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From: Kyle Bentley
Director, City Development & CBO
Subject: Zoning By-law Amendment Application A 06/16
Report to
Council
Report Number: PLN 07-17
Date: April 11, 2017
City Initiated Zoning By-law and Urban Design Guidelines
City Centre
Recommendation:
1. That the City initiated City Centre Zoning By-law 7553/17, dated April 3, 2017, as set out in
Appendix I to report PLN 07-17, and previously endorsed in draft by Council on
January 16, 2017, be enacted; and
2. That the City Centre Urban Design Guidelines, dated April 3, 2017, as set out in Appendix II
to report PLN 07-17, and previously endorsed in draft by Council on January 16, 2017, be
approved.
Executive Summary: The purpose of this report is to seek final Council approval of the City
initiated City Centre Zoning By-law and City Centre Urban Design Guidelines. Following the
January 9, 2017 Planning & Development Committee meeting, City Development staff have held
meetings with various landowners to discuss their comments on the endorsed zoning by-law and
the accompanying urban design guidelines. City Development staff have collaborated closely with
the various landowners and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to address
their comments and concerns. The majority of the changes to the zoning by-law and design
guidelines were related to administrative, technical, and site-specific matters.
The key matter to be resolved following the January Planning & Development Committee meeting
was defining the limits of the Natural Heritage System zone adjacent to Krosno Creek. The limits,
as well as wording for the required "H" Holding Provision, have been agreed to by the TRCA, the
landowners and the City, and are incorporated in the recommended zoning by-law.
The January endorsed City Centre Zoning By-law identified the south part of the Pickering Town Centre
(PTC) lands as subject to an "H" Holding Provision, which is intended to maintain the function of
this part of the site as a stormwater retention area. 20Vic Management Inc. (20Vic), property
managers of PTC, have submitted a letter of objection to the implementation of this "H" Holding
Provision. The recommended City Centre Zoning By-law includes the "H" Holding Provision to
ensure the long-term protection of the stormwater retention area until such time as an appropriate
alternative solution is prepared by the landowner and supported by the City.
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April11, 2017
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The new standalone City Centre Zoning By-law achieves Council's vision for the City Centre while
at the same time being flexible in terms of use and development standards to address the
anticipated long-term build-out of the City Centre lands. Staff recommend that Council enact the
City Centre Zoning By-law and approve the City Centre Urban Design Guidelines as set out in
Appendix I and Appendix II respectively to this report.
Financial Implications: No direct cost to the City are anticipated as a result of the proposed
amendment.
1. Background
On January 9, 2017, Planning & Development Committee endorsed the January draft City
Centre Zoning By-law and authorized staff to finalize and forward the recommended Zoning
By-law to Council for enactment at such time as the Krosno Creek Natural Heritage System
Zone boundary has been agreed to by the City, the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority (TRCA) and the Downtown South Pickering Landowners Group. The Planning
& Development Committee also endorsed the January draft City Centre Urban Design
Guidelines and recommended that the final Guidelines be brought forward for approval with
the recommended Zoning By-law.
At the January 9, 2017 Planning & Development Committee meeting, and following this
meeting, the City received additional comments on the City Centre Zoning By-law and the
accompanying Urban Design Guidelines. City Development staff have held meetings with
various landowners to discuss the zoning by-law and the contents of verbal and/or written
comments received. Comments received mostly related to administrative, technical and
site-specific matters. City staff have met with the following landowners:
• Unique Holding and 147555 Ontario Limited, represented by Weston Consulting
( 1482 Bayly Street)
• BMC Bayly Park Inc., represented by Norstar/Concordian Group of Companies
(1400, 1410 and 1420 Bayly Street)
• OPB Realty (20Vic Management Inc.), represented by JKO Planning Services
(Pickering Town Centre-1355 Kingston Road)
• Loblaw Properties Limited (Loblaw) and Choice Properties REIT, represented by
Zelinka Priamo Ltd. (1792 Liverpool Road)
• KS Brookdale Centre/KingSett Capital, represented by Aird & Berlis LLP (on the west
side of Liverpool Road immediately north of Highway 401 ), and
• Daniels LR Corporation, represented by The Biglieri Group (1505 Kingston Road)
A summary of the new comments received and staff's response to each comment is
contained in Appendix Ill to Report PLN 07-17.
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Subject: City Initiated Zoning By-law and Urban Design Guidelines
2. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
April 11, 2017
Page 3
The Downtown South Pickering Landowners Group (landowners adjacent to the
Krosno Creek) has been working with TRCA staff to address natural heritage matters
associated with the Krosno Creek.
TRCA has advised that they are satisfied with the development limits as proposed by the
Downtown South Pickering Landowners Group subject to the landowners satisfying the
following conditions for lifting the "H"-Holding Symbol:
• the preparation of an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design
and restoration plan for the rehabilitation of the Krosno Creek valley corridor
• the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the restored and rehabilitated
Krosno Creek valley corridor, including lands within 6 metres from the long-term
stable top of bank, will be conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works,
to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering
The zoning schedules have been revised to reflect the Krosno Creek Natural Heritage
System Zone boundary as agreed to by TRCA and the Downtown South Pickering
Landowners Group, and the text for the H6 Holding Provisions has been revised in
accordance with TRCA's recommended conditions. The Downtown South Pickering
Landowners Group has advised City Development staff that they concur with TRCA's
recommendations.
TRCA has also reviewed the endorsed City Centre Zoning By-law and has provided
additional comments for the City's consideration. TRCA has recommended that the
"kiosks" and "stormwater management facilities" should not be included as permitted uses
in the Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone. Given the limited buffer width along Pine and
Krosno Creeks, infrastructure and structures within the NHS Zone should be minimized.
City Development staff concur with TRCA's recommendation and has removed th.e
requested uses from the NHS Zone category.
The endorsed City Centre Zoning By-law requires above-grade buildings and structures to
be set back a minimum of 4 metres from a NHS Zone boundary, but permits below-grade
structures to be located immediately adjacent to the publicly-owned NHS Zone boundary.
TRCA has indicated that they strongly recommend that below-grade structures be subject
to the 4 metres setback requirements. The purpose of the 4 metres setback is to provide
an area between the NHS zone boundary and the proposed building/structure to
accommodate additional landscaping to enhance the NHS feature and to provide a
maintenance area for above and below grade buildings and structures. TRCA has
indicated that exempting below grade structures from the setback requirement will result in
excavation of publicly owned hazard lands (which includes the long term stable top of bank
plus 6 metres erosion access allowance) in order to undertake future maintenance of
underground structures. This would possibly disturb public trails and vegetation, and may
require encroachment or limiting distance agreements over the public lands.
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City Development staff recognize the importance of balancing the protection and
enhancement of the natural features while providing for flexibility to facilitate a more urban
and dense form of development that is anticipated within the City Centre .. This matter has
been reviewed with the Downtown South Pickering Landowners. Based on their
preliminary concept plans, it appears that there will be limited encroachment of below-grade
structures within the 4 metre setback.
Staff will continue to work with the landowners adjacent to the Pine and Krosno Creeks to
minimize the encroachment of below grade structures into the buffer setback, require
landowners to prepare plans demonstrating how below grade structures will be maintained
in the future without disturbing vegetation or public trails, and require landowners to enter
into any necessary encroachment or limiting distance agreements.
3. Pickering Town Centre
The endorsed City Centre Zoning By-law identified the south part of the Pickering Town
Centre (PTC) lands as subject to an "H" Holding Provision. The purpose for the "H" Holding
Provision is to maintain the function of this part of the site as a stormwater retention area.
The "H" -Holding Symbol would be removed once PTC has addressed following
conditions:
• the preparation of a comprehensive functional servicing and stormwater management
plan to address stormwater and replacement flood storage on the lands, has been
completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering
• the execution and registration of an Agreement to ensure that any redevelopment of the
southerly parking lot or any part thereof, conforms to the comprehensive functional
servicing and stormwater management plan
Over the past few months, staff has had several discussions with 20Vic Management Inc.
(20Vic), property managers of PTC, and their engineering consultants regarding an
alternative approach that would protect the stormwater function, and negate the need for
the holding provision. At this time, staff and 20Vic have not finalized a workable alternative
approach that would maintain and protect the required storage volume on the PTC lands.
20Vic has submitted a letter, dated April 3, 2017, strongly objecting to the proposed
"H"-Holding Symbol on the south part of the PTC lands. It is their opinion that the
"H" -Holding Symbol would have the effect of sterilizing a significant portion of their lands
by limiting their ability to facilitate any proposed redevelopment plan until such time as the
City is prepared to lift the "H" -Holding Symbol.
Staff will continue to work with 20Vic to achieve a satisfactory solution. Once an alternative
approach has been agreed upon between staff and 20Vic, and any required agreements
have been executed by 20Vic for the protection the stormwater retention area, staff will
bring forward a by-law removing the "H" -Holding Symbol the PTC lands.
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4. Changes have been made to the City Centre Zoning By-law and Urban Design
Guidelines to reflect staff responses to comments received
In response to comments received from the landowners and TRCA, a number of
administrative, technical and site-specific changes have been made to the City Centre
Zoning and Urban Design Guidelines.
The following key changes have been made to the Zoning By-law and Design Guidelines:
• the final Natural Heritage System Zone Boundary for the Krosno Creek has been
revised in accordance with TRCA's recommendation
• Holding Provision H6 has been revised as requested by TRCA
• the setback requirement to a Natural Heritage System Zone has been revised to exempt
below grade structures from the 4.0 metre minimum setback from a Natural Heritage
System Zone boundary
• deleted "Kiosk" and "Stormwater Management Facilities" from the list of permitted uses
within the NHS zone category
• added "Park" as a permitted use within the NHS zone category provided that no
buildings and structures associated with a park use are located within the NHS zone
category
• provisions for "Main Wall Stepback for all Buildings Fronting a Street Line with a
right-of-way width equal to and less than 18.0 metres" have been deleted
• patio provisions have been revised to provide greater flexibility regarding their location,
but prohibiting patios in any yard abutting an existing residential zones
• additional clarification has been provided regarding the location of enclosed loading
spaces
• site-specific exception for the property at the southeast corner of Kingston Road and
Valley Farm Road, owned by the Daniel's Corporation, to facilitate the development of a
23-storey seniors residence with approximately 415 units and 102, 3-storey stacked
dwellings has been included in the zoning by-law
• minimum number of bicycle parking space requirements for stacked dwelling, long-term
care facility and retirement home have been added
• provisions related to accessory dwelling units have been revised to specifically permit
accessory dwelling units in detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling and street
townhouses, as well as require a minimum of three parking spaces to be provided on
the property where the accessory dwelling unit is located
• a number of technical changes have been made to several site-specific exceptions and
holding provisions based on discussions with the various landowners
Recommended City Centre
Zoning By-law
Dated April 3, 2017
Appendix No. I to
Report No. PLN 07-17
April 3, 2017
The Corporation of the City of Pickering
Zoning By-law 7553/17
Pickering City Centre Zoning By-law
Table of Contents
How to Read and Use This By-law ............ .-........................................................................... 1
1.0 Administration ............................................................................................................. 3
1.1 Title ..................................................................................................................... 3
1.2 Application .......................................................................................................... 3
1.3 Purpose .............................................................................................................. 3
1.4 Repeal of former By-laws ................................................................................... 3
1.5 Effective Date ..................................................................................................... 3
1.6 Conformity and Compliance ............................................................................... 3
1.7 Administration ..................................................................................................... 4
1.8 Penalties ............................................................................................................. 4
1.9 Severability ......................................................................................................... 4
1.1 0 Transitional Provisions ........................................................................................ 4
1.1 0.1 Building Permit Applications .................................................................. 4
1.1 0.2 Recently Approved Planning Applications ............................................. 4
1.11 Establishment of Zones ....................................................................................... 5
1 .11 . 1 Zones .................................................................................................... 5
1 .11 .2 Location of Zones .................................................................................. 5
1.12 Interpretation ...................................................................................................... 5
1.12.1 Zone Boundaries ................................................................................... 5
1.12.2 Definitions ............................................................................................. 6
1.12.3 Public Acquisition or Conveyance ......................................................... 6
2.0 General Regulations ................................................................................................... 7
2.1 Prohibited Uses .................................................................................................. 7
2.2 Public Uses Permitted in All Zones ..................................................................... 7
2.3 Utilities Permitted in All Zones ............................................................................ 7
2.4 Permitted Encroachments .................................................................................. 7
2.5 Legal Non-Conforming Uses .............................................................................. 8
2.6 Legal Non-Complying Buildings or Structures .................................................... 8
2.7 Accessory Dwelling Unit ..................................................................................... 8
2.8 Home-Based Business ....................................................................................... 9
2.9 Accessory Buildings and Structures ................................................................. 10
2.10 Live Work Dwelling ........................................................................................... 10
2.11 Patios ................................................................................................................ 11
2.12 Temporary Sales Office .................................................................................... 11
2.13 Yards Abutting Daylight Triangles ..................................................................... 11
2.14 Satellite Dish Antenna ...................................................................................... 11
2.15 Air Conditioners ................................................................................................ 12
2.16 Human Habitation Not Within Main Buildings ................................................... 12
2.17 Waste Management. ......................................................................................... 12
2.18 Highway 401 Corridor Setback ......................................................................... 12
2.19 Natural Heritage System Zone Setback ............................................................ 12
2.20 Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Mechanical Penthouses .......................... 12
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3.0 Parking Regulations .................................................................................................. 13
3.1 Parking Space Requirements ........................................................................... 13
3.2 Rounding Provisions ......................................................................................... 14
3.3 Accessible Parking Requirements .................................................................... 14
3.4 Parking for Multiple Uses on One Lot ............................................................... 14
3.5 Parking Off-Site ................................................................................................ 15
3.6 Size of Parking Spaces and Aisles ................................................................... 15
3.7 Surface Parking Spaces ................................................................................... 15
3.8 Parking Structures ............................................................................................ 16
3.9 Bicycle Parking Space Requirements ............................................................... 16
3.10 Restrictions on the Parking and Storage of Vehicles ........................................ 17
3.11 Loading Standards ............................................................................................ 18
4.0 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations .................................................................... 19
4.1 Permitted Uses ................................................................................................. 19
4.2 Zone Regulations .............................................................................................. 21
4.2.1 Calculation of Landscaped Area ......................................................... 23
5.0 Definitions .................................................................................................................. 24
6.0 Exceptions ................................................................................................................. 37
7.0 Holding Provisions .................................................................................................... 50
8.0 Schedules .................................................................................................................. 55
Schedule 1 City Centre Lands
Schedule 2 Land Use Categories
Schedule 3 Minimum Floor Space Index (FSI)
Schedule 4 Minimum Building Height
Schedule 5 Maximum Building Height
Schedule 6 Active At Grade Frontages
Schedule 7 Exceptions
Schedule 8 Holding Provisions
9.0 Reading and Signatures ........................................................................................... 64
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How to Read and Use This By-law
This section does not constitute a legal part of this By-law.
This introduction explains how to read and use this Zoning By-law and is solely for the
purposes of assisting the reader. Readers unfamiliar with zoning by-laws are encouraged to
read this introduction.
All properties within the boundaries of this Zoning By-law have a zone associated with them
as shown on the schedules in Section 8. Each zone is subject to requirements and
restrictions.
Section 1 of the Zoning By-law sets out the administration matters including the establishment
and interpretation of zoning boundaries.
Section 2 sets out a number of general regulations, which apply to development in all zones.
These general provisions address such matters as public uses, permitted encroachments, legal
non-conforming uses, accessory dwelling units, home-based bu_siness, accessory buildings
and structures, live work dwellings, patios and temporary sales offices among others.
Section 3 contains parking regulations that apply to development in all zones.
Section 4 sets out the permitted uses and zone regulations for each zone in a table format. A
wide range of uses is permitted in each of the zones. It is the intent of this By-law to provide
a broad range of uses throughout the City Centre lands.
Section 5 sets out the defined terms within the Zoning By-law.
Section 6 includes exceptions to the Zoning By-law for a number of existing developments
within the City Centre lands.
Section 7 establishes a series of Holding provisions which clearly outline the necessary
studies, financial commitments and implementation steps that need to be undertaken before
development can proceed. In some cases, these apply across the City Centre and in other
cases to specific sites.
Section 8 contains the schedules, which form part of the Zoning By-law. The schedules
include a graphical illustration of the boundaries of the City Centre Zoning By-law lands, land
use categories and zoning provisions. The schedules also illustrate lands with site specific
exceptions to the Zoning By-law and lands subject to specific holding provisions.
The recommended process to verify the applicable zone provisions for a specific property
within the City Centre lands is to:
a) Verify that the property is located within lands regulated by the City Centre Zoning
By-law, as shown on Schedule 1 -City Centre Lands, in Section 8;
b) Locate the property on Schedule 2 -Land Use Categories, in Section 8, to identify the
applicable zone category; ,
c) Review the permitted uses applicable to that zone as listed in Table 3 in Section 4;
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d) Review the zone regulations applicable to that zone as listed in Table 4 in Section 4, in
association with Zoning By-law Schedules 3 to 6 in Section 8;
e) Review the general provisions and parking regulations for the proposed use in
Sections 2 and 3;
f) Review Schedule 7 -Exceptions, in Section 8, to determine if the property is located
within an area subject to any applicable site-specific zoning exceptions listed within
Section 6;
g) Review Schedule 8 -Holding Provisions, in Section 8, to determine if the property is
located within an area subject to required studies or reports prior to development as
listed in Section 7; and
h) Contact the City to ensure information is accurate and whether the property is subject
to any variances.
