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Our Zoning Blueprint:
BEAUMONT LAND USE BYLAW
Bylaw 944-19
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LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENTS
The following bylaws have been passed by the Council of the City of Beaumont to amend the Land Use Bylaw. These
amendments have been included here for convenience of information, and reference should be made to the original
bylaws for legal interpretation and accuracy.
Final Reading Date
Bylaw No.
Purpose
September 24, 2019
961-19
- Part 6 updated definitions of Restricted Substance
Retail
- Section 3.6.3 inserted 100m boundary, Section 3.7.3
inserted 200m boundary
- Section 3.8.3 inserted 200m boundary
December 19, 2019
958-19
- Maps section updated to include Lakeview Re-
Districting
February 11, 2020
972-20
- Sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2, 3.6.2, 3.7.2, 3,8.2
under "Other Uses" amended to (Part 4);
- Sections 3.3.3, 3.4.3, 3.5.3, 3.6.3, 3.7.3 under d)
"Home Based Business - Major" amended to add a
clause;
- Section 3.3.6 a) "Principle Buildings" bullets i) iii) and
v) amended;
- Sections 3.3.6, 3.4.6, b) iii) "Accessory Buildings"
amended;
- Section 3.3.10 b) iii), iv), and v) amended to reflect
"Section 3.3.10 (a);
- Sections 3.3.10, 3.4.10 b) ix) "Landscaped Lands"
amended;
- Sections 3.3.6, 3.4.6, 3.5.6, 3.6.6, 3.7.6, c) iv) "Large
Vehicles" amended;
- Sections 3.3.7, 3.4.7, 3.5.7, b) "Accessory Building
Height to Eave" amended;
- Sections 3.3.7, 3.4.7, 3.5.7, c) "Building Project
Standards" amended by adding clause iii) and
renumbered accordingly;
- Sections 3.3.9, 3.4.9, 3.5.9, 3.7.9 "Landscaping &
Screening Standards" amended clauses c), f), i)
- Section 3.4.6 b) v) "Accessory Buildings" amended;
- Sections 3.4.8, 3.5.8 f) vii) "Shopfront" amended;
- Section 3.4.10 b) iii), iv), and v) amended to reflect
"Section 3.3.10 (a);
- Section 3.5.10 b) iii), iv and v) amended to reflect
"Section 3.5.10 (a)";
- Sections 3.5.10, 3.6.10 b) x) "Landscaped Lands"
amended;
- Section 3.6.6 a) iii) "Building Placement Standards"
amended;
- Sections 3.6.9, 3.8.9, "Landscaping & Screening
Standards" amended clauses c) and f);
- Section 3.6.10 b) iii), iv) and v) amended to reflect
"Section 3.6.10 (a)";
- Section 3.7.10 b) iii), iv) and v) amended to reflect
"Section 3.7.10 (a)";
- Sections 3.7.10, 3.8.10 b) ix) "Landscaped Lands"
amended;
- Section 3.8.10 b) iii), iv) and v) amended to reflect
"Section 3.8.10 (a)";
- Section 4.2.4.2 b) "Fast Track Process" amended;
- The reference to "Section 5.4.5" within Section 5.4.5
under "Development Authority" is deleted and
replaced with "Section 5.4.4";
- Section 5.14.3 shall be removed as duplicate of 5.14.3
h);
- Section 5.16 "Application Notification Requirements"
is deleted in its entirety and replaced;
- The "Parking Stall" definition has been amended
July 16, 2020
- Updated Maps for Ruisseau Redistricting
December 8, 2020
- Section 4.4.4 amended
April 27, 2021
1001-21
- Updated Maps for Le Reve Redistricting
July 13, 2021
1003-21
- Updated Maps for Lakeview Redistricting
January 25, 2022
1006-21
- Updated Maps for Dansereau Meadows Redistricting
June 28, 2022
1016 -22
- Updated Maps for Lakeview Redistricting
January 23, 2023
1042-23
- Part 6 add definitions to include Cannabis Production
and Processing and Medical Cannabis Production.
- Sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2, 3.6.2, 3.7.2 and
3.8.2 add Cannabis Production and Processing as a
non-permitted use under Agriculture Uses Sections
3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2, 3.6.2, 3.7.2 add Medical Cannabis
Production as a non-permitted use under Agriculture
Uses
- Sections 3.2.3 and 3.8.2 add Medical Cannabis
Production as a permitted use under Agriculture Uses
- Section 3.2.3. and 3.8.3 add the following Use
Standards for Medical Cannabis Production
i.
Proof of valid federal license to produce medical
cannabis at the location shall be submitted with
the development permit application;
ii.
A site plan detailing where medical cannabis
production shall occur shall be submitted with
the development permit application. Production
location(s) shall be limited to those identified on
the approved site plan;
iii.
Development permit shall be valid for a 1-year
period from date of issuance;
iv.
At all times shall compliance with the conditions
and requirements of the federal license that was
issued to produce medical cannabis at the
location be maintained;
v.
No more than one (1) federal license registration
per parcel of land is permitted; provided,
however, that for the purpose of this subsection a
condominium unit shall not be considered a
parcel of land and only one (1) federal license
shall be permitted per condominium building;
vi.
Use shall be contained in a permanent building;
vii.
No building containing a medical cannabis
production use shall be located within 100m
from:
a. the boundary of a parcel of land on which
an existing education use is located;
b. the boundary of a parcel of land on which
an existing playground structure is located;
c. the boundary of a parcel of land on which
an existing early learning childhood
service program and any home education
program use is located; or
d. the boundary of any land that is designated
as school reserve or municipal and school
reserve under the Municipal Government
Act as measured from the exterior wall of
said building;
viii.
Medical cannabis production shall not be visible
to anyone from outside the building or structure
in which medical cannabis production is
occurring;
ix.
An odour control plan detailing odour mitigation
strategies shall be submitted with the
development permit application. Odour control
shall be maintained at all times in accordance
with the plan and in accordance with the
Community Standards Bylaw;
a. Odour mitigation strategies included in
the odour control plan will be assessed
and approved by the Development
Authority in accordance with the
Community Standards Bylaw; and
x.
Electrical, plumbing, gas and building permits, as
applicable, shall be obtained to accommodate
the number of plants permitted to be grown
under the federal licence.
- Sections 3.3.10, 3.4.10, 3.5.10, 3.6.10, 3.7.10, 3.8.10
add to the Parking, Access & Loading Standards the
following:
Cannabis Production and Processing -
Medical Cannabis Production -
- Section 5.14.3.m) add the word "odour"
April 9, 2024
1047-24
- Updated Maps for Elan 2 Redistricting
October 8, 2024
1060-24
- Updated Maps for Elan West Commercial Parcel
Redistricting
November 5, 2024
1061-24
- Updated Maps for Dansereau Meadows Townhouse
Development Redistricting
January 15, 2025
1055-24
- - Section 3.2.5.b "Maximum" under "Residential
Density" in the Agricultural Holdings District (AH) is
amended from 4 dwelling units per lot to 3 dwelling
units per lot.
- Section 3.3.5.b "Maximum" under "Residential
Density" in the Conventional Neighbourhood District
(CN) is amended from 4 dwelling units per lot to 2
dwelling units per lot.
- Section 3.4.5.b "Maximum" under "Residential
Density" in the Integrated Neighbourhood District (IN)
is amended from "No requirement" to "2 dwelling units
per lot or as per the applicable Area Structure Plan,
Neighbourhood Structure Plan, or Outline Plan".
- Section 3.5.5.b "Maximum" under "Residential
Density" in the Mature Neighbourhood District (MN)
is amended from "No requirement" to "2 dwelling units
per lot or as per the applicable Area Structure Plan,
Neighbourhood Structure Plan, or Outline Plan".
- Add the following additional standard to Sections
3.3.8 a), 3.4.8 a), and 3.5.8a):
"ix. Where possible, driveways shall be paired ."
- All references to "Zero Side Yard" shall be replaced
with "Single Side Yard".
- Add the following block/subdivision standard to
Sections 3.3.4, 3.4.4, and 3.5.4:
"Single Side Yard:
a. Blocks intended for Single Side Yard Dwellings
with primary access from the principal frontage shall not
be across the thoroughfare from lots that are intended for
the purposes of Single Side Yard Dwellings with primary
access from the principal frontage."
- Sections 3.3.10 a) ii, 3.4.10 a) ii, 3.7.10 a) ii and 3.8.10 a)
ii are amended from "1 stall per unit over 75m²" to "1 stall
per unit"
February 25, 2025
1066-25
- Updated Maps for Elan East Commercial Parcel
Redistricting
March 11, 2025
1071-25
- Part 6 is amended to add the following two definitions:
"Emergency Service Training Facility development
used to support specialized protective and emergency
service training, including indoor firing range and
protective services exercises and simulations. Does
not include a police station, fire station, ambulance
station, or outdoor firing range and does not include
training facilities required for the standard training and
development of local public service agencies.
AND
"Motor Vehicle Training and Research Facility a paved
motor vehicle course specifically designed,
constructed and maintained for training, research, and
testing of motor vehicles. Does not include recreational
or professional racing."
- Part 6 is amended to remove the definition for
Government and replace with:
"Government development owned, operated, or
occupied by a government agency including, but not
limited to, government officials and departments, social
service facilities, public works facilities and / or
courthouses. Excludes emergency service training
facilities."
- Add the following two uses under INSTITUTIONAL
USES in sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2, 3.6.2,
3.7.2 and 3.8.2:
"Emergency Service Training Facility"
AND
"Motor Vehicle Training and Research Facility"
- Designate "Emergency Service Training Facility" as an
Unpermitted Use in Sections 3.2.2, 3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2,
3.6.2 and 3.7.2.
- Designate "Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility" as an Unpermitted Use in Sections 3.2.2,
3.3.2, 3.4.2, 3.5.2, 3.6.2 and 3.7.2.
- Designate "Emergency Service Training Facility" as a
Discretionary Use in Section 3.8.2
- Designate "Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility" as a Discretionary Use in Sections 3.8.2
- Add the following Use Standards to Section 3.8.3 c)
Industrial Uses (all)
b. "Land uses within the High Aesthetic
Standard/Low Nuisance Uses area in the
applicable Area Structure Plan or Neighbourhood
Structure Plan shall only allow for low or limited
nuisance activities with uses contained within the
building and/or site so there is no noise, odour,
visual (including light pollution), or other nuisance
impacts beyond the property line.
c. Sites that front arterial roadways shall provide
enhanced parking lot landscaping and screened
parking, waste storage, and loading areas, through
landscaping, berms or fencing, to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority"
- Add the following Use Standards to Section 3.8.3
"Emergency Service Training Facility:
a. Emergency Service Training Facility shall only be
considered within the Innovation Park Area
Structure Plan area.
b. Limited outdoor storage may be allowed but shall
be ancillary to the primary use of the property
and screened through landscaping, berms
and/or fencing, to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
c. Use Standards under S 3.8.3 c) Industrial Uses
(all) are applicable"
- Add the following Use Standards to Section 3.8.3
"Motor Vehicle Training Research and Facility:
a. Motor Vehicle Training and Research Facility
shall only be considered within the Innovation
Park Area Structure Plan area.
b. Motor vehicle courses shall be surrounded by a
berm, designed to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority, to screen its use and
mitigate any off-site nuisances including noise,
odour, visual (including light pollution), or other
nuisance impacts.
c. Recreational use of the facility, such as special
events and/or racing is prohibited.
d. Outdoor storage may be permitted as an
accessory use and shall be fully screened from
adjacent commercial, residential, and public
lands, through the use of landscaping, berms, or
fencing to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
e. Use Standards under S 3.8.3 c) Industrial Uses
(all) are applicable"
- Section 3.8.10 a) vii is amended to add "Emergency
Service Training Facility" and "Motor Vehicle Training
Research and Facility" to Institutional Uses that require
2 stalls per 100m² of lot coverage
May 13, 2025
1070-25
- Section 3.4.4(c) "Lot Width" in Integrated
Neighbourhood District (IN) is revised to read as
follows:
i.
Min 4.9 m to max 15 m except for multi-unit
buildings or institutional uses where the lot width
may be increased, at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
ii.
Min 4.2 m for internal lots of multi-attached
buildings where access is from a lane at the rear
of the property.
- Section 3.4.6(a)(vi) "Lot Coverage" in Integrated
Neighbourhood District (IN) is revised to read as
follows:
i.
Max 55% (including accessory building lot
coverage as per Section 3.4.6 (b) (v)).
ii.
Max 60%, (including accessory building lot
coverage as per Section 3.4.6 (b) (v)) for internal
lots of multi-attached buildings.
- Section 3.4.6(b)(v) "Lot Coverage" under "Accessory
Buildings" in Integrated Neighbourhood District (IN) is
amended from "Max 15%, except for multi-attached
accessory buildings on internal lots may be increased
to a maximum of 17% at the discretion of the
Development Authority" to "Max 15%, except for
multi-attached accessory buildings on internal lots may
be increased to a maximum of 18% at the discretion of
the Development Authority".
- Add the following Design Standards after Section
3.4.7(c)(v):
vi.
"For multi-attached buildings, including
townhouses or buildings with three or more
principal dwellings, the façade must incorporate
at least two design techniques or features to
reduce the perception of massing, eliminate large
blank walls, and enhance design variation. Design
techniques or features may include: variations in
rooflines; vertical or horizontal building wall
projection or recessions; visual façade breaks
into smaller sections; features such as windows,
balconies, or porches; use of a combination of
finishing materials; or other similar techniques or
features."
May 13, 2025
1078-25
- Updated Maps for Azur Redistricting
May 27, 2025
1080-25
- Section 5.19.3 is amended to change the method of
notification from sent notices to written notices, notices
posted on the land, and postings on the City of
Beaumont website, as follows: "When an application
for a development permit is approved for a
discretionary use, or for a permitted use in which a
variance has been granted, the Development Authority
shall provide notice of the decision that will include a
description of the proposed development, state the
decision, and advise of the right of appeal. This notice
will be provided in the following formats:
a) A written notice for the applicant;
b) A written notice for the owner(s) of the lot(s);
c) A posted notice on the land that is the subject of the
application for adjacent landowners; and
d) A posted notice on the City of Beaumont website for
the general public."
- Section 5.3.4(c) is amended to change the notification
requirements for subdivisions to align with the
Municipal Government Act, which allows notice to be
provided using sent letters, notices posted on the land,
and/or newspaper advertising for subdivisions not
included in an Area Structure Plan or a Conceptual
Scheme, as follows: "The Subdivision Authority; [...]
c) Shall provide notice to owners of adjacent land
where and as required by the Municipal Government
Act 653(3)(b), 653(4.1), and 653(4.2)"
June 10, 2025
1049-24
- Updated Maps for Place Chaleureuse Redistricting
July 8, 2025
1083-25
- Amend the Use "Education" under "Institutional Uses"
from "Permitted" to 'Discretionary" in Sections 3.3.2,
3.4.2, 3.5.2, 3.6.3, 3.7.3, and 3.8.3.
- Add the following Use Standard Sections 3.3.3, 3.4.3,
3.5.3, 3.6.3, 3.7.3, and 3.8.3: ":
Education All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-
site drop-off area suitable to accommodate traffic
associated with the use and limit any impact on the
surrounding community."
CONTENTS
Our Zoning Blueprint: Beaumont Land Use Bylaw Adopted: April 9, 2019
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PART 1: PURPOSE & AUTHORITY
1.1
GENERAL PURPOSE ............................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.2
AUTHORITY .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 1
1.3
APPLICABILITY ........................................................................................................................................................................................... 1
1.4
TRANSITION ................................................................................................................................................................................................ 2
PART 2: LAND USE MAP
2.1
LAND USE MAP ........................................................................................................................................................................................ 3
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
3.1
GENERAL OVERVIEW ......................................................................................................................................................................... 16
3.2
AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS DISTRICT (AH) ........................................................................................................................ 17
3.3
CONVENTIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (CN) ................................................................................................. 24
3.4
INTEGRATED NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (IN) ..............................................................................................................42
3.5
MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD (MN) ...........................................................................................................................................66
3.6
MAIN STREET DISTRICT (MS) ...........................................................................................................................................................89
3.7
COMMERCIAL (C) ............................................................................................................................................................................ ....110
3.8
BUSINESS LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (BLI) ............................................................................................................... 128
PART 4: SIGNS
4.1
SIGN ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................................. 149
4.2
SIGNS REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................................................150
4.3
QUALITY, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS ........................................................................................................... 161
4.4
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .................................................................................................... 162
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4.5
PROHIBITED SIGNS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 165
PART 5: ADMINISTRATION
5.1
INTERPRETATION ............................................................................................................................................................................... 166
5.2
AMENDMENTS TO OUR ZONING BLUEPRINT ................................................................................................................ 167
5.3
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY ............................................................................................................................................................ 169
5.4
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ...................................................................................................................................................... 172
5.5
VARIANCE POWERS ......................................................................................................................................................................... 173
5.6
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD ..................................................................................................173
5.7
APPEALS ...................................................................................................................................................................................................174
5.8
FORMS, NOTICES OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS .......................................................................................................... ....175
5.9
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS ................................................................................................................................................. ....176
5.10
DETERMINING A COMPLETE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION .................................................................................... .178
5.11
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION ................................................................................................... ........179
5.12
SUBDIVISION DECISIONS .......................................................................................................................................................... ....179
5.13
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS NOT REQUIRED ......................................................................................................................... 180
5.14
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS ............................................................................................................................. 181
5.15
DETERMINING COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS .......................................................... ....183
5.16
APPLICATION NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ............................................................................................................184
5.17
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT .................................................................................................................................................... 185
5.18
CONDITIONS OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .................................................................................................................... 185
5.19
NOTICE OF DECISION............................................................................................................................................................... ......187
5.20
PERMIT VALIDITY ................................................................................................................................................................................ 188
5.21
NON-CONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND LOTS .................................................................................................... 189
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5.22
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES ......................................................................................................................................................190
5.23
VIOLATION TAGS ............................................................................................................................................................................. 190
5.24
FINES ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 191
5.25
RIGHT OF ENTRY............................................................................................................................................................................... 192
5.26
STOP ORDERS .................................................................................................................................................................................... ..192
5.27
SITE CLEANLINESS ............................................................................................................................................................................ 193
5.28
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE ............................................................................................................................................... 194
5.29
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES ................................................................................................................................................. 194
5.30.
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS ...................................................................................................................................................... 195
5.31
LANDSCAPING COMPLIANCE .................................................................................................................................................196
5.32
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS .................................................................................................................................................... 196
PART 6: DEFINITIONS.........................................................................................198
PART 1: PURPOSE & AUTHORITY
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1.1
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this Land Use Bylaw, hereby known as "Our Zoning Blueprint", is to enable sustainable
development based on the principles of Beaumont's Municipal Development Plan: Our Complete
Community. To accomplish this, Our Zoning Blueprint organizes sustainable development patterns by
character Districts based on Frontage types and with the knowledge that development decisions made
today will impact future generations.
In order to ensure this purpose is achieved, all planning applications, including land use, subdivision, and
development permit applications, will be evaluated using the principles of Our Complete Community.
1.2
AUTHORITY
1.2.1
The action of Beaumont, hereby known as "the Municipality", in the adoption of Our Zoning Blueprint is
authorized under the Municipal Government Act, as amended.
1.2.2
The adoption of Our Zoning Blueprint is necessary to promote the health, safety, and general welfare of
the citizens of the Municipality and to assist in the coordinated, efficient, and economical development of
the Municipality. Our Zoning Blueprint is implemented in order to advance the objectives and policies of
Our Complete Community, the General Design Standards, and any other applicable statutory or non-
statutory plan.
1.2.3
No person shall commence any development within the Municipality except in conformity with Our
Zoning Blueprint.
1.3
APPLICABILITY
1.3.1
Our Zoning Blueprint shall apply to all lands contained within the corporate limits of the Municipality.
1.3.2
Our Zoning Blueprint shall be consistent with Our Complete Community and shall be applied in a manner
that serves to implement other statutory plans and master plans adopted by the Municipality. Should a
property be redistricted or a district in Our Zoning Blueprint be amended, it shall conform to Our
Complete Community.
1.3.3
The provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint, when in conflict, shall take precedence over those of other
municipal bylaws or regulations.
PART 1: PURPOSE & AUTHORITY
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1.3.4
Any federal, provincial and regional legislation, regulations, approval processes, licensing, or permitting
shall be applied to, and take precedence over, development applications as required.
1.3.5
If any provision of Our Zoning Blueprint is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, then all
other provisions shall remain valid and enforceable.
1.3.6
Where the proposed use or structure does not comply with any federal, provincial or other municipal
legislation or with the conditions of any caveat, covenant, easements, instrument, building scheme or
agreement affecting the land or building, the Development Authority may refuse to grant a Development
Permit.
1.3.7
Neither Council nor the Development Authority are required to examine land title(s) or make inquiry to
discover whether or not the use of a building or land is affected by any federal, provincial, or other
municipal legislation or condition of any easement, covenant, building scheme, or agreement.
1.3.9
Any reference in Our Zoning Blueprint to other legislation or documents shall be a reference to the bylaw
or legislation then in effect and shall include all amendments and any other successor legislation.
1.4
TRANSITION
1.4.1
Our Zoning Blueprint shall come into effect upon the date of its third reading and it is signed by the Chief
Administrative Officer and Chief Elected Official.
1.4.2
Applications for subdivision and development which were submitted prior to Our Zoning Blueprint
coming into force shall be evaluated under the provisions of Bylaw No. 796-12, as amended.
PART 2: MAPS
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2.1
LAND USE MAP
2.1.1
The Municipality is hereby divided into the following land use districts:
a)
Agricultural Holdings District (AH);
b)
Conventional Neighbourhood District (CN);
c)
Integrated Neighbourhood District (IN);
d)
Mature Neighbourhood District (MN);
e)
Main Street District (MS);
f)
Commercial District (C); and
g)
Business Light Industrial District (BLI).
2.1.2
The land use districts listed in Section 2.1.1 are delineated on the maps in this Section, which shall be known
as the "Land Use Maps".
2.1.3
The Land Use Map may be amended or replaced by bylaw from time to time.
2.1.4
In the event that a dispute should arise over the precise location of a boundary of any land use district as
shown on the Land Use Maps, the Development Authority shall decide thereon.
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PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
GENERAL OVERVIEW
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3.1
GENERAL OVERVIEW
3.1.1
The land use districts within the Municipality include the following:
a)
Agricultural Holdings District (AH);
b)
Conventional Neighbourhood District (CN);
c)
Integrated Neighbourhood District (IN);
d)
Mature Neighbourhood District (MN);
e)
Main Street District (MS);
f)
Commercial District (C); and
g)
Business Light Industrial District (BLI).
3.1.2
Each land use district is reflective of a unique physical and social character as illustrated in each land use
district.
3.1.3
In addition to the regulations specified within each land use district, all parts of Our Zoning Blueprint apply,
as appropriate, to all lots within the Municipality.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS DISTRICT (AH)
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3.2
AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS DISTRICT (AH)
3.2.1 Intent
General Intent: To continue to support rural agricultural activities prior to transitioning to urban style
development. To ensure an orderly and planned transition, subdivision shall be restricted without an
approved Area Structure Plan and / or Neighbourhood Structure Plan.
How uses are mixed: The variety of uses will primarily be agriculture activities carried out at a rural
scale with some opportunities for outdoor storage.
Form of Development: Development shall be rural in nature with clusters of buildings in a homestead
/ outbuilding configuration.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
AGRICULTURAL HOLDINGS DISTRICT (AH)
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3.2.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
P
Agriculture - Intensive
P
Agriculture -- Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
P
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
P
Mobile Home
P
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
P
Campground
D
Hotel / Motel
-
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
P
Home Based Business - Major
D
Home Based Business - Minor
P
Office
-
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
-
Drive Through Facility
-
Entertainment Establishment
D
Gas Station
-
Golf Course
-
Kennel
D
Restaurant / Café
-
Restricted Substance Retail
-
Retail & Service - General
-
Retail & Service - Large
-
Show Home
-
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
-
Industrial - Light
D
Recreational Vehicle Storage
D
Wash Station
-
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
-
Cemetery
D
Culture
D
Education
-
Emergency Service Training Facility
-
Government
D
Hospital
-
Human Services
D
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
-
Recreation - Active
D
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
-
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
P
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
*No Development Permit required
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P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.2.3 Use Standards
a) Beaumont and District
Agricultural Society
Lands
i.
Equestrian facility shall be a discretionary use on the portion of SW-
33-50-24-W4M as shown below:
ii.
The Development Authority may vary the height standards for a
grain elevator.
b) Bed & Breakfast
i.
The use shall be restricted to dwelling unit(s);
ii.
The character or external appearance of the building shall not be
changed, except where minimal alterations are required for the use;
iii.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall not be
created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation; and
iv.
1 sign shall be permitted.
c) Campground
i.
Campgrounds shall be in accordance with the Our Place and Play
Master Plan;
ii.
Where possible, existing topography and natural features such as
tree stands shall be integrated in the site design;
iii.
The whole site perimeter shall be buffered sufficiently at the
discretion of the Development Authority;
iv.
No outdoor speakers are permitted; and
v.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall not be
created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation.
d) Home Based Business -
Major
i.
Up to 10 clients per day are permitted;
ii.
May include a day home;
iii.
1 non-illuminated sign shall be permitted; and
iv.
May include outdoor activities that do not cause a nuisance for
adjacent lots, in the opinion of the Development Authority.
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e) Home Based Business -
Minor
i.
No client visits are permitted;
ii.
The residential character of the building shall not be affected;
iii.
No signs are permitted; and
iv.
No accessory structures can be utilized for the purpose of the use.
f)
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
No excavation, stripping & grading can occur prior to an approved
subdivision or development permit application.
g) Kennel
i.
Buffering is required around the perimeter of the development.
ii.
Noise mitigation strategies may be required at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
h) Medical Cannabis
Production
i.
Permit valid for 12-month period from date of issuance;
ii.
Compliance with conditions and requirements of federal
license;
iii.
No more than one (1) federal license registration per parcel
of land provided however that for the purpose of this
subsection a condominium unit shall not be considered a
parcel of land and only one (1) federal license shall be
permitted per condominium building;
iv.
Use shall be contained in a permanent building or structure;
v.
No building shall be located within 100m from:
a. The boundary of a parcel of land on which an existing
education use is located;
b. The boundary of parcel of land on which an existing
playground structure is located;
c. The boundary of parcel of land on which an existing
early childhood service program and any home
education program use is located; or
d. The boundary of any land that is designated as school
reserve or municipal and school reserve under the
Municipal Government Act as measured from the
exterior wall of said building;
vi.
Medical cannabis production shall not be visible to anyone
from outside the building or structure in which the medical
cannabis production is occurring;
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vii.
Odour mitigation strategies will be required to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority in accordance
with the Community Standards Bylaw;
viii.
Restrictions on the physical location in the building where
growing would occur is limited to the location as approved
by the Development Authority; and
ix.
Apply for applicable electrical, plumbing, gas and building
permits to accommodate the number of plants permitted to
be grown under the federal licence.
i)
Mobile Homes
Up to 2 mobile homes are permitted per lot as an accessory use.
j)
Recreational Vehicle
Storage
A maximum of 5% of the lot can be utilized for recreational vehicle
storage with screening to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
k) Temporary Dwelling
Unit
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater than 10 m2.
3.2.4 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Setback from a Provincial Highway
Min 40 m
ii.
Setback from a Municipal Road
Min 35 m
iii.
Setback from an Internal or Service
Road
Min 20 m
iv.
Side Yard or Rear Yard Setback
Adjacent to a Lot
Min 7.5 m
v.
Lot Coverage
No requirement
b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Setback from a Provincial Highway
Min 40 m
ii.
Setback from any Other Public Road
Min 20 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 7.5 m
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iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 7.5 m
v.
Lot Coverage
No requirement
3.2.5 Residential Density
a) Minimum
No requirement
b) Maximum
3 dwelling units per lot
c) Non-Residential Uses
No requirement
3.2.6 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height to Eave
Min 1 to max 3 storeys
b) Accessory Building Height to Eave
Min 1 to max 2 storeys
3.2.7 Additional Standards
a) Subdivision
No subdivision is permitted without an approved Area Structure Plan and
/ or Neighbourhood Structure Plan, except where the subdivision is for a
single parcel from a previously unsubdivided quarter section up to a
maximum of 10 acres.
