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TOWN OF BLACKFALDS LAND USE BYLAW
NO. 1268/22
Box 220 | 5018 Waghorn St
Blackfalds, AB | T0M0J0
403.885.4677
www.blackfalds.ca
April 26, 2022
Contact:
[email protected]
Consolidated to August 2025 with the
Amending Bylaw No. 1336.25
Important Notice
This consolidated version of the Land Use Bylaw Schedule 'A' has been combined into a single
publication for the convenience of users. The official Land Use Bylaw Schedule 'A' and all amendments
thereto are available from the Town office.
In case of any dispute, the original Land Use Bylaw Schedule 'A' must be consulted. Where spelling,
punctuation or font was corrected, the change has not been noted in this consolidated version of Land
Use Bylaw Schedule 'A'.
The following is a list of amending bylaws to the original Land Use Bylaw Schedule 'A' that have been
adopted by Council:
Bylaw No.
Amendment Summary
Date of Public
Hearing
Date of
Adoption
1336.25
Remove the distinction between "Modular Homes"
and "Detached Dwellings"; add "Religious Assembly"
back into Land Use Districts they were historically
allowed under the Town's previous Land Use Bylaw;
move "Temporary Signs" and "Fascia Signs" to the
Permitted Use category in the Residential Medium
Density District (R-3), Residential High Density
District (R-4), Residential Multi-Unit District (R-5), all
Commercial Districts, all Industrial Districts, and the
Public Facility District (PR); clarify 25% Front Yard
landscaping requirements for Duplexes, Row
Housing and Detached Dwellings in the Residential
Multi-Dwelling District (R-2) ; add Home Base
Business 1 as a use in Direct Control District #1 (DC-
1) and Direct Control District #2; general
amendments to improve the clarity, consistency and
function of the Town's Land Use Bylaw, and;
redistrict the trail on the east side of 4500 Blackfalds
Crossing Way from Commercial Highway District (C-
2) to Parks and Recreation District (PR).
August 26,
2025
August 26,
2025
1328.25
That a portion of Lot 1, Block 2, Plan 112 4253 be
redistricted from Urban Reserve District (UR) to
Residential High Density District (R-4).
May 13, 2025
May 13, 2025
1325.25
The addition of Direct Control District #5 (DC-5).
To redistrict Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 102 2233 to Direct
Control District #5 (DC-5).
March 25, 2025
May 13, 2025
1320.25
That a portion of Lot 1, Block , Plan 112 4253 be
redistricted from Urban Reserve District (UR) to
Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-
1M), Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-2), Parks
and Recreation District (PR), and Public Facility
District (PF).
That a portion of Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 102 2396 be
redistricted from Urban Reserve (UR) to Residential
Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-1M),
Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-1M) and Parks
and Recreation District (PR).
March 25, 2025
March 25, 2025
1315.24
Include a definition of Front Parking Pads; include
Front Parking Pads as an allowable use in the
Residential Single Dwelling Large Lot District (R-1L),
Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-
1M), Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District
(R-1S), and the Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-
2) with the exception of Multiple Housing
Development and Mixed Used Development Uses;
and associated development standards.
November 26,
2024
November 26,
2024
1309.24
Redistricting of a portion of NW 27-39-27-W4M from
Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-
1M) and Public Facility District (PF) to Residential
High Density District (R-4).
June 11, 2024
June 11, 2024
1303.24
Redesignation of Lot 1 Block 2 Plan 112 4253, Lot 2
Block 1 Plan 102 2396 Urban Reserve District (UR).
April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024
1302.24
Include Direct Control District #4 (DC-4), redistrict a
portion of the East Half of SW 34-39-27-W4M to
Public Facility District (PF), Lots 38 - 57 Block 14
Plan 162 0173 to Direct Control District #4 (DC-4),
and redistrict the undeveloped remainder of the East
Half of SW 34-39-27-W4M and Lot 106 Block 6 Plan
152 1496 within Pt. SE 34-39-27-W4M to Urban
Reserve District (UR).
March 26, 2024
March 26, 2024
1290.23
Include Recreational Vehicle Storage as a use in the
Industrial Light District (I-1) and Industrial Heavy
District (I-2); include a Similar Use definition; and site
exceptions in the Public Facility District (PF) to allow
for Health services at 5016 Waghorn Street and
5302 Broadway Avenue.
January 9, 2024
January 9, 2024
1275.23
Reflect changes to provincial legislation pertaining
to subdivision and development; clarification of sign
variances; clarification of driveway lengths when
driveway access is through a lane; changing barrier
free parking requirements to be in accordance with
Alberta Building Code; removing a section specific to
Compliance Certificates; the addition of Retail,
Liquor as a use in the Commercial Central District
(C-1), Commercial Highway District (C-2),
Commercial Local District (C-3), and Commercial
Mixed Use District (CMU); deleting Farmers Market
as a Discretionary Use in the Public Facility District
(PF); and removal of a site exception that is no
longer required in the Commercial Central District
(C-1).
May 23, 2023
May 23, 2023
1276.23
Redistricting a portion of Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 102
2233 (0.51 ha) from Commercial Highway District
(C-2) to Public Facility District (PF).
February 28,
2023
February 28,
2023
CONTENTS
PART 1.0 INTERPRETATION OF THIS BYLAW _________________________________________ 1
1.1 Title ________________________________________________________________ 1
1.2 Bylaw Content _______________________________________________________ 1
1.3 Repeal of This Bylaw __________________________________________________ 1
1.4 Transitional Provision _________________________________________________ 1
1.5 Reference to Other Legislation __________________________________________ 1
1.6 Purpose _____________________________________________________________ 2
1.7 Compliance with Other Legislation _______________________________________ 2
1.8 Language and Interpretation ____________________________________________ 2
1.9 Illustrations and Measurements _________________________________________ 3
1.10 Purpose Statements _________________________________________________ 3
1.11 Severability _________________________________________________________ 3
1.12 Establishment of Supplementary Regulations _____________________________ 3
1.13 Establishment of Land Use Districts _____________________________________ 3
1.14 Definitions (Amended Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1315.24, 11/26/24; 1290.23, 01/29/24; 1275.23, 05/23/23) __________ 5
PART 2.0 OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES _______________________ 25
2.1 Establishment of Forms ______________________________________________ 25
2.2 Development Authority and Decisions on Development Permit Applications (Amended
Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) _________________________________________________________ 25
2.3 Land Use Amendment Applications _____________________________________ 28
2.4 Amendment to Create a Direct Control District ____________________________ 28
2.5 Direct Control Bylaws _________________________________________________ 29
2.6 Conditions of Issuing a Development Permit ______________________________ 29
2.7 Development Securities _______________________________________________ 31
2.8 Development Control _________________________________________________ 32
2.9 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit ________________________ 33
2.10 Development Permit Application Requirements (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) ________ 34
2.11 Notification of Complete or Incomplete Development Permit Applications ____ 37
2.12 Deemed Refusal of a Development Permit ______________________________ 38
2.13 Notification of Decision ______________________________________________ 38
2.14
Validity, Expiry, Cancellation, and Resubmission of Development Permits ___ 39
2.14.1 Validity of a Development Permit _________________________________________ 39
2.14.2 Expiry of a Development Permit __________________________________________ 39
2.14.3 Cancellation, Revocation, or Suspension of a Development Permit ________ 40
2.14.4 Failure to Complete Development ________________________________________ 40
2.14.5 Resubmission Interval ____________________________________________________ 41
2.15 Temporary Approvals _______________________________________________ 41
2.16 Variances (Amended Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) _______________________________________ 42
2.17 Appeals ___________________________________________________________ 43
2.18 Contravention and Enforcement _______________________________________ 43
2.18.1 Right of Entry ____________________________________________________________ 45
2.19 Subdivision Applications _____________________________________________ 45
PART 3.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS _________________________________________________ 47
3.1 Applicability _________________________________________________________ 47
3.2 Access Requirements ________________________________________________ 47
3.3 Amenity Space ______________________________________________________ 47
3.4 Buildings Per Parcel __________________________________________________ 48
3.5 Building Orientation and Design ________________________________________ 48
3.6 DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) ________________________________________ 48
3.7 Dangerous Goods and Assessment of Risk _______________________________ 48
3.8 Decks _____________________________________________________________ 49
3.9 Design Standards ____________________________________________________ 49
3.9.1 General Standards _________________________________________________________ 49
3.9.2 Residential Standards, Commercial or Institutional Development ___________ 49
3.9.3 Industrial Standards Development _________________________________________ 50
3.10 Demolition ________________________________________________________ 51
3.11 Development Setbacks ______________________________________________ 51
3.11.1 Development in Proximity to Oil and Gas Wells ___________________________ 51
3.11.2
Development Setbacks from Wastewater Treatment Plants (Amended, Bylaw
1275.23, 05/23/23) ______________________________________________________________________ 52
3.11.3 Development Setbacks from Landfills and Solid Waste Sites ______________ 52
3.11.4 Development Setback from Water Bodies and Slopes _____________________ 53
3.11.5 Development Setbacks from Easements or Rights-of-Ways (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25,
08/26/25) ___________________________________________________________________________ 53
3.12 Environmental Features ______________________________________________ 53
3.13 Fences, Walls, Gates, and Privacy Screening in Residential Districts __________ 54
3.13.1 Fences, Walls, and Gates _________________________________________________ 54
3.13.2 Privacy Screening in Residential Districts _________________________________ 55
3.14 Height ____________________________________________________________ 55
3.15 Landscaping General Requirements (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) _________________ 56
3.15.1 Landscaping for all Land Use Districts ____________________________________ 59
3.15.2 Parking and Screening Landscape Requirements _________________________ 61
3.15.3 Review and Approval of Landscape Plans (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) __________ 62
3.16 Drainage __________________________________________________________ 63
3.17 Manufactured Homes and Ready to Move Homes (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) _____ 63
3.18 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards ________________________________ 64
3.19 Outdoor Lighting____________________________________________________ 65
3.20 Parking and Loading Standards _______________________________________ 65
3.20.1 General Parking and Loading Provisions (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ___________ 65
3.20.2 Alternate, Shared and Tandem Parking ___________________________________ 69
3.20.3 Shared Parking ___________________________________________________________ 69
3.20.4 Tandem Parking (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ___________________________________ 70
3.20.5 Bicycle Parking Requirements ____________________________________________ 70
3.20.6 Driveways ________________________________________________________________ 70
3.20.7 Loading Space Requirement ______________________________________________ 71
3.20.8 Residential Parking Requirements ________________________________________ 72
3.20.9 Sight Lines (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/25) ________________________________________ 72
3.20.10 Vehicle Access Parking Space Standards _______________________________ 72
3.20.11 Barrier Free Parking Stalls (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) ________________________ 73
3.21 Relocation of Buildings ______________________________________________ 73
3.22 Site Grading and Tree Clearing ________________________________________ 75
3.22.1 Site Grading ______________________________________________________________ 75
3.22.2 Tree Clearing _____________________________________________________________ 75
3.23 Yards and Projections _______________________________________________ 76
3.23.1 Front Yard ________________________________________________________________ 76
3.23.2 Projections _______________________________________________________________ 76
3.24 Other Uses ________________________________________________________ 77
PART 4.0 SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS _____________________________________________ 78
4.1 Accessory Development and Accessory Buildings _________________________ 78
4.1.1 Accessory Development ___________________________________________________ 78
4.1.2 Accessory Buildings in Residential Land Use Districts ______________________ 78
4.1.3 Other Land Use Districts ___________________________________________________ 79
4.2 Accessory Suites ____________________________________________________ 79
4.3 Alternative Energy Collecting and Storing Devices _________________________ 80
4.3.1 Solar Energy Devices ______________________________________________________ 80
4.3.2 Geothermal Energy Devices________________________________________________ 80
4.4 Bed & Breakfast Establishments ________________________________________ 81
4.5 Cannabis Retail Sales_________________________________________________ 82
4.6 Communication Facilities _____________________________________________ 82
4.7 Front Parking Pads (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ________________________________ 83
4.8 Home Based Business ________________________________________________ 84
4.8.1 General Provisions ________________________________________________________ 84
4.8.2 Application for Home Based Business _____________________________________ 84
4.8.3 Regulations for a Home Based Business 1 _________________________________ 85
4.8.4 Regulations for Home Based Business 2 (Amended Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) _____________ 85
4.8.5 Regulations for a Home Based Business 3 _________________________________ 86
4.9 Recreational Vehicle Storage (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ________________________ 87
4.10 Residential Sales Service _____________________________________________ 87
4.11 Satellite Dish and Amateur Radio Antennae ______________________________ 88
4.12 Shipping Containers (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ______________________________ 89
4.13 Swimming Pools and Outdoor Hot Tubs ________________________________ 90
4.14 Temporary Buildings ________________________________________________ 90
PART 5.0 SIGNS ____________________________________________________________________ 91
5.1 General Purpose _____________________________________________________ 91
5.2 Sign Definitions (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ___________________________________ 91
5.3 Applicability _________________________________________________________ 95
5.4 Administration ______________________________________________________ 96
5.4.1 Development Permit Requirements for Signs (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) ________ 96
5.4.2 Conditions of Development Approvals for Signs ____________________________ 97
5.4.3 Variances _________________________________________________________________ 97
5.5 General Regulations __________________________________________________ 98
5.5.1 Copy Area Sign Calculation ________________________________________________ 99
5.5.2 Enforcement ______________________________________________________________ 99
5.5.3 Illumination _______________________________________________________________ 100
5.5.4 Maintenance _____________________________________________________________ 100
5.5.5 Signs Exempt from a Development Permit (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) _________ 101
5.5.6 Sign Prohibitions (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ___________________________________ 101
5.5.7 Signs on Public Property (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ___________________________ 102
5.6 Building Sign Development Standards __________________________________ 103
5.6.1 Awning, Canopy or Under Canopy Sign ____________________________________ 103
5.6.2 Fascia Sign _______________________________________________________________ 104
5.6.3 Integrated Roof Sign ______________________________________________________ 105
5.6.4 Painted Wall Sign and Murals (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ______________________ 106
5.6.5 Projecting Sign ___________________________________________________________ 106
5.6.6 Window Sign _____________________________________________________________ 107
5.7 Electronic Message Sign Regulations ___________________________________ 107
5.7.1 Electronic Message, Changeable Copy Sign _______________________________ 108
5.8 Freestanding Sign Regulations ________________________________________ 108
5.8.1 Monument or Pylon Sign _________________________________________________ 108
5.8.2 Neighbourhood Identification Sign ________________________________________ 110
5.8.3 Post Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________________________________ 110
5.9 Other Sign Regulations ______________________________________________ 111
5.9.1 A-Frame Sign _____________________________________________________________ 111
5.9.2 Bed & Breakfast Sign _____________________________________________________ 112
5.9.3 Custom Printed Insert Sign _______________________________________________ 112
5.9.4 Directional Sign ___________________________________________________________ 113
5.9.5 Flag Sign _________________________________________________________________ 113
5.9.6 Home Based Business Sign _______________________________________________ 113
5.9.7 Menu Board Sign _________________________________________________________ 114
5.10 Special Event Sign Regulations _______________________________________ 114
5.11 Temporary Sign Regulations _________________________________________ 115
5.11.1 Banner Sign _____________________________________________________________ 115
5.11.2 Changeable Copy Sign, Manual and Portable Signs (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) 115
5.11.3 Construction Sign _______________________________________________________ 117
5.11.4 Future Development Sign ________________________________________________ 117
5.11.5 Garage Sale Signs _______________________________________________________ 118
5.11.6 Inflatable Sign ___________________________________________________________ 118
5.11.7 Show Home Sign ________________________________________________________ 119
PART 6.0 LAND USE DISTRICTS ___________________________________________________ 121
6.1 Residential Single Dwelling Large District (R-1L) __________________________ 122
6.1.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 122
6.1.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 122
6.1.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ________________________________ 122
6.2 Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-1M) ____________________ 124
6.2.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 124
6.2.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 124
6.2.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ________________________________ 124
6.3 Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District (R-1S) _______________________ 126
6.3.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 126
6.3.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 126
6.3.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ________________________________ 126
6.4 Residential Manufactured Home Park District (R-MHP) ____________________ 128
6.4.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 128
6.4.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 128
6.4.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ________________________________ 128
6.5 Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-2) _________________________________ 131
6.5.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 131
6.5.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 131
6.5.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24) ________________________________________________________ 131
6.6 Residential Medium Density District (R-3) _______________________________ 134
6.6.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 134
6.6.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 134
6.6.3 District Regulations _______________________________________________________ 134
6.7 Residential High Density District (R-4) __________________________________ 136
6.7.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 136
6.7.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 136
6.7.3 District Regulations _______________________________________________________ 136
6.8 Residential Multi-Unit District (R-5) _____________________________________ 138
6.8.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 138
6.8.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________ 138
6.8.3 District Regulations _______________________________________________________ 138
6.9 Commercial Central District (C-1) ______________________________________ 140
6.9.1 Purpose __________________________________________________________________ 140
6.9.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1275.23, 05/23/23) ______ 140
6.9.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23) ________________________________ 140
6.10 Commercial Highway District (C-2) ___________________________________ 142
6.10.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 142
6.10.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1275.23, 05/23/23) ____ 142
6.10.3 District Regulations _____________________________________________________ 143
6.11 Commercial Local District (C-3) ______________________________________ 144
6.11.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 144
6.11.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1275.23, 05/23/23) ____ 144
6.11.3 District Regulations _____________________________________________________ 144
6.12 Business Park District (C-4) __________________________________________ 146
6.12.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 146
6.12.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) _________________ 146
6.12.3 District Regulations _____________________________________________________ 146
6.13 Commercial Mixed Use District (CMU) _________________________________ 148
6.13.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 148
6.13.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25, 1275.23, 05/23/23) ____ 148
6.13.3 District Regulations _____________________________________________________ 148
6.14 Industrial Light District (I-1) __________________________________________ 150
6.14.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 150
6.14.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25, 1290.23, 01/09/24) ____ 150
6.14.3 District Regulations (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) _______________________________ 151
6.15 Industrial Heavy District (I-2) _________________________________________ 152
6.15.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 152
6.15.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1290.23, 01/09/24) ____ 152
6.15.3 District Regulations _____________________________________________________ 152
6.16 Public Facility District (PF) ___________________________________________ 154
6.16.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 154
6.16.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1290.23, 01/09/24; 1275.23,
05/23/23) __________________________________________________________________________ 154
6.16.3 Development Regulations _______________________________________________ 154
6.17 Parks and Recreation District (PR) ____________________________________ 156
6.17.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 156
6.17.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses _______________________________________ 156
6.17.3
Development Regulations _____________________________________________ 156
6.18 Environmental Open Space District (EOS) ______________________________ 157
6.18.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 157
6.18.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses _______________________________________ 157
6.18.3 Development Regulations _______________________________________________ 157
6.19 Urban Reserve District (UR) __________________________________________ 158
6.19.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 158
6.19.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses _______________________________________ 158
6.19.3 Development Regulations _______________________________________________ 158
6.20 Agricultural District (AG) ____________________________________________ 159
6.20.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 159
6.20.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses _______________________________________ 159
6.20.3 Development Regulations _______________________________________________ 160
6.21 Alderwood Close Overlay District _____________________________________ 161
6.21.1 Purpose _________________________________________________________________ 161
6.21.2 Application ______________________________________________________________ 161
6.21.3 Alderwood Close Overlay Development Regulations _____________________ 161
PART 7.0 DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS ____________________________________________ 162
7.1 Purpose ___________________________________________________________ 162
7.2 Application ________________________________________________________ 162
7.3 Uses _____________________________________________________________ 162
7.4 Regulations ________________________________________________________ 162
7.5 Interpretation ______________________________________________________ 162
SCHEDULE "A" ________________________________________________________ 163
Direct Control District #3 (DC-3) ________________________________________________ 163
PART 8.0 SCHEDULES _____________________________________________________________ 164
Schedule A1 - Direct Control District #1 (DC-1) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) ___________ 164
Purpose ________________________________________________________________________ 164
Permitted Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________________________________ 164
Development Criteria ___________________________________________________________ 164
Development Standards ________________________________________________________ 164
Schedule A2 - Direct Control District #2 (DC-2) ______________________________ 166
Purpose ________________________________________________________________________ 166
Permitted Uses (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25) __________________________________________ 166
Development Criteria ___________________________________________________________ 166
Development Standards ________________________________________________________ 166
Schedule A3 - Direct Control District #3 (DC-3) ______________________________ 168
Purpose ________________________________________________________________________ 168
Permitted Uses ________________________________________________________________ 168
Development Criteria ___________________________________________________________ 168
Development Standards ________________________________________________________ 168
Schedule A4 - Parking Pads _____________________________________________ 170
Schedule A5 - Direct Control District #4 (DC-4) (Amended, Bylaw 1302.24, 03/26/24) ___________ 171
Purpose ________________________________________________________________________ 171
Permitted Uses ________________________________________________________________ 171
Development Criteria ___________________________________________________________ 171
Accessory Suite Development Standards _______________________________________ 171
Schedule A6 - Direct Control District #5 (DC-5) (Amended, Bylaw 1325.25, 05/13/25) ___________ 173
Purpose ________________________________________________________________________ 173
Permitted and Discretionary Uses ______________________________________________ 173
District Regulations ____________________________________________________________ 173
PART 9.0 LAND USE DISTRICT MAP (Amended, Bylaws 1336.25, 08/26/25; 1325.25 & 1328.25 05/16/25; 1303.24, 04/09/24;
1302.24, 03/24/24; 1275.23, 05/23/23) ____________________________________________________________ 176
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
PART 1.0 INTERPRETATION OF THIS BYLAW
1.1 Title
a) That this Bylaw shall be cited as the 'Land Use Bylaw' for the Town of Blackfalds.
1.2 Bylaw Content
a) This Land Use Bylaw consists of all of the Parts outlined, including all Schedules and Maps.
