL USE in this section shall be
limited to (1) DWELLING UNIT per LOT.
2003-77
d.
SLEEPING CABINS
i)
only one SLEEPING CABIN allowed per residential LOT;
ii)
the maximum FLOOR AREA is 650 square feet;
95-95
iii)
where there exist two or more DWELLING UNITS on a LOT, a

SLEEPING CABIN is not permitted;
95-95
iv)
a BASEMENT used solely for storage shall not have access from the
interior of the building; and,
98-98
v)
A GAZEBO exceeding 200 square feet in FLOOR AREA, which is

screened or glassed, shall be considered to be a SLEEPING CABIN.
2006-126
vi)
where a HABITABLE ROOM is located in an ATTACHED GARAGE

which is attached by means of a walkway, breezeway, hallway or other
passage, the maximum HEIGHT shall be 35 feet and the maximum
FLOOR AREA of all such HABITABLE ROOMS shall be 650 square
feet.
Amended By
2005-05
e.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OVER WATER

A DOCK, BOATHOUSE, or BOATPORT may be located in a Waterbody Open
Space Zone (WOS) where it abuts a Waterfront Residential Zone or in a
Waterfront Residential Zone provided it is an ACCESSORY STRUCTURE to the
main permitted USE in the Waterfront Residential zone and is subject to the
provisions in the following table and footnotes:
(See Chart)
8

2005-05,
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OVER WATER
Amended By
2006-126
Lot Frontage
Lake
Classes
Up to < 200 feet
200 to < 300 feet
Category
1
Category
2
Category
3
Category
4
Category
1
Category
2
Category
3
Category
4
Maximum
Length
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
Maximum
Cumulative
Width
(12)
25%
15%
5%
15%
25%
15%
5%
15%
Minimum
Sideyard
Setbacks
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
16%
12%
12%
16%
12%
12%
Habitable
Floor Area ?
No
No
No
No
No
No
Maximum Size
Second
Storey
(7)
Location of
Second
Storey
Maximum
Height
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
DOCKS
BOATHOUSES (13)
Maximum
Length
Maximum
Cumulative
Width
(12)
Minimum
Boathouse
Sideyard
Setbacks
1 storey /
2 storey
30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft
(8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)

2005-05,
Amended By
2006-126
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OVER WATER (continued)
Lot Frontage
300 to < 400 feet
400 feet or over
Category
1
Category
2
Category
3
Category
4
Maximum
Length
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
66 feet
Maximum
Cumulative
Width
(12)
75 feet
15% up to
50 feet
5%
15% up to
50 feet
75 feet
50 feet
20 feet
50 feet
Minimum
Sideyard
Setbacks
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
30 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
50 feet
12% up to
50 feet
Lake Classes
Category Category Category

1
2
3
Category
4
DOCKS
BOATHOUSES (13)
Maximum
Length
50 feet
Maximum
Cumulative
Width
(12)
16% for
single
storey /
13% for
two storey
12%
12%
Habitable Floor
Area ?
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
16% up to 75
feet for
single storey 12% up to
/ 13% up to
50 feet
75 feet for
two storey
Maximum Size 650 square

Second Storey feet total
(7)
(7)
650 square
feet
HABITABLE
FLOOR
AREA
covered area
up to max
250 sq ft. (7)
Maximum
35 feet
Location of
from High
Second Storey
Water
Mark
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
25 feet
16 feet
(with no
floor)
16 feet
(with no
floor)
Maximum Height
Minimum
Boathouse
Sideyard
Setbacks
1 storey /
2 storey
25 feet
30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft 30 ft 45 ft
(8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11) (8) (11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
(11)
10

2005-05
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES OVER WATER (continued)
Amended By
2005-05
(1)
No part of any DOCK or BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within the SIDE

YARD distance indicated in the table from the SIDE LOT LINE and REAR LOT
LINE and any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION thereof from the HIGH
WATER MARK.
Amended By
2005-05
(2)
A DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in the FRONT YARD of a

LOT. Any portion of the DOCK structure extending onto the land above the
HIGH WATER MARK is deemed to be a SUNDECK and is permitted to extend
into the FRONT YARD of a LOT a maximum of 10 feet and only directed behind
the envelope described in Footnote 3.
(3)
A DOCK shall only be constructed within one or more building envelope(s) to be

bounded as follows:
Amended By
2006-126
Amended By
2005-05, 2006126
2005-05
firstly, a line drawn in the NAVIGABLE WATERWAY 66 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
secondly, by two parallel lines, one being perpendicular to the HIGH WATER
MARK, which are no farther apart than the permitted maximum
CUMULATIVE WIDTH whichever is lesser,
thirdly, by the HIGH WATER MARK.
(4)
For the purpose of this By-law a BOATHOUSE which has a second STOREY,
or any part thereof, shall be deemed to be a two STOREY BOATHOUSE and
no part of the two STOREY portion of the BOATHOUSE shall be erected within
45 feet of the SIDE LOT LINE and REAR LOT LINE and any 100-foot
STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION thereof.
(5)
A BOATHOUSE in a Waterbody Open Space (WOS) zone is permitted to

extend into the FRONT YARD of a LOT a maximum of 10 feet provided it is not
connected to a DWELLING.
(6)
A BOATHOUSE shall not contain a DWELLING UNIT.
(7)
For LOTS with 300 feet of FRONTAGE to less than 400 feet of FRONTAGE the
maximum size of the second STOREY is 650 square feet which can be
HABITABLE SPACE, COVERED AREA, or any combination thereof.
For LOTS with 400 or more feet of FRONTAGE, the maximum size of the
second STOREY is 650 square feet which can be HABITABLE SPACE,
COVERED AREA, or any combination thereof plus a maximum of 250 square
feet covered area.
Amended
By2005-05,
2006-126
(8)
Any part of a BOATHOUSE which exceeds 16 feet in HEIGHT, or where the

roof is capable of being used as a SUNDECK, shall be a minimum of 45 feet
from the SIDE LOT LINE and REAR LOT LINE and any 100-foot STRAIGHT
LINE PROJECTION thereof.
A SUNDECK or balcony in conjunction with the second STOREY of a
BOATHOUSE is permitted as part of the BOATHOUSE.
(9)
A BOATHOUSE shall only be constructed within one or more building

envelopes to be bounded as follows:
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- firstly a line drawn in the NAVIGABLE WATERWAY 50 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
Amended By
2006-126
- secondly by two parallel lines, one being perpendicular to the HIGH WATER
MARK which are no farther apart than the permitted maximum CUMULATIVE
WIDTH, whichever is lesser; and,
- thirdly, by the HIGH WATER MARK.
Amended By
2005-05
(10)
The minimum LOT FRONTAGE required for a two STOREY BOATHOUSE is

300 feet. Two STOREY BOATHOUSES are only permitted on Category 1
(Large) Lakes.
2005-05
(11)
The SIDE YARD SETBACK for DOCKS and BOATHOUSES which existed
prior to January 3, 2005, which are considered legal NON-COMPLYING due to
an encroachment into the minimum SIDE YARD SETBACKS shall be the
greater of:
a) the SETBACK existing on that date or,
b) a minimum of 15 feet for a DOCK or BOATHOUSE less than 16 feet in
HEIGHT or,
c) a minimum of 30 feet for a two STOREY BOATHOUSE or a
BOATHOUSE with a roof capable of being used as a SUNDECK.
(12)
CUMULATIVE WIDTH of DOCKS and BOATHOUSES
Amended
2006-126
a) the total CUMULATIVE WIDTH on a LOT shall not exceed the limits in
the table or 75 feet, whichever is lesser; and,
Amended
2006-126
b) when a LOT has more than one LOT FRONTAGE the maximum
permitted CUMULATIVE WIDTH shall be the maximum permitted in the
table or 75 feet, whichever is lesser. The CUMULATIVE WIDTH for
each separate LOT FRONTAGE on the LOT shall not exceed the
requirements of the table for each LOT FRONTAGE.
2006-126
c) the maximum CUMULATIVE WIDTH of a two STOREY BOATHOUSE

refers to the second STOREY portion only. The maximum
CUMULATIVE WIDTH is 16% on the lower STOREY and 13% on the
upper STOREY and where so limited each to a maximum of 75 feet.
2005-05
(13)
All provisions in this by-law related to BOATHOUSES also apply to

BOATPORTS.
2006-126
(14)
For the purpose of measuring the SIDE YARD SETBACK from the 100 foot
STRAIGHT LINE PORJECTION, it shall be the required minimum distance
measured perpendicular to the projected line.
98-99,
Amended By
2003-77, 200505
f.
SHORELINE BUFFER
Within the FRONT YARD SETBACK, an area of land 50 feet wide abutting and
running parallel to the HIGH WATER MARK shall contain a SHORELINE
BUFFER. This provision applies to all LOTS on which development takes
place within 200 feet of the HIGH WATER MARK after December 21, 1998.
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3.1.3
CLASSIFICATION OF LAKES
The classification of lakes and rivers referred to in this by-law is as listed on
Schedule A to this by-law. Any reference to a category in this by-law is a
reference to the category as determined by Schedule A.
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SCHEDULE A
CLASSIFICATION OF LAKES
Category 1
Category 2
Category 3
Category 4
Large Lakes
Medium-sized, High
Development Lakes / Rivers
Small-sized,
Low Density/ Remote Lakes
Lakes at Capacity
Ada Lake
Bass Lake
Bruce Lake
Butterfly Lake
Clear Lake
Gullwing Lake
High Lake
Hillman Lake
Leonard Lake
Long Lake (Bala) Medora Lake
Moon River
Nine Mile Lake
Nutt Lake
Ricketts Lake
Severn R./Cain L.
Silver Lake
Skeleton Lake
Stewart Lake
Thorne Lake
Three Mile Lake
Torrance Lake
Barnes Lake
Barrett Lake
Bastedo Lake
Bear Lake
Beaton Lake
Berry Lake
Bogart Lake
Brotherson Lake
Bunn Lake
Cardwell / Long L.
Cassidy Lake
Concession Lake (Cardwell)
Concession Lake (Medora)
Cowan Lake Crowder Lake
Duffy Lakes (E&W)
East Brophy Lake
Eaton Lake Echo/Resound L.
Gagnon Lake Haggart Lake
Haighton Lake
Hardy Lake
Hart Lake
Harts Lake
Island Lake
Leech Lake
Lily Lake (Cardwell)
Little Mosquito Lake
Little Otter Lake
Lower Boleau Lake
Marion Lake
Mary Jane Lake
McCaffery Lake
Mosquito Lake
Narrow Lake
Neilson Lake
Neipage Lake
OKane Lake
Ottaway Lake
Pennsylvania Lake Roderick Lake
Round Lake
Sawyer Lake
Shaw Lake
Speiran Lake
Stevenson Lake
St.Germaine Lake (Medora)
Swan Lake
Tank Lake
Thompson Lake
Tor Lake
Turtle Lake
Upper Boleau Lake
Unnamed L. (Monck)
Unnamed L. (Wood)
Water Lily Lake
Wier Lake
Woodland Lake
Woods Lake
Young Lake
Black Lake
Brandy Lake
Camel Lake
Henshaw Lake
Hessners Lake
Rutter Lake
Lake Joseph
(Incl. Joseph River,
Little Lake Joseph)
Lake Muskoka
(Incl. Indian River,
Mirror Lake)
Lake Rosseau
Dark Lake
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SECTION III WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONES

3.2
WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONES

(WC1, WC1A1, WC1A2, WC1A3, WC1A4, WC1B, WC1B1, WC2, WC3, WC4,
WC4A.5, WC4A1, WC4A1.5, WC4A2, WC4B, WC4B1, WC5, WC6, WC7, WC)
3.2.1
Permitted Uses
PERMITTED
USES
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
WATERFRONT
WC1, WC1A1,
2, 3, 4
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
BACKLOT
WC1B
PRIVATE
CAMP
WATERFRONT
WC4, WC4A.5,
1, 1.5, 2
PRIVATE
CAMP
BACKLOT
WC4B
PRIVATE
CAMP
BACKLOT
WC4B1
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC5****
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC6****
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC7****
MARINA
WC2
TENT &
TRAILER PARK
WC3
No person shall, in any Waterfront Commercial Zone, USE any LOT or

ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for
any purpose except in accordance with the following applicable zones:
CONTRACTORS
YARD
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CONVENIENCE
STORE
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RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING UNIT
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HOME
OCCUPATION
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HOTEL
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MARINA
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MOTEL
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OFFICE
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PERSONAL
SERVICE SHOP
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PRIVATE CAMP
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RESTAURANT
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RETAIL STORE
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TENT & TRAILER

PARK
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TOURIST
RESORT
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Amended By 89-110
Amended By 98-98
Amended By 2001-201
2006-126
X indicates the uses permitted in the particular zone
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*
**
***
****
TENT & TRAILER

PARK
WC3
PRIVATE CAMP
WATERFRONT
WC4, WC4A.5, 1, 1.5,
2
PRIVATE CAMP
BACKLOT
WC4B
PRIVATE CAMP
BACKLOT
WC4B1
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC5****
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC6****
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC7****
RESTAURANT
ROOFED
RECREATION
FACILITY
STAFF
QUARTERS
STORAGE
FACILITIES
TUCK SHOP
WASTE
TREATMENT
FACILITY *
MARINA
WC2
CONVENIENCE
STORE
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING
UNIT ***
GOLF COURSE
**
HOME
OCCUPATION
***
MARINA
OPEN SPACE
RECREATION
PARKING
AREAS
PARKING
SPACES
PERSONAL
SERVICE
SHOP
RETAIL STORE
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
BACKLOT
WC1B
ACCESSORY
USES
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
WATERFRONT
WC1, WC1A1, 2, 3, 4
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X
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--X
--X
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X
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X
X
X
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X
X
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Amended By 89-110
Amended By 98-98
Amended By 2001-201
2006-126
3.2.2
X indicates the uses permitted in the particular zone
ZONE REQUIREMENTS
No person shall, in any Waterfront Commercial Zone, USE any LOT or ERECT,
locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE except in accordance
with the following requirements and the applicable Special Provisions:
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a.
ZONE
LOT AND SITE REQUIREMENTS
LOT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
WC1
500 FT.
5 AC
10 %
66 FT.
30 FT.
66 FT.
50 FT.
45 FEET
WC1A1
500 FT.
5 AC
10 %
66 FT.
30 FT.
66 FT.
50 FT.
45 FEET
WC1A2
250 FT.
2 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
30 FT.
66 FT.
50 FT.
45 FEET
WC1A3
250 FT.
2 AC.
10 %
66 FT. (3)
30 FT. (3)
66 FT. (3)
50 FT.
45 FEET
WC1A4
500 FT.
5 AC
10 %
66 FT. (3)
30 FT. (3)
66 FT. (3)
50 FT.
45 FEET
WC1B
---
10 AC.
1%
66 FT. (3)
30 FT. (3)
66 FT. (3)
50 FT.
45 FEET
WC1B1 (1)
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MARINA
WC2
250 FT. (2)
2 AC.
20 %
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30 FT.
66 FT.
50 FT.
35 FEET
TENT &
TRAILER PARK
WC3
300 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WC4
500 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WC4A.5
500 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WC4A1
500 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WC4A1.5
500 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WATERFRONT
WC4A2
500 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
PRIVATE CAMP
BACKLOT
WC4B
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10 AC.
1%
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WC41B
---
10 AC.
1%
66 FT.
100 FT.
66 FT.
100 FT.
30 FEET
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC5*
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--- (4)
35 %
35 FT. (5)
10 FT.
10 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC6*
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35 %
35 FT. (5)
10 FT.
10 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC7*
300 FT. (8)

(11)
1.5 AC. (9)
5 % (7)
100 FT. (6)
50 FT. (6)
WATERFRONT
COMMERCIAL
WC (1)
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TITLE
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
WATERFRONT
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
BACKLOT
PRIVATE CAMP
50 FT. (6) 50 FT. (6) 30 FT. (10)

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*2006-126
2006-126
(1)
No person shall, within a Resort Commercial Backlot 1 (WC1B1) or within a

Waterfront Special Lakes Commercial (WC) Zone use any LOT except for those
USES, which existed on the date of passing of this By-law, which USES shall
not be extended by the erection of further BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES.
(2)
For LOTS zoned WC2 on the date of passing of this By-law the minimum LOT
FRONTAGE requirement shall be 250 feet or the LOT FRONTAGE which
existed on the date of passing of this By-law, whichever is less.
(3)
See Provision 3.2.3.g., 3.2.4.c. and 3.2.4.f.
(4)
The minimum LOT FRONTAGE and LOT AREA requirements are the
dimensions of that LOT which existed on the date this by-law was passed.
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2006-126
(5)
For the purposes of this by-law, the FRONT LOT LINE shall be the HIGH
WATER MARK and the REAR LOT LINE shall be the STREET in the case of a
THROUGH LOT. Where the FRONT LOT LINE is a STREET, the FRONT
YARD SETBACK shall be 25 feet.
2006-126
(6)
For LOTS zoned Waterfront Commercial (WC7) with a residential USE, the
residential USE shall have a minimum FRONT YARD SETBACK of 35 feet, a
minimum SIDE YARD SETBACK of 15 feet, and a minimum REAR YARD
SETBACK of 15 feet.
2006-126
(7)
For LOTS zoned Waterfront Commercial (WC7) with a residential USE, the
maximum total LOT COVERAGE shall be 5% for the commercial USE and
10% in total for both USES.
2006-126
(8)
For LOTS zoned Waterfront Commercial (WC7), the minimum LOT

existed on the date of the passing of this by-law.
2006-126
(9)
For LOTS zoned Waterfront Commercial (WC7), the minimum LOT AREA
requirement shall be 1.5 acres or the LOT AREA which existed on the date of
the passing of this by-law.
2006-126
(10)
For commercial buildings over 20 feet in height, the minimum FRONT YARD
SETBACK shall be 100 feet.
2006-126
(11)
The LOT shall abut a STREET maintained year round by a PUBLIC

AUTHORITY.
Amended By
2001-201
b.

The following BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES are exempted from the FRONT
YARD requirements:
c.
i.)
SUNDECKS, LANDINGS and stairs; and,
ii.)
pumphouses, saunas and gazebos not exceeding 15 feet in HEIGHT.
DWELLING UNIT
Where an ACCESSORY Residential USE is permitted, if it is located in a nonresidential building it should conform with General Provision 7.17, DWELLING
UNIT in a Non-Residential BUILDING.
98-99
d.
LANDSCAPED BUFFER
Where a Waterfront Commercial Zone abuts a Residential Zone, 20 feet of the
REQUIRED YARD abutting that zone, shall be used and maintained as a
LANDSCAPED BUFFER. (See Section 3.2.3.f for LANDSCAPED BUFFER
requirement in a WC1A4 zone)
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98-99, 2003-77
e.
STRUCTURES OVER WATER

A BOATHOUSE and DOCK may be located in a Waterbody Open Space Zone
(WOS) where it abuts a Waterfront Commercial Zone or in a Waterfront
Commercial Zone (WC), provided it is an ACCESSORY USE to the main
permitted USE and is subject to the following:
i.)
ii.)
Amended By
2001-201
f.
in the case of a DOCK

a)
no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 80 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
b)
no part of any DOCK shall be ERECTED within 30 feet of the SIDE

or REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE
PROJECTION thereof from the HIGH WATER MARK; or when a
commercial LOT abuts another commercial LOT such SIDE
YARD may be a minimum of 15 feet;
c)
a DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located within the

FRONT YARD of a LOT;
d)
the total CUMULATIVE WIDTH of DOCKS and BOATHOUSES on

a LOT shall not exceed 25 percent of the LOT FRONTAGE; and,
e)
Subsection 3.2.2.e.i)d) above shall not apply to: the Lake Joseph
Club, Pinelands Resort and Ferndale Resort provided any new
DOCKS and BOATHOUSES conform to the requirements of the
Official Plan.
in the case of a BOATHOUSE;

a)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50 feet from the

HIGH WATER MARK;
b)
the total BOATHOUSE WIDTH shall not exceed 25 percent of the

LOT FRONTAGE or 50 feet whichever is greater, excluding
BOATHOUSES in a Marine (WC2) Zone;
c)
the BOATHOUSE shall not exceed a HEIGHT of 25 feet;
d)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within 30 feet of

the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE
PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER MARK; or when a
commercial LOT abuts another commercial LOT such SIDE YARD
may be a minimum of 15 feet; and,
e)
the BOATHOUSE is permitted to extend from or to be located

within the FRONT YARD of a LOT.
PARKING AND LOADING

See General Provisions 7.25 and 7.26 for Parking and Loading Requirements.
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3.2.3
Specific Zone Requirements Resort Commercial Waterfront

Special Provisions: Resort Commercial Waterfront
(WC1A1, WC1A2, WC1A3, WC1A4)
The following requirements are applicable in these zones:
3.2.4
a.
For the purposes of this By-law limited development shall mean that
properties zoned WC1A1 will be limited to a development allowance of
1000 square feet of GROSS FLOOR AREA for each acre of land zoned
WC1A1.
b.
For the purposes of this By-law limited development shall mean

WC1A2.
c.
WC1A3.
d.
WC1A4.
e.
Where a Resort Commercial (WC1A3) Zone abuts a Residential Zone,

20 feet of the REQUIRED INTERIOR YARD abutting that zone shall be
planted and maintained as a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
f.
Where a Resort Commercial (WC1A4) Zone abuts a Residential Zone,

30 feet of the REQUIRED INTERIOR YARD abutting that zone shall be
g.
In a WC1A4 Zone, no ROOFED RECREATION FACILITY is permitted

within 100 feet of a Residential Zone, a legally existing residential
property or a HIGH WATER MARK.
Specific Zone Requirements Resort Commercial Backlot