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3.3
CONVENTIONAL NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (CN)
3.3.1 Intent
General Intent: To provide opportunities for lower density forms of residential development similar to
what currently exists in Beaumont. In planned areas, land shall only be redistricted to this land use district
if and where an approved Outline Plan, Area Structure Plan and / or Neighbourhood Structure Plan
provides that direction.
How uses are mixed: The uses will be primarily different forms of residential development. Where the
street design and / or lot configuration can allow for a different use, those sites may transition from a
residential use to a commercial or business use over time. In planned areas, business and commercial
uses shall be integrated with the neighbourhood to provide local services within a walkable distance of
400m.
Form of Development: All development, regardless of use, shall have a residential form and character
to integrate with the neighbourhood and limit potential incompatibilities. Single detached dwellings with
front attached garages are the predominant building form.
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3.3.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
P
Mobile Home
-
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
D
Campground
D
Hotel / Motel
-
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
D
Home Based Business - Major
D
Home Based Business - Minor
P
Office
P
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
-
Drive Through Facility
-
Entertainment Establishment
D
Gas Station
-
Golf Course
D
Kennel
-
Restaurant / Café
D
Restricted Substance Retail
-
Retail & Service - General
D
Retail & Service - Large
-
Show Home
P
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
-
Industrial - Light
-
Recreational Vehicle Storage
-
Wash Station
-
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
D
Cemetery
-
Culture
P
Education
D
Emergency Service Training Facility
-
Government
P
Hospital
D
Human Services
D
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
-
Recreation - Active
P
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
-
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
P
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
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*No Development Permit required
P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.3.3 Use Standards
a) Bed & Breakfast
i.
The use shall be restricted to dwelling unit(s);
ii.
The character or external appearance of the building shall not
be changed, except where minimal alterations are required
for the use;
iii.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation,
in opinion of Development Authority; and
iv.
1 sign shall be permitted.
b) Campground
i.
Campgrounds shall be in accordance with the Our Place and
Play Master Plan;
ii.
Where possible, existing topography and natural features
such as tree stands, shall be integrated in the site design;
iii.
The whole perimeter of the site shall be buffered sufficiently at
the discretion of the Development Authority;
iv.
No outdoor speakers are permitted; and
v.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation.
c) Dwelling Unit above a
detached garage
Where a dwelling unit is located above a detached garage, windows
shall be placed and sized such that they minimize direct views of
adjacent lot(s) through one or more of the following:
i.
Off-setting window placement to limit direct view into a
window of an adjacent site;
ii. Strategic placement of windows in conjunction with
landscaping features; and / or
iii. Placing larger windows to face a lane, flanking public roadway
or other dwelling on the same site.
d) Home Based Business -
Major
i.
Up to 10 clients per day are permitted;
ii.
May include a day home;
iii.
1 non-illuminated sign shall be permitted; and
iv.
May include outdoor activities that do not cause a nuisance
for adjacent lot, in opinion of Development Authority; and
v.
No more than two (2) employees shall be in attendance at any
one time
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e) Home Based Business -
Minor
i.
No client visits are permitted;
ii.
The residential character of the building shall not be affected;
iii.
Shall be contained within a building;
iv.
No signs are permitted; and
v.
No accessory structures can be utilized for the purpose of the
use.
f)
Restaurant / Café
Outdoor speakers shall comply with any noise restrictions set by the
Municipality.
g) Temporary Dwelling Unit
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater than
10m2.
h) Education
All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-site drop-off area that is
marked as a loading zone only suitable to accommodate traffic
associated with the use and limit any impact on the surrounding
community.
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3.3.4 Block / Subdivision Standards
a) Block Length
Max 240 m
b) Block & Subdivision
Standards
i.
To create a pedestrian network throughout Beaumont a mid-
block pedestrian walkway shall be dedicated as a right-of-way
where the block length exceeds 240 m. The location of the
right-of-way cannot be located within 75 m of the ends of the
block length. With the addition of the right-of-way, the new
block length shall not exceed 240m. At the discretion of the
Development Authority, lots adjacent to arterial roads or
highways may not be required to include a pedestrian right-of-
way, or where the topographic changes, existing buildings or
other natural or man-made obstructions prevent such access,
and where strict compliance would pose a safety hazard.
ii. Subdivision within a block shall be varied to allow for a variety of
lot widths.
iii. Block standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing
utilities, or other similar constraints.
c) Lot Width
Min 6 m
d) Single Side Yard
Blocks intended for Single Side Yard Dwellings with primary access
from the principal frontage shall not be across the thoroughfare from
lots that are intended for the purposes of Single Side Yard Dwellings
with primary access from the principal frontage.
3.3.5 Residential Density
a) Minimum
1 dwelling unit per lot
b) Maximum
2 dwelling units per lot
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3.3.6 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 2.4 m when adjacent to a public roadway or 1.2 m when
adjacent to a lane to max 4 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m except for attached buildings where side yard setback is 0
m
iv.
Single Side Yard
Standards
Min1.5 m setback where other side yard is 0 m. A private
maintenance easement shall be registered on titles adjacent to the
zero lot line that provide a 0.30 m eave encroachment easement
where no eave shall be closer than 0.90 m to the eave of the
adjacent building; a 0.60 m footing encroachment easement, and
provides sufficient access for maintenance of both properties. All
utilities and lot grading shall be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
v.
Rear Yard Setback
Minimum 6.0 m for the first principal building located on the site, 1.2
m for additional principal structures or other structures.
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a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
vi.
Lot Coverage
Max 55% (including accessory building lot coverage as per Section
3.3.6 (b) (v))
b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m and no closer than the principal building
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m except for attached buildings where side yard setback is 0
m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 15%
c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
i.
Corner Visibility
No building, structure, fence, or soft landscaping that will obstruct
vision above 0.6 m in height shall be located within the corner cut
area.
ii.
General Safety
Design elements that allow for casual surveillance, not including
digital surveillance, are expected to be included in the design. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, door placement, large
window areas, high quality interior and exterior lighting, a physical
layout that reduces the vulnerability of pedestrians, the placement
and use of soft landscaping that limits areas of concealment, and
integrating the pedestrian network with building entrances.
iii.
Lighting
All permanently installed lighting shall be directed downward, be
shielded in a manner to not be directed to adjacent lots, and shall
not, in the opinion of the Development Authority adversely impact
safety. All permanently installed lighting shall be compliant with
International Dark-Sky Association requirements.
iv.
Large Vehicles
Dismantled or wrecked vehicles and commercial vehicles are
prohibited from parking in a frontage. All vehicles shall be parked
on a parking stall.
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c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
v.
Solid Waste
All non-residential uses shall provide a solid waste storage area
suitable for 2- or 3-stream waste diversion for the intended use and
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All areas
shall be located at the side or rear of a lot, screened from view and
accessed from a public roadway or lane.
3.3.7 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height to
Eave
Max 2.5 storeys
b) Accessory Building Height
to Eave
Max 2 storeys and but in any event, no taller than the principal
building.
c) Design Standards
i.
All principal buildings shall have a residential form and
character regardless of use, except institutional uses.
ii.
The finish and appearance of all buildings on the lot, including
accessory buildings, shall compliment the other structures and
natural features located on the same lot.
iii.
The size, location, design, character and appearance of any
building or structure requiring a development permit shall be
acceptable to the Development Authority having due regard
to:
-
The policies and objectives contained within the
municipality's statutory plans;
-
Beaumont Urban Design Guidelines;
-
The character of existing development in this Land Use
District as well as the effect on adjacent land use districts
and parcels unless the building or structure at the
discretion of the Development Authority, sets a higher
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standard of design, character and appearance for this
Land Use District, or part of it; and
-
Other factors, such as daylight, sunlight and privacy.
iv.
The design of dwellings must ensure individuality and a variety
of dwellings. This will require consideration of the exterior
treatment of materials, textures, rooflines and wall openings on
the same side of the public roadway, as well as directly across
the public roadway from one another. Design variability for the
principal dwelling shall follow an A B C D A pattern along the
block.
v.
No tarpaulin structures.
vi.
Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same
materials and architectural details on all street exposures.
Entrances may be located near the corner.
d) Allowable Projections
into Setbacks
Eaves, cantilevers, chimney / fireplaces, accessibility features
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3.3.8 Frontage Type Standards
Frontage Type Standards shall apply to each principal frontage for all uses except institutional uses where
the character of each frontage type shall be maintained, but variations to the entrance feature
characteristics do not apply. Entrance features are any pedestrian access / egress to a building.
a) FRONT ATTACHED GARAGE
A frontage wherein a driveway and attached garage are located with a front entrance feature perpendicular to the
principal thoroughfare.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
1.2 m min
-
Additional Standards
iv.
Entrance features shall be wholly visible from the principal thoroughfare.
v.
A minimum of 1 tree is required per lot.
vi.
All driveways shall extend a minimum of 6m from the lot line to the garage
foundation.
vii. Driveways shall be no wider than the garage.
viii. Where possible, curb cut widths shall be minimized.
ix. Where possible, driveways shall be paired.
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b) COMMON YARD
A planted frontage wherein the façade is set back from the front lot line. The principal frontage remains unfenced and is
visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
-
-
Additional Standards
iv.
A minimum of 2 trees are required per lot.
v.
Where a porch is included, it shall project at least 1.2m from the front façade,
not including stairs, and shall be equal to or greater than the width of the
entrance feature as per Section 3.3.8 (b) (i).
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c) PORCH & FENCE
A planted frontage where the façade is set back from the front lot line with an attached porch. A fence at the front lot line
provides separation from the public realm.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
1.2 m min
2.4 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
A minimum of 2 trees are required per lot.
v.
Front fences shall be no higher than 1 m.
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3.3.9 Landscaping & Screening Standards
a) Development Standards
All landscaping shall comply with the General Design Standards
except where Frontage Type Standards in Section 3.3.8 take
precedence. Where possible, use plants with seasonal interest.
Drought tolerant plants are encouraged.
b) Mandatory Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
c) Number of Trees
All lots greater than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 tree per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, where 40%
of those trees shall be coniferous, except for municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provides for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 3 trees,
except for municipal reserve land.
d) Tree Location
Where tree requirements are specified in the Frontage Type
Standards, as per Section 3.3.8, the total number of trees required
for the remainder of the lot shall be subtracted by those trees to be
located in the principal frontage.
e) Tree Size
At the time of planting each coniferous tree shall be at least 2.0 m in
height and each deciduous tree shall have a caliper of at least 50
mm.
f)
Number of Shrubs
All lots greater than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 shrub per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, except for
municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 5 shrubs,
except for municipal reserve land.
g) Shrub Size
At the time of planting each shrub shall be at least 300 mm
deciduous height or 450 mm coniferous spread.
h) Soil Requirements
A minimum of 15 cm of high quality soil and growing material is
required for all planting areas.
i)
Fencing / Screening
A fence, wall, or screening may not exceed 1.0 m within a principal
frontage or 1.8 m height on any other portion of a lot. A permit is
required for a fence exceeding 1.0 m in height on a secondary
frontage.
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3.3.10 Parking, Access & Loading Standards
a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
-
Cannabis Production and
Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
ii.
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit(s)
1 stall per unit
Mobile Home
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
iii.
Lodging Uses
Bed & Breakfast
1 stall per unit or bedroom
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
1 stall per unit or bedroom
iv.
Business Uses
Arts & Crafts
1 stall per business
Home Based Business - Major
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
v.
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Drive Through Facility
Entertainment Establishment
Gas Station
Golf Course
Kennel
Restaurant / Café
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Restricted Substance Retail
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Retail & Service - General
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
Retail & Service - Large
Show Home
-
vi.
Industrial Uses
Industrial - Medium
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Industrial - Light
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Wash Station
vii.
Institutional Uses
After Life Care
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Cemetery
Culture
Education
Government
Hospital
Human Services
Recreation - Active
Recreation - Passive
-
Parking Lot with no
associated use
-
Special Events
-
viii.
Other Uses
Accessory Building or Structure
-
Public Utility
-
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
-
Private Utility
-
Sign
-
Temporary Development
-
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Any parking area having four or more parking stalls that are visible
from an adjoining site, or from a thoroughfare other than a lane, shall
have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness and height of
such perimeter planting at maturity shall, in conjunction with a
change in grade or other natural or man-made features, be sufficient
to provide substantial interruption of the view of the parking area
from any adjoining site and enhance the view of the parking area
from any adjacent thoroughfare.
ii.
Pedestrian Network
Design
Parking lots shall be designed to efficiently, comfortably, and safely
direct pedestrians from parking areas and entrance features.
Walking areas shall be a minimum of 2 m wide, be well marked, be
separated by grade from driving or parking areas, and be integrated
with landscaping. Parking lots shall not be located in the principal
frontage.
iii.
Parking Location
All parking stalls shall be provided on-site except where, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, street parking may be
accommodated. Street parking can be considered where the curb
frontage is a minimum of 6 m per stall excluding access locations
and appropriate safety distances. Where contiguous curb frontage
space is available, street parking may be considered part of the
minimum parking requirements as per Section 3.3.10 (a).
iv.
Shared Parking
Where multiple buildings or uses are located on a site, parking
minimums in Section 3.3.10 (a) may be reduced to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
v.
Parking Lot Size
A maximum of 30% of the site can be used to accommodate
parking. Where parking requirements in Section 3.3.10 (a) exceed
this amount, a strategy for reducing the parking need shall be
provided.
vi.
Accessible Vehicle
Parking
For all lots with 11 or more vehicle parking stalls, accessible parking
shall be provided in a location with the easiest pedestrian access to
the principal building entrance and shall be provided in accordance
with the Barrier Free Design Guide as per the Alberta Safety Codes
Council.
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
vii.
Parking Lots /
Structures
Surface parking lots and / or parking structures shall not be
permitted unless associated with a development.
viii.
Parking Lot Stall
Location
Parking stalls shall be spread out through the site and integrated
with buildings and landscaping to provide a comfortable pedestrian
network.
ix.
Landscaped Islands
All parking lots shall have landscaped islands that are at least 3 m
wide and 6 m deep to break up clusters of 20 stalls or more.
In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 3.3.9 in no case
shall there be less than 1 tree and 3 shrubs per landscaped island.
x.
Calculations
Where a fractional figure occurs, the requirement shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
c) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Bicycle parking structures shall be highly visible and shall include a
permanent rack or hook-up system. Creative integration with the
development is encouraged.
ii.
Minimum Bicycle
Parking
All non-residential buildings less than 4,600 m2 shall provide
parking for at least 6 bicycles per building. All non-residential
building greater than or equal to 4,600 m2 shall provide parking for
6 bicycles per entrance.
iii.
Bicycle Parking
Location
All bicycle parking structures shall be located within 10 m of a public
entrance, but shall not impede pedestrian circulation or access to a
building.
iv.
Bicycle Parking
Access
Where a change in grade occurs in the bicycle parking network,
ramps or similar structures shall be used to access all bicycle parking
structures.
d) ACCESS STANDARDS
i.
Number of Accesses
All lots require a minimum of 1 access to the site from a legal and
physical public roadway and shall be approved by the Municipality.
Additional accesses shall have prior approval from the Development
Authority.
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d) ACCESS STANDARDS
ii.
Lane Access
Where the site is adjacent to a lane, the lane will be used for all
vehicular access unless otherwise authorized by the Municipality,
such as where a front attached garage frontage type is used with a
lane.
iii.
Shared Access
Shared access between 2 or more adjacent lots may be considered
to provide more effective access arrangements, to reduce curb cuts,
and / or to reduce any negative impact on the public realm.
e) LOADING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
All non-residential uses shall provide sufficient space and access for
loading vehicles to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
Clearance
All loading areas shall provide a minimum of 5.3 m vertical
clearance from grade.
iii.
Loading Space Size
All loading space shall be at least 4 m wide and 8 m long.
iv.
Access
Access shall be from a public road, a lane, or a clearly defined traffic
aisle, and shall not obstruct patron / emergency vehicle circulation
v.
Location
Loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of a lot.
3.4
INTEGRATED NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (IN)
3.4.1 Intent
General Intent: To provide a variety of housing options with integrated local commercial and business
opportunities, primarily in greenfield areas.
How uses are mixed: Uses shall be primarily residential with opportunities for walkable local
commercial or businesses to be spread out throughout the district, such as corner stores or a local
restaurant.
Form of Development: Lot widths shall vary within an interconnected street network to enable
different residential options on a block. Except in locations that have already been approved or a
comprehensive site with an internal street system, rear lanes shall be mandatory for parts of the district to
enable long term design flexibility of each lot and the overall neighbourhood.
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3.4.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
P
Mobile Home
-
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
D
Campground
D
Hotel / Motel
-
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
D
Home Based Business - Major
D
Home Based Business - Minor
P
Office
P
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
-
Drive Through Facility
-
Entertainment Establishment
D
Gas Station
-
Golf Course
D
Kennel
-
Restaurant / Café
D
Restricted Substance Retail
-
Retail & Service - General
P
Retail & Service - Large
-
Show Home
P
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
-
Industrial - Light
-
Recreational Vehicle Storage
-
Wash Station
-
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
D
Cemetery
-
Culture
P
Education
D
Emergency Service Training Facility
-
Government
P
Hospital
P
Human Services
D
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
-
Recreation - Active
P
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
-
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
P
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
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*No Development Permit required
P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.4.3 Use Standards
a) Bed & Breakfast
i.
The use shall be restricted to dwelling unit(s);
ii.
The character or external appearance of the building shall not
be changed, except where minimal alterations are required
for the use;
iii.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation;
and
iv.
1 sign shall be permitted.
b) Campground
i.
Campgrounds shall be in accordance with the Our Place and
Play Master Plan;
ii.
Where possible, existing topography and natural features
such as tree stands, shall be integrated in the site design;
iii.
The whole perimeter of the site shall be buffered sufficiently at
the discretion of the Development Authority;
iv.
No outdoor speakers are permitted; and
v.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation.
c) Dwelling Unit above a
detached garage
Where a dwelling unit is located above a detached garage, windows
shall be placed and sized such that they minimize direct views of
adjacent lot(s) through one or more of the following:
i.
Off-setting window placement to limit direct view into a
window of an adjacent site;
ii.
Strategic placement of windows in conjunction with
landscaping features; and/or
iii.
Placing larger windows to face a lane, flanking public roadway
or other dwelling on the same site.
d) Home Based Business
- Major
i.
Up to 10 clients per day are permitted;
ii.
May include a day home;
iii.
1 non-illuminated sign shall be permitted;
iv.
May include outdoor activities that do not cause a nuisance
for adjacent lots, in the opinion of the Development Authority;
and
v.
No more than two (2) employees shall be in attendance at any
one time.
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e) Home Based Business
- Minor
i.
No client visits are permitted;
ii.
The residential character of the building shall not be affected;
iii.
Shall be contained within a building;
iv.
No signs are permitted; and
v.
No accessory structures can be utilized for the purpose of the
use.
f)
Restaurant / Café
Outdoor speakers shall comply with any noise restrictions set by the
Municipality.
g) Temporary Dwelling
Unit
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater than
10m2.
h) Education
All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-site drop-off area that is
marked as a loading zone only suitable to accommodate traffic
associated with the use and limit any impact on the surrounding
community.
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3.4.4 Block / Subdivision Standards
a) Block Length
Max 240 m
b) Block & Subdivision
Standards
i. To create a pedestrian network throughout Beaumont a mid-
block pedestrian walkway shall be dedicated as a right-of-way
where the block length exceeds 240 m. The location of the
right-of-way cannot be located within 75 m of the ends of the
block length. With the addition of the right-of-way, the new
block length shall not exceed 240m. At the discretion of the
Development Authority, lots adjacent to arterial roads or
highways may not be required to include a pedestrian right-of-
way, or where the topographic changes, existing buildings or
other natural or man-made obstructions prevent such access,
and where strict compliance would pose a safety hazard.
ii. Block standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing
utilities, or other similar constraints.
iii. A minimum of 40% of net developable area within this land use
district shall have rear lanes as per the area structure plan,
neighbourhood structure plan, and / or outline plan. Net
developable area does not include lots adjacent to storm water
utilities, arterial roads, highways, or similar circumstances,
including but not limited to public utility lots, municipal reserves,
and environmental reserves.
iv. Shadow plans of future phases of development shall be required
to demonstrate how the minimum percentage of rear lanes is
achieved.
c) Lot Width
i.
Min 4.9 m to max 15 m except for multi-unit buildings or
institutional uses where the lot width may be increased, at
the discretion of the Development Authority.
ii.
Min 4.2 m for internal lots of multi-attached buildings
where access is from a lane at the rear of the property.
d) Single Side Yard
Blocks intended for Single Side Yard Dwellings with primary access
from the principal frontage shall not be across the thoroughfare from
lots that are intended for the purposes of Single Side Yard Dwellings
with primary access from the principal frontage.
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3.4.5 Residential Density
a) Minimum
i. For built up areas: 1 dwelling unit(s) per lot
ii. For planned development: 35 units per net hectare or as per the
applicable area structure plan, neighbourhood structure plan, or
outline plan. Shadow plans of future phases of development shall
be required to demonstrate how the minimum density is
achieved.
b) Maximum
2 dwelling units per lot or as per the applicable Area Structure Plan,
Neighbourhood Structure Plan, or Outline Plan
3.4.6 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
i.
3 m Minimum
ii.
Principal frontage setbacks shall be different from the adjacent
lot for single-detached dwellings.
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a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 2.4 m when adjacent to a public roadway or 1.2 m when
adjacent to a lane to max 4 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m to max 4 m except for attached buildings where side yard
setback is 0 m on the attached side
iv.
Single Side Yard
Standards
Min 1.5 m setback where other side yard is 0 m. A private
maintenance easement shall be registered on titles adjacent to the
zero lot line that provide a 0.30 m eave encroachment easement
where no eave shall be closer than 0.90 m to the eave of the
adjacent building; a 0.60 m footing encroachment easement, and
provides sufficient access for maintenance of both properties. All
utilities and lot grading shall be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
v.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
vi.
Lot Coverage
i.
Max 55% (including accessory building lot coverage as per
Section 3.4.6 (b) (v))
ii.
Max 60%, (including accessory building lot coverage as per
Section 3.4.6 (b) (v)) for internal lots of multi-attached buildings.
b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m and no closer than the principal building
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 2.4 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m, except for attached buildings where side yard setback is 0
m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 15%, except for multi-attached accessory buildings on internal
lots may be increased to a maximum of 18% at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
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c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
i.
Corner Visibility
No building, structure, fence, or soft landscaping that will obstruct
vision above 0.6 m in height shall be located within the corner cut
area.
ii.
General Safety
Design elements that allow for casual surveillance, not including
digital surveillance, are expected to be included in the design. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, door placement, large
window areas, high quality interior and exterior lighting, a physical
layout that reduces the vulnerability of pedestrians, the placement
and use of soft landscaping that limits areas of concealment, and
integrating the pedestrian network with building entrances.
iii.
Lighting
All permanently installed lighting shall be directed downward, be
shielded in a manner to not be directed to adjacent lots, and shall
not, in the opinion of the Development Authority adversely impact
safety. All permanently installed lighting shall be compliant with
International Dark-Sky Association requirements.
iv.
Vehicles
Dismantled or wrecked vehicles and commercial vehicles are
prohibited from parking in a frontage. All vehicles shall be parked
on a parking stall.
v.
Solid Waste
All non-residential uses shall provide a solid waste storage area
suitable for 2- or 3-stream waste diversion for the intended use and
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All areas
shall be located at the side or rear of a lot, screened from view and
accessed from a public roadway or lane.
3.4.7 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height to
Eave
Max 4 storeys
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b) Accessory Building Height
to Eave
Max 2 storeys but in any event, no taller than the principal building.
c) Design Standards
i.
The finish and appearance of all buildings on the lot, including
accessory buildings, shall complement the other structures and
natural features located on the same lot.
ii.
The design of dwellings must ensure individuality and a variety
of dwellings. This will require consideration of the exterior
treatment of materials, textures, rooflines and wall openings on
the same side of the public roadway, as well as directly across
the public roadway from one another. Design variability for the
principal dwelling shall follow an A B C D A pattern along the
block.
iii.
Mechanical equipment shall be screened or incorporated into
the roof envelope, where appropriate.
iv.
Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same
materials and architectural details on all street exposures.
Entrances may be located near the corner.
v.
No tarpaulin structures.
vi.
For multi-attached buildings, including townhouses or buildings
with three or more principal dwellings, the façade must
incorporate at least two design techniques or features to
reduce the perception of massing, eliminate large blank walls,
and enhance design variation. Design techniques or features
may include: variations in rooflines; vertical or horizontal
building wall projection or recessions; visual façade breaks into
smaller sections; features such as windows, balconies, or
porches; use of a combination of finishing materials; or other
similar techniques or features.
d) Allowable Projections into
Setbacks
Gallery, balcony, sign, awning, accessibility features, eave,
cantilever, chimney / fireplace
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3.4.8 Frontage Type Standards
Frontage Type Standards shall apply to each principal frontage for all uses except institutional uses where
the character of each frontage type shall be maintained, but variations to the entrance feature
characteristics do not apply. Entrance features are any pedestrian access / egress to a building.
a) FRONT ATTACHED GARAGE
A frontage wherein a driveway and attached garage are located with a front entrance feature perpendicular to the
principal thoroughfare.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
1.2 m min
-
Additional Standards
iv.
Entrance features shall be wholly visible from the principal thoroughfare.
v.
A minimum of 1 tree is required per lot.
vi.
All driveways shall extend a minimum of 6 m from the lot line to the garage
foundation.
vii. Driveways shall be no wider than the garage.
viii. Where possible, curb cut widths shall be minimized.
ix.
Where possible, driveways shall be paired.
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b) COMMON YARD
A planted frontage wherein the façade is set back from the front lot line. The principal frontage remains unfenced and is
visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
-
-
Additional Standards
iv.
A minimum of 2 trees are required per lot except for lots less than 6 m wide
where 1 tree, or 3 shrubs, is required per lot.
v.
Where a porch is included, it shall project at least 1.2 m from the front façade,
not including stairs, and shall be equal to or greater than the width of the
entrance feature as per Section 3.4.8 (b) (i).
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c) PORCH & FENCE
A planted frontage where the façade is set back from the front lot line with an attached porch. A fence at the front lot line
provides separation from the public realm.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
1.2 m min
2.4 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
A minimum of 2 trees are required per lot.
v.
Front fences shall be no higher than 1 m.
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d) ALTERNATE HEIGHT ENTRANCE
A frontage wherein the façade is setback back from the lot line by an elevated or sunken entrance. This frontage type
buffers uses from urban sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. Entrances may be suitable for
conversion to outdoor restaurants / cafés or similar uses. This frontage shall be designed to incorporate accessibility
features.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
2 m max (not
including stairs
or accessibility
features)
Aligned with
floor heights
Additional Standards
iv. Fences shall be provided between the thoroughfare and the entrance feature
that meets safety code requirements.
v. Trees shall be incorporated in any area of the frontage that is not hardscaped.
Every effort should be made to accommodate trees, however, where enough
space cannot be accommodated alternate soft landscaping may be used, at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
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e) STOOP
A frontage where the first storey is elevated from grade. This frontage type is typically used for buildings where the
elevation provide additional privacy for windows. As such, the entrance feature should be clearly welcoming and
accommodating to reduce the perception of separation as a result of the change in grade.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.8 m min
(not including
stairs or
accessibility
features)
2 m max
Aligned with
floor height
Additional Standards
iv.
Projections, such as awnings, that overhang the entrance feature may be
considered, but shall not be more than 4 m from the floor height.
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f)
SHOPFRONT
A frontage where the entrance feature is at sidewalk grade and where the façade has several windows on the ground floor
with an awning or similar structure projecting over the entrance.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
lowest point of
the awning or
overhang
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
1.5 m min
3.05 m max
Additional Standards
iv.
Ground floor uses are limited to lodging, commercial, and institutional uses.
v.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vii. A minimum of 50% of the ground floor façade shall be composed of non-
glazed windows and doors.
viii. Sidewalk Cafés may be incorporated as per Beaumont's Sidewalk Café
Guidelines.
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g) GALLERY
A frontage where the entrance feature is an attached cantilevered eave or lightweight colonnade overhanging the
entrance. The entrance feature may overhang, or encroach on, the lot line where pedestrian movement is not hindered.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
3 m min
3.5 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
v.