1.3 Repeal of This Bylaw
a) Land Use Bylaw 1198/16, the Land Use District Maps, and any amendments thereto, are
hereby repealed and shall cease to have effect on the day that this Bylaw comes into force.
b) The effective date that this Bylaw shall come into force upon the date of its third reading.
1.4 Transitional Provision
a) An application for subdivision or Development Permit which is deemed complete on or after
the effective date of the Bylaw shall be evaluated under the provisions of this Bylaw.
b) An application for subdivision or Development Permit which is deemed complete, pursuant
to sections 2.20 and 2.11 respectively, prior to the coming into force of this Bylaw shall be
evaluated under the provision of the Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 as
amended; or under this Bylaw at the discretion of the applicant, the Development Authority,
or the Subdivision Authority.
c) An application to amend the Town of Blackfalds Land Use Bylaw 1198/16 that has not been
given third reading by Council prior to the coming into force of this Bylaw shall be
considered by Council pursuant to this Bylaw and any other relevant planning consideration.
1.5 Reference to Other Legislation
a) Any reference in this Bylaw to other legislation or documents shall be a reference to the
Bylaw or legislation then in effect and shall include all amendments and any successor
legislation.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
1.6 Purpose
a) Pursuant to section 640 of the Municipal Government Act, the purpose of this Bylaw is to
regulate and control the use and Development of land and Buildings within the boundaries
of the Town of Blackfalds, to ensure the orderly Development of land and to:
i)
divide the Town into Land Use Districts;
ii)
prescribe and regulate Permitted and Discretionary Uses for each Land Use
District;
iii)
establish Development standards and specific Land Use regulations;
iv)
provide the method of making decisions on applications for Development
Permits, issuing Development Permits, along with how and who notice of the
issuances of a Development Permit is given; and
v)
provide information on the process of appealing Development decisions.
1.7 Compliance with Other Legislation
a) The requirements of this Land Use Bylaw does not exempt any person from compliance
with any federal, provincial, or municipal legislation, regulation, code or statute.
1.8 Language and Interpretation
a) In this Bylaw:
i)
words in singular include the plural and words in the plural include the singular,
where the context requires;
ii)
words used in the present tense include the other tenses and derivative forms;
iii)
words using masculine gender include feminine gender and, words using
feminine gender include masculine gender;
iv)
words in either gender include corporations;
v)
'shall', 'must' and 'required' are to be construed as a compulsory obligation;
subject to the variance provisions of this Bylaw pursuant to the MGA;
vi)
'may' is to be interpreted as permissive and empowering;
vii)
'should' is an operative word which means that, in order to achieve municipal
goals and objectives, it is strongly advised that the action be taken. Exceptions
may be made only under extenuating circumstances;
viii)
words, phrases, and terms not defined in this Bylaw may be given their definition
in the MGA. Other words shall be given their usual and customary meaning;
ix)
a 'person' includes an individual, partnership, association, corporation, firm,
trustee, executor, administrator, and legal representative of a person; and
x)
an 'individual' does not include a corporate or other type of persons who are not
human beings.
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1.9 Illustrations and Measurements
a) Drawings and graphic illustrations are provided to assist in interpreting and understanding
the Bylaw. Where a conflict or inconsistency exists between a drawing and the remainder
of the Bylaw, the text shall prevail.
b) Measurements:
i)
whenever metric measurements are presented in the Bylaw, metric values are
used and shall take precedence. Imperial equivalents provided, in parenthesis,
are approximate and intended for information only.
ii)
where a measurement or an amount is calculated based on a rate or ratio, the
required measurement or amount may be rounded to the nearest whole number.
Where a requirement states a specific measurement with a decimal place, the
requirement found in this Bylaw stands and shall not be rounded.
1.10 Purpose Statements
a) The purpose statements in each Land Use District are included to describe the intent of the
Land Use District. The use and Development activity with each Land Use District should
reflect its purpose.
1.11 Severability
a) If any portion of the Bylaw is held to be invalid by a decision of a court of the competent
jurisdiction, that decision does not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Bylaw.
1.12 Establishment of Supplementary Regulations
a) General Regulations as set forth in Part 3, and Specific Use Regulations as set forth in Part
4, are hereby adopted by reference to be part of this Bylaw, and to be amended in the same
manner as any other part of this Bylaw.
1.13 Establishment of Land Use Districts
a) For the purpose of this Land Use Bylaw the Town is divided into the following Land Use
Districts:
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Residential Single Dwelling Large Lot District (R-1L)
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Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-1M)
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Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District (R-1S)
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Residential Manufactured Home Park District (R-MHP)
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Residential Multi Dwelling District (R-2)
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Residential Medium Density District (R-3)
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Residential High Density District (R-4)
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Residential Multi Unit District (R-5)
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Commercial Central District (C-1)
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Commercial Highway District (C-2)
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Commercial Local District (C-3)
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Business Park District (C-4)
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Commercial Mixed Use District (CMU)
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Direct Control District (DC)
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Direct Control District #2 (DC-1)
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Direct Control District #2 (DC-2)
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Direct Control District #3 (DC-3)
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Direct Control District #4 (DC-4)
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Direct Control District #5 (DC-5)
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Industrial Light District (I-1)
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Industrial Heavy District (I-2)
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Public Facility District (PF)
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Parks and Recreation District (PR)
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Environmental Open Space District (EOS)
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Urban Reserve District (UR)
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Agricultural District (AG)
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Alderwood Close Overlay District
b) Land Use District boundaries are as delineated in Part 9 of this Bylaw, on the Land Use
District Maps. All Roads, watercourses and lakes are excluded from the Land Use
Districts.
c)
Where the location of Land Use District boundaries on the Land Use District Maps is not
clearly understood, the following rules shall apply:
i)
a boundary shown as approximately following a Parcel boundary shall be
deemed to follow the Parcel boundary;
ii)
a boundary which does not follow a Parcel boundary shall be located by
measurement of the Land Use District Maps; and
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iii)
a boundary location which cannot be satisfactorily resolved shall be referred to
Council for an official interpretation.
1.14 Definitions
a) Where a specific use applied for generally conforms to the wording of 2 or more defined
uses, the Development Officer shall determine the appropriate use type based on the
character and purpose of the proposed Development.
b) Definitions specifically relating to Signs are listed in Part 5 of this Bylaw.
c)
The following words and terms and phrases, occurring in this Bylaw have the following
meanings:
ACCESSORY BUILDING means a detached Building naturally or normally incidental, subordinate to
the Principal Building on the same Lot or site. Accessory Buildings are not intended to support any
occupancy. Typical Accessory Buildings include detached Garages, sheds, gazebos, and garden
sheds or Greenhouse, Minor. An Accessory Building does not include a tarp or Canvas Covered
Structure.
ACCESSORY SUITE means a Development consisting of a Dwelling located within, and accessory
to, a Structure in which the Principal Use is a Detached Dwelling. An Accessory Suite has a Kitchen,
sleeping and sanitary facilities which are physically separate from those of the Principal Dwelling
within the Structure. An Accessory Suite also has an entrance separate from the entrance to the
Principal Dwelling either from a common indoor landing or directly from the side or rear of the
Structure. This use includes the Development or conversion of Basement space or above Grade
space to a separate Dwelling or the addition of new floor space for an Accessory Suite to an existing
Detached Dwelling. The use does not include an Apartment, Duplex, Group Home, Boarding or
Lodging House, Row Housing or included within a Multiple Housing Development.
ACCESSORY USE means a use naturally or normally incidental, subordinate and exclusively
devoted to the Principal Use and located on the same Lot or Parcel.
ADJACENT LAND means land that is contiguous to a Parcel of Land that is being subdivided or
redesignated and includes land that would be contiguous if not for a Highway, Road, river or
stream and any other land identified in a Land Use Bylaw as Adjacent Land for the purpose of
notification, in accordance with the MGA.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT means a live or recorded performance for an audience that shows or
displays nudity or partial nudity of any person in a sexually explicit or suggestive manner which are
performed or shown as a Principal Use or an Accessory Use to some other business activity.
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AGENT means the person who is not the Owner but may be allowed to apply for a Development
Permit on the Owner's behalf.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING means a Structure associated with and generally essential to an
agricultural operation. Such Structures may include the following: machine sheds, storage sheds,
grain bins, silos, animal housing and/or feeding facilities, corrals, pens, and other accessory farm
Structures.
AGRICULTURE means the raising crops or rearing of livestock, either separately or in conjunction
with one another. This may include apiculture, aquaculture and vermiculture. An agricultural
operation does not include, intensive or not, livestock operations as defined under Alberta
Agricultural Operation Practices Act, 2000, as amended, or cultivation, growing, production and/or
distribution of Cannabis.
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY COLLECTING AND STORING DEVICES means infrastructure designed to
convert or store electrical or thermal energy. Where Structures are required to support the
infrastructure, the Structures may require a Permit.
AMENITY SPACE means a space designed for active or passive recreational use that is provided
for the use of occupants of a Development.
ANIMAL BOARDING OR BREEDING FACILITY means a Development where domestic animals, not
generally owned by the occupant or operator of the premises, are kept for the grooming, overnight,
housing, exercising, or training. Additional uses may also include breeding, purchase, or sale of
domestic animals and the accessory retail sale of goods associated with domestic animal care. An
Animal Boarding or Breeding Facility does not include a Residential Kennel.
APARTMENT means a residential Building with shared outside entrance(s), consisting of at least
3 Dwellings. An Apartment does not include Row Housing, a Duplex or Stacked Row Housing.
APPEAL BODY means the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board or the Land and Property
Rights Tribunal, in accordance with the MGA.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY means a Building, or a portion of a Building, operated for the purpose
of providing live-in accommodation for 6 or more persons with chronic or declining conditions
requiring professional care or supervision or ongoing medical care, nursing, or homemaking
services or for persons generally requiring specialized care.
AREA STRUCTURE PLAN means a Statutory Plan adopted by Council to provide long range land
use planning for areas of undeveloped land within the Town, in accordance with the MGA.
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AUCTION FACILITY, NO LIVESTOCK means a Development for the temporary storage of goods,
which are to be sold on the premises by public auction.
AUCTION FACILITY, LIVESTOCK means the Development for the purpose of an auction facility
that stores and auctions livestock.
AUTOBODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOP means a Development where motor vehicles undergo body
repair and painting.
AUTOMOBILE SALES AND RENTAL means a Development used for the sale and rental of motor
vehicles but does not include Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental and Service or an Autobody Repair
and Paint Shop.
AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE means a Development for the service and maintenance of motor vehicles,
where general automotive repairs, the incidental replacement of parts, maintenance, lubricating
oils, and other automotive fluids are provided. This use does not include an Automobile Sales and
Rental, Autobody Repair and Paint Shop, Gas Bar or Car Wash. This use may include an Open
Storage Yard where an outdoor storage yard is listed as a use.
BASEMENT means that portion of a Building or Structure which is wholly or partially below Grade,
the ceiling of which does not extend more than 1.8 m (5.9 ft) above finished Grade.
BED & BREAKFAST means an Accessory Use that forms a business in a single Detached Dwelling
where short-term overnight accommodations and meals are provided. This Use does not include a
Boarding or Lodging Facility, Hotel or Motel.
BOARDING OR LODGING HOUSE means a Building, or portion of a Building without individual suites
operated for the purpose of providing live-in accommodation (either room for rent or room and
board), not exceeding more than 5 residents. This does not include Hotels, Motels, or a Bed &
Breakfast establishment.
BODY OF WATER means a permanent and natural occurring water body or a naturally occurring
river, stream, watercourse, or lake.
BREWPUB means an establishment where food is served and where beer, wine and/or alcoholic
spirits are produced on-site for consumption within the premises and for retail sale and where the
small-scale production and production and packaging of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages
takes place and includes distribution, retail, or wholesale, on or off the premises. A Brewpub
requires provincial authorization to produce, package and distribute alcohol.
BUILDING includes anything constructed or placed on, in, over or under land, but does not include
a Highway or Road or a bridge that forms part of a Highway or Road.
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BUILDING HEIGHT means the vertical distance at the final Grade measured from the average of a
minimum 4 points located at the edge of the foundation, as determined by the Development
Authority, to the highest point of the Building.
BUILDING SUPPLY AND LUMBER OUTLET means a Building or Structure in which building, or
construction and home improvement materials are offered or kept for retail sale and may include
the fabrication of certain materials related to home improvement. A Building Supply and Lumber
Outlet may contain an Outdoor Display Area of lumber products.
BULK FUELING DEPOT means Development for the bulk storage and distribution of petroleum.
BUS DEPOT means a use providing for the departure and arrival of passengers and freight carried
by bus.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICE means a Development used to provide any of the following
services: printing, duplicating, binding or photographic processing, office maintenance or custodial
services, administrative services, security services, sales, service or rental of business equipment,
cellular phones and fax machines and advertising.
CAMPGROUND means a Development which has been planned and improved for seasonal
accommodation in tents and/or Recreational Vehicles. A Campground includes related Accessory
Buildings, administrative Offices, washrooms and shower facilities, playgrounds, laundry facilities,
firewood storage, water supply, sewage disposal facilities, waste collection facilities, recycling
facilities and may also include day use areas.
CANNABIS means Cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as
amended.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION means a Development where Cannabis is
produced, as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada), for commercial purposes, and includes any
storage or distribution of Cannabis for commercial purposes.
CANTILEVER means the portion of a Building which projects to provide additional livable interior
space, and which has no foundation or supports below. This does not include a balcony.
CANVAS COVERED STRUCTURE means a temporary Structure which the roof and/or 1 or more of
the walls is made of canvas, fabric or tarp covered membrane.
CAR WASH means a containing facility for a self-service Car Wash or washing light duty motor
vehicles by production line methods which may include a conveyor system or similar mechanical
devices.
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CARPORT means a roofed Structure either free standing or attached to a Building, which is not
enclosed on the front and at least 1 side, to shelter parked vehicles.
CEMETERY means a Parcel that is set apart or used as a place for the burial of dead human bodies
or other human remains or in which dead human bodies or other human remains are buried.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL means a privately funded Development for the training, instruction, and
certification in a specific trade, skill, or service for the financial gain of the person owning the
School.
COMMERCIAL SERVICE FACILITY means a Development in which commercial services related to
the day-to-day needs of customers are provided and which may include the sale of associated
products and an Office incidental to the Principal Use.
COMMUNICATION FACILITY or COMMUNICATION TOWERS means any facility or tower used to
provide a broad range of communication services through the transmitting, receiving, or relaying
of voice and data signals such as radio, cellular, broadcast, and wireless data.
COMMUNITY FACILITY means a Development for use by the public or public/private groups for
cultural or community activities.
CONCRETE PLANT, MAJOR means a permanent Development that is used for the processing,
manufacturing, recycling, and sale of concrete, and includes facilities for the administration or
management of the Development, the stockpile of bulk materials used in the production process
or of finished products manufactured on-site and the storage and maintenance of required
equipment.
CONCRETE PLANT, MINOR means a portable Structure that is used for the processing,
manufacturing, recycling, and sale of concrete, and includes facilities for the administration or
management of the Structure, limited stockpile of bulk materials used in the production process or
of finished products manufactured on-site and the storage and maintenance of required
equipment.
CONSERVATION means prevention of wasteful use of a resource or the care and protection of
resources.
CONTRACTOR OPERATION, MAJOR means a Development used for commercial and industrial
service support and construction which require on-site storage space for materials, mobile
equipment, or vehicles normally associated with the contractor service. Any sales, display, Office,
or technical support service areas shall be Accessory to the Principal general contractor use.
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CONTRACTOR OPERATION, MINOR means a Development used for the provision of contractor
services provided primarily to individual households. Accessory sale of goods normally associated
with the contractor services are kept within an enclosed Building. There are no accessory
manufacturing activities or fleet storage of more than 4 vehicles.
CORNER LOT means a Lot located at the intersection of 2 Roads, other than a Lane.
COUNCIL means the Council of the Town.
DANGEROUS GOODS means dangerous good as defined in the Alberta Fire Code.
DAYCARE, MAJOR means a commercial use intended to provide care or supervision and may
include learning services for more than 6 persons during the day or evening which is authorized by
the Province of Alberta.
DAYCARE, MINOR means an Accessory Use intended to provide care or supervision and may
include learning services for less than 6 persons during the day or evening.
DECK means an uncovered horizontal Structure with a surface height greater than 0.6 m (1.97 ft)
above Grade at any point and intended for use as a private outdoor Amenity Space.
DENSITY means the maximum allowable number of Dwellings and Live Work Units on a site,
expressed as Dwellings per hectare, but does not include Accessory Suites.
DESIGNATED OFFICER means a Designated Officer in accordance with the MGA.
DETACHED DWELLING means a self-contained Building or a portion of a Building consisting of 1
or more rooms operated or intended to be operated as a residence for a household and contains a
Kitchen, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities and has an independent entrance from the outside
of the Building.
DEVELOPMENT means:
a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them,
b) a Building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a Building and the construction or
placing of any of them on, in, over, or under land.
c) a change of Use of land or 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
Building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of Use of the land or
Building
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY means:
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a) A person appointed as a Development Officer under this Bylaw; and/or
b) The Municipal Planning Commission; and/or
c)
Council.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means a person appointed as a Development Officer pursuant to this
Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT means a document that is issued under a Land Use Bylaw and authorizes
a Development.
DISCRETIONARY USE means those uses of land or Buildings for which a Development Permit may
be issued only at the discretion of the Development Authority.
DISTRIBUTION FACILITY means a Development where the Principal Use is for temporary storage
and the receiving and redistribution of goods.
DOWNTOWN REVITALIZATION PLAN means a redevelopment plan for the Town's Downtown, that
was adopted by Council in accordance with the MGA.
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT means a Development where the primary purpose of which is the
sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises and the secondary purposes of which
may include entertainment, dancing, the preparation, and sale of food for consumption on the
premises, takeout food services, and the sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption away from
the premises. A Drinking Establishment includes any establishment in respect of which a "Class
A" liquor license, has been issued and where minors are prohibited at any time. This use does not
include Adult Entertainment.
DRIVEWAY means the connection from an on-site parking area to an access and does not include
a Front Parking Pad or the area used as a Walkway. (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
DRIVE-THROUGH BUSINESS means a Development which services customers who remain in their
vehicle while business is conducted.
DUPLEX means a Building that contains 2 Dwellings separated either by a common party wall
extending from foundation to roof and/or by a common ceiling/floor assembly, with each Dwelling
having its own separate entrance to the exterior. A Duplex Dwelling does not include an Accessory
Suite.
DWELLING means a self-contained Building or a portion of a Building consisting of 1 or more rooms
operated or intended to be operated as a residence for a household and contains a Kitchen, living,
sleeping and sanitary facilities only for that unit.
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EASEMENT means an Easement, interest, or right held by a municipality for the purpose of locating
the system or works of a municipal Public Utility.
ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGING STATION means infrastructure that supplies energy for the
recharging of plug-in electric vehicles.
FACADE means the exterior wall of a Building exposed to public view or a wall viewed by persons
not within the Building.
FARM EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE OUTLET means a Development used for the sale, rental,
service or repair of machinery and equipment typically used in agricultural operations. Such a
Development may contain an Office, Accessory Buildings, and outdoor storage and display of
machinery and equipment.
FARMER'S MARKET means the business of conducting a public market at which various vendors
lease a stall or space which is situated at a location approved by the Town.
FLANKING SIDE PROPERTY LINE means, in the case of a Corner Lot, the longest Property Line that
abuts a Street.
FLANKING SIDE YARD means a Side Yard abutting the Street on a Corner Lot. The Flanking Side
Yard is determined by the horizontal dimension measured from a Flanking Side Property Line at a
right angle to the nearest point of a wall or any Building or Structure on the Lot.
FLOOR AREA means the total area of all floors in a Building, measured between the interior faces
of the exterior walls of the Building at each floor level.
FLOOR AREA RATIO means the numerical value of the gross Floor Area on all levels of all Buildings
on a Lot, divided by the area of the Lot.
FOOD PROCESSING & MANUFACTURING FACILITY means a commercial Development in which
food or beverage products, or both are manufactured, produced, or otherwise prepared for human
consumption but not consumed on the Parcel. This may include an Office and retail component;
however, this retail component shall be Accessory to the Principal Use. This does not include Food
Service, Restaurant.
FOOD SERVICE, RESTAURANT means a Development where the primary purpose is the
preparation and sale of food for consumption on the Parcel, and the secondary purposes may
include the sale of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages incidental to the meal, takeout food or
Drive-Through services and catering. A Restaurant does not include a Drinking Establishment but
does include any premises in respect of which a "Class A" liquor license has been issued and where
minors are not prohibited by the terms of the license.
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FRONT PROPERTY LINE means:
a) in the case of an Interior Lot, a Lot Line separating the Lot from the Road;
b) in the case of a Corner Lot, a Lot Line separating the narrowest Road Frontage of the Lot
from the Road not including a corner rounding or corner cut;
c) in the case of a double fronting Lot, the front Lot Line shall be determined by the
Development Officer based on the location of the access and the orientation of other
Development on the block.
FRONTAGE means the linear length of the Front Property Line measured at the Front Yard
Setback. If there is no approved Building on the Lot, the Frontage is measured at the minimum
Front Yard Setback.
FRONT PARKING PAD means a portion of a Front Yard intended for the parking of vehicles and
Recreational Vehicles that is not connected to a Garage and does not include a Driveway or the
area used as a Walkway. (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
FRONT YARD means the portion of a Lot or site abutting the Front Property Line extending across
the full width of the Lot or site, situated between the Front Property Line and the nearest wall of the
Principal Building, not including Projections. Where there is no Principal Building, the Front Yard
shall be determined at the minimum Front Yard prescribed in the Land Use District the Parcel is
located on.
FUNERAL HOME WITH CREMATORIUM means a use which provides for the arrangement of
funerals, the holding of funeral services, and the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation and
includes 1 or more cremation chambers used to reduce human bodies to ashes by heat.
