BYLAW - Amend By law 2213 78 (Zoning) - 19971029 - 387197DTHE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF AURORA
By-law Number 3871-97.0
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 Schedule 'A' is hereby amended by changing the zoning category
applying to Part 4 Plan 65R-3453, shown in shading on Schedule 'A-1' attached
hereto and forming part of this By-law, from "General Industrial (M2) Zone" to
"Restricted Industrial (M 1-12) Exception Zone".
2. THAT Schedule 'A' is hereby amended by changing the zoning category
applying to Part Lots 1, 2 and 3 Plan 68; Parts 1 and 4 Plan 65R8293; Parts 2
and 3 Plan 65R8293; Lot 60 Plan 1 0328; Lot 51 Plan 1 0328, Lot 34 Plan
10328; Lot 18 Plan 10328; Lot 21 Plan M51; Lot 32 Plan M2012; and Lot 31
Plan M2012, shown in shading on Schedule 'A-2' attached hereto and forming
part of this By-law, from "Restricted Industrial Service (M 1-1) Exception Zone"
to "Industrial Service (M3) Zone".
3. THAT Schedule 'A' is hereby amended by changing the zoning category
applying to Lots 8 to 25 inclusive Plan 65M-2873 and to Part of Part 2 Plan
65R-1525, shown in shading on Schedule 'A-3' attached hereto and forming
part of this By-law, from "General Industrial Specific (M5-1) Exception Zone"
to "General Industrial Specific (M6) Zone".
4. That Section 6 "General Provisions" is hereby amended by deleting the contents
of subsection 6.20 and replacing them with the following:
"6.20 Height Restrictions
Unless specified elsewhere in this By-law the maximum height for
buildings and structures in all zones shall be 1 0 metres and in no
case shall any building exceed 7 storeys in height. However,
nothing in this By-law shall apply to prevent the erection and/or
use of a church spire, belfry, flag pole, water tower, windmill,
elevator penthouse, air conditioner duct, smoke stack, barn, silo
or telecommuni,cations tower which a does not comply herewith.
Notwithstanding the above, the height of satellite dishes is
regulated under the provisions of Section 6.2.5."
5. THAT Section 16 "First Density Apartment Residential (RA 1) Zone" is hereby
amended by deleting the contents of subsection 16.2.3 and replacing them with
the following:
"16.2.3 Building Specifications
Floor Area (minimum):
Bachelor
1 bedroom
40 square metres
50 square metres
1
2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Lot Coverage {maximum)
Height {maximum)
65 square metres
75 square metres
35 percent
4 storeys"
6. THAT Section 16.3 "First Density Apartment Residential {RA 1-1) Exception
Zone" is hereby amended by deleting the contents of subsection 16.3.2.3 and
replacing them with the following:
"16.3.2.3 Building Specifications
In accordance with Section 16.2.3."
7. THAT Section 17 "Second Density Apartment Residential {RA2) Zone" is hereby
amended by deleting the contents of subsection 17 .2.3 and replacing them with
the following:
"17.2.3 Building Specifications
Floor Area {minimum):
Bachelor
1 bedroom
2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Lot Coverage {maximum)
Height {maximum)
40 square metres
50 square metres
65 square metres
75 square metres
35 percent
5 storeys"
8. THAT Section 18 "Third Density Apartment Residential {RA3) Zone" is hereby
amended by deleting the contents of subsection 18.2.3 and replacing them with
the following:
"18.2.3 Building Specifications
Floor Area {minimum):
Bachelor
1 bedroom
2 bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Lot Coverage {maximum)
Height {maximum)
40 square metres
50 square metres
65 square metres
75 square metres
35 percent
7 storeys"
9. THAT Section 21 "Central Commercial {C2) Zone" is hereby amended by
deleting the contents of subsection 21.2.3 and replacing them with the
following:
"21.2.3 Building Specifications
Height {maximum) 3 storeys
Notwithstanding the above, a maximum of 5 storeys shall be permitted provided
that the fourth and fifth storeys are set back a minimum of 3 metres from the
main front and exterior side walls of the third storey."
10 THAT Section 3.163 "Definitions {Specific)" is hereby amended by numbering
the first paragraph as 3.163.a and the subsequent subsections sequentially as
3.163.a.1 to 3.163.a.9 and by adding the following as subsection 3.163.b:
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"3.163.b Notwithstanding any other provisions of Section 3, the following
definitions shall apply to lands zoned M 1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and M6,
and any exception zones thereto:
Adult Entertainment Parlour:
means any premises or part thereof in which is provided, in pursuance of a
trade, calling, business or occupation, goods or services appealing to or
designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations, excluding
however a Class "B" Adult Videotape Parlour.
With reference to this use, the following terms apply:
"adult videotape" means any videotape, the contents of which are designed or
held out as designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations,
through the pictorial. photographic or other graphic depiction of subject matter
distinguished or characterized by the portrayal of one or more persons involved
or engaging in specified sexual activities as defined by this By-law, or by an
emphasis on the display of specified human body areas. "Adult videotape" also
. includes a videotape classified by the Ontario Film Review Board as "restricted"
and required to be characterized with the added information piece "adult sex
film".
"Class A Adult Videotape Parlour" means an adult entertainment parlour in
which any person offers to provide adult videotapes to the public, where the
proportion of the floor area set aside for the display of adult videotapes provided
is greater than 1 0% of the total floor area of the premises;
"Class B Adult Videotape Parlour" means a retail store in which any person
offers to provide adult videotapes to the public, where the proportion of the
floor area set aside for the display of adult videotapes is 1 0% or less than 1 0%
of the total floor area of the premises;
"goods" includes books, magazines, pictures, slides, films, videotape or adult
videotape, phonograph records, pre-recorded magnetic tape and any other
reading, viewing or listening matter, the contents of which are designed or held
out as designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations, through
the pictorial, photographic or other graphic depiction of subject matter
distinguished or characterized by the portrayal of one or more persons involved
or engaging in specified sexual activities as defined in this By-law or by an
emphasis on the display of specified human body areas.
"services" includes activities, facilities, performances, exhibitions, viewings and
encounters but does not include the exhibition of film where such film has been
approved under the Theatres Act.
"services designed to appeal to erotic or sexual appetites or inclinations"
includes,
(i) service of which a principal feature or characteristic is the nudity or
partial nudity of any person;
(ii) service in respect of which the word "nude", "naked," "topless,"
"bottomless," "sexy," or any other word or any other picture, symbol or
representation having like meaning or implication is used in any
advertisement;
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"specified human body areas" means the genitals and the anus;
"specified sexual activities" means one or more of the following: actual or
simulated sexual intercourse, ejaculation, sodomy, including anal intercourse,
and oral sexual intercourse or direct physical stimulation of unclothed genital
organs;
"to provide" when used in relation to goods includes to sell, offer to sell or
display for sale, by retail or otherwise such goods and "providing" and
"provision" have corresponding meanings. When used in the context of adult
videotapes "to provide" also includes offers to rent, license, lease, exchange or
trade, whether consideration is effected by means of membership, subscription
or price of admittance.
"to provide" when used in relation to services includes to furnish, perform,
solicit, or give such services and "providing" and "provision" have
corresponding meanings;
"videotape" means cinematographic film, videotape, video disc, computer
diskettes, or other medium which may produce visual images that may be
viewed as moving pictures.
Auction Centre:
means a premises used for the storage of goods and materials which are to be
sold from the premises or lot by public auction.