Special Provisions: Resort Commercial Backlot
(WC1B, WC1B1)
The following requirements are applicable in this zone:
a.
The maximum GROSS FLOOR AREA allowed for all permitted uses on
a LOT in a WC1B zone is limited to 1% of the LOT area zoned WC1B to
a maximum of 43,560 feet.
b.
On properties larger than 100 acres the maximum GROSS FLOOR

AREA allowed for all permitted uses on a LOT in a WC1B zone is
limited to 1% of 100 acres.
c.
The interior SIDE YARD in a WC1B zone, which abuts any zone other
than a residential zone shall be 30 feet.
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3.2.5
d.
No BUILDING shall be erected in any part of the area or areas zoned

Resort Commercial Backlot (WC1B) within a TOURIST RESORT,
HOTEL or MOTEL such that the cumulative GROSS FLOOR AREA of
all buildings within that zone in that TOURIST RESORT, HOTEL or
MOTEL exceeds 43,560 square feet.
e.
No USES are permitted on a LOT or a part of a LOT zoned Resort

Commercial Backlot (WC1B) unless such LOT is part of a TOURIST
RESORT, HOTEL or MOTEL, which also includes a LOT or a part of a
LOT zoned Resort Commercial Waqterfront.
f.
In a Resort Commercial Backlot Zone (WC1B) no ROOFED

RECREATION FACILITY is permitted within 100 feet of a Residential
Zone, a legally existing residential property or a HIGH WATER MARK.
g.
No person shall, within a Resort Commercial Backlot 1 (WC1B1) Zone

use any LOT except for those USES, which existed on the date of
passing of this By-law, which USES shall not be extended by the
erection of further BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES.
Specific Zone Requirements Marine Commercial

Special Provisions: Marine Commercial (WC2)
The following specific requirements are applicable in this zone:
3.2.6
a.
A detached DWELLING UNIT may be ERECTED if it is located a

minimum of 35 feet from the HIGH WATER MARK.
b.
No boat storage facility exceeding a HEIGHT of 25 feet may be

ERECTED within 100 feet of the HIGH WATER MARK.
Specific Zone Requirements Tent and Trailer Park

Special Provisions: Tent and Trailer Park (WC3)
a.
Minimum LOT FRONTAGE per CAMPSITE 10 feet.
b.
No CAMPSITE may be located within 100 feet of any LOT LINE or the
present HIGH WATER MARK.
c.
Minimum area of each CAMPSITE 2500 square feet
d.
HOUSEKEEPING UNITS and CABINS may be ERECTED and used

only in accordance with the following requirements:
i)
minimum LOT AREA per CABIN located on the LOT 5000

square feet;
ii)
maximum FLOOR AREA per CABIN 1000 square feet;
iii)
minimum LOT AREA per HOUSEKEEPING UNIT located on

the LOT 7500 square feet;
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3.2.7
iv)
maximum FLOOR AREA per HOUSEKEEPING UNIT 1200

square feet; and,
v)
total number of HOUSEKEEPING UNITS and CABINS on a

LOT shall not exceed 10% of the number of developed
CAMPSITES on a LOT.
e.
The total LOT size requirement is the sum of the requirements for each
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT, CABIN and CAMPSITE on a LOT.
f.
New TENT AND TRAILER PARKS shall not be permitted on Lake

Joseph, Lake Rosseau and Lake Muskoka.
Specific Zone Requirements Private Camps Waterfront

Special Provisions: Private Camps Waterfront
(WC4A.5, WC4A1, WC4A1.5, WC4A2)
3.2.8
a.
properties zoned WC4A.5 will be limited to a development allowance of
WC4A.5.
b.
WC4A1.
c.
properties zoned WC4A1.5 will be limited to a development allowance of
WC4A1.5.
d.
WC4A2.
e.
f.
g.
Minimum area of each CAMPSITE 2500 square feet.
Specific Zone Requirements Private Camps Backlot

Special Provisions: Private Camps Backlot (WC4B, WC4B1)
a.
a LOT in a WC4B Zone or in a WC4B1 Zone is limited to 1% of the LOT
area zoned WC4B or WC4B1 to a maximum of 43,560 square feet.
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2006-126
3.2.9
b.
On properties larger than 100 acres the maximum GROSS FLOOR

AREA allowed for all permitted uses on a LOT in a WC4B Zone or in a
WC4B1 Zone is limited to 1% of 100 acres.
c.
d.
e.
Specific Zone Requirements Waterfront Contractors

Special Provisions: Waterfront Contractors (WC7)
a.
OPEN STORAGE areas shall be limited to a maximum of 1% of the total

LOT AREA. OPEN STORAGE must comply with all setback
requirements for commercial USE.
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SECTION III WATERFRONT LANDING ZONES

3.3
WATERFRONT LANDING (WL)

3.3.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within the WATERFRONT LANDING (WL) zone USE any LOT or
ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose
except in accordance with the following permitted USE:
Amended By
2001-201
2001-201
3.3.2
a.
WATERFRONT LANDING with associated PARKING AREA;
b.
A single storey PRIVATE GARAGE or storage shed; and,
c.
BOATHOUSE or DOCK.
Permitted Structures
BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES permitted in a WATERFRONT LANDING (WL)
zone are limited to the following:
2001-201
a.
A single storey PRIVATE GARAGE or a storage shed; and
2001-201,
2003-77
b.
BOATHOUSE, and
2003-77
c.
DOCK.
3.3.3
Zone Requirements
No person shall within the Waterfont Landing Zone (WL) USE any LOT, or
ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose
except in accordance with the following requirements:
a.
ZONE
TITLE
WATERFRONT
LANDING
MINIMUM YARD
REQUIREMENTS
LOT REQUIREMENTS
MAX.
MIN.
MIN.
INT. EXT.
SYMBOL
COVER- FRONT
REAR
FRONTAGE AREA
SIDE SIDE
AGE
WL
b.
---
---
5%
66 FT.
15
FT.
30
FT.
15
FT.
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
20 FT.

A BOATHOUSE or DOCK may be located in a Waterbody Open Space
Zone (WOS) where it abuts a Waterfront Landing Zone or in a Waterfront
Landing Zone (WL) provided that:
i.)
in the case of DOCKS

a)
no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 66 feet in the

water from the HIGH WATER MARK;
b)
no part of any DOCK shall be ERECTED within 15 feet

from the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot
STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH
WATER MARK; and,
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SECTION III WATERFRONT LANDING ZONES

c)
ii.)
Amended By
2001-201
c.
d.
the DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in

the FRONT YARD of a LOT.
in the case of a BOATHOUSE

a)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50 feet

from the HIGH WATER MARK;
b)
the total BOATHOUSE WIDTH shall not exceed 25 percent

of the LOT FRONTAGE or 25 feet, which ever is greater;
c)
the BOATHOUSE shall not include a second STOREY;
d)
no part of an BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within 15

feet from the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot
WATER MARK;
e)
the BOATHOUSE is permitted to extend from or to be

located in the FRONT YARD of a LOT; and,
f)
the BOATHOUSE shall not contain a DWELLING UNIT or

SLEEPING CABIN.
LANDSCAPED BUFFER
i.)
Where a Waterfront Landing (WL) zone abuts any Residential

Zone, 10 feet of the REQUIRED YARD abutting that Residential
zone shall be used and maintained as a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
ii.)
Where a Waterfront Landing (WL) Zone abuts any Waterbody Open

Space (WOS) or Environmental Protection (EP2) Zone, 10 feet of
the REQUIRED YARD abutting that Waterbody Open Space or
Environmental Protection Zone shall be used and maintained as
LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
PARKING
i.)
No part of any PARKING AREA shall be located within 15 feet of a

SIDE or REAR LOT LINE.
ii.)
No part of any PARKING AREA shall be located within 35 feet of

the FRONT LOT LINE.
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SECTION IV COMMUNITY ZONE PROVISIONS

4.1
4.2
4.3
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R)....

(R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, RM1, RM2)
27
4.1.1 Permitted Uses..
27
4.1.2 Zone Requirements..
27
4.1.3 Special Provisions: Multiple Residential (RM1, RM2)
30
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES (C)

(C1A, C1B, C1C, C1CA, C1D, C1DA, C2, C3, C4, C5)
32
32
33
4.2.3 Special Provisions: Resort Commercial...

(C1A, C1B, C1C, C1CA, C1D, C1DA)
36

(C1A, C1B)
36

(C1C, C1D)
36

(C1CA, C1DA)
36

(C2)
37

(C3, C4, C5)
37
COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL ZONES..

(M1, M2, M3, M4)
38
38
38
MISCELLANEOUS ZONES (See Section VI, Page 51)
51
6.1
52
6.2
Open Space (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4).
53
6.3
Environmental Protection (EP1, EP2)
57
6.4
General Restricted (GR)..
59
6.5
Institutional (I)
60
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SECTION IV COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE

4.1
COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES (R)

(R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, RM1, RM2)
No person shall within any of the Community Residential Zones USE any
LOT or ERECT, locate, ALTER, or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE
for any purpose except in accordance with the following applicable
zones:
Amended By
89-110
MULTIPLE
RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL
(R5)
(R6)
(RM1)
NO SERVICE NO SERVICE SEWER AND
WATER
MULTIPLE
RESIDENTIAL
(RM2)
SEWER AND
WATER
RESIDENTIAL
(R1)
SEWER AND
WATER
RESIDENTIAL
(R2)
SEWER OR
WATER
RESIDENTIAL
(R3)
NO SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL
(R4)
NO SERVICE
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING
UNIT *
RESIDENTIAL
CONVERTED
DWELLING *
---
---
---
---
---
RESIDENTIAL
MULTIPLE
DWELLINGS *
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
HOME
OCCUPATION
---
---
BED AND
BREAKFAST
---
---
GROUP HOME
RESIDENTIAL
DUPLEX
DWELLING *
---
---
---
---
---
---
RESIDENTIAL
SEMI
DETACHED
DWELLING *
---
---
---
---
---
---
COTTAGE
INDUSTRY
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
PERMITTED
USES
*Amended By 2001-201
X indicates uses permitted in applicable zone

Amended By
89-110
No person shall within any of the Community Residential zones USE any
LOT, or ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE
except in accordance with the following requirements:
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SECTION IV COMMUNITY RESIDENTIAL ZONES

a.
ZONE
LOT REQUIREMENTS
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
MAIN
BUILDING
MINIMUM
GROUND
FLOOR
AREA
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
MAIN
BLDG.
ACCESSORY
RESIDENTIAL sewer & water
R1
66 FT.
7500
SQ.FT.
35 %
25 FT.
6 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
750 SQ.FT.
RESIDENTIAL sewer or water
R2
100 FT.
20000
SQ.FT.
35 %
25 FT.
6 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
750 SQ.FT.
RESIDENTIAL private service
R3
130 FT.
30000
SQ.FT.
20 %
25 FT.
6 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
750 SQ.FT.
R4
150 FT.
1 AC.
20 %
25 FT.
6 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
R5
200 FT.
1 AC.
20 %
25 FT.
6 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
R6
130 FT.
30000
SQ.FT.
20 %
25 FT.
20 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
750 SQ.FT.
MULTIPLE
RESIDENTIAL sewer & water
RM1
130 FT
13000
SQ.FT.
35 %
25 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
35 FT.
35 FT.
20 FT.
See
Section
4.1.2(c)
MULTIPLE
RESIDENTIAL sewer or water
RM2
100 FT.
10000
SQ.FT.
35 %
25 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
750 SQ.FT.
TITLE
(1)
The minimum rear yard setback for an accessory building with a FLOOR AREA
of 250 square feet or less shall be 6 feet.
R-3 applies to Communities of Glen Orchard, Milford Bay, Torrance
R-4 applies to Communities of Foots Bay, Minett, Windermere
R-5 applies to Communities of Port Carling, Bala
95-95
b.

A BOATHOUSE or DOCK may be located in a Waterbody Open Space (WOS)
Zone where it abuts a Community Residential Zone or in any Community
Residential (R) Zone provided it is an ACCESSORY USE to the main permitted
USE and is subject to the following:
i.)
Amended By
2001-201
In the case of a DOCK

a)
no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 66 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
b)
no part of any DOCK shall be ERECTED within 15 feet of the SIDE or

REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION
thereof, from the HIGH WATER MARK; and,
c)
the DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in the FRONT

YARD of a LOT.
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d)
95-95
ii.)
the total CUMULATIVE DOCK WIDTH on LOT shall not exceed 25

percent of the LOT FRONTAGE or 75 feet whichever is lesser.
a)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50 feet from the

HIGH WATER MARK;
b)
the total CUMULATIVE BOATHOUSE WIDTH on a LOT shall not

exceed 25 percent of the LOT FRONTAGE or 75 feet whichever is
lesser;
c)
the BOATHOUSE shall not exceed a HEIGHT of 25 feet;
Amended By
2001-201
d)
no part of any single STOREY BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED

within 15 feet of the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot
STRAIGHTLINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER
MARK;
Amended By
89-110, 2001201, 2003-77
e)
for the purposes of this By-law, a BOATHOUSE which has a second

STOREY or any part thereof shall be deemed to be a two STOREY
BOATHOUSE and no part of the two STOREY portion of the
BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within 30 feet of the SIDE or
REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION of
the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE;
f)
the BOATHOUSE is permitted to extend from or to be located in the

FRONT YARD of a LOT; and,
g)
the BOATHOUSE shall not contain a DWELLING UNIT.
Amended By
89-110, 95-95
c.
MULTIPLE DWELLINGS
In the case of a MULTIPLE DWELLING, or a CONVERTED DWELLING, the
following provisions apply:
i.)
Minimum FLOOR AREA Bachelor

1 Bedroom
2 Bedroom
3 Bedroom
-355 square feet

-450 square feet
-550 square feet
-650 square feet
ii.)
Parking requirements 2.0 PARKING SPACES/DWELLING UNIT
iii.)
In the case of a MULTIPLE DWELLING only, no PARKING SPACE shall

be located within 10 feet of a LOT LINE.
iv.)
Where a MULTIPLE DWELLING, greater than 3 units abuts a single

family residential zone (R1, R2, R3, R4, R5), 10 feet of the REQUIRED
YARD shall be used and maintained as a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
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95-95
d.
FRONT YARD EXEMPTIONS (where the FRONT LOT LINE is the High
WATER MARK)
95-95
The following BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES are exempted from the front yard
requirements:
95-95
i.)
SUNDECKS, not exceeding 6 feet in HEIGHT;
95-95
ii.)
stairs and LANDINGS where LANDINGS do not exceed the width of the
stairs they serve; and,
95-95
iii.)
pumphouses, saunas and gazebos not exceeding 15 feet in HEIGHT

and 200 square feet in maximum FLOOR AREA.
4.1.3
Specific Zone Requirements Multiple Residential

Special Provisions: Multiple Residential
(RM1, RM2)
The following specific requirements are applicable in these zones:
a.
In a Multiple Residential (RM1) zone the density of development shall

not exceed 12 DWELLING UNITS per acre.
89-110
b.
In a Multiple Residential (RM1) zone for each ROW DWELLING there

must be a minimum of 20 feet of LOT FRONTAGE except where the
LOT is a corner LOT there must be 40 feet of LOT FRONTAGE for the
corner ROW DWELLING unit.
89-110
c.
In a Multiple Residential (RM1 or RM2) zone for each SEMI

DETACHED DWELLING there must be a minimum of 50 feet of LOT
FRONTAGE.
89-110
d.
Where a LOT contains two or more MULTIPLE DWELLINGS, the

following minimum distances between buildings shall be required:
89-110
i.)
The minimum distance between two exterior walls (neither of

which is an end wall) facing and parallel to each other, where
either or both walls contain a living room window, shall be the
height of the higher wall.
89-110
ii.)
The minimum distance between an exterior wall containing a

living room window and a facing and parallel end wall containing
no windows to habitable rooms shall be the height of the higher
wall.
89-110
iii.)
The minimum distance between two exterior walls (neither of

which is an end wall) facing and parallel to each other, where
either or both contain windows to habitable rooms other than
living room windows, shall be 35 feet.
89-110
iv.)
The minimum distance between an exterior wall containing a

habitable room window, other than a living room window, and a
facing and parallel end wall containing no windows to habitable
rooms shall be 20 feet.
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89-110
v.)
The minimum distance between two end walls facing and

parallel to each other where neither wall contains habitable room
windows shall be 12 feet. For the purposes of this provision,
such exterior wall having an angle of divergence of not more
than 85 degrees shall be deemed to face and be parallel to each
other.
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SECTION IV COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES

4.2
COMMUNITY COMMERCIAL ZONES (C)

(C1A, C1B, C1C, C1CA, C1D, C1DA, C2, C3, C4, C5)
4.2.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within any of the Community Commercial Zones USE any LOT,
or ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any
purpose except in accordance with the following applicable zones:
Amended By
89-110
RESORT COMMERCIAL
PERMITTED USES
MARINA
COMMUNITY
HIGHWAY
SPECIAL
C1A
C1B
C1C
C1CA
C1D
C1DA
C2
C3
C4
C5
AUTOMOBILE SALES
ESTABLISHMENT
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
STATION
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
AUTOMOBILE WASHING
ESTABLISHMENT
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
BUILDING SUPPLY YARD
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
CLINIC
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
CONTRACTORS YARD
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
CONVENIENCE STORE
---
---
---
---
---
---
FINANCIAL BUSINESS
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
GAS BAR
---
---
---
---
---
---
HOTEL
---
---
---
---
MARINA
---
---
---
---
---
---
MOTEL
---
---
---
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
DWELLING *
---
---
---
---
---
---
OFFICE
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
PERSONAL SERVICE
SHOP
---
---
---
---
---
---
PLACE OF AMUSEMENT
---
---
---
---
---
---
RECREATIONAL
ESTABLISHMENT
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
AND EQUIPMENT CENTRE
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
RESTAURANT
---
RETAIL STORE
---
---
---
---
---
---
SERVICE SHOP
---
---
---
---
---
---
TAVERN
---
---
---
---
---
TOURIST RESORT
---
---
---
---
* Amended By 2001-201
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RESORT COMMERCIAL
ACCESSORY USES
MARINA
COMMUNITY
HIGHWAY
SPECIAL
C1A
C1B
C1C
C1CA
C1D
C1DA
C2
C3
C4
C5
Convenience Store
---
---
---
CONTRACTORS YARD
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNIT ***
GOLF COURSE **
---
---
---
---
MARINA
---
---
---
---
RESIDENTIAL MULTIPLE
DWELLING ***
---
---
---
---
---
---
OFFICE
PERSONAL SERVICE
SHOP
---
---
---
---
PLACE OF AMUSEMENT
---
---
---
RECREATIONAL
ESTABLISHMENT
---
---
---
---
Restaurant
---
---
---
RETAIL STORE
---
---
---
SERVICE SHOP
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
TAVERN
---
---
---
---
*
**
***
Amended By 95-95
Amended By 98-98
Amended By 2001-201
Amended By
95-95
(1)
4.2.2
Where permitted above, both one DWELLING UNIT and one SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT are permitted as accessory uses provided that the provisions
of Section 7.17 are adhered to for the DWELLING UNIT.
Zone Requirements
No person shall within any of the Community Commercial Zones USE any LOT
or ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE except in
accordance with the following requirements and the applicable Special
Provisions:
33

a.
ZONE
LOT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
C1A
325 FT.
1 AC.
C1B
250 FT.
C1C
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
35 %
25 FT.
20 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
45 FEET
1 AC.
35 %
25 FT.
20 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
45 FEET
500 FT.
2 AC.
15 %
25 FT.
20 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
45 FEET
C1D
250 FT.
2 AC.
15 %
25 FT.
20 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
45 FEET
C1CA
500 FT.
2 AC.
15 %
25 FT.
20 FT.(1)
25 FT.(1)
25 FT.
45 FEET
C1DA
250 FT.
2 AC.
15 %
25 FT.
20 FT.(1)
25 FT.(1)
25 FT.
45 FEET
C2(2)
200 FT.
---
35 %
---
10 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
35 FEET
COMMUNITY
C3
---
---
---
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
30 FEET
HIGHWAY
C4
150 FT.
.5 AC
50 %
25 FT.
20 FT.
25 FT.
25 FT.
30 FEET
SPECIAL
C5
---
---
---
10 FT.
6 FT.
10 FT.
10 FT.
30 FEET
TITLE
RESORT
COMMERCIAL
MARINA
C1A, C1B C1C, C1D -
Applies to Communities of Bala and Port Carling

Applies to Foots Bay, Glen Orchard, Milford Bay, Minett, Torrance and
Windermere
(1)
See Provision 4.2.6.c
(2)
For LOTS zoned C2 on the date of passing of this By-law the minimum LOT
existed on the date of passing of this By-law, whichever is less.
b.

The following BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES are exempted from the FRONT
YARD requirements:
i)
SUNDECKS, stairs, LANDINGS
ii)
Pumphouses, Saunas and GAZEBOS not exceeding 15 feet in

HEIGHT.
c.
Where a Commercial Zone (C1A, C1B, C1C, C1CA, C1D, C1DA, C2, C4) abuts
a residential Zone, 10 feet of the REQUIRED YARD abutting that zone shall be
d.