FUNERAL HOME WITHOUT CREMATORIUM means a Use which provides for the arrangement of
funerals, the holding of funeral services, and the preparation of the dead for burial or cremation but
does not include a Crematorium or cremation chamber.
GARAGE means an Accessory Building or part of a Principal Building designed and used primarily
for the storage of motor vehicles.
GAS BAR means a Parcel or portion thereof used for the sale of petroleum products and incidental
auto accessories.
GRADE means the ground elevation established by the Building Grade certificate and/or Site
Grading plan.
GREENHOUSE, MAJOR means a commercial use of the Development primarily for the raising,
storage and sale of produce, bedding, household, ornamental plants, and related material such as
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tools, soil, and fertilizers. The main part of the Building must be plant-related, and any aggregate
sales shall be a minor Accessory component only. This does not include a Cannabis Production
& Distribution Facility.
GREENHOUSE, MINOR means a use of an Accessory Building for the raising and storage of
produce, bedding, household, or ornamental plants.
GROUP HOME means a Building or part of a Building used for residents who may require daily or
frequent professional care or supervision. The character of the use is that the occupants live
together as a single house keeping group and use a common Kitchen. This Use does not include
Boarding or Lodging Houses.
HARD SURFACE means a durable ground surface constructed of cast-in-place concrete, brick,
concrete unit pavers, stone, asphalt, or similar materials.
HEALTH SERVICES means a Development for which Principal Use is for the provision of physical
and mental Health Services on an outpatient basis. Services may be of a preventative, diagnostic,
treatment therapeutic, rehabilitative, or counselling nature.
HEIGHT, see BUILDING HEIGHT
HEAVY EQUIPMENT ASSEMBLY, SALES AND SERVICE means a Development used for the
assembly, sales, service, cleaning or repair of heavy vehicles, machinery, or mechanical equipment.
HEAVY MANUFACTURING AND PROCESSING means the manufacture of products, the process
of which generates fumes, gases, smokes, vapours, vibrations, noise or glare, or similar Nuisance
factors which have a high probability of occurring.
HEAVY VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT WASH FACILITY means a commercial facility for cleaning the
interior and exterior of commercial trucks. In the case of oilfield tanker trucks, washing the interior
of the tank requires adherence to the Code of Practice for Tanker Truck Washing Facilities (EPEA).
HIGHWAY means a provincial Highway under the Highways Development and Protection Act.
HOME BASED BUSINESS means the Accessory Use to a Principal Dwelling or (where applicable,
Accessory Building or site or combinations thereof) by at least 1 resident of the Dwelling for a
business activity that results in a product or service.
HOME BASED BUSINESS 1 means the Accessory Use of a Principal Dwelling by a resident of the
Dwelling to conduct an occupation, profession or craft which shall not generate additional traffic
and is not detectable from the outside of the Dwelling. A Home Based Business 1 shall not require
any Signs, a Home Based Business Vehicle, or a non-resident employee.
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HOME BASED BUSINESS 2 means the Accessory Use of a Principal Dwelling by a resident of the
Dwelling to conduct an occupation, profession or craft which may generate more than 1 business
associated visit per day and not employ a non-resident employee. A Home Based Business 2 may
require 1 Home Based Business Vehicle.
HOME BASED BUSINESS 3 means the Accessory Use of a Principal Dwelling and an Accessory
Building or site, or combinations thereof, by at least 1 resident of the Dwelling to conduct an
occupation, profession or craft which may generate more than 1 business associated visit per day.
A Home Based Business 3 may require a Home Based Business Vehicle, Heavy and may employ a
maximum of 1 non-resident employee.
HOME BASED BUSINESS VEHICLE means any vehicle less than 5,500 kg or trailer that is used in
the operation of the home business that is normally maintained, parked, or stored on the Lot of the
home business. Items or equipment transported to and from the site of the Home Based Business
in the box of a truck or on a trailer are not considered to be a Home Based Business Vehicle.
HOME BASED BUSINESS VEHICLE, HEAVY means any vehicle 5,500 kg or heavier that is used in
the operation of the home business that is normally maintained, parked, or stored on the Lot of the
home business. Items or equipment transported to and from the site of the home business in the
box of a truck or on a trailer are not considered to be a Home Based Business Vehicle, Heavy.
HOME EDUCATION PROGRAM means a Home Education Program in accordance with the
Education Act (2012), as amended.
HOTEL means the provision of rooms or suites in a commercial Development for temporary
sleeping accommodation where the rooms have access from a common interior corridor and may
be equipped with individual Kitchen facilities. This may include an Accessory Food Service, Drinking
Establishment, meeting room, and/or Commercial Service Facility.
INDUSTRIAL BUSINESS SERVICE means a Development for supplying goods, materials, and/or
services that support agricultural uses, whether retail, wholesale, or in bulk. This may include such
goods and services as sale and storage of seeds, feeds, fertilizers, chemical products, fuels,
lubricants, parts or the rental, sale, repair and servicing of farm machinery and equipment but does
not include the buying or selling of farm produce or animals.
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING SCHOOL means a privately funded Development for the training,
instruction, and certification in a specific industrial trade.
INFORMATION CENTRE means a Building where the Principal Use involves informing the public
about the services and programs provided by the centre and educating individuals or groups on the
natural, historical, and cultural features of the area.
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INTERIOR LOT means a Lot other than a Corner Lot.
KITCHEN means facilities for the preparation or cooking of food.
LAND USE BYLAW means a Land Use Bylaw adopted by Council in accordance with the MGA.
LAND USE DISTRICT means a Land Use District established under this Bylaw.
LANDSCAPING means the preservation or modification of the natural features of a Parcel through
the placement or addition of any or a combination of trees, shrubs, plants, lawns, ornamental
plantings, bricks, pavers, shale, and/or crushed rock. This does not include monolithic concrete and
asphalt (i.e., Patios, Walkways, and paths) and architectural elements (i.e., decorative fencing, walls,
or sculptures).
LANDSCAPING SALES means the use of a Parcel, Building or Structure or part thereof, for the
purpose of selling Landscaping materials. Landscaping Sales may also include the indoor storage
and sale of small tools and lawn and garden equipment as an Accessory Use.
LANDSCAPING SALES AND SERVICE means the use of a Parcel, Building or Structure, or part
thereof, for the purpose of selling Landscaping materials. This does not include a Greenhouse, or
a business engaged in the sale of lawn and garden equipment.
LANE means a public thoroughfare which provides a secondary means of access to a Parcel or
Parcels, and which is registered in a land titles office.
LIGHT EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE AND RENTAL SHOP means a Development where small
industrial, commercial, and residential equipment is kept for rental to the public.
LIVE WORK UNIT means a Building containing a Dwelling in combination with a commercial unit
which is utilized by the resident(s) and up to 3 non-resident employees. This may include separate
entrances for the commercial and residential portion of the Building with an internal passage
between. The Dwelling shall be considered above, to the side or rear of a commercial component.
The commercial Use shall not detract from the residential character or appearance of the Dwelling
and shall not create a Nuisance. This does not include Health Service, Pawnshop, Food Service,
Restaurant, Retail, Cannabis, a Home Based Business 1, a Home Based Business 2, or a Home
Based Business 3.
LOADING SPACE means an on-site parking space reserved for temporary parking for the purpose
of loading or unloading goods and materials.
LOT means a Lot in accordance with the MGA.
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LOT AREA means the total area within the Lot Lines.
LOT LINE means the legally defined boundary of any Lot.
LOT WIDTH means the distance between the midpoints of the side Lot Lines. In the case of an
irregularly shaped Lot such as a pie Lot, the Width shall be the distance between the Side Lot Lines
at 9.0 m (29.53 ft) from the Front Lot Line; or where Lot Width cannot be reasonably calculated by
these methods, the Development Officer shall determine the Lot Width having regard to the access,
shape and buildable area of the Lot, and Adjacent Lots.
MANUFACTURED HOME means a prefabricated Dwelling that meets Canadian Standards
Association (CSA) standards and is transportable and may be towed in 1 or more sections to be
joined into 1 Dwelling on the Parcel. Where there is an undercarriage, it shall be skirted. A
Manufactured Home does not include a Moved-in Dwelling. A Manufactured Home cannot
accommodate an Accessory Suite. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK means a Development for Manufactured Homes not having a
registered plan of subdivision of individual Lots for rent.
MANUFACTURED AND MODULAR HOME SALES AND SERVICE means a Development providing
for the sale, rental, lease, or service of Manufactured or Modular Homes.
MATTERS RELATED TO SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT REGULATION means the Matters
Related to Subdivision and Development Regulation (AR 84/2022), as amended. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23,
05/23/23)
MGA means The Municipal Government Act, being Chapter M-26, of the Revised Statutes of Alberta
2000, as amended.
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT means a multi storey Building designed for more than 1 type of land
Use on the same Parcel. In these Developments, residential Uses shall not be on the same floor as
commercial Uses and shall not be on the ground floor.
DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
MOTEL means a Development for which the Principal Use is to provide temporary sleeping
accommodation in rooms or suites, where the rooms each have direct access to the exterior of the
Building and convenient access to on-site parking. A Motel may include additional services such as
restaurants, meetings rooms and recreational facilities.
MOVED-IN BUILDING means a Building that has been assembled and/or utilized off-site and which
is to be moved to another site. This use does not include Moved-in Dwelling.
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MOVED-IN DWELLING means a previously existing, established, and occupied Dwelling, which is
removed from 1 Parcel and then transported and re-established on another Parcel. A Moved-in
Dwelling does not include a Manufactured Home, Recreational Vehicle, and any similar vehicles
that are neither intended for permanent residential habitation nor subject to the current provincial
building requirements. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
MOVING STORAGE PODS means a movable container placed on a Parcel for the purpose of storing
or moving goods. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
MULTIPLE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT means 2 or more Buildings containing Dwellings, located on
a Parcel of Land, where all the Buildings, recreation areas, vehicular areas, Landscaping, and all
other features have been planned as an integrated Development. Multiple Housing Developments
cannot accommodate Accessory Suites.
MUNICIPAL SHOP AND STORAGE FACILITY means the facility used by the Town for the storage
of materials used in fulfilling its various functions and the housing and repair of its equipment.
MUNICIPAL TAG means a form of ticket prescribed by the Town for a Bylaw offense providing a
person with the opportunity to pay an amount to the Town in lieu of prosecution.
MUNICIPAL USES means the use of a Parcel or Building which is owned or leased by the Town.
NATURAL AREA means natural, sensitive, or scenic lands set aside for the conversion of natural
features or areas of cultural or scenic value, which are intended to be kept in a natural state with
limited Development.
NUISANCE means anything that, in the opinion of the Development Authority, may cause adverse
effects to the amenities of the neighbourhood or interfere with the normal enjoyment of Adjacent
Land or Building. This could include that which creates or is liable to create noise, vibration, smoke,
dust, odour, heat, electrical interference, glare, light, fumes, fire, explosion, or any other hazard to
health or safety, and unsightly or unsafe storage of goods, salvage, junk, waste, or other materials.
OFF HIGHWAY VEHICLE means Off-Highway vehicle as defined in the Traffic Safety Act, being
Chapter T-6, of the Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, as amended.
OFFICE means a Development primarily for the provision of professional, management,
administrative, consulting, or financial services, in a non-residential setting.
OFF-STREET PARKING means parking required on the lands where the Use of Building is situated.
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OPEN SPACE means public lands that provide social and environmental benefit and may include
outdoor infrastructure that provides an identity or sense of place for the community. Open space
may include landscaped areas, Natural Areas, active and passive recreational areas, and outdoor
community gathering spaces.
OPEN STORAGE YARD means the Principal Use of land for the storage of products, goods, or
equipment.
OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREA means use for the outdoor display of goods, products, materials, or
equipment intended and allowed to be sold or rented on a site.
OUTDOOR FABRICATION UNIT means an Accessory Use that involves small Structures, not on
Permanent Foundations for use by mobile tradespersons for the assembly, manufacturing, or
fabrication of equipment.
OUTLINE PLAN means a detailed planning document that guides the Development and conceptual
layout for a specific area. An Outline Plan focuses on a smaller area within an approved Area
Structure Plan.
OWNER means the person listed as the registered Owner on the certificate of title.
PARCEL COVERAGE means the area covered by Buildings including the Principal Building and any
addition to it and any Accessory Buildings on the Parcel.
PARCEL OF LAND or PARCEL(S) means the aggregate of the 1 or more areas of land described in
a certificate of title or described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan filed or registered in a
land titles office.
PARK means a Use where public land is specifically designed or reserved for the public for active
or passive recreation, or for educational, cultural, or aesthetic purposes, and includes Natural Areas
and Landscaped areas.
PARKING FACILITY means the public use of land for the purposes of vehicular parking.
PARKING PAD shall include the area used as a Driveway to an attached front Garage and an area
that will include the extension of the sidewalk to the front door to a maximum of 1.0 m (3.28 ft)
from the wall of the Garage adjacent to the sidewalk leading to the front door. It will also include
the area from the edge of the Driveway to the Side Property Line on the opposite side of the
sidewalk to the front door (Part 8, Schedule A4). A Parking Pad shall be Hard Surfaced and used for
parking vehicles or Recreational Vehicles in the Front Yard area.
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PATIO means a Structure less than 0.6 m (1.97 ft) in Height above finished Grade and without a
roof or walls.
PAWNSHOP means a Development used to provide secure loans in exchange for goods offered as
collateral, including the sale of such goods. This Use does not include Retail, General.
PERMANENT FOUNDATION means:
a) an engineered approved wood foundation, or;
b) a poured reinforced concrete Basement, or;
c) a concrete block Basement, or
d) a foundation meeting CSA Z240.10.1 standard.
PERMITTED USE means those Uses of land or Buildings for which a Development Permit must be
issued by the Development Officer if the Development meets all applicable regulations.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING means a Building which is considered the Principal Use of the Parcel on
which it is erected.
PRINCIPAL USE means the primary or main Use on a Parcel.
PROJECTION means any portion of a Building or Structure as outlined in section 3.23.2 which
extends into a required Setback.
PUBLIC UTILITY means Public Utility in accordance with the MGA.
REAR PROPERTY LINE means the Property Line opposite the Front Property Line.
REAR YARD means the portion of a Lot or site abutting the Rear Property Line extending across
the full width of the Lot or site, situated between the Rear Property Line and the nearest wall of the
Principal Building, not including Projections. Where there is no Principal Building, the Rear Yard shall
be determined at the minimum Rear Yard prescribed in the Land Use District the Parcel is located
on.
RECREATION FACILITY, INDOOR means a Development intended to provide sports or recreational
activities within an enclosed Building and the related Accessory Buildings for the users of the
facility.
RECREATION FACILITY, OUTDOOR means a Development providing an area for sports or leisure
activities, including the related accessory Developments for the users of the facility.
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RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a vehicle or trailer that is designed, constructed, and equipped,
either temporarily or permanently, as a temporary accommodation for travel or vacation purposes
or a vehicle used for recreation purposes.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES, RENTAL AND SERVICE means a Development for the sale,
rental, lease, or service of a Recreational Vehicle.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE means a Principal or Accessory Use where Recreational
Vehicles are stored on a Parcel when they are not in use.
RECYCLE DEPOT means a Development for collecting, sorting, and temporarily storing recyclable
materials where all storage is contained within an enclosed Building.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY means a Building where people assemble for worship and related religious,
charitable, or social activities that is maintained and controlled for public worship.
RESIDENTIAL KENNEL means the owning or harbouring of more than 3 dogs over the age of
3 months or 3 cats over the age of 3 months by the Owner or occupier of a Dwelling in a residential
Land Use District.
RESIDENTIAL SALES CENTRE means a Building used for a limited time for the purpose of
marketing residential land or Buildings.
RESIDENTIAL SECURITY/OPERATOR UNIT means an Accessory Use to provide on-site
accommodation by the employer for persons employed on the property. No more than 1
Residential Security/Operator Unit is allowed on a Parcel and shall form part of the Development.
RESTAURANT, see FOOD SERVICE, RESTAURANT
RETAIL, ADULT means a Development for the rental or sale of an object which is designed or
intended to be used in, or is a depiction of, a sexual act.
RETAIL, CANNABIS means a retail Development, licensed by the Province of Alberta, where
Cannabis and Cannabis Accessories are sold to individuals who attend the premises.
RETAIL, GENERAL means a Development for the indoor retail sale of a wide range of consumer
goods and includes supplementary services such as postal service and the repair of anything sold
or rented by the retail store. This use does not include Warehouse Sales, Pawnshop, Retail,
Cannabis, Retail, Adult, a retail store requiring outdoor storage or an alcohol retail store.
RETAIL, LIQUOR means a Building or part of a Building for the sale of alcohol, including wine and
cold beers, but not for consumption on site. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
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RETAIL, SHOPPING CENTRE means 1 or more Buildings containing more than 6 retail stores and
other businesses exceeding 2,500 m2 (26,909.78 ft2) of gross Floor Area, which share common
services, parking, and other facilities on 1 or more Lots.
ROAD means a Road in accordance with the MGA.
ROW HOUSING means a residential Building containing 3 or more Dwellings separated by common
walls and is located either on a single Lot or each Dwelling is on its own individual Lot. Each
Dwelling shall have a separate, direct entrance from the exterior. This definition applies to forms
of housing that include townhouses, triplexes, or 4-plexes.
SCHOOL means a School as defined in the Education Act, 2012 but excludes Home Education
Program for the purposes of this definition. A School does not include a Commercial School or
Industrial Training School.
SENIOR CITIZEN HOUSING means a Building or portion of a Building operating as a business which
provides temporary or permanent accommodation for elderly persons, where each resident shall
have a private bedroom or living unit. Senior Citizen Housing shall have common facilities for the
preparation and consumption of food and may provide common lounges, recreation facilities and
medical care facilities for the residents.
SETBACK means the minimum distance a Building or Structure can be located from a property
boundary, Road, natural environmental feature, or any other feature, as outlined in this Bylaw.
SHIPPING CONTAINER means any container that is or was used for transport of goods by means
of rail, truck or by sea. These are generally referred to as a C-container, sea cargo container, sea
can or cargo container. Such containers are typically rectangular in shape and are generally made
of metal. For the purposes of this Bylaw, when such a container is used for any purpose other than
transporting freight, it will be considered as a Structure and an Accessory Use.
SIDE PROPERTY LINE means the Property Line that connects the Front Property Line and the Rear
Property Line.
SIDE YARD means that portion of a Lot or site abutting a Side Property Line extending from the
Front Yard to the Rear Yard. The Side Yard is situated between the Side Lot Line and the nearest
wall of the Principal Building, not including Projections. Where there is no Principal Building, the
Side Yard shall be determined at the minimum Side Yard prescribed in the Land Use District the
Parcel is located in.
SIGHT TRIANGLE means an area at the intersection of Roads, Lanes, or Roads and railways in
which all Buildings, fences, vegetation, and finished ground elevations shall be less than 1.0 m
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(3.28 ft) in Height above the average elevation of the carriageways/rails, in order that vehicle
operators may see approaching vehicles in time to avoid collision.
SIMILAR USE means a use of a site or Building in a District which, in the opinion of the Development
Authority, is so similar to a Permitted Use or Discretionary Use in that District as set out in the
purpose statement but does not include a use that is specifically defined as a Permitted Use or
Discretionary Use in any other District. (Amended, Bylaw 1290.23, 01/09/24)
SITE GRADING means any work, operation or activity resulting in a disturbance of the earth. This
includes the removal of topsoil or borrow pit, the stock piling, excavating, trenching, backfilling,
filling, land levelling and re-contouring other than for the purpose of an approved Development.
This does not include the installation or removal of any Landscaping required by this Bylaw.
SOLID WASTE TRANSFER STATION means a Development for the collection and temporary
holding of solid waste in a storage container.
SPECIAL EVENT means an event, the duration of which is temporary and is limited to a sporting
event, community event, Farmers Market, an exhibition, a fair or carnival, a festival, recreational
competition or other similar event or activity.
STACKED ROW HOUSING means a Building containing 3 or more Dwellings arranged 2 deep, either
vertically, so that Dwellings are placed over others, or horizontally, so that Dwellings are attached
at the rear as well as at the side. Each Dwelling shall have separate and individual access, not
necessarily directly to Grade, provided that no more than 2 Dwellings may share access to Grade.
This Use does not include a Duplex, Row Housing, or an Apartment.
STATUTORY PLAN means a Statutory Plan in accordance with the MGA.
STREET means any category of registered Street or Road except a Lane.
STRUCTURE means a Development whether fixed to, supported by, or sunk into land or water
including towers, flag poles, swimming pools, Signs, storage tanks and excludes areas of Hard
Surfacing.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION means any change or addition to the supporting members of a
Structure, including the foundations, bearing walls, rafters, columns, beams and/or girders.
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY means Council, as established by the Subdivision Authority Bylaw
867/00.
DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
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SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD means the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board in accordance with the MGA.
TANDEM PARKING means 2 parking spaces, 1 behind the other, with a common or shared point
of access to the maneuvering aisle.
TEMPORARY CARE FACILITY means a facility providing temporary living accommodation and
includes such facilities as overnight shelters, halfway houses, short term medical rehabilitation
centres, detoxification centers, hospices, and other similar uses.
TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT means Development for which a Development Permit has been
issued for a limited time.
TOWN means the Town of Blackfalds.
TREE CLEARING means the cutting down and/or removal of trees. It does not include Site Grading,
or the removal of any Landscaping required by this Bylaw.
VETERINARY CLINIC means a Development for the medical care and treatment of animals and
includes provision for their overnight accommodation but does not include kennels, outdoor
storage, or outdoor pens, runs or enclosures.
VETERINARY HOSPITAL means a Development for the medical care and treatment of animals and
includes provision for their accommodation and confinement in outdoor pens, runs and enclosures.
VIOLATION TICKET means the ticket issued by the Town to a person who has committed an
offence under this Bylaw.
WALKWAY means a path for pedestrian circulation that cannot be used for vehicular parking.
