Part 6 - Residential Zones (Sections 155 to 168)

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Purpose of the Zone

The purpose of the R1- Residential First Density Zone is to:

  1. restrict the building form to detached dwellings in areas designated as General Urban Area in the Official Plan;
  2. allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices within detached dwelling residential areas;
  3. permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at home;
  4. regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns so that the detached dwelling, residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained or enhanced; and
  5. permit different development standards, identified in the Z subzone, primarily for areas designated as Developing Communities, which promote efficient land use and compact form while showcasing newer design approaches.

Section 155

In the R1 Zone:

Permitted Uses

  1. The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
    1. the provisions of subsection 155 (3) to (6);  
    2. a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
    3. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home; and
    4. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
      bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
      detached dwelling
      diplomatic mission, see Part 3, Section 88
      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)

Conditional Permitted Uses

  1. The following conditional use is also permitted in the R1 zone, subject to the following:
    1. it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to an Arterial or Major Collector Road, such roads which are indicated on Schedule 3 – Urban Road Network; and  
      1. Where there is no secondary dwelling unit, a maximum of seven rooming units is permitted;
      2. Where there is a secondary dwelling unit, a maximum of six rooming units is permitted.  (By-law 2018-206)  
        rooming house see Part 5, Section 122 (By-law 2018-206)

Zone Provisions

  1. The zone provisions are set out in Table 156A and 156B.
  2. A  park is not subject to the provisions of Table 156A, however any development will be subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling.  (By-law 2016-131) 
  3. Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed permitted use are subject to the provisions of Section 122 - Conversions.

Alternative Setbacks for Urban Areas (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

  1. For regulations affecting yard setbacks applicable to urban residential lots located within Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks affecting R1-R4-zoned Residential Lots within the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-289)For regulations affecting yard setbacks applicable to urban residential lots located within Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks affecting R1-R4-zoned Residential Lots within the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-289)

Other Zone Provisions (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

  1. 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.  
  2. Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197)  

Section 156 - R1 Subzones

In the R1 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:

  1.  
    1. Column I lists the subzone character;
    2. Columns II through IX inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to development in each subzone;  
    3. Column X lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 156B. Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified in Table 156B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in Table 156A;  
    4. Where a superscript number occurs in Table 156A – eg.: 1,390 1, the superscript number 1 refers to a number in Column I in Table 156B which sets out an additional provision;
    5. Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
    6. Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an additional provision.
  2. 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.
  3. Despite any other provision of this by-law, retirement homes, converted and rooming houses are prohibited on lands zoned R1 and developed with private services. (By-law 2018-206)

The columns in this table – I to X can be viewed by using the scroll bar at the bottom of the table or viewing the PDF version to ensure accuracy.

Table 156A – R1 Subzone provisions (By-law 2009-164)  (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228) (By-law 2020-288) (By-law 2021-111) (By-law 2022-103)
I Sub-Zone II Minimum Lot Width (m) III Minimum Lot Area (m2) IV Maximum Building Height (m) V Minimum Front Yard Setback (m) VI Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m) VII Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m) VIII Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m) IX Maximum Lot Coverage (And Other Provisions) X End Notes (see Table 156B)
A5 30 1 4903 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases, 11 7.513 7.514 1213,6 64 20% 3,4,5,6,14
AA5 30 1 3903 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in all other cases, 11 5 5 76 34 na 3,4,5,6
B5 27 9253 Within Schedule 342: 8.5; in all other cases: 11 4.514 4.514 1214,6 4.54 30% 3,4,5,6,14
BB5 30 1 1103 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in all other cases, 11 4.514 4.514 1214,6 4.54 25% 3,4,5,6,14
C5 24.5 7403 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in all other cases, 11 4.514 4.514 116 3.54 33% 3,4,5,6,14
CC5 20 9003 8.5 5 5 varies7 24 40% 3,4,5,7
D5 20 600 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in all other cases, 11 6 4.5 96 14 40% 4,5,6
E5 19.8 1 3901,3 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in all other cases, 11 7.513 4.5 126 0.9 on one side and 1.24 on the other 15%2 1,2,3,4,6,13
F5 19.5 600 8.5 7.513 4.5 varies7 total is 2.4 with one yard no less than 0.94 35% 4,5,7,13
FF5 19.5 600 8.5 613 4.5 varies7 total is 2.1 with one yard, no less than 0.94 45% 4,5,7,13
G5 18 6653 8 6 4.5 varies7 total is 3.6 with one yard, no less than 1.24 na 3,4,5,7
GG5 18 6653 8 6 4.5 varies7 Total is 3.6, with one yard, no less than 1.24 na 3,4,5,7
H 18 540 11 6 4.5 9 1.04 40% 4
HH 18 540 9.5 6 4.5 6 1.24 40% 4
I5 18 540 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in all other cases 11 4.514 4.514 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, however it may not be less than 6 m and need not exceed 7.57,14 2.54 35% 4,5,7,14
II5 18 540 8.5 3 3 varies7 total is 3.6, with one yard, no less than 1.24 na 4,5,7
J 18 540 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 total is 2.5, with one yard, no less than 14 40% 4,6
K5 18 500 8 6 4.5 varies7 total is 3.6, with one yard, no less than 1.24 na 4,5,7
L 15 450 11 6 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,6
M5 15 450 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; in other cases 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,5,6
MM5 15 450 8.5 3 3 varies7 1.24 na 4,5,7
N5 15 450 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 9.5 6 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,5,6
NN 15 450 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,6
O5 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies7 total is 3, with one yard, no less than 1.24 na 4,5,7
P5 15 440 8.5 3 3 varies7 1.24 na 4,5.7
PP5 15 440 8 6 4.5 varies7 total is 3, with one yard, no less than 1.24 na 4,5,7
Q5 12 360 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,5,6
QQ5 12 360 8.5 3 3 varies7 1.24 na 4,5,7
R 12 360 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,6
S5 12 360 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.24 na 4,5,6
T 10.5 270 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,6
TT5 9 270 8.5 3 3 varies7 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,5,7
U 10.5 270 9.5 6 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,6
UU 10.5 270 9.5 4.510 3 6 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,10
V5 10.5 240 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 9.5 39 3 67 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,5,7,9
VV5 11 240 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 11 3 3 67 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,5,7
W5 9 240 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 11 4.5 4.5 67 14 na 4,5,7
W W5 9 450 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 11 5 5 77 14 na 4,5,7
X 9 240 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 14 na 4,6
XX 9 240 9.5 4.58 3 6 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,8
Y5 7.5 195 8.5 3 3 varies7 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,5,7
Z5 9 240 Schedule 342, is 8.5; in other cases 11 311 311 66,12 total is 1.8, with one yard, no less than 0.64 na 4,5,6,11.12
  1.   In the R1 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:  

 

 

Table 156B – Additional zoning provisions (By-law 2009-164) (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228) (By-law 2020-288)
I Endnote Number II Additional Zoning Provisions
1 Minimum lot area is 930 m2 for lots connected to a piped municipal water supply
2 Maximum lot coverage is 25% for a lot connected to a piped municipal water supply
3 On a corner lot in Schedule 342, except in Area A of Schedule 344, where both water and wastewater municipal services are present, a minimum lot area of no less than 49 per cent of the required minimum lot area of the subzone may be applied if:
  (i) permission to sever the lot into two lots is granted by the Committee of Adjustment;
  (ii) only one detached dwelling is built on each of the two severed lots; and
  (iii) each of the detached dwellings have their front wall and driveway facing frontage on different streets whether or not that frontage is the front lot line.
  Where a corner lot is severed into two lots, See Part V, Section 144: Alternative Yard Setbacks affecting Low-rise Residential Development in the R1 to R4 Zones within the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-288)
4 Despite the minimum interior side yard setback provision in column VIII of Table 156A, the combined minimum required interior side yard setback for interior or through lots in Area A on Schedule 342 where the lot width is:
  (i) 36 metres or greater: must increase by 1 m for each additional 1 m of lot width, to a maximum of 40% of the lot width, and
  (ii) with one yard no less than the minimum interior side yard setback of the applicable zone or subzone. (By-law 2020-288)
5 Where development is proposed on a corner lot, See Part V, Section 144:
  (i) Despite the minimum front yard setback provision in column V of Table 156A, on an interior lot with a lot width greater than 36 metres in Area A on Schedule 343: any part of a detached dwelling that is wider than 60 per cent of the permitted width of the building envelope must be setback a further 2 metres from the front lot line than the rest of the front building façade; and,
  (ii) no part of an attached or detached garage or carport may be located closer to the front lot line than the front wall of the principal building.
  (iii) See Part V – Section 144 for yard setbacks and corner lot regulations, and Section 139 and 140 for garage regulations. (By-law 2020-288)
6 Where a lot is located within S. 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Dwellings in the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-288)
7 For lots located within S. 342 and whose rear lot line abuts an R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Dwellings in the Greenbelt. In all other cases the minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, however it may not be less than 6.0 m and need not exceed 7.5 m, except on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, in which case the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m. (By-law 2022-103)
8 Minimum front yard setback is 6 m for any attached garage (By-law 2020-288)
9 For lots located outside of Schedule 342 the minimum front yard setback is 4 m for any attached garage. The minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. (By-law 2020-288)
10 The minimum required interior side yard setback for interior or through lots on Schedule 342, Area A where the lot width is 36 metres or greater: 40 per cent of the lot width with one yard no less than the minimum interior side yard setback of the applicable zone or subzone. (By-law 2020-288)
11 The minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
  (i) a building front wall or side wall, or
  (ii) a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide. (By-law 2020-288)
12 Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a minimum of 8.5 metres wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to 1.0 metre, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line. (By-law 2020-288)
13 Despite the definition of “front lot line”, in the case of a corner lot, the definition does not apply where the location of a front lot line has been decided upon pursuant to the definition of “lot line front” of the former City of Nepean By-law No.100-2000 that stated “Lot Line Front shall mean the line that divides a lot from the street. (By-law 2020-288)
14 Despite the yards required by this By-law, a minimum yard of 7.5 metres in depth must be provided on the portion of any lot that abuts the following streets.
  (i) Acacia Avenue- north of Mariposa Avenue to the Rockcliffe Parkway
  (ii) Buena Vista Road- from Lisgar Road to Cloverdale Road
  (iii) Coltrin Road- from Minto Place to Acacia Avenue
  (iv) Manor Avenue- from Mariposa Avenue to Coltrin Road
  (v) Park Road- from Springfield Road to Manor Avenue
  (vi) Mariposa Avenue – from Acacia Avenue to Minto Place (By-law 2020-288)

Purpose of the Zone

The purpose of the R2- Residential Second Density Zone is to:

  1. restrict the building form to detached and two principal unit buildings in areas designated as General Urban Area in the Official Plan;
  2. allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices within the second density residential areas;
  3. permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at home;
  4. regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns so that the detached and two principle dwelling, residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained or enhanced; and
  5. permit different development standards, identified in the Z subzone, primarily for areas designated as Developing Communities, which promote efficient land use and compact form while showcasing newer design approaches.

