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Part 13 - Rural Zones (Sections 211 to 236)
The City of Ottawa Zoning By-law is made available on the web site for information, however confirmation on the zoning provisions should be sought through the City’s development information officers (DIO), by contacting 311 and asking for the DIO for the geographic area in question.
This section of the Zoning By-law deals with the Greenbelt and the Rural Area.
AG - Agricultural Zone (Sections 211 and 212)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the AG - Agricultural Zone is to:
recognize and permit agricultural uses in areas designated Agricultural Resource Area in the Official Plan;
restrict the range of permitted uses to agricultural, forestry and related accessory uses in order to preserve these prime agricultural lands from loss to other uses;
regulate uses in a manner that respects the character of the area and minimizes land use conflicts; and,
identify, through the use of subzones, those existing farm lots having lot area and lot width minimums that are less than the minimums required in the principal Agricultural zone.
Section 211
In the AG Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsections 211(3) to (5);
a maximum of 3 guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast; (By-law 2008-326)
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in a group home; (By-law 2008-326) agricultural use, see Part 2, Section 62 bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121 Cannabis Production Facility, limited to outdoor cultivation and greenhouse cultivation in a greenhouse that existed as of June 12, 2019. (By-law 2019-222)
one detached dwelling environmental preserve and educational area
equestrian establishment
forestry operation
group home,see Part 5, Section 125
home-based business, see Part 5, Sections 127 and 128 home-based daycare, see Part 5, Section 129 kennel, see Part 3, Section 84 on-farm diversified use, limited to a place of assembly, See Part 3, Section 79 (By-law 2019-41)
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133
Conditional Permitted Uses
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsection 211(3) to (5);
provided that they are located on the same lot and are accessory or ancillary to an agricultural use and the main detached dwelling;
provided that they serve as housing for farm help and the minimum lot size must be 10 hectares;
provided that in addition to the principal detached dwelling there is a maximum of one additional detached dwelling and a maximum total of three dwelling additional dwelling units.
bunk house dwelling
detached dwelling mobile home (By-law 2020-299)
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 211 below.
Table 211 - AG Zone provisions
I
Zoning Mechanisms
Provisions
II
Agricultural use, equestrian establishment and forestry
IIIKennel
IVOther Uses
(a) Minimum Lot Width (m)
90
see Part 3, Section 84
30
(b) Minimum Lot Area (ha)
36
0.2, see ss. 211(6)
(By-law 2008-457)
(c) Minimum Distance Separation
see Part 2, Section 62
see Part 2, Section 62
(d) Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
(i) 10
10
(ii) 6 for a farm produce outlet with a floor area of 28 m2 or less
(e) Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
10
10
(f) Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m)
5
5
(g) Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m)
10
10
(h) Maximum Height (m)
12
12
(i) Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
20
20
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
Despite subsection 211(3), an agricultural use may also be permitted as an accessory use to a detached dwelling on a lot of 0.8ha or larger in area. (By-law 2012-349) (By-law 2016-290)
The minimum lot area stated in Table 211 reflects that of many existing smaller sized lots. New residential lot severances are only permitted for an existing residence made surplus to a farming operation, as per Official Plan requirements, and such will have a minimum lot area of 0.4 hectares.(By-law 2008-457)
Despite subsection 211(3), there are no minimum lot width and lot area requirements for an agricultural use that excludes livestock-related food production. (By-law 2017-148)
Section 212 - AG Subzones
In the AG Zone, the following subzones apply:
AG1 TO AG3 Subzones
The AG1 to AG3 subzone are set out in Table 212A below and are used only to recognize existing smaller sized agricultural lots that do not meet the AG zone requirements:
Table 212A – AG1 TO AG3 Subzone provisions
I
Subzone
Agricultural use, equestrian establishment and forestry
II
Minimum lot area (ha)
III
Minimum lot width (m)
(a) AG1
30
60
(b) AG2
18
60
(c) AG3
10
60
Despite subsection 212(1), an agricultural use may also be permitted as an accessory use to a detached dwelling on a lot of 0.8 ha or larger in area. (By-law 2016-290)
(2a) Despite subsection 212(1), there are no minimum lot width and lot area requirements for an agricultural use that excludes livestock-related food production. (By-law 2017-148)
AG4 TO AG8 Subzones
The AG4 to AG8 subzones are used for farm consolidations where a severance of a surplus farm house has occurred and the following uses are prohibited: bed and breakfast,see Part 5, Section 121
detached dwelling group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business,see Part 5, Sections 127 and 128 home-based daycare, see Part 5, Section 129
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133 (By-law 2016-290)
The AG4 to AG8 subzone provisions are set out in Table 212B below: (By-law 2016-290) (5) Despite subsection 212(4), there are no minimum lot width and lot area requirements for an agricultural use that excludes livestock-related food production. (By-law 2017-148)
Table 212B - AG4 TO AG8 Subzone provisions
I
Subzone
Agricultural use, equestrian establishment and forestry
II
Minimum lot area (ha)
III
Minimum lot width (m)
(a) AG4
45
90
(b) AG5
30
60
(c) AG6
18
60
(d) AG7
10
60
(e) AG8
5
60
ME - Mineral Extraction Zone (Sections 213 and 214)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the ME – Mineral Extraction Zone is to:
permit licensed mineral extraction operations in areas mainly designated as Sand and Gravel Resource Area or Limestone Resource Area in the Official Plan;
allow a limited range of permitted uses which are related to or compatible with mineral extraction operations, as well as interim uses that would not sterilize the potential of future mineral extraction operation on the lands within the ME zones;
Impose regulations to minimize the impact of mineral extraction operations on the surrounding area.
Section 213
In the ME Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsections 213(3) and (4); agricultural use, see Part 2, Section 62 environmental preserve and educational area
equestrian establishment
forestry operation
kennel,see Part 3, Section 84 on-farm diversified use, limited to a place of assembly, See Part 3, Section 79 (By-law 2019-41)
leaf and yard waste composting facility mineral extraction operation
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsections 213(3) and (4);
the use is located on the same lot as an operating mineral extraction operation;
the use mobile home is for a security guard or caretaker;
the waste processing and transfer facility is limited to inert construction materials such as concrete and asphalt;
one mobile home
waste processing and transfer facility
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 213 below.
Table 213 - ME Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
ZONE PROVISIONS
(i) Farm produce outlet associated with an agricultural use
(ii) All other uses
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
30
(b) Minimum lot area (ha)
10
(c) Maximum gross floor area (m2)
28
not applicable
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
6
30
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
15
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
15
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
30
(g) Maximum height (m)
15
(h) Minimum width of landscaped area along all lot lines (m)
15
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
Section 214 - ME Subzones
In the ME Zone, the following subzones apply:
ME1 Subzone – Mineral extraction operation with detached dwelling
In the ME1 Subzone:
the following are additional permitted uses:
one detached dwelling home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
Despite the regulations of Table 213, in the ME1 subzone the detached dwelling must provide a minimum front yard setback of 15 m and a maximum front yard setback of 45 m. The purpose of these setbacks is to ensure that the detached dwelling is located near the road to minimize encroachment onto potential mineral aggregate resources in order to permit mineral extraction on other portions of the lands not located in close proximity to the dwelling.
ME2 Subzone – Mineral extraction operation - pit only
In the ME2 Subzone the use mineral extraction operation shall be limited to a pit.
