BYLAW - Amend 2213 78 (Magna Industrial office) - 19940602 - 355094DTown of Aurora
100 John West Way
Box No. 1000
Aurora, Ontario
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Tel: (905) 727-1375
AFFIDAVIT UNDER SECTION 34(22) OF THE PLANNING ACT <1990)
I, Lawrence Allison, hereby certify that the notice for By-law #3550-94.0 of the Corporation
of the Town of Aurora, passed by the Council of the Corporation on the 2nd day of June, 1994,
was given on the 3rd day of June, 1994, in the manner and form and to the persons prescribed
by Ontario Regulation 404/83, as amended, made by the Lieutenant Governor-in-Council under
subsection 18 of section 34 of The Planning Act (1990). I also certify that the 20 day objection
period expired on the 23rd day of June, 1994, and to this date no notice of objection to the By-
law has been filed by any person in the office of the Clerk.
Dated this 24th day of June, 1994.
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(Magna-Industrial/Office)
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 3550-94.D
BEING A BY-LAW to amend By-law No. 2213-78
WHEREAS it is deemed advisable to amend By-law number 2213-78.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Aurora enacts as follows:
1. That the zoning category applying to the lands shown in dark outline on Schedule "A"
attached hereto and forming part of this By-law is hereby amended from "Rural General
(RU) Zone" and "Rural General (RU-3(iii)) Exception Zone" to "Rural General (RU-6)
Exception Zone", "Rural General Holding (H)RU-6Exception Zone", "Rural General
(RU-7) Exception Zone", and "Rural General Holding (H)RU-7 Exception Zone".
2. That Section 29 is hereby amended by adding the following as Section 29.4.9 "Rural
General (RU-6) Exception Zone".
29.4.9.1
29.4.9.2
29.4.9.2.1
29.4.9.2.2
29.4.9.2.3
Uses Permitted
Advanced Production Facilities of Magna International Inc. which
includes manufacturing, assembly, fabrication and processing, together
with accessory uses such as warehousing, storage of goods and
materials, and offices, all of which shall be Magna related and
primarily serving the Advanced Production Facilities.
subordinate accessory uses including: a gatehouse or security facility
and structure; and, recreation and day care facilities and cafeterias
which are located within a main building and primarily serve the
employees of the principal use.
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Siting Specifications
4000 square metres
30 metres
Notwithstanding any proviSions to the contrary, and unless specified
elsewhere in Section 29.4.9, the setback for any building or structure from
any lot line shall be a minimum of 9 metres or 'h the height of the
building, whichever is greater.
Building Specifications
Lot Coverage (maximum) 60 percent
Height (maximum):
Main Buildings 20 metres
29.4.9.2.4
29.4.9.3
29.4.9.4
29.4.9.5
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Accessory Buildings/Structures 10 metres, but not to exceed the
height of the main building
Ground Floor Area (maximum):
Main Buildings (per building)
Accessory Buildings/Structures
(combined total)
15000 square metres
10% of the ground floor area
of the primary use but not greater
than 15% of the Jot area
"Lot" Definition Prior to Registration of Plan of Subdivision
Where development of a building or structure occurs on lands within the
RU-6 Zone prior to the registration of a plan of subdivision, the word "lot"
shall also mean a "part" shown on a deposited reference plan, except
where a "part" on a reference plan depicts a private road allowance, such
"part" shall be deemed to be a "public street" for the purposes of this by-
Jaw. Where a "part" on a reference plan depicts any other use such as an
easement or widening the said "part" shall not be deemed a lot. Further,
where a "part" on a reference plan means a "Jot" for the purposes of this
by-law, the various outer boundaries of the "part" shall be deemed to be
lot lines for calculating any requirements as set out in this by-law.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lands zoned RU-6
which are within a registered plan of subdivision.
Multiple Buildings on a Lot
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the lands zoned RU-
6 may be used for multiple buildings on a lot provided that the distance
between any two buildings including accessory buildings shall not be Jess
than 10 metres.
Outside Storage
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, open or outside
storage shall not be permitted on the lands zoned RU-6.
Landscaping Requirements
(i) A strip of land shall be provided adjacent to the entire length of all lot
lines which shall be used for no other purpose than landscaping.
Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of Section 3.64, for the
purposes of this section, such landscaping may include retaining walls
and curbs. Access ramps, driveways, signs, or art sculptures shall be
pennitted within such landscaping strips, provided access ramps and
driveways are more or less perpendicular to the street line. The width
of the required landscaped strips shall be a minimum of:
6 metres abutting Wellington Street East, or a 0.3 metre
reserve abutting Wellington Street East;
4.5 metres abutting any public street or private road
allowance which connects to Wellington Street East; and
3 metres abutting any other public street or private road
allowance and all interior lot lines. ·
Notwithstanding the above, where a shared driveway or access ramp
29.4.9.6
29.4.9.7
29.4.9.8
29.4.9.9
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is provided in accordance with an approved site plan and services two
adjacent lots, the required landscaping strip shall be located
immediately adjacent to the driveway.