WAREHOUSE SALES means a Development used for the wholesale or retail sale of bulk goods
from within an enclosed Building.
WAREHOUSE AND STORAGE means the use of a Building that may include outdoor accessory
storage primarily for the keeping of goods and merchandise. This does not include the storage of
Dangerous Goods, inoperable vehicles (or parts thereof), or any waste material and may contain
an Office as an Accessory Use.
WRECKING AND SALVAGE YARD means any land or Development used for the collection,
demolition, dismantling, storage, salvage, recycling, or sale of scrap metal, vehicles not in operable
condition or used parts of motor vehicles, machinery, and other discarded materials.
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PART 2.0 OPERATIONS AND ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
2.1 Establishment of Forms
a) For the purpose of administering this Land Use Bylaw the Development Officer shall prepare
such forms and notices as may be necessary.
b) Any such forms or notices are deemed to have the full force and effect of this Land Use Bylaw
in the execution of the purpose for which they were designed, authorized, and issued.
2.2 Development Authority and Decisions on Development Permit Applications
a) The Development Officer:
i)
is hereby established as a Development Authority for the Town.
ii)
shall exercise the Development power and duties on behalf of the Town as specified
in this Bylaw and the MGA, including:
i. receive and process all applications for amendments to this Bylaw;
ii. receive all applications submitted to the Town for a Development Permit;
iii. determine if an application for a Development Permit is complete and advise the
applicant if the application is not complete and what additional information is
required in accordance with section 2.10;
iv. shall review each application to determine the use(s) being applied for
v. refer an application to any Town department, an adjacent municipality, or
municipal, provincial, federal, or inter-jurisdictional department or any other
agency, body or person that, in the Development Officer's opinion, may provide
relevant comments or advice respecting the application;
vi. for Discretionary Use applications and Permitted Use applications where a
variance is requested, shall notify registered Owners of Adjacent Land of the
Parcel subject to an application that the application has been received and
request their comments;
1. the Development Officer may, at their sole discretion, notify registered
Owners of land beyond those that are Adjacent Land
vii. shall not accept a Development Permit application for a proposed Development
that:
1. is for a use that is neither a Permitted Use nor a Discretionary Use in the
applicable Land Use District;
2. is for a use that has been prohibited in this Bylaw;
viii. shall approve an application for a Permitted Use which complies with this Bylaw:
1. without conditions; or
2. with conditions necessary to ensure compliance.
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ix. may, with respect to a Development Permit application for any Discretionary Use
in a residential Land Use District, except for a Home Based Business 3:
1. Approve the application with or without conditions;
2. Refuse the application with reasons stated; or
3. Refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission
x. may, with respect to a Development Permit application for any Sign:
1. Approve the application with or without conditions;
2. Refuse the application with reasons stated; or
3. Refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission (Amended, Bylaw
1275.23, 05/23/23)
xi. shall refer, with recommendations, to the Municipal Planning Commission
applications for Home Based Business 3, and Discretionary Use applications for
all other Land Use Districts
xii. may approve, with or without conditions, variances in accordance with section
2.16
xiii. shall refer to the Municipal Planning Commission variance requests in
accordance with section 2.16
xiv. shall refer to the Municipal Planning Commission or Council all applications
requiring the specific approval of the Municipal Planning Commission or Council
under this Bylaw
xv. shall either refer to the Municipal Planning Commission or refuse any application
that a Development Authority is precluded from approving under the Matters
Related to Subdivision and Development Regulation or the Municipal Government
Act. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
xvi. may refer, with recommendations, to the Municipal Planning Commission any
application for a Development Permit that, in the opinion of the Development
Officer, should be decided by the Municipal Planning Commission.
xvii. sign and issue all valid Development Permits, Certificates of Compliance,
Notices of Decision, and other Notices as required.
xviii. may approve the renewal of any Development Permit that was originally
approved by the Municipal Planning Commission, provided there are no changes.
xix. create the necessary forms or notices required under the MGA.
iii)
The Development Officer may, after giving notice to the Owner or occupant of a
property in accordance with the MGA, enter a property to conduct an inspection to
determine compliance with this Bylaw, the MGA, or any applicable Development
Permit.
iv)
The Development Officer, upon receiving a Development Permit application, may refer
any other planning or Development matter to the Municipal Planning Commission for
its review, support and/or advice.
b) The Municipal Planning Commission:
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i)
is established as a Development Authority for matters prescribed in this Bylaw and
the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw.
ii)
shall approve any application for a Permitted Use referred to it from the Development
Officer which requires no variance with or without conditions
iii)
may, in respect of an application for a Discretionary Use:
i. approve the application with or without conditions; or
ii. refuse the application with reasons for refusal
iv)
may approve an application for a Permitted Use or a Discretionary Use, with or
without conditions, where the proposed Development does not comply with the
applicable regulations of this Bylaw if, in the opinion of the Municipal Planning
Commission:
i. the proposed Development would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the
neighbourhood or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment, or value
of the neighbouring Parcels Of Land; and
ii. the proposed Development conforms with the Use prescribed by this Bylaw for
the land or Building.
v)
shall consider and where required, state terms and conditions on any other planning
or Development matter referred by the Development Officer and may direct the
Development Authority administration to review, research or make recommendation
on any other planning and Development matter.
vi)
makes recommendations on planning and Development matters to Council and in
respect of a Direct Control District, unless otherwise delegated by Council to either
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
c) For a Discretionary Use in any Land Use District, the Development Authority:
i)
may approve, with or without conditions, an application for Development Permit,
based on the merits of the proposed Development including its relationship to any
approved Statutory Plan or approved policy affecting the Parcel
ii)
shall have regard to the circumstances and merits of the application, including:
i. the impact on properties in the vicinity;
ii. the design, character, and appearance of the proposed Development and
whether it is compatible with complementary to the surrounding properties,
iii. the servicing requirement for the proposed Development,
iv. conformance with the purpose and intent of any Statutory Plan adopted by the
Town, and
v. conformance to the purpose and intent of any non-Statutory Plan and pertinent
policy adopted by the Town.
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2.3 Land Use Amendment Applications
a) An application to amend this Bylaw may be made by any person by submitting the following to
the Development Authority:
i)
the prescribed application form signed by the landowner or authorized Agent, with
proof of such authorization;
ii)
applicable fee in accordance with the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, as
amended;
iii)
a certificate of title for the lands subject to an application, searched and dated not
more than 30 days prior to the application date;
iv)
a written statement of the applicant's reason for the application;
v)
In the case of a re-districting amendment, in addition to the forgoing, a plan showing
the location and dimensions of the lands. The Development Authority may also
require:
i. an Area Structure Plan, or amended Area Structure Plan, for the area to be re-
designated, to the level of detail specified by the Development Officer; and
ii. payment of a fee equal to the costs incurred by the Town to review the proposed
re-designation and/or related Area Structure Plan or amended Area Structure
Plan.
vi)
any additional report, drawing or study that may be required in preparation or evaluate
and make a recommendation on the amendment. This may include, but not be limited
to, an analysis by a qualified professional of the potential effect on the land, traffic,
the environment, underground and above ground utilities and other municipal
services and facilities.
b) The Development Officer shall not accept an application for an amendment which is identical
or similar to an application which was refused by Council, for a period of 6 months after the date
of the refusal unless Council directs that Development Officer accept the application and place
the application before Council in accordance with this Part.
c) If the subdivision or Development for which land was re-designated does not occur within 1 year
of the date of final passage of the re-designation Bylaw, Council may initiate a Bylaw to re-
designate the land back to its former Land Use District and may adopt the re-designation Bylaw.
2.4 Amendment to Create a Direct Control District
a) A Direct Control District shall only be used for the purpose of providing for Developments that
require specific regulation unavailable in other Land Use Districts:
i)
due to the unique characteristics or unusual site constraints of a proposed
Development; or
ii)
due to the scale, character, and complexity of a proposed Development.
b) A Direct Control District shall not be used:
i)
in substitution of any other Land Use District in this Bylaw that could be used to
achieve the same result either with or without relaxation of this Bylaw; or
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ii)
to regulate matters that may be addressed by subdivision or Development Permit
approval conditions.
c) In addition to the application information required in section 2.3, an application to create a
Direct Control District shall include the following:
i)
a written statement indicating why, the opinion of the applicant, a Direct Control
District is necessary;
ii)
a laid-out format outlining the purpose of the Direct Control District (i.e. residential,
commercial, industrial, etc.);
iii)
the proposed use(s) for the site; and
iv)
at the discretion of the Development Officer, may require a site plan, landscape plan,
and/or elevation plan.
2.5 Direct Control Bylaws
a) Direct Control Bylaws passed under previous Land Use Bylaws, in Part 7, are denoted on the
Land Use District Maps and are hereby incorporated into forming part of this Bylaw.
b) For those Direct Control Districts included in Part 7, that were approved under the provisions of
a previous Land Use Bylaw, as amended; terms of the Bylaw shall be interpreted using the
definitions and context of that Bylaw that was in force at the time the Bylaw was enacted.
2.6 Conditions of Issuing a Development Permit
a) The Development Authority may impose conditions of approval limiting the duration of the
validity of a Development approval for a Discretionary Use, or a use or Structure that is intended
to be temporary or that is inherently temporary.
b) As a condition of approving a Development Permit for a Permitted Use that meets all applicable
regulations of this Bylaw, the Development Officer may:
i)
Require the applicant to make arrangements for the supply of water, electric power,
sewer service, vehicular and pedestrian access, and circulation, or any of them as
determined by the Development Authority, including payment of the costs of
installation or construction of any such utility or facility by the applicant.
ii)
Require the applicant to:
i. submit information, such as an environmental site assessment or risk
assessment, to confirm the site is suited for the full range of uses contemplated
in the application.
ii. provide phasing of the Development.
iii. consolidate Parcels subject to a Development proposal.
iv. Provide site design measures to mitigate the environmental hazards or risks
inherent to or affecting the site.
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v. Repair or reinstate, or to pay for the repair or reinstatement, to original condition,
any public property, Street furniture, curbing, boulevard Landscaping and tree
planting or any other property owned by the Town which is damaged, destroyed
or otherwise harmed by Development or construction upon the site.
vi. Where the application is for a Structure that encroaches on Town property,
mitigate the impact of the encroachment, including compensation, indemnities,
insurance, and a duty to remove the encroaching Structure on receipt of notice.
c) As a condition of approving a Development Permit for a Permitted Use that does not meet all of
the applicable regulations of this Bylaw, the Development Authority may:
i)
impose any of the conditions listed in sections 2.6(a) and 2.6(b); and
ii)
require that the use conform to any or all of the applicable regulations.
d) As a condition of issuing a Development Permit for a Permitted Use where a variance has been
granted, the Development Authority may:
i)
impose any of the conditions listed in sections 2.6(a) - (c); and
ii)
require the applicant to conform to a higher standard than required by the applicable
regulations, if in the opinion of the Development Authority, conformance to a higher
standard will off-set the impact of any variance which has been granted.
e) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing a Development Permit for a
Discretionary Use, impose conditions in respect of the following:
i)
any of the conditions listed in sections 2.6(a) - (d);
ii)
the construction or maintenance of the proposed Development in accordance with
approved plans;
iii)
the appropriate performance of a use;
iv)
the time or times a use may be carried out;
v)
limits imposed on the Development; and
vi)
the furtherance of sound planning principles.
f) As a condition of issuing a Development Permit for a Development or use in a Direct Control
District, the Development Authority may impose such conditions as are deemed advisable,
having regard to the regulations of the Land Use District and the provisions of any Statutory
Plan.
g) The Development Authority may, as a condition of issuing any Development Permit, require the
applicant to enter into an agreement with the Town to do any or all of the following:
i)
to construct or pay for the construction of a Road required to give access to the
Development;
ii)
to construct or pay for the construction of:
i. a pedestrian Walkway system to serve the Development; and/or
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ii. pedestrian Walkways to connect the pedestrian Walkway system serving the
Development with a pedestrian Walkway system that serves or is proposed to
serve an adjacent Development
iii)
to install or pay for the installation of Utilities, on or off the Parcel of Land, that are
necessary to serve the Development;
iv)
to construct or pay for the construction of:
i. off-Street or other Parking Facilities;
ii. loading and unloading facilities;
v)
to pay an off-site levy or redevelopment levy imposed by Bylaw;
vi)
to give security to ensure that the terms of the agreement under this section are
carried out.
h) The Development Authority may impose a condition of Development Permit approval that
requires an applicant to provide an irrevocable letter of credit, up to the value equal to the
estimated costs of the proposed Landscaping and/or proposed paving, to ensure that the
required Landscaping and/or paving is carried out with reasonable diligence. Landscaping
and/or paving securities shall be collected in accordance with sections 2.7, 3.15(b), and 3.20.1.
i)
To ensure compliance with a Development agreement; the Town may register a caveat pursuant
to the provisions of the Land Titles Act and the MGA against the Certificate of Title for the
property being developed. This caveat shall be discharged once the agreement has been
complied with.
j) The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with the preparation of a
Development agreement, as well as the costs associated with registering the caveat at Land
Titles and discharging the caveat when all conditions have been met.
2.7 Development Securities
a) The Development Authority may require, at the time of subdivision or as a condition of a
Development Permit that the Owner provide a letter of credit or other form of security equal to
100% of the estimated Landscaping and/or paving costs to ensure that Landscaping and/or
paving is provided in accordance with this Bylaw and approved plans.
b) Landscaping securities collected under this section and section 3.15 shall have the following
conditions:
i)
if the Landscaping is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw
and the approved Landscape plan within 1 growing season after the completion of
the Development, then the amount specified in the irrevocable letter of credit shall be
paid to the Town on demand for its use.
ii)
the Town shall not release the irrevocable letter of credit until an inspection of the
Parcel of Land has demonstrated that the Landscaping has been well maintained, is
in a healthy condition 2 growing seasons after completion of the Landscaping, and
no deficiencies exist. This inspection will be performed at the discretion of the
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Development Authority within 4 weeks from the date of receiving a written request
from the applicant to perform said inspection.
c) Landscaping securities collected under this section and 3.15(b) will be refunded to a maximum
of 50% upon implementation of the Landscaping plan as approved. The balance will be retained
by the Town for maintenance period of 1 year or 1 full growing season and will be returned
where no deficiencies exist.
d) Paving securities collected under this section and 3.2(d) and (e), and/or 3.20.1 shall have the
following conditions:
i)
if the paving is not completed in accordance with the provisions of this Bylaw and the
approved plans once Development is completed, then the amount specified in the
irrevocable letter of credit shall be paid to the Town on demand for its use.
ii)
the Town shall not release the irrevocable letter of credit until an inspection of the
Parcel of Land has demonstrated that the access paving has been done to the Town's
satisfaction and no deficiencies exist. This inspection will be performed at the
discretion of the Development Authority within 4 weeks from the date of receiving a
written request from the applicant to perform said inspection.
e) In circumstances where the Development Authority has identified that a Development or
characteristics have not been completed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and
the Owner/applicant refuses to address any deficiencies identified to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority, the Development Authority may:
i)
draw on the securities collected, and the amount shall be paid to the Town for its use
in completing the deficiencies as determined by the Development Authority;
ii)
notwithstanding the lists identified in sections 3.2(d) and (e), 3.15(b) and 3.20.1, the
Development Authority may use securities to complete any identified deficiencies of
the Development relating to site functionality and safety issues and over all
completion of the Development;
iii)
in the event the Owner/applicant does not complete the required conditions of the
Development Permit and the proceeds from the securities collected are insufficient
for the Town to complete the required work, the Town may take any enforcement
action deemed appropriate in accordance with the MGA.
f) In accordance with sections 3.2(d) and (e), 3.15(b) and 3.20.1, and at the request of the
Owner/applicant, securities collected shall be released by the Development Authority when the
Development Authority is satisfied that the required Landscaping has been implemented and
maintained and/or the paving is completed to the Town's satisfaction.
2.8 Development Control
a) All Developments within the Town shall require a Development Permit, unless otherwise exempt
under section 2.9.
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b) Land, Buildings, Structures or Signs in the Town may only be developed or used in conformity
with the uses in its Land Use District and all the regulations in this Bylaw except for legal non-
conforming buildings or uses (as per MGA), or as approved by the Development Authority, or the
Appeal Body.
c) No person shall commence, cause, or allow to be commenced, or carry on, or cause to allow to
be carried on, any Development unless a Development Permit has been issued under the
provisions of this Bylaw, unless the Development is exempt from the regulations of this section,
pursuant to section 2.8 (a) of this Bylaw.
d) No Development or portion thereof shall be located on or over municipal lands, Road rights-of-
way or municipal Easements without the prior written consent of the Town, which consent the
Town is not obligated to provide.
e) A person is responsible for complying with the requirements of other Town Bylaws, policies,
Easements, covenants, Conservation agreements, Development agreements, or provincial or
federal statutes or regulations.
2.9 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit
a) The following Developments are exempt from the requirement of obtaining a Development
Permit provided that the proposed Development complies with all other regulations of this
Bylaw:
i)
those uses or Development exempted by provincial or federal legislation
ii)
any Development carried out by or on behalf of the Crown
iii)
any Development carried out by or on behalf of the Town provided that such
Development complies with all applicable provisions of this Land Use Bylaw
iv)
the completion of a Building which was lawfully under construction at the date of the
adoption of this Bylaw, provided the Building is completed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of any permit granted
v)
the carrying out of works of improvement, maintenance, or renovation to any Building,
provided that such works do not include Structural Alterations or additions, a Deck
that is unenclosed and not higher than 0.6 m (1.97 ft.) from the approved Grade level
vi)
a retaining wall not higher than 0.6 m (1.97 ft) from the approved Grade level
vii)
the use of any such Development as is referred to in section 2.9(a)(iv) for the purpose
of which Development was commenced
viii)
the erection or construction of gates, fences or other means of enclosure less than
1.0 m (3.28 ft) in Height in Front Yards and less than 2.0 m (6.56 ft) in Side and/or
Rear Yards, and the maintenance, improvement and other alterations of any gates,
fences or other means of enclosure
ix)
the carrying out of any Landscaping provided that the approved Grade of the site is
not altered
x)
Tree Clearing in residential, commercial, industrial, PF and PR Districts
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xi)
the maintenance and repair of existing utilities and the installation of utility system
extensions which are necessary to serve Developments that have been approved by
the Development Authority
xii)
in a residential Land Use District, the construction of 1 Accessory Building used as a
garden or tool shed, and may include play Structures and pergolas provided such
Building does not to exceed 10.0 m2 (107.64 sq2) in Floor Area and 2.5 m (8.20 ft) in
Height;
xiii)
the temporary placement of Moving Storage Pods
xiv) the temporary placement of campaign Signs in connection with federal, provincial, or
municipal election or referendum, subject to their removal no later than 48 hours after
the election
xv)
the routine Maintenance and repair, changing the copy or reduction of the Copy Area
of a legal existing Sign
xvi) the use of a Building as a temporary polling station, an election candidate's campaign
Office or any other official temporary use in connection with a federal, provincial, or
municipal election or referendum
xvii) 1 satellite dish antennae less than 0.75 m (2.46 ft) in diameter subject to the
provisions of section 4.10
xviii) solar energy and geothermal energy infrastructure, provided it meets all requirements
in section 4.3
xix) demolition of a Building less than 10.0 m2 (107.64 ft2)
2.10 Development Permit Application Requirements
a) The Development Authority shall determine the number of paper or electronic copies or both
for a complete submission for an application for Development Permit.
b) An application for a Development Permit shall be made on the prescribed application form and
be accompanied by the following information in writing and/or by electronic format when
requested, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
i)
Owner consent or, where applicable, the Agent authorized by the Owner. Should Owner
consent be withdrawn, the application terminates.
ii) a copy of the Certificate of Title for the subject lands dated from within 30 days of the
application date, copies of any caveats or restrictive covenants registered by the Town,
and any other documents satisfaction to the Development Officer verifying that the
applicant has legal interest in the lands.
iii) applicable fee in accordance with the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, as amended.
iv) for a Principal Building, a detailed site plan prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor, for
an Accessory Building, a detailed site plan to an appropriate scale. A site plan shall
include:
i. legal description of the subject property;
ii. identification of all abutting Roads, Highways and Road rights-of- way, and any
existing or future access to the proposed Development;
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iii. identification of all Body of Water, water courses, drainage courses and flood
hazard areas on or abutting the Lot or site including arrows indicating the
direction of water flow;
iv. identification and location of all Easements and rights-of-way on-site or
abutting the Lot or site;
v. location and dimensions of existing and proposed Development including front,
rear, and side Setbacks;
vi. location of existing and proposed utilities;
vii. proposed on-site parking and loading facilities including location and
dimensions of all aisles, the dimensions and number of all parking spaces,
curbing, and location of any lighting;
viii. a Landscaping plan which shall include the following:
1. the location of all existing and proposed Landscaping including trees,
shrubs, and grass;
2. any existing trees that are proposed to be removed; and
3. the quantity, size, and species along with common names of all
proposed trees and shrubs.
ix. location and access to garbage enclosures;
x. location and material of sidewalks, Patios, steps, porches, Decks, playgrounds,
Amenity and Open Space areas, and other similar features;
xi. location of any abandoned, suspended, or active oil or gas wells;
xii. north arrow, scale, and date of drawing; and
xiii. schedule showing the area of the Lot or site, Building area, Density, number of
units, parking and Loading Spaces, existing and proposed site Grades, and a
calculation of site coverage, Height and number of storeys and Floor Area
Ratio.
v) in the case of a Manufactured Home Park or multiple unit residential project, a detailed
plan showing the proposed unit locations and Amenity Spaces within the overall
Development area.
vi) in the case of a Development of a Lot or site with multiple uses, a master site plan and
preliminary engineering plan for the entire site to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer.
vii) scaled floor plans showing all occupancies and uses, cross section, foundation plan,
elevations, perspective of the proposed Development including a description of the
exterior finishing materials.
viii) in the case of the Development of an Apartment, a report, or plan or both
demonstrating how the Building design incorporates the Towns waste management
practices.
ix) information from the Alberta Energy Regulator indicating that an abandoned oil and gas
well site search was conducted for any proposed Dwelling or Building greater than
47.0 m² (505.90 ft.²).
x) any additional information as may be required by the Development Authority to assess
or evaluate the proposed Development. The Development Authority may require any or
all the following to be prepared by a qualified professional:
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i. geotechnical report;
ii. parking assessment;
iii. groundwater report;
iv. flood hazard mapping study;
v. noise attenuation study;
vi. reclamation plan;
vii. wetland conservation plan;
viii. tree preservation plan;
ix. landscape plan;
x. topographical survey;
xi. Site Grading or drainage plan;
xii. site servicing plan;
xiii. risk assessment report;
xiv. erosion or sediment control plan;
xv. a traffic impact analysis stamped by a professional engineer or a registered
professional; and
xvi. any other report, study plan or information
xi) the Development Authority may require the submission of an impact statement as part
of the Development Permit application for any proposed non-residential use that is in
proximity, as determined by the Development Authority, to 1 or more residential Land
Use Districts. The impact statement shall outline the measures proposed to be taken
to mitigate all confirmed or potential impacts (which may include noise, visual impacts,
or other) so that the proposed use will not negatively affect the said residential Land
Use District(s).
xii) to ensure that confirmed or potential impacts on adjacent Parcels are mitigated, the
Development Authority may require additional measures be taken including additional
requirements for Landscaping, buffer zones, berming, fencing, Building orientation and
appearance, or any combination thereof.
xiii) the Development Authority shall require the following outdoor lighting information be
included with a Development Permit application for a new commercial, multiple unit
residential, industrial, or institutional use:
i. parking lot and Walkway light poles;
ii. the location of all other outdoor lighting not mounted on a pole, both proposed
and existing, including Walkway and Building lighting;
iii. descriptions of each style of lighting fixture that show that such fixture is either
a full cut-off or directionally shielded lighting fixture. This may include, but not
be limited to, catalogue cuts and illustrations by manufacturers (including
sections where required), lamp types, photometric data showing angle of cut
off of light emissions, wattages, and initial lumen outputs; and
iv. the Development Authority may require an applicant to submit a site lighting
plan, which details site lighting conditions at the Property Lines, measured in
LUX.
