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T H E V I L L A G E O F N E W C A S T L E
M U N I C I P A L C 0 U N C I L
REEVE MR. 'A.R. GRAY
COUNCILLORS MR. K.D. BARR
lyR:' F. COUCH
MR. F. HOAR
MR. R.B. RICHARD
CLERK (ACTING) MRS. G. GRAY
P L A N N I N G B 0 A R D
CHAIRMAN MR. J.R. YATES
VICE-CHAIRMAN MR. A.R. GRAY
MEMBERS MR. K.D. BARR
MR. D.J. CUNNINGHAM
MR. F. HOAR
MR. D. MOORE
MR. M. PATERSON
SECRETARY-TREASURER MR. K.D. BARR
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P R O C E D U R E F O R D E T E R M I N I N G T H E P E R M I T T E D
U S E S, A N D T H E V A R I O U S R E G U L A T I O N S I N A
S P E C I F I C L 0 C A T I 0 N:
1. The By-law consists of a text divided into four parts and Plates "A",
"B"t 110 and "D"
2. Note the specific location of interest on the appropriate Plate "A",
"Zone Map", and determine the Zone Symbol. These appear as capital
letters with or without numbers.
3. Consult Plate "B", "Permitted Uses in Zones", and determine the specific
type of use allowed in that particular Zone, or locate the use of
interest and determine the Zone(s) in which it is permitted.
4. If the particular type of land use or Zone is of a residential nature,
consult Plate "C` . "Provisions for Residential Uses", for specific
regulations.
5. If the particular type of land use or Zone is something other than
residential, consult Plate "D", "Provisions for Non-Residential Uses",
for specific regulations.
6. In addition to land uses and regulations referred to above, certain
general conditions and provisions apply to all lots, buildings and
structures, and these, together with definitions, are found in Part
III, General Provisions and Definitions.
T H E R E S T R I C T E D A R E A B Y - L A W N U M B E R . . . . . . . .. . . .
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T H E V I L L A G E O F N E W C A S T L E
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PART I SPECIFIC CONDITIONS
1: INTERPRETATIO14 1
2: COMPLIANCE WITH THE BY-LAW 3
3: ADMINISTRATION, ENFORCEMENT AND PENALTIES 4
PART II ZONES AND ZONE PROVISIONS
4: ZONES 6
5: PLATE "A", ZONE MAP following 6
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6: PLATE "B", PERMITTED USES IN ZONES following 6
7: PLATE "C", PROVISIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL USES following 8
8: PLATE "D", PROVISIONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL USES following 11
PART III GENERAL PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
9: GENERAL PROVISIONS 18
10: DEFINITIONS 34
PART IV ENACTMENT
11: OTHER BY-LAWS REPEALED 57
12: APPROVAL 58
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THE RE S TRI C TED AREA BY-LAW NUMBER .. . .. . . .. . .
O F T H E C 0 R P 0 R A T I 0 N ' O F
T H E V I L L A G E O F N E W C A S T L E
A By-law, under the provisions of Section 35 of The Planning Act, R.S.O. 1970,
subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board, to regulate the use
of lands and the character, location and use of buildings and structures and
to prohibit certain uses of land and the erection and use of certain buildings
and structures in various areas of the Corporation of the Village of Newcastle.
WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Village of Newcastle
consider it advisable to restrict, prohibit and regulate the use of land situated
within .the defined areas, as hereinafter designated, for the purposes of pre-
venting any further development creating an adverse effect on the Corporation,
to prevent the use of lands that would jeopardize future orderly development
and expansion.
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Newcastle
ENACTS as follows:
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is I N T E R P R E T A T I O N
1.1 TITLE
This By-law may be cited as the "LAND USE CONTROL BY-LAW".
1.2 DECLARATION
The Plates "A", "B"", "C" and "D" contained herein are declared to form
part of this By-law.
1.3 APPLICATION
For the purposes of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations
given herein shall govern.
1.4 INTERPRETATION
For the purposes of this By-law, words used in the present tense include
the future; words in singular number include the plural and words in the
plural include the singular number; the word "shall" is mandatory; the
words "used" and "occupied" shall include the words 'arranged' and
'designed to be used or occupied' .
1.5 ZONE SYMBOLS
The Zone symbols may be used to refer to lots, buildings and structures
and to the use of lots, buildings and structures permitted by this By-law
in the Zones. Whenever in this By-law the word "Zone" is used, preceded
by any of the symbols, such Zone shall mean any area within the Corpora-
tion within the scope of this By-law, delineated on Plate "A", and desig-
nated thereon by the symbol.
1.6 SPECIAL ZONE SYMBOL
Where the Zone symbol designating certain lands, as shown on Plate "A", is
followed by a dash and a number, (for example OS-1) , then special pro-
visions in addition to the normal Zone provisions apply to such lands.
Such special provisions will be found by reference to that section of the
By-law which deals with that particular Zone. Lands designated in this
manner shall be subject to all the restrictions of the Zone, except as
otherwise provided by the special provisions.
1.7 ZONE BOUNDARIES AND INTERPRETATION
Where possible, the extent and boundaries of all Zones, as shown on Plate
1°A", are construed to be lot lines, street lines, centrelines of streets,
railway rights-of-way or boundaries of registered plans. In the case
where uncertainty exists as to the boundary of any Zone, then the location
of such boundary shall be determined in accordance with the scale of Plate
"A"", at the original size, in the scale of 1 inch to 200 feet.
2.
1: I N T E R P R E T A T I O N
1.8 RESIDENTIAL AND NON-RESIDENTIAL USES
For the purpose of reference, all buildings and structures, and all uses
of buildings, structures and lots named as uses permitted and classified
under the headings of "Residential" and "Non-Residential", may be referred
to as Residential and Non-Residential buildings, structures or uses
respectively.
1.9 LOCATION OF PROVISIONS
All the Zone Provisions of this By-law which are applicable to a use,
building or structure shall be provided within the Zone in which such use,
building or structure is located, unless a specific provision of this
By-law provides otherwise.
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3.
2: C 0 M P L I A N C E W I T H T H E B Y-L A W
2.1 APPLICATION OF BY-LAW
No land, building, structure, lot or premises shall be used, and no
building or structure shall be erected or altered, in whole or in part,
for any purpose EXCEPT in conformity with the provisions of this By-law.
2.2 INTERPRETATION
The provisions of this By-law shall be held to be the minimum requirements
EXCEPT where the word maximum is used, in which case the maximum require-
ment shall apply.
2.3 CHANGE IN LOT SIZE
No lot shall be changed in area, depth or width, either by the conveyance
of land or otherwise, so that the lot coverage exceeds the maximum permit-
ted by this By-law, or so that the existing or resulting lot area, lot
width or yards will be less than the minimum permitted by the provisions
of this By-law.
2.4 PUBLIC ACQUISITION
No person shall be deemed to have contravened any provision of this By-law
by reason of the fact that any part or parts of any lot has or have been
conveyed to or acquired by any Public Authority.
4.
3: A D M I N I S T R A T I 0 N, E N F O R C E M E N T A N D
P E N A L T I E S
3.1 ADMINISTRATION
This By-law shall be administered and enforced by the person appointed
by the Corporation and known as the By-law Enforcement Officer.
3.2 BUILDING AND OTHER PERMITS
Notwithstanding the provisions of the Corporation's Building By-law or
any other By-law of the Corporation, no building permit or occupancy
permit shall be issued where the proposed building, structure or use
would be in violation of any of the provisions of this By-law.
3.3 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
No change may be made in the type of use of any lot covered by this By-law,
or of any building or structure on any such lot or of any part of such lot,
building or structure, until a Certificate of Occupancy has been issued
by the By-law Enforcement Officer to the effect that the proposed use com-
plies with this By-law.
3.4 APPLICATION FOR PERMITS
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In addition to all the requirements of the Corporation's Building By-law
or any other By-law of the Corporation, every application for a building
permit shall be accompanied by a plan in duplicate, (one copy of which
shall be retained by the By-law Enforcement Officer) , drawn to scale and
showing the following:
a. The true dimensions of the lot to be built upon or otherwise used.
b. The proposed location, height, floor area and dimensions of any
building, structure or use proposed for such lot.
C. Proposed locations and dimensions of any yards, set-back, landscaped
open space, off-street parking space or off-street loading
facilities required by this By-law.
d. The location of all existing buildings or structures on the lot shown
on the plan.
e. A statement signed by the owner, disclosing the exact use proposed
for each aforesaid building, structure or use and giving all informa-
tion necessary to determine if such proposed or existing building,
structure or use conforms to the requirements of this By-law.
5.
3s A D M I N I S T R A T I 0 N, E N F O R C E M E N T A N D
P E N A L T I E S
3.5 INSPECTION
The By-law Enforcement Officer, or any Officer or employee of the Corpora-
tion acting under the direction of the Council, is hereby authorized to
enter, at all reasonable hours, upon any property or premises for the
purpose of carrying out his duties under this By-law.
3.6 VIOLATION AND PENALTIES
Every person who uses any lot, or erects or uses any building, structure
or any part of any lot, building or structure in a manner contrary to
any requirement of this By-law, or who causes or permits such use or
erection, or who violates any provision of this By-law, causes or permits
a violation, shall be guilty of an offence and upon conviction therefore
shall forfeit and pay a penalty not exceeding Three Hundred Dollars
($300.00) , exclusive of costs, for each offence, and every such penalty
shall be recoverable under The Municipal Act and The Summary Convictions
Act.
3.7 CONTRAVENTION - RESTRAINED BY ACTION
In case any building or structure is to be erected, altered, reconstructed,
extended, or part thereof is to be used, or any lot is to be used, in
contravention of any requirement of this By-law, such contravention may
be restrained by action at the instance of any ratepayer or of the Corpora-
tion, pursuant to the provisions of The Municipal Act, in that behalf.
3.8 VALIDITY
If any section, clause or provision of this By-law, including anything
contained on Plates "A", "B", "C" or "D°', is for any reason declared by
a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the same shall not affect
the validity of the By-law as a whole or any part thereof, other than the
section, clause or provision, including anything contained on Plates "A",
"B", "C" or "D", so declared to be invalid. It is hereby declared to be
the intention that all the remaining sections, clauses or provisions
including anything contained on Plates 01A", "B", "C" or "D" of this By-law
shall remain in full force and effect until repealed, notwithstanding that
one or more provisions thereof shall have been declared to be invalid.
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4: Z 0 H E S
4.1 CLASSIFICATION
The provisions of t'sis By-law apply to all lands within the limits
of -the Corporation, which lands, for the purpose of tLis By-law,
are livided into various zones as followsg
SYMOL 7..021E
OS open Space Zone
RU Rural Zone
PIP, Rural ?residential Zone
FR Estate Residential Zone
UA Residential Type 1A Zone
R1 Residential Type 1 Zone
112 Residential Type 2 Zone
P3 Residential Type 3 Zone
CF Community Facility Zone
CZ Local Commercial Zone
C2 highway Commercial.Zone
C3 General Comrercial Zone
C4 Recreational Commercial Zone
ru Restricted Industrial Zone
M2 General Industrial Zone
K3 Waste Disposal Industrial Zone
4.2 ZCiTE PROVISIONS
No person shall within any of the zones included in Part II of this
Ley-law use any land or erect or use any building or structure ex-
cept in accordance with the uses permitted and the regulations there-
to and subject to the General Provisions.
