Various Sections The term principle is used in a various The term principle should be replaced Change reflects proper terminology sections with the term principal Various Sections Section 1 Interpretation and Administration Section 1.1 Title The following terms are used in various sections: Minimum front yard setback Minimum interior side yard setback Minimum exterior side yard setback Minimum rear yard setback Title of section currently reads: Interpretion and Administration Current section reads: This By-law may be referred to as the Bracebridge Zoning By-Law and applies to all lands within the Town of Bracebridge. Delete the word setback in these instances Change to read: Interpretation and Administration Change Bracebridge Zoning By-Law to Town of Bracebridge Zoning By-law Delete part of section that reads: and applies to all lands within the Town of Bracebridge. yard setback is not the property terminology as the setback is from the lot line and that setback establishes the yard. Correct spelling mistake By-law should be referred to as Town of Bracebridge Zoning By-law This part of the section should be in a new section called Application Section 1.2 Application Section 1.4 1.3) Compliance with By-law No current section on Application Currently no sections on uses not listed or conflict in provisions Create new section 1.2 to read: 1.2.1 The provisions of this By-law shall apply to all lands within the boundaries of the Town of Bracebridge Added new subsections 1.4.2 and 1.4.3 to read: 1.4.2 Uses not listed as permitted uses or otherwise provided for in this By-law shall be prohibited. First part of this section carried forward old wording from Section 1.1 Recommend changes to provided clarification that uses not listed are not permitted and how to address any conflicting provisions (i.e. front yard setback vs setback from the water) 1.4.3 In the event of any inconsistency or conflict between two or more provisions in this By-law, the more restrictive provision shall prevail. Page 1
Section 1.5 1.4) Repeal Former By-law Current section reads: Change section to read: By-law 73-60 and By-law 71-9 of the Upon final approval of this By-law, Bylaw Town of Bracebridge and all amendments 2006-120 of the Town of Bracebridge are repealed. and all amendments are repealed. Updated to reflect that the current by-law 2006-120 Section 1.6 1.5) Transition Section 1.6 1.5) Transition Current subsection 1.6.1 reads: Despite the provisions of Sections 1.3, where a use, building or structure has been authorized by By-Laws 2006-063, 2006-064 and 2006-090 or a minor variance granted after September 17, 1997, the use, building or structure and all other specific requirements imposed by these By-laws, once in full force and effect, or the minor variance, are also permitted and imposed by this By-Law. Where there is a conflict between this Bylaw and the provisions of the by-laws that have not been repealed, the provisions of By-laws 2006-063, 2006-064 and 2006-090, shall prevail once the applicable bylaw is in full force and effect. Currently first occurrence of Agreement is capitalized Change subsection 1.6.1 to read: Despite the provisions of Sections 1.4, where a use, building or structure has been authorized by a minor variance granted after September 17, 1997, the use, building or structure and all other specific requirements imposed by the minor variance, are also permitted and imposed by this By-Law. No capitalization on first occurrence of Agreement Reference to subsection 1.3 has been updated to reflect change in numbering in this section Reference to By-laws 2006-063, 2006-064 and 2006-090 are no longer needed as they have been incorporated into the new by-law. Provide consistent grammar in this section Page 2
Section 1.8 Determining Zone Boundaries Section 1.9 Split Zoning Currently this section is under Section 2 Establishment of Zones (Section 2.4) and reads: Where the boundary of any Zone is uncertain and: i) the boundary is shown as following a street, lane, railway right-of-way or watercourse, the centre line of the street, lane, railway right-of-way, electric transmission line right-of-way or watercourse is the boundary; ii) the boundary is shown as substantially following lot lines shown on a registered plan of subdivision, the lot lines are the boundary; iii) the boundary is shown as running substantially parallel to a street line and the distance from the street line is not indicated, the boundary is deemed to be parallel to such street line and the distance from the street line is determined according to the scale shown on the Schedule; and iv) where none of the above provisions apply, the Zone boundary will be scaled from the Schedule(s). No current section on Split Zoning Move this section to Section 1.8 Change subsection ii) to read: the boundary is shown as substantially following lot lines, the lot lines are the boundary; Insert new subsection iv) to read: where the boundary represents a natural feature, such as a wetland, the extent of the boundary will be determined on site by the Town; and Insert new subsection v) to read: where a Zone on the Schedules abuts a waterway or original shore road allowance, such Zone shall be deemed to extend to the high water mark; and Renumber current iv) to vi) Insert a new Section 1.8 to read: SPLIT ZONING Where a lot contains more than one zone, the zone standards are based on the whole of the lot unless otherwise indicated in this By-law. This section should be moved to the interpretation section as it indicates how the zone boundaries should be interpreted Provides clarification to lots not on a Plan of Subdivision and allows web mapping to be adjusted where there is a shift in parcel fabric Allows flexible to determine the extent of the boundary in the field as opposed to requiring a planning application. Due to how mapping is now produced difficult to zone OSRA. This ensures that the zoning of the abutting property extends to the OSRA to prevent the need for a rezoning when an OSRA is stopped up and closed. Change to provide clarity that lot area, frontage, setbacks, etc are taken based on the dimension of the entire lot and not on the areas of the individual zones. Page 3
