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RANKIN INLET
ZONING BY-LAW
BY-LAW NO. 319
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SCHEDULE 2:
ZONING REGULATIONS
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION & INTERPRETATION ............................................................. 1
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................. 1
DEFINED AREA ........................................................................................................................................ 1
SCOPE ...................................................................................................................................................... 1
VALIDITY ................................................................................................................................................... 1
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES.................................................................................................................. 1
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING BOUNDARIES ...................................................................................... 1
SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................... 2
INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................................................... 2
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................................ 2
SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION ............................................................................................12
POWERS OF COUNCIL .......................................................................................................................... 12
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ..................................................................................................................... 12
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ....................................................................................................................... 13
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS ................................................................. 14
NOTICE OF DECISION ........................................................................................................................... 15
EXPIRY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................................... 16
ENFORCEMENT ..................................................................................................................................... 16
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS ........................................................................................................... 16
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD ......................................................................................................... 17
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS ......................................................................................................... 18
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES .............................................................................................................. 18
SECTION 4 - COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS ..................................................20
NUNAVUT WATER BOARD, CIRNAC, AND DFO .................................................................................. 20
LEGAL LAND TENURE ........................................................................................................................... 20
NUNAVUT PLANNING COMMISSION (NPC) & NUNAVUT IMPACT REVIEW BOARD (NIRB) ............ 20
AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 21
SCIENTIFIC INSTALLATIONS ................................................................................................................ 21
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES .................................................................................................................... 21
GRANULAR RESOURCES ..................................................................................................................... 21
SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS....................................................................................23
ACCESSORY BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR USE.................................................................................. 23
BED AND BREAKFAST ........................................................................................................................... 23
BUILDING TO BE MOVED ...................................................................................................................... 23
DAY CARE FACILITIES .......................................................................................................................... 24
DISTANCE FROM WATERCOURSES ................................................................................................... 24
FENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 24
FRONTAGE ON A STREET .................................................................................................................... 24
FRONTAGE ON CURVES ....................................................................................................................... 24
HEIGHT ................................................................................................................................................... 25
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS ........................................................................................................................... 25
HOME OCCUPATION ............................................................................................................................. 25
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................... 26
LOTS DIVIDED INTO MORE THAN ONE ZONE..................................................................................... 26
MINOR VARIANCE ................................................................................................................................. 26
MULTIPLE USES ON A LOT ................................................................................................................... 26
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING OR USE .............................................................................................. 27
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PARKING REQUIREMENTS................................................................................................................... 27
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS ........................................................................................... 28
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD) ............................................................................................... 29
RESTORATION TO A SAFE CONDITION .............................................................................................. 29
SATELLITE DISHES ............................................................................................................................... 29
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES PERMITTED ........................................................................... 29
UTILITIES ................................................................................................................................................ 29
WATERSHED OVERLAY ........................................................................................................................ 30
YARD REGULATIONS ............................................................................................................................ 30
SECTION 6 - ZONE REGULATIONS .......................................................................................33
RESIDENTIAL (R) ................................................................................................................................... 34
COMMUNITY CORE (CC) ....................................................................................................................... 36
COMMERCIAL (C) .................................................................................................................................. 37
COMMUNITY USE (CU) .......................................................................................................................... 38
OPEN SPACE (OS) ................................................................................................................................. 39
WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL (WR) ................................................................................................. 40
INDUSTRIAL (I) ....................................................................................................................................... 41
GRANULAR RESOURCES (GR) ............................................................................................................ 43
WASTE DISPOSAL (WD) ........................................................................................................................ 44
NUNA (N) ................................................................................................................................................. 45
TRANSPORTATION (T) .......................................................................................................................... 46
MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR) .................................................................................................................. 47
RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT (RD) ..................................................................................................... 48
SCHEDULE C - FORMS ..........................................................................................................50
FORM A - APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................. 52
FORM B - APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION ...................................................................................... 55
FORM C - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT & NOTICE OF APPROVAL ....................................................................... 57
FORM D - NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REFUSAL ............................................................................. 58
FORM E - NOTICE OF APPEAL HEARING .................................................................................................... 59
FORM F - NOTICE OF APPEAL DECISION ................................................................................................... 60
FORM G - STOP WORK NOTICE ................................................................................................................ 61
FORM H - USE OF LAND IN VIOLATION OF ZONING BY-LAW NOTICE ............................................................ 62
FORM I - APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO ZONING BY-LAW .................................................................... 63
FORM J - REQUEST FOR VARIANCE .......................................................................................................... 64
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SECTION 1 - INTRODUCTION & INTERPRETATION
PURPOSE
1.1
This By-law:
(a) Divides the Municipality into zones of permitted land use classes;
(b) Specifies the purposes for which buildings and land may be used; and
(c)
Regulates or prohibits the use of land or buildings referred to in clause (b) for
any other purpose.
DEFINED AREA
1.2
This By-law applies to all lands within the Municipal Boundaries of the Hamlet of
Rankin Inlet.
SCOPE
1.3
No land shall be used and no development shall take place within the Hamlet of
Rankin Inlet except in conformity with the provisions of this By-law.
VALIDITY
1.4
Should any section, clause or provision of this By-law be held by a court of
competent jurisdiction to be invalid, the validity of the remainder of the By-law shall
not be affected.
ESTABLISHMENT OF ZONES
1.5
For the purpose of this By-law, the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet is divided into zones.
The extent and boundaries of all zones are delineated on Schedule "3"; entitled
"Land Use Map" and Schedule 4 "Municipal Boundary", which specify the zoning
provisions applying to particular lands.
INTERPRETATION OF ZONING BOUNDARIES
1.6
If there is any uncertainty as to the location of the boundary of a zone, the
Development Officer or the regional Community Planner shall interpret the Land
Use Map to determine the boundary line based on the centerline of a public road,
a surveyed lot line, or an unsurveyed lease sketch.
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SECTION 2 - DEFINITIONS
INTERPRETATION
2.1
Typical uses listed in the definitions as examples are not intended to be exclusive
or restrictive. Reference should be made to the Community Plan and the intent or
the definition of the use in determining whether or not a use is included within a
particular definition.
DEFINITIONS
2.2
In this By-law:
"ABUT" means a lot line that has any point in common with another lot line.
"ACCESSORY BUILDING" means a building that is separated from the principal building
or structure on the lot and is secondary to, and normally associated with the main use
and located on the same lot and includes garages, workshops, sheds, and shipping
containers. Accessory uses cannot be used for human habitation. See Section 5.1.
"ACCESSORY USE" means the use of a building, structure, or portion of a lot which is
normally subordinate and incidental to the main use of the building and located on the
same lot with such main use or lot. An accessory use must have a gross floor area lesser
to the building which houses the main use on the same lot.
"ACT" means the Planning Act, RSNWT, 1988 c.P-7 as amended.
"AIRPORT" means an area of land, water (including the frozen surface thereof) used for
or intended to be used for the arrival and departure, movement, or servicing of aircraft. It
includes any building, installation, or equipment in connection therewith, and for which an
airport certificate has been issued.
"ARCHAEOLOGICAL ARTIFACT" means any tangible evidence of human activity that
is more than 50 years old and in respect of which an unbroken chain of possession or
regular pattern of usage cannot be demonstrated and includes a Denesuline
archaeological specimen referred to in section 40.4.9 of the Nunavut Agreement.
"ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITE" means a site where an archaeological artifact is found.
"AUTOMOTIVE GAS BAR" means an establishment, other than an auto repair outlet,
where motor vehicle fuel and other liquids necessary for the operation of a vehicle are
sold to the public and may include the sale of convenience items.
"AUTOMOTIVE REPAIR, SALES OR RENTAL SHOP" means the use of a site or
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building where motor vehicles less than 4,500 kilograms may be repaired, serviced,
stored for rental, sale, or display.
"BEACH SHACKS" means a building that is in or within close proximity to beach areas
and is used for harvesting purposes or other purposes related to the owners' participation
in the land-based economy. Beach shacks are not to be used for human habitation. Beach
Shacks shall not exceed 18 square metres (193.7 square feet) in gross floor area.
"BED & BREAKFAST" means single detached dwelling in which there is a resident
owner or resident manager who provides overnight accommodation and meals for the
traveling public.
"BUILDING" means any structure, erection, stockpile, sign, or fixture built or placed on
land.
"BUILDING SUPPLY AND/OR CONTRACTORS SHOP" means an establishment
engaged in the selling of building supplies such as lumber, millwork, siding, roofing,
plumbing, electrical, heating, air conditioning or home improvements and/or for persons
employed in building trades such as painting, plumbing, electrical work, masonry, metal
working and carpentry or truck, bulldozer, loader, and backhoe operating.
"CABIN" means a building that is located in the Nuna and is used for recreation and land-
based harvesting purposes. Cabins are not intended for long-term human habitation.
Cabins shall not exceed 18 square metres (193.7 square feet) in gross floor area.
"CARETAKER UNIT" means a dwelling used for the accommodation of a person
employed as a caretaker, janitor, manager, watchman, security guard or superintendent
by an industrial or commercial use operating on the site.