Banquet Hall:
means a premises used for the preparation and service of food and beverages
to an assembly of persons for functions including weddings and receptions,
however does not include a restaurant, a nightclub or an adult entertainment
parlour.
Body Rub Parlour:
means any premises or part thereof where a body rub is performed, offered or
solicited in pursuance of a trade, calling, business or occupation, but does not
include any premises or part thereof where the body rubs performed are for the
purpose of medical or therapeutic treatment and are performed or offered by
persons otherwise duly qualified, licensed or registered so to do under the laws
of the Province of Ontario.
For the purposes of this use, body rub shall include the kneading, manipulating,
rubbing, massaging, touching or simulating by any means of the person's body
or part thereof, but does not include medical or therapeutic treatment given by
a person otherwise duly qualified, licensed or registered to do so under the laws
of the Province of Ontario.
Building:
means a structure occupying an area greater than 1 0 square metres and
consisting of a wall, roof and floor, or a structural system serving the function
thereof, and every part of the structure that is attached thereto.
Club, Private:
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means a building or .part thereof used by members and guests of members of
non-profit and non-commercial organizations for community, social or cultural
purposes, however does not include uses that are normally carried out as a
commercial enterprise, an adult entertainment parlour or a body rub parlour.
Commercial Self Storage Facility:
means a premises used for the temporary storage of household items and
seasonal, recreational or commercial vehicles, boats and trailers in individual
storage areas or lockers.
Contractors Yard:
means an area of land where equipment and materials used by a building and/or
excavating contractor are stored and/or where a contractor performs shop or
assembly work.
Data Processing Centre:
means a premises used for the electronic storage and retrieval of information
and/or for the production of computer programs, word processing or the
maintenance of records including corporate accounts and cheque processing.
Day Nursery:
means a premises used for the temporary care and custody of more than five
children for a period not exceeding twenty-four consecutive hours and which is
licensed in accordance with the Day Nurseries Act, as amended.
Dry Cleaning Distribution Depot:
means a premises used for the receiving and redistribution of articles or goods
made of fabric to be subjected to the process of dry cleaning, dry dyeing or
cleaning in a dry cleaning establishment and may include as an accessory use
the pressing of any such articles or goods.
Dry Cleaning Establishment:
means a premises used for the dry cleaning, dry dyeing or cleaning of articles
· or goods made of fabric by means of cleaning machines and incidental
equipment in which only nonflammable solvents are or can be used and which
does not cause an obnoxious use within or without the premises.
Equipment Sales and Rental Establishment:
means a premises in which machinery and equipment,· other than motor
vehicles, are offered for sale or kept for rent, lease or hire.
Financial Institution:
means a premises in which financial services are offered to the public and
includes a bank, credit union, trust company, savings office or any other retail
banking operation however does not include a financial institution, drive-thru.
Financial Institution, Drive-Thru:
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means a premises in which financial services are offered to the public and
includes a bank, credit union, trust company, savings office or any other retail
banking operation which includes facilities for banking transactions by the public
while in motor vehicles by means of an order or window service, or an
automated teller machine, which motor vehicles approach in designated lanes.
Fitness Centre:
means a premises used for the purpose of physical fitness and may include a
sauna, swimming pool, or like facilities, however does not include a body rub
parlour.
Food Processing Establishment:
means a premises used for the processing or other preparation of food and/or
beverages, however does not include a restaurant, drive-thru restaurant, take
out restaurant or bake shop.
Industrial Use:
means a premises used for the manufacturing, processing, finishing, treating,
ornamenting, altering, fabricating or assembly of raw materials or recycled
materials or the adapting for sale of any good, substance, article or thing.
Laundry:
means a premises used for the cleaning of articles or goods made of fabric by
means of laundry machines using only water and non-toxic detergents.
Motor Vehicle:
means a vehicle that is propelled or driven by other than muscular power and
includes automobiles, trucks and motorcycles, however does not include railway
. cars or other vehicles running only upon rails, motorized snow vehicles, traction
engines, or farm tractors.
Motor Vehicle Body Shop:
means a premises used for the repair and/or painting of the interior and/or
exterior and/or the undercarriage of motor vehicle bodies.
Motor Vehicle Rental Establishment:
means a premises used for the rental or lease of motor vehicles.
Motor Vehicle Repair Garage:
means a premises used for the repair and/or cleaning of motor vehicles, and
may include, as accessory uses, a motor vehicle inspection station and the sale
of tires and motor vehicle accessories, but does not include the sale of motor
vehicle fuels or a motor vehicle body shop.
Obnoxious Use:
means a use which creates a nuisance, disturbance or offensive impact by the
creation of noise, vibration, emissions, fumes, dust, objectionable odour, or
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waste, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes any use
which may be declared a noxious or offensive trade or business under the Public
Health and Promotion Act, as amended.
Office:
means a premises used for conducting the affairs of businesses, professions,
services, agencies, industries, governments, or like activities, in which the
principal product of labour is the processing and/or storage of information rather
than the production and distribution of goods.
Parking Area:
means an open area of a lot that is used to provide parking spaces for motor
vehicles, provided a parking area is not located on a public highway, a private
road or a lane and provided a parking area is accessory to a principal use on the
lot and parking area shall not include any area where motor vehicles for sale or
repair are kept or stored.
Place of Worship:
means a building or part thereof used by a religious organization for the practice
of religion.
Pit:
means an area of land where unconsolidated gravel, stone, sand, earth, clay, fill
or other material is being removed by means of an excavation to supply
materials for construction, industrial or manufacturing purposes and may
include, as an accessory use, facilities for the crushing, screening, washing and
storage of such materials.
Premises:
means an area of a building occupied or used by a single business or enterprise
in expectation of gain or profit.
Printing Establishment:
means a premises in which books, newspapers, periodicals, flyers or other
printed materials are produced.
Recreation Centre:
means a building or part thereof used for sports, social and leisure time
activities, and includes an arena, bowling alley, curling rink, bingo hall, ice or
roller skating rink, and like facilities however does not include an adult
entertainment parlour, body rub parlour or a place of amusement.
Repair Shop, Heavy:
means a premises used primarily for the repair of mechanical equipment
excluding motor vehicles.
Repair Shop, Light:
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means a premises used for the servicing and repair of personal or household
articles including shoes, cameras, toys, jewellery, watches, clocks, locks,
bicycles, musical instruments, wheel chairs, or orthopaedic appliances.
Research Lab:
means a premises used for research and development involving the natural and
physical sciences.
Restaurant:
means a premises with seating for over twenty patrons used for the preparation
and serving of food and beverages to the public for consumption at tables
within the premises or outside the building on a patio or terrace and may include
take-out service as an accessory use, however does not include an adult
entertainment parlour, a nightclub, or a drive-thru restaurant.
Restaurant, Drive-Thru:
means a premises, with or without seating, used for the preparation and serving
of food and beverages to the public, which includes order or window service to
the public while in motor vehicles which motor vehicles approach in designated
lanes.
Restaurant, Take-Out:
means a premises used for the preparation and serving of food and beverages
to the public for consumption off the premises and which may contain as an
accessory use seating for no more than twenty patrons for consumption of food
and beverages on the premises however does not include a drive-thru restaurant
or a nightclub.
Retail, Ancillary:
means the area of a premises used for the display and sale to the general public
of goods which are manufactured, assembled or warehoused on the same
premises.
Saw or Planing Mill:
means a premises where timber is cut, sawed or planed either to finished
lumber or as an intermediary step and may include facilities for the kiln drying
of lumber.
