Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
This part contains the Urban and Suburban residential zones that apply to the City and includes:
In the Urban/Suburban area the R1- Residential First Density (detached dwellings), R2- Residential
Second Density (two unit dwellings), R3- Residential Third Density (townhouse dwellings), R4Residential Fourth Density (low rise apartments), R5- Residential Fifth Density (mid/high-rise apartments)
and the RM-Mobile Home zone applies to all areas. (By-law 2012-334)
The City of Ottawa Zoning By-law is made available on the web site for information, however confirmation
on the zoning provisions should be sought through the City’s development information officers (DIO), by
contacting 311 and asking for the DIO for the geographic area in question.
R1 - Residential First Density Zone (Sections 155-156)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the R1- Residential First Density Zone is to:
155.
(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.
In the R1 Zone:
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 155 (3) to (6);
(b)
a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
(c)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home; and
(d)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
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bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
community garden, see Part 3, Section 82 (Subject to By-law 2017-148)
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
Conditional Permitted Uses
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R1 zone, subject to the following:
(a)
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
(b)
a maximum of seven rooming units, or a maximum of one dwelling unit and six
rooming units.
rooming house, converted see Part 5, Section 122
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 No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(6)
Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column VII of Table 156A, the
minimum required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot line
abuts R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is up to and
including 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
(b)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 23.5 metres: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot
depth which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 23.5 metres and up to and including 25 metres: a distance equal
to the lot depth minus 17.5 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of
the area of the lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which
must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area on the lot.
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth Subsection 135(1)
continues to apply to the actual rear lot line, however, the provisions of (6)(a) above
are to be applied to each half of the lot assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50
per cent of the lot depth.
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(6.1)
Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column VII of Table 156A, the
minimum required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot line
abuts R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is greater
than 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
(b)
(7)
(i)
up to and including 24 metres: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth
which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 24 metres and up to and including 25 metres: a distance equal to
the lot depth minus 18 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres and up to and including 32 metres: a distance equal to
28 per cent of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(iv)
greater than 32 metres and up to and including 33 metres: a distance equal to
the lot depth minus 23 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(v)
greater than 33 metres: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which
must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area on the lot.
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth Subsection 135(1)
continues to apply to the actual rear lot line; however, the provisions of (6)(c) above
are to be applied to each half of the lot assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50
per cent of the lot depth.
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:
(a)
(8)
for any lot with a lot depth:
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.
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:
(a)
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,
(b)
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.
Alternative Lot Area Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(9)
On a corner lot in Area A on Schedule 342, except in Area A of Schedule 344:
(a)
despite the minimum required lot area in the R1A, AA, B, BB, C, CC, E, G, GG
zones in Table 156A, 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:
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(b)
(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 in accordance with (a), the following
provisions also apply:
(i)
where the side lot line abutting a street becomes the front lot line, the minimum
front yard setback is the same as the corner side yard setback of the subzone,
(ii)
the minimum front yard setback for the interior lot is the same as the corner
side yard setback of the subzone,
(iii)
the minimum rear yard setback for the corner lot is the same as the required
interior side yard setback of the subzone,
(iv)
the corner lot must provide an at-grade amenity area equivalent to at least 5
per cent of the minimum lot area required in the subzone, in addition to all
required setbacks.
Alternative Projections into Required Yards Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(10)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
despite Subsection (6) of Table 65 a balcony may not project into a required rear
yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth,
(b)
despite Subsection (7) of Table 65 a bay window may project to a maximum of 0.5
metres into a required rear yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth.
Alternative Projections Above the Height Limit Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(11)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
Despite Section 64, roof-top landscaped areas, gardens and terraces must not
project above the maximum building height,
(b)
A parapet must not project more than 0.3 metres above the maximum building
height,
Alternative Accessory Structure Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
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(12)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
the maximum floor height above ground for a deck that is not projecting from a
building is 0.6 metres with the exception of a landing for an above ground pool which
may be as tall as needed to access the pool but only for a maximum area of 2.3
square metres.
(b)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, roof-top landscaped areas,
gardens and terraces must be located a minimum of 1.5 metres in from any exterior
wall of the building.
(c)
Despite (b) above, where a roof-top terrace is not located on the roof of the
uppermost storey and not exceeding an area equivalent to 25 per cent of the gross
floor area of the storey it is adjacent to and most equal to in height, no setback is
required. Where such roof-top terrace is abutting a rear yard and within 1.5 metres
of an exterior side wall or interior side lot line, a 1.5 metre high opaque screen is to
be provided facing the interior side yard or interior side lot line.
(d)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, a roof-top access must be
setback a distance equal to its height from the exterior front wall and exterior rear
wall, not exceed a total are of 10.5 square metres, not exceed 3 metres in height,
and not have eaves that project more than 0.6 metres beyond the exterior walls of
the access.
Other Zone Provisions
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(13)
(14)
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.
Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015197)
R1 Subzones
156.
In the R1 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Columns II through IX inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to
development in each subzone;
(c)
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;
(d)
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;
(e)
Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
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(f)
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, converted are prohibited on lands zoned R1 and developed with private services.
TABLE 156A – R1 SUBZONE PROVISIONS
(By-law 2009-164) (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
I
SubZone
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)
A
30
1 490
1117,19
7.516
7.516
1216
6
20%
17
AA
30
1 390
1117,19
5
5
7
3
na
17
B
27
925
1117,19
4.516
4.516
1216
4.5
30%
17
BB
30
1 110
1117,19
4.516
4.516
1216
4.5
25%
17
C
24.5
740
1117.19
4.5
4.5
11
3.5
33%
17
CC
20
900
9.518,19
5
5
8
2
40%
18
D
20
600
1117,19
6
4.5
9
1
40%
17
E
19.8
1 3901
1117,19
7.515
4.5
12
0.9 & 1.2
15%2
1,2,15,
17
F
19.5
600
9.518,19
7.515
4.5
9
varies3
35%
3,15,18
FF
19.5
600
9.518,19
615
4.5
7.54
varies5
45%
4,5,15,18
G
18
665
1117,19
3
3
7.54
varies6
na
4,6,17
GG
18
665
819
6
4.5
7.54
varies6
na
4,6
H
18
540
1117, 19
6
4.5
9
1.0
40%
17
HH
18
540
9.518, 19
6
4.5
6
1.2
40%
18
I
18
540
1117, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
2.5
35%
4, 17
II
18
540
1117, 19
3
3
7.54
varies6
na
4,6,17
J
18
540
9.518, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
varies7
40%
4,7,18
K
18
500
819
6
4.5
7.54
varies6
na
4,6
L
15
450
1117, 19
6
4.5
7.54
1
na
4,17
M
15
450
1117, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
1
na
4,17
MM
15
450
1117, 19
3
3
7.54
1.2
na
4,17
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End
Notes
(see
Table
156B)
6-6
N
15
450
9.518, 19
6
4.5
7.54
1
na
4,18
NN
15
450
9.518, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
1
na
4,18
O
15
450
819
6
4.5
7.54
varies8
na
4,8
1.2
na
4,17
P
15
440
11
PP
15
440
Q
12
17, 19
4
3
3
7.5
819
6
4.5
7.54
varies8
na
4,8
360
1117, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
1
na
4,17
17, 19
1.2
na
4,17
QQ
12
360
11
R
12
360
S
12
360
4
3
3
7.5
9.518, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
1
na
4,18
819
6
4.5
7.54
1.2
na
4
4.5
4.5
7.5
4
1
na
4,17
17, 19
T
10.5
270
11
TT
9
270
1117, 19
3
3
7.54
varies 10
na
4, 10,17
U
10.5
270
9.518, 19
6
4.5
7.54
1
18, 19
4.5
UU
10.5
270
9.5
V
10.5
240
9.518, 19
VV
11
240
1117, 19
17, 19
9
311
3
6
varies10
na
10,11, 18
3
3
6
varies 10
na
10,17
4.5
4.5
6
1
na
17
na
17
11
WW
9
450
1117, 19
5
5
7
1
X
9
240
9.518, 19
4.5
4.5
7.54
1
18, 19
9.5
Y
7.5
195
1117, 19
Z
9
240
1117, 19
(3)
9,10,18
varies
240
240
na
6
9
9
4,18
3
W
XX
na
10
4.5
9
na
4,18
10
na
9,10,18
3
6
varies
3
3
7.54
varies10
na
4,10,17
313
313
614
varies10
na
10, 13,
14,17
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)
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
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 2.4 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 0.9 m.
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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)
4
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. Despite
the foregoing, on lots with depths of 15 metres or less, the minimum rear yard setback is 4 m.
5
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 2.1 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 0.9 m.
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)
6
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3.6 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2
m. 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)
7
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 2.5 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1 m.
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)
8
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 m.
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)
9
Minimum front yard setback is 6 m for any attached private garage
10
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 1.8 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 0.6 m.
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. In Area
A on Schedule 342 the minimum interior side yard setback is 0.6 metres on one side and 1.2
on the other. (By-law 2008-462) (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - Bylaw 2015-228)
11
Minimum front yard setback is 4 m for any attached private garage. The minimum setback
between the vehicular entrance to a private garage or carport and an existing or planned
sidewalk is 6.2 m
12
Reserved for future use.
13
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.
14
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.
15
Despite the definition of “front lot line”, in the case of a corner lot, the definition does not apply
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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”.
