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TOWN OF BARRHEAD
LAND USE BYLAW NO. 04-2015
APRIL 2015
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I: PREAMBLE .............................................................. 1
SECTION 1: TITLE ............................................................... 1
SECTION 2: SCOPE .............................................................. 1
SECTION 3: PREVIOUS BYLAW ............................................ 1
SECTION 4: PURPOSE .......................................................... 1
SECTION 5: INTERPRETATION ............................................. 2
SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE ............................................... 3
SECTION 7: RELATIONSHIP TO PLANS, BYLAWS AND
LEGISLATION ...................................................................... 3
SECTION 8: APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF BYLAW DOCUMENT
& TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS ............................................... 3
PART II: DEFINITIONS ....................................................... 1
SECTION 1:TERMINOLOGY .................................................. 1
PART III: ADMINISTRATION ............................................. 1
SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ............................. 1
SECTION 2: SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY ............................... 2
SECTION 3: MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ............... 3
SECTION 4: SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL
BOARD ................................................................................ 3
SECTION 5: AMENDMENT TO THIS BYLAW ........................... 3
SECTION 6: SECTIONS TO BE FOUND INVALID .................... 6
SECTION 7: FORMS.............................................................. 7
SECTION 8: FEES ................................................................. 7
SECTION 9: DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS ........................... 7
PART IV: CONTRAVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT ........... 1
SECTION 1: CONTRAVENTION ............................................. 1
SECTION 2: ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND FINES ............ 2
SECTION 3: SIGN ENFORCEMENT ........................................ 3
PART V: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES .............. 1
SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENT CONTROL .................................. 1
SECTION 2: SAME OR SIMILAR USE ..................................... 1
SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT ....... 2
PART VI: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCESS .................... 1
SECTION 1: MAKING AN APPLICATION ................................ 1
SECTION 2: NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT .............. 4
SECTION 3: DEVELOPER CONSULTATION ............................. 4
SECTION 4: PERMITTED USE - COMPLIANT .......................... 5
SECTION 5: PERMITTED USE - VARIANCE REQUIRED ........... 7
SECTION 6: DISCRETIONARY USE ....................................... 8
SECTION 7: DISCRETIONARY USE - DECISION .................... 8
SECTION 8: DISCRETIONARY USE CONDITIONS .................. 9
SECTION 9: VARIANCE PROCESSING ................................... 9
SECTION 10: DIRECT CONTROL APPLICATIONS ................. 10
SECTION 11: GOVERNMENT REFERRALS ............................ 11
SECTION 12: NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ................... 11
SECTION 13: PERMIT EXPIRY ............................................ 12
SECTION 14: EFFECTIVE DATE ........................................... 13
SECTION 15: TRANSFERABILITY OF PERMITS ................... 13
SECTION 16: DEEMED REFUSALS ....................................... 13
SECTION 17: SUBSEQUENT APPLICATIONS ....................... 14
SECTION 18: SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ................................................... 14
SECTION 19: MANDATORY REFUSALS ................................ 15
SECTION 20: APPEALS....................................................... 15
SECTION 21: NON CONFORMING USE OR BUILDING .......... 15
SECTION 22: ROUGH GRADING PLANS .............................. 16
PART VII: GENERAL REGULATIONS .................................. 1
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS .................................. 1
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS ............................................... 3
SECTION 3: BUILDING DEMOLITION ................................... 4
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT ........................................... 4
SECTION 5: LANDOWNER AND CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATIONS ................................................................... 5
SECTION 6: COMMUNITY ENTRANCE FEATURE ..................... 5
SECTION 7: CORNER AND DOUBLE FRONTING PARCELS ...... 6
SECTION 8: CURB CUTS ....................................................... 7
SECTION 9: DEVELOPMENT NEAR SLOPES ........................... 7
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL ..................... 8
SECTION 11: EMERGENCY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS ............... 8
SECTION 12: EXCAVATION, STRIPPING AND GRADING ....... 8
SECTION 13: EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS ................................. 10
SECTION 14: FENCING AND SCREENING ............................ 10
SECTION 15: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS .............................. 11
SECTION 16: RESIDENTIAL IN-FILL .................................. 12
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING .............................................. 14
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS ........................................ 15
SECTION 19: PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED DEVELOPMENT
......................................................................................... 15
SECTION 20: ON-SITE ENERGY SYSTEMS ........................... 16
SECTION 21: ON-SITE SERVICING ..................................... 18
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE / DISPLAY ..................... 19
SECTION 23: POLLUTION CONTROL ................................... 19
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS OR USE .................... 20
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS .......................... 20
SECTION 26: PUBLIC UTILITIES ........................................ 21
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS ........................ 22
SECTION 28: STREET (CIVIC) ADDRESS ............................ 23
SECTION 29: VEHICLE ACCESS MANAGEMENT ................... 23
SECTION 30: ZERO-SIDE YARD REQUIREMENTS ................ 23
PART VIII: USE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS ........................ 1
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE .............................. 1
SECTION 2: ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE .......................... 1
SECTION 3: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS .................. 2
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENTS ........................ 2
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST ....................................... 2
SECTION 6: CAMPGROUNDS & R.V. PARKS .......................... 3
SECTION 7: CAR WASH ........................................................ 3
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES ..................................... 4
SECTION 9: COMMERCIAL ACCOMMODATION ...................... 5
SECTION 10: COMMUNICATION TOWERS ............................ 6
SECTION 11: DRIVE THROUGH SERVICES ............................ 7
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME FACILITIES ............................... 8
SECTION 13: HOME BASED BUSINESS ................................. 8
SECTION 14: INDEPENDENT (ACTIVE) ADULT LIVING ......... 9
SECTION 15: KENNELS ...................................................... 11
SECTION 16: LIVE WORK COMMUNITY .............................. 11
SECTION 17: MIXED RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT .................................................................. 12
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL ........................... 13
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES ............................... 15
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP ................................... 16
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT TUBS ............................ 17
SECTION 22: PORTABLE BUILDINGS ................................. 17
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS ........................... 18
SECTION 24: RESIDENTIAL PARKS .................................... 19
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE SUITES ...................... 21
SECTION 26: SHIPPING CONTAINERS ............................... 22
SECTION 27: SUPPORTIVE LIVING .................................... 23
SECTION 28: SURVEILLANCE SUITES ................................ 25
PART IX: PARKING AND LOADING ................................... 1
SECTION 1: OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN ......................... 1
SECTION 2: COMMUNAL PARKING ....................................... 2
SECTION 3: ON-STREET PARKING ....................................... 3
SECTION 4: OFF-STREET LOADING ...................................... 3
SECTION 5: PARKING STALL REQUIREMENTS ...................... 4
PART X: SIGNAGE ....................................................... 1
SECTION 1: GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS ............................ 1
SECTION 2: FREESTANDING SIGNS ..................................... 2
SECTION 3: BILLBOARD SIGNS ........................................... 3
SECTION 4: AWNING AND CANOPY SIGNS .......................... 5
SECTION 5: PROJECTING SIGNS .......................................... 6
SECTION 67: ROOF SIGNS ................................................... 7
SECTION 8: WALL AND FACIA SIGNS ................................... 8
PART XI: DISTRICT REGULATIONS ................................... 1
PREAMBLE: LAND USE DISTRICTS ....................................... 1
SECTION 1 R1 - RESIDENTIAL ........................................... 1
SECTION 2 R1S - RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT ....................... 3
SECTION 3 R2 - RESIDENTIAL ........................................... 5
SECTION 4 R2S - RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT ....................... 9
SECTION 5 R3 - RESIDENTIAL ......................................... 13
SECTION 6 R4 - RESIDENTIAL ......................................... 17
SECTION 7 R5 - RESIDENTIAL ......................................... 21
SECTION 8 RW - RESIDENTIAL LIVE/WORK..................... 25
SECTION 9 C1 - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT ................ 29
SECTION 10 C2 - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL ....................... 33
SECTION 11 C3 - NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL ........... 37
SECTION 12 M1 - INDUSTRIAL......................................... 41
SECTION 13 US - URBAN SERVICES ................................. 45
SECTION 14 R - RECREATION .......................................... 47
SECTION 15 UR - URBAN RESERVE ................................... 49
SECTION 16 DC - DIRECT CONTROL ................................. 51
SECTION 17 IDC - INNOVATIVE DC .................................. 53
ATTACHMENTS THAT FORM PART OF THIS BYLAW:
1) FORMS
2) LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
EXPLANATION NOTES:
EXPLANATION NOTE: Passages using this symbol
are not a formal part of this Bylaw. They are placed
within the text of this bylaw as an aide to the reader
SECTION REFERENCES
This bylaw has been prepared with each provision being referenced by
Part, Section, and Sub-section. When referencing a provision in this
Bylaw, a suggested approach is to reference in the following format:
Part: Section, (sub-section).
As an example, Development Permit Fees are discussed in Part
III: Section 3(1)
LAND USE BYLAW UPDATES
Bylaw No.:
Purpose:
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PART I: PREAMBLE
SECTION 1: TITLE
This Bylaw is entitled the "Town of Barrhead Land Use Bylaw", as
described in Town of Barrhead Bylaw no. 04-2015.
SECTION 2: SCOPE
No subdivision or development shall be carried out within the
corporate boundaries of the Town of Barrhead except in conformity
with the provisions of this Bylaw.
SECTION 3: PREVIOUS BYLAW
No provisions of any other Bylaws with respect to districting,
development control and land use classifications shall hereafter apply
to any part of the Town of Barrhead.
SECTION 4: PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to promote best practices and the optimal
use and development of land and buildings within the Town of
Barrhead, and to achieve the orderly and economic development of
land. For this purpose, amongst other things, this Bylaw shall be:
1) to divide the Town into land use districts, and to prescribe and
regulate for each district the purpose for which land and buildings
may be used;
2) to establish the Town of Barrhead Development Authority, the office
of the Development Officer and the Municipal Planning Commission;
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3) to establish a method of making decisions on applications for
development permits and issuing development permits for any
development, including provision for;
a) the types of development permits that may be issued,
b) the manner in which to apply for a development permit,
c) the issuing, cancelling, suspending or refusing to issue a
development permit,
d) the length of time a development permit remains in effect,
e) the discretion that the development authority may exercise with
respect to decision making on development permit applications,
and
f) how and to whom notice of the issuance of a development
permit is to be given.
4) to establish a framework for decision making on applications for
subdivision approval in accordance with the provisions of Part 17 of
the Municipal Government Act, as amended;
5) to establish supplementary regulations governing certain specific
land uses; and
6) to establish a method for making amendments to this Bylaw.
SECTION 5: INTERPRETATION
The word "should", which precedes an action statement in this Bylaw
means that the statement is an expression of desire. The word "shall"
means that the action is mandatory. The word "may" means that the
action is discretionary. Actions taken are based upon sound planning
goals and principles and best practices.
Words in singular may also mean plural. Words referencing a gender
mean all genders and may include corporations
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SECTION 6: EFFECTIVE DATE
The effective date of this Bylaw shall be the date of the third reading
thereof.
SECTION 7: RELATIONSHIP TO PLANS, BYLAWS AND
LEGISLATION
1) This Bylaw is enacted under the provisions of the Municipal
Government Act, as amended. This Bylaw is intended to be read in
conjunction with the Municipal Government Act.
2) This Bylaw is to be used to implement the policies and directions
contained in the Town of Barrhead Municipal Development Plan.
EXPLANATION NOTE: Figure no. 1 on the
following page provides a graphical description of
how the different levels of government, Provincial
and Municipal, interact with each other.
All Municipal Plans must be consistent with each
other. The Land Use Bylaw is an implementation
tool for other municipal plans.
SECTION 8: APPLICABLE PORTIONS OF BYLAW
DOCUMENT & TECHNICAL AMENDMENTS
1) Updates to Section numbers, references to specific sections of
Legislation, forms and name changes may be made without a
formal amendment to this Bylaw or Council approval.
2) Explanation notes and figures are to be used as an aide to
understanding this Bylaw, and may not form part of the Bylaw
itself unless specifically noted.
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Figure No. 1: LEGISLATION AND HEIRARCHY OF PLANS
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PART II: DEFINITIONS
SECTION 1:TERMINOLOGY
Relevant terms are defined as follows within the scope of this Bylaw.
Terms that are not defined below shall take the definition that
commonly or legally attributed to it, as the case may be. Definitions
which also have "Use Specific Regulations" under Part VIII of this
Bylaw.
"ACCENT LIGHTING" means outdoor lighting that is
entirely used to illuminate architectural features, art,
landscaping features, monuments, or trees and is only
directed at such features.
"ACCESSORY BUILDING" means a building which is separate from
the principal building on the parcel where both are located and
subordinate to that of the principal building. Buildings that are
separately defined and are not stated in Part VIII: Use Specific
Regulations as being an accessory building shall be subject to their
own unique definition and use provision within this Bylaw.
"ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE" means a temporary or permanent
food service that is accessory, secondary or complementary to the
principal use on the parcel. (Part VIII: Section 1: Accessory Food
Service)
"ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE" means a temporary or permanent
liquor sales and consumption outlet that is accessory, secondary or
complementary to the principal use on the parcel. (Part VIII: Section
2: Accessory Liquor Service)
"ACCESSORY USE" means a use that is incidental or subordinate to
the principal use on the parcel.
"ACT" means the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A., 2000, Chapter M-
26, as amended, and regulations thereto.
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"ADJACENT LAND" means land that is contiguous to the parcel of
land that is being subdivided and includes:
a) land that would be contiguous if not for a highway, road, river or
stream, and
b) any other land identified in the Land Use Bylaw as adjacent land
for the purpose of notification.
"ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS" means a use:
a) where live performances, motion pictures, video tapes, video
disks, slides or any type of electronic or photographic
reproductions, the main feature of which is the nudity or partial
nudity of any person, are performed or shown,
b) that may operate in conjunction with another approved use, or
c) where each separate viewing area has a maximum viewing
capacity
Of
20
Seats.
(Part
VIII:
SECTION
3:
Adult
Entertainment Business)
"AMENITY AREA or AMENITY SPACE" means an area that shall be
provided, indoor or outdoor, subject to the regulation of this Bylaw and
which must be developed for passive or active recreation and
enjoyment. Such an area may be for either private or communal use
and may be under either individual, common or public ownership.
"AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT - INDOOR" means any building or
place or part thereof where patrons are normally, but not necessarily
participants. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, billiard
parlors, electronic games, arcades, bowling alleys and theatres. (Part
VIII: Section 4: Amusement Establishments)
"AMUSEMENT
ESTABLISHMENT
-
OUTDOOR"
means
a
development providing facilities where patrons are normally, but not
necessarily participants. Typical uses include, but are not limited to,
amusement parks, go kart tracks, miniature golf establishments and
golf courses. (Part VIII: Section 4: Amusement Establishments)
"ANIMAL
CARE
FACILITY
(SMALL
ANIMAL)"
means
the
accommodation and care or impoundment of household pets within an
enclosed building including, but not limited to, veterinary clinics, small
animal shelters, and kennels.
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"ANIMAL
CARE
FACILITY
(LARGE
ANIMAL)"
means
the
accommodation and care or impoundment of animals which may
include commercial livestock within an enclosed building including, but
not limited to, veterinary clinics.
"AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN" means a plan accepted or adopted
by Council as an Area Redevelopment Plan pursuant to Section 634 of
the Municipal Government Act, as amended.
"AREA STRUCTURE PLAN" means a plan accepted or adopted by
Council as an Area Structure Plan pursuant to Section 633 of the
Municipal Government Act, as amended.
"ARTERIAL ROAD" means a road constructed to carry heavy traffic
loads and designated as an arterial road through the Municipal
Development Plan.
"AUCTION SALES" means a use for the purpose of auctioning good
and equipment, and may include a storage yard.
"AUTOMOBILE SALES" means a use for the display, purchase and
sale of automobiles that are stored either or both indoor and outdoor
on the parcel.
"AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTRE" means a building that may be a
principal use or an accessory to another use on the same parcel where
automobiles are serviced.
"BALCONY" means a horizontal platform that is attached to
a building above the first storey floor level and is intended
for use as an outdoor amenity area.
"BARE LAND CONDOMINIUM" means lots (units) administered
under the Condominium Property Act, which allows for the division of a
parcel of land into units (lots) and common property. Each landowner
has title to a lot/unit and a proportionate share of the common
property. The Condominium Association is responsible for the
maintenance of the property.
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EXPLANATION
NOTE:
In
a
bare
land
condominium, what would normally be referred to
as lots are legally called "units". As applicable in
this Bylaw, references to "lots" are applicable to
"units" in the context of a bare land condominium.
A unit is the landowners property. Common
property usually consists of roads, alleys, parks,
utility areas, community buildings and other lands
that are shared amongst the various landowners
(Members of the condominium).
"BARE LAND UNIT" means land described as a unit in a condominium
plan by reference to boundaries governed by monuments placed
pursuant to the provision of the Survey's Act.
"BASEMENT" means that portion of a building which is located below
the first floor and is either partially or wholly below grade.
"BASEMENT SUITE" means a suite in the basement of a dwelling
other than an apartment that can be rented by the owner of the
dwelling, where both are registered under the same certificate of title
and complies with Alberta Building Code requirements. A basement
suite is listed as a Secondary Suite under the Special Use Provisions
and Land Use Districts of this Bylaw.;
"BAY WINDOW" means a window that projects outward from the
facade of a building, but does not include an opening that is intended
to give access to a building.
"BED AND BREAKFAST OPERATION" - means a minor and
ancillary/subordinate
commercial
use
of
a
residence
where
accommodation is provided for periods of fourteen (14) days or less in
an approved guest room(s). (Part VIII: SECTION 5: Bed And
Breakfast)
"BUILDING" includes anything constructed or placed on, in, over or
under land but does not include a highway or public roadway or a
bridge forming part of a highway or public roadway.
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"BUILDING COVERAGE" means the area of a parcel which is covered
by a building excluding:
a) portions of the building located entirely below grade,
b) portions of the building greater than 2.4 metres above grade and
with a depth less than 1.0 metres, measured from the wall
directly below,
c) portions of eaves, roofs, pergolas and other similar elements
with a depth less than 1.0 metres, measured from the wall
directly below,
d) patios, and any covered and enclosed area located directly
below, and
e) decks, landings, uncovered stairs and any external areas located
below.
"BUILDING SETBACK" means the distance from a property line to
the point on a parcel where a building is located measured at a right
angle from the property line to which it relates.
"BULK FUEL DISTRIBUTION CENTRE" means a facility for the bulk
storage and sale of oil and fuel products, including propane. A bulk
fuel distribution centre is different from a petroleum facility in that it is
much larger in size, primarily serves or is serviced by large trucks or
pipelines, and may include both refined and un-refined products.
"CANOPY" means a projection extending from the outside
wall of a building normally for the purpose of shielding a
part of the building from the sun.
"CARPORT" means a roofed structure used for storing or parking of
not more than two private vehicles which has not less than 40% of its
total perimeter open and unobstructed.
"CAMPGROUND & R.V. PARK" means the development of land which
has been planned and improved for the use of holiday trailers, motor
homes, tents, campers and similar recreation vehicles. A campground
is not used for year-round accommodation or storage. (Part VIII:
Section 6: Campgrounds & R.V. Parks)
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"CAR WASH" means a building or area used for the purpose of
washing motor vehicles and other chattel such as tow trailers. (Part
VIII: SECTION 7: Car Wash)
"CEMETERY" means a place where dead people or animals are buried.
A cemetery is not an accessory use to a Place of Worship.
"CHATTEL" means a moveable item of personal property.
"CHILD CARE SERVICES" means a use that is devoted to the caring
of children on a temporary basis such as day homes or day care
businesses. (Part VIII: section 8: child care services)
"CLUSTER HOUSING" means a group of dwellings, either detached or
attached, located on a single parcel with shared yard and parking
provisions.
"COMMERCIAL ACCOMMODATION" means a hotel, motel, motor
lodge or hostel from which rooms are rented on a short term basis for
the accommodation of the public. Commercial accommodation units
shall contain at least one bed for each unit and may include a kitchen.
Commercial accommodation may also include restaurant services,
laundry, meeting rooms, and recreational activities such as swimming
pools, hot tubs or fitness facilities. (Part VIII: SECTION 9: Commercial
Accommodation)
"COMMERCIAL LIVE/WORK" means a neighbourhood that is
developed to provide both a residential and commercial use such as
owner/operator businesses, a veterinary clinic and kennel or other
similar combination of residential and commercial enterprise.
"CONCESSION STAND" means a minor eating and drinking facility
which services non-alcoholic beverages, contains no dedicated seating
spaces, and includes operations as burger stands, ice cream stands,
and other related developments.
"CONDOMINIUM" means individual ownership of a unit or units in a
multi-unit building or a parcel of land that is part of a condominium
plan registered at Land Titles and includes ownership in a share of
common property such as hallways, parking areas and landscaping
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areas administered by a condominium association in accordance with
provisions of the Condominium Properties Act, as amended.
"CONVENIENCE SERVICES" means a variety store used for the retail
sale of goods required by the neighbourhood residents or employees
on a day-to-day basis, including: confectionery, tobacco, groceries,
beverages, pharmaceutical and personal care items, hardware, or
printed matter.
"CORNER" means the intersection of any two property lines of a
parcel.
"CORNER PARCEL" means a parcel that abuts two streets which
intersect at an angle not exceeding 135 degrees.
"COUNCIL" means the Council of the Town of Barrhead.
"CREMATORIUM" means a building which includes a facility for the
cremating of remains of the deceased.
"DAY CARE FACILITY" means a facility and
program for the provision of care, maintenance and
supervision for four or more children under the age of
fifteen years, by a person other than one related by
blood or marriage, for periods of more than three (3)
but less than twenty-four (24) consecutive hours,
and is intended to be operated for at least (12)
consecutive weeks per year.
"DECK" means an uncovered horizontal structure with a surface height
greater than 0.6 metres above grade at any point that is intended for
use as an outdoor amenity area, but does not include a balcony.
"DENSITY" means a quantitative measure of the average number of
persons, families or dwelling units per unit of area. Density may also
mean the number of lots or units created per parcel, where applicable.
"DESIGNATED OFFICER" means a person(s) authorized by Bylaw to
carry out the powers, duties and functions of the Development Officer
as provided in this Bylaw.
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"DEVELOPABLE AREA" means an area of land suitable for a building
site as defined in this Bylaw and the Town of Barrhead Municipal
Development Plan.
"DEVELOPER" means an owner, agent or any person, firm or
company required to obtain or having obtained a development permit.
"DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT" means an agreement that may be
required between a developer and the Town in the form of a signed
document which establishes specific requirements of the Town for
municipal improvements related to a Development or Subdivision to be
undertaken within the Town of Barrhead.
"DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY" means a Development Authority
established pursuant to Section 624 of the Municipal Government Act
and may include one or more of the following: a Development Officer,
Municipal Planning Commission, Council, or any other person or
organization that has been authorized by Bylaw to exercise
development powers on behalf of the municipality;
"DEVELOPMENT OFFICER" means the official or officials of the
Municipality with the responsibility of receiving, considering and
deciding on applications for development, matters related to enforcing
this Bylaw such as Stop and Contravention Orders, and representing
the Town of Barrhead at Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
Hearings on behalf of the Town of Barrhead.
"DEVELOPMENT
PERMIT"
means
a
certificate
or
document
permitting a specified development and includes, where applicable, a
plan or drawing or a set of plans or drawings, specifications or other
documents. This permit is separate and distinct from a building
permit.
"DISCONTINUED" means the time at which substantial construction
activity or a non-conforming use or conforming use has ceased.