School, Commercial:
means a premises used for instructing or training seven or more students in
dance, music, art, golf, business, hairdressing, martial arts, gymnastics, or like
activities, however does not include a trade school.
School, Trade:
means a premises used for the instruction or training of seven or more students
in skills related to the construction and manufacturing industries.
Sight Triangle:
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means the unobstructed triangular-shaped area on a corner lot bounded by the
street lines and a straight line joining the points on each street line measured
from the point of intersection the distance required by this By-law.
Street Line:
means the boundary between a lot and a public highway or a reserve abutting
a public highway.
Transportation Terminal:
means a premises used for, or in combination with, the storage of trucks and/or
buses and which may include as accessory uses the storage of ware and goods,
loading and unloading, and the servicing and repair of the stored vehicles.
Warehouse:
means a premises used for the storage of wares or goods however does not
include a Commercial Self Storage Facility."
11. THAT Section 6 "General Provisions" is hereby amended by deleting the
contents of subsection 6.49.b and replacing them with the following:
"6.49.b Landscaping Requirements
6.49.b.1 Landscaping Requirements In All C5 and C6 Zones and In The 1-7. and
C4-5 Zones
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 or driveways shall be permitted to cross
such landscaping strips, provided they are more or less perpendicular
to the street line. The width of the required landscaping strips shall
be a minimum of:
- 6 metres abutting Bayview Avenue, St. John's Sideroad and
Wellington Street East, or a reserve abutting any such street;
-4.5 metres abutting John West Way;
- 3 metres abutting all other street lines;
- 3 metres abutting lands shown zoned 0-9 on Schedule "A";
- 3 metres abutting all interior side lot lines in the C5 zone.
ii) Unless otherwise provided in this By-law, a minimum of 1 0% 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 20, there shall be landscaping within the
parking area occupying an area equivalent to not less than 5% of the
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parking area.
6.49.b.2 Landscaping Requirements In All M4. M5 and M6 Zones
i) A strip of land which shall be used for no other purpose than
landscaping shall be provided adjacent to the entire length of the lot
lines in accordance with the following minimum required widths:
-6 metres abutting Bayview Avenue, St. John's Sideroad and
Wellington Street East, or a reserve abutting any such street;
-3 metres abutting all other street lines;
-3 metres abutting lands shown zoned 0-9 on Schedule "A";
-3 metres abutting all interior side lot lines in the M4 zone.
ii) Where a parking area, other than a parking garage, is located in a yard
abutting a public street or a reserve abutting a public street and
includes more than 20 parking spaces, there shall be landscaping
within the parking area occupying an area equivalent to not less than
5% of the parking area.
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 or driveways shall be permitted to cross such
landscaping strips, provided they are more or less perpendicular to the
street line. Main buildings shall be permitted to encroach into the
required landscaping strip provided the building complies with the zone
requirements and the width of the landscaping is in no case less than 3
metres."
12. THAT Section 6 is hereby amended by adding the following as subsection 6.50:
"6.50 Ancillary Retail:
Where ancillary retail is permitted in this By-law, the ancillary retail
area shall be wholly contained within an enclosed building and be
separated from the rest of the premises by a solid partition extending
from the floor to the ceiling, and shall not exceed 20% of the gross
floor area of the premises or 200 square metres, whichever is less."
13. THAT Section 24 is hereby amended by deleting the section and replacing it
with the following:
"SECTION 24 GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR INDUSTRIAL (M) ZONES
The following provisions shall apply to all Industrial (M) Zones.
24.1 Uses Permitted
No person shall hereafter use any building, structure or land, nor erect
any building or structure in any Industrial (M) Zone except in accordance
with the following provisions.
24.2 Loading Space
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24.2.1
24.2.2
24.2.3
24.2.4
24.2.5
24.2.6
24.2.7
24.2.8
The owner or occupant of any lot, building or structure in an Industrial
(M) Zone, excluding buildings or portions of buildings used for office
commercial use, which involves the receiving, shipping, loading or
unloading of goods, wares or merchandise, shall provide and maintain in
a location suitable to the Town, loading or unloading spaces 9 metres
long, 3. 5 metres wide, and having a vertical clearance of at least 4
metres according to the following criteria:
Total Floor Area of Building
or Structure
Number of Loading Spaces Required
140 square metres or less
More than 140 square metres
but less than 300 square metres
300 square metres or more but less
than 2500 square metres
2500 square metres or more but
less than 7500 square metres
7500 square metres or more
Access
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1
2
3
1 additional space for every
7500 square metres or
fractional part thereof
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law for driveway width,
access to loading or unloading space(s) shall have a driveway at least 5
metres wide unless such spaces are directly linked in a lane or roadway.
Location
All loading spaces and loading doors shall be located such that they do
not face a public street except in the case of a corner lot.
Additions to Buildings
The loading space or unloading space requirements referred to herein
shall not apply to any buildings in existence as of June 16, 1980
provided the floor area as it existed at such date is not increased. If an
addition(s) is made to the building or structure which increases the floor
area then additional loading or unloading spaces shall be provided
according to the provisions of this By-law.
24.3 Parking Space Location
Where a parking space or spaces are required in an Industrial (M) Zone by
this By-law, such spaces shall be located not less than 1.5 metres from
any side or rear lot line.
24.4 Minimum Distance Separation Residential And Industrial
Where an Industrial (M) Zone abuts a Residential Zone or a Holding Zone
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designated for residential purposes in the Official Plan or is separated
from such Residential or Holding Zone by a street, highway, right-of-way
or vacant land only, any new industrial building shall be located a
minimum of 60 metres away from any existing residential building.
Where no residential building exists the distance shall be calculated using
the minimum applicable yard requirements for the residential zone.
24.5 Yard Requirement Abutting a Railway Right of Way
Where a lot abuts a railway, the required yard on the side of the railway
right of way shall be nil.
24.6 Buildings Situate On More Than One Lot
Where a building is situate on more than one lot, the yard requirements
and other provisions of this by-law shall be applied as if the lots were
one."
14. THAT Section 25 is hereby amended by deleting that section and replacing it
with the following:
"SECTION 25 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1) ZONE
The following provisions shall apply to all Restricted Industrial (M 1) zones.
25.1 Uses Permitted
25.2
25.2.1
warehouses and industrial uses, including food processing
establishments, light metal products plants and printing
establishments, however not including any obnoxious use,
contractors yard, lumber yard, machine or welding shop,
plumbing shop, saw or planing mill, or sheet metal shop
ancillary retail in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.50
commercial self storage facilities
data processing centres
fitness centres, recreation centres and private clubs provided
that no part of the building in which such uses are located is
used for any commercial self-storage facility, warehouse or
industrial use
office use accessory to a permitted use on the same premises
offices, other than the offices of a doctor or drugless
practitioner, in multi-premises buildings provided that no part
of the building is used for a printing establishment and that the
combined floor area of the offices does not exceed 30 percent
of the total floor area of the building
repair shops, light
research labs
trade schools
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum):
Buildings up to 1 0 metres in height 1400 square metres
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25.2.2
25.2.3
Buildings over 1 0 metres up to 1 5
metres in height
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)
Rear Yard (minimum)
Interior Side Yard (minimum):
Buildings up to 1 0 metres in height
Buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 1 5 metres in height
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)
4000 square metres
30 metres
3 metres
9 metres
3 metres
6 metres
3 metres
Notwithstanding the front and exterior side yard requirements
cited above, no building or structure shall be located within the
sight triangle measured 6 metres from the point of intersection of
the front and exterior side lot lines. Notwithstanding the above
and the provisions of Section 6.2.2, no accessory building or
structure other than a gate house, shall be located closer to any
streetline than the closest wall of the main building.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum):
Lots 76, 77 & 78 Cone. 1 E.Y.S.
west of the CNR tracks
east of the CNR tracks
Lot 79
Lot 80
west of Industry Street
South/Industrial Parkway
east of Industry Street
South/Industrial Parkway
Lot 81
west of Industrial Parkway
east of Industrial Parkway
Lots 82, 83 and 84
10 metres
15 metres
10 metres
10 metres
15 metres
10 metres
15 metres
15 metres
25.3 Outside Storage
The storage-of goods, material or machinery shall not be permitted
other than in a wholly enclosed building.