ME3 Subzone – Mineral extraction operation - pit only with detached dwelling
In the ME3 Subzone:
the use mineral extraction operation shall be limited to a pit
the following are additional permitted uses:
one detached dwelling home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
Despite the regulations of Table 213, in the ME3 subzone the detached dwelling must provide a minimum front yard setback of 15 m and a maximum front yard setback of 45 m. The purpose of these setbacks is to ensure that the detached dwelling is located near the road to minimize encroachment onto potential mineral aggregate resources in order to permit mineral extraction on other portions of the lands not located in close proximity to the dwelling.
MR - Mineral Aggregate Reserve Zone (Sections 215 and 216)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the MR – Mineral Aggregate Reserve Zone is to:
identify those areas that are designated as Sand and Gravel Resource Area or Limestone Resource Area in the Official Plan for which at present there is no licensed mineral extraction operations, and are not along a rural truck route;
identify those lands where as yet unexploited mineral aggregate resources exist, until a request is made for a rezoning to the Mineral Extraction – ME zone to permit a mineral extraction operation;
allow for an interim period a limited range of permitted uses of a nature that would not sterilize the potential of future mineral extraction operation on the lands or neighbouring lands; and,
impose regulations reflective of the ME zone as lands in the MR zone may potentially be rezoned to ME to permit mineral extraction operations.
Section 215
In the MR Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsections 215(2) and (3); agricultural use, see Part 2, Section 62 environmental preserve and educational area
equestrian establishment
forestry operation
kennel, see Part 3, Section 84 on-farm diversified use, limited to a place of assembly, See Part 3, Section 79 (By-law 2019-41)
Zone Provisions
The use provisions are set out in the subsections 215(2) and (3) below:
Table 215 - MR Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
ZONE PROVISIONS
(i) Farm produce outlet associated with an agricultural use
(ii) All other uses
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
30
(b) Minimum lot area (ha)
10
(c) Maximum gross floor area (m2)
28
not applicable
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
6
30
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
15
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
15
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
30
(g) Maximum height (m)
15
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
Section 216 - MR Subzones
In the MR Zone, the following subzones apply:
MR1 – Mineral aggregate reserve with detached dwelling
In the MR1 Subzone:
the following uses are also permitted:
one detached dwelling home-based business,see Part 5, Section 127
Despite the regulations of Table 215 in the MR1 subzone the detached dwelling must provide a minimum front yard setback of 15 m and a maximum front yard setback of 45 m. The purpose of these setbacks is to ensure that the detached dwelling is located near the road to minimize encroachment onto potential mineral aggregate resources in order to permit mineral extraction on other portions of the lands not located in close proximity to the dwelling.
RC - Rural Commercial Zone (Sections 217 and 218)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the RC – Rural Commercial Zone is to:
permit the development of highway and recreational commercial uses which serve the rural community and visiting public in areas mainly designated as General Rural Area, Village and Carp Road Corridor Rural EmploymentArea in the Official Plan;
accommodate a range of commercial uses including services for the traveling public as well as agriculture-related, vehicle-oriented and construction products and services;
permit research facilities in areas designated Greenbelt Employment and Institutional Area in the Official Plan, and
regulate development in a manner that has a minimal impact on the surrounding rural area or villages.
Section 217
In the RC Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsection 217(3) to (5);
despite the definition amusement park, a go-cart track is not permitted in an RC zone which abuts in whole or in part any VM, V1, V2 or V3 zone;
retail store is limited to the sale of agricultural, construction, gardening or landscaping-related products, equipment or supplies;
the detached dwelling or dwelling unit is limited to one in total and must be accessory to a permitted use; amusement centre amusement park
animal care establishment animal hospital
artist studio
automobile rental establishment
automobile dealership
automobile service station
bar
campground
car wash
click and collect facility (By-law 2016-289)
detached dwelling dwelling unit gas bar heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
hotel
kennel, see Part 3, Section 84
parking lot
restaurant
retail food store, limited to a farmers’ market (By-law 2016-134) retail store
storefront industry,see Part 3, Section 99 (By-law 2018-171) warehouse (By-law 2013-58)
no single commercial use can occupy more than 2500 m2 of gross leasable floor area on any lot in a RC zone in a village shown on Schedule 9. (By-law 2013-58) (By-law 2017-148)
Where an outdoor farmers’ market is located on a lot with another use, the primary or subzone provisions do not apply and the farmers’ market may only by located in a:
parking lot;
yard abutting a parking lot; and,
front of corner side yard;
associated with the other use. (By-law 2016-134)
Conditional Permitted Uses
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsection 217(3) to (5);
provided that they are located in the same building or on the same lot as a permitted use; bank machine convenience store drive-through facility personal service business
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 217 below.
Table 217 - RC Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Lot area (m2)
4000
(b) Lot width (m)
30
(c) Front yard setback (m)
10
(d) Interior side yard setback (m)
Abutting residential zone
4.5
All other zones
3
(e) Corner side yard setback (m)
6
(f) Rear yard setback (m)
10
(g) Height (m)
11
(h) Lot coverage (%)
25
(i) Landscaping of yards
-required front and corner side yards to be landscaped, except for driveways crossing the front or corner side yard leading to a parking area
(j) Outdoor storage
-outdoor storage permitted in interior side and rear yard only; must be screened and concealed from view from abutting streets and from abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zones
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2 - General Provisions, Part 3 - Specific Use Provisions and Part 4 - Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
It should be noted that lots serviced by private services may require lot sizes larger than that necessary to meet zone provisions in order to accommodate the servicing systems capable of handling the increased levels of water consumption and sewage generation that may be associated with these uses.
Section 218 - RC Subzones
In the RC Zone the following subzones apply:
Zone provisions are set out in Table 218A below.
Table 218A - RC1 to RC4 Subzone provisions (By-law 2019-41)
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
PROVISIONS
II
RC1
III
RC2
IV
RC3
V
RC4
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
1350
2000
8000
20,000
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
20
30
60
90
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
7.5
10
10
10
(d) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
(i) abutting a residential use or zone
4.5
4.5
6
6
(ii) all other cases
3
3
6
6
(e) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
7.5
10
10
10
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
7.5
7.5
10
10
(g) Maximum principal building height
11
11
11
11
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
30
30
20
15
(i) Landscaping of yards
-required front and corner side yards to be landscaped, except for driveways crossing the front or corner side yard leading to a parking area
(j) Outdoor storage
-outdoor storage permitted in interior side and rear yard only; must be screened and concealed from view from abutting streets and from abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zones
(k) Further permitted uses (By-law 2014-166)
-light industrial -printing plant
-service and repair shop
-research and development centre
-office
RC5 Subzone - campgrounds
In the RC5 subzone:
despite Section 217(1) the following uses only are permitted;
despite the definition marine facility the storage, servicing, repair, or sale or rental of boats is also allowed, along with the sale of marine fuels;
despite the definition campground this may include cabins and chalets;
the dwelling unit is limited to one in total; campground dwelling unit marine facility
park
retail food store, limited to a farmers’ market (By-law 2016-134)
Where an outdoor farmers’ market is located on a lot with another use, the primary or subzone provisions do not apply and the farmers’ market may only by located in a:
parking lot;
yard abutting a parking lot; and,
front or corner side yard
associated with the other use. (By-law 2016-134)
The following conditional uses only are permitted subject to the following:
provided that they are located in the same building or on the same lot as a permitted use;
only one dwelling unit as permitted in subsection 218(2) or one detached dwelling is permitted, not both; restaurant
one detached dwelling
The RC4 subzone provisions are set out in Table 218A shall apply for the RC5 subzone.
