Section 6: CR - Country Residential District (Dispersed – Low Density)

INTENT: To allow a limited variety of non-farm residential uses on separate sites. To implement the Intent of this District, Council shall ensure that new residences will only be allowed at a low density and on sites which avoid slump or flood-prone land and protect the natural environment, particularly the water resource. Such proposals must also not conflict with adjoining agricultural uses, or be prohibitively difficult or costly to service. Council shall refer to Sections 5 and 8 of the OCP in assessing proposed CR subdivisions.

6.1 Permitted Uses

Subject to Sections 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3, the following uses are permitted in this District:

(1) Residential Principal Uses

-Single detached dwellings

(2) Recreational principal Uses

-Public recreational uses and buildings

(3) Accessory Uses and Buildings

-Private garages, sheds, and buildings or structures (including, but not limited to a private swimming pool with the required safety fencing) accessory to any single detached dwelling
-Linear public or private utilities, excluding solid and liquid waste disposal sites.

6.2 Discretionary Uses

Subject to Section 3.1, 3.10, 3.11 and other relevant portions of Section 3, the following uses are discretionary in this district:

-Bed-and-breakfast homes, where accessory to a residence, on the same site.
-Home based businesses, where accessory to a residence, on the same site.
-Public or Private utilities

6.3 District Regulations

6.3.1 Subdivision and Site Development Requirements: (1) Separate sites for single detached dwellings and bed-and-breakfast homes shall comply with the following:

 Minimum site area - 0.8 hectares (2 acres)
 Maximum site area - 8 hectares (10 acres)
 Minimum site frontage for all sites shall be 30 metres
 Minimum front yard -45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest.
 Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road
 Minimum side yard -6 meters (20 feet)
 Minimum rear yard -6 meters (20 feet)

(2) Separate sites for open space, park and recreational uses and public buildings on Municipal Reserve shall comply with the following:

 Minimum and Maximum site area – none
 Minimum site frontage for all sites shall be 30 metres
 Minimum front yard - 45 meters (150 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) abuts R.M. and Provincial roads. Council may exempt a proposed development from this requirement or reduce the minimum setback, where in the opinion of Council, compliance with it would be impractical or too costly for the applicant and the exemption or reduction is in the public interest.
 Minimum front yard - 15 meters (50 feet) where development (including accessory buildings) is serviced by an internal subdivision road
 Minimum side yard - 6 meters (20 feet)
 Minimum rear yard - 6 meters (20 feet)

(3) Existing Sites and Sites which are registered after this Bylaw comes into force.

 No further subdivision of the original residential lot shall be permitted. Council may at its discretion permit minor lot line adjustments, but such adjustments shall not create an additional site.

6.3.2 Keeping of Large Animals on residential sites in this District:

(1) No large animal (horses or cattle) will be allowed on any site which is less than 2 hectares (5 acres). Two (2) large animals (horses or cattle) will be permitted on a site of at least 2 hectares (5 acres). Four (4) large animals will be permitted on a site of at least 4 hectares (10 acres) site. For each additional 1.2 hectares (3 acres), one (1) additional large animal will be permitted. All other animals shall be limited to domestic pets of the residents of the site.
(2) Animals shall not be pastured within 15 metres (50 ft) of any dwelling not owned by the operator of the pasture or owner of the animals, and no buildings or structures intended to contain birds or animals shall be located within 30 metres (100 feet) of a property line.

6.3.3 Home based businesses:

(1) shall comply with Section 3.8

6.3.4 Bed and Breakfast Homes:

(1) shall comply with Section 3.9