Section 157

In the R2 Zone:

Permitted Uses

  1. The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
    1. The provisions of subsection 157 (3) to (12);
    2. a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
    3. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home; and
    4. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
      bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
      detached dwelling
      diplomatic mission, see Part 3, Section 88
      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)

Conditional Permitted Uses

  1. The following conditional use is also permitted in the R2 zone, subject to the following:
    1. it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to an Arterial or Major Collector Road, such roads which are indicated on Schedule 3 – Urban Road Network; and  
      1. Where there is no secondary dwelling unit, a maximum of seven rooming units is permitted;
      2. Where there is a secondary dwelling unit, a maximum of six rooming units is permitted.  (By-law 2018-206)
        rooming house see Section 122 (By-law 2018-206)

Zone Provisions

  1. The zone provisions are set out in Table 158A and 158B.
  2. A diplomatic mission and a group home that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 158A is subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling.
  3. A park is not subject to the provisions of Table 158A, however any development will be subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling.  (By-law 2016-131)
  4. Conversions to alter an existing residential use building to create another listed permitted use are subject to the provisions of Part 5, Section 122 - Conversions. 
  5. Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for linked-detached dwelling and semi-detached dwelling shall apply to each portion of a lot on which each individual dwelling unit is located, whether or not that parcel is to be severed.

Alternative Setbacks for Urban Areas (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

  1. For regulations affecting yard setbacks applicable to urban residential lots located within Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks affecting R1-R4-zoned Residential Lots within the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-289)
  2.  
    1. Minimum lot area for long semi-detached dwelling applies to the whole of the dwelling and not to each dwelling unit.
    2. Minimum lot width for a long semi-detached dwelling applies to the whole of the dwelling, unless the dwelling units are severed in a flag lot configuration.  See Part V, Section 145 – Long Semi-detached Dwellings for other regulations. (By-law 2020-289

 

Other Zone Provisions (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

  1. 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.
  2. Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197) 

Section 158 - R2 Subzones

In the R2 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:  

  1.  
    1. Column I lists the subzone character;
    2. Column II lists the uses from Section 157(1) and (2) that are prohibited uses;
    3. Column III identifies the principal permitted dwelling types in order to differentiate in Columns III to XI the required zone provisions applying to the dwelling types;
    4. Columns IV through X inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to development in each subzone;
    5. Column XI lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 158B. Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified in Table 158B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in Table 158A;
    6. Where a superscript number occurs in Table 158A – eg.: 6001, the superscript number 1 refers to a number in Column I of Table 158B which sets out an additional provision;
    7. Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
    8. Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an additional provision.

The columns in this table – I to XI can be viewed by using the scroll bar at the bottom of the table or viewing the PDF version to ensure accuracy. 

Table 158A – R2 Subzone provisions  (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228) (By-law 2020-288)
I Sub-Zone II Prohibited Uses III Principal Dwelling Type IV Minimum Lot Width (m) V Minimum Lot Area (m) VI Maximum Building Height (m) VII Minimum Front Yard Setback (m) VIII Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m) IX Rear Yard Setback Minimum (m) X Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m) XI Endnotes (see Table 158B)
A None Detached Linked- detached 20 600 1 11 6 4.5 9 1 1
Long Semi 10 300 11 6 4.5 9 1  
Duplex 21 2 630 3 11 6 4.5 9 2 2,3
Semi-Detached 10.5 4 315 5 11 6 4.5 9 1 4,5
B Duplex Detached, Linked-detached 18 540 11 6 4.5 6 1.2  
Long Semi 10 300 11 6 4,5 6 1,2  
Semi-detached 10.5 315 11 6 4.5 6 1.2  
C Duplex Detached, Linked-detached 15 450 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Long Semi 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Semi-detached 9 270 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 6 1.2 6
D None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
Long Semi 10 300 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
Semi-detached 9 270 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
E None Detached, Duplex Linked-detached 15 450 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
Long Semi 10 300 8.5 3 3 7.5 1.2  
Semi-detached 7.5 225 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
F None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 7.56 3 m total; 1.2 m for one side yard 6
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 7.56 3 m total; 1.2 m for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.5 6
G None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 7.5 3 m total; 1.2 m for one side yard 6
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 7.56 3 m total; 1.2 m for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 7.5 225 8 6 4.5 7.5 1.5 within Area A of Schedule 342, all other cases 1.2 6
H None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 440 8 6 4.5 7.56 3 m total; 1.2 m for one side yard 6
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 7.56 3 m total; 1.2 m for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.5 within Area A of Schedule 342, all other cases 1.2 6
I None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 12 360 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
Long Semi 10 300 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
Semi-detached 6 180 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
J None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 12 360 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.2 6
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.2 6
Semi-Detached 6 180 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.2 6
K Duplex Detached Linked-detached 10.5 315 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Long Semi 10 315 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Semi-detached 10.5 315 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
L None Detached Linked-detached 10 275 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Long Semi 10 275 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Semi-detached 6 165 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Duplex 12 330 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
M Duplex Detached, Linked-detached 9.5 285 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.59 4.5 9 0.9 9
Long Semi 10 300 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.59 4.5 9 0.9 9
Semi-detached 7.5 225 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 9.5 4.59 4.5 9 0.9
N None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 11 5 5 7 1  
Long Semi 10 300 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 11 5 5 7 1  
Semi-detached 9 270 Schedule 342, Area A is 8.5; all other cases 11 5 5 7 1  
O Duplex Detached Linked-detached 9 270 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Long Semi 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
Semi-detached 7.5 225 11 4.5 4.5 7.56 1 6
P Duplex Detached, Linked-detached 9 270 11 4 3 6 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard  
Long Semi 10 300 11 4 3 6 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard  
Semi-detached 8 240 11 4 3 6 1.2  
Q None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8.5 3 3 7.5 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other  
Long Semi 10 300 8.5 3 3 7.5 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other  
Semi-detached 6 180 8.5 3 3 7.5 1.2  
R None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 6
Long Semi 10 300 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 6 135 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
S None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 6
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 6 180 8 6 4.5 7.56 1.2 6
T None Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 m where abutting a public pathway or public lane, all other cases 0.3 m 6
Long Semi 10 300 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 m where abutting a public pathway or public lane, all other cases 0.3 m 6
Semi-detached 6 180 8.5 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
U              None           Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 8 3 3 7.56 1.2 m where abutting a public pathway or public lane, all other cases 0.3 m 6
Long Semi 10 300 8 3 3 7.56 1.2 m where abutting a public pathway or public lane, all other cases 0.3 m 6
Semi-detached 6 180 8 3 3 7.56 1.2 6
V (By-law 2013-205)   Detached 240  9.5  37   3 6 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side  7,8
Long Semi 10 260 9.5 37 3 68 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side 7,8
Semi-Detached   7 190  9.5  3  3 6  0.9 7,8
Z None Duplex 14 380 11 37 3 68 1.2 7,8
Detached  9 240 11 37 3 68 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side 7,8
Long Semi 10 260 11 37 3 68 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side 7,8
Semi-detached 7 190 11 37 3 68 0.9 7,8
  1. In the R2 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

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Table 158B – Additional zoning provisions (By-law 2020-288)
I Endnote Number II Additional Zoning Provisions
1 Minimum lot area is 600 m² when served by a public water supply and a public sanitary sewer and 690 m² when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
2 Minimum lot frontage is 21 m when served by a public water supply and a public sanitary sewer and 26 m when served by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
3 Minimum lot area is 645 m² when served by a public water supply and a public sanitary sewer and 920 m² when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.
4 Minimum lot frontage is 10.5 m per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit when served by a public water supply and a public sanitary sewer and 15 m per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.  (By-law 2018-206)
5 Minimum lot area per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit is 320 m² when served by a public water supply and a public sanitary sewer and 500 m² per dwelling unit or oversize dwelling unit when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary sewer only.  (By-law 2018-206)
6 For lots located within S. 342 and whose rear lot line abuts an R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Dwellings in the Greenbelt. In all other cases the minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, however it may not be less than 6.0 m and need not exceed 7.5 m, except on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, in which case the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m. (By-law 2022-103)
7 For lots located outside of Schedule 342, the minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
  (i) a building front wall or side wall, or
  (ii) a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide.
  For lots inside Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-Rise Residential Uses. (By-law 2020-288)
8 Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a minimum of 8.5 metres wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to 1.0 metre, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line. (By-law 2020-288)
9 For those lots located outside of Schedule 342, the following applies: Despite the definition of “front lot line”, in the case of a corner lot, the definition does not apply where the location of a front lot line has been decided upon pursuant to the definition of “lot line front” of the former City of Nepean By-law No.100-2000 that stated “Lot Line Front shall mean the line that divides a lot from the street. (By-law 2020-288)

Purpose of the Zone

The purpose of the R3 - Residential Third Density Zone is to:

  1. allow a mix of residential building forms ranging from detached to townhouse dwellings in areas designated as General Urban Area in the Official Plan; (By-law 2012-334)
  2. allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices within the third density residential areas;
  3. allow ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at home;
  4. regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns so that the mixed dwelling, residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained or enhanced; and
  5. permit different development standards, identified in the Z subzone, primarily for areas designated as Developing Communities, which promote efficient land use and compact form while showcasing newer design approaches.

Section 159

In the R3 Zone:

Permitted Uses

  1. The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
    1. the provisions of subsection 159 (3) to (13);
    2. a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
    3. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home; and (By-law 2014-189)
    4. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
      bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
      detached dwelling 
      diplomatic mission, see Part 3, Section 88
      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
      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
      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)

Conditional Permitted Uses

  1. The following conditional use is also permitted in the R3 zone, subject to the following:
    1. it is located on a lot fronting on and having direct vehicular access to an Arterial or Major Collector Road, such roads which are indicated on Schedule 3 - Urban Road Network; and
      1. a maximum of seven rooming units is permitted; and
      2. no secondary dwelling unit is permitted.  (By-law 2018-206)
        rooming house see Part 5, Section 122 (By-law 2018-206)

Zone Provisions

  1. The zone provisions are set out in Table 160A and 160B.
  2. Where a planned unit development is permitted on a lot in the subzone, the provisions of Section 131 apply, and the associated subzone provisions identified in Table 160 A affecting permission of uses, minimum lot widths and lot areas, as well as minimum required setbacks apply to the whole of the lot while the maximum height applies to each permitted dwelling type within the planned unit development.
  3. A diplomatic mission and a group home, that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 160A is subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling.
  4. A park is not subject to the provisions of Table 160A, however any development will be subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling.  (By-law 2016-131)
  5. Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed permitted use are subject to the provisions of Part 5, Section 122 - Conversions.
  6. Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for linked-detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling and townhouse dwelling shall apply to each portion of a lot on which each individual dwelling unit is located, whether or not that parcel is to be severed.(By-law 2012-334) 

Alternative Setbacks for Urban Areas (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

  1. For regulations affecting yard setbacks applicable to urban residential lots located within Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks affecting R1-R4-zoned Residential Lots within the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-289)
  2.  
    1. Minimum lot area for long semi-detached dwelling applies to the whole of the dwelling and not to each dwelling unit.
    2. Minimum lot width for a long semi-detached dwelling applies to the whole of the dwelling, unless the dwelling units are severed in a flag lot configuration.  See Part V, Section 145 – Long Semi-detached Dwellings for other regulations. (By-law 2020-289)

Other Zone Provisions (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

  1. 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.
  2. Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197) 

Section 160 - R3 Subzones

  1. In the R3 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
    1. Column I lists the subzone character;
    2. Column II lists the uses from Section 159(1) and (2) that are prohibited uses;
    3. Column III identifies the principal permitted dwelling types in order to differentiate in Columns III to XI the required zone provisions applying to the dwelling types;
    4. Columns IV through X inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to development in each subzone;
    5. Column XI lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 160B. Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified in Table 160B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in Table 160A;
    6. Where a superscript number occurs in Table 160A - eg.:varies1, the superscript number 1 refers to a number in Column I of Table 160B which sets out an additional provision;
    7. Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
    8. Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an additional provision.

