Exceptions 101r-200r

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Exception Number
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Applicable Zones
III
Exception Provisions - Additional Land Uses Permitted
IV
Exception Provisions - Land Uses Prohibited
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Exception Provisions - Provisions
101r AG[101r]    
  • the maximum number of persons in a group home is 25
102r RC [102r]  
  • all uses other than hotel and restaurant, take-out
 
103r RU [103r]
  • service and repair shop
  • all RU land uses
  • minimum lot area of 5,000 m2
  • minimum lot width of 25 m
104r RU [104r]
  • light industrial use limited to a carpentry shop
  • service and repair shop
  • all RU land uses
  • minimum lot area of 5,000 m2
  • minimum lot width of 25 m
  • minimum interior side yard setback of 4m
105r RU [105r]
  • heavy equipment and vehicles sales, rental and servicing limited primarily to the repair of farm equipment and vehicles
 
  • maximum floor area of the heavy equipment and vehicles sales, rental and servicing of 188 m2
106r RU [106r]
  • storage yard limited to storage of landscape and snow equipment business
 
  • lot area of 3000 m2
107r RU [107r]    
  • rear yard setback of 50 m for main and accessory buildings and structured to avoid building on organic soils along Bank Street
108r AG [108r]
  • retail store limited to an antique shop

all uses except for:

  • detached dwelling
  • bed and breakfast with maximum of 4 guest rooms
  • minimum front yard setback of 2.5 m
  • maximum floor area of retail store of 70 m2
109r RI5 [109r]
  • retirement home
  • residential care facility
   
110r RG1 [110r]
  • detached dwelling

all uses except for:

  • light industrial use limited to a door manufacture business
 
111r AG [111r]
  • heavy equipment and vehicles sales, rental and servicing limited to a farm equipment repair shop
 
  • minimum lot area of 1 ha
  • minimum rear yard setback of 7.5 m
112r AG [112r]    
  • minimum lot width of 8.5 m
113r RH1 [113r]
  • agricultural use
  • forestry use

All uses except for:

  • heavy industrial use limited to the storage and distribution of explosives, but not the fabrication or blending of explosive materials
  • materials must be stored in accordance with applicable federal regulations
  • a maximum area of 16 ha in a contiguous block may be used for the location of storage magazines and the storage of explosives
  • no building used for the storage of explosives may be closer than 213 m to the easterly lot line
114r RU [114r]
  • storage yard limited to the outdoor storage of recreational vehicles
 
  • maximum size of storage area of 4000 m²
  • minimum setback distance of storage area from front and rear lot lines of 400 m
  • minimum setback distance of storage area from side lot line of 5 m
  • outdoor storage must be screened from abutting residential uses and public streets by an opaque screen at least 1.8 m in height from finished grade
115r
(By-law
2009-164)
RC2 [115r]
  • retail store limited to sale of art works, crafts and gifts, and may include interior decorating service and a picture framing service
  • instructional facility limited to art lessons
  • office
  • medical facility
  • all RC permitted uses
 
116r RG [116r]  

all uses except for:

  • heavy equipment and vehicles sales, rental and servicing
 
117r AG [117r]  
  • bed and breakfast
  • detached dwelling
  • group home
  • home-based business
  • home-based daycare
  • secondary dwelling unit
  • minimum lot area of 2000 m2
  • minimum lot width of 15 m
118r AG [118r]
  • warehouse limited to an agricultural machine storage building including minor repair
 
  • the maximum size of the warehouse is 250 m2 and the maximum building height is 8 m
  • farm vehicles or equipment stored in the building must be owned or leased by the occupant of the lot
119r O1 [119r]  
  • community garden
  • flood or erosion control works
  • park
 
120r RG1[120r]  

all uses except for:

  • storage yard limited to the storage of vehicles but not an automobile salvage operation or scrap yard
  • warehouse
  • 20 m minimum front and corner yard setback abutting Cedarview Road

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Exception Number
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Applicable Zones
III
Exception Provisions - Additional Land Uses Permitted
IV
Exception Provisions - Land Uses Prohibited
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Exception Provisions - Provisions
121r RH1[121r]  

all uses except for:

  • heavy industrial use limited to the manufacture and processing of cheese and dairy products
 