A BOATHOUSE or DOCK may be located in the Waterbody Open Space Zone
(WOS) where it abuts a Community Commercial (C) Zone or in a Community
Commercial (C) Zone provided it is an ACCESSORY USE to the main permitted
USE, and is subject to the following:
34

i)
In the case of a DOCK
Amended By
89-110
a) no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 66 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
Amended By
2001-201
b) no part of any DOCK shall be ERECTED within 15 feet of a SIDE or

REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION
thereof, from the HIGH WATER MARK; and,
c) the DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in the FRONT
YARD of a LOT.
ii)

a) no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50 feet from the
HIGH WATER MARK;
b) the total BOATHOUSE WIDTH shall not exceed 25 percent of the
LOT FRONTAGE or 50 feet, whichever is greater, excluding
BOATHOUSES in a Marine (C2) Zone;
c) the BOATHOUSE shall not exceed a HEIGHT of 25 feet;
Amended By
2001-201
d) no part of any single STOREY BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED

within 15 feet of a SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100 foot
STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER
MARK;
Amended By
2001-201
e) for the purposes of this By-law a BOATHOUSE which has a second

STOREY or any part thereof shall be deemed to be a two STOREY
BOATHOUSE and no part of any two STOREY BOATHOUSE shall
be ERECTED within 30 feet of the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any
100 foot STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
f)
e.
the BOATHOUSE is permitted to extend from or to be located in the

FRONT YARD of the LOT; and,
PARKING AND LOADING

See General Provision 7.25 and 7.26 for Parking and Loading Requirements
f.
DWELLING UNIT
Where an ACCESSORY Residential USE is permitted if it is located in a nonresidential building it shall conform with General Provision 7.17.
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4.2.3
Specific Zone Requirements Resort Commercial

Special Provisions: Resort Commercial
(C1A, C1B, C1C, C1CA, C1D, C1DA)
The following specific requirement is applicable in these zones:
a.
4.2.4
For the purpose of calculating development density in all Community

Resort Commercial zones all ACCOMMODATION UNITS,
HOUSEKEEPING UNITS, and DWELLING UNITS shall be included in
the calculation of the number of units per acre allowed.

(C1A, C1B)
a.
4.2.5
In a Resort Commercial (C1A, C1B) zone the density of development

shall not exceed 12 units per acre.

(C1C, C1D)
a.
4.2.6
In a Resort Commercial (C1C, C1D) zone the density of development


(C1CA, C1A)
a.
In a Resort Commercial (C1CA, C1DA) zone the density of development

b.
In a Resort Commercial (C1CA, C1DA) zone the GROSS FLOOR

AREA allowed for all permitted uses on a LOT in a C1CA or C1DA zone
shall be limited to 20% of the LOT area zoned C1CA or C1DA.
c.
Where a Resort Commercial (C1CA, C1DA) zone abuts a Residential

zone the minimum REQUIRED YARD shall be 40 feet. 10 feet of the
REQUIRED YARD shall be planted and maintained as a
LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
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4.2.7
Specific Zone Requirements Marine Commercial

Special Provisions: Marine Commercial (C2)
a.
4.2.8
A detached DWELLING UNIT may be located in a Marine Commercial

(C2) Zone if it is a minimum of 25 feet from the HIGH WATER MARK.
Specific Zone Requirements Commercial Zones

Special Provisions: Commercial Zones
(C3, C4, C5)
a.
Despite the FRONT or REAR YARD requirements of Sections 7.2.3 and

7.21, a BUILDING or STRUCTURE may be ERECTED or ALTERED to
conform with the ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE.
b.
When a LOT abuts a NAVIGABLE WATERBODY, the SETBACK from

the HIGH WATER MARK is 25 feet.
c.
MULTIPLE DWELLING UNITS are permitted in the same BUILDING as

commercial use in a Community Commercial (C3 or C5) Zone provided
that:
i) The DWELLING UNITS are connected to a municipal SEWER and
WATER SERVICES;
ii) The units shall comply with the requirements of 4.1.2 (c);
iii) The units shall comply with General Provision 7.17; and
iv) The maximum density of development shall not exceed 12
units/acre.
Amended By
89-110
d.
Where a Community Commercial (C3) Zone is in Port Carling and fronts

on a District Road #43 between Lock Street and Ferndale Road or fronts
on Lock Street or is in Bala and fronts of Provincial Highway #169
between Bala Falls Road and Gordon Street or fronts on Bala Falls
Road, no INTER SIDE YARD is required.
98-98
e.
OPEN STORAGE in Community Commercial (C4) Zone.
98-98
No OPEN STORAGE of goods or materials is permitted unless the

following provisions are compiled with:
98-98
i.)
such OPEN STORAGE is an ACCESSORY USE to the main

permitted USE on the LOT;
98-98
ii.)
such OPEN STORAGE complies with the REQUIRED YARDS of

the applicable zone; and,
98-98
iii.)
any portion of a LOT used for such OPEN STORAGE is screened

from adjacent residential USES and STREETS adjoining the LOT
and BUILDINGS or a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
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SECTION IV COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL ZONES

4.3
COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL ZONES (M1, M2, M3, M4)

4.3.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within any of the Community Industrial Zones USE any LOT, or
ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE, any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any
purpose except in accordance with the following applicable zones.
LIGHT (M1)
(Private Service)
HEAVY (M2)
(Sewer & Water)
EXTRACTIVE
(M3)
WASTE
(M4)
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE
STATION **
---
---
---
---
---
---
CONTRACTORS YARD
---
LIGHT INDUSTRY
---
---
MARINA
---
---
PIT OR QUARRY
---
---
---
PROCESSING and/or
MANUFACTURING
---
---
---
SERVICE SHOP
---
---
SEWER & WATER

TREATMENT
---
---
---
WAREHOUSING
---
---
---
WASTE DISPOSAL
---
---
---
---
---
---
PERMITTED USES
ACCESSORY PERMITTED USES

RETAIL STORE *
*
**
Amended By 89-110
Amended By 98-98
4.3.2
Zone Requirements
No person shall within any of the Community Industrial zones USE any LOT, or
accordance with the following requirements and the applicable Special
Provisions:
a.
ZONE
LOT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
LIGHT
- Private Service
M1
150 FT.
1 AC.
60 %
30 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
25 FT.
30 FEET
HEAVY
- Sewer & Water
M2
150 FT.
1 AC.
60 %
30 FT.
25 FT.
30 FT.
25 FT.
30 FEET
EXTRACTIVE
M3
---
---
20 %
66 FT.
66 FT.
66 FT.
66 FT.
30 FEET
WASTE
M4
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
TITLE
38
SECTION IV COMMUNITY INDUSTRIAL ZONES
b.
OPEN STORAGE
No open storage of goods or materials is permitted unless the following
provisions are complied with:
i) such open storage is an ACCESSORY USE to the main permitted
USE on the LOT with the exception of an extractive industrial USE;
ii) such open storage complies with the REQUIRED YARDS of the
applicable zone;
iii) any portion of a LOT used for such open storage is screened from
adjacent residential USES and STREETS adjoining the LOT, by
BUILDINGS or a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
c.
LANDSCAPED BUFFER
Where any Industrial Zone (M) abuts a Residential Zone, 10 feet of the
REQUIRED YARD SETBACK abutting that zone shall be planted and
maintained as a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
d.
OBNOXIOUS USE
An OBNOXIOUS USE is not permitted.
e.
SERVICING RESTRICTION
In the absence of a SEWER SERVICE the permitted USES are restricted
to those industries, which use water only for the personal use of the
employees and not in connection with any MANUFACTURING,
processing, assembling or fabricating process.
f.
GATEHOUSE
Despite the REQUIRED YARD of this By-law, a gatehouse is permitted
within a YARD adjacent to the STREET.
g.
INDUSTRIAL USE
An industrial USE may include retail sales provided it is an
ACCESSORY USE to the main USE and provided that the retail sales
area does not exceed 15% of the industrial floor area.
h.
PARKING
For Parking and Loading Area Requirements see General Provision 7.25
and 7.26.
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SECTION V RURAL ZONE PROVISIONS
5.1
5.2
5.3
RURAL ZONES (Ru).....

(Ru1, Ru2, Ru3, Ru4, RuR, RuRH, RuER, RuSP, RuSA)
41
41
41
5.1.3 Special Provisions: Rural (Ru1, Ru2, Ru3).
43
Rural Commercial Zones (RuC)..

(RuC1, RuC2, RuC2B, RuC3, RuC4, RuC5)
45
45
46
5.2.3 Special Provisions: Rural Commercial (RuC1)...
47
5.2.4 Special Provisions: Commercial Backlot (RuC2B)....
47
5.2.5 Special Provisions: Rural Tent and Trailer (RuC3).
48
5.2.6 Special Provisions: Rural Private Camp (RuC4)..
48
RURAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES (RuM)..

(RuM1, RuM2, RuM3, RuM4)
49
49
49
MISCELLANEOUS ZONES (See Section VI, Page 51)
51
6.1
52
6.2
Open Space (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4).
53
6.3
Environmental Protection (EP1, EP2)
57
6.4
General Restricted (GR)..
59
6.5
Institutional (I)
60
40
SECTION V RURAL ZONES

5.1
RURAL ZONES (Ru)

(Ru1, Ru2, Ru3, Ru4, RuR, RuRH, RuER, RuSp, RuSA)
Amended By
2002-102
5.1.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall with any Rural Zone USE any LOT or ERECT, locate, ALTER
or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose except in accordance
with the following applicable zones:
Rural
(Ru1)
Rural
(Ru2)
Rural
Agriculture
(Ru3)
Rural Land
Extensive
(Ru4)
Rural
Residential
(RuR)
Rural
Residential
Hamlet
(RuRH)
Rural Estate
Residential
(RuER)
Rural
Special
(RuSp)
Rural Scenic
Area
(RuSA)
AGRICULTURAL USES
---
---
---
---
---
BED & BREAKFAST
---
CONSERVATION
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING
UNIT *
---
FARM
---
---
---
---
---
FORESTRY OPERATION
---
---
---
---
---
HOME OCCUPATION
---
HOME INDUSTRY
---
---
KENNEL
---
---
---
---
---
OPEN SPACE
RECREATION
PRIVATE RUNWAY
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
SPECIALIZED FARM USE
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
TENT & TRAILER PARK
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
TOURIST RESORT
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
WAYSIDE PIT OR
WAYSIDE QUARRY
--
--
--
--
--
--
PERMITTED USES
Amended By 2001-201
Amended By
89-110, 2002102
5.1.2
Zone Requirements
No person shall within any Rural Zone USE any LOT or ERECT, locate, ALTER,
or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE except in accordance with the following
requirements and the applicable Special Provisions:
41

a.
Amended By
By-law 2002102
Zone
Lot Requirements
Minimum Yard Requirements
Maximum Height
Minimum
Dwelling
Main Accessory Ground
Floor
Building Building
Area
Symbol
Minimum
Frontage
Minimum
Area
Maximum
Coverage
Front
Interior
Side
Exterior
Side
Rear
Rural
(Area 3)
Ru1
600 ft
(1)
10 ac
(1)
2%
50 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural
(Area 2)
Ru2
325 ft
(1)
2.5 ac
(1)
5%
50 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural Agriculture
Ru3
325 ft
(2)
2.5 ac
(2)
5%
50 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural Land Extensive
Ru4
660 ft
75 ac
1%
50 ft
100 ft
50 ft
100 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural Residential
RuR
325 ft
2.5 ac
5%
50 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural Residential Hamlet
RuRH
200 ft
1.25 ac
10%
50 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural Estate Residential
RuER
250 ft
(3)
2 ac
(3)
10%
35 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Rural Special
RuSp
325 ft
(4)
2.5 ac
(4)
10%
50 ft
20 ft
50 ft
20 ft
35 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
Scenic Area
RuSA
600 ft
10 ac
2%
100 ft
100 ft
100 ft
100 ft
30 ft
20 ft
750 sq. ft
---
---
---
100 ft
---
---
---
---
---
---
Title
Scenic Corridor
2002-102
(1)
The number of lots created by consent is limited to one additional lot per existing
lot as of October 13th, 1992. In the case of a LOT zoned Rural (Ru2), a total of
three (3) lots may be created per original 100 acre lot.
2002-102,
Amended By
2006-126
(2)
One lot for residential purposes may be created for a minimum of each 50 acres
zoned Rural-Agricultural (Ru3). The minimum lot frontage and area in such
cases shall be 325 feet and 2.5 acres.
2002-102
(3)
For land zoned Rural Estate Residential (RuER), the gross density shall not
exceed 25 lots per 100 acres. The maximum Lot Area shall be 10 acres.
(4)
For a TOURIST RESORT or TENT and TRAILER PARK the minimum lot sizes
shall be as follow:
Lot Frontage
Lot Area
300 feet
10 acres
2002-102
(5)
The inclusion of a -S suffix to a zone symbol indicates that the area is a Scenic
Corridor. The zoning provisions of the prefix apply to this area except the front
yard setback.
2002-102
(6)
With the exception of Lot 4, Concession 5 and 6, and Lot 12, Concession A, in
the former Township of Watt, for LOTS fronting onto a District Road the
minimum LOT FRONTAGES shall be as follows:
a)
Class A Roads: 500 feet

(District Roads 3, 4, 7, 13, 24, 25, 29, 35, 38, 118, and 169)
b)
Class B Roads: 440 feet

(District Roads 26, 27, 28, 30, and 47)
42

2006-126
(7)
5.1.3
Amended By
2006-126
The FRONT YARD SETBACK for each BUILDING and STRUCTURE which
existed prior to December 18, 2006, which is considered legal and NONCOMPLYING due to an encroachment into the required 100-foot FRONT YARD
SETBACK, shall be the existing SETBACK or a minimum of 50 feet from the
FRONT LOT LINE, whichever is greater for each BUILDING or STRUCTURE.
Any new BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall comply with the requirements of the
table to which this is a footnote.
SPECIFIC ZONE REQUIREMENTS - RURAL
Special Provisions: Rural (Ru1, Ru2, Ru3, RuR)
The following Specific requirements are applicable in these zones:
Amended By
89-110, 2002102, 2003-77
a.
LOTS zoned Rural (Ru1, Ru2, Ru3, RuR) which qualify as a LOT OF
RECORD under Section 7.3 of Comprehensive Zoning By-law 87-87 are
subject to the following:
Amended By
89-110, 2002102, 2003-77
i) KENNELS are not a permitted USE on LOTS with a LOT AREA

less than ten (10) acres;
Amended By
89-110, 2002102
ii) the maximum LOT COVERAGE for a LOT with an area of one (1)
acre or less shall be 10%; and,
2002-102
iii) where KENNELS are a permitted use, any enclosed area,

STRUCTURE or BUILDING used as a KENNEL must be a
minimum of 100 feet from any LOT LINE.
b.
Amended By
89-110, 2002102
Special Provisions Specialized Farm Uses
SPECIALIZED FARM USES are permitted in a Rural Land Extensive Zone

(Ru4) subject to the following:
Amended By
89-110
i)
Minimum separation distance to a DWELLING UNIT located on a

LOT under separate ownership 1000 feet.
Amended By
89-110
ii)
Minimum SETBACK from a STREET 300 feet.
Amended By
89-110
iii) Minimum SETBACK from WATERCOURSE 100 feet.
Amended By
89-110
iv) Minimum separation from a Residential Zone 1000 feet.
Amended By
89-110
v) Minimum Separation fro any remaining LOT LINE 200 feet.

c.
Amended By
89-110, 2002102
Special Provisions: Private Runway
A PRIVATE RUNWAY is permitted in a Rural Land Extensive Zone (Ru4)

subject to the following:
43

Amended By
89-110
i)
This section does not regulate any matters under exclusive

jurisdiction of the Government of Canada.
Amended By
89-110
ii)
A PRIVATE RUNWAY may be used on a LOT zoned Rural (Ru4)

provided the following requirements are met:
Amended By
89-110
a) Minimum separation of 300 feet between the PRIVATE

RUNWAY and any LOT LINE; and,
Amended By
89-110
b) Minimum separation of 750 feet between the PRIVATE

RUNWAY and any Residential Zone.
d.
95-95,
Amended By
98-98
Special Provisions: Kennels
Where KENNELS are a permitted USE, any enclosed area, STRUCTURE or

BUILDING used as a KENNEL must be a minimum of 100 feet from any LOT
LINE.
44
SECTION V RURAL COMMERCIAL ZONES

5.2
Rural Commercial (RuC)

(RuC1, RuC2, RuC2B, RuC3, RuC4, RuC5)
5.2.1
Amended by
2002-102
Permitted Uses
No person shall, in any Rural Commercial Zone USE any LOT or ERECT,
locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose except
in accordance with the following applicable zones:
PERMITTED USES
RURAL
(RuC1)
RESORT
(RuC2)
RESORT
BACKLOT
(RuC2B)
TENT &
TRAILER
(RuC3)
PRIVATE
CAMPS
(RuC4)
LAND
EXTENSIVE
(RuC5)
AUTOMOBILE SALES ESTABLISHMENT
--
--
--
--
--
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
--
CONTRACTORS YARD *
--
--
--
--
--
CONVENIENCE STORE
--
--
--
--
--
GAS BAR
--
--
--
--
--
HOTEL
--
--
--
--
--
KENNEL
--
--
--
--
--
LANDSCAPING CENTRE
--
--
--
--
--
MARINA
--
--
--
--
--
MOTEL
--
--
--
--
--
PRIVATE CAMP
--
--
--
--
--
PRIVATE CLUB
--
--
--
--
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
--
--
--
--
--
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND

EQUIPMENT CENTRE
--
--
--
--
--
RESTAURANT
--
--
--
--
RIDING STABLE
--
--
--
--
--
TENT AND TRAILER PARK
--
--
--
--
--
TOURIST RESORT
--
--
--
--
--
VETERINARY CLINIC
--
--
--
--
--
89-110
45

Amended by 2002-102
ACCESSORY USES
CONVENIENCE STORE
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT **
GAS BAR
GOLF COURSE *
OFFICE
OPEN SPACE RECREATION
PARKING AREAS
PARKING SPACES
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT
RESTAURANT
RETAIL STORE
ROOFED RECREATION FACILITY
SERVICE SHOP
STAFF QUARTERS
STORAGE FACILITIES
TUCK SHOP
WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY
*
**
RURAL
(RuC1)
RESORT
(RuC2)
RESORT
BACKLOT
(RuC2B)
TENT &
TRAILER
(RuC3)
PRIVATE
CAMPS
(RuC4)
LAND
EXTENSIVE
(RuC5)
-X
X
-X
-X
X
X
-X
X
-X
-----
X
X
-X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X
-X
X
-X
---X
-X
X
X
----X
-X
X
-X
X
X
--X
X
X
X
-X
X
-X
--X
-X
-X
--X
X
X
X
----X
-X
X
X
X
-X
--X
X
X
X
---X
-X
-X
---
98-98
Amended By 2001-201
5.2.2
Zone Requirements
No person shall, in any Rural Commercial Zone USE any LOT, or ERECT,
with the following requirements and the applicable Special Provisions:
a.
Amended By
2002-102
ZONE
LOT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
RURAL
RuC1
200 FT.
1 AC.
10 %
50 FT.
30 FT.
50 FT.
50 FT.
30 FEET
RESORT
RuC2
250 FT.
2 AC.
10 %
50 FT.
30 FT.
50 FT.
50 FT.
45 FEET
RESORT
BACKLOT
RuC2B
--
10 AC.
1%
50 FT.
66 FT.
(1)
50 FT.
50 FT.
45 FEET
TENT AND
TRAILER
RuC3
300 FT.
10 AC.
10 %
50 FT.
100 FT.
50 FT.
50 FT.
30 FEET
PRIVATE
CAMP
RuC4
300 FT.
5 AC.
10 %
50 FT.
100 FT.
50 FT.
50 FT.
30 FEET
LAND
EXTENSIVE
RuC5
300 FT.
5 AC.
5%
50 FT.
100 FT.
50 FT.
50 FT.
30 FEET
TITLE
(1) See Provision 5.2.4.c.
46

b.
DWELLING UNIT
Where an ACCESSORY Residential USE is permitted if it is located in a
non-residential BUILDING it shall conform with General Provision 7.17,
DWELLING in a Non-Residential BUILDING.
c.
LANDSCAPED BUFFER
Where any Rural Commercial Zone abuts any Residential Zone 10 feet
of the REQUIRED YARD abutting that zone shall be planted and
maintained as a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
d.
PARKING AND LOADING

For Parking and Loading Area requirements see General Provision 7.25
and 7.26.
Amended By
2002-102
5.2.3
Specific Zone Requirements Rural Commercial

Special Provisions: Rural Commercial (RuC1)
The following specific requirements are applicable in this zone.
98-98
No OPEN STORAGE of goods or materials is permitted unless the following

provisions are complied with:
98-98
a.
such OPEN STORAGE is an ACCESSORY USE to the main permitted

USE on the LOT;
98-98
b.
such OPEN STORAGE complies with the REQUIRED YARDS of the

applicable zone;
98-98
c.
any portion of a LOT used for such OPEN STORAGE is screened from
adjacent residential USES and STREETS adjoining the LOT by
BUILDINGS or a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
Amended By
2002-102
5.2.4
Specific Zone Requirements Commercial Backlot

Special Provisions Commercial Backlot (RuC2B)
a.
a LOT in a RuC2B zone is limited to 1% of the LOT area zoned RuC2B
zone to a maximum of 43,560 square feet.
b.
The interior SIDE YARD in a RuC2B zone, which abuts any zone other
than a residential zone shall be 30 feet.
c.
No USES are permitted on a LOT zoned Resort Commercial Backlot

(RuC2B) unless such LOT is part of a TOURIST RESORT, HOTEL or
MOTEL, which also includes a LOT or a part of a LOT zoned
Community Resort Commercial.
47

Amended By
2001-102
5.2.5
Specific Zone Requirements Rural Tent and Trailer

Special Provisions: Rural Tent and Trailer Zone (RuC3)
a.
No CAMPSITE may be located within 100 feet of any LOT LINE or

