This information sheet lists the general requirements for each residential zone and has been prepared for convenience purposes only. For complete information, refer to York Zoning By-law 1-83, as amended.
(Requirements listed below are for most interior lots)
| Requirements | Zoning Designation | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R1 | R2 | R3 & RM1 | RM2 | |||
| By-law number | 1-83 | 3623-97 | 1-83 | 3623-97 | ||
| By-law applicable | BOTH BY-LAWS APPLY |
BOTH BY-LAWS APPLY in the R2 zones shown on Map 20 (south of Dundas St W & west of Jane St ) For all other areas use column 3623-97 ONLY. |
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| Single Family Detached Dwelling | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted | Not permitted |
| Min. Lot Frontage | 12m | 12m | 9.0m | 8.0m | 8.0m | – |
| Min. front yard depth | Established (1) |
1 m less than Established (2)(5) |
Established (1) |
1 m less than Established (2)(5) |
1 m less than Established (2)(5) |
– |
| Min. rear yard depth | 9.0m | 9.0m | 9.0m | 7.5m | 6.0m | – |
| Min. side yard depth on one side | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.2m | 0.5m | 0.5m | – |
| Min. side yard depth on other side | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.2m | – |
| Max. floor space index | 0.4 | Refer to Note (3) | 0.4 | 0.8 | 1.0 | |
| Max. height | 3 storeys 11m |
3 storeys 11m |
3 storeys 11m |
3 storeys 11m |
3 storeys 11m |
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| Min. gross floor area | ||||||
| 1 storey | 75m2 | – | 75m2 | – | – | – |
| 1½ storey | 65m2 | – | 65m2 | – | – | – |
| 2 storey | 755m2 | – | 55m2 | – | – | – |
| Min. lot area | 370m 2 | – | 275m 2 | – | – | – |
| Semi-Detached Dwelling | Not permitted | Not permitted | Permitted | Permitted | Permitted | Not permitted |
| Min. lot frontage | – | – | 6.0m | 6.0m | 6.0m | – |
| Min. front yard depth | – | – | Established (1) | 1 m less than Established (2) | – | – |
| Min. rear yard depth | – | – | 7.5m | 7.5m | 6.0m | – |
| Min. side yard depth | – | – | 1.2m | 1.2m | 1.2m | – |
| Min. side yard depth for party-wall | – | – | 0.0m | 0.0m | 0.0m | – |
| Max. floor space index (4) | – | – | 0.6 | 0.8 | 1.0 | – |
| Max. height | – | – | Refer to Note (4) | 3 storeys 11m |
3 storeys 11m |
– |
| Min. lot area | – | – | 185m2 | – | – | – |
| Min. floor area | – | – | 55m2 | – | – | – |
Notes:
| R1 | R2 | R3 | RM1 & RM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By-law number | 1-83 | 3623-97 | 1-83 | 3623-97 | ||
| By-law applicable | BOTH BY-LAWS APPLY |
BOTH BY-LAWS APPLY in the R2 zones shown on Map 20 (south of Dundas St W & west of Jane St ) For all other areas use column 3623-97 ONLY. |
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| Max. heightFlat (Section 3.4.11) Sloped | 3.1m / 1 storey 3.7m / 1 storey | 3.1m / 1 storey | 3.1m / 1 storey 3.7m / 1 storey | 3.1m / 1 storey | 3.1m / 1 storey 3.7m / 1 storey | – |
| Max. height Flat (Section 3.4.11) Sloped | 3.1m / 1 storey 3.7m / 1 storey | 3.7m / 1 storey | 3.1m / 1 storey 3.7m / 1 storey | 3.7m / 1 storey | 3.1m / 1 storey 3.7m / 1 storey | – |
| Max. area (Section 3.4.11) | 46m 2 | 46m 2 | 46m 2 | 46m 2 | 46m 2 | – |
Note: in any rear yard there may be erected and maintained an accessory building, and or parking station permitted in the district in which it is located. Where there is a public lane or other established right-of-way (other than a street) adjoining any rear or side lot line, a minimum setback of 1.5 m from such lot line shall be provided on each side of the said accessory building on which vehicle access doors are located.
| R1 | R2 | R3 | RM1 & RM2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| By-law number | 1-83 | 3623-97 | 1-83 | 3623-97 | ||
| By-law applicable | BOTH BY-LAWS APPLY |
BOTH BY-LAWS APPLY in the R2 zones shown on Map 20 (south of Dundas St W & west of Jane St ) For all other areas use column 3623-97 ONLY. |
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| Private garage or carport not built in front of residential building | – | In-line or behind residential building | – | In-line or behind residential building | In-line or behind residential building | – |
| Min. no. of parking spaces | One | One | One | One | One | – |
| For Parking Space Size Requirements, please consult By-law # 496-2007 | ||||||
| Downward sloping driveways (Section 3.4.11.) |
6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | 6% | – |
| Floor Space Index | The ratio of the total gross floor area of the building to the lot area. |
| Gross floor area | The sum of the gross horizontal areas of the several floors to a building measured from exterior faces of the exterior walls at each floor or from the center lines of walls separating two or more self-contained parts of a building ( e.g. in the case of a semi- detached house ) and in the case of a dwelling house, other than an apartment house, shall include any habitable portion of a basement and attic, but shall exclude space used for any service such as equipment, storage, laundry room, enclosed parking, or cellar recreation room. |
| Height of Building | The vertical height from finished grade of the centre of the front of the building to the highest point of the roof joists in the case of a flat roof, or the average height half way up in the case of pitched roofs. Where there is a garage under the front of the building the measurements shall be taken from grade at the main front entrance. |
| Porches verandahs decks & balconies 3.4.7. | A minimum of 50% of the exterior wall area above floor level of each of the walls of the structure shall be open, provided that this requirement shall not apply to any portion of the side wall of the structure which is located within 1.2 m from the front or rear wall of the dwelling, and provided further that no openings shall be required in a wall separating the front porch or verandah of a semi detached house from the porch or verandah of the other half of a pair of semi-detached houses. |
| Maximum height shall be no greater than the finished habitable floor level of the highest floor of the dwelling house | |
| The sum of the floor areas of all porches, verandahs, desks and balconies, excluding the floor area within 2.4 m of the front, side or rear walls of the dwelling house, plus the gross floor area of he dwelling house when divided by the area of the lot, shall not exceed the maximum floor space index prescribed by the zone in which the property is located. | |
| Existing porches, verandahs, decks or balconies | Existing porches, verandahs, decks or balconies in any R zone may be enclosed or rebuilt and enclosed, provided that the area so enclosed shall become part of the gross floor area of the dwelling house and the building shall not then exceed the maximum floor space index prescribed by the zone in which the property is located. |
| Front yard setbacks | 2.4 m for porches verandahs decks & balconies. |
| Cellars which are partially above grade, or basements, may be extended under any verandah or porch that is permissible under the by-law | |
| Uncovered steps to grade. | |
| 0.6 m for sills, masonry course, a chimneys, ornaments and cornices. | |
| Side yard setbacks | 0.6 m for sills, masonry course, a chimneys, ornaments and cornices. |
| 1.2 m for unenclosed stairways as long as they do not interfere with the use of a driveway required for access to a garage or parking space | |
| Rear yard setbacks | 2.4 m for porches verandahs decks & balconies. |
| Cellars which are partially above grade, or basements, may be extended under any verandah or porch that is permissible under the by-law | |
| 0.6 m for sills, masonry course, a chimneys, ornaments and cornices. | |
| 1.2 m for unenclosed stairways as long as they do not interfere with the use of a driveway required for access to a garage or parking space |