the retail store is limited to a convenience store; and to the sale of goods, products, equipment, supplies or services manufactured, processed, assembled, packaged or delivered by a permitted use, or the sale of previously prepared materials used in the manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging or delivery of finished parts, finished products or services; (By-law 2014-166)
the following uses are also permitted: bank office
retail store (By-law 2019-338)
The RC6 and RC7 subzone provisions apply as follows:
for the RC6 subzone the provisions of the RC2 subzone in Table 218A apply;
for the RC7 subzone the provisions of the RC zone in Table 217 apply.
the automobile service station may not retail fuel;
the following uses are prohibited: bar gas bar
kennel,see Part 3, Section 84 restaurant
the following uses are also permitted: light industrial printing plant service and repair shop research and development centre office (By-law 2014-166)
retail store is limited to the sale of agricultural, construction, gardening or landscaping-related products, equipment or supplies; and to the sale of goods, products, equipment, supplies or services manufactured, processed, assembled, packaged or delivered by a permitted use, or the sale of previously prepared materials used in the manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging or delivery of finished parts, finished products or services. (By-law 2014-166)
The RC8 and RC9 subzone provisions apply as follows:
for the RC8 subzone the provisions of the RC2 subzone in Table 218A apply;
for the RC9 subzone the provisions of the RC zone in Table 217 apply.
RC10 Subzone – Greenbelt employment areas
In the RC10 subzone:
despite Section 217(1) the following uses only are permitted:
the uses day care and technology industry must be accessory to a research and development centre agricultural use, see Part 2, Section 62 day care
environmental preserve and education area
forestry use
on-farm diversified use, limited to a place of assembly, See Part 3, Section 79 (By-law 2019-41) research and development centre
technology industry
retail food store, limited to a farmers’ market (By-law 2016-134)
zone provisions are set out in Table 218B below.
Where an outdoor farmers’ market is located on a lot with another use, the primary or subzone provisions do not apply and the farmers’ market may only by located in a:
parking lot;
yard abutting a parking lot; and,
front or corner side yard;
associated with the other use. (By-law 2016-134)
Table 218B - RC10 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Lot area (ha)
1.0
(b) Lot frontage (m)
75
(c) Front yard setback (m)
10
(d) Interior side yard setback (m)
10
(e) Corner side yard setback (m)
10
(f) Rear yard setback (m)
10
(g) Height (m)
20
(h) Lot coverage (%)
25
(i) Landscaping of yards
-required front and corner side yards to be landscaped, except for driveways crossing the front or corner side yard leading to a parking area
(j) Outdoor storage
-outdoor storage permitted in interior side and rear yard only; must be screened and concealed from view from abutting streets and from abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zones
RC11 Subzone
In the RC11 subzone:
despite the permitted uses in subsections 217(1) and (2) the following uses are the primary permitted uses: amusement centre
artist studio
automobile rental establishment
automobile dealership
automobile service station
bank
bed and breakfast establishment
catering establishment
convenience store
drive-through facility
dwelling unit
funeral home
gas bar
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
light industrial use, limited to bakery
medical facility
office personal service business
place of assembly
printing plant
research and development centre
restaurant
retail store
retail food store
service and repair shop (By-law 2014-166) (By-law 2019-338)
zone provisions are set out in Table 218C below.
Table 218C - RC11 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
1350
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
20
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
6
(d) Minimum Interior side yard setback (m)
(i) abutting a residential use or zone
6
(ii) all other cases
3
(e) Minimum Corner side yard setback (m)
6
(By-law 2008-457)
(f) Minimum Rear yard setback (m)
6
(g) Maximum Height (m)
11
(h) Maximum Lot coverage (%)
40
(i) Landscaping of yards
-required front and corner side yards to be landscaped, except for driveways crossing the front or corner side yard leading to a parking area
(j) Outdoor storage
-outdoor storage permitted in interior side and rear yard only; must be screened and concealed from view from abutting streets and from abutting non-commercial or non-industrial zones
(k) Retail store (By-law 2014-166)
- retail store is limited to the sale of agricultural, construction, gardening or landscaping-related products, equipment or supplies; and to the sale of goods, products, equipment, supplies or services manufactured, processed, assembled, packaged or delivered by a permitted use, or the sale of previously prepared materials used in the manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging or delivery of finished parts, finished products or services
RC12 Subzone – Villages of Cumberland, Metcalfe and Osgoode
In the RC12 subzone:
The following uses only are permitted: amusement centre animal care establishment
animal hospital
artist studio
automobile rental establishment
automobile dealership
automobile service station
bank
bar
car wash
catering establishment
cinema
day care
detached dwelling
dwelling unit (By-law 2015-190) emergency service
funeral home
gas bar
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
hotel
instructional facility
library
medical facility
municipal service centre
office park
parking lot
personal brewing facility (By-law 2019-41) place of assembly
place of worship (By-law 2014-94)
post office recreational and athletic facility
restaurant
retail store
retail food store
service or repair shop theatre
training centre
urban agriculture, see Part 3, Section 82(By-law 2017-148) warehouse (By-law 2019-338)
The following conditional uses are also permitted provided that they are located in the same building or on the same lot as a permitted use: bank machine convenience store drive-through facility personal service business; and
clause 217 (1)(c) and subsection 217 (3) do not apply.
retail sale of automobiles in association with an automobile service station must not exceed an amount equal to 10% of the lot area;
zone provisions are set out in Table 218D below: (By-law 2013-58) (By-law 2014-94)
-required front and corner side yards to be soft landscaped, except for driveways crossing the front or corner side yard leading to a parking space
(i) Outdoor storage
-outdoor storage permitted in interior side and rear yard only; must be screened and concealed from view from abutting streets and from abutting residential zones
RG - Rural General Industrial Zone (Sections 219 and 220)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the RG – Rural General Industrial Zone is to:
permit the development of light industrial uses in areas mainly designated as General Rural Area, Village and Carp Road Corridor Rural Employment in the Official Plan;
accommodate a range of light industrial uses and limited service commercial uses for the travelling public; and,
regulate development in a manner that respects adjacent land uses and will have a minimal impact on the surrounding rural area.
Section 219
In the RG Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsection 219(3) to (5);
the dwelling unit is limited to a caretaker;
the retail store is limited to the sale of agricultural, construction, gardening or landscape-related products, equipment or supplies;
animal care establishment (By-law 2015-190) animal hospital automobile body shop automobile dealership automobile service station
Cannabis Production Facility, and contained within a building that is not a greenhouse. (By-law 2019-222) drive-through facility (OMB Order #PL080959 issued March 18, 2010) dwelling unit gas bar heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing kennel, see Part 3,Section 84
leaf and yard waste composting facility light industrial uses parking lot
printing plant retail store service and repair shop storage yard
truck transport terminal
warehouse
waste processing and transfer facility (non-putrescible)
Conditional Permitted Uses
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsection 219(3) to (5);
the use is located on the same lot as the use listed in Section 219(1);
the retail store is limited to the sale of goods, service or materials provided by a use permitted in Section 219(1); animal care establishment bank machine
bar (By-law 2018-171) car wash
convenience store
personal service business
restaurant
retail store (OMB Order #PL080959 issued March 18, 2010)
) A bar
must be ancillary to a permitted brewery, winery or distillery; and,
may not have a gross floor area exceeding the lesser of:
300 m2, or
25% of the floor area of the brewery, winery or distillery to which it is ancillary. (By-law 2018-171)
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 219 below.