Section 2.1.1 Establishment of Zones Currently three Shoreline Residential Insert the following additional Shoreline (SR) Zones being: Zones being: SR1 Standard Shoreline Zone Shoreline Residential Type 4 SR2 Lots on Over Threshold (SR4) Lots on Narrow Lake or Lake Trout Lake at Watercourse Capacity Shoreline Residential Type 5 SR3 Lot on Any Narrow (SR5) Water Access only lots Waterbody Waterfront Landing (WL) Lots used for Waterfront Landings Section 2.1.1 Establishment of Zones Currently only one Tourist Commercial (CT) Zone Insert three Tourist Commercial Zones being: Tourist Commercial One (CT1) Tourist Commercial Two (CT2) Tourist Commercial Three (CT3) Recommend dividing Lots fronting on Narrow Waterbodies into two zones, being SR3 and SR4, for lots fronting on a narrow waterbody (Bay) and lots fronting on a narrow watercourse (i.e. river) Recommend a new SR5 Zone for water access only lots except for lots that front on Lake Muskoka to ensure these lots aren t developed without property frontage Recommend a Waterfront Landing (WL) Zone as OP permits Waterfront Landings in Waterfront Area allows standards to be set. Recommend the use of three Tourist Commercial Zones to place Campgrounds and Marinas in their own zones. Section 2.1.1 Establishment of Zones Section 2.1.1 Establishment of Zones Section 2.1.1 Establishment of Zones Currently only one Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone Currently no Rural Institutional Zone Divide Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone into two zones, one for Pits only (M3P) and one for Pits and Quarries (M3Q) Insert a new Rural Institutional Zone (RUI) and change symbol of Rural Industrial Zone to RUM Recommend dividing Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone into two zones, one for Pits only (M3P) and one for Pits and Quarries (M3Q) as they have different impacts on neighbouring uses Recommend creating a Rural Institutional Zone for community facilities in the rural area Currently only EP1 and EP2 Create a EPW1 Zone Recommend creating an EPW1 Zone and applying it to all non-provincially Significant wetlands. Official Plan requires a minimum setback of 30 metres from all non-provincially Significant Wetlands Page 4
Section 2.1.1 Currently only EP1 and EP2 Change EP2 Zone to EPW2 Recommend creating an EPW2 Zone and Establishment of applying it to all Provincially Significant Zones wetlands. Official Plan requires a minimum setback of 120 metres from all non-provincially Significant Wetlands Section 3.1.1 Zones Section 3.1.1 Zones Section 3.1.1 Zones Section 3.2.1 Residential Zones Permitted Uses Section 3.2.1 Residential Zones Permitted Uses Section 3.2.1 Residential Zones Permitted Uses Section 3.2.2 Residential Zones Permitted Uses Currently Residential Zones includes Shoreline Residential Zones Currently no section for Tourist Commercial Zones Current Section 3.8 (now Section 3.10) called Environmental Zones Current table contains SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones Permitted uses include Seasonal Dwelling and Sleeping Cabin Permitted use Bed and Breakfast only permitted in R1 and R2 Zones subject to only being permitted in a detached dwelling Current Notation (*4) and (*5) refer to only to SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones Insert in the Zone column Shoreline Zones after Residential Zones and number this Section 3.3 Renumber all subsequent sections Insert in the Zone column Tourist Commercial Zones after Commercial Zones and number this Section 3.5 Renumber all subsequent sections Change to Environmental Protection Zones Delete SR1, SR2 and SR3 columns as they will be contained in new Shoreline Zones Section 3.3 Delete the permitted uses Seasonal Dwelling and Sleeping Cabin Permit Bed and Breakfast use also in R3 Zone subject to only being permitted in a detached dwelling Delete Notation (*4) and (*5) and renumber remaining notations Renumber current Notation (*6) to (*4) Recommend new section for Shoreline Zones as number of Shoreline Zones has expanded and uses/provisions differ from Urban Residential Zones Recommend the use of three Tourist Commercial Zones to place Campgrounds and Marinas in their own zones. Recommend change to be consistent with remainder of document. Recommend new section for Shoreline Zones as number of Shoreline Zones has expanded and uses/provisions differ from Urban Residential Zones Uses only permitted in SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones. Uses to be moved to Section 3.3.1 Requested during public consultation process. Staff reviewed and the zone provisions for a detached dwelling in the R2 and R3 Zone are exactly the same. Notation (*4) and (*5) refer to only uses in SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones. Notation to be moved to section 3.3.2 Page 5
Section 3.2.1 and 3.2.2 Residential Zones Permitted Uses Currently the keeping of laying hens is not permitted except as an Agricultural Use or Hobby Farm Section 3.2.3.1 Residential Zone Standards for Detached Dwellings Section 3.2.3.1 Residential Zone Standards for Detached Dwellings Current introduction section reads: Residential Zone Standards for Detached Dwellings and Seasonal Dwellings. Current section includes zone standards for SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones In Section 3.2.1 insert Hens, Backyard with notation (*5) as a permitted use and permit in the R1 Zone In Section 3.2.2 insert a new notation (*5) to read: Backyard Hens are permitted provided the following: i) The keeping of Backyard Hens is accessory to a principal dwelling located on the same lot as the Backyard Hens; ii) iii) iv) The lot has a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares; The hens are kept in a screened or walled rodent and predator proofed building that is located in a rear yard with a minimum setback of 6.0 metres from any lot line and a minimum high water mark setback of 30 metres from any navigable waterway; and The hens must be maintained in accordance with good animal husbandry practices as defined by the Ministry of Food And Agriculture. Delete and Seasonal Dwellings Deleted columns for SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones Requests have been received to include this use accessory to residential uses. The proposed standards have been used in other municipalities such as Huntsville. The minimum lot size would permit approximately 34% (+/- 900 lots) of all R1 zone lots to have backyard hens Seasonal dwelling are only permitted in SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones and those standards have been moved from this section to Section 3.3.3 SR1, SR2 and SR3 Zones standards are moved to Section 3.3.3 Page 6