SECTION 25.4 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1) EXCEPTION ZONES,
25.4.a Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the required
parking shall be permitted in the front and side yards on the lands
shown in shading on Schedule 'A' to By-law 2395-80.
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(See Schedule 'A' to By-law 2395-80 attached)
SECTION 25.4. 1 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1-Al EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.1.1
25.4.1.2
25.4.1.3
Uses Permitted
all uses permitted under Section 25.1
any industrial use which existed as of August 17, 1981
whether or not the use is conducted and wholly contained
within an enclosed building.
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
Minimum Distance Separation Residential and Industrial
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.4, any industrial
building constructed after May 18, 1995, shall be located a
minimum of 1 0.0 metres away from any residential building
located on the lands zoned RA3-5.
SECTION 25.4.2 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1-A 1 I EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.2.1
25.4.2.2
25.4.2.3
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 25.4.1.1
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2 with the exception that the
minimum required exterior side yard shall be 2.4 metres.
Loading Space
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.2. 7, the minimum
required setback of a loading space from the streetline in an
exterior side yard shall be 24 metres.
SECTION 25.4.3 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1-A21 EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.3.1
25.4.3.2
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 25.4.1.1, with the exception that the
building existing as of February 1 0, 1993 may also be used for
church offices and meeting rooms provided that the floor area
occupied by church uses does not exceed 200 square metres.
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
SECTION 25.4.4 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1-21 EXCEPTION ZONE
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25.4.4.1
25.4.4.2
25.4.4.3
Uses Permitted
Commercial uses incidental to or in combination with warehouses
and industrial uses including offices, banks, restaurants, auction
centres, and antique and craft display and sales area.
Zone Requirements
Any new building constructed on the subject lands shall be sited
in accordance with the provisions of Section 25.2.
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
SECTION 25.4.5 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1-3) EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.5.1
25.4.5.2
25.4.5.3
25.4.5.4
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 25.1
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Sections 25.2
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
Parking
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.26.1.4 and 6.26.1.5,
the parking requirements shall be 1 space for each 68 square
metres of floor area of the b'uilding.
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the required
parking shall be permitted in .the front and side yards.
SECTION 25.4.6 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL SERVICE (M1-4) EXCEPTION
ZONE
25.4.6.1
25.4.6.2
Uses Permitted
warehousing and commercial self storage facilities wholly
contained within an enclosed building
offices and caretaker's quarters ancillary to the above use
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Sections 25.2 with the exception that the
gross floor area of all buildings shall not exceed 11 000 square
metres.
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25.4.6.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
SECTION 25.4.7 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL SERVICE (M1-51 EXCEPTION
ZONE
25.4.7.1
. 25.4.7.2
25.4.7.3
Uses Permitted
Buildings: A; M; F; G; and, the northern portion of E comprised
of a maximum of 1 2 units and 1 820 square metres of floor
area, as shown in hatching on Schedule "1": In accordance
with Section 27.1
Buildings: B; C; D; H; J; K; L; and, the southern portion of E, as
shown in dark outline on Schedule "1": In accordance with
Section 25.1
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Sections 25.2
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
(See Schedule "I" to By-law 3077-89 attached)
SECTION 25.4.8 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1-61 EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.8.1
25.4.8.2
25.4.8.3
25.4.8.4
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 25.1 with . the exception that a
maximum of 1245 square metres of the existing building may be
used for offices other than the offices of a medical doctor or
drugless practitioner
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
Parking
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 6.26, the required
manoeuvring area for the par~ing spaces along the southern
property line shall be nil.
SECTION 25.4.9 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1-7) EXCEPTION ZONE
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25.4.9.1
25.4.9.2
25.4.9.3
25.4.9.4
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 25.1
Zone Reguirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
Loading
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.2. 7, the setback
from the street line for a loading space shall be 26.94 metres.
SECTION 25.4.10 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1-8) EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.10.1 Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 25.1 with the exception that Units 3
to 6 inclusive and Units 20 and 21, York Condominium
Corporation 797, may also be used for the uses permitted under
Section 27.1.
25.4.1 0.2 Zone Reguirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
25.4.1 0.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
24.4.10.4 Parking
Notwithstanding any prov1s1ons to the contrary, the required
parking shall be permitted in the front and side yards.
SECTION 25.4.11 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1-9) EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4. 11.1 Uses Permitted
all uses permitted under Section 25.1
offices
day nurseries
commercial schools
private schools
trade schools
places of worship
25.4.11.2 Zone Reguirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
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25.4.11.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
SECTION 25.4.12 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M1-1 Ol EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4. 12.1 Uses Permitted
places of worship
day nurseries
uses accessory to the above uses
25.4.12.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2 with the exception that the
combined gross floor area of all structures shall not exceed 1 000
square metres.
25.4.12.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
25.4.12.4 Loading
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 24.2, the required
number of loading spaces shall be nil.
SECTION 25.4.13 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1-11 l EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4.13.1 Uses Permitted
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 25.1, the existing
building shall only be used for data processing centres, and offices
other than the offices of a medical doctor or drugless practitioner.
25.4. 13.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2 with the exception that the
minimum front yard setback shall be 8 metres and the minimum
rear yard setback shall be 6 metres.
25.4.13.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
25.4.13.4 Loading
The provisions of Section 24.2 respecting Loading Space shall not
apply.
SECTION 25.4.14 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL (M 1-12) EXCEPTION ZONE
25.4. 14.1 Uses Permitted
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all uses permitted in Section 25.1
contractors supply operations
electrical shops
plumbing shops
a gymnasium catering primarily to athletic programs and
activities for minors provided that the floor area devoted to the
use does not exceed 700 square metres
25.4.14.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 25.2
25.4.14.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 25.3
25.4.14.4 Parking
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6. 26.1, the minimum
required parking shall be 51 spaces."
15. THAT Section 26 "General Industrial (M2) Zone" is hereby amended by deleting
that section and replacing it with the following:
"SECTION 26 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL 1M2) ZONE
The following provisions shall apply to all General Industrial (M2) Zones.