Table 219 - RG Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
30
(b) Minimum lot area (m2)
4,000
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
15
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
15
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
(i) Abutting a RG, RH or RC zone
3
(ii) Other cases
8
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
12
(g) Maximum principal building height (m)
15
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
50
(i) Outdoor storage
(a) outside storage is not permitted within any required front yard or corner side yard
(b) outside storage must be screened from abutting residential uses or zones and public streets by an opaque screen at least 1.8 m in height from finished grade
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
It should be noted that lots serviced by private services may require lot sizes larger than that necessary to meet zone provisions in order to accommodate the servicing systems capable of handling the increased levels of water consumption and sewage generation that may be associated with these uses.
Section 220 - RG Subzones
In the RG Zone, the following subzones apply:
Zone provisions are set out in Table 220A below.
Table 220A – RG1 TO RG3 Subzone provisions
I
Subzones
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
(a) RG1
8000
60
(b) RG2
3000
35
(c) RG3
2000
30
RG4 and RG5 Subzones – Carp road corridor
In the RG4 and RG5 subzones:
the automobile service station may not retail fuel;
retail store is limited to the sale of agricultural, construction, gardening or landscaping-related products, equipment or supplies; and to the sale of goods, products, equipment, supplies or services manufactured, processed, assembled, packaged or delivered by a permitted use, or the sale of previously prepared materials used in the manufacturing, processing, assembly, packaging or delivery of finished parts, finished products or services. (By-law 2014-166)
the following uses are prohibited: gas bar kennel, see Part 3, Section 84
the following uses are also permitted: research and development centre technology industry
the following conditional uses are also permitted subject to the use being located on the same lot as a primary permitted use:
office (By-law 2014-166)
The RG4 and RG5 subzone provisions are set out in Table 220B below.
Table 220B – RG4 and RG5 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
PROVISIONS
II
RG4
III
RG5
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
30
30
(b) Minimum lot area (m2)
1800
4000
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
12
12
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
(i) Abutting a RG, RH or RC zone
7.5
7.5
(ii) Other cases
10
10
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
(i) Abutting a RG, RH or RC zone
4.5
4.5
(ii) Other cases
10
10
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
12
12
(g) Maximum principal building height (m)
15
15
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
50
50
(i) Outdoor storage
(a) outside storage is not permitted within any required front yard or corner side yard
(b) outside storage must be screened from abutting residential uses or zones and public streets by an opaque screen at least 1.8 m in height from finished grade
RH - Rural Heavy Industrial Zone (Sections 221 and 222)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the RH – Rural Heavy Industrial Zone is to:
permit the development of heavy industrial uses in areas mainly designated as General Rural Area, Village and Carp Road Corridor Rural Employment in the Official Plan;
accommodate a range of heavy industrial uses and limited service commercial uses at locations which are neither environmentally sensitive nor in close proximity to incompatible land uses; and,
regulate development in a manner that respects adjacent land uses and will have a minimal impact on the rural area.
Section 221
In the RH Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsections 221(3) to (5); automobile body shop automobile service station
Cannabis Production Facility, and contained within a building that is not a greenhouse. (By-law 2019-222) crematorium
drive-through facility (OMB Order #PL080959 issued March 18, 2010) gas bar
heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rental and servicing
heavy industrial use
kennel, see Part 3, Section 84
leaf and yard waste composting facility light industrial use parking lot
printing plant service and repair shop
storage yard
truck transport terminal warehouse
waste processing and transfer facility
Conditional Uses Permitted
The following conditional uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsections 221(3) to (5);
the use is located on the same lot as the use listed in Section 221(1);
the retail store is limited to the sale of goods, service or materials provided by a use permitted in Section 221(1); bank machine bar (By-law 2018-171) car wash
convenience store
restaurant
retail store (OMB Order #PL080959 issued March 18, 2010)
A bar
must be ancillary to a permitted brewery, winery or distillery; and,
may not have a gross floor area exceeding the lesser of:
300 m2, or
25% of the floor area of the brewery, winery or distillery to which it is ancillary. (By-law 2018-171)
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 221 below.
Table 221 - RH Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
50
(b) Minimum lot area (m2)
8,000
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
15
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
15
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
(i) Abutting an industrial zone
3
(ii) Other cases
10
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
15
(g) Maximum principal building height (m)
15
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
50
(i) Outdoor storage
(a) outside storage is not permitted within any required front yard or corner side yard;
(b) outside storage must be screened from abutting residential uses and public streets by an opaque screen at least 1.8 metres in height from finished grade
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2 - General Provisions, Part 3 - Specific Use Provisions and Part 4 - Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions. (5) It should be noted that lots serviced by private services may require lot sizes larger than that necessary to meet zone provisions in order to accommodate the servicing systems capable of handling the increased levels of water consumption and sewage generation that may be associated with these uses.
Section 222 - RH Subzones
In the RH Zone, the following subzones apply:
Zone provisions are set out in Table 222A below.
Table 222A – RH Subzone provisions
I
Subzones
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
(a) RH1
20,000
60
(b) RH2
4000
30
(c) RH3
1000
30
RH4 and RH5 SUBZONES – Carp road corridor
In the RH4 and RH5 subzones:
the automobile service station may not retail fuel;
the following uses are prohibited: gas bar
The RH4 and RH5 subzone provisions are set out in Table 222B below.
Table 222B – RH4 and RH5 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
RH4
III
RH5
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
30
50
(b) Minimum lot area (m2)
1000
8000
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
12
12
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
(i) Abutting a RG, RH or RC zone
7.5
7.5
(ii) Other cases
10
10
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
(i) Abutting a RG, RH or RC zone
4.5
4.5
(ii) Other cases
10
10
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
12
12
(g) Maximum principal building height (m)
15
15
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
50
50
(i) Outdoor storage
(a) outside storage is not permitted within any required front yard or corner side yard
(b) outside storage must be screened from abutting residential uses or zones and public streets by an opaque screen at least 1.8 m in height from finished grade
RI - Rural Institutional Zone (Sections 223 and 224)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the RI – Rural Institutional Zone is to:
permit a range of community-oriented and emergency service uses which serve the needs of the rural population in areas designated primarily as Village in the Official Plan;
permit a limited range of educational and religious-related institutional uses where they exist in areas designated General Rural Area and Agricultural Resource Area in the Official Plan, and,
ensure that future development will have a minimal impact on adjacent land uses and will respect the character of the surrounding village or rural areas.
Section 223
In the RI Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsection 223(2) to (4);
a maximum of one ancillary dwelling unit or detached dwelling is permitted with a place of worship
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in a group home
a retail food store is limited to a farmers’ market cemetery
community centre
community health and resource centre
day care
emergency service
environmental preserve and educational area
group home, see Part 5, Section 125 library
municipal service centre
museum
park
place of assembly
place of worship residential care facilityretail food store
retirement home
retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122 rooming house school
shelter, see Part 5, Section 134 urban agriculture, see Part 3, see Section 82 (By-law 2017-148) (By-law 2018-206) (e) Despite (d), the use residential care facility is not permitted in the RI – Rural Institutional zone in the villages of Ashton, Burritt’s Rapids, Carlsbad Springs, Cumberland, Dunrobin, Fallowfield, Fitzroy Harbour, Galetta, Kars, Kenmore, Kinburn, Marionville, Metcalfe, Munster, Navan, Notre Dame des Champs, Osgoode, Sarsfield, Vars, and Vernon. (By-law 2013-359)
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 223 below.