Revised June 129 1973
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ZONE MAP
CORPORATION OF THE
VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE
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PLATE B'•
PERMITTED USES IN Z®I®IES
CORPORATION OF
THE VILLAGE OF NEWCAI3TLE
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S 6 7 ! 9 10 II 12 13 11 13 16 I]
LINE PERMITTED USES OS ER RIA RI BE R3 CF CI C2 03 'C4 MI M2 M3
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2 RESIDENTIAL
SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HOSE W )
DUPLEX DWELLING HOUSE
CONVERTED DWELLING HOUSE-
BOARDING OR LODGING HOUSE
APARTMENT DWELLING HOUSE
SEASONAL DWELLING HOUSE
DWELLING UNIT IN NON-RESID'BLDG. ( (b) (b)
3 NON-RESIDENTIAL
AMBULANCE SERVICE
ARENA
ASSEMBLY HALL
BUS STORAGE
BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
CEMETERY
COLD STORAGE PLANT
CONTRACTORS YARD
CONVENIENCE STORE
ORIVE-IN RESTAURANT
DRY CLEANING ESTABLISHMENT
.EATING ESTABLISHMENT
.EXISTING U5
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FARM
FARM,SPMALIZED Oj
FARM IMPLEMENT DEALER
FARM PROOUCE RETAIL OUTLET
FUEL STORAGE TANKS
FUNERAL HOME
GOLF COURSE
GREENHOUSE
HOME FOR THE AGED
HOME OCCUPATION
HOTEL
LAUNDRY,COIN-OPERATED
LAUNDRY ESTABLISHMENT
LUMBER YARD
MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING PLANT
MARINA
MEDICAL CUBIC
MOTEL
MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHO
MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
MOTOR VEHICLE GASOLINE BAR
MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
MOTOR VEHICLE WASH,AUTOMATIC
MUNICIPAL OFFICES
MUNICIPAL YARD
NURSING HOME
NURSERY SCHOOL OPEN STORAGE
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PARKING LOT
PASSENGER TRANSPORT DEPOT
PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT
PLACE OF WORSHIP
POST OFFICE
PROCESSING PLANT PROVINCIAL BIRLOING
PUBLIC PARK
PUBLIC USE-f / f
f f f II fl
RENTAL AGENCY
RETAIL'COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT' 1
SCHOOL
SERVICE SHOP
SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
SPECIAL USE AREA k
TAXI OFFICE AND WAITING ROOM
TOURIST CAMP
TOURIST HOME
TRUOK TERMINAL OR YARD
WAREHOUSE
WORKSHOP
THIS IS PLATE'B' TO BY-LAW NO.
PASSED THIS DAY OF ,107_
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t11/en mDl,rv.,den Mv. FOOTNOTES
CLERK (u)TO(P)SEE PLATED TEXT
AENem AuaOiT IfTn
7.
6e PLATE "B", PERMITTED USES IN ZONES,
T E X T
(a) A single-family dwelling house if occupied by the owner, caretaker,
watchman or other similar person and his family, if employed on
the lot on which such dwelling house is located.
(b) A dwelling unit or units in a portion of a Non-Residential building
shall be permitted, except in the case of a motor vehicle service
station, motor vehicle body shop or motor vehicle repair garage.
(c) The OS-1 Zone is a Special Use Area, where all uses in an OS Zone are
permitted, except no permanent buildings or structures are permitted
unless for flood control.
(d) A seasonal fruit, vegetable, flower or farm produce sales outlet,
provided such produce is the product of the farm on which such sales
outlet is located.
(e) Open storage use of goods or materials if accessory to a use permitted
within the Zone.
(f) A public use in accordance with the provisions of Part III 9.17 hereof.
(g) A single-family- detached dwelling house which existed at the date
of passing of this By-law, together with any alterations thereto
made after the date of passing of this By-law., provided that such
alterations or extensions satisfy the minimum provisions for a
single-family dwelling house in an RR Zone, except for lot area,
ground floor area and floor area ratio.
(h) A single-family dwelling house is a permitted use in an RU Zone
provided that the lot on which such dwelling is to be erected fronts
upon an improved public street, maintained year round, under the
jurisdiction of the Corporation, County or Province.
(i) A seasonal dwelling house which existed at the date of passing of
this By-law, together with any alterations thereto made after the date
of passing of this By-law, provided that such alterations or exten-
sions satisfy the minimum provisions for a single-family dwelling
house in an RR Zone except for lot area, ground floor area and floor
area ratio.
(j) A trailer sales, services and rental outlet and the overnight rental
of existing trailer spaces during A1ay to October only shall be a per-
mitted use in the C2-1 Zone in Lot 25, Concession I as delineated on
Plate 'A' - Zone Map.
(k) A Specialized Farm, as defined in this By-law, shall be permitted in
Lot 30, Concession I in the RU-1 Zone as delineated on Plate 'A' -
Zone Map.
Revised June 12, 1973
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6: PLATE "B", PERMITTED USES IN Z0NES.,
T E X T
(1) No residential use shall be permitted within 1,500 feet of the
RU-1 Zone.
(m) In the C3-1 Zone an existing box factory shall be a permitted use.
(n) In the Rl-1 Zone an existing nursery school shall be a permitted
use.
(o) A place of entertainment, namely the existing bowling alley in the
Community Hall shall be a permitted use.
Revised June 12, 1973
PLATE
PR VIBI NS FOR REST E TIAL® UBEB
CORPORATION
THE VILLAGE OF NEWCABTLE
COLUMN A B C D E F G
LINE RESIDENTIAL SINGLE–FAMILY DUPLEX CONVERTED BOARDING OR APARTMENT DWELLING UNIT IN
1 TYPE DWELLING HOUSE DWELLING DWELLING HOUSE LODGING HOUSE DWELLING HOUSE NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
HOUSE
2 ZONES RU RR RIA RI ER OTHER RZ R3 R2 R3 R2 R3 R3 C3 C4
t– DWELLING WATER 8 _ IA00 PER DWENG UNIT
3 o SANITARY SEWERS — 9,000 7,200(( 1 AC 6,OOO11 7,200 7,200 7,200 PLUS 500 PER BEDROOM (f)
4 j H PUBLIC WATER _ 1/2 AC 14,400 10,600 1 AC 12,000 (f)
f a 8 SEPTIC TANK
5 a PRIVATE WELLS 25 AC CIF I AC 24p00 YE '�I` CIE (f)
8 SEPTIC TANK AC
PUBLIC WATER 8 _
6 ° LL SANITARY SEWERS — 75 SOO) 150 500U 60 60 60 120 (f)
7 a PUBLIC WATER _ 120 120 90 150 100 iA CIE (f)
E
8 SEPTIC TANK
° PRIVATE WELLS
8 " 8 SEPTIC TANK 660 150 - flE 150 120
9 0 FRONT 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25(e) 25(e) 25
(DEPTH) (f)
10 o EXTERIOR SIDE 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25(e) 25(e) 25 (f)
(WIDTH)
( 11 INTERIOR SIDE (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (a) (j) (a)(e) (a)(e) 25 (f)
z o
(WIDTH)
12 f REAR 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25(e) 25(e) 35 (f)
(DEPTH)
MINIMUM GROSS FLOOR
13 AREA PER DWELLING IP00 1,500 1,500 1,200 1,700 I200 1,200 (200 IZ00 (g) (f)(g)
UNIT (SO.FT.)
14 MINIMUM GROSS GUEST — _ _ — — — — (g) 300 (g) (f)(g)
ROOM AREA (SO.FT.)
PUBLIC WATER 8 0.40 0.40 0.10 0.40 0.40 0.40 0.40 LO (f)
15 0 o SANITARY SEWERS
16 PUBLIC WATER _ 0.10 0.20 0.20 0.10 0.20 (f)
x w 8 SEPTIC TANK
17 24 ¢ PRIVATE WELLS 0.01 0.10 3K 0.10 0.10 (f)
8 SEPTIC TANK
18 aw PROVINCIAL 88(1) 88(1) 88(1) 88(l) 88(1) 88(1) 88(O 88(1) 880) 88(1) (t)(1)
wi
19 y N w COUNTY 58 58 58 58 58 56 58 56 58 58 (f)
sF
20 LL OTHER 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 58 (f)
MINIMUM LANDSCAPED
21 OPEN SPACE 5 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 35 (f)
%
MAXIMUM NUMBER
22 OF DWELLING HOUSES I(b) I I I I I(c) I I I I (m)
PER LOT
23 MAXIMUM HEIGHT 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 40 35
OF BUILDINGS(FT)
24 OTHER ZONE PROVISIONS (d)(hNa) (h) (h) (h) (h) (h) (h) (h) (h) (h)(k) (h)
LEGEND
_ THIS IS PLATE 'C" TO BY-LAW NO. — PROVISION NOT APPLICABLE
PASSED THIS DAY OF ,197_ 3IE USE NOT PERMITTED
REEVE
I.Ho h,Wbickl.....late.Ilmtted FOOTNOTES:
747 don mill,road,dan mill.
CLERK (a)TO (R) SEE PLATE "C"TEXT
REVISED AUGUST 1973
9.
7s P L A T E "C", P R O V I S I O N S F O R R E S I D E N T I A L
U S E S, T E X T
(a) INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Minimum width shall be 10 feet on one side, 4 feet on the other side
plus 2 feet on the narrow side for each additional or partial storey
above the first, provided that where a garage o�: carport is attached
to or is within the main building, or the lot is a corner lot, the
minimum width of the interior side yard shall be 4 feet plus 2 feet
for each additional or partial storey above the first.
(b) IRRIBER OF SINGLE-FAMILY DVELLING HOUSES PER LOT
Maximum 1 only, provided that on any lot having an area of at least
100 acres in the RU Zone and used principally for farming, not
more than two detached single-family dwelling houses, including
the farm house, may be erected, altered or used if used only for the
accommodation of persons employed full time on such farm and, provided
further, that any single--family dwelling house so erected, altered or
used shall have a minimum of 20 feet between such dwellings.
(c) SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING MOUSE AND NON-RESIDENTI_AL BUILDING
ON THE SAME LOT
There a permitted single-family dwelling house is erected, altered or
used on the same lot in a Commercial Zone as a permitted Non-Resi-
dential building, then no yard is required between such buildings,
provided that in no case shall a single--family dwelling house be
erected, altered or used within 10 feet of a motor vehicle service
station, motor vehicle repair garage, or motor vehicle gasoline bar.
(d) ENLARGING OF FAR11
Notwithstanding any provisions of this By-law to the contrary, when
a farmer enlarges his farm by acquiring another farm in the Rural
Zone and the acquired farm has located thereon a detached single-
family dwelling house, then the new owner may make application, under
Section 29 of The Planning Act, to separate from the enlarged farm
a lot on which one of the dwelling houses is located, provided the
lot complies with the provisions of this By-law for the RR Zone.
(e) SPECIAL YARD PROVISIONS
Any dwelling house containing not less than 1,000 square feet of
dwelling unit area, erected prior to the date of passing of this By-
Law and having a setback or one of more yards that is or are less than
required under the provisions of this By-Law for converted dwelling
houses, may be altered to a converted dwelling house, provided that
the setback or the yard or yards that are less than required are not
further reduced.
Revised June 12, 1973
10.
7: P L A T E "C", P R O V I S IONS F O R R E S I D E N T I A L
U S E S, T E X T
(f) DWELLING UNIT IN PORTION OF NON-RESIDENTIAL BUILDING
A dwelling unit in a non-residential building shall be in accordance
with the corresponding provisions for the Non-Residential building
in which the dwelling unit is located, provided that in no case
shall a dwelling unit be located within a motor vehicle service
station, motor vehicle repair garage or motor vehicle dealership.
(g) DWELLING UNIT AREA
Minimum for a dwelling unit containing
one bedroom 600 sq. ft.
Minimum for a dwelling unit containing
two bedrooms 700 sq. ft.
Minimum for a dwelling unit containing
three bedrooms 900 sq. ft.
Minimum for a dwelling unit containing
more than three bedrooms 900 sq. ft. plus
100 sq. ft. for
each bedroom in
excess of three.
(h) PARKING, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, ETC.
Parking, Accessory building, etc. , shall be in accordance with Part III,
Section 9 hereof.
(i) CORNER LOTS
In no case shall the lot area of a corner lot be less than 8400
sq. ft. or the lot frontage less than 70 feet.
(j) INTERIOR SIDE YARD
The minimum interior sideyard width shall be 12 feet on each side,
provided that where a garage or carport is attached to or is
within the main building or the lot is a corner lot, the minimum
width of the interior side yard shall be 4 feet, plus 2 feet 'for
each additional or partial storey above the first.