"CEMETERY" means land primarily used for interment of human remains.
"COMMERCIAL RECREATION" means any building, structure, or premises with athletic
or entertainment facilities for commercial purposes.
"COMMERCIAL VEHICLE" means any vehicle, which is licensed as a commercial
carrier as determined by the Registrar of Motor Vehicles.
"COMMUNICATIONS FACILITY" means an installation which transmits, receives and/or
relays communications such as a microwave or satellite relay tower, cellular telephone
tower, aircraft communications tower, radio or television broadcast tower, or similar
facility. A communications facility includes the antennae or transmit/receive equipment, a
support structure or tower, and a small building to shelter equipment.
"COMMUNITY HALL OR CENTRE" means any building, structure, or premises where
facilities are provided for athletic, civic, educational, political, religious, or social events
and are controlled by the Municipality or the Government of Nunavut, or an agent thereof.
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This definition includes an arena, gymnasium, swimming pool, theatre, library, or similar
uses.
"CONDITIONAL USES" means a conditional use listed in a specific zone that may be
permitted by Council or the Development Officer, where delegated, after consideration of
the impact of that use upon neighbouring land and other criteria listed in the specific zone
or other sections of this By-law.
"CONVENIENCE STORE" means a development used for the retail sale of goods
required by area residents or employees on a day-to-day basis. A Convenience Store
may include small food stores, drug stores or variety stores selling confectionery, tobacco,
groceries, beverages, pharmaceutical and personal care items, hardware, or printed
material.
"CORRECTIONAL FACILITY" means a place of secure temporary detention and a place
of secure custody such as a secure custody group home.
"COUNCIL" means the Council of the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet
"CRAFT STUDIO" means the workplace of an artist or craftsperson, including a carver,
painter, or photographer, where small personal goods such as jewelry or fine art such as
portraits or carvings are produced in small quantity, or to special order, for sale at retail
from the premises.
"DAY CARE CENTRE" means an establishment for the care and supervision of children
during the day.
"DEVELOPMENT" means the carrying out of any construction, excavation, or any
operation in, on, over, or under land, or the making of any changes in the use or in the
intensity of use of any land or building.
"DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT" means a binding contract between the Hamlet of
Rankin Inlet and the proponent of a development. Development Agreements may only be
used where the Planning Act permits a Council, an approving authority, or Development
Appeal Board to impose limitations or requirements as a condition of issuing a permit.
The agreement requires observance of limitations or requirements on the development
of the land and is considered a covenant running with the land.
"DEVELOPMENT OFFICER" means an official of the Municipality, appointed by Council
to assist Council to administer this By-law.
"DEVELOPMENT PERMIT" means a certificate of document permitting a development.
It includes plan(s) or drawing(s) specifications and may contain relevant documents.
"DOG TEAM" means three (3) or more dogs trained to be harnessed together and used
for recreational or commercial purposes or in the maintenance of a subsistence lifestyle.
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"DWELLING" means a building or part of a building, occupied or capable of being
occupied as a home or residence by one or more persons, but shall not include a hotel,
a motel, apartment hotel, or hostel.
"DWELLING UNIT" means a separate set of living quarters designed or used as a
housekeeping unit for one or more people and usually containing cooking, sleeping, and
sanitary facilities.
"DWELLING, SINGLE-DETACHED" means a separate detached building
consisting of one dwelling.
"DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED" or "DUPLEX" means a building that
is divided either vertically or horizontally into 2 dwelling units,
respectively.
"DWELLING, ROWHOUSE" means a building that is divided vertically
into three or more dwelling units, each of which may be located on a
separate lot and each of which has independent entrances to a front and
rear yard immediately abutting the front and rear walls of the unit.
"DWELLING, MULTI-UNIT" means a building other than a Rowhouse
Dwelling that contains 3 or more dwelling units divided vertically and/or
horizontally
and
which
may
have
independent
or
combined
entranceways.
"DWELLING, APARTMENT" means a building other than a Multi-
Unit Dwelling or Rowhouse that contains four or more dwelling
units, in which all units have a common entrance from street level
and are served by a common corridor and the occupants of which
units have the right to use in common the corridors, stairs, yards or
one or more of them.
"DWELLING, MINI HOME" means any dwelling, which is pre-manufactured and
designed to be transported to the lot as one integral unit, and for the purposes of this
by-law shall include a mobile home.
"EDUCATIONAL FACILITY" means a place of instruction, including classrooms,
seminar rooms and similar installations, and may include residences.
"ELDERS FACILITY" means a building or part of a building, which is used or intended
to be used to provide housing and care for three or more elderly persons who are provided
living and sleeping facilities, meal preparation, personal care, supervision, or assistance
essential for sustaining the activities of daily living.
"EMERGENCY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES" means a public facility used by fire,
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police, ambulance, maritime rescue, and others as a base of operations.
"ERECT" means to build, construct, reconstruct, alter, locate, or relocate and without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, shall be taken to include any preliminary physical
operation such as excavating, grading, piling, cribbing, filling and structurally altering any
existing building or structure by an addition, deletion, enlargement, or extension.
"EXISTING," means in existence on the effective date of this By-law.
"FUEL STORAGE FACILITY" means a tank, container or enclosure used for the bulk
storage of gas and/or liquid and/or solid fuels.
"GENERAL PLAN" means the General Plan of the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet known as the
"Rankin Inlet Community Plan".
"GRADE" means with reference to a building, the average elevation of the finished
surface of the ground where it meets the exterior of such building and when used with
reference to a structure, shall mean the average elevation of the finished grade of the
ground immediately surrounding such structures.
"GROSS FLOOR AREA" means the sum of the area of each floor of a building as
measured from the outermost perimeter of the building and excludes mechanical space.
"GROUP HOME" means a residence where persons live under supervision and who, by
reason of their emotional, mental, social, or physical condition or legal status, require a
group living arrangement for their well-being. The home is licensed and/or approved
under Territorial Statutes and in compliance with Municipal By-laws.
"HAZARDOUS GOODS" means any of the following:
-
explosives and pyrotechnics
-
gases (either compressed, deeply refrigerated, liquefied, or dissolved under
pressure)
-
flammable and combustible liquids
-
flammable solids
-
oxidizing substances and organic peroxides
-
poisonous and infectious substances
-
corrosives and
-
other miscellaneous substances of similar nature
"HEALTH CARE FACILITY" means an establishment used by qualified medical
practitioners and staff for the provision of medical and health care on an outpatient basis.
This term refers to such uses as medical or dental offices, occupational health and safety
offices, physiotherapy services, counseling services, chiropractic services and ancillary
clinic counseling services, but does not include veterinary services.
"HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLE YARD" means premises used for the storage,
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sale, rental, and servicing of heavy equipment and vehicles.
"HOME OCCUPATION" means any occupation, trade, profession, personal service, day
care or craft carried on by an occupant of a residential building as a secondary use to the
residential use of the building.
"HOTEL"
means
a
commercial
building
or
buildings
providing
temporary
accommodations for travelers or transients on a year-round basis and may have a public
dining room.
"LAND FARM" means a facility designed to store and treat contaminated soils,
sediments, or sludges.
"LOADING SPACE" means an area of land providing and maintained upon the same lot
or lots upon which the main use is located, and which has adequate access to permit
ingress and egress by means of driveways, aisles, or maneuvering areas and which is
used for the temporary parking of a commercial motor vehicle while merchandise or
materials are being loaded or unloaded from the vehicles.
"LOT" or "PARCEL" means an area of land, which is described on a registered plan, or
described on a certificate of title, or described by a lease agreement.
"LOT, CORNER" means a lot situated at the intersection of, and abutting on, two or more
streets.
"LOT, INTERIOR" means a lot other than a corner or through lot.
"LOT, THROUGH" means a lot bounded on two opposite sides by streets that are parallel
or approximately parallel.
"LOT AREA" means the total horizontal area within the lot lines of a lot.
"LOT LINE" means a common line between a lot and an abutting lot, lane, street, parcel
of land or body of water.
"LOT LINE, FRONT" means the line dividing the lot from the street or other means of
access, and
i) in the case of a corner or through lot - the shorter lot line abutting the street shall
be the front lot line, and where such lot lines are of equal length, the lot line where
the principal access to the lot is provided shall be the front lot line.
ii) in the case of a lot, which has one of its boundaries the shoreline of a lake or
the bank of a river - the lot facing the access road shall be deemed to be the
front lot line.
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"LOT LINE, SIDE" means a lot line other than a front or rear lot line.
"LOT LINE, INTERIOR SIDE" means a side lot line that does not abut a street.
"LOT LINE, EXTERIOR SIDE" means a side lot line that abuts a street.
"LOT LINE, REAR" means the lot line farthest from or opposite to the front lot line.
"MAIN BUILDING" means the building in which is carried on the principal purpose or
purposes for which the lot is used.
"MAIN WALL" means the exterior front, side, or rear wall of a building.