The columns in this table – I to XI can be viewed by using the scroll bar at the bottom of the table or viewing the PDF version to ensure accuracy.

Table 160A – R3 Subzone provisions  (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228) (By-law 2020-288) (By-law 2021-111)
I Sub-Zone II Prohibited Uses III Principal Dwelling Type IV Minimum Lot Width (m) V Minimum Lot Area (m2) VI Maximum Building Height (m) VII Minimum Front Yard Setback (m) VIII Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m) IX Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m) X Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m) XI Endnotes (see Table 160B)
A None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type13 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 18 540 10.7 in Schedule 342, in other cases 11 6 4.5 varies2 3.6 total, 1.2 for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies 2 3 m total, 1.2 for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 3 m total, 1.2 for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
Townhouse 6 180 10 in Schedule 342, in other cases 11 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2,6
B None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies 1 varies1 1
Three Unit 18 540 10.7 in Schedule 342, in other cases 11 3 3 varies 2 3 m total, 1.2 for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Long Semi 10 300 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Semi-Detached 9 270 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Townhouse 6 180 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
C Planned Unit Development Three Unit 18 540 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 3.6 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies2 3.6 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 3 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Semi-Detached 7.5 270 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
Townhouse 6 180 106 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2,6
D Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 18 540 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 3.6 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies 2 3 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 3 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Semi-Detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 varies 2 1.2 2
E Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 18 540 8 3 3 varies2 3.6 m total, 1.2 m for one side 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Semi-Detached 9 270 8 3 3 varies 2 1.2 2
EE (By-law 2021-111) (By-law 2008-386) Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 18 540 11 3 3 varies 2 1.2 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 11 3 3 varies 2 1.2 2
Long Semi 10 300 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Semi-detached 9 270 11 3 3 varies 2 1,2 2
F None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 15 450 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 3 total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies 2 3 total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 3 total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
Townhouse 6 180 106 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2,6
G None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 15 450 10.7 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Detached Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Long Semi 10 300 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Townhouse 6 180 106 3 3 varies 2 1.2 2,6
H Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 15 450 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 3 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies2 3 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 3 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
I Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit, Detached, Duplex 15 450 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Long Semi 10 300 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
J Three Unit Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 385 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
Long Semi 10 260 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
Townhouse 5.6 165 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
K Planned Unit Development, Three Unit, Townhouse Detached, Duplex Linked-detached 15 385 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
Long Semi 10 260 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
L None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit, Detached 12 360 10.7 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-Detached 12 360 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Semi-Detached, Townhouse 6 180 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,13
    Long Semi 10 300 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
M None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 12 360 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 12 360 8 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 6 180 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
Townhouse 6 180 106 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2,6
N None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 12 360 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.8 total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 5.6 165 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
Townhouse 5.6 165 106 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2,6
O None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 12 360 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 4.5 110 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
Townhouse 4.5 110 106 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2,6
P None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 12 360 10.7 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 106 3 3 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2, 6
Long Semi 10 300 106 3 3 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2,6
Semi-Detached, Townhouse 5.6 165 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Q None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling  type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 12 360 10.7 in Schedule 3426, in other cases, 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases, 11 3 3 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2,6
Long Semi 10 300 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases, 11 3 3 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2,6
Semi-Detached, Townhouse 4.5 110 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases, 11 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
R Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 12 360 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached (By-law 2017-148) 12 360 8 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 6 180 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
S Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 12 360 10.7 6 4.5 varies2 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2
Semi-Detached 5.6 165 8 6 4.5 varies2 1.2 2
T Planned Unit Development, Townhouse Three Unit 12 360 10.7 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 106 3 3 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2,6
Long Semi 10 300 106 3 3 varies2 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 2,6
Semi-Detached 5.6 165 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
U None Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Three Unit 12 330 10.7 3 3 varies2 1.2 2
Detached, Duplex, Linked-Detached 12 330 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Long Semi 10 275 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Semi-Detached 6 165 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
Townhouse 6 180 106 3 3 varies2 1.2 2,6
V Three Unit Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 0.3 6
Long Semi 10 300 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 0.3 6
Semi-Detached,  Townhouse 5.6 165 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 0.3 6
V V None Planned Unit Development 18 1400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
    Three Unit 18 450 10.7 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 1.2  
    Duplex 14 380 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 1.2 6
    Detached, Linked-detached 9 240 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 6
    Long Semi 10 270 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 1.8 m total, 0.6 m for one side yard 6
    Semi-detached 7 190 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 0.9 6
    Townhouse 6 150 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 3 3 6 1.2 6
W Three Unit Planned Unit Development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8 3 3 6 0.3  
Long Semi 10 300 8 3 3 6 0.3  
Semi-Detached 5.6 165 8 3 3 6 0.3  
Townhouse 5.6 165 106 3 3 6 0.3 6
W W None Planned Unit Development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 6 6 6 1
Three Unit 18 450 10.7 in Schedule 342; in other cases, 11 6 6 6 6  
Duplex 14 380 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 6 6 6 6 6
Detached, Linked- detached 9 240 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 6 6 6 6 6
Long Semi 10 270 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 6 6 6 6 6
Semi-detached 7 190 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 6 6 6 6 6
Townhouse 6 150 10 in Schedule 3426; in other cases, 11 6 6 6 6 6
X None Planned Unit Development 18 1,400 11 4.5 4.5 varies1 varies 1 1
Three Unit 18 450 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 1.2  
Duplex 14 380 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 1.2  
Detached 9 240 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard  
Long Semi 10 270 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard  
Semi-detached 7 190 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 0.9  
Townhouse 6 150 11 4.5 4.5 7.5 1.2  
XX None Planned Unit Development 18 1,400 11 6 4.5 varies1 varies 1 1
Three Unit 18 450 11 6 4.5 7.5 1.2  
Duplex 14 380 11 6 4.5 7.5 1.2  
Detached, Linked-detached 9 240 11 6 4.5 7.5 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard  
Long Semi 10 270 11 6 4.5 7.5 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard  
Semi-detached 7 190 11 6 4.5 7.5 0.9  
Townhouse 6 150 11 6 4.5 7.5 1.2  
Y None Planned Unit Development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 5 3 varies1 varies 1 1
Three Unit 18 450 10.7 in Schedule 342, in other cases 11 5 3 6.5 1.2  
Duplex 14 380 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 5 3 6.5 1.2 6
Detached, Linked-detached 9 240 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 5 3 6.5 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard 6
Long  Semi 10 270 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 5 3 6.5 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 7 190 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 5 3 6.5 0.9 6
Townhouse 6 150 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 5 3 6.5 1.2 6
YY None Planned Unit Development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies 1 1
Three Unit 18 450 10.7 in Schedule 342, in other cases 12 6 4.5 6 1.2  
Duplex 14 380 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 12 6 4.5 6 1.2 6
Detached, Linked-detached 9 240 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 12 6 4.5 6 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard 6
Long Semi 10 270 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 12 6 4.5 6 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard 6
Semi-detached 7 190 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 12 6 4.5 6 0.9 6
Townhouse 6 150 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 12 6 4.5 6 1.2 6
Z None Planned Unit Development 185 1,400 As per dwelling type 33   33   varies4 varies 4 3,4,5
Three Unit 185 450 10.7 in Schedule 342, in other cases 11 33   33   1.2 3,5
Duplex 145 380 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 33   33   6 1.2 3,5,6
Detached, Linked-detached 95 240 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 33   33   6 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard 3,5,6
Long Semi 105 270 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 33   33   6 1.8 total, 0.6 for one side yard 3,5,6
Semi-Detached 75 190 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 33   33   6 0.9 3,5,6
Townhouse 65 150 10 in Schedule 3426, in other cases 11 33   33   6 1.2 3,5,6
  1. In the R3 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

 

TABLE 160B – ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS (By-law 2020-288)
I Endnote Number II Additional Zoning Provisions
1. Despite the definitions of rear yard and interior side yard, buildings in a planned unit development (PUD) must be located so that they are set back,
  (a) an amount equal to the minimum required rear yard setback for the dwelling type proposed, from a lot line where it abuts a rear yard on an abutting lot but need not exceed 7.5 metres,
  (b) an amount equal to the minimum required interior side yard setback for the dwelling type proposed, from a lot line where it abuts a side yard on an abutting lot,
  (c) in the case of an abutting vacant lot, a minimum required interior side yard of 1.8 metres, and a minimum required rear yard. setback based on the minimum rear yard setback applicable to the dwelling type proposed to be located within the PUD adjacent to the rear lot line.
2. For lots located within S. 342 and whose rear lot line abuts an R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Dwellings in the Greenbelt. In all other cases the minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, however it may not be less than 6.0 m and need not exceed 7.5 m, except on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, in which case the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m. (By-law 2022-103)
3. For lots outside of Schedule 342, the minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
  (I) a building front wall or side wall, or
  (ii) a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5m wide.
  For lots inside Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-Rise Residential Uses. (By-law 2020-288)
4. For lots outside of Schedule 342, for a yard abutting a lot line of an adjacent lot in any zone, the required yard setback is 1.2 m for the first 21 m back from the street lot line. In all other circumstances, the required yard setback is 6 m. For lots located inside Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Residential Uses inside the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-288)
5. Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a minimum of 8.5 metres wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to 1.0 metre, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line. (By-law 2020-288)
6. For lands within the Schedule 342, where a building has a peaked roof having a slope of 1 in 3 (4/12 pitch) or steeper, the maximum building height is 11 metres. Where the property is located outside of Area A on Schedule 342, or where the building has a peaked roof having a slope of 1 in 3 (4/12 pitch) or steeper, the maximum building height is 12 m in the R3YY subzone, or 11 m in any other subzone. (By-law 2020-288)

Purpose of the Zone

The purpose of the R4 - Residential Fourth Density Zone is to:

  1. allow a wide mix of residential building forms ranging from detached to low rise apartment dwellings, in some cases limited to four units, and in no case more than four storeys, in areas designated as General Urban Area in the Official Plan;
  2. allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices within the fourth density residential areas;
  3. permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at home;
  4. regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns so that the mixed building form, residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained or enhanced: and
  5. permit different development standards, identified in the Z subzone, primarily for areas designated as Developing Communities, which promote efficient land use and compact form while showcasing newer design approaches.