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Section 1.0
1.0 Administration
1.1 Title
This By-law may be cited as the "City Centre Zoning By-law". Reference to "Zoning
By-law" and "this By-law" within this document shall mean the "City Centre Zoning
By-law", unless otherwise specified.
1.2 Application
This By-law applies to the City Centre lands in The Corporation of the City of
Pickering as shown on Schedule 1 -City Centre Lands, in Section 8. The zone
boundaries and zone regulations are shown on the zoning schedules, in Section 8,
which are attached to and form part of this By-law.
1.3 Purpose
The purpose of this By-law is:
a) to regulate the use of land, buildings and structures, and to regulate the
construction and alteration of buildings and structures by statutory authority
granted by the Planning Act; and
b) to implement the policies within the Pickering Official Plan and the City Centre
Urban Design Guidelines pertaining to the City Centre lands.
1.4 Repeal of former By-laws
The provisions of City of Pickering By-law 3036 and By-law 2511 and all
amendments thereto, are hereby repealed insofar as they affect the lands covered
by this By-law, as shown on Schedule 1 -City Centre Lands, in Section 8.
1.5 Effective Date
This By-law shall come into force the day that it is passed, if no appeals are
received. If appeals are received, the appealed portions shall come into force when
all such appeals have been withdrawn or finally disposed of and the rest of the
By-law shall come into force the day the By-law is passed.
1.6 Conformity and Compliance
a) No person shall use any land, building or structure, or erect or alter any building
or structure, after the passage of this By-law, except in conformity and
compliance with the provisions of this By-law.
b) Nothing in this By-law exempts compliance with other by-laws, legislation or the
requirement to obtain any license, permission, permit, authority or approval
required by this By-law, any other by-law or any other legislation.
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Section 1.0
1. 7 Administration
The Chief Building Official of the City of Pickering, or his or her designate,
administers this By-law.
1.8 Penalties
Any person who contravenes this By-law is guilty of offence and liable to fines
under the Planning Act. This includes a director or officer of a corporation who
knowingly contravenes this By-law.
1.9 Severability
A court decision that one or more of the provisions of this By-law are invalid in
whole or in part does not affect the validity, effectiveness or enforceability of the
other provisions or parts of the provisions of this By-law.
1.1 0 Transitional Provisions
1.10.1
Notwithstanding Sections 1.4 and 1.6 of this By-law, a building permit may be
issued in accordance with Section 1.10 of this By-law.
For the purposes of determining zoning compliance for matters covered by
Section 1.10 of this By-law, the provisions of Zoning By-law 3036 and Zoning
By-law 2511, and all amendments thereto, as it read on the effective date of this
By-law shall apply.
Building Permit Applications
Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the erection of a building or structure for which
an application for a building permit was filed on or prior to the effective date of this
By-law provided the building permit application complies with the provisions of the
applicable zoning by-law, Zoning By-law 3036 or Zoning By-law 2511, and all
amendments thereto, as it read on the effective date of this By-law.
1.1 0.2 Recently Approved Planning Applications
The requirements of this By-law do not apply to a lot where a complete Site Plan
Application was received by the City of Pickering on or after January 1, 2016, and
on or before the effective date of this By-law and a building permit for the applicable
project has not yet been issued.
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Section 1.0
1.11
1.11.1
1.11.2
1.12
1.12.1
Establishment of Zones
Zones
All lands covered by this By-law, as described in Section 1.2, are contained within
one or more of these zones:
Zone
City Centre One
City Centre Two
City Centre Residential One
City Centre Residential Two
City Centre Civic
Open Space
Natural Heritage System
Location of Zones
Symbol
CC1
CC2
CCR1
CCR2
CCC
OS
NHS
Zones are shown on the zoning schedules in Section 8. The lands within each zone
are subject to the provisions of that zone, as well as the general regulations of this
By-law.
Interpretation
Zone Boundaries
a) If the zone boundary is shown in Section 8:
i) As following a street, lane, railway right-of-way, electric transmission line
right-of-way or watercourse, then the centre line of the street, lane, railway
right-of-way, electric transmission line right-of-way, municipal boundary or
watercourse is the boundary;
ii) As substantially following lot lines shown on a registered plan of subdivision,
then the lot lines are the boundary;
iii) As following a planned street or lane as outlined in the City of Pickering's
Official Plan, the future right-of-way, once determined through a
development agreement, is the boundary; or
iv) As not being in accordance with the above provisions, then the zone
boundary shall be scaled from the zoning schedules in Section 8.
b) In addition to the above, if the zone boundary separates a lot into portions, each
portion of the lot shall be used in accordance with the provisions of this By-law
for the applicable zone.
c) Where a lot is being proposed to develop in phases, each portion of the lot,
within a phase of development, shall be used in accordance with the provisions
of this By-law for the applicable zone.
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Section 1.0
1.12.2
1.12.3
d) If the zone boundary separates a lot into portions, which includes a Natural
Heritage System (NHS) Zone, the zone boundary may be redefined through an
Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation. Where the
NHS Zone boundary is reduced or removed the zoning of the land formerly
within the NHS Zone shall be interpreted to be in accordance with the
immediately abutting zone. Where the NHS Zone boundary is increased the
land formerly within the abutting zone shall be interpreted to be in accordance
with the NHS Zone.
Definitions
a) Throughout this By-law, any italicized word is defined in Section 5 to provide
clarity and ensure that the By-law and its intent are applied consistently.
b) Where a use is defined, it shall not be interpreted to include any other defined
use unless it is stated in the definition to the contrary.
Public Acquisition or Conveyance
Despite any other provision of this By-law, where, as a result of an acquisition of
land by a public authority, such acquisition results in a contravention of this By-law
related to zoning and parking regulations, then the lands so acquired shall be
deemed to continue to form part of the lot upon which the building or buildings are
located in determining compliance with this By-law.
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Section 2.0
2.0 General Regulations
2.1 Prohibited Uses
With respect to any lands to which this By-law applies, all uses are prohibited
unless specifically permitted in this By-law.
2.2 Public Uses Permitted in All Zones
a) Despite anything else in this By-law, the City of Pickering or Region of Durham
or any of their local boards as defined in the Municipal Act, any communications
or transportation system owned or operated by or for the City of Pickering or
Region of Durham, and any agency of the Federal or Provincial Government,
may, for the purposes of public service, use any land or erect or use any
building or structure in any zone.
b) This exemption for Public Uses in any zone shall not apply to:
i) permit buildings or structures in the Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone
except for linear infrastructure and the uses otherwise permitted in the NHS
Zone;
ii) permit any outdoor storage, or a waste processing or waste transfer station; or
iii) permit any land or building used by any local School Board, University or
College.
2.3 Utilities Permitted in All Zones
a) Despite anything else in this By-law, a utility company providing services in the
form of communication/telecommunication, gas, hydro and cable television and
other similar utility company, may use any land or erect or use any building or
structure in any zone for the purpose of a utility service.
b) This exemption for utilities in any zone shall not apply to:
i) permit buildings or structures in the Natural Heritage System (NHS) Zone
except for structures directly related to the utility and uses otherwise
permitted in the NHS Zone;
ii) permit any outdoor storage or contractor's yard; or
iii) permit any land or building to be used for administrative offices, retail
purposes, or vehicular or equipment maintenance.
2.4 Permitted Encroachments
No part of any required yard or setback shall be obstructed except as follows:
a) Projections such as awnings, canopies, window sills, chimney breasts,
fireplaces, belt courses, cornices, pilasters, eaves, eave troughs and other
similar architectural features may be permitted in any required setback, provided
that no such feature projects into the required setback more than 0.6 metres or
half the distance of the minimum required setback, whichever is less.
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Section 2.0
b) Any stairs to a porch or uncovered platform and any unenclosed ramp for
wheelchair access may encroach into any required setback provided it is no
closer than 0.3 metres from a lot line.
c) A balcony, porch or uncovered platform may encroach into any required setback
to a maximum of 2.0 metres or half the distance of the minimum required
setback, whichever is less.
d) A bay, box or bow window, with or without foundation, having a maximum width
of 4.0 metres may encroach into any required setback to a maximum of 0.6 metres
or half the distance of the minimum required setback, whichever is less.
2.5 Legal Non-Conforming Uses
a) A legal non-conforming use is a use of land and/or building that legally existed
on the date this By-law came into effect under the Planning Act. To be legal,
the use must have been permitted on the lands in the zoning by-law that was in
effect before this By-law came into effect or if it was established before the first
By-law for the City of Pickering or the By-law for the original Township was passed.
b) This By-law shall not prevent the use of any land, building or structure for any
purpose prohibited by this By-law if such land, building or structure was lawfully
used for such purpose on the day of passing of this By-law, and provided that
such land, building or structure continues to be used for that purpose.
2.6 Legal Non-Complying Buildings or Structures
a) A legal non-complying building or structure is a building or structure that was
legally erected in a location it was in when this By-law came into effect under
the Planning Act. To be legal, the location of the building or structure must have
been authorized on the lands in the zoning by-law that was in effect before this
By-law came into effect, or if it was erected before the first by-law for the City of
Pickering or the by-law for the original Township was passed.
b) A non-complying building or structure which existed legally prior to the passing
of this By-law may be enlarged, repaired, renovated or reconstructed provided
that the enlargement, repair, renovation or reconstruction:
i) does not further increase the extent of a non-compliance; and
ii) complies with all other applicable provisions of this By-law.
2.7 Accessory Dwelling Unit
Despite any provision in this By-law to the contrary, in any zone that permits a
detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling or a street townhouse dwelling, an
accessory dwelling unit is permitted within the detached dwelling, semi-detached
dwelling or street townhouse dwelling provided:
a) a total of three (3) parking spaces are provided on the property where the
accessory dwelling unit is located
b) the maximum floor area of an accessory dwelling unit shall be 100 square
metres
c) a home-based business is prohibited in either dwelling unit or a dwelling
containing an accessory dwelling unit
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2.8 Home-Based Business
a) A home-based business is permitted within a dwelling unit provided the
home-based business is used by the resident of the dwelling unit and the
resident is either a sole proprietor, partner, shareholder, or officer of the
company operating the home-based business, or an employee who uses their
dwelling unit as their principal place of business.
b) The following specific uses are prohibited in a home-based business:
i) adult entertainment establishment;
ii) animal boarding establishment;
iii) assembly, convention centre or conference hall;
iv) commercial fitness/recreational centre;
v) contractor's yard;
vi) dating/escort service;
vii) funeral home;
viii) nightclub;
ix) ·place of amusement;
x) public bath/whirlpool;
xi) restaurant;
xii) retail store;
xiii) taxi service;
xiv) vehicle dealership;
xv) vehicle repair facilities;
xvi) veterinary clinic;
xvii) warehousing; and
xviii) wholesaling.
c) In addition, any use which constitutes a nuisance, or any use which is offensive
or obnoxious in any way, including but not limiting the generality of the
foregoing, any use which creates an adverse effect through the generation of
traffic, parking, noise, vibration, dust, fumes, gas, odour, waste, hazardous
waste, emissions, smoke, glare, radiation, electrical interference, or any use
involving the use or storage of hazardous, toxic, or contaminant substances
which constitutes a threat to public health and safety, or any combination
thereof, is prohibited in a home-based business.
d) The maximum combined floor area that all home-based businesses within
a dwelling unit may occupy is 25 percent of the finished floor area of that
dwelling unit to a maximum of 50 square metres.
e) No use or activity relating to a home-based business is permitted in a private
garage or accessory building or structure, however, limited storage relating to a
home-based business is permitted to the extent that it does not prevent the
parking of the number of vehicles the private garage or accessory building or
structure was designed to accommodate.
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f) No outdoor storage or visible display relating to a home-based business is
permitted.
g) Customer or client parking is not required to be provided on the lot.
h) External changes or alterations required for or relating to a home-based
business which would change the overall residential character of the dwelling
unit are not permitted.
i) Despite the uses prohibited in a home-based business as specified in
Section 2.8 b), the selling of products assembled or developed on the premises
is a permitted use in a home-based business, and the sale and distribution of
catalogue items is a permitted use in a home-based business provided that no
catalogue items are stored on the premises.
2.9 Accessory Buildings and Structures
2.10
a) Accessory buildings and structures are permitted on a lot where a main building
housing a principal permitted use, already exists or is under construction.
b) Except as may be provided herein, accessory buildings and structures are only
permitted to be erected in the rear yard and interior side yard.
c) Accessory buildings and structures must be setback a minimum of 1.0 metre
from all lot lines, except that the setback from the interior side or rear lot line
may be reduced to 0.6 metres if there are no doors or windows on the wall of
the accessory building or structure facing the interior side or rear lot line.
d) No accessory building shall exceed a maximum building height of 3.5 metres.
e) The total lot coverage of all accessory buildings shall not exceed 5 percent of
the lot area.
f) Human habitation is not permitted in an accessory building or structure.
Live Work Dwelling
a) The following specific uses are permitted in a live work dwelling:
i) art gallery/studio;
ii) dry-cleaning distribution centre;
iii) dwelling unit;
iv) medical office
v) office;
vi) personal service shop;
vii) restaurant; and
viii) retail store.
b) For any permitted use listed in 2.10 a) above, the minimum floor area within a
dwelling unit is 50 square metres.
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2.11 Patios
2.12
2.13
2.14
a) Patios are not permitted in any yard abutting a City Centre Residential One
(CCR1) zone and City Centre Residential Two (CCR2) zone.
b) Patios are not permitted on a balcony on any lot abutting a residential use.
c) Patios shall not be considered as floor area and gross leasable floor area when
calculating floor area and gross leasable floor area for the use it serves.
d) Patios shall not exceed 50 percent of the gross leasable floor area of an
associated restaurant.
Temporary Sales Office
Temporary Sales Offices for the sale of lots or units are subject to the following:
a) A temporary sales office shall not be permitted until an applicable plan of
subdivision or condominium has received draft plan approval or the property is
in a zone that permits the proposed development.
b) A temporary sales office shall only be permitted for such period that work within
a relevant plan of subdivision or condominium remains in progress, having not
been finished or discontinued for 60 days.
c) A temporary sales office shall comply with the minimum setback provisions of
the applicable zone.
d) Parking spaces for a temporary sales office are to be located to the side and
rear of the temporary sales office.
e) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 b) of this By-law, minimum building height does not
apply to a temporary sales office.
Yards Abutting Daylight Triangles
Where a lot abuts a daylight triangle, the setback provisions shall be measured as if
the daylight triangle did not exist, provided all buildings are setback 0.6 metres from
the daylight triangle with the exception of window sills, belt courses, cornices,
eaves, and eave troughs which may project to within 0.3 metres of the daylight
triangle.
Satellite Dish Antenna
Satellite dish antennae are permitted in any Zone provided that:
a) the satellite dish does not exceed a maximum diameter of 1.3 metres; and
b) the satellite dish is not attached to the front fagade of the main building or any
accessory building or structure in the front yard.
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2.15 Air Conditioners
Air conditioners are permitted on a lot provided they are located in the rear yard or
interior side yard or on a balcony or roof. In addition, such units shall not be
located any closer than 0.6 metres to an interior lot line and shall not be located on
any easements in favour of the City.
2.16 Human Habitation Not Within Main Buildings
No truck, bus, coach, street car body, railway car, mobile home, trailer or other
vehicle shall be used for human habitation whether or not the same is mounted on
wheels or other forms of mounting or foundations.
2.17 Waste Management
2.18
a) Waste shall be stored within a fully enclosed building, structure or partially
in-ground structure and shall not be located:
i) between the main wall of a building and any street line; and
ii) within any landscaped area required by this By-law.
b) Notwithstanding Section 2.18 a) above, waste storage temporarily provided for
any construction, demolition or site alteration works is permitted anywhere on a
lot.
Highway 401 Corridor Setback
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, no building, structure, parking
space, loading space, aisle or stormwater management facility shall be located
above or below grade, within 14.0 metres of any lot line abutting the boundary of
the Highway 401 Corridor.
2.19 Natural Heritage System Zone Setback
Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, any building, structure, parking
space, loading space, or aisle located above established grade shall be set back a
minimum of 4.0 metres from a Natural Heritage System Zone boundary.
2.20 Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Mechanical
Penthouses
a) Rooftop mechanical equipment, including any appurtenances thereto, that
exceed a maximum height of 2.0 metres shall be fully enclosed within a
mechanical penthouse.
b) Rooftop mechanical equipment shall be set back a minimum of 5.0 metres from
all edges of a roof.
c) Notwithstanding Section 2.21 b) above, no setback is required if rooftop
mechanical equipment is fully enclosed within a mechanical penthouse or
screened by an architectural feature.
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3.0 Parking Regulations
3.1 Parking Space Requirements
Every building or structure erected, enlarged or used in accordance with the
provisions of this By-law shall be provided with the minimum number of required
parking spaces specified in Table 1.