"DISCRETIONARY USE" means a use of land or buildings provided
for in the District Regulations of this Bylaw, for which a development
permit may be issued with or without conditions.
"DOUBLE FRONTING PARCEL" - means a corner parcel which is not
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a flanking parcel, but also includes a parcel which abuts two public
streets (except alleys as defined in the Highway Traffic Act), which are
parallel or nearly parallel where abutting the parcel.
"DRIVE THROUGH" means an accessory to an establishment which
services customers traveling in motor vehicles driven onto the parcel
without requiring the customer to leave their vehicle while being
serviced. (Part VIII: SECTION 11: drive through services)
"DWELLING" means any building used principally for human
habitation and which is supported on a permanent foundation
extending below ground level. A dwelling does not include any
building that may be classified as Dwelling - Mobile Home; Single
Detached Dwellings shall conform to the architectural standards
provided in Section VII of this Bylaw.
"DWELLING - MANUFACTURED HOME" means a dwelling as defined
in this Bylaw that conforms to the architectural standards provided in
(Part VIII: Section 23, Residential Standards).
"DWELLING - MOBILE HOME" means a dwelling which was
constructed prior to January 1, 1996, does not meet the National
Building Code of Canada CAN/CSA A277 standard, with a chassis or
related assembly that allows for the permanent or temporary
attachment of a hitch and wheel assembly to enable relocation of the
dwelling. A mobile home does not include a modular home,
manufactured home, temporary living accommodation or single
detached dwelling as described in this Bylaw. A mobile home may be
a single structure (single wide) or two parts which when put together
(double wide) comprises a complete dwelling.
"DWELLING - MULTI UNIT" means a dwelling which forms part of a
larger structure that includes (2) or more dwellings and may include
hallways, internal amenity areas or other accessory structures that are
intended to service the occupants of the building. A Dwelling - Multi-
Unit, shall feature separate external entrances or common entrances
to an internal hallway, and may include:
a) Duplex: two dwellings located side by side or on top of each
other with each storey being a separate dwelling.,
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b) Triplex: three dwellings located side by side,
c) Fourplex: four dwellings located side by side or on top of each
other,
d) Row Housing: more than four dwellings side by side, or
e) Apartment: five or more dwellings with multi-storeys, separate
entrances to the outdoors or internal hallway entrances.
For the purpose of this definition, an internal hallway entrance shall be
separate from all dwelling units.
"EASEMENT" means a right to use land, generally for
access to other property or as a right-of-way for a
public utility.
"EXCAVATION" means any breaking of ground, except common
household gardening and ground care.
"EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURE" means the use of land or buildings for
the raising or production of crops, and may include the keeping of
livestock or poultry, generally for the lot owner's private use and/or
enjoyment, but does not include feed lots, dairies, intensive hog
operations, bee keeping, intensive poultry or fowl operations, or
livestock yards. No extensive agricultural operation shall house more
than the minimum threshold number of animals allowed by the
Agricultural Operations and Practices Act, 2002, as amended.
"EXCLUSIVE USE AREA" means an area within a condominium or
other property owned in common by other lot owners within a
subdivision, designated for the exclusive use of the owner/occupant of
a unit within the condominium or subdivision.
"EXTENSIVE LIVESTOCK OPERATION" means a farming operation
involving the rearing of livestock either in conjunction with or separate
from an extensive agricultural operation, where the density of animals
on the subject lot is less than is required to be classified by Alberta
Agriculture and Food and Rural Development as an intensive livestock
operation;
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EXPLANATION NOTE: Use definitions may not be
amended by the Development Authority, Council or
an appeal body without an amendment to this
Bylaw.
"FLOOR AREA" means the greatest horizontal area
of a building above grade within the outside surface
of exterior walls or within the glassline of exterior
walls and the centreline of fire walls but not including
the floor areas of basements, attached garages,
sheds, open porches or breezeways.
"FOUNDATION" means the lower portion of a building, usually
concrete or masonry, and includes the footings which transfer the
weight of and loads on a building to the ground.
"FRONTAGE" means the
linear length of a property
line shared with a street.
"FLANKAGE" means in the
context of a corner lot, the
longer of the two lines facing
a street, unless both lines
facing the street are of equal
length then either lot line
could be considered flankage,
but not both.
"FUNERAL
HOME"
means
a
building
used
for
viewing
and
funerals/memorials for the deceased by mourners. A funeral home
does not include a crematorium.
"GARAGE" means an accessory building (detached
garage) or part of the principal building, designed and
used primarily for the storage of motor vehicles.
"GARAGE SUITE" means a self contained dwelling unit
in compliance with Alberta Building Code standards that
is located on the second floor of a garage. (Part VIII:
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Section 25: Secondary/Garage Suites)
"GAS BAR" means a facility for the sale of gas on a retail basis for
smaller vehicles.
"GRADE" means the ground elevation established for the purpose of
regulating the number of storeys and the height of a building. The
building grade shall be the level ground adjacent to the walls of the
building if the finished grade is level. If the ground is not entirely
level the grade shall be determined by averaging the elevation of the
ground for each face of the building.
"GROSS FLOOR AREA" means the total area of all floors of all
buildings including accessory buildings located on any parcel,
excluding the area of basement floors, EXCEPT THAT basement
suites in apartment buildings shall be included in the calculation of
gross floor area.
"GROUP CARE FACILITY" means a facility which provides resident
services to seven or more individuals of whom one or more are
unrelated. These individuals may be aged, disabled or undergoing
rehabilitation, and provided services to meet their needs. This
includes the following such similar uses as group homes (all ages),
halfway houses, resident schools, and psychiatric care facilities.
These facilities are not intended to include major institutional care
facilities such as hospitals, young offenders facilities.
"GROUP HOME" means a residence that is licensed or funded under
an Act of the Parliament of Canada or the Province of Alberta for the
accommodation of six or fewer persons, exclusive of staff, living
under minimal supervision in a single housekeeping unit and who, by
reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition or
legal status, require a group living arrangement for their well-being.
This use does not include such uses as open custody young offenders
facilities, or psychiatric care facilities. (Part VIII: Section 12: Group
Home Facilities)
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"HARD SURFACED LANDSCAPED AREA" means an
area with a surface consisting of materials that:
a) are not living or derived from living organisms,
or
b) were once living, but are not formed into a
structure, and
c) may include, but are not limited to brick,
concrete, stone, and wood.
"HOME BASED BUSINESS" means any occupation, trade, profession
or craft, including a bed and breakfast operation and home day care as
defined in this Bylaw, carried on by an occupant of a residential
building as a use secondary to the residential use of the building and
which does not change the character thereof or have any exterior
evidence of such secondary use. (Part VIII: Section 13: Home Based
Business)
"HABITABLE ROOM" means a room or enclosed space used or usable
for human occupancy, including but not limited to kitchens, bedrooms,
living rooms, family rooms and dens, excluding NON-HABITABLE
ROOMS include bathrooms, laundries, pantries, foyers, hallways, entry
ways, storage areas and rooms in basements and cellars used only for
recreational purposes or any space in a dwelling providing a service
function and not intended primarily for human occupancy.
HOME DAY CARE means a facility and program for the provision of
care, maintenance and supervision for four or more children under the
age of fifteen years, by a person other than one related by blood or
marriage, for periods of more than three (3) but less than twenty-four
(24) consecutive hours.
"INDOOR EATING ESTABLISHMENT" means an
establishment where a combination of food and
non-alcoholic drink are intended to be consumed
within the confines of the establishment.
"IN-FILL DEVELOPMENT" means the development of underused or
underutilized lands within existing development areas, or the re-
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development of existing neighbourhoods, often with an intensification
of the principal land use. In residential areas, in-fill development will
generally result in an increase of housing density or a change in
housing type
Class A In-fill allows for residential density to be increased
in an existing residential neighbourhood under the
provisions of a permitted use development, and
Class B In-fill allows for an additional housing units per
hectare under the provisions of a discretionary use
development,
subject to the provisions of (Part VII: Section 16:
Residential IN-Fill)
"INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE" means the commercial use of parcels
of land for non-animal husbandry uses such as greenhouses, market
gardens, sod farms, nurseries, tree farms, etc.
"KENNEL" means a development in which three or more
dogs and/or cats over six months in age are maintained,
boarded, bred, trained or cared for in return for
remuneration or kept for the purposes of sale. (Part VIII:
Section 15: Kennels)
"LANE" means a roadway that is primarily intended to
give access to the rear of buildings and parcels.
"LIVE/WORK" means a parcel that is designed to feature
both a principal residence and a commercial use/building
where the residents on the parcel are related to the
operators of the business on the same property. (Part
VIII: Section 16: Live Work Community)
"LIVESTOCK" means cattle, swine, poultry, sheep, horses, fish,
game, fur bearing animals and similar animals.
"LOADING SPACE" means an off-street space on the same parcel as
a building or group of buildings, for the temporary parking of a
commercial vehicle while commodities are being loaded or unloaded.
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"LOT" means a parcel of land, the boundaries of which are separately
described in a certificate of title, which may or may not be shown on a
registered plan of subdivision. Lot may also be used to refer to a
"Unit" within a bare land condominium as defined in the Condominium
Act.
"MAIN BUILDING" in a residential parcel means a
building containing one or more Dwelling Units, but does
not include any accessory buildings.
"MANSE" means a residence attached or located on the
same parcel as a place of worship. A Manse shall not be
considered an accessory use in any land use District.
"MANUFACTURING SERVICES" means the making, fabricating or
processing of raw materials into a finished product on a large scale.
"MEDICAL SERVICES" means services provided to humans may
include, but not necessarily be limited to in-patient and out-patient
care and counseling offices.
"MINI STORAGE" means a development that provides walk-in sized
cubicles for public rent for the storage of goods.
"MINOR" means where added as a prefix to a permitted or
discretionary use, a use which due to its nature or relatively small size
will, at the discretion of the Council, have a limited impact on
surrounding uses, or which is intended to serve a small or local rather
than a major or municipal area.
"MIXED COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL" means a commercial and
residential use within the same building and the residential use being
located on the second floor, each with its own separate entrance and
other
shared
services.
(Part
VIII:
Section
17:
MIXED
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL Development)
"MODULAR CONSTRUCTION" means a method of constructing
whereby most of the parts of a building have been constructed in an
off-site manufacturing facility and transported to a parcel where the
parts are assembled and anchored to a permanent foundation.
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"MOVING OR CARTAGE" means a commercial use or building that
involves the movement of goods on large vehicles vehicle oriented
marshalling yards.
"MUNICIPALITY" means the Town of Barrhead.
"MUNICIPAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN" - means a plan adopted by
Bylaw as a Municipal Development Plan pursuant to Section 632 of the
Municipal Government Act.
"NEW CONSTRUCTION" means construction that takes
place on-site or in the case of a building that is re-
located from another location, a building that has is in
good repair and condition and has never been used for
the intended purpose.
"NON-CONFORMING BUILDING" means a building:
a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the
date a Land Use Bylaw or any amendment thereof affecting the
building or land on which the building is situated becomes
effective, and
b) that on the date the Land Use Bylaw or any amendment thereof
becomes effective does not, or when constructed will not,
comply with the Land Use Bylaw.
"NON-CONFORMING USE" - means a lawful specific use:
a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a
building lawfully under construction, at the date the Land Use
Bylaw or any amendment thereof affecting the land or building
becomes effective, and
b) that on the date the Land Use Bylaw or any amendment thereof
becomes effective does not, or in the case of a building under
construction, will not comply with the Land Use Bylaw.
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"OFF-STREET PARKING" means an off-street facility for
the parking of vehicles to accommodate the use on that
parcel.
"ON-STREET PARKING" means parking accommodated on a public
roadway within the Town of Barrhead to accommodate parking
demands from an approved use within the Town of Barrhead.
"ON-SITE SEWAGE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SYSTEM"
means a sewage collection and disposal system constructed in
accordance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act, and its regulations.
"ON-SITE WATER SUPPLY SYSTEM" means a potable water source
other than that provided by the Town of Barrhead Municipal Water
service.
"OUTDOOR SALES AND SERVICE" means the use of larger tracts of
land or parcel for the sale and servicing of large equipment or vehicles.
This use will typically include farm and industrial equipment sales and
service.
"PARCEL" means:
a) the aggregate of the one or more areas of land
described in a certificate of title or described in a
certificate of title by reference to a plan filed or
registered in a land titles office; or
b) a bare land unit created under a condominium plan.
Defining characteristics for a parcel include:
a) "PARCEL AREA" means the total area of a parcel,
b) "PARCEL COVERAGE" means the cumulative building
coverage of all buildings on a parcel excluding
accessory residential buildings which in aggregate are
less than 10.0 square meters;
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c) "PARCEL DEPTH" means the length of a line joining
the mid-points of the front property line and the rear
property line;
d) "PARCEL WIDTH" means the distance between the
side property lines of a parcel measured at a right angle
to the mid-point of the shortest side property line.
"PARK" means an active or passive recreation area together with any accessory
buildings or uses complimentary to the said recreational purpose. Though
usually under public ownership, a park may be privately owned and operated
upon approval from the Town of Barrhead.
"PARKING SERVICES" means the provision of parking services on a
not-for-profit or for-profit purpose and that may provide parking
opportunities for more than one business or residence on the same or
nearby parcel. An approval for parking services includes the
development of a parking facility as defined in this Bylaw.
"PARK MODEL HOME" means a recreational vehicle designed to be
transportable and primarily designed for long-term or permanent
placement at a destination where an RV or mobile home is allowed.
When set up, park models are connected to the utilities necessary to
operate home style fixtures and appliances. Park Models must be less
than 50.17 m2 (540 sq. feet) in area.
"PARKING FACILITY" means the area or structure set aside for the
storage and parking of vehicles and includes parking stalls, loading
spaces, aisles, entrances and exits to the area, and traffic islands
where they are part of the parking facility. A parking facility may be
part an approval of parking services.
"PARKING STALL" means a space set aside for the parking of a
vehicle.
"PATIO" means an uncovered horizontal structure with a surface
height, at any point; no greater than 0.60 metres above grade,
intended for use as an outdoor amenity area.
"PERMITTED USE" means a use of land or building that is listed as
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such use in a land use district.
"PERMITTED USE - COMPLIANT" means a development permit
application for a permitted use in a building or on a parcel and the
proposed development conforms to all applicable requirements and
rules of this Bylaw.
"PERMITTED USE - VARIANCE REQUIRED" means a development
permit application for a permitted use in a building or on a parcel and
the proposed development does not conform to one or more of the
applicable requirements and rules of this Bylaw.
"PERSONAL SERVICES" means the provision of services related to
the care and appearance of the body or the cleaning and repair of
personal effects and may include services such as: barber shops,
beauty salons, tailors, cobblers or dry cleaning. Personal services are
not medical services.
"PETROLEUM FACILITY" means a parcel that is primarily used for
the storage and sale of petroleum products in larger quantities than in
a standard service station or gas bar. (Part VIII: Section 19:
Petroleum Facilities)
"PICK UP & DROP OFF STALL" means a motor vehicle parking stall
intended only for a motor vehicle to stop while picking up or dropping
off passengers. These stalls are usually included as part of a loading
zone.
"PLACE OF WORSHIP" means development owned by a religious
organization used for worship and related religious, philanthropic, or
social activities including rectories, manses, classrooms, dormitories
and accessory buildings. Typical uses include churches, chapels,
mosques,
temples,
synagogues,
parish
halls,
convents
and
monasteries. (Part VIII: Section 20: Places Of Worship)
"PLAN OF SUBDIVISION" means a plan of subdivision registered or
approved for registration at the Northern Alberta Land Titles Office
(Alberta Registries).
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"PORTABLE BUILDING" means a canvas or tarp shed or movable
garage comprised of a metal frame with the tarp or canvas stretched
over it, and is designed to be used to shelter chattels from the
outdoor weather. (Part VIII: Section 22: Portable Buildings)
"PRINCIPAL BUILDING" means a building which:
a) occupies the major or central portion of a site,
b) is the chief or main building among one or more buildings on
the site, or
c) constitutes by reason of its use the primary purpose for which
the site is used.
There shall be no more than one principal building on each site
unless otherwise permitted in this Bylaw.
"PRINCIPAL USE" means the primary purpose in the opinion of the
Development Authority for which a building or site is used. There shall
be no more than one principal use on each site unless specifically
permitted in this Bylaw.
"PRIVATE CLUB OR LODGE" means a development used for a
meeting, social or recreational activity of members of not-for-profit,
philanthropic,
social
service,
athletic,
business
or
fraternal
organizations, and does not include an on-site residence.
"PROFESSIONAL SERVICES" means development for the provision
of professional management, administrative, consulting and financial
services such as legal, accounting, surveying, engineering, banks,
government or similar services.
"PRIVATE CONDOMINIUM ROADWAY" means an area of land that
provides access to a parcel, and is contained within:
a) common property forming part of a bare land condominium plan;
or
b) a bare land unit that is used for the purpose of accommodating a
private roadway for access purposes in accordance with an
easement agreement registered against it.
"PUBLIC USE" means a development which is publicly owned,
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supported or subsidized involving public assembly or use. Public uses
typically may include the following and similar uses as parks, libraries,
arenas, museums, art galleries, hospitals, cemeteries, tennis courts,
swimming pools and other indoor and outdoor recreational activities.
"PUBLIC UTILITY" means the right-of-way for one or more of the
following: telecommunications systems, water works systems,
irrigation systems, systems for the distribution of gas, whether natural
or artificial, systems for the distribution of artificial light or electric
power, heating systems, or sewage systems and any buildings
incidental to these services, but not including an office as defined
under "Public Utility Building".
"PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING" means a building to house a public
utility, offices or service equipment'
"QUASI-PUBLIC USE" means a development which
is used for the meeting, social or recreational activities
of its members, which may or may not include the
general public. Typical quasi-public uses include
commercial schools, indoor and outdoor recreational
facilities, hospitals, lodges or clubs, cemeteries,
galleries, museums, and libraries plus any use which
may
be
described
as
an
eating
and
drinking
establishment, when designed in conjunction with the
above uses.
"REAL
PROPERTY
REPORT"
means
a
report
prepared by a Member of the Alberta Surveyor's
Association that contains pertinent information on a
parcel of land and the physical development that
exists on the subject parcel.
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"RECREATIONAL VEHICLE" means a vehicle that provides temporary
accommodation for recreational or travel purposes and includes, but is
not limited to:
a) motor homes (R.V.)
e) tent trailers
b) travel trailers,
f) boats on or off trailers, or
c) fifth wheel trailers,
g)a transportation trailer for any
of the above.
d) truck campers*
* whether mounted on a truck, other vehicle or not.
"REGISTERED OWNER" means:
a) in the case of land owned by the Crown in right of Alberta or the
Crown in right of Canada, the Minister of the Crown having the
administration of the land, or
b) in the case of any other land,
i)
the purchaser of the fee simple estate in the land
under an agreement for sale that is the subject of a
caveat registered against the Certificate of Title in
the land any assignee of the purchaser's interest that
is the subject of a caveat registered against the
Certificate of Title, or
ii)
in the absence of a person described in paragraph i),
the person registered under the Land Titles Act as
the owner of the fee simple estate in the land.
"RESTAURANT SERVICES" means a development that prepares and
serves food and drink for consumption on and/or off-site. Restaurant
Services includes cafes, tea rooms, licensed restaurants and take out
restaurants. On larger parcels restaurant services may include
catering services, dancing or theatre. Restaurant Services does not
include drive through services.
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"RETAIL SERVICES" means the retail sale of groceries, household
goods, clothing, jewelry, furniture, appliances, apparel, hardware,
printed matter, photography, postal services, gifts and souvenirs,
office equipment and similar goods. Retail Services does not include
liquor sales.
"RETAINING WALL" means a structure constructed to withstand
lateral pressure in order to hold back earth, loose rock or similar
materials.
"SALVAGE YARD" means a parcel where vehicles
and other equipment is stored, dismantled, sold for
parts or crushed for recycling.
"SCHOOL" means a publicly supported or privately operated facility
through which an education program is offered to a student by:
(a) Public: A universally accessible and publicly funded school
operated by a School Board overseen by the Province of
Alberta,
(b) Separate: A universally accessible and publicly funded school
operated by a School Board overseen by the Province of
Alberta with a Roman Catholic or Protestant faith component
as part of the curriculum and/or admission requirement,
(c) Private: A school established under the School Act that
requires tuition for enrolment,
(d) Charter: A public school that is operated on a not for profit
basis and offers an innovative or enhanced program under
the School Act,
(e) Early Childhood: A school that offers an early childhood
program authorized under the provisions of the School Act.
"SCREEN", "SCREENED" & "SCREENING" means a visual or sound
barrier to separate one building or use from another, usually on an
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adjoining parcel.
"SECONDARY SUITE" means a self contained dwelling that is located
within a primary dwelling and in compliance with Alberta Building Code
requirements. (Part VIII: Section 25: Secondary/Garage Suites)
"SENIOR'S
RESIDENCE"
means
a
residence
other
than
an
independent adult residence or supportive living residence as defined
in this Bylaw, for the housing of senior citizens. A senior's residence
may include some minor out-patient medical services.
"SERVICE STATION" means a development that includes a gas bar
and service area for repairs of vehicles; and may include a car wash
and convenience services;
"SETBACK" means the distance that a development, or a specified
portion of it, must be set back from a property line. The setback shall
be measured from the building foundation to front, rear, or side
property lines.
"SHIPPING
CONTAINER
(sea-cans)"
means
a
standardized,
reusable container that is or appears to be originally designed for or
used in the packaging, shipping, movement or transportation of freight
or commodities, or designed for or capable of being mounted on a
chassis or bogie for movement by truck trailer or loaded on a ship.
Intermodal containers made of corrugated metal and any shipping
container used for storage is included in this definition. (Part VIII:
section 26: shipping containers)
"SHOPPING CENTRE" means a group of commercial establishments
that are planned or managed as a unit and provide a wide variety of
goods and professional, retail and personal services.
"SHOW HOME AND SALES OFFICE" means a home that serves to
advertise a home builder product and also provides an office to
conduct the sale of property and homes within the neighbourhood.
"SIGN" means an object or device intended for the purpose of
advertising or calling attention to any person, matter or event.
"SIGN OWNER" means any person who is described on a sign; whose
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name, address or telephone number appears on a sign; who is in
control of a sign; or who is the subject of or intended to benefit from a
sign. There may be more than one sign owner of a sign.
"SHOW HOME" means a permanent dwelling which is constructed for
the temporary purpose of illustrating to the public the type or
character of a dwelling or dwellings to be constructed in other parts of
a subdivision or development area. Show homes may contain offices
for the sale of other lots or dwellings in the area;
"SITE" means one or more lots or parcels for which an application for
a development permit or subdivision approval is made.
"SITE TRIANGLE" means that triangle formed by a straight line
drawn between two points on the exterior boundaries of a parcel to a
specific distance from the point where they intersect. The specified
distance in a laneway intersection is 3.05 m (10 ft.) while the distance
for other roads is 6.1 m. (20 ft.).
"SOLAR COLLECTOR" means any device used to collect sunlight that
is part of a system used to convert radiant energy from the sun into
thermal (solar-thermal) or electrical (solar-voltaic) energy.
"SPLIT LEVEL" means a dwelling that has three separate or more
living areas, each separated from the next by one half-storey, not
including the basement.
"STATUTORY PLAN" means a land use plan such as an Area
Structure Plan, Area Re-development Plan, Municipal Development
Plan or Inter-municipal Development Plan adopted pursuant to Part 17
of the Act.