Section 161

In the R4 Zone:

Permitted Uses

  1. The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
    1. the provisions of subsection 161 (2) to (15);
    2. a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast; and
    3. a maximum of ten residents permitted in a group home.
      apartment dwelling, low rise
      bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
      detached dwelling
      diplomatic mission, see Part 3, Section 88
      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 developmentsee Part 5, Section 131
      retirement home, converted see Part 5, Section 122 
      retirement home
      rooming house, 
      secondary dwelling
       unit, see Part 5, Section 133
      semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307)
      stacked dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307)
      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)
    4. in the case of a rooming house in the R4A-R4L, R4-UA and R4-UB zones,
      1. a maximum of seven rooming units is permitted; and
      2. no secondary dwelling unit is permitted.  (By-law 2018-206) (By-law 2021-111)

Zone Provisions

  1. The zone provisions are set out in Table 162A and 162B.
  2. Where a planned unit development is permitted on a lot in the subzone, the provisions of Section 131 apply, and the associated subzone provisions identified in Table 162 A affecting permission of uses, minimum lot widths and lot areas, as well as minimum required setbacks apply to the whole of the lot, while the maximum height applies to each permitted dwelling type within the planned unit development.
  3. A diplomatic mission and group home that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 162A, is subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling if included in Column III, otherwise it will be subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, low rise.
  4. A retirement home and rooming house that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 162A, is subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, low rise.
  5. A park is not subject to the provisions of Table 162A, however any development will be subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, low rise.  (By-law 2016-131)
  6. Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed permitted use in the zone are subject to the provisions of Section 122 – Conversions.( By-law 2013-108) (By-law 2009-184) (By-law 2014-189)
  7. Except for a lot of less than 450 square metres in area in the R4-UA, R4 UB, R4-UC and R4-UD zones, thirty percent of the lot area must be provided as landscaped area for a lot containing an apartment dwelling, low rise, stacked dwelling, or retirement home, or a planned unit development that contains any one or more of these dwelling types. (By-law 2020-290)
  8. The maximum height of any permitted use may not exceed that which is specified in Column VI of Table 162A, and in no case, may be greater than a maximum four storeys.
  9. Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for linked-detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling and townhouse dwelling shall apply to each portion of a lot on which each individual dwelling unit is located, whether or not that parcel is to be severed. (By-law 2012-334)

Alternative Setbacks for Urban Areas (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

  1.  For regulations affecting yard setbacks applicable to urban residential lots located within Schedule 342, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks affecting R1-R4-zoned Residential Lots within the Greenbelt. (By-law 2020-289)
  2.  
    1. Minimum lot area for long semi-detached dwelling applies to the whole of the dwelling and not to each dwelling unit.
    2. Minimum lot width for a long semi-detached dwelling applies to the whole of the dwelling, unless the dwelling units are severed in a flag lot configuration.  See Part V, Section 145 – Long Semi-detached Dwellings for other regulations. (By-law 2020-289)

Other Zone Provisions (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

  1. 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.
  2. Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197)
  3. In the case of a Three-unit Dwelling, Low-rise Apartment Dwelling or Stacked Dwelling in the R4-UA, R4-UB, R4-UC and R4-UD zones:
    1. Any part of the rear yard not occupied by accessory buildings and structures, permitted projections, bicycle parking and aisles, hardscaped paths of travel for waste and recycling management, pedestrian walkways, patios, and permitted driveways, parking aisles and parking spaces, must be softly landscaped.
    2. The minimum area of soft landscaping per (a) must be:
      1. in the case of a lot of less than 360 square metres in area, at least 35 square metres
      2. in the case of a lot equal to or greater than 360 square metres but less than 450 square metres in area, at least 50 square metres
      3. in the case of a lot 450 square metres or greater, at least 50 per cent of the rear yard
      4. in all cases, must comprise at least one aggregated rectangular area of at least 25 square metres and whose longer dimension is not more than twice its shorter dimension, for the purposes of tree planting.
    3. Any part of any yard other than the rear yard not occupied by accessory buildings and structures, permitted projections, bicycle parking and aisles, hardscaped paths of travel for waste and recycling management, pedestrian walkways, permitted driveways and parking exclusion fixtures per (e) must be softly landscaped.
    4. The minimum area of soft landscaping in the front yard is per Table 161:
       
Table 161
Front Yard Setback Minimum Aggregated Soft Landscaped Area (per cent of the Front Yard Area)
< 1,5 metres No minimum, but all lands within the front yard and within the corner side yard that are not used by permitted projections, driveways and walkways, must consist of soft landscaped area.
1.5 metres – three metres 20 per cent
>3 metres 30 per cent, in the case of any lot with a lot width of less than 8.25 metres, 35 per cent, in the case of any lot with a width between 8.25 metres but less than 12 metres and 40 per cent in the case of any lot with a width of 12 metres or more.
  1.  
    1. The front yard and corner side yard must be equipped with solid, permanent fixtures sufficient to prevent motor vehicle parking in contravention of this By-law, and for greater clarity:
      1. such parking exclusion fixtures may include bicycle racks, benches, bollards, ornamental fences or garden walls, raised planters, trees, wheelchair lifting devices, wheelchair lifting devices or some combination thereof; and
      2. raised planters are deemed to be soft landscaping for the purposes of (c) and (d).
    2. At least one principal entrance to a ground-floor unit or to a common interior corridor or stairwell must be located on the facade and provide direct access to the street, and furthermore:
      1. in the case of a corner lot, the principal entrance may be located on front or corner facade; and
      2. in the case of a lot of 24 metres width or greater, one principal entrance is required for every 12 metres of lot width or part thereof.
    3. The front facade must comprise at least 25 per cent windows, and furthermore,
      1. any corner side facade must comprise at least 15 per cent windows;
      2. windows located in doors may count towards the minimum fenestration requirement; and
      3. Any window counted towards the minimum fenestration requirement, other than windows in doors or at the basement level, must have a lower sill no higher than 100 centimetres above the floor level.
    4. At least 20 per cent of the area of the front facade must be recessed an additional 0.6 metres from the front setback line.
    5. (reserved for future use)
    6. Despite (h), no additional recession of the front facade is required when balconies or porches are provided on the front or corner side facade as follows:
      1. in the case of a lot of less than 15 metres width, one balcony or porch for each storey at or above the first storey is provided;
      2. in the case of a lot of 15 metres width or greater, one balcony or porch for every unit that faces a public street at or above the first storey; and
      3. in any case each balcony or porch must have a horizontal area of at least two square metres.
    7. despite Table 65, a bay window projecting into a required front yard or corner side yard may extend to grade provided such bay window:
      1. is located on the part of a front or corner side facade other than the recessed part required by (j);
      2. has a horizontal area of two square metres or less; and
      3. projects by no more than one metre into the yard, but in any case, no closer than three metres from the front lot line.
    8. (reserved for future use)
    9. Exit stairs providing required egress under the Building Code may project a maximum of 2.2 metres into the required rear yard.
    10. Clauses (f), (g), (h) and (j) do not apply to:
      1. lands designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act, or
      2. lands in a district designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
    11. No rooftop amenity space is permitted within the area shown on Schedule 383. (By-law 2020-290)
  2. In the case of a Low-rise Apartment Dwelling or Stacked Dwelling in the R4-UA, R4-UB, R4-UC and R4-UD zones
    1. No motor vehicle parking is permitted on a lot less than 450 square metres in area.
    2. In the case of a lot of 450 square metres or greater
      1. at least 25 per cent of dwelling units must have at least two bedrooms; and
      2. the calculation of (i) may be rounded down to the nearest whole number. (By-law 2020-290)

Section 162 - R4 Subzones

  1. In the R4 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
    1. Column I lists the subzone character;
    2. Column II lists the uses from Section 161 (1) that are prohibited uses;
    3. Column III identifies the principal permitted dwelling types in order to differentiate in Columns III to XI the required zone provisions applying to the dwelling types;
    4. Columns IV through X inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to development in each subzone;
    5. Column XI lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 162B. Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified in Table 162B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in Table 162A;
    6. Where a superscript number occurs in Table 162A - eg. varies1, the superscript number 1 refers to a number in Column I of Table 162B which sets out an additional provision;
    7. Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
    8. Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an additional provision.

The columns in this table – I to XI can be viewed by using the scroll bar at the bottom of the table or viewing the PDF version to ensure accuracy. 