16
(By-law
2009164)
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
17
Despite the maximum building heights in Table 156A above, the maximum building height
permitted in Area A of Schedule 342 is 8.5 metres; in Area A of Schedule 356 is 10 metres; in
Area A of Schedule 357 is 10.5 metres. (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016
- By-law 2015-228)
18.
Despite the maximum building heights in Table 156A above, the maximum building height
permitted in Area A of Schedule 342 is 8.5 metres. (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued
July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
19.
Despite the definition of grade in Section 54, the existing average grade will be used for
development in Area A on Schedule 342 and will be as follows:
Existing average grade must be calculated prior to any site alteration and based on the
average of grade elevations taken along both side lot lines at the minimum required front yard
setback, and at the minimum required rear yard setback of the zone in which the lot is
located. (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
R2 - Residential Second Density Zone (Sections 157-158)
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
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(5)
157.
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.
In the R2 Zone:
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
The provisions of subsection 157 (3) to (12);
(b)
a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
(c)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home; and
(d)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
community garden, see Part 3, Section 82 (Subject to By-law 2017-148)
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)
Conditional Permitted Uses
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R2 zone, subject to the following:
(a)
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
(b)
a maximum of seven rooming units, or a maximum of one dwelling unit and six
rooming units.
rooming house, converted see Section 122
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.
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(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 No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(8)
Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column IX of Table 158A, the
minimum required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot line
abuts R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is up to and
including 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows: (By-law 2010-307)
(a)
(b)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 23.5 metres: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot
depth which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 23.5 metres and up to and including 25 metres: a distance equal
to the lot depth minus 17.5 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of
the area of the lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which
must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area on the lot.
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth subsection 135(1)
continues to apply to the actual rear lot line, however, the provisions of (8)(a) above
apply assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50 per cent of the lot depth.
(8.1) Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column IX of Table 158A, the
minimum required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot line
abuts R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is greater
than 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 24 metres: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth
which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 24 metres and up to and including 25 metres: a distance equal to
the lot depth minus 18 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres and up to and including 32 metres: a distance equal to
28 per cent of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(iv)
greater than 32 metres and up to and including 33 metres: a distance equal to
the lot depth minus 23 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(v)
greater than 33 metres: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which
must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
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(b)
(9)
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth Subsection 135(1)
continues to apply to the actual rear lot line, however, the provisions of (8)(c) above
are to be applied to each half of the lot assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50
per cent of the lot depth.
Despite the minimum rear yard and interior side yard setback provisions in columns IX and
X of Table 158A, the minimum required rear yard and interior side yard setbacks on a
corner lot where the minimum front yard setback is up to and including 4.5 metres in Area
A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
The minimum setback from any rear lot line or interior side lot line is 1.2 metres,
however, a further yard abutting both the interior lot line and the rear lot line must be
provided, whichever case applies, as follows:
(i)
for any lots with a lot depth up to and including 23.5 metres: an area equal to
25 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(ii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 23.5 metres and up to and including
25 metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 17.5 metres by 30 per cent of
the lot width, at a minimum; or
(iii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 25 metres: an area equal to 30 per
cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum.
(9.1) Despite the minimum rear yard and interior side yard setback provisions in columns IX and
X of Table 158A, the minimum required rear yard and interior side yard setbacks on a
corner lot where the minimum front yard setback is greater than 4.5 metres in Area A on
Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
(10)
The minimum setback from any rear lot line or interior side lot line is 1.2 metres;
however, a further yard abutting both the interior lot line and the rear lot line must be
provided, whichever case applies, as follows:
(i)
for any lots with a lot depth up to and including 24 metres: an area equal to 25
per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(ii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 24 metres and up to and including 25
metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 18 metres by 30 per cent of the
lot width, at a minimum, or
(iii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 25 metres and up to and including 32
metres: an area equal to 28 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot
width, at a minimum, or
(iv)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 32 metres and up to and including 33
metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 23 metres by 30 per cent of the
lot width, at a minimum, or
(v)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 33 metres: an area equal to 30 per
cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum.
Despite the minimum interior side yard setback provision in column X of Table 158A, the
minimum required interior side yard setback for interior or through lots in Area A on
Schedule 343 is as follows:
(a)
the required interior side yard setback for semi-detached dwellings is the greater of
the interior side yard setbacks required for semi-detached and detached dwellings in
that subzone.
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Alternative Provisions for Long Semi-Detached Dwellings in Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(11)
In Area A of Schedule 343:
(a)
(b)
despite Subsection (7) above,
(i)
in the case of a long semi-detached dwelling, the minimum lot width and
minimum lot area required for a detached dwelling in the applicable zone or
subzone applies to the whole of the long semi-detached dwelling including both
dwelling units,
(ii)
where a long semi-detached dwelling is severed, the lands on which a long
semi-detached dwelling is located are considered one lot for zoning purposes,
however Clause (iii) must be complied with,
(iii)
where a long semi-detached dwelling is severed in a flag lot configuration, the
minimum width of the pole portion must be 3 metres measured from the
original lot’s interior side lot line.
for the purpose of this Subsection, a long semi-detached dwelling means a
residential use building that contains two dwelling units, where the dwelling units are
attached and arranged one behind the other.
Alternative Projections into Required Yards Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(12)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
despite Subsection (6) of Table 65 a balcony may not project into a required rear
yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth,
(b)
despite subsection (7) of Table 65 a bay window may project to a maximum of 0.5
metres into a required rear yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth.
Alternative Projections Above the Height Limit Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(13)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
A parapet must not project more than 0.3 metres above the maximum building
height,
Alternative Accessory Structure Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
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(14)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
the maximum floor height above ground for a deck that is not projecting from a
building is 0.6 metres with the exception of a landing for an above ground pool which
may be as tall as needed to access the pool but only for a maximum area of 2.3
square metres.
(b)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, roof-top landscaped areas,
gardens and terraces must be located a minimum of 1.5 metres in from any exterior
wall of the building.
(c)
Despite (b) above, where a roof-top terrace is not located on the roof of the
uppermost storey, and not exceeding an area equivalent to 25 per cent of the gross
floor area of the storey it is adjacent to and most equal to in height, not setback is
required. Where such roof-top terrace is adjacent to a rear yard and within 1.5
metres of an exterior side wall or interior side lot line, a 1.5 metre high opaque
screen is to be provided facing the interior side yard or interior side lot line.
(d)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, a roof-top access must be
setback a distance equal to its height from the exterior front wall and exterior rear
wall, not exceed a total area of 10.5 square metres where located on the roof of the
uppermost storey, not exceed 3 metres in height, and not have eaves that project
more than 0.6 metres beyond the exterior walls of the access.
Other Zone Provisions
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(15)
(16)
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.
Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015197)
R2 Subzones
158.
In the R2 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Column II lists the uses from Section 157(1) and (2) that are prohibited uses;
(c)
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;
(d)
Columns IV through X inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to
development in each subzone;
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(e)
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;
(f)
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;
(g)
Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
(h)
Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an
additional provision.
TABLE 158A – R2 SUBZONE PROVISIONS
I
SubZone
II
Prohibited
Uses
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
A
None
Detached
Linkeddetached
Duplex
SemiDetached
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
20
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Maximum Minimum
Minimum
Rear
Minimum Endnotes
Lot Area
Building
Front
Corner
Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
Height
Yard
Side Yard
Setback
Side
Table
(m)
Setback
Setback
Minimum
Yard
158B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
Setback
(m)
600 1
1114,16
6
4.5
9
1
1,14
212,
10.5 4,
630 3
315 5
1114,16
1114,16
6
6
4.5
4.5
9
9
2
1
2,3,14
4,5,14
18
540
1114,16
6
4.5
6
1.2
14
10.5
315
1114,16
6
4.5
6
1.2
14
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
15
450
1114,16
4.5
4.5
7.56
1
6,14
9
270
1114,16
4.5
4.5
7.5 6
1.2
6,14
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
15
450
1114,16
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
9
270
1114,16
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
15
450
1114,16
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
7.5
225
1114
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
15
450
816
6
4.5
7.56
varies7
6,7
9
270
816
6
4.5
7.56
1.2
6
15
450
816
6
4.5
7.56
varies7
6,7
B
C
D
E
F
G
Duplex
Duplex
None
None
None
None
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I
SubZone
H
I
J
K
L
M
N
O
P
Q
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
None
None
Duplex
None
Duplex
None
Duplex
Duplex
None
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)
7.56
X
Minimum
Interior
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
1.2
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Detached
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Duplex
Detached
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
7.5
225
816
6
4.5
15
440
816
6
9
270
816
12
360
6
6
4.5
7.56
varies7
6,7
6
4.5
7.56
1.2
6
1114,16
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
180
1114,16
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
12
360
816
6
4.5
7.56
1.2
6
6
180
816
6
4.5
7.56
1.2
6
10.5
315
9.515,16
4.5
4.5
7.56
1
6,15
10.5
315
9.515,16
4.5
4.5
7.56
1
6,15
10
275
9.515,16
4.5
4.5
7.56
1
6,15
6
165
9.515,16
4.5
4.5
7.56
1
6,15
12
9.5
330
285
9.515,16
9.515,16
4.5
4.513
4.5
4.5
7.56
9
1
0.9
6,15
13,15
7.5
225
9.515,16
4.5
4.5
9
0.9
15
9
270
1114,15
5
5
7
1
14
9
270
1114,16
5
5
7
1
14
9
9
270
270
1114,16
1114,16
5
4.5
5
4.5
7
7.56
1
1
14
6,14
7.5
225
1114,16
4.5
4.5
7.56
1
6,14
9
270
1114,16
4
3
6
varies8
8,14
8
240
1114,16
4
3
6
varies8
8,14
9
270
1114,16
3
3
7.56
varies8
6,8,14
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XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
158B)
I
SubZone
R
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
S
None
T
None
U
None
V
(Bylaw
2013205)
Duplex
Z
None
(2)
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)
7.56
X
Minimum
Interior
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
1.2
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Detached
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
6
180
1114,16
3
3
9
270
1114,16
3
6
135
1114,16
9
270
6
XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
158B)
6,14
3
7.56
varies8
6,8,14
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
816
6
4.5
7.56
varies8
6,8
180
816
6
4.5
7.56
1.2
6
7.5
195
1114,16
3
3
7.56
varies9
6,9,14
6
180
1114,16
3
3
7.56
1.2
6,14
7.5
195
816
3
3
7.56
varies9
6,9
6.0
180
816
3
3
7.56
1.2
6
916
240
9.515,16
311
3
612
varies8
8,11,12,15
716
190
9.515,16
311
3
612
0.9
11,12,15
1416
9
380
240
1114,16
1114,16
311
311
3
3
612
612
1.2
varies 8
11, 12,14
8, 11,
12,14
7
190
1114,16
311
3
612
0.9
11, 12,14
In the R2 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes
apply:
TABLE 158B – ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
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.