Table 1 -Minimum Parking Requirements
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit 1.0 space per dwelling unit
Apartment Dwelling 0.8 spaces per dwelling unit and an additional
0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for visitors
Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors
Block Townhouse Dwelling 1.75 spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit plus 3 spaces per
Live Work Dwelling 1 00 square metres gross leasable floor area
(GLFA) of commercial use
Stacked Dwelling 1.25 spaces per dwelling unit and an
additional 0.15 of a space per dwelling unit for
visitors
Street Townhouse Dwelling 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
Detached Dwelling 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
Semi-Detached Dwelling 2.0 spaces per dwelling unit
Non-Residential Uses
Art Gallery/Studio 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Assembly, Convention Centre or 10.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Conference Hall
Cinema 1.0 space per 6 seats of permanent seating
Commercial Fitness/Recreational Centre 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Community Centre 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Day Care Centre 1.0 space per employee plus 3.0 spaces and
an additional 1.0 space per classroom
Dry-Cleaning Distribution Centre 3.5 spaces per 1 00 square metres GLFA
Financial Institution 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Food Store 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Home-Based Business Not required
Hotel 0.85 space per guest room and an additional
10.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Library 2.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Long-Term Care Facility 0.33 of a space per bed
Museum 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
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Non-Residential Uses (continued)
Nightclub 10.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Office 2.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Office, Medical 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Park Not required
Personal Service Shop 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Place of Amusement 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Place of Worship 10.0 per 100 square metres GLFA for any
assembly area
Private Club 4.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Private Home Daycare Not required
Restaurant 5.0 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Retail Store 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Retirement Home 0.2 of a space per unit plus 0.05 of a space per
unit for visitors
School, Commercial 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
School, Elementary 1 .3 spaces per classroom
School, Post-Secondary 1.0 space per 100 square metres GLFA
School, Private 1.3 spaces per classroom
Service and Repair Shop (non-vehicle) 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
Theatre 1.0 space per 6 seats of permanent seating
Veterinary Clinic 3.5 spaces per 100 square metres GLFA
3.2 Rounding Provisions
Where parking spaces are calculated by gross leasable floorarea, or similar
calculation, and the required parking is a fraction, the number of parking spaces
shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
3.3 Accessible Parking Requirements
To be provided on-site in accordance with the requirements of the Traffic and
Parking By-law 6604/05 as amended, or any successor thereto.
3.4 Parking for Multiple Uses on One Lot
A shared parking formula may be used for the calculation of required parking for
multiple uses on a lot.
Shared parking is to be calculated in compliance with Table 2-Shared Parking
Formula.
All required parking spaces must be accessible to all uses participating in the
shared parking arrangement and may not be reserved for specific users.
The initial step in determining required parking for multiple uses on a lot is to
calculate the parking requirement for each use in the development as if these uses
were free-standing buildings. The parking requirement for each use is then
multiplied by the percent of the peak period for each time period (i.e. noon),
contained in Table 2-Shared Parking Formula. Each column is totaled for
weekday and weekend. The highest figure obtained from all time periods shall
become the required parking for the development.
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Table 2 -Shared Parking Formula
Type of Use Percentage of Peak Period 'Weekday)
Morning Noon Afternoon Evening
Fin a ncia I Institution/ Office/ Office, 100 90 95 10
Medical
Food Store/Personal Service 65 90 90 90
Shop/Retail Store
Restaurant 20 100 30 100
Cinema/Theatre 20 40 70 100
Hotel 70 70 70 100
Residential -Visitor 20 20 60 100
Type of Use Percentage of Peak Period Saturday)
Morning Noon Afternoon Evening
Financial Institution/Office/Office, 10 10 10 0
Medical
Food Store/Personal Service 80 100 100 70
Shop/Retail Store
Restaurant 20 100 50 100
Cinema/ Theatre 20 60 80 100
Hotel 70 70 70 100
Residential -Visitor 20 20 60 100
3.5 Parking Off-Site
Required parking spaces for any non-residential use may be located on another lot
within the lands/covered by this By-law, where a legal easement or an agreement
exists.
3.6 Size of Parking Spaces and Aisles
a) Parking spaces shall be a minimum of 2.6 metres in width and 5.3 metres in
length, exclusive of any land used for access, maneuvering or similar purpose.
b) Aisles within a parking lot shall be a minimum pavement width of 3.8 metres in
width for one-way traffic and a minimum of 6.5 metres in width for two-way
traffic.
3. 7 Surface Parking Spaces
The following surface parking provisions are required for on-site parking and
access to drive aisles:
a) all surface parking shall be located in the rear or interior side yards of buildings;
b) a minimum 3.0 metre wide landscaped area shall be required and permanently
maintained between any street line, daylight triangle or existing residential
development and the parking spaces or aisles.
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3.8 Parking Structures
a) Parking structures located adjacent to any street line shall comply with the
provisions for the main building in accordance with this By-law.
b) Parking structures constructed completely below established grade are
permitted to encroach below public and private right-of-ways and public
parkland.
c) Stairs and air vents associated with a parking structure are not permitted in a
front yard or exterior side yard.
d) Air vents constructed in association with an underground parking structure are
permitted to project to a maximum of 1 .2 metres above established grade no
closer than 4.0 metres to a street line.
e) The parking of motor vehicles is prohibited in the first storey of an above grade
parking structure for the first 9.0 metres of the depth of the parking structure
measured in from the lot line along a street line with required active at grade
frontages, as shown on Schedule 6 to this by-law.
f) Above ground parking structures that front onto a street line shall have a
minimum ground floor height of 4.5 metres.
3.9 Bicycle Parking Space Requirements
a) Bicycle parking spaces must be located on the same lot as the use or building
for which it is required.
b) A maximum of 50 percent of the required bicycle parking spaces may be vertical
spaces; the rest of the required spaces must be horizontal spaces.
c) Where the number of bicycle parking spaces exceeds 50 spaces, a minimum of
25 percent of the total required must be located within:
i) a building or structure;
ii) a secure area such as a supervised parking lot or enclosure; or
iii) bicycle lockers.
d) Where four or more bicycle parking spaces are provided in a common parking
area, each space must contain a parking rack that is securely anchored to the
ground and attached to a heavy base such as concrete.
e) Dimensions:
i) if located in a horizontal position (on the ground): a minimum length of
1.8 metres and a minimum width of 0.6 metres;
ii) if located in a vertical position (on the wall): a minimum length of 1.5 metres
and a minimum width of 0.5 metres.
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3.10
f) Minimum Number of Bicycle Parking Spaces:
i) for Apartment Dwelling: 0.5 bicycle parking spaces per dwelling unit;
ii) for Stacked Dwelling: 1.0 bicycle parking space per dwelling unit;
iii) for Long-Term Care Facility and Retirement Home: a minimum of 5 bicycle
parking spaces
iv) for non-residential uses: the greater of 2 or 1.0 bicycle parking space for
each 1,000 square metres of gross leasable floor area or portion thereof.
Restrictions on the Parking and Storage of Vehicles
No person shall use any lot for the parking or storage of vehicles except in
accordance with the following provisions:
a) Number of Vehicles:
A maximum of 4 vehicles, only 1 of which may be a trailer, are permitted to park
on a driveway.
b) Size of Vehicles:
i) for those vehicles parked on any lot, the maximum permissible height is
2.6 metres, and the maximum permissible length is 6.7 metres;
ii) notwithstanding Section i) above, 1 vehicle parked on a driveway in a side
yard or rear yard can be of a size up to a maximum permissible height of
3.5 metres, and a maximum permissible length of 8.0 metres; and
iii) height is measured from the established grade immediately beside the
vehicle up to the vehicle's highest point, which excludes lights, antennas and
other such items ancillary to the vehicle's body.
c) Location of Vehicles:
No part of any front yard except a driveway is to be used for the parking or
storage of vehicles and no vehicle is to encroach onto any road allowance.
d) Inoperative Vehicles:
The parking or storage of an inoperative vehicle is not permitted on any lot
unless it is entirely within a fully enclosed building or structure.
e) Construction Vehicles:
The parking or storage of a construction vehicle or a commercial vehicle is not
permitted, unless it is entirely within a fully enclosed building or structure.
f) Oversize Vehicles:
A vehicle that exceeds the maximum permissible vehicle size provisions of
Section 3.10 b) is permitted to park temporarily on a lot for the sole purpose of
delivering to, servicing or constructing the premises on that lot.
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3.11 Loading Standards
Where a loading space is provided, the following regulations apply:
a) the minimum dimensions of a loading space are 3.5 metres in width and
12.0 metres in length, with a minimum vertical clearance of 4.2 metres;
b) a loading space shall abut the building for which the loading space is provided;
c) an unenclosed loading space located above established grade shall be set back
a minimum of 10.0 metres from a street line;
d) an enclosed loading space located above established grade shall comply with
the requirements of Section 4.2 d) of this By-law.
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Section 4.0
4.0 Permitted Uses and Zone Regulations
4.1 Permitted Uses
The following Table establishes the uses permitted in the City Centre One (CC1),
City Centre Two (CC2), City Centre Residential One (CCR1 ), City Centre Residential
Two (CCR2), City Centre Civic (CCC), Open Space (OS) and Natural Heritage
System (NHS) Zones.
Table 3-Permitted Uses
Use Zone
CC1 CC2 CCR1 CCR2 CCC OS NHS
Residential Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit •(5) •(5) •(5) •(5)
Apartment Dwelling • • •
Back-to-Back Townhouse • (3) •(3) • • Dwelling
Block Townhouse Dwelling • (3) •(3) • •
Live Work Dwelling • • •
Stacked Dwelling • (3) •(3) •
Street Townhouse Dwelling • (3) •(3) • •
Non-Residential Uses
Art Gallery/Studio • • •
Assembly Hall • •
Cinema • •
Commercial Fitness/ • ( 1) • • • Recreational Centre
Community Centre • • • •
Community Garden • • • • • •
Convention Centre or • • Conference Hall
Day Care Centre • • • ( 1) •
District Energy Facility • • •
Dry Cleaning Distribution • • • ( 1) Centre
Financial Institution • •
Food Store • • •
Home-Based Business • • • •
Hotel • •
Kiosk • • • • •
Library • • •
Long-Term Care Facility • • •
Museum • • •
Nightclub •
Office • • • • •
Office, Medical • •
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Use Zone
CC1 CC2 CCR1 CCR2 CCC OS NHS
Non-Residential Uses (continued)
Park • • • • • • •(4)
Parking Structure • •
Personal Service Shop • • • •
Place of Amusement •
Place of Worship 0
Private Club • •
Private Home Daycare • • • •
Restaurant • •
Retail Store • •
Retirement Home • • •
School, Commercial • •
School, Elementary, • •(2)
Secondary
School, Post-Secondary • •
School, Private • •
Service and Repair Shop • •
Stormwater Management
Facilities
Theatre • •
Veterinary Clinic • •
Notes:
1. use shall be limited to the first two storeys of a building
2. maximum one located within this zone
3. use prohibited in areas designated as Active At Grade Frontages on Schedule 6 to this
By-law
4. No buildings and structures shall be permitted
5. use shall be permitted within a detached dwelling, semi-detached dwelling and street
townhouse dwelling
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Section 4.0
4.2 Zone Regulations
The regulations for the City Centre Zones are set out in Table 4, below:
Table 4-Zone Regulations
a) Floor Space Index (FSI) i) minimum -as shown on Schedule 3
ii) maximum-5.75
b) Building Height i) minimum -as shown on Schedule 4
ii) maximum -as shown on Schedule 5
c) Building Height Adjacent to i) building height shall be limited by a 45-degree
Grade Related Dwellings angular plane measured 7.5 metres from the
property line of adjacent detached, semi-detached
and street townhouse dwellings at a height of
10.5 metres above grade
d) Building Setback from i) minimum -1.0 metre
Street Line ii) maximum -4.0 metres
iii) notwithstanding (ii) above, for residential buildings
located outside the required Active At Grade
Frontages, as shown on Schedule 6 to this by-law,
the maximum setback from street line shall be
6.0 metres
iv) the maximum setback may be increased up to an
additional 5.0 metres where the entire setback is
used for publicly-accessible open space, in the
form of a plaza or courtyard, and does not include
parking or loading spaces
e) Setback for Below Grade i) minimum-0.0 metres
Parking Structures
f) Podium Requirements for i) minimum height of a podium-10.5 metres
Buildings greater than ii) maximum height of a podium-20.0 metres 37.5 metres
g) Tower Floor Plates i) maximum tower floor plate for a residential building
-850 square metres
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h) Building Separation i) minimum -11.0 metres, except that the separation
may be reduced to 3.0 metres if there are no
primary windows or balconies on the wall facing
the adjacent flanking building
ii) minimum -18.0 metres for any portion of a
building greater than 25.5 metres in height, except
that the separation may be reduced to 11.0 metres
if there are no primary windows or balconies on the
wall facing the adjacent flanking building
iii) minimum -25.0 metres for any portion of a
building greater than 37.5 metres in height
i) Main Wall Stepback for i) minimum main wall stepback-1.5 metres between
Buildings equal to or less 4.5 metres and 15.0 metres in height on any
than 37.5 metres in height building face abutting a street line
j) Main Wall Stepback for i) minimum main wall stepback-3.0 metres from the
Buildings greater than main wall of a point tower and the main wall of a
37.5 metres podium on any building face abutting a street line
ii) minimum main wall stepback-3.0 metres between
the top 6.0 metres and 18.0 metres of a point
tower for buildings equal to and greater than
73.5 metres
k) Balcony Requirements i) minimum depth -1.5 metres
ii) notwithstanding Section 2.4 (c), balconies are not
permitted to project beyond the main wall less than
10.5 metres in height above grade along any street
line with required Active At Grade Frontages, as
shown on Schedule 6 to this By-law
I) Continuous Length of i) minimum-60 percent of the street frontage of a lot
Buildings along a Street Line must be occupied by a building
m) Buildings Requiring Active i) minimum-40 percent of the first storey of a
At Grade Frontages non-residential building along any street line with
required Active At Grade Frontages, as shown on
Schedule 6 of this by-law, shall be comprised of
openings and transparent glazing
ii) a primary entrance door with direct and
unobstructed access open to the public shall be
incorporated into the wall of a building facing the
street line
iii) minimum ground floor height-4.5 metres
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n) Landscaped Area i) minimum -10 percent of the area of a lot
o) Amenity Space i) minimum-2.0 square metres of indoor amenity
Requirements for Apartment space is required per apartment dwelling unit:
Dwellings ii) minimum -2.0 square metres of outdoor amenity
space is required per apartment dwelling unit (a
minimum contiguous area of 40.0 square metres
must be provided in a common location)
4.2.1 Calculation of Landscaped Area
The minimum landscaped area requirement is to be calculated as follows:
a) to qualify for any minimum landscaped area requirement of this By-law, an
individual area of landscaping provided on a lot shall have a minimum
dimension of 3.0 metres by 3.0 metres;
b) landscaping provided on a roof of a building shall be included in the calculation
of required landscaped area on the lot, provided it meets the requirements of
Subsection a) above.
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Section 5.0
5.0 Definitions
"Accessory" means a use, building or structure naturally or normally incidental to,
subordinate to or exclusively devoted to a principal use or building or structure and
located on the same lot as the principle use, building, or structure.
"Active At Grade Frontage" means the ground floor of a building facing a street
line that is permeable, transparent and contains the primary entrance door for uses
such as restaurants, food and retail stores and community uses. Emergency
access doors, garage doors, services doors and loading doors are not permitted
along the street line.
"Adult Entertainment Establishment" means any premises or part thereof used
in the pursuance of a business, if:
i) entertainment or services that are designed to appeal to exotic or sexual
appetites are offered or provided in the premises or part of the premises, and
without limiting the generality of the foregoing, includes services or
entertainment in which a principal feature or characteristic is nudity or partial
nudity of any person; or
ii) body rubs, including the kneading, manipulating, rubbing, massaging, touching
or stimulating by any means of a person's body are performed, offered or
solicited in the premises or part of the premises, but does not include premises
or part or them where body-rubs performed, offered or solicited are for the
purpose of medical or therapeutic treatment and are performed or offered by
persons otherwise duly qualified, licensed or registered to do so under the laws
of the Province of Ontario; or
iii) adult videos are sold, rented, or offered or displayed for sale or rental, where the
proportion of adult videos to other videos exceeds 1 : 1 0
"Aisle" means an internal vehicle route immediately adjacent to a parking space or
loading space which provides vehicular access to and from the parking space or
loading space, and is not a driveway.
"Amenity Space" means the total passive or active recreational area provided on
a lot for the personal, shared or communal use of the residents of a building or
buildings, and includes balconies, patios, rooftop gardens and other similar
features, but does not include indoor laundry or locker facilities.
"Angular Plane" means an imaginary flat surface projecting over a lot, at an
inclined angle measured up from the horizontal.
"Animal Boarding Establishment" means a building, structure or part thereof,
where dogs and cats and other domesticated animals, excluding livestock, are
bred, raised, groomed, trained or kept for a fee on a temporary basis and may
include outdoor facilities.
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"Arena" means a building or part thereof, in which the principal facilities provide for
recreational activities such as curling, skating, hockey, lacrosse, broomball or other
similar athletic activities, and which facilities may include dressing rooms,
concession booths for the provision of food and refreshments, bleachers,
equipment for making artificial ice and other such accessory facilities.