Table 162A – R4 Subzone provisions  (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228) (By-law 2020-288) (By-law 2021-111)
I Sub-Zone II Prohibited Uses III Principal Dwelling Types IV Minimum Lot Width (m)11 V Minimum Lot Area (m2)12 VI Maximum Building Height (m) VII Minimum Front Yard Setback (m) VIII Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m) IX Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m) X Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m) XI End-notes (see Table 162B)
A Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206)  Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 18 540 11 3 3 varies3 varies3 2,3
Stacked2 22 660 11 3 3 varies4 varies3 2, 3,4
Three Unit 18 540 11 3 3 varies4 3.6 total, with no less than 1.2 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Long Semi 10 300 1110 3 3 varies4 1,2 4,10
Semi-detached 9 270 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Townhouse 6 180 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
B Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 18 540 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2,3,4
Stacked2 22 660 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2, 3,4
Three Unit 18 540 111 6 4.5 varies4 3.6 total, with one yard no less than 1.2 4
Detached, Duplex Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies4 3 total, no less than 1.2 for one side 4
Semi-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 6 180 1110 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4,10
C Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 15 450 11 3 3 varies4 varies3 2,3,4
Stacked2 22 660 11 3 3 varies4 varies3 2, 3,4
Three Unit 15 450 11 3 3 varies4 1.2 4
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 15 450 1110 3 3 varies4 1,2 4,10
Long Semi 10 300 1110 3 3 varies4 1,2 4,10
Semi-Detached 7.5 232 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Townhouse 6 180 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
D Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 15 450 11 6 4.5 varies3 varies3 2,3
Stacked2 22 660 11 6 4.5 varies3 varies3 2, 3
Three Unit 15 450 11 6 4.5 varies4 3 total, with no less than 1.2 for one yard 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies4 3 total, with no less than 1.2 for one yard 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 3 total, with no less than 1.2 for one yard 4
Semi-detached 7.5 225 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 6 180 11 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
F Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 12 360 11 3 3 varies4 1.2 2,3,4
Stacked2 22 660 11 3 3 varies4 varies3 2, 3,4
Three Unit 12 360 11 3 3 varies4 1.2 4
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 12 360 1010 3 3 varies4 1,2 4,10
Long Semi 10 300 1010 3 3 varies4 1,2 4,10
Townhouse, Semi-detached, 6 180 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
G Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies 3 2,3,4
Stacked2 22 660 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2, 3,4
Three Unit 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 12 360 8 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 m total, 1.2 m for one side yard 4
Semi-Detached 6 180 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse, 6 180 1010 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4,10
J Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2,3,4
Stacked2 22 660 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2, 3,4
Three Unit 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 total, 1.2 for one side yard 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 8 6 4.5 varies4 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 1,2 4
Semi-detached 5.6 170 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 5.6 170 1010 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4,10
L Retirement Home (By-law 2018-206) Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise2 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2,3,4
Stacked2 22 660 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 2,3,4
Three Unit 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 total, 1.2 for one side yard 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 8 6 4.5 varies4 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 on the other 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 1,2 4
Semi-Detached 4.5 110 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 4.5 110 1010 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4,10
M9 None Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 540 14.5 (By-law 2014-289) 3 3 varies4 varies3 3, 4
Three Unit 15 450 11 3 3 varies4 1.2 4
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 15 450 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Long Semi 10 300 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Semi-detached 7.5 225 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4, 10
Townhouse 6 180 1010 3 3 varies4 1.2 4, 10
N None Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 540 14.5 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 3,4
Three Unit 15 450 11 6 4.5 varies4 3 m total, 1.2 for one side yard 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 15 450 8 6 4.5 varies4 3 m total, one yard no less than 1.2 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 3 m total, one yard no less than 1.2 4
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 6 180 14.5 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Q None Planned unit development na 1, 400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 3,4
Three Unit 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 total, 1.2 m for one side yard 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 12 360 8 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 total, 1.2 m for one side yard 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 2.4 total, 1.2 m for one side yard 4
Semi-detached 6 180 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 6 180 1010 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4,10
S9 None Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5  (By-law 2014-289)  3 3 varies4 varies3 3, 4,9
Three Unit 12 360 11 3 3 varies4 1.2 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 1110 3 3 varies4 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other 4, 10
Long  Semi 10 300 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Townhouse, Semi-detached 5.6 165 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4, 10
T9 None Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 3 3 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5  (By-law 2014-289)  3 3 varies4 varies1 3, 4,9
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies4 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 1010 3 3 varies4 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other 4,10
Long Semi 10 300 1010 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Townhouse, Semi-detached 4.5 110 1010 3 3 varies4 1.2 4, 10
U None Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies1 varies1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 12 360 11 6 4.5 varies4 varies3 3,4
Three Unit 9 270 11 6 4.5 varies4 1,8, with no yard less than 0.6 on one side 4
Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 7.5 195 8 6 4.5 varies4 1,8, with no yard less than 0.6 on one side 4
Long Semi 10 300 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Semi-detached 4.5 110 8 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
Townhouse 4.5 110 11 6 4.5 varies4 1.2 4
V9 None Planned unit development na 1400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies 1 varies 1 1
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 11 3 3 varies4 varies 3 3, 4,9
Three unit 12 360 11 3 3 varies 4 1.2 4
Detached, duplex, Linked-detached 9 270 1110 3 3 varies 4 1.8 total, with 1.2 on one side and 0.6 on the other 4, 10
Long Semi 10 300 1110 3 3 varies4 1.2 4,10
Townhouse, Semi-detached 5.6 165 1110 3 3 varies 4 1.2 4, 10
X None Planned unit development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 7.5 7.5 varies1 varies1 1
    Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 450 11 7.5 7.5 varies6 varies6 6
    Three Unit 189 450 11 7.5 7.5 6 1.2  
    Duplex 14 380 11 7.5 7.5 6 1.2  
    Detached, Linked-detached 240 11 7.5 7.5 6 Total 1.8, with at least 0.6 on one side  
    Long Semi 10 300 11 7.5 7.5 6 0.9  
    Semi-detached 7 190 11 7.5 7.5 6 0.9  
    Townhouse 150 11 7.5 7.5 6 1.2  
Y (By-law 2015-369)   Planned unit development na 1,400 as per dwelling type 3 3 3 3  
    Apartment dwelling, low rise 18 450 16 5 3 7.54 3 4
    Stacked 18 450 11 5 3 7.54 3
    Three Unit 18 360 110 3 3 66 1.2
    Detached, Duplex, Linked-detached 9 240 1110 3 3 66 1.8 total, with 1.2 on one side and 0.6 on the other 6,10 
    Long Semi 7 190 1110 3 3 66 1.2 6,10
    Semi-detached 7 190 1110 3 3 66 1.2 6,10
    Townhouse 6 150 1110 3 3 66 1.2 6,10 
Z     None Planned unit development 18 1,400 as per dwelling type 35 35 varies1,6 varies1 1, 5,6
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 450 14.5 in Schedule 342; in other cases, 15 35 35 varies6 varies8 5,6,8
Three Unit 18 450 11 35 35 66 1.2 5,6
Duplex 14 380 1110 35 35 66 1.2 5,6,10
Detached, Linked-detached 9 240 1110 35 35 66 1.8 total, with 1.2 on one side and 0.6 on the other 5,6,10
Long Semi 10 300 1110 35 35 66 0.9 5,6,10
Semi-detached 7 190 1110 35 35 66 0.9 5,6,10
Townhouse 6 150 1110 35 35 66 1.2 5,6,10
ZZ   None   Planned unit development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 65 4.55 varies1 varies1 1, 5,8
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 450 11 65 4.55 varies6,8 varies6 5,6,8
Three Unit 18 450 11 65 4.55 varies4,8 1.2 4,5,8
Duplex 14 380 1110 63 4.55 varies4,8 1.2 4,5,8,10
Detached, Linked-detached 9 240 1110 65 4.55 varies4,8 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other 4,5,8,10
Long Semi 10 300 1010 65 4.55 varies4,8 0.6 m on one side and 1.2 m on the other 4,5,8,10
Semi-detached 7 190 1110 65 4.55 varies4,8 0.9 4,5,8,10
Townhouse 6 150 1110 65 4.55 varies4,8 1,2 4,5,8,10
R4-UA (By-law 2020-290)   Detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Linked-detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Semi-detached 6 180 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Long Semi-detached 10 300 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Duplex 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Townhouse 4.5 135 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10, 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Three Unit 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Stacked 14 420 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Low-rise Apartment, maximum of 8 units 12 360 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  PUD NA 1,400 as per dwelling unit 4.5 4.5 varies4 varies1 1,10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
R4-UB (By-law 2020-290)   Detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Linked-detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Semi-detached 6 180 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Long-Semi-detached 10 300 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Duplex 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Townhouse 4.5 135 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Three Unit 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Stacked 14 420 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Low-rise Apartment, maximum of eight units 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Low-rise Apartment, maximum of 12 units 15 450 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  PUD NA 1,400 as per dwelling type 4.5 4.5 varies4 varies1 1,10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
R4-UC (By-law 2020-290)   Detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Linked-detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Semi-detached 6.0 180 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Long Semi-detached 10 300 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Duplex 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Townhouse 4.5 135 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Three Unit 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Stacked 14 420 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Low-rise Apartment, maximum of 8 units 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  Low-rise Apartment, 9 or more units 15 450 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5 11, 12, 13, 21, 22
  PUD NA 1,400 as per dwelling type 4.5 4.5 varies4 varies1 1.10,11, 12, 13, 21, 22
R4-UD (By-law 2020-290)   Detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13
  Linked-detached 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13
  Semi-detached 6.0 180 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 10,11, 12, 13
  Long Semi-detached 10 300 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13
  Duplex 7.5 225 10 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2/0.6 10,11, 12, 13
  Townhouse 4.5 135 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2 11
  Three Unit 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.2  
  Stacked 14 420 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5  
  Low-rise Apartment, maximum of 8 units 10 300 11 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5  
  Low-rise Apartment, 9 or more units 15 450 14.5 4.5 4.5 varies4 1.5  
  PUD NA 1,400 as per dwelling type 4.5 4.5 varies4 varies1 1,10
  1. In the R4 Subzones, the following additional provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

 

Table 162B- Additional provisions (By-law 2020-288)
I Endnote number   II Additional Zoning  Provision
1 Despite the definitions of rear yard and interior side yard, buildings in a PUD must be located so that they are set back,
(a) an amount equal to the minimum required rear yard setback for the dwelling type proposed, from a lot line where it abuts a rear yard on an abutting lot but need not exceed 7.5 metres,
(b) an amount equal to the minimum required interior side yard setback for the dwelling type proposed, from a lot line where it abuts a side yard on an abutting lot for the first 18 metres back from the street and 25 percent of the lot depth for the remainder, to a maximum 7.5 metres, and
(c) in the case of an abutting vacant lot, a minimum required interior side yard of 1.8 metres, and a minimum required rear yard setback based on the minimum rear yard setback applicable to the dwelling type proposed to be located within the PUD adjacent to the rear lot line.
2 Maximum number of permitted dwelling units per apartment building, low-rise is four (4), and a maximum of four (4) pairs of units, totalling eight (8) units, in a stacked dwelling. (By-law 2013-108) Despite Section 161 (8), where an apartment building, low-rise of four units or stacked dwelling of up to eight units is not within a Planned Unit Development, no landscaped area is required.
3 Interior Side Yard Setback: For any part of a building located within 21 metres of a front lot line the minimum required interior side yard setback is as follows:
(a) Where the building wall is equal to or less than 11 m in height: 1.5 m
(b) Where the building wall is greater than 11 m in height: 2.5 m
Where the building contains an apartment dwelling, low rise or stacked dwelling and the side lot line abuts a residential subzone that does not permit that dwelling type: 3 m and that yard must be landscaped.
In all other circumstances the minimum required interior side yard setback is 6m.  (By-law 2020-288)
4 For lots located within S. 342 and whose rear lot line abuts an R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Dwellings in the Greenbelt. In all other cases the minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, and need not exceed 7.5 m, except on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, in which case the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m. (By-law 2022-103)
5 The minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
  (i) a building front wall or side wall, or
  (ii) a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide. (By-law 2020-288)
6 Interior Side Yard Setback: For any part of a building located within 21 metres of a front lot line the minimum required interior side yard setback is as follows:
Where the building wall is equal to or less than 11 m in height: 1.5 m
Where the building wall is greater than 11 m in height: 3 m
In all other circumstances the minimum required interior side yard setback is 6 m.
Rear Yard Setback: For lots located within S. 342 and whose rear lot line abuts an R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone, see Part V, Section 144 – Alternative Yard Setbacks for Low-rise Dwellings in the Greenbelt. In all other cases the minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, and need not exceed 7.5 m, except on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, in which case the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m. (By-law 2022-103)
Where located outside of Area A of Schedule 342, the minimum required rear yard setback is 6 metres. Notwithstanding the foregoing, where the rear lot line abuts the interior side lot line of an abutting lot, the minimum required rear yard setback is equal to the minimum required interior side yard setback of the abutting lot along each point of the shared lot line.(By-law 2010-354) (By-law 2013-320) (By-law 2020-288)
7 A bed and breakfast is permitted a maximum of ten guest bedrooms. (By-law 2020-288)
8 Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a minimum of 8.5 metres wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to 1.0 metre, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line. (By-law 2020-288)
9 Community health and resource centres are permitted between and including the west side of Kent Street, the east side of Elgin Street, the south side of Gloucester Street. (By-law 2009-164) (By-law 2020-288) .
10 Where the building has a peaked roof having a slope of 1 in 3 (4/12 pitch) or steeper, the maximum building height is 11 m. Where the property is located outside of Area A on Schedule 342, the maximum building height is 11 m.
11 Maximum lot width in the R4-UA, R4-UB and R4-UC zones is 38 metres. (By-law 2020-290)
12 Maximum lot area in the R4-UA, R4-UB and R4-UC zones is 1,070 metres. (By-law 2020-290)
13 Footnotes 11 and 12 do not apply to a lot containing a Planned Unit Development, nor to a lot in existence as of the date of adoption of this amendment.  (By-law 2020-290)

Purpose of the Zone

The purpose of the R5 - Residential Fifth Density Zone is to:

  1. allow a wide mix of residential building forms ranging from detached to mid-high rise apartment dwellings in areas designated as General Urban AreaMixed Use Centre or Central Area in the Official Plan;
  2. allow a number of other residential uses to provide additional housing choices within the fifth density residential areas;
  3. permit ancillary uses to the principal residential use to allow residents to work at home and to accommodate convenience retail and service uses of limited size ;
  4. ensure that residential uses predominate in selected areas of the Central Area, while allowing limited commercial uses;
  5. regulate development in a manner that is compatible with existing land use patterns so that the mixed building form, residential character of a neighbourhood is maintained or enhanced; and (By-law 2009-392)
  6. permit different development standards identified in the Z subzone, primarily for areas designated as Developing Communities, which promote efficient land use and compact form while showcasing newer design approaches.