"MANUFACTURING PLANT" means an establishment primarily engaged in the
fabricating, processing, finishing, refinishing or assembly or similar production of various
articles and commodities such as custom workshops, factories, mills, industrial shops and
production facilities, or other similar uses.
"MOTOR VEHICLE" means an automobile, truck, all-terrain vehicle, snowmobile, or
other recreational vehicle, but does not include heavy equipment vehicles.
"MUNICIPALITY" means the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet.
"NON-CONFORMING" means a use, building, or structure that was lawfully constructed,
or under construction, on the effective date of this By-law, and which now does not
conform to the uses and/or provisions of this By-law.
"OFFICE" means a room or rooms where business may be transacted, a service
performed, or consultation given but shall not include the manufacturing of any product
or the retail selling of goods.
"OUTDOOR STORAGE" means the storage of merchandise, goods, inventory, materials
or equipment or other items, which are not intended for immediate sale, by locating them
on a lot exterior to a building.
"PARKING LOT" means any parking area other than a parking area that is accessory to
a permitted use and located on the same lot. A parking lot does not include the storage
of motor vehicles.
"PARKING SPACE" means an area for the temporary parking or storage of a motor
vehicle.
"PERMANENT HUNTING AND FISHING CABINS OR CAMPS". See "CABIN" and/or
"BEACH SHACK".
"PERSON" includes an individual, association, firm, partnership, corporation, trust,
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incorporated company, organization, trustee or agent, and the heirs, executors, or other
legal representatives of a person to whom the context can apply according to law.
"PERMITTED USE" means a use permitted by this By-law.
"PERSONAL SERVICE" means a business that provides personal grooming or health
services, such as hair salon, tailor shop, dry cleaning, laundry, or similar use.
"PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)" means a site upon which residential,
commercial, industrial, or other land uses, or any combination thereof may be authorized
in a flexible manner so as to achieve the goals of the Community Plan.
"POWER GENERATION FACILITY" means a building, structure or lot used to produce
energy, such as gas, coal, or fuel burning plants or by renewable energy generation. It
does not include small-scale renewable energy facilities (e.g., wind turbine, solar
photovoltaic arrays, tidal and ocean current power systems) that have a power rating of
15 kW or less. These small-scale facilities fall under the definition of UTILITY
INSTALLATION.
"PUBLIC STREET" means a road which affords the principal means of access to
abutting lots and is open and maintained on a regular, year-round basis by the Hamlet; it
does not include a public lane.
"QUARRY" means the excavation, processing, and stockpiling of gravel, stone, sand,
earth, clay fill, or other similar substances.
"RESTAURANT" means a building or part of a building where foods and beverages are
offered for sale to the public, for consumption within the premises or off the site. This
includes licensed restaurants, cafes, lunchrooms, and take-out restaurants.
"RETAIL STORE" means a building or part of a building in which goods, wares,
merchandise, substances, articles, or things are offered for sale directly to the public at
retail value and shall include minor food processing and packaging in connection with the
sale of food products.
"SALINE EFFLUENT PIPELINE" means mining waste in liquid form transmitted through
pipes and supporting equipment from resource extraction source to the ocean.
"SECONDARY SUITE" means a self-contained dwelling unit with a dedicated cooking
area, bedroom(s), and washroom, created by either interior renovation within the existing
home, or as an exterior addition to the house, provided that all one entire face of the
addition is attached to the principal dwelling and is architecturally consistent with the
principal dwelling and shall not be considered a second dwelling on the lot for the
purposes of this By-law.
"SERVICE AND REPAIR SHOP" means a building or part of a building used for the sale
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and repair of household articles and shall include all replacement shops, radio, television,
and appliance repair shops but shall not include industrial uses or manufacturing or
vehicle repair shops.
"SETBACK" means the right-angled distance from a lot line or street boundary to the
nearest part of a main building on the lot.
"SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT" means a facility which is licensed or approved to filter
and/or treat sewage but does not include a sewage lagoon or sludge disposal area.
"SIGN" means any object or device intended for the purpose of advertising or calling
attention to any person, matter, thing, or event and includes posters, notices, panels,
boarding and banners.
"STREET OR ROAD" means the whole and entire public right-of-way of every road
allowance in the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet.
"STREET LINE" means the boundary line of a street.
"STRUCTURE" means anything that is erected or constructed, either temporary or
permanent, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment to something
on or in the ground.
"TEMPORARY" means such time limit as may be set by the Council for a specific use.
In a case where no time limit is set, "temporary" shall mean no more than 60 consecutive
days, unless otherwise indicated.
"UTILITY" means any component of electrical power, cable television, or
telecommunication systems.
"UTILITY INSTALLATION" means the actual building plant, works, utility line, tower,
transmitter, relay, receiver, pedestal, or other equipment used to make or deliver a utility
product, commodity or service but does not include a power generation facility as defined
in this By-law. The definition of utility installation includes renewable energy generation
systems with a power rating of 15 kW or less.
"VETERINARY SERVICES" means a building or use dedicated to clinical animal welfare
and may include an associated indoor kennel for the short-term housing of domestic
animals. This does not include outside dog keeping.
"WAREHOUSE" means a building used primarily for the storage of goods and materials.
It also includes a centre for distribution of wholesale goods and commodities to retailers,
professional users, or other wholesalers.
"WASTE DISPOSAL SITE" means a place where ashes, garbage, refuse, domestic
waste, industrial waste, municipal refuse, and sewage is disposed of or dumped.
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"WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE" means the structures, equipment,
and processes that gather, treat and deliver clean drinking water to the residents of
Rankin Inlet and that collect, carry away, and dispose of wastewater effluent.
"WATERCOURSES" means any lake, river, stream, ocean, or other body of water.
"YARD" means part of a lot upon which no structure is erected above grade.
"YARD, FRONT" means the area extending across the full width of a lot from the front
lot line to the nearest wall of any main building or structure on the lot.
"YARD, REAR" means the area extending across the full width of a lot from the rear lot
line to the nearest wall of any main building or structure on the lot.
"YARD, INTERIOR SIDE" means the area extending across the full length of a lot
between an interior side yard to the nearest main wall of any building on the lot.
"YARD, EXTERIOR SIDE" means the area extending across the full length of a lot
between an exterior side yard to the nearest main wall of any building on the lot.
"ZONE" means a land use class as defined and regulated in this By-law and as shown
on its Schedule.
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SECTION 3 - ADMINISTRATION
POWERS OF COUNCIL
3.1
All development must be approved by Council, unless otherwise stated in this
By-law.
3.2
No building may be erected in the municipality in respect of which, in the
opinion of the Council, satisfactory arrangements have not been made for the
supply of electric power, streets or other services or facilities.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
3.3
The Hamlet Council shall appoint a Development Officer as an authorized
Officer of Council.
3.4
The Council will authorize the Development Officer to perform the following
duties:
(a)
Exercise, on behalf of Council, the powers of Council under section 20
(Unauthorized Construction) of the Planning Act;
(b)
Keep and maintain for inspection by the public during normal office hours
the following official records:
(i)
A copy of this By-law and all the amendments thereto;
(ii)
A register of all applications for development, home occupations, and
amendments and all decisions made regarding all applications.
(c)
Carry out other duties as may be prescribed in this By-law;
(d)
Receive and review applications for Development Permits, amendments,
and variances to this By-law;
(e)
Prepare a report to Council regarding applications for Development
Permits, amendments, and variances to this By-law;
(f)
Approve, approve with conditions, or refuse Development Permit
applications, subject to the authority provided by Council, for sheds and
shacks, or other similar types of accessory buildings.
(g)
Issue Notice of Decisions subject to the provisions of this By-law;
(h)
Request Council to revoke or suspend a Development Permit where the
permit holder is in breach of this By-law or of conditions of a Development
Permit;
(i)
Carry out any inspection on lands or premises necessary to enforce this By-
law.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
3.5
No person or agency shall undertake development without a Development
Permit.
3.6
No Development Permit shall be issued for development that is in
contravention of this By-law.
3.7
The approval of a Development Permit shall not relieve the permit holder from
constructing in accordance with the Building Code Act and Regulations, the
Fire Safety Act, and all Federal and Territorial Legislation or Regulations.
3.8
The approval of a Development Permit shall not exempt any person or agency
from complying with the requirements of any other By-law in force within the
Municipality of Rankin Inlet or to obtain any license, permission, or permit
required by municipal, Territorial and Federal Legislation or regulations.
3.9
Development will be of a consistent quality and character and will follow the
lot development standards set out in Section 3 of the Community Plan.
3.10 All development requires a Development Permit except for the following:
(a)
For grading or landscaping where the cutting or filling is less than 1 metre
and provided that the drainage of the surrounding area is not affected;
(b)
Traditional and cultural activities including the establishment of a trap line,
non-commercial tent camps and cabins in the Nuna zone;
(c)
Minor repairs, painting, decorating, or landscaping, provided that no
person's health or safety is endangered, or completion of a development
approved for or under construction on the effective date of this By-law;
(d)
Minor repairs or renovations that do not increase the floor space of the
building, but does not exempt anyone from informing the Office of the
Building Code Official of their plans;
(e)
A temporary building or structure associated with construction unless such
building or structure is used for human habitation.