Section 3.2.3.2 Residential Zone Standards for Detached Dwellings Current notation (*3) reads: Delete notation (*3) and renumber The minimum lot area and lot frontage remaining notations requirements of a lot in the Shoreline Residential Two (SR2) Zone are the dimensions of that lot existing on the date of passage of this By-law. Section 3.2.3.2 Residential Zone Standards for Detached Dwellings Section 3.2.3.2 Residential Zone Standards for Detached Dwellings Section 3.2.3.3 Residential Zone Standards for Multiple Residential Current notation (*4) reads: The minimum front yard setback in the Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone is 7.5 metres if the front lot line abuts a street. Current notation (*5) (now notation *3) reads: The minimum interior side yard setback is 4.5 metres for any Non-Residential use. Current section contains three standards for minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage based on full municipal services, single municipal services and no municipal services. Delete notation (*4) and renumber remaining notations Change to read: The minimum interior side yard is 4.5 metres for any Non-Residential use. All other zone standards in Section 3.2.3.1 shall apply to any Non-Residential. Change sections on minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage to not make reference to services SR2 Zones standards are moved to Section 3.3.3. This notation is now under 3.3.3.2 (*1) SR2 Zones standards are moved to Section 3.3.3. This notation is now under 3.3.3.2 (*2) Change to provide clarification as to what zone standards should apply to nonresidential uses (i.e. public uses and site specific uses) Delete reference to services in this table as which services are required is covered in Section 4.25 Section 3.2.3.4 Residential Zone Standards for Multiple Residential Uses Current notation (*5) reads: The minimum lot area for an apartment dwelling is 93m 2 per dwelling unit plus 46m 2 per bedroom. For the purpose of calculating the minimum lot area, the term bedroom includes any room intended to be used as a den or study. Change to read: The minimum lot area for an apartment dwelling is 167m 2 per dwelling unit plus 46m 2 per bedroom in excess of two per dwelling unit. For the purpose of calculating the minimum lot area, the term bedroom includes any room intended to be used as a den or study. Requested to be reviewed during public consultation process. Staff reviewed and under current provision, 107 bachelor units or 72 one bedroom units could be constructed on 1 hectare, which does not conform to the Official Plan. Change the lot area to 167m 2 per dwelling unit, caps the number of units at 60 units per hectare. Changed the bedroom require to only be bedrooms in excess of two to require three bedroom or more units to have more land. Page 7
Section 3.3 Shoreline Zones Currently Shoreline Zones located in Section 3.2 Residential Zones Section 3.3.1 Shoreline Zones Section 3.3.1 Shoreline Zones Currently the SR1 and SR2 Zones permits the following uses 3.2.1): Detached Dwelling Seasonal Dwelling Sleeping Cabin Bed & Breakfast Home Occupation Currently the SR3 Zone permits the following uses 3.2.1): Detached Dwelling Seasonal Dwelling Sleeping Cabin Bed & Breakfast Home Occupation Insert a new Section 3.3 with a SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5 and WL Zone SR1 is for standard shoreline zone SR2 is for lot on Over Threshold or Lake Trout Lake at Capacity SR3 is for lot on Narrow Water on Waterbody SR4 is for lot on Narrow Water on Watercourse SR5 is for water access only lot on river WL is for Waterfront Landings Carry forward the same uses into Section 3.3.1 Carry forward the same uses into Section 3.3.1 with the exception of Bed & Breakfast Recommend dividing Lots fronting on Narrow Waterbodies into two zones, being SR3 and SR4, for lots fronting on a narrow waterbody (Bay) and lots fronting on a narrow watercourse (i.e. river) Recommend a new SR5 Zone for water access only lots on the Muskoka River to ensure these lots aren t developed without property frontage Recommend a Waterfront Landing (WL) Zone as OP permits Waterfront Landings in Waterfront Area allows standards to be set. Recommend carrying forward the same permitted uses for the SR1 and SR2 Zones. Recommend carrying forward the same permitted uses for the SR3 Zone with the exception of Bed & Breakfast. The lots on this zone are located on narrow waterbodies (i.e. bays on the lake) and the increase uses by occupants of a Bed & Breakfast could create impacts on neighbouring properties. Page 8
Section 3.3.1 Shoreline Zones Currently no SR4 and SR5 Zones Permit the following uses in the SR4 and SR5 Zones Detached Dwelling Seasonal Dwelling Sleeping Cabin Home Occupation Section 3.3.1 Shoreline Zones Section 3.3.2 Shoreline Zones Permitted Uses Currently no WL Zone Current Notation (*5) in Section 3.2.2 reads: A sleeping cabin is permitted as an accessory use only. Only one sleeping cabin not exceeding 23 m 2 in gross floor area, may be erected as an accessory use provided it is not located within the front yard, a required rear yard or a required side yard. Permit the following use in the WL Zone: Waterfront Landing Insert Notation (*1) to read: A sleeping cabin is permitted subject to the following: i) The use is accessory to a detached dwelling or seasonal dwelling on the same lot; ii) A maximum of one sleeping cabin is permitted, which may be located on the lot or in a boathouse extending from or adjacent to the lot; iii) A sleeping cabin cannot exceeding a gross floor area of 37 m 2, which includes porches; iv)a sleeping cabin is permitted in a boathouse located over water, a detached garage or as a separate detached accessory building; v) A sleeping cabin is not permitted in the front yard but may be located in a boathouse projecting from the front yard over water; and vi)any deck attached to a sleeping cabin cannot exceed a floor area of 50% of the gross floor area of the sleeping cabin. Recommend permitting the same uses at the SR3 Zone. The lots in these zone are located either fronting on narrow watercourses or are water access only and staff do not feel that Bed and Breakfast is an appropriate use on these lots. Recommend a Waterfront Landing (WL) Zone as OP permits Waterfront Landings Recommend permitting sleeping cabins in boathouses. Increase in size reflects maximum size of the second storey of a boathouse. Page 9