Section 163

In the R5 Zone:

Permitted Uses

  1. The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
    1. the provisions of subsection 163 (3) to (18);
    2. a maximum of ten guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast ;
    3. a maximum of ten residents are permitted in a group home. (By-law 2008-341)
    4. (By-law 2008-341)    
      apartment dwelling, low rise
      apartment dwelling, mid rise (By-law 2014-292)
      apartment dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292)
      bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
      detached dwelling
      diplomatic mission, see Part 3, Section 88
      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 daycare, see Part 5, Section 129
      linked-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138(By-law 2010-307)
      park 
      planned unit developmentsee Part 5, Section 131
      residential care facility
      retirement home, converted, see Part 5, Section 122
      retirement home
      rooming house
      secondary dwelling unitsee Part 5, Section 133
      semi-detached dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138(By-law 2010-307)
      shelter, see Part 5, Section 134
      stacked dwelling, see Part 5, Section 138 (By-law 2010-307)
      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)

Conditional Permitted Uses

  1. Conditional uses are also permitted in the R5 zone, subject to the following:
    1. they are listed in Column III of Table 164A; and
    2. they are subject to additional provisions as identified by the subscript in Column III of Table 164A, which refers to a number in Column I of Table 164B which sets out the additional provision.

Zone Provisions

  1. The zone provisions are set out in Table 164A and 164B. (By-law 2009-18)
  2. Where a planned unit development is permitted on a lot in the subzone, the provisions of Section 131 apply, and the associated subzone provisions identified in Table 164 A affecting permission of uses, minimum lot widths and lot areas, as well as minimum required setbacks apply to the whole of the lot, while the maximum height applies to each permitted dwelling type within the planned unit development.
  3. A diplomatic mission and group home that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 164A, is subject to the subzone provisions for a detached dwelling if included in Column IV, otherwise it will be subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, low rise.
  4. A retirement home, rooming house, mixed use building and any other permitted non-residential use that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 164A, and that is four storeys or less in height, is subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, low rise.  A retirement home, rooming house, mixed use building and any other permitted non-residential use that is not a prohibited use listed in Column II of Table 164A and that is more than four storeys in height, is subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, high rise where apartment dwelling, high rise is a permitted use and is subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, mid rise where apartment dwelling, high rise is not a permitted use and apartment dwelling, mid rise is a permitted use. (By-law 2008-341) (By-law 2010-123) (By-law 2014-292)
  5. A park is not subject to the provisions of Table 164A, however any development will be subject to the subzone provisions for an apartment dwelling, low rise.  (By-law 2016-131)
  6. Conversions that alter an existing residential use building to create another listed permitted use are subject to the provisions of Part 5, Section 122 - Conversions.
  7. Thirty percent of the lot area must be provided as landscaped area for a lot containing an apartment dwelling, mid rise, apartment dwelling, high rise; apartment dwelling; low rise, stacked dwelling; retirement home,or a planned unit development that contains any one or more of these dwelling types. (By-law 2008-341) (By-law 2014-292)
  8. Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for linked-detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling and townhouse dwelling shall apply to each portion of a lot on which each individual dwelling unit is located, whether or not that parcel is to be severed.(By-law 2012-334)
  9. Utility installations are permitted:
    1. only in an apartment dwelling, mid rise, apartment dwelling, high rise, and apartment dwelling, low rise a retirement home, or a building containing more than one principal use, and (By-law 2014-292)
    2. only if it is entirely enclosed within the walls of the building in which they are located.(By-law 2010-307)
  10. Convenience stores are permitted if:
    1. there is no more than one convenience store on a lot;
    2. it is located on the ground floor or in the basement of an apartment dwelling, mid rise,  apartment dwelling, high rise; and apartment dwelling, low rise and (By-law 2014-292)
    3. it does not exceed 75 m2 in gross floor area.(By-law 2010-307)
  11. 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.(By-law 2010-307)
  12. (a) Despite the list of permitted residential uses, where the zoning on a lot is accompanied by an H suffix, schedule or exception that restricts building height to less than 30m or to fewer than ten storeys on the entire lot, the use Apartment Dwelling, High Rise is a prohibited use on that lot.  (By-law 2015-192)    
            (b) Despite the list of permitted residential uses, where the zoning on a lot is accompanied by an H suffix, schedule or exception that restricts building height to less than 15m or to fewer than five storeys on the entire lot, the use Apartment Dwelling, Mid Rise is a prohibited use on that lot. (By-law 2014-292)  
  13. Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197)

Section 164 - R5 Subzones

In the R5 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:

  1.  
    1. Column I lists the subzone character; 
    2. Column II lists the uses from Section 163 (1) and (2) that are prohibited uses;
    3. Column III lists the uses that are Conditional Permitted Uses;
    4. Column IV identifies the principal permitted dwelling types in order to differentiate in Columns IV to XII the required zone provisions applying to the dwelling types;
    5. Columns V through XI inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to development in each subzone;
    6. Column XII lists the reference number of additional provisions applying in each subzone. The additional provisions themselves are provided in Table 164B. Where an additional provision applies, the corresponding provision specified in Table 164B takes ultimate precedence over any provision provided in Table 164A;
    7. Where a superscript number occurs in Table 164A - eg. varies1, the superscript number 1 refers to a number in Column I of Table 164B which sets out an additional provision;
    8. Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
    9. Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an additional provision.

The columns in this table – I to XII can be viewed by using the scroll bar at the bottom of the table or viewing the PDF version to ensure accuracy. 