"STOREY" means the habitable space between the upper face of one
floor and the next above it. The upper limit of the top storey shall be
the ceiling above the topmost floor. A basement or cellar shall be
considered a storey in calculating the height of a building if the upper
face of the floor above it is more than 6.0 ft (1.83 m) above grade.
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"STREET" means:
a) any
public
road,
including
boulevards,
sidewalks
and
improvements, but excluding a
lane, bridge or walkway, or
b) a
private
condominium
roadway, or
c) the internal roadway within a
manufactured home community.
"STRUCTURE" means a building as defined in this Bylaw.
"SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY" means a person or body appointed as
a subdivision authority in accordance with the Municipal Government
Act.
"SUBDIVISION & DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD" means the
Town of Barrhead Subdivision and Development Appeal Board,
established pursuant to Bylaw no. 21-98, as amended.
"SUBDIVISION" means the process of dividing and combining parcels
of land pursuant to Part 17 of the Act.
"SUPPORTIVE LIVING" means buildings or units in buildings that
are intended for permanent residential living where an operator also
provides or arranges for services in order to assist residents to live as
independently as possible.
"SURVEILLANCE SUITE" means a single residential unit forming part
of a development and used solely to accommodate a person or
persons related as a family whose official function is to provide
surveillance for the maintenance and safety of the development or
business. (Part VIII: Section 28: Surveillance Suites)
"SWIM POOLS OR HOT TUBS" means a swimming pool or hot tub
that is used for recreational purposes. (Part VIII: Section 21: Swim
Pools & Hot Tubs)
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"TEMPORARY BUILDING" means a structure which
is permitted to exist for a specific and limited time.
"TOP OF BANK" means the top of bank of the Paddle
River as determined by Alberta Sustainable Resources.
"TRADITIONAL LAND USE DISTRICT" means a Land Use District
other than Urban Reserve or Direct Control or Innovative Direct
Control as described in this Bylaw.
"TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE" means a building and use
devoted to the advertising of tourism, cultural and business services
available within the Town of Barrhead and surrounding area. A travel
information centre may include a retail service that is focused on
travel related souvenirs.
" UNIT" means a Dwelling or a property as defined
under the Condominium Act.
"USE" means a permitted, prohibited or discretionary
use;
"UTILITY BUILDING" means a building in which the proprietor of a
utility company maintains his office or offices and/or maintains or
houses any equipment used in connection with the utility.
"VISITOR PARKING STALL" means a vehicle parking
stall intended only for the use of visitors to Dwelling
Units and Live Work Units.
"VETERINARY CLINIC" means a medical facility that is designed to
offer in-patient and out-patient services to pets and livestock. A
kennel or animal holding pen is a separate use from a veterinary clinic.
Where the clinic includes livestock facilities, the use "Animal Care
Facility - Large Animal" shall be included in the list of uses within the
respective land use district.
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"WALK OUT BASEMENT" means a basement in a
building which has a door that exits directly from the
basement to the exterior at grade that is substantially
at the same level as the basement floor.
"WAREHOUSE SALES" means a large building used for storage and
distribution of raw materials, processed or manufactured goods, and
establishments providing services for those purposes.
"WINDMILL" means a machine that converts wind energy into
rotational energy by means of vanes called sails or blades.
"YARD" means a required open space unoccupied and
unobstructed by any structure or portion of a structure
above the general ground level of the graded lot,
unless otherwise permitted by this Bylaw.
"YARD - FRONT" means that
portion
of
the
parcel
extending
across
the
full
width of the parcel from the
front property line of the
parcel to the front wall of the
principal building.
"YARD - REAR" means that
portion of the yard extending
across the full width of the
parcel from the rear property
line of the parcel to the
exterior wall of the principal
building.
"YARD - SETBACK" means a required open space unoccupied and
unobstructed by any structure or use above the general ground level
of the graded parcel, unless otherwise permitted in this Bylaw.
"FRONT YARD SETBACK" means the setback from the property line,
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"SIDE YARD SETBACK" means the setback from the subject
building or use to the side property line, extending from the
front yard to the rear yard setback line,
"REAR YARD SETBACK" means the setback from the subject
building or use to the rear property line, extending across the
full width of the parcel.
"YARD - SIDE" means that portion of the parcel extending from the
front yard to the rear yard and lying between the side property
boundary of the parcel to the exterior wall of the building;
"ZERO LOT LINE" means a lot line where the
property line setback is reduced to 0.0 metres.
"ZONE
OF
INFLUENCE" means the sub-surface
ground (approximately a maximum of 3.0 metres
from the well shaft on a geo-exchange well) from
which heat is extracted by a geo-exchange well.
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PART III: ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
1) The Development Authority for the Town of Barrhead is
established under this Bylaw pursuant to Section 624 of the
"ACT".
2) The Development Authority for the Town of Barrhead is:
a) that person(s) appointed by Council as Development
Officer pursuant to this Bylaw,
b) the Municipal Planning Commission established by Bylaw
pursuant to the "ACT", and
c) Council for the Town of Barrhead in matters related to
Direct Control Districts.
3) The Development Authority shall carry out its function in
accordance to powers and duties described in the "ACT", its
regulations, and this Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
4) The Development Officer shall keep and maintain for the
inspection of the public during all reasonable hours, a copy of
this bylaw and all amendments thereto; keep a register of all
applications for development, including the decisions thereon
and the reasons therefore.
5) For the purposes of "right of entry" and Development Authority,
the Development Officer is hereby declared an Authorized Person
of Council.
6) For the purpose of application of Section 542 of the ACT, the
Development Officer is hereby designated as authorized by the
Town of Barrhead to discharge the relevant powers and
functions.
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SECTION 2: SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY
1) The Subdivision Authority is established through the Town of
Barrhead Subdivision Authority Bylaw, as adopted and amended
from time-to-time.
Figure No. 2: Subdivision Process
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SECTION 3: MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
1) The Municipal Planning Commission, is established through the
Town of Barrhead Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw, as
adopted and amended from time-to-time.
2) The Commission (MPC) shall determine any development related
matter that is forwarded to it from the Development Authority.
SECTION 4: SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT
APPEAL BOARD
1) The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for the Town of
Barrhead, as established through the Town of Barrhead Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board Bylaw (as adopted and amended
from time-to-time), shall perform the duties and functions as
described in this bylaw and the Act.
2) The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall review all
appeal applications within its jurisdiction for development appeal,
stop order appeal and subdivision application appeal.
SECTION 5: AMENDMENT TO THIS BYLAW
GENERAL:
1) A person may apply to amend this Bylaw or a Statutory Plan, in
writing, to the Development Authority by completing the proper
form. All proposed amendments to this bylaw shall be made in
accordance with the Municipal Government Act [Section 692].
(2)
As part of the application, the applicant must provide the
following information:
(a)
reasons in support of the application,
(b)
the use to be made of the land that is the subject of the
application, and
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(c)
a description of the manner in which the land is to be
serviced.
Figure No. 3: Appeal Process
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Payment and Undertaking:
(3)
A person making an application to amend this bylaw for a
purpose other than the clarification of an existing provision of
this bylaw shall:
(a)
pay the Town of Barrhead an application fee as set by
Resolution of Council, and
(b)
sign a certificate authorizing the right of entry by the
Development Authority to such lands or buildings as may
be required for investigation of the proposed amendment.
Investigation by Development Authority:
(4)
Upon receipt of an application to amend the Land Use bylaw, the
Development Authority shall:
(a)
if required carry out any necessary investigation or
analysis of the problems involved in or related to the
amendment, and
(a)
prepare a report including all maps and relevant material
for Council to consider.
Procedure by Applicant:
(5)
Upon receiving the preliminary advice of the Development
Authority, the applicant shall advise the Development Authority
if:
(a)
he or she wishes the Council to proceed with the
amendment as submitted by the person, or an alternative
amendment proposed by the Council, or
(b)
he or she wishes to withdraw his/her application for an
amendment.
Decision by Council:
(6)
As soon as reasonably convenient the Development Authority
shall submit the proposed amendment as originally applied for,
or as alternatively chosen by the applicant, as the case may be,
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to the Council, accompanied by the report of the Development
Authority and other relevant material, if any, and the Council
shall then consider the proposed amendment.
Amendments Originating From Development Authority:
(7) The Development Authority may, at any time on its own motion,
present
for
the
consideration
of
Council
any
proposed
amendment to this bylaw, and the proposed amendment shall be
accompanied by the report and recommendation of the
Development Authority.
Amendments Proposed in Council:
(8)
Council may, at any time, initiate an amendment to this bylaw,
but prior to first reading of any proposed amendment the
proposal shall be referred to the Development Authority for
necessary reports and recommendations.
Limit on Frequency of Applications:
(9)
Notwithstanding anything in this Section or this PART, a
proposed amendment which has been rejected by Council within
the previous six (6) months may not be reconsidered unless
Council otherwise directs.
(10) Proposed amendments to this bylaw are subject to those
requirements and procedures set out in the Act [Section 692]
regarding enactment of bylaws.
SECTION 6: SECTIONS TO BE FOUND INVALID
1) If one or more sections of this Land Use Bylaw are for any reason
declared to be invalid, all remaining provisions are to remain in full
force and in effect.
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SECTION 7: FORMS
1) For the purpose of administering the provisions of this Bylaw,
Council shall, by resolution, authorize the preparation and use of
such forms and notices as it determines necessary.
2) Minor amendments to form(s) which are considered technical in
nature and do not materially effect the spirit, intent, or general
purpose of the form(s) may be made by the Development
Authority.
SECTION 8: FEES
1) All fees and charges under and pursuant to this Bylaw, and any
amendments thereto, with respect to development permits and
zoning certificates shall be as established by Resolution of Council.
SECTION 9: DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS
1) Direct Control Districts should only be used for the purpose of
facilitating subdivision and development that, due to their unique
characteristics, innovations or unusual site and environmental
constraints, require specific Land Use Bylaw regulation that is not
provided in other land use districts included in this Bylaw.
2) Direct Control Districts should not be used where another land use
district in this Bylaw could be used to achieve the same result either
with or without relaxations of this Bylaw.
3) Innovative Direct Control Districts are intended to enable innovative
subdivision and development where traditional land use districts are
unable to accommodate the specialized characteristics of the
property or the development proposed. Innovative Direct Control
Districts should be used in a manner that will allow Developers to
express a vision for a property that is unique and complementary to
the surrounding neighbourhood.
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4) An application for Direct Control Districting shall be reviewed by the
Development Authority who shall advise Council as to whether or
not the same result could be achieved through the use of a
traditional land use district.
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PART IV: CONTRAVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 1: CONTRAVENTION
1) Where a Development Authority finds that a development or use of
land or buildings is not in accordance with:
a)
the Municipal Government Act or the regulations, or
b)
a development permit or subdivision approval, or
c)
the Land Use Bylaw;
the Development Authority may, by notice in writing, order the
registered owner, the person in possession of the land or buildings,
or the person responsible for the contravention or all of them to,
a) stop the development or use of the land or buildings in whole
or in part as directed by the notice, or
b) demolish, remove or replace the development, or
c) take such other measures as are specified in the notice so
that the development or use of the land or buildings is in
accordance
with
the
Municipal
Government
Act,
the
regulations, a development permit, subdivision approval or
this Bylaw, as the case may be.
2) Where a person fails or refuses to comply with an order directed to
him under Subsection (1) or an order of the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board under Section 645 of the Municipal
Government Act within the time specified, the Council or a person
appointed by it may, in accordance with the Municipal Government
Act, enter upon the land or building and take such action as is
necessary to carry out the order. Where the Council or a person
appointed by it carries out an order, the Council shall cause the
costs and expenses incurred in carrying out the order to be
registered as a caveat under the Land Titles Act against the
Certificate of Title for the land that is subject of the order pursuant
to Section 646 of the Municipal Government Act.
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3) Where a notice is issued under Subsection (1), the notice shall state
the following and any other information considered necessary by
the Development Authority:
a) An explanation of the contravention, and a statement indicating
under which provisions of this Bylaw or the Act the order is being
carried out, and
b) The alternatives and processes which the person responsible for
the contravention may pursue in order to correct
the
contravention, and
c) A time frame in which the contravention must be corrected prior
to the Town pursuing action, and
d) Advise the person of his right to appeal the notice to the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
SECTION 2: ENFORCEMENT, PENALTIES AND FINES
This bylaw may be enforced through the provisions of the Municipal
Government Act, provisions within this Bylaw or by the Court of
Queen's Bench of Alberta, whether or not any penalty has been
imposed for the contravention.
1)
A person who:
a)
contravenes any provision of the Act or the regulations
under the Act,
b)
contravenes this Bylaw,
c)
contravenes an order under Section 29 of this Bylaw
and/or Section 645 of the Act,
d)
contravenes a development permit or subdivision approval
or condition attached thereto, and/or
e)
obstructs or hinders any person in the exercise or
performance of his powers or duties under this Act, the
regulations under the Act or this Bylaw,
is guilty of an offense and is liable to a fine prescribed in Section
566 of the Municipal Government Act.
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2)
If a person is found guilty of an offense under this Section or
Section 557 of the Municipal Government Act, the Court may, in
addition to any other penalty imposed, order the person to
comply with:
a)
the Act and the regulations under the Act,
b)
this Bylaw,
c)
an order under this Section and/or Section 645 of the Act,
and/or
d)
a development permit or subdivision approval or a
condition attached to a development permit or subdivision
approval.
3)
Any written notice, or order, or decision that is required under
any provision of this Bylaw to be provided to any person shall be
deemed to have been so provided if it is:
a)
delivered personally to the person or their agent it is
directed to, or
b)
mailed by certified mail to the last known address of the
person it is directed to.
4)
If a person is found guilty of an offense under Subsections (1) or
(2), the Court may, in addition to any other penalty imposed,
order the person to comply with the Act, the Town of Barrhead
Land Use Bylaw, or a development permit, as the case may be.
SECTION 3: SIGN ENFORCEMENT
1) Every sign owner must ensure that its signs are in compliance
with every applicable rule and regulation. More than one sign
owner may be subject to enforcement respecting the same sign.
2) When a sign is subject to this Bylaw no longer fulfills its function
under the terms of the development permit, the Development
Authority may issue a removal order for the sign to the sign
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owner or property owner, or both. The person(s) to whom the
order is issued must:
a) within 30 days from the receipt of the order remove the
sign and all related structural components including the
removal or screening of the exposed base and foundations
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority,
b) restore the immediate area around the sign to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority including the
ground or any building to which the sign was attached, to
its original condition prior to the installation of the sign,
and
c) bear all costs related to the removal and restoration.
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PART V: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCEDURES
SECTION 1: DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
1) No development other than that designated in Section 3: Where a
Development Permit is Not Required shall be undertaken within the
Town of Barrhead unless an application for it has been approved
and a development permit has been issued.
SECTION 2: SAME OR SIMILAR USE
1) The uses which are listed in the permitted and discretionary use
columns under the land use districts are not intended to be
exclusive or restrictive. Where a specific land use does not conform
to the wording of any definition, the Development Authority may, at
its discretion, determine that the use conforms to the spirit and
intent of the purpose of the land use district and is determined to
be similar to other uses in that land use district.
2) Notwithstanding the above, all uses determined as "same or
similar" shall be considered discretionary.
3) Same or similar provisions may not be used in any District where
the proposed use is clearly defined and an allowable use in a
different land use district.
4) Uses or buildings that have special provisions in this Bylaw that
prohibit the said use being eligible for a "same or similar use"
application are not applicable under this Section.
EXPLANATION NOTE: As an example, same or
similar use cannot be used for a post office in one
land use district if post office is a specific use in
another land use district.
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SECTION 3: DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A PERMIT
1) Except as provided in subsection (2) no person shall commence any
development unless he has been issued a development permit in
respect thereof.
2) A development permit is not required for the following development
provided that the proposed development conforms to all provisions
of this Bylaw and any other relevant land use related Bylaw adopted
by the Town of Barrhead:
a)
the maintenance or repair of any building if the work does
not include structural alterations, or the enlargement of a
structure, or
b)
the completion of a development which was under
construction in accordance with a lawful development
permit issued at the effective date of this Bylaw provided
that the development is completed within the time limit of
such a permit, or
c)
the completion, alteration, maintenance or repair of a
street, lane or utility, undertaken upon a public thorough-
fare or utility easement, or undertaken to connect the
same with any lawful use of buildings or land, or
d)
temporary signs in compliance with the Town of Barrhead
Sign Bylaw No. 15-03, or
e)
landscaping where the proposed grades will not adversely
affect the subject or adjacent properties, except where
landscaping forms part of a development and requires a
development permit, or
f)
the erection or construction of gates, fences, walls or other
means of enclosure (other than on corner parcels or where
abutting on a road used by vehicular traffic) less then 0.91
m (3.0 ft) in height in front yards and less then 1.83m (6.0
ft) in side and rear yards, and the maintenance,
improvement and other alterations of any gates, fences, or
walls or other means of enclosure provided height
maximums herein prescribed are not exceeded, or
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g)
a temporary building, the sole purpose of which is
incidental to the erection or alteration of a building or
development, for which a permit has been issued under
this Bylaw, provided that the temporary building shall be
removed within one (1) year of the commencement of
construction or upon completion of the building or
development where it is completed in a period of less than
one (1) year, or
h)
the construction of sidewalks and driveways provided that
such sidewalks and driveways shall be located in a manner
where they do not constitute a traffic hazard and shall be
maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition, or
i)
hard-surfacing of any yard area upon a residential parcel
for the purposes of providing vehicular access from a
public roadway to an on-parcel parking stall provided that
such hard surfacing does not exceed 7.5m in width and
does not direct surface drainage onto adjacent lands.
j)
the construction of a pre-manufactured accessory building
less than 11.1 m2 (120 ft2) in area, or a patio less than
14.86 m2 (160 ft2), provided that the side and rear
setbacks are maintained, or
k)
in all land use districts, television or communication
aerials,
masts
or
towers,
where
such
things
are
freestanding, attached to or placed on a building, provided
that the structure does not exceed the maximum height of
12.2 m (40 ft) nor does it encroach onto any adjacent
property or roadway, is not located within the front yard
setback, no variance of any provision or regulation
applicable thereto in this Bylaw is requested or required, or
l)
Above ground swimming pools that have a volume less
than 6.11 cubic metres (72 cubic feet) or
m)
Home schooling of a student within the dwelling occupied
by the said student, or
n)
Flag poles within any yard provided a minimum 1.0 metre
setback from the property line is maintained, the height of
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the pole is no greater than 6.0 metres (19.7 ft.), and the
structure is not located within a sight triangle or a
vehicular access/driveway, or
o)
Personal use playground equipment, landscaping features,
sand boxes, bird houses, etc. in an amenity area.
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PART VI: DEVELOPMENT PERMIT PROCESS
SECTION 1: MAKING AN APPLICATION
1) An application for a development permit shall be made to the
Development Officer in writing on the application provided by the
Town and shall:
(a)
be signed by the registered owner or his or her agent
where a person other than the owner is authorized by the
owner to make application. The correctness of the
information
supplied
shall,
when
required
by
the
Development
Officer,
be
verified
by
a
Statutory
Declaration.
In the case of a development permit application proposed
within a condominium or a property held in common by a
community,
an
authorized
person
representing
the
condominium board or landowner association shall also be
required to sign the application.
In the case of multiple owners on a property that are not
listed as joint tenants, the Development Officer, may
require consent to the proposed development from the
additional landowners,
(b)
state the proposed use or occupancy of all of the land and
buildings, and such other information as may be required
by the Development Officer, and
(c)
at the discretion of the Development Officer, include site
plans
in
duplicate
at
a
scale
satisfactory
to
the
Development Officer, who may require any or all of the
following:
i)
Front, side, flanking and rear yards,
ii)
Outlines of the roof overhangs on all buildings,
iii)
North point,
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iv)
Legal description and municipal address of property,
v)
Scaled plans showing the location of existing and
proposed municipal and private local improvements,
principal building and other structures including
accessory building, garages, parking spaces, amenity
areas, carports, fences, driveways, paved areas, and
major landscaped areas including buffering and
screening areas where provided,
vi)
The grades of the adjacent streets, lanes and sewers
servicing the property,
vii)
The exterior elevations showing height, horizontal
dimensions and finishing materials of all buildings,
existing and proposed,
viii) The lowest finished floor elevation in either the
basement or main floor in the principal and
accessory buildings where applicable,
ix)
On a vacant parcel in a residential district, the
suggested location for a future driveway and garage
or carport, if the application itself does not include
such building as part of the proposal,
x)
Storm drainage and grading plan,
xi)
description of proposed development to take place
within amenity or landscaped areas, and
xi)
Any other pertinent information or tests required by
the Development Officer respecting the site or
adjacent lands.
2)
At the discretion of the Development Officer, a letter from the
registered owner may be required authorizing the right of entry
by the Development Officer to such lands or buildings as may be
required for investigation of the proposed development.
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Figure No. 4: Development Process
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SECTION 2: NOTICE OF PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
1) Prior to an application being considered, the Development Authority
may require one or more of the following:
a)
Cause a notice to be posted in a conspicuous place on the
site of the proposed development not less than seven (7)
days prior to the date of consideration of such an
application, or
b)
Cause a similar notice to be published once in a newspaper
circulating in the municipal area, at the expense of the
applicant, or
c)
Cause a similar notice to be sent by mail to all assessed
property owners within 200 ft (61.0 m) of the site, and to
those assessed property owners who in the opinion of the
Development Authority may be affected, not less than
seven (7) days prior to the date of consideration of the
application.
SECTION 3: DEVELOPER CONSULTATION
1) As part of the review process of an application for development
permit approval, subdivision approval or an amendment to this
Bylaw, the Development Authority, Subdivision Authority or Council
may
require
that
the
applicant
consult
with
adjoining
landowners/residents/occupants
or
applicable
agencies
and
government departments on the application being made.
2) The form of consultation undertaken by the Developer shall be
approved by the applicable authority prior to the commencement of
the
consultation
process,
and
may
include
electronic
communication, open houses, door to door visitations or other
forms appropriate for the particular application.
3) Following the consultation, the applicant shall provide the approving
authority with a summary report that includes the following:
a) the person(s) or other entities contacted,
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b) issues, concerns or recommendations proposed,
c) responses to (b) that can be incorporated into a revised
proposal,
d) a description of any revisions or additions to the proposal that
are to be considered amendment(s) to the application.
SECTION 4: PERMITTED USE - COMPLIANT
1) The Development Authority shall approve a development permit
application and issue the development permit where the proposed
use or building is determined to be a Permitted Use - Compliant.
2) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a Permitted Use - Compliant, require the
applicant to construct or pay for the construction of the following
that are necessary to serve the development:
a) public utilities, other than telecommunication systems or
works; and
b) vehicular and pedestrian access.
3) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a Permitted Use - Compliant, impose
conditions in respect of the following matters:
a) an environmental site assessment, pursuant to Alberta
Environment standards,
b) a phasing plan for the development,
c) a drainage plan to direct surface drainage off of the
subject property and into an approved receiving area
such as a street or alley,
d) compliance with all other municipal, provincial and
federal regulations applicable to the application,
e) compliance with all municipal bylaws applicable to the
application,
f) development of identified landscaping and amenity
areas,
g) all necessary safety codes approvals,
h) site appearance and outside storage materials,
i) issues related to privacy and public safety during
construction, and
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j) a surveyed plot plan showing the location of the
foundation and driveway structure to the property lines
once those features are complete.
4) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a Permitted Use - Compliant, require the
applicant to enter into an agreement with the Town of Barrhead
pursuant to Section 650 and 651 of the Act.
5) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a Permitted Use - Compliant, require the
applicant to:
a) compensate the Town for third party costs for planning,
engineering and legal services required to process and
administer the application and approval,
b) comply with the Town of Barrhead requirements for street
addressing or site grading, or
c) compensate the Town for damage to done to municipal
property or improvements during construction.
6) The Development Authority may require the fulfillment of the
conditions referred to in this section before commencement of
construction or the proposed use.
7) A notice of decision for a Permitted Use - Compliant development
permit application shall be given in writing to the applicant.
Additional notifications to person(s) other than the applicant are
discretionary on the part of the Development Authority.
8) Appeals to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board for
decisions under this Section may only be made by the
applicant/landowner within fourteen (14) days from the date of
issuance or the notice of decision plus an additional seven (7)
days1 for a total of (21) days where the notice is delivered
through the postal system.
9) There is no right of appeal to development permit approval
decisions under this Section except where provisions of this
Bylaw may have been relaxed, varied or misinterpreted.
1 Section: 22 and 23 of the Alberta Interpretation Act, RSA 2000.
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SECTION 5: PERMITTED USE - VARIANCE REQUIRED
1) The Development Authority may, where the proposed use or
building is determined to be a Permitted Use - Variance Required:
a) refuse to approve the development permit application, or
b) approve the development permit application and grant a
relaxation of the requirement or rule to which the proposed
use does not conform, or
c) approve the development permit application and require as
conditions of approval that the applicant amend specific
elements of the plans to conform with the applicable
requirements.
2) Consideration of an approval of a development permit in accordance
with Section 5(1.b) of this Part is subject to the following criteria
and considerations:
a) the proposed development would not unduly interfere with
the amenities of the neighbourhood or materially interfere
with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring
properties,
b) the purpose of the land use district,
c) whether granting the variance would make the proposed
development incompatible with existing developments or
uses, and
d) sound land use planning principles.
3) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a Permitted Use - Variance Required,
impose the conditions referenced in Section 4(2) through 4(5) of
this Part.
4) The Development Authority may require the fulfillment of the
conditions referred to in this section before commencement of
construction or the proposed use.
5) A notice of decision for a Permitted Use - Compliant development
permit application shall be given in writing to the applicant. Where
the decision is a refusal, the decision shall include reasons for the
refusal.
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6) Notice shall also be provided in accordance with Section 11:
Notification of this Part.
SECTION 6: DISCRETIONARY USE
1) The Development Authority shall consider the following when
deciding a development permit application for a discretionary use or
building:
a) any plans and policies affecting the parcel,
b) the purpose statements in the applicable land use district,
c) the suitability and appropriateness of the location and parcel
for the proposed development,
d) the compatibility and impact of the proposed development
with respect to adjoining development and the surrounding
neighbourhood,
e) the merits of the proposed development,
f) municipal servicing requirements,
g) access, vehicle and pedestrian circulation within the parcel,
and
h) sound planning principles.
SECTION 7: DISCRETIONARY USE - DECISION
1) After considering Section 1 and Section (6) of this part, and
determining that the proposed use or building is compliant with all
quantifiable criteria including: parcel coverage, setback criteria,
area requirements, amenity requirements, etc., the Development
Authority may approve a development permit application for the
proposed use or building.
2) Pursuant to Section 640(6) of the Act, the Development Authority
may approve a proposed use or building where the proposed use or
building does not comply with all rules and requirements of this
Bylaw, if, in the opinion of the Development Authority:
a) the proposed development would not unduly interfere with
the amenities of the neighbourhood or materially interfere
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with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of the neighbouring
properties; and
b) the proposed development conforms with a use prescribed by
this Bylaw for that land or building.
SECTION 8: DISCRETIONARY USE CONDITIONS
1) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a discretionary use, impose conditions in
respect of the following matters:
a) actions to be performed or carried out prior to the
commencement of the development,
b) construction or maintenance of the proposed development in
accordance with the submitted and approved plans,
c) the appropriate performance of a use,
d) an environmental site assessment,
e) the time or times a use may be carried out,
f) phasing of the proposed use,
g) limits imposed on the development,
h) construction of or payment for public utilities, other than
telecommunications systems or works, and vehicular and
pedestrian
access
that
are
necessary
to
serve
the
development,
i) the implementation of sound planning principles.
2) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a
development permit for a discretionary use, require the applicant to
enter into an agreement with the Town of Barrhead pursuant to
Section 650 and 651 of the Act.
SECTION 9: VARIANCE PROCESSING
1) The
Development
Officer
may
consider
and
decide
upon
applications that request a variance to a property line setback,
amenity area or other quantitative regulation to a permitted use or
building, or to a discretionary use or building that is accessory to an
existing approved permitted use or building.
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2) All other development permit applications that request a variance to
a quantitative regulation shall be determined by the Municipal
Planning Commission.
3) The Development Officer may refer any application under Sub-
section (1) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for decision
or advice.
4) This Section only applies to non-Direct Control Districts except
where the decision making authority has been delegated to the
Development Authority.
SECTION 10: DIRECT CONTROL APPLICATIONS
1) Upon receipt of a completed application for a development permit
pursuant to a Direct Control District, the Council may, prior to
making a decision, refer the application to the Development
Authority, any municipal department or external agency for
comment.
2) At some point as determined by Council, prior to deciding upon the
development permit application before it, the Council may provide
public notice through means and to whom it considers necessary,
that a decision on a development permit pursuant to a Direct
Control District is to be made and that Council may afford an
opportunity to any interested person to make representation on the
application and shall take into account any such representations
made when giving final consideration to the said application.
3) The Council may approve, with or without conditions, or refuse the
application, giving reasons for the refusal.
4) Council may delegate development permit decision making for
permitted uses or buildings and for discretionary uses which are
ancillary to an existing permitted use to the Development Officer or
Municipal Planning Commission.
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SECTION 11: GOVERNMENT REFERRALS
1) The Development Authority may refer any development permit
application to a government agency or a third party organization for
review and comment prior to determining the application and
issuing a notice of decision. In particular, referrals may include, but
not be limited to:
a) Alberta Transportation for any development or sign permit
application that is on land adjoining to Highway No. 33 or
Highway 18,
b) A Safety Codes provider with respect to any permit that requires
a safety codes permit in order to comply with possible conditions
of development permit approval,
c) Alberta Health where the development permit application may
require consultation to ensure that all land use issues related to
health are addressed,
d) Alberta Environment where the development permit application
includes issues related to site drainage, groundwater use,
impacts on flood plain lands, etc., or
e) Barrhead County where the land subject to the development
permit application requires access from a roadway where the
County is the local road authority.
SECTION 12: NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
1) After deciding a development permit application for a permitted use
with variance or a discretionary use the Development Authority
shall:
a) provide the applicant with the written decision, and
b) include written reasons for refusal of the development permit
application where the said application has been refused.
2) Approvals of permits other than Permitted Use-Compliant buildings
or uses shall be posted on the subject parcel or published in the
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Barrhead Leader newspaper. The posting/advertisement shall
include:
a) the location and proposed use of the building or parcel,
b) the date a decision on the development permit application
was made,
c) that an appeal may be made by a person affected by the
decision by serving written notice of the intent to appeal to
the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within (14)
days after the date the notice of decision was made.
3) Where a notice of decision for a development permit application is
provided through written notice, the appeal deadline shall be
fourteen (14) days from the date of issuance of the notice plus an
additional seven (7) days2 for a total of (21) days where the notice
was delivered through the postal system to an Alberta address.
4) The Development Authority may provide written notice of any
application for development approval to additional landowners
within a specified distance of the subject parcel at its discretion.
SECTION 13: PERMIT EXPIRY
1) The Development Authority may place a time limit on a
development permit where the proposed use or building is intended
to be active on a temporary basis. The expiry date shall be clearly
marked on the notice of decision.
2 Section 22 and 23, Alberta Interpretation Act, R.S.A. 2000.
EXPLANATION NOTE: The date of mailing of the
notice or the date of publication in the newspaper
don't count towards the 14 days! For mailing, an
additional week is required for out of province
mailings.
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SECTION 14: EFFECTIVE DATE
1) The effective date on an approved development permit is:
a) the date marked on the permit for commencement following
the expiry of the statutory appeal period, or
b) the date following the end of the notice period on the permit
for which an appeal may be initiated.
2) Any development carried out prior to the effective date of the
appropriate development permit is done solely at the risk of the
applicant.
3) A development permit remains in effect until:
a) the date of its expiry if the development permit was issued for
a limited time with the expiry date marked on the notice of
decision,
b) it is suspended or canceled, or
c) it lapses upon the failure of the applicant to commence
development as required on the notice of decision.
SECTION 15: TRANSFERABILITY OF PERMITS
1) Permits are generally determined to "run with the land". Change of
ownership of the parcel will not impact a development permit
except where clearly marked on the notice of decision for uses or
buildings that may include, but not necessarily be limited to:
a) home based businesses, or
b) content of a sign when the general advertising purpose of the
sign changes in a significant manner.
SECTION 16: DEEMED REFUSALS
1) In accordance with the Act, an application for a development permit
shall, at the option of the applicant, be deemed to be refused when
the decision of the Development Authority is not made within forty
(40) days, or any extension of that time period agreed to by the
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applicant, of the application being received by the Development
Officer and determined to be complete in form and content.
SECTION 17: SUBSEQUENT APPLICATIONS
1) If an application for a development permit is refused by the
Development Authority, or on an appeal from the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board, another application for development:
(a)
on the same lot, and
(b)
for the same or similar use,
may not be made for at least six (6) months after the date of the
refusal, subject to consideration by the Development Authority.
SECTION 18: SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
1) If, after a development permit has been issued, the Development
Officer becomes aware that:
a) the application for the development permit contains a
misrepresentation,
b) facts concerning the application or the development were not
disclosed which should have been disclosed at the time the
application was considered, or
c) the development permit was issued in error;
the Development Officer may suspend or cancel the notice of decision
or the development permit by notice, in writing, to the holder of the
permit, or
2) The applicant may request that a permit be suspended through
written notice provided that the commencement of the use or
development or construction has not occurred.
3) If a person fails to comply with a notice under Section 645 of the
Act, the Development Officer or Council may suspend or cancel any
existing development permit by notice, in writing, to the holder of
the permit.
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4) A person whose development permit is suspended or cancelled
under this Section through written notice may appeal to the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
SECTION 19: MANDATORY REFUSALS
1) The Development Authority shall refuse a development permit
application when the proposed development:
a) is neither permitted or discretionary in the applicable land use
district,
b) does not qualify as a same or similar use without restriction,
c) Is for a use containing a restriction in its definition that is not
met by the proposed use;
d) Is not adequately serviced by infrastructure and cannot be
adequately serviced through the fulfillment of conditions of
approval on an approved development permit.
SECTION 20: APPEALS
1) Appeals of Stop Orders, cancellation or suspension of an approved
Development Permit or of a Development Permit decision are
governed by the Act and the Town of Barrhead Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board Bylaw.
SECTION 21: NON CONFORMING USE OR BUILDING
1) Non conforming buildings and uses are generally regulated in
accordance with Section 643 of the Act.
2) Notwithstanding the above, pursuant to Section 643(5)(c) of the
Act, the following improvements may be made to a non-conforming
building within the Town of Barrhead on a discretionary basis,
subject to the approval of the Development Authority and
conformance to this Bylaw:
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a) additions to buildings, provided they don't increase the floor
area of a building by more than 10%,
b) new exterior openings to a building,
c) replacement of a maximum of 10% of the structural elements
in a building, or
d) replacement or repair of existing structural elements that
serve the purpose of providing occupant safety or security of
the building.
EXPLANATION NOTE: In a residential setting, this
section of the Bylaw may be applied for repair of
roofs, siding, foundations, steps, decks; or structural
additions
such
as
carports,
decks,
upgraded
windows, or exterior finishing.
3) All development approved under this Section shall not increase a
variance to a property line setback or encroachment.
SECTION 22: ROUGH GRADING PLANS
1) The Development Authority may request a site grading plan to
be completed as part of the subdivision and/or development
approval process as a condition of approval, in accordance with
municipal requirements.
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PART VII: GENERAL REGULATIONS
The following are general regulations that are applicable to
development within the Town of Barrhead.
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
1) Where an accessory building is attached to the principal building on
a parcel by a roof or an open or enclosed structure, except carports
where vehicular access to the rear yard is not obstructed, said
accessory building is to be considered part of the principal building
and not as an accessory building and shall, therefore, adhere to the
setback requirements for principal buildings as specified in the land
use districts.
2) Residential Accessory Buildings include garages, carports, sheds,
storage buildings, sundecks, patios or balconies, permanently
installed private swimming pools, hot tubs and other accessory
structures such as portable buildings, non-commercial television
and radio antennas, flag poles and satellite dishes.
3) Commercial and Industrial Accessory Buildings include all buildings
that are not determined to be the principal building or use on the
parcel, and may include: garages, product storage buildings,
materials stockpiles, outdoor storage, etc.
4) Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, accessory buildings shall
be located:
a) a minimum of 3.05 m (10 ft) in a laneless subdivision and a
minimum of 0.91 m (3.0 ft) in a lane subdivision, from the
principal building;
b) no closer than the front line of the principal building. This
regulation may be relaxed for garages and carports only
where, at the discretion of the Development Authority,
insufficient setbacks exist to place the building in the rear
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yard or side yard. In no case however, shall the building
encroach beyond the front yard setback;
c) No closer to a flanking street than the closest part of the
principal building.
d) no closer than 0.91 m (3.0 ft) to the rear parcel line provided
there is no encroachment of any part of the building onto
public
utility
easements
or
onto
adjacent
property
maintenance easements. Where the vehicle approach faces
the lane, the garage or carport shall be no closer than 20 ft
(6.1 m) from the lane;
e) no closer than 0.91m (3.0 ft) to the side parcel line excepting
where an agreement exists between the owners of adjoining
parcels to have built or build their garages using a common
parcel line, in which case a fire wall will be constructed;
f) no closer than 0.91 m (3.0 ft) from the side parcel line and
0.91 m (3.0 ft) from the rear parcel line in the case of an
angular or curved approach from a lane; and
g) No roof overhang or eaves shall be within 0.15m (0.5 ft) of
the side or rear property boundary.
5) Sundecks higher than 0.61m (2.0 ft) shall adhere to the site
requirements for principal buildings in the District Regulations.
6) Notwithstanding any provision in this Section, no accessory building
or structure shall be permitted that, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, will serve to restrict access to the rear yard
where a parcel has vehicular access from the front yard only and
one side yard setback of 3.05m (10 ft) has been provided to
accommodate a driveway for vehicular passage and general access
to the rear of the parcel.
7) Accessory buildings shall not be used as dwellings, subject to
provisions of this Bylaw regarding Secondary Suites.
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SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
1) Amenity areas as defined in this Bylaw may be located indoor of a
building or outdoor.
2) Minimum amenity requirements are provided in Part VIII where a
specific use regulation is provided, and are optional for other land
uses.
3) Indoor amenity areas are optional on the part of the development
except where specified in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
4) Where an indoor amenity area is included in a development it shall
be applied towards any minimum total amenity areas that are
required
5) An outdoor amenity
area
shall
be
provided in the rear
yard of a parcel, or
the front yard of a
parcel
where
the
front
yard
is
established as the
principal recreation
area of the parcel.
6) A
communal
amenity area may be established within a bare land condominium
with the area applicable towards any amenity area per unit
requirements.
7) Within a condominium, the amenity area may include a combination
of communal amenity areas and private amenity areas.
8) A private amenity area may include an "exclusive use area"
registered against the certificate of title on a common property or
jointly owned property.
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SECTION 3: BUILDING DEMOLITION
1) The Development Authority shall require a permit to demolish a
building on a parcel.
2) An application to demolish a building shall not be approved without
a statement or plan, which indicates:
a) how the operation will be carried out so as to create a
minimum of dust or other nuisance, and
b) the final reclamation of the parcel,
that is satisfactory to the Development Authority.
3) An application for the demolition of a building or structure is a
permitted use in all Land Use Districts.
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
1) No building shall be constructed within the Town of Barrhead that
exceeds 9.1 metres (30 feet) above grade unless it is:
a) serviced with a standpipe and sprinkler system, and
b) is serviced for fire and rescue in a manner satisfactory to the
Town of Barrhead, or
c) the portion of the building is not normally accessible by
persons as with communication towers, steeples or facade
improvements.
2) No accessory building shall
exceed
the
height
of
the
principal building on a parcel.
3) The height of an accessory
building shall be in proportion
with
the
principal
and
accessory
buildings
on
the
subject parcel and adjoining
parcels,
and
shall
be
in
keeping with the surrounding
neighbourhood.
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4) The height of a building shall be measured from the average grade
of the parcel.
5) For development that is to exceed 10 metres (32.8 ft) above grade
where the adjoining parcel is districted to a low density residential
district, the setback from the common property line shall be
increased at a rate of 80% of the additional building height to a
maximum height of 16 metres (52.4 ft) above grade.
SECTION 5: LANDOWNER AND CONDOMINIUM
ASSOCIATIONS
1) For the purpose of this section, common property means common
property as defined under the Condominium Property Act, as
amended, or property that is owned in common by all landowners
(landowner association) within a community.
2) The Town of Barrhead is not obligated to enforce any provision of a
condominium bylaw or a landowner association bylaw except where
the said provision is included in the bylaw by the requirement of the
municipal approving authority.
3) Condominium associations and landowner associations may require
a higher standard of development than that required under this
Bylaw.
4) The Town of Barrhead may require that specific provisions be
included in a condominium bylaw or landowner association bylaw
that are determined by the Development or Subdivision Authority to
address issues of a municipal interest.
SECTION 6: COMMUNITY ENTRANCE FEATURE
1) A community entrance feature is a landscape attraction, monument
or sign displayed on a parcel that identifies a residential
community,
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2) A community entrance feature may be placed on a property where:
a) the owner of the land consents to the placement of the
feature on the property,
b) the feature is constructed of maintenance free-materials,
whenever possible, and
c) does not encroach upon a right of way or impact traffic
safety.
3) The Town of Barrhead may require the landowner, condominium
association or landowner association to enter into an agreement for
the maintenance of the community entrance feature.
4) A community entrance feature may encroach into the setback
requirements of a parcel, subject to (2) above.
SECTION 7: CORNER AND DOUBLE FRONTING
PARCELS
1) A parcel abutting two or more streets
shall have a front yard setback on
each street in accordance with the
front yard requirements of this Bylaw.
2) One flanking yard on a parcel may be
subject
to
side
yard
setback
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requirements in all land use districts unless a separate flanking
setback is described in the subject land use district.
3) No person shall erect, place or maintain within the site triangle a
wall, fence, shrub, trees, hedge or any object over 0.9 metres (3.0
ft.) in height above the lowest street grade adjacent to the
intersection.
4) Finished grades within the site triangle shall not exceed the general
elevation of the roadway by more than 0.6 m. (2.0 feet).
SECTION 8: CURB CUTS
1) Curb cuts shall be provided as required
by the Development Authority in a
manner that minimizes loss of on-street
parking opportunities and for the safe
and efficient movement of pedestrians.
SECTION 9: DEVELOPMENT NEAR SLOPES
1) No permanent buildings may be allowed within 30 m (98 ft.) of the
top of bank of the Paddle River or within any slope that exceeds
15%, unless the proposal is supported by a qualified professional
engineer registered in the Province of Alberta.
2) The Development Authority or Subdivision Authority may require
that a restrictive covenant in favour of the Town of Barrhead that
addresses the slope issue be registered against the certificate of
title for the proposed property.
3) Where the design of a building may impact a sloped area, the
Paddle River or its flood plain, the Development Authority may
require that the design for the building be approved by a
professional engineer.
4) The Development Authority may increase the setback requirements
to address a building site issue applicable to this Section.
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SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL
1) The number of dwelling units allowed on a single parcel shall be
one (1) except for the following:
a) where provision is made in this Bylaw for a secondary suite
the number of dwellings may be increased by one,
b) in Districts where multi-unit dwellings are an allowable use,
and
c) in multi-unit structures such as condominiums, apartment
blocks, senior's housing, residential exclusive use areas, and
row housing.
SECTION 11: EMERGENCY ACCESS TO BUILDINGS
1) All parcels shall be designed such that safe, unrestricted access for
fire fighting vehicles and equipment is afforded to all buildings and
parcels in accordance with municipal and provincial fire authorities
having jurisdiction.
SECTION 12: EXCAVATION, STRIPPING AND GRADING
1) For the purpose of this Section, excavation shall mean excavation
other than for construction or building purposes including, but not
limited to, sand and gravel mining, topsoil stripping, removing trees
and construction of artificial bodies of water.
2) An application for a development permit for the excavation,
stripping or grading of land, which is proposed without any other
development on the same land, shall include with the application all
of the following information:
a) Location of the parcel, including the municipal address, if
any, and legal description.
b) The area of the parcel on which the excavation, stripping
or grading is proposed.
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c) The type and purpose of the excavation, stripping or
grading proposed, showing the dimensions of the operation
and/or the area of the land and depth to which the topsoil
is to be removed.
d) Location on the parcel where the excavation, stripping or
grading is to take place.
e) The condition in which the excavation, stripping or grading
is to be left when the operation is complete and the use of
the area from which the topsoil is removed.
EXPLANATION NOTE: Construction practices are
provided in Part II: Section 5 of the Town of
Barrhead Community Standards Bylaw.
3) Where, in the process of development, areas require leveling,
filling, or grading, the topsoil shall be removed before work
commences, stockpiled, and then replaced following the completion
of the work. The affected area shall be graded and landscaped to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
4) Where significant excavation and fill is proposed, the Development
Authority may require that same be conducted in accordance with
engineered plans bearing the seal and signature of an professional
engineer registered in the Province of Alberta.
5) As a condition of a development permit, the Development Authority
may require that the developer provide financial guarantees, in a
form acceptable to the Town of Barrhead, up to the value of the
estimated cost of all or any proposed work/activities, including final
grading and landscaping, to ensure that same is carried out with
reasonable diligence.
6) All activity and/or reclamation work that occurs under this Section
shall meet any requirements of Alberta Environmental Protection or
any other regulatory body.
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SECTION 13: EXCLUSIVE USE AREAS
1) An exclusive use area, where approved by the Development or
Subdivision Authority, shall be regarded as a private area for the
benefit of the property that is granted the exclusive use.
2) Where the exclusive use area is used as an amenity area, the
exclusive use area shall count towards the amenity area
requirements for the benefiting property.
SECTION 14: FENCING AND SCREENING
1) In a residential district:
a) No fence shall be constructed that is:
i.
higher than 1.83 m (6.0 ft) for that portion of the
fence that does not extend forward beyond the
foremost portion of the principal building on the
parcel; and
ii.
higher than 0.91 m (3.0 ft) for that portion of the
fence that extends into the front yard beyond the
foremost portion of the principal building on the
parcel.
b) A flanking street property line that is treated as a side yard for
yard setback purposes shall also be treated as a side yard for
fencing requirements.
c) Where hedges, trellises, arbors, and similar things are located on
or adjacent to a parcel line, they shall comply with the height
requirements for fences.
d) Multi-unit dwellings shall provide a wooden fence along the
common property line with non-multi-unit residential buildings,
extending beyond the foremost portion of any principal or
accessory building. Fence height shall be a minimum of 1.52
(5.0 ft.) and a maximum of 1.83 (6.0 ft.) above grade.