Section 3.3.2 Shoreline Zones Permitted Uses Current Notation (*4) in Section 3.2.2 Insert Notation (*2) to read: reads: A Bed and Breakfast is permitted subject A Bed and Breakfast is only to the following: permitted in a detached dwelling. i) The use must be located in a Current Notation (*4) in Section 3.2.2 detached dwelling or seasonal reads: dwelling; A Bed and Breakfast is only ii) The use is only permitted on a lot permitted on a lot having a minimum meeting the minimum lot frontage lot frontage of 60 metres and a and minimum lot area for the zone minimum lot area of 0.4 hectares. in which it is located; and Section 3.3.2 Shoreline Zones Permitted Uses Current Notation (*2) in Section 3.2.2 reads: A Home Occupation is only permitted in a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or duplex dwelling. iii) The use is only permitted if the detached dwelling or seasonal dwelling in which it is located complies with all the zone standards for the zone in which it is located. Insert Notation (*3) to read: A Home Occupation is only permitted subject to the provisions in Section 4.14. Recommend requiring the Bed and Breakfast to be located within complying buildings on complying lots. Recommend link to section that contains all Home Occupation provisions. Page 10
Section 3.3.3.1 Shoreline Zone Standards Current SR1 Zone standards in Section Carry forward all SR1 Zone standards 3.2.3.1 are as follows: with the exception of: Lot Area 0.4 ha The non-residential setback as it Lot Frontage 60 m the same as residential setback Front Yard Setback 20 m (with Change lot coverage to (*3) (see notation for lots not directly Section 3.3.3.2) fronting on water) Additional Zone Standards - see Exterior Side Yard Setback 7.5 notation (*4) in Section 3.3.3.2 m Interior Side Yard Setback 4.5 m Rear Yard Setback 7.5 m Lot Coverage 15% Minimum Dwelling Size 60 m 2 Maximum Height 9 m Minimum Setback from Centerline of Road: o Provincial 26 m o District 20.5 m o Other 17.5 m Additional Zone Standards Non-Residential use side yard setback is 4.5 m Recommend keeping the same standards currently in place Page 11
Section 3.3.3.1 Shoreline Zone Standards Current SR2 Zone standards in Section Carry forward all SR2 Zone standards 3.2.3.1 are as follows: with the exception of: Lot Area Existing Size non-residential setback as it the Lot Frontage Existing Size same as residential setback Front Yard Setback 30 m Change lot coverage to (*3) (see Exterior Side Yard Setback 7.5 Section 3.3.3.2) m Additional Zone Standards - see Interior Side Yard Setback 4.5 notation (*4) in Section 3.3.3.2 m Rear Yard Setback 7.5 m Lot Coverage 15% Minimum Dwelling Size 60 m 2 Maximum Height 9 m Minimum Setback from Centerline of Road: o Provincial 26 m o District 20.5 m o Other 17.5 m Additional Zone Standards Non-Residential use side yard setback is 4.5 m Recommend keeping the same standards currently in place Page 12
Section 3.3.3.1 Shoreline Zone Standards Current SR3 Zone standards in Section Carry forward all SR3 Zone standards 3.2.3.1 are as follows: with the exception of the following: Lot Area 0.8 ha Delete non-residential setback as Lot Frontage 100 m it the same as residential setback Front Yard Setback 30 m Change Lot Area to 0.6 ha Exterior Side Yard Setback 7.5 Change Lot Frontage to 90 m m Change Lot Coverage to (*3) Interior Side Yard Setback 4.5 (see Section 3.3.3.2) m Additional Zone Standards - see Rear Yard Setback 7.5 m notation (*4) in Section 3.3.3.2 Lot Coverage 15% Minimum Dwelling Size 60 m 2 Maximum Height 9 m Minimum Setback from Centerline of Road: o Provincial 26 m o District 20.5 m o Other 17.5 m Additional Zone Standards Non-Residential use side yard setback is 4.5 m Recommend keeping the same standards currently in place with the exception of lot area and lot frontage. Current standard is for all narrow waterbodies. Revised zone standards reflect that this zone only applies to narrow waterbodies where the distance from shoreline to shoreline is greater than for narrow watercourses. Page 13
Section 3.3.3.1 Shoreline Zone Standards Currently no SR4 Zone Create a SR4 Zone with the following standards: Lot Area 0.8 ha Lot Frontage 120 m Front Yard Setback 30 m Exterior Side Yard Setback 7.5 m Interior Side Yard Setback 4.5 m Rear Yard Setback 7.5 m Lot Coverage (*3) Minimum Dwelling Size 60 m 2 Maximum Height 9 m Minimum Setback from Centerline of Road: o Provincial 26 m o District 20.5 m o Other 17.5 m Additional Zone Standards - see notation (*4) in Section 3.3.3.2 Recommend keeping the same standards for SR3 Zone with the exception of lot area and lot frontage. Current SR3 zone standard is for all narrow waterbodies. Revised zone standards reflect that this zone only applies to narrow watercourses where the distance from shoreline to shoreline is less than for narrow waterbodies. Page 14
Section 3.3.3.1 Shoreline Zone Standards Currently no SR5 Zone Create a SR5 Zone with the following standards: Lot Area Existing Size Lot Frontage Existing Size Front Yard Setback 30 m Exterior Side Yard Setback 7.5 m Interior Side Yard Setback 4.5 m Rear Yard Setback 7.5 m Lot Coverage (*3) Minimum Dwelling Size 60 m 2 Maximum Height 9 m Minimum Setback from Centerline of Road: o Provincial 26 m o District 20.5 m o Other 17.5 m Additional Zone Standards - see notation (*4) and (*5) in Section 3.3.3.2 Recommend limiting to the existing lot area and lot frontage requirements to implement OP policies regarding lot creation (Section F2.4.11.2). Remaining Zone standards consistent with SR2, SR3 and SR4 zones. Limiting structures based on access to implement OP Policies (Section F2.4.11.1) Page 15