HIGH WATER MARK
b.
Minimum area of each CAMPSITE 2500 square feet
c.
HOUSEKEEPING UNITS and CABINS may be ERECTED and used

only in accordance with the following requirements:
i)
minimum LOT AREA, per CABIN located on the LOT 5000

square feet;
ii)
maximum FLOOR AREA per CABIN 1000 square feet;
iii) minimum LOT AREA per HOUSEKEEPING UNIT located on

the LOT 7500 square feet;
iv) maximum FLOOR AREA per HOUSEKEEPING UNIT 1200
square feet;
v) total number of HOUSEKEEPING UNITS and CABINS on a
LOT shall not exceed 10% of the number of developed
CAMPSITES on the LOT.
d.
Amended By
2001-102
5.2.6
The total LOT size requirement is the sum of the requirements for each
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT, CABIN and CAMPSITE on a LOT.
Specific Zone Requirements Rural Private Camp

Special Provisions: Rural Private Camp (RuC4)
a.
No CAMPSITE may be located within 100 feet of any LOT LINE or

HIGH WATER MARK.
b.
48
SECTION V RURAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES

5.3
RURAL INDUSTRIAL ZONE (RuM)

(RuM1, RuM2, RuM3, RuM4)
Amended By
89-110, 2002102
5.3.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall, in any of the Rural Industrial Zones, USE any LOT or ERECT,
locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose except
in accordance with the following applicable zones:
PERMITTED USES
LIGHT (RuM1)
WASTE
DISPOSAL
(RuM2)
EXTRACTIVE
(RuM3)
SALVAGE YARDS
(RuM4)
---X
X
X
---X
---
----------X
X
--
-X
----X
-----X
-------X
------
-X
X
----
X
X
X
-X
--
ABATTOIR
AGRICULTURE
BULK FUEL STORAGE
CONTRACTORS YARD
LIGHT INDUSTRY
MARINA
PIT OR QUARRY
SALVAGE YARD
SAW MILLS
SERVICE SHOP
WASTE DISPOSAL
WASTE TREATMENT FACILITY
WAYSIDE PIT OR QUARRY
ACCESSORY USES
CONTRACTORS YARD
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT
RETAIL STORE
X indicates uses permitted in the applicable zone

5.3.2
Zone Requirements
No person shall within any of the Rural Industrial Zones USE any LOT, or
accordance with the following requirements and applicable Special Provisions:
a.
Amended By
2002-102
ZONE

LOT REQUIREMENTS
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
TITLE
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
LIGHT
RuM1
300 FT.
2 AC.
10 %
50 FT.
30 FT.
30 FT.
30 FT.
30 FEET
WASTE
RuM2
----
----
----
----
----
----
----
----
EXTRACTIVE
RuM3
----
----
10 %
66 FT.
66 FT.
66 FT.
66 FT.
30 FEET
SALVAGE
RuM4
300 FT.
2.5 AC.
----
66 FT.
66 FT.
66 FT.
66 FT.
30 FEET
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
49
SECTION V RURAL INDUSTRIAL ZONES

Amended By
2002-102
b.
LANDSCAPED BUFFER
Where any Rural Industrial Zone abuts any Residential Zone, 20 feet of
the REQUIRED YARD abutting the zone shall be planted and maintained
as a LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
Amended By
2002-102
c.
PARKING AND LOADING

For Parking and Loading Area requirements see General Provision 7.25
and 7.26.
Amended By
2002-102
d.
OBNOXIOUS USE
An OBNOXIOUS USE is not permitted.
Amended By
2002-102
Amended By
2002-102
e.
Amended By
2002-102
f.
GATEHOUSE
A gatehouse shall be permitted in a REQUIRED FRONT or SIDE YARD
adjacent to the STREET LINE. A gatehouse shall be a maximum of 100
square feet FLOOR AREA.
OPEN STORAGE
No open storage of goods or materials is permitted unless the following
provision is complied with:
i) any portion of a LOT used for open space storage must be screened
from adjacent residential USES and STREETS adjoining the LOT by
BUILDINGS or LANDSCAPED BUFFER.
Amended By
2002-102
g.
RETAIL SALES
An industrial USE may include retail sales provided it is an
ACCESSORY USE to the main USE and provided that the retail sales
area does not exceed 15% of the industrial FLOOR AREA.
Amended By
2002-102
h.
RESTRICTED INDUSTRIES
In the absence of a SEWER SERVICE the permitted USES are restricted
to those industries, which use water only for the personal USE of the
employees and not in connection with any MANUFACTURING,
processing, assembling or fabricating process.
50
SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS ZONE PROVISIONS
6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
WATERBODY OPEN SPACE (WOS) (Lands Under Water).....
52
6.1.1 Limitation.
52
52
52
OPEN SPACE (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4)..
53
53
53
6.2.3 Special Provisions: Open Space Public and Private Lands..

(OS1, OS2, OS4)
54
6.2.4 Special Provisions: Open Space Commercial (OS3)...
54
6.2.5 Special Provisions: Open Space Private Islands (OS4).
55
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION (EP1, EP2)..
57
57
57
6.3.3 Special Provisions: Environmental Protection (EP2).
58
GENERAL RESTRICTED (GR).
59
6.4.1 Permitted Uses.
59
6.4.2 Enlargement of Permitted Uses.
59
59
INSTITUTIONAL (I)
60
60
60
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SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS: WATERBODY OPEN SPACE ZONES

6.1
WATERBODY OPEN SPACE (WOS): LANDS UNDER WATER

6.1.1 Limitation
The provisions of this section of this By-law do not constitute regulation
of navigation or shipping, which are within the exclusive jurisdiction of the
Government of Canada.
No person shall within the Waterbody Open Space (WOS) Zone USE
any LOT or land covered by water, or ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE
any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose except for the following:
a.
in the case of lands under water abutting LOTS zoned

Residential and Commercial
DOCKS or BOATHOUSES if they are an ACCESSORY USE to
the permitted USES of the nearest abutting zone above the HIGH
WATER MARK and subject to the provisions of the abutting zone;
or
b.
in the case of lands under water abutting lands zoned Waterfront

Landing (WL) or Marine Commercial (WC2, C2)
The permitted USES of the nearest abuttng zone above the HIGH
WATER MARK, excluding DWELLING UNITS and subject to the
provisions of that zone for DOCKS and BOATHOUSES.
c.
in the case of lands abutting an Environmental Protection (EP1)

zone or an Environmental Protection (EP2) zone
The permitted USES set out in Section 6.3.1.

No person shall within the Waterbody Open Space (WOS) Zone USE ant
LOT or land covered by water, or ERECT, locate, ALTER, or USE any
BUILDING or STRUCTURE except in accordance with the Zone and
Specific Zone Requirements applicable to the nearest abutting zone
above the HIGH WATER MARK.
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SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS: OPEN SPACE ZONES

6.2
OPEN SPACE ZONES (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4)

6.2.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within any Open Space Zone (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4) USE any
LOT or ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE or any
purpose except in accordance with the following applicable zones:
Amended By
89-110
PUBLIC OPEN SPACE

(OS1)
PRIVATE OPEN SPACE

(OS2)
COMMERCIAL OPEN
SPACE (OS3)
PRIVATE OPEN
SPACE ISLANDS
(OS4) *
AGRICULTURAL USES
---
CONSERVATION
FORESTRY OPERATION
---
---
GOLF COURSE **
---
---
---
HUNT CAMP
---
---
MUSEUM
---
---
---
OPEN SPACE RECREATION
PRIVATE CLUB
---
---
---
PRIVATE PARK
---
---
---
WAYSIDE PIT OR QUARRY
---
PERMITTED USES ***
*
**
***
Amended By 97-46
98-98
Amended By 2001-201
6.2.2
Zone Requirements
No person shall within any Open Space Zone (OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4) USE any
LOT or ERECT, locate ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE except
in accordance with the following requirements and applicable Special
Provisions:
Amended By
89-110
a.
ZONE

LOT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
INT.SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
OPEN SPACE
PUBLIC
OS1
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
---
OPEN SPACE
PRIVATE
OS2
---
---
5%
20 FT.
10 FT.
25 FT.
10 FT.
15 FEET
OPEN SPACE
COMMERCIAL
(OS3)
OS3
660 FT.
25 AC.
5%
66 FT.
30 FT.
66 FT.
30 FT.
40 FEET
OPEN SPACE
ISLAND *
OS4
100 FT.
15,000
SQ.FT.
---
35 FT.
---
---
---
15 FEET
TITLE
Amended By 97-46
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6.2.3
Specific Zone Requirements Open Space Public and Private Lands

Special Provisions: Open Space Public and Private Lands (OS1, OS2)
Amended By
95-95
a.
A BUILDING may be ERECTED if it is an ACCESSORY USE to a

permitted USE or a USE, which existed at the time of the passing of this
By-law and does not exceed a FLOOR AREA of 250 square feet.
b.
A DOCK may be located in a Waterbody Open Space (WOS) Zone

where it abuts an Open Space (OS1, OS2) Zone or in an Open Space
(OS1, OS2) Zone provided it is subject to the following:
i) no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 66 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK;
ii) no part of any DOCK shall be ERECTED within 15 feet of the SIDE
or REAR LOT LINE of any 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE
PROJECTION thereof from the HIGH WATER MARK; and,
Amended By
2001-201
iii) the DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in the

FRONT YARD of a LOT.
iv)the total CUMULATIVE WIDTH of DOCKS on a LOT shall not
exceed 15% of LOT FRONTAGE or 45 feet, whichever is lesser.
2006-126
Amended By
95-95
c.
A HUNT CAMP may be ERECTED and used only in accordance with

the following:
i)
2003-77
d.
6.2.4
Maximum GROSS FLOOR AREA 1000 square feet
A DWELLING UNIT is not permitted.
Specific Zone Requirements Open Space Commercial

Special Provisions: Open Space Commercial (OS3)
a.
Where a BUILDING is ERECTED or ALTERED within 50 feet of a

Residential LOT, 10 feet of the REQUIRED YARD, abutting the
residential LOT shall be planted and maintained as a LANDSCAPED
BUFFER.
b.
A DWELLING UNIT is permitted if it is an ACCESSORY USE to the

main USE on the LOT and if it is located in a non-residential BUILDING
shall conform with General Provision 7.17, DWELLING in a NonResidential BUILDING.
c.
A BOATHOUSE may be located in a Waterbody Open Space Zone

(WOS) where it abuts an Open Space (OS3) or in an Open Space Zone
(OS3), provided it is an ACCESSORY USE to the main permitted USE,
and is subject to the following:
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i) in the case of a BOATHOUSE
a) no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50 feet from
the HIGH WATER MARK;
b) the total CUMULATIVE BOATHOUSE WIDTH on a LOT shall
not exceed 25 percent of the LOT FRONTAGE or 25 feet
whichever is greater, and the BOATHOUSE WIDTH of any
individual BOATHOUSE shall not exceed 75 feet;
Amended By
89-110
c) the BOATHOUSE shall not exceed a HEIGHT of 25 feet;

d) no part of any BOATHOSUE shall be ERECTED within 30 feet
of the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100-foot STRAIGHT
LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER MARK;
Amended By
2001-201
e) the BOATHOUSE is permitted to extend into or to be located in

the FRONT YARD of a LOT; and
f)
d.
the BOATHOUSE shall only be used for the storage and

servicing of boats and marine related equipment.
A DOCK may be located in a Waterbody Open Space (WOS) Zone

where it abuts an Open Space (OS3) Zone or in an Open Space (OS3)
Zone subject to the following:
i) in the case of a DOCK
a) no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 80 feet from the
HIGH WATER MARK;
b) no part of any DOCK shall be ERECTED within 30 feet of the
SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 100-foot STRAIGHT LINE
PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER MARK; and,
Amended By
2001-201
c) the DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in the

FRONT YARD of a LOT.
e.
6.2.5
See General Provisions 7.25 and 7.26 for Parking and Loading
Requirements.
Specific Zone Requirements Open Space Private Islands

Special Provisions: Open Space Private Islands (OS4)
97-46
a.
A PICNIC SHELTER may be erected provided it does ot exceed a

FLOOR AREA of 250 square feet.
97-46
b.
A PICNIC SHELTER shall only be single storey with a maximum

HEIGHT of 15 feet.
97-46
c.
In the case of a PICNIC SHELTER with a flat roof, the roof cannot be
used as a SUNDECK, for lounging, or for picnicking.
55

97-46
d.
One DOCK may be constructed parallel to the shoreline, which abuts

the shoreline for its whole width, covering no more than 30 feet of the
LOT FRONTAGE and may project no more than 6 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK, OR
One DOCK may be constructed, other than parallel to and abutting the
shoreline along its whole width, projecting no more than 30 feet from the
HIGH WATER MARK and be no more than 6 feet in width.
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SECTION IV MISCELLANEOUS: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES

6.3
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONE (EP1, EP2)

6.3.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within the Environmental Protection Zone (EP1, EP2) USE any
LOT or ERECT, locate, ALTER, or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any
purpose except in accordance with the following:
a.
All STRUCTURES, BUILDINGS and facilities necessary in conjunction

with:
i)
the production of cranberries excluding BUILDINGS and

STRUCTURES;
ii)
flood control;
iii) erosion control; and

iv) provision of pedestrian access and other similar activities.
b.
6.3.2
DOCKS and BOATHOUSES if it is an ACCESSORY USE to the main

USE on the LOT or associated with a WATERFRONT LANDING or
MARINA.
Zone Requirements
No person shall within the Environmental Protection Zone (EP1, EP2) USE any
LOT, or ERECT, locate, ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE except
in accordance with the following:
a.

i)
in the case of BOATHOUSES

a)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50

feet from the HIGH WATER MARK;
b)
the total BOATHOUSE WIDTH shall not exceed 25

percent of LOT FRONTAGE or 50 feet whichever is
greater, excluding BOATHOUSES associated with a
MARINA;
c)
the BOATHOUSE does not exceed 25 feet in HEIGHT;
d)

located in the FRONT YARD of a LOT;
e)
the BOATHOUSE shall only be used for the storage

and servicing of boats and marine related equipment;
and,
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SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES
ii)
f)
when the BOATHOUSE is associated with a

commercial use, no part of any BOATHOSUE shall be
ERECTED within 15 feet of the SIDE or REAR LOT
LINE or any 50 foot STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION
thereof, from the HIGH WATER MARK; or,
g)
when the BOATHOUSE is an ACCESSORY USE to a

residential USE, no part of any single STOREY
BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within 15 feet of the
SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 50 foot STRAIGHT
LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER
MARK.
h)
when the BOATHOUSE is an ACCESSORY USE to a

residential USE no part of any two STOREY
BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within 30 feet of the
SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 50 foot STRAIGHT
LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the HIGH WATER
MARK.
in the case of DOCKS associated with an existing commercial

USE
a)
no part of any DOCK shall extend beyond 80 feet from

the HIGH WATER MARK; and;
b)

of the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 80 foot
WATER MARK.
iii) in the case of DOCKS accessory to a residential USE
6.3.3
a)

the HIGH WATER MARK; and,
b)

STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION thereof, from the
HIGH WATER MARK.
Specific Zone Requirements

Special Provisions: Environmental Protection (EP2)
a.
No BUILDING or STRUCTURE except those listed in Section 6.3.1 shall

be ERECTED within 100 feet of an Environmental Protection (EP2)
Zone.
58
SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS: GENERAL RESTRICTED ZONES

6.4
GENERAL RESTRICTED ZONE (GR)

6.4.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within a General Restricted (GR) Zone USE any LOT except for
those USES, which existed on the date this By-law was passed.
6.4.2
Enlargement of Permitted Uses

Nothing in this By-law prevents the enlargement or alteration of an existing
BUILDING or STRUCTURE in a GR Zone or the ERECTION of any BUILDING
or STRUCTURE ACCESSORY to the USE of the LOT in a GR Zone provided
that the USE of the LOT does not change and the enlargement or ERECTION
conforms with the zone requirements for the General Restricted (GR) Zone.
6.4.3
Zone Requirements
No person shall within the General Restricted (GR) Zone USE any LOT or
accordance wit the following requirements:
a.
ZONE
LOT REQUIREMENTS
MAXIMUM HEIGHT
TITLE
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
INT.
SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
MAIN
BUILDING
ACC.
BUILDING
GENERAL
RESTRICTED
GR
200 FT.
1 AC.
20 %
50 FT.
30 FT.
50 FT.
50 FT.
30 FT.
20 FT.
59
SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS: INSTITUTIONAL ZONES

6.5
INSTITUTIONAL ZONE (I)

6.5.1
Permitted Uses
No person shall within the Institutional Zone (I) USE any LOT or ERECT, locate,
ALTER or USE any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose except in
accordance with the following:
Amended By
95-95
2003-77
2001-201
6.5.2
a.
PUBLIC USE;
b.
NURSING HOME, Retirement Home or Home for the Aged;
c.
Arena, Curling Club, SERVICE CLUB;
d.
CHURCH;
e.
PLACE OF WORSHIP
f.
Educational Institutions;
g.
NURSERY SCHOOL; and,
h.
RESIDENTIAL USE (In the form of a DWELLING) as ACCESSORY to

any permitted USE listed above.
Zone Requirements
No person shall within the Institutional Zone (I) USE any LOT, or ERECT,
with the following requirements of the applicable zones:
a.
ZONE
TITLE
INSTITUTIONAL

LOT REQUIREMENTS
SYMBOL
MIN.
FRONTAGE
MIN.
AREA
MAX.
COVERAGE
FRONT
200 FT.
1 AC.
30 %
25 FT.
INT.SIDE
EXT.
SIDE
REAR
15 FT.
25 FT.
15 FT.
MAXIMUM
HEIGHT
40 FEET *
Amended By 95-95
b.
COMMUNITY LOT REQUIREMENTS

Despite the provisions of Paragraph a. where an Institutional USE exists
in a Community the following shall apply:
LOT FRONTAGE
LOT AREA
Sewer and Water
66 ft
0.25 ac.
Sewer or Water
100 ft
0.5 ac.
Private Service
150 ft
1.0 ac.
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SECTION VI MISCELLANEOUS: INSTITUTIONAL ZONES
c.
PARKING AND LOADING

For Parking and Loading requirements see General Provision 7.25 and
7.26.
d.

A BOATHOUSE and DOCK may be located in a Waterbody Open
Space (WOS) Zone where it abuts an Institutional (I) Zone or in an
Institutional Zone (I), provided it is an ACCESSORY USE to the main
permitted USE and is subject to the following:
i)
ii)
in the case of a DOCK

a)

the HIGH WATER MARK;
b)

WATER MARK; and,
c)
the DOCK is permitted to extend from or to be located in

the FRONT YARD of a LOT.

a)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall extend beyond 50

feet from the HIGH WATER MARK;
b)
the total BOATHOUSE WIDTH shall not exceed 25

percent of the LOT FRONTAGE or 50 feet whichever is
greater;
c)
the BOATHOUSE shall not exceed a HEIGHT of 25

feet;
d)
no part of any BOATHOUSE shall be ERECTED within

30 feet of the SIDE or REAR LOT LINE or any 50-foot
WATER MARK;
e)

located in the FRONT YARD of a LOT; and,
f)
the BOATHOUSE shall only be used for the storage and

servicing of boats and marine related equipment.
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SECTION VII GENERAL PROVISIONS

7.1
APPLICATION AND SCOPE ..
65
7.2
NON-CONFORMING USES.
65
7.2.1
Existing Uses, Buildings And Structures
65
7.2.2
Permitted Exterior Extension.
65
7.2.3
Permitted Interior Alteration..
65
7.2.4
Restoration to a Safe Condition
65
7.2.5
Reconstruction of Damaged Existing Non-Conforming Buildings or Structures...
65
NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES.
66
7.2.A.1
Application...
66
7.2.A.2
Permitted Exterior Extension on an Undersized Lot...
66
7.2.A.3
Permitted Exterior Extension Where Structure Within Required Yards...
66
7.2.A.4
Permitted Second Storey Additions...
66
7.2.A.5
Restoration to a Safe Condition.
67
7.2.A.6
Reconstruction of Damaged Existing Non-Conforming Buildings or Structures...
67
7.2.A.7
Permitted Interior Alteration
67
7.2.A.8
Increase In Volume..
67
7.2.A.9
Additions to Shoreline Structures Exceeding Maximum CUMULATIVE WIDTH...
67
LOTS OF RECORD..
68
7.3.1
Existing Undersized Lots of Record..
68
7.3.2
Enlargement of Existing Lots..
68
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
68
7.4.1
Construction Sequence...
68
7.4.2
Use of Accessory Buildings
69
7.4.3
Location, Size, Height..
69
7.4.4
Temporary Accessory Buildings and Structures.
69
7.4.5
Gazebo...
69
7.2.A
7.3
7.4
62
7.4.A
BUILDING INTERIOR DESIGN..
69
7.5
FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC STREET OR NAVIGABLE WATERWAY
70
7.5.1
General Frontage Requirement.
70
7.5.2
Frontage in a Community
70
7.5.3
Exemption to Frontage Requirement
70
7.6
FRONTAGE ON AN ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE...
71
7.6.A
REDUCTION OF LOT AREA..
71
7.7
GREATER RESTRICTIONS
71
7.8
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
71
7.9
PROHIBITED HABITATION
71
7.10
HOME INDUSTRY
72
7.11
HOME OCCUPATION..
72
7.12
RIGHT-OF-WAY/LANE AS A YARD..
73
7.13
CHANGE IN USE..
73
7.14
ABANDONED EQUIPMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLES WITHOUT CURRENT LICENSE