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c) An application for a Development Permit is not received until the Town has accepted an
application for Development Permit and the applicant has paid the appropriate fee(s) in
accordance with the Development Fees & Fines Bylaw, as amended. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
d) An application for a Development Permit is complete if the application is received and contains
the documents and information required by this section to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority. Despite the forgoing, if an application does not contain all of the documents and
information required by this section, the Development Authority may determine such
application to be complete if in the opinion of the Development Authority that missing
document or information is not necessary to review the application. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
2.11 Notification of Complete or Incomplete Development Permit Applications
a) The Development Officer, upon receipt of a Development Permit application, shall within 20
days, unless a longer time period has been agreed to in writing with the applicant:
i)
Issue a notice to the applicant advising the Development Permit application is
complete; or
ii)
Issue a notice to the applicant advising that the Development Permit application is
incomplete. This notice shall outline the information required for the Development
Permit application to be considered complete by the Development Officer and a date
the information referred to must be submitted by. A later date may be agreed upon
between the Development Officer and the applicant, should the applicant request
additional time in order to provide the information necessary for an application to be
considered complete.
b) Notwithstanding section 2.11(a), if no notice is given by the Development Officer within the 20
days or an agreed upon time period, the application shall be considered complete.
c) If the requested information in section 2.11(a)(ii) is not provided by the date indicated in the
notice, or the later agreed upon date, the Development Officer shall issue a notice to the
applicant deeming the Development Permit application refused and the reasons for the refusal.
d) The Development Officer shall base a completed application decision on the information
required to be submitted for Development Permits as outlined in section 2.10.
e) In the opinion of the Development Officer, the quality of the information or materials submitted
is inadequate to properly evaluate the proposed Development, the application shall be deemed
incomplete until all required details have been submitted.
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f) the Development Officer may deal with an application and make a decision without all of the
required information listed in section 2.10 if, in the opinion of the Development Officer, that a
decision on the application can be properly made without such information.
g) Despite that the Development Officer has issued a written acknowledgement of a completed
application pursuant to this section, the Development Authority may request additional
information or documentation from the applicant that the Development Authority considers
necessary to review the application.
h) Any written acknowledgment or notice issued pursuant to this section may be sent by electronic
mail or regular mail to the applicant or hand delivered to the applicant.
2.12 Deemed Refusal of a Development Permit
a) If the Development Authority does not make a decision on an application for a Development
Permit within 40 days after the receipt of a completed application, pursuant to section 2.11, or
within such extended time period as agreed to in writing between the applicant and the
Development Authority, the application is deemed to be refused.
2.13 Notification of Decision
a) A decision of the Development Authority on an application for a Development Permit must be in
writing and shall be:
i)
sent by regular mail, hand delivered, or emailed to the applicant, whichever the
applicant advises is their preferred method of communication on the Development
Permit application form, a written notice stating the Development Authority's
decision.
ii)
if the Development Authority has refused an application for a Development Permit,
the notice shall state the reasons for the refusal and rights of appeal.
iii)
if the Owner is not the applicant, sent to the Owner by regular mail a copy of the
written notice given to the applicant.
iv)
post a notice for public viewing in Town Civic Administration Building and on the
Town's website, stating the Development Authority's decision and the date of the
decision.
b) In addition to the requirements in section 2.13(a), if the Development Authority issued a
Development Permit for a Discretionary Use or a Permitted Use with a variance, the
Development Authority shall:
i)
post a notice for public viewing in the Town Civic Administration Building.
ii)
post a notice for public viewing on the Town's website.
iii)
send by regular mail to Owners of Adjacent Land, as identified on the Town's
assessment roll, a written notice stating the Development Authority's decision, the
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right of appeal therefrom, the date of the decision, and the nature and location of the
Development.
c) Where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, additional Lots may be affected by a
Discretionary Use or by granting a variance, additional landowners, individual or groups may be
notified.
d) No notice is required to be given for a decision to approve an application for a Permitted Use for
which no variance was granted.
e) No Development Permit shall be issued while a decision of the Development Authority or any
appeal from it is pending or until the time for filing an appeal of the decision of Development
Authority has expired.
2.14 Validity, Expiry, Cancellation, and Resubmission of Development Permits
2.14.1 Validity of a Development Permit
a) When a Development Permit has been approved by the Development Authority it shall not be
issued unless and until:
i)
any conditions of approval, except those of a continuing nature, have been fulfilled;
and
ii)
the time for filing a notice of appeal has passed.
b) When a Development Permit has been upheld or approved by the Appeal Body, it shall not be
valid until any conditions of approval, except those of a continuing nature, have been fulfilled.
c) Upon receipt of a filed notice of appeal to the Town from the Appeal Body shall result in the
immediate suspension of the Development Permit and will remain suspended until the Appeal
Body renders a decision, or the appeal is otherwise resolved.
d) The date of approval of a Development Permit shall be:
i)
the date upon which the Development Officer issues the Development Permit
ii)
in the case of an appeal, the date upon which the Appeal Body renders a written
decision approving the Development Permit
2.14.2 Expiry of a Development Permit
a) Once a Development Permit has been issued, it remains in effect until:
i)
it expires, in cases where the Development Permit was issued for a limited period of
time
ii)
it expires, because of failure to commence Development in accordance with sections
2.14.2(b) and (c); or
iii)
it is cancelled or suspended in accordance with section 2.14.3.
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b) Where a Development Permit is for a change of use, or a change of intensity of use, and no
significant construction or reconstruction is necessary:
i)
Development must commence within 1 calendar year of the date of approval of the
Development Permit
ii)
Development commences when the use that was approved by the Development
Permit is established or begins operation
c) Where a Development Permit is for construction, construction combined with a change of use,
or construction combined with a change of intensity of use, Development must commence
within 1 calendar year of the date of approval.
2.14.3 Cancellation, Revocation, or Suspension of a Development Permit
a) The Development Officer may cancel a Development Permit following its approval if:
i)
any person undertakes Development, or causes or allows any Development to take
place on a property contrary to the Development Permit
ii)
the application for the Development Permit contained a material misrepresentation
iii)
material facts were not disclosed during the application for the Development Permit
iv)
the Development Permit was issued as a result of a material error; or
v)
the landowner requests, by way of written notice to the Development Officer, the
cancellation of the Development Permit.
b) Notwithstanding sections 2.14.3 (a)(i)-(v), the Development Officer shall not cancel a
Development Permit that has been appealed to the in accordance with section 2.17, or until a
decision is rendered or the appeal is otherwise resolved.
c) Notice of the Development Officer's decision to cancel the Development Permit shall be
provided in writing by ordinary mail to the property Owner, and to the applicant of the
Development Permit. Such notice shall state the reasons for the cancellation of the
Development Permit.
d) Any person who undertakes Development or causes or allows any Development after a
Development Permit has been cancelled, shall discontinue such Development forthwith and
shall not resume such Development until a new Development Permit has been approved by the
Development Officer and is valid pursuant to section 2.14 of this Bylaw.
e) All Development continuing after the Development Permit has been cancelled shall be deemed
to be Development without a Development Permit.
2.14.4 Failure to Complete Development
a) Upon initiation in relation to an approved Development Permit, the permit remains valid until the
work is completed.
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b) Should a Development not be completed to a standard acceptable to the Development Officer
within 2 years from the date of issuance of the permit, or any extension thereof, the
Development Officer may direct that the site be returned to its original condition or state
acceptable to the Development Officer and/or issue a stop order in accordance with section 645
of the MGA.
2.14.5 Resubmission Interval
a) A Development Permit application for the same or similar use shall not be accepted by the
Development Officer from the same or any other applicant for the same Parcel:
i)
within 6 months of the date of a refusal by the Development Officer;
i. this 6 month resubmission interval may be waved at the discretion of the
Development Officer, if it is the opinion of the Development Officer the reasons
for refusal have been adequately addressed or the circumstances of the
application have changed significantly.
ii)
within 6 months of the date of a written decision of the Appeal Body on a previous
application, if the previous application was appealed to, and subsequently refused by,
the Appeal Body;
iii)
within 6 months of the date of a written decision of the Alberta Court of Appeal or the
Supreme Court of Canada on the previous application, if the application has been
appealed to the Alberta Court of Appeal or the Supreme Court of Canada; or
iv)
prior to the written decision of the Appeal Board, the Alberta Court of Appeal, or the
Supreme Court of Canada, if the application has been appealed to the Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board, the Alberta Court of Appeal, or the Supreme Court of
Canada.
b) Section 2.14.5 shall not apply in the case of an application for a Development Permit for a
Permitted Use, or a use listed in a Direct Control Provision if the application complies with all
the regulations of this Bylaw.
c) If upon review of any application for a Development Permit, the Development Officer determines
that section 2.9 applies, then the application shall be returned to the applicant, along with any
fees that have been submitted. The application shall not be considered as having been refused
but shall be deemed to have not been submitted.
2.15 Temporary Approvals
a) The Development Authority may consider any Discretionary Use, within a Land Use District on a
temporary basis.
b) Where the Development Authority has approved a Development for a limited period, the use
shall terminate, and removal of a Temporary Development shall occur at the expiration of the
time period.
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c) When a Development Permit for a temporary use expires, a new application shall be required.
There shall be no obligation to approve a new application on the basis that a previous permit
had been issued.
2.16 Variances
a) A variance shall be considered only in cases of unnecessary hardship or practical difficulties
peculiar to the use, character or situation of land or a Building which are not generally common
to other land in the same Land Use District, if, in the opinion of the Development Authority:
i)
the proposed Development will not:
i. unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood; or
ii. materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment, or value of neighbouring
Parcels Of Land.
ii)
the proposed Development conforms with the Use prescribed for that Parcel or
Building in this Bylaw.
b) The Development Authority, upon the review of a variance request, shall:
i)
take into consideration the purpose and intent of the Land Use District and the
proposed Development to other land and uses in the Land Use District;
ii)
not grant a relaxation if in doing so would result in a Development that does not
comply with the requirements of the MGA, Matters Related to Subdivision and
Development Regulation or any applicable Statutory Plan or Outline Plan. (Amended, Bylaw
1275.23, 05/23/23)
Where the test set out in section 2.16 (a) and (b) is met, the Development Officer may approve,
with or without conditions, a variance of up to a total of 17% related to any development
standard, unless the variance request is for a Sign, where section 5.4.3 shall apply. (Amended, Bylaw
1275.23, 05/23/23)
c) Where the considerations set out in section 2.16 (a) and (b) are satisfactorily met, the
Development Officer may approve, with or without conditions, a variance to residential Kennel
regulations in the R1-L, R-1M, R-1S, R-MHC, and R-2 Districts, not exceeding a total of any
combination of dogs or cats.
d) The Development Officer shall refer to the Municipal Planning Commission, variance requests
in excess of the total combined variance request of 17% of the regulations listed in section 2.16
(b) and residential Kennel variances in excess of section 2.16 (c).
e) the Municipal Planning Commission may approve, with or without conditions, a variance of any
regulation prescribed in this Bylaw.
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2.17 Appeals
a) An appeal may be made if the Development Authority:
i)
fails to make a decision within 40 days of a complete application or within any
extension
ii)
refuses to issue a Development Permit
iii)
issues a stop order
in accordance with the MGA, the person applying for the permit or affected by the stop order
may appeal to the decision or order, to the Appeal Body, within 21 days after the date on which
the stop order or decision on a permit is made.
b) With the exception of (c) below, any person claiming to be affected by a decision of the
Development Authority may appeal to the Appeal Body identified in the notice of decision,
pursuant to section 2.13.
c) No appeal lies in respect of the issuance of a Development Permit for a Permitted Use unless
the provision of this Bylaw were relaxed, varied, or misinterpreted.
d) An appeal by any person affected by a stop order, decision, or Development Permit made or
issued by the Development Authority is commenced by filing a notice of appeal, containing
reasons, with the Appeal Body, within 21 days after the date on which the notice of the issuance
of the Development Permit was given in accordance with this Bylaw.
e) Where a decision on a Development application within a Direct Control District is rendered by
Council, there is no appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board except where the
Development Authority fails to follow the direction of Council.
i)
If the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board finds that the Development
Authority fails to follow the direction of Council, it may, in accordance with Council's
direction, substitute its decision for the Development Authority's decision.
f) An appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is considered completed when the
appeal is filed pursuant to this Part and accompanied by the appeal fee, as established by
resolution of Council, as amended.
2.18 Contravention and Enforcement
a) Pursuant to the MGA and the provisions of this Bylaw, enforcement may be conducted by a
Designated Officer through the issuance of a stop order, injunction or other such means
authorized.
b) A Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Municipal Tag to any person
whom the Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of
this Bylaw.
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c) A person commits an offence if they contravene or cause, allow or permit a contravention of
this Bylaw.
d) The Development Authority may, by written notice, order the Owner, the person in possession
of the land, Building or Structure, or the person responsible for the contravention, or any or all of
them, to:
i)
stop the Development or use of the land, Building, or Structure in whole or in part as
directed by the notice
ii)
demolish, remove, or replace the Development or Structure, or
iii)
carry out other actions required by the notice so that the Development or use of the
land, Building, or Structure complies with this Bylaw, Part 17 of the MGA, the
Regulations, a Development Permit, or subdivision approval
within the time set out in the notice.
e) If a person fails to comply with the notice issued in accordance with section 2.18 (d), the Town
may take steps to enforce the notice in accordance with MGA.
f) A person who violates the provision of this Bylaw or permits a contravention of this Bylaw, is
guilty of an offence and is liable to a fine for a first offence and for each subsequent offense as
specified in the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, as amended.
g) Where a Municipal Tag has been issued, the person to whom the Municipal Tag has been issued
may, in lieu of being prosecuted for the offence, pay to the Town the penalty specified on the
Municipal Tag.
h) A Peace Officer is hereby authorized and empowered to issue a Violation Ticket pursuant to Part
2 of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act to any person who the Peace Officer has reasonable
and probable grounds to believe has contravened any provision of this Bylaw.
i)
If a Municipal Tag has been issued and the penalty specified on the Municipal Tag has not been
paid within the prescribed time, a Peace Officer may issue a Violation Ticket to the person to
whom the Municipal Tag was issued.
j) Notwithstanding the above, a Peace Officer may immediately issue a Violation Ticket to any
person whom the Peace Officer has reasonable grounds to believe has contravened any
provision of this Bylaw.
k) If a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of an offence, the Violation Ticket may:
i)
specify the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the offence; or
ii)
require the person to appear in court without the alternative of making a voluntary
payment.
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l)
A person who commits an offence may, make a voluntary payment by submitting to a Clerk of
the Provincial Court, on or before the initial appearance date indicated on the Violation Tickets,
the specified penalty set out on the Violation Ticket:
i)
if a Violation Ticket is issued in respect of the offence; and
ii)
if the Violation Ticket specifies the fine amount established by this Bylaw for the
offence.
2.18.1 Right of Entry
a) A Designated Officer is authorized, for the purposes of entering and inspecting of land, Buildings
or Structures, pursuant to the MGA.
2.19 Subdivision Applications
a) Unless extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the Subdivision
Authority, within 20 days after the receipt of an application for subdivision approval the
Subdivision Authority shall:
i)
issue a written acknowledgement to the applicant advising that the application is
complete; or
ii)
issue a written notice to the applicant advising that the application is incomplete,
listing the outstanding documents and information, and setting a date by which the
outstanding documents and information must be submitted for the application to be
complete.
b) If the outstanding documents and information are provided by the date set in the notice issued
pursuant to section 2.19 (a)(i), the Subdivision Authority shall issue a written acknowledgement
to the applicant advising that the application is complete.
c) If the outstanding documents and information are not provided by the date set in the notice
issued pursuant to section 2.19 (a)(i), the Subdivision Authority shall issue a written notice to
the applicant that the application has been refused and the reason for the refusal.
d) Despite that the Subdivision Authority has issued a written acknowledgement pursuant to this
section, the Subdivision Authority may request additional information or documentation from
the applicant that the Subdivision Authority considers necessary to review the application.
e) Any written acknowledgement or notice issued pursuant to this section shall include:
i)
the date of issuance of the notice of acknowledgement
ii)
contact information for the Subdivision Authority
iii)
the Subdivision Authority file number for the application, and
iv)
any other information at the discretion of the Subdivision Authority, and
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v)
be sent by electronic mail or regular mail to the applicant, or hand delivered to the
applicant.
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PART 3.0 GENERAL REGULATIONS
3.1 Applicability
a) The general regulations shall apply to all Development within the Town. Where there appears to
be a conflict between this Part and regulations of a specific Land Use District or Development
of this Bylaw, the regulations in the specific Land Use District will prevail.
3.2 Access Requirements
a) The Development Authority shall not approve a Development Permit unless provision for access
is included with the application for Development Permit.
b) All access shall be to the approval of the Development Authority with respect to location, design,
and construction standards.
c) Where a site abuts 2 Roads, either existing or proposed, access to the site shall be to the Road
of lesser traffic volume, unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority.
d) The applicant may be required, as a condition of Development Permit approval, to provide an
irrevocable letter of credit to the Town equal to 100% of the estimated paving costs of the
access requirements, in accordance with section 2.7.
e) Where security is required under section 2.7 and subsection d) above, site plans shall be
accompanied by a quote from a certified professional indicating the estimated cost of the
access paving.
3.3 Amenity Space
a) Amenity Space shall be a minimum of 3.5 m2 (37.67 ft2) per Dwellings for Apartments.
b) Amenity Space shall consist of both common Amenity Space and private Amenity Space.
i)
common Amenity Space shall:
i. consist of a minimum of 1 contiguous area;
ii. contain seating and may contain other amenities such as play Structures,
gazebos, barbeques, swimming pools, or basketball or tennis courts; and
iii. if located outside, shall be provided in a general landscape area in accordance
with section 3.15
iv. in a location accessible and highly visible from the Principal Building.
ii)
private Amenity Space shall be a minimum of 1.5 m2 (16.15 ft2) per Dwellings for
Apartments.
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c) Amenity Space provided at ground level within 4.0 m (13.12 ft) of a Road, Lane, on-site parking
area or adjacent Parcel shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
When considering the amount and type of screening required, the Development Authority shall
consider the type of amenity provided (e.g., play area), and any safety issues and adverse effects
arising from the amenity and its location.
3.4 Buildings Per Parcel
a) A Development Permit shall not be issued for more than 1 main Building on an un-subdivided
residential Parcel, except where it is proposed to develop more than 1 Principal Building to form
a single, unified group of Buildings.
3.5 Building Orientation and Design
a) The design, character and appearance of any Building, or series of Buildings, Structure or Sign
proposed to be erected or located in any Land Use District must be acceptable to the
Development Authority having due regard to:
i)
amenities such as daylight, sunlight, and privacy
ii)
the character of existing Development in the Land Use District
iii)
its affect on adjacent Parcels.
3.6 DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
3.7 Dangerous Goods and Assessment of Risk
a) Prior to making any decision on a Development application which involves Dangerous Goods or
Development on Adjacent Land or in close proximity to any Dangerous Goods, the Development
Officer shall refer the Development proposal to the appropriate regulatory authority for
comments.
b) When a Development Permit application is for an activity involving the use, manufacturing, or
storage of Dangerous Goods, the Development Officer may require the applicant to submit a
risk assessment prepared by a qualified environmental professional such as an engineer,
biologist, planner, geologist, or hydrogeologist. The Development Officer may impose any
conditions necessary to mitigate the risks associated with the use, manufacturing or storage of
hazardous substances identified in the assessment.
c) The risk assessment shall:
i)
identify hazardous substances and their quantities
ii)
estimate the expected frequency of the occurrence of a hazardous event
iii)
assess the possible consequences of such an event
iv)
determine annual individual risk
v)
identify and recommend risk-based separation distances and other measures to
reduce risk
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vi)
demonstrate how the proposed facility and operations shall contribute to the
following risk management objectives:
i. risk reduction at source (siting of facilities, modifications to processes,
conformity to legislation e.g. The Safety Codes Act, the Dangerous Goods Act,
monitoring, technical changes, training, etc.);
ii. risk reduction through land use planning around industrial sites, pipelines, and
Dangerous Goods corridors;
iii. emergency preparedness;
iv. emergency response; and
v. risk communication and public participation.