Section 3.3.3.1 Shoreline Zone Standards Currently no WL Zone Create a WL Zone with the following standards: Lot Area 0.1 Lot Frontage 23 m Front Yard Setback 20 m Exterior Side Yard Setback 7.5 m Interior Side Yard Setback 4.5 m Rear Yard Setback 7.5 m Lot Coverage 5% Minimum Dwelling Size Not Permitted Maximum Height 4.5 m Minimum Setback from Centerline of Road: Section 3.3.3.2 Shoreline Zone Standards Section 3.3.3.2 Shoreline Zone Standards Current notation (*3) in old Section 3.2.3.2 for SR2 lot area and lot frontage reads: The minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements of a lot in the Shoreline Residential Two (SR2) Zone are the dimensions of that lot existing on the date of passage of this By-law. Current notation (*4) in old Section 3.2.3.2 for SR1 front yard setback reads: The minimum front yard setback in the Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone is 7.5 metres if the front lot line abuts a street. o Provincial 26 m o District 20.5 m o Other 17.5 m Additional Zone Standards see notation (*6) in Section 3.3.3.2 Insert new notation (*1) to read: The minimum lot area and lot frontage requirements of a lot in the Shoreline Residential Type 2 (SR2) Zone or Shoreline Residential Type 5 (SR5) Zone are the dimensions of that lot existing on the date of passage of this By-law. Insert new notation (*2) to read: The minimum front yard setback in the Shoreline Residential Type One (SR1) Zone is 7.5 metres if the front lot line abuts a street. Recommend including Waterfront Landing Zone to implement OP (Section F2.4.14). Utilized same standards as in Muskoka Lakes with the exception of the following: Exterior Yard Setback 7.5m to be consistent with other zones (ML is 9.0 m) Rear Yard Setback of 7.5 metres to be consistent with other zones (ML is 4.6 m) Maximum height of 4.5m as only building is storage shed (ML is 6.0 m) Recommend carrying forward standard for SR2 lot area and lot frontage. SR5 standards will require rezoning for lot creation (OP Policy Section F2.4.11.2) Recommend carry forward standard for SR1 front lot line setback for lots not located directly on water. Page 16
Section 3.3.3.2 Shoreline Zone Standards Current lot coverage is 15% for SR Zones Insert new notation (*3) to read: (*3) The maximum lot coverage for all buildings or structures located within 60 metres of the high water mark is 15% of the lot area within 60 metres of the high water mark. The maximum lot coverage of all building or structures located greater than 60 metres from any high water mark is 15% of the lot area. Section 3.3.3.2 Shoreline Zone Standards Currently no section on Shoreline buffers Insert new notation (*4) to read: Where new development or redevelopment occurs within 60 metres of a navigable waterway, the lot on which the development or redevelopment occurs must contain a shoreline buffer with the following provisions: i) The shoreline buffer has a minimum depth of 15 metres inland from the high water mark; ii) The shoreline buffer must have a minimum width of 75% of the lot frontage; and iii) Where a legal non-complying building or structure is being reconstructed or expanded in accordance with Section 4.8 of this By-law then the shoreline buffer may be reduced to allow the reconstruction or expansion of a legal non-complying building or structure provided that within the shoreline buffer area no vegetation is cleared beyond 5 metres of the proposed building envelope Current lot coverage does not distinguish on size of the building in relation to the water and would permit larger structures closer to the water. Added second notation to address existing undersized lots. Insert section to conform to Lake System Health policies in the Official Plan (Section B14.2.4) Page 17
Section 3.3.3.2 Shoreline Zone Standards Currently no SR5 Zone Insert new notation (*5), which is only applicable to SR5 Zone to read: A building or structure is only permitted if the lot fronts onto or has deeded access to a lot that fronts onto one of the following: i) a year round municipally maintained road; ii) a seasonally maintained public road; or iii) a private road Recommend limiting structures based on access to implement OP Policies (Section F2.4.11.1) Page 18
Section 3.3.3.2 Shoreline Zone Standards Currently no WL Zone Insert new notation (*6), which is only applicable to WL Zone to read: The following additional provisions apply to the Waterfront Landing (WL) Zone: i) Docks are the only permitted shoreline structures; ii) A dock is permitted to project a maximum of the lesser of the distance of the lot frontage or 30 metres; iii) The minimum setback from the interior side lot line and projection of an interior side lot line is 6 metres; iv) The total portion of a shoreline or projection of the shoreline occupied by docks on, connected to or adjacent to a lot must not exceed the lesser of 75% of the lot frontage; v) One boat slip is permitted per 4 metres of lot frontage; vi) A maximum of one accessory building is permitted, which is permitted to have a maximum gross floor area of 23 square metres and is only permitted to be used for storage; vii) A minimum of 50% of the lot must remain in a natural state; and viii) Parking areas must meet the minimum setback requirements of the WL Zone. Section 3.4.1 3.3.1) Commercial Zones Permitted Uses Currently last column is CT Zone Delete last column Delete Accessory Dwelling Unit and Camping Establishment as only permitted in CT Zone Recommend limiting structures based on access to implement OP Policies (Section F2.4.11.1) Recommend creation new section for Tourist Commercial Zones in Section 3.4 Page 19
Sections 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 s 3.4.1 and 3.4.2) Commercial Zones Permitted Uses Currently the use Accessory Apartment In Section 3.4.1 delete notation (*8) Dwelling Unit has a notation (*8) under beside Accessory Apartment the C5 Zone. In Section 3.4.2 (*8) reads: Dwelling Unit in the C5 Zone. A maximum of one Accessory Apartment In Section 3.4.2 delete notation (*8) Dwelling Unit is permitted and it must be Renumber all notations in sections occupied by the owner, caretaker or 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 accordingly watchman or similar person and his/her family. Sections 3.4.1 and 3.4.2 s 3.4.1 and 3.4.2) Commercial Zones Permitted Uses Section 3.4.3.1 Commercial Zone Standards Section 3.3.1 makes reference to notations (*1) to (*14) that are in Section 3.3.2 Current section contains three standards for minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage based on full municipal services, single municipal services and no municipal services. Renumber the notations (*1) to (*11) so they are sequential in the table in Section 3.3.1 starting with permitted