(f)
The installation, maintenance and repair of public works, services, and
utilities carried out by the Hamlet on land which is publicly owned or
controlled;
(g)
Temporary election campaign signs and signs not exceeding 1 square
metre in size.
(h)
Decks or open porches in the Residential Zone that meet all provisions of
this By-law.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS
3.11 A complete application form for a Development Permit must be submitted to
the Development Officer.
3.12 Every application shall be accompanied by:
(a)
The required application fee calculated as follows (where development
involves more than one type of development, the fees shall equal the value
of the highest, single fee):
(i)
Residential projects with 5 units or less: $100 per dwelling unit for
proposals of 5 units or less
(ii)
Residential projects with more than 5 units: $500 for the first 5 units
plus $40 for each additional unit
(iii) Non-residential projects of 500 square metres or less: $200
(iv) Non-residential projects over 500 square metres: $200 for the first 500
square metres plus $0.80 for every additional square metre to a
maximum fee of $5,000
(v)
For any building addition, deck, fence, or accessory building with a
construction value over $5,000: $50
(vi) For any building addition, deck, fence or accessory building with a
construction value under $5,000: $25
(vii) Any sign larger than 1 square metre (1 m2): $75
(viii) Notwithstanding the application fees as set out in Section 3.12, any
development(s) proposed by the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet, or
developments that will be owned by the Hamlet, are exempt from
Development Permit application fees.
(b)
A site plan drawn to scale in metric units and showing:
(i)
The location of existing buildings;
(ii)
All legal dimensions of the lot(s);
(iii) The location and dimensions of surrounding lot(s) and building(s);
(iv) Plans of the proposed building(s) showing dimensions;
(v)
Proposed front, rear, and side yard setbacks;
(vi) Access points to property;
(vii) Fences;
(viii) Parking spaces and their dimensions;
(ix) Loading space requirements;
(x)
Exterior materials;
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(xi) The location of outdoor fuel storage facilities;
(xii) The location and alignment of water and sewer connections, both for
the building and the utilidor line;
(xiii) The location of water and sewage storage tanks;
(xiv) The location of existing watercourses;
(xv) Utilidor vaults;
(xvi) Service points (above and sub-surface mapped from vault to building);
(xvii) Utility poles; and,
(xviii) Dumpster location and access.
(c)
For all Residential building with 6 units or greater, and all non-Residential
buildings that will have a utilidor connection, a letter from CGS Public Works
in Rankin Inlet, or their appointed delegate, with a recommendation to
Council regarding whether or not the development proposal can be
accommodated within the capacity of water and wastewater infrastructure.
To receive this letter, the Applicant shall, with the full knowledge of the
Development Officer, submit the following information to CGS Public Works
in Rankin Inlet:
(i) Site plan*;
(ii) Architectural plan/building elevations*;
(iii) Description of use; and,
(iv) Proposed number of units.
*Plans and elevations reviewed by CGS Public Works shall be the same
plans and elevations that are submitted to the Hamlet for the Development
Permit Application or the Development Permit Application may be refused.
(d)
The Development Officer may require additional information.
(e)
For Development that is subject to terms and conditions, a letter must be
submitted by the applicant to demonstrate to the Development Officer that
the adjacent landowners have been notified in person or in writing.
(f)
A letter of Consent from the appropriate Landlord is also required.
NOTICE OF DECISION
3.13 Each application shall be considered by Council or the Development Officer,
as required, and shall be either approved with or without conditions, or
refused, with written reasons provided for the refusal.
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3.14 A decision on an application for a Development Permit shall be made by the
Development Officer or Council within 40 days of receipt of the application in
its complete and final form. If a decision is not made within 40 days, the
application for Development Permit shall be deemed to be refused.
3.15 When an application is approved, the Development Officer will within 3 days
of the date of decision, post a Notice of Decision conspicuously on the lot for
which the application has been approved and in the Hamlet Office.
3.16 When a Variance has been granted, the Development Officer will within 3 days
of the date of decision, send a Notice of Decision to adjacent property owners.
3.17 The Development Permit does not become effective until 14 days after the
Notice has been posted or mailed, and where no appeal of the decision has
been filed, and where the relevant conditions of development approval have
been met.
3.18 The Applicant may request of the Development Officer an extension for up to
one year from the Development Permit commencement or completion dates
based upon reasonable or extenuating circumstances.
EXPIRY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
3.19 A Development Permit shall become void if:
(a)
The development is not completed within 2 years of the date of Notice of
Decision; or
(b)
The development has not commenced after 1 year of the date of Notice of
Decision; or.
(c)
If there has been any violation of this By-law or of any conditions in the
permit; and
(d)
The applicant may request of the Development Officer an extension for up
to one year of the Development Permit commencement or completion dates
based upon reasonable or extenuating circumstances.
ENFORCEMENT
3.20 Anyone violating any provision of this By-law or conditions of a Development
Permit is liable to a fine of $500 plus $100 for every day the offence continues,
as specified in Section 34 of the Planning Act and Sections 105,106,107 and
108 of the Hamlets Act.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
3.21 The Development Officer may recommend that a Development Agreement be
required as a condition of approval for a Development Permit. The
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Development Agreement may contain contractual arrangements as to the
following:
(a)
Design, including exterior materials and signage of any proposed building
or structure;
(b)
The provision of site grading, landscaping, fencing, screening materials,
location of garbage receptacles, and lighting;
(c)
The replacement or construction of roads, sidewalks and street lighting
associated with the development;
(d)
The provision of municipal services;
(e)
The provision of on-site amenities;
(f)
The provision of parking and loading space;
(g)
Location of exterior signs;
(h)
The moving of buildings; and,
(i)
Financial security for the implementation of the above-noted matters.
DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
3.22 In accordance with Sections 21 and 22 of the Planning Act, Council shall
establish a Development Appeal Board and by resolution appoint one Council
member and two community residents as members of the Development
Appeal Board. Members will be appointed for a 3-year consecutive term. The
Development Appeal Board will not include employees of the Hamlet.
3.23 Anyone claiming to be affected by a decision made by Council under this By-
law may appeal in writing to the Appeal Board within 14 days of the mailing or
posting of a Notice of Decision.
3.24 Upon receiving in writing an appeal, the Development Appeal Board shall:
(a)
Hold a hearing with a minimum of 3 Board members within 30 days from
the receipt of the appeal, upon determining that the appeal is based on
planning grounds;
(b)
Ensure that reasonable notice of the hearing is given to the applicant and
all persons who, in the opinion of the Board, may be affected;
(c)
Allow the Development Officer and every person concerned with the
opportunity to be heard, to submit evidence and to hear the evidence of
others;
(d)
Consider the circumstances and merits of each case and consider the
purpose and scope and intent of the Community Plan and the provisions of
this By-law;
(e)
Confirm, reject, or vary the decision appealed and impose such conditions
as it considers necessary under the circumstances; and
(f)
Take minutes of the hearing and render its decision in writing to the parties
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involved within 60 days of the hearing date.
3.25 Where a member of the Development Appeal Board has an interest in an
application for a Development Permit that is being appealed, they shall be
subject to the provisions of the Conflict of Interest Act.
ZONING BY-LAW AMENDMENTS
3.26 A person who seeks to have this By-law amended shall submit an application
to Council with the following:
(a)
A copy of their lease or certificate of title;
(b)
A fee of two hundred and fifty dollars $250.00;
(c)
Any information as may be required by Council.
RULES OF INTERPRETATION
3.27 Typical uses listed in the definitions as examples are not intended to be
exclusive or restrictive. Reference should be made to the intent, impact, and
definition of the use in determining whether or not the type of use proposed is
consistent with the examples listed.
3.28 Where a specific use does not conform to the wording of any use definition or
generally conforms to the wording of two or more definitions, a Development
Officer may use their discretion to determine which definition of use type is
most similar in terms of character and purpose.
INSPECTION OF PREMISES
3.29 The Development Officer, or his or her delegate, may enter and inspect a
property if there is reason to believe that the land, building or structure has
been erected, altered, enlarged or used in violation of any of the provisions of
this By-law.
VIOLATIONS AND PENALTIES
3.30 In the case of any lot being used, any building or structure being erected,
altered, reconstructed, demolished, extended or part thereof in contravention
of any provision of this By-law, or a permit issued under this By-law, the
Development Officer, by written notice, may require the cessation of such
contravention.
3.31 Where a person has been served written notice and fails to comply with its
requirements, the Development Officer, or designated officials, may enter the
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property and carry out the work required by the notice and recover the resulting
expense from the owner by action.
3.32 Any person who undertakes or permits development on land without a
Development Permit, or fails to comply with the conditions of a Development
Permit, is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine. Each
day of violation shall constitute an offence.
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SECTION 4 - COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REGULATIONS
4.1
Nothing in this By-law shall exempt any person from complying with the
requirements of any other By-law in force within the Municipality of Rankin Inlet or
to obtain any license, permission, permit, or approval Legislation and Regulations
of the Government of Nunavut or the Government of Canada.
