HomeMy WebLinkAbout1273 =• THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF CI,ARKE
BY-LAW NO. 1273
A by-law to regulate the size, strength, character,
location and use of buildings and structures within
the TOWNSHIP OF CLARKE.
WHEREAS authority is granted by The Municipal Act,
Revised Statutes of Ontario, 19503 Chapter 243, Section 3$$.
NOW THEREFORE the Corporation of the Township of
Clarke enacts as follows:
1. All dwellings shall have a foundation at least 8 inches
thick and to a depth of at least 3 feet below ground level.
The basement walls must be constructed of cement or cement
blocks or stone and concrete.
2. The dwelling and accessory buildings thereto shall not be
built on any lot closer than 30 feet from the street line.
In the case of a lot(s) between existing buildings the set-back
line of the new building shall not be greater than that . of
the existing buildings.
3. The accessary buildings including the garage shall not be
constructed to obstruct the view from dwellings built, on the
lots adjoining the rear of such corner lot.
4. Floor joists shall be at least 211 x 8tt with 16" centers.
Frame studding shall be at least 21t x 411 with 161, centers.
One story buildings shall have ceiling joists at least 211 x 411
with 16" centers with center purline 4 feet from eaves and
roof rafters at least 211 x 411.
Chimneys shall be constructed of flue the with a covering
of at least Ott of either cement or brick and completely
supported by masonry or reinforced concrete.
Two story buildings shall have ceiling joists at least
21t x $tt with 16tt centers with purline as in one story
specifications.
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5. A side yard shall be provided on each side of the main
building with a minimum width of 4 feet on each side, plus
2 feet on each side for each additional story above the first.
6. A dwelling for one or more families shall have a ground
floor area of not less than 720 square feet and- each family
unit contained therein shall not have less than 720 feet of
floor space. The minimum sub-deck floor size shall not be
less than 24 feet by 30 feet.
7. No accessory building shall be located within three feet
of the building to which it is accessory or within six feet
of any required window lighting a habitable room nor exceed
one story in heighth or 15 feet above the ground level.
8. The minimum lot frontage shall be 50 feet and the total
area of lot of sufficient size to allow for sanitary and water
source purposes.
9. OBNOXIOUS USES - Nothing in this by-law shall be construed
to permit the use of land or the erection or use of a building
or structure for any purpose :
(a) that created or is likely to become a nuisance or offensive,
(1) by the creation of noise or vibration (or)
(2) by reason of the emission of gas, fumes, dust or
objectionable odour (or)
(3) by reason of the unsightly storage of goods, wares,
merchandise, salvage, refuse matter or other such
material.
10. MOVING OF BUILDINGS - No person shall move any building
from it's existing location to a new site except within the
provisions of this By-law.
Any building or structure which is to be moved shall be
relocated in accordance with this By-law.
11. That no Municipal Services shall be supplied or connected
until such time as the Building Inspector has issued the final
permit having approved the fulfillment of the said Building
By-law.
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12. No cellar or garage shall be used for human habitation.
13. A period of twenty-four months from the date of the
preliminary building permit shall be the maximum time allowed
for completion of exterior of building and landscaping.
Landscaping must conform in character with the neighbouring
buildings and lots. The grade levels must be established and
grading completed before the final permit; is issued.
14. The Building Inspector shall be provided with lot plan
shouting the location of building(s) , septic disposal system,
water source and grade levels.
15. RESTORATION OF NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS - Nothing in
this by-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoration
to a safe condition of any non-conforming building or structure
or part thereof, provided that the strengthening or restoration
does not increase the building height, area of building, or
change the use of the building or structure, provided however,
that this shall not apply in the event of the destruction of
the said building or structure by fire, windstorm, or other
cause, or which has fallen into a state of disrepair. , to the
extent of fifty percent (50%) or more.
16. The Council shall appoint a Building Inspector to carry
out the provisions of this by-law and the Building Inspector
is hereby empowered to receive all applications for the
construction of buildings or additions thereto and the plans
therefore shall be submitted with each application.
17. The fee for the preliminary permit shall be the sum of
$10.00 for a residence, and the sum of $3.00 for a garage,
and the fee for the final permit shall be the sum of $5.00
for a residence, and the sum of $1.00 for a garage, and the
sum of $5.00 for all buildings other than dwellings. All
fees shall be payable to the building inspector upon the
issue of each permit.
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18. Any person convicted of a breach of the provisions of
this By-law shall forfeit and pay, at the discretion of the
convicting magistrate a penalty not exceeding the sum of
$100.00 for each offence, exclusive of costs.
19. That every other by-law relating to building regulations
for said Township be and hereby are repealed.
Read a first, second and third time and finally
passed this 10th. day of September, A.D. 1956.
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