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I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Zoning Provisions
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 when served by a public water supply and a
public sanitary sewer and 15 m per dwelling unit when serviced by public water supply or a
sanitary sewer only.
5
Minimum lot area per dwelling unit is 320 m² when served by a public water supply and a public
sanitary sewer and 500 m² per dwelling unit when serviced by public water supply or a sanitary
sewer only.
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 may not be less than 6 m and 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
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 m.
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)
8
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 1.8 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 0.6 m.
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. In Area A on
Schedule 342 the minimum interior side yard setback is 0.6 metres on one side and 1.2 on the
other. (By-law 2008-462) (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015228)
9
Minimum interior side yard setback is 0.3m and 1.2m for any yard abutting a public pathway or
public lane. (By-law 2009-302)
10
Reserved for future use.
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.
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.
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
2008-386)
14
Despite the maximum building heights in Table 158A above, the maximum building height
permitted in Area A on Schedule 342 is 8.5 metres; in Area A of Schedule 358 is 9.5 metres, in
Area A of Schedule 359 is 9 metres. (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - Bylaw 2015-228)
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I
Endnote
Number
II
Additional Zoning Provisions
15
Despite the maximum building heights in Table 158A above, the maximum building height
permitted in Area A on Schedule 342, except for Area A on Schedule 360 is 8.5 metres. (OMB
Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
16
Despite the definition of grade in Section 54, the existing average grade will be used for
development in Area A on Schedule 342 and will be as follows:
Existing average grade must be calculated prior to any site alteration and based on the average
of grade elevations taken along both side lot lines at the minimum required front yard setback,
and at the minimum required rear yard setback of the zone in which the lot is located. (OMB
Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
R3 - Residential Third Density Zone (Sections 159-160)
Purpose of the Zone
The purpose of the R3 - Residential Third Density Zone is to:
159.
(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.
In the R3 Zone:
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 159 (3) to (13);
(b)
a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast;
(c)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home; and (By-law 2014189)
(d)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a retirement home, converted.
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bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
community garden, see Part 3, Section 82 (Subject to By-law 2017-148)
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)
Conditional Permitted Uses
(2)
The following conditional use is also permitted in the R3 zone, subject to the
following:
(a)
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
(b)
a maximum of seven rooming units.(By-law 2014-189)
rooming house, converted see Part 5, Section 122
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 or 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
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(9)
Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column IX of Table 160A, the
minimum required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot
line abuts R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is
up to and including 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:(By-law
2010-307)
(a)
(b)
(9.1)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 23.5 metres, except for a lot containing a Planned
Unit Development: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth
which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 23.5 metres and up to and including 25 metres, except for
a lot containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to the
lot depth minus 17.5 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent
of the area of the lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres, except for a lot containing a Planned Unit
Development: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which
must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot.
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth, Subsection
135(1) continues to apply to the actual rear lot line, however, the provisions
of (9)(a) above apply assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50 per cent
of the lot depth.
Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column IX of Table 160A, the
minimum required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot
line abuts R1, R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is
greater than 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 24 metres, except for a lot containing a Planned
Unit Development: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth
which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 24 metres and up to and including 25 metres, except for a
lot containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to the lot
depth minus 18 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres and up to and including 32 metres, except for a
lot containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to 28 per
cent of the lot depth which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(iv)
greater than 32 metres and up to and including 33 metres, except for a
lot containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to the lot
depth minus 23 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the
area of the lot,
(v)
greater than 33 metres except for a lot containing a Planned Unit
Development: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which
must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
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(b)
(10)
Despite the minimum rear yard and interior side yard setback provisions in columns
IX and X of Table 160A, the minimum required rear yard and interior side yard
setbacks on a corner lot where the minimum front yard setback is up to and
including 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
(10.1)
Except for lot containing a Planned Unit Development, the minimum setback
from any rear lot line or interior side lot line is 1.2 metres; however, a further
yard abutting both the interior lot line and the rear lot line must be provided,
whichever case applies, as follows:
(i)
for any lots with a lot depth up to and including 23.5 metres: an area
equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a
minimum; or
(ii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 23.5 metres and up to and
including 25 metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 17.5 metres
by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(iii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 25 metres: a minimum area
equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width.
Despite the minimum rear yard and interior side yard setback provisions in columns
IX and X of Table 160A, the minimum required rear yard and interior side yard
setbacks on a corner lot where the minimum front yard setback is greater than 4.5
metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
(11)
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth, Subsection
135(1) continues to apply to the actual rear lot line, however, the provisions
of (9)(c) above are to be applied to each half of the lot assuming a
hypothetical lot line located at 50 per cent of the lot depth.
Except for a lot containing a Planned Unit Development, the minimum
setback from any rear lot line or interior side lot line is 1.2 metres; however,
a further yard abutting both the interior lot line and the rear lot line must be
provided, whichever case applies, as follows:
(i)
for any lots with a lot depth up to and including 24 metres: an area
equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a
minimum; or
(ii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 24 metres and up to and
including 25 metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 18 metres by
30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(iii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 25 metres and up to and
including 32 metres: an area equal to 28 per cent of the lot depth by 30
per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(iv)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 32 metres and up to and
including 33 metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 23 metres by
30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(v)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 33 metres: a minimum area
equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width.
Despite the minimum interior side yard setback provisions in endnote 6 of Table
160B, where the minimum required total interior side yard setback is 1.8 metres,
with one minimum yard, no less than 0.6 metres in Area A on Schedule 342, the
other yard must be a minimum of 1.2 metres.
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Alternative Provisions for Long Semi-Detached Dwellings in Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(12)
In Area A on Schedule 343:
(a)
(b)
Despite Subsection (7) above,
(i)
in the case of a long semi-detached dwelling, the minimum lot width
and minimum lot area required for a detached dwelling in the
applicable zone or subzone applies to the whole of the long semidetached dwelling including both dwelling units,
(ii)
where a long semi-detached dwelling is severed, the lands on which a
long semi-detached dwelling is located are considered one lot for
zoning purposes; however, Clause (iii) must be completed with,
(iii)
where a long semi-detached dwelling is severed in a flag lot
configuration, the minimum width of the pole portion must be 3 metres
measured from the original lot’s interior side lot line.
for the purpose of this Subsection, a long semi-detached dwelling means a
residential use building that contains two dwelling units, where the dwelling
units are attached and arranged one behind the other.
Alternative Projections into Required Yards Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(13)
(14)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
despite Subsection (6) of Table 65 a balcony may not project into a required
rear yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth,
(b)
despite Subsection (7) of Table 65 a bay window may project to a maximum
of 0.5 metres into a required rear yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth.
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
A parapet must not project more than 0.3 metres above the maximum
building height.
Alternative Accessory Structure Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(15)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
the maximum floor height above ground for a deck that is not projecting from
a building is 0.6 metres with the exception of a landing for an above ground
pool which may be as tall as needed to access the pool but only for a
maximum area of 2.3 square metres.
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(b)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, roof-top landscaped
areas, gardens and terraces must be located a minimum of 1.5 metres in
from any exterior wall of the building.
(c)
Despite (b) above, where a roof-top terrace is not located on the roof of the
uppermost storey and not exceeding an area equivalent to 25 per cent of the
gross floor area of the storey it is adjacent to and most equal to in height, no
setback is required. Where such roof-top terrace is adjacent to a a rear yard
and within 1.5 metres of an exterior side wall or interior side lot line, a 1.5
metre high opaque screen is to be provided facing the interior side yard or
interior side lot line.
(d)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, a roof-top access must
be setback a distance equal to its height from the exterior front wall and
exterior rear wall, not exceed a total area of 10.5 square metres, where
located on the roof of the uppermost storey, not exceed 3 metres in height,
and not have eaves that project more than 0.6 metres beyond the exterior
walls of the access.
Other Zone Provisions
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(16)
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.
(17)
Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law
2015-197)
R3 Subzones
160.
In the R3 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Column II lists the uses from Section 159(1) and (2) that are prohibited uses;
(c)
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;
(d)
Columns IV through X inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying
to development in each subzone;
(e)
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;
(f)
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;
(g)
Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable;
and
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(h)
Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided
as an additional provision.