4.2
Where the provisions in this By-law conflict with those of any other Municipal,
Federal or Territorial Regulations, By-laws or codes, the higher or more stringent
requirement shall prevail.
BUILDING PERMIT
4.3
Once the Development Permit has been issued and posted for fourteen (14) days,
the Applicant shall forward the approved Development Permit, as well as all
documentation associated with the development proposal, to the Chief Building
Official, for procurement of a Building Permit. No construction of a new building
shall take place without first obtaining a Building Permit.
NUNAVUT WATER BOARD, CIRNAC, AND DFO
4.4
The Nunavut Water Board (NWB), Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern
Affairs Canada (CIRNAC), and Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) must
approve projects proposing to use or dispose of waste into water, including
proposals to partially or fully fill a waterbody. This applies to waterbodies that are
0.5 hectares or greater and/or waterbodies that are connected to other
waterbodies.
4.5
The Habitat Protection Provisions of the Fisheries Act address the impact of a work
or undertaking on fish and fish habitat, such as the partial or complete filling of fish
habitat (e.g. culvert installation, dock installation, pond infilling). As DFO
administers the Habitat Protection Provisions, it is DFO's role and responsibility to
review and approve works in and around water with the mandate of protecting fish
and fish habitat.
LEGAL LAND TENURE
4.6
Before a Development Permit can be issued on a new undeveloped lot, the owner
of the proposed improvements must obtain legal land tenure or a letter of
permission-to-occupy until such time that lease documents can be executed.
NUNAVUT PLANNING COMMISSION (NPC) & NUNAVUT IMPACT REVIEW BOARD
(NIRB)
4.7
Any project proposal that not exempted for screening, according to Schedule 12-1
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of the Nunavut Agreement, must be submitted to the NPC. The project proponent
uses NIRB's Proponent's Guide - NIRB Technical Guide to determine if screening
is required.
4.8
In accordance with the Nunavut Planning and Project Assessment Act, NPC will
subsequently forward project proposals that are identified in the above-noted guide
and/or that have negative cumulative impacts.
4.9
The project proponent will comply with NIRB's screening process, the proponent
will not initiate the project until a Project Certificate is received from NIRB, and the
proponent must follow the terms and conditions in the Project Certificate.
AIRPORT ZONING REGULATIONS
4.9
Any land use must be compliant with the Rankin Inlet Airport Zoning Regulations.
All development proposals adjacent to airport property, as well as other
development proposals that could potentially interfere with airport operations
require review and approval by Nunavut Airports prior to construction.
SCIENTIFIC INSTALLATIONS
4.10 Notwithstanding the regulation in Section 6.0, no use or development shall be
permitted which will interfere with the operation of atmospheric monitoring or other
scientific
installations
(e.g.,
telecommunications,
radar,
EMR
magnetic
observatory, meteorological station). All development proposals which could
potentially interfere with such installations require review and approval by the
appropriate Territorial and Federal Departments.
ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES
4.11 Whenever archaeological specimens are found during construction, they should
be reported immediately to the Development Officer, who must immediately report
them to the Territorial Archaeologist at the Department of Culture and Heritage. All
development must comply with the Nunavut Agreement, Section 33 and 34, and
the Nunavut Archaeological and Palaeontological Sites Regulations.
GRANULAR RESOURCES
4.12 Except where provided for within this By-law, no person shall strip, excavate, or
otherwise remove granular material for sale or for use from a lot or other parcel of
land.
4.13 Where, in connection with the construction of a building or structure, there is an
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excess of granular material other than that required for grading and landscaping
on a lot, such excess may be removed for sale or use.
4.14 Subject to the Land Administration By-law, a Quarry Permit is required to remove
any granular material. The Nunavut Impact Review Board must review the
development of new quarries prior to the Hamlet issuing any Quarry Permits for
these areas.
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SECTION 5 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
ACCESSORY BUILDING, STRUCTURE OR USE
5.1
Accessory uses, buildings, and structures shall be permitted in any zone but shall:
(a)
For the total gross floor area of all accessory buildings on the lot, not exceed
50% of the gross floor area of the main building. This total includes both
permitted and non-conforming accessory uses;
(b)
Not be used for a residential use except where a dwelling is a permitted
accessory use;
(c)
Not be used for the keeping of animals other than household pets unless
the use is for Veterinary Services;
(d)
Not be built closer to the front or exterior side lot line than the minimum
distance required for the main building;
(e)
Not be located closer than 2.0m (6.5 feet) to any interior side or rear lot line;
(f)
Not exceed one-half the height of the main building or exceed a height of
15 feet (4.6 metres) in a Residential zone; and
(g)
Not exceed 40 square metres in any Residential Zone.
BED AND BREAKFAST
5.2
Where permitted, Bed and Breakfasts shall conform to the following requirements:
(a)
The bed and breakfast lodging forms part of a single unit dwelling;
(b)
The number of bedrooms devoted to the use shall not exceed 4 in number;
(c)
No sign in connection with the use shall exceed 0.75 square metres in area
nor exceed one in number;
(d)
On street parking shall be prohibited; and
(e)
The use shall conform to the Nunavut Building Code Act and Regulations .
BUILDING TO BE MOVED
5.3
No building, residential or otherwise, shall be relocated without obtaining a
Development Permit.
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DAY CARE FACILITIES
5.4
Where Day Cares are permitted under this By-law, all day care centers or home
day cares must comply with the Nunavut Building Code Act, the Fire Safety Act,
the Child Day Care Act, and the Child Day Care Standards Regulations, as
amended.
DISTANCE FROM WATERCOURSES
5.5
No development shall be permitted within 30.48 metres (100 feet) along the
shoreline of the seacoast, navigable rivers, and navigable lakes measured from
the ordinary high water mark.
FENCES
5.6
Fences are conditional uses in all zones. and are subject to the following
requirements:
(a)
fences shall not be higher than 60 cm (2 feet) above the ground surface on
Residential lands;
(b)
in the opinion of Council, fences shall not impede the following: building
egress, emergency access to buildings and properties, positive drainage,
and snowloading;
(c)
fences shall be located on, or adjacent to, property lines unless there is a
reason for not doing so that is approved by Council; and,
(d)
fences are subject to any additional terms and conditions set out by Council.
FRONTAGE ON A STREET
5.7
No Development Permit shall be issued except where the lot has frontage on a
street or road. Exceptions are made where specifically provided for in this By-law.
Where a lot has frontage on more than one street, the Development Officer may
require any building, structure, or accessory building on the lot to maintain a front
yard on each street so as to present a consistent street appearance on each street.
FRONTAGE ON CURVES
5.8
Where the front lot line of any lot is a curved line or when the sidelines of a lot are
not parallel, the minimum front lot line shall be a minimum of 10 metres.
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HEIGHT
HEIGHT
5.9
When used with reference to a building or structure, is the vertical distance
between the average finished grade and a horizontal plane through either:
(a)
the highest point of the roof in the case of a building with a flat roof;
(b)
the average level of a sloped roof, provided that such a roof has a slope of
less than 20 degrees, or;
(c)
the average level between eaves and ridges in the case of a pitched
gambrel mansard or hipped roof.
HEIGHT
grade
HEIGHT EXCEPTIONS
5.10 Where height limitations are set forth in this By-law, such limitations shall not apply
to artworks and cultural structures (i.e. Inukshuks), aids to navigation or aviation,
antennae, bulk storage tanks, chimneys, church steeples, clock towers,
communication facilities, electrical supply facilities, fire towers, flagpoles, lighting
standards, lightning rods, mechanical equipment penthouses, skylights, solar
panels, stacks, water tanks, or windmills. Notwithstanding the foregoing, limitations
prescribed by a Federal Ministry or other Authority with respect to height limitations
and appropriate lighting in the vicinity of airfields shall prevail.
5.11 The height of buildings and structures in the vicinity of airports are regulated by
Airport Zoning Regulations. Refer to section 4.9.
HOME OCCUPATION
5.12 Where a home occupation is permitted under this By-law, a home occupation is
subject to the following requirements:
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(a)
Does not change the residential character of the lot by creating problems
with noise, traffic, outdoor storage, or other nuisance;
(b)
Does not employ more than 2 people who do not live in the dwelling;
(c)
Does not show any evidence that there is a business in the dwelling unit
except for a sign no bigger than 0.3 square metres (3 square feet);
(d)
No more than 25% of the gross floor area of the dwelling shall be used for
a home occupation.
LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
5.13 Every building or structure in a non-Residential zone involving the frequent
receiving, loading, or unloading of goods, merchandise and raw materials shall
provide off-street space for such vehicles to stand, and for loading and unloading.
LOTS DIVIDED INTO MORE THAN ONE ZONE
5.14
If any lot contains multiple zones, the zoning regulations associated with the zone
containing the largest area of the lot area shall prevail.
MINOR VARIANCE
5.15 Where a development does not conform with the site regulations, Council may vary
the regulations of development in accordance with the following:
DEGREE OF RELAXATION
Residential Zones
Other Zones
Front Yard
25%
Discretion of Council
Side Yard
25%
15%
Rear Yard
25%
15%
Parking
Requirements
25%
Discretion of Council
MULTIPLE USES ON A LOT
5.16 In any zone, where any land or building is used for more than one use, all
provisions of the By-law related to each use shall be satisfied, except where
otherwise provided.