(ii) Unless otherwise provided in this by-law, a minimum of ten percent
(10%) of the area of every lot on which a building or structure is
erected, shall be used for no other purpose than landscaping.
(iii) Where the number of parking spaces in a parking area, other than a
parking garage, exceeds twenty (20), there shall be landscaping within
the parking area and occupying an area equivalent to not less than five
percent (5%) of the parking area.
Loading
In accordance with Section 24.2
Except as specified in Section 29.4.9 above, all other provisions of By-law
No. 2213-78 shall apply to lands zoned RU-6.
Holding Prefix
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 29.4.9.1 above, while the "(H)"
Holding prefix is in place, no person shall within the lands zoned (H)RU-6
on Schedule "A" use any lot or erect, alter or use any buildings or structures
for any purpose except those uses which existed on the date of passing of
this by-law. Furthermore, no extension or enlargement of the uses which
existed on the date of passing of this by-law shall occur, unless an
amendment to this by-law is approved by the Council of the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora and comes into full force and effect.
Removal of Holding Prefix
Prior to the passing of a by-law to remov:rthe "(H)" Holding prefix from
lands zoned (H)RU-6 or any part thereof, the Town of Aurora shall be
satisfied that a site plan agreement has been executed between the owner of
the lands and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, the relevant provisions
of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 shall have been complied with and a plan
of subdivision has been registered or a reference plan depicting future lots
or parts has been approved by the Town and been deposited in the Registry
Office.
29.4.9.10 Upon removal of the "(H)" Holding prefix from the lands zoned (H)RU-6
pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, or a successor
thereto, the provisions applicable to the said lands shall be as set out in
Section 29.4.9.1 to 29.4.9.7 inclusive.
3. That Section 29 is hereby amended by adding the following as Section 29.4.10 "Rural
General (RU-7) Exception Zone".
29.4.10.1 Uses Permitted
the Corporate Head Office of Magna International Inc.
an arts and education centre primarily relating to, or serving Magna
International Inc.
a clinic and health centre and/or hospital primarily relating to, or
serving Magna International Inc.
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a Research and Product Development Centre primarily relating to or
serving the Corporate Head Office use set out above.
accessory uses including: a gatehouse or security facility and structure;
and, recreation and day care facilities and cafeterias which are located
within a main building and primarily serve the employees of the
principal use.
29.4.10.2 Zone Requirements ·
29.4.10.2.1 Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
8,000 square metres
60 metres
29.4.10.2.2 Siting Specifications
Notwithstanding any proviSions to the contrary, and unless specified
elsewhere in Section 29.4.10, the minimum setback for any building or
structure from any lot line shall be 9 metres or 1/2 the height of the
building, whichever is greater.
29.4.10.2.3 Building Specifications
29.4.10.3
Lot Coverage (maximum)
Height (maximum):
Main Buildings
Accessory Buildings/
Structures
40 percent
the lesser of 30 metres or 7 storeys
10 metres, but not to exceed the height
of the main building
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Ground Floor Area (maximum):
Main Buildings (per building) 10,000 square metres
Accessory Buildings/
Structures
(combined total)
10% of the ground floor area of the priiTlary
use, but not greater than 15% of the lot area
"Lot" Definition Prior to Registration of Plan of Subdivision
Where development of a building or structure occurs on lands within the
RU-7 Zone prior to the registration of a plan of subdivision, the word "lot"
shall also mean a "part" shown on a deposited reference plan, except where
a "part" on a reference plan depicts a private road allowance, such "part"
shall be deemed to be a "public street" for the purposes of this by-law.
Where a "part" on a reference plan depicts any other use such as an
easement or widening, the said "part" shall not be deemed a "lot". Further
where a "part" on a reference plan means a "lot" for the purposes of this by-
law, the various outer boundaries of the "part" shllll be deemed to be lot
lines for calculating any requirements as set out in this by-law.
The provisions of this section shall not apply to any lands zoned RU-7
which are within a registered plan of subdivision.
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29.4.10.4 Lot Frontage Along Reserves
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, where a 0.3 metre reserve
is placed along a lot line that would otherwise be defined as the lot frontage,
such lot line along the 0.3 metre reserve shall be deemed to be the lot
frontage, except where lands zoned RU-7 abut Wellington Street East, or
abut a 0.3 metre reserve along Wellington Street East, then Wellington Street
East shall be deemed to be the lot frontage.
29.4.10.5 Multiple Buildings on a Lot
29.4.10.6
29.4.10.7
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, the lands shown zoned
RU-7 may be used for multiple buildings on a lot provided that the distance
between any two buildings including accessory buildings shall not be less
than the greater of 10 metres or 1-2 the height of the tallest building.