uses and then moving down under the zone columns Change sections on minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage to not make reference to services A by-law cannot dictate who occupies a dwelling unit. With elimination of CT Zone from this table that notation numbering needs adjustment Delete reference to services in this table as which services are required is covered in Section 4.25 Section 3.5 Tourist Commercial Zones Currently only one CT Zone located in Section 3.4 Commercial Zones Insert a new Section 3.4 with a CT1, CT2 and CT3 Zone CT1 carries forward permitted uses and provisions from previous CT Zone with the exception of eliminating Camping Establishment and Marina as permitted uses CT2 Zone permits Camping Establishment and uses accessory to this type of use CT3 Zone permits Marina and uses accessory to this type of use Recommend the use of three Tourist Commercial Zones to place Campgrounds and Marinas in their own zones. Page 20
Section 3.5.2 Tourist Commercial Zones Delete and it must be occupied by the owner, caretaker or watchman or similar person and his/her family. Section 3.5.2 Tourist Commercial Zones Section 3.5.3.1 Tourist Commercial Zone Standards Current notation (*1) reads: A maximum of one of either an Accessory Dwelling Unit or Accessory Apartment Dwelling Unit is permitted and it must be occupied by the owner, caretaker or watchman or similar person and his/her family. Current notation (*4) reads: A Retail Store is permitted only as accessory uses, provided that the use does not exceed 25% of the gross floor area of the building in which it is located. Current CT Zone Standards Table list three uses being Tourist Establishment, Camping Establishment and All other permitted uses Change (*4) to read: A Retail Store is permitted only as accessory uses, provided that the use does not exceed a gross floor area of 350 m 2. Changed Tourist Establishment Column to CT1 and kept provision the same Changed Camping Establishment Column to CT2 and kept provision the same Changed All other permitted uses Column to CT3 and utilized similar provisions to Muskoka Lakes By-law A by-law cannot dictate who occupies a dwelling unit. Change to allow a standalone retail store and limit the size to 350m 2 to prevent a large retail store within a large building. Recommend the use of three Tourist Commercial Zones to place Campgrounds and Marinas in their own zones. Page 21
Current CT Zone has no provisions for accessory structures to trailers for Camping Establishment Section 3.5.3.1 Tourist Commercial Zone Standards In Section 3.5.3.1 under Additional Zone Standards insert new notation (*5) In Section 3.5.3.2 insert a new notation (*5) to read: Accessory buildings or structures are permitted within a camping site designed for the parking of a motor home, travel trailer or park model trailer, subject to the following: i) steps and decks are permitting abutting a motor home, travel trailer or park model trailer provided the motor home, travel trailer or park model trailer can be removed from the site without removing the steps or deck; ii) One detached accessory building not exceeding 10 square metres is permitted and the accessory building shall only be used for storage; iii) If a motor home or travel trailer is parked on the site, the total coverage of all accessory structures and accessory buildings cannot exceed 50 percent of the floor area of the motor home or travel trailer parked on the site; an..cont d Recommend including provisions to permit and regulate decks and sheds associated with trailers. Recommend a higher coverage for park model trailers as they are less likely to move from the site. Page 22
Section 3.5.3.1 Tourist Commercial Zone Standards Current CT Zone has no provisions for accessory structures to trailers for Camping Establishment Section 3.5.3.2 Tourist Commercial Zone Standards Current requirement for Tourist Establishment interior side yard setback (Old Section 3.3.3.4 notation (*2) reads: Where the interior side lot line abuts a Residential Zone, the minimum interior side yard is a minimum of 9 metres. cont d. iv) If a park model trailer is parked on the site, an addition to the park model trailer is permitted provided the addition is manufactured by the Original Equipment Manufacturer. For a site containing a park model trailer, the total coverage of all accessory structures and accessory buildings cannot exceed 100 percent of the floor area of the park model trailer, not including additions, parked on the site. Change new Section 3.5.3.2 notation (*2) to read: Where the interior side lot line abuts a Residential or Shoreline Zone, the minimum interior side yard is a minimum of 9 metres. Recommend including provisions to permit and regulate decks and sheds associated with trailers. Recommend a higher coverage for park model trailers as they are less likely to move from the site. As Shoreline Zones are now in a separate section, these zones need to be included in this section Page 23
Section 3.5.3.2 Tourist Commercial Zone Standards No current standards for shoreline structures for a Marina Use Section 3.6.1 3.4.1) Industrial Zones Permitted Uses Truck or Transport Depot currently only permitted in M2 Zone Inserted a new notation (*6) to read: The following provision will apply to a Marina use: i) The total portion of a shoreline or projection of the shoreline occupied by boathouses, boat ports, sundecks and docks on, connected or adjacent to a lot must not exceed 75% of the lot frontage; ii) Boathouses, boat ports, sundecks and docks are located no closer than 9 metres to a side lot line or the extension of the side lot line; iii) Docks may not project more than 30 metres from the high water mark; iv) Boathouses and boat ports may not project more than 20 metres from the high water mark; v) The shoreline structures existing for a Marina use existing on the date of passage of this by-law are deemed to comply with the by-law. Permit Truck or Transport Depot in M1 and M2 Zone Recommend including Waterfront Landing Zone to implement OP (Section F2.4.14). Utilized similar standards as in Muskoka Lakes. Interior side yard parking is appropriate as visual barrier required. All uses in this category would contain three or more dwelling units. Page 24