TABLE 160A – R3 SUBZONE PROVISIONS (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
I
SubZone
A
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
B
None
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
C
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
D
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
E
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
EE
Planned Unit Three Unit
(By-law Development
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Endnotes
Lot Width Lot Area Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side Yard Setback (m) Side Yard Table
(m)
Setback Setback
Setback
160B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
na
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
1813
1513
540
450
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies 2
varies3
varies 4
2,3
2,4
913
270
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
613
na
180
1,400
1112
1112
6
3
4.5
3
varies2
varies 1
1.2
varies1
2
1
1813
1513
540
450
1112
1112
3
3
3
3
varies 2
varies2
varies 3
1.2
2,3
2
913
270
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
613
1813
1513
180
540
450
1112
1112
8
3
6
6
3
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies2
1.2
varies3
varies4
2
2,3
2,4
7.513
270
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
613
1813
1513
180
540
450
1112
1112
8
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies 2
1.2
varies3
varies4
2
2,3
2,4
913
270
8
6
4.5
varies 2
1.2
2
1813
1513
540
450
8
8
3
3
3
3
varies2
varies2
varies3
1.2
2,3
2
913
270
8
3
3
varies 2
1.2
2
1813
540
1112
3
3
varies 2
varies 2
2.3
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I
SubZone
2008386)
F
G
H
I
J
K
II
Prohibited
Uses
Townhouse
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
None
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit,
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Planned Unit Three Unit,
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex
SemiDetached
Three Unit
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned Unit Detached,
Development, Duplex
Three Unit,
LinkedTownhouse
detached
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Endnotes
Lot Width Lot Area Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side Yard Setback (m) Side Yard Table
(m)
Setback Setback
Setback
160B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
1513
450
1112
3
3
varies 2
1.2
2
913
270
1112
3
3
varies 2
1,2
2
na
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
1513
1513
450
450
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies 2
varies4
Varies 4
2,4
2,4
7.513
225
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
613
na
180
1,400
1112
1112
6
3
4.5
3
varies2
varies1
1.2
varies1
2
1
1513
450
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
7.513
225
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
613
1513
1513
180
450
450
1112
1112
8
3
6
6
3
4.5
4.5
varies 2
varies2
varies2
1.2
varies4
varies4
2
2,4
2,4
7.513
225
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
1513
450
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
7.513
225
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
na
1,400
1112
3
3
varies1
varies1
1
1513
385
1112
3
3
6
0.3
7.513
225
1112
3
3
6
0.3
5.613
1513
165
385
1112
1112
3
3
3
3
6
6
0.3
0.3
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I
SubZone
L
M
N
O
P
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
None
None
None
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
SemiDetached
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit,
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached,
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Endnotes
Lot Width Lot Area Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side Yard Setback (m) Side Yard Table
(m)
Setback Setback
Setback
160B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
7.513
225
1112
3
3
6
0.3
na
1,400
1112
3
3
varies1
varies1
1
1213
360
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
613
180
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
na
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
1213
1213
360
360
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies 5
varies5
2,5
2,5
613
180
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
613
na
180
1,400
1112
As per
dwelling
type
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies1
1.2
varies1
2
1
1213
913
360
270
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies5
varies6
2,5
2,6
5.613
165
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
5.613
na
165
1,400
1112
As per
dwelling
type
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies1
1.2
varies1
2
1
1213
7.513
360
195
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies5
varies6
2,5
2,6
4.513
110
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
4.513
na
110
1,400
1112
1112
6
3
4.5
3
varies2
varies1
1.2
varies1
2
1
1213
360
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
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I
SubZone
Q
R
S
T
U
II
Prohibited
Uses
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached,
Townhouse
None
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached,
Townhouse
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
(Subject to
By-law
2017-148)
SemiDetached
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Planned Unit Three Unit
Development, Detached,
Townhouse
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
None
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit,
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Endnotes
Lot Width Lot Area Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side Yard Setback (m) Side Yard Table
(m)
Setback Setback
Setback
160B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
913
270
1112
3
3
varies2
varies 6
2, 6
5.613
165
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
na
1,400
1112
3
3
varies1
varies1
1
1213
7.513
360
195
1112
1112
3
3
3
3
varies2
varies2
1.2
varies6
2
2,6
4.513
110
11
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
1213
1213
360
360
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies5
varies5
2,5
2,5
613
180
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
1213
913
360
270
1112
8
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies2
varies2
varies5
varies6
2,5
2,6
5.613
165
8
6
4.5
varies2
1.2
2
1213
913
360
270
1112
1112
3
3
3
3
varies2
varies2
1.2
varies6
2
2,6
5.613
165
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
na
1,400
1112
3
3
varies1
varies1
1
1213
330
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
613
165
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
613
180
1112
3
3
varies2
1.2
2
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I
SubZone
V
VV
W
WW
X
II
Prohibited
Uses
Three Unit
None
Three Unit
None
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached,
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Endnotes
Lot Width Lot Area Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side Yard Setback (m) Side Yard Table
(m)
Setback Setback
Setback
160B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
na
1,400
1112
3
3
varies1
varies1
913
270
1112
3
3
6
0.3
5.613
165
1112
3
3
6
0.3
1813
1400
1112
3
3
varies1
varies1
1
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
1112
1112
1112
3
3
3
3
3
3
6
6
6
1.2
1.2
varies6
6
713
190
1112
3
3
6
0.9
613
na
150
1,400
1112
As per
dwelling
type
3
3
3
3
6
varies1
1.2
varies1
913
270
8
3
3
6
0.3
5.613
165
8
3
3
6
0.3
5.613
1813
165
1,400
1112
1112
3
6
3
6
6
6
0.3
6
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
1112
1112
1112
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
6
713
190
1112
6
6
6
6
613
1813
150
1,400
1112
1112
6
4.5
6
4.5
6
varies1
6
varies 1
1
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
1112
1112
1112
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
4.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
1.2
1.2
varies 6
6
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I
SubZone
XX
Y
YY
Z
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
None
None
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Type
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned
Unit
Developme
nt
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
IV
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum Minimum Minimum Endnotes
Lot Width Lot Area Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
(see
(m)
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side Yard Setback (m) Side Yard Table
(m)
Setback Setback
Setback
160B)
(m)
(m)
(m)
713
190
1112
4.5
4.5
7.5
0.9
613
1813
150
1,400
1112
1112
4.5
6
4.5
4.5
7.5
varies1
1.2
varies 1
1,
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
1112
1112
1112
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
1.2
1.2
varies 6
6
713
190
1112
6
4.5
7.5
0.9
613
1813
150
1,400
1112
1112
6
5
4.5
3
7.5
varies1
1.2
varies 1
1
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
1112
1112
1112
5
5
5
3
3
3
6.5
6.5
6.5
1.2
1.2
varies 6
6
713
190
1112
5
3
6.5
0.9
613
1813
150
1,400
1112
12
5
6
3
4.5
6.5
varies1
1.2
varies 1
1
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
12
12
12
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
6
6
6
1.2
1.2
varies 6
6
713
190
12
6
4.5
6
0.9
613
1811,13
150
1,400
12
1112
6
38
4.5
38
6
varies9
1.2
varies 9
8,9, 11
1813
1413
913
450
380
240
1112
1112
1112
38
38
38
38
38
38
6 11
611
611
1.2
1.2
varies6
8,11
8,11
6,8,11
713
190
1112
38
38
611
0.9
8,11
613
150
1112
38
38
611
1.2
8,11
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(2)
In the R3 Subzones, the following additional zoning provisions as denoted by endnotes
apply:
TABLE 160B – ADDITIONAL ZONING PROVISIONS
I
II
Endnote
Additional Zoning Provisions
Number
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
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.
3
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3.6 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2
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)
4
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 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)
5
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 2.4 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 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)
6
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. In Area A on Schedule 342 the minimum interior side yard setback is 0.6 metres on
one side and 1.2 on the other. (By-law 2008-462) (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued
July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
7
Reserved for future use.
8
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.
9
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.
10
Reserved for future use.
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Endnote
Number
11
12
II
Additional Zoning Provisions
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.
Despite the maximum building heights in Table 160A above the maximum building height for
the following permitted uses in Area A on Schedule 342 is 10.0 metres:
-detached dwelling,
-linked detached dwelling,
-semi-detached dwelling,
-duplex dwelling and
-townhouse dwelling,
unless the building has a peaked roof having a slope of 1 in 3 (4/12 pitch) or steeper, in
which case the maximum building height is as per Column VI above.
Any three-unit dwelling in Area A on Schedule 342 has a maximum building height as per
Column VI above except for a three-unit dwelling in the area covered by the Mature
Neighbourhood Overlay which has a maximum building height of 10.7 metres. (OMB File
No. PL150797, issued October 5, 2016 – By-law 2015-228)
Despite the definition of grade in Section 54, the existing average grade will be used for
development in Area A on Schedule 342 and will be as follows:
13
Existing average grade must be calculated prior to any site alteration and based on the
average of grade elevations taken along both side lot lines at the minimum required front
yard setback, and at the minimum required rear yard setback of the zone in which the lot is
located. (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
R4 - Residential Fourth Density Zone (Sections 161-162)
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.
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161.