Where appropriate, the width of the entrance feature may be seamlessly
continued to adjacent buildings.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vii. Where any structure encroaches on the public realm all maintenance and
upkeep of the structure and surrounding area is the responsibility of the private
owner.
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3.4.9 Landscaping & Screening Standards
a) Development Standards
All landscaping shall comply with the General Design Standards
except where Frontage Type Standards in Section 3.4.8 take
precedence. Where possible use plants with seasonal interest.
Drought tolerant plants are encouraged.
b) Mandatory Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
c) Number of Trees
All lots greater than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 tree per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, where 40%
of those trees shall be coniferous, except for municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 3 trees,
except for municipal reserve land.
d) Tree Size
At the time of planting each coniferous tree shall be at least 2.0 m in
height and each deciduous tree shall have a caliper of at least 50
mm.
e) Tree Location
Where tree requirements are specified in the Frontage Type
Standards, as per Section 3.4.8, the total number of trees required
for the remainder of the lot shall be subtracted by those trees to be
located in the principal frontage.
f)
Number of Shrubs
All lots greater than 2,500 m2, shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 shrub per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, except for
municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 5 shrubs,
except for municipal reserve land.
g) Shrub Size
At the time of planting each shrub shall be at least 300 mm
deciduous height or 450 mm coniferous spread.
h) Soil Requirements
A minimum of 15 cm of high quality soil and growing material is
required for all planting areas.
i)
Fencing / Screening
A fence, wall, or screening may not exceed 1.0 m within a principal
frontage or 1.8 m in height on any other portion of the lot. A permit is
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required for a fence exceeding 1.0 m in height on a secondary
frontage.
3.4.10 Parking, Access & Loading Standards
a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
-
Cannabis Production and
Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
ii.
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit(s)
1 stall per unit
Mobile Home
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
iii.
Lodging Uses
Bed & Breakfast
1 stall per unit or bedroom
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
1 stall per unit or bedroom
iv.
Business Uses
Arts & Crafts
1 stall per business
Home Based Business - Major
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
v.
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Drive Through Facility
Entertainment Establishment
Gas Station
Golf Course
Kennel
Restaurant / Café
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Restricted Substance Retail
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
Retail & Service - General
Retail & Service - Large
Show Home
-
b) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
vi.
Industrial Uses
Industrial - Medium
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Industrial - Light
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Wash Station
vii.
Institutional Uses
After Life Care
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Cemetery
Culture
Education
Government
Hospital
Human Services
Recreation - Active
Recreation - Passive
-
Parking Lot with no associated
Use
-
Special Events
-
viii.
Other Uses
Accessory Building or Structure
-
Public Utility
-
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
-
Private Utility
-
Sign
-
Temporary Development
-
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c) PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Any parking area having four or more parking stalls that are visible
from an adjoining site, or from a thoroughfare other than a lane, shall
have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness and height of
such perimeter planting at maturity shall, in conjunction with a
change in grade or other natural or man-made features, be sufficient
to provide substantial interruption of the view of the parking area
from any adjoining site and enhance the view of the parking area
from any adjacent thoroughfare.
ii.
Pedestrian Network
Design
Parking lots shall be designed to efficiently, comfortably, and to
safely direct pedestrians from parking areas and entrance features.
Walking areas shall be a minimum of 2 m wide, be well marked, be
separated by grade from driving or parking areas, and be integrated
with landscaping. Parking lots shall not be located in the principle
frontage.
iii.
Parking Location
All parking stalls shall be provided on-site except where, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, street parking may be
accommodated. Street parking can be considered where the curb
frontage is a minimum of 6.m per stall excluding access locations
and appropriate safety distances. Where contiguous curb frontage
space is available, street parking may be considered part of the
minimum parking requirements as per Section 3.4.10 (a).
iv.
Shared Parking
Where multiple buildings or uses are located on a site, parking
minimums in Section 3.4.10 (a) may be reduced to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
v.
Parking Lot Size
A maximum of 50% of the site can be used to accommodate
parking. Where parking requirements in Section 3.4.10 (a) exceed
this amount, a strategy for reducing the parking need shall be
provided.
vi.
Accessible Vehicle
Parking
For all lots with 11 or more vehicle parking stalls, accessible parking
shall be provided in a location with the easiest pedestrian access to
the principal building entrance and shall be provided in accordance
with the Barrier Free Design Guide as per the Alberta Safety Codes
Council.
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c) PARKING STANDARDS
vii.
Parking Structure
Design
Accesses shall be designed as an integral part of the building façade
so they are in scale and character with the rest of the building.
Accesses shall not interfere with pedestrian movement.
viii.
Parking Lot Stall
Location
Parking stalls shall be spread out through the site and integrated
with buildings and landscaping to provide a comfortable pedestrian
network.
ix.
Landscaped Islands
In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 3.4.9 in no case
shall there be less than 1 tree and 3 shrubs per landscaped island.
x.
Calculations
Where a fractional figure occurs, the requirement shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
d) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Bicycle parking structures shall be highly visible and shall include a
permanent rack or hook-up system. Creative integration with the
development is encouraged.
ii.
Minimum Bicycle
Parking
All non-residential buildings less than 4,600 m2 shall provide
parking for at least 6 bicycles per building. All non-residential
building greater than or equal to 4,600 m2 shall provide parking for
6 bicycles per entrance.
iii.
Bicycle Parking
Location
All bicycle parking structures shall be located within 10 m of a public
entrance, but shall not impede pedestrian circulation or access to a
building.
iv.
Bicycle Parking
Access
Where a change in grade occurs in the bicycle parking network,
ramps or similar structures shall be used to access all bicycle parking
structures.
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e) ACCESS STANDARDS
i.
Number of Accesses
All lots require a minimum of 1 access to the site from a legal and
physical public roadway and shall be approved by the Municipality.
Additional accesses shall have prior approval from the Development
Authority.
ii.
Lane Access
Lots fronting an arterial roadway shall be required to have access
from a rear lane. Where the site is adjacent to a lane, the lane will be
used for all vehicular access unless otherwise authorized by the
Municipality, such as where a front attached garage frontage type is
used with a lane.
iii.
Shared Access
Shared access between 2 or more adjacent lots may be considered
to provide more effective access arrangements, to reduce curb cuts,
and / or to reduce any negative impact on the public realm.
f)
LOADING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
All non-residential uses shall provide sufficient space and access for
loading vehicles to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
Clearance
All loading areas shall provide a minimum of 5.3 m vertical
clearance from grade.
iii.
Loading Space Size
All loading space shall be at least 4 m wide and 8 m long.
iv.
Access
Access shall be from a public road, a lane, or a clearly defined traffic
aisle, and shall not obstruct patron / emergency vehicle circulation.
v.
Location
Loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of a lot.
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3.5
MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (MN)
3.5.1 Intent
General Intent: To provide opportunities for intensification of uses and new uses to support a vibrant
and successful downtown.
How uses are mixed: The variety of uses will change over time on an incremental scale that slowly
alters the character of the neighbourhood from primarily residential. Redevelopment will encourage
additional dwelling units and new uses that create a progressive transition from traditional residential
neighbourhoods to an integrated and diverse Centre-Ville area.
Form of Development: Redevelopment shall respect the general established pattern of blocks while
adding to the public realm over time. Additional pedestrian accesses or linkages shall be integrated, if
appropriate, where possible. Height, massing, setbacks, landscaping and similar site features shall
respect existing adjacent lots and uses.
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3.5.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
P
Mobile Home
-
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
P
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
D
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
D
Home Based Business - Major
D
Home Based Business - Minor
P
Office
P
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
-
Drive Through Facility
-
Entertainment Establishment
D
Gas Station
-
Golf Course
-
Kennel
-
Restaurant / Café
P
Restricted Substance Retail
-
Retail & Service - General
P
Retail & Service - Large
-
Show Home
P
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
-
Industrial - Light
-
Recreational Vehicle Storage
-
Wash Station
-
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
D
Cemetery
D
Culture
P
Education
D
Emergency Services Training Facility
-
Government
P
Hospital
P
Human Services
P
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
-
Recreation - Active
P
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
-
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
P
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
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*No Development Permit required
P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.5.3 Use Standards
a) Bed & Breakfast
i.
The use shall be restricted to dwelling unit(s);
ii.
The character or external appearance of the building shall not
be changed, except where minimal alterations are required
for the use;
iii.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation;
and
iv.
1 sign shall be permitted.
b) Dwelling Unit above a
detached garage
Where a dwelling unit is located above a detached garage, windows
shall be placed and sized such that they minimize direct views of
adjacent lot(s) through one or more of the following:
i.
Off-setting window placement to limit direct view into a
window of an adjacent site;
ii. Strategic placement of windows in conjunction with
landscaping features; and/or
iii. Placing larger windows to face a lane, flanking public roadway
or other dwelling on the same site
c) Home Based Business -
Major
i.
Up to 10 clients per day are permitted;
ii.
May include a day home;
iii.
1 non-illuminated sign shall be permitted;
iv.
May include outdoor activities that do not cause a nuisance
for adjacent lots, in the opinion of the Development Authority;
and
v.
No more than two (2) employees shall be in attendance at any
one time.
d) Home Based Business -
Minor
i.
No client visits are permitted;
ii.
The residential character of the building shall not be affected;
iii.
Shall be contained within a building;
iv.
No signs are permitted; and
v.
No accessory structures can be utilized for the purpose of the
use.
e) Restaurant / Café
Outdoor speakers shall comply with any noise restrictions set by the
Municipality.
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f)
Temporary Dwelling Unit
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater than
10m2.
g) Education
All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-site drop-off area that is
marked as a loading zone only suitable to accommodate traffic
associated with the use and limit any impact on the surrounding
community.
3.5.4 Block / Subdivision Standards
a) Block Length
Min 90 m to max 180 m
b) Block & Subdivision
Standards
i.
When redevelopment of a block occurs, rear lanes and
pedestrian connections may be considered at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
c) Lot Width
Min 7.5 m to max 15 m except for apartment buildings or
institutional uses where the lot width may be increased up to 30 m,
at the discretion of the Development Authority.
d) Single Side Yard
Blocks intended for Single Side Yard Dwellings with primary access
from the principal frontage shall not be across the thoroughfare from
lots that are intended for the purposes of Single Side Yard Dwellings
with primary access from the principal frontage.
3.5.5 Residential Density
a) Minimum
1 dwelling unit per lot
b) Maximum
2 dwelling units per lot or as per the applicable Area Structure Plan,
Neighbourhood Structure Plan, or Outline Plan
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3.5.6 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 2 m to max 8 m
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 2.4 m when adjacent to a public roadway or 1.2 m when
adjacent to a lane to max 4 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 0 m to max 1.5 m
iv.
Single Side Yard
Standards
Min 1.5 m setback where other side yard is 0 m. A private
maintenance easement shall be registered on titles adjacent to the
zero lot line that provide a 0.30 m eave encroachment easement
where no eave shall be closer than 0.90 m to the eave of the
adjacent building; a 0.60 m footing encroachment easement, and
provides sufficient access for maintenance of both properties. All
utilities and lot grading shall be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
v.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
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a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
vi.
Lot Coverage
Min 20% to max 70% (including accessory building lot coverage as
per Section 3.5.6 (b) (v))
b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m and no closer than the principal building
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 2 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 10%
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c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
i.
Corner Visibility
No building, structure, fence, or soft landscaping that will obstruct
vision above 0.6 m in height shall be located within the corner cut
area.
ii.
General Safety
Design elements that allow for casual surveillance, not including
digital surveillance, are expected to be included in the design. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, door placement, large
window areas, high quality interior and exterior lighting, a physical
layout that reduces the vulnerability of pedestrians, the placement
and use of soft landscaping that limits areas of concealment, and
integrating the pedestrian network with building entrances.
iii.
Lighting
All permanently installed lighting shall be directed downward, be
shielded in a manner to not be directed to adjacent lots, and shall
not, in the opinion of the Development Authority adversely impact
safety. All permanently installed lighting shall be compliant with
International Dark-Sky Association requirements.
iv.
Vehicles
Dismantled or wrecked vehicles and commercial vehicles are
prohibited from parking in a frontage. All vehicles shall be parked on
a parking stall.
v.
Solid Waste
All non-residential uses shall provide a solid waste storage area
suitable for 2- or 3-stream waste diversion for the intended use and
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All areas
shall be located at the side or rear of a lot, screened from view and
accessed from a public roadway or lane.
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3.5.7 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height to
Eave
Max 4 storeys
b) Accessory Building Height
to Eave
Max 2 storeys but in any event, no taller than the principal building.
c) Design Standards
i.
New development will be compatible with adjacent
development by ensuring siting and massing are
complimentary and do not adversely affect privacy.
ii. Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same
materials and architectural details on all street exposures.
Entrances may be located near the corner.
iii. The size, location, design, character and appearance of any
building or structure requiring a development permit shall be
acceptable to the Development Authority having due regard
to:
a. The policies and objectives contained within the
municipality's statutory plans;
b. Beaumont Urban Design Guidelines;
c. The character of existing development in this Land Use
District as well as the effect on adjacent land use districts
and parcels unless the building or structure at the
discretion of the Development Authority, sets a higher
standard of design, character and appearance for this
Land Use District, or part of it; and
d. Other factors, such as daylight, sunlight and privacy.
iv. Mechanical equipment shall be screened or incorporated into
the roof envelope, where appropriate.
v. No tarpaulin structures.
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d) Allowable Projections into
Setbacks
Gallery, balcony, sign, awning, accessibility features, eave,
cantilever, chimney / fireplace
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3.5.8 Frontage Type Standards
Frontage Type Standards shall apply to each principal frontage for all uses except institutional uses where
the character of each frontage type shall be maintained, but variations to the entrance feature
characteristics do not apply. Entrance features are any pedestrian access / egress to a building.
a) FRONT ATTACHED GARAGE
A frontage wherein a driveway and attached garage are located with a front entrance feature perpendicular to the
principal thoroughfare.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
1.2 m min
-
Additional Standards
iv.
Entrance features shall be wholly visible from the principal thoroughfare.
v.
A minimum of 1 tree is required per lot.
vi.
All driveways shall extend a minimum of 6 m from the lot line to the garage
foundation.
vii. Driveways shall be no wider than the garage.
viii. Where possible, curb cut widths shall be minimized.
ix.
Where possible, driveways shall be paired.
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b) COMMON YARD
A planted frontage wherein the façade is set back from the front lot line. The principal frontage remains unfenced and is
visually continuous with adjacent yards, supporting a common landscape.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
-
-
Additional Standards
iv.
A minimum of 2 trees are required per lot.
v.
Where a porch is included, it shall project at least 1.2 m from the front façade,
not including stairs, and shall be equal to or greater than the width of the
entrance feature as per Section 3.5.8 (b) (i).
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c) PORCH & FENCE
A planted frontage where the façade is set back from the front lot line with an attached porch. A fence at the front lot line
provides separation from the public realm.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
1.2 m min
2.4 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
A minimum of 2 trees are required per lot.
v.
Front fences shall be no higher than 1 m.
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d) ALTERNATE HEIGHT ENTRANCE
A frontage wherein the façade is set back from the lot line by an elevated or sunken entrance. This type buffers uses from
urban sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. Entrances may be suitable for conversion to
outdoor restaurants / cafés or similar uses. This frontage shall be designed to incorporate accessibility features.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
2m max (not
including stairs
or accessibility
features)
Aligned with
floor heights
Additional Standards
iv.
Fences shall be provided between the thoroughfare and the entrance feature
that meets safety code requirements.
v.
Trees shall be incorporated in any area of the frontage that is not hardscaped.
Every effort should be made to accommodate trees, however, where enough
space cannot be accommodated alternate soft landscaping may be used, at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
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e) STOOP
A frontage where the first storey is elevated from grade. This frontage type is typically used for buildings where the
elevation provides additional privacy for windows. As such, the entrance feature should be clearly welcoming and
accommodating to reduce the perception of separation as a result of the change in grade.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.8 m min (not
including stairs
or accessibility
features)
2 m max
Aligned with
floor height
Additional Standards
iv.
Projections, such as awnings, that overhang the entrance feature may be
considered, but shall not be more than 4 m from the floor height.
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f)
SHOPFRONT
A frontage where the entrance feature is at sidewalk grade and where the façade has several windows on the ground floor
with an awning or similar structure projecting over the entrance.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
lowest point of
the awning or
overhang
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
1.5 m min
3.05 m max
Additional Standards
iv.
Ground floor Uses are limited to lodging, commercial, and institutional uses.
v.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vii. A minimum of 50% of the ground floor façade shall be composed of non-
glazed windows and doors.
viii. Sidewalk Cafés may be incorporated as per Beaumont's Sidewalk Café
Guidelines.
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g) GALLERY
A frontage where the entrance feature is an attached cantilevered eave or lightweight colonnade overhanging the
entrance. The entrance feature may overhang, or encroach on, the lot line where pedestrian movement is not hindered.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
3 m min
3.5 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
v.
Where appropriate, the width of the entrance feature may be seamlessly
continued to adjacent buildings.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vii. Where any structure encroaches on the public realm all maintenance and
upkeep of the structure and surrounding area is the responsibility of the private
owner.
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3.5.9 Landscaping & Screening Standards
a) Development Standards
All landscaping shall comply with the General Design Standards
except where Frontage Type Standards in Section 3.5.8 take
precedence. Where possible use plants with seasonal interest.
Drought tolerant plants are encouraged.
b) Mandatory Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
c) Number of Trees
All lots greater than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 tree per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, where 40%
of those trees shall be coniferous, except for municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 3 trees,
except for municipal reserve land.
d) Tree Location
Where tree requirements are specified in the Frontage Type
Standards, as per Section 3.5.8, the total number of trees required
for the remainder of the lot shall be subtracted by those trees to be
located in the principal frontage.
e) Tree Size
At the time of planting each coniferous tree shall be at least 2.0 m in
height and each deciduous tree shall have a caliper of at least 50
mm.
f)
Number of Shrubs
All lots greater than 2,500 m2, shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 shrub per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, except for
municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 5 shrubs,
except for municipal reserve land.
g) Shrub Size
At the time of planting each shrub shall be at least 300 mm
deciduous height or 450 mm coniferous spread.
h) Soil Requirements
A minimum of 15 cm of high quality soil and growing material is
required for all planting areas.
i)
Fencing / Screening
A fence, wall, or screening may not exceed 1.0 m within a principal
frontage or 1.8 m in height on any other portion of a lot. A permit is
required for a fence exceeding 1.0 m in height on a secondary
frontage.
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MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (MN)
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3.5.10 Parking, Access & Loading Standards
a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
-
Cannabis Production and
Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
ii.
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit(s)
1 stall per unit over 75 m2
Mobile Home
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
iii.
Lodging Uses
Bed & Breakfast
1 stall per unit or bedroom
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
1 stall per unit or bedroom
iv.
Business Uses
Arts & Crafts
1 stall per business
Home Based Business - Major
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
v.
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Drive Through Facility
Entertainment Establishment
Gas Station
Golf Course
Kennel
Restaurant / Café
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Restricted Substance Retail
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (MN)
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
Retail & Service - General
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Retail & Service - Large
Show Home
-
vi.
Industrial Uses
Industrial - Medium
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Industrial - Light
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Wash Station
vii.
Institutional Uses
After Life Care
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Cemetery
Culture
Education
Government
Hospital
Human Services
Recreation - Active
Recreation - Passive
-
Parking Lot with no associated
Use
-
Special Events
-
viii.
Other Uses
Accessory Building or Structure
-
Public Utility
-
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
-
Private Utility
-
Sign
-
Temporary Development
-
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (MN)
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Any parking area having four or more parking stalls that are visible
from an adjoining site, or from a thoroughfare other than a lane, shall
have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness and height of
such perimeter planting at maturity shall, in conjunction with a
change in grade or other natural or man-made features, be sufficient
to provide substantial interruption of the view of the parking area
from any adjoining site and enhance the view of the parking area
from any adjacent thoroughfare.
ii.
Pedestrian Network
Design
Parking lots shall be designed to efficiently, comfortably, and safely
direct pedestrians from parking areas and entrance features.
Walking areas shall be a minimum of 2 m wide, be well marked, be
separated by grade from driving or parking areas, and be integrated
with landscaping. Parking lots shall not be located in the principle
frontage.
iii.
Parking Location
All parking stalls shall be provided on-site except where, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, street parking may be
accommodated. Street parking can be considered where the curb
frontage is a minimum of 6.m per stall excluding access locations
and appropriate safety distances. Where contiguous curb frontage
space is available, street parking may be considered part of the
minimum parking requirements as per Section 3.5.10 (a).
iv.
Shared Parking
Where multiple buildings or uses are located on a site, parking
minimums in Section 3.5.10 (a) may be reduced to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
v.
Parking Lot Size
A maximum of 50% of the site can be used to accommodate
parking. Where parking requirements in Section 3.5.10 (a) exceed
this amount, a strategy for reducing the parking need shall be
provided.
vi.
Accessible Vehicle
Parking
For all lots with 11 or more vehicle parking stalls, accessible parking
shall be provided in a location with the easiest pedestrian access to
the principal building entrance and shall be provided in accordance
with the Barrier Free Design Guide as per the Alberta Safety Codes
Council.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (MN)
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
vii.
Parking Lots /
Structures
Surface parking lots and / or parking structures shall not be
permitted unless associated with a development.
viii.
Parking Structure
Design
Accesses shall be designed as an integral part of the building façade
so they are in scale and character with the rest of the building.
Accesses shall not interfere with pedestrian movement.
ix.
Parking Lot Stall
Location
Parking stalls shall be spread out through the site and integrated
with buildings and landscaping to provide a comfortable pedestrian
network.
x.
Landscaped Islands
In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 3.5.9 in no
case shall there be less than 1 tree and 3 shrubs per landscaped
island.
xi.
Calculations
Where a fractional figure occurs, the requirement shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
c) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Bicycle parking structures shall be highly visible and shall include a
permanent rack or hook-up system. Creative integration with the
development is encouraged.
ii.
Minimum Bicycle
Parking
All non-residential buildings less than 4,600 m2 shall provide
parking for at least 6 bicycles per building. All non-residential
building greater than or equal to 4,600 m2 shall provide parking for
6 bicycles per entrance.
iii.
Bicycle Parking
Location
All bicycle parking structures shall be located within 10m of a public
entrance, but shall not impede pedestrian circulation or access to a
building.
iv.
Bicycle Parking
Access
Where a change in grade occurs in the bicycle parking network,
ramps or similar structures shall be used to access all bicycle parking
structures.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
MATURE NEIGHBOURHOOD DISTRICT (MN)
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d) ACCESS STANDARDS
i.
Number of Accesses
All lots require a minimum of 1 access to the site from a legal and
physical public roadway and shall be approved by the Municipality.
Additional accesses shall have prior approval from the Development
Authority.
ii.
Lane Access
Where the site is adjacent to a lane, the lane will be used for all
vehicular access unless otherwise authorized by the Municipality,
such as where a front attached garage frontage type is used with a
lane.
iii.
Shared Access
Shared access between 2 or more adjacent lots may be considered
to provide more effective access arrangements, to reduce curb cuts,
and / or to reduce any negative impact on the public realm.
e) LOADING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
All non-residential uses shall provide sufficient space and access for
loading vehicles to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
Clearance
All loading areas shall provide a minimum of 5.3 m vertical
clearance from grade.
iii.
Loading Space Size
All loading space shall be at least 4 m wide and 8 m long.
iv.
Access
Access shall be from a public road, a lane, or a clearly defined traffic
aisle, and shall not obstruct patron / emergency vehicle circulation.
v.
Location
Loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of a lot.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
MAIN STREET DISTRICT (MS)
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3.6
MAIN STREET DISTRICT (MS)
3.6.1 Intent
General Intent: To enhance the vibrancy and pedestrian orientation of main streets throughout
Beaumont, such as 50th Street and 50th Avenue in Centre-Ville. Heritage resources shall be preserved
or integrated into the streetscape.
How uses are mixed: Uses on principal thoroughfares shall primarily be mixed-use buildings where
commercial uses that activate the street for pedestrians are located on the ground floor with residential
and business uses on higher floors, or behind commercial uses if located on the ground floor. Buildings
and uses located on secondary thoroughfares can have single uses while still maintaining a strong
pedestrian interface.
Form of Development: Lots shall vary in size and configuration to enable a diverse streetscape with a
traditional main street character. All building entrances shall be oriented to the street and shall
seamlessly integrate with the public realm.
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3.6.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
P
Mobile Home
-
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
P
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
P
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
P
Home Based Business - Major
P
Home Based Business - Minor
P
Office
P
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
D
Drive Through Facility
-
Entertainment Establishment
D
Gas Station
-
Golf Course
-
Kennel
-
Restaurant / Café
P
Restricted Substance Retail
D
Retail & Service - General
P
Retail & Service - Large
-
Show Home
P
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
-
Industrial - Light
-
Recreational Vehicle Storage
-
Wash Station
-
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
D
Cemetery
-
Culture
P
Education
D
Emergency Service Training Facility
-
Government
P
Hospital
D
Human Services
P
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
-
Recreation - Active
P
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
D
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
D
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
*No Development Permit required
P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.6.3 Use Standards
a) Bed & Breakfast
i.
The use shall be restricted to dwelling unit(s);
ii.
The character or external appearance of the building shall not
be changed, except where minimal alterations are required
for the use;
iii.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation;
and
iv.
1 sign shall be permitted.
b) Dwelling Unit(s)
i.
Buildings with 1 dwelling unit or in the form of a single
detached dwelling shall not be permitted.
c) Home Based Business -
Major
i.
Up to 10 clients per day are permitted;
ii.
May include a day home;
iii.
1 non-illuminated sign shall be permitted; and
iv.
May include outdoor activities that do not cause a nuisance
for adjacent lots, in the opinion of the Development Authority;
and
v.
No more than two (2) employees shall be in attendance at any
one time.
d) Home Based Business -
Minor
i.
No client visits are permitted;
ii.
The residential character of the building shall not be affected;
iii.
Shall be contained within a building;
iv.
No signs are permitted; and
v.
No accessory structures can be utilized for the purpose of the
use.
e) Temporary Dwelling Unit
i.
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater
than 10m2.
f)
Restricted Substance Retail
i.
In areas where this use includes the sale of cannabis, no
building shall be located within 100m from:
a. The boundary of a parcel of land on which an
existing education use is located; or
b. The boundary of any land that is designated as
school reserve or municipal and school reserve
under the Municipal Government Act as
measured from the exterior wall of said building.
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ii.
In case of an education use located in a comprehensive
commercial development, no building with this use selling
cannabis shall be located within 100m of the building
housing the education use, measured from the closest point
of an exterior wall of said building (and if the education use
is located in a bay or unit within a comprehensive
commercial development, from the wall of the bay or unit as
opposed to exterior wall of the comprehensive commercial
development) to the exterior wall f the building with the
restricted substance retail use.
iii.
For the purpose of this section, education use shall not
include an early childhood services program, any home
education program or research facility.
iv.
In areas where this use includes the sale of cannabis, no
building shall be located within 200m from another
building that includes the sale of cannabis as measured
from the closest point of an exterior wall of each restricted
substance retail store selling cannabis
g) Education
i.
All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-site drop-off
area that is marked as a loading zone only suitable to
accommodate traffic associated with the use and limit any
impact on the surrounding community.
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3.6.4 Block / Subdivision Standards
a) Block Length
i.
Min 80 m to max 120 m for planned areas
ii. No requirement for built-up areas
b) Block & Subdivision
Standards
i.
To create a pedestrian network throughout Beaumont a mid-
block pedestrian walkway shall be dedicated as a right-of-way
or reserved with a permanent easement where the block length
exceeds 100 m. The location of the right-of-way cannot be
located within 75 m of the ends of the block length. With the
addition of the right-of-way, the new block length shall not
exceed 100m. At the discretion of the Development Authority,
lots adjacent to arterial roads or highways may not be required
to include a pedestrian right-of-way, or where the topographic
changes, existing buildings or other natural or man-made
obstructions prevent such access, and where strict compliance
would pose a safety hazard.
ii. All vehicular rights-of-way shall terminate at other vehicular
rights-of-way to form a network.
iii. Subdivision within a block shall be varied to allow for a variety of
lot widths.
iv. Rear lanes are required for all large new developments or
redevelopments such as entire blocks. Blocks with existing lanes
shall retain such access.
v. Block standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing
utilities, or other similar constraints.
c) Lot Width
Min 7.5 m
3.6.5 Residential Density
a) Minimum
i.