Table 164A – R5 Subzone provisions
I Sub-Zone II Prohibited Uses III Conditional Uses IV Principal Dwelling Types V Mini-mum Lot Width (m) VI Minimum Lot Area (m2) VII Maximum Building Height (m) VIII Mini-mum Front Yard Setback (m) IX Mini-mum Corner Side Yard Setback (m) X Mini-mum Rear Yard Setback (m) XI Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m) XII End-notes (see Table 164B)
A Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached, Semi-Detached Ancillary Uses 1 Planned unit development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies2 varies2 1,2
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise  (By-law 2014-292) 25 1,000 varies51 6 4.5 7.5 7.5 1, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 540 15 6 4.5 6 3 1
Three Unit 18 540 11 6 4.5 6 1.5 1
Townhouse 6 180 11 6 4.5 6 1.5 1
B   AdditionalPermittedUse11 Ancillary Uses 31 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,11, 31
Apartment dwelling, mid  rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 22.5 675 varies51 3 3 varies 4 varies4 4,11, 31, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 540 14.5 3 3 varies 5 varies5 5, 11, 31
Three Unit, Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 15 450 11 3 3 varies 6 1.2 6, 11, 31
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11, 31
Townhouse 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11, 31
C   Ancillary Uses 7 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,7
Apartment dwelling, mid  rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 22.5 675 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,7, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 540 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5,7
Three Unit, Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 15 450 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7
Semi-Detached 7.5 225 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7
Townhouse 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7
D Duplex, Three Unit, Detached, Linked-detached, Semi-Detached, Additional Provision 29 Planned unit development As per dwelling type 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies3 varies3 3, 29
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 22.5 675 varies51 6 4.5 varies4 varies4 4, 29, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise 15 450 15 6 4.5 varies5 varies5 5, 29
Stacked 15 450 11 6 4.5 varies5 varies5 5, 29
Townhouse 5.6 165 9.5 6 4.5 varies6 1.2 6, 29
E Duplex, Three Unit, Detached, Linked-detached, Semi-Detached, Townhouse Ancillary Uses 8 Additional Provision 29 Planned unit development As per dwelling type 1,400 As per dwelling type 6 4.5 varies3 varies3 3,8, 29
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 22.5 675 varies51 6 4.5 varies4 varies4 4,8, 29, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise 15 450 15 6 4.5 varies5 varies5 5,8, 29
Stacked 15 450 11 6 4.5 varies3 varies3 3,8, 29
F   Ancillary Uses 9 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,9
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,9, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 18 540 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5,9
Three Unit 18 540 11 3 3 varies6 varies 10 6,9,10
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 18 540 11 3 3 varies6 varies 10 6,9,10
Townhouse 18 540 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,9
Semi-Detached 18 540 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,9
G   Additional Permitted Use11 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 11
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise  (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4, 11, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 11
Three Unit, Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 12 360 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11
Townhouse 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11
Semi-Detached 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11
H   Ancillary Uses7 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,7
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,7, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5,7
Three Unit, Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 12 360 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7
Townhouse 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7
Semi-Detached 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7
I Convenience Store, Stacked,  Townhouse   Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5
Three Unit, Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 12 360 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6
Townhouse 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6
Semi-Detached 6 180 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6
J  Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise  (By-law 2014-292) Diplomatic Mission, Park Additional Permitted Use11 Ancillary Uses 12 Ancillary Uses 13 Ancillary Uses 14 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 11,12,13, 14
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 464 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 11, 12,13, 14
Three Unit 12 360 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11,12,13, 14
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11,12,13, 14
Townhouse 5.6 170 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11,12,13, 14
Semi-Detached 5.6 170 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11,12,13, 14
K   Bed and Breakfast 15 Additional Permitted Use11 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 11,15
Apartment dwelling,  mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,11,15, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 11,15
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 varies 16 6, 11,15,16
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 7.5 195 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6, 11,15,16
Townhouse 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11,15
Semi-Detached 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 11,15
L   Bed and Breakfast 15  Ancillary Uses 7 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,7,15
Apartment dwelling,  mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,7,15, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5,7,15
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6,7,15,16
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 7.5 195 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6,7,15,16
Townhouse 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7,15
Semi-Detached 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7,15
M   Bed and Breakfast 17 Ancillary Uses 18 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,17,18
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,17,18, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5,17,18
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6,16,17, 18
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 7.5 195 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6,16,17, 18
Townhouse 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,17,18
Semi-Detached 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,17,18
N   Ancillary Uses 19 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,19
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies5 4,19, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5,19
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6,16,19
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 7.5 195 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 6,16,19
Townhouse 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,19
Semi-detached 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,19
O Townhouse, Three Unit, Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached, Semi-detached, (By-law 2014-189) Rooming and Dwelling Units 20 Parking 22 Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 20, 22
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 0 0 varies 23 varies24 varies24 0 0 20, 22, 23, 24
P   Additional Permitted Uses33 Conditional Uses32 (By-law 2008-341) Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3,32, 33, 46
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4, 32, 33, 46, 51
Apartment dwelling, low rise,  Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 32, 33, 46
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 (By-law 2015-371) 6, 16, 32, 33 (By-law 2015-371)
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 7.5 195 11 3 3 varies6 varies16 (By-law 2015-371) 6,16, 32, 33 (By-law 2015-371)
Semi-Detached,  Townhouse 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6, 32, 33
Q   Additional Permitted Uses33 Conditional Uses35 (By-law 2008-341) Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 33, 35, 46
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4, 33, 35, 46, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 33, 35, 46
Three Unit 9 270 11 3 3 varies6 varies7 6,7, 33, 35
Duplex, Detached, Linked-detached 7.5 195 11 3 3 varies6 varies7 6,7,33,35
Semi-Detached,  Townhouse 4.5 110 11 3 3 varies6 1.2 6,7,33, 35
R Detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, Linked-detached, Semi-detached dwelling, Townhouse dwelling (By-law 2012-334), Three unit dwelling (By-law 2014-189) Additional Permitted Uses36 Conditional Uses35  Conditional Uses37  Additional Provision 38  (By-law 2008-341)   Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 35, 36, 37, 38, 46
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise  (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4,35,36, 37, 38, 46, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 35, 36, 37, 38, 46
S Detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, Linked-detached, Semi-detached dwelling, Townhouse dwelling (By-law 2012-334), Three unit dwelling (By-law 2014-189) Additional Permitted Uses39 Conditional Uses40  Conditional Uses41  Additional Provision 42  Additional Provisions43 (By-law 2008-341) Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 varies3 varies3 3, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 4, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 15 450 14.5 3 3 varies5 varies5 5, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 46
T Bank, Detached dwelling, Duplex dwelling, Linked-detached, Semi-detached dwelling, Townhouse dwelling Personal service business, Retail food store (By-law 2012-334) (By-law 2014-189) (By-law 2019-338) Additional Permitted Uses33 Additional Permitted Uses44 Conditional Uses45  Additional Provisions20 Additional Provisions47  Additional Provisions48 (By-law 2008-341) Planned unit development 0 0 As per dwelling type varies49 varies49 varies50 varies50 20, 33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Apartment dwelling,  mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 0 0 varies51 varies49 varies49 varies50 varies50 20, 33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 0 0 14.5 varies49 varies49 varies50 varies50 20, 33, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50
Y (By-law 2015-369     Planned unit development na 1,400 As per dwelling type 3 3 3 3  
Apartment dwelling, low rise 18 450 16 5 3 7.5 3  
Apartment dwelling, mid-high rise 18 450 20 5 3 7.5 3  
Stacked 18 450 11 5 3 7.5 3  
Three unit 18 360 11 3 3 6 1.2  
Detached 9 240 11 3 3 6 varies16  
Duplex, Linked-detached 9 240 11 3 3 6 1.2  
Semi-detached 7 190 11 3 3 6 1.2  
Townhouse 6 150 11 3 3 6 1.2  
Z Duplex, detached, Linked-detached, Semi-detached dwelling Ancillary Uses1 Additional Provisions 30 Planned unit development 18 1,400 As per dwelling type 26 326 varies27 varies27 1, 26, 27, 30
Apartment dwelling,  mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise (By-law 2014-292) 18 540 varies51 3 3 varies4 varies4 1,4, 30, 51
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked 18 450 15 326 326 varies28 varies28 1, 26, 28, 30
Three Unit 18 450 11 26 326 6 1.2 1, 26, 30
Townhouse 6 150 11 326 326 6 1.2 1, 26, 30
AA  (By-law 2010-14) Detached Duplex Linked-detached, Semi-detached Three unit, Townhouse  Ancillary Uses21 Planned unit development n/a 1,400 6 storeys25 2.5 3.0 3.0 1.2 21, 25, 34
Apartment dwelling, mid rise, Apartment Dwelling, high rise 4 (By-law 2014-292) 22.5 675 6 storeys25 2.5 3.0 3.0 1.2 21, 25, 34
Apartment dwelling,  low rise, Stacked34 18 540 6 storeys25 2.5 3.0 3.0 1.2 21, 25, 34
BB (By-law 2021-92) Duplex Detached Linked-detached Semi-detached Ancillary Uses1 Additional Provisions30 Planned Unit Development 18 1,400 As per dwelling unit 3 3 7.527 7.527 1.27.30
Apartment dwelling, mid-rise 18 540 Per the zone, schedule or exception 3 3 25% of lot depth, to a maximum of 7.5m Varies4 25% of lot depth, to a maximum of 7.5 m 1,4,30
Apartment Dwelling, high-rise 18 540 Per the zone, schedule or exception 3 3 25% of lot depth, to a maximum of 7.5m Varies4 25% of lot depth, to a maximum of 7.5 m 1.4.30
Apartment dwelling, low-rise, Stacked 18 450 15 328 328 7.5 7.5 1,28,30
Three Unit 18 450 11 3 3 6 1.2 1,30
Townhouse 6 150 11 3 3 6 1.2 1,30
  1. In the R5 Subzones, the following additional provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

 

