HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-073 - OLT-22-003362The Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington
By-law Number 2025-073
Being a By-law to amend By-law 84-63, the Comprehensive Zoning By-law for the
Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington.
Whereas the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Clarington deems it
advisable to amend By-law 84-63, as amended, of the Corporation of the Municipality of
Clarington for ZBA-2018-0027
Now therefore the Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) amends By-law 84-63 s follows:
Section 13.4 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone" is
hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone
13.4.97 as follows:
13.4.97 Urban Residential Exception (R2-97) Zone
Notwithstanding Sections 2, 3.1.g.iv, 13.1, 13.2. a), b), c) i., iii, g) those lands
zoned R2-97 shall only be used for a single -detached dwelling subject to the
following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R2-97
zone:
a. Definitions
"Building Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the Average Finished Grade and:
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
In calculating the height of a building, roof constructions such as
bulkheads, penthouses and similar constructions enclosing equipment or
stairs which are less than 6 metres in height do not occupy mor than 30
percent of the area of the roof upon which they are located, and accessory
roof construction, such as chimneys, towers, steeples or antennae, shall
be excluded.
ii. "Dwelling Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the lowest fixed grade, and
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
iii. "Fixed Grade" shall mean the elevation of the ground at the front lot line
measured at the midpoint of a lot.
b. Lot Area (minimum)
c. Lot Frontage (minimum)
i) Interior Lot
ii) Exterior Lot
d. Yard Requirements (minimum)
310 square metres
10 metres
13.0 metres
i) Front Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or
carport; 4.5 metres to dwelling.
ii) Exterior Side Yard 3.5 metres
iii) Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres
e. Building Height(maximum)
11 metres
f. Balconies, canopies, unenclosed porches, patios, ramps, or decks
attached to or directly abutting the principal or main building; either above
or below grade; may project into any required front, side, or rear yard to a
distance of not more than 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required
front or side yard be reduced to below 0.6 metres.
Stairs accessing a porch, deck or patio may be permitted to encroach an
additional 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required yard be reduced
to below 0.6 metres.
A second floor deck may be permitted to project into a required front or
rear yard to a distance of not more than 3.5 metres.
Section 13.4 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone" is
hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone
13.4.98 as follows:
13.4.98 Urban Residential Exception (R2-98) Zone
Notwithstanding Sections 2, 3.1.g.iv, 13.1, 13.2. a), b), c) i., iii, g) those lands
zoned R2-98 shall only be used for a single -detached dwelling subject to the
following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R2-98
zone:
a. Definitions
i. "Building Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the Average Finished Grade and:
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
In calculating the height of a building, roof constructions such as
bulkheads, penthouses and similar constructions enclosing equipment or
stairs which are less than 6 metres in height do not occupy mor than 30
percent of the area of the roof upon which they are located, and accessory
roof construction, such as chimneys, towers, steeples or antennae, shall
be excluded.
ii. "Dwelling Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the lowest fixed grade, and
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
iii. "Fixed Grade" Shall mean the elevation of the ground at the front lot line
measured at the midpoint of a lot.
b. Lot Area (minimum)
c. Lot Frontage (minimum)
i) Interior Lot
ii) Exterior Lot
d. Yard Requirements (minimum)
360 square metres
11.6 metres
14.6 metres
i) Front Yard 6.0 metres to private garage or
carport; 4.5 metres to dwelling.
ii) Exterior Side Yard 4.5 metres
iii) Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres
e. Building Height (maximum) 11 metres
Balconies, canopies, unenclosed porches, patios, ramps, or decks
attached to or directly abutting the principal or main building; either above
or below grade; may project into any required front, side, or rear yard to a
distance of not more than 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required
front or side yard be reduced to below 0.6 metres.
Stairs accessing a porch, deck or patio may be permitted to encroach an
additional 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required yard be reduced
to below 0.6 metres.
A second floor deck may be permitted to project into a required front or
rear yard to a distance of not more than 3.5 metres.
Section 13.4 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Two (R2) Zone" is
hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone
13.4.99 as follows:
13.4.99 Urban Residential Exception (R2-99) Zone
Notwithstanding Sections 2, 3.1.g.iv, 13.1, 13.2. a), b), c) i., iii, g) those lands
zoned R2-99 shall only be used for a single -detached dwelling subject to the
following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R2-99
zone:
a. Definitions
"Building Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the Average Finished Grade and:
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
In calculating the height of a building, roof constructions such as
bulkheads, penthouses and similar constructions enclosing equipment or
stairs which are less than 6 metres in height do not occupy mor than 30
percent of the area of the roof upon which they are located, and accessory
roof construction, such as chimneys, towers, steeples or antennae, shall
be excluded.
ii. "Dwelling Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the lowest fixed grade, and
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
iii. "Fixed Grade" Shall mean the elevation of the ground at the front lot
line measured at the midpoint of a lot.
b. Lot Area (minimum)
c. Lot Frontage (minimum)
d. Lot Depth
e. Yard Requirements (minimum)
Front Yard
275 square metres
12.8 metres
21.5 metres
6.0 metres to private garage or
carport; 4.5 metres to dwelling.
ii. Interior Side Yard 1.2 metres
iii. Rear Yard 6 metres
f. Building Height
g. Lot Coverage (maximum)
11.5 metres
45 percent
h. Balconies, canopies, unenclosed porches, patios, ramps, or decks
attached to or directly abutting the principal or main building; either above
or below grade; may project into any required front, side, or rear yard to a
distance of not more than 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required
front or side yard be reduced to below 0.6 metres.
Stairs accessing a porch, deck or patio may be permitted to encroach an
additional 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required yard be reduced
to below 0.6 metres.
A second floor deck may be permitted to project into a required front or
rear yard to a distance of not more than 3.5 metres.