80 dwelling units per net hectare for planned development
b) Maximum
i.
No requirement
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3.6.6 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
2 m
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
2 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
0 m to max 6 m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 1.2 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 80% (including accessory building lot coverage as per Section
3.6.6 (b) (v))
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b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 2 m and no closer than principal building
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 2 m to max 10 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 2 m to max 10 m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 2 m to max 10m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 10%
c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
i.
Corner Visibility
No building, structure, fence, or soft landscaping that will obstruct
vision above 0.6 m in height shall be located within the corner cut
area.
ii.
General Safety
Design elements that allow for casual surveillance, not including
digital surveillance, are expected to be included in the design. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, door placement, large
window areas, high quality interior and exterior lighting, a physical
layout that reduces the vulnerability of pedestrians, the placement
and use of soft landscaping that limits areas of concealment, and
integrates the pedestrian network with building entrances.
iii.
Lighting
All permanently installed lighting shall be directed downward, be
shielded in a manner to not be directed to adjacent lots, and shall
not, in the opinion of the Development Authority adversely impact
safety. All permanently installed lighting shall be compliant with
International Dark-Sky Association requirements.
iv.
Large Vehicles
Dismantled or wrecked vehicles, recreational vehicles and
commercial vehicles are prohibited from parking in a frontage. All
vehicles shall be parked on a parking stall.
v.
Solid Waste
All non-residential uses shall provide a solid waste storage area
suitable for 2- or 3-stream waste diversion for the intended use and
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All areas
shall be located at the side or rear of a lot, screened from view and
accessed from a public roadway or lane.
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3.6.7 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height
to Eave
Min 2 storeys
b) Accessory Building Height
to Eave
Max 1 storey
c) Design Standards
i.
All uses shall meet the standards of the Beaumont Urban
Design Guidelines.
ii.
Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same
materials and architectural details on all street exposures.
Entrances may be located near the corner.
iii.
Side and rear façades shall have similar colours and
materials as front façade.
iv.
Roof lines and building façades shall be articulated and
varied to reduce perceived mass and linear appearance of
large buildings.
v.
Mechanical equipment shall be screened or incorporated
into the roof envelope, where appropriate.
vi.
Materials including exposed concrete and vinyl are not
permitted.
vii.
Buildings wider than 10m may have multiple entrances on
the principal thoroughfare.
d) Allowable Projections into
Setbacks
Gallery, shopfront, stoop, alternate height entrance, balcony, sign,
awning, accessibility features, eave, cantilever, chimney / fireplace
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3.6.8 Frontage Type Standards
Frontage Type Standards shall apply to each principal frontage for all uses except institutional uses where
the character of each frontage type shall be maintained, but variations to the entrance feature
characteristics do not apply. Entrance features are any pedestrian access / egress to a building.
a) ALTERNATE HEIGHT ENTRANCE
A frontage wherein the façade is setback back from the lot line by an elevated or sunken entrance. This frontage type
buffers uses from urban sidewalks and removes the private yard from public encroachment. Entrances may be suitable for
conversion to outdoor restaurants / cafés or similar uses. This frontage shall be designed to incorporate accessibility
features.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.2 m min
2 m max (not
including stairs
or accessibility
features)
Aligned with
floor heights
Additional Standards
iv.
Fences shall be provided between the thoroughfare and the entrance feature
that meets safety code requirements.
v.
Trees shall be incorporated in any area of the frontage that is not hardscaped.
Every effort should be made to accommodate trees, however, where enough
space cannot be accommodated alternate soft landscaping may be used, at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
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b) STOOP
A frontage where the first storey is elevated from grade. This frontage type is typically used for buildings where the
elevation provide additional privacy for windows. As such, the entrance feature should be clearly welcoming and
accommodating to reduce the perception of separation as a result of the change in grade.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
3 m min
(not including
stairs or
accessibility
features)
2 m max
Aligned with
floor height
Additional Standards
iv.
Projections, such as awnings, that overhang the entrance feature may be
considered, but shall not be more than 4 m from the floor height.
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c) SHOPFRONT
A frontage where the entrance feature is at sidewalk grade and where the façade has several windows on the ground floor
with an awning or similar structure projecting over the entrance.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
lowest point of
the awning or
overhang
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
75% min
1.5 m min
3.05 m max
Additional Standards
iv.
Ground floor uses are limited to lodging, commercial, and institutional uses.
v.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vii. A minimum of 70% of the ground floor façade shall be composed of non-glazed
windows and doors.
viii. Sidewalk Cafés may be incorporated as per Beaumont's Sidewalk Café
Guidelines.
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d) GALLERY
A frontage where the entrance feature is an attached cantilevered eave or lightweight colonnade overhanging the
entrance. The entrance feature may overhang, or encroach on, the lot line where pedestrian movement is not hindered.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
3 m min
3.5 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
v.
Where appropriate, the width of the entrance feature may be seamlessly
continued to adjacent buildings.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vii. Where any structure encroaches on the public realm all maintenance and
upkeep of the structure and surrounding area is the responsibility of the private
owner.
3.6.9 Landscaping & Screening Standards
a) Development Standards
All landscaping shall comply with the General Design Standards
except where Frontage Type Standards in Section 3.6.8 take
precedence. Where possible use plants with seasonal interest.
Drought tolerant plants are encouraged.
b) Mandatory Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
c) Number of Trees
All lots greater than 2,500 m2, shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 tree per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, where 40%
of those trees are coniferous except for municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided by a front standard, all lots less than
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2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 3 trees except
for municipal reserve land.
d) Tree Size
At the time of planting each coniferous tree shall be at least 2.0 m in
height and each deciduous tree shall have a caliper of at least 50
mm.
e) Tree Location
Where tree requirements are specified in the Frontage Type
Standards, as per Section 3.6.8, the total number of trees required
for the remainder of the lot shall be subtracted by those trees to be
located in the principal frontage.
f)
Number of Shrubs
All lots greater than 2,500 m2, shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 tree per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, except for
municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided by a front standard, all lots less than
2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 5 shrubs
except for municipal reserve land.
g) Shrub Size
At the time of planting each shrub shall be at least 300 mm
deciduous height or 450 mm coniferous spread.
h) Soil Requirements
A minimum of 15 cm of high quality soil and growing material is
required for all planting areas.
i)
Cash in Lieu
At the discretion of the Development Authority, cash-in-lieu may be
provided for required trees on sites adjacent to 50th Avenue and
50th Street at a replacement cost of $650 per tree to provide the
same level of landscaping in a different location.
j)
Fencing / Screening
A fence, wall, or screening may not exceed 1.0 m within a principal
frontage, or 1.8 m on any other portion of a lot.
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3.6.10 Parking, Access & Loading Standards
a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
-
Cannabis Production and
Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
ii.
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit(s)
1 stall per unit over 75 m2
Mobile Home
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
iii.
Lodging Uses
Bed & Breakfast
1 stall per unit or bedroom
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
1 stall per unit or bedroom
iv.
Business Uses
Arts & Crafts
1 stall per business
Home Based Business - Major
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
v.
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Drive Through Facility
Entertainment Establishment
Gas Station
Golf Course
Kennel
Restaurant / Café
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Restricted Substance Retail
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Retail & Service - General
Retail & Service - Large
Show Home
-
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
vi.
Industrial Uses
Industrial - Medium
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Industrial - Light
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Wash Station
vii.
Institutional Uses
After Life Care
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Cemetery
Culture
Education
Government
Hospital
Human Services
Recreation - Active
Recreation - Passive
-
Parking Lot with no associated
Use
-
Special Events
-
viii.
Other Uses
Accessory Building or Structure
-
Public Utility
-
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
-
Private Utility
-
Sign
-
Temporary Development
-
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Any parking area having ten or more parking stalls that are visible
from an adjoining site, or from a thoroughfare other than a lane, shall
have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness and height of
such perimeter planting at maturity shall, in conjunction with a
change in grade or other natural or man-made features, be sufficient
to provide substantial interruption of the view of the parking area
from any adjoining site and enhance the view of the parking area
from any adjacent thoroughfare.
ii.
Pedestrian Network
Design
Parking lots shall be designed to efficiently, comfortably, and safely
direct pedestrians from parking areas and entrance features.
Walking areas shall be a minimum of 2 m wide, be well marked, be
separated by grade from driving or parking areas, and be integrated
with landscaping. Parking lots shall not be located in the principle
frontage.
iii.
Parking Location
All parking stalls shall be provided on-site except where, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, street parking may be
accommodated. Street parking can be considered where the curb
frontage is a minimum of 6.m per stall excluding access locations
and appropriate safety distances. Where contiguous curb frontage
space is available, street parking may be considered part of the
minimum parking requirements as per Section 3.6.10 (a).
iv.
Parking Lot Size
A maximum of 50% of the site can be used to accommodate
parking. Where parking requirements in Section 3.6.10 (a) exceed
this amount, a strategy for reducing the parking need shall be
provided.
v.
Shared Parking
Where multiple buildings or uses are located on a site, parking
minimums in Section 3.6.10(a) may be reduced to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
vi.
Accessible Vehicle
Parking
For all lots with 11 or more vehicle parking stalls, accessible parking
shall be provided in a location with the easiest pedestrian access to
the principal building entrance and shall be provided in accordance
with the Barrier Free Design Guide as per the Alberta Safety Codes
Council.
vii.
Parking Lots /
Structures
Surface parking lots and / or parking structures shall not be
permitted unless associated with a development.
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
viii.
Parking Structure
Design
Accesses shall be designed as an integral part of the building façade
so they are in scale and character with the rest of the building.
Accesses shall not interfere with pedestrian movement.
ix.
Parking Lot Stall
Location
Parking stalls shall be spread out through the site and integrated
with buildings and landscaping to provide a comfortable pedestrian
network.
x.
Landscaped Islands
In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 3.6.9 in no case
shall there be less than 1 tree and 3 shrubs per landscaped island.
xi.
Calculations
Where a fractional figure occurs, the requirement shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
xii.
Cash in Lieu
At the option of the Development Authority, and in lieu of providing
the number of required parking stalls, an Owner of land proposed
for Development shall pay the municipality to provide the equivalent
parking area. The amount of money required will be determined by
resolution of Council and shall be based on the amount needed to
construct the required number of parking stalls on land owned, or
proposed to be purchased, by the municipality. Money so received
by the municipality shall be used only for the development of a
municipal parking lot.
c) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Bicycle parking structures shall be highly visible and shall include a
permanent rack or hook-up system. Creative integration with the
development is encouraged.
ii.
Minimum Bicycle
Parking
All non-residential buildings less than 4,600 m2 shall provide
parking for at least 6 bicycles per building. All non-residential
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c) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
building greater than or equal to 4,600 m2 shall provide parking for
6 bicycles per entrance.
iii.
Bicycle Parking
Location
All bicycle parking structures shall be located within 10 m of a public
entrance, but shall not impede pedestrian circulation or access to a
building.
iv.
Bicycle Parking
Access
Where a change in grade occurs in the bicycle parking network,
ramps or similar structures shall be used to access all bicycle parking
structures.
d) ACCESS STANDARDS
i.
Number of Accesses
All lots require a minimum of 1 access to the site from a legal and
physical public roadway and shall be approved by the Municipality.
Additional accesses shall have prior approval from the Development
Authority.
ii.
Lane Access
Where the site is adjacent to a lane, the lane will be used for all
vehicular access unless otherwise authorized by the Municipality.
iii.
Shared Access
Shared access between 2 or more adjacent lots may be considered
to provide more effective access arrangements, to reduce curb cuts,
and / or to reduce any negative impact on the public realm.
e) LOADING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
All non-residential uses shall provide sufficient space and access for
loading vehicles to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
Clearance
All loading areas shall provide a minimum of 5.3 m vertical
clearance from grade.
iii.
Loading Space Size
All loading space shall be at least 4 m wide and 8 m long and no
longer than 12 m.
iv.
Access
Access shall be from a public road, a lane, or a clearly defined traffic
aisle, and shall not obstruct patron / emergency vehicle circulation.
Where possible, access shall not be located on the principle
thoroughfare.
v.
Location
Loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of a lot.
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3.6.11 Heritage Resources Overlay
a)
Intent
The heritage resources overlay is intended to identify, recognize,
and support buildings in Beaumont that were constructed prior to
1940, and that add historical value to Beaumont. Principal buildings
are permitted in their current form as of the date this bylaw is
adopted.
b)
Lots Included
i.
4905 50 Street, NW 26-50-24-W4M, Title 842 182
789, LINC 0023 210 800
ii.
5110 50 Avenue, SE 34-50-24-W4M, Title 082 519 085,
LINC 0020 716 197
iii.
5006 50 Avenue, SE 34-50-24-W4M, Title 042 187
268, LINC 0015 750 169
iv.
5101 50 Avenue, Lot 1A, Block 2, Plan 042 4176, Title 142
134 566, LINC 0030 572 706
c)
Application of Standards
All development standards identified in Section 3.6 for the Main
Street District apply to these lots at the discretion of the
Development Authority unless stated otherwise in this section
(3.6.11).
d)
Principal Building(s)
To maintain their heritage value principal buildings shall remain in
their current form as of the date of adoption of this bylaw. No
external structural changes shall be permitted. External façade
changes shall maintain or enhance heritage value and / or design
as of the date of adoption of this bylaw.
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e)
Exceptions
Sections 3.6.3 (b), 3.6.5, 3.6.7 (a) and 3.6.8 shall not apply. All
standards may be varied for institutional uses at the discretion of
the Development Authority.
f)
Projections
In lieu of Section 3.6.7 (d), projections including signs, awnings,
accessibility features, eaves, chimneys / fireplaces may be allowed.
g)
Signs
Signage related to the historical value may be considered for each
lot and shall be in conformity with the Our Centre-Ville Area
Redevelopment Plan.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C)
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3.7
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
3.7.1 Intent
General Intent: To provide employment opportunities through various commercial and office uses
with supporting residential, where appropriate.
How uses are mixed: Uses shall be a blend of office, commercial, business, and residential in internal
street connectivity to break up large sites. Lots adjacent to residential areas shall incorporate
appropriate transitioning methods including building orientation, massing, landscaping, utility locations,
setbacks, access, and / or buffering, as appropriate.
Form of Development: Lots shall be a variety of sizes and configurations to accommodate different
economic development opportunities. Buildings shall be oriented and provide access to all pedestrian
spaces, including internal parking lots and external thoroughfares. Parking lots and internal drive aisles
shall be designed to provide safety and security to pedestrians and cyclists, as well as vehicles.
Landscaping shall be integrated through parking lots to break up the space and provide effective storm
water management.
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C)
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3.7.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
D
Agriculture - Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
D
Mobile Home
-
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
P
Campground
D
Hotel / Motel
P
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
P
Home Based Business - Major
P
Home Based Business - Minor
P
Office
P
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
D
Drive Through Facility
P
Entertainment Establishment
P
Gas Station
D
Golf Course
-
Kennel
D
Restaurant / Café
P
Restricted Substance Retail
D
Retail & Service - General
P
Retail & Service - Large
P
Show Home
D
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
-
Industrial - Light
D
Recreational Vehicle Storage
-
Wash Station
P
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
D
Cemetery
D
Culture
P
Education
D
Emergency Service Training Facility
-
Government
P
Hospital
P
Human Services
P
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
-
Recreation - Active
P
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
D
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
D
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
PART 3: LAND USE DISTRICTS
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C)
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*No Development Permit required
P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.7.3 Use Standards
a) Bed & Breakfast
i.
The use shall be restricted to dwelling unit(s);
ii.
The character or external appearance of the building shall not
be changed, except where minimal alterations are required for
the Use;
iii.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation;
and
iv.
1 sign shall be permitted.
b) Campground
i.
Campgrounds shall be in accordance with the Our Place and
Play Master Plan;
ii.
Where possible, existing topography and natural features such
as tree stands, shall be integrated in the site design;
iii.
The whole perimeter of the site shall be buffered sufficiently at
the discretion of the Development Authority;
iv.
No outdoor speakers are permitted; and
v.
Nuisances, in the opinion of the Development Authority, shall
not be created by way of noise, parking, or traffic generation.
c) Drive Through Facility
i.
All drive aisles shall have a buffer when adjacent to a dwelling
unit or temporary dwelling unit;
ii. Drive aisles shall not have access from a lane;
iii. Drive aisles shall not be located within a frontage area or
setback; and
iv. A minimum of 6 vehicle queuing spaces shall be provided on
site.
d) Home Based Business -
Major
i. Up to 10 clients per day are permitted;
ii. May include a day home;
iii. 1 non-illuminated sign shall be permitted; and
iv. May include outdoor activities that do not cause a nuisance for
adjacent lots, in the opinion of the Development Authority; and
v. No more than two (2) employees shall be in attendance at any
one time.
e) Home Based Business -
Minor
i.
No client visits are permitted;
ii.
Shall be contained within a building;
iii.
No signs are permitted; and
iv.
No accessory structures can be utilized for the purpose of the
use.
f)
Restricted Substance Retail
i.
In areas where this use includes the sale of cannabis, no
building shall be located within 100 m from:
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A. The boundary of a parcel of land on which an existing
education use is located, or
B. The boundary of any land that is designated as school
reserve or municipal and school reserve under the
Municipal Government Act as measured from the
exterior wall of said building.
ii.
In the case of an education use located in a comprehensive
commercial development, no building with this use selling
cannabis shall be located within 100m of the building housing
the education use, measured from the closest point of an
exterior wall of said building (and if the education use is located
in a bay or unit within a comprehensive commercial
development, from the wall of the bay or unit as opposed to
exterior wall of the comprehensive commercial development)
to the exterior wall of the building with the restricted substance
retail use.
iii.
For the purposes of this section, education use shall not include
an early childhood services program, any home education
program, or research facility.
iv.
In areas where this use includes sales of cannabis, no building
shall be located within 200m from another building that
includes the sale of cannabis as measured from the closest
point of an exterior wall of each restricted substance retail
store selling cannabis.
g) Temporary Dwelling Unit
i.
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater
than 10 m2.
h) Education
All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-site drop-off area that is
marked as a loading zone only suitable to accommodate traffic
associated with the use and limit any impact on the surrounding
community.
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3.7.4 Block / Subdivision Standards
a) Block Length
No requirement
b) Block & Subdivision
Standards
i.
To create a pedestrian network throughout Beaumont a mid-
block pedestrian walkway shall be dedicated as a right-of-way
or reserved with a permanent easement where the block length
exceeds 100 m. The location of the right-of-way cannot be
located within 75 m of the ends of the block length. With the
addition of the right-of-way, the new block length shall not
exceed 100m. At the discretion of the Development Authority,
lots adjacent to arterial roads or highways may not be required
to include a pedestrian right-of-way, or where the topographic
changes, existing buildings or other natural or man-made
obstructions prevent such access, and where strict compliance
would pose a safety hazard.
ii. All vehicular rights-of-way shall terminate at other vehicular
rights-of-way to form a network.
iii. Block standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing
utilities, or other similar constraints.
c) Lot Width
Min 10 m
3.7.5 Residential Density
a) Residential Minimum
No requirement
b) Residential Maximum
No requirement
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3.7.6 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 3 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 3 m except 0 m for attached buildings
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 3 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 40% (including accessory building lot coverage as per Section
3.7.6 (b))
b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 10 m and no closer than the principal building
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 10 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 5 m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 5 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 5%
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c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
i.
Corner Visibility
No building, structure, fence, or soft landscaping that will obstruct
vision above 0.6 m in height shall be located within the corner cut
area.
ii.
Corner Lot Design
Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same materials and
architectural details on all street exposures. Entrances may be
located near the corner.
iii.
General Safety
Design elements that allow for casual surveillance, not including
digital surveillance, are expected to be included in the design. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, door placement, large
window areas, high quality interior and exterior lighting, a physical
layout that reduces the vulnerability of pedestrians, the placement
and use of soft landscaping that limits areas of concealment, and
integrating the pedestrian network with building entrances.
iv.
Lighting
All permanently installed lighting shall be directed downward, be
shielded in a manner to not be directed to adjacent lots, and shall
not, in the opinion of the Development Authority adversely impact
safety. All permanently installed lighting shall be compliant with
International Dark-Sky Association requirements.
v.
Vehicles
Dismantled or wrecked vehicles and recreational vehicles are
prohibited from parking in a frontage. All vehicles shall be parked on
a parking stall.
vi.
Solid Waste
All non-residential uses shall provide a solid waste storage area
suitable for 2- or 3-stream waste diversion for the intended use and
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All areas
shall be located at the side or rear of a lot, screened from view and
accessed from a public roadway or lane.
3.7.7 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height
to Eave
Max 4 storeys
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b) Accessory Building Height
to Eave
Max 1 storey
c) Design Standards
i.
All uses shall meet the standards of the Beaumont Urban
Design Guidelines.
ii.
Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same
materials and architectural details on all street exposures.
Entrances may be located near the corner.
iii.
Side and rear façades shall have similar colours and materials
as front façade.
iv.
Mechanical equipment shall be screened or incorporated into
the roof envelope, where appropriate.
d) Allowable Projections into
Setbacks
Gallery, shopfront, stoop, balcony, sign, awning, accessibility
features, eave, cantilever, chimney / fireplace
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3.7.8 Frontage Type Standards
Frontage Type Standards shall apply to each principal frontage for all uses except institutional uses with
limited pedestrian access, such as a wash station, where the character of each frontage type shall continue
to be applied to public entrances to buildings with variations to the standards for each. Entrance features
are any pedestrian access / egress to a building.
a) STOOP
A frontage where the first storey is elevated from grade. This frontage type is typically used for buildings where the
elevation provide additional privacy for windows. As such, the entrance feature should be clearly welcoming and
accommodating to reduce the perception of separation as a result of the change in grade.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.8 m min
(not including
stairs or
accessibility
features)
2 m max
Aligned with
floor height
Additional Standards
iv.
Hard landscaping shall be limited to the entrance feature, stairs, accessibility
features, and / or walkway(s) to the entrance feature.
v.
Projections, such as awnings, that overhang the entrance feature may be
considered, but shall not be more than 4 m from the floor height.
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b) SHOPFRONT
A frontage where the entrance feature is at sidewalk grade and where the façade has several windows on the ground floor
with an awning or similar structure projecting over the entrance.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
lowest point of
the awning or
overhang
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
3 m min
3.05 m max
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
v.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be provided at a minimum of 2 m from a building façade
for the integration of the pedestrian network, except where loading facilities are
located.
vii. A minimum of 50% of the ground floor façade where an entrance feature is
located shall be composed of non-glazed windows and doors.
viii. Sidewalk Cafés may be incorporated as per Beaumont's Sidewalk Café
Guidelines.
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c) GALLERY
A frontage where the entrance feature is an attached cantilevered eave or lightweight colonnade overhanging the
entrance. The entrance feature may overhang, or encroach on, the lot line where pedestrian movement is not hindered.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
30% min
3 m min
3.5 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
v.
Where appropriate, the width of the entrance feature may be seamlessly
continued to adjacent buildings.
vi.
Hard landscaping shall be contiguous and seamlessly integrated with the public
sidewalk with no grade adjustments.
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3.7.9 Landscaping & Screening Standards
a) Development Standards
All landscaping shall comply with the General Design Standards
except where Frontage Type Standards in Section 3.7.8 take
precedence. Where possible use plants with seasonal interest.
Drought tolerant plants are encouraged.
b) Mandatory Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
c) Number of Trees
For all lots greater than 2,500 m2 a minimum of 1 tree shall be
required per 35 m2, based on 10% of the site, where 40% of those
trees are coniferous except for municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 3 trees
except for municipal reserve land.
d) Tree Location
Where tree requirements are specified in the Frontage Type
Standards, as per Section 3.7.8, the total number of trees required
for the remainder of the lot shall be subtracted by those trees to be
located in the principal frontage.
e) Tree Size
At the time of planting each coniferous tree shall be at least 2.0 m in
height and each deciduous tree shall have a caliper of at least 50
mm.
f)
Number of Shrubs
All lots greater than 2,500 m2, shall be required to provide a
minimum of 1 shrub per 35 m2 , based on 10% of the site, except for
municipal reserve land.
Unless otherwise provided for by a frontage standard, all lots less
than 2,500 m2 shall be required to provide a minimum of 5 shurbs
except for municipal reserve land.
g) Shrub Size
At the time of planting each shrub shall be at least 300 mm
deciduous height or 450 mm coniferous spread.
h) Soil Requirements
A minimum of 15 cm of high quality soil and growing material is
required for all planting areas.
i)
Fencing / Screening
A fence, wall, or screening may not exceed 1.0 m within a principal
frontage, or 1.8 m in height on any other portion of a lot. A permit is
required for a fence exceeding 1.0m in height on a secondary
frontage.
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3.7.10 Parking, Access & Loading Standards
a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
-
Cannabis Production and
Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
ii.
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit(s)
1 stall per unit
Mobile Home
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
iii.
Lodging Uses
Bed & Breakfast
1 stall per unit or bedroom
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
1 stall per unit or bedroom
iv.
Business Uses
Arts & Crafts
1 stall per business
Home Based Business - Major
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
v.
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Drive Through Facility
Entertainment Establishment
Gas Station
Golf Course
Kennel
Restaurant / Café
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Restricted Substance Retail
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Retail & Service - General
Retail & Service - Large
Show Home
-
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
vi.
Industrial Uses
Industrial - Medium
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot coverage
Industrial - Light
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Wash Station
vii.
Institutional Uses
After Life Care
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Cemetery
Culture
Education
Government
Hospital
Human Services
Recreation - Active
Recreation - Passive
-
Parking Lot with no associated
Use
-
Special Events
-
viii.
Other Uses
Accessory Building or Structure
-
Public Utility
-
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
-
Private Utility
-
Sign
-
Temporary Development
-
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Any parking area having ten or more parking stalls that are visible
from an adjoining site, or from a thoroughfare other than a lane,
shall have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness and
height of such perimeter planting at maturity shall, in conjunction
with a change in grade or other natural or man-made features, be
sufficient to provide substantial interruption of the view of the
parking area from any adjoining site and enhance the view of the
parking area from any adjacent thoroughfare.
ii.
Pedestrian Network
Design
Parking lots shall be designed to efficiently, comfortably, and
safely direct pedestrians from parking areas and entrance
features. Walking areas shall be a minimum of 2 m wide, be well
marked, be separated by grade from driving or parking areas, and
be integrated with landscaping. Parking lots shall not be located in
the principle frontage.
iii.
Parking Location
All parking stalls shall be provided on-site except where, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, street parking may be
accommodated. Street parking can be considered where the curb
frontage is a minimum of 6.m per stall excluding access locations
and appropriate safety distances. Where contiguous curb
frontage space is available, street parking may be considered part
of the minimum parking requirements as per Section 3.7.10 (a).
iv.
Parking Lot Size
A maximum of 50% of the site can be used to accommodate
parking. Where parking requirements in Section 3.7.10 (a)
exceed this amount, a strategy for reducing the parking need shall
be provided.
v.
Shared Parking
Where multiple buildings or uses are located on a site, parking
minimums in Section 3.7.10 (a) may be reduced to the satisfaction
of the Municipality.
vi.
Accessible Vehicle
Parking
For all lots with 11 or more vehicle parking stalls, accessible
parking shall be provided in a location with the easiest pedestrian
access to the principal building entrance and shall be provided in
accordance with the Barrier Free Design Guide as per the
Alberta Safety Codes Council.
vii.
Parking Lots /
Structures
Surface parking lots and / or parking structures shall not be
permitted unless associated with a development.
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
viii.
Parking Structure
Design
Accesses shall be designed as an integral part of the building
façade so they are in scale and character with the rest of the
building. Accesses shall not interfere with pedestrian movement.
ix.
Parking Lot Stall
Location
Parking stalls shall be spread out through the site and integrated
with buildings and landscaping to provide a comfortable
pedestrian network.
x.
Landscaped Islands
In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 3.7.9 in no
case shall there be less than 1 tree and 3 shrubs per landscaped
island.
xi.