Table 164B- Additional Provisions
I Endnote number II Additional Zoning Provision
1 Convenience store, personal service business, bank, pharmacy, laundromat uses are permitted if:  (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
a) it is located on the ground floor or basement, and
b) the gross floor area does not exceed 25% of the ground floor area.
2 For a yard abutting a lot, the yard setback is 3 m for the first 21 m back from a street lot line. In all other circumstances, the yard setback is 6 m. Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any yard adjacent to an apartment dwelling, mid rise, apartment dwelling, high rise  and apartment dwelling, low rise or stacked dwelling within a planned unit development, the yard setback provisions for that use apply. (By-law 2014-292)
3 Despite the definitions of rear yard and interior side yard, buildings in a PUD must be located so that they are set back,
(a) an amount equal to the minimum required rear yard setback for the dwelling type proposed, from a lot line where it abuts a rear yard on an abutting lot but need not exceed 7.5 metres,
(b) an amount equal to the minimum required interior side yard setback for the dwelling type proposed, from a lot line where it abuts a side yard on an abutting lot for the first 21 metres back from the street and 25 percent of the lot depth for the remainder, to a maximum 7.5 metres,
  (c) in the case of an abutting vacant lot, a minimum required interior side yard of 1.8 metres, and a minimum required rear yard setback based on the minimum rear yard setback applicable to the dwelling type proposed to be located within the PUD adjacent to the rear lot line.
4 Interior Side Yard Setback: Where the side lot line abuts a lot in an R1, R2, R3 or R4 zone the minimum required interior side yard setback is 7.5 metres. In all other circumstances for any part of a building the minimum required interior side yard setback is as follows:
  (a) If located within 21 metres of the front lot line: 1.5 m
  (b) If located further than 21 metres from the front lot line: 6 m
  Rear Yard Setback: The minimum required rear yard setback is equal to 25% of the lot depth but need not exceed 7.5 metres (By-law 2010-354)
5 Interior Side Yard Setback: For any part of a building located within 21 metres of a front lot line the minimum required interior side yard setback is as follows:
  (a) Where the building wall is equal to or less than 11 m in height: 1.5 m
  (b) Where the building wall is greater than 11 m in height: 2.5 m
  (c) Where the building contains an apartment dwelling, low rise or stacked dwelling and the side lot line abuts a residential subzone that does not permit that dwelling type: 3 m
  In all other circumstances the minimum required interior side yard setback is 6 m.
  Rear Yard Setback: The minimum required rear yard setback is equal to 25% of the lot depth but need not exceed 7.5 metres. (By-law 2010-354)
6 Minimum rear yard setback is 25% of the lot depth, which must comprise at least 25% of the area of the lot, however it need not exceed 7.5 m. Despite the foregoing, on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m.
7 The following additional uses are permitted if they are located on the ground floor or in the basement of an apartment dwelling, mid rise, apartment dwelling, high rise or an apartment dwelling, low rise: Personal service business, retail store (limited to a pharmacy, florist shop or newsstand), restaurant (full service), restaurant (fast food), restaurant (take-out), retail food store. (By-law 2014-292) (Subject to By-law 2023-342)
8 Convenience store, personal service business, bank, pharmacy, laundromat uses are permitted if:  (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
a) it is located on the ground floor,
b) the gross floor area does not exceed 25% of the ground floor area of the building, and
c) there are no signs or advertising related to such use visible from the exterior of the building.
9 Medical facility, office, recreation and athletic facility uses are permitted if:
a) it is located on the ground floor or basement, (By-law 2015-191)
b) the building in which it is located contains one or more dwelling units, and
c) the cumulative total gross floor area of the uses on a lot does not exceed 1.5 multiplied by the lot area.
10 Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3.6 m, with no yard less than 1.2 m wide.
11 Community health and resource centres are permitted:
(a) between and including the west side of Kent Street, the east side of Elgin Street, the south side of Gloucester Street, and the north side of the Queensway. (By-law 2008-341)
(b) Deleted as per By-law 2008-341)
12 The following additional uses are permitted if they are located on the ground floor or in the basement of an apartment dwelling, mid-high rise or an apartment dwelling, low rise: artist studio, automated teller, bank, convenience store, day care, laundromat, medical facility, personal service business, post office, printing shop, repair shop, restaurant (full service), retail store, veterinary clinic, retail food store. (By-law 2014-292) (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338) (Subject to By-law 2023-342)
13 Where permitted, the following uses must not exceed a gross floor area of 200 m2: artist studio, automated teller, bank, day care, laundromat, medical facility, personal service business, post office, printing shop, repair shop, restaurant (full service), restaurant (fast food), restaurant (take-out), retail store, retail food store, veterinary clinic. (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
14 Where permitted, a convenience store must not exceed a gross floor area of 75 m2, a restaurant (fast food) or restaurant (take-out) must not exceed a gross floor area of 80 m2, and a retail food store must not exceed a gross floor area of 250 m2.
15 Bed and breakfasts of more than three guest bedrooms are prohibited.
16 Minimum total interior side yard setback is 1.8 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 0.6 m wide. Where there is a corner lot on which is located only one interior side yard, the minimum required interior side yard setback equals the minimum required for at least one yard. (By-law 2008-462)
17 Bed and breakfasts of more than three guest bedrooms are prohibited where the maximum permitted building height is 11 or less, and bed and breakfasts of more than ten guest bedrooms are prohibited where the maximum permitted building height is greater than 11 m.
18 Laundromat, personal service business, restaurant (full service), restaurant (fast food), restaurant (take-out), retail food store, retail store (limited to a pharmacy, florist shop or newsstand) are permitted if:
a) the total of the gross floor area occupied by any one of these uses does not exceed 186 m2, and
b) the maximum combined total for two or more of these uses does not exceed 372 m2.
Artist studio, bank, medical facility, office, and repair shop are permitted if the cumulative total of the gross floor area occupied by these uses does not exceed 1,025 m2. The maximum cumulative total gross floor area of all of the uses listed in this clause is 1,395 m2.  (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
19 The following are additional permitted uses: artist studio, community centre, community health and resource centre, convenience store, cultural, social and counselling centre, day care, instructional facility, library, museum, personal service business, recreational and athletic facility, retail store (limited to a book store, pharmacy, florist shop, gift or novelty shop and a stationery store). A retail store must not exceed 100 m2 gross floor area.
20 Dwelling units, oversize dwelling unit or rooming must be located a minimum  0.6 m above the finished grade at the  lot line abutting the street.  (By-law 2018-206)
21 Despite subsections 131(4), (5) and (6) office, medical facility, retail store, service and repair shop, personal service business and convenience store uses
  a) are permitted if on the ground floor or basement, and
  b) have no minimum parking requirement. (By-law 2010-14)
22 Required parking must be completely enclosed within a building.
23 Minimum building height for buildings on lots fronting on LeBreton Boulevard is 20 m and six storeys and the minimum building height in all other cases is 11 m and three storeys.(By-law 2010-237)
24 The minimum front yard setback and minimum corner side yard setback for lots abutting Lebreton Boulevard or O1 Schedules 94 and 95 subzones is:(By-law 2010-237)
a) 0.5 m for that portion of a building that is less than 79.9 m above sea level, and
b) 3.5 m for that portion of a building that is equal to or greater than 79.9 m above sea level.
The minimum front yard setback and minimum corner side yard setback for lots abutting Albert Street, and Wellington Street east of Booth Street, is 3 m.
The minimum front yard setback and minimum corner side yard setback for lots abutting Preston Street extended is:
a) 0.5 m for that portion of a building that is less than 14 m and less than four stories above grade, and
b) 3.5 m for that portion of a building that is equal to or greater than 14 m or four stories above grade.
The minimum front yard setback and minimum corner side yard setback for lots abutting any other street is:
a) 0.5 m for that portion of a building that is less than 14 m and less than four stories above grade, and
b) 3 m for that portion of a building that is equal to or greater than 14 m or four stories above grade.
25 Minimum building height is 4 storeys including a basement. (By-law 2010-14) (By-law 2015-191)
26 The minimum setback between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned sidewalk is 6.2 m. No portion of a private garage or carport shall be located more than 2.5 m closer to a street lot line than the closer of:
a) a building front wall or side wall, or
b) a covered porch or veranda that is at least 2.5 m wide.
27 For a yard abutting a lot, the yard setback is 1.2 m for the first 21 m back from a street lot line. In all other circumstances, the yard setback is 6m.  Notwithstanding the foregoing, for any yard adjacent to an apartment dwelling, mid rise, apartment dwelling high rise, apartment dwelling, low rise or stacked dwelling within a planned unit development, the yard setback provisions for that use apply. (By-law 2014-292)
28 In the case of building walls less than or equal to 11 m in height, the yard setback is 1.5 m for the first 21 m back from a street lot line. In the case of building walls greater than 11 m in height, the yard setback is 3 m for the first 21 m back from a street lot line. In all other circumstances, the yard setback is 6 m.
29 For future use (By-law 2018-206)
30 Access to a lot by means of a rear lane is permitted, provided the rear lane is a minimum of 8.5 metres wide. Where access is via the rear lane, the minimum rear yard setback may be reduced to 1.0 metre, and in no case may the width of the garage, carport or driveway exceed 50% of the width of the rear lot line.
31 Notwithstanding endnote 12, convenience stores are not permitted in apartment dwellings, low rise with less than 100 dwelling units in the area bounded by Bank Street, Gloucester Street, Bay Street and James Street. (By-law 2011-273) (By-law 2009-18)
32 Additional permitted uses include bank limited to 30m2 of cumulative gross floor area on any lot, bank machine, convenience store, personal service business, restaurant, but not including an outdoor commercial patio, retail food store, and retail store uses provided that: (By-law 2012-334)  (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
a) they are located in a building containing dwelling units;
b) they are located on the ground floor or basement; (By-law 2015-191)
c) they do not occupy more than 50% of the floor area of the ground floor or the basement, as the case may be; (By-law 2015-191)
d) they do not occupy more than 50% of the building wall that faces a street; and,
e) at least two occupancies have separate and exclusive access to the street.
33 Additional permitted uses include community centre, community health and resource centre and day care provided they are located in a building containing dwelling units.
34 The parking requirement for apartment dwellings is 1 space/unit for the first 4 storeys and 0.75 space/unit for any additional storeys over 4 storeys. (By-law 2010-14)
35 Additional permitted uses include bank limited to 30 m2 of cumulative gross floor area on any lot, bank machine, convenience store, personal service business, restaurant but not including an outdoor commercial patio, retail food store, and retail store uses provided that: (Subject to By-law 2012-334) (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
a) they are located in a building containing dwelling units;
b) they are located on the ground floor or basement;  (By-law 2015-191)
c) they do not occupy more than 25% of the floor area of the ground floor or the basement, as the case may be;  (By-law 2015-191)
d) they do not occupy more than 25% of the building wall that faces a street; and,
e) at least two occupancies have separate and exclusive access to the street.
36 Additional permitted uses include club, community centre, community health and resource centre, day care, instructional facility and printing shop provided they are located in a building containing dwelling units.
37 Additional permitted uses include artist studio, hotel, medical facility, office, parking garage, parking lot provided that they are not located on the ground floor and are located in a building containing dwelling units.
38 The cumulative total gross floor area of the residential uses on a lot must equal at least 1.0 multiplied by the lot area.
39 Additional permitted uses include community centre, community health and resource centre, day care, office, recreational and athletic facility, and utility installation provided that they are located in a building containing dwelling units.
40 Additional permitted uses include bank limited to 30 m2 of cumulative gross floor area on any lot, bank machine, convenience store and personal service business provided that: (By-law 2017-302) (By-law 2019-338)
a) they are located in a building containing dwelling units;
b) they are located on the ground floor or basement;  (By-law 2015-191)
c) they do not occupy more than 25% of the floor area of the ground floor or the basement, as the case may be;  (By-law 2015-191)
d) they do not occupy more than 25% of the building wall that faces a street; and,
e) at least two occupancies have separate and exclusive access to the street.
41 Additional permitted uses include retail food store and retail store uses provided that:
a) they are located in a building containing dwelling units;
b) they are located on the ground floor;
c) they do not occupy more than 25% of the floor area of the ground floor;
d) they do not occupy more than 25% of the building wall that faces a street;
e) at least two occupancies have separate and exclusive access to the street; and
  f) they may not exceed a cumulative total gross floor area of 115 m2.
42 Additional permitted uses listed in endnote 39, 40, and 41 may not exceed a cumulative total gross floor area equal to 1.5 multiplied by the lot area.
43 The minimum horizontal distances between a wall and a lot line abutting a public street must be in accordance with Schedule 77.
44 Additional permitted uses include artist studio, bar, club, convenience store, instructional facility, recreational and athletic facility, restaurant, retail store,  retail food store. (Subject to By-law 2023-342)
45 A non-residential use:
a) must be located in a building containing dwelling units;
b) may only be located on the ground floor or basement; and, (By-law 2015-191)
c) may not exceed a cumulative total gross floor area of 50% of the gross floor area of the building.
46 Deleted as per By-law 2008-341.
47 Minimum building height is:
a) 14 m and four storeys for a building fronting on Booth Street: and,
b) 11 m and three storeys in all other cases.
48 The provisions of Section 163(10) do not apply, however, where a yard is provided and is not used for required driveways, aisles, parking or loading spaces, the whole yard must be landscaped area.
49 The yard setback is:
a) 0.5 m for that portion of a building less than 14 m and less than four storeys above grade; and
b) 3 m for that portion of a building equal to or greater than 14 m or four storeys above grade, except that the corresponding yard setback is 3.5 m abutting Preston Street and is 2.5 m abutting Booth Street.
50 For a yard abutting an O1 subzone, the yard setback is:(By-law 2010-237)
a) 0.5 m for that portion of a building less than 14.5m and less than four storeys above grade; and
b) 3 m for that portion of a building equal to or greater than 14.5 m or four storeys above grade. In all other cases, the yard setback is 0 m.
51 Maximum building height is either shown with an H(#) on the Zoning Map, on a Schedule or in the exception zone.

Reserved for Future Use

Purpose of the Zone

The purpose of the RM- Mobile Home Park Zone is to:

  1. permit the development of and recognize existing mobile home parks in areas designated as General Urban Area, General Rural Area and Village in the Official Plan;
  2. allow a range of ancillary and accessory uses to serve the residents of the mobile home park; and
  3. regulate development to ensure the orderly placement of mobile homes and service buildings within the mobile home park.

Section 167

In the RM Zone:

Permitted Uses

  1. The following uses are permitted subject to:
    1. the provisions of subsection 167(3); and
    2. a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home.
      group home, see Part 5, Section 125
      home-based business, see Part 5, Section 127
      home-based daycare, see Part 5, Section 129
      mobile home park
      one dwelling unit for the use of the mobile home park manager
      park see Part 3, Section 82 (By-law 2017-148)
  2. The following uses are permitted subject to:
    1. the provisions of subsection 167(3);
    2. provided they do not exceed a cumulative total gross floor area of 150 square metres;
    3. provided they are located on the lot containing and are ancillary to a mobile home park; and
    4. provided they are located in the interior of the lot mentioned in paragraph (c) in such a way that there is no indication of these uses visible from a public street.
      bank machine
      community centre
      convenience store
      day care
      personal service business
      limited to a laundromat
      urban agriculture,

Zone Provisions

  1. The zone provisions are set out in Tables 168A and 168B below. (By-law 2010-197)
  2. 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 Regulations.

Section 168 - RM Subzones

In the RM Zone, the following subzones apply subject to the provisions of Table 168A.(By-law 2010-197)

Table 168A - RM Subzone provisions (By-law 2010-197)
I Zoning Mechanisms Subzones
II RM1 III RM2 IV RM3 V RM4 VI RM5 VII RM6
(a) Minimum Lot Width (m) 60 30 250 400 92 45
(b) Minimum Lot Area (ha) 4 0.2 13 23 3 4
(c) Minimum Front Yard Setback (m) 7 5 15 15 15 9
(d) Minimum Rear Yard Setback (m) 7 7 10 10 3 9
(e) Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback (m) 7 1.2 10 10 3 9
(f) Minimum Corner Side Yard Setback (m) 7 5 25 15 3 9
(g) Maximum Height (m) 10   5 (By-law 2010-197)      
(h) Minimum Landscaped Area (%) 10 None 5 5 30 50
(i) Maximum Number of Mobile Home Sites in Mobile Home Park No maximum No maximum varies1 (By-law 2010-197) 95 No maximum 5 per hectare
Table 168B – Additional zoning provisions (By-law 2010-197)
I Endnote number II Additional Zoning Provisions
1 Reference must be made to Exceptions 373r and 374r