26.1 Uses Permitted
warehouses and industrial uses including contractors yards,
food processing establishments, light metal products plants,
lumber yards, machine or welding shops, plumbing shops,
printing establishments, saw or planing mills, and sheet metal
shops, however not including any obnoxious use
ancillary retail in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.50.
commercial self storage facilities
data processing centres
fitness centres, recreation centres and private clubs provided
that no part of the building in which such uses are located is
used for any commercial self-storage facility, warehouse,
industrial use, motor vehicle body shop, or motor vehicle repair
garage
laundries
motor vehicle body shops
motor vehicle rental establishments
motor vehicle repair garages
office use accessory to a permitted use on the same premise
offices other than the offices of a doctor or drugless
practitioner, in multi-premises buildings provided that no part
of the building is used for a printing establishment, or a motor
vehicle body shop or repair garage, and that the combined floor
area of the offices does not exceed 30 percent of the total
floor area of the building
repair shops, light
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26.2
26.2.1
26.2.2
26.2.3
repair shops, heavy
research labs
trade schools
transportation terminals
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum):
Buildings up to 1 0 metres
in height
Buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 15 metres in height
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)
Rear Yard (minimum)
Side Yard (minimum)
Buildings up to
1 0 metres in height
Buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 1 5 metres in height
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)
1400 square metres
4000 square metres
30 metres
3 metres
9 metres
3 metres
6 metres
3 metres
Notwithstanding the front and exterior side yard requirements
cited above, no building or structure shall be located within the
sight triangle measured 6 metres from the point of intersection of
the front and exterior side lot lines. Notwithstanding the above,
a gatehouse shall be permitted in a front or side yard.
Notwithstanding the above or the provisions of Section 6.2.2, no
accessory building or structure other than a gate house, shall be
located closer to any streetline than the closest wall of the main
building.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum):
Lots 76, 77 & 78 Cone. 1 E.Y.S.
west of the CNR tracks
east of the CNR tracks
Lot 79
Lot 80
west of Industry Street
South/Industrial Parkway
east of Industry Street
South/Industrial Parkway
Lot 81
west of Industrial Parkway
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10 metres
15 metres
10 metres
10 metres
15 metres
10 metres
east of Industrial Parkway 15 metres
Lots 82, 83 and 84 15 metres
26.3 Outside Storage
Open or outside storage accessory to the main use, and parking of
commercial vehicles on a property is permitted provided that such
storage and/or parking is limited to side and/or rear yards of the
building and screened from the street by a wall or decorative close
board or masonry type fence not less than 2 metres and not more
than 2.5 metres in height and also provided that the main use is
contained within a building located on the property.
SECTION 26.4 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL 1M2) EXCEPTION ZONES
26.4.a
26.4.b
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, outside storage
shall be permitted on the lands shown in hatching on Schedule "A"
to By-law 2395-80 where it is accessory to a permitted use and
in accordance with the following provisions:
a) it is located in the rear yard and not closer than 9 metres to a
street line
b) it does not occupy more than 5% of the lot area
c) it is screened by landscaping, berms, trees or fences so that it
is not visible from a street
d) it is screened from the street by a wall or decorative close
board or masonry type fence not less than 1.8 metres and not
more than 2.5 metres in height.
(See Schedule "A"' to By-law 2395-80 attached)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.2, the loading
requirement for the building on the lands in Part of Lot 77,
Concession 1 E.Y.S. shown as Parts 1 and 2 on a plan deposited
in the Land Registry Office for the Registry Division of York North
as 65R-2420 shall be two spaces.
SECTION 26.4.1 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2-1) EXCEPTION ZONE
26.4.1.1 Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 26.1
26.4.1.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 26.2
26.4.1.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 26.4.a
26.4.1.4 Parking
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Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 6.26, the minimum
required parking shall be 80 spaces.
SECTION 26.4.2 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2-2) EXCEPTION ZONE
26.4.2.1
26.4.2.2
26.4.2.3
26.4.2.4
26.4.2.5
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 26.1
Zone Reguirements
In accordance with Section 26.2 with the exception that the
minimum required rear yard shall be 0.
Loading
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 24.2.3 the loading
requirement for an addition to the building shall be 1 space
provided that the addition does not exceed 2500 square metres.
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 26.3
Parking
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 6.26, the m1mmum
required parking shall be based on the ratio of 1 space for each 78
square metres of floor area.
SECTION 26.4.3 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2-3) EXCEPTION ZONE
26.4.3.1
26.4.3.2
26.4.3.3
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 26.1
Zone Reguirements
In accordance with Section 26.2 with the exception that the
minimum required lot frontage shall be 50 metres.
Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 26.3
SECTION 26.4.4 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2-4) EXCEPTION ZONE
26.4.4.1 Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 26.1 with the exception that a
maximum of 533 square metres of floor area of the existing
building may be used for recreational facilities. For purposes of
this section, recreational facilities shall be limited to only a
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gymnasium catering to athletic programs and activities for minors.
26.4.4.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 26.2
26.4.4.3 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 26.3
SECTION 26.4.5 GENERAL INDUSTRIAL (M2-5) EXCEPTION ZONE
26.4.5.1
26.4.5.2
26.4.5.3
26.4.5.4
Uses Permitted
In accordance with Section 26.1 with the exception that a
maximum of 11 0 square metres of the existing building may be
used for a motor vehicle and trailer sales area.
Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 26.2
Parking
The required parking shall be a minimum of 23 spaces in addition
to the area provided for vehicle display and sales.
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.26, the manoeuvring
space requirement for that portion of the driveway adjacent to the
main building shall be a minimum of 6.4 metres. Standards as
outlined within Section 6.26 shall apply in all other instances.
Landscaping
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.27.7, the required
landscaped strip adjacent to the northern and western lot lines
shall be nil.
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 24.3, the required
buffer strip between the parking area and the western property line
shall be nil."
16. THAT Section 27 is hereby amended by deleting the contents of the section and
replacing them with the following:
"SECTION 27 INDUSTRIAL SERVICE 1M3) ZONE
The following provisions shall apply to all Industrial Service (M3) Zones.
27.1 Uses Permitted
auction centres
banquet halls
clubs, private
commercial schools
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27.2
27.2.1
27.2.2
27.2.3
data processing centres
day nurseries
dry cleaning distribution depots
equipment sales and rental establishments
financial institutions
fitness centres
offices excluding offices of a medical doctor or drugless
practitioner
places of worship
recreation centres
repair shops, light
restaurants
take out restaurants
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum}:
Buildings up to 1 0 metres
in height
Buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 1 5 metres in height
Lot Frontage (minimum}
Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum}
Rear Yard (minimum}
Interior Side Yard (minimum}:
Buildings up to 1 0 metres in height
Buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 1 5 metres in height
Exterior Side Yard (minimum}
1 400 square metres
4000 square metres
30 metres
3 metres
9 metres
3 metres
6 metres
3 metres
Notwithstanding the front and exterior side yard requirements
cited above, no building or structure shall be located within the
sight triangle measured 6 metres from the point of intersection of
the front and exterior side lot lines. Notwithstanding the above
and the provisions of Section 6.2.2, no accessory building or
structure other than a gate house, shall be located closer to any
streetline than the closest wall of the main building.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum}:
Lots 76, 77 & 78 Cone. 1 E.Y.S.
west of the CNR tracks
east of the CNR tracks
Lot 79
Lot 80
west of Industry Street
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10 metres
15 metres
10 metres
South/Industrial Parkway
east of Industry Street
South/Industrial Parkway
Lot 81
west of Industrial Parkway
east of Industrial Parkway
Lots 82, 83 and 84
10 metres
15 metres
10 metres
15 metres
15 metres
27.3 Outside Storage
The storage of goods, material or machinery shall not be permitted
other than in a wholly enclosed building."
17. THAT Section 27 .A is hereby amended by deleting the contents of the section
and replacing them with the following:
"SECTION 27 .A PRESTIGE INDUSTRIAL (M4) ZONE
The following provisions shall apply to all Prestige Industrial (M4) Zones.