Section 14.6 "Special Exceptions — Urban Residential Type Three (R3) Zone" is
hereby amended by adding thereto, the following new Special Exception Zone
14.6.88 as follows:
14.6.88 Urban Residential Exception (R3-88) Zone
Notwithstanding Sections 2, 3.1.g.iv, 3.16 d., 14.1 a., 14.4. a), c) i., ii., iii, iv., e),
f), g) those lands zoned R3-88 shall only be used for Link Townhouse Dwellings,
Back to Back Townhouse Dwellings, and Dual Frontage Townhouse Dwellings to
the following regulations and the applicable provisions not amended by the R3-88
zone:
a. Definitions
"Building Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured between
the Average Finished Grade and:
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface;
and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
In calculating the height of a building, roof constructions such as
bulkheads, penthouses and similar constructions enclosing
equipment or stairs which are less than 6 metres in height do not
occupy mor than 30 percent of the area of the roof upon which they
are located, and accessory roof construction, such as chimneys,
towers, steeples or antennae, shall be excluded.
ii. "Dwelling Height" shall mean the vertical distance, measured
between the lowest fixed grade, and
1. In the case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface; and
2. In the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
3. In the case of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the average height
between the eaves and ridge.
iii. "Dwelling, Back to Back Townhouse" shall mean one of a group of
four or more attached dwelling units, separated vertically by
common walls, including a common rear wall, each of which has an
independent entrance from the outside.
iv. "Dwelling, Dual Frontage Townhouse" shall mean one of a group of
three or more attached dwelling units, separated vertically by
common walls, each of which has an independent entrance from
the outside, and that fronts onto two Improved Public Streets.
v. "Fixed Grade" Shall mean the elevation of the ground at the front lot
line measured at the midpoint of a lot.
b. Density
Minimum
36 units per net hectare
ii. Maximum number of Townhouse units 84 Units
c. Parking Aisle Width (minimum)
6.5 metres
d. Bicycle Parking (minimum) 6 spaces
e. Outdoor Amenity Space (minimum)
i. Private (minimum)
ii. Common (minimum)
f. Visitor Parking (minimum)
3.2 square metres per unit
600 square metres
19 spaces Of the total
Visitor Parking, minimum
number of Barrier Free
Spaces required 3 spaces
g. Lot coverage shall be a maximum of 40% of the entire site.
h. Minimum Landscaped Open Space shall be 25% of the entire site.
i. Where a Townhouse Dwelling Lot is a through lot with frontage on both an
Improved Public Street and a Private Street (Lane), the lot line along the
Improved Public Street shall be deemed to be the Front Lot Line. For
purposes of calculating building height, the lot line abutting a private lane
shall be used.
j. Building Standards
a) Requirements for Link Townhouse Dwellings (Minimum)
i. Front Yard 7 metres
ii. Interior Side Yard
iii. Exterior Side Yard
iv. Rear Yard
v. Building Height (maximum)
b) Requirements for Back to Back Townhouse Dwellings
i. Front Yard
1.5 metres, nil
where a building
has a common
wall with any
adjacent unit in
the same zone
3.5 metres
7 metres
12.5 metres
(maximum)
4 metres
ii. Interior Side Yard
iii. Exterior Side Yard
iv. Rear Yard
v. Building Height (maximum)
1.5 metres, nil
where a building
has a common
wall with any
adjacent unit in
the same zone
3.25 metres
7 metres
14 metres
c) Requirements for Dual Frontage Townhouse Dwellings (minimum)
Front Yard
ii. Exterior Side Yard
iv
v
3 metres to dwelling
1. Abutting a public street 3 metres to dwelling
2. Abutting a public sidewalk or walkway 1.2 metres to dwelling
3. End Unit Non -Corner 1.2 metres to dwelling
Interior Side Yard
Rear Yard
1.2 metres, Nil
where a building
has a common
wall with any
adjacent unit in
the R3-88 Zone.
5.7 metres
A second floor deck may be permitted to project into a required
front or rear yard to a distance of not more than 3.5 metres.
vi. Building Height (maximum)
14 metres
k. Balconies, canopies, unenclosed porches, patios, ramps, or decks
attached to or directly abutting the principal or main building; either above
or below grade; may project into any required front, side, or rear yard to a
distance of not more than 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required
front or side yard be reduced to below 0.6 metres.
Stairs accessing a porch, deck or patio may be permitted to encroach an
additional 1.5 metres, but in no instance shall a required yard be reduced
to below 0.6 metres.
A second floor deck may be permitted to project into a required front or
rear yard to a distance of not more than 3.5 metres.
I. Yard Requirements (minimum) for Watermeter Building
i. Setback from a private lane or municipal right of way 3.5 metres
ii. Setback to dwelling unit Nil
Schedule `3' to By-law 84-63, as amended, is hereby further amended by
changing the zone from:
"Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Urban Residential Exception (R2-97) Zone"
"Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Urban Residential Exception (R2-98) Zone"
"Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Urban Residential Exception (R2-99) Zone"
"Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Urban Residential Exception (R3-88) Zone"
"Agricultural (A) Zone" to "Environmental Exception (EP -7) Zone"
as illustrated on the attached Schedule 'A' hereto.
Schedule 'A' attached hereto shall form part of this By-law.
1. This By-law shall come into effect on the date of issuance of the Order of the
Ontario Land Tribunal under Ontario Land Tribunal Case No.: OLT-22-003362,
subject to the provisions of Sections 34 and 36 of the Planning Act.
Approved by Order of the Ontario Land Tribunal Decision dated January 28, 2025 (OLT
Case Number OLT-22-003362)
This is Schedule `A' to By-law 2025-073 approved by the Ontario Land Tribunal File
No.: OLT-22-003362 in its order issued January 28, 2025
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