(k) INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Where an end wall contains no habitable room window, the interior
side yard may be reduced to 15 feet.
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3r P IL ATE "C", P R 0 V I S ION S -F0R RE31DRNTYAL
b E S, T E X T
(1) MINIMUM SETBACK FROM STREET CENTRELINE
Cohere the lands are opposite the Macdonald-Cartier Freewayo the
minimum setback from the street centreline shall be increased
to at least 195 feet.
(m) MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DWELLING HOUSES PER LOT
In a C3 Zone, except in the case of a motor vehicle service.
station, more than one dwelling unit may be permitted in an
existing Non-Residential building provided that no exterior
enlargement occurs, %slat such dwelling unit's are not locate
on the ground floor and that such dwelling units comply with ,
all other provisions of this Bylaw.
. (n) DWELLING UNIT ADJACENT TO M3 ZONE
No residential use shall be allowed within 500 feet of an
M3 Zone.
PLAT° ®'
PROVISIONS FOR NON - REBIDENTIAL USES
CORPORATION OF
THE VILLAGE OF NEWCASTLE
COLUMN A B C D E F G H I J K L M
LINE 2
ZONES OS RU ALL ZONES CF CI M1,M2 C2 C3 C4 MI M2 M3
RETAIL HOTEL RETAIL HOTEL TOURIST
2 SPECIAL USES PUBLIC USE GAS OR OTHER GAS OR OTHER CAMP OTHER
ESTB, MOTEL ESTB. MOTEL
1- PUBLIC WATER B _ _
3 ° r` SANITARY SEWERS - - 12,000 12,500 20,000 7,500 12,500 20,000 - 10,000 7,500 20,000 20,000 -
PUBLIC WATER _ _
4 f 8 SEPTIC TANK '- - 22,500 22,500 30,000N 15p00(h)22,500 3Q000 E}000N 5,000(W 25,000 25,000 -
a PRIVATE WELLS _ _
5 5 SEPTIC TANK - - 30,000 30,000 40,000 30I 3�F ilf ,'1e 40 30p00 30,000 30,000 -
,- PUBLIC WATER 8 - - - - 100 125 100 - 125 100 - 100 100
6 .°� -- SANITARY SEWERS - -
7 ? -¢ PUBLIC WATER - - - - - I50 I50 - - -
f. 8 SEPTIC TANK 150 150 150 150 150
- z PRIVATE WELLS _ _ _
8 �` B SEPTIC TANK
9 - 175 175 200 - it 31E 200 175 - -
FRONT
(DEPTH) 25 25 25 25 35 45 45 25 45 - - 45 25 50(1) 70(1) 500
a �
10 y EXTERIOR SIDE(WIDTH) 25 25 25 25 25 40 40 25 40 - - 40 25 50(j) 70(j) 500
II r° INTERIOR SIDE
(WIDTH) 25 25 20 20 20 20(c) 20(c), 20(c) 20(c) - - 20(c) 20(c) 100U 10(1) 500
� z
REAR
12 f (DEPTH) 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 25 - - 25 25 45(k) 45(k) 500
13 LOT DEPTH - - - - - 100(e) - - 100(e) - I - I - - - - -
- O PUBLIC WATER 8 _ _
14 o a SANITARY SEWERS 0.50 2.00 0.20 0.17 0.35 0.40 0.17 3.00 3.00 0.40 0.40 0.60 0.60 -
15 LL PUBLIC WATER
8 SEPTIC TANK - - 0.35 0.35 0.12 0.12 0.12 0.30 0.12 1.00 1.00 0.14 0.30 0.35 0.35 -
a
16 PRIVATE WELLS
8 SEPTIC TANK !l 0.25 0.25 0.09 0.09 0.09 0.15 91E 0.10 0.15 0.30 0.30
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17 m w PROVINCIAL 88(s) 88(s) 88(s) 88(s) 98(s) 108(s) 108(s) Bets) 88 43 43 108(s) 88(s) 115(p)(t)133(p)(t) 566
¢z
I8 H w COUNTY 58 58 58 58 68 78 78 58 78 33 33 78 58 83(p) 103(p) 533
z
19 f E OTHER 58 58 58 58 68 78 78 58 78 33 33 78 58 83(p)1103(p)1 533
MINIMUM LANDSCAPED
PO OPEN SPACE 30 30(a) 30 30 30 30 30 10 5 5 - 30 30 5 5 5
9G
21 MINIMUM GROSS GUEST - - - - - - 200 - - 200 - 200 - - - -
ROOM AREA(S0.FT)
22 `MAXIMUM HEIGHT _
OF BUILDINGS (FT) 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 35 - - 35 35 (m) (m)
23 OTHER ZONE PROVISIONS (q) (L)(q) (q) (q) (q) (d)(f) (d)(q) (d)(q) (d)(f) (d)(q) (d)(q) (d)(q) WHO 1) In (a) -
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LEGEND
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PASSED THIS DAY OF ,197-
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'CLERK (a)TO (1) SEE PLATE'b"TEXT
REVISED AUGUST 1973
12.
8: PLATE "D" P R 0 V I S IONS FOR NON-R ES ID ENT I A L
USES, TEXT
(a) LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
No landscaped open space is required for farms or specialized farms.
(b) FARM BUILDINGS OR FEEDLOTS
No stable, barn shelter, pen, cage, kennel or other building or
structure used to house animals or domestic fowl, and no feed lot
area or manure storage area shall be located within:
i. 1,500 feet from any area zoned Residential;
ii. 1,000 feet from any dwelling on adjacent land;
iii. 200 feet from the lot line of the site on which it is situated;
and
iv. 300 feet from the centreline of any road used by the public.
(c) INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Where the interior side lot line abuts a Residential Zone, the
minimum interior side yard width shall be 30 feet.
(d) PROPERTY ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Where the interior side or rear lot line abuts a Residential Zone,
a strip adjoining such abutting lot line or portion thereof shall
be used for no other purpose than planting in accordance with the
requirements for planting strips set out in Section 9(16) hereof.
(e) LOT DEPTH
Where the lot is a corner lot, the lot depth or flankage shall be
a minimum of 125 feet.
(f) PUMP LOCATION
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
a gasoline pump island, as part of a motor vehicle service station,
motor vehicle gasoline bar, motor vehicle repair garage, motor vehicle
dealership or as accessory to a permitted use, may be located within
any front yard or exterior side yard provided,!
13.
8. PLATE "D", PROV I S IONS FOR NON-RE S ID E N T I A L
U S E S, T E X T
(f) PUMP LOCATION (contd.)
i. the minimum distance between any portion of the pump island
and any street line shall be 15 feet; and
ii. where the lot is a corner lot, no portion of any pump island
shall be located closer than 10 feet to a straight line between
a point in the front lot line and a point in the exterior side
lot line, each such point being distant 50 feet from the inter-
section of such lines.
(g) DRIVEWAYS
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 9.15 of this By-law, the
following provisions shall apply to driveways:
i. the maximum width of a driveway measured along the sidewalk,
where such exists, and along the street line shall be 30 feet;
ii. the minimum distance between driveways, measured along the
street line intersected by such driveways, shall be 25 feet;
iii. the minimum distance between a driveway and an intersection
of street lines, measured along the street line intersected
by such driveway, shall be 30 feet;
iv. the minimum distance between an interior side lot line and any
driveway shall be 10 feet; and
V. the interior angle formed between the street line and the
centreline of any driveway shall be not less than 45 degrees.
(h) LOT AREA
Where a dwelling unit is located in a portion of a Non-Residential
building, an additional 4,000 square feet of lot area shall be pro-
vided where no sanitary sewers and no water supply are available,
and an additional 2,000 square feet of lot area shall be provided
where a municipal water supply only is available.
14.
8: PLATE "D", PROVI S IONS FOR NON-RE S I D E N T I A L
USES, TEXT
(i) PERFORMANCE STANDARDS
All permitted uses in a Restricted Industrial Zone shall be in
accordance with the following standards of performance:
TYPE OF EMISSION MAXIMUM EMMISSION PERMISSIBLE
i. Noise Imperceptible at any point on
any lot line
ii. Odours, Toxic or Nil
Corrosive Gases
iii. Vibration Imperceptible outside the
building.
iv. Glare and Heat Imperceptible outside the
building.
V. Electromagnetic Imperceptible outside the
building.
(j) FRONT OR EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
Where the front and/or exterior side yard abuts a Zone designated
other than Industrial, the minimum yard depth abutting such Zone
shall be increased by 30 feet.
(k) REAR YARD
Where the rear lot line is the boundary line between an Industrial
Zone and a Zone designated other than Industrial, the minimum rear
yard depth abutting such Zone shall be increased by 30 feet.
(1) INTERIOR SIDE YARD
Where the interior side lot line is the boundary line between an
Industrial Zone and a Zone designated other than Industrial, the
minimum interior side yard width abutting such Zone shall be
increased by 50 feet.
15.
8: PLATE "D", PROVI S IONS FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL
U S E S, T E X T
(m) YARDS, SETBACKS, PLANTING STRIPS FOR INDUSTRY
i. HEIGHT OF BUILDING
If any portion of a building is erected above a height of
40 feet, such portion must be set back from the centreline of
the abutting street or from the front, side or rear lot line,
as the case may be, in addition to the minimum setback, front,
side or rear yard requirements of this By-law, a further
distance of one foot for each foot by which such portion of
the building is erected above a building, height of 40 feet.
ii. PROPERTY ABUTTING RESIDENTIAL ZONE
Where the front, side or rear lot line abuts a Residential
Zone or portion of a street the opposite side of which
portion of the street abuts a Residential Zone, planting
strips adjoining such abutting lot line or portion thereof
shall be provided within the lot in accordance with the
requirements for planting strips set out in Section 9.16
hereof.
iii. PROPERTY ABUTTING RAILWAY
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, where any lot line or portion thereof abuts a
railway right-of-way, no interior side or rear yard shall
be required along that portion of such lot line which so
abuts the railway right-of-way.
(n) OPEN STORAGE
No storage or goods or materials shall be permitted outside any
building, unless such goods or materials are enclosed within a closed
wooden, plastic, and/or metal fence, extending at least 6 feet in
height from the ground, constructed of new materials. All such fences,
except those constructed of aluminum, shall be painted and kept
painted, from time to time, so as to maintain the wood or metal in
good condition.
(o) USE OF FRONT AND EXTERIOR SIDE YARD
Required front and exterior side yards shall be kept open and
unobstructed by any structure or parking area for motor vehicles,
except for visitor parking areas.
16.
8; P L A T E "D", P R O V I S I O N S F O R N 0 N-R E S I D E N T I A L
U S E S, T E X T
(p) SETBAC'
.Where the lands abut a Zone designated other than Industrial, the
required setback abutting such Zone shall be increased by 30 feet.
(q) PARKING, ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, ETC.
In accordance with the provisions of Section 9 hereof.
(r) MOTEL
i. DISTANCE BETWEEN BUILDINGS
Where more than one building is erected on the same lot,
the minimum distance between buildings shall be not less
than 50 feet; provided that where two external walls facing
and parallel to each other contain no openings or windows to
habitable rooms, the distance between such two walls may
be reduced to 10 feet.
COURTS
l
tdhere a building erected on a lot is in a court form, the
distance between the opposite walls of the building forming
the court shall not be less than 70 feet.
iii. EXTERIOR WALL
Where the exterior wall of a guest room contains a habitable
room window such wall shall be located no closer than 25
feet to any interior side or rear lot line.
(s) MINII�Ml SETBACK FROM STREET CENTRELINE
Where the lands are opposite the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway, the
minimum setback from street centreline shall be increased from
88 feet to 195 feet.
(t) MINIMUM SETBACK FROM STREET CENTRELINE ITS A All AND M2 ZONE
Where the lands opposite the Macdonald-Cartier Freeway are zoned
Ml or 112, the minimum setback from the street centreline shall be
increased to at least 195 feet.