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NON-CONFORMING BUILDING OR USE
5.17 This By-law cannot be used to prevent the use and development of land that had
been lawfully established or has a valid Development Permit or was under
construction at the time this By-law was enacted. Non-conforming uses are subject
to the following regulations:
(a)
the non-conforming use may be transferred to a new owner or occupant;
(b)
the non-conforming building may be enlarged up to 20 percent of the gross
floor area of the building, as it existed at the date this By-law came into
effect, as long as the enlargement does not increase the extent to which the
building is non-conforming;
(c)
if a non-conforming building or use of land is discontinued for twelve
consecutive months, the future use shall conform with this By-law; and
(d)
if more than 50% of a non-conforming building or use is accidentally
destroyed, any new use or building must conform to this By-law.
OUTDOOR STORAGE
5.18 Outdoor storage in Community Use, Community Core, and Commercial Zones
shall only be permitted in rear or interior side yards and shall be enclosed from
view from any public street or walking trail through the use of appropriate visual
screening (e.g. fence, berm).
5.19 Outdoor storage in the Industrial or Transportation Zones shall not be permitted
within any minimum front, side, or rear yards where these yards abut a Residential
or Community Use Zone.
PARKING REQUIREMENTS
5.20 Parking shall be required for any use, building, or structure in accordance with the
following standards, and such parking shall be accessory to a permitted use and
located on the same lot as the use:
(a)
Residential (single-detached dwelling) - 2 parking spaces per dwelling unit.
(b)
Residential (semi-detached, duplex, rowhouse, multi-unit, and apartment
dwellings) - 1 parking space per dwelling unit
(c)
Residential in a non-Residential building - 1 parking space per dwelling unit,
which shall be in addition to the parking requirements for non-Residential
uses in that building.
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(d)
Commercial - 1 space per 50 square metres gross floor space.
(e)
Industrial - 1 space per 50 square metres gross floor space.
(f)
Community Use, Schools - 1 space per 50 square metres gross floor
space.
(g)
Community Use, Other - 1 space per 50 square metres gross floor space.
(h)
Community Core - 1 space per 50 square metres gross floor space.
(i)
Open Space - Discretion of Development Officer or Council.
5.21 Each required parking space shall be 6.0m in length and 2.7m wide.
5.22 For a required parking area of more than 6 spaces, at least one space for every
25 spaces must be a designated accessible space. An accessible space shall be
6.0m in length and 3.7m wide. Appropriate signage shall indicate the accessible
space.
5.23 Any development over 1,000 square metres in gross floor area and located in the
Community Core Zone shall locate required parking at the side or rear of the
building. Any non-residential development with a requirement for three or more
parking spaces must do the following:
(a)
Provide a driving aisle with a minimum width of 6.5 m
(b)
Define the parking area using parking rails, boulders, blocks, bollards, or
other material so that the parking does not encroach or cross onto the road
allowance or adjacent lots.
PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS
5.24 Despite any other provision to the contrary, the following features and other similar
features are permitted to project from a principal building into a yard in accordance
with the following table. This section does not apply to the projection of any
structure into the minimum required setback from watercourse or waterbodies.
Object
Permitted projection into
any required yard
Minimum distance
from lot line
Canopies or awnings
1.5 metres
3 metres
Solar panels, heat pump or similar
equipment
1 metre
3 metres
Unenclosed balconies or stairways,
including a fire escape
1.5 metres
3 metres
Unenclosed porches, decks and
steps
3 metres
3 metres
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PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT (PUD)
5.25 Planned Unit Development (PUD) is only permitted if:
(a)
it is in a zone in which a planned unit development is a permitted use;
(b)
it consists only of uses that are permitted in the zone; and,
(c)
the entire planned unit development complies with all applicable Sections
of the By-law as well as other applicable acts, codes, regulations, or
guidelines (e.g. Nunavut Fire Safety Act, Nunavut Building Code Act and
Regulations, Good Building Practices Guideline).
RESTORATION TO A SAFE CONDITION
5.26 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the strengthening or restoring to a safe
condition of any building or structure.
SATELLITE DISHES
5.27 Satellite dishes shall not be permitted between the building and the street line.
Poles must be to the side or rear and positioned so as to avoid obstructing parking
and/or service delivery.
TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION USES PERMITTED
5.28 Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the use or erection of a
temporary building or structure, which is accessory to construction in progress,
such as a mobile home, tool or maintenance shed, portable sanitation unit, trailer,
sea container, or scaffold, provided that a Development Permit for the main use
has been issued and the temporary use is discontinued and removed within 30
days following completion of construction.
UTILITIES
5.29 Structures or buildings required by the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet or any public utility
corporation to provide utility services may be permitted in any zone, provided that
such structures or buildings comply with all applicable statutes, regulations,
standards, codes, and agreements. Except where otherwise specified in this By-
law, structures such as utility poles, utility lines and pipelines are exempt from the
minimum yard setback and maximum building height provisions of this By-law.
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WATERSHED OVERLAY
5.30 Notwithstanding the permitted and conditional uses of the underlying Zone, on
lands subject to the Watershed Overlay, no commercial or industrial development
which uses or stores hazardous materials are permitted.
5.31 Despite Section 5.30, uses accessory to the supply of water such as a pipeline, a
pumping or monitoring station, or a road are permitted.
YARD REGULATIONS
5.32 No person shall keep or permit in any part of the yard in any residential zone:
(a)
Any more than two dismantled vehicles for more than six months and such
vehicles shall be stored out of public view;
(b)
Any object or chattel which, in the opinion of the Development Officer is
unsightly or tends to adversely affect the amenities of the district;
(c)
Any excavation, storage, or piling up of materials required during the
construction stage unless all necessary safety measures are undertaken.
5.33 No person shall keep or permit on any site any buildings, or structures or portions
thereof, rubbish or other things that may constitute, in the opinion of the
Development Officer, a fire hazard, or hazard to safety or health.
SALINE EFFLUENT PIPELINE
5.34 A saline effluent pipeline shall be permitted as a Conditional Use across all Zones
subject to the following:
(a)
An agreement between the Municipal Corporation and the mine operator
regarding the time and location of all pipeline construction, repairs, seasonal
operation, and/or effluent breaches;
(b)
Review, acceptance, and a monitoring program of the pipeline, to safeguard
the Municipal watershed and water supply;
(c)
Preserve all-season, vehicular access to Nuna and other lands across an
appropriately covered and protected pipeline; and,
(d)
The mine operator shall install signs, that are acceptable to Council,
advising the public of the pipeline and any hazards on lands near the
pipeline.
WATER AND WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
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5.35 To protect water and wastewater infrastructure, the following applies within all
zones:
(a)
Development shall be setback by a minimum of 5 metres from the water
lines that run between the Nipissar Lake pumping station and the Williamson
Lake water treatment plant. This setback applies to all buildings, accessory
buildings and structures, projections from buildings, fences, parking,
outdoor storage, and utility poles.
(b)
Development shall be setback by a minimum of 2 metres from water and
sewer mains. This setback applies to all buildings, accessory buildings and
structures, projections from buildings, fences, parking, outdoor storage, and
utility poles.
(c)
Separation distances shall not apply to service connection pipes to
buildings.
(d)
Where feasible, poles and rock bollards shall be placed on the ground
around water and sewer vaults to provide a protective physical barrier.
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SECTION 6 - ZONE REGULATIONS
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RESIDENTIAL (R)
6.1
Permitted Uses
LD = Low Density, 5 or fewer separate dwelling units except apartments
HD = High Density, 6 units or greater and all apartments
Dwelling, single-detached
(LD)
Dwelling, semi-detached or duplex
(LD)
Dwelling, rowhouse
(LD, HD)
Dwelling, multi-unit
(LD, HD)
Dwelling, apartment
(HD)
Park or playground
6.2
Conditional Uses
Bed and breakfast*
Craft studio*
Day care centre*
Elders' facility
Group home
Home occupation
Secondary Suite*
Planned Unit Development
* unavailable to HD development
6.3
Zone Requirements
(a)
The following regulations apply to all development in this Zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front = 6 metres
Rear = 6 metres
Rear, backing onto an OS Zone = 2.5 metres
Side (Exterior) = 4 metres
Side (Interior) = 4 metres
Building Height (maximum)
Low Density: 8.5 metres (28 feet)
High Density: 3 storeys, not to exceed 13 metres (43 feet)
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(b)
Despite the provisions of Section 6.3(a), for both LD and HD semi-detached
dwellings or rowhouse dwellings located on separate, adjacent lots, the side
yard where units are attached may be reduced to zero.
(c)
Parking or storage of a commercial vehicle having a gross vehicle weight of
4,500 kg or more or construction equipment including bulldozers, backhoes,
high hoes, and pay loaders is not permitted.
(d)
No 3-storey HD development may abut a 1-storey residential structure
along a side or rear lot line.