"Art Gallery/Studio" means a premises used for the creation, exhibition, collection
and/or preservation of works of art for public viewing and sale and may include
educational classes.
"Assembly, Convention Centre or Conference Hall" means a building or part
thereof in which permanent or temporary seating is provided for civic, educational,
political, religious or social purposes and may include facilities for the consumption
of food or drink, but not for any commercial use.
"Balcony" means an attached covered or uncovered platform projecting from the
face of an exterior wall, including above a porch, which is only directly accessible
from within a building, usually surrounded by a balustrade or railing, and does not
have direct exterior access to grade.
"Basement" means a portion of a building below the first storey.
"Bay Window" means a window with at least three panels set at different angles to
create a projection from the outer wall of a building, and includes a bow window.
"Block" means all land fronting on one side of a street between the nearest
streets, intersecting, meeting or crossing said street.
"Building" means a structure occupying an area greater than 10 square metres
and consisting of any combination of walls, roof and floor but shall not include a
mobile home.
"Building, Main" means a building in which is carried on the principal purpose for
which the Jot is used.
"Building, Mixed Use" means a building containing residential uses and at least
one non-residential use permitted by this By-law.
"Car Share Service" means a service that provides motor vehicles solely for the
shared use of members of that service, and does not include an automobile rental
establishment or automobile dealership.
"Cartage or Transport Depot" means a building or structure and lot where
transport vehicles are kept for hire, rented or leased, or stored or parked for
remuneration, or from which transport vehicles are dispatched for hire as common
carriers and may include a warehouse, but shall not include any other use or
activity otherwise defined or classified in this By-law.
"Cemetery" means the lands used or intended to be used for the interment of
human remains.
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"Cinema" means a premises where motion pictures are exhibited for public
viewing.
"Commercial Use" means any permitted use the primary purpose of which is to
sell, lease or rent a product of service directly to the public, including but not limited
to retail sales, entertainment services and personal or professional services, but
shall exclude residential uses, an adult entertainment establishment and
dating/escort seNice.
"Commercial Fitness/Recreational Centre" means a commercial establishment
that has been designed for conduct of sport, athletic and leisure activities such as
squash courts, swimming pools, exercise classes and other similar indoor
recreational facilities are provided and operated for gain or profit, but does not
include an adult entertainment establishment, a casino or place of amusement as
defined herein.
"Community Centre" means a multi-purpose facility that offers a variety of
programs or a recreational, cultural, day care, social, community service,
informational or instructional in nature.
"Contractor's Yard" means a premises of any general contractor or builder where
equipment and/or materials are stored or where a contractor performs shop or
assembly work.
"Dating/Escort Service" means a service providing companionship for and by
individuals for profit or personal gain.
"Day Care Centre" means:
i) indoor and outdoor premises where more than five children are provided with
temporary care and/or guidance for a continuous period but does not provide
overnight accommodation and are licensed in accordance with the applicable
Provincial Act; or
ii) indoor and outdoor premises in which care is offered or supplied on a regular
schedule to adults for a portion of a day but does not provide overnight
accommodation.
"Daylight Triangle" means an area free of buildings, structures, fences and
hedges up to 0.9 metres in height and which area is to be determined by
measuring, from the point of intersection of street lines on a corner lot, the distance
required by this By-law along each such street line and joining such points with a
straight line. The triangular-shaped land between the intersecting street lines and
the straight line joining the points the required distance along the street lines is the
daylight triangle.
"Development Agreement" means an executed contract between a
developer/property owner and the City of Pickering that is required in order to
implement development and may include a subdivision agreement, site plan
agreement, or other similar agreements for development.
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"District Energy Facility" means a centrally located facility or linked facilities that
generates and distributes thermal energy (steam and/or hot and cold water) to end
users through an underground pipeline distribution system and generates
electricity, including electricity for supply to the grid.
"Driveway" means a private way used to provide vehicular access from a roadway
to an off-street parking or loading space or aisle located on the same lot as the
principal use. On a lot containing a detached, semi-detached or townhouse
dwelling, the driveway may contain one or more parking spaces.
"Dry Cleaning Distribution Centre" means a premises used for the purpose of
receiving articles or goods of fabric to be laundered or dry-cleaned elsewhere and
does not include a dry cleaning establishment.
"Dry Cleaning Establishment" means a premises in which the business of
laundry or dry cleaning is housed and where the cleaning, drying, ironing, and
finishing of such goods is conducted.
"Dwelling" includes:
a) "Accessory Dwelling Unit" means a separate dwelling unit subsidiary to and
located in the same building as an associated principal dwelling unit; and its
creation does not result in the creation of a semi-detached dwelling, duplex
dwelling, three-unit dwelling or converted dwelling.
b) "Apartment Dwelling" means a residential use building containing four or
more principal dwelling units where the units are connected by a common
corridor or vestibule, other than a townhouse dwelling or stacked dwelling.
c) "Back-to-Back Townhouse Dwelling" means a residential use building
containing four or more attached principal dwelling units divided vertically
where each unit is divided by common walls, including a common rear wall
without a rear yard setback, and whereby each unit has an independent
entrance to the unit from the outside accessed through the front yard or
exterior side yard.
d) "Block Townhouse Dwelling" means a residential use building containing
three or more attached principal dwelling units divided vertically, and where all
dwelling units are located on one lot and accessed from a private street,
laneway or common condominium aisle.
e) "Detached Dwelling" means a residential use building that contains only one
principal dwelling unit.
f) "Dwelling Unit" means a residential unit that:
i) consists of a self-contained set of rooms located in a building or structure;
ii) is used or intended for use as a residential premises;
iii) contains kitchen and bathroom facilities that are intended for the use of the
unit only; and
iv) is not a mobile home or any vehicle.
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g) "Live Work Dwelling" means a townhouse dwelling or stacked dwelling,
where the ground floor only, or part thereof, may be used for commercial use
as permitted by this By-law, except that the basement may be used for storage
for the commercial use, and where the commercial and residential
components can be accessed by a common internal entrance.
h) "Semi-Detached Dwelling" means a residential use building containing two
attached principal dwelling units that are divided vertically, with each unit
having frontage on a street, except where located within a planned unit
development.
i) "Stacked Dwelling" means a residential use building of four or fewer storeys
in height containing three or more principal dwelling units where the units are
divided horizontally and vertically, and in which each dwelling unit has an
independent entrance to the interior.
j) "Street Townhouse Dwelling" means a residential use building containing
three or more attached principal dwelling units divided vertically and where all
dwelling units are located on a street.
"Existing" means existing as of the date of the enactment of the provision that
contains that word.
"Farmers' Market" means a building, part of a building or open area where a
majority of the vendors shall be primary producers of agricultural products grown
within the Province of Ontario that are offered for sale directly to the general public,
but may also feature other vendors who offer prepared foods and artisan crafts as
well as provide entertainment and community information.
"Financial Institution" means a building or portions of a building used for the
purposes of administering or providing financial services to the public, other than
exclusively through an automated banking machine.
"Floor Area" means the total area of all floors of a building within the outside walls.
"Floor Space Index" means the total gross floor area of all buildings on a lot
divided by the total area of the lot on which the building is located, excluding any
portion of the building located below grade, such as parking structures.
"Food Store" means a premises that sells food and other non-food items, primarily
on a self-service basis.
"Frontage" means that part of a lot that abuts a street measured along the street
line.
"Funeral Home" means a building, or part of a building, used for furnishing funeral
supplies and services to the public and includes facilities intended for the
preparation of bodies for interment or cremation and may include visitation rooms
and administrative offices.
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"Grade" or "Established Grade" means the average elevation of the finished
level of the ground adjoining all exterior walls of a building.
"Gross Floor Area" means the total area of each floor whether located above, at or
below grade, measured between the exterior faces of the exterior walls of the
building at each floor level but excluding any porch, veranda, cellar, mechanical
room or penthouse, or areas dedicated to parking within the building. For the
purposes of this definition, the walls of an inner court shall be deemed to be exterior
walls.
"Gross Leasable Floor Area" means the total floor area designed for tenant
occupancy and exclusive use, including basements, mezzanines and upper floor
areas if any; expressed in square metres and measured from the centre line of joint
partitions and from outside wall faces.
"Ground Floor" means the floor of a building at or first above grade.
"Ground Floor Area" means the gross floor area only on the ground floor.
"Height" means the vertical distance between the established grade, and in the
case of a flat roof, the highest point of the roof surface or parapet wall, or in the
case of a mansard roof the deck line, or in the case of a gabled, hip or gambrel
roof, the mean height level between eaves and ridge. When the regulation
establishes height in storeys, means the number of storeys. The height
requirements of this By-law shall not apply to roof top mechanical penthouses.
"Home-Based Business" means the accessory use of a dwelling unit for an
occupation or business, where the dwelling unit is the principal residence of the
business operator.
"Hotel" means a building, or group of buildings, each containing sleeping
accommodation, catering primarily to the traveling public, for rent or hire for
temporary lodging. Hotel may also include restaurant, public hall and ancillary retail
uses which are incidental and subordinate to the primary hotel function and
oriented to serve the hotel patrons.
"Kiosk" means a building or structure with a maximum floor area of 12 square
metres that provides complementary uses in a public or private operated open
space zone.
"Landscaped Area" means an outdoor area on a lot comprising trees, plants,
decorative stonework, retaining walls, walkways, or other landscape or architectural
elements, excluding aisles and areas for loading, parking or storing of vehicles.
"Lane" means a thoroughfare not intended for general traffic circulation that
provides means of vehicular access to the rear of a lot where the lot also fronts or
flanks onto a street, or where a lot fronts onto public or private open space. The
lane may be maintained by a condominium corporation as a private road
condominium or by a government authority.
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"Library" means a building or portion of a building containing an organized
collection of information resources that are publicly accessible and provided by the
City of Pickering.
"Loading Space" means an unobstructed area of land which is provided and
maintained upon the same lot or lots upon which the principal use is located and
which area is provided for the temporary parking of one commercial motor vehicle
while merchandise or materials are being loaded or unloaded from such vehicles.
"Long-Term Care Facility" means a premises licensed pursuant to Provincial
legislation consisting of assisted living units where a broad range of person care,
support and health services are provided for the elderly, disabled or chronically ill
occupants in a supervised setting, and may include one or more common areas
such as a dining, lounge, kitchen, and recreational area.
"Lot" means a parcel of land fronting on a street, whether or not occupied by a building
or structure.
"Lot Area" means the total horizontal area of a Jot.
"Lot Coverage" means the total horizontal area of the part of the Jot area covered
by all buildings above ground level.
"Lot, Corner" means a lot situated at the intersection of two or more streets or
upon two parts of the same street having an angle of intersection not exceeding
135 degrees.
"Lot Depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear lot lines. If
the front and rear lot lines are not parallel, the lot depth shall be measured by a
straight line joining the mid-point of the front lot line with the mid-point of the rear lot
line. Where there is no rear lot line, the lot depth shall be measured by a straight
line joining the mid-point of the front Jot line with the apex of the triangle formed by
the side Jot lines.
"Lot Frontage" means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines of a lot
measured at along a line parallel to and 6.0 metres distant from the front lot line.
"Lot Line" means a line delineating any boundary of a lot.
"Lot Line, Exterior Side" means the side Jot line, which separated a Jot from the
street adjacent to it.
"Lot Line, Front" means the lot line, which separates a lot from the street in front
of it. Where more than one Jot line separates a lot from the street, the front lot line
shall be the shorter lot line. Where a lot is a through lot, the lot line abutting the
wider street right-of-way shall be the front lot line.
"Lot Line, Interior Side" means a side lot line, which is not adjacent to a street.
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"lot line, Rear" means the lot line opposite to, and most distant from, the front Jot
line, but where the side Jot lines intersect, as in the case of a triangular lot, the rear
lot line shall be represented by the point of intersection.
"lot line, Side" means all lot lines, which join both a front lot line and a rear lot
line.
"lot, Through" means a lot bounded on opposite sides by a street.
"Main Wall" means a primary exterior front, rear or side wall of a building, not
including permitted projections.
"Mobile Home" means a prefabricated building that is designed to be made mobile
and is intended to provide permanent residence but does not include any trailer
otherwise defined in this By-law.
"Motor Vehicle" means an automobile, motorcycle, recreational vehicle, trailer,
and any other vehicle propelled, towed or driven otherwise than by muscular power.
"Museum" means premises used for the exhibition, collection and/or preservation
of objects of cultural, historical or scientific interest for public viewing.
"Nightclub" means a place where food or drink may be served, and where the
primary function is the provision of theatrical performances, pre-recorded music, or
live musical entertainment, whether such music is provided for listening or dancing
by the patrons, or any combination of the above functions, but does not include a
restaurant or an adult entertainment establishment.
"Office" means a building or part thereof, wh.ere administrative and clerical
functions are carried out in the management of a business, profession, organization
or public administration but shall not include a medical office.
"Office, Medical" means a premises designed and used for the diagnosis,
examination, and medical, surgical or physiotherapeutic treatment of human
patients, and which may include pharmacies and dispensaries, waiting rooms,
treatment rooms and blood testing clinics, but shall not include overnight
accommodation for in-patient care.
"Outdoor Storage" means the occasional or continuous keeping of goods,
inventory, materials or machinery or equipment outside, but does not include
damaged, impounded or inoperable vehicles.
"Park, Private" means an area of land not under the jurisdiction of a public
authority that is designed or maintained for active or passive recreational purposes.
"Park, Public" means an area of land under the jurisdiction of a public authority
that is designed or maintained for active or passive recreational purposes and other
uses authorized through an agreement with the City.
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"Parking Area" means one or more parking spaces, including related aisles, for the
parking or storage of vehicles.
"Parking Garage" means a building, or part thereof, used for the parking of
vehicles and may include any permitted use in the first storey, but shall not include
any area where vehicles for sale or repair are kept or stored. A parking garage
includes underground parking and a parking structure.
"Parking Lot" means a lot or portion thereof provided for the parking of motor
vehicles accessory or incidental to the main use.
"Parking Space" means an unobstructed area of land that is accessible by an aisle,
having access to a street or lane that is reserved for the purpose of the temporary
parking or storage of one motor vehicle.
"Parking Space, Bicycle" means an area used exclusively for parking or storing a
bicycle.
"Parking Structure" means a building or portion thereof, containing one or more
parking spaces.
"Patio" means an outdoor area where seating accommodation can be provided
and/or where meals or refreshments are served to the public for consumption.
"Personal Service Shop" means a premises used to provide personal grooming
services or for the cleaning or care of apparel.
"Place of Amusement" means a premises which are devoted to the offering of
facilities for the playing of any game for the amusement of the public such as a
billiard or pool rooms, bowling alleys, electronic games, indoor playground,
miniature golf courses or roller skating rinks.
"Place of Worship" means a facility the primary use of which is the practice of
religion, but which may include accessory uses subordinate and incidental to the
primary use such as classrooms for religious instruction, programs for community
social benefit, assembly areas, kitchens, offices and a residence for the faith group
leader. Other than a day care centre which shall be ·permitted, a place of worship
shall not include a private school or residential or commercial uses.
"Podium" means the base of a building, structure or part thereof located at or
above established grade that projects from the tower portion of the building.
"Point Tower" means a compact and slender building form.
"Porch" means a roofed deck or portico structure with direct access to the ground
that is attached to the exterior wall of a building.
"Premises" means the whole or part of lands, buildings or structures, or any
combination of these.
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"Primary Entrance Door" means the principal entrance by which the public enters
or exits a building or individual retail/commercial unit or the resident enters or exits
a dwelling unit.
"Primary Window" means all windows except bathroom, hallway, closet or kitchen
windows.
"Private Club" means a meeting place by members of an association, club,
cultural group or community group to conduct the activities of the association, and
for social activities, cultural events, performances, or exhibitions.
"Private Home Daycare" means a premises used for the temporary care of five
children or less where such care is provided in a dwelling unit, other than the
dwelling unit of a parent or guardian of any such child, for a continuous period not
exceeding twenty-four hours.
"Public Bath/Whirlpool" means indoor or outdoor premises where people may
bathe, swim or lounge within pools or tanks of water.
"Restaurant" means a building or part of a building where the principal business is
the preparation of food and drinks for retail sale to the public for immediate
consumption on or off the premises, or both on and off the premises but shall not
include a night club.
"Retail Store" means a premises in which goods and merchandise are offered or
kept for retail sale or rental to the public.
"Retirement Home" means a building or part of a building providing
accommodation primarily for retired persons where each private bedroom or living
unit does not include a stove top and oven, does have a separate entrance from a
common hall, and where common facilities and services may be provided for the
residents including personal services, the preparation and consumption of food,
nursing services, common lounges, recreation rooms and ancillary support offices.
"School, Commercial" means a building, or part thereof, where instruction of a
skill is provided for profit and may include instruction in a trade, business, art,
music, dance, cooking, athletic skill or any other specialized instruction but does not
include a commercial fitness/recreational centre or a post-secondary school.
"School, Elementary" or "School, Post-Secondary" means a place of
instruction maintained and operated under the jurisdiction of a governmental
authority.