PLATES..
73
7.15
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS
73
7.16
LANDSCAPED BUFFERS...
74
7.16.1
Non-Conforming Uses.
74
7.16.2
Addition..
74
7.17
DWELLING UNIT IN A NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
74
7.18
REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS..
74
7.19
SIGHT TRIANGLE
74
7.20
SIGNS.
74
7.21
SETBACK FROM STREET.
75
7.21.1
Setbacks on Township Streets.
75
7.21.2
Setbacks on Provincial Highways..
75
7.21.3 Setbacks from High Water Mark

75
7.22
YARD ENCROACHMENTS.
75
63
7.23
7.24
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES.
75
7.23.1
Storage or Sale.
75
7.23.2
Temporary Use.
76
MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE UNITS
76
7.24.1
Permanent Uses..
76
7.24.2
Temporary Uses.
76
7.25
PARKING...
76
7.26
LOADING AREAS
80
7.27
MORE THAN ONE ZONE ON A LOT..
81
7.28
ONE DWELLING / ONE LOT.
81
7.28A
MAXIMUM HABITABLE FLOOR AREA FOR A DWELLING
81
7.28.B
MAXIMUM HABITABLE FLOOR AREA FOR A DWELLING..
81
7.29
BUILDABLE AREA..
81
7.30
GROUP HOMES..
81
7.31
CALCULATING GROSS FLOOR AREA..
81
7.32
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ON MORE THAN ONE LOT
81
7.33
EXEMPTIONS TO THE BY-LAW..
82
7.34
LOTS OF TWO OR MORE LAND PARCELS.
82
7.35
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION
82
7.36
COTTAGE INDUSTRY
82
7.37
SERVICES IN COMMUNITIES.
83
7.38
ILLEGAL STRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF BY-LAW.
83
7.39
LANDS ADJACENT TO LAND ZONED RURAL INDUSTRIAL (RuM3)..
83
64

7.1
APPLICATION AND SCOPE

Nothing in this By-law affects the ERECTION, ALTERATION or USE of any BUILDING
or STRUCTURE or the USE of any LOT by a PUBLIC AUTHORITY for a PUBLIC USE,
other than as a GROUP HOME.
7.2
NON CONFORMING USES
Amended By
95-95
7.2.1
Existing USES, BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES

The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the USE of any existing
LOT, BUILDING or STRUCTURE for any purpose prohibited in this By-law if
such existing LOT, BUILDING or STRUCTURE was lawfully used for such
purposes, on the date this By-law was passed and continues to be used for that
purpose.
Amended By
89-110, 95-95
7.2.2
Permitted Exterior Extension

The exterior of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE which was lawfully used prior to
the passage of this By-law for a USE not permitted within the zone in which it is
located, shall not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or otherwise structurally
ALTERED, unless such BUILDING or STRUCTURE is thereafter to be used for
a USE permitted within such zone, and complies with all requirements of this Bylaw for such zone.
Amended By
95-95
7.2.3

The interior of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE which was lawfully used for a
USE not permitted in the zone in which it is located, may be reconstructed or
structurally ALTERED, in order to render the same more convenient or
commodious for the existing purpose for which such BUILDING or
STRUCTURE was lawfully used on the date this By-law was passed.
Amended By
95-95
7.2.4
Restoration To a Safe Condition

Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration to a safe
condition of any existing, BUILDING or STRUCTURE or part thereof used for a
NON-CONFORMING USE, provided that the strengthening or restoration does
not increase the BUILDING HEIGHT, size or volume or change the existing
lawful USE of such existing BUILDING or STRUCTURE.
Amended By
95-95
7.2.5
Reconstruction of Damaged Existing NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS or

STRUCTURES
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the repair, replacement or reconstruction of
any BUILDING or STRUCTURE used for a NON-CONFORMING USE, which is
damaged by causes beyond the control of the owner provided that:
Amended By
95-95, 98-98
a.
the BUILDING or STRUCTURE as repaired, replaced or reconstructed

has the equivalent or reduced dimensions (and there is no increase in
FLOOR AREA) as the damaged BUILDING or STRUCTURE;
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Amended By
95-95
b.
the application for a building permit to reconstruct, repair or replace the

BUILDING or STRUCTURE is submitted within one year of the date
upon which the damaged BUILDING or STRUCTURE was damaged;
and,
Amended By
95-95
c.
the reconstruction, repair or replacement of the BUILDING or

STRUCTURE is commenced within two years of the date upon which
the damaged BUILDING or STRUCTURE was damaged.
7.2.A
2001-201,
Amended By
2003-77
NON COMPLYING BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES

7.2.A.1
Application
2001-201,
Amended By
2003-77, 2006126
The extension or RECONSTRUCTION of a DWELLING UNIT or SLEEPING

CABIN is not permitted on a LOT where:
2001-201
a.
only one (1) DWELLING UNIT is permitted and more than one (1)
DWELLING UNIT exists, or,
2001-201
b.
only one (1) SLEEPING CABIN is permitted and more than one (1)
SLEEPING CABIN exists, or,
2001-201
c.
a SLEEPING CABIN exists and there is more than one (1)

DWELLING UNIT on the LOT.
95-95
7.2.A.2
Permitted Exterior Extension on an Undersized LOT

A BUILDING or STRUCTURE which, on the date this By-law was passed,
conformed with all provisions of this By-law but was located on a LOT which
does not comply with the minimum FRONTAGE or AREA requirement for the
Zone within which it is located, may be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or
otherwise structurally ALTERED, if the BUILDING or STRUCTURE and USE
will continue to comply with all other requirements of this By-law.
95-95
7.2.A.3
Permitted Exterior Extension Where STRUCTURE Within Required YARDS

A BUILDING or STRUCTURE which, on the date this By-law was passed
conformed with all provisions of this By-law except for the provisions
establishing the minimum yard requirements for the zone within which it is
located may be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or otherwise structurally
ALTERED if the enlargement, extension, reconstruction or structural alteration
complies with all of the requirements of this By-law.
2003-77
7.2.A.4
Permitted Second Storey Additions to STRUCTURES on a LOT where the

maximum LOT COVERAGE is exceeded
A BUILDING or STRUCTURE on a LOT, where the maximum LOT
COVERAGE is already exceeded, may be added to, by way of a second
STOREY, provided the cumulative FLOOR AREA of all second STOREYS
does not exceed the amount of the maximum LOT COVERAGE.
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95-95,
Amended By
2003-77
7.2.A.5
RESTORATION To Safe Condition

Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or RESTORATION to a
safe condition of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE or part thereof, lawfully used
on the date of passing of this By-law, provided that the strengthening or
RESTORATION does not increase the BUILDING HEIGHT, size or volume or
change the USE of such BUILDING or STRUCTURE.
95-95
7.2.A.6
Reconstruction of Damaged Existing NON-COMPLYING BUILDINGS or

STRUCTURES
95-95
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the repair, replacement or reconstruction of

any lawful NON-COMPLYING BUILDING or STRUCTURE which is damaged
by causes beyond the control of the owner (including fire) provided that:
95-95,
Amended By
98-98, 2006-126
a.
the BUILDING or STRUCTURE as repaired, replaced or reconstructed

is in the same location and has the equivalent or reduced dimensions
(and there is no increase in FLOOR AREA) as the damaged
BUILDING or STRUCTURE;
95-95
b.
the application for a building permit to reconstruct, repair or replace the

BUILDING or STRUCTURE is submitted within one year of the date
upon which the NON-COMPLYING BUILDING or STRUCTURE was
damaged; and,
95-95
c.
the reconstruction, repair or replacement of the BUILDING or

STRUCTURE is commenced within two years of the date upon which
the NON-COMPLYING BUILDING or STRUCTURE was damaged.
2001-201
7.2.A.7

The interior of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE which was lawfully used for a
USE permitted in the By-law but does not comply with all requirements of the
By-law, may be reconstructed or structurally ALTERED, in order to render the
same more convenient or commodious for the existing purpose for which such
BUILDING or STRUCTURE was lawfully used on the date the By-law was
passed.
2006-126
7.2.A.8
Increase In Volume
Where a BUILDING or STRUCTURE which, on the date this By-law was
passed was legal NON-COMPLYING, the exterior dimensions can be
increased provided there is no increase in FLOOR AREA and all other
requirements of the by-law are complied with.
2006-126
7.2.A.9
Additions to Shoreline Structures Exceeding Maximum CUMULATIVE WIDTH

Where DOCKS or BOATHOUSES are legal NON-COMPLYING due to the
requirements of the maximum CUMULATIVE WIDTH of DOCKS and
BOATHOUSES, additions are permitted provided the CUMULATIVE WIDTH
permitted is not exceeded by the addition and all other requirements of the bylaw are complied with.
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7.3
LOTS OF RECORD
7.3.1
Existing Undersized LOTS of Record

Where a LOT, having a lesser FRONTAGE or AREA than is required by this
By-law, and is:
a.
held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting LOTS, on or

before the passing of this By-law, as evidenced by the records of the
Land Registry Office; or,
b.
is a LOT or block on a registered plan of subdivision; or,
c.
is created as a result of expropriation or highway widening or other land

acquisition by any authority having such statutory powers; or,
Amended By 9595
d.
is a LOT created by consent under the Planning Act, or its predecessor,

after March 31, 1979; and,
Amended By
2003-77
e.
has a WR, WR1, WR5, WR6, R2, R3, R4, R5, Ru1, Ru2, Ru3, RuR,
RuRH or RuER, or has a WR3 Zone on an island in excess of 2.0 acres
and has a FRONTAGE not less than 100 feet and an AREA not less
than 15,000 square feet; or
f.
has a WR2, WR4 or WR8 Zone and has a FRONTAGE of not less than
200 feet and an AREA of not less than 1 acre; or
g.
has an R1 Zone and has a FRONTAGE of not less than 50 feet and an
AREA on not less than 6,000 square feet
Such LOT shall be deemed to conform with the LOT FRONTAGE and LOT
AREA requirements of this By-law.
7.3.2
Enlargement of Existing LOTS
Amended By 9595
a.
Where a LOT meets the criteria set out in Section 7.3.1, or has been
granted an exemption or Minor Variance to this By-law for lot size, or is
zoned Waterfront Commercial Marina (WC2) or Community
Commercial Marina (C2), and lands are added to that LOT, the
resulting LOT is deemed to meet the criteria in Section 7.3.1.
95-95
b.
where a lot does not meet the criteria set out in Section 7.3.1, but
through a lot addition the resulting LOT exceeds the criteria set out in
Section 7.3.1, the resultant LOT is deemed to meet the criteria in
Section 7.3.1.
7.4
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES

7.4.1
Construction Sequence
No ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be ERECTED prior to the
establishment of the MAIN BUILDING, STRUCTURE or USE with the exception
of a DOCK on a LOT accessible only by water.
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7.4.2
USE of ACCESSORY BUILDINGS

Where this By-law provides that land may be used or a BUILDING or
STRUCTURE may be ERECTED or used for a purpose, that purpose shall
include any ACCESSORY USE, but shall not include the following:
a.
an occupation for gain or profit, except as this By-law specifically
permits;
b.
7.4.3
any BUILDING or STRUCTURE used for human habitation except as

this By-law specifically permits.
Location, Size, HEIGHT

Except as may be provided elsewhere in this By-law, any ACCESSORY
BUILDING or STRUCTURE, which is not part of the MAIN BUILDING shall not
be ERECTED unless the ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE:
a.
complies with the REQUIRED YARDS of the zone in which it is

located;
b.
does not exceed the applicable LOT COVERAGE requirements of the

zone in which it is located;
Amended By
2006-126
c.
is not ERECTED in the FRONT YARD; and,
95-95, Amended
By 2006-126
d.
is erected on a LOT which complies with the provisions of Section 7.5
7.4.4
Temporary ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES

Where a consent under Section 49 of the Planning Act results in the creation of
a LOT upon which an ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE is located
before a MAIN BUILDING, STRUCTURE or USE has been established, such
ACCESSORY BUILDING or STRUCTURE, shall be allowed to continue
provided that the application to construct the MAIN BUILDING or
STRUCTURE is submitted within two years of the date of conveyance of the
land, and the construction of the MAIN BUILDING or STRUCTURE is
completed or the USE has been established within three years of the date of
conveyance of the land.
Amended By 89110
7.4.5
GAZEBO
No person shall ERECT or USE a GAZEBO, which exceeds 250 square feet in
FLOOR AREA.
95-95
7.4.A
BUILDING INTERIOR DESIGN

Where an application is made to construct an addition to a BUILDING; to join two or
more existing BUILDINGS together; construct/reconstruct a BUILDING containing a
hallway of which the walls are also exterior walls; or to join two living areas is
proposed; the result will be considered as two or more BUILDINGS for the purpose of
this By-law unless:
95-95
a.
the new construction or the BUILDING being moved, which is to be added to

the existing BUILDING, is designed and built to an integral part of the existing
BUILDING;
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7.5
b.
the new construction or BUILDING being moved shares at least one common
wall with the existing BUILDING; and,
c.
the connection between the existing BUILDINGS and the new construction or
BUILDING being moved, or a new BUILDING designed as having a hallway
with exterior walls, is not one or more walkways, breezeways, hallways or other
passages, whether or not such passages have exterior walls.
FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC STREET OR NAVIGABLE WATERWAY

7.5.1
General FRONTAGE Requirement
Amended By 89110
No person shall ERECT any BUILDING or STRUCTURE in any zone except a

Community Zone unless the LOT upon which such BUILDING or STRUCTURE
is to be ERECTED fronts, for a distance equal to the minimum FRONTAGE
requirement for the zone in which the LOT is located, upon:
Amended By 89110
a.
A STREET maintained year round by a PUBLIC AUTHORITY;
Amended By 89110
b.
a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY or ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD

ALLOWANCE; or
95-95
c.
a STREET dedicated as a public highway on a registered plan of

subdivision and subject to terms and conditions of a Subdivision
Agreement under the Planning Act or its predecessor.
7.5.2
FRONTAGE in a Community
Amended By 89110
a.
No person shall ERECT any BUILDING or STRUCTURE in any

Community Zone unless the LOT upon which such BUILDING or
STRUCTURE is to be ERECTED abuts, for a distance equal to the
minimum FRONTAGE requirement for the zone in which the LOT is
located, a STREET maintained year round by a PUBLIC AUTHORITY;
and,
Amended By 89110
b.
where a LOT in a Community Zone fronts upon a NAVIGABLE

WATERWAY or ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE and abuts a
STREET maintained year round by a PUBLIC AUTHORITY the LOT
LINE abutting the STREET must also meet the minimum FRONTAGE
requirement for the zone in which the LOT is located.
7.5.3
Amended By
2006-126
Exemption to FRONTAGE Requirement

a.
A HUNT CAMP may be ERECTED on a LOT in an Open Space (OS1,

OS2) Zone, which does not front upon a year round maintained road or
a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY.
b.
Where there is an existing residential DWELLING on a LOT, which

does not have FRONTAGE on a year round maintained road or a
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, uses ACCESSORY to the permitted USE
are permitted.
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7.6
c.
A BUILDING or STRUCTURE which does not comply with Section 7.5.1

and 7.5.2 and existed on the date this By-law was passed, which is a
permitted USE, and is located in a Community Zone, can be
reconstructed or structurally ALTERED despite the fact the FRONTAGE
requirements are not met.
d.
A BUILDING or STRUCTURE which is located on a LOT which does

not comply to the FRONTAGE requirement and does not contain a
HABITABLE ROOM can be ERECTED, USED or ALTERED in any
Community zone despite the fact the FRONTAGE requirements are not
met.
FRONTAGE ON AN ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE

Where a LOT is separated from a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY by only an ORIGINAL
SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE the LOT shall be considered for the purpose of permitted
land uses in this By-law as if it abuts the NAVIGABLE WATERWAY.
7.6.A
95-95, Amended
By 98-98, 2006126
7.7
REDUCTION OF LOT AREA

Where a LOT is reduced in LOT AREA by way of a consent under the Planning Act but
the LOT FRONTAGE is not changing and the LOT AREA complies with the minimum
LOT AREA requirements under Section 7.3.1, the LOT FRONTAGE and the LOT
AREA are deemed to comply with the provision of this By-law.
GREATER RESTRICTION
This By-law shall not be effective to reduce or mitigate any restrictions lawfully imposed
by a governmental authority having jurisdiction to make such restrictions.
95-95,
Amended By
98-98
7.8
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
No HEIGHT provision in this By-law shall apply to prevent the ERECTION,
ALTERATION or USE of the following ACCESSORY BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES
provided that such BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES are permitted within the zone in
which it is located;
Amended By
98-98, 2006-126
7.9
church spire
belfry
clock tower
chimney
water tank
windmill
- residential radio or TV tower or

antenna
- air conditioner duct
- any farm BUILDING or
STRUCTURE including a barn
- cupola or other similar
ornamental structure which
contains no floor and is less
than 100 square feet in size
PROHIBITED HABITATION
No truck, bus, coach, or other vehicle may be used for a DWELLING UNIT within the
Municipality, whether or not the same is maintained on wheels.
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7.10
HOME INDUSTRY
Amended By
89-110
HOME INDUSTRY means a gainful occupation conducted in whole or in part in a

SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT or an ACCESSORY BUILDING to a SINGLE
DWELLING UNIT by the residents of the SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT provided
that:
Amended By
89-110
a.
there is no external advertising other than a sign of not more than 6-square feet
erected in accordance with any by-laws regulating signs;
Amended By
89-110
b.
there is no external storage of goods or materials;
Amended By
89-110
c.
such HOME INDUSTRY is not an OBNOXIOUS USE;
Amended By
89-110
d.
such HOME INDUSTRY is clearly secondary and incidental to the main

residential character of the residential USE;
Amended By
89-110
e.
such HOME INDUSTRY does not interfere with radio or television reception;
Amended By
89-110
f.
not more than two persons, other than the residents of the SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT are employed;
Amended By
89-110
g.
the LOT AREA is not less than 1 acre;
Amended By 89110, 98-98
h.
when a HOME INDUSTRY is located in a SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT or

an ATTACHED GARAGE, it shall not exceed 25 percent of the GROUND
FLOOR AREA of the SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT;
Amended By 89110
i.
the sum of the FLOOR AREA of all of the ACCESSORY BUILDING does not
exceed an area of 1000 square feet;
Amended By 89110
j.
such HOME INDUSTRY does not involve the repair, maintenance or storage of
aircraft; and
Amended By 89110
k.
the HOME INDUSTRY does not produce waste products, which are disposed of
in a manner, which contravenes any Provincial environmental legislation or
regulations.
7.11
HOME OCCUPATION
Amended By 89110
HOME OCCUPATION means a gainful occupation conducted entirely within a SINGLE

FAMILY DWELLING UNIT by members of the family residing in such SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT provided that:
Amended By 89110
a.
there is no external display or advertising other than a sign not larger than 6square feet erected in accordance with any by-laws regulating signs;
Amended By 89110
b.
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Amended By 89110
c.
such HOME OCCUPATION is clearly secondary and incidental to the main

residential USE and does not change the residential character of the SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING UNIT nor create or become a nuisance in particular in
regard to noise, traffic or parking;
Amended By 89110, 95-95, 9898
d.
not more than 20 percent of the GROUND FLOOR AREA of the SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING UNIT including an ATTACHED GARAGE is for the HOME
OCCUPATION except in the case of a BED AND BREAKFAST where the
maximum GROUND FLOOR AREA of the SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT
for the HOME OCCUPATION is the FLOOR AREA of the three bedrooms used
for the BED AND BREAKFAST; and
Amended By 89110
e.
such HOME OCCUPATION does not interfere with television or radio reception.
7.12
Amended By 89110
7.13
Amended By
2006-126
7.14
RIGHT-OF-WAY/LANE AS A YARD
No BUILDING may be ERECTED or USED within 10 feet of a private RIGHT-OF-WAY
where such RIGHT-OF-WAY does not form part of a LOT LINE.
CHANGE IN USE
If any BUILDING is hereafter ALTERED for or changed to a different USE, both of
which are permitted within the particular zone, loading and PARKING SPACES shall be
provided as required by this By-law for such different USE.
ABANDONED EQUIPMENT AND MOTOR VEHICLES WITHOUT CURRENT LICENSE
PLATES
Unless otherwise specifically permitted in this By-law, the parking, storing or locating of
unused or discarded motor vehicles without current license plates is prohibited in all
zones, except that:
7.15
a.
vehicles may be stored inside a PRIVATE GARAGE; and,
b.
one such vehicle may be stored in a screened space that is not visible from any
STREET or adjacent LOT.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATIONS

a.
Despite the requirement of this By-law, a pump island shall not be located
closer than 15 feet to the LOT LINE of any existing or planned STREET.
b.
No portion of any ingress or egress shall be located closer than 50 feet to the
intersection of any two STREETS.
c.
No portion of any ingress or egress ramp along any LOT LINE shall be located
closer than 10 feet to any SIDE LOT LINE.
d.
The width of any egress or ingress ramp along any LOT LINE shall not be more
than 30 feet nor less than 25 feet.
e.
Except for the ramps, an area not less than 5 feet in width along the FRONT
LOT LINE shall be used for landscaping.
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7.16
LANDSCAPED BUFFERS
LANDSCAPED BUFFERS, as required by this By-law, shall be provided, planted and
maintained by the owner of the LOT on which the buffers are required and located.
7.16.1
NON-CONFORMING USES
Nothing in this By-law shall require the provision of a LANDSCAPED BUFFER
for a use, which existed on the date this By-law was passed.
7.16.2
Addition
Where an addition to an existing BUILDING or STRUCTURE occurs, the owner
shall be responsible to provide, plant and maintain the required LANDSCAPED
BUFFER for the addition.
7.17
DWELLING UNIT IN A NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING

With the exception of an AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, a DWELLING UNIT or a
MULTIPLE DWELLING UNIT may be permitted, as specified in this By-law, within a
non-residential BUILDING, provided that:
7.18
a.
it complies with the requirements of Section 4.1.2(c) in the case of a MULTIPLE

DWELLING;
b.
each DWELLING UNIT shall have a separate washroom/bathroom and kitchen

facility from those of the non-residential USE;
c.
each DWELLING UNIT shall have separate PARKING SPACES in accordance

with the parking requirements of Provision 7.25; and,
d.
each DWELLING UNIT shall have a separate BUILDING entrance than that to
the non-residential portion.
REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS
No person shall change the purpose for which any LOT or BUILDING is used, or
ERECT any new BUILDING or addition to any existing BUILDING, or sever any lands
from any existing LOT if the effect of such action is to cause the original, adjoining or
remaining BUILDINGS, or original or remaining lands to be in contravention of this Bylaw.
7.19
SIGHT TRIANGLE
On a CORNER LOT, no hedge, shrub or tree shall be planted, nor BUILDING or
STRUCTURE ERECTED in a SIGHT TRIANGLE where such would obstruct the vision
of vehicular traffic.
7.20
SIGNS
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the ERECTION, ALTERATION
or USE of any sign, provided such sign complies with any authorized by-law regulating
signs.
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7.21
Amended By
2001-201, 200377
SETBACK FROM STREET AND HIGH WATER MARK
7.21.1
SETBACKS from Township STREETS and Unopened Road Allowances

No BUILDING or STRUCTURE including a DOCK and a BOATHOUSE shall
be ERECTED, or enlarged within 25 feet from the LOT LINE abutting the
STREET or unopened road allowance, or the 100 foot STRAIGHT LINE
PROJECTION of that LOT LINE unless otherwise specifically permitted by this
By-law.
7.21.2
SETBACKS on Provincial Highways

Where a BUILDING or STRUCTURE is located adjacent to a provincial
highway or a DISTRICT road, SETBACKS shall be provided and maintained in
accordance with the requirements of the Ministry of Transportation or of the
DISTRICT where such requirements are in excess of those required by this Bylaw.
7.21.3
2001-201
SETBACKS from HIGH WATER MARK

No BUILDING or STRUCTURE shall be ERECTED within 66 feet of the HIGH
WATER MARK except a BUILDING or STRUCTURE which existed prior to
January 3, 2005 is legal NON-COMPLYING, is at least 35 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK, and which extends no closer to that HIGH WATER MARK
after such ERECTION is completed than it did on January 3, 2005.
Amended By
2006-126
In the case of a SUNDECK, the minimum SETBACK shall be 50 feet from the
HIGH WATER MARK; except for a SUNDECK which existed prior to January 3,
2005, is legal, NON-COMPLYING and is a minimum of 25 feet from the HIGH
WATER MARK.
7.22
YARD ENCROACHMENTS
Despite the YARD and SETBACK provisions of this By-law, the following shall apply:
Amended By
89-110
7.23
a.
chimneys, eaves, pilasters, or other ornamental STRUCTURES may project

into any REQUIRED YARD a maximum distance of 4 feet;
b.
drop awnings, clothes poles, flagpoles, garden trellises, fences, retaining walls,
similar ACCESSORY USES or signs ERECTED in accordance with any
authorized by-law regulating signs, are permitted in any REQUIRED YARD;
c.
fire escapes and the structural members may project into a REQUIRED YARD
a maximum distance of 4 feet.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLES
7.23.1
Amended By
89-110
Storage or Sale
A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE may only be ERECTED or placed in an area
specifically zoned for such a USE. This provision shall not apply where a
maximum of one RECREATIONAL VEHICLE is located on the said land solely
for the purposes of sale or storage, complies with the REQUIRED YARDS and
is not occupied at any time.
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7.23.2
Despite Provision 7.23.1 a RECREATIONAL VEHICLE may be placed on

residential zoned land for temporary USE for storage purposes or for
accommodation during development of the LOT provided that the
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE is located on the same LOT as the construction
and in compliance with the YARD requirements for the zone in which it is
located and provided that the RECREATIONAL VEHICLE is not located on the
LOT until a building permit for the said construction has been issued and the
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE is removed within 60 days of the completion or
discontinuance of construction or if a building permit is revoked.
Amended By
89-110
7.24
Temporary USE
MOBILE HOMES AND MOBILE UNITS

7.24.1
Permanent USES
No person shall USE land for the purpose of ERECTING or placing thereon a
MOBILE HOME or MOBILE UNIT.
7.24.2
Temporary USES
Despite Provision 7.24.1 a MOBILE UNIT, may be placed on industrial or
commercial zoned land for temporary USE as an OFFICE or for storage
purposes during development of the LOT provided that the MOBILE UNIT is
located on the same LOT as the construction and in compliance with the YARD
requirements for the zone in which it is located and provided that the MOBILE
UNIT is not located on the LOT until a building permit for the said construction
has been issued and that the MOBILE UNIT is removed within 60 days of the
completion or discontinuance of construction.
7.25
PARKING
PARKING SPACES and areas are required under this By-law in accordance with the
following provisions:
a.
The owner of every BUILDING or STRUCTURE ERECTED or USED for any of

the following purposes shall provide and maintain for the sole USE of the
owner, occupant or other persons entering upon or making USE of the said
premises from time to time, PARKING SPACES and areas as follows:
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Type of Building
Minimum Parking Required
i)
a DWELLING UNIT
2 PARKING SPACES.
ii)
containing two or more

DWELLING UNITS
2 PARKING SPACES for each

DWELLING UNIT.
iii)
a medical, dental or
drugless practitioners
OFFICE or clinic

practitioner
iv)
CHURCH, auditorium,
TAVERN,
RESTAURANT, theatre,
arena, hall, PRIVATE
CLUB, and other places
of assembly (including a
funeral home)
where there are fixed seats 1

PARKING SPACE for 5 seats, or
10 feet of bench space.
where there are no fixed seats 1

PARKING SPACE for each 100
square feet of FLOOR AREA
open to the public.
v)
hospital, institution
1 PARKING SPACE for each 2

beds or 400 square feet of
FLOOR AREA whichever is
greater, plus 1 additional space
for each resident doctor or
resident employee.
vi)
TOURIST RESORT
1 PARKING SPACE for each

ACCOMMODATION UNIT or
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT plus 1
PARKING SPACE for each
resident owner or employee
family plus 1 additional space for
each 200 square feet of
RESTAURANT or TAVERN
FLOOR SPACE open to the
public.
vii)
OFFICE, including a
HOME OCCUPATION
1 PARKING SPACE per 300

square feet of total FLOOR
AREA.
viii)
RETAIL or
CONVENIENCE STORE
wholesale or discount
business
1 PARKING SPACE for every

200 square feet of total FLOOR
AREA.
ix)
MARINA

square feet of total retail FLOOR
AREA, plus 1 PARKING SPACE
for every 20 feet of dockage.
x)
GOLF COURSES

nine holes of golfing facilities.
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Type of Building
Minimum Parking Required
xi)
outdoor recreational uses

such as driving ranges
and miniature GOLF
COURSES
xii)
PRIVATE PARKS each 4

visitors based on
95-95
xiii)
BED AND BREAKFAST
1 PARKING SPACE for each

bedroom
95-95
xiv)
SUNDECK or patio used

in conjunction with a
RESTAURANT,
TAVERN

square feet.
Amended By 9595
xv)
other commercial USES

(including a drive-in or
take out RESTAURANT)

square feet of total FLOOR
AREA.
xvi)
school elementary
1.5 PARKING SPACES for each

teaching area.
secondary

teaching area.
At least 1 PARKING SPACE for

each 1000 square feet of total
FLOOR AREA up to 20,000
square feet plus 1 additional
space for every 5,000 square feet
of total FLOOR AREA over
20,000 square feet including any
basement area if used for
industrial USE.
xvii)
b.
Industrial
10 PAKING SPACES for the

miniature golf facility plus ONE
SPACE for each tee on the
driving range.
1 PARKING SPACE for the total
capacity of the park.
PARKING AREA Requirements:

PARKING AREA shall conform to the following requirements:
i) the PARKING AREA shall be located in the same zones as, and within 500
feet of the location it is intended to serve, except for water access
properties, in which case the PARKING AREA may be more than 500 feet
from the USE and in a different zone;
Amended By 89110
ii) each angled PARKING SPACE shall be at least 10 feet by 20 feet; each
parallel PARKING SPACE shall be at least 9 feet by 22 feet and each
PARKING SPACE shall be provided with unobstructed access to a STREET
by a driveway, aisle or LANE; and,
95-95
iii) the PARKING AREA must be in the same ownership as the LOT for which
the PARKING SPACES are required.
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c.
PARKING AREA Surface:

In a Zone which allows commercial, industrial or multiple residential USES, a
PARKING AREA and driveway connecting the PARKING AREA with a
STREET shall be maintained with a stable surface which is treated so as to
prevent the raising of dust or loose particles.
d.
Ingress and Egress:
Amended By 89110, 2001-201
i)
ingress and egress, to and from the required PARKING SPACES and
AREAS shall be provided by means of unobstructed driveways or
passageways at least 20 feet but not more than 30 feet in perpendicular
width except, in respect to parking, for a RESIDENTIAL USE located in a
STRUCTURE or BUILDING other than a MULTIPLE DWELLING;
Amended By 89110
ii) the maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp
measured along the STREET LINE shall be 40 feet;
iii) every LOT shall be limited to the following number of driveways:
e.
a)
up to the first 100 feet of STREET frontage not more than 2 driveways;
and,
b)
for each additional 100 feet of STREET FRONTAGE not more than 1
additional driveway.
Illumination:
Where PARKING AREAS are illuminated, lighting fixtures shall be so arranged
that no part of any fixture shall be more than 30 feet above the finished grade of
the PARKING AREA. Fixtures shall be so designed and installed that the light
is directed downward and deflected away from adjacent LOTS, roads and
STREETS.
f.
Addition to BUILDING or STRUCTURE:

When a BUILDING or STRUCTURE has insufficient PARKING AREA on the
date this By-law was passed to comply with the requirements herein, this By-law
shall not be construed to require that the deficiency be made up prior to the
construction of any addition. No addition may be built, however, and no change
of USE may occur, the effect of which would be an increase in that deficiency.
g.
USE of PARKING SPACES and AREAS:

Any area allotted for off-street parking under this By-law shall be used for no
other parking purpose than for the parking of operative passenger vehicles and
vehicles used in operations incidental to the permitted USES on the LOT, all
bearing currently valid license plates. No PERSON shall in any Residential
Zone USE any LOT for the parking and storage of any commercial motor vehicle
in excess of one-ton capacity, except that one commercial motor vehicle may be
stored in a PRIVATE GARAGE. One School bus may be parked on any LOT.
For the purpose of this subsection commercial motor vehicle shall mean any
commercial vehicle as defined in The Highway Traffic Act for Ontario
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h.
PARKING AREA Location on LOT:

Despite the YARD and SETBACK provisions of this By-law, uncovered surface
PARKING AREAS are permitted in the REQUIRED YARDS or in the area
between the road or STREET LINE and the required SETBACK provided no
part of any PARKING AREA, other than a driveway, is located closer than 3 feet
to any STREET LINE. No PARKING AREA is to be located closer than 35 feet
to the HIGH WATER MARK in Waterfront Zones or closer than 25 feet to the
HIGH WATER MARK in Community Zones.
i.
Boat Parking:
Amended By
98-98
i)
Amended By
98-98
ii) Each BOAT PARKING SPACE shall be 20 feet in length along a DOCK,
BOATHOUSE, or mooring facility and 10 feet in width with an unobstructed
means of accessing the BOAT PARKING SPACE.
7.26
33 percent of the required PARKING SPACES may be provided for the

parking of boats or similar vessels provided such PARKING SPACES are
adjacent to or on the LOT requiring such PARKING SPACES.
LOADING AREAS
a.
Loading Space Requirements

The owner or occupant of any LOT, BUILDING or STRUCTURE ERECTED or
USED for any purpose involving the receiving, shipping, loading or unloading of
persons, animals, goods, wares, merchandise or raw materials, shall provide
and maintain at the premises, on the LOT occupied by the BUILDING or
STRUCTURE and not forming part of a STREET or LANE, within the zone in
which such USE is located, one loading or unloading space 40 feet long and 15
feet wide for each 3,000 square feet of FLOOR AREA of the BUILDING or
STRUCTURE provided that adequate space shall be provided for the parking of
vehicles awaiting access to loading spaces
b.
Access
Access to loading or unloading spaces shall be by means of a driveway at least
20 feet wide contained within the LOT on which the spaces are located within or
adjoining the zone in which the USE is located.
c.
Loading Space Surface

The driveways, loading and unloading spaces shall be constructed and
maintained with a stable surface, which is treated so as to prevent the raising of
dust or loose particles, and with provisions for storm water drainage facilities.
d.
Location
The loading space or spaces required may be located in the SIDE or REAR
YARD only.
e.
When a BUILDING or STRUCTURE has insufficient loading space on the date

this By-law was passed, to comply with the requirements herein, this By-law
shall not be construed to require that the deficiency be made up prior to the
construction of any addition. No addition may be built, however, and no change
of USE may occur, the effect of which would be an increase in that deficiency.
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7.27
MORE THAN ONE ZONE ON A LOT

When a LOT is designated as being in more than one zone, each part of the LOT shall
be used in accordance with the zone regulations applicable to the zone designation for
that part.
7.28
ONE DWELLING / ONE LOT

Except as otherwise specifically permitted in this By-law, where a DWELLING UNIT is a
permitted USE, only one DWELLING is permitted on a LOT.
2005-05
7.28A
MAXIMUM HABITABLE FLOOR AREA FOR A DWELLING

The maximum HABITABLE FLOOR AREA for a DWELLING is 7,500 square feet.
2006126
7.28B
MAXIMUM TWO HABITABLE BUILDINGS PER LOT

Where the By-law permits a DWELLING UNIT and a SLEEPING CABIN, these shall
constitute the only BUILDINGS with a HABITABLE ROOM permitted on the LOT. An
ACCESSORY BUILDING containing a HABITABLE ROOM is deemed to be a
SLEEPING CABIN.
7.29
BUILDABLE AREA
No BUILDING or STRUCTURE may be ERECTED on a LOT, which does not have an
area suitable for the ERECTION of proposed BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES and the
installation of any required sewage disposal facilities, a minimum of 3.28 vertical feet
above the HIGH WATER MARK.
7.30
GROUP HOMES
A GROUP HOME is a permitted USE in any zone in which a SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT is a permitted USE provided that the GROUP HOME is located a
minimum of 1,000 feet from any other GROUP HOME.
7.31
CALCULATING GROSS FLOOR AREA

In calculating the GROSS FLOOR AREA, the full FLOOR AREA of every BUILDING
located on the zone boundary between a Waterfront Commercial Zone and a Backlot
Commercial Zone is included in the GROSS FLOOR AREA of the Waterfront
Commercial Zone and is not included in the Backlot Commercial Zone.
7.32
COMMERCIAL OPERATIONS ON MORE THAN ONE LOT
Amended By 9595, 98-98
Where a Waterfront Commercial Establishment, TOURIST RESORT, HOTEL, MOTEL,

TENT AND TRAILER PARK or PRIVATE CAMP consists of two or more parcels or
property or LOTS with common administration and with common ownership or
condominium ownership, the entire Waterfront Commercial Establishment, TOURIST
RESORT, HOTEL, MOTEL, TENT AND TRAILER PARK or PRIVATE CAMP will be
considered as one LOT for the purposes of;
Amended By 9595, 98-98
a.
Calculating GROSS FLOOR AREA,
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Amended By
95-95, 98-98
7.33
Amended By
95-95
7.34
b.
Determining LOT FRONTAGE and LOT AREA (and any other requirements
based on these) but not for the purpose of the minimum yard requirements for
each constituent parcel or LOT. Section 7.34 does not apply.
EXEMPTIONS TO THE BY-LAW

Despite the provisions of Section 1.6 where a USE, BUILDING or STRUCTURE has
been authorized by a By-law passed or a Minor Variance granted after January 1, 1985,
the USE, BUILDING or STRUCTURE and all other specific requirements imposed by
the By-law or Minor Variance continue to be permitted and imposed by this By-law. All
other applicable zone provisions are those required by this By-law. Where there is a
conflict between provisions of this By-law and the specific provisions so passed or
granted, the specific provisions passed or granted prevail.
LOTS OF TWO OR MORE LAND PARCELS
Where a LOT consists of two or more parcels of land the Zone Requirements apply to
each parcel as if each is a separate LOT for the purpose of erecting BUILDINGS and
STRUCTURES on that parcel except that the LOT AREA requirements apply to the sum
of the areas of all of the parcels in the LOT.
7.35
TRANSITIONAL PROVISION
Where
a.
an application is made to the Land Division Committee for consent to convey

land under Section 49 of the Planning Act, prior to the enactment of this By-law;
b.
that consent is granted and the land is conveyed before the consent lapses; and
c.
that consent results in the creation of one or more LOTS which do not comply
with the LOT FRONTAGE or LOT AREA requirements of this By-law.
then each such LOT created is deemed to comply with the LOT FRONTAGE and LOT
AREA requirements of this By-law for the zoning applicable to that LOT on the date this
By-law was passed.
7.36
COTTAGE INDUSTRY
89-110
COTTAGE INDUSTRY means a gainful occupation conducted in whole or in part in a

SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT or an ACCESSORY BUILDING to a SINGLE
FAMILY DWELLING UNIT by the residents of the SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT
provided that:
89-110
a.
there is no external advertising other than a sign of not more than 6 square feet
ERECTED in accordance with any by-laws regulating signs;
89-110
b.
89-110
c.
such COTTAGE INDUSTRY is not an OBNOXIOUS USE;
89-110
d.
such COTTAGE INDUSTRY is clearly secondary and incidental to the main

residential character of the residential USE;
89-110
e.
such COTTAGE INDUSTRY does not interfere with radio or television reception;
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f.
no more than two persons, other than the residents of the SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT are employed;
89-110
g.
when a COTTAGE INDUSTRY is located in a SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING

UNIT, it shall not exceed 25 percent of the GROUND FLOOR AREA of the
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT; and
89-110
h.
the sum of the FLOOR AREA of all of the ACCESSORY BUILDINGS does not
exceed an area of 1000 square feet.
7.37
SERVICES IN COMMUNITIES
Amended By
95-95
Where a LOT within a Community is within the boundaries of an Urban Service area
designated by Urban Service By-laws of the DISTRICT, no person shall ERECT or USE
a BUILDING with a HABITABLE ROOM on said LOT unless the water and sewer
services referred to in those By-laws are available to serve such BUILDING.
7.38
2001-201,
Amended By
2003-77
ILLEGALSTRUCTURES CONSTRUCTED PRIOR TO PASSAGE OF BY-LAW
2001-201,
Amended By
2003-77
Any BUILDING or STRUCTURE constructed prior to October 11, 1988, is deemed to be

permitted except when:
2001-201
a.
there is more than one RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT on the LOT; or,
2001-201
b.
there is more than one SLEEPING CABIN on the LOT.
2003-77
All such BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES must comply with the zone requirements in
which it is located. Where the BUILDING or STRUCTURE does not comply with the bylaw requirement it shall be deemed legal NON-COMPLYING.
7.39
Amended By
2002-102
LANDS ADJACENT TO LAND ZONED RURAL INDUSTRIAL (RuM3)

For lands adjacent to lands Zoned Rural Extractive (RuM3), the minimum setback from
such lands is 100 feet.
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SECTION VIII DEFINITIONS