Calculations
Where a fractional figure occurs, the requirement shall be
rounded up to the next whole number.
c) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
Bicycle parking structures shall be highly visible and shall include a
permanent rack or hook-up system. Creative integration with the
development is encouraged.
ii.
Minimum Bicycle
Parking
All non-residential buildings less than 4,600 m2 shall provide
parking for at least 6 bicycles per building. All non-residential
building greater than or equal to 4,600 m2 shall provide parking for
6 bicycles per entrance.
iii.
Bicycle Parking
Location
All bicycle parking structures shall be located within 10m of a public
entrance, but shall not impede pedestrian circulation or access to a
building.
iv.
Bicycle Parking
Access
Where a change in grade occurs in the bicycle parking network,
ramps or similar structures shall be used to access all bicycle parking
structures.
d) ACCESS STANDARDS
i.
Number of Accesses
All lots require a minimum of 1 access to the site from a legal and
physical public roadway and shall be approved by the Municipality.
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Additional accesses shall have prior approval from the Development
Authority.
ii.
Lane Access
Where the site is adjacent to a lane, the lane will be used for all
vehicular access unless otherwise authorized by the Municipality.
iii.
Shared Access
Shared access between 2 or more adjacent lots may be considered
to provide more effective access arrangements, to reduce curb cuts,
and / or to reduce any negative impact on the public realm.
e) LOADING STANDARDS
i.
Development
Standards
All non-residential uses shall provide sufficient space and access for
loading vehicles to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
Clearance
All loading areas shall provide a minimum of 5.3 m vertical
clearance from grade.
iii.
Loading Space Size
All loading space shall be at least 4 m wide and 8 m long.
iv.
Access
Access shall be from a public road, a lane, or a clearly defined traffic
aisle, and shall not obstruct patron / emergency vehicle circulation.
v.
Location
Loading areas shall be located to the side or rear of a lot.
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3.8
BUSINESS LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (BLI)
3.8.1 Intent
General Intent: To provide for urban light industrial uses with inside and / or outside storage.
How uses are mixed: Uses shall be a variety of light industrial uses with supporting commercial or
business uses.
Form of Development: Lots shall be larger and primarily oriented to large truck vehicular access to
support light industrial activities. Pedestrian connections and entrances shall be respective of visitors and
patrons, and shall be separate from vehicle loading and / or storage areas.
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3.8.2 Uses
The uses identify whether a use is permitted, discretionary, or not allowed in this land use district.
Definitions are provided in Part 6.
AGRICULTURE USES
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
P
Agriculture - Urban
P
Cannabis Production and Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
P
RESIDENTIAL USES
Dwelling Unit(s)
D
Mobile Home
-
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
D
LODGING USES
Bed & Breakfast
-
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
D
BUSINESS USES
Arts & Crafts
P
Home Based Business - Major
-
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
P
COMMERCIAL USES
Adult Entertainment
D
Drive Through Facility
P
Entertainment Establishment
P
Gas Station
P
Golf Course
-
Kennel
P
Restaurant / Café
P
Restricted Substance Retail
D
Retail & Service - General
P
Retail & Service - Large
P
Show Home
-
INDUSTRIAL USES
Industrial - Medium
D
Industrial - Light
P
Recreational Vehicle Storage
D
Wash Station
P
INSTITUTIONAL USES
After Life Care
P
Cemetery
D
Culture
P
Education
D
Emergency Service Training Facility
D
Government
P
Hospital
-
Human Services
D
Motor Vehicle Training and Research
Facility
D
Recreation - Active
P
Recreation - Passive*
P
Parking Lot with no associated Use
D
Special Events
D
OTHER USES
Accessory Building or Structure
D
Public Utility*
P
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
D
Private Utility*
P
Sign (as per Part 4)
P / D
Temporary Development
D
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*No Development Permit required
P = Permitted Use
D = Discretionary Use
- = Not allowed
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3.8.3 Use Standards
a) Drive Through Facility
i.
All drive aisles shall have a buffer when adjacent to a
residential use;
ii.
Drive aisles shall not have access from a lane;
iii.
Drive aisles shall not be located within a frontage area or
setback; and
iv.
A minimum of 6 vehicle queuing spaces shall be provided on
site.
b) Dwelling Unit
All dwelling units shall be accessory to another use.
c) Emergency Service
Training Facility
i.
Emergency Service Training Facility shall only be
considered within the Innovation Park Area Structure Plan
area.
ii.
Limited outdoor storage may be allowed but shall be
ancillary to the primary use of the property and screened
through landscaping, berms and/or fencing, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
iii.
Use Standards under S 3.8.3 c) Industrial Uses (all) are
applicable
d) Industrial Uses (all)
i.
All lots with an industrial use adjacent to a lot with a different
use shall have a buffer to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
ii.
Land uses within the High Aesthetic Standard/Low
Nuisance Uses area in the applicable Area Structure Plan
or Neighbourhood Structure Plan shall only allow for low or
limited nuisance activities with uses contained within the
building and/or site so there is no noise, odour, visual
(including light pollution), or other nuisance impacts beyond
the property line.
iii.
Sites that front arterial roadways shall provide enhanced
parking lot landscaping and screened parking, waste
storage, and loading areas, through landscaping, berms or
fencing, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
e) Medical Cannabis
Production
i.
Permit valid for 12-month period from date of issuance;
ii.
Compliance with conditions and requirements of federal
license;
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iii.
No more than one (1) federal license registration per
parcel of land provided however that for the purpose of
this subsection a condominium unit shall not be considered
a parcel of land and only one (1) federal license shall be
permitted per condominium building;
iv.
Use shall be contained in a permanent building or
structure;
v.
No building shall be located within 100m from:
a. The boundary of a parcel of land on which an
existing education use is located;
b. The boundary of parcel of land on which an
existing playground structure is located;
c. The boundary of parcel of land on which an
existing early childhood service program and any
home education program use is located; or
d. The boundary of any land that is designated as
school reserve or municipal and school reserve
under the Municipal Government Act as
measured from the exterior wall of said building;
x.
Medical cannabis production shall not be visible to
anyone from outside the building or structure in which
the medical cannabis production is occurring;
xi.
Odour mitigation strategies will be required to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority in
accordance with the Community Standards Bylaw;
xii.
Restrictions on the physical location in the building
where growing would occur is limited to the location
as approved by the Development Authority; and
xiii.
Apply for applicable electrical, plumbing, gas and
building permits to accommodate the number of
plants permitted to be grown under the federal
licence.
f)
Motor Vehicle Training
Research and Facility
i.
Motor Vehicle Training and Research Facility shall only be
considered within the Innovation Park Area Structure Plan
area.
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ii.
Motor vehicle courses shall be surrounded by a berm,
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority,
to screen its use and mitigate any off-site nuisances
including noise, odour, visual (including light pollution), or
other nuisance impacts.
iii.
Recreational use of the facility, such as special events
and/or racing is prohibited.
iv.
Outdoor storage may be permitted as an accessory use
and shall be fully screened from adjacent commercial,
residential, and public lands, through the use of
landscaping, berms, or fencing to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
v.
Use Standards under S 3.8.3 c) Industrial Uses (all) are
applicable
g) Restaurant / Café
Outdoor speakers shall comply with any noise restrictions set by the
Municipality
h) Restricted Substance Retail
i.
In areas where this use includes the sale of cannabis, no
building shall be located within 100m from:
A. The boundary of a parcel of land on which an existing
education use is located, or
B. The boundary of any land that is designated as school
reserve or municipal and school reserve under the
Municipal Government Act as measured from the
exterior wall of said building.
ii. In the case of an education use located in a comprehensive
commercial development, no building with this use selling
cannabis shall be located within 100 m of the building housing
the education use, measured from the closest point of an
exterior wall of said building (and if the education use is
located in a bay or unit within a comprehensive commercial
development, from the wall of the bay or unit as opposed to
exterior wall of the comprehensive commercial development)
to the exterior wall of the building with the restricted
substance retail use.
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iii. For the purposes of this section, education use shall not
include an early childhood services program, any home
education program, or research facility.
iv. In areas where this use includes sales of cannabis, no building
shall be located within 200m from another building that
includes the sale of cannabis as measured from the closest
point of an exterior wall of each restricted substance retail
store selling cannabis.
i)
Temporary Dwelling Unit
Cannot include recreational vehicles or and shall be greater than 10
m2.
j)
Education
All Child Care facilities, shall provide an on-site drop-off area that is
marked as a loading zone only suitable to accommodate traffic
associated with the use and limit any impact on the surrounding
community.
3.8.4 Block / Subdivision Standards
a) Block Length
No requirement
b) Block & Subdivision
Standards
i.
All vehicular rights-of-way shall terminate at other vehicular
rights-of-way to form a network.
ii. Block standards may be varied to conform to natural features,
transportation rights-of-way, parks or open space, existing
utilities, or other similar constraints.
c) Lot Width
Min 25 m
3.8.5 Residential Density
a) Minimum Residential
No requirement
b) Maximum Residential
No requirement
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3.8.6 Building Placement Standards
a) PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 5 m
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 5 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 5 m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 5 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 50% including accessory buildings as per Section 3.8.6 (b)
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b) ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
i.
Principal Frontage
Setback
Min 5 m and no closer than the principal building
ii.
Secondary Frontage
Setback
Min 5 m
iii.
Side Yard Setback
Min 5 m
iv.
Rear Yard Setback
Min 5 m
v.
Lot Coverage
Max 20%
c) ADDITIONAL SITE STANDARDS
i.
Corner Visibility
No building, structure, fence, or soft landscaping that will obstruct
vision above 0.6 m in height shall be located within the corner cut
area.
ii.
Corner Lot Design
Buildings on prominent corner lots shall have the same materials and
architectural details on all street exposures. Entrances may be
located near the corner.
iii.
General Safety
Design elements that allow for casual surveillance, not including
digital surveillance, are expected to be included in the design. These
elements may include, but are not limited to, door placement, large
window areas, high quality interior and exterior lighting, a physical
layout that reduces the vulnerability of pedestrians, the placement
and use of soft landscaping that limits areas of concealment, and
integrating the pedestrian network with building entrances.
iv.
Lighting
All permanently installed lighting shall be directed downward, be
shielded in a manner to not be directed to adjacent lots, and shall
not, in the opinion of the Development Authority adversely impact
safety. All permanently installed lighting shall be compliant with
International Dark-Sky Association requirements.
v.
Solid Waste
All non-residential uses shall provide a solid waste storage area
suitable for 2- or 3-stream waste diversion for the intended use and
designed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All areas
shall be located at the side or rear of a lot, screened from view and
accessed from a public roadway.
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3.8.7 Building Profile Standards
a) Principal Building Height
to Eave
1 - 4 storeys
b) Accessory Building Height
to Eave
1 - 2 storeys
c) Design Standards
i.
All uses shall meet the standards of the Beaumont Urban
Design Guidelines.
ii.
All buildings shall have a consistent architectural style for all
façades.
iii.
Mechanical equipment shall be screened or incorporated into
the roof envelope, where appropriate.
d) Allowable Projections into
Setbacks
Gallery, shopfront, stoop, sign, awning, accessibility features, eave,
cantilever, chimney / fireplace
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3.8.8 Frontage Type Standards
Frontage Type Standards shall apply to each principal frontage for all uses except institutional uses or a use
with limited pedestrian access, such as a wash station, where the character of each frontage type shall
continue to be applied to public entrances to buildings with variations to the standards for each. Entrance
features are any pedestrian access / egress to a building.
a) STOOP
A frontage where the first storey is elevated from grade. This frontage type is typically used for buildings where the
elevation provide additional privacy for windows. As such, the entrance feature should be clearly welcoming and
accommodating to reduce the perception of separation as a result of the change in grade.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
From outside
edge of building
element
included in the
entrance
feature
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
1.5 m min
(not including
stairs or
accessibility
features)
2 m max
Aligned with
floor height
Additional Standards
iv.
Projections, such as awnings, that overhang the entrance feature may be
considered, but shall not be more than 4 m from the floor height.
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b) SHOPFRONT
A frontage where the entrance feature is at sidewalk grade and where the façade has several windows on the ground floor
with an awning or similar structure projecting over the entrance.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
lowest point of
the awning or
overhang
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
15% min
1.5 m min
3.05 m max
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
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c) GALLERY
A frontage where the entrance feature is an attached cantilevered eave or lightweight colonnade overhanging the
entrance. The entrance feature may overhang, or encroach on, the lot line where pedestrian movement is not hindered.
Section View
Plan View
Entrance Feature characteristics:
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
LOT -
◄ R.O.W.
i. Width
Percentage of
lot width
ii. Depth
Exterior
foundation
projection of
the entrance
feature
iii. Height
From grade to
highest point of
the entrance
feature
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
PRIVATE
FRONTAGE
-
PUBLIC
FRONTAGE
◄
15% min
3 m min
3.5 m min
Additional Standards
iv.
Where appropriate, a projection sign shall be integrated with the entrance
feature.
v.
Where any structure encroaches on the public realm all maintenance and
upkeep of the structure and surrounding area is the responsibility of the private
owner.
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3.8.9 Landscaping & Screening Standards
a) Development
Standards
All landscaping shall comply with the General Design Standards and
this Section except where Frontage Type Standards in Section 3.8.8
take precedence. Where possible use plants with seasonal interest.
Drought tolerant plants are encouraged.
b) Mandatory
Requirement
Any portion of a site not occupied by a structure, parking area, patio,
walkway, or storage area shall be landscaped.
c) Number of Trees
For all Lots greater than 2,500 m2 a minimum of 1 tree shall be
required per 35 m2 of landscaped area where 40% of those trees
are coniferous except for municipal reserve land.
d) Tree Location
Where tree requirements are specified in the Frontage Type
Standards, as per Section 3.8.8, the total number of trees required
for the remainder of the lot shall be subtracted by those trees to be
located in the principal frontage.
e) Tree Size
At the time of planting each coniferous tree shall be at least 2.0 m in
height and each deciduous tree shall have a caliper of at least 50
mm.
f)
Number of Shrubs
For all lots greater than 2,500 m2 a minimum of 1 shrub shall be
required per 35 m2 of the lot not included in the lot coverage except
for municipal reserve land.
g) Shrub Size
At the time of planting each shrub shall be at least 300 mm
deciduous height or 450 mm coniferous spread.
h) Soil Requirements
A minimum of 15 cm of high quality soil and growing material is
required for all planting areas.
i)
Fencing / Screening
All lots shall provide a fence, wall, or screening around the perimeter
of the site. Fencing, walls, or screening shall not exceed 1 m within a
principal frontage, or 2.5 m on any other portion of a lot.
j)
Buffering
All lots shall provide sufficient buffering with the setbacks for the
entire perimeter of the lot(s), except where access(es) are located or
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where buildings with sufficient articulation are located at the lot line,
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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3.8.10 Parking, Access & Loading Standards
a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
i.
Agriculture Uses
Agriculture - General
-
Agriculture - Intensive
-
Agriculture - Urban
-
Cannabis Production and
Processing
-
Medical Cannabis Production
-
ii.
Residential Uses
Dwelling Unit(s)
1 stall per unit
Mobile Home
Temporary Dwelling Unit(s)
iii.
Lodging Uses
Bed & Breakfast
1 stall per unit or bedroom
Campground
-
Hotel / Motel
1 stall per unit or bedroom
iv.
Business Uses
Arts & Crafts
1 stall per business
Home Based Business - Major
Home Based Business - Minor
-
Office
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
v.
Commercial Uses
Adult Entertainment
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Drive Through Facility
Entertainment Establishment
Gas Station
Golf Course
Kennel
Restaurant / Café
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Restricted Substance Retail
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Retail & Service - General
Retail & Service - Large
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
Show Home
-
vi.
Industrial Uses
Industrial - Medium
1 stall per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Industrial - Light
Recreational Vehicle Storage
Wash Station
vii.
Institutional Uses
After Life Care
2 stalls per 100 m2 of lot
coverage
Cemetery
Culture
Education
Emergency Service Training
Facility
Government
Hospital
Human Services
Motor Vehicle Training
Research and Facility
Recreation - Active
Recreation - Passive
-
Parking Lot with no associated
Use
-
Special Events
-
viii.
Other Uses
Accessory Building or Structure
-
Public Utility
-
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
-
Private Utility
-
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a) MINIMUM PARKING STANDARDS
Sign
-
Temporary Development
-
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
i.
General Design
Standards
Any parking area having twenty or more parking stalls that are
visible from an adjoining site, or from a thoroughfare other than a
lane, shall have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness
and height of such perimeter planting at maturity shall, in
conjunction with a change in grade or other natural or man-made
features, be sufficient to provide substantial interruption of the view
of the parking area from any adjoining site and enhance the view of
the parking area from any adjacent thoroughfare.
ii.
Pedestrian Network
Design
Parking lots shall be designed to efficiently, comfortably, and safely
direct pedestrians from parking areas and entrance features.
Walking areas shall be a minimum of 2 m wide, be well marked, be
separated by grade from driving or parking areas, and be integrated
with landscaping. Parking lots shall not be located in the principal
frontage.
iii.
Parking Location
All parking stalls shall be provided on-site except where, at the
discretion of the Development Authority, street parking may be
accommodated. Street parking can be considered where the curb
frontage is a minimum of 6m per stall excluding access locations and
appropriate safety distances. Where contiguous curb frontage
space is available, street parking may be considered part of the
minimum parking requirements as per Section 3.8.10 (a).
iv.
Shared Parking
Where multiple businesses or uses are located on a site, parking
minimums in Section 3.8.10 (a) may be reduced to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
v.
Parking Lot Size
A maximum of 50% of the site can be used to accommodate
parking (not including storage areas). Where parking requirements
in Section 3.8.10 (a) exceed this amount, a strategy for reducing the
parking need shall be provided.
vi.
Accessible Vehicle
Parking
For all lots with 11 or more vehicle parking stalls, accessible parking
shall be provided in a location with the easiest pedestrian access to
the Principal building entrance and shall be provided in accordance
with the Barrier Free Design Guide as per the Alberta Safety Codes
Council.
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b) PARKING STANDARDS
vii.
Parking Lots /
Structures
Surface parking lots and / or parking structures shall not be
permitted unless associated with a development.
viii.
Parking Lot Stall
Location
Parking stalls shall be spread out through the Site and integrated
with Buildings and Landscaping to provide a comfortable pedestrian
network.
ix.
Landscaped Islands
In addition to the landscape requirements in Section 3.8.9 in no
case shall there be less than 1 tree and 3 shrubs per landscaped
island.
x.
Calculations
Where a fractional figure occurs, the requirement shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
c) BICYCLE PARKING STANDARDS
i.
General Design
Standards
Bicycle parking structures shall be highly visible and shall include a
permanent rack or hook-up system. Creative integration with the
development is encouraged.
ii.
Minimum Bicycle
Parking
All non-residential buildings less than 9,000 m2 shall provide
parking for at least 6 bicycles per building. All non-residential
building greater than or equal to 9,000 m2 shall provide parking for
6 bicycles per entrance.
iii.
Bicycle Parking
Location
All bicycle parking structures shall be located close to a public
entrance, but shall not impede pedestrian circulation or access to a
building.
iv.
Bicycle Parking
Access
Where a change in grade occurs in the bicycle parking network,
ramps or similar structures shall be used to access all bicycle parking
structures.
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d) ACCESS STANDARDS
i.
Number of Accesses
All lots require a minimum of 1 access from to the site to from a legal
and physical public roadway and shall be approved by the
Municipality. More than 2 accesses shall have prior approval from
the Development Authority.
ii.
Shared Access
Shared access between 2 or more adjacent lots may be considered
to provide more effective access arrangements, to reduce curb cuts,
and / or to reduce any negative impact on the public realm.
e) LOADING STANDARDS
i.
General Design
Standards
All non-residential uses shall provide sufficient space and access for
loading vehicles to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
ii.
Clearance
All loading areas shall provide a minimum of 5.3 m vertical
clearance from grade.
iii.
Loading Space Size
All loading space shall be at least 4 m wide and 15 m long.
iv.
Access
Access shall be from a public road, a lane, or a clearly defined traffic
aisle, and shall not obstruct patron / emergency vehicle circulation.
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ADMINISTRATION
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4.1
SIGN ADMINISTRATION
4.1.1
The purpose of this Part of Our Zoning Blueprint is to balance high quality design with safety and
functionality for all signs within The Municipality.
4.1.2
The Development Authority may issue a development permit for a sign as part of the development permit
for the use or the building to which the sign pertains, provided the development permit application
indicates that there is to be a sign and provided that all information requirements for a sign are met.
4.1.3
A fast track process may be considered at the discretion of the Development Authority where a sign meets
all requirements as specified in the fast track process requirements for each sign type in Section 4.2. The
Development Authority may make a decision on a sign that meets all fast track process requirements
within 20 days from the date an application is deemed complete as per Section 5.15. In order for an
application to be considered within this timeframe the following are required in addition to the application
requirements identified in Sections 5.14 and 5.15:
a)
Drawings shall be completed by a professional and to scale with all measurements shown;
b)
A site plan with the dimensions and location of the sign shall be provided; and
c)
The sign shall be capable of classification as only one of the sign types identified in Section 4.2.
4.1.4
No person shall erect, or allow to erect, develop, paint, enlarge, relocate, or alter any sign within the
Municipality unless a sign permit has been issued by the Development Authority or Our Zoning Blueprint
exempts the sign from a permit.
4.1.5
The Municipality may remove any sign which has been placed in contravention of Our Zoning Blueprint.
The costs associated with such removal and any storage charges shall be paid by the owner prior to the
release of the sign to the owner as well as any permit fees which may be outstanding.
4.1.6
No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct free and clear vision of vehicular or cycling traffic, or be located,
or display a light intensity or colour where it may interfere or be confused with any authorized traffic sign,
signal or device or otherwise create a potential traffic hazard.
4.1.7
Where a sign may be classified as more than one type of sign as identified in Section 4.2 (such as a
freestanding electronic sign), the Development Authority may require the standards for each type. Where
the standards may conflict, the Development Authority will determine which standard applies.
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4.2
SIGNS REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
4.2.1 AWNING / CANOPY SIGN
Awning / canopy sign means signs which are applied to the face, valance
or sides of an awning or canopy. Awnings and canopies are generally
located on the ground floor to provide pedestrian protection and to
shade display windows.
4.2.1.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.1.2 Regular Process
Awning / canopy signs:
a) Shall be permitted in the following land use districts:
i.
Integrated Neighbourhood District;
ii.
Mature Neighbourhood District;
iii.
Main Street District;
iv.
Commercial District; and
v.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall be located in the private frontage of the lot;
c) Shall be directly related to the use of development
in that building;
d) Shall be made of canvas or material similar in
appearance and may be permanent or retractable;
e) Shall align horizontally, where applicable, with
those of neighbouring buildings;
f)
Shall have a triangular profile, be rounded or
domed;
g) Shall have a clearance of not less than 2.5 m
between the bottom of the awning or canopy and
the sidewalk, walkway or ground level;
h) Shall have a maximum projection from the building
façade of 1.2 m; and
i) Shall not project over a curb or street.
Awning / canopy signs:
a) Shall be discretionary in the Conventional
Neighbourhood and Agricultural Holdings
Districts; and
b) Shall include standards of Section 4.2.1.1 (b)
through (i) for Fast Track development permit.
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4.2.2 ELECTRONIC SIGN
Electronic sign means a sign, often also a freestanding sign, that is
capable of displaying words, symbols, figures or images that can be
electronically changed by remote or automatic means.
4.2.2.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.2.2 Regular Process
Not available.
Electronic Signs:
a) Shall be a discretionary use in the following land
use districts:
i.
Agricultural Holdings District;
ii.
Commercial District; and
iii.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall not be allowed in the Conventional
Neighbourhood, Integrated Neighbourhood,
Mature Neighbourhood , or Main Street District;
c) Shall be located in the private frontage;
d) Shall not be located within 30 m of the
Conventional Neighbourhood, Integrated
Neighbourhood, Mature Neighbourhood, or
Main Street Districts, and when the lot of a
proposed electronic sign location is adjacent to
said districts, notification will be sent within a 100
m radius of the sign;
e) Shall not have a display or message change more
frequently than once every 6 seconds, with a
transition period of 1 second or less; and
f) Shall not negatively impact safety due to
illumination levels, location, or similar factors, as
determined by Alberta Transportation.
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4.2.3 ENTRY / DIRECTIONAL SIGN
Entry / directional sign means signs located on a lot to identify an
entrance, exit, or area for the purpose of directing pedestrians and /
or vehicles.
4.2.3.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.3.2 Regular Process
Entry / directional signs:
a) Shall be permitted in the following land use districts:
i.
Integrated Neighbourhood District;
ii.
Commercial District;
iii.
Main Street District; and
iv.
Business Light Industrial District
b) Shall be located near the access / egress to said lot;
c) Shall not impair safety or sight lines;
d) May be fascia mounted, wall mounted or free-
standing;
e) Shall not exceed 2 m in height and 0.6 m² in area.
Entry / directional signs:
a) Shall be discretionary in the following land use
districts:
i.
Conventional Neighbourhood District;
and
ii.
Mature Neighbourhood District.
b) Shall include standards (b) through (e) as listed
for the Fast Track Process in Section 4.2.3.1.
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4.2.4 FASCIA / WALL SIGN
Fascia / wall sign means a sign that is mounted flush to a store front or
building surface that shall be directly related to the use or development in
the building. This includes a sign that is made up of individual
letters/symbols that are affixed to a surface, such as the building façade,
which functions as the sign board.
4.2.4.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.4.2 Regular Process
Fascia / wall signs:
a) Shall be permitted in the following land use
districts:
i.
Commercial District; and
ii.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall not exceed a vertical height of 2.14 m and a
horizontal dimension not greater than the bay in
which the business is located;
c) Shall be architecturally integrated with the building
façade with respect to size, scale, colour, location
and type of materials;
d) Shall not project more than 20 cm beyond the
building surface;
e) Shall not be more than 1 sign per building face per
business; and
f)
Shall be illuminated through backlighting,
gooseneck lighting, channel lighting or neon.
Fascia / wall signs:
a) Shall be discretionary in the following land use
districts:
i.
Integrated Neighbourhood District;
ii.
Mature Neighbourhood District; and
iii.
Main Street District.
b) Development Authority shall include standards (b)
through (e) as listed for the Fast Track Process in
Section 4.2.4.1.
c) Shall be illuminated with gooseneck lighting;
d) Should include raised or recessed letters to give
relief to signs; and
e) Shall be architecturally integrated with the
building.
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4.2.5 FREESTANDING SIGN
Freestanding sign means signs which are structurally independent from a
building, and are mounted on a foundation, on a pole, or suspended
between two or more poles.
4.2.5.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.5.2 Regular Process
Freestanding signs:
a) Shall be permitted in the following land use
districts where the freestanding sign is no larger
than 1.5 m in height and the sign face is no larger
than 1.5 m2 in area:
i.
Integrated Neighbourhood District;
ii.
Mature Neighbourhood District;
iii.
Commercial District; and
iv.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall be located in the private frontage of the lot;
c) Shall be directly related to the use or development
on the lot;
d) Shall be permitted 1 per lot;
e) Shall incorporate landscaping at the base.; and
f)
Shall use materials including wood, stonework,
masonry, cast or wrought iron, and / or stucco
Freestanding signs:
a) Shall be discretionary in the following land use
districts where the freestanding sign is larger than
1.5 m in height and 1.5 m2 in area:
i.
Agricultural Holdings District;
ii.
Integrated Neighbourhood District;
iii.
Mature Neighbourhood District;
iv.
Commercial District; and
v.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall include Fast Track Standards (b) through (f)
in Section 4.2.5.1 except in the Agricultural
Holdings District where Section 4.2.5.1 (c) may be
waived at the discretion of the Development
Authority;
c) Shall not exceed 8 m in height and 3 m² in sign
area, except in the Agricultural Holdings District
where a freestanding sign face shall not exceed 18
m² in area, and due to the increase in size shall be
located at least 500 m from another sign;
d) Shall be architecturally consistent with the building
façade with respect to size, scale, colour, location
and type of materials; and
e) Shall be a maximum of 1 per lot.
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4.2.6 NEIGHBOURHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGN
Neighbourhood identification sign means signs which contains
only the name of the neighbourhood or subdivision area and may
contain symbols or logos or both, related to the name.
4.2.6.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.6.2 Regular Process
Not available.