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e) The height of a fence is as viewed from the facing side.
f) Fencing has to be consistent in design and materials with those
on neighbouring properties.
g) Barbed, electric, chicken or pig wire fencing on property lines is
banned within residential land use districts. Chicken or pig wire
may be used in the interior of a residential lot.
h) Fence posts shall be located on the facing side, or may be open
to both sides where both lot owners are in agreement with the
fence design at the time of construction.
2) In non-residential districts:
a) Where a parcel fronts onto a street on both the front and rear
yard, development permit approval is required prior to the
erection of any fences on the property.
b) A solid or chain link fence shall be erected to a height no less
than 1.22 m (4.0 ft.) and no more than 1.83 m (6.0 ft.) on the
property line that separates a commercial, industrial, public or
quasi public use not including a park from a residential area.
c) The maximum height of a fence within industrial properties may
be determined by the Development Authority.
3) In urban reserve districts, barbed wire and other wire fencing may
be constructed in support of agricultural operations.
4) All fences shall be made of materials that are not a safety hazard to
the public. Creosote pole fencing is prohibited within the Town of
Barrhead.
SECTION 15: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS
1) Notwithstanding the regulations prescribed in the land use districts,
industrial and commercial uses which involve storing, handling,
distributing or disposing of chemical materials or products shall not
be located on parcels which, in the opinion of the Development
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Authority, would be considered unsafe or may have potential for
contaminating the Town of Barrhead's water supply, unduly
interfere with, or affect the use, enjoyment or value of
neighbouring parcels by reason of the storage or containment of the
product or the potential release of the product.
2) The applicant applying for a use pursuant to this Section shall
provide an approved development plan from the appropriate
provincial agencies prior to a development permit being issued by
the Development Authority.
3) With commercial pressure vessel storage facilities (AAG and LPG)
for the above storage materials the Development Authority shall
consider:
a) the material to be stored in the pressure vessel;
b) the orientation of the pressure vessel to buildings in the
surrounding neighbourhood, especially those which are used
for residential use or public assembly;
c) the ability of the fire department to respond to an accident
involving the proposed development; and
d) the truck route through the community which will be used to
service the proposed development.
4) All pressure vessel containers shall be constructed, located, and
inspected in accordance with the provisions of the Alberta Safety
Codes Act, and its regulations.
SECTION 16: RESIDENTIAL IN-FILL
1) Residential in-fill development shall comply
with
all
municipal
requirements
for
servicing, parking, building height and
amenity space.
2) Residential in-fill development is regulated
by land use and overall housing unit density
within an R2 - Residential Land Use District.
a) A non in-filled residential area shall
have a housing unit density of 16
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housing units per ha. (not including roads and parks). The
current housing density is calculated by calculating the
housing density (units/ha.)3 within 100 metres of the
property subject to an application for in-fill development.
b) Class A - Residential In-fill may increase overall housing
density to a maximum of 125% of a non in-filled residential
area or a density of 20 housing units per ha.
c) Class B - Residential In-fill may increase the overall housing
density to a maximum of 140% of a non in-filled residential
area or a density of 22 housing units per ha.
d) The Development or
Subdivision Authority
may require a re-
districting
or
additional
planning
investigation such as
an
area
re-
development
plan
prior to considering in-fill development in excess of (c)
above.
e) Approved
Secondary
Suites
shall
count
towards
the
calculation of housing unit density for the purpose of this
Section.
f) Where an R2 - Residential Land Use District parcel is re-
districted to R3 - Residential Land Use District, is re-
developed, and the primary access to the R3 parcel is
through an R2 housing area and not a major street(i.e., 53
3 Standard rounding rules apply: 0.0 to 0.49 round down, 0.5 to 0.9 round up.
EXPLANATION NOTE: In the above example (R2
District), Class A in-fill could result in 4 lots
converting to a Duplex, which Class B could result
in a further 2 lots converting to a Duplex. Total
housing increase would be 6 housing units.
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Avenue), the housing density from that parcel shall count
towards the density allotment of this Section.
g) Part VIII: Section 20: Multi-Unit Dwellings and Section 25:
Residential Standards are applicable to this Section.
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
1) All land within a parcel that is not covered by a building, portable
building, parking areas, outdoor amenity areas, retaining walls or
driveway shall be landscaped.
2) The minimum landscaped area of a parcel shall be:
a) Residential Districts excluding apartment buildings: 10%
b) Highway and Neighbourhood Commercial parcels: 5%
c) Other: are as per the requirements of the Approving
Authority.
3) A development permit approval is required for the removal of top
soil from a parcel.
4) As part of the initial development permit application for the
development of a parcel, the application shall include:
a) the location of all retaining walls,
b) sidewalks and open parking areas,
c) amenity areas, and
d) general parcel grading and drainage plan.
5) Commercial parcels with off-street parking lots shall be landscaped
by the planting of shrubs, trees and/or shrubs at a density of
1/185.8 m2 (2,000 ft2).
6) Vegetative landscaping shall not impair public safety or pedestrian
movement.
7) All landscaping shall be completed by the end of one construction
season (May through October) following the occupancy or
commencement of use of the proposed development, unless an
extension is granted by the Development Authority.
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8) The Development Authority may require a financial guarantee in the
form of cash or a letter of credit up to the value of the estimated
cost of completion of the proposed landscaping.
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
1) A lane cannot be used as the sole access to a parcel unless it has
been granted approval from the Subdivision and/or Development
Authority.
2) Where the lane is to be used as the
access to a residential property, the
Subdivision and/or Development Authority
may require additional right of way from
the parcel to accommodate a future
sidewalk adjoining the lane.
3) Where it is proposed that a lane be used
as a principal access through the block, the Subdivision and/or
Development Authority may require that the lane be widened
and developed up to a full street standard.
4) The Subdivision and/or Development Authority may require the
lane to be signed to notify users of the lane that it is shared by
pedestrians.
SECTION 19: PROHIBITED AND RESTRICTED
DEVELOPMENT
1) All matters related to unsightly property, derelict property,
improper storage of vehicles, waste and chattels and the parking
of commercial vehicles in residential areas are addressed
through the provisions of the Municipal Government Act and
Town of Barrhead bylaws adopted by Council.
2) The Development Authority shall not consider for approval any
development permit application that includes the transport of a
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mobile home, as defined in this Bylaw, from outside the
corporate limits of the Town of Barrhead to a location within the
corporate limits of the Town of Barrhead.
SECTION 20: ON-SITE ENERGY SYSTEMS
On-site Energy Systems for the purpose of this Bylaw include solar
thermal, solar voltaic, wind and geo-exchange. Bio-mass energy
converters are considered to be an industrial use and are not
regulated under this Section.
1) Wind Power:
a) Windmills allowed within the Town of Barrhead shall have a
generating capacity ≤ to 3KW,
b) A horizontal windmill blade must be entirely within the
property line setback or 1.5 metres, whichever is less,
c) A vertical windmill blade must have a minimum 10.0 metre
clearance above grade except where the windmill turbine
is mounted on a building,
d) Agreements with adjoining landowners may be considered
in support of a relaxation of a property line setback,
e) Noise from windmills shall be subject to the noise bylaws
of the Town of Barrhead and
applicable
provincial
and
federal legislation,
f) All windmill applications shall
be subject to the obtaining of
approval from the relevant
provincial and federal power
regulators,
g) All
windmills
shall
be
removed from the site and
the site shall be reclaimed
once the site is no longer
required for the proposed
use, and
h) Windmills shall be of new
construction
or
compliant
with
the
latest
design
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standards in force by the Government of Canada or
Alberta.
2) Solar Panels:
a) Solar panels affixed to a roof or wall of an existing building
shall not require a development permit approval.
3) Geo-Exchange:
a) The zone of influence for a geo-exchange circulation well
shall be contained entirely within the property boundary of
the subject property, unless a variance is agreed to by the
landowner for the adjoining property,
b) all proposed geo-exchange systems shall be professionally
engineered,
c) developers who wish to provide geo-exchange as part of a
subdivision servicing proposal shall be required to provide
all necessary engineering plans as part of a land use plan
or subdivision application, and
d) despite being servicing by a geo-exchange energy system,
the subject property shall be serviced to the property line
with both electrical and natural gas servicing.
4) Energy to Grid Systems:
a) Applicants who wish
to produce energy
and sell it through
the utility grid shall
consult
with
the
applicable
utility
regulator
and
provider
prior
to
applying
for
development permit approval. Details of the consultation
shall be provided to the Town for use as part of the
development permit decision making process.
5) Windmill Application Requirements:
a) In addition to the standard requirements for an application
for a Development Permit, the following may be required
by the Development Authority:
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i.
a site plan at scaled elevation showing the proposed
tower height, rotor diameter, colour and proximity to
property lines and buildings,
ii.
an analysis for noise at the site and the property
boundary of the site,
iii.
specifications for anchor design, foundation and guy
wires, and
iv.
details on consultation with Alberta Environment,
Alberta
Sustainable
Resources,
Nav
Canada,
Transport Canada and the Alberta Energy Regulator,
as applicable.
6) Land Use District Limitations:
a) Solar panels, windmills and geo-exchange systems may be
installed within any land use district as an accessory
building or use, as applicable, and
b) Windmills within residential/commercial Districts shall be
located in a manner that in the opinion of the Development
Officer does not unduly interfere with the use, enjoyment,
value or safety of neighbouring properties.
c) The placement of on-site energy systems within a lot shall
be aesthetically compatible with other development in the
surrounding neighbourhood.
SECTION 21: ON-SITE SERVICING
1) Except as provided in (2) below, all properties within the Town of
Barrhead shall be fully serviced with municipal water and sewer
servicing as well as all franchise utilities.
2) Existing on-site serviced properties that are unable to be
serviced with municipal water and sewer services or that are
serviced as part of an agricultural use may continue to
use/repair or upgrade the existing on-site service.
3) The use of water well supply for non-agricultural use and
subsequent discharge of the water into to the Town municipal
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sewer system shall be subject to regulation under the Town of
Barrhead Utilities Bylaw, as amended.
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE / DISPLAY
1) The following shall apply in all Commercial Land Use Districts:
a) Outside storage of goods,
products,
materials
or
equipment shall be kept in a
clean and orderly condition
at all times and shall be
screened by means of a
solid wall or fence from
adjacent residential uses to
the
satisfaction
of
the
Development Authority.
b) When part of the parcel is to be used for the temporary
outdoor display of goods or products for sale, lease or hire,
such display shall be arranged and maintained in a neat
and tidy manner and shall not, in the opinion of the
Development Authority:
(i)
unduly interfere with the amenities of the district, or
(ii)
materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment
or value of neighbouring parcel.
SECTION 23: POLLUTION CONTROL
1) In any land use district, no use of land or a development may be
undertaken in a manner that would, in the opinion of the
Development Authority:
(a)
unduly interfere with the amenities of the district, or
(b)
materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or
value of neighbouring parcel,
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by reason of potential for contamination of the water supply for
the Town of Barrhead, excessive noise, smoke, steam, odour,
glare, dust, vibration, refuse matter or other noxious emissions
or unsuitable containment of hazardous materials.
2) The Development Authority may choose to limit or specify the
hours of operation of any commercial or industrial operation
within the conditions of any Development Permit where those
hours may be a nuisance to neighbouring properties, businesses
and residents.
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS OR USE
1) On residential parcels, the residential building(s) shall be the
principal building on that parcel. All other detached buildings
shall be accessory to the principal building or use.
2) An accessory building or use where there is no principal building
or use on the property shall be a discretionary use in all land use
districts.
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO YARDS
1) A principal building shall not encroach or project over or onto a
front yard, side yard, rear yard or required setback, except
where as described below:
a) a chimney, balcony, sill, cornice, eave or other similar
structure to a maximum encroachment of 0.61 metres (2 ft.);
and does not encroach into a side yard intended to provide
access unless the encroachment is a minimum of 2.5 metres
(8.2 ft.) above grade,
b) an unenclosed verandah, porch, deck, eave or canopy or open
balcony individual supported by cantilever, projecting no
more than 1.22 metres (4.0 ft.) into a front yard,
c) unenclosed steps or wheelchair ramp, if the steps or ramp
are:
i. 2.44 metres (8.0 ft) or less above grade,
ii. not located in a required side yard which provides or is
intended to provide access and the steps would not
reduce the side yard by more than 0.6 metres (2.0 ft.),
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iii. eaves of a private garage or other accessory building if
the eaves are not closer to the parcel line than one-half
the width of the required side yard or 0.61 metres (2.0
ft.), whichever is less,
iv. a bay or bow window or cantilevered section of a
building which projects into a front yard to a maximum
of 0.61 metres (2.0 ft.) ,
v. a bay or bow window or cantilevered section of a
building which projects into a side yard to a maximum
of 0.61 metres (2.0 ft.) where the side yard is intended
to provide access, unless the encroachment is a
minimum of 2.5 metres (8.2 ft.) above grade, and
vi. a grade level patio or other similar development may
project into a yard requirement up to the property line.
2) In a commercial district, a canopy or extension over a front or
side yard may project into the yard in accordance with the sign
regulations of this Bylaw.
3) In a commercial district, a canopy or extension into a rear yard
shall not obstruct the normal use of the yard and shall be a
minimum of 3.65 metres (12 ft.) above grade.
SECTION 26: PUBLIC UTILITIES
1) Public utility facility structures and equipment on a parcel are not
subject to the yard setback requirements of this Bylaw. All
setbacks for public utilities shall be determined by the
Development Authority.
2) Public utility facility structures and equipment are a permitted
use in all land use districts, except where specifically regulated
elsewhere in this Bylaw.
3) Nothing in this Bylaw or Development Authority approval
authorizes the placement of a structure or the carrying out of a
use that is contrary to the use provisions in a utility easement.
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SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
1) The relocation of a building to or within a parcel other than
structures within Part V: Section 2: Development Not Requiring a
Permit, shall require Development Authority approval prior to the
relocation taking place.
2) An application to relocate a building from one parcel to another
shall require:
a) a colour photograph of the building,
b) a statement of the current location of the building,
c) a statement from a safety codes inspector identifying the
improvements that are required to bring the building into
compliance with the Safety Codes Act,
d) notification of the route, date, and time that the relocation
is to take place, and
e) a site plan showing where the subject building is to be
located within the parcel.
3) The Development Authority may require, where a development
permit is issued for a relocated building, a letter or credit related
to the development. Where applicable, a letter or credit may be
forfeited should all conditions of the development permit not be
complied with.
4) The Town may require that some or all renovations identified in
the Development Permit application to be carried out prior to the
relocation of the building. Upon re-location, all remaining
renovations shall be completed within one year of the issuance
of the development permit.
5) A relocated building is a discretionary use in all land use
districts.
6) All relocated buildings shall be compatible with respect to age
and appearance with other buildings on the parcel and adjoining
parcels once it is fully renovated.
7) Buildings that are located on sales lots and have not been used
for the intended purpose (i.e., a modular home on a sales lot has
never been lived in), are in good conditions and repair, and
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comply with the current standards of the Safety Codes Act shall
be treated as new construction and not a moved in building.
SECTION 28: STREET (CIVIC) ADDRESS
1) Every residence or business shall have its municipal address
clearly displayed near the front door entrance in a manner that
is recognizable from the fronting street or sidewalk.
2) Street numbers shall be a minimum of 15.24 (6 in.) in height.
3) The Development Authority may attach a condition to a
development permit approval requiring:
a) the posting of a civic address on the subject building, and
b) the posting of a street sign indicating the range of
addresses that is on a particular street or laneway.
SECTION 29: VEHICLE ACCESS MANAGEMENT
1) Every parcel created for residential, commercial or industrial use
shall have either within the parcel or on an adjoining parcel
vehicular access to a street, avenue or lane.
2) Vehicle access to a parcel shall be in conformance with Town of
Barrhead Servicing Standards.
SECTION 30: ZERO-SIDE YARD REQUIREMENTS
1) Where developments are proposed which include a zero side
yard, the regulations of this section shall apply.
2) A development for a zero-side yard building shall include plans
showing the grading and drainage onto adjoining parcels and
address any grading and drainage issues to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority.
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3) Easement Required:
a) Where a zero side yard is permitted, an easement shall be
provided on the parcel abutting that side yard, the full width
of the side yard required on the adjacent property, for the
maintenance of all principal and accessory buildings, and for
any overhang of principal or accessory buildings onto that
adjacent parcel. The Development Authority may require that
an easement plan be registered in addition to the normal plan
of subdivision.
b) Where an accessory building is permitted to have a zero side
yard abutting a parcel, the applicant will be responsible for
the negotiation and registration of any easements required
pursuant to Subsection (3)(a), prior to the issuance of a
development permit for the zero side yard development
proposal.
c) Where a plan is accepted for a zero side yard project or zero
side yard parcel, and where that plan indicates the location or
alternative locations for future accessory buildings (including
garages) on the parcel, easements required under Subsection
(3) shall be provided
for
all
possible
alternative
future
locations of accessory
buildings at, or prior
to, the time of the
development
of
the
principal building.
4) Residential structures that
apply for a zero-side yard
shall
include,
as
a
condition of development permit approval an encroachment
easement of 0.6 metres (2 ft) and a private maintenance
easement of 1.2 metres (4 ft), or as required by the Alberta
Safety Codes Act.
5) Residential structures with one side yard reduced to 0.00 metres
shall include a minimum 3.0 metre (10 ft) side yard on the side
yard opposite the other end of the building, except where a
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parking space is provided in the side yard, in which case the
parking space shall be 3.5 metres (11.5 ft) wide.
6) No part of any structure or building shall be erected within 4.9 m
(16 ft) of the street boundary on the flanking front yard side of a
zero side yard parcel.
7) A minimum 1.5 metre (4.9 ft) side yard setback is required on
the side of a lot that abuts another land use district which is not
a zero side yard development.
8) The Town may require a party wall or other agreement to be
registered against the certificate of title where it is the intent of
the Developer to subdivide the structure along an interior
common wall into separate parcels.
9) Full compliance with the Alberta Safety Codes Act is required
prior to the endorsement of any subdivision or development
permit application that has the effect of subdividing an existing
building into two or more parcels.
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PART VIII: USE SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE
1) An accessory food service shall:
a) be no more than 20 square metres to accommodate food
preparation and seating area,
b) be subordinate or accessory to the principal use in the
building,
c) operate in conjunction with another approved use,
d) use the same entrance/exit as the principal use in the
building,
e) not require parking stalls in addition to those provided for
the principal use, and
f) comply with all applicable health and safety regulations.
2) An accessory food service may be an accessory use to a
recreational facility such as an arena, summer fair, campground,
etc.
SECTION 2: ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE
1) An accessory liquor service shall:
a) be located within a premises used for the sale and
consumption of alcoholic beverages for the patrons of
another approved use,
b) serve only the patrons attending events or performances
at the use of which it is located,
c) must not provide permanent seating area for patrons, and
d) not require parking stalls in addition to those provided for
the principal use, and
e) comply with all applicable health and safety regulations.
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SECTION 3: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT BUSINESS
1) An adult entertainment business shall not be located within any
land use district that does not include the use "adult
entertainment business" as a distinct use.
2) Shall not be located within 100 metres (328 ft) of a park, school,
community hall, church or other place of worship, arena,
amusement
establishment
or
other
business
that
caters
specifically to children.
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENTS
1) An amusement establishment shall not have any openings,
except emergency exits, loading bay doors or non-opening
windows on a facade that faces a residential district, or abuts a
lane separating the parcel from a residential district.
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
1) A bed and breakfast operation shall:
a) have a maximum of three (3) guest bedrooms at any one
time,
b) not have more than one employee that is not a resident of
the principal residential building,
c) not include any cooking facilities in a guest bedroom,
d) not display any signs on the parcel unless approved by the
Development Authority, and
e) may offer one or more meals to the guests during the stay.
2) A bed and breakfast may share a maximum of two parking
stalls in tandem with other vehicle parking stalls located on the
parcel.
3) A bed and breakfast establishment shall include a minimum of
50% of the indoor/outdoor amenity space for the principal
residential use of the building.
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SECTION 6: CAMPGROUNDS & R.V. PARKS
1) A campground within the Town of
Barrhead means a use:
a) where spaces are provided for
temporary accommodation in
recreational vehicles or tents,
b) that
may
include
an
administration building, laundry
or
other
buildings
and
structures
related
to
recreational
use
within
the
campground area,
c) that is serviced in a manner acceptable to the Town of
Barrhead,
d) that has a minimum of one parking stall per camping space
and one visitor parking stall per seven spaces, and
e) that cannot be used for long term accommodation.
2) When
considering
a
development
permit
application
for a
campground within the Town of Barrhead, the Development
Authority may consider specific conditions of approval to address
the following land use issues:
a) hours of operation,
b) cleanliness and overall appearance,
c) security,
d) a minimum 10% of the area to be developed for amenity
space and recreational activities
e) emergency response plan, and
f) wildfire management and emergency access
SECTION 7: CAR WASH
1) A car wash within residential or non-highway commercial areas
shall be designed to accommodate smaller vehicles.
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2) A car wash within a high commercial or industrial area may be
designed to accommodate larger recreation vehicles and larger
commercial/industrial vehicles or equipment.
3) A vehicle exit door on a car wash shall not be closer than 23.0
metres (75.5 ft) of the property line or a residential district
parcel.
4) A car wash shall provide a minimum of four (4) vehicle stacking
purposes and a drying/vacuum area in the form of one (1)
parking stall for every car wash bay.
5) Where adjoining a residential district parcel and within 23.0
metres (75.5 ft) of the nearest property line, the car wash shall:
a) have the vacuum within the car wash building,
b) be screened from the residential parcel, with the said
screening being described in the permit application and
site sketch.
6) The parcel size shall be appropriate for the proposed use and
any associated uses such as gas bars and service stations.
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
1) A child care service as a principal use
shall:
a) have
an
indoor/outdoor
amenity area that is screened
from
adjoining
residential
properties,
b) include 1.0 parking stalls per
two (2) employees and one stall
per 10 children, whichever is
greater,
c) include a minimum of 1.0 pick-up and drop-off stalls per 10
children, and
d) include an emergency response plan acceptable to the Town
of Barrhead and E.M.S.
e) be approved or licensed by the appropriate provincial
approving authority and comply with applicable Provincial Day
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Care Regulations concerning site requirements and standards
for operation and development.
2) As a secondary use on a residential parcel, a child care service
shall:
a) have no employees
other
than
the
occupant
of
the
dwelling,
b) include
one
off-
street pick up and
drop-off stall,
c) be
approved
or
licensed
by
the
appropriate provincial approving authority and comply with
applicable Provincial Day Care Regulations concerning site
requirements and standards for operation and development.
d) include an indoor/outdoor amenity area that is screened from
adjoining residential properties.
3) The Development Authority, when determining an application for
child care service, shall consider:
a) traffic impacts in the subject neighbourhood,
b) proximity to parks and open spaces, and
c) mitigation measures proposed by the applicant to minimize
impacts on adjacent residential properties where the child
care service is to be located in a residential district.
4) A Child Care Service as a principal use shall not be permitted within
the R1, R2, R3 or R4 Residential Land Use Districts.
SECTION 9: COMMERCIAL ACCOMMODATION
1) Commercial
Accommodation
through the renting of a unit in a
motel/hotel
may
include
additional services incl: meeting
rooms, restaurants, lounges and
recreational uses within a hotel.
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2) Commercial accommodation shall have a minimum parcel area of
139.35 m2 (1500 ft2) for a single storey structure and 929 m2
(1,000 ft2) for a second storey structure. Minimum parcel areas
for commercial accommodation higher than two (2) storeys is at
the discretion of the approving authority.
3) A commercial accommodation use does not require an
indoor/outdoor amenity space.