8.1
ACCESSORY:
when used to described a USE, BUILDING, or STRUCTURE means a USE,
BUILDING or STRUCTURE subordinate, incidental and exclusively devoted to
the main USE, BUILDING, or STRUCTURE located on the same LOT therewith.
8.2
ACCOMMODATION UNIT:
means a room or suite of rooms used or maintained for the accommodation of
the travelling or vacationing public and which does not contain a KITCHEN.
Amended By
2002-102
8.3
AGRICULTURAL USE:
means farming and includes the raising and harvesting of crops, dairying, animal
husbandry, raising of poultry and other similar USES and shall include roadside
facilities for the retail sale of produce grown on the FARM. AGRICULTURAL
USE does not include the extraction, mining, or excavating of peat for
commercial purposes.
8.4
ALTER:
means, when used in reference to a BUILDING, STRUCTURE or part thereof, to
change any one or more of the internal or external dimensions of such
BUILDING or to change the type of construction of the exterior walls or roof or a
change from one type of occupancy to another or a structural ALTERATION or
change. When used in reference to a LOT the word ALTER means a change in
USE, or a decrease or increase in the width, depth or area or to decrease or
increase the width, depth or area of any REQUIRED YARD, SETBACK,
landscaped open space or PARKING AREA, or to change the location of any
boundary of such LOT with respect to a STREET or LANE, whether such
alteration is made by transference of any portion of said LOT, or otherwise. The
words altered and alteration have corresponding meanings.
8.5
AUTOMOBILE SALES ESTABLISHMENT:

means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE or a clearly defined space on a LOT used
for the display and sale of motor vehicles and may include the servicing, repair,
cleaning, polishing, and lubricating of motor vehicles, the sale of automotive
accessories and related products, and the leasing or renting of motor vehicles.
Amended By
89-110
8.6
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION:

means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE or a clearly defined space on a LOT where
gasoline, or other motor fuels and conveyance accessories are stored or kept for
sale and where repairs essential to the actual operation of motor vehicles are
executed or performed and includes areas where motor vehicles are parked or
stored for remuneration, hire or sale and may include a GAS BAR.
8.7
AUTOMOBILE WASHING ESTABLISHMENT:

means a garage for washing and cleaning motor vehicles.
Amended By
2003-77
8.8
BASEMENT:
means that portion of a BUILDING between two floor levels which has at least
one half of the distance from average finished floor to finished ceiling, below the
average finished grade.
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8.9
BED & BREAKFAST:

means a SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT in which not more than three
bedrooms are used or maintained for the accommodation of the travelling or
vacationing public, in which the owner supplies lodgings either or without meals
for the persons so accommodated and which may be classified a s A HOME
OCCUPATION.
8.10
BERM:
means a landscaped natural or manmade rise in land or a hill, designed to
screen or buffer adjacent USES.
98-98
8.10A
BOAT PARKING SPACE:

means a single parking space for a boat or other marine vessel, which forms part
of a DOCK, BOATHOUSE or other mooring facility.
Amended By
95-95, 2006-126
8.11
BOATHOUSE:
means an ACCESSORY BUILDING built or anchored near the shore for the
berthing and sheltering of boats or other marine related equipment and enclosed
by more than one wall. The second STOREY of the BOATHOUSE may include
a SLEEPING CABIN or other recreational USES, unless prohibited by the
applicable zone requirements. For the purposes of the applicable zone
requirements and permitted USES, a BOATHOUSE shall include a BOATPORT.
Amende95-95d
By
8.12
BOATHOUSE WIDTH:
means the longest perpendicular measurement from any point on the outside of
one sidewall of a BOATHOUSE (or the outside of a supporting post in the case
of a BOATPORT) to any point on the outside of the opposite sidewall (or
supporting post in the case of a BOATPORT). For the purpose of this definition,
a sidewall means the outside wall of a BOATHOUSE, which is the closest to
being perpendicular to the HIGH WATER MARK immediately behind such
BOATHOUSE.
95-95
8.13
BOATPORT:
means a roofed ACCESSORY BUILDING built or anchored near the shore for
the purpose of berthing and sheltering of boats or other marine related
equipment and is not enclosed by more than one wall.
8.14
BUILDING:
means any STRUCTURE used or intended to be used for shelter or occupation
of PERSONS, animals or chattels other than a fence or wall.
8.15
BUILDING LINE:
means a line lying in the interior of a LOT drawn parallel to a LOT LINE for the
purpose of establishing the minimum distance that must exist between a
BUILDING or STRUCTRUE ERECTED upon the lands and a LOT LINE.
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8.16
BUILDING, MAIN:
means a BUILDING in which the principal USE is conducted on the LOT on
which
8.17
BUILDING SUPPLY YARD:

means a retail or wholesale store with or without a storage area used for the
temporary storage and sale of building supplies such as lumber, cement, bricks
and hardware.
8.18
BULK FUEL STORAGE:

means a tank for the bulk storage of petroleum, gasoline, fuel oil, gas or
flammable liquid or fluid.
8.19
CABIN:
means a BUILDING without a KITCHEN designed for the overnight
accommodation of the travelling or vacationing public.
8.20
CAMPSITE:
means an area of land within a TENT AND TRAILER PARK or PRIVATE CAMP
which is designed to accommodate the placement of tents, RECREATIONAL
VEHICLE, motor coach or truck campers for the temporary quarters of a
travelling or vacationing FAMILY.
8.21
CHURCH:
means a BUILDING dedicated to religious worship and may include a church
hall, church, auditorium, Sunday school, convent, monastery or parish hall.
8.22
CLINIC:
means a public or private BUILDING used for medical, surgical, dental, physio
therapeutic chiropractic or other human health treatment, consultation or
diagnosis by one or more practitioners.
8.23
COMMERCIAL HOUSEBOAT:
means a boat, rented for commercial gain, which contains facilities for overnight
accommodation of people by including facilities for sleeping, the preparation,
storage and cooking of food, and sanitary facilities.
8.24
CONSERVATION:
means the protection and improvement of the components of the natural
environment through comprehensive management and maintenance for both the
individual and societys uses both in the present and in the future.
8.25
CONVIENCE STORE:
means a retail commercial establishment supplying groceries and other daily
household supplies to the immediate surrounding area.
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CONVERTED DWELLING: See Section 8.32
Amended By
2006-126
8.26
CONTRACTORS YARD:
means an area of a LOT used by construction, mechanical, electrical, structural,
plumbing, or landscaping contractors to store, maintain, or repair construction
equipment and material. It may include a business office related to the business,
and may include an area for the parking of employees vehicles. It does not
include an area for the crushing or screening of aggregates or topsoil.
CORNER LOT: See Section 8.70
8.27
CORPORATION:
means the Corporation of the Township of Muskoka Lakes.
89-110
8.28
COTTAGE INDUSTRY:
means a gainful occupation conducted in whole or in part in a SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT or an ACCESSORY BUILDING to a SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT by the residents of the SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT in
accordance with General Provision 7.36.
2005-05
8.28A
COVERED AREA:
means an area covered by a roof bounded by a maximum of three walls which is
open at one end or side.
95-95
8.29
CUMULATIVE WIDTH:
means in reference to a BOATHOUSE or a DOCK is the sum of the widths of
every BOATHOUSE and every DOCK on the LOT.
8.30
DISTRICT:
means the District Municipality of Muskoka.
Amended By
2005-05
8.31
DOCK:
means a STRUCTURE built at or anchored to the shore at which boats or other
floating vessels are berthed or secured to and which may provide a foundation
for a BOATHOUSE. Any structure situated in or over lands covered by water,
which is within 10 feet of a DOCK, shall be deemed to be part of the DOCK
unless it is a BOATHOUSE or a BOATPORT.
Amended By
95-95
8.32
DWELLING, CONVERTED:
means a completed separate BUILDING that was originally designed for, and
constructed a DWELLING UNIT that is converted to a maximum of three
DWELING UNITS.
89-110
8.33
DWELLING, DUPLEX:
means a separate BUILDING that is divided horizontally into two separate
DWELLING UNITS each of which has an independent entrance either from the
outside or through a common vestibule.
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8.34
DWELLING, MULTIPLE:
means a BUILDING, which contains two or more DWELLING UNITS.
89-110
8.35
DWELLING, ROW:
means a group of three but not more than eight attached SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNITS having independent entrances directly from the outside.
89-110
8.36
DWELLING, SEMI DETACHED:

means a pair of attached SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNITS with a common
masonry wall extending from the base of the foundation to the roofline.
Amended By
89-110, 98-98
8.37
DWELLING UNIT or DWELLING:

means one or more HABITABLE ROOMS designed for use by and occupation
by not more than one FAMILY in which sanitary facilities and only one separate
KITCHEN are provided for the exclusive use of such a FAMILY, with a private
entrance from outside the BUILDING or from a common hallway or stairway
inside the BUILDING. A RECREATIONAL VEHICLE or MOBILE HOME or
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT is deemed not to be a DWELLING UNIT for the purpose
of this By-law. A DWELLING UNIT includes an ATTACHED GARAGE.
8.38
DWELLING UNIT, SINGLE FAMILY:

means a separate BUILDING containing only one DWELLING UNIT.
8.39
ERECT:
means to build, construct, reconstruct, ALTER, enlarge and relocate and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing is taken to include any associated physical
operation such as excavating, grading and/or structurally altering any existing
BUILDING or STRUCTURE by an addition, deletion, enlargement or extension.
8.40
ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE:

means the average SETBACK from the FRONT or REAR LOT LINE of existing
BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES within 200 feet of the SIDE LOT LINES of the
subject property.
95-95
8.41
FAMILY:
means one or more persons living together in one DWELLING UNIT.
8.42
FARM:
means land used for the tillage of soil and the growing of vegetables, fruits,
grains and other staple crops including livestock raising, dairying or woodlots
and includes a farm SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT and ACCESSORY
BUILDINGS.
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8.43
FARM, SPECIALIZED USE:

means land on which the predominant economic activity consists of raising
chickens, turkeys or other fowl, the raising of hogs, goats, horses or cattle on
feed lots, the raising or boarding of dogs or cats or the growing of mushrooms.
89-110
8.44
FINANCIAL BUSINESS:
means an establishment, which shall include, but not be limited to the following:
a finance and loan company, mortgage company, investment and security
company and other savings and credit establishments.
Amended By
98-98, 2006-126
8.45
FLOOR AREA:
means the total AREA of all STOREYS contained within the exterior faces of the
exterior walls of a BUILDING, but excluding any ATTACHED GARAGE,
PRIVATE GARAGE, porch, veranda, attic or SUNDECK or any BASEMENT
when used solely for the purpose of storage. In the case of walls less than three
feet in height, the FLOOR AREA is the total area of all STOREYS within the
interior surface of the walls where such exist.
Amended By
98-98
8.46
FLOOR AREA, GROSS:

means the sum total of the gross horizontal areas of all STOREYS of all
BUILDINGS excluding any ATTACHED GARAGE, attics and BASEMENTS
when used solely for the purpose of storage.
8.47
FLOOR AREA, GROUND:

means the maximum area of that portion of a LOT occupied by a BUILDING or
STRUCTURE measured to the outside walls, excluding in the case of a
DWELLING any PRIVATE GARAGE, porch, veranda or sunroom unless such
area is habitable at all seasons.
Amended By
98-98, 2002-102
8.48
FORESTRY OPERATION:
means the general raising and harvesting of wood for commercial purposes or
gain and shall include the raising and cutting of fuel wood, pulpwood, lumber,
Christmas trees and other forest products. A FORESTRY OPERATION does
not include a SAWMILL.
FRONT LOT LINE: See Section 8.76
FRONT YARD: See Section 8.148
FRONT YARD DEPTH: See Section 8.149
98-98, Amended
By 2006-126
8.48A
GARAGE, ATTACHED:
means a PRIVATE GARAGE attached to a DWELLING by a common wall
and/or common roof STRUCTURE and shall be considered to be part of the
MAIN BUILDING.
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Amended By
2006-126
8.49
GARAGE, PRIVATE:
means a BUILDING which is primarily used for the storage of motor vehicles,
tools and household equipment incidental to residential occupancy and in which
no business, occupation or service is conducted for profit unless otherwise
specifically permitted in this By-law. Except in a Waterfront Landing Zone (WL)
a PRIVATE GARAGE is an ACCESSORY BUILDING. If a PRIVATE GARAGE
is an ATTACHED GARAGE, it is not an ACCESSORY BUILDING.
8.50
GAS BAR:
means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE which is used primarily for the sale of
gasoline, or other motor fuels including minor running repairs to motor vehicles.
98-98
8.50A
GAZEBO:
means a freestanding, roofed ACCESSORY STRUCTURE used for the purpose
of relaxation in conjunction with a residential DWELLING. A GAZEBO
exceeding 200 square feet in FLOOR AREA, which is screened or glassed, shall
be considered to be a HABITABLE ROOM.
Amended By
2002-102
8.51
GOLF COURSE:
means a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing golf and
includes a driving range and a miniature golf course. A GOLF COURSE may
include a clubhouse.
GROSS FLOOR AREA: See Section 8.46
GROUND FLOOR AREA: See Section 8.47
8.52
GROUP HOME:
means a SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT in which not more than six
PERSONS, having physical, social or mental handicaps, reside as a FAMILY
under the appropriate supervision of supervised personnel, who may also reside
in the DWELLING UNIT, and which is licensed or approved by a PUBLIC
AUTHORITY. A DWELLING UNIT occupied for the purpose of providing shelter
for PERSONS on parole or released from penal institutions, or for PERSONS
ordered to reside there as a result of conviction of a criminal offence, is not a
GROUP HOME.
2005-05
8.52A
HABITABLE FLOOR AREA:

means the total FLOOR AREA of all STOREYS contained within the exterior
walls of a BUILDING including a BASEMENT where floor to ceiling height is
greater than 6 feet, but excluding any ATTACHED GARAGE, PRIVATE
GARAGE, open PORCH, VERANDAS, attic and SUNDECK.
95-95
8.53
HABITABLE ROOM:
means a room designed for living, sleeping, eating or food preparation. A den,
library, office, craft or hobby room, sewing room, enclosed sunroom, GAZEBO,
or screened room are deemed to be a HABITABLE ROOM.
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Amended By
95-95
8.54
HEIGHT:
means, when used in reference to a BUILDING or STRUCTURE the vertical
distance between the lowest finished ground surface at the exterior of the
BUILDING and the highest point of the roof; or, in the case of a BOATHOUSE,
the vertical distance between the top of the DOCK and the highest point of the
roof; or in the case of a SUNDECK, the vertical distance between the lowest
finished ground surface adjacent to the perimeter of the SUNDECK. In the case
where a SUNDECK is joined to a BUILDING or other STRUCTURE, the
HEIGHT of the SUNDECK and the HEIGHT of the BUILDING or STRUCTURE
shall be measured separately, and each shall comply with the provisions of this
By-law.
8.55
HIGH WATER MARK:

means the present normal HIGH WATER MARK of a NAVIGABLE
WATERWAY, without regard to any dredging or filling carried out subsequent to
October 24th, 1980.
8.56
HOME INDUSTRY:
means a gainful occupation conducted in whole or in part in a DWELLING UNIT
in accordance with General Provision 7.10.
8.57
HOME OCCUPATION:
means a gainful occupation conducted entirely within a SINGLE FAMILY
DWELLING UNIT by members of the FAMILY residing in such DWELLING
UNIT in accordance with General Provision 7.11.
8.58
HOTEL:
means a type of TOURIST RESORT used mainly for the purposes of catering to
the needs of the vacationing or travelling public by supplying food and drink and
furnishing sleeping accommodation of not less than ten ACCOMMODATION
UNITS.
8.59
HOUSEKEEPING UNIT:
means a room or a suite of rooms maintained for the accommodation of the
travelling or vacationing public and equipped with a KITCHEN.
2001-201
8.59A
HUMAN HABITATION:
means a place of abode occupied by humans primarily for, but not limited to
eating, sleeping and living functions. Such functions also include leisure and
recreational activities, such as sewing, reading, crafting, hobbies, and exercising.
Amended By
95-95
8.60
HUNT CAMP:
means a BUILDING occupied not more than 14 days in any month and not more
than 60 days in any twelve month period and used solely for the purposes of
accommodating hunters. A HUNT CAMP shall not be used as a DWELLING
UNIT.
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2006-126
8.60A
INCLINATOR:
means a STRUCTURE consisting of a cart on rails or track which is pulled up
and down an incline or slope for the purpose of transporting people or goods.
The STRUCTURE may include a roofed STRUCTURE no more than 100 square
feet in FLOOR AREA at the upper and lower terminals of the INCLINATOR.
INTERIOR LOT: See Section 8.75
8.61
KENNEL:
means a place where dogs and/or other animals other than livestock as defined
in the Agricultural Code of Practice (1976) are bred and raised, and are sold or
kept for sale or boarded.
8.62
KITCHEN:
means a room or part of a room where food is stored or prepared or cooked, and
which has cooking appliances.
8.63
LANDINGS:
means a STRUCTURE or platform between flights of stairs or at the head or foot
of a staircase.
8.64
LANDSCAPED BUFFER:
means a landscaped or naturally planted area reserved for the purpose of
screening adjacent uses by the planting or maintaining of trees and shrubs and
shall consist of at least a continuous row of trees, evergreens or shrubs, not less
than 6 feet high.
8.65
LANDSCAPING CENTRE:
means land, BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES used for the purpose of growing and
selling vegetables, plants and flowers and may include the selling of materials
associated with landscaping.
8.66
LANE:
means a travelled private road or travelled private RIGHT-OF-WAY, which
affords access to abutting LOTS.
8.67
LIGHT INDUSTRY:
means the MANUFACTURING, assembling or processing of component parts or
finished products for retail trade but does not include any operation involving
stamping presses, furnaces, machinery or the emission of any air, water or noise
pollution that creates a nuisance outside of the building. Such USE shall not
generate any outside activity other than one loading area and parking for
employees and visitors cars.
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8.68
LOT: means
a.
a parcel of land:
Amended By
89-110
i)
the whole of which can be transferred without approval for consent or

approval of a plan of subdivision pursuant to the Planning Act; and
Amended By
89-110
Amended By
89-110
Amended By
89-110
ii)
no part of which can be transferred without such an approval; and
iii) which is not described in a registered condominium description; and

iv) which is not the subject of an agreement or By-law referred to in clause (c)
below.
OR
Amended By
89-110
b.
a parcel of land described as a whole registered description by the Condominium

Act.
OR
Amended By
89-110
c.
two or more parcels of land:

i) deemed to be one LOT by this By-law; or,
Amended By
89-110
Amended By
89-110
ii) required to be transferred together by an agreement made pursuant to the

Planning Act.
8.69
LOT AREA:
means the total horizontal area within the LOT LINES of a LOT but does not
include lands under water. In the case of a CORNER LOT having STREET
LINES rounding at the corner with a radius of 20 feet or less, the LOT AREA of
such LOTS shall be calculated as if the LOT LINES were produced to their point
of intersection.
8.70
LOT, CORNER:
means a LOT situated at the intersection of and abutting upon two or more
STREETS provided that the angle of intersection within the LOT formed by such
STREETS is not more than 135 degrees.
8.71
LOT COVERAGE:
means that percentage of area covered by BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES
including ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES on the LOT inclusive
of any such area covered on lands adjacent to the LOT in a WOS Zone and
excluding non-roofed STRUCTURES and DOCKS.
8.72
LOT DEPTH:
means the horizontal distance between the FRONT and REAR LOT LINES.
Where these lines are not parallel, it is the length of a line joining the midpoints
of the FRONT and REAR LOT LINES.
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Amended By
95-95
8.73
LOT FRONTAGE: means the horizontal straight-line distance determined as

follows:
a.
where the FRONT LOT LINE is a HIGH WATER MARK or abuts an ORIGINAL
SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE, the distance between the points where the LOT
LINES or their STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTIONS intersect the HIGH WATER
MARK.
b.
where the FRONT LOT LINE is in whole or in part within a NAVIGABLE

WATERWAY, the distance between the points where each SIDE LOT LINE
intersects.
i) the HIGH WATER MARK, if it so intersects, or
ii) the FRONT LOT LINE, otherwise.
c.
where there are no SIDE LOT LINES, the greatest distance between any point
on the FRONT LOT LINE and any point on the REAR LOT LINE.
d.
where there are no SIDE LOT LINES and no REAR LOT LINE, such as on an
island, the greatest distance between any two points.
i) on the FRONT LOT LINE, if those points are not within a NAVIGABLE
WATERWAY; or
ii) on the HIGH WATER MARK and those parts of the FRONT LOT LINE not
within a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY.
2001-201
e.
where there are two (2) FRONT LOT LINES abutting the same STREET, the
longer of the two LOT LINES shall be the FRONT LOT LINE.
Amended By
2001-201
f.
in all cases other than those above, the distance between the points where the
SIDE LOT LINES intersect the FRONT LOT LINE.
For the purposes of this definition, only those SIDE LOT LINES, which intersect the
FRONT LOT LINE are to be considered in determining LOT FRONTAGE.
8.74
LOT LINE: means any boundary of the LOT or the vertical projection thereof.
8.75
LOT, INTERIOR:
means a LOT that is not a CORNER LOT and not a THROUGH LOT.
8.76
Amended By
89-110
LOT LINE, FRONT: means in the case of:

i.
an INTERIOR LOT, the LOT LINE abutting;
Amended By
89-110
a) a STREET; or,
Amended By
89-110
b) a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY; or,
Amended By
89-110
c) an ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE;
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d) a RIGHT-OF-WAY, where the LOT does not abut a STREET,
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY or an ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD
ALLOWANCE.
Amended By
89-110, 95-95
Amended By
95-95, 89-110
ii.
a CORNER LOT, the longest of the LOT LINES, which abut the
STREETS. If one of the STREETS contains a one-foot reserve that
abuts the LOT the LOT LINE adjacent to that reserve is not to be
considered in determining the FRONT LOT LINE.
Amended by 89110
iii.
a THROUGH LOT;
Amended by 89110
a)
Amended by 89110
b) if it abuts a STREET and a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, the LOT

LINE along the HIGH WATER MARK or within the NAVIGABLE
WATERWAY;
Amended by 89110
c) if it abuts a STREET and an ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD

ALLOWANCE, the LOT LINE abutting the ORIGINAL SHORE
ROAD ALLOWANCE;
Amended by 89110, 2003-77
d) if it abuts two ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCES, the

longer of the two LOT LINES abutting the ORIGINAL SHORE
ROAD ALLOWANCES;
Amended by 89110, 2003-77
e) if it abuts a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY and an ORIGINAL SHORE

ROAD ALLOWANCE, the longer of the two LOT LINES;
Amended by 89110,95-95,
2001-201
f)
Amended By
95-95
8.77
if it abuts two STREETS, the LOT LINE abutting the STREET from
which access is primarily gained to the LOT;
if it abuts two NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS, the longer of the two