Revised June 12, 1973
I
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The contents of this Section are,
SUBSECTION PAGE
9.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES 19
9.2 DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE 20
9.3 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN BUILT-UP AREA 20
9.4 EXTERNAL DESIGN 21
9.5 FLOOD PLAIN 21
9.6 FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC STREET 21
9.7 GREATER RESTRICTIONS 21
9.8 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS 22
9.9 HOME OCCUPATION 22
9. 10 ILLUMINATION 22
9. 11 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS 23
9.12 LOTS HAVING LESS AREA AND/OR FRONTAGE 24
9.13 EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES A14D USES 24
9.14 NOXIOUS TRADE 26
9.15 PARKING AREA REGULATIONS 26
9.16 PLANTING STRIPS 30
9.17 PUBLIC USES 31
9.18 REDUCTION OF REQUIREMENTS 32
9.19 SIGHT TRIANGLES 32
9.20 SIGNS 32
9.21 SPECIAL USES PERMITTED 33
9.22 THROUGH LOTS 33
9.23 TRAILERS, MOBILE H014ES AND CAMPERS. 33
18.
9: G E N E R A L P R O V I S I O N S
9.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
a. PERMITTED USES
tidhere this By-law provides that a lot may be used or a building or
structure may be erected or used for a purpose, that purpose shall
include any accessory building or structure or accessory use, but
shall not include the following:
i any occupation for gain or profit conducted within or accessory
to a dwelling unit or on the lot, except as in this By-law is
specifically permitted, or,
ii any building used for human habitation, except as in this By-law
is specifically permitted.
b. LOCATION
Except as otherwise provided herein, any accessory building or struc-
ture which is not part of the main building shall be erected to the
rear of the front yard and shall comply with the yard and setback
requirements of the Zone in which such building or structure is
situated.
C. LOT COVERAGE AND HEIGHT
The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings and structures
shall not exceed 5 percent of the lot area, nor, shall the
height of any accessory building or structure exceed 15 feet.
d. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, drop awnings, clothes poles, flag poles, garden trellises,
retaining walls, fences which comply with the Corporation's Fence By-
law, signs which comply with the Corporation's Sign By-law, or similar
uses shall be permitted in any required yard or in the area between
the street line and the required setback.
e. FIRE ESCAPES
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the
contrary, unenclosed fire escapes, in which the stair steps and floors
are latticed in such a manner that the proportion of voids to solids
is not less than two to one and in which guards consist of hand rails
and the structural members necessary to their support, may project into
any required setback a maximum distance of 4 feet.
19.
9: G E N E R A L P R O V I S I O N S
9.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES (cont'd.)
f. GARAGES OR OTHER ACCESSORY BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law to the contrary,
an attached or detached private garage or other accessory building may
be erected and used in an interior side or rear yard provided that:
i. INTERIOR SIDE YARD
When such accessory building is located in an interior side yard
it shall not be closer than 4 feet to the interior side lot line,
EXCEPT where a common semi-detached garage is being erected
simultaneously on both sides of the lot line, as one building, in
which case no interior side yard to the accessory building is
required.
ii REAR YARD
When such accessory building is located in a rear yard it shall
not be closer than 4 feet to the interior side lot line or rear
lot line, EXCEPT, where a common semi-detached garage is being
erected simultaneously on both sides of the interior lot line
as one building in which case no interior side yard to the
accessory building is required.
iii REAR YARD WITH LANE ACCESS
When such accessory building is located in a rear yard it shall
not be closer than 4 feet to the interior side lot line or rear
lot line, EXCEPT where a single detached private garage is being
erected, with direct access from the lane, in which case the
structure shall not be located closer than 4 feet to the interior
side lot line and 8 feet to the rear lot line, or EXCEPT, where
a common semi-detached garage is being erected simultaneously on
both sides of the interior lot line, as one building, with direct
access from the lane, in which case no interior side yard is
required, but the structure shall not be located closer than 8 feet
to the rear lot line.
iv RELATION TO STREET
All accessory buildings shall comply with the setback provisions
applicable to the principal or main building on the lot.
g. GATE HOUSE IN INDUSTRIAL ZONE
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, in an Industrial Zone, a gate house shall be permitted
in a front or side yard or in the area between the street line and the
required setback.
20.
9: G E N E R A L P R O V I S I O N S
9.1 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES (cont'd)
h. ORNAMENTAL STRUCTURES
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, sills, chimneys, cornices, eaves, gutters, parapets,
pilasters, or other ornamental structures may project into any re-
quired yard or the area between the street line and the required
setback a maximum distance of 2 feet.
i. RAILWAY SPUR IN IMUSTRIAL ZONE
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, in an Industrial Zone, a railway spur shall be per-
mitted within any required side or rear yard.
J. UNENCLOSED PORCHES, BALCONIES, STEPS OR PATIOS
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, unenclosed porches, balconies, steps and patios,
covered or uncovered, may project into any required yard a maximum
distance of 5 feet, provided that in the case of porches, steps or
patios such uses are not more than 6 feet above grade. When located
in an interior side yard it shall not be closer than G feet to the
interior side lot line.
9.2 DWELLING UNITS BELOW GRADE
a. CELLAR
No dwelling unit shall, in its entirety, be located in a cellar. If
any portion of a dwelling unit is located in a cellar, such portion
of the dwelling unit shall be used as a furnace room, laundry room,
storage room, recreation room or for a similar use only.
b. BASE;BENT
However, a dwelling unit, in its entirety, may be located in a base-
ment, provided the finished floor level of such basement is not below
the level of the sanitary or storm sewer serving the building or struc-
ture in which such basement is located and provided further, that the
floor level of such basement is not more than 2 feet below the
adjacent finished grade.
9.3 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN BUILT-UP AREA
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to the con-
trary, where a permitted building or structure is to be erected on a lot in
a built-up area, where there is an established building line extending on
both sides of the lot, such permitted building or structure may be erected
21.
9: G E N E R A L P R O V I S I O N S
9.3 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE IN BUILT-UP AREA (cont°d)
closer to the street line, or the centreline of the street as the .case
may be, than required by this By-law provided such permitted building or
structure is not erected closer to the street line or the centreline of
the street, as the case may be, than the established building line on the
date of passing of this By-law.
9.4 EXTERNAL DESIGN
The following building materials shall not be used for the exterior
vertical facing on any wall of any residential building or structure
within the Corporation:
a. building paper;
b. asphalt roll-type sidings or
C. insul brick siding.
9.5 FLOOD PLAIN
a. USES PERMITTED
No person shall use any lot or erect, alter or use any building or
structure in a Flood Plain for any purpose except a golf course, a
parking lot, a private park, a public park, where such uses are per-
mitted by this By-law, or a public use in accordance with the pro-
visions of Section 9.17 hereof, except that the provisions of this
subsection shall not apply to prevent the use of land in the RU Zone
for normal agricultural production, exclusive of dwellings.
b. CALCULATION OF ZONE PROVISIONS
No part of any Flood Plain shall be used to calculate any of the Zone
Provisions as may be required by this By-law for uses in adjacent Zones.
9.6 FRONTAGE ON PUBLIC STREET
No person shall erect any building or structure in any Zone, unless the
lot upon which such building or structure is to be erected fronts upon an
improved public street, and further, that such building or structure com-
plies with the setback provisions of this By-law.
9.7 GREATER RESTRICTIONS
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.
Revised June 12, 1973
22.
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9.8 HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
Notwithstanding the height provisions herein contained, nothing in this
By-law shall apply to prevent the erection, alteration, or use of the
following accessory buildings or structures provided the main use is a
use permitted within the Zone in which it is located: a church spire, a
belfry, a flag pole, a clock tower, a chimney, a water tank, a windmill, a
radio or television tower or antenna, air conditioner duct, grain elevator,
a barn or silo, incidental equipment required for processing and external
equipment associated with internal building equipment.
9.9 HOME OCCUPATION
The following regulations apply to a dwelling unit wherein a home occupa-
tion is permitted:
a. No person, other than a member of the family, is engaged in canvassing,
delivering or as a go-between in distributing merchandise to customers.
b. There is no display, other than a legal sign, to indicate to persons
outside, that any part of the dwelling house, unit or lot is being
used for a purpose other than residential.
C. Such home occupation is clearly secondary to the main residential use
and does not change the residential character of the dwelling house
or unit nor create or become a public nuisance, in particular, in regard
to noise, traffic or parking.
d. Such home occupation does not interfere with television or radio
reception of others in adjacent buildings or structures,.
e. Not more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling house or
unit is used for the purposes of home occupation.
f. Such home occupation shall not include a medical clinic, a private
hospital, a nursing home, an eating establishment or an animal hospital,
but shall include a business or professional office.
9.10 ILLUMINATION
Lighting fixtures designed for exterior illumination shall be installed
with the light directed downward and deflected away from adjacent lots.
23.
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9.11 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
a. LOADING SPACE
Loading or unloading spaces are required under this By-law, in accord-
ance with the Loading Space Requirement Table, and the owner of every
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 on the
lot loading and unloading spaces accordingly. Each loading or unloading
space shall be 30 feet long, 12 feet wide and have a vertical clearance
of at least 14 feet. In addition, adequate space on the lot shall be
provided for the parking of vehicles awaiting access to the loading
or unloading spaces.
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENT TABLE
Area of Building Loading Space
3,000 sq. ft. or less 1 space
Exceeding 3,000 sq. ft. 2 spaces
but not 25,000 sq. ft.
Exceeding 25,000 sq. ft. 3 spaces
but not 80,000 sq. ft.
Exceeding 80,000 sq. ft. 3 spaces plus 1 additional space for
each additional 100,000 sq.
ft. or fractional part there-
of in excess of 80,000 sq. ft.
b. ACCESS
Access to loading or unloading spaces shall be by means of a driveway
at least 20 feet wide contained on the lot in which the spaces are
located and leading to a street or lane located within the Zone in
which the use is located.
C. LOADING SPACE SURFACE,
The driveways, loading and unloading spaces shall be maintained with
a stable surface which is treated so as to prevent the raising of
dust or loose particles. They shall, before being used, be con-
structed of crushed stone, slag, gravel, crushed brick (or tile) ,
cinders, asphalt, concrete, or Portland cement binder and with pro-
visions for drainage facilities.
24.
9. G E N E R A L P R O V I S I O N S
9.11 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS (cont`d)
d. LOCATION
The loading space or spaces required shall be located in the interior
side or rear yard unless such space or spaces are set back from the
street line a minimum distance of 100 feet.
e. ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS
The loading space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to
any building in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so long
as the floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased. If
an addition is made to the building or structure which increases the
floor area, then additional loading space shall be provided as required
by paragraph (a) of this subsection for such addition.
f. EXCEPTION
The provisions (a) of this subsection shall not apply to require the
establishment of loading spaces in the C3 Zone located along King
Street between Baldwin and Beaver Streets.
I 9.12 LOTS HAVING LESS AREA AND/OR FRONTAGE
Where a lot having a lesser lot area and/or lot frontage than required
herein is held under distinct and separate ownership from abutting lots as
shown by a registered conveyance in the records of the Registry or Land
Titles Office, at the date of the passing of this By-law, or where such a
lot is created as a result of an expropriation, such smaller lot may be
used and a building or structure may be erected, altered or used on such
smaller lot, provided that all other requirements of this By-law are com-
plied with.
9.13 EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES
a. CONTINUATION OF EXISTING USES
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the use of
any lot, building or structure for any purpose prohibited by this By--
law if such lot, building or structure was lawfully used for such pur-
pose on the date of passing of this By-law, so long as it continues
to be used for that purpose.
b. PEP14ITTED EXTERIOR EXTENSION
A building, which at the date of passing of this By-law, was used for
a purpose not permissible within the Zone in which it is located, shall
not be enlarged, extended, reconstructed or otherwise structurally al-
tered, unless such building is thereafter to be used for a purpose
permitted within such Zone, and complies with all requirements of this
By-law for such Zone.