SECTION 10: COMMUNICATION TOWERS
1) Prior to submission of a development permit application for a
telecommunication tower, antenna, building or equipment as
regulated through this Bylaw, the
applicant shall submit to the Town of
Barrhead a statement regarding the
position or opinion of persons living
near (804 metres, 0.5 miles) the
proposed development site. The
effort undertaken by the applicant in
preparing
that
statement
should
depend on such things as the history
of previous applications in the area,
the size of the proposed development,
and the likelihood of it affecting
nearby landowners due to factors
such as population density or viewing
areas.
2) Initial notification of landowners required under (1) shall include:
a) a notification placed in a locally circulated newspaper.
The notification shall include a description of the proposal,
legal location and how interested parties may contact the
applicant or submit comments,
b) in person or hand delivered correspondence to all
residences a minimum of 200 metres of the site,
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c) any other form of communication that the applicant or the
Town of Barrhead may require.
3) Where possible, developers of telecommunication towers,
antennas, buildings, or equipment shall attempt to utilize
existing infrastructure. To this end, companies shall co-locate
where possible and shall attempt to mount antennas on existing
structures rather than build new freestanding towers.
4) All freestanding telecommunication towers shall be designed to
prevent climbing or sliding down, and their base and stabilizing
lines shall be separately fenced.
5) The use of any portion of a tower or antenna for signs, other
than to provide a warning or equipment information, is
prohibited.
6) When
telecommunication
towers,
buildings,
or
antenna
equipment become obsolete, it is required that they shall be
quickly removed and the development site reclaimed.
SECTION 11: DRIVE THROUGH SERVICES
1) Speakers as part of a drive through service shall not be closer than
23.0 metres (75.5 ft) to the property line of any parcel designated
to a residential district unless they are separated from the
residential district by a building.
2) A drive through must be screened
from any adjoining residential district.
3) Pedestrian
access
from
a
street
across a drive through into the main
premises is prohibited.
4) A drive through must be screened to prevent lighting from vehicles
to interfere with traffic on public roadways.
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5) A drive through must have a minimum of four (4) vehicle stacking
space to the ordering window and a minimum of four (4) vehicle
parking stalls.
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME FACILITIES
1) A Group Home shall:
a) be licensed or approved by the appropriate provincial
agency,
b) shall be no less than 300 metres (984 ft) from another
group home,
c) shall be of similar design and conform to housing unit
density for the subject land use district, and
d) shall accommodate staff parking off-street.
2) The Development Authority shall consider proximity to parks and
other amenities and existing/proposed buffering to minimize
impacts on surrounding properties.
3) Where a Group Home was formerly a residential building, the
minimum amenity area requirement for the group home shall be
that of the former residence.
4) The construction of a building for use as a Group Home shall
include an indoor/outdoor amenity area equivalent to a
residence of the same floor area and number of bedrooms.
SECTION 13: HOME BASED BUSINESS
1) A Home Based Business shall be operated as a secondary use
only and shall not change the principal character and external
appearance of the dwelling in which it is located.
2) A Home Based Business may have one non-illuminated facia sign
or nameplate to identify it in accordance with the sign
regulations provided in Part X of this Bylaw.
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3) A Home Based Business shall not use more than 27% of the
gross floor area of the residence.
4) A Home Based Business shall not create any dust, ,traffic,
congestion, late visitations, noise, odours, noxious fumes,
interference with telecommunications or vibrations emanating
from the premise which is not normally produced by a dwelling
unit.
5) A home occupation shall not generate any pedestrian or
vehicular traffic or parking that is a source of inconvenience to
adjacent landowners or tenants.
6) There shall be no outside storage of materials, commodities or
finished products.
7) A Home Based Business shall be reviewed upon receipt of a
complaint by an affected landowner. A permit for a Home Based
Business may be suspended or revoked on the basis of con
compliance on 30 days notice.
8) A Home Based Business shall not create on-street parking that
may be determined by the Development Authority to be an
inconvenience to adjoining landowners or tenants.
9) This provision does not apply to Home Based Businesses that
have no non-resident employees, no signage, client visitations
and is otherwise indistinguishable from the principal residential
use.
SECTION 14: INDEPENDENT (ACTIVE) ADULT LIVING
1) Independent (Active) Adult living as a residential use may
consist of one or more duplexes, tri-plexes, four-plexes, row
housing or multi-unit residential buildings.
2) Independent (Active) Adult Living may be developed as the
principal use in a residential park.
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3) A single unit residential dwelling under this section should
include:
a) a private amenity area of no less than 28 m2 (301 ft2).
b) a housing design that can accommodate:
i. a permanent or temporary wheelchair ramp,
ii. widened doorways or swing clear hinges,
iii. handrails on both sides of stairs,
iv. grab bars, tub cuts or shower seats,
v. lever handles on most doors,
vi. common gardens, and/or
vii. surveillance systems.
4) A single unit residential dwelling which forms part of a
community (multiple single detached units) designed for
independent (active) adult living may be designed to include
additional supportive services such as grounds maintenance and
common amenity areas for its residents.
5) A multi-unit building for independent (active) adult living shall
include the requirements of Section 16(2)(b) and:
a) an indoor amenity space of no less than 10% of the gross
floor area, not included hallways, entryways and utility
areas,
b) elevators for multi-storey structures,
6) The Development Authority may require that an agreement
describing the adult only nature of the residence be registered
against the certificate of title.
7) Where is a conflict with between this section and other sections
that address dwelling design within this Bylaw, this Section shall
prevail.
8) Independent (Active Adult) Living may be developed in all
residential land use districts excepting R1 - Residential.
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SECTION 15: KENNELS
1) Veterinary clinics or hospitals, pet shops and kennels shall:
a) not be a source of smell or noise or other emissions that
can adversely impact neighbouring properties or uses,
b) be equipped with adequate sound proofing of pens, rooms
and runs, and
c) have
indoor
exercise
runs
that
are
sufficient
to
accommodate the maximum number of animals that can
be housed.
2) The Development Authority shall recommend that the building
plans include a separate air extractor system in the animal
holding area so that heating/air conditioning is separate from the
remainder of the building
3) The keeping of dogs and other animals in a kennel shall be in
accordance with all Town of Barrhead Bylaws governing the
keeping of animals.
4) No kennels shall be permitted within a residential district or
within 35.0 metres (114.5 ft.) of a property within a residential
district.
SECTION 16: LIVE WORK COMMUNITY
1) A live work community shall not be located adjacent to an
existing residential district or area designated under the
Municipal Development Plan for future residential development,
but may be located adjoining to an industrial, highway
commercial or urban reserve district.
2) A live work community shall consist of a minimum of three (3)
parcels that include:
a) a principal residential building,
b) a commercial use and/or building
c) an outdoor residential amenity area of no less than 93 m2
(1,000 ft.2)
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3) A commercial building within a live/work district shall include a
separate holding tank to accommodate any liquid waste products
that are not suitable for the Town of Barrhead sanitary sewer
system.
4) The lot shall be landscaped to ensure that no portion of the
commercial use area of the lot can drain onto adjoining lots,
roadways or any portion of the lot to be used for a residential
use.
5) The initial development permit application on a live-work parcel
shall include both a main residential building and a commercial
use appropriate for the district.
SECTION 17: MIXED RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
1) Mixed use residential/commercial development may have either
the residential or commercial use as the principal use on the
parcel.
2) Both
uses,
residential
and
commercial, shall have separate
entrances and direct access to
street level.
3) The residential use shall be in the
rear of the building or on an upper
floor. The commercial use shall be
on the ground floor and front
portion of the building.
4) The residential use shall have a minimum floor area of 46.45 m2
(500 ft.2) for a bachelor unit (no separate bedroom) and an
additional 0.29 m2 (100 ft2) for each bedroom in the dwelling.
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5) The Development Authority shall consider the relationship of
both the residential and commercial use to each other and to
neighbouring parcels with respect to lighting, ventilation, privacy
and visibility. Residential window spaces and amenity areas
shall be clearly shown on the development plan.
6) An amenity area shall be provided, either indoor or outdoor, of
a minimum of 6.0 m2 (19.7 ft2).
7) Parking for residential uses in
commercial areas shall be off-
street. At least 1.0 parking stalls
shall be dedicated for residential
use.
The
residential
and
commercial use can share other
parking stalls.
8) The commercial use parking requirement shall be determined by
application of Part X: Parking of this Bylaw.
9) In a mixed commercial/residential use building, the residential
portion shall not encroach onto commercial use area.
10) Where the land use is to be a multi-storey building with
commercial use on the main floor and multiple units of
residential dwellings on the upper floors, the residential floor
minimums for the R4 - Residential District shall apply.
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL
1) The Development Authority may require the following as part of
an application for a multi-unit residential dwelling:
a) engineered design plans,
b) geotechnical plans for multi-storey buildings with separate
residential dwellings on each storey,
c) grading, landscaping and vegetation plans,
d) outdoor amenity area development plan, and
e) servicing plan.
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2) The
Development
Authority
shall be provided with scaled
plans showing:
a) the
location
of
all
buildings and structures
on the parcel,
b) the location and design of
permanent signage,
c) the location and design of
parking
spaces,
access
and egress onto the parcel, pedestrian walkways, refuse
storage areas, amenity areas, landscaped areas and
fencing,
d) the location of exterior lighting including the parking lot
and landscaped areas, and
e) Section
25:
Residential
Dwellings,
is
applicable
to
development under this Section.
3) Where allowed under the subject land use District, the main floor
of a multi-unit multi-floor residential building may be used for
commercial purposes.
4) Zero lot line provisions as described in Part VII: Section 30:
Zero-Side Yard Requirements apply.
5) Where the total lot area for a duplex dwelling conforms to the
required standard for a duplex on a single lot, but does not
conform to a duplex with each unit being on a separate lot, the
Development Authority may consider the approval of the building
with the appropriate variance as part of the Development Permit
approval process. Similarly, the Subdivision Authority may
approve the subdivision of a duplex if the duplex was conformant
to this Bylaw on a single lot, but does not conform with each unit
on its own property with the appropriate variance as part of the
subdivision process
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SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
1) Petroleum facilities shall not be located in any area that are
determined by the Development Authority to be a safety risk,
have inappropriate vehicle circulation or access to and from
public roadways.
2) An application for a petroleum facility shall include scaled
drawings showing:
a) proposed traffic circulation,
b) off-street parking areas,
c) loading areas,
d) landscaped areas,
e) signage location, and
f) the placement of security fences.
3) The minimum area for a gas bar
shall be 1,207.7 m2 (13,000 ft2).
4) The minimum area for a service
station
shall
be
1,486.4
m2
(16,000 ft2).
5) Multi-use facilities shall have a
minimum area of no less than the required minimum area for the
use with the largest minimum area requirement plus 75% of the
minimum area requirement for each
additional use.
6) The maximum parcel coverage for
buildings, loading areas, parking
areas, drive through, etc. shall be
80% of the parcel.
7) Land
not
included
in
parcel
coverage shall be landscaped and vegetated to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
8) 15% percent of the parking requirements for a multi-use facility
under this section may be shared between the various uses.
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9) A minimum 6.1 metre (20.0 ft.) setback from the property line
shall be maintained for all pump and pump housing units.
10) The
installation
of
petroleum
tanks
shall
conform
to
Provincial
Standards.
Permit
approval
from
the
Provincial
Approving
Authority
shall
be
included as supporting
information for a development permit application.
11) Lighting for the site shall not be directed towards any
adjoining parcel without the prior approval of the owner listed
on the certificate of title for that parcel.
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
1) A place of worship shall have a minimum area of 929 m2 (10,000
ft2). An additional 393.5 m2 (5,000 ft2) shall be required should
a manse (clergy residence) be required on the same parcel.
2) Minimum frontage for a place of worship shall be 30.0 metres
(98.4 t.).
3) The parking area for a place of worship shall be screened from
adjoining residential district parcels by a wall, landscaped earth
berm, hedge or fence constructed or maintained to a minimum
of 1.22 m (4.0 ft.) above grade.
4) Preferred location for a place of worship shall be a corner lot; or
an internal lot that is adjoining on one side yard to a non-
residential use.
5) A minimum of 20% of the parcel area shall be an outdoor
amenity space.
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6) All portions of the parcel that are not used for parking,
pedestrian access or buildings shall be landscaped.
7) A manse or other place of worship related residence should be
located in a manner that can allow for the future separation of
the building in title from the greater place of worship property.
8) The exterior finish of the place of worship shall be compatible to
that of the surrounding neighbourhood.
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT TUBS
1) Swimming pools and hot tubs for private use shall be secured
against entry by the public other than owners, tenants or
guests.
2) It is required that pools and hot tubs be drained in a manner
that does not direct water onto neighbouring properties.
SECTION 22: PORTABLE BUILDINGS
1) A portable building may also be
referred to as a tarp shed or
canvas garage.
2) A
maximum
of
one
portable
building may be allowed on a single
non industrial parcel.
3) A portable building is an accessory
building for the purposes of this
Bylaw in all land use districts, and are subject to all applicable
accessory building requirements.
4) A portable building is included as part of the parcel coverage
calculation as applicable in all land use districts.
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5) Portable buildings must be maintained in good repair. A
Development Permit issued for a portable building may be
cancelled by the Development Authority and ordered for removal
from the property pursuant to Section 546 of the Act should the
structure be determined by the Development Officer to be
unsightly or derelict.
6) A portable building shall not be allowed that would be larger
than a permanent building that would be constructed on the
same property for a same or similar use.
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL STANDARDS
1) Dwellings (single detached) as new construction shall include the
following design standards.
a) All components or modules of
the dwelling must be consistent
in construction standards and
external appearance.
b) All
exterior
walls
of
any
residence must be dimensioned
at less than or equal to 3:1
length to width.
c) Minimum width of any portion of a dwelling must be 4.8 m
(16 ft) not including eaves, decks or porches. Portions of a
dwelling which are less than 4.8 m (16 ft) in width shall
not be included as part of the length to width ratio for the
dwelling.
d) All homes constructed outside
of the Province of Alberta
must comply with the Alberta
Safety Codes Act.
e) Continuous
horizontal
roof
lines facing the front and rear
lot lines shall not exceed
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more than 6.0 m (20 ft) in length. For side yard property
lines continuous horizontal roof lines shall not exceed 9.1
m (30 ft) in length.
f) All eaves shall be a minimum of 0.30 m (12 in) in width.
g) All roof pitches must be a minimum 3:12 (3 feet of
elevation for 12 feet of width) and be consistent or
compatible with the roof pitch through the entire dwelling,
except where approved by an engineer and authorized
under an approved neighbourhood outline plan, area
structure plan and/or other statutory plan.
h) Open covered decks or verandahs which are constructed at
the same time as the residence and comply with (g) above
may be considered as floor area of the dwelling for the
purpose of calculating minimum floor area requirements.
i) Skirting shall only be used around dwellings that are
normally designed for that type of exterior finishing and
skirting is widely used in the surrounding neighbourhood.
j) Parging shall be applied on all foundation/basement
finishes as a minimum standard where this form of
finishing is common in the surrounding neighbourhood.
2) Dwellings which do not conform to Sub-section 1(b) shall be
restricted to Land Use Districts that allow for Dwelling -
Manufactured Home as an allowable use.
3) Residential dwellings considered under this Section shall
aesthetically compatible with other dwellings in the surrounding
neighbourhood.
4) Dwellings that don't conform to Sub-section 1(g) shall be
supported by approved engineered design standards.
SECTION 24: RESIDENTIAL PARKS
1) A residential park shall provide sites for two (2) or more single
detached dwellings on a parcel.
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2) Each residential unit shall have a minimum of two (2) parking
stall per unit and one (1) visitor parking stall per ten (10)
residential units.
3) Each residential site shall have a minimum area of 445.9 m2
(4800 ft2).
4) Each residential site shall have a private amenity area of no less
than 40 m2 (430 ft2).
5) Each site shall have a durable base or foundation for the
residence.
6) Each site shall be clearly marked to distinguish the boundary of
adjoining sites and common lands.
7) All homes within a residential park shall be sized to comply with
the
setback
provisions
of
the
subject residential site.
8) A common amenity space shall be
provided to a minimum of 10% of
the gross area. This space shall
be
developed
to
service
the
intended residential market such
as children or independent adult
living.
9) The boundary of the residential park shall be screened from view
from adjoining parcels with a fence to a minimum height above
grade of 0.9 metres (3.0 ft.)
10) All utility lines shall be placed underground and as-built plans
shall be submitted to the Town of Barrhead for their records.
11) All internal roads and pedestrian walkways within a residential
park shall be hard surfaced, drained and maintained to an
approved standard.
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12) Conversion of a residential park to a residential community with
each residence on a separate lot shall require all sites to
conform to the minimum lot and servicing standards of the
receiving district.
13) A screened and fenced common storage area shall be included
as part of any residential park and be accessed only from within
the park.
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE SUITES
1) A development permit application for a secondary or garage suite
shall be subject to the following requirements, including, but not
limited to:
a)
include an evaluation by an accredited Safety Codes officer
and/ or Building Inspector,
b)
compliance with all relevant provisions of the Alberta Safety
Codes, Fire Codes and Alberta Building Codes, as amended,
c)
minimum floor area of 23.33 m2 (250 ft2) per occupied suite
and a maximum of 4 occupants per suite,
d)
include a kitchen, bathroom and a separate entrance, and
e)
include adequate off-street parking to support the proposed
use.
2) A development permit application for a secondary suite or garage
suite shall be subject to the following requirements, including, but
not limited to:
a) a
secondary
suite
may
be
developed
only in a single
detached dwelling or the second
floor of a garage in the case of
a garage suite,
b) a secondary or garage suite
may only be developed in a
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district where "secondary suite" or "garage suite" respectively
is listed as an allowable use,
c) only one secondary or garage suite shall be allowed per
parcel that includes one principal dwelling,
d) a secondary suite shall not exceed 40% of the principal
building in the case of a secondary suite located within a
residence,
e) off-street parking shall be as required in the land use district
where it is listed,
f) A garage suite shall have a civic address sign affixed to the
entrance to the suite or building, and
g) A secondary suite and a garage suite count towards the
housing unit density referred as part of in-fill development.
SECTION 26: SHIPPING CONTAINERS
1) A shipping container is an allowable building with an
approved development permit in the following Districts:
a) all industrial districts,
b) urban reserve district, and
c) commercial districts.
2) A shipping container may be used for
the purpose of loading or unloading
household
items
or
construction
materials
or
equipment
in
a
residential district, for a period of 30
days upon request of the landowner to the development
authority without the requirement for a development permit.
3) Shipping containers that are to be located for more than 30
days on a parcel in urban reserve or commercial shall:
a) be sided or painted to match or compliment the
principal building on the site,
b) feature a false roof with a minimum 4:1 pitch,
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c) include a man-door, and
d) have the appropriate safety codes approvals.
4) Shipping containers shall be treated as an accessory building
for the purpose of location within a parcel, except when used
under Sub-section 2 above.
5) Where Sub-section 2 above is applicable, the shipping
container may be located within a front yard driveway.
6) Shipping containers shall not be used as a fence in any land
use district
7) Shipping containers shall not eliminate or interfere with
parking,
loading
or
the
manoeuvring
of
vehicles
or
pedestrians on the site.
SECTION 27: SUPPORTIVE LIVING
1) A supportive living community shall
comply with all criteria of this Bylaw:
a) an
indoor
amenity
area
equivalent to 10% of the floor
area of the development and
that can seat 100% of the
residents,
b) one or more common dining
areas,
c) an outdoor amenity area that
is
centered
on
residential
wellness,
such
as
walking
paths, viewing areas or raised
common garden areas,
d) corridors and stairwells shall have a minimum clearance
width of 1.65 m (17.7 ft),
e) seating areas along corridors to minimize corridor lengths,
and
f) visual surveillance of the entry area.
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2) Dwelling units shall be designed to include:
a) a no-step entry to the building from street level and
through an attached garage (where applicable),
b) minimal thresholds within the dwelling,
c) hallways with a minimum width of 1.1 m (11.8 ft),
d) wheelchair accessible rooms throughout the dwelling,
e) the ability to install a lift or elevator on multi-storey
dwellings.
f) bathroom walls that can support a grab bar at the toilet
and the tub/shower, and
g) an accessible tub or shower.
3) The minimum area for a bachelor dwelling shall be:
a) bachelor dwelling 40 m2 (430.5 ft2)
b) one bedroom
50 m2 (538.2 ft2)
4) The development shall be licensed and maintain a licence
through applicable provincial legislation.
5) Parking shall be provided at a minimum:
a) 1.0 stalls per dwelling,
b) 1.0 stalls per seven (7) dwellings, and
c) sufficient off-street parking for staff and/or contractors.
6) Supportive Living as a residential use may consist of one or
more duplexes, tri-plexes, four-plexes, row housing or multi-unit
residential buildings.
7) Supportive Living may be developed as the principal use in a
residential park as part of an IDC Land Use District.
8) Where is a conflict with between this section and other sections
that address dwelling design within this Bylaw, this Section shall
prevail.
9) Supportive Living may be developed in all residential land use
districts excepting R1 - Residential and R2 - Residential.
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SECTION 28: SURVEILLANCE SUITES
1) Surveillance suites shall be compatible with and accessory to the
principal use on the subject parcel, and be compatible with uses
on adjoining properties.
2) A surveillance suite shall not interfere with future development
or land uses on adjoining properties.
3) Where a surveillance suite is attached to the principal building on
a site by a roof, an open or enclosed structure, a floor or a
foundation, it shall be treated as part of the principal building.
4) Property line setbacks for surveillance suites shall be as per the
regulation in the applicable land use district.
5) Surveillance suites, as detached buildings, shall have a minimum
setback to other buildings of 1.83m (6.0 ft) or as required to
meet Safety Codes Act requirements.
6) Surveillance suites shall not be located in the front yard of a lot.
7) A surveillance suite shall have a minimum floor area of 46.45 m2
(500 ft2) and a maximum floor area of 92.9 m2 (1,000 ft2), not
including a basement.
8) Surveillance suites shall be finished and maintained in a manner
that is compatible with the other buildings on the subject
property and surrounding neighbourhood.
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PART IX: PARKING AND LOADING
SECTION 1: OFF-STREET PARKING DESIGN
1) Parking stalls and loading spaces shall be clearly marked and
regularly maintained in the parking facility.
2) Except where exempted through specific development permit
approval, all off-street parking areas shall be separated from
streets/sidewalks by a landscaped buffer at least 0.91 m (3.0 ft) in
width.
3) Necessary curb-cuts shall be constructed according to Town of
Barrhead Municipal Standards.
4) Where the off-street parking spaces exceeds two stalls, each stall
and access from the street shall be hard surfaced to Town of
Barrhead Municipal Standards.
5) Parking areas shall be graded in a manner that will not direct
surface water flows across the parcel boundary unless where
approved by the Development Authority and/or Public Works
Department.
6) Parking facilities shall be adequately lighted. Lighting shall not be
directed towards parcels districted to a residential land use district
or other parcels where the lighting may adversely impact the parcel
or its use.
7) Parking for physically handicapped shall be provided in accordance
with Provincial Design Standards, and shall be clearly marked. As a
guide, 5% of customer/resident parking stalls should be barrier free
to a maximum of 4 stalls per business. Barrier free parking should
also be proximal to the main entrance of the subject building.