Table 223 - RI Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
30
(b) Minimum lot area (m2)
2000
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
6
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
(i) abutting a residential use or zone
10
(ii) all other cases
7.5
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
6
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
6
(g) Maximum principal building height
10
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
50
(i) Minimum landscaped area (%)
20
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
It should be noted that lots serviced by private services may require lot sizes larger than that necessary to meet zone provisions in order to accommodate the servicing systems capable of handling the increased levels of water consumption and sewage generation that may be associated with these uses.
Section 224 - RI Subzones
In the RI Zone, the following subzones apply:
RI1 – RI3 Subzones
Zone provisions are set out in Table 224A below.
Table 224A - RI1 to RI3 Sone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
RI1
III
RI2
IV
RI3
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
1000
4000
10,000
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
30
60
75
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
6
9
9
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
(i) abutting a residential use or zone
10
10
10
(ii) all other cases
7.5
10
10
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
3
9
9
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
6
9
9
(g) Maximum principal building height
10
12
12
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
75
30
30
(i) Minimum landscaped area (%)
20
20
20
RI4 Subzone
In the RI4 Subzone:
the following uses are also permitted: fairground recreational and athletic facility
sports arena
zone provisions are set out in Table 224B below.
Table 224B - RI4 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
75
(b) Minimum lot area (ha)
1.0
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
9
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
(i) abutting a residential use or zone
10
(ii) all other cases
10
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
9
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
9
(g) Maximum principal building height
12
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
30
(i) Minimum landscaped area (%)
20
RI5 to RI8 Subzones
In the RI5 to RI8 subzones:
despite subsection 223(1) the following uses only are permitted:
a maximum of one ancillary dwelling unit or detached dwelling is permitted with a place of worship cemetery day care
place of worship school
zone provisions are set out in Table 224C below.
Table 224C - RI5 to RI8 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
PROVISIONS
II
RI5
III
RI6
IV
RI7
V
RI8
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
10,000
4000
2000
1000
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
75
60
30
30
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
9
9
6
6
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
(i) abutting a residential use or zone
10
10
10
10
(ii) all other cases
10
10
7.5
7.5
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
9
9
6
3
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
9
9
6
6
(g) Maximum principal building height
12
12
10
10
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
30
30
50
75
(i) Minimum landscaped area (%)
20
20
20
20
RR - Rural Residential Zone (Sections 225 and 226)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the RR – Rural Residential Zone is to:
recognize and permit large-lot residential development in planned subdivisions and to acknowledge existing smaller lot development in areas designated as General Rural Area or Rural Natural Features in the Official Plan;
recognize clusters of existing residential development found in areas designated as Agricultural Resource Area or Greenbelt Rural in the Official Plan;
permit residential-only uses as well as related and accessory uses;(4)regulate development in a manner that respects both the residential character of the area and the surrounding rural context.
Section 225
In the RR Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsection 225(2) and (3);
a maximum of three guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast;
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in a group home;
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in retirement home, converted; bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
detached dwelling group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
home-based day care, see Part 5, Section 129 retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5,Section 133 urban agriculture, see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
Despite subsection 225(1), an agricultural use limited to the keeping of a maximum of 10 hens is permitted as an accessory use to a detached dwelling on a lot of 0.8 ha or larger in area. (By-law 2019-41)
Zone Provisions
Zone provisions are set out in Table 225 below:
Table 225 - RR Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
RR
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
8000
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
50
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
10
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
10
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
6
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
10
(g) Maximum height (m)
11
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
15
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
Section 226 - RR Subzones
In the RR Zone, the following subzones apply:
The RR1 to RR3 subzone provisions are set out in Table 226A below and are used for existing country lot developments, while the RR zone is to be used for new subdivision development.
Table 226A: RR1 to RR3 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
RR1
III
RR2
IV
RR3
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
8000
8000
8000
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
45
50
60
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
15
12
10
(d) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
15
23
10
(e) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
3
6
5
(f) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
15
12
5
(g) Maximum height (m)
11
11
11
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
no maximum
8
15
The RR4 to RR12 subzone provisions are set out in Table 226B below and are used for existing small lot size rural development in hamlets, along riverfronts and rural lot clusters, and golf course estate subdivisions.
Table 226B: RR4 to RR17 Subzone provisions (By-law 2008-457)
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
IV
Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
V
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
VI
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m)
VII
Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m)
VIII
Maximum Height (m) -Principal Building
IX
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
(a) RR4
4000
30
7.5
15
4.5
4.5
11
15
(b) RR5
4000
45
10
7.5
4
10
11
15
(c) RR6
2000
25
5
7
5
5
11
15
(d) RR7
2000
35
9
7.5
4.5
6
11
15
(e) RR8
1600
30
9
7.5
4.5
6
11
15
(f) RR9
1350
25
7.5
7.5
3
4
11
15
(g) RR10
1350
30
7.5
7.5
3
6
11
15
(h) RR11
1000
20
7.5
7.5
3
4
11
20
(i) RR12
800
20
7.5
7.5
3
4
11
20
(j) RR13
(By-law 2008-457)
2000
25
9
7
3
5
11
20
(k) RR14
(By-law 2008-457)
2000
35
9
7.5
3
6
11
20
(l) RR15
(By-law 2008-457)
1600
30
9
7.5
3
6
11
20
(m)RR16
(By-law 2008-457)
1350
25
7.5
7.5
3
4
11
20
(n)RR17
(By-law 2008-457)
1350
30
7.5
7.5
3
6
11
20
RU - Rural Countryside Zone (Sections 227 and 228)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the RU – Rural Countryside Zone is to:
accommodate agricultural, forestry, country residential lots created by severance and other land uses characteristic of Ottawa’s countryside, in areas designated as General Rural Area, Rural Natural Features and Greenbelt Rural in the Official Plan;
recognize and permit this range of rural-based land uses which often have large lot or distance separation requirements; and
regulate various types of development in manners that ensure compatibility with adjacent land uses and respect the rural context.
Section 227
In the RU Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to the following:
the provisions of subsection 227(2) to (5);
a maximum of 10 guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in a group home,
a maximum of 10 persons are permitted in a retirement home, converted agricultural use, see Part 2, Section 62 animal care establishment
animal hospital
artist studio
bed and breakfast,see Part 5, Section 121 Cannabis Production Facility, limited to outdoor and greenhouse cultivation. (By-law 2019-222) cemetery
detached dwelling
equestrian establishment
environmental preserve and educational area
forestry operation
group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Sections 127 and 128
home-based day care,see Part 5, Section 129 kennel, see Part 3, Section 84 on-farm diversified use, limited to a place of assembly, See Part 3, Section 79 (By-law 2019-41) retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133
Zone Provisions
In the RU Zone, development must comply with the provisions of Table 227:
Table 227 - RU Zone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
PROVISIONS
II
AGRICULTURAL USE, EQUESTRIAN ESTABLISHMENT
IIIKENNEL
IVOTHER USES
(a) Minimum lot width (m)
60
see Part 3, Section 84
50
(b) Minimum lot area (ha)
2
0.8, see ss. 227(6)
(By-law 2008-457)
(c) Minimum front yard setback (m)
10
6 for a farm produce outlet with a floor area of 28m2or less
10
(d) Minimum corner side yard setback (m)
10
10
(e) Minimum rear yard setback (m)
10
10
(f) Minimum interior side yard setback (m)
5
5
(g) Maximum height (m) -principal building
12
12
(h) Maximum lot coverage (%)
20
20
(i) Minimum distance separation
see Part 2, Section 62
see Part 2, Section 62
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions and Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions.