Revised June 12, 1973
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9.13 EXISTING BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND USES (coat°d)
C. PERMITTED INTERIOR ALTERATION
The interior of any building lawfully used on the date of passing of
this By-law for a use that is not permitted within the Zone that such
building is located may be reconstructed or structurally altered, in
order to render the same more convenient or commodious for the same
purpose for which, at the passing of this By-law, such building was
used.
d. RESTORATION TO A 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.
e. RECONSTRUCTION OF DAMAGED EXISTING BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
Nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the reconstruction of any
lawful non-conforming building or structure which is damaged by causes
beyond the control of the owner.
f. BUILDING PERMIT ISSUED
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection
or use, for a purpose prohibited by this By-law, of any building or
structure, the plans for which have prior to the date of passing of
this By-law been approved. by the Building Inspector, so long as the
building or structure when erected is used and continues to be used
for the purpose for which it was erected and provided the erection of
such building or structure is commenced within two years after the
date of the passing of this By-law and such building or structure is
completed within two years after the erection thereof is commenced.
g. CWA1\TGE OF USE
The use of a lot, building or structure which under the provisions
hereof is not permissible within the Zone in which such lot, building
or structure is located, shall not be changed, except to a conforming
use or to a use that is similar to the purpose for which it was used
or is more compatible with the uses permitted by this By-law than the
purpose for which it was used at the date of passing of this By-law.
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9.14 NOXIOUS TRADE
No use shall be permitted which from its nature or the materials used
therein is declared by the Local Board of Health or Council of the Corpora-
tion to be a noxious trade, business or manufacture under The Public
Health Act or Regulations thereunder, Chapter 377, R.S.O. 1970 as amended.
9.15 PARKING AREA REGULATIONS
a. PARKING AREA REQUIREMENTS
Parking spaces and areas are required under this By-law, in accordance
with the Parking Space Requirement Table, and the owner of every build-
ing or structure erected or used for any of the purposes hereinafter set
forth 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 accordingly.
b. PARKING AREA SURFACE
Each 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. They shall, before
being used, be constructed of crushed stone, slag, gravel, crushed
brick (or tile), cinders, asphalt, concrete, Portland cement binder or
like material and with provisions for drainage facilities.
C. INGRESS AND EGRESS
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 10 feet but not more than 30 feet in
perpendicular width.
ii The maximum width of any joint ingress and egress driveway ramp
measured along the street line shall be 30 feet.
iii The minimum distance between any two driveways on one lot or
between a driveway and an intersection of street lines measured
along the street line intersected by such driveway shall be 25 feet.
iv The minimum angle of intersection between a driveway and a
street line shall be 60 degrees.
v Every lot shall be limited to the following number of driveways:
a. up to the first 100 feet of frontage
- not more than 2 driveways with a combined width not
exceeding 30% of the lot frontage; and
b. for each additional 100 feet of frontage
- not more than 1 additional driveway.
P A R K I N G S P A C E R E Q U I R E M E N T T A B L E
TYPE OR PTATU-E OF USE MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIRM ENTS
Apartment Dwelling House 1.5 Parking Spaces per Dwelling Unit
Assembly Hall, Place of
Entertainment The greater of: (a) 1.0 parking spaces per 6 fixed seats or
fraction thereof.
(b) 1.0 parking spaces per 100 square feet of
gross floor area.
(c) 1.0 parking spaces for each 4 persons that
Board, Lodging House 1,0 Parking spaces per dwellin can be accommodated at any one time.
guest room. unit plus 1,0
$ p parking spaces per
Business or Professional Office 1.0 Parking spaces per 200 square feet of gross floor area.
Eating Establishment* 1.0 Parkin spaces per 100 square feet of
Home for the Aged g p p q gross floor area
g 1.0 Parking spaces for each 4 dwelling units, or 4 beds or fraction
Hospital, Nursing Home thereof.
g 3.0 Parking space per 4 beds or fraction thereof.
Liquor Licensed Premises 1.0 Parking spaces for each 4 persons that can be accommodated at
!4anufacturing or Processing plant 1.0 Parking spaces per 400 square feet of manufacturing floor area.
Medical Clinic 6.0 Parking_snaoes per doctor. nlus 1.0 parking spaces for each
room exceeding 5 rooms per office.
In addition to the minimum off-street parking requirements for the use permitted, if a Liquor Licensed
Premise is contained within a portion thereof, then additional parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the minimum off-street parking requirements for Liquor Licensed Premises.
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TYPE OR NATURE OF USE MINIMUM OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS
Motel*, Tourist Establishment* 1.2 Parking spaces per guest room
Place of Worship 1.0 Parking spaces per 60 square feet of floor area in the nave
Residential, other than listed 1.0 Parking spaces per dwelling unit plus 1.0 parking spaces per
herein. guest room.
Retail Commercial Establishment,
Service Shop 1.0 Parking spaces per 200 square feet of gross floor area
School The greater of (a) 1.5 parking spaces per classroom, or
(b) 1.0 parking spaces per 35 square feet of
floor area in gym, or
(c) 1.0 parking spaces per 35 square feet of
floor area in auditorium.
Tourist Camp or Park 1.0 Parking spaces for each Tent or Trailer Space
Uses permitted by this By-law
other than those listed in this table 1.0 Parking spaces per 400 square feet of gross floor area.
Workshop 1.0 Parking spaces per 400 square feet of gross floor area
* In addition to the minimum off-street parking requirements for the use permitted, if a Liquor Licenced
Premise is contained within a portion thereof then additional parking spaces shall be provided in
accordance with the minimum off-street parking requirement- for Liquor Licenced Premises.
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9.15 PARKING AREA REGULATIONS (cont'd.)
d. MORE THAN ONE USE ON A LOT
When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use,
the parking space requirement for the whole building shall be the sum
of the requirement for the separate parts of the building occupied
by the separate types of use.
e. PARKING AREA LOCATION ON LOT
Notwithstanding the yard and setback provisions of this By-law to
the contrary, uncovered surface parking areas shall be permitted in
the required yards or in the area between the street line and the
required setback as set out below. Further, in all Zones, except
Residential, no driveway or parking area is permitted within 25 feet of
the boundary of a Residential Zone.
ZONE YARD IN WHICH REQUIRED
j PARKING AREA PERMITTED
Open Space, All yards provided that no part of any
Commercial and parking area, other than a driveway, is
Rural located closer than 3 feet to any street
line.
Residential Interior side and rear yard and one space
except an Apart- may be provided in the driveway, provided,
ment Dwelling House that no part of any parking area, other
than a driveway, is located closer than 3
feet to any street line and provided
further that a parking area, other than a
driveway, for a Residential use containing
three or more dwelling units is located
in no other yard than the rear yard.
Residential- All yards, provided that no part of any
Apartment parking area, other than a driveway, is
Dwelling House located closer than 25 feet to any street
line and no closer than 10 feet to any
side lot line.
Industrial Interior side and rear yards only, except
for visitor parking provided that no part
of any parking area, other than a driveway
is located closer than 3 feet to any street
line.
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9.15 PAMNG AREA REGULATIONS (cont'd)
f. ADDITIONS TO BUILDINGS
The parking space requirements referred to herein shall not apply to
any building in existence at the date of passing of this By-law so
long as the floor area, as it existed at such date, is not increased.
If an addition is made to the building or structure which increases
the floor area, then parking space for the addition shall be provided
as required by the Parking Space Requirement Table.
g. USE OF PARKING SPACES Al?D AREAS
Parking spaces and areas required in accordance with this icy-law shall
be used for the parking of operative, currently licensed vehicles
only, and for vehicles used in operations incidental to the permitted
uses in respect of which such parking spaces and areas are required
or permitted; provided, however, no person shall use any lot, in any
Residential Zone, for the parking or storage of more than one of any
commercial motor vehicle in excess of one-half ton capacity, EXCEPT
that one commercial motor vehicle, not exceeding one ton, may be
stored in a private garage.
h. PARKING SPACE LOCATED ON OTHER LOT
Where the owner of a building or structure proposes to provide the
required parking spaces and areas in a location other than on the
same lot as the use that requires such spaces and areas, then such
shall be located not more than 500 feet from the said lot and shall
be located within the same Zone as the said lot.
i. DEP.ELICT MOTOR VEHICLES
Derelict motor vehicles, which are unlicensed and/or in disrepair,
making their normal use impossible or their repair financially imprac-
tical, shall not be parked or stored in any zone other than on the
premises where the storage of such vehicles is accessory to a busi-
ness lawfully conducted on the premises, provided that no vehicles
shall be parked or stored for more than 90 days.
9.16 PLANTING STRIPS
a. LOCATION
Where a lot in a Commercial or Industrial Zone is opposite a Residen-
tial Zone or abuts a side or rear lot line in a Residential Zone, or
where a lot in a Commercial or Industrial Zone is opposite a Residen-
tial Zone or where an apartment building abuts another residential use
of lower density, then a planting strip adjoining such abutting lot
line, or portion thereof, shall be provided on the Commercial or
Industrial lot with a minimum width of 10 feet.
Revised June 12, 1973
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9.16 PLANTING STRIPS (coat°d)
b. PREREQUISITE
Where a planting strip is required on a lot, such lot shall be used
for no other purpose than that which existed at the date of passing of
this By-law, unless and until the required planting strip is planted.
C. CONTENTS
A planting strip shall consist of at least a continuous unpierced
hedgerow of trees, evergreens or shrubs, not less than 6 feet high,
immediately adjoining the lot line or portion thereof along which such
planting strip is required.
d. MAINTENANCE
Where a planting strip is required it shall be planted, nurtured and
maintained by the oener or owners of the lot on which the strip is
located.
e. LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
A plaiting strip referred to in this subsection may form a part of any
landscaped open space required by this By-law.
9.17 PUBLIC USES
a. PUBLIC USE
Except as otherwise provided in paragraph (b) of this subsection, pro-
visions of this By--law shall not apply to the use of any lot or to
the erection or use of any building or structure for purposes of the
services provided by a Public Authority.
b. LOCATION
i. SPECIFICALLY PERMITTED
Where, in this By-law under the heading of "PERMITTED USES IN
ZONES", a public use is specifically permitted within a Zone, then
such use shall only be permitted within that Zone or Zones.
ii. NOT SPECIFICALLY PERMMITTED
[There, in this By-law, a public use is not specifically referred
to in any Zone, then such public use shall be permitted in any
Zone.
Revised June 12, 1973
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9.17 PUBLIC USES (cont`d)
C. PROVISIONS
Where such lot, building or structure is located in any Zone for a
public use, then the following shall apply:
i. no goods, material or equipment shall be stored in the open,
except as permitted in such Zone;
ii. any Zone Provisions of the Zone in which the use is located shall
be complied with except as otherwise provided in paragraph (d) .
d. STREETS AND INSTALLATIONS
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent land to be used as a street or
prevent the installation of a watermain, sanitary sewer main, storm
sewer main, gas main, pipe line or overhead or underground hydro, telew
phone or other supply and/or communication line, provided that the lo-
cation of such main or line has been approved by the Corporation.
9.18 REDUCTION OF REQUIRE14ENTS
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No person shall change the purpose for which any lot or building is used,
or erect any building, or structure, 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 remaining or new building or lot to be in
contravention of this By--law.
9.19 SIGHT TRIANGLES
On a corner lot, within the triangular space formed by the 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 30 feet measured along the street line
from the point of intersection of the street lines, no building or structure
which would obstruct the vision of drivers of motor vehicles shall be erected
and no land shall be used for the purposes of growing shrubs or trees in
excess of 3 feet in height. Such triangular space may hereinafter be called
"sight triangle". Where the two street lines do not intersect at a point,
the point of intersection of the street lines shall be deemed to be the
intersection of the projection of the street lines or the intersection of
the tangents to the street lines. The requirements of this subsection
shall not apply to the C3 Zone.
9.20 SIGNS
The provisions of this By-law shall not apply to prevent the erection, al-
teration or use of any sign provided such sign complies with the By-laws
of the Corporation regulating signs.