Neighbourhood signs:
a) Shall be discretionary in the following land use
districts:
i.
Conventional Neighbourhood District;
ii.
Integrated Neighbourhood District;
iii.
Mature Neighbourhood District;
iv.
Commercial District; and
v.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall have a low profile and blend in with the
architecture or development theme of the
neighbourhood;
c) Shall be permanent and stationary;
d) Shall not contain lighting depicting action or
movement to create special effects or a
pictorial scene;
e) Shall be constructed of maintenance free
materials;
f)
Shall not project within 0.6 m of a lot line;
g) Shall not exceed 9 m² in area; and
h) Shall include landscaping at the base.
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4.2.7 PAINTED WALL SIGN
Painted wall sign means a sign painted on a wall that can be part of
a mural and shall be directly related to the use or development in
the building.
4.2.7.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.7.2 Regular Process
Painted wall signs:
a) Shall be permitted in the following land use districts:
i.
Main Street District;
ii.
Commercial District; and
iii.
Business Light Industrial District.
b) Shall be located on a building façade perpendicular to
the principal frontage;
c) Shall not exceed 3 m² in area; and
d) Shall be located on a portion of the façade that would
otherwise be blank.
Where a painted wall sign is different than the
standards identified for a Fast Track Process for
Main Street, Commercial, and Business Light
Industrial Districts in Section 4.2.7.1, the painted
wall sign shall be discretionary and the Regular
Process for a development permit process shall
apply.
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4.2.8 PORTABLE SIGN
Portable sign means a sign mounted on a structure which is not
permanently or structurally affixed to the ground, and is typically
designed for the display to be rearranged, and which is capable of
being readily moved from place to place. A portable sign does not
include a special events sign.
4.2.8.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.8.2 Regular Process
Not available.
Portable signs:
a) Shall be located on private property;
b) Shall not be located on a residential lot or within
the Conventional Neighbourhood, Integrated
Neighbourhood, or Mature Neighbourhood
Districts;
c) Shall be limited to 1 sign per lot or 1 sign per
registered condominium plan;
d) Shall not exceed 2 m in height and 4.5 m² in
area;
e) Shall be located at least 1m from a lot line;
f)
Shall not be located closer than 25 m from
another portable sign;
g) Shall not be located in parking stalls;
h) Shall have a maximum display period of 1 year
per development permit; and
i) May have the development permit extended
upon application being made to the
Development Authority.
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4.2.9 PROJECTING SIGN
Projecting sign means signs which are mounted on a building primarily for
pedestrians and extend perpendicular to the building façade. Projecting
signs are mandatory for all lodging, business, and commercial uses in the
Main Street District, the Commercial District and the Integrated
Neighbourhood District.
4.2.9.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.9.2 Regular Process
Projecting signs:
a) Shall be permitted in all land use districts;
b) Shall be directly related to the use or development
in that building or unit within a multi-tenant
building;
c) Shall be located immediately above or adjacent to
a building or unit entrance, or, if the use is located
on a higher floor, shall be located at the corner of
the same building at the 2nd storey;
d) Shall be limited to 1 sign per building or tenant;
e) Shall not project over the height of the principal
building;
f)
Shall have a minimum vertical clearance of 2.5 m
above grade; and
g) Shall not exceed 1.5 m² in area.
Where a projecting sign is different than the standards
identified for a Fast Track Development Permit in
Section 4.2.9.1, the projecting sign shall be
discretionary and the Regular Process for a
development permit process shall apply.
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4.2.10 SPECIAL EVENT SIGN
Special events sign means a sign that is erected within the Municipality for
use by the Municipality, schools, community volunteer organizations, or
for a registered charity as defined by the Government of Canada.
4.2.10.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.10.2 Regular Process
Special event signs:
a) Shall be permitted in all land use districts;
b) Shall be a maximum of 4.5m² mounted on a frame,
stand or similar support which together with the
support can be relocated to another location;
c) Shall be permitted to be placed 30 days in
advance of the start of the event, and shall be
removed within 48 hours after the close of the
event;
d) Shall be limited to a maximum of 8 signs on public
thoroughfares and one at the venue;
e) Shall displayed with a minimum separation space
of 30 m between each advertising special event
sign;
f)
Shall Not interfere with access to or from the Site
and shall not impair the sight lines for vehicular
traffic; and
g) Shall be at least 1 m from the edge of the public
thoroughfare.
Where a special events sign is different than the
standards identified for a Fast Track Development
Permit in Section 4.2.10.1, the special events sign shall
be discretionary and the Regular Process for a
development permit process shall apply. In addition to
standards (a) through (f) in Section 4.2.10.1:
a) Special events signs may be illuminated but shall
not have any flashing or running lights; and
b) At the discretion of the Development Authority,
additional signs for directional use only may be
permitted during the event, and the minimum
separation space may not apply to the directional
special event sign.
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4.2.11 WINDOW SIGN
Window sign means signs which are placed, painted or applied on the
inside or outside of a display window to advertise products, can be read
by pedestrians or by slow moving vehicles, and does not include general
information about business operations.
4.2.11.1 Fast Track Process
4.2.11.2 Regular Process
Window signs:
a) Shall be permitted in all land use districts;
b) Shall be directly related to the use or development
in that building or unit within a multi-tenant
building;
c) Shall be limited to 1 per business;
d) Shall be lit by general storefront display lighting,
and not independently illuminated; and
e) Shall not exceed 25% of the surface area of the
window where it is displayed.
Where a window sign is different than the standards
identified for a Fast Track Development Permit in
Section 4.2.10.1, the window sign shall be discretionary
and the Regular Process for a development permit
process shall apply.
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QUALITY, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
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4.3
QUALITY, CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF SIGNS
4.3.1
Quality, aesthetic character and finishing of the sign shall be completed in a professional manner.
4.3.2
All signs shall comply with any design guidelines established or approved by Council.
4.3.3
All Signs shall be maintained in a good and safe structural condition.
4.3.4
No sign shall be allowed to become unsightly, or in such a state of disrepair as to constitute a hazard.
4.3.5
The area around sign structures shall be kept clean and free of overgrown vegetation and free from refuse
material.
4.3.6
Where the Development Authority determines that a sign is abandoned or in an overall state of disrepair
they may, by notice in writing to the owner of the land on which the sign is located, order said owner to:
a)
Remove the sign and all related structure components; or
b)
Alter, refurbish and / or repair the sign.
4.3.7
Unless otherwise stated, sign illumination shall be from the top of the sign and oriented downward and shall
be designed to have no direct light emitted above the top of the sign and / or the signs support structure.
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4.4
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
4.4.1
A-frame sign means a temporary sign set upon the ground and has no external supporting structure, and
shall:
a)
Not exceed 0.6m in width and 1.0m in height;
b)
Be made of weather resistant materials;
c)
Not impede the movement of pedestrian and / or vehicular traffic;
d)
Be restricted to 1 sign per tenant or business;
e)
Be located on the lot, or within the adjacent public frontage;
f)
Only be displayed during the business hours of the applicable business; and
g)
Contain messages relating to business, events and promotions.
4.4.2
Banner sign means a temporary sign constructed of a strip of fabric or plastic on which a message is
displayed marketing an event, business, or product, and shall:
a)
Not be permanently anchored and can be readily removed;
b)
Be displayed for no more than 30 days per year;
c)
Not be displayed if faded, torn or tattered;
d)
Not exceed a vertical height of 1.82m; and
e)
Have given written notice to the Development Authority indicating location and date of
installation, and received written acknowledgment in return.
4.4.3
Developer / construction sign means a temporary sign to direct, notify or advertise construction and / or
new neighbourhoods, and shall:
a)
Not exceed 6m in height and 2m² in sign area;
b)
Be removed at the developers expense after construction is completed; and
c)
Be removed or replaced if tattered, torn, or faded.
4.4.4
Election signs means federal, provincial, municipal, and/or school board election signs as may be regulated
by the Elections Canada Act or Local Authorities Election Act, and shall be permitted in the Municipality
without a development permit and must comply with the guidelines for election signs prescribed by council
policy:
a)
Shall not exceed 0.6 m² in area;
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b)
Be removed within 2 days after the election date;
c)
Do not obstruct or impair vision of traffic; and
d)
Are not attached to utility poles or other municipal structures.
4.4.5
Lawn signs means a temporary sign used to identify an opinion or position on a topic, cause, or political
issue, but is not an election sign (as per Section 4.4.4) or include advertisement of a non-residential use.
4.4.6
Garage sale sign means a sign for the purpose of advertising the sale of household goods from a garage or
yard and shall:
a)
Not exceed 0.6 m² in area;
b)
Be displayed for no more than 2 days before or after the date of the sale;
c)
Not visually obstruct any thoroughfare; and
d)
Not be attached to a power pole, street light pole, traffic signal pole, or tree.
4.4.7
Government sign means any sign or temporary sign used for Municipal, Provincial, or Federal purposes
whether on public or private property, and can include directional or wayfinding signage.
4.4.8
Inflatable signs means a sign made of flexible material or fabric that is made to take on a three-dimensional
shape (to blow up like a balloon) when filled with sufficient volume of air or gas and shall:
a)
Be allowed only for the promotion of the opening of a commercial or industrial business, and in
any event no longer than 30 days;
b)
Be permitted in Main Street, Commercial, and Business Light Industrial Districts;
c)
Not be displayed if faded, torn or tattered; and
d)
Not visually obstruct any thoroughfare.
4.4.9
Notification signs means a sign providing information on changes to a site as directed in Our Zoning
Blueprint.
4.4.10 Subdivision sign means a freestanding sign for the purposes of advertising a new subdivision or
development, and shall:
a)
Not exceed 6m in height and 2m² in area;
b)
Be removed as soon as it becomes faded, torn or tattered;
c)
Be removed at the developer's expense once the subject subdivision has received final
acceptance; and
d)
Be limited to 4 per new subdivision.
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4.4.11
Real estate signs means a temporary sign used to display the sale, lease, or rent of a building or lot. Where
a real estate sign shall be displayed for longer than 6 months, a development permit shall be required.
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PROHIBITED SIGNS
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4.5
PROHIBITED SIGNS
4.5.1
Flashing, animated or moving copy signs.
4.5.2
Rear lit or back lit signs are permitted where expressly stated in Our Zoning Blueprint and shall include:
a)
The name of the establishment or building;
b)
Individual halo-lit lettering or symbols mounted on a solid background; and
c)
Awnings where only letters or symbols are rear-lit, and the remainder of the awning is a solid
opaque fabric.
4.5.3
Revolving or rotating signs controlled by an electrical mechanical devise.
4.5.4
Roof signs erected upon, against or directly above a roof, or on top of or above the parapet wall of a
building and which is wholly or partially supported by the building. No sign shall project above the roof line
of a building.
4.5.5
Signs which contain intolerance, hatred or ridicule of any race, religion or other segment of society, or
which otherwise would not comply with the requirements set out in the Canadian Code of Advertising
Standards.
4.5.6
Signs featuring nudity, vulgar, graphic or obscene images.
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INTERPRETATION
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5.1
INTERPRETATION
5.1.1
Provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint shall be interpreted by "shall" when required and "may" when
optional.
5.1.2
Words and terms used in Our Zoning Blueprint shall have the same meaning as given to them in the
Municipal Government Act unless otherwise defined in Part 6. Where no definition is provided in the
Municipal Government Act, the Alberta Interpretation Act or Our Zoning Blueprint, Canadian Oxford
Dictionary shall be used.
5.1.3
Where in conflict, numerical metrics shall take precedence over graphic metrics. Graphics are to
support the standards of Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.1.4
For the purpose of confirming compliance with Our Zoning Blueprint, measurements shall be in metric
and rounded off to one decimal point. Metric measurements take precedence over imperial
measurements.
5.1.5
Capitalization, or lack thereof, shall not alter the meaning of words or phrases for which a definition has
been provided within Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.1.6
Except where the specific context requires otherwise, the following interpretation shall also apply to Our
Zoning Blueprint:
a)
Words used in the present tense shall also mean the future tense;
b)
Words used in the singular shall also mean the plural; and
c)
Words used in the masculine gender shall include the feminine gender and vice versa.
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5.2
AMENDMENTS TO OUR ZONING BLUEPRINT
5.2.1
Council may, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, amend or repeal any portion of Our
Zoning Blueprint, without the property owner's consent.
5.2.2
An application to amend Our Zoning Blueprint may be made by any person by submitting the following
to the Development Authority:
a)
The prescribed application form, duly completed and signed;
b)
The required fee, as established by Council;
c)
In the case of a redistricting amendment:
i.
Plan(s) showing the lands which are subject to the amendment and the relationship to
existing land use on adjacent properties. A digital copy is required; and
ii.
A current copy of the certificate of title for said lands issued within 30 days of the
application.
d)
A written statement of the applicant's reason for the application on a form satisfactory to the
Municipality; and
e)
Any other supporting information which, at the discretion of the Development Authority, is
necessary to assess the application, including but not limited to servicing studies for water, sanitary
and storm water, impact assessments for environment or traffic, conceptual plans for future
development.
f)
Where a redistricting amendment does not comply with a statutory plan, the Development
Authority shall require an applicant to apply for and obtain an amendment to said statutory plan
prior to a decision on a redistricting application.
g)
Where a redistricting amendment is not subject to a statutory plan, the Development Authority
may require a statutory plan to be approved prior to making a decision on a said redistricting
application.
5.2.3
When the Municipality initiates a site-specific change in a land use district for land which it does not own,
the Municipality shall, in accordance with the Municipal Government Act, give notice to the owners of
the land that is subject to the proposed amendment.
5.2.4
The analysis by the Development Authority of an application to amend Our Zoning Blueprint shall be
based upon the full development potential of the uses and development regulations specified in the
proposed district and not on the merit of any particular development proposal.
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5.2.5
The analysis by the Development Authority may include but is not limited to the following considerations:
a)
The relationship to and compliance with a statutory plan in effect or policies of the Council;
b)
The relationship to and compliance with any proposed statutory plan or plan of subdivision;
c)
The review of the intensity of the land use proposed or implied in a plan of subdivision;
d)
The compatibility with surrounding development in terms of land use, scale or development and
staging;
e)
The impact on transportation systems including ingress and egress;
f)
The relationship to existing or proposed engineering systems including surface water drainage,
wastewater, water supply and other utilities, with regard to both physical and financial impact;
g)
The relationship to municipal land requirements including rights-of-way and easement
requirements;
h)
The impact on existing uses and buildings in the area with regard to their stability, retention and
rehabilitation;
i)
A statement of the opinions and concerns by area residents regarding the application;
j)
The amendment application may be referred by the Development Authority to any municipal
department, adjacent municipality, government agency, or other external agency for comment;
and
k)
Such other land use planning issues and information which the Development Authority considers
relevant to the application.
5.2.6
Notwithstanding anything contained in Our Zoning Blueprint, where an application to amend Our
Zoning Blueprint is refused by Council, another application on the same land for a similar amendment to
Our Zoning Blueprint may not be accepted before a 6 month period has elapsed from the date of refusal
of the previous application.
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5.3
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY
5.3.1
The Municipality's Chief Administrative Officer is the Subdivision Authority, with powers and duties as
set out in Our Zoning Blueprint and may delegate in writing any or all of these powers and duties
specified to a designated officer or employee of the Municipality.
5.3.2
A designated officer may in writing be given the ability to further delegate any or all of the powers and
duties they themselves have been given.
5.3.3
The Subdivision Authority shall administer Our Zoning Blueprint in matters relating to subdivision and
must decide on all subdivision applications.
5.3.4
The Subdivision Authority:
a)
Shall make available for inspection by the public during office hours and post on the Municipality's
website a list of all decisions for subdivision approval;
b)
Shall refer for comment, applications for subdivision to those authorities and agencies prescribed
within the Subdivision and Development Regulation and Our Zoning Blueprint;
c)
Shall provide notice to owners of adjacent land where and as required by the Municipal
Government Act 653(3)(b), 653(4.1), and 653(4.2);
d)
Shall refer for comment an application for subdivision to the City of Edmonton and Leduc County
when the site is within 1,600 metres of the Municipality's shared boundaries;
e)
Shall prepare, sign, and transmit all notices of decisions on applications for Subdivision;
f)
Shall review instruments for land titles registration for conformity with the Subdivision Authority's
decision; and
g)
May endorse land titles instruments in order to effect the registration of the subdivision of land.
5.3.5
After 30 days from the date of referral to authorities, agencies, or landowners, the application may be
dealt with by the Subdivision Authority, whether or not comments have been received.
5.3.6
The Subdivision Authority may refuse to accept an application for subdivision if the information specified
in Section 5.9 has not been provided.
5.3.7
In making a decision on a subdivision application the Subdivision Authority may:
a)
Approve the application; or
b)
Approve the application subject to conditions considered appropriate or necessary; or
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c)
Refuse the application.
5.3.8
The Subdivision Authority may approve the application for subdivision even though the proposed
subdivision does not comply with Our Zoning Blueprint if, at its sole discretion, the proposed subdivision
would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood, or materially interfere with or affect
the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels of land, and the proposed use is allowed in the
applicable land use district.
5.3.9
The Subdivision Authority may extend the time for endorsement of subdivision plans and for registration
of subdivision plans in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
5.3.10
Prior to endorsement of a subdivision plan, the Subdivision Authority is authorized to accept minor
modifications as an amendment to the approved design provided:
a) No more than one (1) additional lot is created;
b) The size, amount or location of municipal reserve, school reserve, municipal and school reserve, or
environmental reserve does not change;
c) Roadway infrastructure standards of the Municipality are not compromised;
d) Staging amendments within the subdivision are appropriate; and
e) Such adjustments comply with Municipal bylaws and adopted statutory plans, with the exception
that minor changes to the Land Use bylaw standards may be included as provided for the in the
Municipal Government Act.
5.3.9
The Subdivision Authority may, as a condition of issuing a subdivision approval, require with respect to
the subdivision that the applicant pay an off-site levy or any other levy imposed by a bylaw or, that the
applicant enter into an agreement with the Municipality to pay any such levy and/or to construct or pay
for the construction of all or any of the following:
a)
A public roadway required to give access or egress to the subdivision;
b)
A pedestrian walkway system to serve the subdivision;
c)
Pedestrian walkways that will connect the pedestrian walkway system that serves or is proposed
to serve an adjacent development or subdivision;
d)
Utilities that are necessary to serve the subdivision;
e)
Off-street parking or other parking facilities;
f)
Landscaping;
g)
Loading facilities;
h)
New or expanded community recreation facilities, fire hall facilities, police station facilities, or
libraries.
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5.3.10
The Subdivision Authority shall appear at appeal hearings of the Municipal Government Board and the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board to explain decisions relating to applications for subdivision.
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5.4
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
5.4.1
The Municipality's Chief Administrative Officer is the Development Authority, with powers and duties as
set out in Our Zoning Blueprint and may delegate in writing any or all of these powers and duties
specified to a designated officer or employee of the Municipality.
5.4.2
A designated officer may in writing be given the ability to further delegate any or all of the powers and
duties they themselves have been given.
5.4.3
The Development Authority shall administer and enforce Our Zoning Blueprint and decide upon all
development permit applications, except those in direct control districts where Council is identified as
the Development Authority.
5.4.4
The Development Authority:
a)
Shall keep, and maintain for inspection by the public during office hours, a copy of Our Zoning
Blueprint and all amendments thereto and ensure that copies are available to the public at
reasonable charge;
b)
Shall maintain an up-to-date version of Our Zoning Blueprint on the Municipality's website;
c)
Shall keep a register of all development permit applications including the decisions rendered on
them and the reasons therefor for a minimum period of 7 years.
d)
Shall make available for inspection by the public during office hours and post on the Municipality's
website a list of all decisions for development permits;
e)
May require the applicant to post a notice on the site of an application for a development permit to
request comments from persons who may be affected, prior to rendering a decision;
f)
Shall consider and decide on applications for development permits within 40 days of the
application being deemed complete or within such time as may be agreed to, in writing, by the
applicant;
g)
Shall approve all development permit applications for a "permitted use" with or without conditions,
if the application conforms in all respects to the provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint;
h)
Shall make a decision on a development permit application for a "discretionary use," whereby the
Development Authority may:
i.
Approve the application; or
ii.
Approve the application subject to conditions and restrictions considered appropriate or
necessary; or
iii.
Refuse the application.
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i)
Shall not approve any development permit application for the use of land or a building not listed as
a "permitted use" or "discretionary use" in the district in which the building or land is situated;
j)
Shall not approve an application for a development permit that is not in conformity with the
Municipality's Statutory Plans.
k)
Shall issue orders, where appointed, with regard to contravention of the Municipal Government
Act and enforcing regulations, bylaws, or permit conditions;
l)
Shall sign and issue all valid development permits, certificates of compliance, notices of decisions,
and notices.
5.5
VARIANCE POWERS
5.5.1
Notwithstanding any other section of Our Zoning Blueprint, the Subdivision Authority or Development
Authority may allow a Variance of any or all of the requirements of Our Zoning Blueprint, where at the
discretion of the Subdivision Authority or Development Authority, the subdivision or development would
not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood or materially interfere with or affect the use,
enjoyment, or value of the neighbouring parcels of land and the use proposed is allowed by Our Zoning
Blueprint.
5.5.2
A variance may be refused for any encroachment on a lot line or easement that is not permitted in Our
Zoning Blueprint.
5.5.3
All requests for a variance shall be accompanied by a variance request form from the applicant clearly
stating the reasons for the variance and outlining the applicable criteria identified in Section 5.5.1.
5.5.4
If a variance is granted pursuant to this section, the Subdivision Authority or Development Authority shall
specify its nature in the subdivision or development permit approval.
5.5.5
In granting a variance, the Subdivision Authority or Development Authority may request written
acceptance of the proposed variance from affected landowners.
5.6
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
5.6.1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall perform such duties as specified in Our Zoning
Blueprint, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw, and pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act.
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5.7
APPEALS
5.7.1
Development and subdivision appeals shall be in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
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5.8
FORMS, NOTICES OR ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
5.8.1
Any form, notice or acknowledgment issued by the Municipality shall include:
a)
The date of issuance of the notice or acknowledgement;
b)
Contact information for the Municipality;
c)
The municipal address of the property subject to the application;
d)
The municipal file number for the application; and
e)
Any other information at the discretion of the Municipality.
5.8.2
Any form, notice or acknowledgement may be sent by electronic means pursuant to Section 608 of the
Municipal Government Act.
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5.9
SUBDIVISION APPLICATIONS
5.9.1
An application for subdivision shall be made using the prescribed form and required checklist signed by
the owner or the agent and accompanied by:
a)
The required fees, as established by Council;
b)
A letter of authorization when an application is made by a person other than the registered
landowner;
c)
A current copy of the certificate of title for said lands issued within 30 days of the application;
d)
A real property report for any lot with buildings that will remain;
e)
A shadow plan for all future phases of development that demonstrate how overall density
minimum, and rear lane percentage is achieved; and
f)
3 copies of a sketch or plan drawn to scale, to the satisfaction of the Subdivision Authority, in
metric dimensions which show the following:
i.
The location, dimensions and boundaries of the lot(s) to be subdivided;
ii.
The proposed lot(s) to be registered in a land titles office;
iii.
The location, dimensions, and boundaries of each new lot to be created and any reserve
land;
iv.
Existing rights-of-way of each public utility or other rights-of-way;
v.
The location, use, and dimensions of buildings on the parcel that is the subject of the
application and specifying those buildings that are proposed to be demolished or moved;
vi.
The location and boundaries of the bed and shore of any river, stream, watercourse, lake, or
other body of water that is contained within or bounds the proposed or existing Lot(s);
vii.
The location of any existing or proposed wells, any private sewage disposal systems, and
the distance from these to existing or proposed buildings and existing or proposed lot lines;
viii.
All accesses, existing and proposed, to all lot(s), existing and proposed; and
ix.
The location of any tree stands or wetlands on the existing and proposed lot(s).
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5.9.2
In addition to the information required under Section 5.9.1, the following information may be required by
the Subdivision Authority considering whether such information has previously been submitted, and
depending on the scale, type, and location of the proposed development:
a)
Number of dwelling units;
b)
Statistics showing calculations of the gross area of land in the site plan and the allocation of the
land to streets, lanes, lots, and reserve lands as per the Municipal Government Act;
c)
A geotechnical assessment, stamped by a qualified professional, on the subsurface characteristics
of the site;
d)
Shadow plans to demonstrate the integration of the proposed subdivision on adjacent lots and / or
land to be developed in the future;
e)
A plan showing resources, such as trees, ravines, views, and other similar natural features which
are influential to the site;
f)
An appraisal of the market value of the land when money in place of land dedication for municipal
reserve is proposed;
g)
Biodiversity study, if needed;
h)
Pedestrian circulation plan;
i)
An historical resources impact assessment on lands that have been identified or suspected as
containing a registered historical resource or within 60 metres of public lands set aside for use as
historic site(s);
j)
A statement clearly describing how the positive and / or negative potential impacts of the
proposed subdivision on adjacent lands will be dealt with and how the proposed facilities have
been designed to address those impacts;
k)
Ground water information regarding the supply of potable water if the intended use(s) are not
served by a piped municipal system. All lands subdivided pursuant to an approved Area Structure
Plan or Neighbourhood Structure Plan require connection to piped municipal services;
l)
A pedestrian circulation plan;
m)
Methods to control traffic, dust, and noise; and
n)
Any other information required by the Subdivision Authority, at their sole discretion, with respect
to the site or adjacent lands, including but not limited to, an environmental screening of the site,
geotechnical study, and/or a traffic impact analysis prepared by qualified professionals.
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5.9.3
When an application for subdivision has been refused or, ultimately, after appeal, the submission of
another application for subdivision on the same site, for the same or similar use(s) by the same or any
other applicant, may not be accepted by the Subdivision Authority for at least 6 months after the date of
refusal.
5.9.4
Where notification is required, the applicant must bear the costs of publishing the notification in a
newspaper circulating in the area.
5.9.5
Where, in the opinion of the Subdivision Authority, an application is substantially revised or altered, the
Subdivision Authority may require the applicant to pay an additional fee as determined by Council.
5.9.6
In the event that any work, including excavation, has been commenced prior to the conditional approval
of the subdivision, the applicant shall be required to pay a fee double that of the base application fee
and/or a fine set out in Section 5.24.
5.10
DETERMINING A COMPLETE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
5.10.1
Unless extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the Subdivision Authority, the
Subdivision Authority shall within 20 days after receipt of an application for the subdivision of land or a
development permit:
a)
Issue a written acknowledgement to the applicant advising that the application is complete; or
b)
Issue a written notice to the applicant advising that the application is incomplete, listing the
documentation and information that is still required and setting a date by which the required
documentation and information must be submitted.
5.10.2
Upon receipt of the required documentation and information pursuant to Section 5.10.1(b) the
Subdivision Authority shall issue a written acknowledgement to the applicant advising that the
application is complete.
5.10.3
If the applicant fails to submit any requested outstanding documents or information by the date set out,
the application shall be deemed refused and the Subdivision Authority shall inform the applicant in
writing that the application has been refused and the reason for the refusal.
5.10.4
The approval of an application or drawing, or the conditional approval of a subdivision shall not prevent
the Subdivision Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors and omissions, nor from
prohibiting the subdivision being carried out when the same is in violation of Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.10.5
Where an application for a subdivision is determined to contain incorrect information, the Subdivision
Authority is not required to make a decision until such information is corrected by the applicant.
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5.10.6
Any subdivision approval granted on the basis of incorrect information contained in the application may
be revoked or suspended by the Subdivision Authority.
5.11
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT FOR SUBDIVISION
5.11.1
The Subdivision Authority may approve a subdivision application subject to conditions.
5.11.2
If a development agreement is required it shall be entered into between the Municipality and the owner,
as per Section 655(1) (b) of the Municipal Government Act. The development agreement may be
registered on certificate(s) of title to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
5.11.3
A development agreement may contain provisions requiring a letter(s) of credit or other security in an
amount and in a form to be determined by the Municipality to guarantee the execution of the items listed
in the development agreement.