122r RU [122r], RC3[122r]
  • retail store
   
123r RU [123r]
  • amusement park limited to farm and nature-related predominantly open air, recreation and entertainment activities
  • place of assembly

All uses except for:

  • agricultural use
  • bed and breakfast
  • detached dwelling
  • accessory dwelling unit
  • environmental preserve and education area may include buildings and occasional overnight camping associated with day camp
  • forestry operation
 
124r
(By-law 2021-218)
Reserved for future use

 

   
125r RU [125r]  

all uses except for:

  • detached dwelling
  • accessory dwelling
  • minimum lot area of 2500 m2
  • minimum lot width of 40 m
  • the second storey of the detached garage may be used for human habitation but may not include bedrooms or kitchen facilities
126r
 
AG [126r]
  • retail store limited to a garden centre
 
  • minimum lot area of 2.0 ha
  • minimum lot width of 100 m
127r
(By-law 2021-218)
Reserved for future use

 

   
128r multiple    
  • no building, structure, septic tank or tile field allowed within 30 m of lands zoned EP3
129r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • no building, structure, septic tank or tile field allowed due to proximity to or existence of a wetland or natural environment area
130r
(Subject to By-law 2015-190)
RC3[130r]
  • bed and breakfast
  • office
  • warehouse but excluding the storage of commercial vehicles

all uses except for:

  • animal care establishment
  • animal hospital
  • artist studio
  • accessory detached dwelling
  • accessory dwelling unit
  • restaurant limited to a tearoom
  • retail store limited to an antique store, arts and craft store, farm implement dealer or garden centre
  • the lesser of 50% of the area of the warehouse or 560 m2 may be used for mini-storage lockers
131r
(By-law
2009-368)
RU [131r]  

all uses except:

  • office, limited to a contractor’s business warehouse, limited to a contractor’s business storage yard, limited to a contractor’s business
  • minimum rear yard setback: 7 m
  • maximum lot coverage of all outdoor storage: 10%
  • outdoor storage is prohibited within the required front yard
  • outdoor storage must be screened from view from abutting residential uses and public streets by an opaque screen at least 2 m in height from finished grade
  • all new buildings must be screened from view from abutting residential uses by an opaque screen along the interior side yard, north property line, at least 3 metres in height from finished grade. Such screening will be achieved through berming, fencing or a mix of deciduous and coniferous tree plantings or any combination of the above.
132r EP [132r]
  • buildings and septic systems accessory to a detached dwelling on an abutting lot
   
133r RC [133r]
  • park
 
  • despite Section 126 - Heavy Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles Associated with a Residential Use, a total of 3 heavy vehicles, other than a recreational vehicle, may be parked on this lot
  • the accessory private garage may have a maximum area of the lesser of 3% of the lot area or 465 m2
134r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • the required setback distance from waterways and flood control works is 30m
135r RR3 [135r]    
  • minimum lot area of 1.5 ha
  • minimum corner yard setback of 2.7 m for the existing detached dwelling
136r
(By-law
2012-437)
RU [136r]
  • planned unit development
 
  • despite Section 131, Planned Unit Development, the provisions of said section do not apply and instead the provisions of the RU zone apply with a maximum of two detached dwellings
  • minimum lot area: 7.48 hectares
137r
(By-law
2011-278)
(By-law
2011-49)
O1[137r]
  • amusement park
  • campground
  • equestrian establishment
  • forestry operation
  • golf course
  • place of assembly limited to a private club
 
  • minimum lot area of 2ha
  • minimum lot frontage of 60m
138r RU [138r]
  • museum
  • accessory dwelling unit
   
139r AG [139r]
  • warehouse limited to a seed, feed and fertilizer wholesale and retail operation
 
  • minimum lot area of 4.5 ha
  • minimum front yard setback of 100 m for the use warehouse
140r RC1[140r]
  • agricultural use limited to greenhouse and nursery
  • light manufacturing use limited to a custom workshop
  • storage yard limited to a contractor’s yard or a landscaping business
  • warehouse

all uses except for:

  • heavy equipment and vehicles sales, rental and servicing limited to farm implement equipment
  • retail store limited to a building material sales centre, lumber yard or farm supply outlet
 

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Exception Number
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Applicable Zones
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Exception Provisions - Additional Land Uses Permitted
IV
Exception Provisions - Land Uses Prohibited
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Exception Provisions - Provisions
141r AG [141r]
  • animal care establishment
  • kennel
   