Revised June 12, 1973
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9.21 SPECIAL USES PEM=TED
A tool shed, construction trailer, scaffold or other building or struc-
ture incidental to construction is permitted in all Zones within the
Corporation on the lot where it is situated and only for so long as it
is necessary for the work in progress and until the work is completed
or abandoned. For the purpose of this section, abandoned shall mean
the failure to proceed expeditiously with the construction work.
9.22 THROUGH LOTS
Where a lot which is not a corner lot has frontage on more than one
street, the setback and front yard requirements contained herein shall
apply on each street in accordance with the provisions of the Zone or
Zones in which such lot is located.
9.23 TRAILERS, MOBILE HOMES AND CAMPERS
a. PARKING AND STORAGE
The parking and storage of trailers, mobile homes, motorized mobile
homes, truck campers and camper trailers shall be prohibited in all
zones, EXCEPT where such vehicle is parked or stored on the owner's
lot or in such areas established by the Corporation's Trailer By-law.
b. USES
The use of trailers, mobile homes, motorized mobile homes, truck
campers and camper trailers shall be prohibited in all Zones, EXCEPT
in private or municipal trailer camp areas established for such use
by a Trailer By-law under the authority of the Municipal Act.
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For the purpose of this By-law, the definitions and interpretations
given in this section shall govern unless the context requires otherwise.
10.1 ACCESSORY BUILDING OR STRUCTURE
Shall mean a detached building or structure, the use of which is custom-
arily incidental and subordinate to a principal use, building or struc-
ture and located on the same lot therewith.
10.2 ACCESSORY USE
Shall mean a use customarily incidental and subordinate to, and
exclusively devoted to the main use of the lot, building or structure
and located on the same lot with such main use.
10.3 ALTER
Shall mean when used in reference to a building 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 thereof. When used in reference to a lot, the word "alter"
means to decrease the width, depth or area thereof or to decrease 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 public highway or laneway, whether such alteration
is made by conveyance or alienation of any portion of said lot, or
otherwise. The words "altered" and "alteration" shall have a corres-
ponding meaning.
10.4 ASSEMBLY HALL
Shall mean a building, or part of a building, in which facilities are
provided for such purposes as meetings for civic, educational, political,
religious or social purposes and shall include a banquet hall, private
club or fraternal organization.
10.5 ATTIC
Shall mean the portion of a building situated wholly, or in part, within
the roof and which is not a one-half storey.
10.6 BASEMENT
Shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which
is partly underground but which has at least one-half of its height,
from finished floor to finished ceiling, above the adjacent finished
grade level adjacent to the exterior walls of the building.
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10.7 BUILDING
Shall mean a structure having a roof, supported by columns or walls or
supported directly on the foundation and used for the shelter or
accommodation of persons,animals or goods.
10.8 BUILDING BY-LAW
Shall mean any Building By-law within the meaning of The Planning Act.
10.9 BUSINESS OR PROFESSIONAL OFFICE.
Shall mean an office in which any administrative business is carried on
or any profession is practised.
10.10 BY-LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Shall mean the officer or employee of the Corporation for the time being
charged with the duty of enforcing the provisions of the Building By-law
of the Corporation.
10.11 CAMPING ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean a tourist establishment consisting of at least five camping
lots and comprising land used or maintained as grounds for the camping
or parking of trailers, mobile homes, motorized mobile homes,truck
campers, campers or tents, EXCEPT parks or camping grounds maintained by
any department of the Government of Ontario or of Canada, or any Crown
corporation, commission or board.
10.12 CAMPING LOT
Shall mean part of a camping establishment that is to be occupied by a
trailer, mobile home, motorized mobile home, truck camper, camper or
tent.
10.13 CELLAR
Shall mean that portion of a building between two floor levels which is
partly or wholly underground and which has more than one-half of its
height, from finished floor to finished ceiling, below adjacent finished
grade.
10.14 COLD STORAGE LOCKER PLANT
Shall mean a building in which space in individual lockers is rented or
otherwise made available for the storage of frozen food.
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10.15 CONSERVATION
Conservation shall mean the preservation, protection and improvement of
the components of the natural environment through comprehensive management
and maintenance for both the individual and society's uses, both in the
present and in the future.
10.16 CONVENIENCE STORE
Shall mean a retail commercial establishment supplying groceries and
other daily household necessities to the immediate surrounding area.
10.17 CORPORATION
Shall mean the Corporation of the Village of Newcastle.
10.18 COUNCIL
Shall mean the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Village of
Newcastle.
10.19 COUNTY
Shall mean the Corporation of the United Counties of Northumberland and
Durham.
10.20 COUNTY ROAD
Shall mean a road under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of the
United Counties of Northumberland and Durham.
10.21 COURT
Shall mean an open and unoccupied space from ground to sky appurtenant
to a building and bounded on two or more sides by the walls of the
building.
10.22 DRIVE-IN RESTAURANT
Shall mean an eating establishment where facilities are available to
serve meals to the customer for consumption in the customer's motor
vehicle, parked in an area designed for that purpose.
10.23 DRY-CLEANERS' ESTABLISHMENT.
Shall mean a building or structure used for the purpose of collection and
distribution of articles or goods of fabric to be subjected to the process
of dry cleaning, dry dyeing, cleaning, spotting and stain removing, and
for the pressing of any such articles or goods which have been subjected
to any such process elsewhere at a dry cleaners' plant.
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10.24 DWELLING
a. DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean a building occupied or capable of being occupied as the
home, residence or living quarters for one or more families.
b. DWELLING UNIT
Shall mean a suite of two or more rooms, designed or intended for
use by one family only, in which sanitary conveniences are provided,
in which facilities are provided for cooking or the installation of
cooking equipment, in which a heating system is provided and con-
taining a private entrance from outside the building or from a
common hallway or stairway inside.
C. DWELLING UNIT, BACHELOR
Shall mean a dwelling unit consisting of one bathroom and not more
than two habitable rooms providing therein living, dining, sleeping
and kitchen accommodation in appropriate individual or combination
room or rooms.
d. SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean a dwelling house containing one dwelling unit and occupied
by not more than one family.
e. DUPLEX DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean the whole of a dwelling house that is divided horizontally
into two separate dwelling units each of which has an independent
entrance either directly from the outside or through a common
vestibule.
f. CONVERTED DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean a dwelling house, erected prior to the passing of this By-
law, including any additions thereto constructed for permanent use,
altered or converted so as to provide therein not more than four
dwelling units.
g. APARTMENT DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean the whole of a dwelling house that contains three or more
dwelling units which have a common entrance from street level and
are served by a common corridor. An "APARTMENT DWELLING HOUSE" does
not include any other dwelling house otherwise defined herein.
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10.24 DWELLING (cont'd.)
h. SPLIT LEVEL DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean a dwelling house in which the first floor above finished
grade is so constructed as to create two or more different levels,
the vertical distance betwen such levels being always less than
the full storey.
i. AGRICULTURAL SERVICE DWELLING
Shall mean a temporary dwelling house to provide sleeping accommodation
and sanitary facilities for seasonal farm workers and such temporary
dwelling house may include facilities for cooking.
j . SEASONAL DWELLING HOUSE
Shall mean a single-family detached dwelling house intended to be
used during only:
i. the six months from April through September inclusive of the
same calendar year; and/or
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ii. week-ends and on random occasions such as public holidays and
ski holidays during the six months from October of one calendar
year through March of the next calendar year, inclusive, but
which is not used for year-round or permanent human habitation
notwithstanding that it may be designed and/or constructed
for such year-round or permanent human habitation.
k. BOARDING OR LODGING HOUSE
Shall mean a dwelling house, containing not more than four guest
rooms used or maintained for the accommodation of the public, in
which the owner or head lessee supplies, for hire or gain, lodgings
with or without meals for three or more persons but does not include
any other establishment otherwise defined or classified herein.
1. DWELLING UNIT AREA
Shall mean the habitable area contained within the inside walls of
a dwelling unit, excluding any private garage, carport, porch,
verandah, unfinished attic, cellar or sunroom (unless such sunroom
is habitable in all seasons of the year) ; and excluding public or
common halls or areas, stairways and the thickness of outside walls.
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10.25 EATING ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean a building or part of a building where food is offered for sale
or sold to the public for immediate consumption and includes such uses as
a restaurant, dining room, cafe, cafeteria, ice cream parlour, tea or
lunch room, dairy bar, coffee shop, snack bar or refreshment room or
stand; but does not include a boarding or lodging house.
10.26 ERECT
Shall mean building construction, reconstruction and relocation and,
without limiting the generality of the work, also includes:
a. any preliminary physical operation, such as excavating, filling or
drainage;
b. altering any existing building or structure by an addition, enlarge-
ment, extension, movement or other structural change;
c.. any work for the doing of which a building permit is required under
the Building By-law of the Corporation; and
d. erect, erected and erection shall have a corresponding meaning.
10.27 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE, RURAL
Shall mean the average setback from the street line of existing buildings
when at least five buildings have been erected on any one side of a con-
tinuous600 feet of land with street frontage.
10.28 ESTABLISHED BUILDING LINE, URBAN
Shall mean the average setback from the street line of existing buildings
on one side of one block where more than one-half of the frontage of the
said side of the block has been built upon.
10.229 EXISTING
Shall mean existing,. being a reality or an actuality on the date of passing
of this By-law.
10.30 FAMILY
Shall mean one human being or two or more human beings related by blood,
marriage or legal adoption, or a group of not more than three human beings
who need not be related by blood or marriage, living together as a single
housekeeping unit. "Family also includes domestic servants and not more
than two boarders or lodgers.
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10.31 FARM
Shall mean land used for the tillage of soil and the growing of vegetables,
fruits, grains or other staple crops and includes livestock raising, dairy-
ing or woodlots.
10.32 FARM, SPECIALIZED
Shall mean land on which the predominant economic activity consists of
raising swine, chickens, turkeys or other fowl, the intensive feeding of
cattle in a confined area, the raising of fur bearing animals, the raising
or boarding of dogs or cats or the growing of mushrooms.
10.33 FLOOD PLAIN
Shall mean the horizontal area 150 feet wide, with 75 feet on either side
of the centre thread of a watercourse, or the area below the ordinary spring
flood level of a watercourse, whichever is the greater.
10.34 FLOOR AREA, GROSS
Shall mean total floor area, as defined herein, exclusive however, of:
a. any part of the building or structure below finished grade which
is used for heating equipment, the storage or parking of motor vehicles,
locker storage and laundry facilities, children's play areas and other
accessory uses, or used as living quarters by the caretaker, watchman
or other supervisor of the building or structure; and
b. enclosed malls when used as a common area between stores.
10.35 FLOOR AREA, GROUND
Shall mean the maximum ground floor area of a building measured to the outside
walls, excluding, in the case of a dwelling house, any private garage, car-
port, porch, verandah; sunroom (unless such sunroom is habitable at all
seasons of the year) .
10.36 FLOOR AREA, MANUFACTURING
Shall mean that portion of the gross floor area of an establishment which is
used for manufacturing purposes but does not include areas used for storage
of finished products or offices.
10.37 FLOOR AREA RATIO
Shall mean the quotient of the total floor area as defined herein, exclusive
of all cellar floors, divided by the lot area.
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10.38 FLOOR AREA, TOTAL
Shall mean the aggregate of the horizontal areas of each floor, whether
any such floor is above or below grade, measured between the exterior
faces of the exterior walls of the building or structure at the level of
each floor.
10.39 FORESTRY
Forestry shall mean the management, development and cultivation of timber
resources to ensure the continuous production of wood or wood products,
provision of proper environmental conditions for wildlife, protection
against floods and erosion, protection and production of water supplies,
and preservation of the recreation resource.
10.40 FUEL STORAGE TANK
Shall mean a tank for the bulk storage of petroleum, gasoline, fuel, oil,
gas or flammable liquid or fluid but does not include a container for
flammable liquid or fluid legally and properly kept in a retail store or a
tank for storage merely incidental to some other use of the premises where
such tank is located
10.41 FUNERAL HOME
Shall mean a building or structure designed for the purpose of furnishing
funeral supplies and services to the public and includes facilities
intended for the preparation of the dead human body for interment or
cremation.