(e)
The following provisions apply to Secondary Suites:
(i)
Available only to single-detached, semi-detached, or duplex
dwellings;
(ii)
The suite forms part of a single-detached, semi-detached, or duplex
dwelling;
(iii)
The suite is structurally attached or located within the principal
dwelling;
(iv)
The suite does not exceed a floor area of 25% of the principal
dwelling, or 60m² of gross floor area, whichever is less.
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COMMUNITY CORE (CC)
6.4
Permitted Uses
Bank
Commercial recreation
Convenience store
Craft studio
Day care centre
Hotel
Office
Park or playground
Parking lot
Personal service
Restaurant
Retail store
Uses permitted in the Community Use Zone (CU)
6.5
Conditional Uses
Dwelling unit(s) in a non-residential building provided that the dwelling unit(s) are
above the ground floor.
Home occupation
Planned Unit Development
Uses similar in character and purpose to those listed for this zone
6.6
Zone Requirements
(a)
The following provisions applies to all development in this zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front = 3 metres
Rear = 6 metres
Side (Exterior) = 4 metres
Side (Interior) = 6 metres, or as required by the Fire
Marshal
Building Height (maximum)
3 storeys, not to exceed 13 metres (43 feet)
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COMMERCIAL (C)
6.7
Permitted Uses
Automotive gas bar
Bank
Commercial recreation
Communications facility
Convenience store
Craft studio
Day care centre
Hotel
Office
Parking lot
Personal service
Restaurant
Retail store
Service and repair shop
6.8
Conditional Uses
Dwelling unit(s) in a non-residential building provided that the dwelling unit(s) are
above the ground floor.
Home occupation
Planned Unit Development
Staff Housing
Uses similar in character and purpose to those listed for this zone
6.9
Zone Requirements
(a)
The following provisions applies to all development in this Zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front = 6 metres
Rear = 6 metres
Side (Exterior) = 4 metres
Side (Interior) = 6 metres, or as required by the Fire
Marshal
Building Height (maximum)
3 storeys, not to exceed 13 metres (43 feet)
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COMMUNITY USE (CU)
6.10 Permitted Uses
Broadcasting studio
Community Freezer
Community hall or centre
Correctional facility
Educational facility
Elders' facility
Emergency and protective services
Government office
Group home
Health care facility
Park or playground
Parking lot
Place of worship
Post office
6.11 Conditional Uses
Cemetery
Planned Unit Development
Residential accommodations as an Accessory Use
Uses similar in character and purpose to those listed for this zone
6.12 Zone Requirements
(a)
The following provisions applies to all development in this Zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front = 6 metres
Rear = 6 metres
Side (Exterior) = 6 metres
Side (Interior) = 6 metres
Building Height (maximum)
3 storeys, not to exceed 13 metres (43 feet)
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OPEN SPACE (OS)
6.13 Permitted Uses
Archaeological site
Beach shacks
Boat storage
Dock
Monument, cairn, or statue
Park or playground
Shed to store equipment for traditional, cultural, and recreational activities
taking place in the Zone.
Snow fence
Sports field
Washroom facility
6.14 Conditional Uses
Communications facility
Dog teams
Uses similar in character and purpose to those listed for this zone
6.15 Zone Requirements
(a)
The following provisions applies to all development in this Zone:
Gross Floor Area (maximum)
40 sq.m.
Building and/or Structure Height (maximum)
3.1 metres (10 feet)
(b)
No building or structure shall be located closer than 10 m to any side or rear
lot line.
(c)
Dog teams may not be located closer than 30.5m to a waterbody.
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WATERFRONT RECREATIONAL (WR)
6.16 Permitted Uses
Beach shacks*
Boat storage
Park or playground
Shed to store equipment for traditional, cultural, and recreational activities
taking place in the zone.
6.17 Zone Requirements
(a)
The following provisions apply to all development in this Zone:
Gross Floor Area (maximum)
25 sq. metres
Building Height (maximum)
3.1 metres (10 feet)
(b)
Council approval is not required for any of the permitted uses in this Zone.
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INDUSTRIAL (I)
6.18 Permitted Uses
Automotive gas bar
Automotive repair, sales, or facility
Building supply or contractor's shop
Communications facility
Community freezer
Heavy equipment and vehicle yard
Manufacturing plant
Outdoor storage
Rental shop
Warehouse
6.19 Conditional Uses
Barge staging and landing site with associated warehousing
Caretaker unit
Food processing facility
Fuel storage facility
Hazardous goods storage
Planned Unit Development
Power generation facility
Sewage treatment plant
6.20 Zone Requirements
(a)
The following provisions applies to all development in this Zone:
Setbacks (minimum)
Front = 6 metres
Rear = 8 metres
Side (Exterior) = 6 metres
Side (Interior) = 8 metres, or as required by the Fire
Marshal
Building Height (maximum)
10.7 metres (35 feet)
(b)
Only 1 caretaker unit is permitted on a lot.
(c)
Hazardous goods storage or tank farm uses shall not be permitted within
30.5 metres of any waterbody.
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(d)
No food processing facility including food storage, handling or preparation
shall be permitted within 450 metres of a waste handling facility.
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GRANULAR RESOURCES (GR)
6.21 Conditional Uses
Quarry
6.22 Zone Requirements
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WASTE DISPOSAL (WD)
6.23 Conditional Uses
Waste disposal site
6.24 Zone Requirements
(a)
No residential development or commercial development involving food
storage, handling or preparation shall be permitted within 450 metres of a
waste disposal site.
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NUNA (N)
6.25 Permitted Uses
Archaeological site
Dog team
Temporary tenting or camping
6.26 Conditional Uses
Beach shack
Cabin
Quarry
Cemetery
Commercial harvesting
Communications facility
Fire training facility
Permanent hunting and fishing cabins or camps*
Resource exploration and development
Snow fence
Tourist facilities
Wind turbine
6.27 Zone Requirements
(a)
Any development within the Transportation Influence Zone as indicated on
the Land Use Map shall be subject to the approval of NAV Canada.
(b)
No development is permitted within 150 metres downwind of any snow
fence without the approval of council.
(c)
No development is permitted within 200 metres of a wind turbine.
(d)
No development is permitted within 100 metres of an Archaeological Site or
Palaeontological Site, unless approved by the Territorial Archaeologist or
Director of Culture and Heritage from the Department of Culture and
Heritage.
(e)
Cabins may not be located closer than 30.5 metres to a waterbody and/or
road (whether it be surveyed or not).
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TRANSPORTATION (T)
6.28 Permitted Uses
Airport and related uses
Communications facility
Planned Unit Development
Service shop
Sea lift facility
6.29 Zone Requirements
(a)
Any development within a 4 km radius of the airport reference point, as
shown by the Transportation Influence Zone on the Community Plan
Schedules 2 and 4 shall be subject to the approval of NAV Canada and
Nunavut Airports.
(b)
No development shall occur within 200 metres of the Non-Directional
Beacon (NDB) Site.
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MUNICIPAL RESERVE (MR)
6.30 Conditional Uses
Playing field
Snow fence
6.31 Zone Requirements
(a)
The Municipal Reserve Zone identifies lands that may be interesting for
future redevelopment. Only uses that are temporary in nature may be
located in the MR Zone, subject to Council approval.
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RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT (RD)
6.32 Conditional Uses
Land farm
Playing field
6.33 Zone Requirements
(a)
A playing field may only be located in the RD Zone subject to approval by
the Department of Health and Social Services.
SCHEDULE C - FORMS
Form A
Application for Development Permit
Form B
Application for Home Occupation
Form C
Development Permit and Notice of Approval
Form D
Permit - Notice of Refusal
Form E
Notice of Appeal Hearing
Form F
Notice of Appeal Decision
Form G
Stop Work Notice
Form H
Use of Land is in Violation of the Rankin Inlet Zoning By-law Notice
Form I
Application for Amendment to the Zoning By-law
Form J
Request for Variance
Describe the proposed development:
FORM A - Application for Development Permit
APPLICATION FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Permit No.:
Date:
Application Fee:
(see Section 3.12a)
I hereby make application under the provisions of the Zoning By-law for a Development Permit, in
accordance with the plans and supporting information submitted herewith and which form part of this
application.
Applicant:
P.O. Box No.:
Telephone Number:
Legal Description of Lot:
Lot No:
Plan No.
Sketch No.:
Lessee or Private Land Owner:
P.O. Box No.:
Telephone number:
Lease Number:
Letter of Permission to Occupy File No.:
Current Use and Zoning:
Current use of the lot:
Current Zoning:
Cost and Completion time:
Date of Completion:
Estimated cost of the project:
Date of Commencement:
ZONING REGULATIONS:
Proposed Setbacks:
Front Yard:
Interior Side Yard(s):
Rear Yard:
Exterior Side Yard:
Height of Proposed Building:
Number of Parking Spaces proposed:
North side: South side: East side: West side:
I hereby give my consent to allow all authorized person(s) the right to enter the above land and/or buildings,
with respect to this application only.