5.12
SUBDIVISION DECISIONS
5.12.1
The decision of the Subdivision Authority on an application shall be given to the applicant in the form
prescribed by the Municipality, which may include correspondence by electronic means pursuant to
Section 608 of the Municipal Government Act. The notice shall include a description of the proposed
subdivision, the decision, and shall advise of the right of appeal and will be sent to:
a)
The applicant;
b)
The owner(s) of the lot(s);
c)
Any other agency, organization, or landowner impacted by the decision, at the discretion of the
Municipality
5.12.2
A subdivision approval is not a development permit and, notwithstanding that plans and specifications for
buildings may have been submitted as part of an application for subdivision, work or construction shall
neither commence nor proceed until a development permit has been issued, pursuant to applicable
bylaws and regulations.
5.12.3
An application for subdivision shall, at the option of the applicant, be deemed to be refused when the
decision of the Subdivision Authority is not made within 60 days of being deemed complete unless the
applicant has entered into an agreement with the Subdivision Authority to extend the 60 day period. The
applicant may appeal in writing, as provided in the Municipal Government Act, as though they had
received a decision of refusal.
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5.13
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS NOT REQUIRED
5.13.1
The following developments do not require a development permit provided the development complies
with all other requirements of Our Zoning Blueprint:
a)
Those uses and development exempted under Section 618 of the Municipal Government Act;
b)
Those uses specifically listed as exempt from requiring a development permit in Our Zoning
Blueprint;
c)
Stripping, site grading or excavation that is part of a development for which a development permit
or development agreement has been issued;
d)
Uncovered patios or decks no more than 0.6 metres above grade;
e)
Construction and maintenance of a gate or fence where they meet the requirements of Our
Zoning Blueprint;
f)
Towers, flag poles, and other poles not exceeding 4.5 metres in height from grade in all land use
districts except the industrial district;
g)
Painting, decorating, repairs, and non-structural alterations, provided the development does not
result in a change of use or intensity of use, and meets all other obligatory legislation, regulations,
and / or standards;
h)
Murals or similar public art, providing that no advertising is included, or any content which may
contain intolerance, hatred or ridicule of any race, religion or other segment of society, or which
otherwise would not comply with the requirements set out in the Canadian Code of Advertising
Standards;
i)
A single storey accessory building or structure not greater than 10 square metres in floor area
with no utility connections, no permanent foundation and is not to be used for residential purposes;
j)
The temporary use of an existing building, structure, or part thereof for municipal, provincial, or
federal government purposes;
k)
A temporary building associated with construction and not to be used for residential purposes
such as a construction trailer, where the sole purpose of the building is incidental to the erection
or alteration of a permanent building for which a development permit has been issued under Our
Zoning Blueprint. The temporary building shall be removed within 30 days of substantial
completion of the development. This does not include a sales office, show home or similar facility.
l)
Municipally sanctioned special events held on municipal property;
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m)
A pergola, trellis, or arbour;
n)
Signs not requiring a development permit as per Part 4 of Our Zoning Blueprint;
o)
Soft and/or hard landscaping not located in a frontage and where the proposed grades will not
adversely affect the lot or adjacent lands, except where landscaping forms part of a development
that requires a development permit;
p)
Retaining walls lower than 1 metre in height;
q)
The completion of any development which was lawfully under construction at the date of approval
of Our Zoning Blueprint does not require a new development permit, provided that the building is
completed in accordance with the terms of any development permit granted with respect to it,
and subject to the conditions on which such development permit was granted, and provided also
that the building, whether or not a development permit was granted in respect to it, is completed
within a period of 12 months from the said date of said approval.
r)
A structure with a rigid frame supporting exterior fabric with windows and doors shall be
permitted in the agricultural holdings district.
5.14
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
5.14.1
Except as provided in Section 5.13 (when no permit is required), no development shall be undertaken in
the Municipality unless an application has been approved and a development permit has been issued.
5.14.2
An application for a development permit for development shall be made using the prescribed form and
required checklist signed by the owner or the agent and accompanied by:
a)
The required fees, as established by Council;
b)
Authorization when an application is made by a person other than the registered landowner;
c)
A current copy of the certificate of title for said lands issued within 30 days of the application; and
d)
3 copies of the site, floor, elevation, and landscaping plans in accordance with the checklist, drawn
to a minimum scale of 1:1000, or to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, in metric
dimensions which show the following:
i.
Legal description of the site with north arrow;
ii.
Area and dimensions of the land to be developed including lot coverage, thoroughfares,
and setbacks;
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iii.
Exterior finishing materials, architectural design features and all locations and dimensions
of frontage elements including transparency, entrances, and landscaping;
iv.
The height, dimensions, and relationship to lot lines of all existing and proposed buildings
and structures including retaining walls, trees, landscaping, and other physical features;
v.
The removal of trees if applicable;
vi.
Existing and proposed access to and from the site;
vii.
Site drainage, finished lot grades, and the grades of the roads, streets, and utilities servicing
the property;
viii.
Locations and distances of on-site existing or proposed water, wastewater and storm water
connections, septic tanks, disposal fields, water wells, culverts, and crossings;
ix.
Location of all registered utility easements and rights-of-way;
x.
Information on the method to be used for the supply of potable water and disposal of waste
along with supporting documentation.
xi.
Estimated construction value of the proposed work.
5.14.3
In addition to the information required under Section 5.14.2, the following information may be required
by the Development Authority depending on the scale, type, and location of the proposed development:
a)
Number of dwelling units;
b)
Proposed use for each floor;
c)
Loading and parking provisions, including electric charging stations;
d)
Bicycle parking provisions;
e)
Solid waste and storage provisions and screening provisions of same;
f)
Landscaping plan prepared by a landscape architect registered with the Alberta Association of
Landscape Architects, identifying location, dimensions and design of all existing and proposed
soft and hard landscaping, including health, identification and planting methods;
g)
Lighting plan;
h)
Pedestrian circulation plan;
i)
Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) assessment prepared by a qualified
security professional;
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j)
A statement clearly describing how the positive and / or negative potential impacts of the
proposed development on adjacent lands will be dealt with and how the proposed facilities have
been designed to address those impacts;
k)
Information describing any noxious, toxic, radioactive, flammable, or explosive materials that may
be included in the proposed development;
l)
In relation to a special event or temporary Use, the duration and time periods for the operation of
the development, facility or event;
m)
Methods to control traffic, dust, odour, and noise;
n)
Method(s) for providing on-site security; and
o)
Any other information required by the Development Authority, at their sole discretion, with
respect to the site or adjacent lands, including but not limited to, an environmental screening of
the site, geotechnical study, and/or a traffic impact analysis prepared by qualified professionals.
5.14.4
A development permit shall not be issued for an accessory use prior to the approval of a primary use.
5.14.5
When an application for a development permit has been refused pursuant to Our Zoning Blueprint or,
ultimately, after appeal, the submission of another application for a development permit on the same site,
for the same or similar use by the same or any other applicant, may not be accepted by the Development
Authority for at least 6 months after the date of refusal.
5.14.6
Where notification is required, the applicant must bear the costs of publishing the notification in a
newspaper circulating in the area.
5.14.7
Where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, an application is substantially revised or altered, the
Development Authority may require the applicant to pay an additional fee as stated in the Fees and
Charges Bylaw, as amended.
5.14.8
In the event that any work, including excavation, has been commenced prior to the issuance of the
development permit, the applicant shall be required to pay a fee double that of the base application fee,
or a fine set out in Section 5.24.
5.15
DETERMINING COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
5.15.1
Unless extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the Development Authority, the
Development Authority shall within 20 days after receipt of an application for a development permit:
a)
Issue a written acknowledgement to the applicant advising that the application is complete; or
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b)
Issue a written notice to the applicant advising that the application is incomplete, listing the
documentation and information that is still required and setting a date by which the required
documentation and information must be submitted.
5.15.2
If the applicant fails to submit any requested outstanding documents or information by the date set out,
the application shall be deemed refused and the Development Authority shall inform the applicant in
writing that the application has been refused and the reason for the refusal.
5.15.3
Upon receipt of the required documentation and information listed in the notice issued pursuant to
Section 5.15.1(b), the Development Authority shall issue a written acknowledgement to the applicant
advising that the application is complete.
5.15.4
The approval of an application or drawing, or the issuing of a development permit shall not prevent the
Development Authority from thereafter requiring the correction of errors and omissions, nor from
prohibiting the development being carried out when the same is in violation of Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.15.5
Where an application for a development permit is determined to contain incorrect information, the
Development Authority is not required to make a decision until such information is corrected by the
applicant.
5.15.6
Any development permit issued on the basis of incorrect information contained in the application shall
be revoked or suspended by the Development Authority.
5.16
APPLICATION NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
5.16.1
Prior to approving an application for a development permit which is a discretionary use, or for a
permitted use requiring a variance, the Development Authority may require the applicant to post a
notice on the property in a location and format determined by the Municipality describing the proposed
development and advising any interested parties where further information regarding the application
may be obtained. Such notice shall be posted for a minimum of 10 calendar days prior to the issuance of
a notice of decision.
5.16.2
Notifications shall be a minimum size of 0.5 square metres and shall contain information on the
proposed development and contact information for the applicant and the Municipality.
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5.17
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
5.17.1
The Development Authority may conditionally approve any development permit, subject to a
development agreement.
5.17.2
If a development agreement is required, it must be entered into between the Municipality and the
applicant as per Section 650 of the Municipal Government Act. The development agreement may be
registered on the certificate of title to the satisfaction of the Municipality.
5.17.3
A development agreement may contain provisions requiring a letter(s) of credit or other security in an
amount and form to be determined by the Municipality to guarantee the execution of the items listed in
the development agreement.
5.18
CONDITIONS OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
5.18.1
The Development Authority may impose such conditions on the approval of an application as, in their
opinion, are necessary to:
a)
Uphold the intent and objectives of Our Complete Community under preparation or as adopted;
b)
Uphold the intent and objectives of an area structure plan, neighbourhood structure plan, or area
redevelopment plan under preparation or as adopted, that is applicable to the site;
c)
Meet the applicable requirements of Our Zoning Blueprint; and
d)
Ensure the orderly and economic development of land within the Municipality.
5.18.2
The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a development permit, require with respect to
the development that the applicant pay an off-site levy or any other levy imposed by a bylaw or, that the
applicant enter into a development agreement with the Municipality to pay any such levy and/or to
construct or pay for the construction of all or any of the following:
a)
A public road required to give access or egress to the development;
b)
A pedestrian walkway system to serve the development;
c)
Pedestrian walkways that will connect the pedestrian walkway system that serves or is proposed
to serve an adjacent development;
d)
Utilities that are necessary to serve the development;
e)
Off-street parking or other parking facilities;
f)
Landscaping;
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g)
Loading facilities; or
h)
New or expanded community recreation facilities, fire hall facilities, police station facilities, or
libraries.
5.18.3
The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a development permit, require the applicant
to:
a)
Make satisfactory arrangement for the supply of water, wastewater service, storm water drainage,
electrical power, supply of natural gas, telephone service, vehicular and pedestrian access, or any
of them, including payment of the costs of installing or constructing any such utility or facility by the
applicant;
b)
Repair or reinstate, or pay for the repair or reinstatement, to its original condition any street
furniture, curb, sidewalk, landscaping or tree planting, which may be damaged, destroyed or
otherwise harmed by development or building operations upon the site;
c)
Perform such surface levelling, grading or swaling on the site as may be required to ensure
compliance with a surface drainage plan for the site, which work shall be ratified upon completion
by a grading certificate prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor for approval by the Municipality;
d)
Provide proof of insurance in an amount satisfactory to the Municipality which shall include liability
coverage for completed operations and the course of construction;
e)
Provide security to ensure the applicant's compliance with, or performance of, any of the
conditions of a development permit, and/or damages to municipal installations;
f)
The applicant shall prevent excess soil or debris from being spilled on public streets, lanes and
sidewalks, and shall not place soil or any other materials on adjacent properties without
permission in writing from adjacent property owners;
g)
The Development Authority may require a real property report relating to the building for which a
permit has been applied;
h)
No building shall be occupied or use shall be used and no change in the existing occupancy
classification of a building shall be made until the Development Authority is satisfied that the
project is substantially complete in accordance with the development permit issued;
i)
Development will be required to connect to public and water services. No private sewer and
water systems will be permitted unless approved by the appropriate municipal and provincial
departments. Temporary construction trailers shall not connect to municipal services; and /or
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j)
The Development Authority may attach whatever conditions it considers appropriate to a
development permit for either a permitted or discretionary use, including, but not limited to, the
following:
i.
Landscaping requirements;
ii
Noise attenuation;
iii
Special parking provisions;
iv
Location, appearance and character of a building;
v.
Grading of a site to protect adjacent properties;
vi.
Conditions specified elsewhere in Our Zoning Blueprint;
vii.
Any other condition to ensure that the proposed development is compatible with
surrounding land uses; or
viii.
On-site water, sanitary or storm servicing requirements.
5.19
NOTICE OF DECISION
5.19.1
The decision of the Development Authority on an application shall be given to the applicant on the same
day the decision is made in the form prescribed by the Municipality, which may include correspondence
by electronic means pursuant to Section 608 of the Municipal Government Act.
5.19.2
If the Development Authority refuses an application for a development permit, the notice of decision
shall contain the reasons for the refusal.
5.19.3
When an application for a development permit is approved for a discretionary use, or for a permitted use
in which a variance has been granted, the Development Authority shall provide notice of the decision
that will include a description of the proposed development, state the decision, and advise of the right of
appeal. This notice will be provided in the following formats:
a)
A written notice for the applicant;
b)
A written notice for the owner(s) of the lot(s);
c)
A posted notice on the land that is the subject of the application for adjacent landowners; and
d)
A posted notice on the City of Beaumont website for the general public.
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DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
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5.19.4
A development permit for a discretionary use or for a permitted use in which a variance has been
granted comes into force and effect:
a)
Only after the time for an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board has expired;
or
b)
If an appeal has been filed, once a decision has been made by the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board in favour of the issuance of the development permit subject to any variance other
change to conditions of approval directed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
5.19.5
A development permit issued pursuant to Our Zoning Blueprint is not a building permit and,
notwithstanding that plans and specifications for buildings may have been submitted as part of an
application for a development permit, work or construction shall neither commence nor proceed until a
building permit has been issued, pursuant to applicable bylaws and regulations.
5.19.6
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 40 days of being deemed complete
unless the applicant has entered into an agreement with the Development Authority to extend the 40
day period. The applicant may appeal in writing, as provided in the Municipal Government Act, as
though they had received a decision of refusal.
5.20
PERMIT VALIDITY
5.20.1
A development permit shall lapse and be revoked when no development has been commenced on the
site within a 12 month period after the date on which the development permit was issued, unless an
extension of up to 6 months to this period has been granted by the Development Authority making the
decision on the original application.
5.20.2
When a development, once commenced, has been discontinued for a period or periods totalling 6
months, the Development Authority may require the applicant and / or owner of the development permit
in respect of the development, provide in writing the reasons for the discontinuance of the development;
and either
a)
Permit the discontinuance of the development for a further specified period of time; or
b)
Notify the applicant and/or owner of the development permit that the development permit has
lapsed and is revoked.
5.20.3
When a development permit that has previously been issued for a site is in effect, the Development
Authority, in their consideration of an application for another development permit for the same site(s),
may revoke the previous permit and issue a new development permit.
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NON-CONFORMANCE
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5.21
NON-CONFORMING USES, BUILDINGS AND LOTS
5.21.1
A non-conforming use of land or a building may be continued, but if that use is discontinued for a period
of 6 consecutive months or more, any future use of the land or building must conform to Our Zoning
Blueprint.
5.21.2
A non-conforming use of part of a building may be extended throughout the building, but the building,
whether or not it is a non-conforming building, may not be enlarged or added to and no structural
alterations may be made thereto or therein.
5.21.3
A non-conforming use of part of a lot or site may not be extended or transferred in whole or in part to
any other part of the lot or site and no additional buildings may be constructed upon the lot or site while
the non-conforming use continues.
5.21.4
A non-conforming building may continue to be used but the building may not be enlarged, added to,
rebuilt or structurally altered except:
a)
To make it a conforming building; and
b)
For the routine maintenance of the building, if the Development Authority considers it necessary.
5.21.5
If a non-conforming building is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 75 percent of the value
of the building above its foundation, the building may not be repaired or rebuilt except in accordance
with Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.21.6
The land use or the use of a building is not affected by a change of ownership, tenancy, or occupancy of
the land or building.
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ENFORCEMENT
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5.22
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
5.22.1
No person shall fail to comply with a development permit or the plans and conditions forming part of said
permit, or make use of land, or allow any use of land, in a manner contrary to the provisions of Our
Zoning Blueprint.
5.22.2
No person shall contravene or permit a contravention of this Our Zoning Blueprint. No person shall
commence or undertake a development, use, or sign that is not permitted by Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.22.3
No person shall contravene a condition of a development permit or subdivision approval issued under
Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.22.4
No person shall authorize or undertake any development that is not compliant with the description,
specifications or plans that were the basis for a subdivision approval or the issuance of a development
permit.
5.22.5
No person shall modify any description, specifications, or plans that were the basis for the issuance of any
permit by the Subdivision Authority or Development Authority.
5.22.6
Every person who contravenes any of the provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint by doing any act or thing
which the person is prohibited from doing is guilty of an offence.
5.22.7
The Development Authority may suspend or revoke a development permit which has not been complied
with.
5.23
VIOLATION TAGS
5.23.1
A Designated Officer may issue a written warning for offences by outlining the nature of the violation,
corrective measures that may be taken, and the deadline for corrective measures.
5.23.2
In accordance with the Provincial Offences Procedures Act, a Designated Officer or Peace Officer may
issue a violation tag to a person where there is reasonable and probable grounds to believe there is a
contravention of Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.23.3
A violation tag may be issued to a person either personally or by registered mail.
5.23.4
The violation tag shall be in a form approved by the Municipality and shall include the name of the person
thought to have created the contravention, the offence, the penalty for the offence, a requirement that
the penalty be paid within 30 days of issuance of the violation tag, the method by which the tag may be
paid, and other information as may be required by the Municipality.
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5.23.5
Where a contravention is of a continuing nature, further violation tags may be issued.
5.23.6
The person to whom the violation tag is issued may, in lieu of being prosecuted, sign the plea of guilty on
the violation tag and pay the specified fine to the location indicated on the violation tag.
5.23.7
If payment is not made within the time specified on the tag, a Peace Officer may issue a violation ticket
requiring the person to whom the violation ticket is issued to appear in court on the date specified in the
summons portion of the ticket.
5.23.8
Nothing in Our Zoning Blueprint shall prevent a Peace Officer from immediately issuing a violation
ticket for the mandatory court appearance of any person who contravenes any provision of Our Zoning
Blueprint.
5.24
FINES
5.24.1
The fines for an offence against Our Zoning Blueprint will be subject to the minimum penalty amount, as
specified as follows:
a)
Failure to comply with development permit conditions, $500;
b)
Failure to obtain a development permit for a sign when required, $200;
c)
Failure to comply with development permit conditions for a sign when required or failure to
comply with regulations regarding a sign when a development permit is not required, $200;
d)
Failure to comply with regulations in Conventional Neighbourhood District, the Integrated
Neighbourhood District, or the Mature District, $250
e)
Failure to comply with regulations in the Main Street District or Commercial District, $1000; or
f)
Any other contraventions of Our Zoning Blueprint not specifically listed herein, $500.
5.24.2
If a person is convicted twice of the same offence of Our Zoning Blueprint within a 12 month period, the
minimum penalty for the second conviction will be double the minimum penalty of the first offence.
5.24.3
If a person is convicted three or more times of the same offence of Our Zoning Blueprint within a 12
month period, the minimum penalty for the third and subsequent conviction will be three times the
minimum penalty of the first offence.
5.24.4
The Development Authority is authorized and directed to take whatever action is required to collect
fines levied for offences of Our Zoning Blueprint.
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ENFORCEMENT
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5.25
RIGHT OF ENTRY
5.25.1
After reasonable notice (generally to mean 2 business days) to the owner or occupant of land or a
building, a Designated Officer is hereby authorized to enter upon or into any land or building within the
Municipality, at reasonable times (generally to mean 8:00a.m. to 10:00p.m.), pursuant to Section 542 of
the Municipal Government Act, for the purpose of ensuring compliance with Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.25.2
A person shall not prevent or obstruct a Designated Officer from carrying out any official duty under
Our Zoning Blueprint. If consent is not given, the Municipality may apply to the Court of Queen's Bench
for an authorizing order.
5.26
STOP ORDERS
5.26.1
If the Development Authority finds that a development or use of land or buildings is not in accordance
with:
a)
Any municipal, provincial, and/or federal legislation
b)
The Municipal Government Act or the regulations thereunder; or
c)
Is contrary to a development permit that has been issued, a subdivision approval that has been
given or a condition of the development permit or approval; or
d)
Contravenes, or does not comply with, the provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint,
the Development Authority may issue a stop order, pursuant to Section 645 of the Municipal
Government Act, in writing on the date the stop order is made to the registered owner, the person in
possession of the land or buildings or the person responsible for the contravention of all or any of them
to:
i.
Stop the development or use of the land or buildings in whole or part as directed by the
notice; or
ii. Demolish, remove or replace the development; or
iii. 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, and the regulations
thereunder, a development permit, subdivision approval or Our Zoning Blueprint, as the case
may be; or
iv. The option to launch an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board;
within the time specified by the stop order.
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ENFORCEMENT
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5.26.2
If a person fails or refuses to comply with a stop order, the Municipality may, in accordance with the
Municipal Government Act:
a)
Obtain an injunction from an Alberta Court to enforce Our Zoning Blueprint;
b)
Register a caveat under the Land Titles Act in respect of the order;
c)
Enter upon the land or building and take such action as is necessary to carry out the order; and
d)
Charge the landowner and collect, in like manner as taxes owing against a property, the cost of
the measure.
5.27
SITE CLEANLINESS
5.27.1
All sites must be kept clean of all construction waste and all other waste (the "debris") by removing or
containing the debris in a manner satisfactory to the Development Authority.
5.27.2
Failure to keep the sites clean of debris is an offence under Our Zoning Blueprint. The Peace Officers
may issue offence tickets to any person who has committed or is committing an offence respecting this
infraction and may be subject to the following penalties:
a)
First offence - a written warning or a stop work order shall be issued, and a bin will be required
onsite;
b)
Second offence (on same lot) - a minimum fine of $1,000.00 and a stop work order shall be
issued;
c)
Third (and Subsequent) offence(s) (on same lot) - a minimum fine of $5,000.00 and a stop work
order shall be issued.
5.27.3
It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the site is kept clear of all debris.
5.27.4
Excavation, storage, or piling up of materials required during construction shall be prohibited unless all
necessary safety measures are undertaken to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and to the
timeframe agreed to with the Development Authority. The owner shall assume all responsibility and
liability for the situation. Under no circumstances shall the materials or excavation encroach on adjacent
lot(s).
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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5.28
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE
5.28.1
Upon application, the Development Authority may endorse a certificate of compliance provided that:
a)
The real property report is prepared by a registered Alberta Land Surveyor and all costs
associated with the certificate of compliance have been paid;
b)
The development on the property is in full compliance with the provisions of Our Zoning
Blueprint;
c)
The applicant has applied for and received a development permit granting a variance of one or
more provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint;
d)
Approval of a subdivision has resulted in a variance of one or more provisions of Our Zoning
Blueprint; and / or
e)
A development is considered an existing non-conforming building or use as a result of the
adoption of Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.28.2
The Development Authority shall not be liable for any damages arising from the use of a letter respecting
compliance containing errors where the errors are the result of incorrect or incomplete information on
the real property report.
5.28.3
The Development Authority may only endorse a certificate of compliance which is attached to, or forms
part of, a real property report that is no more than 5 years old.
5.29
COMMUNICATION FACILITIES
5.29.1
Industry Canada is responsible for regulating telecommunications facilities in Canada. The participation
of the Municipality in the approval process is part of the consultation process mandated by Industry
Canada and is not a delegation of a federal decision-making authority, nor does it confer a right on the
Municipality to refuse the location of a communication facility.
5.29.2
As part of the consultation, the Municipality may request the following:
a)
Mitigation of the visual effect of the antenna and supporting structure through the integration of
soft landscaping;
b)
Protective fencing around the structure; or
c)
Limitations to illumination and advertising unless required by Transport Canada regulations,
and except for a manufacturer's logo.
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GENERAL PROVISIONS
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5.30
DEMOLITION OF BUILDINGS
5.30.1
All pre-conditions, as determined by the Municipality, for a demolition permit must be satisfied prior to
an application being made.
5.30.2
Where a development permit is to be approved for the demolition of a building, the Development
Authority may require the applicant to provide a performance bond to cover costs of reclamation and
damage to public and quasi-public utilities, public roadways and sidewalks, and to carry sufficient
comprehensive liability insurance naming the Municipality as an insured party in all public liability
policies.
5.30.3
The applicant shall keep sidewalks and public road clear of spilled dirt and debris.
5.30.4
Provisions shall be made at all times for the safe passage of both pedestrian and vehicular traffic around
the property. Material or equipment shall not be placed on any public roadway or other public property
that will hinder the passage of pedestrians and vehicles except as authorized by the Municipality.
5.30.5
The applicant shall agree to indemnify and save the Municipality harmless from all costs, expenses, and
charges of, and incidental to, the repair and replacement of sidewalks, curbs, gutters, land and other
surface utilities, and improvements adjacent to the site and necessitated by damage done by the
applicant, its agents or employees in the demolition of this property.
5.30.6
It is the responsibility of the applicant to apply for a final inspection after the work is complete. All
sidewalks, curbs, gutters, Lanes and other surface infrastructure must be completely clear of snow, soil,
mud or other debris prior to the inspection being performed.
5.30.7
The applicant shall provide fencing around open basements or excavations to protect the general public.
5.30.8
The applicant shall level the basement area if new construction does not start immediately after removal
of the building.
5.30.9
The applicant shall remove debris from the site. The applicant shall excavate down and abandon existing
water, wastewater and storm services at point of connection to the main lines, and remove existing curb
cock box and rod; or abandon at property line depending on future plans for the site.
530.10
It is the responsibility of the applicant to advise the Municipality within 2 business days before the date of
commencement of the demolition or moving of the building and structures from the site. If there is
damage to the sidewalks, curbs, gutters and other surface infrastructure after this date, the repair will be
the responsibility of the owner.
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5.31
LANDSCAPING COMPLIANCE
5.31.1
Except for the planting of a lawn, no hard or soft landscaping shall be permitted near a curb cock, fire
hydrant, or utility pedestal.
5.31.2
All development shall be graded in accordance with the Surface Drainage Bylaw 732-08, as amended.
With regard to grading a Lot, no slope shall be designed that is less than 2% or more than 20%. Where
slopes exceed 20%, a retaining wall shall be required. Where a retaining wall exceeds 1.0 metre in
height, an engineer's stamped drawing, including a proposed lot drainage plan, shall be submitted.
5.31.3
Every owner or occupant of land shall be responsible for maintaining and controlling the weeds on public
property adjacent to said lot except reserve land.
5.31.4
Any person removing or causing to be removed from public property any hard or soft landscaping or
structure without authorization from the Development Authority, may be, at the discretion of the
Development Authority, liable for the cost of replacing the hard or soft landscaping or structure and
associated works necessary to restore the public property to its original condition.
5.31.5
Where a tree or shrub planted on private property is broken, uprooted or encroaches onto public
property, the owner of the tree or shrub shall be liable for the removal of the broken, uprooted or
encroaching material from the public property.
5.32
DIRECT CONTROL GENERAL PROVISIONS
5.32.1 The purpose of a direct control district is to provide for development(s) that, because of its unique
characteristics, innovative ideas or unusual site constraints require specific regulation unavailable in other
land use districts.
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5.32.2 An applicant for a direct control district must provide a written statement indicating why, in the applicant's
opinion, a direct control district is necessary and why the same result cannot be achieved through the use
of a land use district in Our Zoning Blueprint.
5.32.3 In evaluating an application for a direct control district, Council shall take into account the objectives and
policies contained in Our Complete Community and any statutory plans that relate to the area.
5.32.4 Council shall establish appropriate development standards in the bylaw approving a direct control district
and shall also identify whether Council or the Chief Administrative Officer will be the Development
Authority to decide on subsequent development permit applications.
5.32.5 In a direct control district where Council is the Development Authority, decisions on minor development
permit applications are hereby delegated to the Chief Administrative Officer or his / her delegate. For the
purposes of this Section, minor development permits shall be:
a)
Signs;
b)
Home based businesses; and
c)
Changes of use that comply with the direct control bylaw and require no variance.