3.8 Decks
a) All Decks and covered Decks that are more than 0.6 m (1.97 ft) or greater in Height from the
approved Grade require a Development Permit, unless they are indicated on the original site plan
of the Development.
b) All Decks and covered Decks must comply with section 3.23.
c) When a Deck becomes covered or enclosed, it shall be considered an addition to and part of,
the Principal Building and is required to meet all Land Use District requirements.
3.9 Design Standards
3.9.1 General Standards
a) For all Developments, the design and use of exterior finish materials shall be to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority who shall ensure, as practical, that the materials be durable and
the same as, better than Development on the subject and Adjacent Land.
b) Any side of a Building visible from a Road or other public space shall be architecturally designed
and finished as a principal Facade.
c) Development is encouraged to be designated to consider the Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design principles, where appropriate.
3.9.2 Residential Standards, Commercial or Institutional Development
a) A residential site shall be designed having regard for sensitivity to all adjacent Development to
ensure new Development is complementary.
b) A site shall be designed and consider the privacy of adjacent residential Development.
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c) Residential Development shall have Building Facades and rooflines articulated and varied to
minimize Buildings mass and elongated or one-dimensional large Buildings, avoiding blank
walls.
d) All residential Buildings, where possible shall be oriented and designed to:
i)
take advantage of solar opportunities
ii)
minimum noise affects from arterial and/or collector Roads
iii)
have regard to and minimize the impact on other Buildings, such things as daylight,
sunlight, visual privacy, views, and ventilation
iv)
to reduce massing in relation to Development, all Buildings should provide a transition
in Building Height
e) Building entrances shall be designed to connect to direct and clearly marked Walkways, aligned
at a Grade that meets safety and accessibility requirements.
f) All utility enclosures are to be located away from Street facing Facades and screened from
public view.
g) Where covered parking is utilized, the character shall be consistent with the overall Building
design.
h) Where lighting is required to provide security and visual interest, it shall be complementary to
the design, character of the Building, and satisfy section 3.19.
i)
The Development Authority may require additional decorative light fixtures, foundation,
sculptures, benches planters, retaining walls, Walkways and bicycle paths, bicycle parking
Structures, trash receptables or enclosures, and fences.
3.9.3 Industrial Standards Development
a) Any use or activity in an industrial Land Use District or a Land Use District of similar intent should
have regard for the following appearance standards:
i)
all loading, service, garbage facilities and accessory storage areas, and parking areas,
where possible, shall be located to the rear or sides of the Principal Building, and be
screened from view from any Road other than a Lane, and from adjacent sites, by
Building walls, landscape materials, berms, fences, or a combination of these, to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer
ii)
the Development Authority may require that exposed Projections outside the Building
such as mechanical and electrical equipment, transformer ducts, cooling towers and
materials handling equipment be screened from view from any Road other than a
Lane, and from adjacent sites if such Projections are inconsistent with the character
and appearance of surrounding Development or the intended visual qualities of the
Land Use District
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iii)
Building construction and finish is to be with durable materials designed to maintain
the initial appearance of the Development throughout the life of the project. The
Development Authority may require that the appearance of metal, or concrete block
walls exposed to public view from beyond the site be improved where such walls are
inconsistent with the finishing materials or appearance characteristic of adjacent
Development
iv)
where allowed, Outdoor Display Areas may be located to the side or front of the
Principal Building, provided that such displays are limited to equipment or material
related to the industry or business located on the site.
3.10 Demolition
a) An application to demolish a Building shall not be approved without submitting a statement or
plan to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, indicating:
i)
how the operation will be carried out to create a minimum of dust and other
Nuisances
ii)
a traffic control plan approved by the Director of Infrastructure and Property Services
iii)
proof of disconnection of all utilities
iv)
an environmental assessment of the Building performed by a qualified consultant
v)
the destination of debris materials
vi)
a work schedule of the demolition and site cleanup
vii)
the final reclamation of the Parcel
viii)
A Letter of Credit may be required for the work being carried out
3.11 Development Setbacks
3.11.1 Development in Proximity to Oil and Gas Wells
a) A subdivision application or a Development Permit application shall not be approved if it would
result in a Dwelling, Public Facility, or unrestricted county residential Development, as defined
by the Alberta Energy Regulator, being located within 100.0 m (328.08 ft) of a gas or oil well or
within a lesser distance approved in writing by the Alberta Energy Regulator.
b) For the purposes of this section, distances are measured from the well head to the Building or
proposed Building site.
c) In this section, "gas or oil well" does not include an abandoned well.
d) An approval of the Alberta Energy Regulator under section 3.11.1 (a) may refer to applications
for subdivision or Development generally or to a specific application.
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3.11.2 Development Setbacks from Wastewater Treatment Plants
a) In this section, "working area" means those areas of a Parcel of Land that are currently being
used or will be used for the processing of wastewater.
b) Subject to section 3.11.3, the Subdivision Authority shall not approve a subdivision application
for a School, hospital, or residential use unless each proposed Lot includes a suitable Building
site for a School, hospital, food establishment or residential use that is 300.0 m (984.25 ft) or
more from the working area of an operating wastewater treatment plant. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23,
05/23/23)
c) Subject to section 3.11.3, the Development Authority shall not issue a Development Permit for
a School, hospital, or residence within 300.0 m (984.25 ft) of the working area of an operating
wastewater treatment plant nor may a School, hospital, or residence be constructed if the
Building site is within 300.0 m (984.25 ft) of the working area of an operating wastewater
treatment plant. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
d) Subject to section 3.11.3, the Subdivision Authority shall not approve an application for
subdivision for the purposes of developing a wastewater treatment plant and a Development
Authority may not issue a permit for the purposes of developing a wastewater treatment plant
unless the working area of the wastewater treatment plant is situated at least 300.0 m
(984.25 ft) from any School, hospital, or residence or Building site for a proposed School,
hospital, food establishment or residence. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
e) The requirements contained in sections 3.11.2 a)- d) above may be varied by the Subdivision
Authority or the Development Authority if the applicant submits a report from a professional
engineer, as defined in the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act, that addresses the
criteria for a variance stipulated in the Guide for Setback Reviews published by the Department
of Environment and Parks in May, 2022, as amended from time to time. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
f) A consent under section 3.11.3 may refer to applications for subdivision or Development
Permits generally or to a specific application.
3.11.3 Development Setbacks from Landfills and Solid Waste Sites
a) In accordance with the Matters Related to Subdivision and Development Regulation: (Amended, Bylaw
1275.23, 05/23/23)
i)
a School, hospital, or residence must not be approved, and a residence must not be
constructed if the Building site is within the distances from a sanitary landfill, modified
landfill, hazardous waste management facility, dry waste site, solid waste processing
site, waste storage site, waste sorting station or waste transfer station specified in
the Matters Related to Subdivision and Development Regulation; and (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23,
05/23/23)
ii)
a sanitary landfill, modified landfill, hazardous waste management facility, dry waste
site, solid waste processing site, waste storage site, waste sorting station or waste
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transfer station must not be approved within the distances from the property
boundary of a School, hospital, or residence specified in the Matters Related to
Subdivision and Development Regulation unless the applicant submits a report from a
professional engineer, as defined in the Engineering and Geoscience Professions Act,
that addresses the criteria for a variance stipulated in the Guideline for Setback
Reviews published by the Department of Environment and Parks in May 2022, as
amended from time to time. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
3.11.4 Development Setback from Water Bodies and Slopes
a) No Development shall be allowed in the 1:100 year flood plain of a water body or area otherwise
prone to flooding or subsidence.
b) A minimum Building Setback of 30.0 m (98.43 ft) is required from the high-water mark of a water
body or as determined by the Development Authority.
c) No trees or vegetations shall be cleared within 30.0 m (98.43 ft) of any water body, water course
or the crest of a slope greater than 15% where the removal could have a negative impact on the
water body, water course or slope stability.
d) Environmental reserve of not less than 30.0 m (98.43 ft) in width from the high water mark or
waterbodies and/or the top of bank of watercourses to the lot line shall be required. A trail
system link may be required in this Setback.
3.11.5 Development Setbacks from Easements or Rights-of-Ways
a) Notwithstanding section 3.23.2, no Building or part thereof shall encroach into a registered
Easement, Right-of-Way or any existing or proposed servicing infrastructure, on any property.
b) No Building or Structure shall be closer than 0.5 m (1.64 ft) to a registered Easement or Right of
Way on any property except:
i)
where ATCO Gas and/or Fortis Alberta requires an Easement to the Building
foundation for multi-family units where a bank of meters is required to be placed
adjacent to or near the Building wall. A 0.5 m (1.64 ft) Setback does not apply in this
case. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
c) To minimize risk for Development adjacent to the railway rights-of-way all Development shall
follow the Guidelines for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations, 2013.
3.12 Environmental Features
a) A minimum Setback of 30.0 m (98.43 ft) is required from the top of high-water mark of any Body
of Water unless the Development Authority is provided with an environmental and geotechnical
assessment prepared by a qualified professional that verifies that a lessor Setback is warranted.
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The Development Authority shall require an increased Setback where determined by the
assessment.
b) The minimum geotechnical assessment referenced in section 3.12 (a) may be reduced or
excluded where the Development Authority determines the proposed Structure or Building is
required for the operation of a utility service and the Development Authority is satisfied that
there will be no risk or adverse effect on Development or the riparian area.
c) No trees shall be cleared or removed from lands which lies near a watercourse or water body
unless the Development Authority receives written confirmation from a qualified professional
stating that removal is necessary in order to provide access to the watercourse or water body.
d) Despite any other regulation in this Bylaw, the Development Authority may increase Setbacks in
any Land Use District where written confirmation from a qualified professional is received that
a Development may be detrimental to the Conservation of sensitive lands or affect by being in
a flood hazard area.
e) No permit shall be issued for the construction of any Building within a flood hazard area.
3.13 Fences, Walls, Gates, and Privacy Screening in Residential Districts
3.13.1 Fences, Walls, and Gates
a) The regulations contained within this section apply to the Height of a material utilized in fence
construction of a wall or gate such as boards, panels, masonry, ornamental, metal, and chain
link, plus any additional elements used for screening such as lattice.
b) The regulations for fences, walls and gates contained within this section do not apply to the
Height of the posts or other supporting material used to anchor the fence, wall, or gate.
c) The fence Height, in all Land Use Districts, is measured from approved Grade level of the Parcel
to the top of the fence.
d) Any fence constructed on top of a retaining wall or berm shall be subject to approval by the
Development Authority. As part of the approval of a Development Permit for a fence atop a
retaining wall or berm, the Development Authority shall specify the Height for the fence.
e) Gates, fences, walls, and other means of enclosing a yard shall:
i)
in all residential Districts, be less than 1.0 m (3.28 ft) in Height in Front Yards and less
than 2.0 m (6.56 ft) in Side or Rear Yards
ii)
be compatible with and complementary to the surrounding area in terms of design,
character, and appearance
iii)
in other Land Use Districts, be in accordance with the requirements of the
Development Authority.
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f) Where construction of a vinyl fence is required, the fence shall be solid in nature to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
g) Where the construction of chain link fence is allowed, the use of decorative corrugated plastic
inserts shall not be added for screening or privacy showing landscape or any other decorative
feature or visual aide unless approved by the Development Authority.
h) Notwithstanding section 3.13.1 (g), decorative corrugated plastic inserts may be utilized for
added screening or privacy, in the Industrial Light (I-1) and Industrial Heavy (I-2) Land Use
Districts except those properties abutting Queen Elizabeth II and Highway 597 and Roads.
i)
Except for Parcels located in the AG - Agricultural District, the use of barbed or razor wire on
any fence in all other Land Use Districts shall require a Development Permit application.
3.13.2 Privacy Screening in Residential Districts
a) The regulations contained within this section apply to the Height of the material used in the
construction of privacy screening including lattice, wooden or masonry walks, parapet walls or
translucent glass.
b) The regulations for fences, walls and gates contained within this section do not apply to the
Height of the posts or other supporting material used to anchor the fence, wall, or gate.
c) Privacy screening, excluding vegetative screening, within a Front Yard at Grade shall not exceed
1.0 m (3.28 ft) in Height.
d) Privacy screening, excluding vegetative screening within a Rear Yard, at Grade, shall not exceed
2.0 m (6.56 ft) in Height.
e) The Development Officer may vary the Height of a privacy screening to a maximum of 15% of
the maximum Height allowed, to prevent visual intrusion and provide additional screening from
Adjacent Land.
3.14 Height
a) To the extent practical, the proposed Building Grade shall retain the natural contour of the land
and minimize the necessity to use retaining walls and ensure positive drainage to appropriate
receiving drainage courses or watercourses.
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3.15 Landscaping General Requirements
a) The general purpose of the Landscaping regulations is to have Development contribute to a
reasonable standard of livability and appearance, having regard for low impact design features
and the use of drought tolerant species, to provide a positive overall image for the Town through
good environmental stewardship.
b) The applicant may be required, as a condition of Development Permit approval, to provide an
irrevocable letter of credit to the Town equal to 100% of the estimated Landscape costs, in
accordance with section 2.7.
c) Where security is required under section 2.7 and section 3.15 (b) above, Landscaping plans shall
be accompanied by a quote from a certified landscape professional indicating the estimated
cost of the Landscaping.
Land Use
District
Landscaping Required
Areas to be
Landscaped
Minimum Tree Ratio
Residential
R-1S
R-1M
R-1L
R-2 (Duplex, Row
Housing and
Detached
Dwelling) (Amended,
Bylaw 1336.25,
08/26/25)
25% of the site
Landscaping for all Front
Yards visible from a Road.
See "All Districts" for
REQUIREMENTS.
1 tree planted in Front Yards.
Residential
R-2 (Multiple
Housing
Development and
Mixed Use
Development
uses only)
(Amended, Bylaw
1336.25, 08/26/25)
R-3
R-4
R-5
See "All Districts" for
REQUIREMENTS.
a)
1 tree and 2 shrubs are required
for each 25.0 m2 (269.10 ft2) of
gross landscape area.
b)
The proportion of deciduous trees
and coniferous trees shall be
approximately 2:3.
c)
1 tree for each 20.0 m2 (215.28
ft2) and 1 shrub for each 10.0 m2
(107.64 ft2) of parking area
islands, with a minimum of 1 tree
per parking area island.
Residential
R-MHP
See "All Land Use Districts"
for REQUIREMENTS.
a) 1 tree and 2 shrubs are required for
each 25.0 m2 (269.10 ft2) of gross
landscape area.
b) The proportion of deciduous trees
and coniferous trees shall be
approximately 2:3.
Commercial
C-1
At the discretion of the
Development Authority.
See "All Land Use Districts"
or REQUIREMENTS.
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Land Use
District
Landscaping Required
Areas to be
Landscaped
Minimum Tree Ratio
Commercial
C-2
C-3
Minimum 15% of gross site
area with a minimum of
40% of the total
Landscaping required being
placed within the Front Yard
of the property.
a) Shall include a 3.0 m
(9.84 ft) strip of
landscaped area
adjacent to a Property
Line that abuts a Road.
b) See "All Land Use
Districts" for
REQUIREMENTS
a)
1 tree and 2 shrubs per 30.0 m2
(322.92 ft2) of gross landscaped
area.
b)
1 tree and 2 shrubs for each
20.0 m2 (215.28 ft2) of parking
area islands, with a minimum of 1
tree per parking area island.
c)
Shall ensure that Off-Street
Loading Spaces in any
commercial Land Use District
adjoining or fronting onto any
residential property in a residential
Land Use District area screened
on each side by a wall, fence,
berm, or hedge not less than
1.8 m (5.91 ft) in Height to the
satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
d)
Shall screen all outdoor storage
areas from view of any adjacent
arterial Road through the use of
fencing, Landscaping masonry
wall berm or combinations
thereof, in addition to any other
applicable regulations in this Part,
to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
Commercial
C-4
Minimum 15% of gross site
area with a minimum of
40% of the total
Landscaping required being
placed within the Front Yard
of the property.
a) Shall include a 3.0 m
(9.84 ft) strip of
landscaped area
adjacent to a Property
Line that abuts a Road.
b) See "All Land Use
Districts" for
REQUIREMENTS
a)
1 tree and 2 shrubs per 30.0 m2
(322.92 ft2) of gross landscaped
area.
b)
1 tree and 2 shrubs for each
20.0 m2 (215.28 ft2) of parking
area islands, with a minimum of 1
tree per parking area island.
c)
Shall ensure that Off-Street
Loading Spaces in any
commercial Land Use District
adjoining or fronting onto any
residential property in a residential
Land Use District area screened
on each side by a wall, fence, berm
or hedge not less than 1.8 m (5.91
ft) in Height to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority.
d)
Shall screen all outdoor storage
areas from view of any adjacent
arterial Road through the use of
fencing, Landscaping masonry
wall berm or combinations
thereof, in addition to any other
applicable regulations in this Part,
to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
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Land Use
District
Landscaping Required
Areas to be
Landscaped
Minimum Tree Ratio
Commercial
CMU
Minimum 15% of gross site
area with a minimum 40%
of the total Landscaping
required being placed within
the Front Yard of the
property.
a) Shall include a 3.0 m
(9.84 ft) strip of
landscaped area
adjacent to a Property
Line that abuts a Road.
b) See "All Land Use
Districts" for
REQUIREMENTS
a) 1 tree and 2 shrubs per 30.0 m2
322.92 ft2) of gross landscaped
area.
b) 1 tree and 2 shrubs for each
20.0 m2 (215.28 ft2) of parking
area islands, with a minimum of 1
tree per parking area island.
c) Shall ensure that Off-Street
Loading Spaces in any
commercial Land Use District
adjoining or fronting onto any
residential property in a residential
Land Use District area screened
on each side by a wall, fence,
berm, or hedge not less than
1.8 m (5.91 ft) in Height to the
satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
d) Shall screen all outdoor storage
areas from view of any adjacent
arterial Road through the use of
fencing, Landscaping masonry
wall berm or combinations
thereof, in addition to any other
applicable regulations in this Part,
to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
Industrial
I-1
I-2
Minimum 15% of gross site
area.
a) Minimum 5.0 m (16.40
ft) landscape buffer
adjacent to the Property
Line that abuts or is
adjacent to a residential
Land Use District or
otherwise determined by
the Development
Authority.
b) A minimum 5.0 m
(16.40 ft) landscape
buffer adjacent to the
Property Line that abuts
Broadway Avenue,
South Street, Vista Trail,
Queen Elizabeth II
Highway, Highway 2A
and Highway 597.
c) A minimum 3.0 m (9.84
ft) landscape buffer
adjacent to the Property
Line that abuts any
other Collector or
Arterial Road.
d) See "All Land Use
Districts" for
REQUIREMENTS.
a) 1 tree and 2 shrubs per 45.0 m2
(484.38 ft2) of gross landscaped
area.
b) Shall screen all outdoor storage
areas form view of any adjacent
arterial Road through the use of
fencing, Landscaping masonry
wall berm or combinations
thereof, in addition to any other
applicable regulations in this Part,
to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
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Land Use
District
Landscaping Required
Areas to be
Landscaped
Minimum Tree Ratio
Lands included in
the Downtown
Revitalization
Plan and all Other
Land Use Districts
Urban Reserve,
Public Facility,
Municipal
Reserve,
Agricultural
At the discretion of the
Development Authority.
See "All Land Use Districts"
or REQUIREMENTS.
3.15.1 Landscaping for all Land Use Districts
a) A minimum of 300.0 mm (11.81 in) of topsoil to facilitate growth in the Landscaped areas shall
be required.
b) The following features shall apply:
i)
deciduous trees must be at least 50% of trees provided with a minimum 60.0 mm
(2.36 in) caliper;
ii)
deciduous shrubs shall be a minimum 2.0 gallon;
iii)
coniferous trees shall be a minimum 2.5 m (8.20 ft) in Height; and
iv)
coniferous shrubs shall be a minimum 5.0 gallon;
v)
ratio of deciduous/coniferous tree count shall represent between 25-75% of the
required tree count as determined to be appropriate by the Development Authority;
vi)
shrubs may be substituted for any 1 tree at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
c) All landscaped areas shall be designed to facilitate effective surface drainage consistent with a
Lot grading plan.
d) The developer is responsible for Landscaping boulevards and Road berms adjacent to the Lot
of a Development site.
e) Landscaping shall be completed by the end of the first full growing season following completion
of construction or commencement of the use.
f) Higher standard of Landscaping is required where properties are adjacent to Roads or Provincial
Highways.
g) Landscaping along the fence line should be positioned to the outside (Roadside) when the fence
line is adjacent to a Road or Provincial Highway.
h) Where practical, existing Landscaping or natural vegetation should be conserved which shall
include water conversation methods and/or strategies, in accordance with the landscape plan
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and used to meet the requirements of this Bylaw unless, in the opinion of the Development
Officer, it is necessary to effectively accommodate the Development. The retention of existing
Landscaping, or natural vegetation where approved, shall count toward the total requirement of
Landscaping required under this section.
i)
Landscaping shall be provided on all Lots in all Land Use Districts unless otherwise stated and
may be required, if the opinion of the Development Authority, a property has been substantially
enlarged to, an intensity of or change in use of the property has occurred.
j) Where planned phased Development is proposed, an overall concept plan for Landscaping shall
be approved prior to the first phase approval. Landscaping of the undeveloped areas of the
Development may be required, if in the opinion of the Development Authority Landscaping is
required and shall be landscaped with an approved ground cover.
k) All Landscaping shall be maintained to the minimum standards of the Bylaw on an ongoing
basis. Any tree or shrub required to meet the minimum standards of this Bylaw that does not
survive shall be replaced within 1 year.
l)
Tree planting shall be in groupings or mulched beds to encourage improved growth,
survivability, and aesthetics.
m) Parking or storing of vehicles is not allowed on landscaped areas unless approved as a display
area on approved Development Permit drawings.
n) Lot coverage shall not be so extensive in any Land Use District as to prohibit the minimum
Landscaping requirements of this Bylaw. Where existing site conditions may make it difficult to
achieve full compliance as otherwise required by the Bylaw, the Development Authority may
allow a variance.
o) Despite section 3.15.1 (k), if the Development Authority allows a variance from the requirements
set out in this Part, the Development Authority may impose, as a condition of Development
approval where feasible and practical, a Landscaping alternative that focus on the enhancement
of streetscape and environmental performance by the addition of Landscaping between the
Building and the adjacent Road, and in the parking areas adjacent to the Road.
p) The Development Authority may require other types of screening at the discretion of the
Development Authority to reduce visual impact between residential and non-residential Land
Use Districts.
q) Notwithstanding the Landscaping requirements set forth in this section, those lands in the C-1
and C-2 Land Use Districts included within the Downtown Revitalization Plan, Landscaping shall
be determined by the Development Authority.