Despite subsection 227(2), an agricultural use limited to a stable and the keeping of horses, and the keeping of a maximum of 10 hens may also be permitted as accessory uses to a detached dwelling on a lot of 0.8 ha or larger in area.(By-law 2012-349) (By-law 2018-155)
The minimum lot area and minimum lot width for a detached dwelling indicated in Table 227, Column IV - Other Uses, applies only to a detached dwelling on an existing lot or a lot created by a consent application as per requirements of the Official Plan. The Rural Residential - RR zone is to be used for detached dwellings on lots in subdivisions. (By-law 2009-18)
The minimum lot area for a lot created by a consent application – severance process – is guided by Official Plan policy that requires a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares for the severed lot and 10.0 hectares for the retained lot. (By-law 2008-457) (By-law 2019-41)
Despite subsection 227(2), there are no minimum lot width and lot area requirements for an agricultural use that excludes livestock-related food production. (By-law 2017-148)
Section 228 - RU Subzones
In the RU Zone, the following subzones apply:
In the RU1 to RU4 subzones:
the following uses only are permitted: agricultural use, excluding livestock-related food production (By-law 2017-148)
artist studio bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
detached dwelling group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Sections 127 and 128 home-based day care, see Part 5, Section 129 on-farm diversified use, limited to a place of assembly, See Part 3, Section 79 (By-law 2019-41) retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133
zone provisions are set out in Table 228 below:
Table 228 - RU Subzone provisions
I
Subzone
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
IV
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m)
(i) RU1
4000
30
5
(ii) RU2
2000
30
5
(iii) RU3
1350
30
5
(iv) RU4
1350
20
3
Despite subsection 228(1), there are no minimum lot width and lot area requirements for an agricultural use that excludes livestock-related food production. (By-law 2017-148)
VM - Village Mixed-Use Zone (Sections 229 and 230)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the VM - Village Mixed-Use Zone is to,
permit a wide variety of commercial, leisure, institutional and residential uses in areas designated as Village in the Official Plan,
reinforce the historical character of the Village core areas and mainstreets by promoting small-scale, street-oriented building form;
recognize the function of Business Improvement Areas as primary business or shopping areas; and
regulate development in a manner that adopts existing land use patterns so that the unique village character is maintained.
Section 229
In the VM Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsection 229(2) to (5);
outdoor storage is permitted subject to:
the principal building occupying 65% of the street frontage for a minimum depth of 3 m;
not being located in a required yard; and
being completely enclosed and screened from a public street, and from residential or institutional zones.
retail store, retail food store and restaurant being located on the ground floor, and where located on the ground floor, they may also locate above the ground floor;
all uses located on the ground floor having direct access to the street;
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a group home. amusement centre animal care establishment
animal hospital
apartment dwelling, low rise
artist studio
automobile rental establishment
automobile service station
bank
bank machine bar
bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121 catering establishment
cemetery cinema
click and collect facility (By-law 2016-289) community centre
community health and resource centre
convenience store
day care
detached dwelling
diplomatic mission, see Part 3, Section 88 duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138(By-law 2010-307) dwelling unit
emergency service
funeral home gas bar
group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
home-based day care, see Part 5, Section 129 hotel
instructional facility
library
linked-detached dwelling
marine facility medical facility
municipal service centre
museum
office
park personal brewing facility (By-law 2019-41) personal service business
place of assembly
place of worship
post office recreational and athletic facility
residential care facility
restaurant
retail store
retail food store
retirement home
retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122 rooming unit
school
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133 semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) service or repair shop
shelter, see Part 5, Section 134 sports arena
stacked dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138(By-law 2010-307) storefront industry, see Part 3, Section 99 (By-law 2018-171) theatre
training centre
three-unit dwelling
townhouse dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138(By-law 2012-334) (By-law 2010-307) (By-law 2014-189) urban agriculture, see Part 3, Section 82(By-law 2017-148) (By-law 2018-206) (By-law 2019-338)
residential care facility is only permitted in the VM – Village Mixed-Use zone in the villages of Greely, North Gower, Carp, Constance Bay, Richmond and Manotick; (By-law 2013-58)
no single commercial use can occupy by more than 2500 m2 of gross leasable floor area on any lot in a VM zone in a village shown on Schedule 9. (By-law 2013-58) (By-law 2014-189)
Zone Provisions
The zone provisions are set out in Table 229 below.
Table 229 - VM Zone provisions
I
Zoning Mechanism
II
Provisions
(a) Minimum lot area (m2)
1,350 m2
(b) Minimum lot width (m)
20 m
(c) Front yard setbacks (m)
(i) minimum
No minimum
(ii) maximum
3 m
(d) Corner side yard setbacks (m)
(i) minimum
3 m
(ii) maximum
4.5 m
(e) Minimum interior side yard setbacks (m)
(i) abutting a residential zone
3 m
(ii) abutting any other zone
No minimum
(f) Minimum rear yard setbacks (m)
(i) residential use building
25% of the lot depth, minimum of 7.5 m
(ii) non-residential use and mixed use buildings abutting a residential zone
7.5 m
(iii) all other cases
No minimum
(g) Building heights (m)
(i) minimum
6.7 m
(ii) maximum
11 m
(h) Minimum width of landscaped area (m)
No minimum, except that where a yard is provided and not used for required driveways, aisles, parking or loading spaces, the whole yard must be landscaped
The retail sales of automobiles may be provided only as an ancillary use to an automobile service station or gas bar, and must not exceed an amount equal to 10% of the lot area.
It should be noted that lots serviced by private services may require lot sizes larger than that necessary to meet zone provisions in order to accommodate the servicing systems capable of handling the increased levels of water consumption and sewage generation that may be associated with these uses.
In a VM Zone where a use changes from one permitted use to another permitted use and the minimum number of parking spaces required for the new use is greater than the minimum number of spaces required for the previous use, no additional parking spaces are required for the difference between what the previous use required and what the new use requires under this by-law, as long as the building envelope remains unchanged; for all other situations parking requirements are as per the use - related parking rates in Table 101. (By-law 2016-249)
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Special Use Provisions, Part 4- Parking and Loading Provisions. (By-law 2016-249)
Section 230 - VM SUBZONES
In the VM Zone, the following subzones apply :
VM1 Subzone
In the VM1 Subzone:
the following uses only are permitted subject to:
being located on the ground floor of a building; and
each occupancy not exceeding 200 square metres in gross leasable area;
bank machine community health and resource centre convenience store
day care
municipal service centre
personal service business
restaurant (effective on February 24, 2011) (OMB Order #PL080959 issued March 18, 2010)
retail food store retail store
service and repair shop
the following uses are also permitted subject to:
a maximum of 10 residents being permitted in a group home or a retirement home, converted; (By-law 2014-189)
detached dwelling
duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) dwelling unit group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
home-based day care, see Part 5, Section 129 linked-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) park
planned unit development, see Part 5, Section 131 and subsection 230(3) retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122
secondary dwelling unit,see Part 5, Section 133 semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307)
three-unit dwelling (By-law 2014-189) urban agriculture, see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
a planned unit development of detached dwellings is permitted in the Villages of Carp, Manotick and Richmond;
the provisions of subsection 229(2) do not apply and the provisions set out in Table 230A below apply.