5.32.6 Where a site is designated a direct control district:
a)
Pursuant to Our Zoning Blueprint, a reference to a Section of Our Zoning Blueprint within the
direct control bylaw is deemed to be a reference to the Section as amended from time to time,
unless a contrary intent is stated in the direct control bylaw;
b)
Pursuant to a previous land use bylaw and where such designation is continued pursuant to Our
Zoning Blueprint, the direct control bylaw, as approved by Council at the time such designation
was made, will continue to apply, unless a contrary intent is set out in the bylaw designating the
direct control.
PART 6: DEFINITIONS
A
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Access
the place, means or way by which pedestrians and / or vehicles shall
have adequate ingress and egress to a lot.
Accessory
a structure or use that provides support to the principal structure or
principal use and can include small urban greenhouses or swimming
pools. Where an accessory structure is attached to a principal
structure by a roof or an open or enclosed structure, it is considered
to be part of the principal structure, and shall comply with all
requirements applicable to the principal structure.
Accessibility Features
features of a building or structure that make it accessible by
everyone, regardless of their ability, including but not limited to
ramps, railings or other similar feature.
Accessory Building or
Structure
a building or structure detached from a principal building, normally
ancillary, incidental, subordinate to the principal building or use.
Adjacent
land that is contiguous and land that would be contiguous if not for a
thoroughfare, passage, lane, right-of-way, river or stream, pipelines,
power line, reserved land, or similar feature.
Adult Entertainment
development that sells or disseminates explicit sexual material, and
at which access to the public display of explicit sexual material is
restricted by law to persons eighteen years of age or older.
After Life Care
development where deceased humans or animals are prepared for
burial display and / or for rituals before burial or cremation. Such
facilities may include chapels, crematoriums, and showrooms for the
display and sale of caskets, vaults, urns, and other items related to
burial services. A cemetery requiring land and / or structures
dedicated for the internment of human and / or animal remains may
be included.
Agriculture - General
development for the rural production of farm or agricultural
products and includes the breeding and raising of livestock, and
horticultural growing operations requiring smaller tracts of land.
Small scale farm gates sales can be included.
Agriculture - Intensive
development for the growing of crops primarily within a building and
/ or structure for the purposes of commercial food production.
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Agriculture - Urban
community oriented, small scale agriculture, including, but not
limited to, community gardens, edible landscaping, and rooftop
gardens but excludes cannabis production. Keeping of any animal
within the Municipality must be in compliance with the Animal
Control Bylaw # 851-15, as amended from time to time.
Alteration
any construction that changes the external appearance of a
structure.
Appeal
a method for obtaining review of a decision, determination, order, or
failure to act.
Applicant
the owner, or an agent, person, firm or company acting on the
owner's behalf, who submits an application under the provisions of
Our Zoning Blueprint.
Area Structure Plan
statutory plan which provides long range land use planning for
undeveloped land within Beaumont. The plans identify major
roadways, land uses, infrastructure requirements, parks, trails, and
school sites. Area Structure Plans are approved and adopted by
Council.
Arts and Crafts
development used for the small scale, on-site, production of goods
by hand manufacturing, primarily involving the use of hand tools.
Typical uses include, but are not limited to, pottery, ceramics,
jewellery, toy manufacturing, and sculpture and art studios. Minor
Retail sale of products on site is allowed.
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Balcony
a horizontal platform that is attached to a building above the first
storey level and is intended for use as an outdoor amenity space.
Balconies shall adhere to all setbacks unless otherwise stated in a
land use district.
Beaumont Urban Design
Guidelines
the design guidelines adopted by Beaumont Council, as may be
amended or replaced from time to time.
Bed & Breakfast
a quasi-residential use of a dwelling unit, whereby remuneration is
provided in exchange for temporary food service and lodging. A
bed and breakfast use shall not include self-contained dwelling units
or amenities for extended domestic use.
Bicycle Parking
a rack, railing, locker, or other structurally sound device which is
designed for the securing of one or more bicycles in an orderly
fashion.
Blank Wall
an exterior wall of a building containing no articulation, change of
colour, or openings within it.
Block
all contiguous lots, passages, and lanes bounded by thoroughfares,
rights-of-way, or parks.
Block Length
the combined and contiguous frontages of one side of a block, as
measured at the front lot line, bound by, but does not include
thoroughfares, pedestrian or vehicular rights-of-way, private roads,
public utility lots and / or parks. Access(es) without a road or
pathway is part of the block length measurement, however, side lot
lines are not included.
Buffer
a row of trees or shrubs, an earth berm, or fence to provide
screening, noise abatement and separation between lots, land use
districts and non-compatible uses.
Building
anything 10 square metres or greater 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.
Building Height
the height of a building as measured in storeys up to the eave and
does not include the roof, attic, walk-out basement, or other
accessory structure.
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Building Permit
a permit authorizing construction in accordance with the Alberta
Safety Codes Act.
Built Up Area
a lot or site with residential, lodging, business, commercial, industrial
and / or institutional development currently or previously occurring
or approved on said lot or site.
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Caliper
the trunk diameter of a tree measured at a point 300mm above the
top of the root ball.
Campground
the development of land for the seasonal short term use of holiday
trailers, motor homes, tents, campers and recreational vehicles, and
shall not be used as year round storage or accommodation for
residential use.
Cannabis
any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids
produced by, or found in, such a plant, regardless of whether that
part has been processed or not, and any other substance defined as
cannabis in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as
amended from time to time, and includes edible products.
Cannabis Accessory
accessory products for the use and consumption of cannabis, as
defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations as
amended from time to time and includes, but is not limited to: rolling
papers or wraps, holders, pipes, water pipes, bongs, vaporizers, or
similar products.
Cannabis Production and
Processing
a development where the primary purpose of the facility is the
production and distribution of cannabis that is authorized by
provincial or federal legislation. This Use does not include Retail
Store (Cannabis) or any other cannabis related uses.
Cemetery
a development for the entombment of the deceased, which may
include, but is not limited to the following accessory development:
crematories, cineraria, columbaria, and mausoleums. Cemeteries
may include, but are not limited to, memorial parks, burial grounds
and gardens of remembrance.
Certificate of Compliance
the endorsement by the Development Authority of a survey
document indicating that the development on any given area of land
is in compliance with Our Zoning Blueprint.
Certificate of Title
a certificate issued by the land titles office identifying the owner of a
particular area of land and any registered encumbrances on the land.
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Commercial Vehicle
any motorized vehicle that is designed or is used for an activity with
the main purpose of financial gain, and shall include, but is not limited
to:
a) any vehicle licensed or used for commercial purposes and
having a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of
5,500kg or exceeding 7 metres in length or any trailer licensed
or used for commercial purposes; or
b) any piece of construction equipment or agricultural implement;
or
c) any vehicle not licensed as a commercial vehicle, but is used for
the collection or delivery, or both, of merchandise or other
commodities in the ordinary course of a business undertaking; or
d) any vehicle that incorporates a boom (cherry picker) or similar
mechanical.
Corner Cut
that portion of land, generally triangular, formed by the intersection
of the rights-of-way of 2 thoroughfares and the cut taken from the
nearest corner of the adjacent lot to provide for an extended visibility
of the intersection.
Corner Lot
a lot situated at the junction of two or more intersecting
thoroughfares.
Council
the Council of the Municipality of Beaumont.
Culture
a development used by one or more organizations for arts, religion,
community and / or cultural activities, but does not include
entertainment establishment.
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Day Home
a child care facility operated from a private residence and complies
with the Alberta Family Day Home Standards but does not include
child care programs as defined by the Child Care Licensing Act.
Deck
an uncovered structure that is raised more than 0.6 metres above
ground level at any point, with or without stairs and intended for use
as a private outdoor amenity space. A deck shall meet all required
setbacks for the associated building.
Density
the number of dwelling units allowed for each lot either by a total
number of dwelling units or by the number of dwelling units per
hectare of land not including those lands within the lot required for
land required for public utilities, environmental reserve or municipal
and school reserve.
Development
a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them; or
b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a
building and the construction or placing of any of them in, on,
over or under land; or
c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to
land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in
the use of the land or building; or
d) a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act
done in relation to land or a building that results in, or is likely to
result in, a change in the intensity of use of the land or building.
Development Agreement
a legal agreement between the applicant and the Municipality
committing to the provision of utility and infrastructure services and
any other matter required by a condition of the development permit
or subdivision approval.
Development Authority
the official or officials of the Municipality with the responsibility of
receiving, considering, and deciding on applications for
development under Our Zoning Blueprint and for enforcing the
provisions of Our Zoning Blueprint.
Development Permit
a document that is issued under Our Zoning Blueprint and
authorizes a development. A development permit is separate and
distinct from a building permit.
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Discretionary Use
those uses of land or buildings provided for in the land use district
Schedule of Our Zoning Blueprint for which a development permit
may be issued with or without conditions.
Drive Through Facility
a development which serves customers travelling in motor vehicles
driven onto the lot where such business is carried on, where
normally the customer either remains in the vehicle for service, or
parks the vehicle for a short period for the purpose of doing business
at the premises. Drive through facilities include, but are not limited
to, drive-through food services and drive-through banks.
Dwelling Unit(s)
a self-contained living premise with cooking, eating, living, sleeping
and sanitary facilities for domestic use by one or more individuals.
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Eave
the junction of a building wall and an overhanging roof.
Education
development of public and private places of learning for any age
including licensed child care facilities and / or research facilities.
Emergency Service Training
Facility
development used to support specialized protective and emergency
service training, including indoor firing range and protective services
exercises and simulations. Does not include a police station, fire
station, ambulance station, or outdoor firing range and does not
include training facilities required for the standard training and
development of local public service agencies.
Entertainment
Establishment
development for spectator or participatory uses, both indoor and
outdoor, including, but not limited to, billiards, arcades, bowling
alleys, theatres, movie theatres, fairgrounds, etc.
Entrance Feature
the primary entrance to a building and the surrounding articulation
that makes the entrance visible and gives it character, including but
not limited to, porches, windows, projection over the entrance and
stoops, but does not include stairs or accessibility features.
Equestrian Facility
a facility used for the training of horses and riders and may include
facilities for horse boarding and grooming, horse shows and
equestrian competitions.
Excavation, Stripping &
Grading
the physical alteration of the land typically for the purpose of
construction. Changes to drainage patterns are included in this use;
however, normal agricultural activity is excluded from this use,
including but not limited to farm cultivation, and grading activities for
regular maintenance.
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Façade
the exterior wall of a building.
Fence
a vertical physical structure constructed to provide screening, sound
abatement, or to enclose a lot.
Front Lot Line
the lot line that is adjacent to a principal thoroughfare.
Frontage
the area of a lot between a building façade and a curb inclusive of its
built and landscape components.
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Gas Station
a business engaged in the sale of vehicle fuel and ancillary or
convenience products.
General Design Standards
the Municipal document which outlines the procedures and
minimum requirements intended to provide direction and guidelines
for the design of local improvements applicable to redevelopment
and subdivision development. The standards apply to all land use
applications.
Golf Course
development including, but not limited to, fairways, greens, golfing
activities, driving ranges, practice areas, supporting offices, retail pro
shops, and outdoor storage. A golf course can include a Restaurant
/ Café.
Government
development owned, operated, or occupied by a government
agency including, but not limited to, government officials and
departments, social service facilities, public works facilities and / or
courthouses. Excludes emergency service training facilities.
Grade
the elevation of the existing ground in an undisturbed natural state or
an approved design grade as described in a grading plan.
Grading Plan
a drawing or specification prepared by a professional surveyor or
similar professional discipline which specifies elevations for
buildings, foundations, drainage features, thoroughfares, lanes,
passages and the finished ground levels of development sites.
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Heritage Resource
any principal building in Beaumont constructed prior to 1940.
High Quality Soil
must be natural, fertile, arable, agricultural soil meeting the following
requirements:
a) Not less than 6% organic material;
b) pH value ranging from 5.9 to 7.0;
c) Non-toxic to plant growth;
d) E.C.-Salinity reading not exceeding 1.5;
e) Soil texture: loam soil as defined by Canadian System of Soil
Classification; and
f)
Reasonably free from subsoil, slag, clay, stone, lumps, live
plants, roots, sticks, quack-grass, noxious weeds and foreign
matter.
Historical Site or Historical
Resource
any work of nature or of man, on any lot as defined under the
Alberta Historical Resources Act, as amended from time to time.
Home Based Business -
Major
development consisting of the incidental use of a dwelling unit and
/or accessory structure by residents for business activities that do
not affect the residential character of the property.
Home Based Business -
Minor
development consisting of the incidental use of a dwelling unit by
residents for business activities that do not affect the residential
character of the property, does not require the use of an accessory
structure, and has no client visits to the property.
Hospital
an institutional development providing room, board, and surgical or
other medical treatment for the sick, injured or infirm, including
physical and mental health services on an out-patient and in-patient
basis.
Hotel / Motel
development used for the provision of rooms or suites for temporary
sleeping accommodation.
Human Services
an establishment that provides services to persons in need of
assistance or medical treatment due to age, physical or mental
disability, addiction, illness, or injury. Where appropriate, adherence
to the Supportive Living Accommodation Licensing Act shall be
required.
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Industrial - Light
the manufacturing, fabrication, assembly, distribution, disposal,
warehousing or bulk storage, trucking and equipment facilities, or
any industrial activities primarily within a building and does not
produce noise, heat, glare, dust, smoke, fumes, odours, vibration, or
other external impacts. May include limited outdoor storage where
external impacts are mitigated with a visual buffer. Outdoor storage
shall not be located in the principal frontage.
Industrial - Medium
the processing, manufacturing, or compounding of materials,
products, or any industrial activities which because of their scale or
method of operation regularly produce noise, heat, glare, dust,
smoke, fumes, odours, vibration, or other external impacts
detectable beyond the lot and may include outdoor storage. All lots
shall be buffered from adjacent lots. Outdoor storage shall not be
located in the principal frontage.
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Kennel
any premises on which more than 2 dogs and/or 2 cats are
maintained, boarded, bred, trained, or cared for in return for
remuneration or kept for purposes of sale.
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Land Titles Office
the office responsible for registering land ownership rights in
Alberta. The Land Titles Act provides the legislative framework for
the department to register land related documents that both create
and terminate legal rights in property.
Land Use Bylaw
a bylaw of the Municipality passed by Council pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Government Act which regulates the
development and use of land and buildings within the Municipality.
Land Use District
an area of land designated under Part 3 of Our Zoning Blueprint, for
which a specific set of building standards and Uses have been set
forth in Our Zoning Blueprint or, in the case of a direct control
district, are determined by Council.
Landscaped Area
the area of a lot planted or to be planted with trees, shrubs or other
vegetation including the soil or bedding material areas associated
with plantings. A landscaped area does not include the footprint of a
building, decks, patio, sidewalk, driveway, parking lot, or other
similar hard landscaping.
Landscaping, Hard
those materials used in the landscaping design for a lot or building
that are non-living and include, but are not limited to, paving
material, wooden timbers, concrete products, manufactured
playground equipment, and streetscape furniture.
Landscaping, Soft
to preserve or change the natural features of a lot by adding lawn,
trees, shrubs, ornamental plantings, and materials as used in modern
landscape architecture.
Lane
a secondary vehicular access located to the side or rear of a lot and
provides access to service areas, parking, accessory structures, and
/ or containing utility easements.
Loading Space
an area to accommodate a vehicle while being loaded or unloaded.
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Lot
a) a quarter section;
b) a river lot or settlement lot shown on an official plan as defined in
the Surveys Act that is filed or lodged in a land titles office;
c) a part of a parcel where the boundaries of the part are
separately described in a certificate of title other than by
reference to a plan of subdivision; or
d) a part of a parcel where the boundaries of the part are
described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan of
subdivision.
Lot Area
the area contained within the boundaries of a lot as shown in a plan
of subdivision or described in a certificate of title.
Lot Coverage
the portion of the lot area covered by all covered structures.
Lot Line
the boundary that legally and geometrically demarcates a lot, also
known as a property line.
Lot Width
the perpendicular horizontal distance between the side boundaries
of the lot, measured at the front property line, or in the case of an
irregular shaped lot, as measured at 6 metres from the front lot line
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Medical Cannabis
Production
The growing of cannabis for medical purposes by a registered
patient, designated person or responsible adult who is registered
with Health Canada to grow cannabis for their own medical
purposes, their designated persons and their responsible adults and
complies with the Cannabis Regulations, specifically Part 14 and the
definitions of "registered person" and "designated person". Medical
cannabis production shall not include Cannabis Production and
Processing Use.
Mobile Home
a dwelling unit that is a factory built structure on a deformation
resistant frame (steel frame substructure) conforming to the
CAN/CSA A277 or CAN/CSA Z240 MH standards, and is ready
for residential occupancy upon completion of set-up in accordance
with required factory recommended installation instructions,
including placement on a lot and connection to utilities.
Motor Vehicle Training and
Research Facility
a paved motor vehicle course specifically designed, constructed and
maintained for training, research, and testing of motor vehicles.
Does not include recreational or professional racing.
Municipal Government Act
the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A 2000, c. M-26, as amended.
Municipal Government
Board
the board established under Section 486 of the Municipal
Government Act.
Municipality
the area contained within the boundaries of the municipal
corporation of Beaumont, in the Province of Alberta.
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Neighbourhood Structure
Plan
a detailed land use plan for an area of land that is typically smaller
than the land covered by an area structure plan, and which conforms
to all statutory plans.
Non-Conforming Building
a building:
a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the
date Our Zoning Blueprint becomes effective; and
b) that on the date Our Zoning Blueprint becomes effective does
not, or when constructed will not, comply with Our Zoning
Blueprint.
Non-Conforming Use
a lawful specific use:
a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of land
or a building lawfully under construction at the date Our Zoning
Blueprint becomes effective; and
b) that on the date Our Zoning Blueprint becomes effective does
not, or in the case of a building under construction will not,
comply with Our Zoning Blueprint.
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Off-Site Levy
the off-site levy imposed pursuant to Bylaw 765-10, as amended or
repealed and replaced from time to time.
Office
development for the processing, manipulation, or application of
business information or professional expertise, and which may or
may not offer services to the public. An office is not materially
involved in fabricating, assembling, or warehousing of physical
products for the retail or wholesale market, but may be accessory
thereto.
Our Complete Community
the Municipal Development Plan adopted by bylaw under Section
632 of the Municipal Government Act.
Our Zoning Blueprint
the Beaumont Land Use Bylaw.
Outdoor Storage
development where goods, materials, or equipment are, or may be
placed, outside of a building. Screening of materials from adjacent
lots shall be required.
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Parking Lot
a parking area which is located on an area of land and is not
accessory to a particular use or development.
Parking Stall
a space set aside for the parking of one, or any, vehicle, which within
urban areas of the City of Beaumont must be hard-surfaced to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Passage
a pedestrian connector passing between or through a building,
providing shortcuts through long blocks, and / or sometimes
connecting rear parking areas with frontages.
Patio
any developed surface which is less than 0.60 metres above ground
level and is adjacent to a building.
Pedestrian Circulation Plan
map(s) and / or plans that demonstrate where and how pedestrian
use the site. Requirements include identification of locations,
dimensions, and materials of sidewalks, pathways, crossings and
similar infrastructure that pedestrians will use. Can include
additional design characteristics such as winter design or place
making elements.
Pergola
a shade shelter that is either attached to the principal building or
free-standing with pillars that support cross-beams forming a part of
an open-beam roof.
Permitted Use
the use of land or building provided for in the land use district of Our
Zoning Blueprint for which a development permit shall be issued
with or without conditions upon an application having been made
which conforms to Our Zoning Blueprint.
Planned Development
an area subject to an approved area structure plan or requiring an
approved area structure plan prior to urban-style development.
Plan of Subdivision
a plan of survey prepared in accordance with the Land Titles Act for
the purpose of effecting a subdivision.
Porch
an entrance structure typically attached to the front or sides of a
building at the ground floor entry level, often consisting of a roof and
floor, where the front and sides of the structure may be enclosed.
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Principal
the main use or structure on a lot that occupies the major or central
portion of a lot and constitutes the principal purpose for which the
site is used. Principal uses may be located within a structure, or
portion of a structure that is separated structurally from other uses
within the same structure. One or more principal uses may occur on
a lot.
Principal Thoroughfare
the thoroughfare clearly associated with the front façade of principal
buildings along a block face. In the case of corner lots, the
Development Authority may determine that all thoroughfares,
except for one or a lane, are a principal thoroughfare, if such a
determination is in the interest of protecting the quality of the public
realm. If the position of the principal thoroughfare in relation to the
corner lot is unclear, the Development Authority will make a
determination on this matter, taking into account the following
factors:
a) The orientation of principal buildings at the intersection, where
principal buildings at the intersection are oriented toward one of
the thoroughfares, this thoroughfare will generally be
considered the principal thoroughfare.
b) The lot width. Among the lot lines adjacent to the thoroughfares,
the narrowest lot width will generally be associated with the
principal thoroughfare.
c) The width of the thoroughfares. The thoroughfare with the
widest pedestrian space will generally be considered the
principal thoroughfare.
d) Pedestrian counts. The thoroughfare with the highest weekday,
peak-hour pedestrian counts will generally be considered the
principal thoroughfare.
Principal Frontage
the area adjacent to the principal thoroughfare from the curb to the
building façade and includes the public frontage and private
frontage. For a corner lot, the principal frontage includes the corner
area of the lot by extending the building façade line to the secondary
thoroughfare.
Private Frontage
the area between the building façade and the lot line, and applies to
the principal frontage and secondary frontage.
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Private Utility
systems and facilities associated with water, wastewater, storm,
power, heating and cooling, energy, waste, transportation, and
telecommunications for individual use.
Projection
any horizontal structural or architectural element, building feature or
other object that juts out, overhangs, or protrudes into the
prescribed setback and is located above the foundation.
Public Frontage
the area adjacent to a thoroughfare between the curb and the front
lot line, and applies to the principal frontage and secondary frontage.
Public Realm
all exterior places, linkages, and built form elements that are
physically accessible regardless of ownership. The public realm
includes, but is not limited to, rights-of-way, parks, squares, plazas,
courtyards, paths, boulevards, and sidewalks.
Public Utility
systems and facilities associated with water, wastewater and storm,
power, heating and cooling, energy, solid waste, transportation, and
telecommunications for public or collective use.
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Real Property Report
a codified standard adopted by the Alberta Land Surveyor's
Association and indicates the location of buildings and / or
structures on a lot, certified by an Alberta Land Surveyor duly
signed.
Rear Lot Line
a lot line that is opposite the front lot line and is not adjacent to a
thoroughfare.
Recreation - Active
development for leisure activities requiring indoor and / or outdoor
facilities, including but not limited to, parks, swimming pools, gyms,
field sports, arenas, or batting cages.
Recreation - Passive
leisure activities that require little to no alteration or formal
development of a lot for public or private enjoyment.
Recreational Vehicle
a portable structure designed and built to be carried on a vehicle, or
a unit designed and built to be transported on its own wheels, to
provide temporary living accommodation for travel and recreational
purposes and/or motorized sports activities conducted outdoors on
land and/or water and include, but are not limited to, such vehicles
as a motor home, camper, travel trailer, tent trailer, motor bikes,
snowmobiles, boats and utility trailers, but does not include a
manufactured or mobile home.
Recreational Vehicle Storage
development of a site used for the business of storing and parking of
recreational vehicles.
Reserve Land
municipal, school, municipal/school or environmental reserve that
has been dedicated in accordance with the Municipal Government
Act.
Restaurant / Café
development where prepared food and beverages are offered for
sale to the public for consumption on-premises or off-premises.
Restricted Substance Retail
a retail establishment licensed under the Alberta Gaming and
Liquor Commission for the sale of liquor or cannabis for
consumption off-premises, and may include cannabis accessory.
Where cannabis is sold, no restricted substance retail store shall be
located within 200 m from any other restricted substance retail
store selling cannabis, as measured from the closest point of an
exterior wall of each restricted substance retail store.
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Retail & Service - General
a development that provides goods or services directly for sale to
the consumer, and where such goods or services are available for
purchase on the premises and can include cannabis accessory.
Outdoor display that does not hinder pedestrian movement may be
permitted.
Retail & Service - Large
a development, often with outdoor display, which provides goods or
services for consumer purchase or rental and includes but is not
limited to vendors of lumber and building supplies, landscaping
supplies and equipment, vehicles, watercraft, and/or outdoor
structures as prefabricated sheds, decks, patios, swimming pools
and play equipment. Outdoor displays that are accessory to a
principal use may occur providing the scale of such activities does
not unduly conflict with the primary purpose of or dominate the use
of the site. Seasonal displays or seasonal outdoor retail may be
permitted.
Right-of-Way
the total area of land reserved or dedicated as a thoroughfare, lane,
pedestrian way, or utility line.
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Secondary Thoroughfare
a thoroughfare that is not a principal thoroughfare, and may include
a lane, at the discretion of the Development Authority.
Secondary Frontage
the area adjacent to the secondary thoroughfare from the curb to
the building façade and includes the public frontage and private
frontage, but excludes the principal frontage.
Security
an irrevocable and continuous letter of credit issued by a chartered
bank or treasury branch, or other security provided that such
security shall be in terms and form to be approved by the
Municipality and its solicitors.
Setback
the minimum distance between the foundation wall of a building or
structure and a lot line.
Shadow Plan
a conceptual lot layout and multi-modal transportation layout for
future phases of subdivision identified in the appropriate area
structure plan, neighbourhood structure plan and / or outline plan.
Show Home
a permanent dwelling unit that 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. A show home may
only remain in use for a period of 2 years or less. A show home may
not be occupied by any person for the purpose of residency.
Side Lot Line
the lot line other than the front lot line or rear lot line and can be
adjacent to the secondary thoroughfare.
Sign
a visual medium used to convey information by way of words,
pictures, images, graphics, emblems or symbols, or any device used
for the purpose of providing direction, identification, advertisement,
business promotion, or the promotion of a person, product, activity,
service, event, or idea.
Site
an area of land on which a building or use exists or for which an
application for a development permit is made.
Site Area
the gross area of a site.
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Site Plan
a plan drawn to scale showing the boundaries of the site, the location
of all existing and proposed buildings upon the site, and the use or
the intended use of the portions of the site on which no buildings are
situated, and showing fencing, screening, grassed areas, and the
location and species of all existing and proposed shrubs and trees
within the development.
Special Events
development for temporary cultural and /or entertainment activities.
Stop Order
an order issued by the Development Authority pursuant to Section
645 of the Municipal Government Act.
Storey
the vertical space between the top of any floor and the top of the
next floor above it, and if there is no floor above it, to the ceiling
above it or to the base of the eave, up to a maximum of 4.5m for all
buildings except for industrial uses which can be higher.
Structure
anything constructed or erected on the ground, or attached to
something on the ground and includes all buildings.
Subdivision
the division of land into one, or more, smaller lots by a plan of
subdivision or other instrument.
Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board
the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, established by
Bylaw No. 948-19, as amended or replaced from time to time, and
appointed by the Council of Beaumont.
Subdivision Authority
the official or officials of the Municipality appointed as the
Subdivision Authority in accordance with this Bylaw, as amended.
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Temporary Development
development for which a development permit has been issued for a
limited time only.
Temporary Dwelling Unit
a dwelling unit built on a frame that allows it to be easily moved from
time to time. A temporary dwelling unit does not include
recreational vehicles. A temporary dwelling unit shall be permitted
for up to 2 years and shall require a building permit.
Thoroughfare
a right-of-way, typically publicly owned, serving primarily pedestrian
and vehicular travel, providing access to abutting adjacent
properties, and which may also be used to provide space for bicycle
facilities, transit, surface water management, trees and / or utilities.
Lanes may be considered thoroughfares at the discretion of the
Municipality. A thoroughfare does not have to accommodate
vehicular travel.
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Use
the utilization of land for a particular development activity.
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Variance
an alteration or change to a standard prescribed by Our Zoning
Blueprint that is authorized by the Subdivision Authority, the
Development Authority, or the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board.
Violation Tag
the document issued by the Municipality to a person who has
committed an offence under Part 5 of Our Zoning Blueprint.
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Wash Station
an establishment for the washing of vehicles or pets, which may
include production-line methods, mechanical devices, or hand wash
facilities.
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