Bylaw test

365 In order for the exemption in section 25(2)(a) to apply to an exterior alteration or addition to an existing Duplex Dwelling, Semi-detached Dwelling or Single Detached Dwelling:

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a the existing building must:

i conform to the rules of this Bylaw; and

ii be legally existing or approved prior to the effective date of this Bylaw;

b the addition may be a maximum of:

i 40.0 square metres in floor area for any portion at a height less than or equal to:

A 7.5 metres measured from grade where the existing building has a walkout basement; or

B 6.0 metres measured from grade where the existing building does not have a walkout basement; and

ii 10.0 square metres in floor area for any portion not exceeding the highest point of the existing roof;

b.1 The additions allowed in Section 365(b)(i) and (ii) must not be located on the same storey.

b.2 the addition or exterior alteration to a building is not required to comply with the maximum building depth specified in the district where the minimum building setback from the rear property line is 7.5 metres or greater;

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c the addition or exterior alteration may:

i reduce the existing building setback from a front property line a maximum of 1.5 metres, or 1.8 metres for a porch, provided the building will comply with the minimum setback from a front property line specified in the district; and

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ii reduce the existing building setback from rear property line a maximum of 4.6 metres provided the building will comply with the minimum setback from a rear property line specified in the district; and

d the addition or exterior alteration must meet the rules:

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i of section 347(1)(c) where there is a new window opening being created or where an existing window is being moved or enlarged; and

ii of section 347(2) where a new balcony is being constructed or an existing balcony is being altered.