Section 3.6.1 3.4.1) Industrial Zones Permitted Uses Currently only one M3 Zone Extractive Divide M3 Zone column into two columns column which permits: being: Gravel Pit M3P Extractive Pit, which Outside Storage (with notation permits: that it is accessory only) o Gravel Pit Quarry Section 3.6.3 3.4.3) Industrial Zones Standards Section 3.6.4 3.4.4) Industrial Zones Provision Section 3.6.4 3.4.4) Industrial Zones Provision Currently second last column is called M3 Current introductory sentence reads: The following zone standards apply to Industrial Zones: Current setbacks for M3 Zone require the following 3.4.4 notation (*2)): No building, plant or product stockpile is located within: i) 30 metres of any lot line not abutting a Residential Zone or Rural Residential (RR) Zone. ii) 90 metres of any lot line of any abutting Residential Zone or Rural Residential (RR) Zone o Outside Storage (with notation that it is accessory only) M3Q Extractive Quarry, which permits o Gravel Pit o Outside Storage (with notation that it is accessory only) o Quarry Change name of column to M3P and M3Q Change to read: The following notations apply to Section 3.6.3.1 where indicated: In new Section 3.6.4 notation (*2) delete both occurrences of Residential Zone or Rural Residential (RR) Zone and replace with Residential, Shoreline or Rural Residential Zone. In subsection i) change to read: 30 metres of any lot line other than a lot line abutting a Residential, Shoreline or Rural Residential Zone. Recommend dividing Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone into two zones, one for Pits only (M3P) and one for Pits and Quarries (M3Q) as they have different impacts on neighbouring uses. Recommend dividing Extractive Industrial (M3) Zone into two zones, one for Pits only (M3P) and one for Pits and Quarries (M3Q) as they have different impacts on neighbouring uses. Provides consistent wording with other sections As Shoreline Zones are now in a separate section, these zones need to be included in this section Change to provide clarification to the section Page 25
Section 3.6.4 3.4.4) Industrial Zones Provision Current notation (*3) ii) reads: Delete this subsection and renumber Requirement for Visual Barrier remaining subsections. Where the side or rear lot line abuts a Residential Zone, planting strips adjoining such abutting lot line or portion thereof is provided within the lot in accordance with the requirements of Section 4.24 of this By-law Section 3.7.1 3.5.1) Institutional Zone Permitted Uses Section 3.7.1 3.5.1) Institutional Zone Permitted Uses Section 3.7.1 3.5.1) Institutional Zone Permitted Uses Currently Library is not a permitted use in the I Zone Current list of permitted uses includes Nursing Home Currently Recreational Facilities is not a permitted use in the I Zone Permit Library in I Zone Delete Nursing Home and replace with Long-Term Care Home Permit Recreational Facilities in I Zone This section is not required as this is contained in the Visual Barrier Section 4.23. Similar wording is not contained in any other zone requiring a visual barrier. Library is not a listed permitted use in any zone and should be permitted as an institutional use. Change to reflect that the Nursing Homes Act has been repealed and reflect wording in the Long-Term Care Home Act. A number of institution uses have recreational facilities associated with them. Sportsplex is in an Institution Zone and should be recognized Page 26
Currently Woodland Retreat is not a permitted use Sections 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 3.6.1 and 3.6.2) Rural Zones Permitted Uses In Section 3.8.1 permit Woodland Retreat in the Rural Zone subject to the notation (*7) In Section 3.8.2 insert new notation (*7) to read A Woodland Retreat is permitted provided the following: i) the use is located on a lot greater than 10 hectares; ii) the building does not exceed a total floor area of 60 m 2 iii) the minimum setback from a watercourse is 100 metres. iv) the building is occupied for not more than 16 days in any month and not more than 60 days in any 12 month period. Recommend permitting use as supported by the Official Plan and use in other Muskoka municipalities. Page 27
Sections 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 3.6.1 and 3.6.2) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Currently the keeping of laying hens is not permitted except as an Agricultural Use or Hobby Farm Sections 3.8.1 3.6.1) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Section 3.8.1 3.6.1) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Currently Rural Industrial Zone has symbol of RUI Currently no Rural Institutional Zone In Section 3.81 insert Hens, Backyard with notation (*8) as a permitted use and permit in the RU and RR Zones In Section 3.8.2 insert a new notation (*8) to read: Backyard Hens are permitted provided the following: i) The keeping of Backyard Hens is accessory to a principal dwelling located on the same lot as the Backyard Hens; ii) The lot has a minimum lot area of 0.2 hectares; iii) The hens are kept in a screened or walled rodent and predator proofed building that is located in a rear yard with a minimum setback of 6.0 metres from any lot line and a minimum high water mark setback of 30 metres from any navigable waterway; and iv) The hens must be maintained in accordance with good animal husbandry practices as defined by the Ministry of Food And Agriculture. Change symbol of Rural Industrial Zone to RUM Create a new column for RUI Rural Institutional and permit the following uses: Accessory Dwelling Unit Cemetery Emergency Service Depot Place of Worship Public Office Public Works Yard Requests have been received to include this use accessory to residential uses. The proposed standards have been used in other municipalities such as Huntsville. Recommend creating a Rural Institutional Zone for community facilities in the rural area which is more appropriate for RUI symbol. Other industrial zones use M symbol. Recommend the creation of Rural Institutional Zone to permit small scale Community Facilities in the Rural Area (OP Section B7.4) Page 28