LOT LINES abutting the NAIVGABLE WATERWAYS.
LOT LINE, REAR:

means the longest LOT LINE opposite the FRONT LOT LINE.
8.78
LOT LINE, SIDE:

means any LOT LINES other than the FRONT LOT LINE and the REAR LOT
LINE. For the purpose of measuring the SIDE YARD SETBACK of BUILDINGS
and STRUCTURES over water, the SIDE LOT LINE includes the STRAIGHT
LINE PROJECTION of each SIDE LOT LINE into the water.
8.79
LOT, THROUGH:
means a LOT bounded on both the FRONT LOT LINE and the REAR LOT LINE
by STREETS, or in the case of a LOT on a NAVIGABLE WATERBODY, by an
ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE or HIGH WATER MARK on the
FRONT LOT LINE and by a STREET, or ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD
ALLOWANCE or HIGH WATER MARK on the REAR LOT LINE.
MAIN BUILDING: See Section 8.16
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8.80
MANUFACTURING:
means the USE of land, BUILDING or STRUCTURE designed for the purpose of
MANUFACTURING, assembly, making, preparing, inspecting, ornamenting,
finishing, treating, ALTERING, repairing, WAREHOUSING or storing or adapting
for sale of any goods, substance, article, thing or service, but shall not include an
OBNOXIOUS USE, mine, PIT or QUARRY.
8.81
MARINA:
means a BUILDING, STRUCTURE or place, and may contain docking, boat
storage facilities and automobile PARKING AREAS, and may be located on a
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY, where boats and boat accessories are stored,
serviced, repaired or kept for sale or hire and where facilities for the sale of
marine fuels and lubricants may be provided but shall not include the rental of
COMMERCIAL HOUSEBOATS.
8.82
MOBILE HOME:
means a single wide factory built SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT that is
designed to be transported and capable of being connected to service utilities so
as to be suitable for a long term occupation, but does not include a double wide
MOBILE HOME, TRAVEL TRAILER, tent trailer, or TRAILER otherwise
designed.
Amended By
95-95
8.83
MOBILE UNIT:
means singlewide factory built unit that is designed to be transported and is
capable of being connected to service utilities so as to be suitable for long-term
occupation. MOBILE UNITS include Park Model Trailer and do not include
portable classrooms or an enclosed truck trailer.
8.84
MOTEL:
means a type of TOURIST RESORT which caters primarily to the traveling
public by supplying overnight sleeping accommodation with or without meals of
not less than five (5) ACCOMMODATION UNITS.
MULTIPLE DWELLING: See Section 8.34
8.85
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY:
means any body of water that is capable of affording reasonable passage of
floating vessels of any description for the purpose of transportation, recreation or
commerce.
Amended By
95-95, 2006-126
8.86
NON-COMPLYING:
means a LOT, BUILDING or STRUCTURE that does not fulfil the zone
requirements for the zone in which the LOT, BUILDING, or STRUCTURE is
located.
Amended By
95-95
8.87
NON-CONFORMING:
means a USE, which does not conform with the provisions of this By-law for the
zones in which such a USE is located on the date the By-law was passed.
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8.88
NURSERY SCHOOL:
means a day nursery within the meaning of The Day Nurseries Act for Ontario.
8.89
NURSING HOME:
means a BUILDING in which the proprietor supplies for hire or gain, lodging with
or without meals and, in addition, provides nursing, medical or similar care and
treatment, if required, and includes a rest home or convalescent home.
8.90
OBNOXIOUS USE:
means an offensive trade within the meaning of The Public Health Act of Ontario.
8.91
OFFICE:
means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE or part thereof used for the purpose of
providing accommodation for an OFFICE in which business is carried on or a
profession is practiced.
Amended By
98-98
8.92
OPEN SPACE RECREATION:

means the use of land, STRUCTURES or equipment for outdoor sports and
games not conducted for profit and does not include a range for firearms, a
racetrack or PRIVATE PARK, or GOLF COURSE.
8.93
ORIGINAL SHORE ROAD ALLOWANCE:

means a 66-foot wide allowance for road reserved along the shore of a
NAVIGABLE WATERWAY by the Crown but not an allowance that has become
a STREET.
98-98
8.93A
OPEN STORAGE:
means the storage of equipment, goods, chattels, raw materials or processed
materials outside of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE for a period of more than
24 hours. For the purpose of this by-law the overnight parking of licensed
vehicles shall not be OPEN STORAGE.
8.94
PARKING AREA:
means an area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and includes aisles,
PARKING SPACES and related ingress and egress lands or a PRIVATE
GARAGE, but does not include any part of a public STREET.
8.95
PARKING SPACE:
means an area of not less than 200 square feet, exclusive of any aisles or
ingress and egress lanes, usable for the temporary parking or storage of motor
vehicles, and may include a PRIVATE GARAGE or carport. Each PARKING
SPACE shall be at least 10 feet by 20 feet.
2006-126
8.95A
PAVILION:
means a STRUCTURE accessory to a TOURIST RESORT for the purpose of
sheltering people with a maximum FLOOR AREA of 600 square feet and
containing no walls.
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8.96
PERSON:
means any human being, association, firm, partnership, incorporated company,
corporation, agent or trustee, and the heirs, executors or other legal
representatives of a PERSON to whom the context can apply according to law.
8.97
PERSONAL SERVICE SHOP:

means barbershop, beauty parlour, shoe repair shop, self-service laundry or
depot for the collection of any cleaning and laundry.
97-46,
Amended By
2001-201
8.97A
PICNIC SHELTER:
means a STRUCTURE with a roof, floor and support posts without walls,
screening or any other form of closure (except a railing no higher than 48
inches from the floor), that is used temporarily for the prime purpose of
picnicking or lounging, not for overnight accommodation of persons or the
storage of chattels.
8.98
PIT:
means an open excavation or cavity in the natural level of the ground made
other than by natural causes by the removal of soil or rock for the purpose of
removing sand, gravel or similar material and shall include the processing of
excavated material.
2003-77
8.99A
PLACE OF WORSHIP:
means lands or BUILDINGS used for worship by an association of persons that
is:
i)
Charitable under the laws of the Province of Ontario; and,
ii)
Organized for the advancement of religion and for the conduct of

religious worship, service or rites; and,
iii) is intended to be permanently established as to the conduct of its

existence.
and may include accessory STRUCTURES such as DWELLING for a caretaker
or head of the congregation and an assembly hall.
89-110
8.99
PLACE OF AMUSEMENT:
means a bowling alley, athletic club, billiard or pool hall, amusement arcade,
theatre, arena or other similar USE.
8.100
PLANNING ACT:
means Statutes of Ontario 1983 Chapter 1, as amended, and any successor
legislation relating to the same subject matter.
2005-05
8.100A
PORCH:
means a roofed structure projecting from the exterior wall of a BUILDING for
the purpose of providing a covered shelter for an entrance to a BUILDING and
does not have an exterior wall.
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8.101
PRIVATE CAMP:
means an establishment operated by a religious or private organization that
provides reserved accommodation in the form of CABINS, rooms or
CAMPSITES, which is not open to the travelling public, and has centralized
facilities for dining and recreation, and provides recreational, religious or
educational programs.
8.102
PRIVATE CLUB:
means golf, tennis, sailing or other athletic, social or recreational club located
on private lands.
PRIVATE GARAGE: See Section 8.49
8.103
PRIVATE PARK:
means a park operated for commercial gain on land permanently devoted to
recreational uses and may be generally characterized by its natural, historic
landscape or recreational features or activities and is used for both passive and
active forms of recreation.
8.104
PRIVATE RUNWAY:
means an area of a LOT used on an intermittent basis for private aircraft to take
off and land and may include ACCESSORY BUILDINGS and STRUCTURES
such as a hanger and private fuelling facilities and which is not Federally
licensed, or used for any purpose associated with commercial gain.
8.105
PUBLIC AUTHORITY: means

a. the CORPORATION, the DISTRICT, the Government of Ontario, the
Government of Canada, or any board, authority, or commission of any of
them; or,
b. any utility company providing telephone, telegraph, electrical or natural
gas services; or,
c.
any railway company authorized under the Railway Act of Canada; or,
d. any corporation providing services to the public, that has an operating

budget entirely funded by one or more entities described in clause (a).
8.106
PUBLIC USE:
means the use of a LOT, BUILDING or STRUCTURE by a PUBLIC
AUTHORITY, for the purpose of providing its services to the public, or carrying
out its public mandate, but does not include an office building.
8.107
QUARRY:
means an excavation in the natural level of the ground made other than by
natural causes for the purpose of removing stone or similar material which is to
be used for construction, further processing or as a raw material in a
manufacturing process and shall include the processing of excavated material.
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REAR LOT LINE: See Section 8.77
REAR YARD: See Section 8.150
REAR YARD DEPTH: See Section 8.151
2001-201
8.107A
RECONSTRUCTION:
means the replacement of an existing BUILDING or STRUCTURE where the
amount of the BUILDING or STRUCTURE being replaced exceeds the
requirements of a RESTORATION.
Amended By
89-110
8.108
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT:
means a drive-in theatre, miniature golf course, tennis courts or similar USE.
8.109
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE:
means any vehicle that is mobile either by itself or when attached to a motor
vehicle and that is capable of being used for the living, sleeping or eating
accommodation of PERSONS, notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked-up
or that its running gear is removed, for seasonal or temporary occupancy only.
8.10
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT CENTRE:

means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE or part thereof used for the storage,
service, sale and hire of recreation vehicles including snowmobiles, boats and
all terrain vehicles.
2001-201
8.110A
RESIDENTIAL:
means the USE of land, BUILDINGS, or STRUCTURES for human habitation.
REQUIRED YARD: See Section 8.152
RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT: See Section 8.37
8.111
RESTAURANT:
means a BUILDING or part thereof where food is offered for sale or sold to the
public for immediate consumption on or about the premises and includes a
drive-in or take-out RESTAURANT.
2001-201
8.111A
RESTORATION:
means the repair of a BUILDING or STRUCTURE to a safe condition where
over 20% of the FLOOR AREA and walls remains in its present state. It does
not include the RECONSTRUCTION or replacement of an entire BUILDING or
STRUCTURE. In the case of a DOCK, it applies to over 20% of the top decking
and does not include the foundation cribbing, piling, or poles.
8.112
RETAIL STORE:
means a BUILDING or part of a BUILDING where goods, wares, merchandise,
substances or articles are offered for retail sale.
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8.113
RIDING STABLE:
means land and BUILDINGS used to house horses and for their exercise and
training and may include a school, boarding stables, tack shop or other related
uses.
8.114
RIGHT-OF-WAY:
means an area of land that is legally described in a registered deed for the
provision of private access on which there is usually a LANE.
8.115
ROOFED RECREATION FACILITY:

means a covered BUILDING or STRUCTURE used for sport or recreation uses
only, such as an indoor swimming pool, racquet courts or gymnasium.
ROW DWELLING: See Section 8.35
8.116
SLAVAGE YARD:
means land or BUILDINGS used for an automobile wrecking yard or premises,
the keeping and/or storing of used building products, waste paper, rags, bottles,
bicycles, automobile tires, old metal, other scrap material or salvage and where
such materials are bought, sold, exchanged, baled, packed, disassembled or
handled for further USE.
8.117
SATELLITE DISHES:
means a STRUCTURE used or intended to be used to receive broadcast
signals from satellites.
8.118
SAW MILL:
means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE used to process wood from saw logs to
another use and may include land used for open storage of raw or finished
lumber or products.
SEMI DETACHED DWELLING: See Section 8.36
95-95
8.119
SERVICE CLUB:
means an association of persons united by a common community service
interest. This includes the premises owned and occupied by the members of
such an association within which the activities of the club are conducted.
Amended By
98-98
8.120
SERVICE SHOP:
means a BUILDING or part of a BUILDING devoted primarily to the repair or
servicing of goods, commodities, articles or materials, but not the manufacturing
of same. A SERVICE SHOP does not include the repair or service of motor
vehicles.
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8.121
SETBACK:
means the least horizontal distance between any LOT LINE or HIGH WATER
MARK, and the nearest part of any BUILDING or STRUCTUE on the LOT.
Where the LOT LINE is within a NAVIGABLE WATERWAY the distance shall
be measured from the HIGH WATER MARK.
8.122
SEWER SERVICE:
means a system of underground piping for the collection of and treatment of
sewage, owned and operated by a PUBLIC AUTHORITY.
98-99,
Amended By
2005-05
8.122A
SHORELINE BUFFER:
means a natural area maintained in its natural predevelopment state for the
purpose of buffering BUILDINGS or STRUCTURES on a LOT. Where the
natural state does not include significant vegetative cover the area may be
planted with indigenous trees and shrubs. Such a buffer shall consist of trees
or shrubs a minimum of six feet in height and a density of one tree per 100
square feet of the required buffer.
SIDE LOT LINE: See Section 8.78
SIDE YARD: See Section 8.153
SIDE YARD EXTERIOR: See Section 8.155
SIDE YARD INTERIOR: See Section 8.156
8.123
SIGHT TRIANGLE:
means the triangular space formed by two intersecting STREET LINES and a
line drawn from a point in one STREET LINE to a point in the other STREET
LINE, each such point being 40 feet measured along the STREET LINE from
the point of intersection of the STREET LINES.
SINGLE FAMILY DWELLING UNIT: See Section 8.38
Amended By
89-110
8.124
SLEEPING CABIN:
means a unit not attached to the MAIN residential BUILIDNG for the
accommodation of PERSONS, but not containing a KITCHEN. A
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE is deemed not to be a SLEEPING CABIN for the
purposes of this By-law.
SPECIALIZED FARM USE: See Section 8.43
8.125
STAFF QUARTERS:
means an ACCESSORY BUILDING for accommodating only the employees of
a TOURIST RESORT or PRIVATE CAMP and which may contain a kitchen.
8.126
STORAGE FACILITY:
means a covered BUILDING or STRUCTURE used for the storage of chattels,
but not for the accommodation of persons.
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Amended By
2001-201
8.127
STOREY:
Means the portion of a BUILDING, other than the BASEMENT which lies
between the surface of the floor and the surface of the next floor above it, or if
there is no floor above it, then the space between such floor and the ceiling or
roof next above it. In the case of a BOATHOUSE, the DOCKS are considered
to be a floor.
8.128
STRAIGHT LINE PROJECTION:

means the straight-line extension or projection of a LOT LINE.
8.129
STREET:
means a travelled public highway or a travelled public road and does not
include a LANE or a PRIVATE RIGHT-OF-WAY, or unopened road allowance.
Amended By
98-98
8.130
STREET LINE: means the dividing line between the LOT and a STREET.
8.131
STRUCTURE:
means anything constructed or ERECTED, the USE of which requires location
on the ground but does not include a septic system. A STRUCTURE shall
include a tennis court or sport court.
Amended By
2003-77
8.132
SUNDECK:
means a non-roofed STRUCTURE designed for lounging or sunbathing. A
SUNDECK is not part of a DWELLING UNIT.
8.133
TAVERN:
means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE or part thereof which is primarily used for
the sale and serving of alcoholic beverages with or without entertainment and
may serve food or meals.
8.134
TENT AND TRAILER PARK:

means a parcel of land used and maintained as an overnight tenting or camping
ground where people are temporarily accommodated in tents, TRAVEL
TRAILERS, CABINS, RECREATIONAL VEHICLES or other similar facilities,
whether or not a fee or charge is paid for the rental thereof, but does not
accommodate MOBILE HOMES.
THROUGH LOT: See Section 8.79
8.135
TOURIST RESORT:
means a commercial establishment under one management designed and used
for the travelling or vacationing public, and that has facilities for accommodation
and serving meals and drinks and furnishes equipment, supplies or services to
persons for recreational purposes. No DWELLING UNIT is permitted within a
TOURIST RESORT except as accessory to the principal permitted USE, by
way of living accommodation for the manager or owner of the resort and family,
and staff quarters for the staff of the resort.
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95-95
8.136
TRAILER:
means any vehicle so constructed that it is suitable for being attached to a
motor vehicle for the purpose of being drawn or propelled by the motor vehicle
and capable of being used for the living, sleeping or eating accommodation of
PERSONS, notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked-up or that its running
gear is removed.
95-95
8.137
TRAVEL TRAILER:
means a TRAILER designed and equipped for travel, recreation and vacation
uses and for seasonal or temporary occupancy only.
8.138
TUCK SHOP:
means a retail shop selling personal supplies, sundries, sports equipment and
clothing to visitors to, and employees of, a PRIVATE CAMP.
2005-05
8.138A
VERANDA:
means a roofed open structure along one or more sides of a BUILDING having
the purpose of, or capability of providing for lounging and relaxation.
8.139
VETERINARY CLINIC:
means a BUILDING or STRUCTURE where animals, birds or other livestock
are treated and where domestic animals or birds are kept for treatment.
8.140
USE:
means when used as a noun, the purpose for which the land or a BUILDING or
STRUCTURE or any combination thereof, is designed, arranged, intended,
occupied or maintained and uses has a corresponding meaning. Use when
used a s a verb, or to use has a corresponding meaning.
8.141
WAREHOUSE:
means any BUILDING or STRUCTURE involved primarily in transportation,
storage and shipment of goods.
8.142
WASTE DISPOSAL:
means a facility for the transfer and treatment and disposal of sanitary wastes
or other wastes.
8.143
WASTE TREATEMENT FACILITY:

means an area on the same site as the principle permitted USE which is used
for the purpose of storing, treating and spraying effluent generated on site in
compliance with the relevant regulations of the Ministry of Environment.
8.144
WATERCOURSE: means a creek, river and/or drainage ditch.
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2001-201
8.144A
WATERFRONT LANDING:
means the USE of land, parking vehicles, and storing boats, which facilitate
access by persons to one or more RESIDENTIAL properties, to which access is
gained by water.
8.145
WATER SERVICE:
means a distribution system of underground piping and related storage,
including pumping and purification appurtenances owned and operated by a
PUBLIC AUTHORITY.
8.146
WAYSIDE PIT OR WAYSIDE QUARRY:

means a temporary PIT or QUARRY open and used by a PUBLIC
AUTHORITY solely for the purpose of a particular project or contract and road
construction and not located on the STREET.
8.147
YARD:
means an open, uncovered and unoccupied space between a BUILDING or
STRUCTURE and a LOT LINE.
8.148
YARD, FRONT:
means a YARD extending across the full width of the LOT between the FRONT
LOT LINE of the LOT and the nearest part of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE
on the LOT.
8.149
YARD DEPTH, FRONT:

means the least horizontal dimensions between the FRONT LOT LINE of the
LOT, or the nearest open storage USE on the LOT.
8.150
YARD, REAR:
means a YARD extending across the full width of the LOT between the REAR
LOT LINE of the LOT and the nearest part of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE
on the LOT, or the nearest open storage USE on the LOT.
8.151
YARD DEPTH, REAR:

means the least horizontal dimensions between the REAR LOT LINE and the
nearest part of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE on the LOT, or the nearest
open storage USE on the LOT.
8.152
YARD, REQUIRED:
means the minimum YARD required by the provisions of this By-law.
8.153
YARD, SIDE:
means a YARD extending from the FRONT YARD to the REAR YARD and
from the SIDE LOT LINE of the LOT to the nearest part of any BUILDING or
STRUCTURE on the LOT, or the nearest open storage USE on the LOT.
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8.154
YARD WIDTH, SIDE:

means the least horizontal dimension between the SIDE LOT LINE of the LOT
and the nearest part of any BUILDING or STRUCTURE on the LOT, or the
nearest open storage use on the LOT.
8.155
YARD, SIDE EXTERIOR:

means a SIDE YARD immediately adjoining a public STREET or an unopened
road allowance.
8.156
YARD, SIDE INTERIOR:

means a SIDE YARD other than an EXTERIOR SIDE YARD.
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THE CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED JUNE 2008

PROCEDURE FOR DETERMINING PERMITTED USES AND REGULATIONS

INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION.

ZONE MAPS / SCHEDULES..

WATERFRONT ZONE PROVISIONS...

(Residential, Commercial, Waterfront Landing)

COMMUNITY ZONE PROVISIONS

(Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

RURAL ZONE PROVISIONS.

(Residential, Commercial, Industrial)

MISCELLANEOUS ZONE PROVISIONS.

(Open Space, Institutional, Environmental Protection, General

EXEMPTIONS TO VARIOUS ZONE CLASSIFICATIONS..

SECTION I INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION

TITLE AND EFFECT

COMPLIANCE WITH BY-LAW

1.6.1 Application of By-law.

1.6.2 Public Acquisition (Road Allowance Closures).

ZONES ABUTTING WATER

REPEAL OF EXISTING BY-LAWS.

OTHER AGENCY REQUIREMENTS.

SECTION I INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION

TITLE AND EFFECT

words used in the present tense include the future;

words in singular number include the plural, and words in the

the word shall is mandatory;

the words used and occupied mean designed to be used or

the words indicated in BOLD LETTERS are defined in Section 8

where a word or a phrase is used in an amending by-law, and

SECTION I INTERPRETATION AND ADMINISTRATION

Ru1, Ru2, Ru3

WR, WR1, WR2, WR3,

R1, R2, R3, R4,

WC, WC1, WC1A1, WC1A2,

C1A, C1B, C1C,

M1, M2, M3, M4

WL, WOS, OS1, OS2, OS3, OS4, EP1, EP2, GR, I

where the boundary is shown as following a STREET, LANE, railway,

where the boundary is shown as substantially following the LOT LINES on

where the boundary is shown as substantially following the shoreline of a

COMPLIANCE WITH BY-LAW

No land, BUILDING, STRUCTURE, or part thereof, shall be USED, and no

ZONES ABUTTING WATER

Where any zone abuts an Environmental Protection (EP2) Zone or a Waterbody

OTHER AGENCY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION II ZONE MAPS / SCHEDULES

Schedules 1 to 62 are contained under separate cover and are available

Schedule A is hereby made part of this by-law and appears in Section 3.

SECTION III WATERFRONT ZONE PROVISIONS

WATERFRONT RESIDENTIAL ZONES....

3.1.1 Permitted Uses

3.1.2 Zone Requirements

WATERFRONT COMMERCIAL ZONES...

3.2.1 Permitted Uses

3.2.2 Zone Requirements

Special Provisions: Resort Commercial Waterfront...

Special Provisions: Resort Commercial Backlot

3.2.5 Special Provisions: Marine Commercial (WC2)

3.2.6 Special Provisions: Tent and Trailer Park (WC3).

3.2.7 Special Provisions: Private Camps Waterfront.

3.2.8 Special Provisions: Private Camps Backlot (WC4B, WC4B1)