142r
(By-law
2010-238)
AG [142r]
RU[142r]
  • a second detached dwelling
   
143r AG[143r]    
  • minimum lot area of 1.5 ha
  • minimum lot width of 100 m
144r AG [144r]    
  • a total of four detached dwellings permitted
145r AG [145r]    
  • minimum lot area of 1750 m2
  • minimum front yard setback of 0.0 m
146r RR6 [146r]
  • accessory dwelling unit
   
147r AG [147r]
  • retail store limited to a craft shop
 
  • retail store limited to a maximum size of 115 m2
148r RU [148r]    
  • minimum lot width of 35 m
  • agricultural use permitted on lot having a minimum area of 1 ha
149r AG [149r]
  • automobile dealership limited to the sale of a maximum of 5 cars at a time
   
150r VM[150r]  

all uses except for:

  • office
 
151r RG3[151r],
RG3[151r]-h
  • office
  • recreational and athletic facility
 
  • minimum front yard: 15 m
  • minimum rear yard not abutting a railroad right-of-way: 8 m
  • maximum lot coverage: 35%
  • no maximum building height
  • where holding symbol exists, it may only be removed once the City has approved an overall plan for servicing and street layout for the area and any necessary subdivision plans are submitted and approved
152r RC1[152r]
  • office
  • bar
  • restaurant
 
153r
(By-law
2017-302)
RC[153r]
  • bank
  • catering establishment
  • daycare
  • instructional facility
  • library
  • medical facility
  • office
  • payday loan establishment
  • personal service business
  • place of assembly
  • retail food store
  • retail store
  • service or repair shop
  • automobile rental establishment
  • automobile dealership
  • automobile service station
  • campground
  • car wash
  • kennel
  • Section 217 (1) (c) does not apply
154r RC[154r]
  • storage yard
   
155r
(By-law
2014-427)
RC1[155r]  

all uses except for the following:

  • office
  • recreational and athletic facility
  • retail store
  • retail store limited to a building supply, home furniture and home appliance sales
  • minimum interior side yard setback is 1.2 m
156r VM1[156r]  
  • all non-residential uses except office
 
157r VM[157r]  
  • All non-residential uses except automobile service station
  • the maximum gross floor area for an automobile service station is 77 m2
  • the maximum number of parking spaces permitted for the automobile service station is 10
158r
(By-law
2009-347)
VM[158r]  
  • All non-residential uses except a retail food store limited to a bakery shop, a retail store limited to a gift shop and a restaurant
  • additions and accessory structures, maximum 24 square metres in floor area as measured from the outside walls, are permitted within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies as long as the addition or accessory structure is no closer than the principal building to the water
  • uncovered, unenclosed features such as decks or platforms where the walking surface is not higher than 0.6 m above adjacent grade are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres from a principal building located within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies
  • uncovered, unenclosed features such as decks or platforms where the walking surface is higher than 0.6 m above adjacent grade are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres, but no closer than 1 metre from any lot line, from a principal building located within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies
159r
(By-law
2009-347)
VM[159r]  
  • All non-residential uses except a service and repair shop and accessory retail
  • additions and accessory structures, maximum 24 square metres in floor area as measured from the outside walls, are permitted within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies as long as the addition or accessory structure is no closer than the principal building to the water
  • uncovered, unenclosed features such as decks or platforms where the walking surface is not higher than 0.6 m above adjacent grade are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres from a principal building located within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies
  • uncovered, unenclosed features such as decks or platforms where the walking surface is higher than 0.6 m above adjacent grade are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres, but no closer than 1 metre from any lot line, from a principal building located within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies
160r VM[160r]  
  • automobile service station
  • gas bar
 

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Exception Number
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Applicable Zones
III
Exception Provisions - Additional Land Uses Permitted
IV
Exception Provisions - Land Uses Prohibited
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Exception Provisions - Provisions
161r VM[161r]    
  • outside storage associated with a permitted use is permitted
162r VM[162r]
  • automobile body shop
  • light industrial use
  • storage yard
  • truck transport terminal
  • warehouse
 
  • outside storage associated with a permitted use is permitted
163r
(By-law
2009-347)
(By-law
2008-274)
VM1[163r]

the only principal land uses permitted are:

  • detached dwelling
  • marine facility
  • full-service restaurant

the only ancillary land uses permitted are:

  • gas bar
  • retail store
  • dwelling unit
  • secondary dwelling unit

all non-residential uses except:

  • gas bar
  • marina
  • restaurant, full service
  • retail store
  • retail store must be accessory to the gas bar, marina or restaurant full service use
  • a marine facility is limited to accommodating 6 boats maximum
  • a bed and breakfast is limited to a maximum of 4 rooms
  • lots 6 and 7 on Plan 432 are considered one lot for purposes of determining compliance to zoning provisions
  • only 1 dwelling is permitted
  • no maximum front yard or corner side yard setback
  • minimum interior side yard setback abutting Lot 5: 7.5 metres
  • setback from line between Los 6 and 7: 0 metres
  • minimum setback from lot line abutting the water: 25 metres
  • additions and accessory structures, maximum 24 square metres in floor area as measured from the outside walls, are permitted within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies as long as the addition or accessory structure is no closer than the principal building to the water
  • uncovered, unenclosed features such as decks or platforms where the walking surface is not higher than 0.6 m above adjacent grade are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres from a principal building located within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies
  • uncovered, unenclosed features such as decks or platforms where the walking surface is higher than 0.6 m above adjacent grade are permitted to project a maximum of 2 metres, but no closer than 1 metre from any lot line, from a principal building located within the 30 metre setback from watercourses and waterbodies
164r VM3[164r]
  • parking lot
 
  • parking lot permitted for the uses located at 5531 Main Street
165r VM3H(6.0)
[165r]
  • medical facility
  • office
  • parking lot
  • parking garage
  • recreational and athletic facility
  • restaurant
  • shopping centre
 
  • maximum total gross leasable floor area : 7,000 m2
  • no single occupancy may exceed 930 m2 in gross leasable floor area
  • rear yard setback: no minimum
166r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple
  • automobile service station
   
167r RC1[167r]
RC[167r]
  • office
  • recreational and athletic facility
   
168r RR2[168r], O1[168r]    
  • no part of any building or structure is permitted within 30 metres of an O1 Zone
169r RR2[169r]    
  • minimum rear yard setback- 38 m.
170r RC1[170r]  

all uses except for:

  • retail store as specified in Section 217 and including the sale of archery and hunting products, equipment and supplies
  • dwelling unit
  • detached dwelling
 
171r AG1[172r]
  • animal care establishment
  • animal hospital
  • animal cemetery
   
172r RR2[172r]
  • catering establishment
   
173r
(By-law
2008-345)
RU[173r]
RI5[173r]
  • funeral home
   
174r RC [174r]  

all uses except for:

  • agricultural use limited to a greenhouse
  • automobile dealership limited to the sales, service, parts and rentals of all terrain, marine vehicles, and dirt bikes
  • automobile service station
  • detached dwelling
  • dwelling unit
  • heavy equipment and vehicle sales, rentals, parts and servicing limited to a farm implement sale, rental or repair establishment
  • retail store limited to a farm produce outlet; sales, rentals, parts and servicing of lawn, garden and landscaping equipment; power products including, small engine and generators, chainsaws, wood-chippers and wood-splitters, snow-blowers, water pumps, tampers, and cut-off saws.
  • warehouse limited to the auxiliary storage for the uses listed above is permitted, except for automobile service station, detached dwelling, and dwelling unit
  • an auxiliary warehouse is limited to a maximum gross floor area of 465 m2 each
  • a total of two auxiliary warehouses are permitted only at 5600 First Line Road
175r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • minimum lot width of 6m
176r RU [176r]
  • residential care facility
  • retirement home
 
  • minimum lot width of 40 m
  • minimum front yard setback of 180 m
  • maximum size of residential care facility or retirement home limited to 1,500m2 of gross floor area
  • maximum building height of 6 m
177r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • minimum lot width of 40 m
178r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • minimum lot width of 50 m
179r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • minimum lot width of 20 m
180r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple    
  • minimum lot width of 10 m

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Exception Number
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Applicable Zones
III
Exception Provisions - Additional Land Uses Permitted
IV
Exception Provisions - Land Uses Prohibited
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Exception Provisions - Provisions
181r RC4 [181r]  

all uses except for:

  • detached dwelling
  • dwelling unit
  • retail store limited to a building supply and equipment depot
  • the detached dwelling or dwelling unit is limited to a total of one and must be accessory to the permitted use
182r AG3 [182r]
  • restaurant limited to a tea room
  • light industrial use limited to a bakery and apple processing facility
 
  • restaurant limited to a maximum of 40 seats
183r RU [183r]
  • retail store limited to sale of stained glass items and farm produce value-added products
   
184r RU [184r]    
  • minimum front yard setback of 150 m
185r RU [185r]
  • light industrial use
  • storage yard limited to a contractor’s business
  • retail store limited to a building supply and equipment depot
  • truck transport terminal
  • warehouse
  • all RU land uses
  • minimum interior side yard setback of 1.5 m on the north side
186r AG1[186r]    
  • minimum lot area of 4.0 h
  • minimum lot width of 150 m
  • despite Section 69, Setback from Waterways and Flood Control Works, the required setback distance in subsection 69(1)(a) is 30 m
187r RU[187r]    
  • no development of any building, structure, parking area, septic tank or tile field within 10 m of the west lot line
188r
(By-law
2015-237)
(By-law
2010-197)
(By-law
2010-123)
RM3[188r]-h
  • detached dwelling
  • All uses except those uses listed under subsection 167(2), until such a time that the holding symbol is removed
  • minimum interior side yard setback from the northern most side lot line is 7 metres and the minimum interior side yard setback from all other side lot lines is 15 metres
  • minimum rear yard setback: 15 metres
  • minimum front yard setback: 15 metres
  • maximum number of dwelling units: 25
  • despite clause 167(2)(b), the maximum cumulative gross floor area is 800 square metres
  • clauses 167(2)(c) and 167(2)(d) do not apply
  • The holding symbol may only be removed at such time as the hydrogeological and servicing reports are updated, to the satisfaction of the City, to demonstrate that residential development on the site may occur.
189r AG[189r]    
  • minimum setback from any ME zone is 30 m
190r AG2 [190r]    
  • minimum lot size of 5 ha
  • minimum lot width of 35 m
191r RU2 [191r]
  • light industrial use limited to a wood working and welding shop
 
  • minimum interior side yard of 3 m
192r RC [192r]  

all uses except for:

  • automobile service station
  • car wash including trucks
  • minimum lot area of 3,000 m2
193r RU [193r]    
  • minimum building footing elevation of 0.3 m above high water table
  • no habitable dwelling may be constructed within 5 m of the high water mark of the lake
194r RC3 [194r]
  • convenience store

all uses except for:

  • gas bar
  • automobile service station
  • restaurant - fast food
 
195r
(By-law
2017-293)
RC3 [195r]  

all uses except:

  • artist studio
  • automobile dealership
  • automobile rental establishment
  • automobile service station
  • bar
  • drive-through facility
  • gas bar
  • hotel
  • outdoor storage
  • retail food store
  • retail store
  • restaurant
  • service and repair shop
  • warehouse
  • A retail food store is limited to a farmers’ market
  • A retail store is limited in size to 200 square metres per occupancy
  • Where a lot line abuts an RM, RU, or V1 zone, the minimum setback is 30 metres.
  • Where a lot line abuts an RM, RU, or V1 zone, a 30-metre soft landscape buffer is required.
  • Clause 217(1)(c) and Zoning Mechanism (l) of Table 218A do not apply.
196r RC [196r]-h
  • convenience store
  • medical facility
  • personal service business

all uses except for:

  • automobile service station
  • gas bar
  • restaurant
  • the holding symbol may only be removed by amendment to this by-law upon compliance with the following:
  1. that a hydrogeological study be undertaken, and that it demonstrate to the City’s satisfaction, that development of the site may occur
197r RU, RR4[197r]    
  • despite the Section 68, Residential Use Building Setback from Mineral Aggregate Zones, the setback distance is 50 m
198r AG1 [198r]
  • accessory duplex dwelling
 
  • despite Section 211(2) an accessory duplex dwelling is permitted in lieu of an accessory detached dwelling
199r multiple
  • snow disposal facility
   
200r
(By-law
2009-302)
multiple
  • leaf and yard waste composting facility
  • solid waste disposal facility
  • waste processing and transfer facility
  • all other uses
  • minimum lot area of 10 ha
  • minimum lot frontage of 100 m
  • minimum setback for all yards of 15 m