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r) When calculating the number of plantings required, the requirements shall be based on the
amount of landscaped area required for the site. Where the calculation required results in a
fractional number, the requirements shall be rounded up to the nearest whole number.
s) Unless otherwise accepted by the Development Authority, trees or shrubs which are found at
the time of an inspection that are identified as diseased or in a state of decline must be replaced
within the next growing season.
t) A xeriscaping plan, including drought tolerant and local plant species, prepared to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
u) To mitigate the impact of Development on stormwater run-off the developer, where practical,
shall implement a plan for the incorporation of bioretention and bioswales prepared by a
qualified professional and to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
3.15.2 Parking and Screening Landscape Requirements
a) All outdoor storage areas, Parking Facilities and loading areas must be appropriately screened
from adjacent Buildings and Roads to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All outdoor
storage located along Queen Elizabeth II Highway, Highway 2A or Highway 597 must be
screened by a 2.0 m (6.56 ft) solid white vinyl fence. Other forms of screening may include the
use of a fence, berming, Landscaping or a combination of all 3.
b) Where Off-Street Parking for 20 or more vehicles is required and is being provided at Grade,
dispersed landscaped areas may be required within the interior of the parking area(s) for the
purpose of providing visual relief and to break up large areas of parking into smaller cells, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
c) Landscape islands and landscape peninsulas shall:
i)
be dispersed evenly throughout the parking area after 10 consecutive parking stalls
in a row. This does not apply where a landscape strip has been provided between a
row of parking stalls;
ii)
be provided at the ends of each row to separate drive aisles from the end parking
stall;
iii)
contain any combination of trees provided the location of the trees in the landscape
island or peninsula do not interfere with sight lines for pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
iv)
be a minimum of 2.0 m (6.56 ft) on at least 1 side with a minimum 2.0 m (6.56 ft)
island or peninsula Width;
v)
include a concrete curb utilizing low impact design techniques; and
vi)
allow for water infiltration.
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d) Where deemed appropriate and in any Land Use District, the Development Authority may require
the planting of trees and shrubs, may require the construction of berms, the planting of a solid
hedge, other vegetative screening, fencing or any combination of to adequately buffer an
adjacent site from a Nuisance or any adverse effect.
e) Any garbage collection area, open storage area, outdoor service area including any loading and
vehicular service area, visible from an adjacent site in a residential Land Use District or from a
Road other than a Lane, shall be fenced or have a screen planting or both as approved by the
Development Authority to a maximum ground Height not exceeding 2.0 m (6.56 ft).
f) For uses including auto wrecking, lumber yards, outdoor storage areas and such similar uses,
where because of height of materials stored, a screen planting that would not be sufficient, a
fence, earth berm or combination of both creating a height to substantially block the view, shall
be substituted for the requirements outlined in this Part.
g) Where conditions are not beneficial to horticultural practices, and a screen planting cannot
survive, the Development Authority may require a wood fence, earth berm, masonry wall or
combinations thereof, to be substituted to meet the requirements of this Part.
3.15.3 Review and Approval of Landscape Plans
a) The Development Officer shall review the landscape plan to verify its compliance with the
provisions of this Part. Provided that the purposes of this Part are achieved, written requests for
alternative Landscaping schemes may be submitted to the Development Officer and may be
considered when the following conditions apply:
i)
site conditions, topography or soil are such that full compliance is impossible or
impractical
ii)
safety considerations are involved, and no other alternative exists alternative exist to
reduced potential hazards
b) A landscape plan shall, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, include the following:
i)
name of the project and/or applicant;
ii)
name and/or endorsement stamp of the landscape professional;
iii)
north arrow, plan scale and legal and civic address;
iv)
implement a temporary erosion and sediment control plan that incudes how erosion
and sediment control measures will be utilized until Landscaping is successfully
vegetated;
v)
a color rendering, as viewed from adjacent Street at full maturity of plant life;
vi)
location of existing plant materials and indication as to whether they are to be
removed or retained;
vii)
new plant materials shall be accurately scaled to mature size;
viii)
location of planting beds and identification of bedding material;
ix)
minimum number of trees and shrubs, in the required coniferous/deciduous ratio,
required to be provided pursuant to the requirements of this section;
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x)
total number of trees and shrubs proposed to be provided, and the proposed
coniferous/deciduous ratio;
xi)
a list of any proposed variances;
xii)
identification of proposed surfacing of parking and storage areas;
xiii)
plant material list identifying the species/type of trees and shrubs and their planted
size, as well as their typical mature size;
xiv)
a table indicating the required quantities of plan material as required by this Bylaw;
xv)
if Landscaping is being proposed within a utility right-of-way the plan must be
endorsed by all utility companies that have access to the right-of-way, indicating their
approval of the proposed Landscaping;
xvi)
all other physical features, existing or proposed; including berms, walls, fences,
outdoor furniture, and decorative paving; and
xvii)
a site plan indicating Lot boundaries and Lot dimensions and the location of proposed
Landscaping and features in relation to all existing and proposed Buildings, Signs,
outdoor storage areas, parking areas, display areas, approaches, Driveways, Front
Parking Pads, fences, and utility rights-of-way. (Amended, Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
c) The Development Officer may authorize minor changes to an approved landscape plan without
requiring a separate Development Permit application.
3.16 Drainage
a) All roof drainage from a Building shall be directed onto the Parcel upon which the Building is
located satisfactory to the Development Officer.
b) Any Landscaping and/or recontouring shall be done so that the finished Grade does not direct
surface drainage or cause an accumulation of drainage onto the adjoining site unless otherwise
approved by the Development Authority.
c) Maintenance and/or drainage and utility Easement(s) may be required between abutting
Buildings and/or through private yards of 1 or more Dwellings to ensure adequate access for
property, drainage, and utility maintenance.
d) To improve urban environmental quality through the reduction of storm water, the Development
Authority may consider the implementation of a low impact design measure for eco roof design
prepared by a qualified professional and to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
3.17 Manufactured Homes and Ready to Move Homes (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
a) For Manufactured Homes placed in a residential Land Use District other than in Residential
Manufactured Home Park District (R-MHP), in addition to any other requirements in this Bylaw,
the size, form and external appearance of a Manufactured Home shall be acceptable to the
Development Authority having regard to compatibility with other Buildings in the vicinity; and a
Manufactured Home shall:
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i)
be of new construction, such that it is being transported directly from the factory or
sales dealership to the residential site
ii)
maintain a minimum roof pitch of 4:12
iii)
possess a roof surface of asphalt shingles, clay or concrete tiles, slate, or wood
shakes
iv)
have a minimum roof overhang or eaves of 0.4 m (1.31 ft) from each external wall
v)
maintain a minimum Width of 6.1 m (20.01 ft)
vi)
maintain a maximum length to Width ratio of 3:1
vii)
be placed on a Permanent Foundation consisting of a Basement, slab on Grade
viii)
ensure that all 4-sides of the Building be skirted or have the undercarriage fully
concealed with false walls
ix)
a minimum Floor Area as required in the applicable Land Use District
x)
the Manufactured Home cannot be removed from the residential site unless approval
and a Development Permit is granted by the Development Authority
3.18 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards
a) No Owner, or person in lawful possession and control, of a Parcel in a residential Land Use
District, shall allow:
i)
any vehicles or equipment of any kind that is in a state of disrepair, partially
dismantled, inoperable, or dilapidated to remain on the Parcel;
ii)
any temporary Structure or Canvas Covered Structure used for storage purposes are
prohibited in all Land Use Districts, except those listed below:
i. temporary Structures or Canvas Covered Structures may be considered in the I-
1 Industrial Light District, I-2 Heavy Industrial District and PF - Public Facility
District subject to the provisions of section 4.1, Accessory Development.
iii)
any excavation, storage or piling up of materials required during construction unless
all necessary safety measures are taken, and they ensure that construction is
completed as soon as practicable;
iv)
a motor vehicle, boat, utility trailer/cargo trailer, Off Highway Vehicle or Recreational
Vehicle to be parked or to remain on any part of any Landscaped area of any Front
Yard or Side Yard of the Parcel in a residential Land Use District;
v)
a commercial vehicle, loaded or unloaded with the following characteristics, to be
parked or to remain on any part of the Parcel in a residential Land Use District, except
when it is parked for the purpose of, and is in the process or, loading or unloading:
i. having a gross vehicle weight exceeding 7,500 kg; or
ii. having more than 1 rear axle; or
iii. being more that 6.65 m (21.82 ft) in length
vi)
A Recreational Vehicle (including a holiday trailer, camper, motor home,) to be parked
or to remain on the:
i. Front Yard of any Parcel, unless it is on a Parking Pad (Part 8, Schedule A4) or
Front Parking Pad and perpendicular to the Road in front and does not, within
0.25 m (0.82 ft), overhang the sidewalk or curb, Lane, or Road, or in any manner
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that protrudes, poses a traffic or safety hazard, or is otherwise not entirely within
the property boundaries of the Parcel; or, (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
ii. Side Yard of any Parcel when that Side Yard is adjacent to a paved Road unless
it is on an approved Parking Pad.
vii)
Notwithstanding section 3.18 (vi) above, a Recreational Vehicle, boat or utility trailer in
any manner that reduces the number of available Off-Street Parking stalls that are
required for the uses of the Parcel listed in Part 6 and in accordance with section 3.20.
viii)
In a residential Land Use District, no person shall allow a Recreational Vehicle to be used
for living or sleeping accommodations.
ix)
In all other non-residential Land Use Districts, a Recreational Vehicle may only be used
for living and sleeping accommodation when parking in an approved Campground.
3.19 Outdoor Lighting
a) With the exception of Street lighting, outdoor lighting provided for security, display or attraction
purposed for any Development shall be arranged so that no direct rays of light are directed at
any adjoining site or interfere with the effectiveness of adjacent traffic signals.
b) All Development, including the repair and replacement of fixtures, shall incorporate 'dark sky
friendly' lighting practices that minimize light pollution, glare, and adverse illumination on
adjacent Parcels, while maintaining nighttime, on-site safety and security while allowing for
illumination of Buildings, Landscaping, and outdoor displays.
c) All outdoor lighting fixtures shall be located, aimed, and shielded in a manner that does not
directly illuminate a Road or an adjacent residential area.
d) As a condition of the Development Permit approval, the Development Authority may require a
site lighting plan, prepared by a qualified professional.
3.20 Parking and Loading Standards
3.20.1 General Parking and Loading Provisions
a) The applicant may be required, as a condition of Development Permit, to provide an irrevocable
letter of credit to the Town equal to 100% of the estimated paving costs associated with parking
and loading, in accordance with section 2.7.
b) Where security is required under section 2.7 and subsection a) above, site plans shall be
accompanied by a quote from a certified professional indicating the estimated cost of the
parking and loading paving.
c) Any calculation of the number of parking stalls which produces a requirement for part of a stall
shall be rounded up to the next highest whole number.
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d) Where an Electric Vehicle Charging Station is provided, the Development Authority shall
determine what proportion of the Electric Vehicle Charging Station may contribute towards the
minimum parking requirement.
e) For uses not listed in this section, the number of stalls shall be determined by the Development
Authority having regard to similar uses listed and the estimated traffic generation and attraction
of the proposed use.
f) The Development Authority may refuse a Development Permit if the application does not meet
the parking and/or loading requirements.
g) All Off-Street Parking areas, where entered onto by a paved Road, shall be Hard Surfaced as
defined in this Bylaw.
h) When a Building is enlarged or the use of a Parcel or Building is changed or increased in intensity,
the additional parking stalls to be provided shall be limited to the difference between the
requirement of the original Building or use and that of the enlarged Building or changed to
intensified use.
i)
The parking stall requirement on a Parcel which has or is proposed to have more than 1 use
shall be the sum of the requirements for each of those uses.
j) Each parking stall shall have dimensions of not less than 2.75 m (9.02 ft) by 6.0 m (19.69 ft).
The dimensions of parking areas shall be as set out in the following diagram and table below:
A
Parking
Angle
B
Stall
Width
C
Stall
Depth
D
Overall
Depth
E
Manoeuvring
Space
F
Curb
Length
G
Row End
Length
0
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
9.0 m
(29.53 ft)
3.5 m
(11.48 ft)
6.7 m
(21.98 ft)
0 m
30
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
5.0 m
(16.4 ft)
13.5 m
(44.29 ft)
3.5 m
(11.48 ft)
5.45 m
(17.89 ft)
0.85 m
(2.79 ft)
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k) The following minimum number of parking stalls shall be provided and maintained upon the use
of a Parcel or a Building in any Land Use District as Part 6 of this Bylaw. Any calculation of the
number of parking stalls which produces a requirement for part of a stall shall be rounded up to
the next highest integer.
COMMERCIAL
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Any use not listed separately within this table
with a gross Floor Area (GFA) of:
1.
Less than 4,500 m2
2.
4,500 m2 to 9,000 m2
3.
9,000 m2 to 28,000 m2
4.
Greater than 28,000 m2
2.5 / 100 m2 of GFA
3 / 100 m2 of GFA
3.5 / 100 m2 or GFA
4 / 100 m2 of GFA
Animal Boarding/ Breeding Facility
Veterinary Clinic, Hospital
2 / 100 m2 of GFA
Commercial School
1 / 8 students or 22 / 100 m2 of GFA, whichever is
greater
Commercial Service Facility
1 / 100 m2
Daycare
1 / 50 m2 of GFA + 1 stall / employee
Drinking Establishment
1 / 4 seats or 1 / 3 m2 of GFA whichever is greater
Drive-Through Business
2.5 / 100.0 m2, minimum 5
Food Service, Restaurant
1 / 4 seats or 2.2 stalls / 100.0 m2 of GFA, whichever is
greater. (The Development Authority may vary to
accommodate more intensive uses)
Funeral Homes
1 / 5 seats (Based on Occupancy)
Gas Bar
2.5 stalls / 100.0 m2 GFA +1 per pump island
Greenhouse, Major
2 / 100.0 m2 GFA of Retail Sales + 1 / 100.0 m2 GFA of
yard and/or warehouse
Health Services Office/Medical, Dental
5 / 100.0 m2
Live Work Unit
1 additional parking stall / unit
Motels/Hotels
1 / guest room and 2 / 100.0 m2 Office space
Office/Business Support Service
3.5 / 100.0 m2
Personal Services
2.5 / 100.0 m2
Recreation and Entertainment Facilities
1 / 4 seats
Automotive Services
2.5 / 100.0 m2
Retail, Adult, Alcohol, Cannabis,
Retail, General
Retail, Shopping Centre
2 stalls / 100.0 m2 GFA
4 stalls / 100.0 m2 GFA
5 stalls / 100.0 m2 GFA
Truck/Manufactured Home Sales/Rental
2.5 / 100.0 m2
Vehicle Repair
2 / service bay
Vehicle Sales/Rental
2.5 / 100.0 m2 GFA
Warehouse Sales
5 / 100.0 m2 GFA
45
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
5.7 m
(18.7 ft)
15.4 m
(50.52 ft)
4.0 m
(13.12 ft)
3.85 m
(12.63 ft)
2.05 m
(6.75 ft)
60
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
6.0 m
(19.69 ft)
17.5 m
(57.41 ft)
5.5 m
(18.04 ft)
3.2 m
(10.49 ft)
2.0 m
(6.56 ft)
90
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
6.0 m
(19.69 ft)
19.0 m
(62.34ft)
(Amended, Bylaw
1336.25,
08/26/25)
7.0 m
(22.97 ft)
2.75 m
(9.02 ft)
0 m
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INDUSTRIAL
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Any industrial use not listed separately in this
schedule
3 / establishment or 1 / 100.0 m2 GFA or as
determined by the Development Authority, minimum
6 / tenant + 2.0 / 100.0 m2 GFA Office
Autobody Repair, Paint
2 / service bay
Contractor, Minor
Contractor, Major
3 / establishment or 1 per 100.0 m2 GFA, whichever
is greater
Greenhouse, Major
2 / 100.0 m2 GFA of retail sales Structure plus 1 per
100.0 m2 GFA of yard and/or warehouse
Office for Industrial Uses Listed
2 / 100.0 m2
Industrial, General
Industrial, Heavy
Industrial, Manufacturing
3 / establishment or 1 / 100.0 m2 GFA, whichever is
greater (The Development Authority may vary this
regulation to accommodate more labour-intensive
uses)
Warehousing, Storage Buildings and Yards
1 / 100.0 m2. Minimum 4 / tenant or business
PUBLIC FACILITY
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Cemetery
10 / hectare
Community Facility
3.5 / 100.0 m2 GFA
Emergency Services
2 /100.0 m2 GFA, excluding parking Garages
Municipal Uses
2 / 100.0 m2 GFA
Religious Assembly
1 / 3 fixed seating spaces; or 20 / 100.0 m2 of Floor Area used for
assembly, recreation, or other Accessory Uses
School
1.
Elementary or Junior High
School
2.
Senior High School
1 /classroom or 1 / 10 students, whichever is greater
5 / classroom or 1 / 5 students, whichever is greater
PUBLIC/RECREATIONAL
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Campground
1 / camping space
Hospitals
1 / 4 beds and 1 / 2 employees
Public Assembly Buildings
1 / 4 seats
Recreation, Community
11 / 100.0 m2 GFA plus an additional 10 / 100.0 m2 for area used
for assembly to a maximum of 50% of which may be provided on
an immediately abutting School site
Recreation, Indoor parking is as
follows for:
Bowling Alley
Curling Rink
Health & Fitness centres
Hockey rink and pools
Racquet and other sport facilities
1 / 3.5 seats or 31 / 100.0 m2 GFA used by patrons
3 / Lane
3 / sheet
1 / 100.0 m2 GFA
1 / 3.5 seats or 1 / 5 m2 of playing/water surface
2 / court
Recreation, Outdoor
1 / 3.5 seats or 31 / 100.0 m2 GFA used by patrons.
RESIDENTIAL
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Accessory Suite
Apartment
2 / Suite
1 / 1 Bedroom Unit; 2 / 2 Bedroom Unit;
2 / 3 Bedroom Unit; Plus
1.5 / every 5 units as designated guest parking
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RESIDENTIAL
MINIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENT
Detached Dwelling, Manufactured, Modular or
Moved-in
Duplex
Row Housing
Stacked Row Housing
Multiple Housing Development
2 / Dwelling
2 / Unit plus 1 / stall for every 5 units for
designated guest parking
Assisted Living Facility
0.5 / unit to provide for residents; 1 / 7 units for
visitor & day staff with a minimum of 3 stalls
Bed & Breakfast
1 / guest room
Boarding & Lodging House
1 stall / 2 persons being accommodated
Manufactured Home Park
2 / Dwelling plus 1 / 4 Dwellings as designated
guest parking
Residential Sales Centre
2 / sales centre
Residential Security/Operator Unit
1 / unit
Temporary Care Facility
0.4 / unit to provide for residents; visitor & day
staff, minimum of 3 stalls
l)
A minimum standard of 24.7 m2 (265. 87 ft2) per parking stall shall be used for general
calculations for the areas of Parking Facilities or the number of parking spaces in a Parking
Facility.
m) For Development in Commercial Central District (C-1), where in the opinion of the Development
Authority, it is impractical because of Lot shape, proposed Building configuration, orientation of
adjacent Buildings, or economic viability to provide any or all of the required parking stalls, the
Development Authority may:
i)
reduce the number of parking stalls required; or
ii)
waive the provisions of any parking stalls.
n) Parking stalls shall be located on the same Parcel as the use for which they are being provided.
3.20.2 Alternate, Shared and Tandem Parking
a) For non-residential uses, a minimum of 75% of the parking required by this Part shall be located
on the same Parcel as the use for which they are being provided unless otherwise determined
by the Development Authority.
b) Notwithstanding section 3.20.2 (a) above, the alternate parking spaces shall be located within
200.0 m (656.17 ft) of the proposed Development.
c) A caveat, ensuring the use of the Parcel for the required number of parking spaces is registered
onto the Certificate of Title for that Parcel.
3.20.3 Shared Parking
a) Shared use of the same on-site parking spaces to meet the requirements of 2 or more
Developments may be allowed at the discretion of the Development Authority, provided:
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i)
The normal business hours of each Development do not overlap.
ii)
The total quantity of spaces is at least equal to the required spaces for the
Development in operation at any given time.