27.A.1
27.A.2
27.A.2.1
27.A.2.2
Uses Permitted
warehouses and industrial uses including food processing
establishments and printing establishments however not
including any obnoxious use, machine or welding shop,
plumbing or electrical shop, or sheet metal shop
banquet halls
data processing centres
office use accessory to a permitted use on the same premises,
provided that the floor area of the office use does not exceed
40% of the total floor area of the premises
offices other than the offices of a doctor or drugless
practitioner in multi-premises buildings provided that no part of
the building is used for a printing establishment and that the
combined floor area of the offices does not exceed 30 percent
of the total floor area of the building
research labs
trade schools
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)
Rear Yard (minimum)
Interior Side Yard (minimum)
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)
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8000 square metres
60 metres
3 metres
9 metres
6 metres
3 metres
27.A.2.3
27.A.3
27.A.4
27.A.5
27.A.6
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, where a lot abuts
Bayview Avenue, the lot line abutting Bayview Avenue shall be
deemed to be the front lot line. Notwithstanding the front and
exterior side yard requirements cited above, no building or
structure shall be located within the sight triangle measured 6
metres from the point of intersection of the front and exterior side
lot lines. Notwithstanding the above and the provisions of Section
6.2.2, no accessory building or structure other than a gate house,
shall be located closer to any streetline than the closest wall of the
main building.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum) 15 metres
Landscaping
In accordance with Section 6.49
Loading
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 24.2. 7 respecting
location of loading spaces, for lands abutting the St. John's
Sideroad and Bayview Avenue, or a reserve abutting such streets,
and for lands abutting the Oc9 zone, all loading spaces and loading
doors shall be located only in an interior side yard and shall be
appropriately screened. On all other lands zoned M4, loading
spaces and loading doors shall be located such that they do not
face a public street and shall be appropriately screened. All other
provisions of Sectio.n 24.1 and 24.2 shall apply.
Outside Storage
The storage of goods, material or machinery shall not be permitted
other than in a wholly enclosed building.
Parking
In accordance with Section 6.49
SECTION 27 .A. 7 PRESTIGE INDUSTRIAL (M4) EXCEPTION ZONES
SECTION 27 .A. 7.1 PRESTIGE INDUSTRIAL (M4-1) EXCEPTION ZONE
27 .A. 7. 1.1 Uses Permitted
warehouses
offices accessory to the permitted warehouse use, provided
that the floor area of the office use does not exceed 2040
square metres
ancillary retail, provided that the ancillary retail use is located
in the same building as the warehouse use and that the floor
area of the ancillary retail use does not exceed 340 square
metres
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27 .A. 7. 1.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 27.A.2 with the exception that the
total floor area of the building shall not exceed 13585 square
metres.
27 .A. 7. 1.3 Landscaping
In accordance with Section 6.49 hereof.
27 .A. 7. 1.4 Loading
In accordance with Section 27 .A.4
27 .A. 7 .1.5 Outside Storage
In accordance with Section 27 .A.5
27.A. 7.1.6 Parking
Notwithstanding the provisions of Sections 6.26 and 6.49, the
minimum required parking for warehouse uses shall be 1 space for
each 111 square metres of floor area of the building. The total
required parking shall be 196 spaces. Where it can be
demonstrated to the satisfaction of the corporation that the total
number of parking spaces required under this section need not be
provided for the initial occupancy of the building, a minimum of
1 51 parking spaces may be constructed initially, provided that the
site plan indicates the ability to accommodate the total number of
parking spaces required at a future date."
18. THAT Section 27. B is hereby amended by deleting the contents of the section
and replacing them with the following:
"SECTION 27.B RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC (M51 ZONE
The following provisions shall apply to all Restricted Industrial Specific (M5)
Zones.
27.8.1 Uses Permitted
warehouses and industrial uses including food processing
establishments, machine or welding shops, plumbing and
electrical shops, printing establishments, and sheet metal
shops, however not including any obnoxious use
ancillary retail in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.50
commercial self storage facilities
data processing centres
fitness centres, recreation centres and private clubs provided
that no part of the building in which such uses are located is
used for any commercial self-storage facility, warehouse or
industrial use
laundries
office use accessory to a permitted use on the same premises,
provided that the floor area of the office use does not exceed
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27.8.2
27.8.2.1
27.8.2.2
27.8.3
27.8.4
40% of the total floor area of the premises
offices other than the offices of a doctor or drugless
practitioner, provided that no part of the building is used for a
printing establishment and that the combined floor area of the
offices does not exceed 30 percent of the total floor area of
the building
repair shops, heavy
repair shops, light
research labs
trade schools
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum}
Lot Frontage (minimum}
Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum}
Rear Yard (minimum}
Interior Side Yard (minimum}:
buildings up to 1 0 metres
in height
buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 1 5 metres in height
Exterior Side Yard (minimum}
4000 square metres
45 metres
3 metres
9 metres
3 metres
6 metres
3 metres
Notwithstanding the front and exterior side yard requirements
cited above, no building or structure shall be located within the
sight triangle measured 6 metres from the point of intersection of
the front and exterior side lot lines. Notwithstanding the above
and the provisions of Section 6.2.2, no accessory building or
structure other than a gate house, shall be located closer to any
streetline than the closest wall of the main building.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum} 15 metres
Landscaping Requirements
In addition to the landscaping requirements of Section 6.49 hereof,
a landscaped strip of a minimum width of 3 metres shall be
provided adjacent to all interior side lot lines extending a minimum
distance of 8.3 metres from the rear lot line.
Loading
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 24. 2. 7 respecting
location of loading spaces, for lands abutting the 0-9 zone, all
loading spaces and loading doors shall be located only in an
interior side yard, and shall be appropriately screened. All other
provisions of Section 24.1 and 24.2 shall apply.
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27.B.5
27.B.6
27.B.7
Outside Storage
The storage of goods, material or machinery shall not be permitted
other than in a wholly enclosed building.
Parking
In accordance with Section 6.49
Holding Prefix
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 27.8 above, while the
"(H)" Holding prefix is in place, no person shall within the lands
zoned (H}M5 on Schedule "A" attached hereto, use any lot or
erect, alter or use any buildings or structures for any purposes
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 remove the "(H)" Holding prefix
from the lands zoned (H}M5 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.
Upon removal of the "(H)" Holding prefix from the lands zoned
(H}M5 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 Sections 27.8.1 to 27.8.6 inclusive.
SECTION 27.B.7 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC (M5} EXCEPTION
ZONES
SECTION 27 .B. 7.1 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC (M5-2} EXCEPTION
ZONE
27.B.7.1.1 Uses Permitted
all uses permitted under Section 27.8.1 hereof with the
exception of machine or welding shops, sheet metal shops and
all other metal stamping uses.
limited outdoor storage in accordance with the provisions of
Section 27.8.7.1.6
27 .B. 7 .1.2 Zone Reguirements
In accordance with Section 27. 8.2 with the exception that the
minimum rear yard setback shall be 15 metres, the interior side
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yard setback for all structures abutting the lands shown zoned M5-
3 on Schedule "A" shall be 6 metres, and the maximum building
height shall be 12 metres.
