Bedford Land Use By-law - Halifax Regional Municipality
Bedford Land Use By-law - Halifax Regional Municipality Bedford Land Use By-law - Halifax Regional Municipality
(b) (c) (d) (e) (f) the site of construction of primary or secondary services pursuant to the Regional Subdivision By-law, or at the site of development permitted pursuant to this By-law, provided a development permit has been issued for such use. A development permit may only be issued for the temporary use of a rock crusher. A development permit issued for the use of a temporary rock crusher accessory to demolition of a structure or building pursuant to this By-law or a development pursuant to this By-law shall be valid for any period specified not exceeding sixty (60) days. A development permit issued under this clause may be renewed for a period not to exceed thirty (30) days at a time, if a development officer determines that an extension of the period is necessary. No rock crusher shall be located or used within three (3) metres of any property boundary. A development permit issued for the use of a temporary rock crusher accessory to the construction of primary or secondary services pursuant to the Regional Subdivision By-law shall be valid for any period which does not exceed the construction time schedule specified in the subdivision agreement. No rock crusher for which a permit has been issued under this clause shall be located or used within sixty (60) metres of any building used for residential or institutional purposes; with the exception of fire stations, police stations, public works facilities, cemeteries, historic sites and monuments, and recreational trails where no rock crusher shall be located or used within three (3) metres of any property boundary. Notwithstanding any other provision of this By-law, a temporary rock crusher accessory to construction in progress shall not be used to process material for export to another site nor to process material imported to the site. A temporary rock crusher may be used as an accessory to demolition in progress to process demolished material for export to another site subject to disposal in accordance with the requirements of this By-law and the C&D Materials Recycling and Disposal License By-law. (RC-Jan 20/09;E-Feb 7/09) 7. Temporary Commercial Uses Permitted Nothing in this By-law shall prevent the use of land or the erection of a temporary building or structure including a sales or rental office incidental to construction in progress until such construction has been finished or discontinued for a period of thirty days and provided that such temporary structures or buildings are located on an approved building lot and meet the zone setbacks; or the temporary use of land for such purpose as midways, circuses, fairs, festivals, the display of artwork and crafts, or artistic performances provided that such remain in place no longer than five (5) days. Christmas tree sales are permitted in all zones for a maximum period of thirty (30) days per year. Mobile vendors and canteens are permitted in all zones except Residential Zones in conjunction with a special event including but not limited to, recreational events, Town events, community events, for a maximum period of four (4) days, per event. Mobile vendors and canteens also require a license pursuant to the Town's Trade and Licensing By-law. Flea Markets shall be considered as an accessory uses within the Shopping Centre (CSC) Zone and conducted within enclosed buildings. Temporary ice cream stands are permitted within the Mainstreet Commercial (CMC) Zone and CGB(General Business) Zones and shall be exempt from landscaping general and zone specific landscaping, fencing and roof design and Bedford Land Use By-law Page 25
siding requirements. Temporary ice cream stands shall also be exempt from zone yard requirements and shall have a minimum 20 foot front yard and 8 foot rear and side yards. Temporary ice cream stands shall be permitted for a maximum period of six (6) months per year. Temporary uses are not required to connect to municipal services provided they have adequate measures in place for sanitation as approved by the Municipality and any other regulatory agency with jurisdiction. (NWCC-Jul 7/05;E-Dec 5/05) Any development permit issued for a special use under this section shall be in force for a maximum period of one (1) year from the date of issue and any permit may be reissued upon request, subject to review by the Development Officer. 8. Home Occupations A home occupation shall be permitted in any dwelling in an RSU, RTU, RMU, RMH, RR, RTH or RCDD zone provided: a) it shall be conducted by the resident occupant in his or her residence; (NWCC-Mar 24/05;E-Apr 2/05) b) it shall be clearly accessory and incidental to the use of the dwelling as a residence; c) it shall be conducted within the enclosed living areas of the dwelling; (NWCC-Mar 24/05;E-Apr 2/05) d) no alterations shall be made which would change the physical character of the dwelling as a residence; e) no outside storage of any kind shall be associated with the home occupation; f) there shall be no exterior evidence of the conduct of a home occupation except for a business identification plate or sign of a maximum two (2) square feet in area which shall not be backlit; (NWCC-Mar 24/05;E-Apr 2/05) g) the maximum size of any home occupation [excluding day cares facilities (RC-Mar 3/09;E-Mar 21/09)] shall be not more than 25% of the total floor area of the dwelling unit to a maximum of 500 square feet; h) one off-street parking space, other than those required for the dwelling, shall be provided for each 250 square feet of floor space occupied by the home occupation; i) it shall not be an objectionable use; j) no stock in trade, except articles produced by members of the immediate family esiding in the dwelling shall be displayed or sold within the dwelling; (NWCC-Mar 24/05;E-Apr 2/05) and, k) the following are deemed not to be home occupations and are not permitted within the residential zones: i) automotive repair shop ii) autobody repair shop iii) auto paint shop iv) machine shop v) welding vi) retail sales outlets, except articles produced by members of the immediate family in the dwelling; (NWCC-Mar 24/05;E-Apr 2/05) vii) restaurants viii) amusement centre ix) any use involving the care of animals (NWCC-Mar 24/05;E-Apr 2/05) l) the following shall apply to Bed and Breakfast/Guest Home establishments: i) bed and breakfast/guest homes shall be permitted in single detached dwellings Bedford Land Use By-law Page 26