In the R4 Zone:
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 161 (2) to (15);
(b)
a maximum of three guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast; and
(c)
a maximum of ten residents permitted in a group home.
apartment dwelling, low rise
bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
community garden, see Part 3, Section 82 (Subject to By-law 2017-148)
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, converted see Part 5, Section 122
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)
(d)
A maximum of seven rooming units permitted in a Rooming House, Converted. (Bylaw 2014-189)
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)
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(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 2013108) (By-law 2009-184) (By-law 2014-189)
(8)
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.
(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, semidetached 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 2012334)
Alternative Setbacks for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(11)
Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column IX of Table 162A, the minimum
required rear yard setback on through lots or interior lots where the rear lot line abuts R1, R2,
R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is up to and including 4.5
metres in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 23.5 metres, except for a lot containing a Planned Unit
Development: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth which must
comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(ii)
greater than 23.5 metres and up to and including 25 metres, except for a lot
containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to the lot depth
minus 17.5 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the
lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres, except for a lot containing a Planned Unit
Development: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which must
comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot.
(b)
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth Subsection 135(1)
continues to apply to the actual rear lot line; however, the provisions of (11)(a) above
apply assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50 per cent of the lot depth.
(c)
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.
(11.1) Despite the minimum rear yard setback provision in column IX of Table 162A, the minimum
required rear yard setback on through lots, or interior lots where the rear lot line abuts R1,
R2, R3, and R4 zones, and where the minimum front yard setback is greater than 4.5 metres
in Area A on Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
for any lot with a lot depth:
(i)
up to and including 24 metres, except for a lot containing a Planned Unit
Development: a distance equal to 25 per cent of the lot depth which must
comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
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(ii)
greater than 24 metres and up to and including 25 metres, except for a lot
containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to the lot depth
minus 18 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the
lot,
(iii)
greater than 25 metres and up to and including 32 metres, except for a lot
containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to 28 per cent of the
lot depth which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(iv)
greater than 32 metres and up to and including 33 metres, except for a lot
containing a Planned Unit Development: a distance equal to the lot depth
minus 23 metres which must comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the
lot,
(v)
greater than 33 metres except for a lot containing a Planned Unit
Development: a distance equal to 30 per cent of the lot depth which must
comprise at least 25 per cent of the area of the lot,
(b)
for any through lots which are 60 metres or greater in depth Subsection 135(1)
continues to apply to the actual rear lot line; however, the provisions of (11)(d) above
are to be applied to each half of the lot assuming a hypothetical lot line located at 50
per cent of the lot depth.
(c)
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.
Despite the minimum rear yard and interior side yard setback provisions in columns IX and X
of Table 162A, the minimum required rear yard and interior side yard setbacks on a corner lot
where the minimum front yard setback is up to and including 4.5 metres in Area A on
Schedule 342 are as follows:
(a)
Except for a lot containing a Planned Unit Development, the minimum setback from
any rear lot line or interior side lot line is 1.2 metres; however, a further yard abutting
both the interior lot line and the rear lot line must be provided, whichever case
applies, as follows:
(i)
for any lots with a lot depth up to and including 23.5 metres: an area equal to
25 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
(ii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 23.5 metres and up to and including
25 metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 17.5 metres by 30 per cent of
the lot width, at a minimum; or
(iii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 25 metres: an area equal to 30 per
cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum.
(12.1) Despite the minimum rear yard and interior side yard setback provisions in columns IX and X
of Table 162A, the minimum required rear yard and interior side yard setbacks on a corner lot
where the minimum front yard setback is greater than 4.5 metres in Area A on Schedule 342
are as follows:
(a)
Except for a lot containing a Planned Unit Development, the minimum setback from
any rear lot line or interior side lot line is 1.2 metres; however, a further yard abutting
both the interior lot line and the rear lot line must be provided, whichever case
applies, as follows:
(i)
for any lots with a lot depth up to and including 24 metres: an area equal to 25
per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum; or
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(ii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 24 metres and up to and including 25
metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 18 metres by 30 per cent of the lot
width, at a minimum; or
(iii)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 25 metres and up to and including 32
metres: an area equal to 28 per cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot
width, at a minimum; or
(iv)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 32 metres and up to and including 33
metres: an area equal to the lot depth minus 23 metres by 30 per cent of the lot
width, at a minimum; or
(v)
for any lots with a lot depth greater than 33 metres: an area equal to 30 per
cent of the lot depth by 30 per cent of the lot width, at a minimum.
Despite the minimum interior side yard setback provisions in endnote 8 of Table 162B, where
the minimum required total interior side yard setback is 1.8 metres, with one minimum yard,
no less than 0.6 metres in Area A on Schedule 342, the other yard must be a minimum of 1.2
metres.
Alternative Provisions for Long Semi-Detached Dwellings in Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(14)
In Area A on Schedule 343:
(a)
(b)
despite Subsection (7) above,
(i)
in the case of a long semi-detached dwelling, the minimum lot width and
minimum lot area required for a detached dwelling in the applicable zone or
subzone applies to the whole of the long semi-detached dwelling including both
dwelling units,
(ii)
where a long semi-detached dwelling is severed, the lands on which a long
semi-detached dwelling is located are considered one lot for zoning purposes,
however Clause (iii) must be complied with,
(iii)
where a long semi-detached dwelling is severed in a flag lot configuration, the
minimum width of the pole portion must be 3 metres measured from the
original lot’s interior side lot line.
for the purpose of this Subsection, a Long Semi-detached Dwelling means a
residential use building that contains two dwelling units, where the dwelling units are
attached and arranged one behind the other.
Alternative Projections into Required Yards Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(15)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
despite Subsection (6) of Table 65 a balcony may not project into a required rear
yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth,
(b)
despite Subsection (7) of Table 65 a bay window may project to a maximum of 0.5
metres into a required rear yard on lots 30 metres or less in depth.
Alternative Projections Above the Height Limit Provisions for Urban Areas
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(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(16)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
A parapet must not project more than 0.3 metres above the maximum building
height.
Alternative Accessory Structure Provisions for Urban Areas
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(17)
In Area A on Schedule 342:
(a)
the maximum floor height above ground for a deck that is not projecting from a
building is 0.6 metres with the exception of a landing for an above ground pool which
may be as tall as needed to access the pool but only for a maximum area of 2.3
square metres.
(b)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, roof-top landscaped areas,
gardens and terraces must be located a minimum of 1.5 metres in from any exterior
wall of the building.
(c)
Despite (b) above, where a roof-top terrace is not located on the roof of the
uppermost storey, and not exceeding an area equivalent to 25 per cent of the gross
floor area of the storey it is adjacent to and most equal to in height, no setback is
required. Where such roof-top terrace is adjacent to a rear yard and within 1.5
metres of an exterior side wall or interior side lot line, a 1.5 metre high opaque
screen is to be provided facing the interior side yard or interior side lot line.
(d)
Where located on the roof of the uppermost storey, a roof-top access must be
setback a distance equal to its height from the exterior front wall and exterior rear
wall, not exceed a total area of 10.5 square metres where located on the roof of the
uppermost storey, not exceed 3 metres in height, and not have eaves that project
more than 0.6 metres beyond the exterior walls of the access.
Other Zone Provisions
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
(18)
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.
(19)
Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197)
R4 Subzones
162.
In the R4 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Column II lists the uses from Section 161 (1) that are prohibited uses;
(c)
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;
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(d)
Columns IV through X inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to
development in each subzone;
(e)
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;
(f)
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;
(g)
Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
(h)
Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an
additional provision.
