Minimum Linear Dimension
The minimum straight-line distance along any lot line.
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Zoning Dictionary
Category: Regulatory Terms
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Minor Variance
A relatively small departure from the provisions of a Comprehensive Zoning By-law or any other by-law that maintains the general intent and purpose of the By-law and of the Official Plan.
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Municipal Services
Public streets, storm sewers, sanitary sewage and water systems designed and capable of servicing a lot.
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Natural Boundary
The visible high water mark of any lake, river, stream or other body of water where the presence and action of the water are so common and usual as to mark upon the soil of the bed of lake, river, stream or other body of water a character distinct from that of the banks thereof, […]
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Noise Attenuation Barrier
A physical structure placed between a noise source and a noise sensitive area where reduced noise levels are required.
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Non-Complying
A lot, building or structure that does not fulfill the requirements of the zone provisions for the zone in which the lot, building, structure is located. A permitted building, structure or use that does not meet the regulations set out for the zone in which such building, structure or use is located. That which does […]
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Non-Conforming
An existing use or activity of any land, building or structure which does not conform with the permitted uses or activities of this By-law for the Zone in which such existing land, building or structure is located, so long as it continues to be used for that purpose. The use or activity in respect of […]
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Non-Conforming Building or Structure
A building or structure which conformed to applicable laws when constructed but does not conform to the provisions of this Development Code.
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Non-Conforming Lot
A lot, the area, frontage or dimensions of which do not conform to the provisions of this Development Code.
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Non-Conforming Use
A lawful specific use made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building lawfully under construction at the date of passage of a development control resolution or the date of first publication of an official notice of a proposal to pass a zoning by-law affecting such land or building.
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