Outside Storage
Notwithstanding any other provisions to the contrary, open or outside storage
shall not be permitted on the lands zoned RU-7.
Loading
In accordance with Section 19.2
29.4.10.8 Landscaping Requirements
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
A strip of lands shall be provided adjacent to the entire
length of all lot lines which shall be used for no other
purpose than landscaping. Notwithstanding the above and
the provisions of Section 3.64, for the purposes of this
section, such landscaping ll#l~. include retaining walls, curbs
and decorative ponds. Access ramps, driveways, signs, or
art sculpture shall be permitted to be within such
landscaping strips, provided access ramps and driveways are
more or less perpendicular to the street line. The width of
the required landscape strips shall be a minimum of:
6 metres abutting Wellington Street East, or a 0.3 metre
reserve abutting Wellington Street East;
4.5 metres abutting any public street or private road
allowance which connects to Wellington Street East; and
3 metres abutting any other public street or private road
allowance, and all interior lot lines.
Unless otherwise provided in this by-law, a minimum of ten
percent (10%) of the area of every lot on which a building
or structure is erected, shall be used for no other purpose
than landscaping.
Where the number of parking spaces in a parking area,
other than a parking garage, exceeds twenty (20),. there
shall be landscaping within the parking area and occupying
an area equivalent to not less than five percent (5%) of the
parking area ..
29.4.10.9 Except as specified in Section 29.4.10 above, all other provisions of By-law
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No. 2213-78 shall apply to lands zoned RU-7.
29.4.10.10 Holding Prefix
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 29.4.10.1 above, while the "(H)"
Holding prefix is in place, no person shall within the lands zoned (H)RU-7
on Schedule "A" use any lot or erect, alter or use any buildings or structures
for any purpose except those uses which existed on the date of passing of
this byelaw. Furthermore, no extension or enlargement of the uses which
existed on the date of passing of this by-law shall occur, unless an
amendment to this by-law is approved by the Council of the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora and comes into full force and effect.
29.4.10.11 Removal of Holding Prefix
Prior to the passing of a by-law to remove the "(H)" Holding prefix from
lands zoned (H)RU-7, or any part thereof, the Town of Aurora shall be
satisfied that a site plan agreement has been executed between the owner of
the lands and the Corporation of the Town of Aurora, the relevant provisions
·----· of Official Plan Amendment No. 7 shall have been complied with, and a
plan of subdivision has been registered or a reference plan depicting future
lots or parts has been approved by the Town and deposited in the Registry
Office.
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29.4.10.12 Upon removal of the "(H)" Holding prefix from the lands zoned (H)RU-7
pursuant to Section 36 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, or a successor
thereto, the provisions applicable to the said lands shall be as set out in
Section 29.4.10.1 to 29.4.10.9 inclusive.
4. No part of this by-law will come into force until the provisions of the Planning Act have
been complied with, but subject to such provisions the by-law will take effect from the
day of passing thereof.
READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 2nd DAY OF June, 1994.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 2nd DAY OF June, 1994.
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Y-LAW NO. 3 >J0-1f.J)_
PASSED THIS~DAY OF
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-I OF AURORA
IONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
!\1: PART OF LOTS 19, 20
CONCESSION II
'JECT LANDS REZONED FROM ----___,~:ND RU-3iii TO RU-6, RU-7,
lU-6 AND (H)RU-7
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(Magna Industrial/Head Office)
Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law 3550-94.0
By-law 3550-94.0 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law 2213-78, the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of Aurora, to rezone the
subject lands, being Part Lots 19 and 20, Concession II, located on the south side of Wellington
Street East between Bayview Avenue and Leslie Street, comprising Parts 1, 2 and 3 as shown
on the proposed draft Plan of Subdivision 19T-94015, from "Rural General (RU) Zone" and
"Rural General (RU-3(iii)) Exception Zone" to "Rural General (RU-6) Exception Zone", "Rural
General Holding (H)RU-6 Exception Zone", "Rural General (RU-7) Exception Zone" and "Rural
General Holding (H)RU-7 Exception Zone". The amendment is to permit development of the
lands for specific industrial, head office, and associated uses.
The (H) Holding prefix applied to a portion of the lands must be removed prior to development
requiring public notice but not further opportunity for appeal. The By-law provides that the (H)
prefix not be removed until a Site Plan Agreement has been executed, a Plan of Subdivision has
been registered or a reference plan has been approved, and Council is satisfied that the
requirements of Official Plan Amendment #7 have been met. Prior to the removal of the Holding
prefix, the lands zoned (H)RU-6 and (H)RU-7 are restricted to the uses existing on the date of
passage of the By-law.
The requirements of the RU-6 and RU-7 zones are summarized below.