Table 230A - VM1 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(i) Minimum lot area
1,350 m2
(ii) Minimum lot width
20 m
(iii) Minimum front yard and corner side yard setbacks
3 m
(iv) Minimum interior side yard setbacks
1. abutting a residential zone
5 m
2. other cases
No minimum
(v) Minimum rear yard setbacks
1. rear lot line abutting a residential zone
7.5 m
2. for a residential use building
25% of the lot depth, minimum of 7.5 m
3. abutting a street
3 m
4. other cases
No minimum
(vi) Maximum building heights
8 m
(vii) Minimum width of landscaped area
1. abutting a street
3 m
2. abutting a residential or institutional zone
3 m; may be reduced to one metre where a minimum 1.4 metre high opaque screen is provided
3. other cases
No minimum
(viii) Minimum width of landscaped area around a parking lot
See Section 110 – Landscaping Provisions for Parking Lots
VM2 Subzone
In the VM2 Subzone:
the following uses only are permitted subject to:
each individual use not exceeding a gross leasable floor area of 120 m2; (By-law 2014-189) animal care establishment artist studio
bank machine bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121 community centre
community health and resource centre
convenience store day care
detached dwelling
duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) dwelling unit emergency service
home based business,see Part 5, Section 127
home based day care, see Part 5, Section 129 instructional facility
linked-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) medical facility (By-law 2018-155) office
park
personal brewing facility (By-law 2019-41) personal service business
place of worship
retail food store retail store
restaurant, full service
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133 semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) service and repair shop
three-unit dwelling (By-law 2014-189) (b) the provisions of subsection 229(2) do not apply and the provisions set out in Table 230B below apply.
Table 230B - VM2 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(i) Minimum lot area
1,350 m2
(ii) Minimum lot width
20 m
(iii) Minimum front yard and corner side yard setbacks
6 m
(iv) Minimum interior side yard setbacks
3 m
(v) Minimum rear yard setbacks
1. from rear lot line
7.5 m
2. for a residential use building
25% of the lot depth, minimum of 7.5 m
(vi) Maximum building heights
11 m
(vii) Minimum landscaped area
50%
VM3 Subzone
In the VM3 Subzone:
the provisions of subsection 229(1)(d) do not apply; and
the provisions of subsection 229(2) do not apply and the provisions of Table 230C below apply;
Table 230C – VM3 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(i) Minimum lot area
1,350 m2
(ii) Minimum lot width
20 m
(iii) Minimum front yard and corner side yard setbacks
3 m
(iv) Minimum interior side yard setbacks
1. abutting a residential zone
5 m
2. other cases
No minimum
(v) Minimum rear yard setbacks
1. rear lot line abutting a residential zone
7.5 m
2. for a residential use building
25% of the lot depth, minimum of 7.5 m
3. abutting a street
3 m
4. other cases
No minimum
(vi) Maximum building heights
8 m
(vii) Minimum width of landscaped area
1. abutting a street
3 m
2. abutting a residential or institutional zone
3 m; may be reduced to one metre where a minimum 1.4 metre high opaque screen is provided
3. other cases
No minimum
(viii) Minimum width of landscaped area around a parking lot
See Section 110 – Landscaping Provisions for Parking Lots
VM4 Subzone
In the VM4 Subzone
despite Section 229(1) the following uses are also permitted: parking lot shopping centre
despite Section 229(1) the following uses are prohibited: automobile rental establishment automotive service station
cemetery
gas bar
marine facility
personal brewing facility (By-law 2019-41) residential care facility
the provisions of subsection 229(2) do not apply and the provisions of Table 230D below apply:
Table 230D – VM4 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(i) Minimum lot area
600 m2
(ii) Minimum lot width
18 m
(iii) Minimum front yard setback
6 m
(iv) Minimum interior side yard setbacks
1. abutting a residential zone
6 m
2. other cases
1 m
(v) Minimum corner side yard setbacks
6 m
(vi) Minimum rear yard setbacks
10 m
(vii) Maximum building heights
11 m
(viii) Minimum landscaped area
10%
(ix) Maximum lot coverage
50%
VM5 Subzone
In the VM5 Subzone:
the following uses are prohibited: apartment dwelling, low rise duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) group home linked-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) residential care facility retirement home retirement home, converted rooming house semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) shelter
three-unit dwelling townhouse dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2012-334) (By-law 2010-307) (By-law 2014-189) (By-law 2018-206)
the detached dwelling and dwelling unit is limited to one in total and must be accessory to a permitted use.
VM6 Subzone
In the VM6 Subzone:
despite Section 229(1) the following uses are prohibited: automobile rental establishment automotive service station
gas bar
marine facility
the provisions of subsection 229(2) do not apply and the provisions of Table 230E below apply:
Table 230E – VM6 Subzone provisions
I
ZONING MECHANISMS
II
PROVISIONS
(i) Minimum lot area
2000 m2
(ii) Minimum lot width
35 m
(iii) Minimum front yard setback
3 m
(iv) Minimum interior side yard setback
2 m
(v) Minimum corner side yard setbacks
4.5 m
(vi) Minimum rear yard setbacks
7.5 m
(vii) Maximum building heights
11 m
(viii) Maximum lot coverage
20%
VM7 Subzone – North Gower
In the VM7 Subzone:
despite Section 229(1) the following uses are prohibited: animal care establishment animal hospital
automobile rental establishment
cemetery
marine facility
urban agriculture,see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
the provisions of Section 229(1) (b) (i), (ii), and (iii) do not apply
VM8 Subzone – Richmond Village
In the VM8 Subzone:
The following uses are prohibited: cemetery automobile rental establishment
The following uses are also prohibited except those that existed on July 14, 2010: automobile service station gas bar
parking is not required for the first 100 m2 of gross floor area,
50% of the lot width, within 3.0 metres of the front lot line, must be occupied by building walls. (By-law 2010-255)
VM9 Subzone
In the VM9 Subzone:
The following uses are prohibited: apartment dwelling, low rise automobile rental establishment automobile service station bed and breakfast cemetery
detached dwelling
diplomatic mission duplex dwelling
funeral home gas bar group home linked-detached dwelling marine facility
municipal service centre
residential care facility retirement home retirement home, converted rooming house semi-detached dwelling shelter
sports arena
stacked dwelling
three-unit dwelling townhouse dwelling
urban agriculture (By-law 2017-148) (By-law 2018-206)
Dwelling units are only permitted above the ground floor. (By-law 2016-47)
VM10 Subzone
In the VM10 Subzone:
The following uses are prohibited: automobile rental establishment automobile service station cemetery
detached dwelling
funeral home gas bar
marine facility
sports arena (By-law 2016-47)
V1 - Village Residential First Density Zone (Sections 231 and 232)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the V1 - Village Residential First Density Zone is to,
permit detached dwellings in areas designated as Village in the Official Plan, and historically zoned for such low density use;
allow a limited range of compatible uses, and
regulate development in a manner that adopts existing land use patterns so that the low density, low profile form of a neighbourhood is maintained and enhanced.