- Page 1 and 2: HALIFAX REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY LAND
- Page 3 and 4: LAND USE BY-LAW FOR BEDFORD THIS IS
- Page 5 and 6: TABLE OF CONTENTS - ii - PAGE Acces
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- Page 9 and 10: Apartment - means a building contai
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- Page 13 and 14: Dwelling Unit - means a suite opera
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- Page 23 and 24: PART 3 ZONES AND ZONING MAP 1. Zone
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- Page 27 and 28: PART 4 USES PERMITTED BY DEVELOPMEN
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(b)<br />
(c)<br />
(d)<br />
(e)<br />
(f)<br />
the site of construction of primary or secondary services pursuant to the<br />
<strong>Regional</strong> Subdivision <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong>, or at the site of development permitted pursuant to<br />
this <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong>, provided a development permit has been issued for such use.<br />
A development permit may only be issued for the temporary use of a rock<br />
crusher.<br />
A development permit issued for the use of a temporary rock crusher accessory<br />
to demolition of a structure or building pursuant to this <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong> or a development<br />
pursuant to this <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong> shall be valid for any period specified not exceeding sixty<br />
(60) days. A development permit issued under this clause may be renewed for a<br />
period not to exceed thirty (30) days at a time, if a development officer<br />
determines that an extension of the period is necessary. No rock crusher shall be<br />
located or used within three (3) metres of any property boundary.<br />
A development permit issued for the use of a temporary rock crusher accessory<br />
to the construction of primary or secondary services pursuant to the <strong>Regional</strong><br />
Subdivision <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong> shall be valid for any period which does not exceed the<br />
construction time schedule specified in the subdivision agreement. No rock<br />
crusher for which a permit has been issued under this clause shall be located or<br />
used within sixty (60) metres of any building used for residential or institutional<br />
purposes; with the exception of fire stations, police stations, public works<br />
facilities, cemeteries, historic sites and monuments, and recreational trails where<br />
no rock crusher shall be located or used within three (3) metres of any property<br />
boundary.<br />
Notwithstanding any other provision of this <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong>, a temporary rock crusher<br />
accessory to construction in progress shall not be used to process material for<br />
export to another site nor to process material imported to the site.<br />
A temporary rock crusher may be used as an accessory to demolition in progress<br />
to process demolished material for export to another site subject to disposal in<br />
accordance with the requirements of this <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong> and the C&D Materials<br />
Recycling and Disposal License <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong>.<br />
(RC-Jan 20/09;E-Feb 7/09)<br />
7. Temporary Commercial <strong>Use</strong>s Permitted<br />
Nothing in this <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong> shall prevent the use of land or the erection of a temporary building<br />
or structure including a sales or rental office incidental to construction in progress until such<br />
construction has been finished or discontinued for a period of thirty days and provided that<br />
such temporary structures or buildings are located on an approved building lot and meet the<br />
zone setbacks; or the temporary use of land for such purpose as midways, circuses, fairs,<br />
festivals, the display of artwork and crafts, or artistic performances provided that such<br />
remain in place no longer than five (5) days. Christmas tree sales are permitted in all zones<br />
for a maximum period of thirty (30) days per year. Mobile vendors and canteens are<br />
permitted in all zones except Residential Zones in conjunction with a special event including<br />
but not limited to, recreational events, Town events, community events, for a maximum<br />
period of four (4) days, per event. Mobile vendors and canteens also require a license<br />
pursuant to the Town's Trade and Licensing <strong>By</strong>-<strong>law</strong>. Flea Markets shall be considered as an<br />
accessory uses within the Shopping Centre (CSC) Zone and conducted within enclosed<br />
buildings. Temporary ice cream stands are permitted within the Mainstreet<br />
Commercial (CMC) Zone and CGB(General Business) Zones and shall be exempt<br />
from landscaping general and zone specific landscaping, fencing and roof design and<br />
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