10.42 GARAGE, PRIVATE
Shall mean a detached accessory building or portion of a dwelling house
which is designed or used for the sheltering of a private motor vehicle
and storage of household equipment incidental to the residential occupancy
and which is fully enclosed and roofed and excludes a carport or other
open shelter.
10.43 GOLF COURSE
Shall mean a public or private area operated for the purpose of playing
golf, and includes a par 3 golf course but does not include driving ranges,
miniature courses and similar uses.
10.44 GRADE, FINISHED
Shall mean the average elevation of the finished surface of the ground
at ground level of a building or structure.
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10.45 GUEST
Shall mean a person.who contracts for accommodation in a tourist estab-
lishment and includes all the members of the-person's party.
10.46 GUEST ROOM
Shall mean a room or suite of rooms used or maintained for the accommo-
dation of an individual or. individuals to whom hospitality is extended..
10.47 HABITABLE ROOM
Shall mean a room designed for living, sleeping, eating or food prepara-
tion, including a den, library, sewing-room or enclosed sunroom.
10.48 HEIGHT AND HEIGHT OF BUILDING
Shall mean the vertical distance, measured between the finished grade
at the front of the building, and
a. in the case of a f tat roof, the highest point of the roof surface;
t b. in the case of a mansard roof, the deck roof line; and
c. in the c4se of a gable, hip or gambrel roof, the mean heights be-
tween the eavers and ridge, exclusive of any accessory roof con-
struction such as a chimney, tower, steeple, or television antenna.
10.49 HIGHWAY
Shall mean a highway within the meaning of The HighTaay Traffic Act.
10.50 HOME FOR THE AGED
Shall mean a home for the aged within the meaning of The Homes for the '
Aged Act.
10.51 HOME OCCUPATION
Shall mean any occupation which is carried on as an accessory use and
only by members of the one family residing upon the premises.
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10.52 HOTEL
Shall mean a tourist establishment that consists of one building or two or
more connected or adjacent buildings and that throughout all or part of a
year cater to the needs of the travelling public by furnishing sleeping
accommodation, may or may not supply food, and includes permanent staff
accommodation and may or may not be licensed under The Liquor Licence Act,
but does not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified
In this By-law.
10.53 LANDSCAPED OPEN SPACE
Shall mean the open unobstructed space from ground to sky at grade on a
lot accessible by walking from the street on which the lot is located and
which is suitable for the growth and maintenance of grass, flowers, bushes
and other landscaping and includes any surfaced walk, patio or similar area
but does not include any driveway or ramp, whether surfaced or not, any
curb, retaining wall, parking area or any open space beneath or within
any building or structure.
10.54 LANE
Shall mean a public thoroughfare which affords only a secondary means of
access to abutting lots and which is not intended for general traffic
circulation.
10.55 LAUNDRY, COIN-OPERATED
Shall mean a building or structure where the service of coin-operated
laundry machines, using only water, detergents and additives are made
available to the public for the purpose of laundry cleaning.
10.56 LAUNDRY ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean a building or structure used for the purpose of collection and
distribution of articles or goods of fabric to be subjected to the process
of cleaning, in which only water and detergents can be used, and the
drying, ironing and finishing of such articles are carried on elsewhere at
a laundry plant.
10.57 LIQUOR LICENSED PREMISES
Shall mean any building structure or premises licenced under The Liquor
Licence Board of Ontario.
10.58 LOADING SPACE
Shall mean an off-street space on the same lot as the building, or con-
tiguous to a group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a commercial
vehicle while loading or unloading merchandise or materials, and which
abuts upon a street, lane or other appropriate means of access.
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10.59 LOT
Shall mean a parcel of land which is described in a registered deed and/or
shown in a registered plan of subdivision.
10.60 LOT AREA
Shall mean the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot, exclud-
ing the horizontal area of such lot covered by water or marsh.
10.61 LOT, CORNER
Shall mean a lot situated at the intersection of two streets, of which two
adjacent sides, that abut the intersecting streets, contain an angle of not
more than one hundred and thirty-five (135) degrees and where such adjacent
sides are curved, the angle of intersection of the adjacent sides shall be
deemed to be the angle formed by the intersection of the tangents to the
street lines, dran through the extremities of the interior lot lines,
provided that;
a. in the latter case, the corner of the lot shall be deemed to be that
point on the street line nearest to the point of intersection of the
said tangents; and
b. any portion of a corner lot distant more than one hundred (100) feet
from the corner measured along the street line shall be deemed to be
an interior lot.
10.62 LOT COVERAGE
Shall mean that percentage of the lot area covered by the perpendicular
vertical projection of the area of all buildings onto a horizontal plane.
10.63 LOT DEPTH
Shall mean the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines.
If the front and rear lot lines are not parallel, 4°lot depth1P means
the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line with
the middle of the rear lot line. When there is no rear lot line, "lot depth"
means the length of a straight line joining the middle of the front lot line
with the apex of the triangle formed by the side lot lines.
10.64 LOT FRONTAGE
Shall mean the horizontal distance between the side lot lines, such distance
being measured perpendicularly to the line joining the middle of the front
lot line with either the middle of the rear lot line or the apex of the
triangle formed by the side lot lines and at a point therein distant 25 feet
from the front lot line.
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PERPENDICULAR TO THE LINE JOINING LOT DEPTH
THE MID POINT OF FRONT LOT LINE
TO APEX OF TRIANGLE FORMED BY \ NO REAR LOT LINE
THE SIDE LOT LINES \
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LINES DRAWN TROUGH CORNER
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10.65 LOT INTERIOR
Shall mean a lot other than a corner lot.
10.66 LOT LINE
Shall mean any boundary of a lot or the vertical projection thereof.
10.67 LOT LINE, FRONT
Shall mean in the case of an interior lot, the line dividing the lot from the
street. In the case of a corner lot, the shorter lot line abutting a street
shall be deemed the front lot line and the longer lot line abutting a street
shall be deemed an exterior side lot line. In the case of a through lot,
the lot line where the principal access to the lot is provided shall be
deemed to be the front lot line. In the case of a lot fronting on a navig-
able waterway, the shorter lot line directly adjacent to the navigable
waterway.
10.68 LOT LINE, REAR
Shall mean the lot line farthest from and opposite to the front lot line.
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10.69 LOT LINE, SIDE
Shall mean a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
10.70 LOT, THROUGH
Shall mean a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets.
10.71 MANUFACTURING OR PROCESSING PLANT
Shall mean a plant in which the process of producing a product suitable for
use, by hand and/or mechanical power and machinery carried on systematically
with division of labour.
10.72 MARINA
Shall mean a building, structure or place, containing docking facilities
and located on a navigable waterway, where boats and boat accessories are
stored, serviced, repaired or kept for sale and where facilities for the sale
of marine fuels and lubricants may be provided.
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10.73 MEDICAL CLINIC
Shall mean a building or structure where members of the medical profession,
dentists, chiropractors, osteopaths, and physicians or occupational thera-
pists, either singularly or in a union provide diagnosis and treatment to
the general public without overnight accommodation and shall include such
uses as reception areas, offices, coffee shop, consultation, X-ray and
minor operating rooms, and a dispensary, providing that all such uses have
access only from the interior of the building, and shall not include any
other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
10.74 MOTEL
Shall mean a tourist establishment that consists of one or more than one
building containing more than one rental unit for the purpose of catering
to the travelling public, to whom the motor vehicle is the principal
means of transportation, by furnishing sleeping accommodation with or
without meals, may include permanent staff accommodation and may or may
not be licenced under the Liquor Licence Act, but does not include any
other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
10.75 MOTEL, HOUSEKEEPING UNIT
Shall mean a tourist establishment that consists of one or more than one
building containing more than one rental dwelling unit, designed or
intended for the purpose of catering to the travelling or vacationing
public throughout all or part of the year and may include permanent staff
accommodation, but does not include any other establishment otherwise
defined or classified in this By-law.
10.76 MOTORIZED MOBILE HOME
Shall mean any motor vehicle so constructed as to be self-contained,
self-propelled unit, capable of being utilized for the living, sleeping or
eating accommodation of persons.
10.77 MOTORIZED SNOW VEHICLE
Shall mean a motorized snow vehicle within the meaning of The Motorized
Snow Vehicle Act.
10.78 MOTOR VEHICLE
Shall mean an automobile, truck, motorcycle, and any other vehicle propelled
or driven otherwise than by muscular power, but does not include the cars
of electric or steam railways, or other motor vehicles running only upon
rails, or a motorized snow vehicle, traction engine, farm tractor, self-
propelled implement of husbandry or road building machine within the
meaning of The Highway Traffic Act.
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10.79 MOTOR VEHICLE BODY SHOP
Shall mean a building or structure used for the painting or repairing of
motor vehicle bodies, exterior and undercarriage, and in conjunction with
which there may be towing service and motor vehicle rentals for customers
while motor vehicle is under repair, but shall not include any other
establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
10.80 MOTOR VEHICLE, COMMERCIAL
Shall mean any commercial motor vehicle within the meaning of The Highway
Traffic Act.
10.81 MOTOR VEHICLE DEALERSHIP
Shall mean a building or structure where a franchised dealer displays new
motor vehicles for sale or rent and in conjunction with which there may be
used motor vehicle sales,a motor vehicle repair garage, a motor vehicle
service station, a motor vehicle gasoline bar or a motor vehicle
body shop, but shall not include any other establishment otherwise defined
or classified in this By-lace.
10.82 MOTOR VEHICLE GASOLINE BAR
Shall mean one or more pump islands, each consisting of one or more gasoline
pumps, and a shelter having a floor area of not more than 25 square feet,
which shall not be used for the sale of any product other than liquids and
small accessories required for the operation of motor vehicles, but shall
not include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this
By-law.
10.83 MOTOR VEHICLE RENTAL
Shall mean a building or structure where motor vehicles are kept for rent,
lease or hire under agreement for compensation.
10.84 MOTOR VEHICLE REPAIR GARAGE
Shall mean a building or structure where the exclusive service performed or
executed on motor vehicles for compensation shall include the installation
of exhaust system, repair of the electrical system,transmission repair,
brake repair, radiator repair, tire repair and installation, rustproof ing,
motor vehicle diagnostic centre, major and minor mechanical repairs or
similar use and in conjunction with which there may be a towing service, a
motor vehicle service station and motor vehicle rentals for the convenience
of the customer while the motor vehicle is being repaired, but shall not
include any other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this
By-law.
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10.85 MOTOR VEHICLE SALES, USED
Shall mean an establishment, with or without a building, where used
motor vehicles are displayed for sale, but shall not include any other
establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
10.86 MOTOR VEHICLE SERVICE STATION
Shall mean a building or structure where gasoline, oil, grease, anti-
freeze, tires, tubes, tire accessories, electric light bulbs, spark-
plugs, batteries and automotive accessories for motor vehicles, and
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new retail goods are stored or I.Qpt for s o he ga p b , o .
where .motor vehicles may be oiled, greased or washed, or have their
ignition adjusted, tires inflated or batteries charged, or where only
minor mechanical or running repairs essential to the actual operation
of motor vehicles are executed or performed.
10.87 MOTOR VEHICLE WASH, AUTOMATIC
Shall mean a building or structure containing facilities for washing
motor vehicles for compensation either using production line methods
and mechanical devices or by a self-service operation, but does not
include any other motor vehicle establishment herein defined where car
washing is done only as incidental to the principal operation.
10.88 NAVE
Shall mean that portion of a church or place of worship where the
congregation assembles during normal services and which is generally
located between the chancel and the vestibule or narthex.
10.89 NON-CONFORMING
Shall mean the use of land, building or structure which does not comply
with the provisions of the By-law for the zones in which such land,
building or structure is located, as of the date of passing of this
By-law.