Section 3.8.1 3.6.1) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Currently Detached Dwelling Unit is listed as a permitted use Change to Detached Dwelling Section 3.8.1 3.6.1) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Sections 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 3.6.1 and 3.6.2) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Currently Forest Operations and Reforestation Activities/Tree Nursery are permitted within 150 metres of a navigable waterway Current no limit on having a Detached Dwelling and a Hunt Camp on the same lot. Woodland Retreat is currently not a permitted use in the By-law Insert notation (*3) beside Forest Operations and Reforestation Activities/Tree Nursery In Section 3.8.1 insert a notation (*9) beside Detached Dwelling, Hunt Camp and Woodland Retreat in permitted uses column In Section 3.8.2 Insert a new notation (*9) to read: Only one of a Detached Dwelling Unit, Hunt Camp or Woodland Retreat is permitted on a lot. Changed wording to be consistent with wording in other zones Limit these uses in the Waterfront Area to protect the character of these areas Insert notation to prevent multiple occupancy buildings from being located on the same lot Page 29
Sections 3.8.1 and 3.8.2 3.6.1 and 3.6.2) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Second Dwelling Unit currently not permitted in Rural Zones In Section 3.8.1 - Permit Second Dwelling Unit in the RR and RU Zone with a notation (*6) In Section 3.8.2 Insert a new notation (*6) to read: A Second Dwelling Unit is permitted provided the following: i) a maximum of one Second Dwelling Unit is permitted per lot; ii) iii) iv) the lot on which the Second Dwelling Unit is located meets the minimum lot area and minimum lot frontage requirements for the zone in which it is located; the building in which the Second Dwelling Unit is located meets all zone standards; the Second Dwelling Unit may be located in either a Detached Dwelling or in a separate detached accessory building with or without other accessory uses; and v) the maximum gross floor area of a Second Dwelling Unit is 75 square metres unless the Second Dwelling Unit is located within a Detached Dwelling. Planning Act requires Second Dwelling Units be permitted in Detached Dwelling, Semi-Detached Dwelling, Duplex Dwellings and Row Dwellings and accessory buildings. Town of Bracebridge Official Plan permits Second Dwelling Units in Urban Centre and Rural Area Countryside designations. Page 30
Sections 3.8.2 3.6.2) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Current wording for Hunt Camp Notation In subsection i) change it to the (old notation 3.6.2 (*3) no 3.8.2 (*4)) is: use A hunt camp is only permitted provided: In subsection ii) and iii) change it to i) it is located on a lot greater than 40 the building hectares; ii) it does not exceed a total floor area of 100 m 2 iii) it is occupied for not more than 16 days in any month and not more than 60 days in any 12 month period. Recommend change to provide clarification to section. Sections 3.8.2 3.6.2) Rural Zones Permitted Uses Section 3.8.3.1 3.6.3.1) Rural Zone Standards Section 3.8.3.1 3.6.3.1) Rural Zone Standards Section 3.8.3.1 3.6.3.1) Rural Zone Standards Current notation (*5) reads: Maximum one Accessory Dwelling Unit, which must be occupied by the owner, caretaker or watchman or similar person and his/her family. The Accessory Dwelling Unit is not permitted in conjunction with Bulk Fuel Sales. Currently Minimum Lot Area and Minimum Lot Frontage have sub-listings for Public Water & Private Sewage and Private Wells & Private Sewage Currently Rural Industrial Zone has symbol of RUI Currently no Rural Institutional Zone Change to read A maximum one Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted provided it is not accessory to a Bulk Fuel Sales use. Delete sub-listings Change symbol of Rural Industrial Zone to RUM Create a new column for RUI Rural Institutional and use same zone provisions as RC Zone A by-law cannot dictate who occupies a dwelling unit. As all Rural zoned lots are on private services no needed for sub-listings Recommend creating a Rural Institutional Zone for community facilities in the rural area which is more appropriate for RUI symbol. Other industrial zones use M symbol. Recommend the creation of Rural Institutional Zone to permit small scale Community Facilities in the Rural Area (OP Section B7.4). Town of Bracebridge Official Plan requires a minimum lot area of 2.0 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 90 metres in the Rural Area. No justification for 120 metres in RC Zone. Page 31
Section 3.8.3.1 3.6.3.1) Rural Zone Standards Current RR Zone requires a minimum Change RR and RC Zone minimum lot lot area of 0.8 hectares and a area to 2.0 hectares and minimum lot minimum lot frontage of 60 metres frontage to 90 metres Current RC Zone requires a minimum lot area of 0.8 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 120 metres Town of Bracebridge Official Plan requires a minimum lot area of 2.0 hectares and a minimum lot frontage of 90 metres in the Rural Area. No justification for 120 metres in RC Zone. Section 3.8.3.1 3.6.3.1) Rural Zone Standards Section 3.8.3.1 3.6.3.1) Rural Zone Standards Section 3.9.1 3.4.1) Open Space Zone Permitted Uses Section 3.10 3.8) Environmental Protection Zone Section 3.10.1 3.8.1) Environmental Protection Zone Permitted Uses Current Rural Industrial minimum lot frontage is 60 metres Change Rural Industrial minimum lot frontage to 120 metres Minimum requirement is 90 metres in the Official Plan. The 120 metre requirement is consistent with the Rural Zone. All Rural Zones require a minimum Change 83.5m 2 to 85 m 2 Previous number reflects conversion from dwelling unit size of 85m 2 imperial. Provision change to provide a round number (difference of 16 ft 2 ) Currently Open Space Zones do not permit Open Air Farmers Market Currently Section title is ENVIRONMENTAL ZONES Currently Table contains EP1 and EP2 column headers Permit Open Air Farmers Market in OS1 Zone Change Section title to ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION ZONES Amend table by : Deleting EP2 Zone column Creating new column named EP1W Wetlands and permitting o Existing Buildings or Structures Creating new column named EP2W Wetlands and permitting o Existing Buildings or Structures Lands zoned OS1 (public parks) is historically where this use has occurred. Recommend change to be consistent with remainder of document. Recommend creating an EPW1 Zone and applying it to all non-provincially Significant wetland and an EPW2 Zone and apply it to all Provincially Significant wetland. Page 32