8) All parking areas shall conform to the following design standards,
except where varied by the Development Authority due to specific
on-site considerations:
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Parking
Angle
Width of Stall
Depth of Stall
Perpendicular to
Manoeuvring
Aisle
Width of Stall
Parallel to
Manoeuvring Aisle
Width of Manoeuvring Aisle
0°
30°
45°
60°
90°
2.59 m (8.5 ft)
2.59 m (8.5 ft)
2.59 m (8.5 ft)
2.59 m (8.5 ft)
2.59 m (8.5 ft)
2.59 m (8.5 ft)
4.88 m (16.0 ft)
5.49 m (18.0 ft)
5.79 m (19.0 ft)
5.79 m (19.0 ft)
6.71 m (22.0 ft)
5.18 m (17.0 ft)
3.57 m (11.7 ft)
2.83 m (9.3 ft)
2.59 m (8.5ft)
One Way 3.51 m (11.5 ft)
One Way 3.51 m (11.5 ft)
One Way 3.51 m (11.5 ft)
One Way 5.79 m (19 ft)
One Way 7.01 m (23 ft)
9) All parking areas and driveways other than in rear yards of
industrial district parcels shall be paved or otherwise hard surfaced
to municipal standards.
10) A lesser standard may be allowed where the fronting street or
lane is not paved, in which case the parking area shall be surfaced
to a same or similar standard as the said street or lane.
SECTION 2: COMMUNAL PARKING
1) Parking in industrial, urban reserve and non highway commercial
districts may be pooled by the owner(s) of a parcel(s) of land to
meet the requirements of this Part.
2) Where a group of uses is served by a communal parking facility, the
sum of all individual uses shall be served by the parking facility.
3) The demand on a communal parking facility shall not exceed the
capacity of the facility without the approval of the Development
Authority.
4) The Town of Barrhead may require an agreement to be entered into
between the communal parking facility, the subject use that is
being served by the facility and the Town of Barrhead; with the said
agreement prepared and registered against the certificate of title
for the affected properties at the cost of the Developer.
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5) Where various users on a parcel have different peak times for
parking demand, the Development Authority may consider reducing
the number of parking stalls required for certain uses.
SECTION 3: ON-STREET PARKING
1) On-street parking shall be prohibited except where allowed by the
Town of Barrhead.
2) On-street parking stalls shall be marked to the satisfaction of the
Town of Barrhead.
3) On-street parking shall not be used as a means to satisfy parking
requirements in any district other than where approved by the
Development Authority.
4) On-street parking shall not be used to satisfy parking requirements
for secondary suites.
SECTION 4: OFF-STREET LOADING
1) Off-street loading areas shall:
a) be of adequate size and area to accommodate the proposed
use,
b) shall not interfere with pedestrian or other customer traffic
movements,
c) have a clearly defined traffic aisle to a street or lane,
d) be sited to an elevation or elevations convenient to a major
floor level in the building or to a utility elevator serving each
major floor level,
e) have an overhead clearance of no less than 5.49 m (18 ft)
above grade,
f) be graded and drained to dispose of all surface water in a
manner satisfactory to the Development Authority. Surface
water shall not be directed across sidewalks or property lines
without the approval of the Development Authority,
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g) be surfaced in the same manner as the off-street parking
facility serving the same building, and
h) be screened on each side adjoining or fronting any parcel in a
residential district by a hedge, wall, earth berm or fence of no
less than 1.52 m (5.0 ft) in height to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
SECTION 5: PARKING STALL REQUIREMENTS
1) Change of use or the intensity of use shall require a re-calculation
of parking requirements under this Section and where applicable,
under the applicable section this Part of the Land Use Bylaw.
2) The number of parking stalls required to serve a use on-site may be
adjusted in accordance with Section 2 of this Part.
3) The Development Authority may assign a same or similar use to
one or more of the requirements provided in the Table below.
4) Where proposed use(s) falls within one or more parking
requirements, the number of parking stalls required shall be the
sum of those specified for each individual use.
5) Table 1 below provides minimum parking stall requirements for
individual land uses. Some land uses have specific requirements
provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
Table 1: Parking Requirements:
USE
STALLS
(# stalls, /seats or /gross
floor area)
AGRICULTURE
Exempt
COMMERCIAL
Accessory Food or Liquor Service No additional stalls
Adult Entertainment Business No additional stalls
Auction Sales Discretion
of
Development
Authority
Automotive Sales and Service 1/100m2 (1,076 ft2)
Bars and Lounges 1/4 seats
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Car Washes Section 8: car wash
Child Care Services (Principal Use) Section 9: child care services
Commercial Accommodation 1/suite + 1/employee at peak
periods.
Convenience Store 1/502m (538 ft2) of floor space
Drive Through Service SECTION 11: drive through
services
Gas Bars 1/100m2 (1,076 ft2)
Kennel 2 stalls +1/employee
Larger Shopping Centres 1/30m2 (323 ft2)
Manufacturing Services
Mixed Commercial/Residential Section 18: Mixed
Residential/Commercial
Development
Moving or Cartage 1/employee + 1/100 m2 (1,076
ft2) of gross floor area
Neighbourhood Shopping Centre 1/40 m2 (430.5 ft2)
Offices 1/ 37m2 (398 ft2)
Outdoor Sales and Service 1/100 m2 (1,0076 ft2) of parcel
coverage
Personal Services 1/40 m2 (430.5 ft2)
Petroleum Facility as req. by Development Authority
Private Clubs 1/ 10m2 (107.6 ft2)
Professional Services 1/40 m2 (430.5 ft2)
Restaurant (take out only) 1/14
m2
(151
ft2)
plus
1/employee
Restaurants 1/4 seats
Retail Services 1/40 m2 (430.5 ft2)
Retail Stores (<3,716 m2 (40,000 ft2) 1/ 28 m2 (301 ft2)
Retail Stores (≥3,716 m2 (40,000 ft2) 1/23 m2 (248 ft2)
Service Stations 1/100m2 (1,076 ft2)
Shopping Centre 1/30 m2 (323 ft2)
Travel Information Centre 4 stalls + 1/employee
Veterinary Clinic 3 stalls +1/employee
Warehouse Sales 1/100m2 (1,076 ft2)
INDUSTRIAL
Any Development within an Industrial
District that requires employees/traffic
1/100 m2 (1,076 ft2) of gross
floor area + 3/tenant
PUBLIC INSTITUTIONAL
Amusement Establishments
1/5 seats or 1/10m2 (107.6 ft2)
Auditoriums/recreational facilities
1/5 seats or 1/10m2 (107.6 ft2)
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Campground
Section 7: Campgrounds & R.V.
Parks
Elementary/Junior High School
5 spaces + 1/daytime employee
EMS Services
1/employee
Health Clinic
1/40 m2 (430.5 ft2)
High School and Other Schools
1/8
students
+
1/daytime
employee
Kindergarten School
1/32.5 m2 (350 ft2) + 1/ daytime
employee
Medical Services
1/ 28m2 (291 ft2)
RESIDENTIAL
Low Density
Duplexes 2
Residential Park Stall 2/unit
Row Housing 2
Secondary Suites 1
Single Detached 2
Visitor Stall 1/10 units
Higher Density
Multi-Unit Dwellings:
a) 1 Bedroom 1
b) 2+ Bedrooms 1.5
c) Visitors 0.5/ unit
Senior's & Care facilities: 0.6/resident + 1/daytime
employee
Visitors 1/10 dwellings
Independent (Active) Adult 2
Show Home & Sales Office 4 spaces total
Residential Other
Bed and Breakfast
1 additional stall
Child Care Services (Secondary Use)
Residential stall requirement +1
stall.
Group Home
1/4 beds
1/ 2 employees
Home Based Business
1 additional stall
Live/Work
2 residential + min 2
commercial.
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PART X: SIGNAGE
SECTION 1: GENERAL SIGN PROVISIONS
1) Development Permits shall be required for all permanent signs
within the Town of Barrhead. All signs shall be subject to the
following:
a) The Development Authority may, at their discretion, require an
engineer-approved plan prior to the issuance of a sign permit in
order to ensure the safe design and placement of a sign, awning
or canopy.
b) Quality, aesthetic character and finishing of sign construction
shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
c) No person shall erect or place a sign so that it would be
considered, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to be a
traffic hazard or obstruct the vision of vehicular traffic.
d) Where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, a proposed
sign in a commercial or industrial land use district might be
objectionable to a resident in any adjacent residential land use
district, the Development Authority may impose such other
regulations as they feel would protect the interests of residents
including but not limited to periodic checks of the light being
directed by a lighted sign as well as controlling the hours that
lighted signs remain lighted.
e) Flashing, animated or interiorly illuminated signs shall not be
permitted in any land use district where, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, they might:
i.
affect residents in adjacent housing or residential land use
districts, or
ii.
interfere with or obstruct a motor vehicle driver's vision or
interpretation of oncoming traffic signs or traffic signal
lights.
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f) Notwithstanding Subsection (1), no person shall exhibit or place
an illuminated sign that permits or provides for:
i.
A current interrupting or flashing device unless there is a
continuous source of concealed illumination on the
translucent portions of the sign,
ii.
A flashing beacon of a type that is the same or similar to
those used by emergency vehicles,
iii.
A flashing device, animator or revolving beacon within
50.29 m (165 ft) of the intersection of two or more public
roadways, or
iv.
A device described in Subsection (6)(c) that would be
directly visible from any residential building within a
distance of 50.29 m (165 ft) of the sign.
2) The area around sign structures shall be kept clean and free of
overgrown vegetation and free from refuse material.
3) The Development Authority may require the removal of any sign
which, in their opinion, is or has become unsightly or is in such a
state of disrepair as to constitute a hazard.
4) The Development Authority may require that the owner of any sign
indemnify the Town of Barrhead in an insurance policy related to
any approved private sign.
SECTION 2: FREESTANDING SIGNS
1) Within all non-Residential Land Use Districts, one freestanding sign
may be allowed per site as follows:
a) The height of any freestanding sign shall not exceed 9.1 m (30.0
ft) from grade.
b) Any freestanding sign shall not project to within 0.6m (2.0 ft) of
a property line, or within 2.0 m (6.5 ft) of overhead utility lines.
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c) The total area of all freestanding signs on each site shall not
exceed 0.2 m2 (2.15 ft2)for each lineal metre of street frontage
of the developed site, to a maximum of 12.0 m2 (129 ft2)for
each sign.
2) Freestanding signs shall:
a) be limited to advertising for the
business
or
businesses
of
the
property on which application for
Development Permit is being made,
and
b) not
use
animated
or
flashing
lighting where the same may be a nuisance to neighbouring
properties or businesses.
SECTION 3: BILLBOARD SIGNS
1) Billboard signs shall not be permitted in residential districts.
2) Billboard signs shall only be permitted on a long term or permanent
basis on properties adjacent:
a) to Highway 18, or
b) to Highway 33.
3) Where Section (1) and (2) above are
not
applicable,
the
Development
Authority may issue a permit for a
billboard,
subject
to
the
permit
approval being issued for a maximum
of one year from the date of approval.
4) The Development Authority shall take
into consideration the following aspects
in ensuring the proper design, character, location and construction
of billboard signs:
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a) Billboard signs must be compatible with the general
architectural lines and forms of adjacent development,
b) All billboard signs must be of high quality construction, and
c) All billboard signs must be positioned so that they do not
severely obstruct the horizon line when viewed from vehicular
traffic traveling past them from any direction.
5) A billboard may only contain poster panels or bulletins up to 3.05 m
(10 ft) by 6.1 m (20 ft) in size.
6) The advertisement copy may be posted, glued, painted or otherwise
fastened to the billboard in order to permit periodic replacement.
7) A billboard facing, including border and trim but excluding the base,
apron, supports or other structural members shall not exceed 18.58
m2 (200 ft2) in area.
8) The maximum size of a billboard referred to in Subsection (7)
applies to each facing of a billboard structure and facings may be
placed back-to-back or in a V-shaped configuration.
9) A billboard sign shall not be located within a minimum distance of
152.4 m (500 ft) from any other billboard sign on the same side of
the road.
10) A billboard sign shall not project within 4.88 m (16 ft) from the
parcel line.
11) The Development Authority shall ensure that a billboard located at
the intersection of any roadway with another public roadway is
setback an appropriate distance for the purposes of safe and
efficient movement of traffic.
12) Billboard facings may be illuminated by a constant source of light
only, and shall not be lit by a flashing, animated or intermittent
light source.
13) In the case of community-oriented or public service-type
billboards, the Town of Barrhead may authorize the placement of
such billboards on public roadway right-of-ways notwithstanding
Subsections (3) and (10).
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SECTION 4: AWNING AND CANOPY SIGNS
1) Subject to Subsection (2), awning or canopy signs may be
permitted in all but residential land use districts.
2) In a residential land use district, awnings or canopies shall not be
attached to or be constructed so as to be considered a part of any
sign other than a house or apartment name sign.
3) The awning or canopy sign shall have a clearance of not less than
3.66 m (12 ft) between the bottom of the canopy or awning and the
sidewalk, walkway or ground level.
4) Where the front portion of a building
extends or is allowed to extend out to
the front parcel line, the canopy or
awning sign shall not project more than
2.13 m (7.0 ft) over the sidewalk and in
no case shall any support pillar/pole
forming part of the awning or canopy
sign project beyond the front parcel
line.
5) Notwithstanding Subsections (3) and (4), no canopy sign shall be
permitted where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the
canopy or awning obstructs the free movement or access to
pedestrians, vehicles or repairs to overhead utility lines.
6) The print or lettering of awnings and canopies in all land use
districts shall be restricted to identification of the building name or
the proprietor's identification.
7) The Development Authority may require that the applicant include
the Town of Barrhead within an insurance policy where awning or
canopy
signs overhang
public walkways,
lanes,
streets
or
properties.
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SECTION 5: PROJECTING SIGNS
1) In the C1 Central Business District Commercial District, C2 Highway
Commercial
District
and
C3
Neighbourhood
Commercial,
a
projecting sign shall be permitted with the approval of the
Development Authority, as follows:
a) For any building located less than 6.1 m (20 ft) from the
property line, not more than one projecting sign, 2.32 m2
(25 ft2) or less in area, shall be erected;
b) No part of the sign shall:
i)
extend more than 2.13 m (7.0 ft) above the parapet
of the building;
ii)
extend more than 2.13 m (7.0 ft) from the face of
the building; or
iii)
be less than 3.05 m (10 ft) above ground or sidewalk
grade.
2) Projecting signs shall be erected so that:
a) No part of the sign shall be less than
3.05 m (10 ft) above the ground or
sidewalk grade;
b) No part of the sign shall project
more than 1.83 m (6.0 ft) over
public property, or come within 0.6
m (2 ft) of the curb or edge of a
roadway;
c) No part of the sign shall project more than 0.91 m (3.0 ft) above
the top of the vertical face of the wall to which it is attached;
d) The space between the sign and supporting wall shall not be
more than 0.6 m (2 ft);
e) There shall be only one projecting sign for each business
frontage, provided that if a business frontage shall exceed 100 ft
(30.48 m), a further projecting sign be permitted for each
additional 100 ft (30.48 m) or portion thereof;
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f) The permitted area of the sign shall be related to the amount of
projection from the face of the building, as follows:
Maximum Amount of
Projection
Maximum Area of Sign
2.43 m (8.0 ft)
2.32 m2 (25 ft2 )
2.13 m (7.0 ft)
2.60 m2 (28 ft2)
1.83 m (6.0 ft)
3.16 m2 (34 ft2)
1.52 m (5.0 ft)
4.46 m2 (48 ft2)
1.22 m (4.0 ft)
5.57 m2 (60 ft2)
0.91 m (3.0 ft)
6.97 m2 (75 ft2)
g) Sign area shall be computed exclusive of supports and structural
members provided that such supports and structural members
are free of advertising and are so constructed that they do not
form part of the advertisement;
h) Supports shall not be provided by an A-frame.
SECTION 67: ROOF SIGNS
1) Roof signs may be allowed in all land use districts except residential
land use districts.
2) No portion of a sign shall overhang the
roof on which it is located.
3) No supporting structures shall be visible
to the public unless finished in an
aesthetically
pleasing manner
to
the
discretion of the Development Authority.
4) Notwithstanding Sub-sections (2) and (3), inflated advertising signs
may be permitted as roof signs at the discretion of the Town of
Barrhead development authority. Such permits shall not be issued
for a period greater than 6 months.
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SECTION 8: WALL AND FACIA SIGNS
1) Wall and fascia signs may be permitted in all land use districts,
excepting residential land use districts wherein it is permissible to
have one non-illuminated fascia sign or nameplate to identify a
Home Based Business not greater than 0.28 m2 (3.0 ft2) in area
placed within or flat against the dwelling unit or any accessory
building.
2) Except where Subsection (3) and (4)
are applicable, one fascia sign only will
be permitted to indicate the name and
nature of the occupancy for each
occupancy within the development.
The sign shall not exceed a height of
1.52 m (5.0 ft) and a horizontal
dimension greater than the length of
the bay which the proprietor's sign
identifies. In no case shall the fascia sign exceed 30% of the
building face or bay which the sign identifies.
3) Developments which are considered by the Development Authority
to be double fronting may apply for a fascia sign permit for the
second fronting building face.
4) In developments containing more than two storey's, fascia signs
shall only be permitted on the building face below the third storey
offices and bays.
5) A wall sign in a commercial or industrial land use district shall not
exceed an area of more than 45% of the wall to which it is
attached.
6) A wall sign shall not extend beyond the limits of the wall to which it
is attached.
7) Where a wall mural is not to be used to advertise the business
within the building upon which the mural is painted or any other
business; the wall mural may encompass 100% of the wall to which
it is painted provided that the wall sign mural complies with
approved design guidelines.
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8) Fascia and wall signs for a commercial or industrial building
containing more than one bay shall maintain the same character
and size of sign throughout the building face and from bay to bay.
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PART XI: DISTRICT REGULATIONS
PREAMBLE: LAND USE DISTRICTS
1) The Town of Barrhead is divided into Land Use Districts and the
boundaries of each and every district are described on the Land
Use District Map, which forms part of this Bylaw.
2) Where uncertainty arises as to the precise location of the
boundary of any district as shown on the Land Use District Map,
the following rules apply:
Rule 1: Where the boundary is shown as following a public
roadway or lane it shall be determined to follow the near side
right of way boundary of the roadway or lane,
Rule 2: Where a boundary is shown as approximately
following a property line, it shall be deemed to be following
the said property line; and
Rule 3: In circumstances not covered by Rule 1 and Rule 2,
the location of the District boundary shall be determined by:
o Dimensions set out within the Land Use District map, or
o Dimensions as established through the use of the scale
bar shown on the Land Use District Map.
3) Where Land Use Districts are established as part of the
Subdivision process, the districts shall be understood to conform
to the boundaries shown on the plan of survey or the Certificate
of Title for the subject parcel.
4) The District regulations do not apply to public roadways, lanes or
public utilities.
5) Special Use Provisions are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
BED AND BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
CHILD CARE SERVICE
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION
13:
HOME
BASED
BUSINESS
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SHOW
HOME
&
SALES
OFFICE
D
SWIM
POOLS
OR
HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
6.0 metres (19.7 ft.)
Side
1.5 metres (4.9 ft.)
Rear
7.5 metres (24.6 ft.)
Flanking
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
SECTION 1
R1 - RESIDENTIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide a neighbourhood that is intended to
be exclusively for single detached homes.
Secondary uses are limited to those that will
not detract from the primary purpose of this
District.
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PARCEL REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Size (Minimum)
534 m2 (5,748 ft2)
Depth
35.58 m (120 ft)
Width
Laned (Internal)
16.76 m (55 ft)
Laned (Corner)
18.29 m (60 ft)
Laneless (Internal)
16.76 m (55 ft)
Laneless (Corner)
18.29 m (60 ft)
Pie/Irregular Shape
Measured minimum front yard
setback
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Minimum Floor Area***
single storey
120.77 m2 (1,300 ft2)
1.5-storey
139.35 m2 (1,500 ft2)
1.5 storey - lower floor
97.55 m2 (1,050 ft2)
2.0-storey
139.35 m2 (1,500 ft2)
2.0 storey - lower floor
92.9 m2 (1,000 ft2)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
40%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
BED AND BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
CHILD CARE SERVICE
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION
13:
HOME
BASED
BUSINESS
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SHOW
HOME
&
SALES
OFFICE
D
SWIM
POOLS
OR
HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
5.5 metres (18.0 ft.)
Side
1.2 metres (3.9 ft.)
Rear
7.5 metres (24.6 ft.)
Flanking
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
SECTION 2
R1S - RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide a neighbourhood that is intended to
be exclusively for single detached homes on
smaller residential lots. Secondary uses are
limited to those that will not detract from the
primary purpose of this District.
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PARCEL REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Size (Minimum)
300 m2 (3,229 ft2)
Depth
30.00m (98.4 ft)
Width
Laned (Internal)
10.00 m (32.8 ft)
Laned (Corner)
12.00 m (39.4 ft)
Laneless (Internal)
10.00 m (32.8 ft)
Laneless (Corner)
12.00 m (39.4 ft)
Pie/Irregular Shape
Measured from minimum front
yard setback
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Minimum Floor Area***
single storey
102.19 m2 (1,100 ft2)
1.5-storey
116.13m2 (1,250 ft2)
1.5 storey - lower floor
97.55 m2 (1,050 ft2)
2.0-storey
130.06 m2 (1,400 ft2)
2.0 storey - lower floor
69.68 m2 (750 ft2)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
40%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
BED AND BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
CHILD CARE SERVICE
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (DUPLEX)
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
GARAGE SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
IN-FILL RESIDENTIAL -
CLASS A
P
SECTION 16: RESIDENTIAL IN-FILL
IN-FILL RESIDENTIAL -
CLASS B
D
SECTION 16: RESIDENTIAL IN-FILL
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SECONDARY SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SHOW HOME & SALES
OFFICE
D
SWIM POOLS OR HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
SECTION 3
R2 - RESIDENTIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide a neighbourhood that is intended to
be for both single detached and duplex
housing with a broad range of lot and
housing sizes.
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YARD REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
6.1 metres (20.0 ft.)
Side
1.5 metres (4.9 ft.)
Rear
7.5 metres (24.6 ft.)
Flanking
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
PARCEL REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Area (Minimum)
Laned: Internal
510.95 m2 (5,500 ft2)
Laned: Corner
562.05 m2 (6,050 ft2)
Laneless: Internal
562.05 m2 (6,050 ft2)
Laneless: Corner
613.14 m2 (6,600 ft2)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Depth
33.53 m (110 ft)
Width
Laneless (Internal)
16.76 m (55 ft)
Laneless (Corner)
19.81 m (65 ft)
Laned (Internal)
15.24 m (50 ft)
Laned (Corner)
16.76 m (55 ft)
Pie/Irregular Shape
Measured minimum front yard
setback
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Minimum Floor Area (Minimum)***
single storey
102.19 m2 (1,100 ft2)
1.5-storey
116.13m2 (1,250 ft2)
1.5 storey - lower floor
97.55 m2 (1,050 ft2)
2.0 Storey
130.06 m2 (1,400 ft2)
2.0 storey - lower floor
69.68 m2 (750 ft2)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
40%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
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COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
BED AND BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
CHILD CARE SERVICE
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (DUPLEX)
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
GARAGE SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
IN-FILL RESIDENTIAL -
CLASS A
P
SECTION 16: RESIDENTIAL IN-FILL
IN-FILL RESIDENTIAL -
CLASS B
D
SECTION 16: RESIDENTIAL IN-FILL
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SECONDARY SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SHOW HOME & SALES
OFFICE
D
SWIM POOLS OR HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
SECTION 4
R2S - RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide a neighbourhood that is intended to
be for both single detached and duplex
housing on smaller lots with a broad range of
lot and housing sizes.