TABLE 162A – R4 SUBZONE PROVISONS
I
SubZone
II
Prohibited
Uses
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
A
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
na
(OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - By-law 2015-228)
V
VI
VII
VIII
IX
X
XI
Minimum Maximum Minimum Minimum
Minimum
Minimum
EndLot Area
Building
Front
Corner
Rear Yard
Interior
notes
(m2)
Height
Yard
Side
Setback
Side Yard
(see
(m)
Setback
Yard
(m)
Setback
Table
(m)
Setback
(m)
162B)
(m)
1,400
1118,20
3
3
varies1
varies1
1,18
18
540
1118,20
3
3
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
18
15
660
540
450
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
3
3
3
3
3
3
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
varies5
1.2
2, 3,18
4,5,18
4,18
9
270
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
6
na
180
1,400
3
6
3
4.5
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
18
540
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
18
15
660
540
450
1118,20
1118,20
8,20
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
varies5
varies6
2, 3,18
4,5,18
6
9
270
8,20
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
6
na
180
1,400
11,18,20
1118,20
6
3
4.5
3
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1,18
15
450
1118,20
3
3
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
660
1118,20
3
3
varies3
varies3
2, 3,18
B
C
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 Consolidation
6 - 38
I
SubZone
D
E
F
G
II
Prohibited
Uses
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached,
Planned unit
development
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
3
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
3
15
450
1118,20
7.5
232
6
na
varies4
1.2
4,18
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
180
1,400
1118,20
1118,20
3
6
3
4.5
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1
15
450
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
15
15
660
450
450
1118,20
1118,20
820
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
varies6
varies6
2, 3,18
4,6,18
4,6
7.5
225
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
6
as per
dwelling
type
15
180
1,400
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1
450
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
2,3,
14,18
22
660
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
15
12
10
450
330
275
9.520
9.520
9.520
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies4
varies4
varies6
1.2
1.2
2,
3,14,18
4,6,14
4, 14
4, 14
6
165
9.520
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4, 14
5.6
na
165
1,400
9.520
1118,20
6
3
4.5
3
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4, 14
1,18
12
360
1118,20
3
3
varies3
1.2
2,3,18
22
12
660
360
1118,20
1118,20
3
3
3
3
varies3
varies4
varies3
1.2
2, 3,18
4,18
6
180
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
na
1,400
as per
dwelling
type
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 Consolidation
6 - 39
XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
SubZone
II
Prohibited
Uses
house
H
I
J
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
6
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
4.5
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached,
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached
Planned unit
development
12
360
1118,20
22
12
12
660
360
360
6
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
varies3
varies 3
2,3,18
1118,20
1118,20
820
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
varies7
varies7
2, 3,18
4,7,18
4,7
180
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
6
NA
180
1,400
1118,20
1118,20
6
3
4.5
3
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1,18
12
360
1118,20
3
3
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
12
9
660
360
270
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
3
3
3
3
3
3
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
1.2
varies8
2, 3,18
4,18
8,18
5.6
170
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
na
1,400
1118,20
3
3
varies1
varies1
1,18
12
360
1118,20
3
3
varies3
varies3
2,3,13,18
22
12
9
660
360
270
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
3
3
3
3
3
3
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
1.2
varies8
2,3,13,18
4,13,18
8,13,18
5.6
170
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,13,18
na
1,400
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
12
360
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
12
9
660
360
270
1118,20
1118,20
820
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
varies7
varies8
2, 3,18
4,7,18
8
5.6
170
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
5.6
170
1118,20
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4,18
Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 Consolidation
6 - 40
XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
SubZone
II
Prohibited
Uses
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
K
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached
L
M
N
Retirement
Home,
Rooming
house
None
None
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
3
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
3
varies1
varies1
1,18
1118,20
3
3
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
660
360
197
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
3
3
3
3
3
3
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
1.2
varies8
2,3,18
4,18
8,18
4.5
(By-law
2008462)
na
110
(By-law
2008462)
1,400
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise2
Stacked2
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
12
360
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
2,3,18
22
12
7.5
660
360
195
1118,20
1118,20
820
6
6
6
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies3
varies4
varies4
varies3
varies7
varies8
2,3,18
4,7,18
4,8
4.5
110
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
4.5
na
110
1,400
6
3
4.5
3
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1, 17
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
18
540
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 17
15
450
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
14.520
(By-law
2014-289)
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4, 17,18
7.5
225
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4, 17,18
6
na
180
1,400
3
6
3
4.5
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4, 17,18
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
18
540
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
3,18
15
15
450
450
1118,20
820
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies4
varies6
varies6
4,6,18
4,6
7.5
225
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
Planned unit
development
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
na
1,400
1118,20
12
360
22
12
7.5
Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 Consolidation
6 - 41
XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
SubZone
O
(Bylaw
2010123)
P
Q
R
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
None
None
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
6
6
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
4.5
6
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
6
na
180
1,400
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
15
450
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
15
12
10
450
330
275
6
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1, 15
6
6
varies3
varies3
3, 15,18
9.520
9.520
9.520
6
6
6
6
6
6
varies4
varies4
varies4
varies6
1.2
1.2
4,6, 15
4, 15
4, 15
165
9.520
6
6
varies4
1.2
4, 15
5.6
na
165
1,400
6
3
6
3
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4, 15
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached
Planned unit
development
15
450
3
3
varies3
varies3
3
12
360
9.520
as per
dwelling
type
14.520
(By-law
2014-289)
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
6
180
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4,18
na
1, 400
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
15
450
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
3,18
12
12
360
360
1118,20
820
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies4
varies7
varies7
4,7,18
6
180
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
6
na
180
1,400
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
15
450
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
3,18
12
9
360
270
1118,20
820
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies4
varies7
varies8
4,7,18
4, 8
5.6
170
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 Consolidation
6 - 42
XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
SubZone
S
T
U
V
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
None
None
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
6
3
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
4.5
3
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
5.6
na
170
1,400
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached
Planned unit
development
15
450
12
9
360
270
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
14.520
(By-law
2014-289)
1118,20
1118,20
5.6
165
na
1,400
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
15
450
9
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse,
Semidetached
Planned unit
development
varies4
varies1
1.2
varies1
4,18
1, 17
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 17
3
3
3
3
varies4
varies4
1.2
varies8
4, 17,18
4, 8,
17,18
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4, 17,18
3
3
varies1
varies1
1, 17
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 17
270
as per
dwelling
type
14.520
(By-law
2014-289)
1118,20
3
3
varies4
varies8
7.5
195
1118,20
3
3
varies4
varies8
4,8,
17,18
4,8,
17,18
4.5
110
1118,20
3
3
varies4
1.2
4, 17,18
na
1,400
6
4.5
varies1
varies1
1
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
12
360
as per
dwelling
type
1118,20
6
4.5
varies3
varies3
3,18
9
7.5
270
195
1118,20
820
6
6
4.5
4.5
varies4
varies4
varies8
varies8
4,8,18
4.5
110
820
6
4.5
varies4
1.2
4
4.5
na
110
1400
1118,20
1118,20
6
3
4.5
3
varies4
varies 1
1.2
varies 1
4,18
1, 17,18
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise,
Stacked
Three unit
Detached,
duplex,
Linkeddetached
15
450
1118,20
3
3
varies 3
varies 3
3, 17,18
12
9
360
270
1118,20
1118,20
3
3
3
3
varies 4
varies 4
1.2
varies 8
4, 17,18
4, 8,
17,18
Part 6 – Residential Zones (Sections 155-168)
City of Ottawa Zoning By-law 2008-250 Consolidation
6 - 43
XI
Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
SubZone
X
II
Prohibited
Uses
None
Y
(Bylaw
2015369)
Z
ZZ
None
None
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
3
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
3
Townhouse,
Semidetached
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
5.6
165
1118,20
189
1,400
189
varies 4
1.2
4, 17,18
1118,20
7.5
7.5
varies1
varies1
1,18
450
1118,20
7.5
7.5
varies12
varies12
12,18
18 9
14 9
99
450
380
240
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
7.5
6
6
6
1.2
1.2
varies8
18
18
8,18
79
190
1118,20
7.5
7.5
6
0.9
18
69
na
150
1,400
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
7.5
3
7.5
3
6
3
1.2
3
18
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise
Stacked
Three Unit
Detached,
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
18
450
1620
5
3
7.5
3
18
18
9
450
360
240
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
5
3
3
3
3
3
7.5
6
6
3
1.2
varies8
18
18
18
7
190
1118,20
3
3
6
1.2
18
6
18
150
1,400
3
310
3
310
6
varies1
1.2
varies1
18
1, 10,
16,19
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
18
450
3
310
varies12
varies12
12, 16,19
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
18
14
9
450
380
240
1118,20
as per
dwelling
type
1519,20
except in
Area A on
Schedule
342
where the
maximum
is 14.5
1118,20
1118,20
1118,20
310
310
310
310
310
310
6
6
6
1.2
1.2
varies8
10, 16,18
10, 16,18
8, 10,
16,18
7
190
1118,20
310
310
6
0.9
10, 16,18
6
18
150
1,400
1118,20
1118,19,20
310
610
310
4.510
6
varies1
1.2
varies1
10, 16,18
1, 10,
16,18
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Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
SubZone
II
Prohibited
Uses
III
Principal
Dwelling
Types
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Duplex
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
(2)
IV
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
V
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VI
Maximum
Building
Height
(m)
VII
Minimum
Front
Yard
Setback
(m)
IX
Minimum
Rear Yard
Setback
(m)
X
Minimum
Interior
Side Yard
Setback
(m)
6
VIII
Minimum
Corner
Side
Yard
Setback
(m)
4.510
18
450
1118,19,20
18
14
9
450
380
240
7
6
varies12
varies12
12, 16,18
1118,19,20
1118,19,20
1118,19,20
610
610
610
4.510
4.510
4.510
6
6
6
1.2
1.2
varies8
10, 16,18
10, 16,18
8, 10,
16,18
190
1118,19,20
610
4.510
6
0.9
10, 16,18
150
1118,19,20
610
4.510
6
1,2
10, 16,18
In the R4 Subzones, the following additional provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:
TABLE 162B- ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS
I
II
Endnote
Additional Zoning
number
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)
3
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.
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 and
that yard must be landscaped.
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Endnotes
(see
Table
162B)
I
Endnote
number
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
II
Additional Zoning
Provision
In all other circumstances the minimum required interior side yard setback is 6m.
Rear Yard Setback:
The minimum required rear yard setback is equal to 25% of the lot depth but need not exceed
7.5 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)
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.
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3.6 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 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)
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 3 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 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)
Minimum total interior side yard setback is 2.4 m, with one minimum yard, no less than 1.2 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)
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. In Area
A on Schedule 342 the minimum interior side yard setback is 0.6 metres on one side and 1.2
on the other. (By-law 2008-462) (OMB Order File No: PL150797, issued July 25, 2016 - Bylaw 2015-228)
Reserved for future use.
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 future use
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: 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 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)
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I
Endnote
number
13
14
15
16
17
18
II
Additional Zoning
Provision
A bed and breakfast is permitted a maximum of ten guest bedrooms.
Rooming house, converted limited to 50% of gross floor area of building.
Rooming house, and rooming house converted limited to 50% of gross floor area of building.
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.
Community health and resource centres are permitted:
(i)
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)
In Area A of Schedule 342 the following permitted uses have a maximum building height of
10.0 metres:
 Detached dwelling,
 Linked-detached dwelling,
 Semi-detached dwelling,
 Duplex dwelling and
 Townhouse dwelling.