The RU-6 zone:
• permits Advanced Production Facilities of Magna International Inc. including
manufacturing, assembly, fabrication and processing uses, together with accessory uses
such as warehousing, storage of goods and materials, and offices, all of which will be
related to the operations of Magna International Inc. and shall primarily serve the
Advanced Production Facility uses, together with subordinate accessory uses including:
a gatehouse or security facility and structure; and recreation and day care facilities and
cafeterias which are located within a main building and primarily serve the employees of
the principal use;
• requires a minimum lot area of 4000 square metres (.99 acres), a minimum lot frontage
of 30 metres (98 feet), and a minimum building setback from any lot line of 9 metres
(29.5 feet) or half the height of the building, whichever is greater;
• permits a maximum lot coverage of 60 percent, a maximum building height of 20 metres
(65.6 feet), and a maximum ground floor area for a main building of 15000 square metres
(161,464 square feet);
• restricts the combined ground floor area of all accessory buildings and structures to a
maximum of 10 percent of the ground floor area of the primary use and 15 percent of the
lot area;
• restricts the maximum height of accessory buildings to 10 metres (32.8 feet) or the height
of the main building, whichever is less;
• adds provisions to permit development of buildings or structures in circumstances where
a road allowance on which a proposed lot fronts has not yet been dedicated to the Town
and to permit development prior to the registration of the Plan of Subdivision;
• permits more than one building on a lot provided the distance between each building is
a minimum of 10 metres (32.8 feet);
• prohibits open or outside. storage;
• requires a minimum landscaping strip abutting all lot lines with a minimum width of: 3
metres (9.8 feet) adjacent to internal lot lines, internal public streets and private road
allowances; 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) abutting a public street or private road allowance
which connects to Wellington Street East; and 6.0 metres (19.7 feet) abutting Wellington
Street East or a 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve which abuts Wellington Street East. Where a
shared driveway or access ramp serves two adjacent lots, the required landscaping strip
shall be provided on either side of the driveway or ramp;
• requires a minimum of 10 percent of the total lot area to be landscaped;
• requires a minimum of 5 percent of a parking area with more than 20 parking spaces to
be set aside for landscaping; and,
• requires loading spaces in accordance with the general By-law provisions for industrial
zones.
The RU-7 zone:
• permits the Corporate Head Office of Magna International Inc., an arts and education
centre primarily relating to or serving Magna International Inc., a clinic and health centre
and/or hospital primarily relating to or serving Magna International Inc., a Research and
Product Development Centre primarily relating to or serving the Corporate Head Office
use of Magna International Inc., and accessory uses including a gatehouse or security
facility and structure, recreation and day care facilities and employee cafeterias which are
located within a main building and primarily serve the employees of the principal use;
• requires a minimum lot area of 8000 square metres (1.98 acres), a minimum lot frontage
of 60 metres (197 feet), and a minimum building setback from any lot line of 9 metres
(29.5 feet) or half the height of the building, whichever is greater;
• permits a maximum lot coverage of 40 percent; a maximum building height of 7 storeys
or 30 metres (98.4 feet), whichever is less; and a maximum ground floor area of 10000
square metres (107 ,643 square feet);
• restricts. the combined ground floor area of all accessory buildings and structures to a
maximum of 10 percent of the ground floor area of the primary use and 15 percent of the
lot area;
• restricts the maximum height of accessory buildings to 10 metres (32.8 feet) or the height
of the main building, whichever is less;
• adds provisions to permit development of buildings or structures in circumstances where
a road allowance on which a proposed lot fronts has not yet been dedicated to the Town
and to permit development prior to the registration of the Plan of Subdivision;
• permits more than one building on a lot provided the distance between each building is
a minimum of 10 metres (32.8 feet) or half of the height of the highest building,
whichever is greater;
• prohibits open or outside storage;
• requires a minimum landscaping strip abutting all lot lines with a minimum width of 3
metres (9.8 feet) adjacent to internal lot lines, internal public streets and private road
allowances; 4.5 metres (14.8 feet) abutting a public street or private road allowance
which connects to Wellington Street East; and 6.0 metres (19.7 feet) abutting Wellington
Street East or a 0.3 metre (1 foot) reserve which abuts Wellington Street East. Where a
shared driveway or access ramp serves two adjacent lots, the required landscaping strip
shall be provided on either side of the driveway or ramp;
• requires a minimum of 10 percent of the total lot area to be landscaped;
• requires a minimum of 5 percent of a parking area with more than 20 parking spaces to
be set aside for landscaping; and,
• requires loading spaces in accordance with the general By-law provisions for commercial
zones.
GENERAL LOCATION OF ZONES
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LOT !8
LOT /7
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APPROXIMATf! LOCATION OF
SUBJECT LANDS
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LOCATION PLAN
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