Zoning Descriptions And What They Mean
Amherstburg's Zoning By-law 1999-52, as amended, delineates a comprehensive array of zoning classifications to regulate land use and development withing the town. These zones encompass various residential, commercial, industrial, agricultural, and special purpose designations.
Key Zoning Classifications Include:
Residential Zone:
- Residential First Density (R1A, R1B, R1): Primarily for single-detached dwellings with varying lot sizes and frontage requirements.
- Residential Second Density (R2): Accommodates single-detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings.
- Residential Third Density (R3): Accommodates single-detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings, with smaller lot sizes when compared to the other residential zones.
- Residential Multiple First Density (RM1): Intended for townhouse developments.
- Residential Multiple Second Density (RM2): Permits apartment buildings and other multi-unit residential structures.
- Residential Heritage (RH): Intended for the historic core of Amherstburg, accommodates existing development, single-detached, semi-detached, semi-detached and duplex dwellings with additional provisions for heritage compatibility.
- Residential Office (RO): Accommodates uses permitted in the RH zone and limited commercial uses including offices, studios, personal service shop, etc.
- Residential Modular Home Park (RMH): Intended for the existing mobile home parks.
Commercial Zones:
- Commercial General (CG): Allows a broad range of retail and service commercial uses.
- Commercial Highway (CH): Designated for commercial uses that cater to vehicular traffic, such as gas stations and motels.
- Commercial Neighbourhood (CN): Intended for small scale commercial uses to service the population within the immediate area.
Industrial Zones:
- Light Industrial (LI): Suitable for manufacturing, processing, and storage uses with minimal environmental impact.
- Heavy Industrial (HI): Intended for more intensive industrial activities that may involve significant externalities.
- Special Industrial (SI): Allows for all uses within the Light Industrial zone plus additional permissions for certain types of commercial uses.
Agricultural Zone (A):
- Agricultural (A): Preserves land for farming and associated rural uses.
- Agricultural Restrictive (AR): Contains has more restrictive uses than the Agricultural (A) Zone.
Environmental Protection (EP):
- Environmental Protection (EP): Protects natural features and hazard lands from development.
- Wetland (W): Protects significant wetlands from development.
Special Purposes Zones:
- Institutional (I): Allocated for schools, hospitals, and other public facilities.
- Open Space (OS): Designated for parks, recreational areas, and open spaces.
- Extractive Industrial (EI): Pertains to lands used for resource extraction activities.
- Resort Residential/Resort Commercial (RR/RC) Zone: Specific to Boblo Island, includes a mix of residential and resort commercial uses.
- Future Development (FD): Allows limited uses until development has been determined for the land and initiated through a Planning Act applications.
- Recreation (RE): Allows recreational uses including campgrounds, conservation areas, golf courses, etc.
Additionally, the by-law incorporates various site-specific zones and special provisions tailored to particular properties or developments. These customized zones address unique circumstances or development proposals, ensuring that specific land use considerations are appropriately managed.
For a detailed and up-to-date understanding of all zoning classifications, including maps and specific regulations, it is advisable to consult the full Zoning By-law document or contact the Town of Amherstburg's Planning Department directly.