27 .B. 7 .1.3 Landscape 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 or driveways shall be permitted to cross such
landscaping strips, provided they are more or less perpendicular
to the street line. The width of the required landscaping strips
shall be a minimum of 3 metres abutting the front and rear lot
lines and 1 . 5 metres abutting the interior side lot lines with the
exception that the minimum width of the landscaping strip
abutting the lands shown zoned M5-3 on Schedule 'A' shall be
3 metres.
ii) Where a parking area, other than a parking garage, is located
in a yard abutting a public street or a reserve abutting a public
street and includes more than 20 parking spaces, there shall be
landscaping within the parking area occupying an area
equivalent to not less than 5% of the parking area.
iii} The landscape strip adjacent to the western property line
abutting the railway shall include a berm with a minimum
height of 2.5 metres and a maximum slope of 2.5 to 1. A
minimum 1 .83 high metre fence shall be constructed on the
berm in conjunction with a 1.5 metre wide planting strip
consisting of suitable trees and shrubs which are no less than
1.5 metres in height.
iv} The landscaping strip abutting the lands shown zoned M5-3 on
Schedule "A" shall include a 1.5 metre wide planting strip
consisting of suitable trees and shrubs which are no less than
1.5 metres in height.
27 .B. 7 .1.4 Parking
In accordance with Section 6.26
27.B.7.1.5 Loading
In accordance with Section 24.2
27 .B. 7 .1.6 Outside Storage
Outside or open storage shall only be permitted if accessory to the
principal use on the same lot and subject to the following
provisions:
i) No open storage shall be permitted within 30 metres of the
lands shown zoned M5-3 on Schedule "A".
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ii) An open storage area shall not be closer than 9 metres to any
street line;
iii) There shall be no open storage on any lot unless there is an
existing building with a gross floor area of at least 550 square
metres;
iv) An open storage area shall be exclusive of parking spaces and
shall not exceed 30% of the lot area;
v) No open storage other than machinery and equipment shall
exceed 3 metres in height;
vi) An open storage area shall be completely enclosed by a stone
or masonry wall, a close board fence, or a chain link fence
with appropriate landscaping screen, and no such enclosure
shall be less than 2 metres in height nor shall exceed 2.5
metres in height;
vii) A landscaping strip shall be provided along all lot lines the
minimum width of which shall be 3 metres;
viii) The open storage of any goods or materials which are
obnoxious, visually or otherwise, including derelict or scrap:
motor vehicles, machinery and appliances or equipment shall
not be permitted.
SECTION 27 .B. 7.2 RESTRICTED INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC (M5-3) EXCEPTION
ZONE
27.B.7.2.1 Uses Permitted
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 27.8.1 respecting Uses
Permitted, the lands shown zoned M5-3 on Schedule "A" shall
only be used for a Public or Private School, or Commercial School
and accessory uses. For the purposes of this section commercial
schools shall be limited to primarily elementary school-aged
children.
27.B.7.2.2 Zone Requirements
In accordance with Section 27 .8.2 with the exception that the
minimum rear yard setback shall be 1 5 metres, the minimum
interior side yard setback shall be 6 metres, and the maximum
building height shall be 8 metres.
27 .B. 7 .2.3 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 or driveways shall be permitted to cross the
landscaping strips provided they are more or less
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perpendicular to the street line. The width of the required
landscaping strips shall be a minimum of 3 metres with the
exception that the minimum width of the landscaping strip
shall be 1.5 metres abutting the northern lot line.
ii) Where a parking area, other than a parking garage, is located
in a yard abutting a public street or a reserve abutting a public
street and includes more than 20 parking spaces, there shall
be landscaping within the parking area occupying an area
equivalent to not less than 5% of the parking area.
iii) The landscaping strip along the western property line abutting
the railway shall include a berm with a minimum height of 2.5
metres and a maximum slope of 2.5 to 1. A minimum 1.83
metre high fence shall be constructed on the berm in
conjunction with a 1.5 metre wide planting strip consisting of
suitable trees and shrubs which are no less than 1.5 metres
in height.
iv) The landscape strip abutting the lands shown zoned M5-2 on
Schedule "A" shall include a 1.5 metre wide planting strip
consisting of suitable trees and shrubs which are no less than
1.5 metres in height.
27.8.7.2.4 Parking
The parking requirement shall be the greater of:
1) the number of parking spaces required under Section 6.26;
or
2) 1 0 spaces per each 90 square metres of public assembly
space including a gymnasium.
27.8.7.2.5 Loading
The provisions of Section 24.2 shall not apply.
27.8.7.2.6 Outside Storage
Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, no outside or open
storage shall be permitted.
27.8.7.2.7 Holding Prefix
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 27.8.7.2 above, while
the "(H)" Holding prefix is in place, no person shall within the
lands zoned (H)M5-3 on Schedule "A" attached hereto, use any lot
or erect, alter or use any buildings or structures for any purposes
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.
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Removal of Holding Prefix
Prior to the passing of a by-law to remove the "(H)" Holding prefix
from the lands zoned (H)M5-3 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.
Upon removal of the "(H)" Holding prefix from the lands zoned
(H)M5-3 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 Sections 27.8.7.2.1 to 27.8.7.2.6 inclusive."
19. THAT Section 27 is hereby amended by adding the following as Section 27.C:
"SECTION 27.C GENERAL INDUSTRIAL SPECIFIC (M6) ZONE
The following provisions shall apply to all General Industrial Specific (M6)
Zones.
27.C.1 Uses Permitted
warehouses and industrial uses including food processing
establishments, machine or welding shops, plumbing and
electrical shops, printing establishments, and sheet metal
shops, however excluding any obnoxious use
ancillary retail in accordance with the provisions of Section
6.50
commercial self. storage facilities
data processing centres
fitness centres, recreation centres and private clubs provided
that no part of the building in which such uses are located is
used for any commercial self-storage facility, warehouse,
industrial use, motor vehicle body shop, or motor vehicle
repair garage
laundries
motor vehicle body shops
motor vehicle rental establishments
motor vehicle repair garages
office use accessory to a permitted use on the same
premises, provided that the floor area of the office use does
not exceed 20% of the total floor area of the premises
offices other than the offices of a doctor or drugless
practitioner in multi-premises buildings provided that no part
of the building is used for a printing establishment, a motor
vehicle body shop, or a motor vehicle repair garage, and that
the combined floor area of the offices does not exceed 30
percent of the total floor area of the building
repair shops, heavy
repair shops, light
research labs
trade schools
limited outdoor storage in accordance with the provisions of
Section 27 .C.5
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27.C.2
27.C.2.1
27.C.2.2
27.C.2.3
27.C.3
27.C.4
27.C.5
an adult entertainment parlour provided the land, building or
structure used for such purposes complies with all provisions
of By-law 3496-93, the Adult Entertainment By-law, as
amended, or successor legislation thereto.
a body rub parlour provided the land, building or structure
used for such purposes complies with all provisions of By-law
3493-93, the Body Rub Parlour By-law, as amended, or
successor legislation thereto.
Zone Requirements
Lot Specifications
Lot Area (minimum)
Lot Frontage (minimum)
Siting Specifications
Front Yard (minimum)
Rear Yard (minimum)
Interior Side Yard (minimum):
buildings up to 1 0 metres
in height
buildings over 1 0 metres
up to 1 5 metres in height
Exterior Side Yard (minimum)
4000 square metres
45 metres
3 metres
9 metres
3 metres
6 metres
3 metres
Notwithstanding the front and exterior side yard requirements
cited above, no building or structure shall be located within the
sight triangle measured 6 metres from the point of intersection of
the front and exterior side lot lines. Notwithstanding the above
and the provisions of Section 6.2.2, no accessory building or
structure other than a gate house, shall be located closer to any
streetline than the closest wall of the main building.