"School, Private" means a place of instruction (excepting a commercial school or
private career college) offering courses equivalent to those customarily offered in an
elementary school or secondary school.
"Self-Storage Facility" means a building consisting of individual self-contained
units that are leased or owned for the storage of personal property and/or
household goods.
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"Service and Repair Shop" means a premises for the servicing, repairing or
renting, of articles, goods or materials but shall not include any vehicle, recreational
vehicle or boat.
"Setback" means the distance between a building and a lot line. In calculating the
setback the horizontal distance from the respective lot line shall be used.
"Shelter" means a building or structure used solely for the purposes of providing
temporary shelter and shall not be used for human habitation.
"Shopping Centre" means one or more buildings forming a complex of shops
representing merchandisers, with interior interconnecting walkways enabling
visitors to walk from unit to unit, along with an associated parking area.
"Storey" means that portion of a building other than a basement, cellar, or attic,
included between the surface of any floor, and the surface of the floor, roof deck or
ridge next above it.
"Storey, First" means the storey with its floor closest to grade and having its
ceiling more than 1.8 metres above grade.
"Street" means a public highway but does not include a lane or a King's Highway
(Highway 401 ). Where a 0.3 metre reserve abuts a street, or where a daylight
triangle abuts a street, for the purposes of determining setbacks the street shall be
deemed to include the 0.3 metre reserve and/or the daylight triangle, however,
nothing herein shall be interpreted as granting a public right of access over the 0.3
metre reserve or as an assumption of the 0.3 metre reserve as a public highway for
maintenance purposes under the Municipal Act.
"Street Line" means the dividing line between a lot and a street.
"Street, Private" means:
a) a right-of-way or roadway that is used by vehicles and is maintained by a
condominium corporation;
b) a private road condominium, which provides access to individual freehold lots;
c) a roadway maintained by a corporation to provide vehicular and pedestrian
access to parking lots and individual retail/commercial units;
d) a private right-of-way over private property, that affords access to lots abutting a
private road; but is not maintained by a public body and is not a lane.
"Structure" means anything that is erected, built or constructed of parts joined
together with a fixed location on the ground, or attached to something having a
fixed location in or on the ground and shall include buildings, walls or any sign, but
does not include fences below six feet in height or inground swimming pools.
"Tandem Parking Space" means two or more parking spaces abutting each other
end to end with only one having access to an aisle.
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"Taxi Service" means the operation of a service providing taxicab motor vehicles
with drivers used for hire for the conveyance of goods and passengers.
"Temporary Sales Office" means a building, structure, facility or trailer on the lot
used for the purpose of the sale of dwelling units to be erected on the lot.
"Theatre" means a premises used for the rehearsal or performance of the
performing arts, such as music, dance or theatre.
"Tower" means the storeys within that portion of a building or structure or part
thereof located above the podium.
"Tower Floor Plate" means the average floor area of all storeys within that portion
of a building or structure or part thereof located above the podium, measured to the
exterior faces of exterior walls of each storey of a building or structure.
"Uncovered Platform" means an attached or freestanding structure not covered
by a roof, which is located on the same level as or lower than the first storey of the
building associated with the platform.
"Utilities" means an essential public service such as electricity, gas, television or
communications/telecommunications that is provided by a regulated company or
government agency.
"Vehicle Dealership" means an establishment engaged in the sale, lease and
display of motor vehicles.
"Vehicle Repair Facilities" means an establishment engaged in repairing of motor
vehicles, service station, repair garage, car washing establishment or gas bar.
"Veterinary Clinic" means a building or part of a building providing the services of
a veterinarian, and facilities for the medical treatment, examination, surgery,
diagnosis, grooming, general health care, and observation of domestic animals and
birds.
"Warehousing" or "Logistics" means the indoor housing or storage of goods,
wares, merchandise, food-stuffs, substances, articles, or things before wholesale
distribution to a retailer.
"Waste Transfer Station" means a facility within an enclosed building whose
primary purpose is the collection and storage of waste or hazardous waste for
shipment, and which may include limited sorting or preparation of that waste to
facilitate its shipment for final disposal or to a waste processing station, but does
not include salvage yards or scrap metal yards.
"Wholesaling" means the distribution of goods, wares, merchandise, food-stuffs,
substances, articles, or things, in large quantities, to a business or retailer for
eventual or further distribution, processing, assembly, or retail sale.
"Yard" means any open, uncovered, unoccupied space appurtenant to a building.
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"Yard, Exterior Side" means a side yard adjacent to a street.
"Yard, Front" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the
front lot line and the nearest wall of any main building on the lot for which the yard
is required.
"Yard, Interior Side" means a side yard not adjacent to a street.
"Yard, Rear" means a yard extending across the full width of the lot between the
rear lot line and the nearest wall of any main building or structure on the lot for
which the yard is required.
"Yard, Side" means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard between
the side lot line and the nearest wall of any building or structure on the lot for which
the yard is required.
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6.0 Exceptions
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, the following exceptions shall
apply to the lands as shown in Section 8, Schedule 7 -Exceptions. All other
provisions of this By-law shall continue to apply to the lands subject to this section.
E1 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.1.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional use is permitted:
a) Outdoor Storage associated with a Garden Centre Use
6.1.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Minimum Building Height 10.5 metres and 2 functional
storeys
b) Maximum size of outdoor storage associated with 1 ,900 square metres
a garden centre use
c) Minimum number of required parking spaces for 0 parking spaces
outdoor storage associated with a garden centre
use
c) Total number of required parking spaces that can 90 parking spaces
be reduced while the outdoor storage associated
with a garden centre use is operating
d) Maximum duration outdoor storage associated Between April 1st and August 1st
with a garden centre use shall be permitted to within a calendar year
operate outdoors
6.1.3 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Section 4.2 1), related to Continuous Length of Buildings along a Street Line, shall not
apply to any building or structure fronting Liverpool Road.
b) Additions or expansions to existing buildings or structures shall be permitted provided
that such additions or expansions shall not exceed 1 0 percent of the gross floor area
of all existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law.
c) For the purpose of calculating Floor Space Index for new buildings, the area of the lot
shall be equivalent to the ground floor area of the new building.
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d). Section 4.2 a), related to Floor Space Index, and Section 4.2 b) and Section 6.1.2 a),
related to Building Height, shall not apply to any additions or expansions to existing
buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this By-law.
e) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 m) ii), related to Buildings Requiring Active At Grade
Frontages, a primary entrance door with direct and unobstructed access open to the
public shall be incorporated into the wall of a building either facing or visible from the
Kingston Road street line.
E2 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1, Part 2, Parent Zone: CC1
Plan 40R-4643)
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.2.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional use is permitted:
a) Automobile Service Station on a lot where the use legally existed on the effective date
of this By-law.
6.2.2 Definitions
a) "Automobile Service Station" means an establishment where vehicle fuels,
lubricants, and automobile-related accessories are offered for retail sale, and which
also may include one mechanical car wash and limited convenience retail sales, but
shall not include facilities for the repair and maintenance of vehicles, or facilities for
the repairing or painting of vehicle bodies.
b) "Mechanical Car Wash" means an establishment where facilities are provided for
the washing and cleaning of vehicles using production line methods employing
mechanical devices wholly enclosed within a building.
6.2.3 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply only to an automobile service station:
a) Minimum Building Height As legally existing on the lot on
the effective date of this By-law
b) Minimum number of required parking spaces 10 parking spaces
c) Maximum Gross Leasable Floor Area 360 square metres
d) Maximum size of outdoor storage and display of 1 0 square metres
convenience items
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E3 (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.3.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional uses are permitted:
a) Farmers' Market
b) Outdoor Sales and Display
c) Vehicle Repair Shop on a lot where the use legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law
6.3.2 Definitions
a) "Vehicle Repair Shop" means an establishment containing facilities for the repair
and maintenance of vehicles on the premises, in which accessories are sold and
vehicle maintenance and repair operations are performed in return for remuneration,
but shall not include a body shop or any establishment engaged in the retail sale of
vehicle fuels.
b) "Gross Leasable Floor Area" shall mean the aggregate of the floor areas of all
storeys above or below established grade, designed for owner or tenant occupancy or
exclusive use only, but excluding storage areas below established grade.
6.3.3 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Minimum Building Height 10.5 metres and 2 functional
storeys
b) Maximum size of outdoor sales and display area 650 square metres
permitted accessory only to a retail store having a
gross leasable floor area in excess of 7,400 square
metres
c) Minimum number of required parking spaces for 0 parking spaces
Farmer's Market operating outdoors
c) Total number of required parking spaces that can 90 parking spaces
be reduced while the Farmers' Market use is
operating outdoors
d) Maximum duration Farmers' Market shall be Between April 1st and October 1st
permitted to operate outdoors within a calendar year
e) An existing vehicle repair shop may only be permitted in conjunction with and as
accessory to any retail store having a gross leasable floor area in excess of
7,400 square metres
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6.3.4 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Additions or expansions to existing buildings or structures shall be permitted provided
that such additions or expansions shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area
of all existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law.
b) For the purpose of calculating Floor Space Index for new buildings, the area of the lot
shall be equivalent to the ground floor area of the new building.
c) Section 4.2 a), related to Floor Space Index, and Section 4.2 b) and Section 6.3.3 a),
related to Building Height, shall not apply to any additions or expansions to existing
buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this By-law.
E4 (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.4.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional use is permitted:
a) Automobile Service Station on a lot where the use legally existed on the effective date
of this By-law.
6.4.2 Definitions
a) "Automobile Service Station" means an establishment where vehicle fuels,
lubricants, and automobile-related accessories are offered for retail sale, and which
also may include one mechanical car wash and limited convenience retail sales, but
shall not include facilities for the repair and maintenance of vehicles, or facilities for the
repairing or painting of vehicle bodies.
b) "Mechanical Car Wash" means an establishment where facilities are provided for the
washing and cleaning of vehicles using production line methods employing
mechanical devices wholly enclosed within a building.
6.4.3 Parking Provisions
The following parking regulations apply:
a) Minimum number of required parking spaces for As legally existing on the lot on
Automobile Service Station and Mechanical Car the effective date of this By-law
Wash
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Section 7.0
E5 (Part .of Lot 20, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CCR1
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.5.1 Additional Permitted Uses
The following additional uses are permitted:
a) Detached Dwelling
b) Accessory Dwelling Unit is permitted within an existing detached dwelling in
accordance with Section 2.7 of this By-law
6.5.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Maximum Lot Coverage 50 percent
b) Minimum Front Yard Setback 3.0 metres
c) Minimum Interior Side Yard Setback 1.2 metres and 0.3 metres, on
the side where dwellings on
adjacent Jots are attached, no
interior side yard is required
d) Minimum Exterior Side Yard Setback 2.7 metres
e) Minimum Rear Yard Setback 6.0 metres
f) Covered and unenclosed porches, verandahs and flankage entrance features not
exceeding 1.5 metres in height above established grade may project no more than:
A. 1.5 metres into any required front or rear yard
B. 1.0 metres into any required exterior side yard
c. 0.6 metres into any required side yard
h) A minimum of one private garage shall be provided per lot, any vehicular entrance of
which shall be located not less than 6.0 metres from the front lot line
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Section 7.0
E6 (Part of Lot 20, Concession .1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.6.1 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Minimum Floor Space Index 1.5
b) Minimum Building Height 12.0 metres
c) Minimum Landscaped Area between parking 2.5 metres
spaces and existing residential development to the
south
6.6.2 Parking Provisions
The following parking regulations apply:
a) Minimum Parking Requirement for Stacked 1.0 parking space per dwelling
Town house Dwellings unit and an additional 0.2 of a
space per dwelling unit for
visitors·
E7 (Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.7.1 Definitions
a) "Build-to-Zone" means an area of land within which all or part of a building or
buildings or part of a structure or structures are to be located.
b) "Building Envelope" means the three-dimensional buildable area prescribed for a
building by the regulations of this By-law.
6.7.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Buildings and structures shall comply with the minimum and maximum building
envelope as shown on Figure 6.7.4 (a).
b) A minimum of 70% of the build-to-zone must be occupied prior to the erection of
any other buildings or structures on the subject lands.
6.7.3 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Section 4.2 d), related to Building Setback from Street Line, and Section 4.2 1),
related to Continuous Length of Buildings along a Street Line, shall not apply to the
subject lands.
b) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 i), related to Main Wall Stepback for Buildings equal to
or less than 37.5 metres in height, a minimum main wall step back of 1.5 metres is
required between 4.5 metres and 15.0 metres in height for that portion of a building
located within the build-to-zone as shown on Figure 6.7.4 (a).
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Section 7.0
E11 (Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By"law: N/A
6.11.1 Special Site Provisions
The following additional provision applies:
a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 a) and Schedule 3, the total land area of the lot as of the
effective date of this By-law shall be deemed to be a lot for the purposes of calculating
Floor Space Index (FSI), as shown on Figure 6.11 .2 (a).
6.11.2 Special Site Figures
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Section 7.0
E12 (Block 36, Plan 40M-2089) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 7 Amending By-law: N/A
6.12.1 Definitions
a) "Retirement Home" -means a building or part of a building providing accommodation
primarily for senior's where each private bedroom or living unit may contain a kitchen
or stove top and oven, does have a separate entrance from a common hall, and
where common facilities and services are provided for the residents including, but not
limited to, personal services, the preparation and consumption of food, nursing
services, common lounges, recreation rooms and ancillary support offices
6.12.2 Zone Provisions
The following regulations apply:
a) Nothwithstanding Section 4.2 c) i), building height shall be limited by a 45 degree
angular plane measured 7.5 metres from the rear lot line of the lots on the north side
of Avonmore Square at a height of 10.5 metres above grade
b) Notwithstanding Section 6.12.2 a) above, the height of a building or structure wholly
located within the crossed hatched area as shown on Figure 6.12.4 (a) shall be
permitted to penetrate a 45 degree angular plane measured from the rear lot line of
the lots on the north side of Avonmore Square
c) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 b) ii) and Schedule 5, related to Maximum Building
Height, the height of a building or structure wholly located within the crossed hatched
area as shown on Figure 6.12.4 (a) shall not exceed a building height of 70 metres
d) Minimum Building Height for stacked dwelling 10.0 metres
e) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 h), minimum 3.0 metres
separation between blocks of stacked dwelling
f) Section 4.2 j) related to Main Wall Step back for Buildings greater than 37.5 metres
shall not apply to stacked dwelling
g) Podium Requirements for Buildings greater (i) minimum height of a podium -
than 37.5 metres 10.5 metres
(ii) maximum height of a podium -
26 metres
h) Tower Floor Plates (i) maximum tower floor plate-
2,000 square metres between
the gth storey and the
14th storey
(ii) maximum tower floor plate-
900 square metres above the
14th storey
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Section 7.0
7.0 Holding Provisions
Notwithstanding any other provisions of this By-law, where a zone symbol is
preceded by an open bracket and the letter "H" and a closed bracket, no person
shall use any Jot or alter or use any building or structure for any purpose except for
existing lawful uses, located on the land or in existing buildings or structures,
provided such use continue in the same manner and for the same purpose for
which they were used on the day this By-law was passed.
Council may pass a by-law to remove the (H) Holding Symbol, thereby placing the
lands in the zone indicated by the zone symbol, when all of the applicable
requirements have been met.
