F2 (By-law 26-007) zone, Cambridge: Floodplain 2 Overlay
Part 13: s.13.1.1(b) (purpose, p.95); s.13.2.2 (pp.96-98); s.4.19(h) (p.56) of the City of Cambridge Zoning By-law 26-007.
An overlay on the flood fringe of a two-zone floodplain. The underlying zone still applies, but new development needs a Grand River Conservation Authority permit, must be floodproofed with all living space at or above the flood elevation, and no ARUs are allowed.
Is a property in the F2 zone? Enter its address and the lookup returns the zone and these standards, including any site-specific exception.
Check an addressWhat the F2 zone permits
- Uses of the underlying zone shown after the (F2) prefix, subject to s.13.2.2 (see other_provisions)
Standards
| Requirement | By-law |
|---|---|
| Minimum lot area (interior lot) | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
| Minimum lot width (interior lot) | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
| Minimum front yard | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
| Minimum interior side yard | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
| Minimum exterior side yard | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
| Minimum rear yard | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
| Maximum building height | See noteOverlay zone: no dimensional standards of its own; the standards of the underlying zone (the symbol after the overlay prefix) apply, with the restrictions in other_provisions. |
Other provisions in this section
- s.13.2.2 (pp.96-97): applies where the zone symbol is preceded by (F2); the underlying zone's provisions also apply, plus GRCA permit requirements (s.1.2.2).
- Development, s.13.2.2(a) (p.97): only with a GRCA permit under O. Reg. 41/24 and GRCA safe-access policy 8.1.31(e); floodproofed to the Regulatory Flood elevation; all habitable floor space at or above the Regulatory Flood elevation; no uninhabitable space below that elevation that could be converted to habitable space, except where associated with an apartment dwelling or a commercial, industrial or other non-residential use; non-residential buildings may be converted to residential if these conditions are met.
- Minor additions and alterations to buildings legally existing on the effective date, s.13.2.2(b) (pp.97-98): no new dwelling units; no new floor space (including basements) below the existing first floor elevation; floodproofed to the Regulatory Flood elevation.
- Outdoor industrial storage may be permitted if protected from flood damage to the Regulatory Floodline elevation to the GRCA's satisfaction, s.13.2.2(c) (p.98).
- s.13.2.2(d) (p.98): Not permitted: institutional uses (private or public hospital, long-term care home, retirement home, institutional special care facility, child care centre, place of worship, elementary, secondary and private school); essential emergency services (fire, police, ambulance stations); uses for the disposal, manufacture, treatment or storage of hazardous substances.
- No ARU is permitted under a Floodplain Overlay Zone (s.4.19(h), p.56).
Source: Part 13: s.13.1.1(b) (purpose, p.95); s.13.2.2 (pp.96-98); s.4.19(h) (p.56), By-law 26-007 (City of Cambridge), checked 2026-10-13. 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.