Unless the building has a peaked roof having a slope of 1 in 3 (4/12 pitch) or steeper, in which
case the maximum building height is as per Column VI above.
All other permitted uses in Area A of Schedule 342 have a maximum building height as per
Column VI above. (OMB Order File No 150797, issued July 25, 2016 -By-law 2015-228)
Despite the maximum building heights in Table 162A above, the maximum building height
permitted in Area A of Schedule 342 is 14.5 metres. (OMB Order File No 150797, issued July
25, 2016 -By-law 2015-228)
Despite the definition of grade in Section 54, the existing average grade will be used for
development in Area A on Schedule 342 and will be as follows:
19
20
Existing average grade must be calculated prior to any site alteration and based on the
average of grade elevations taken along both side lot lines at the minimum required front yard
setback and at the minimum required rear yard setback of the zone in which the lot is located.
(OMB Order File No 150797, issued July 25, 2016 -By-law 2015-228)
R5 - Residential Fifth Density Zone (Sections 163-164)
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;
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163.
(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.
In the R5 Zone:
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses are permitted uses subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 163 (3) to (18);
(b)
a maximum of ten guest bedrooms in a bed and breakfast ;
(c)
a maximum of ten residents are permitted in a group home. (By-law 2008-341)
(d)
(By-law 2008-341)
apartment dwelling, low rise
apartment dwelling, mid-high rise (Subject to By-law 2014-292)
bed and breakfast, see Part 5, Section 121
community garden, see Part 3, Section 82 (Subject to By-law 2017-148)
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, converted see Part 5, Section 122
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)
Conditional Permitted Uses
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(2)
Conditional uses are also permitted in the R5 zone, subject to the following:
(a)
they are listed in Column III of Table 164A; and
(b)
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 provisons 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 nonresidential 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, mid-high rise. (By-law 2008-341) (By-law 2010123) (Subject to 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-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) (Subject to By-law 2014-292)
(10)
Minimum lot width, lot area and parking requirements for linked-detached dwelling, semidetached 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 2012334)
(11)
Utility installations are permitted:
(12)
(a)
only in an apartment dwelling, mid-high rise, an apartment dwelling, low rise, a
retirement home, or a building containing more than one principal use, and
(Subject to By-law 2014-292)
(b)
only if it is entirely enclosed within the walls of the building in which they are
located.(By-law 2010-307)
Convenience stores are permitted if:
(a)
there is no more than one convenience store on a lot;
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(b)
it is located on the ground floor or in the basement of an apartment dwelling,
mid-high rise or apartment dwelling, low rise; and (Subject to By-law 2014-292)
(c)
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)
(Introduced by By-law 2014-292) (Introduced by By-law 2015-192)
(15)
Where the “-c” suffix is shown in the zone code, Section 141 also applies. (By-law 2015-197)
R5 SUBZONES
164.
In the R5 Zone, the following subzones and provisions apply such that:
(1)
(a)
Column I lists the subzone character;
(b)
Column II lists the uses from Section 163 (1) and (2) that are prohibited uses;
(c)
Column III lists the uses that are Conditional Permitted Uses;
(d)
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;
(e)
Columns V through XI inclusive, establish required zone provisions applying to
development in each subzone;
(f)
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;
(g)
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;
(h)
Where “na” appears, it means that the associated provision is not applicable; and
(i)
Where “varies” appears, the associated provision is referenced and provided as an
additional provision.
TABLE 164A – R5 SUBZONE PROVISONS
I
SubZone
A
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
Duplex,
Ancillary
Detached, Uses 1
Linked-
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
Planned unit 18
development
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Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
1,400
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
As per
dwelling
type
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
6
4.5
varies2
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
varies2
1,2
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I
SubZone
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
detached,
SemiDetached
B
C
D
Duplex,
Three
Unit,
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
Townhouse
Additional Planned unit
Permitted development
Use11
Apartment
Ancillary dwelling,
Uses 31
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Ancillary Planned unit
Uses 7
development
25
1,000
varies51
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
6
4.5
7.5
18
540
15
6
4.5
6
3
1
18
6
na
540
180
1,400
6
6
3
4.5
4.5
3
6
6
varies3
1.5
1.5
varies3
1
1
3,11, 31
22.5
675
11
11
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies 4
varies4
4,11, 31,
51
18
540
14.5
3
3
varies 5
varies5
5, 11, 31
15
450
11
3
3
varies 6
1.2
6, 11, 31
7.5
225
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
6, 11, 31
6
na
180
1,400
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies3
1.2
varies3
6, 11, 31
3,7
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
SemiDetached
Townhouse
Additional Planned unit
Provision development
22.5
675
11
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies4
4,7, 51
18
540
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5,7
15
450
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
6,7
7.5
225
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
6,7
11
As per
dwelling
type
3
6
3
4.5
varies6
varies3
1.2
varies3
6,7
3, 29
29
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
6
180
As per 1,400
dwelling
type
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Maximum
Building
Height (m)
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
7.5
1, 51
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I
SubZone
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
Detached,
Linkeddetached,
SemiDetached,
E
F
G
Duplex,
Three
Unit,
Detached,
Linkeddetached,
SemiDetached,
Townhous
e
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise
Stacked
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
22.5
675
varies51
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
6
4.5
varies4
15
450
15
6
4.5
15
5.6
As per
dwelling
type
22.5
450
165
1,400
6
6
6
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
varies4
4, 29, 51
varies5
varies5
5, 29
4.5
4.5
4.5
varies5
varies6
varies3
varies5
1.2
varies3
5, 29
6, 29
3,8, 29
6
4.5
varies4
varies4
4,8, 29,
51
Additional Apartment
Provision dwelling,
29
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
15
dwelling, low
rise
Stacked
15
Ancillary Planned unit na
Uses 9
development
675
11
9.5
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
450
15
6
4.5
varies5
varies5
5,8, 29
450
1,400
6
3
4.5
3
varies3
varies3
varies3
varies3
3,8, 29
3,9
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
Additional Planned unit
Permitted development
Use 11
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
18
540
11
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies4
4,9, 51
18
540
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5,9
18
18
540
540
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
varies 10
varies 10
6,9,10
6,9,10
18
18
540
540
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6,9
6,9
na
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 11
18
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies4
4, 11, 51
15
450
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5, 11
Ancillary
Uses 8
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I
SubZone
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
Planned unit
development
12
360
11
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
3
3
varies6
6
6
180
180
11
11
3
3
3
3
na
1,400
3
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
Planned unit
development
18
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
15
450
12
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
Apartmen Additional Planned unit
t dwelling, Permitted development
mid-high Use 11
rise,
Apartment
(Subject Ancillary dwelling,
12
to By-law Uses
low rise,
2014-292)
Stacked
H
I
J
Ancillary
Uses7
Convenien
ce Store,
Stacked,
Townhous
e
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
1.2
6, 11
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6, 11
6, 11
3
varies3
varies3
3,7
3
3
varies4
varies4
4,7, 51
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5,7
360
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
6,7
6
6
180
180
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6,7
6,7
na
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
3
18
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies4
4, 51
15
450
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5
12
360
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
6
6
6
180
180
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6
6
na
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
15
464
As per
dwelling
type
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
3,
11,12,13
, 14
5, 11,
12,13,
14
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SubZone
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
Diplomatic Ancillary
Mission,
Uses 13
Park
Ancillary
Uses 14
K
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
Three Unit
12
360
11
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
3
3
varies6
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
9
270
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
5.6
170
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
SemiDetached
5.6
170
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
3
3
varies4
varies4
4,11,15,
51
Bed and Planned unit na
Breakfast development
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
1.2
6,
11,12,13
, 14
6,
11,12,13
, 14
6,
11,12,13
, 14
6,
11,12,13
, 14
3, 11,15
Additional Apartment 18
Permitted dwelling,
Use 11
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
15
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
9
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
450
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5, 11,15
270
11
3
3
varies6
varies 16
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
Bed and Planned unit
Breakfast development
7.5
195
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
6,
11,15,16
6,
11,15,16
4.5
4.5
110
110
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6, 11,15
6, 11,15
na
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
3,7,15
3
3
varies4
varies4
4,7,15,
51
15
L
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
Apartment 18
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
15
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
9
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
450
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5,7,15
270
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
7.5
195
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
6,7,15,1
6
6,7,15,1
6
4.5
4.5
110
110
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
15
Ancillary
Uses 7
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I
SubZone
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
M
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
Bed and Planned unit na
Breakfast development
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
1,400
Apartment 18
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
15
dwelling, low
rise, Stacked
Three Unit