H1 (Block A and Block B, Plan M-998 and Parent Zone: CC1
Part of Lot 22, Concession 1 (Parts 1
Schedule 8 to 16, inclusive, Plan 40R-7347)) Amending By-law: N/A
7.1 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; public and private street right-of-way design; and phasing of
the proposed development
H2 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.2.1 Only Permitted Uses Prior to Removal of the "H"
For such time as the "H" symbol is in place, these lands shall only be used for the
following:
a) All uses permitted in the applicable Zone
7.2.2 Zone Regulations Prior to Removal of the "H"
For such time as the "H" symbol is in place, only the following shall be permitted:
a) existing buildings or structures legally existing on the effective date of this By-law
b) additions or expansions to existing buildings or structures shall be permitted provided
that such additions or expansions shall not exceed 10 percent of the gross floor area
of all existing buildings and structures as legally existed on the effective date of this
By-law
c) new buildings or structures, subject to the provisions of this By-law, provided that the
maximum combined gross floor area shall not exceed 3,000 square metres
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Section 7.0
7.2.3 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; conservation and enhancement of natural features; public and
private street right-of-way design; and phasing of the proposed development
b) appropriate road infrastructure is in place or will be provided in conjunction with the
development
c) an Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation of alternatives
for flood remediation and a road crossing of the Pine Creek valley corridor, as
identified on Schedule 2 of the Official Plan, has been completed to the satisfaction of
the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
d) an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration
plan for the rehabilitation of Pine Creek valley corridor has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority
e) the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the Pine Creek valley corridor will be
conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works to the satisfaction of the
City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
f) appropriate arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering
and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to implement the
recommendations of the Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive
evaluation
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Section 7.0
H3 (Part of Lot 23, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC 1
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.3 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) appropriate public road infrastructure is in place or will be provided in conjunction with
the development
b) an Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation of alternatives
for flood remediation and a road crossing of the Pine Creek valley corridor has been
completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
c) an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration
plan for the rehabilitation of Pine Creek valley corridor has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation
Authority
d) the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the Pine Creek valley corridor will be
conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works to the satisfaction of the
City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
e) appropriate arrangements have been made to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering
and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to implement the recommendations
of the Environmental Assessment or equivalent comprehensive evaluation
H4 (Part of Lot 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC1
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.4 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a comprehensive functional servicing and stormwater management plan, to address
stormwater and replacement flood storage on the lands, has been completed to the
satisfaction of the City of Pickering
b) the execution and registration of an Agreement to ensure that any redevelopment of
the lands, or any part thereof, conforms to the comprehensive functional servicing
and stormwater management plan
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Section 7.0
H5 (Part of Lot 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.5 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; public and private street right-of-way design; and phasing of
the proposed development
b) appropriate road infrastructure is in place or will be provided in conjunction with the
development
H6 (Part of Lots 21 and 22, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.6 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; conservation and enhancement of natural features; public and
private street right-of-way design; and phasing of the proposed development
b) a comprehensive transportation study has been conducted to assess the impact on
the transportation system and appropriate road infrastructure is in place to support the
development of the lands
c) cost sharing agreements for matters such as community uses, public parks, municipal
roads and infrastructure, are made between the participating landowners
d) an Environmental Impact Study and a detailed engineering design and restoration
plan for the rehabilitation of Krosno Creek valley corridor consistent with the Final
Floodplain Rationalization Study for Krosno Creek, prepared by TMIG, dated
February 2015 and the Krosno Creek Restoration Plan and Cross Section Drawings,
prepared by Schaeffers, dated March 9, 2017 have been completed to the satisfaction of
the City of Pickering and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority. In addition, all
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority comments 5-7, 8-22 and 23, dated
February 271h, 2017 shall be addressed to the satisfaction of the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority
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Section 7.0
e) the execution of an Agreement to ensure that the restored and rehabilitated Krosno
Creek valley corridor, to include 6.0 metres from the long-term stable top of bank, will
be conveyed into public ownership upon completion of the works, to the satisfaction of
the City of Pickering
H7 (Part of Lots 20 and 21, Concession 1) Parent Zone: CC2
Schedule 8 Amending By-law: N/A
7.7 Conditions for Removal of the "H"
The "H" symbol shall, upon application by the landowner, be removed by City Council
passing a By-law under Section 34 of the Planning Act. The following conditions shall first
be completed to the satisfaction of the City of Pickering:
a) a block development plan, approved by City Council, has been prepared to
demonstrate the orderly development of the lands providing details regarding such
matters as: street and block pattern; pedestrian, landscape and open space
connections; parking strategy; community uses such as parks, community centres
and other public uses; conservation and enhancement of natural features; public and
private street right-of-way design; and phasing of the proposed development
b) a comprehensive transportation study has been conducted to assess the impact on
the transportation system and appropriate road infrastructure is in place to support the
development of the lands
c) cost sharing agreements for matters such as community uses, public parks, municipal
roads and infrastructure, are made between the participating landowners
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Section 8.0
8.0 Schedules
City Centre Zoning By-law-April 3, 2017 55
SiCHEDULE 1
LEGEND
C:J City Centre
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PICKERING CITY C:ENTRE ZONING BY-LAW
SCiiEDULE 2
LEGEND -land Use Categories
CC1 -City Centre One
CC2 -City Centre Two
CCR1 -City Centre Residential One
CCR2 -City Centre Residential Two
-CCC -· City Centre Civic
OS -Open Space
-NHS ·· Natural Heritage System
* boundary of Krosno Creek to be further refined
Section 9.0
9.0 Reading and Signatures
By-law passed this 111h day of April, 2017.
David Ryan, Mayor
Debbie Shields, City Clerk
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Recommended City Centre
Urban Design Guidelines
Dated April 3, 2017
Appendix No. II to
Report No. PLN 07-17
Note: The illustration on the front page of this document is the Built Form Vision
contained in the "Downtown Pickering: A Vision for Intensification and Framework for
Investment" document, endorsed in principle by Council in July 2013.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1.1 The Community Vision for the City Centre ...................................................................... 2
1.2 Guiding Principles ............................................................................................................ 3
1.3 Background and Context ................................................................................................ 5
1.4 Purpose of the Guidelines ............................................................................................... 9
1.5 Organization of the Guidelines ........................................................................................ 9
1.6 How to use the Urban Design Guidelines ....................................................................... 11
Built Form
2.1 The Built Form Vision for the City Centre ...................................................................... 14
2.2 The Built Form Objectives ............................................................................................. 17
2.3 Site Design .................................................................................................................... 18
2.3.1 The Context ........................................................................................................ 18
2.3.2 Grading ............................................................................................................... 19
2.3.3 Building Placement and Orientation .................................................................... 19
2.3.3.1 The Street Edge ................................................................................... 19
2.3.3.2 Building Setbacks and Separations ..................................................... 21
2.3.3.3 Building Entrances ............................................................................... 22
2.3.4 Walkways ............................................................................................................ 23
2.3.5 Off-street Parking ................................................................................................ 24
2.3.5.1 Structured Parking ............................................................................... 24
2.3.5.2 Surface Parking ................................................................................... 26
2.3.6 Loading, Services and Utilities ............................................................................ 27
2.3.7 Landscape Design .............................................................................................. 28
2.3.8 Fences and Walls ................................................................................................ 30
2.3.9 Noise Attenuation ................................................................................................ 30
2.3.1 0 Site Lighting ....................................................................................................... 31
2.3.11 Signage ............................................................................................................... 32
2.4 Building Design .............................................................................................................. 33
2.4.1 Transition and Massing ....................................................................................... 33
2.4.2 Materials and Fagade Treatment ....................................................................... 37
2.4.3 Sustainable Design ............................................................................................. 38
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2.4.4 Building Types ..................................................................................................... 39
2.4.4.1 Low-Rise Buildings .............................................................................. 39
2.4.4.2 Mid-Rise Buildings .............................................................................. .41
2.4.4.3 Tall Buildings ........................................................................................ 42
2.4.4.4 Signature Buildings ............................................................................. .43
Mobility
3.1 Mobility Objectives -An Integrated Transportation System .......................................... 46
3.2 Pedestrians ............................................................................. ~ ...................................... 46
3.2.1 Pedestrian Zone .................................................................................................. 46
3.2.2 Paths and Mid-block Connections .................................................... , ................. 52
3.2.3 Pedestrian Crossings .......................................................................................... 53
3.2.4 Other Pedestrian Connections ............................................................................ 54
3.3 Cycling ........................................................................................................................... 55
3.3.1 Multi-Use Paths ........................................................ : .......................................... 55
3.3.2 Cycling Lanes ..................................................................................................... 57
3.3.3 Shared Roadways ............................................................................................... 57
3.3.4 Other Cycling Facilities ....................................................................................... 58
3.4 Transit ............................................................................................................................ 59
3.4.1 Transit Corridors ................................................................................................. 59
304.2 Mobility Hub and Transit Junctions .................................................................... 61
3.4.3 Transit Stops ....................................................................................................... 62
3.5 Transportation Demand Management ........................................................................... 63
3.6 Freight. ........................................................................................................................... 64
3.7 On-Street Parking .......................................................................................................... 65
3.8 Motorists ....................................................................................................................... 66
3.8.1 Streets ................................................................................................................. 66
3.8.2 Elements of the Street ........................................................................................ 66
3.9 Street Types ................................................................................................................... 69
3.9.1 Major Streets ....................................................................................................... 71
3.9.2 Pedestrian Streets .............................................................................................. 75
3.9.3 Local Streets ...................................................................................................... 78
3.9.4 Private Streets and Laneways ............................................................................ 79
3.9.5 Special Streets .................................................................................................... 79
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Public Realm
4.1 Public Realm Objectives -Establishing Gathering Places ........................................... 84
4.2 Gathering Places ........................................................................................................... 86
4.2.1 Civic Park ........................................................................................................... 86
4.2.2 Neighbourhood Parks ......................................................................................... 87
4.2.3 Passive Parks ..................................................................................................... 89
4.2.4 Squares ............................................................................................................... 90
4.2.5 Gateways ............................................................................................................ 91
4.2.6 Public Buildings ................................................................................................... 93
4.2.7 Public Art ............................................................................................................. 94
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Introduction
1.1 The Community Vision for the City Centre
"Pickering City Centre will be a vibrant, sustainable, accessible and distinct city centre for
all people and all seasons. It will be a place to inspire, a place to gather, a place to work,
and a place to live, all in a compact and walkable environment"
This Vision Statement was developed by the community through public workshops and open
houses, and guides in words how the Pickering City Centre of the future should be designed.
A place to inspire: Pickering City Centre will contain remarkable public spaces and great places
for the citizens of Pickering to enjoy. These spaces will be green, comfortable and beautiful,
enhancing the urban fabric, the natural environment, and experience of place.
A place to gather: Pickering City Centre will be a destination for people of Pickering to gather,
celebrate and play: to shop, be active, experience culture, dine, and attend outdoor events and
festivals. The variety and quality of these options will help define the City Centre as Pickering's
heart and soul.
A place to work: The City Centre will be the epicentre of employment in Pickering, hosting a
range of jobs in a diversity of settings.
A place to live: People of different ages and incomes will enjoy housing choices and a high
quality of life. City Centre residents will be able to enjoy close proximity to transit, their place of
work, and the services that Pickering City Centre has to offer .
. . . All in a compact and walkable environment."
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1.2 Guiding Principles
The Vision Statement was the starting point for conceptualizing the long-term growth of the City
Centre, as well as the basis for the following Guiding Principles. These Guiding Principles provide
the foundation to direct new development and investment in the City Centre and inform the design
guidelines in this document.
• Reinforce the City Centre as the heart and soul of Pickering, through the continued location
of services and cultural facilities, community expression and public art, and as the location
for civic events.
• Make the City Centre highly walkable, with new streets and pathways, a compact block
pattern, traffic calming measures, and visually interesting streetscapes.
• Encourage a mix of land uses to create vitality at all times of the day, by enhancing the
range of activities, amenities and uses that will attract and serve all ages for all seasons.
• Develop an exceptional public realm by creating a diverse network of open spaces for
different types of activity, all within a five minute walking distance of every home and
workplace.
• Offer distinct living options, urban in format, and in close proximity to shopping,
entertainment, culture and work.
• Leverage transit investment by directing development to major transit stops and transfer
points, and to transforming transit stops and transfer points into exceptional places.
• Create bold entry-points to City Centre through design excellence in architecture, public art
and public plazas at key gateway locations and areas of high visibility.
• Demonstrate Pickering's commitment to sustainability through active transportation
infrastructure, green design, pilot projects, and environmental education opportunities.
• Make Pickering a great place to work, learn and shop through a diverse array of retail,
office and work-at-home opportunities, business-related facilities, and amenities.
• Position the City Centre to evolve over time by directing bolder, shorter term change to
select locations, and ensuring new development respects existing communities.
• Demonstrate Pickering's commitment to innovative design of a barrier-free and accessible
City Centre.
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1.6 How to use the Urban Design Guidelines
The guidelines bridge the gap between the Official Plan policies and the City Centre Zoning
By-law.
The guidelines are intended to assist in the preparation of development proposals within the
City Centre, and will be implemented through Pickering's review of applications for Draft Plan of
Subdivision, Zoning By-law Amendment and Site Plan Approval.
Although the UDG expresses the City's design objectives, they do not preclude alternative
options. As guidelines they offer flexibility in their application, provided that the overall intent of the
UDG is being met.
The City Centre Urban Design Guidelines document is multi-purpose and has been prepared for
use by:
• City Council: Council approved urban design guidelines help implement the City's Official
Plan and articulate Council's design aspirations for redevelopment and intensification in the
City Centre.
• City Staff: will use the UDG in the design of City infrastructure projects and the review and
approval of development applications in the City Centre. The City will also identify the key
design priorities to development proponents during pre-consultation meetings.
• Site Plan Advisory Committee: The UDG will be used by the Committee to review
applications for Site Plan Approval within the City Centre.
• Development Industry: The primary user of the UDG is the development industry,
including developers and professional consultants. The guidelines are intended to provide
understanding of the design objectives of the City and inform the design process.
• The General Public: The UDG will be used to inform the general public on how the City,
through the review of development applications, intends to achieve a high standard of
urban design in the City Centre while maintaining the character of the neighbourhood.
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6. New pedestrian and vehicular bridges crossing Highway 401 and, street connections to
Bayly Street, Brock Road, Liverpool Road, and Kingston Road and an easterly extension
of Pickering Parkway west of Liverpool Road, to create enhanced connectivity to and within
the City Centre.
7. New destinations such as a new performing arts centre, seniors centre and convention
centre that support and enhance the range of activities, amenities and economic vitality of
the City Centre.
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2.3.11 Signage
Signage in the City Centre shall comply with the City's Sign By-law and adhere to the following
design guidelines:
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a) Signage should complement the site and building design and not clutter
the City Centre streetscape.
b) Buildings should be designed to include dedicated spaces for signage
with an appreciation of the architectural features and the scale of the
building.
c) Wall mounted signage shall not cover any prominent architectural
features or design detail on a fa~ade.
d) Signage should be designed to have regard for pedestrian activities,
vehicular needs, vistas, and contribute to the identity of a building or
group of buildings.
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Mobility
A vibrant City Centre is highly walkable, offeriing different opportunities to get to and around the
City Centre for people living, working, and vis;iting. This section provides directions and guidelines
to: balance conditions for all modes of transportation on existing streets; identify design directions
for new streets as the City Centre redevelops; over time; and create an integrated mobility
network for pedestrians, cyclists and transit riders. Together these directions will assist the City in
achieving a connected transportation system that is safe, comfortable, and intuitive, for all users.
3.1 Mobility Objectives -An lnt4egrated Transportation System
Pickering City Centre is the urban core and transit centre for Pickering and is identified as an
Anchor Mobility Hub in Metrolinx's Regional1iransportation Plan -the Big Move, and an Urban
Growth Centre containing a Major Transit Sta1tion Area in the Province of Ontario's Growth Plan
-Places to Grow. To this end, critical to the success of accommodating both residential growth
and employment in the City Centre will be to plan for a transportation system that prioritizes active
transportation and transit while accommodating other travel options.
The Pickering City Centre transportation system includes an array of public and private
infrastructure that will provide for a variety of modes. The transportation system will:
• Provide a safe, convenient, and enjoyable environment for pedestrians and cyclists.
• Support current and future transit senJices through building and site design, street
typologies, and streetscape treatments.
• Recognize the importance of Regional! Roads as major carriers of local and regional
vehicular traffic while ensuring their design responds to the City Centre context.
• Provide additional travel options throu!gh the implementation of transportation demand
management measures.
• Incorporate design solutions for freight mobility that provide solutions for the delivery and
movement of goods in the City Centre.
• Offer a hierarchy of street types, with each type of street designed to serve its own mobility
function and character objectives.
3.2 Pedestrians
The City Centre is planned to be a compact, vital place where pedestrians should be able to walk
between destinations in a comfortable, safe, and visually interesting environment. This section
contains guidelines to develop a coordinated and continuous pedestrian network within the City
Centre, illustrated in Figure 4. The proposed pedestrian network consists of:
3.2.1 Pedestrian Zone
While all streets within the City Centre will be: designed for the safety of pedestrians, certain
streets will be designed with a primary focus on the pedestrian environment.
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3.8 Motorists
As population and employment growth occurs in the City Centre, an enhanced and expanded
mobility network will be necessary to manage~ vehicular traffic, support a full range of
transportation choices, and create a walkable~ and transit-supportive environment.
The planned street network builds on the existing street grid and plans for the introduction of a
finer grain of urban blocks that, over time, will improve connections and access to and within the
City Centre. The urban street and block pattc~rn will contribute to a more walkable environment
and support compact, mixed-use forms of development. Figure 7 illustrates a street network that
will support the movement of people and goods within and through the City Centre.
3.8.1 Streets
The street network includes existing streets atnd new streets which are required for adjacent
development to proceed ("new rights-of-way"). New private streets shall provide for public access.
Guidelines
a) The layout of arterials and collectors shall attempt to maximize
connections by establishing a fine ,~rain of streets and blocks capable
of dispersing traffic and reducing traffic volumes on primary streets.
b) A finer grain network of streets and blocks will support urban
development and accommodate ballanced movements through and to
the City Centre.
c) New cui-de-sacs shall not be permi1tted within the City Centre.
d) Where possible, driveways to indiviidual businesses along streets
should be consolidated or access r·elocated to rear service lanes.
3.8.2 Elements of the Street
Streets are comprised of four key elements: the Pedestrian Zone, Parking, Cycling Treatment, and
Travel Lanes.
The Pedestrian Zone consists of the area bEetween the edge of the property and the curb,
including:
• Sidewalk: a clear, generously sized siidewalk ensures walking is pleasant, safe and
enjoyable.
• Landscaping: create a shaded, comfortable street. Tree and understory plantings must
have adequate soil, sunlight and water conditions for long-term survival. The landscaping
area also has street furniture such as benches and bike parking.