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**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
5.5 metres (18.0 ft.)
Side
1.2 metres (3.9 ft.)
Rear
7.5 metres (24.6 ft.)
Flanking
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
PARCEL REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Area (Minimum)
Laned: Internal
510.95 m2 (5,500 ft2)
Laned: Corner
562.05 m2 (6,050 ft2)
Laneless: Internal
562.05 m2 (6,050 ft2)
Laneless: Corner
613.14 m2 (6,600 ft2)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Depth
30.00 m (98.4 ft)
Width
Laneless (Internal)
9.00 m (29.5 ft)
Laneless (Corner)
11.00 m (36.1 ft)
Laned (Internal)
9.00 m (29.5 ft)
Laned (Corner)
11.00 m (36.1 ft)
Pie/Irregular Shape
Measured minimum front yard
setback
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Minimum Floor Area (Minimum)***
single storey
102.19 m2 (1,100 ft2)
1.5-storey
116.13m2 (1,250 ft2)
1.5 storey - lower floor
97.55 m2 (1,050 ft2)
2.0 Storey
130.06 m2 (1,400 ft2)
2.0 storey - lower floor
69.68 m2 (750 ft2)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
40%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
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COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations.
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Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
BED AND BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
CHILD CARE FACILITY
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
DWELLING (DUPLEX)
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (FOUR-PLEX)
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING
(ROW
HOUSING)
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
D
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (TRI-PLEX)
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
GARAGE SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SECONDARY SUITES
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SHOW
HOME
&
SALES
OFFICE
D
SECTION 5
R3 - RESIDENTIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide for a variety of medium to high
density housing options, and those uses
which are compatible with the character of
the residential neighbourhood.
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SWIM
POOLS
OR
HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
6.1 metres (20.0 ft.)
Side
1.5 metres (4.9 ft.)
Rear
7.5 metres (24.6 ft.)
Flanking
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Area
780.4 m2 (8,400 ft2)
Parcel Dimensions:
Depth
36.58 m (120 ft)
Width
Internal Lot
21.3 m (70 ft)
Corner Lot
27.4 m (90 ft)
Building Height
9.14 m (30 ft)
Dwelling Density
59 units/hectare (24/acre)
Parcel Coverage
40%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
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REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
APARTMENT
P
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
CHILD CARE FACILITY
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
DWELLING (DUPLEX)
D
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (FOUR-PLEX)
D
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (ROW
HOUSING)
D
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING (TRI-PLEX)
D
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SECONDARY SUITES
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SHOW HOME & SALES
OFFICE
D
SWIM POOLS OR HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
SECTION 6
R4 - RESIDENTIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide for high density housing as well as
accessory uses which are compatible with the
residential neighbourhood.
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YARD & DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
8.8 metres (29.0 ft.)
Side
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
Rear
7.5 metres (24.6 ft.)
Flanking
3.0 metres (9.8 ft.)
Parcel Area (Minimum)
930 m2 (10,000 ft2)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Depth
36.58 m (120 ft)
Width
Internal Lot
21.3 m (70 ft)
Corner Lot
27.4 m (90 ft)
Building Height (Maximum)
As per Development Authority
Dwelling Density (Minimum)
75 units/hectare (30/acre)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
As per Development Authority
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
COMMON APPLICABLE PROVISIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
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REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING
P
ACCESSORY USE
P
BED AND BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
CHILD CARE SERVICE
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
CONVENIENCE RETAIL
STORE
D
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
DWELLING
(MANUFACTURED HOME)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
RESIDENTIAL PARK
P
SECTION 24: RESIDENTIAL PARKS
SECONDARY SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SHOW HOME & SALES
OFFICE
D
SWIM POOLS OR HOT
TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Minimum Stall/Unit)
Front
6.0 metres (19.7 ft.)
Side
1.5 metres (4.9 ft.)
Rear
6.0 metres (19.7 ft.)
Yard (Parcel)
As per R5 - Residential District
SECTION 7
R5 - RESIDENTIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide a neighbourhood that is intended to
accommodate
a
Residential
Park
or
subdivision
which
allows
for
multiple
detached residences and secondary uses on a
single parcel.
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for
non
residential
park
development.
Residential Separation (Minimum)***
4.5 metres (15 ft.)
***Separation Distance between residential dwellings.
PARCEL REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Size (Minimum)
8,094 m2 (2 ac.)
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
BUILDING REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Minimum Floor Area***
single storey
120.77 m2 (1,300 ft2)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
60%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
1) Residences within a residential park or subdivision under this
District must be of same or similar design and appearance.
2) All residences within a subdivision or park within this Land Use
District shall be of the same dimension range (less than or equal to
3:1 length to width) or (greater than 3:1 length to width).
3) Pursuant to Section 284(n) of the "ACT", Plan 772-2731 is
designated as a manufactured home community.
COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Part VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR
USE
D
BED & BREAKFAST
D
SECTION 5: BED AND BREAKFAST
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
D
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
KENNEL
P
COMMERCIAL
(LIVE/WORK)
D
PUBLIC USE
P
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING P
SECONDARY SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SHOW HOME
D
SWIM POOLS & HOT TUBS
P
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
VETERINARY CLINIC
P
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD REGULATIONS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Yard
Front
6.0 metres (19.7 ft.)
Side
1.5 metres (4.9 ft.)
Rear
6.0 metres (19.7 ft.)
SECTION 8
RW - RESIDENTIAL LIVE/WORK
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide
for
a
low
density
mixed
use
development in the form of a live work
community.
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Residential Separation (Minimum)*** 6.0 metres (19.7 ft.)
***Separation Distance from the principal residential use to the
principal commercial use/building
PARCEL REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Parcel Size (Minimum)
0.1 ha. (0.25 ac.)
Width (Minimum)
Depth (Minimum)
15 m (49 ft)
30 m (98.4 ft)
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
SPECIFIC REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
1) Residences shall have an outdoor amenity space equivalent to that
of the R1 - Residential District.
2) A minimum of 10% of the parcel shall be landscaped.
3) Commercial Uses shall be limited to the first storey and shall have a
separate outside entry from that of the residential use if sharing the
same building.
4) Commercial Uses contemplated under this District include, but are
not limited to:
a) Owner/ Operator business that have a maximum of 3 off-site
employees on-site at the same time.
5) Noise such as diesel engines running during the evening, loading of
construction equipment and other similar noise impacts are
determined by the Development Authority to be acceptable and in
keeping with the characteristics of this District.
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COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION
25:
PROJECTIONS
INTO
YARDS
SECTION
14:
FENCING
AND
SCREENING
SECTION
27:
RELOCATION
OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE D
ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE
P
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY FOOD
SERVICE
ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE
P
SECTION 2: ACCESSORY LIQUOR
SERVICE
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
(INDOOR)
P
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS
APARTMENT
D
SECTION 18: MULTI-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTRE P
CAR WASH
D
CHILD CARE SERVICES
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
COMMERCIAL
ACCOMMODATION
P
SECTION 9: COMMERCIAL
ACCOMMODATION
CONVENIENCE SERVICES
D
DRIVE THROUGH SERVICES
D
SECTION 11: DRIVE THROUGH
SERVICES
DWELLING (SINGLE
DETACHED)
D
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
MANUFACTURING SERVICES
D
MIXED
COMMERCIAL/RESIDENTIAL
D
SECTION 17: MIXED
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL
DEVELOPMENT
MEDICAL SERVICES
P
PARKING SERVICES
D
PERSONAL SERVICES
P
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PRIVATE CLUB OR LODGE
D
SECTION 9
C1 - CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to
provide a wide variety of retail, professional
and institutional services within the Central
Business District of Barrhead. Accessory or
other uses shall be subordinate to the
primary commercial focus of this District.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
P
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
D
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
RESTAURANT SERVICES
P
RETAIL SERVICES
P
SECONDARY SUITE
D
SECTION 25: SECONDARY/GARAGE
SUITES
SERVICE STATION
D
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
SHIPPING CONTAINERS
D
section 26: SHIPPING CONTAINERS
SWIM POOL & HOT TUB
D
SECTION 21: SWIM POOLS & HOT
TUBS
WAREHOUSE SALES
D
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD & DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Yard (Minimum)
Front
0.0 metres (0.0 ft)
Side (fronting Residential)
1.5 metres (4.9 ft)
Rear
6.0 metres (19.7 ft)
Flanking
1.5 metres (4.9 ft)
Internal Side Yard
0.0 metres (0 ft)
Parcel Area (Minimum)
185.8 m2 (2,000 ft2)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Depth
30.48 m (100 ft)
Width
6.1 m (20 ft)
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
100%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
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COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (Part VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
SECTION 30: ZERO-SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENTS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) The following regulations apply to the building and use provisions
provided in this District:
a) Dwellings as principal buildings, group homes and child care
facilities are not permitted on any parcel that adjoins Main
Street.
b) Dwellings or secondary suites may be located on the second
floor of a commercial building, in the rear of the building or in
the basement at the discretion of the Development Authority.
2) The maximum parcel coverage for all uses or buildings in this
District is at the discretion of the Development Authority.
3) All parcels shall have access to an alley on either the side or rear
property line.
4) The Discretionary Use provision applies to existing residences that
are principal buildings only. It does not apply to replacement or
rebuilding of more than 75% of a damaged or destroyed residence.
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5) Swim Pools and Hot Tubs are only permitted where there is an
existing residential use or where the commercial business on the
subject parcel includes the sale, manufacture or repair of swim
pools or hot tubs.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
P
ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE
P
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY FOOD
SERVICE
ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE
P
SECTION 2: ACCESSORY LIQUOR
SERVICE
ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS
D
SECTION 3: ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
BUSINESS
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
(INDOOR)
D
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS
ANIMAL CARE FACILITY
D
SECTION 15: KENNELS
AUCTION SALES
D
AUTOMOBILE SALES
P
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTRE
P
CAR WASH
D
COMMERCIAL
ACCOMMODATION
P
SECTION 9: COMMERCIAL
ACCOMMODATION
CONVENIENCE SERVICES
D
DRIVE THROUGH SERVICES
D
SECTION 11: DRIVE THROUGH
SERVICES
OUTDOOR
SALES
AND
SERVICE
D
GAS BAR
P
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
KENNEL
D
SECTION 15: KENNELS
MANUFACTURING SERVICES
D
MOVING OR CARTAGE
D
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
SECTION 10 C2 - HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to provide
vehicular oriented service outlets for the benefit of
the traveling public.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
PARKING SERVICES
D
PERSONAL SERVICES
D
SHIPPING CONTAINERS
D
SECTION 26: SHIPPING CONTAINERS
PETROLEUM FACILITY
D
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
PRIVATE CLUB OR LODGE
P
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
D
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
D
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
RESTAURANT SERVICES
P
RETAIL SERVICES
P
SERVICE STATION
P
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
SHOPPING CENTRE
P
TRAVEL INFORMATION CENTRE
P
VETERINARY CLINIC
D
WAREHOUSE SALES
D
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Parcel Minimum)
Front
8.8 metres (29.0 ft)
Side
1.5 metres (4.9 ft)
Rear
6.0 metres (19.7 ft)
Flanking
1.5 metres (4.9 ft)
Internal Side Yard
0.0 metres (0 ft)
Parcel Area (Minimum)
929 m2 (10,000 ft2)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Depth
30.48 m (100 ft)
Width
18.29 m (60 ft)
Building Height (Maximum)
9.14 m (30 ft)
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
85%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
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COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
Section 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON
A PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
SECTION 30: ZERO-SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENTS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) Floor area and outdoor display area of any single business other
than those located within a shopping centre shall be greater than
185.8 m2 (2,000 ft2).
2) Shopping centres shall be designed where possible to have the
building(s) as the dominant feature in the front yard.
3) Storage and display of all chattels within this District shall be in a
presentable and tidy manner.
4) Shopping centres shall use one or more approved shared sign sites
for permanent advertising of the shopping centre businesses other
than what is approved to be on the external facade, wall, awning,
etc, of the subject building.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
P
ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE
P
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY FOOD
SERVICE
ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE
P
SECTION 2: ACCESSORY LIQUOR
SERVICE
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
(INDOOR/OUTDOOR)
D
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS
CAR WASH
D
CHILD CARE SERVICES
D
SECTION 8: CHILD CARE SERVICES
CONVENIENCE SERVICES
P
DRIVE THROUGH SERVICES
D
SECTION 11: DRIVE THROUGH
SERVICES
GAS BAR
D
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
MEDICAL SERVICES
P
PARKING SERVICES
D
PERSONAL SERVICES
P
PLACE OF WORSHIP
D
SECTION 20: PLACES OF WORSHIP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
D
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
D
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
RESTAURANT SERVICES
D
RETAIL SERVICES
D
SECONDARY SUITE
D
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
SHIPPNG CONTAINER
D
section 26: SHIPPING CONTAINERS
SHOPPING CENTRE
D
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
SECTION 11 C3 - NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
The general purpose of this District is to provide
neighbourhood convenience and personal services to
serve the daily needs of area residents using smaller
building footprints.
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**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
YARD & DISTRICT REGULATIONS
Yard (Parcel Minimum)
Front
6.0 metres (19.7 ft)
Side:
3.0 metres (9.8 ft)
Abut residential district
3.0 metres (9.8 ft)
Rear
6.0 metres (19.7 ft)
Flanking
4.0 metres (13.1 ft)
Parcel Area (Minimum)
400 m2 (0.98 ac.)
Parcel Area (Maximum)
0.5 ha. (1.24 ac.)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Depth
33.5 m (220 ft)
Width
33.5 m (110 ft)
Building Height (Maximum)
Discretion
of
Development
Authority
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
80%
Floor Area (Maximum/business)
500 m2 (5,382 ft2)
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
SECTION 30: ZERO-SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENTS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
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to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) Floor area of any single business other than those located within a
shopping centre shall be less than 500 m2 (5,382 ft2).
2) Shopping centres shall be designed where possible to have the
building(s) as the dominant feature in all yards fronting roads.
3) Outdoor storage other than for retail display and sale purposes is
prohibited.
4) Shopping centres shall use one approved shared sign sites for
permanent advertising of the shopping centre businesses other than
what is approved to be on the external facade, wall, awning, etc, of
the subject building. The design and illumination of the sign shall
not interfere with adjoining lands districted for a residential use.
5) In addition to landscaping requirements, an outdoor amenity area
of a minimum of 10% of the parcel shall be provided for all
shopping centres within this District.
6) A shopping centre within this District shall have a maximum gross
floor area of 3,000 m2 (9,842) and share on-site parking.
7) All solid waste collection areas shall be located in the rear portion of
the property and be screened from adjoining properties
8) The neighbourhood commercial business which are oriented in part
towards pedestrian and bicycle traffic shall provide adequate
infrastructure (walking areas, bicycle parking areas, etc.) to
accommodate the proposed use.
9) Neighbourhood commercial development shall be designed to
complement the surrounding residential neighbourhood. Required
features include: varying roof lines, compatible exterior finishing,
vegetation, landscaping and other features to create an inviting
appearance.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE P
BULK FUEL STORAGE AND
SALE
D
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
MANUFACTURING SERVICES
P
MINI STORAGE
D
MOVING OR CARTAGE
P
NATURAL RESOURCE
PROCESSING
P
OUTDOOR SALES AND
SERVICE
P
PUBLIC USE
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
P
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
RETAIL SERVICES
P
SALVAGE YARD
D
SERVICE STATION
P
SECTION 19: PETROLEUM FACILITIES
SHIPPING CONTAINER
D
section 26: SHIPPING CONTAINERS
SURVEILLANCE SUITE
D
SECTION 28: SURVEILLANCE SUITES
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
DISTRICT REGULATIONS
REQUIREMENTS
Yard (Parcel Minimum)
Front
6.0 metres (19.7 ft)
Side:
5.5 metres (18 ft)
2nd Internal Side yard
1.5 m (5 ft)
Rear
4.9 metres (16 ft)
Flanking
5.5 metres (18 ft)
SECTION 12 M1 - INDUSTRIAL
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is to be used for general industrial
purposes that don't cause any objectionable or
dangerous conditions beyond the boundary of the
District in which the site is located.
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Parcel Area (Minimum)
929.5 m2 (1.0 ac.)
Parcel Dimensions: (Minimum)
Width
30.48 m (100 ft)
Building Height (Maximum)
Discretion
of
Development
Authority
Parcel Coverage (Maximum)
90%
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
COMMON APPLICABLE REGULATIONS (PART VII)
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
SECTION 18: LANEWAY ACCESS
SECTION 2: AMENITY AREAS
SECTION 22: OUTSIDE STORAGE /
DISPLAY
SECTION 4: BUILDING HEIGHT
SECTION 24: PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
OR USE
SECTION 10: DWELLING UNITS ON A
PARCEL
SECTION 25: PROJECTIONS INTO
YARDS
SECTION 14: FENCING AND
SCREENING
SECTION 27: RELOCATION OF
BUILDINGS
SECTION 17: LANDSCAPING
SECTION 30: ZERO-SIDE YARD
REQUIREMENTS
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) Where the proposed use is determined by the Town of Barrhead to
have the ability to generate substances that can adversely impact
drainage works through pollution or other means, the Development
Authority may require the Developer to ensure that all surface run-
off other than from outside storage areas, landscaping and amenity
areas be directed towards a sump or other containment within the
parcel.
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2) The Development Authority may require a Phase I Environmental
Assessment to be completed and acted upon prior to allowing for
the conversion from one industrial use to another.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC
REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
P
CEMETERY
D
CHILD CARE SERVICES
D
DWELLING
(SINGLE
DETACHED)
D
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
STANDARDS
GROUP HOME
D
SECTION 12: GROUP HOME
FACILITIES
MINI STORAGE
D
PLACE OF WORSHIP
P
SECTION 20: PLACES OF
WORSHIP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
D
PUBLIC USE
P
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
D
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
RESTAURANT SERVICES
D
SENIOR'S RESIDENCES
D
SECTION 27: SUPPORTIVE
LIVING
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
SECTION 13 US - URBAN SERVICES
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is generally intended to be
applied for the development of public and/or
privately owned institutions or community
services.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) All site regulations are at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
2) Senior's Residence as a use in this District may or may not include
supportive living as a use, however, the supportive living guidelines
are recommended as a guide to design and development of a
Senior's residence.
3) Subdivision
applications
within
this
District
are
limited
to
public/institutional, recreational, agricultural uses and farmstead
separations unless a re-district application to a suitable land use
district is being considered by Council.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC
REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
P
ACCESSORY FOOD SERVICE
P
SECTION 1: ACCESSORY
FOOD SERVICE
ACCESSORY LIQUOR SERVICE
D
SECTION 2: ACCESSORY
LIQUOR SERVICE
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
(OUTDOOR)
D
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS
CONCESSION STAND
P
PUBLIC USE
P
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
D
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
RESTAURANT SERVICES
D
CAMPGROUND & R.V. PARK
D
SECTION 6: CAMPGROUNDS
& R.V. PARKS
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SECTION 14 R - RECREATION
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is generally intended for public
parks to accommodate active or passive
recreational and leisure pursuits within the
Town of Barrhead. Uses may be publicly or
privately owned and operated.
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SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) All site regulations are at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
2) Park Model Homes on foundation are not permitted other than for
administration/management purposes.
3) Restaurants must be accessory to a recreational use.
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USES
CLASS*
USE SPECIFIC
REGULATION**
ACCESSORY BUILDING OR USE
P
ANIMAL CARE FACILITY (LARGE
ANIMAL)
D
SECTION 15: KENNELS
AMUSEMENT ESTABLISHMENT
(OUTDOOR)
D
SECTION 4: AMUSEMENT
ESTABLISHMENTS
DWELLING
(SINGLE
DETACHED)
P
SECTION 23: RESIDENTIAL
STANDARDS
EXTENSIVE AGRICULTURE
P
HOME BASED BUSINESS
D
SECTION 13: HOME BASED
BUSINESS
INTENSIVE AGRICULTURE
D
KENNEL
D
SECTION 15: KENNELS
NATURAL
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
D
PUBLIC USE
D
PUBLIC UTILITY
P
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
D
QUASI-PUBLIC USE
D
SHIPPING CONTAINER
D
section 26: SHIPPING
CONTAINERS
VETERINARY CLINIC
D
*"P" denotes a Permitted Use while "D" denotes a Discretionary Use
**Special Regulations are provided in Part VIII of this Bylaw.
*** Minimum floor areas does not include attached garages, decks or
other outdoor amenity spaces.
SECTION 15 UR - URBAN RESERVE
GENERAL PURPOSE
This purpose of this District is to reserve
lands that are rural in character for future
transition
to
urban
development.
Development within Urban Reserve lands
must be consistent with future development
concepts.
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OTHER REQUIREMENTS
All land uses approved under this Land Use District must comply with
all other applicable provisions of this Bylaw, including, but not limited
to: Part VII: General Regulations, Part VIII: Use Specific Regulations,
Part IX: Parking Requirements and Part X: Signage Requirements.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) All site regulations are at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
2) No subdivision other that what is necessary to accommodate public
works facilities or public roadways can be considered by the
Subdivision Authority under this District.
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APPLICATION
1) Designation of land to this District must be consistent with the
provisions of the Town of Barrhead Municipal Development Plan and
2) The proposal must be compatible with surrounding land uses.
SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) In evaluating a proposed land use or development, Council shall
conform to the Act, Subdivision and Development Regulations and
any Statutory Plan that is in effect.
2) Council may require, as part of the evaluation process for a
development permit under this District, the applicant to:
a) provide an explanation of the intent of the project,
b) features of the project which make it desirable for the Town
of Barrhead,
c) an economic analysis of the proposed anticipated impact on
the Town of Barrhead,
d) all requirements of a Development Permit Application as
described in Part VI of this Bylaw,
3) Council may hold a public meeting regarding an application for
subdivision and/or development within this District.
SECTION 16 DC - DIRECT CONTROL
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended to be applied in areas
that are in transition or where traditional land
use districts are not appropriate, due to
constraints such as servicing limitations, a
unique character, historical sites, cultural
sensitivity or environmental issues.
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USES
Land Uses for a parcel in this District shall be as proposed by the
Developer and approved by Council. The following uses may be
considered under this District.
Condominiums
Clustered Housing
Transitional Housing
Mixed
Commercial/Residential
Supportive Living
As allowed by Council
APPLICATION
1) Designation of land to this District must be consistent with the
provisions of the Town of Barrhead Municipal Development Plan and
2) The proposal must be compatible with surrounding land uses.
3) Parcel size, property line setbacks and other site criteria is at the
discretion of Council.
4) Council may apply site criteria to a proposal that is consistent with
same or similar uses in other Districts or the Special Use
Regulations of this Bylaw.
SECTION 17 IDC - INNOVATIVE DC
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is designed to enable subdivision
and development where traditional land use
districting is unable to accommodate the
specialized characteristics of the property or
the proposal. The intent of this District is to
enable Developers to express a vision for the
parcel that is unique and an asset to the
Town of Barrhead.
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SUPPLEMENTAL REGULATIONS
1) In evaluating a proposed land use or development, Council shall
conform to the Act, Subdivision and Development Regulations and
any Statutory Plan that is in effect.
2) Council may require, as part of the evaluation process for a
development permit under this District, the applicant to:
a) provide an explanation of the intent of the project,
b) features of the project which make it desirable for the Town
of Barrhead,
c) an economic analysis of the proposed anticipated impact on
the Town of Barrhead,
d) all requirements of a Development Permit Application as
described in Part V of this Bylaw,
3) Council may hold a public meeting regarding an application for
subdivision and/or development within this District.