Part 6 - Residential Zones (Sections 155 to 168)

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

2. 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

3. The zone provisions are set out in Table 156A and 156B.
4. 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) 
5. 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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

6. 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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

7. 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.  
8. 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.

3.   In the R1 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:  

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

2. 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

3. The zone provisions are set out in Table 158A and 158B.
4. 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.
5. 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)
6. 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. 
7. 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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

8. 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)
9.  
   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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

10. 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.
11. 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. 

2. In the R2 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

This table is not properly displaying numerals with superscript. Please use the PDF version to ensure accuracy.

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

2. 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

3. The zone provisions are set out in Table 160A and 160B.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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)
7. 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.
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) 

Alternative Setbacks for Urban Areas (OMB Order File N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)  

9. 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)
10.  
    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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

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.
12. 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.

2. In the R3 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

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 development, see 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

2. The zone provisions are set out in Table 162A and 162B.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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)
9. 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.
10. 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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

11.  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)
12.  
    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 N^o: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)

13. 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.
14. Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197)
15. 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:
        

15.  
    5. 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).
    6. 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.
    7. 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.
    8. 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.
    9. (reserved for future use)
    10. 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.
    11. 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.
    12. (reserved for future use)
    13. Exit stairs providing required egress under the Building Code may project a maximum of 2.2 metres into the required rear yard.
    14. 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.
    15. No rooftop amenity space is permitted within the area shown on Schedule 383. (By-law 2020-290)
16. 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. 

2. In the R4 Subzones, the following additional provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:

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 Area, Mixed 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 development, see Part 5, Section 131
      residential care facility
      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)
      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

2. 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

3. The zone provisions are set out in Table 164A and 164B. (By-law 2009-18)
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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)
7. 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)
8. 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.
9. 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)
10. 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)
11. 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)
12. 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)
13. 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)
14. (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)  
15. 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.