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3.9 Street Types
In addition to carrying people and traffic, streets in Pickering City Centre must be understood as
places themselves. This means that in addition to serving different functions, streets also will
have a different character. Each street type's function and character informs how many traffic
lanes they carry, width of sidewalks and plantings, design character, and the scale of buildings
adjacent to them. The planned street network comprises of five street categories:
• Major Streets
• Pedestrian Streets
• Local Streets
• Private Streets
• Special Streets
The following table describes the general parameters for the pedestrian zone, landscaping,
parking and cycling elements on a street.
Major Street Pedestrian Local Streets Private Special
Street Streets Streets
Street Arterial Type A, Arterial Type C or Local Road Not Arterial Type C
Designation B orC Collector Road designated or Local Road
Pedestrian
Zone
Sidewalk Generally Generally Generally 1.5 Generally Generally
2.5 metres 2.5 metres to 2.0 metres 1.5 to 2.0 2.5 metres
wide. Sidewalks wide. Sidewalks wide. Sidewalks metres wide. or wider,
provided on provided on provided on In certain depending on
both sides of both sides of the both sides of circumstances special nature
the street. street. the street. sidewalks may of the street.
be provided Sidewalks
on only one provided on
side of the both sides of
street. the street.
Landscaping Continuous Continuous Continuous row Continuous Continuous
row of trees on row of trees of trees on both row of trees row of trees
both sides of on both sides sides of Local may be on both sides
Major Streets. of Pedestrian Streets and provided of Special
May also be Streets. on one side of on one or Streets.
complemented May also be service lanes. both sides
with under complemented of Private
storey planting. with under storey Streets.
Hardy, low planting.
maintenance
planting in
medians where
applicable.
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Major Street Pedestrian local Streets Private Special
Street Streets Streets
Parking and On-street On-street parking On-street Private Streets On-street
loading parking, loading provided on parking allowed provide parking
and unloading one or both on one side of access to provided
not permitted sides of the road. the street. loading/ in specific
on Regional On-street loading unloading locations.
arterials. and unloading areas.
not permitted.
Cycling Treatments On-street cycling Shared No special On-street
Treatment which offer lanes with a roadways. treatment cycling
separation minimum width provided. lanes with a
or protection of 1.5 metres. minimum width
from higher Buffered cycling of 1.5 metres.
volumes and lanes to be Buffered
speeds of traffic implemented cycling
(e.g., multi-use where cycling lanes to be
path, buffered lanes are implemented
or separated proposed where cycling
cycling lanes). adjacent to lanes are
on-street parking. proposed
adjacent to
on-street
parking.
Travel lanes 3.35 metres to 3.35 metres to 3.5 metres wide 3.5 metres 3.5 metres
3.5 metres wide 3.5 metres wide wide wide
As the urban core of Pickering, the character of streets within Pickering City Centre will require
special consideration in terms of signalized crossing frequency, speed limits, and design
treatments. Each street type and corresponding cross-sections are described and illustrated
in more detail in the following pages. As streets are realigned, extended, or undergo capital
improvements, their design shall be guided by the mid-block cross-sections that follow.
The mid-block cross-sections illustrated within these guidelines are conceptual and are to be
detailed through future Environmental Assessment and other design studies, in accordance with
recognized standards. If future cross-sections do not substantially comply with these figures,
it must be demonstrated how the revised cross-sections can achieve the form, function and
character described in this document.
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3.9.4 Private Streets and Laneways
In addition to municipal rights-of-ways, privatE~ streets and laneways will serve an important
function within the City Centre, providing access and connectivity between points of interest and
activity.
Private streets will include two vehicular travel lanes, sidewalks on both sides of the street, and
landscape areas. In support of visitor parkin~J and active at-grade street frontages, parking on one
side of the street shall be encouraged. The dlesign of private streets illustrated in Figure 7, shall
be determined through the preparation of blotck development plans or site plans.
Laneways will be pedestrian-accessible routels that will permit direct access and loading from the
rear and sides of development. Laneways wiill include two vehicular travel lanes, a sidewalk on
one side of the street, and will be detailed through the preparation of block development plans or
site plans.
3.9.5 Special Streets
• The Esplanade South
• Pickering Parkway
Special Streets serve a specific function such as transit movement or placemaking functions.
These will require specialized cross-sections that function primarily for their place-specific function
and character. Special Streets include the Esplanade South, a ceremonial street that may be
closed to traffic for special events and Pickering Parkway, a street that will provide a gateway to
higher order transit services.
As select areas for sustainability demonstration, green infrastructure design such as previous
pavements, bio-swales, and rain-water collection trenches should, where possible, be
incorporated into the design and reconstruction of special streets.
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Appendix No. Ill to
Report No. PLN 07-17
Table 1-Response to Comments Received on
the endorsed City Centre Zoning By-law and City Centre Urban Design Guidelines
Table 1: Responses to Comments Received on the endorsed City Centre Zoning By-law and City Centre Urban
Design Guidelines
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Aird & Berlis on The proposed minimum FSI of 2.0, OPA 26 provides for a range of Staff recommend that the following
behalf of Kingsett and minimum height of 6 storeys, is building heights for the entire City site specific exception be permitted
Real Estate unrealistic, particularly as an interim Centre. To achieve the City's built on the subject lands:
Investment Fund infill measure. Additionally, it is form vision, certain areas within the Exception E8-6.8.1 unclear how these targets align with City Centre are required to have
OPA 26 which sets a lower FSI of taller building heights. The Vision "a) Minimum Floor Space
0.75 and a minimum height of 3 Document, endorsed by Council in Index-1.4"
storeys. Request that Schedule 3 be 2014, indicates that buildings on the
revised to extend the height west side of Liverpool Road and
minimum of 10.5 metres that is immediately north of Highway 401
proposed on the parcel to the should have minimum building
immediate north. heights greater than 6 storeys.
Staff acknowledge that the subject
lands are encumbered by an existing
6 metre wide sanitary storm sewer
and a minimum 14 metre setback
from the Highway 401 corridor. To
allow flexioility to develop the lands
in accordance with the City Official
Plan policies and the Urban Design
Guidelines, staff have no objection to
providing a site specific exception
reducing the minimum FSI
requirement.
The Kingsett parcel is subject to Exception E 1 does not apply to the None
exception E1 on Schedule 7, which subject lands.
would permit a minimum building
height of 2 "functional storeys" with
3-storey massing.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Aird & Berlis It is unclear how this exception
(continued) should be read with the above
requirement. Confirmation as to the
interpretation of these two sections
and how they may be read together
would be of assistance to our client.
The lifting of (H3) Holding Provision Based on discussion with the Holding Provision (H3) 7.3 a) has
is subject to a number of items to be Kingsett, staff has agreed to provide been revised as follows:
satisfied including: a comprehensive additional clarity regarding Holding
block plan, appropriate road Provision (H3) 7.3 a). "a) appropriate public road
infrastructure (including an EA for the infrastructure is in place or will be
road crossing of Pine Creek), and In order to lift the (H3) -Holding provided in conjunction with the
approvals from TRCA. As the EA for Provision, either the proposed road development"
the road crossing and TRCA infrastructure (easterly extension of
approval are entirely in the City's Walnut Lane) has to be constructed,
control, our opinion is that the "H"-or appropriate arrangements/
Holding Provision is unreasonable as approvals need to be secured to
our client will be unable to take any ensure that the proposed road
steps to satisfy the conditions. infrastructure can be constructed at
Moreover, certain infrastructure and the same time as any future
associated approvals will be needed development occurs on the subject
to facilitate development. For lands.
example, the block plan would like be
generated as part of the EA process.
As such, it is our client's position that
the "H"-Holding Provision is
unreasonable and unnecessary in its
current form.
Section 3.0 Parking Regulations; Kingsett has advised that the None
With respect to Long Term Care proposed parking rate of 0.33 of a
Facility, our client seeks a parking space per bed appears to be
standard of 0.4 spaces/unit vs 0.33 generally consistent and no longer
per bed which is proposed. have any concerns with the proposed
parking rate.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
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Aird & Berlis It is our client's experience and None
(continued) understanding that while couples
may reside in a two bed unit within
the facility, they are likely to have
only one vehicle (if at all). The
proposed minimum standard as
found in the draft instrument is
unrealistic and adds unnecessary
cost for such units.
Our client's opinion is that a The requirement for Active At Grade None
townhouse dwelling should be Frontages is required along Liverpool
permitted along Active At Grade Road, Kingston Road, Bayly Street,
Frontages. Residential dwellings are Glenanna Road, and Pickering
active uses and can animate the Parkway. Given that the subject
street at all times of day rather than lands have limited frontage along
only in typical commercial operating Liverpool Road and a 6 metre wide
hours. storm sewer parallel to Liverpool
Road, the requirements for Active At
Grade Frontages was already
exempted with this provision.
Zelinka Priamo In our submission, the requirement Staff agree with the comment. Staff Recommend that Section 2.11
Planning Ltd. on that "A patio shall only be permitted Provisions for patios have been -Patios be revised as follows:
behalf of Loblaw within a yard abutting a street line or revised to provide greater flexibility "a) Patios are not permitted in any Properties Limited Natural Heritage System zone" does regarding their location and to ensure yard abutting a City Centre (Loblaw) and not provide sufficient flexibility for that new patios are not located Residential One (CCR1) zone Choice Properties patios that may be located internal to adjacent to existing residential and City Centre Residential Two REIT the subject lands. properties. (CCR2) zone;
b) Patios are not permitted on a
balcony on any lot abutting a
residential use;
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Zelinka Priamo c) Patios shall not be considered as
Planning Ltd. floor area and gross leasable
(continued) floor area when calculating floor
area and gross leasable floor
area for the use it serves;
d) Patios shall not exceed 50
percent of the gross leasable floor
area of an associated restaurant."
The defined term "interior side" is not Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 3.7 a)
included under the definitions. Based change. be revised as follows:
on our review of Section 3.7 a), the "a) all surface parking shall be reference should likely be to "interior located in the rear or in-terior side side yard". yards of buildings;"
Section 3.7 b), the requirement that Section 4.2 I) Continuous Length of Staff recommend that Section 3.7 b)
"drive aisles and side yard parking Buildings along a Street Line, be deleted:
shall not exceed 30 percent of the lot requires that a minimum 60 percent "9) drilJe aisles and side yard ~arkin§ frontage" is inconsistent with the of the street frontage of a lot must be
Draft Pickering City Centre Urban occupied building. Given that shall not exceed 30 ~eFGent of the lot
Design Guidelines dated December another provision is included in the frontage;"
2016. Section 2.3.5.2 a) of the by-law to regulate the percentage of
Guidelines states "Any surface street frontage to be occupied by a
parking areas, drive-aisle and building, the requirements of Section
accesses will be located at the rear 3.7 b) related to the maximum
and sides of development and shall percent of drive aisles and side yard
generally not exceed 30 percent of parking along a street frontage is not
the total width of any street frontage required.
of a lot. In our submission, Section
3.7 b) of the draft By-law should be
removed as the related guideline with
flexibility is appropriate.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
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Zelinka Priamo For Section 4.2 (n), as outlined in our Staff agree with the requested. Staff recommend that the following
Planning Ltd. comments dated December 9, 2016, site specific exception be permitted
(continued) in order to implement OPA 26 Policy on the subject lands:
11.1 O.A(d) that City Council shall Exception E1 -6.1.3 "encourage street-facing facades to
have adequate entrances and "e) Notwithstanding Section
windows facing the street", to reflect 4.2 (m)(ii), related to Buildings
the Draft Pickering City Centre Urban Requiring Active At Grade
Design Guidelines Section 2.3.3.3(b) Frontages, a primary entrance
that encourages primary entrances of door with direct and
buildings along the street edge to unobstructed access open to the
face the street, and to provide for public shall be incorporated into
site-specific flexibility, we request the wall of a building either
that a site specific exception be facing or visible from the
. added in order to anticipate future Kingston Road street line."
intensification on the subject lands.
For Section 4.2.1 a) Calculation of · Staff disagree with the request to None
Landscaped Area, we request that a provide a site-specific exception from
site specific exception be added in the calculation of landscaped area on
order to exempt the subject lands the subject lands.
from the minimum dimension of 3.0m
by 3.0m for an individual area of The purpose of this provision is to
landscaping to qualify for any ensure that appropriately sized
minimum landscaped area landscaped areas that can sustain
requirement, in order to carry over vegetation and a clear formula is
the minimum 10 percent landscaped used to determine the minimum
area of a lot, which is applicable amount of landscaped area to be
under By-law 1680-83, as amended provided on each property.
and since in our submission, the
calculation of landscaped area under
Section 4.2.1 a) is onerous for the
drafting of site plans.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
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Furthermore, based on discussions
with various landowners in the City
Centre, they have specifically
requested provisions to be included
in the zoning by-law to determine
how landscaped area is to be
calculated to ensure a transparent
formula is used across the City
Centre.
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For Section 8, we note that the Staff agree with the requested The boundary of the subject lands as
boundary of the Holding Provision change. identified on the Holding Provision
"H2" does not reflect the full extent of "H2" has been revised to reflect the
the subject lands. The correct full extent of the subject lands.
boundary is reflected on Schedule 7
under Exception "E1 ".
Zelinka Priamo The Street Edge Section 2.3.3.1 c) Section 2.3.3.1 c) in the City Centre Staff recommend that Section 2.3.3.1
Planning Ltd. states "Buildings along Major Streets, Urban Design Guidelines has been c) of the City Centre Urban Design
(continued) Pedestrian Streets and Special revised to be consistent with the Guidelines be revised as follows:
Streets shall have between 40 and requirements of Section 4.2 (n)(i) of "c) Buildings along Major Streets, Comments on 60 percent of transparent windows at the City Centre Zoning By-law. Pedestrian Streets and Special Urban Design street level, with clearly marked Streets shall have a minimum of Guidelines building entrances connected to the behveen 40 and 60 percent of public sidewalks in order to create transparent windows at street level, visual interest for pedestrians". The with clearly marked building word "shall' is inappropriately strong entrances connected to the public language for urban design guidelines sidewalks in order to create visual and should be replaced with more interest for pedestrians." flexible wording such as "are
encouraged to".
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Zelinka Priamo Building Setbacks and Separations Section 2.3.3.2 a) in the City Centre Staff recommend that Section 2.3.3.2
Planning Ltd. Section 2.3.3.2 a) states "Building Urban Design Guidelines has been a) of the City Centre Urban Design
setbacks may vary slightly from revised to be consistent with the Guidelines be revised as follows:
Comments on adjacent properties subject to a minimum and maximum building "a) Building setbacks may vary Urban Design limited variance in range to maintain setback requirements of the City between 1.0 metre and 4.0 metres Guidelines a visually consistent street edge". In Centre Zoning By-law. sli§htly fFern aejaeeAt p!F9p!efties (continued) our submission, the word "slightly" is
not sufficiently flexible to address the subjeet te a lirnitee vaFiaAce iA raA§e
local context of all sites within the to maintain a visually consistent
City Centre. street edge."
Walkways Section 2.3.4 c) states: Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 2.3.4
"Clearly demarcated pedestrian change. c) of the City Centre Urban Design
walkways shall be provided on the Guidelines be revised as follows:
edge of, or through, parking lots in "c) Clearly demarcated pedestrian order to minimize vehicular walkways should be provided along pedestrian conflict. This can be the edge of or through parking lots in attained through covered pedestrian order to minimize vehicular arcades or bollards." For additional pedestrian conflict. This could eaR clarity as to the need for arcades or be attained through covered bollards, we suggest that ''This can pedestrian arcades or bollards." be attained .... " should be changed to
"This could be attained .... "
Surface Parking Section 2.3.5.2 g) Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 2.3.5.2
states "Planting strips, landscaping change. g) of the City Centre Urban Design
islands and coloured paving shall be Guidelines be revised as follows:
used to minimize the visual impact of "g) Planting strips, landscaped surface parking lots, to improve islands and colour paving should stormwater retention and to define sfl.a.U be used to minimize the visual vehicular routes and pedestrian impact of surface parking lots, to walkways." The word "shall" is too improve stormwater retention and to strong for a guideline, words like define vehicular routes and "encourage" are more appropriate. pedestrian walkways."
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
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Zelinka Priamo Loading, Services and Utilities This guideline applies to views from None
Planning Ltd. Section 2.3.6 b) states "Where any publicly accessible area such as
loading areas are located to the side from public streets or public parks
Comments on of a building, it should be screened and open spaces.
Urban Design from public view". We are requesting
Guidelines clarification that this applies to the
(continued) view froni the street only as opposed
to internally on site.
Landscape Design Section 2.3.7 d) Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 2.3.7
states "Landscape buffers or change. d) of the City Centre Urban Design
screening shall be designed and Guidelines be revised as follows:
located to partially screen the view of "d) Landscaped buffers or screening surface parking lots, pedestrian should s-M+I be used El-esigned and entrances and primary building locates to partially screen the view of facades at street level." In the surface parking lots., pedestrian context of guidelines that encourage entrances and primary e~;;~ildiFl§ transparent windows and doors facades at street level." along the street, it is inconsistent to
require screening of pedestrian
entrances and primary building
facades at street level.