Section 231
In the V1 Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsection 231(2);
a maximum of three guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast; and
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a group home or retirement home, converted. bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
detached dwelling group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
home-based daycare,see Part 5, Section 129 park
retirement home, converted,see Part 5, Section 122
secondary dwelling unit,see Part 5, Section 133 urban agriculture, see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
Zone Provisions
The zone provisions are set out in Table 232 below.
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions, Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions and Part 5 – Residential Provisions.
Section 232 - V1 Subzones
In the V1 Zone, the following subzones apply subject to the provisions of Table 232:
Table 232: V1 Subzone provisions
I
Subzone
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
IV
Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
V
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m)
VI
Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m)
VII
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
VIII
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
IX
Maximum Height (m)
(a) VIA
8000
60
18
9
18
9
8
11
(b) V1B
8000
50
12
6
12
23
8
11
(c) V1C
(i) Entirely on Private Services
4000
45
6
1
4.5
9
40
11
(ii) Other cases
600
20
(d) V1D
2700
33
7
2
7
7.5
15
11
(e) V1E
2000
30
7
2
4.5
7.5
15
11
(f) V1F
2000
20
5
1.2
5
7
No maximum
11
(g) V1G
1950
30
13.5
3
13.5
7.5
25
11
(h) V1H
1800
30
9
3
(By-law
2008-326)
9
7.5
20
11
(i) V1I
1390
30
7.5
1.5
7.5
10.5
15
11
(j) V1J
1390
19
7.5
1.2 and 0.9
No minimum
12
15
11
(k) V1K
1300
25
7
2
4.5
6
25
11
(l) V1L
1220
16
9
3
9
7.5
20
11
(m) V1M
880
20
7
2
4.5
7.5
15
11
(n) V1N
540
18
6
1.2
4
7.5
40
11
(o) V1O
360
12
7.5
1.5
6
7.5
20
11
(p) V1P
1390
30
6
3
6
7.5
25
11
(q) V1Q
(By-law 2012-64)
540
18
3
1.2
3
6 m for one-storey
7.5 for two-storey
50
11
V2 - Village Residential Second Density Zone (Sections 233 and 234)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the V2 - Village Residential Second Density Zone is to,
permit detached and two-unit dwellings in areas designated as Village in the Official Plan, and historically zoned for such low density use;
allow a limited range of compatible uses, and
regulate development in a manner that adopts existing land use patterns so that the low density, low profile form of a neighbourhood is maintained.
Section 233
In the V2 Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
the provisions of subsection 233(2);
a maximum of three guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast; and
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a group home or retirement home, converted; bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
detached dwelling duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
home-based daycare, see Part 5, Section 129 linked-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) park
retirement home, converted,see Part 5, Section 122
secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133 semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138(By-law 2010-307) urban agriculture, see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
Zone Provisions
The zone provisions are set out in Table 234 below.
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions, Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions and Part 5 – Residential Provisions.
Section 234 - V2 Subzones
In the V2 Zone, the following subzones apply subject to the provisions of Table 234.
Table 234: V2 Subzone provisions
I
Subzone
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
IV
Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
V
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m)
VI
Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m)
VII
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
VIII
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
IX
Maximum Height (m)
(a) V2A
3200
40
7
2
7
10
20
11
(b) V2B
(i) Semi-detached, linked-detached or duplex dwelling
2400
40
9
4
9
7.5
20
11
(ii) Other uses
1800
30
(c) V2C
(i) Semi-detached, linked-detached or duplex dwelling
1950
30
6
1
6
7.5
25
11
(ii) Other uses
3
(d) V2D
(i) On public services
Semi-detached, linked-detached or duplex dwelling- 645
Other uses-600
20
6
1
4.5
9
40
11
(ii) On private services
Semi-detached, linked-detached or duplex dwelling- 920
Other uses-690
(e) V2E
(i) Semi-detached, linked-detached or duplex dwelling
400
10 per dwelling unit
6
1.5
6
7.5
20
11
(ii) Other uses
300
V3 - Village Residential Third Density Zone (Sections 235 and 236)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the V3 - Village Residential Third Density Zone is to,
permit a range of low and medium density housing types in areas designated as Village in the Official Plan;
restrict the building form to low rise, medium density, based on existing development patterns;
allow a limited range of compatible uses, and
regulate development in a manner that adopts existing land use patterns so that development is compatible with the scale and density of a neighbourhood.
Section 235
In the V3 Zone:
Permitted Uses
The following uses are permitted subject to:
the provisions of subsection 235(4);
a maximum of three guest bedrooms is permitted in a bed and breakfast;
a maximum of 10 residents is permitted in a group home, a retirement home, converted; and (By-law 2018-155)
In the case of a rooming house: (By-law 2014-189)
Where there is no secondary dwelling unit, a maximum of seven rooming units is permitted;
Where there is a secondary dwelling unit, a maximum of six rooming units is permitted. (By-law 2018-206) bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
detached dwelling duplex dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) group home, see Part 5, Section 125 home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
home-based daycare,see Part 5, Section 129 linked-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) park
planned unit development,see Part 5, Section 131 and Subsection 235(2) retirement home, converted,see Part 5, Section 122
rooming house (By-law 2018-206)
semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307) secondary dwelling unit, see Part 5, Section 133
three unit dwelling
townhouse dwelling,see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2012-334) (By-law 2010-307) (By-law 2014-189) urban agriculture,see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
Despite Section 235(1), a planned unit development is permitted only in the Villages of Carp, Richmond and Manotick.
In the V3E,V3F, V3G, V3H and V3I subzones the following uses are also permitted: (By-law 2012-349) (By-law 2018-155)
apartment dwelling, low rise retirement home
rooming house stacked dwelling(Subject to By-law 2010-307)
Zone Provisions
The zone provisions are set out in Table 236 below.
For other applicable provisions, see Part 2- General Provisions, Part 3- Specific Use Provisions, Part 4- Parking, Queuing and Loading Provisions and Part 5 – Residential Provisions.
Section 236 - V3 Subzones
In the V3 Zone, the following subzones apply subject to the provisions of Table 236:
Table 236: V3 Subzone provisions
I
Subzone
II
Minimum Lot Area (m2)
III
Minimum Lot Width (m)
IV
Minimum Front Yard Setback (m)
V
Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m)
VI
Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m)
VII
Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m)
VIII
Minimum Landscaped Area (%)
IX
Maximum Lot Coverage (%)
X
Maximum Height (m)
XI
Maximum Density (units per hectare)
(a) V3A
200 per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit (By-law 2018-206)
6.5 per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit (By-law 2018-206)
6
2
4.5
7.5
30
40
11
40
(b) V3B
240 per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit (By-law 2018-206)
6 per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit (By-law 2018-206)
6
3
6
7.5
30
30
11
No maximum
(c) V3C
1000
10
6
6
6
6
No minimum
No maximum
11
10
(d) V3D
230 per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit (By-law 2018-206)
15
9
6
9
10
30
40
11
35
(e) V3E
900
24
9
3.5
9
11
25
25
15
99
(f) V3F
(i) townhouse dwelling(By-law 2012-334)
5000
40
7
2
4.5
7.5
No minimum
25
11
No maximum
(ii) Apartment dwelling, low rise; stacked dwelling
7500
40
16
(iii) Retirement home
10000
75
25
(iv) Rooming House
2000
35
No maximum
(v) Other uses
4000
35
No maximum
(g) V3G
(i) Semi detached, linked-detached or duplex dwelling