Date:
Signature of Applicant:
Development Permit Applications shall be accompanied by the following
information:
1) Site Plan. See Section No 3.12(b).
2) Utilidor capacity review by CGS Public Works, if required. See Section 3.12(c).
3) Certificate from Nunavut Impact Review Board approving a proposed industrial
development.
4) Approval from the Water Board if the project requires filling or altering a water
body.
5) Approval from Fisheries and Oceans Canada if the project has potential to impact
fish and/or fish habitat.
6) Letter from Nunavut Airports approving the project, if the project is near an airport.
7) A letter requesting a Variance, if the proposed project does not meet the exact
zoning regulations.
8) If a Variance or Terms and Conditions are required by the Hamlet Council, a letter
from the Applicant will be required stating the adjacent land owners and lessees
have been notified of the proposed development.
9) Approval from Transport Canada if the project has potential to impact navigation.
I certify that I will abide by the above conditions after I have received a Development
Permit, knowing that failure to do so will result in cancellation of the Development Permit
and possible further action taken by the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet.
Signature of Applicant
Date
If the applicant is not the Registered Owner or Lessee of the Property, please submit a
letter from the Registered Owner or Lessee granting you permission to use the property
for the proposed business.
Signature of Lessee or Private
Date
Land Owner
(not required if the lessee or landowner is the applicant)
FORM B - Application for Home Occupation
APPLICATION FOR HOME OCCUPATION
I/We hereby make application under the provisions of the Zoning By-law No. 319
for a Development Permit to operate a Home Occupation.
PLEASE PRINT:
Applicant's Name: _____________________________.
Business Name: _______________________________.
Mailing Address: ______________________________.
Phone Number: _______________________________.
Lot No.: ________________ . Plan No.:________________.
Zoning: ________________.
Details:
How many people will you employ? Are these people residents of the Home?:
How many and what kind of vehicles and/or equipment you expect to use in
conjunction with the business (indicate number, type and size)?:
Where will the above vehicles and/or equipment be parked?
Lessee of the Property:____________________________________________.
(* If the applicant is not the Registered Owner or Lessee of the Property, please submit a
letter from the Registered Owner or Lessee granting you permission to use the property
for the proposed business)
HOME OCCUPATION: Requirements, Refer to Section 5.12
Where a home occupation is permitted under this By-law, a home occupation is
subject to the following requirements:
i)
Does not change the residential character of the lot by creating problems with
noise, traffic, outdoor storage, or other nuisance;
ii)
Does not employ 2 or more people who do not live in the dwelling;
iii)
Does not show any evidence that there is a business in the dwelling unit except
for a sign no bigger than 0.3 square metres (3 square feet); and
iv)
The home business does not take up more than 25% of the dwelling.
I certify that I will abide by the above conditions after I have received a Development
Permit for my Home Occupation, knowing that failure to do so will result in cancellation of
the Development Permit and possible further action taken by the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Permit No.:
Date:
FORM C - Development Permit & Notice of Approval
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - NOTICE OF APPROVAL
POSTED ON SITE AND IN THE HAMLET OFFICE
Development involving:___________________________________________________
as further described in Application No.: has been:
APPROVED:
APPROVED - subject to conditions (state reasons):
Shall comply with:
(1)
Hamlet Zoning By-law;
(2)
National Building Code, most current;
(3)
National Fire Code, most current; and
(4)
All Federal and Territorial Regulations.
The applicant is hereby authorized to proceed with the specified development provided
that any stated conditions are complied with, that development is in accordance with any
approved plans and applications. Should an appeal be made against this decision to
the Development Appeal Board, or the Development Officer this Development
Permit shall be null and void.
Date of decision: Date of issue of Development Permit: ______
Motion Number if Council Approval is required: ______________.
Signature of Development Officer: ________________________.
NOTE:
1.The issuance of a Development Permit, in accordance with the Notice of Decision, is subject to the
condition that it does not become effective until 15 days after the date the order, decision or Development
Permit is issued;
2. Any person claiming to be affected by a decision of Council may appeal to the Development Appeal
Board by submitting a written notice of appeal to Development Officer within 14 days after notice of the
decision is given; and
3. A permit shall become void after two years or if the development has not commenced within 6 months
from the date that the permit was issued.
Permit No.:
Date:
FORM D - Notice of Development Permit Refusal
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - NOTICE OF REFUSAL
POSTED ON SITE, IN THE HAMLET OFFICE
Development Permit No.:___________
Development involving:________________________________________________
as further described in Application No.: has been:
has been REFUSED for the following reasons:
You are further notified that you may appeal this decision to the Development Appeal
Board in accordance with the provisions of Section 3.21 of this By-law. Such an appeal
shall be made in writing and shall be delivered either personally or by mail so as to reach
the Secretary of the Development Appeal Board (Development Officer) not later than
fourteen (14) days following the date of issue of this notice. The notice of appeal shall
contain a statement of the grounds of the appeal.
Date of Decision: ________
Date of Notice of Decision: __________________________
Signature of Development Officer: ______________________
FORM E - Notice of Appeal Hearing
NOTICE OF APPEAL HEARING
Date:
This is to notify you that an appeal has been made to the DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
BOARD against a decision in respect of Application No.: which involves
development described as follows:
__
This decision was:
APPROVED:
APPROVED - with conditions:
REFUSED:
Reasons for this decision is as follows:
Place of Hearing:
Time of Hearing: Date of Hearing:
Any persons affected by the proposed development have the right to present a written
brief prior to the hearing and to be present and be heard at the hearing. Persons requiring
to be heard at the meeting shall submit the written briefs to the Secretary of the
Development Appeal Board (Development Officer) not later than: .
Date
Secretary of the Development Appeal Board
(Development Officer)
FORM F - Notice of Appeal Decision
NOTICE OF APPEAL DECISION
Date:
This is to notify you than an appeal against the:
APPROVAL:
APPROVAL - with conditions:
REFUSAL:
of a Development Permit with regard to the following:
was considered by the DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD on 20_
and the decision of the DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD with regard to the appeal is
as follows and for the following reasons:
Date
Secretary, Development Appeal Board
NOTE:
1.
A decision of the Development Appeal Board is final and binding on all parties and
persons subject only to an appeal upon a question of jurisdiction or law pursuant to
Section 51 of the Planning Act. An application for leave to appeal to the Supreme
Court shall be made:
(a) to a judge of the Supreme Court; and
(b) within 30 days after the issue of the order, decision, permit or approval sought
to be appealed.
FORM G - Stop Work Notice
STOP WORK NOTICE
POSTED ON SITE AND AT THE HAMLET OFFICE
Date:
You are hereby notified that your development is in contravention of the Rankin Inlet
Zoning By-law, No. 319, or Development Permit No._________ by reason of:
You are requested to take remedial action to conform to the By-law/Permit as follows:
Motion Number if Council Approval is required: ______________.
Failure to comply with this request within 30 days of receipt of this notice may result in
action being taken through the courts to seek remedy under the provisions of the
Planning Act and Hamlets Act.
Date of Notice
Signature of Development Officer
FORM H - Use of Land in Violation of Zoning By-law Notice
USE OF LAND IS IN VIOLATION OF THE RANKIN
INLET ZONING BY-LAW NOTICE
POSTED ON SITE AND AT THE HAMLET OFFICE
Date:
You are hereby notified that your development is in contravention of the Rankin Inlet
Zoning By-law, No. 319 by reason of:
You are requested to take remedial action to conform to the By-law as follows:
Motion Number if Council Approval is required: ______________.
Failure to comply with this request within 30 days of receipt of this notice may result in
action being taken through the courts to seek remedy under the provisions of the
Planning Act and Hamlets Act.
Date of Notice
Signature of Development Officer
Fee:
$250
FORM I - Application for Amendment to Zoning By-law
APPLICATION FOR AMENDMENT TO THE
ZONING BY-LAW
Date:
Zoning Amendments are subject to the provisions of the Planning Act
Section 29 and Section 3.25 of this By-law.
I/We hereby make application to amend the Zoning By-law.
Applicant:
Telephone:
Address:
Owner of Land or Lessee: Telephone:
Address:
Land Description: Lot: Plan:
Civic Address:
Amendment Proposed:
From: To:
Reasons in support of Application for Amendment:
Signature of Applicant
Date
FORM J - Request for Variance
REQUEST FOR VARIANCE
I/We hereby make a request to vary one or more provisions of the Zoning By-law.
Requirements, Refer to Section 5.15.
PLEASE PRINT:
Applicant's Name: _____________________________
Business Name: _______________________________
Mailing Address: ______________________________
Phone Number: _______________________________
Lot No.: ________________ Plan No.:________________
Zoning: ________________
Lessee of the Property:____________________________________________.
(* If the applicant is not the Registered Owner or Lessee of the Property, please submit a letter
from the Registered Owner or Lessee granting you permission to request a variance)
Describe the variance(s) being requested:
I certify that I will abide by the above conditions for variance after I have received a
Development Permit knowing that failure to do so will result in cancellation of the
Development Permit and possible further action taken by the Hamlet of Rankin Inlet.
Signature of Applicant
Date
Fee:
$75