Landscape Design Section 2.3.7 j) Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 2.3.7 j)
states "Foundation planting shall be change. of the City Centre Urban Design
incorporated to soften the visual Guidelines be revised as follows:
impact of continuous building mass "j) Foundation planting may s-M+I be along the street edge", which is incorporated to soften the visual inconsistent with the Building impact of continuous building mass Setback and Separations guideline along the street edge." Section 2.3.3.2 c) that anticipates
hard and soft landscaping between
buildings and the front property line.
The word "shall" is too strong for a
guideline; words like "encouraged"
are more appropriate.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Weston Consulting Request that below grade structures Staff agree with the requested Staff Recommend that Section 2.19
Planning and be permitted to encroach within the change. -Natural Heritage System Zone
Design on behalf 4.0 metre setback from a Natural Setbacks be revised as follows:
of Unique Holding Heritage System Zone boundary.
and 1467555 "Notwithstanding any other
Ontario Limited provisions of this By-law, no building,
( 1482 Bayly Street) structure, parking space, or loading
space aisle er sterm'Nffie.F
management facilities located above
er belmv established grade shall be
lecated \Vithin set back a minimum
of 4.0 metres e.f from a Natural
Heritage System zone boundary."
Request that loading spaces within a Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 3.11 -
fully enclosed structure located change. Loading Standards be revised as
above grade comply with the follows:
minimum and maximum building "Where a loading space is provided, setback requirements. the following regulations apply:
a) the minimum dimensions of a
loading space are 3.5 metres in
width and 12.0 metres in length,
with a minimum vertical
clearance of 4.2 metres;
b) a loading space shall abut the
building for which the loading
space is provided;
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Weston Consulting c) an unenclosed loading space
Planning and located above established
Design (continued) grade shall be set back a
minimum of 10.0 metres from a
street line; et~t may ee peFrniUeEI
1Nitl=liA tl=lis aFea if tl=le leaEiiA§J
space is Iecates eAtiFely vvitl=liA a
stFt~ctt~Fe eA a fleeF aeeve tl=le
fiFst steFey er eelew estaelisl=leGI
§faGe
d) an enclosed loading space
located above established
grade shall comply with the
requirements of Section 4.2 d)
of this By-law"
Request that the Building Stepback Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that Section 4.2 (i)
for Buildings equal to or less than change. (i) be revised as follows:
37.5 metres in height fronting a
Street Line be reduced from 3.0 "(i) minimum main wall stepback-
metres to 1.5 metres. M 1.5 metres seteack reqt~ireEI
between !Ae-2-00 4.5 metres and etA
stmey 15.0 metres in height on any
building face al;>utting a street line".
Request that Building Stepback for Staff acknowledge that Section 4.2 k) Staff recommend that Section 4.2 k)
all Buildings Fronting a Street Line related to Building Stepback for all Building Stepback for all Buildings
with a right-of-way width equal to and Buildings Fronting a Street Line with Fronting a Street Line with a right-of-
less than 18.0 metres be deleted. a right-of-way width equal to and less way width equal to and less than
than 18.0 metres would result in 18.0 metres be deleted.
inefficient building designs and
potentially restrict creative building
designs, and agree to delete this
provision.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Weston Consulting Request that a Park use be permitted Staff agree with the requested use Staff recommend that the list of
Planning and within a Natural Heritage System be included in the Natural Heritage permitted uses for the Natural
Design Zone category. System Zone category. Heritage System (NHS) Zone be
(continued) expanded to include a "Park",
provided that no buildings or
structures shall be permitted in the
NHS zone;
Norstar Group of The current definition of street line in Staff agree with the requested Staff recommend that the definition
Companies the draft zoning by-law "means the change of Street Line be revised as follows:
dividing line between a lot and street
or private street". It is the inclusion "Street line" means the dividing
of "private street" in this definition line between a lot and a street Bf
that will cause potential pri~v'Bte street.
implementation issues within a
number of provisions throughout the
draft City Centre Zoning By-law as
this term is defined to include
condominium roads maintained by a
corporation or privately. Recommend
that the definition of "Street Line" be
revised to eliminate "private street".
Concerned that the stepback Staff acknowledge that Section 4.2 k) Staff recommend that Section 4.2 k)
provision in Section 4.2 (k) are related to Building Stepback for all Building Stepback for all Buildings
extremely restrictive compared with Buildings Fronting a Street Line with Fronting a Street Line with a right-of-
Section 4.2(i) and U). The a right-of-way width equal to and less way width equal to and less than
implementation of such restrictive than 18.0 metres would result in 18.0 metres be deleted.
building stepbacks would seriously inefficient building designs and
affect efficient building designs potentially restrict creative building
resulting in constant request for by-designs, and agree to delete this
law amendments. Recommendations: provision.
-Eliminate Section 4.2 (k) from the
zoning by-law as the provision is
too restrictive to building massing
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Norstar Group of -Remove reference to right-of-way
Companies widths from Sections 4.2 (i) and (j)
(continued) therefore these building stepback
provisions will be applied to all
situations based on building
height.
-Any additional building stepback
preferences could be described
and illustrated in the City Centre
Urban Design Guidelines under
Section 2.4.1
-Reiterate the building stepback
provisions to only apply to building
elevations abutting public streets
Recommend that the Transportation Staff disagree with the request to None
Study be incorporated with the Block incorporate the separate holding
Plan holding provision versus a provision for a comprehensive
separate holding provision as it can transportation study with the holding
be addressed through the provision for a block plan as a single
abbreviated Block Plan process holding provision.
based on the work completed to date
by the City. Staff acknowledge that the block
development plan and the
comprehensive transportation study
will be reviewed concurrently. The
intent to create two separate holding
provisions is to ensure the
requirements to lift the "H" Holding
Provision are clearly identified by the
City.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
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Request removal of the cost sharing Staff disagree with the request to None
Holding Provision from the City remove the cost sharing Holding
Centre By-law as OPA 26 provides Provision from the Zoning By-law.
sufficient direction to implement this This holding provision will ensure
requirement if recommended by staff that the cost of certain infrastructure,
and the City Centre being a services and studies incurred by a
redevelopment Secondary Plan. landowner(s) are proportionally
reimbursed by other benefiting
landowners prior to obtaining the
necessary approvals from the City.
Daniels LR Request a revised definition to Staff have no objection to revising Staff recommend that the "Stacked
Corporation address the·stacked dwelling design the definition of Stacked Dwelling to Dwelling" definition be revised as
being proposed. accommodate the design being follows:
proposed. "Stacked Dwelling" means a
residential use building of four or
fewer storeys in height containing
three felli or more principal dwelling
units where the units in each pair are
divided horizontally, and the pairs are
divided vertically, and in which e.ach
dwelling unit has an independent
entrance to the interior".
The subject lands are proposed to be Given that the proposal will be Staff recommend that the following
developed for a 26-storey senior's reviewed as a single development site specific exemption be included
residence containing a total of 415 project, staff .have no objection to on the subject lands:
units and 1 02, 3-storey condominium providing a site specific exemption to Exception E12-6.12.3 stacked townhouse units. To ensure the entire lot as it exists
implement the proposal, an currently be deemed to be a single "a) Notwithstanding any future
application to the Region of Durham parcel. severances, partition or division of
for consent to sever the subject site the lot, the provisions of this By-law
will be submitted to create two will apply to the whole of the lot as if
separate property parcels. no severance, partition, or division
had occurred, as shown on Figure
6.12.4 (b)."
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Daniels LR Requesting a site-specific exemption
Corporation to that the "lot" refer to the entire lot
(continued) as it exists today, and not the future
severed lots to assist in the
calculation of Floor Space Index and
other zoning provisions.
Request a site specific definition for Staff have no objection to the request Staff recommend that the following
"Retirement Home" that addresses for a site specific definition for site-specific exemption be included
the inclusion of kitchens and/or "Retirement Home". on the subject lands:
cooking facilities within the senior's Exception E12-6.12.1 units, as well as the provision of
amenities consistent with a "Retirement Home"-means a
retirement home. building or part of a building
providing accommodation primarily
for senior's where each private
bedroom or living unit may contain a
kitchen or stove top and oven, does
have a separate entrance from a
common hall, and where personal
services, the preparation and
consumption of food, nursing
services, common lounges,
recreation rooms and ancillary
support offices."
Suggested site specific definition for Staff have no objection to the Staff recommend that the "Street
"Street Line"-means the dividing request. Line" definition be revised as follows:
line between a lot and a street e-F--a "Street Line" -means the dividing private street line between a lot and a streete-r
private street"
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Daniels LR Section 2.13, Lots on Public and Staff acknowledge that Section 4.2 k) Staff recommend that Section 2.13,
Corporation Private Streets -The proposed related to Lots on Public and Private Lots on Public and Private Streets be
(continued) development will front two pubic Streets would create inefficient deleted.
streets, and will include a series of building designs.
internal private streets. This Section
of the Draft By-law requires that by-
law provisions apply equally to lots or
buildings abutting public or private
streets. Suggested site-specific
provision: For the purposes of this
lot, zone provision shall only apply to
buildings abutting public street.
Section 3.9.f)-Bicycle Parking To support alternative modes of Staff recommend that Section 3.9 f)
Space Requirements for non-travel so that there are different related to the minimum bicycling
residential uses -Suggested site-opportunities to get to and around parking requirement be revised as
specific provisions of this site, no the City Centre, every property is follows:
bicycle spaces shall be required for required to provide dedicated bicycle "f) Minimum Number of Bicycle Retirement Homes. parking spaces. Based on best Parking Spaces: practices from other GTA
municipalities, Long-Term Care i) for Apartment Dwelling: 0.5
Facilities and Retirement Homes are bicycle parking spaces per
required to provide a minimum of 5 dwelling unit;
bicycles parking spaces. ii) for Stacked Dwelling: 1.0
bicycle parking space per
dwelling unit;
iii) for Long-Term Care Facility
and Retirement Home: a
minimum of 5 bicycle parking
spaces
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Daniels LR iv) for non-residential uses: the
Corporation -greater of 2 or 1.0 bicycle
(continued) parking space for each
1,000 square metres of gross
leasable floor area or portion
thereof."
Reduce Minimum Building Height On March 22, 2017 the Daniels Staff recommend the following site
requirement from 19.5 metres to 10.5 Corporation submitted a revised specific exceptions be included on
metres (approx. from 6 storeys to 3 preliminary site plan illustrating a 23 the subject lands to be developed for
storeys). storey senior's residence with stacked dwellings:
approximately 415 units and a total Exception-E12-6.12.2 of 1 02 three-storey condominium
stacked townhouses. "d) Minimum Building Height for
stacked dwelling-10.0 metres".
Staff agree to reduce the minimum
building height for the portion of the
site to be developed for three storey
condominium stacked townhouses.
Request to increase maximum The revised preliminary concept plan Staff recommend the following site
building height from 77 metres to 84 illustrates a 23 storey building, specific exceptions be included on
metres (approx 25 storeys to 27 whereas the previous proposal the subject lands:
storeys). illustrated a 26 storey building.
Exception E12-6.12.2
Schedule 5, Maximum Building
Height, permits a maximum building "a) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 c) i),
height of 77 metres (25 storeys) at building height shall be limited by
the southeast corner of Kingston a 45 degree angular plane
Road and Valley Farm Road. measured 7.5 metres from the
Abutting the subject lands to the rear lot line of the lots on the
south is an established residential north side of Avonmore Square at
subdivision consisting of street a height of 10.5 metres above
townhouses, and singles detached grade
dwellings.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Daniels LR To achieve an appropriate transition b) Notwithstanding 6.12.2 a) above,
Corporation with respect to building height, the height of a building or
(continued) massing and setback between the structure wholly located within the
existing neighbourhood and the crossed hatched area as shown
proposed development, the endorsed on Figure 6.12.4 (a) shall be
zoning by-law includes the permitted to penetrate a 45
requirement of a 45 degree angular degree angular plane measured
measured from the rear property from the rear lot line of the lots on
lines of abutting established at grade the north side of Avonmore
related development. The use of the Square.
angular plane would limit the height
of the proposed retirement residence c) Notwithstanding Section 4.2 b) ii)
on the subject lands to approximately and Schedule 5, related to
15 storeys. Maximum Building Height, the
height of a building or structure
To ensure that any adverse impacts wholly located within the crossed
to the existing residential subdivision hatched area as shown on Figure
to the south is minimized, the portion 6.12.4 (a) shall not exceed a
of the retirement residence building building height of 70 metres".
greater than 14-storeys will be sited
further away from the existing
development to the south. During
the site plan approval process, staff
will work with Daniels Corporation to
review other opportunities to further
minimize any impacts from the
proposed development on the
existing residential development to
the south.
Request a site specific exemption Staff have no objection to the Staff recommend that Section 4.2 (c)
that Section 4.2 (c) related to requested exception. related to Building Height Adjacent to
Building Height Adjacent to Grade Grade Related Dwelling shall not
Related Dwelling shall apply to the apply to the proposed retirement
proposed retirement residence. home.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Daniels LR Request that the maximum podium Staff do not support increasing the Staff recommend the following site
Corporation height for buildings greater than 37.5 maximum podium height from 20 specific exceptions be included on
(continued) metres in height be increased from metres (6 storeys) to 48 metres (14 the subject lands:
20 metres to 48 metres with a storeys).
minimum stepback of 1.5 metres to Exception E12-6.12.2 g)
be provided at or above a height of Staff are concerned that the
30 metres. proposed height of the podium would "g) Podium Requirements for
create a significant "wall effect" along Buildings greater than 37.5
Valley Farm Road. Based on best metres:
practices from other GT A i. minimum height of a podium-
municipalities, research showed that 10.5 metres
some municipalities use a 1:1 ratio to ii. maximum height of a podium
the width of the street allowance to -26 metres".
define pedestrian scaled podium
heights. Other municipalities require
a minimum podium height of 3
storeys to a maximum podium height
equal to the width of the right-of-way
to a maximum of 6 storeys.
Consistent with the best practices
from other municipalities, staff can
support an increase to the maximum
podium height to be generally equal
to the right-of-way width of Valley
Farm Road, which is 27 metres
(approximately 8 storeys).
Requesting that Section 4.2 (i) Staff have no objection to the Staff recommend that Section 4.2 (i)
related to Building Stepback for requested exception. related to Main Wall Stepback for
Buildings equal to or less than 37.5 Buildings equal to or less than 37.5
metres in height fronting a Street metres in height fronting a Street
Line shall not apply to the proposed Line will not apply.
stacked dwellings.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
Daniels LR Request that Section 4.2 U) related to Staff do not support the request to None
Corporation related to Building Stepback for reducing the Building Stepbacks for
(continued) Buildings greater than 37.5 metres in Building greater than 37.5 m from 3.0
height fronting a Street Line shall not metres to 1.5 metres.
apply to the retirement home.
Providing the required 3 metre
stepback for taller buildings helps to
establish a pedestrian friendly
streetwall. It also helps to reduce the
appearance and bulk of the podium,
mitigate the perception of height from
the street and reduce shadow and
wind impacts.
20Vic The endorsed City Centre Zoning The endorsed City Centre Zoning By-None
Management Inc By-law proposes to impose an "'" law identified the south part of the
(Pickering Town Holding Provision, which would Pickering Town Centre (PTC) lands
Centre) require the preparation and as subject to an "H" Holding
implementation of a Functional Provision. The purpose for the "H"
Servicing and Stormwater Holding Provision is to maintain the
Management Plan for the entire function of this part of the site as a
Town Centre lands. The intent of stormwater retention area.
this specific provision would have the
effect of sterilizing a significant
portion of the site by limiting our
ability to facilitate any proposed
redevelopment plans until such time
as the City is prepared to lift the
"Hold" Holding Provision.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
20Vic As the City's Engineering Services New development in the existing
Management Inc Department is using the zoning south parking lot would displace the
(Pickering Town process to force the Owner's of the existing flood storage if that storage
Centre) Pickering Town Centre into an is not replaced elsewhere on the site.
(continued) agreement that is not realistic, or If the existing flood storage is
reasonable, we insist that the new removed to accommodate future
zoning by-law is not enacted until this intensification, peak flow rates in the
matter is resolved. Should the city flood prone reaches of Krosno
decide to proceed, then all Creek, south of Bayly Street would
references and changes to the increase and the maximum water
Pickering Town Centre existing by-level on the upstream side of
law should be removed from the Highway 401 would also significantly
proposed zoning by-law amendment increase, potentially causing damage
until the City generated stormwater to structures and properties.
management issue is resolved. Official Plan Amendment 26 to the
Pickering Official Plan (OPA 26)
introduced new City Centre
neighbourhood policies on various
items, including Stormwater
Management. After reviewing the
preliminary recommendations from
the Downtown Study and the City
Centre Stormwater Management
Strategy, a new policy, 11.1 OK(c)(iv)
was added. This new policy
supported the use of Holding
Provisions and require where
necessary, proponents to enter into
agreements with the City, respecting
various development related matters.
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Commenter Comments Staff Response Recommended Changes
20Vic It also required the preparation of a
Management Inc comprehensive functional servicing
(Pickering Town and stormwater management plan
Centre) that address stormwater
(continued) management and replacement flood
storage on the Pickering Town
Centre site.
To minimize any potential flooding
risk to properties within the City
Centre and consistent with the
policies of OPA 26, staff are
requesting that PTC complete a
comprehensive functional servicing
and stormwater management plan
addressing existing stormwater and
replacement flood storage on the
PTC lands.
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