9
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
450
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
SemiDetached
Planned unit
development
Apartment
dwelling,
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Townhouse
Semidetached
Planned unit
development
17
Ancillary
Uses 18
N
O
Ancillary
Uses 19
Townhous
e, Three
Unit,
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached,
Semidetached,
(By-law
2014-189)
Rooming
and
Dwelling
Units 20
Parking 22
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
3
3
varies3
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
varies3
3,17,18
3
3
varies4
varies4
4,17,18,
51
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5,17,18
270
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
7.5
195
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
6,16,17,
18
6,16,17,
18
4.5
4.5
110
110
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6,17,18
6,17,18
na
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
3,19
18
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies5
4,19, 51
15
450
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5,19
9
7.5
270
195
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
varies16
varies16
6,16,19
6,16,19
4.5
4.5
110
110
11
11
3
3
3
3
varies6
varies6
1.2
1.2
6,19
6,19
na
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
varies 23
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 20, 22
0
20, 22,
23, 24
Apartment 0
dwelling,
mid-high
rise,
(Subject to
By-law 2014292)
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
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varies 24 varies 24 0
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I
SubZone
P
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
Additional Planned unit
Permitted development
Uses33
Apartment
Conditiona dwelling,
32
l Uses
mid-high
rise (Subject
(By-law
to By-law
2008-341) 2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
na
1,400
18
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
15
450
9
270
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
3
3
varies3
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
varies3
3,32, 33,
46
3
3
varies4
varies4
4, 32,
33, 46,
51
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5, 32,
33, 46
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
6,16,32,
33
(By-law
2015371)
Duplex,
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Q
R
7.5
195
11
3
3
varies6
varies16
(By-law
2015371)
6,16, 32,
33
Semi4.5
Detached,
Townhouse
Additional Planned unit na
Permitted development
Uses33
Apartment 18
Conditiona dwelling,
35
l Uses
mid-high
rise (Subject
(By-law
to By-law
2008-341) 2014-292)
Apartment
15
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
9
110
11
3
3
varies6
(By-law
2015-371 (By-law
2015371)
1.2
6, 32, 33
1,400
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 33,
35, 46
540
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies4
4, 33,
35, 46,
51
450
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5, 33,
35, 46
270
11
3
3
varies6
varies7
Duplex,
7.5
Detached,
Linkeddetached
Semi4.5
Detached,
Townhouse
Detached Additional Planned unit na
dwelling, Permitted development
Duplex
Uses36
195
11
3
3
varies6
varies7
6,7, 33,
35
6,7,33,3
5
110
11
3
3
varies6
1.2
6,7,33,
35
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
3
3
varies3
varies3
3, 35,
36, 37,
38, 46
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SubZone
S
T
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
dwelling,
Linkeddetached,
Semidetached
dwelling,
Townhous
e dwelling
(By-law
2012-334),
Three unit
dwelling
(By-law
2014-189)
Detached
dwelling,
Duplex
dwelling,
Linkeddetached,
Semidetached
dwelling,
Townhous
e dwelling
(By-law
2012-334),
Three unit
dwelling
(By-law
2014-189)
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
Apartment 18
Conditiona dwelling,
l Uses35 mid-high
rise (Subject
Conditiona to By-law
l Uses37
2014-292)
Apartment
15
Additional dwelling,
Provision low rise,
38
Stacked
(By-law
2008-341)
540
varies51
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
3
3
varies4
450
14.5
3
3
Additional Planned unit na
Permitted development
Uses39
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
3
Conditiona Apartment 18
l Uses40 dwelling,
mid-high
Conditiona rise(Subject
l Uses41
to By-law
2014-292)
Additional
Apartment
15
Provision
dwelling,
42
low rise,
Stacked
Additional
Provisions
540
varies51
450
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
varies4
4,35,36,
37, 38,
46, 51
varies5
varies5
5, 35,
36, 37,
38, 46
3
varies3
varies3
3
3
varies4
varies4
3, 39,
40, 41,
42, 43,
46
4, 39,
40, 41,
42, 43,
46, 51
14.5
3
3
varies5
varies5
5, 39,
40, 41,
42, 43,
46
0
As per
dwelling
type
varies49
varies49
varies50
varies50
0
varies51
varies49
varies49
varies50
varies50
20, 33,
44, 45,
46, 47,
48, 49,
50
20, 33,
44, 45,
46, 47,
48, 49,
50, 51
0
14.5
varies49
varies49
varies50
varies50
43
(By-law
2008-341)
Bank,
Additional Planned unit 0
Detached Permitted development
dwelling, Uses33
Duplex
dwelling, Additional
LinkedPermitted Apartment 0
detached, Uses44
dwelling,
Semimid-high
detached Conditiona rise (Subject
45
dwelling, l Uses
to By-law
Townhous
2014-292)
e dwelling Additional
Apartment
0
(By-law
Provisions
dwelling,
2012-334) 20
low rise,
Personal
Stacked
service
Additional
business, Provisions
Retail food 47
store
(By-law
Additional
2014-189) Provisions
20, 33,
44, 45,
46, 47,
48, 49,
50
48
(By-law
2008-341)
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SubZone
II
III
Prohibite Condition
d Uses
al Uses
Y
(By-law
2015369)
IV
Principal
Dwelling
Types
V
Minimum
Lot
Width
(m)
VI
Minimum
Lot Area
(m2)
VII
Maximum
Building
Height (m)
VIII
IX
X
MiniMiniMinimum
mum
mum
Front
Corner
Rear
Yard
Side
Yard
Setback Yard Setback
(m)
Setback
(m)
(m)
3
3
3
XI
XII
Minimum EndInterior notes
Side
(see
Yard
Table
Setback 164B)
(m)
3
Planned unit na
development
1,400
As per
dwelling
type
Apartment
dwelling, low
rise
Apartment
dwelling, midhigh rise
Stacked
Three unit
Detached
Duplex,
Linkeddetached
Semidetached
Townhouse
Planned unit
development
18
450
16
5
3
7.5
3
18
450
20
5
3
7.5
3
18
18
9
9
450
360
240
240
11
11
11
11
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
7.5
6
6
6
3
1.2
varies16
1.2
7
190
11
3
3
6
1.2
6
18
150
1,400
3
3 26
3
326
6
1.2
varies 27 varies27
Additional Apartment
Provisions dwelling,
30
mid-high
rise (Subject
to By-law
2014-292)
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked
Three Unit
Townhouse
AA
Detached Ancillary Planned unit
(By-law Duplex
Uses21
development
2010- Linked14)
detached,
Apartment
Semidwelling,
detached
mid-high
Three unit
rise34
Townhous
(Subject to
e
By-law 2014292)
Apartment
dwelling,
low rise,
Stacked34
18
540
11
As per
dwelling
type
varies51
3
3
varies4
varies4
1,4, 30,
51
18
450
15
326
326
varies28
varies28
1, 26,
28, 30
18
6
n/a
450
150
1,400
11
3 26
11
326
6 storeys25 2.5
326
326
3.0
6
6
3.0
1.2
1.2
1.2
1, 26, 30
1, 26, 30
21, 25,
34
22.5
675
6 storeys25 2.5
3.0
3.0
1.2
21, 25,
34
18
540
6 storeys25 2.5
3.0
3.0
1.2
21, 25,
34
Z
Duplex,
detached,
Linkeddetached,
Semidetached
dwelling
(2)
Ancillary
Uses1
1, 26,
27, 30
In the R5 Subzones, the following additional provisions as denoted by endnotes apply:
Table 164B- Additional Provisions
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I
Endnote
number
1
II
Additional Zoning Provision
Convenience store, personal service business, bank, pharmacy, laundromat uses are
permitted if:
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-high rise and
apartment dwelling, low rise or stacked dwelling within a planned unit development,
the yard setback provisions for that use apply. (Subject to 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,
4
(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.
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
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II
Additional Zoning Provision
(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-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).
(Subject to By-law 2014-292)
8
Convenience store, personal service business, bank, pharmacy, laundromat uses are
permitted if:
9
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.
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:
12
(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 2008341)
(b)
Deleted as per By-law 2008-341)
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
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Endnote
number
II
Additional Zoning Provision
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. (Subject to By-law 2014-292)
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.
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.
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 or rooming must be located a minimum 0.6 m above the finished grade at the
lot line abutting the street.
21
Despite subsections 131(4), (5) and (6) office, medical facility, retail store, service and repair
shop, personal service business and convenience store uses
22
a)
are permitted if on the ground floor or basement, and
b)
have no minimum parking requirement. (By-law 2010-14)
Required parking must be completely enclosed within a building.
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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 2015191)
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-high rise, apartment
dwelling, low rise or stacked dwelling within a planned unit development, the yard
setback provisions for that use apply. (Subject to 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
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29
Rooming house, and rooming house, converted limited to 50% of gross floor area of
building.
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)
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)
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.
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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:
41
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.
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, and retail store.
45
A non-residential use:
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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:
50
51
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.
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.
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 (Sections 165-166)
165.
Reserved for Future Use
RM- Mobile Home Park Zone (Section 167-168)
Purpose of the Zone
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The purpose of the RM- Mobile Home Park Zone is to:
167.
(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.
In the RM Zone:
Permitted Uses
(1)
The following uses are permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 167(3); and
(b)
a maximum of ten residents is permitted in a group home.
community garden, see Part 3, Section 82 (Subject to By-law 2017-148)
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
(2)
The following uses are permitted subject to:
(a)
the provisions of subsection 167(3);
(b)
provided they do not exceed a cumulative total gross floor area of 150 square metres;
(c)
provided they are located on the lot containing and are ancillary to a mobile home
park; and
(d)
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
Zone Provisions
(3)
The zone provisions are set out in Tables 168A and 168B below. (By-law 2010-197)
(4)
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.
RM SUBZONES
168.
In the RM Zone, the following subzones apply subject to the provisions of Table 168A.(By-law
2010-197)
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Table 168A - RM SUBZONE PROVISIONS (By-law 2010-197)
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Subzones
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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
(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
2010197)
95
No
maximum
5 per
hectare
5
(By-law
2010197)
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Reference must be made to Exceptions 373r and 374r
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