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DNA zone, Burlington: North Aldershot Development (DNA) Zone
By-law 2020 Part 9, Sections 1-3 (Table 9.3.1) and Section 12 of the City of Burlington Zoning By-law 09-2026 / 2020.
A holding-type development zone in North Aldershot where land is limited to farming, low-intensity outdoor recreation and existing houses on large lots until it is rezoned for development.
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- Outdoor Recreation (footnote c: only recreational establishments providing non-intensive outdoor recreation such as walking trails, nature viewing, bird watching as the principal use)
- Detached Dwelling on a lot existing as of January 6, 1995 (footnote d: subject to the regulations of Part 9, Section 4, RNA1 Zone)
- Agricultural Uses
- Accessory Farm Commercial (footnote a: only in conjunction with a commercial farm)
- Accessory Farm Dwelling Unit (footnote b: only in conjunction with a commercial farm, provided the unit is for farm help)
- Archaeological Conservation Projects
- Forest, Wildlife, Fisheries Management Projects
- Veterinary Services (footnote e: only on existing lots with minimum lot area 1.2 ha; animal-keeping buildings/structures/enclosures set back 30 m from any lot line or street line)
- Additional Residential Units (footnote h: subject to Part 1, Section 2.21, Subsection (u))
Standards
| Requirement | By-law |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot area (interior lot) | 8000 m² |
| Minimum lot width (interior lot) | 80 m |
| Maximum lot coverage | 20 %s.12.2: Agricultural use no maximum; Recreational use 5%; Other 20% |
Other provisions in this section
- s.12.1: minimum lot width 80 m and minimum lot area 0.8 ha (8,000 m²).
- s.12.2: lot coverage — agricultural use no maximum; recreational use 5%; other uses 20%.
- s.12.3(a): Accessory farm commercial — goods offered for sale must be produced or manufactured primarily on the farm property, measured by monetary value.
- s.12.3(b): Accessory farm commercial area maximum 250 m².
- s.12.4(a): Maximum of two accessory farm dwelling units permitted.
- s.12.4(b): Accessory farm dwelling units must be located within 100 m of the principal farm dwelling.
- Table 9.3.1 fn (d): A detached dwelling on a lot existing as of January 6, 1995 is subject to the RNA1 Zone regulations (Part 9, Section 4).
- Table 9.3.1 fn (e): Veterinary services only on existing lots of at least 1.2 ha; animal-keeping buildings, structures or enclosures set back 30 m from a lot line or street line.
- Table 9.3.1 fn (h): Additional residential units subject to Part 1, Section 2.21(u).
- s.1(a): Where the zone is prefixed 'H' (Holding), permitted uses are per Part 11 s.1.1 and development is premature until the H is removed per Part 11 s.1.2.
- s.1(b)-(e): Accessory buildings/structures, patios and decks, fencing/privacy screens and swimming pools are governed by Part 1, Subsections 2.2-2.5.
- s.1(f): An 'L'-shaped detached dwelling without attached garage/carport whose front elevation forms one side and one end of a 4.5 m x 6.5 m parking space uses the side yard required for a dwelling with an attached garage/carport.
- s.2: Prohibited (in addition to Part 1 s.2.22): parking/storing a motor vehicle (other than a recreational vehicle) exceeding 3,000 kg registered GVW, 6 m length or 2.6 m height; any vehicle with a stake body; a vehicle on/off trailer or a utility trailer with load exceeding 3.6 m combined height.
- All uses subject to Part 1 (General Conditions and Provisions) and Part 14 (Exceptions to Zone Designations).
Source: By-law 2020 Part 9, Sections 1-3 (Table 9.3.1) and Section 12, By-law 09-2026 / 2020 (City of Burlington), checked 2026-09-12. General provisions elsewhere in the by-law (parking, driveways, accessory buildings) also apply, and a numbered exception on the parcel can change any value here. Treat this as a pre-check, not a sign-off.