10.90 NON-RESIDENTIAL
Shall mean when used to describe a use, building or structure, a
commercial or industrial business or public or institutional use,
building or structure permitted by the By-law.
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10.91 NOXIOUS
Shall mean when used with reference to any use of land, building or struc-
ture, a use which, from its nature, or from the manner of carrying on same,
creates or is liable to create, by reason of destructive gas or fumes,
dust, objectionable odour, noise or vibration or unsightly storage of
goods, wares, merchandise, salvage, junk, waste or other material, a
condition which may become hazardous or injurious as regards health or
safety or which prejudices the character of the surrounding area or
interferes with or may interfere with the normal enjoyment of any use of
land, building or structure.
10.92 NURSING HOME
Shall mean a building other than a hospital 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, but does not include any
other establishment otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
10.93 NURSERY SCHOOL
Shall mean a day nursery operated for pre-school age children within the
meaning of The Day Nurseries Act.
10.94 PARK, PRIVATE
Shall mean any open space or recreational area, other than a public park,
owned and operated or maintained in whole or in part for profit by a
private club or fraternal organization for members only, and may include
therein one or more swimming, wading and boat facilities, picnic area,
ski area, gardens or refreshment rooms.
10.95 PARK, PUBLIC
Shall mean any open space or recreational area, owned or controlled by
the Corporation or by any Board, Commission or other Authority established
under any statute of the Province of Ontario and may include therein neigh-
bourhood, community, regional and special parks or areas and may include
one or more athletic fields, field houses, community centres, bleachers,
swimming pools, greenhouses, botannical gardens, zoological gardens, band-
stands, skating rinks, tennis courts, bowling greens, boat liveries,
bathing stations, curling rinks, refreshment rooms, fair grounds, arenas,
tent or trailer camp or park, golf courses, or similar uses.
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10.96 PARKING AREA
Shall mean an area provided for the parking of motor vehicles and may
include aisles having a minimum width of 18 feet, parking spaces having
a minimum width of 10 feet, and related ingress and egress lanes, but
shall not include any part of a public street. "Parking Area" may include
a private garage.
10.97 PARKING LOT
Shall mean any parking area other than a parking area accessory to a
permitted use.
10.98 PARKING SPACE
Shall mean an area of not less than 200 square feet, exclusive of any
aisles, ingress or egress lanes, for the temporary parking or storage
of motor vehicles, and may include a private garage.
10.99 PERSON
Shall mean 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.
10.100 PLACE OF ENTERTAINMENT
Shall mean a motion picture or other theatre, auditorium, public
hall, billiard or pool room, bowling alley, ice or roller skating rink,
dance hall or music halls. but does not include any place of entertainment
or amusement otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
10.101 PLACE OF WORSHIP
Shall mean a building dedicated to religious worship and includes a church,
synagogue or assembly hall and may include such accessory uses as a nursery
school, a school of religious education, convent, monastery or parish hall.
10.102 PRIVATE HOSPITAL
Shall mean a private hospital within the meaning of The Private Hospital
Act.
10.103 PROVINCIAL HIGHWAY
Shall mean a street under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Transporta-
tion and Communications.
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10.104 PUBLIC AUTHORITY
Shall mean Federal, Provincial., County, District or Municipal agencies,
and includes any commission, board, authority or department established
by such agency.
10.105 PUBLIC LIBRARY
Shall mean a public library within the meaning of The Public Libraries Act.
10.106 RENTAL AGENCY
Shall mean a building or part of a building or structure in which articles
are offered or kept for rent, lease or hire under agreement for compensa-
tion, but shall not include any other establishment defined or classified in
this By-law.
10.107 RETAIL COMMERCIAL ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean a building or part of a building in which goods, wares, merch-
andise, substances, articles or things are offered or kept for sale at
retail, or on a rental basis, but does not include any establishment otherwise
defined or classified herein.
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10.108 RETAIL GASOLINE ESTABLISHMENT
Shall mean a lot, building or structure where gasoline is sold at retail
to the public as a principal or incidental operation.
10.109 SANITARY SEWER
Shall mean an adequate system of underground conduits, operated either by
the Corporation or by the Ministry of the Environment, which carries
sewage to an adequate place of treatment which meets with the approval
of the Ministry of the Environment.
10.110 SCHOOL
Shall mean a school under the jurisdiction of a Board as defined in The
Department of Education Act.
10.111 SERVICE SHOP
Shall mean a building or part of a building, not otherwise defined or
classified herein, and whether conducted in conjunction with a retail store
or not, for the servicing or repairing of articles, goods or materials.
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10.112 SETBACK
Shall mean the horizontal distance from the centre line of the street
allowance, measured at right angles to such centre line, to the nearest part
of any building or structure on the lot.
10.113 SIGN
Shall mean a sign within the meaning of the Corporation's Sign By-law
10.114 SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT
Shall mean an area where sanitary and other liquid wastes are treated and
disposed of for discharge into a receiving body after being processed in
the treatment plant.
10.115 STOREY
Shall mean the portion of a building, other than an attic or cellar, included
between any floor level and the floor, ceiling or roof next above it.
10.116 STOREY, FIRST
Shall mean the lowest storey of a building closest to finished grade having
its ceiling 6 feet or more above average finished grade.
10.117 STOREY, ONE-HALF
Shall mean the portion of a building situated wholly or in part within the
roof and having its floor level not lower than 4 feet below the line where
roof and outer wall meet and in which there is sufficient space to provide
a height between finished floor and finished ceiling of at least 7 feet
6 inches over a floor area equal to at least 50 percent of the area of the
floor next below.
10.118 STORM SEWER
Shall mean a sewer which carries storm sewage or surface runoff but excludes
any combined or sanitary sewers.
10.119 STREET OR ROAD
Shall mean a public street or road fox, vehicles which affords the principal
means of access to abutting lots, but does not include a lane or private
right-of-way.
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10.120 STREET, IMPROVED PUBLIC
Shall mean a street or road assumed by the Corporation which has been con-
structed in such a manner so as to permit its use by normal vehicular traffic.
10.121 STREET LINE
Shall mean the limit of the street or road allowance and is the dividing
line between a lot and a street or road.
10.122 STRUCTURE
Shall mean anything constructed or erected, the use of which required loca-
tion on the ground, or attached to something having location on the ground
and, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes a vehicle
as defined in The Highway Traffic Act.
10.123 TENT
Shall mean every kind of temporary shelter for sleeping that is not perman-
ently affixed to the site and that is capable of being easily moved.
10.124 TOURIST CAMP OR PARK.
Shall mean and include a motor vehicle camp and any parcel of land or
premises used or: mainb-ained for- the accommodation of the public and any
parcel of land or premises used or maintained as a camping or parking
ground for the public whether or not a fee or charge is paid or made for
the rental of use thereof.
10.125 TOURIST HOME
Shall mean a private dwelling that is not part of or used in conjunction
with any other tourist establishment and in which there are at least five
rooms for rent to the travelling or vacationing public, whether rented
regularly, seasonally or occasionally.
10.126 TRAILER
Shall mean any vehicle that is at any time drawn upon a highway by a motor
vehicle, and shall be considered a separate vehicle and not part of the
motor vehicle by which it is drawn, EXCEPT an implement of husbandry,
another motor vehicle or any device or apparatus not designed to transport
persons or property, temporarily drawn, propelled or moved upon such
highway.
10.127 VILLAGE STREET OR ROAD
Shall mean a street or road under the jurisdiction of the Corporation of
the Village of Newcastle.
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10.128 TP,AILER, MOBILE CAMPER
Shall mean any vehicle in which the assembly can be erected, while stationary,
using the trailer body and related components for support and utilized for
living, shelter and sleeping accommodation, with or without cooking facilities,
which is collapsible and compact while being drawn by a motor vehicle.
10.129 TRAILER, MOBILE HOME
Shall mean any vehicle so constructed as to be suitable for attachment 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 accom-
modation of persons, notwithstanding that such vehicle is jacked up or that
its running gear is removed.
10.130 TRUCK CAMPER
Shall mean any unit so constructed that may be attached upon a motor vehicle,
as a separate unit, and capable of being utilized for the living, sleeping
or eating accommodation of persons. '
10.131 TRUCK TERMINAL
Shall mean a building, structure or place where trucks or transports are
rented, leased, kept for hire, or stored or parked for remuneration, or
from which trucks or transports, stored or parked on the property, are
despatched for hire as common carriers, or which is a bonded or sufferance
warehouse.
10.132 USE
Shall mean, when used as a noun, the purpose for which a lot or building or
structure, or any combination thereof is designed, arranged, intended,
occupied or maintained and "USES" shall have a corresponding meaning. "USE",
when used as a verb, or "TO USE" shall have a corresponding meaning.
10.133 WATERCOURSE
Shall mean the natural channel for a perennial or intermittent stream of
water.
10.134 WATER FRONTAGE
Shall mean a piece of land fronting on and providing access to a water-
course, bay or lake.
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10.135 WATER SUPPLY
Shall mean an adequate distribution system of underground piping and related
storage, including pumping and purification appurtenances operated by
a municipal corporation and/or the Ministry of the Environment and/or
any public utilities commission for public use.
10.136 WATER SUPPLY PLANT
Shall mean a building or structure, approved by the Ministry of the Environment
where water is treated for human consumption.
10.137 WELL
Shall mean an underground source of water which has been rendered accessible
by the drilling or digging of a hole from ground level to the water table
and may include a private piped system from a surface water source.
10.138 WORKSHOP
Shall mean a building or structure where manufacturing is performed by
tradesmen requiring manual or mechanical skills and may include a carpenter's
shop, a locksmith's shop, a gunsmith's shop, a tinsmith's shop, a commercial
welder's shop, or similar uses.
10.139 YARD
Shall mean a space, appurtenant to a building or structure, located on the
same lot as the building or structure, and which space is open, uncovered
and unoccupied from the ground to the sky except for such accessory
buildings, structures or uses as are specifically permitted elsewhere in
the By-law.
10.140 YARD, FRONT
Shall mean 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, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
10.141 YARD, FRONT DEPTH
Shall mean the least horizontal dimension between the front 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.
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10.142 YARD, REAR
Shall mean 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.
10.143 YARD, REAR DEPTH
Shall mean the least horizontal dimension 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.
10.144 YARD, REQUIRED
Shall mean the minimum yard required by the provisions of this By-law.
10.145 YARD, SIDE
Shall mean 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 struc-
ture on the lot, or the nearest open storage use on the lot.
10.146 YARD, SIDE, EXTERIOR
Shall mean a side yard immediately adjoining a public street.
10.147 YARD, SIDE, INTERIOR
Shall mean a side yard other than an exterior side yard.
10.148 YARD, SIDE, WIDTH
Shall mean 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.
10.149 ZONE PROVISIONS
The permissible uses, the minimum area and dimensions of lots, the minimum
dimensions of yards, the maximum floor area ratio, the minimum setback, gross
floor area, the minimum landscaped open space, the maximum height of buildings,
minimum parking requirements, and all other zone provisions are set out
within this By-law for the respective zones.
ILLUSTRATION OF YARD
DEFINITIONS
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PART OF THIS BY-LAW
57.
11: 0 T H E R BY-LAWS RE P E A L ED
All By-laws in force within the Corporation regulating the use of lands
and the character, location, bulk, height, and use of buildings and
structures, be and the same, are hereby amended insofar as it is
necessary to give effect to the provisions of this By-law and the pro-
visions of this By-law shall govern. Without limiting the generality
of the foregoing provision, the following By-laws, be and the same,
are hereby repealed:
By-law No. 589
By-law No. 734
By-law No. 753
By-law No. 71-10
By-law No. 71-11.
58.
12: A P P R O V A L
This By-law shall come into force on the date it is passed by the
Council of the Corporation of The Village of Newcastle
subject to the approval of the Ontario Municipal Board.
THIS BY-LAW given its first,
second and third readings and
finally passed on the . . . . . . . . . ..
day of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A.A. , 1973.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reeve
(SEAL)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .
Clerk-Treasurer.