Building Specifications
Height (maximum) 15 metres
Landscaping Requirements
In accordance with Section 6.49.
Loading
Notwithstanding the prov1s1ons of Section 24.2. 7 respecting
location of loading spaces, all loading spaces and loading doors
shall be located such that they do not face a public street, and
shall be appropriately screened. All other provisions of Section
24.1 and 24.2 shall apply.
Outside Storage
Outside or open storage shall only be permitted if accessory to the
principal use on the same lot and subject to the following
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27.C.6
provisions:
i) An open storage area shall be permitted only in a rear yard
and not closer than 9 metres to any street line;
ii) There shall be no open storage on any lot unless there is an
existing building with a gross floor area of at least 550 square
metres;
iii) An open storage area shall be exclusive of parking spaces and
shall not exceed 30% of the lot area;
iv) No open storage other than machinery and equipment shall
exceed 3 metres in height;
v) An open storage area shall be completely enclosed by a stone
or masonry wall, a close board fence, or a chain link fence
with appropriate landscaping screen, and no such enclosure
shall be less than 2 metres in height nor shall exceed 2.5
metres in height.
vi) A landscaping strip shall be provided along all lot lines the
minimum width of which shall be the greater of 3 metres or
as required under Section 6.49;
vii) The open storage of any goods or materials which are
obnoxious, visually or otherwise, including derelict or scrap:
motor vehicles, machinery and appliances or equipment shall
not be permitted.
Parking
In accordance with Section 6.49"
20. THAT Section 6.49 "General Provisions (Specific)" is hereby amended by
numbering the first paragraph as 6.49.i, by renumbering subsections 6.49.a,
6.49.b, and 6.49.d as 6.49.i.a and 6.49.i.b, and 6.49.i.c respectively, by
deleting subsection 6.49.c, and by adding the following as subsection 6.49.ii:
"6.49.ii Notwithstanding any provisions to the contrary, the following
requirements shall apply to lands zoned M1, M2, M3, M4, M5 and
M6, and any exception zones thereto:
Parking Space Requirements
i) All parking spaces shall be located a minimum of 1.5 metres from any
side or rear lot line.
ii) When a building or structure accommodates more than one type of use
as defined in this By-law, the parking space requirements for the whole
building shall be the sum of the requirements for the separate parts of the
building occupied by the separate types of use, calculated in accordance
with Section 6.26 and the following:
Type of Use Minimum Parking Required
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Banquet Hall
Commercial Schools
-11 spaces for each 1 00 square metres of
floor area
- 4 spaces for each teaching classroom;
plus,
-additional spaces for any· area for public
assembly in accordance with Section
6.26.1.7
Data Processing Centre -4.5 spaces for each 90 square metres of
the facility involved with the data
processing; plus,
Day Nurseries
Fitness or Recreation
Centre
Multiple Premises
Buildings
- 1 space for each 90 square metres of the
facility used for storage purposes
1 space for each 1 0 children of licensed
capacity; plus,
-0.25 spaces per employee; plus,
1 service vehicle space
in accordance with 6.26 and,
5 spaces for each squash, racquetball or
handball court; plus,
6 spaces for each tennis court; plus,
- 1 space for each 30 square metres of gross
floor area devoted to exercise rooms,
gymnasia and similar such uses related to
physical fitness
-the sum of the requirements for
each premises in the building. The
requirement for each premises shall be the
·greater of a) or b):
a) Industrial Uses:
3 spaces for the first 1 00 square metres of
floor area, plus 1 space for each 50 square
metres of floor area greater than 1 00
square metres and less than or equal to
2800 square metres, plus 1 space for each
90 square metres of floor area over 2800
square metres and less than or equal to
5600 square metres, plus 1 space for each
180 square metres of floor area in excess
of 5600 square metres.
Warehouses:
3 spaces for the first 1 00 square metres of
floor area, plus 1 space for each 50 square
metres of floor area greater than 1 00
square metres and less than or equal to
1 000 square metres, plus 1 space for each
90 square metres of floor area over 1 000
square metres.
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Research Laboratory
Trade School
b) the sum of the requirements for the floor
area devoted to each type of separate use
based on the corresponding standards
specified in Sections 6.26 and 6.49.
3.3 spaces for each 90 square metres of
the laboratory area and any associated
office space; plus
1 space for each 90 square metres of the
facility used for storage purposes
4 spaces for each teaching classroom;
plus,
additional spaces for any area for public
assembly in accordance with Section
6.26.1. 7; plus,
1 space for each 90 square metres of the
facility used for storage purposes"
21. THAT Section 6 is hereby amended by deleting subsections 6.26.2.2,
6.26.2.3 and 6.26.2.4.
22. THAT Section 6 is hereby amended by deleting the contents of
subsection 6.26.1 .18 with the exception of the following:
"Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 6.26 the Parking
Requirements for the subject lands shall be nil."
(See Schedule 'A' to By-law 2428-81 attached)
23. 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 15th DAY OF OCTOBER 1997.
READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 29TH DAY OF OCTOBER, 1997.
T.J L. ALLISON, MUNICIPAL CLERK
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TOWN OF AURORA THIS IS SCHEDULE "A-1"
TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97.
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Part 4, Plan 65R-3453
SUBJECT LANDS REZONED FROM M2 TO M1-12
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VANDORF SIDEROAD
SCHEDULE "A-1" TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97.0
TOWN OF AURORA THIS IS SCHEDULE "
TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97
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LOCATION: Lot 31, Plan M2012
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SCHEDULE "A-2" TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97.0
TOWN OF AURORA THIS IS SCHEDULE "A-2"
TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97.
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Lot 21, Plan M51
SUBJECT LANDS REZONED FROM M1-1 TO M3
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THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Lot 60, Plan 10328
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TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Lot34, Plan 10328
SUBJECT LANDS REZONED FROM M1-1 TO M3
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SCHEDULE "A-2" TO BY-LAW NO. 3871-97.0
TOWN OF AURORA
THE REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF YORK
LOCATION: Parts 2 & 3, Plan 65R8293
SUBJECT LANDS REZONED FROM M1-1 TO M3
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LOCATION: Lots 8-25 inclusive, 65M-2873
Part of Part 2, SSR-1525
SUBJECT LANDS REZONED FROM MS-1 TO M6
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Explanatory Note
Re: Zoning By-law Number 3871-97.0
By-law 3871-97.0 has the following purpose and effect:
To amend By-law 2213-78, the Zoning By-law in effect in the Town of Aurora, to
revise provisions pertaining to the industrial lands and to building height, including the
following:
Industrial: The amendment affects all lands currently zoned Industrial and includes
changes to the zone structure and associated changes to the zoning
maps (Schedule 'A'). to the permitted uses and definitions, and to the
development standards.
Height: The amendment includes changes to the general provisions that apply to
all lands within the municipality and changes to the Apartment
Residential and Central Commercial zones that affect lands within those
zone categories.
As components of the amendment apply to all lands within the municipality; no key
map is provided.
Town of Aurora
100 John West Way
Box No. 1000
Aurora, Ontario
L4G 6]1
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 #3871-97_D of the Corporation of
the Town of Aurora, passed by the Council of the Corporation on the 29th day of October, 1997,
was given on the 11th day of November, 1997, in the manner and form and to the persons
prescribed by Ontario Regulation 199/96, 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 appeal period expired on the 1st day of December, 1997, and to this date no notice of
appeal of the By-law has been filed by any person in the office of the Clerk_
Dated this 3rd day of December, 1997.
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