3.20.4 Tandem Parking
a) Detached Dwelling, Duplex, Manufactured Home, 2 parking stalls per Dwelling may be in tandem
and may include 1 in a Garage space. Where possible, Tandem Parking accessed by way of the
rear Lane shall be avoided.
b) Stacked Row Housing and Row Housing may provide for Tandem Parking for Developments
where individual Driveways or Front Parking Pads are provided. (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
c) Tandem Parking, at the discretion of the Development Authority, may be considered for a Home
Based Business 3.
3.20.5 Bicycle Parking Requirements
a) To encourage alternate forms of transportation, in addition to the required vehicular parking,
bicycle parking shall be provided as follows:
i)
a residential site of 20 or more Dwellings and all non-residential uses the
Development Authority deems necessary shall provide bicycle parking equal to a
minimum of 5% of the number of vehicular parking spaces required for the use
ii)
educational and recreational facilities shall provide a minimum of 10% of the required
number of vehicular parking spaces.
b) Required bicycle parking spaces shall be wholly provided on the same site as the Development.
c) Required bicycle parking spaces shall be located on designated Hard Surfaced areas, not
interfering with pedestrian traffic, and shall be illuminated.
3.20.6 Driveways
a) Any Building into which a vehicle may enter shall have a Driveway on the Parcel at least 6.0 m
(19.69 ft) in length:
i)
except where a Driveway enters from a Lane where access shall be either at least 6.0 m
(19.69 ft) from the Property Line or 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from the Property Line (Amended, Bylaw
1275.23, 05/23/23); or
ii) except in those cases where an Easement has been placed along the Rear Property Line,
in which case the Building Setback shall be either 6.0 (19.69 ft) or the width of the
Easement plus 0.5 m (1.64 ft) from the Lane.
b) Where no access by way of the Lane is provided to a Building, the Driveway shall meet the
minimum requirements for a parking stall as listed in this section.
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c) Where the Driveway services not more than 4 Dwellings, all at Street intersection Driveways shall
be Setback a minimum of 6.0 m (19.69 ft) except where existing or planned traffic volumes
indicate that a greater distance is required to improve or maintain traffic safety and efficiency.
d) The minimum width of a Driveway shall be 3.0 m (9.84 ft) and where possible shall be grouped
together in pairs to maximize the space available for on Street parking.
e) To ensure that the movement of traffic is both safe and efficient, the Development Authority will
prohibit Driveways onto Highways/Expressways and arterial Roads as defined in the Town of
Blackfalds Transportation Master Plan and amendments thereto, and where, in the opinion of
the Development Authority, the Driveway would be liable to create a hazardous traffic situation.
f) Where access is gained directly from a paved Road, Driveways and parking areas shall be Hard
Surfaced.
3.20.7 Loading Space Requirement
a) For new Development, change in use of existing Development, or enlargement of existing
Development, on site Loading Space shall be provided and maintained in accordance with the
requirements of this Bylaw.
b) Loading Spaces shall be provided within the property boundaries of the Development and is
subject to all Setbacks and yard requirements specified in this Bylaw.
c) Access to any Loading Space shall be provided, where possible, internally to the Development
or from a Lane adjacent to the Development.
d) Access arranged such that no backing or turning movement of vehicles to and from causes
undue interference with traffic on adjoining or abutting Roads or Lanes.
e) Loading Spaces shall be required for all non-residential Development and Apartments.
f) Loading Spaces shall be designed and located so that all vehicles using those spaces can be
parked and manoeuvred entirely within the bounds of the Parcel before moving onto a Road.
g) Loading Spaces shall be located in Rear and Side Yards only.
h) A Loading Space shall be at least 3.5 m x 8.0 m (11.48 ft X 26.25 ft), with an overhead clearance
of at least 4.6 m (15.09 ft).
i)
Hard surfacing of the Loading Space shall be required where a Loading Space enters a paved
Road; otherwise, the Development Authority may allow all weather surfacing.
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DEVELOPMENT TYPE
MINIMUM LOADING SPACE
REQUIREMENT
Residential and residential related uses
n/a
Commercial and industrial uses, except those uses listed
specifically
1 / 1,900.0 m2 (20,451 ft2)
Hotel
Motel
Food Service, Restaurant
Drinking Establishment
1 / 2,800.0 m2 (30,139 ft2)
Institutional and service uses
Community, recreational and cultural uses
1 / 2,800.0 m2 (30,139 ft2)
School, senior high
1.5 / 100 students, minimum 5
plus minimum 5 bus Loading Spaces
3.20.8 Residential Parking Requirements
a) All parking areas required for a 4-plex, Multiple Housing Development, Row Housing, Stacked
Row Housing, and Apartments, shall be Hard Surfaced.
b) All parking areas required for Detached Dwellings and a Duplex shall contain all weather
surfaces (gravel) where access is via a Lane.
3.20.9 Sight Lines
a) No person shall erect, place, or allow any Building, fence, vehicle or trailer, screening material or
object, and no person shall plan or be allowed to grow any hedges, trees or vegetation which
exceeded 1.0 m (3.28 ft) in Height on a portion of a corner site.
b) In the Front Yard of a site in a residential Land Use District, no fence or hedge more than 1.0 m
(3.28 ft) in Height shall be allowed within 6.0 m (19.69 ft) of the intersection of a Driveway, Front
Parking Pad or Lane and a Road. (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
c) In the case of a site which is at the intersection of a Lane,
within a triangular area 2 sides of which shall be a minimum
of 3.0 m (9.84 ft) long, measured from the corner of the corner
site along the boundaries of the Lot which meet at the said
intersection, and the third side by drawing a line to connect
points so determined on each such boundary (for illustrative
purposes).
3.20.10 Vehicle Access Parking Space Standards
a) In locating a Building for which vehicle access is intended:
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i)
any private Garage shall not be erected or placed on the Rear Yard of a site closer to
the side where the vehicle entrance to the Garage or Carport faces a Lane, the Building
Setback shall be either 6.0 m (19.69 ft) or 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from the Lane, except in
those cases where an Easement has been placed along the Rear Property Line, in
which case the Building Setback shall be either 6.0 m (19.69 ft) or the width of the
Easement plus 0.5 m (1.64 ft) from the Lane.
ii)
where the vehicle entrance door to a Garage faces a side boundary of the site which
abuts an adjacent Lot, the Building shall not be less than 6.0 m (19.69 ft) from that
side boundary.
iii)
any other Building into which a vehicle may enter shall be placed so that a 6.0 m
(19.69 ft) minimum Driveway exists between the Property Line, Road or Lane and the
vehicle entrance door.
iv)
All accesses to any Garage, Carport, Parking Pad or Front Parking Pad must be Hard
Surfaced if entering from a hard-surfaced Road or Street. (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
3.20.11 Barrier Free Parking Stalls
a) Barrier free parking stalls shall be located as close as possible to ramps, Walkways and Building
entrances.
b) Parking shall be arranged in such a way that creates a barrier free path of travel.
c) For conditions requiring more than 2 barrier free parking stalls, no more than 2 stalls shall be
placed adjacent to each other. If there are several accessible Building entrances, a stall shall be
located near each entrance.
d) Each parking stall shall be clearly identified by painting the international symbol of accessibility.
The symbol and minimum size of each barrier free parking stall shall be in accordance with the
Alberta Building Code. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
e) The international symbol of access shall be painted on the pavement of all Off-Street barrier free
parking stalls with a nonslip paint and displayed with a vertically mounted Sign conforming to
the Height requirement set forth in accordance with the Alberta Building Code.
f) The access aisle shall lead to a curb cut to the adjacent sidewalk connecting to a Building
entrance.
g) The number of barrier free parking stalls provided shall be in accordance with the Alberta
Building Code. (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
3.21 Relocation of Buildings
a) No person shall, unless a Development Permit has been issued by the Development Authority:
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i)
place on a Parcel, a Building which has been previously erected or placed on a
different Parcel, or
ii)
alter on a Parcel, the location of a Building which has already been constructed on
that Parcel.
b) A Development Permit is required when a Building is moved to a new location, either within a
site, or from 1 site to another. The relocated Building must comply with the regulations of the
Land Use District into which it is being relocated.
c) A Development Permit for the removal of a Building from a site requires proof of service
disconnection for all applicable utilities.
d) Any Building receiving approval to be relocated shall be brought up to all existing Federal,
Provincial and Municipal standards, codes, regulations, and Bylaws.
e) In addition to the requirements of section 2.10, the applicant must submit the following
information:
i)
recent colour photographs showing all sides of the Building;
ii)
a statement on the age, size, and condition of the Building;
iii)
a statement prepared and signed by a qualified person on the structural condition of
a Building; and
iv)
a statement of proposed improvements to the Building.
f) The Development Authority may inspect the Building, which is proposed to be relocated or, at
the applicant's expense, may request an inspection by a professional who will provide a written
certification of the Buildings structural condition as well as any deficiencies relating to Building
codes or regulations.
g) Where a Development Permit has been granted for the relocation of a Building either on the
same Parcel or from another Parcel, the Development Authority shall require a letter of credit or
form of securities satisfactory to the Development Authority, of not less than $20,000, to ensure
completion of any renovations set out as a condition of approval of a permit.
i)
The Development Authority may, at their sole discretion, allow for a letter of credit or
form of security less than $20,000 if the Development Permit granted for the relocation
of a Building is an Accessory Building.
h) The Development Authority may issue a Development Permit for the proposed Building with or
without conditions or subject to such additional condition(s) as deemed necessary to ensure
that the Building is renovated to a satisfactory standard.
i)
All structural and exterior renovations shall be completed within 1 year of the issuance of a
Development Permit, unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority.
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3.22 Site Grading and Tree Clearing
3.22.1 Site Grading
a) A Development Permit shall be required for any Site Grading, excavations, stripping and/or
grading of land with appropriate plans, including placement of any material, as required by the
Development Authority prior to commencement.
b) A temporary fence shall be erected around all excavations which in the opinion of the
Development Authority may be hazardous to the public.
c) Where finished ground elevations are established, all grading shall comply with approved plans.
d) All topsoil shall be retained on the Parcel, except where it must be removed for Building
purposes.
e) A Letter of Credit and Development Agreement may be required if the Site Grading area is in
excess of 1,000.0 m2 (10,763.91 ft2) or as determined by the Development Authority.
f) Notwithstanding sections 3.22.1 (a)-(e), a Development Permit is not required for manual
ground disturbances subject to the preliminary identification of buried infrastructure affecting
the Parcel.
3.22.2 Tree Clearing
a) Unless otherwise exempt from requiring a Development Permit pursuant to section 2.9 of this
Bylaw, a Development Permit application shall be required for Tree Clearing.
b) The Development Permit application for Tree Clearing shall require the following information:
i)
purpose of proposed Tree Clearing;
ii)
detailed description of vegetation to be cleared;
iii)
proposed schedule for Tree Clearing;
iv)
proposed access and haul route(s); and
v)
reclamation plan.
c) When considering a proposal for Tree Clearing, the Development Authority shall review:
i)
any potential for the trees to be incorporated into future Development to meet the
Landscaping provisions of section 3.15;
ii)
the Municipal Development Plan and any other relevant Statutory Plans;
iii)
the protection of Environmentally Sensitive Lands and watercourses;
iv)
possibility of any environmental reserve designation;
v)
potential Nuisance and safety effect on any Adjacent Lands;
vi)
habitat maintenance during wildlife nesting; and
vii)
the health and size of the native trees.
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3.23 Yards and Projections
3.23.1 Front Yard
a) Where lands affected by a Corner Lot, the Front Yard shall be the narrower of the 2 Frontages.
If equal, the Front Yard shall be at the discretion of the Development Officer.
b) The Development Officer may require a corner site to provide a greater Setback from the front
Lot Line than is required within the Land Use District having regard for the orientation and
access of the Development and the adjacent properties.
3.23.2 Projections
a) The following features may project into a required Setback as provided for below, provided there
is no encroachment onto an Easement or utility right-of-way:
i)
in residential Districts, Structures such as fire pits and/or outdoor fireplaces, eaves,
bay or bow windows, unenclosed decks and steps, canopies and balconies may
project into a minimum Yard provided that the projection does not exceed:
i. 1.5 m (4.92 ft) into the minimum Front Yard;
ii. one half of the minimum Side Yard required for the Building;
iii. 3 m (9.84 ft) into the minimum Rear Yard; and
iv. no part of or attachment to a Principal Building, including unenclosed decks
more than 1.6 m (5.25 ft) above grade, shall project into a Front Yard or Rear
Yard any closer to the side property boundary than the distance in section 3.23.2
(ii) above.
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ii)
in all other Districts, the parts of and attachments to a Principal Building or an
Accessory Building which may project over or on a minimum Yard are:
i. any projection not exceeding 1.5 m (4.92 ft) into a Front Yard or Rear Yard;
ii. any projection not exceeding 0.6 m (1.97 ft) into a Side Yard; and
iii. exterior fire escapes not exceeding 1.2 m (3.94 ft) in width.
b) Except as otherwise provided in this Part, Projections to foundation walls and footings, or on
piles, are deemed to be part of the Building and shall not be considered a Projection over a yard.
c) No portion of a Building other than eaves, Signs or canopies shall project into a public or private
right-of-way.
d) Notwithstanding this section, accessibility ramps may project without limits into a required
Setback provided:
i)
the ramp provides access to the main floor or lower level of the Building
ii)
in a residential Land Use District:
i. the area of any landing is less than 3.6 m2 (38.75 ft2)
ii. the maximum ramp width is 1.2 m (3.94 ft)
3.24 Other Uses
a) All uses which are not covered by specific regulations in this Bylaw shall, in accordance with the
following guidelines, be:
i)
separated from adjacent uses by such a distance as to ensure that there will be no
adverse impact upon or by those adjacent uses
ii)
at a Density which is consistent with that prevailing in the area, unless otherwise
provided for in a Statutory Plan
iii)
set back from any Parcel boundary abutting a Road a sufficient distance to ensure
that the Development will not be visually intrusive, having regard to any possible
changes in surrounding uses
iv)
of a Height which will be consistent with that prevailing in the area
v)
developed in such a manner that there will be no adverse impact upon or by traffic on
adjacent Roads
vi)
developed in conformance with any applicable Statutory Plan designed, constructed
and the exterior finished to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, who shall
ensure, as far as practical, that materials will be used which are appropriate and
compatible with the standard of surrounding Developments.
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PART 4.0 SPECIFIC USE REGULATIONS
4.1 Accessory Development and Accessory Buildings
4.1.1 Accessory Development
a) Any Accessory Building that exceeds 10.0 m2 (107.64 ft2) shall require a Development Permit.
b) An Accessory Building, Structure or Accessory Use shall be considered a Permitted Use when
accessory to a Permitted Principal Use and a Discretionary Use when accessory to a
Discretionary Principal Use.
c) No Accessory Building may be constructed, erected, or moved on to any site in any Land Use
District prior to the time of construction of the Principal Building to which it is accessory to.
d) Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, all Accessory Buildings shall conform to the site
regulations for the Land Use District in which they are located.
e) Where a Building is attached to the Principal Building on a site by a roof, an open or enclosed
Structure, a floor, or a foundation, it is to be considered a part of the Principal Building and not
as an Accessory Building.
f) An Accessory Building or Structure shall not be constructed over an Easement or right of way.
g) An Accessory Building, or any portion thereof, shall not be used as a Dwelling.
h) No Accessory Building or any portion thereof shall be erected or placed within the Front Yard of
a Parcel.
i)
The size of an Accessory Building may not exceed the size of the Principal Building.
j) An Accessory Building shall consider the Principal Building appearance to ensure compatibility
and incorporate similar exterior colours and materials.
4.1.2 Accessory Buildings in Residential Land Use Districts
a) For the purposes of this section, sheds and detached Garages are classified as Accessory
Buildings.
b) There shall be no more than 2 Accessory Buildings per residential Lot.
c) An Accessory Building shall:
i)
be situated so that the exterior wall is a minimum of 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from the side and
rear boundaries of the Parcel, except Buildings having vehicle access, which are
regulated by section 3.20
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ii)
not be situated closer to the other side Parcel boundary or the rear Parcel boundary,
and where Sight Triangles are required at the intersection of Roads, it shall comply
with subsection 3.20.9.
d) An Accessory Building shall not be more than 5.0 m (16.40 ft) in Height and shall not exceed the
Height of the Principal Building.
e) An Accessory Building that is a shared Garage may be developed on the common Lot Line. The
minimum Side Yard for the opposite side Lot Line shall be as required within the Land Use
District provisions and,
i)
a caveat, for any shared wall shall be registered onto the Certificate of Title for the
affected Parcels.
f) An Accessory Building or Structure on a double fronting Lot shall be sited as if a Front Yard is
required on both Lot Lines abutting Roads unless it is a residential Lot with its access from 1
Street consistent with Lots on the same block.
g) The Setback for an Accessory Building or Structure shall not be less than the Side Yard required
for the Principal Building on the side Lot Line abutting a flanking Road .
h) An Accessory Building to which a vehicle may enter shall conform to section 3.20.
4.1.3 Other Land Use Districts
a) For an Accessory Building or Use visible from a Highway and/or major Road, the Development
Authority shall also take into consideration the Building appearance, orientation and design and
may add any conditions necessary to ensure such Building is suitable to the character of the
existing Development in the Land Use District as well as its effect on adjacent Land Use Districts.
b) The Development Authority may require a higher level of Landscaping and buffering to ensure
that the Building is appropriately screened.
4.2 Accessory Suites
a) An Accessory Suite shall be a Discretionary Use within a Dwelling located in the R-1S Residential
Single Dwelling Small Lot District, R-1M Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District, and the
R-1L Residential Single Dwelling Large Lot District.
b) An Accessory Suite includes the Development or conversion of Basement space or above Grade
space to a separate Dwelling or the addition of new floor space for an Accessory Suite to an
existing Detached Dwelling, and
i)
is a self-contained unit with a separate Kitchen, sleeping and sanitary facilities which
are physically separate from those of the Principal Dwelling within the Structure
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ii)
has an entrance separate from the entrance to the Principal Dwelling either from a
common indoor landing or directly from the side or rear of the Structure
iii)
shall contain a maximum of 2 bedrooms.
c) The maximum number of Accessory Suites per Detached Dwelling is limited to 1.
d) An Accessory Suite shall provide 2 additional Off-Street Parking stall in addition to the minimum
requirements of section 3.20. Tandem Parking shall not be allowed as a method for meeting the
parking requirements for an Accessory Suite.
e) The number of Dwellings allowed to have Accessory Suites within a neighbourhood area shall
not exceed 10% of the total units in that subdivision, neighbourhood and the Accessory Suites
are to have a distance of 10 Dwellings and/or Lots between Accessory Suites as per final
approval by the Municipal Planning Commission.
f) A Home Based Business 2 and Home Based Business 3 shall not be allowed within an approved
Accessory Suite.
4.3 Alternative Energy Collecting and Storing Devices
4.3.1 Solar Energy Devices
a) Solar energy devices and all components associated with the devices shall meet the Setback
and Height coverage requirements of the Land Use District in which they are placed.
b) Solar energy devices attached to a Principal or Accessory Building should be integrated with the
roof or wall/Structure. The mounted panel:
i)
should not project more than 0.15 m (0.49 ft) from the surface of the Building
ii)
should not project vertically more than 1.0 m (3.28 ft) above the roof line in residential
Land Use Districts, and not more than 1.8 m (5.91 ft) above the roof line in all other
Land Use Districts, where located on Buildings with flat roofs
iii)
should not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof or wall to which it is
mounted.
c) Solar energy devices not attached to a Building shall:
i)
be located in a Side or Rear Yard only
ii)
not exceed 2.5 m (8.20 ft) in Height above the ground
be screened from adjacent properties with a fence, Landscaping, or other means of
screening, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
4.3.2 Geothermal Energy Devices
a) Geothermal energy devices shall ensure the underground components meet the required
Setbacks for accessory and accessory residential Buildings in the Land Use District.
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b) In the case of above ground components, the geothermal energy devices shall:
i)
in a residential Land Use District, be subject to the Land Use District requirements for
an Accessory residential Building on the Parcel where the device is located
ii)
in all other Land Use Districts, be subject to the Land Use District requirements for a
Principal Building on the Parcel where the device is located.
c) Geothermal energy devices do not require a Development Permit, subject to meeting the
requirements of the Land Use District in which they are located.
4.4 Bed & Breakfast Establishments
a) Bed & Breakfast establishments are allowed in the Town if they are secondary to the residential
use of the Dwelling. Such accommodation shall be compatible with and not interfere with the
use and enjoyment of the neighbourhood in residential areas. The planning, operation, and
appearance of a Bed & Breakfast shall be compatible with and sensitive to the general
residential character of its immediate surroundings, in terms of atmosphere, privacy, enjoyment,
Landscaping, architecture, scale, activity and retaining the appearance of a Detached Dwelling.
In this regard, Bed & Breakfast establishments shall comply with the following standards:
i)
alterations to the residence shall be limited so that a home can be easily converted
back to a residence. Any alterations are to be approved by the Municipal Planning
Commission
ii)
there shall be a maximum of 2 rooms available for guests at a Bed & Breakfast
establishment
iii)
the property Owner host of the Bed & Breakfast shall occupy the subject Detached
Dwelling as the primary residence
iv)
the maximum length of stay for a guest at a Bed & Breakfast shall be 14 nights in any
30-day period
v)
guest rooms shall not be self-contained Dwellings, and not contain a Kitchen for the
guest rooms for the use of guests to prepare meals
vi)
1 Sign only shall be allowed to identify, rather than advertise the establishment. The
Sign must not exceed 0.33 m x 0.45 m (1.08 ft X 1.48 ft) in size
vii)
Off-Street Parking shall be provided as follows:
i. 2 parking spaces for the Principal Dwelling plus 1 space per guest room
ii. no other services or retail sales may be offered at or from the same premises
other than the of a Bed & Breakfast
iii. no home occupation is allowed on the premises of a Bed & Breakfast
viii)
where a Bed & Breakfast is approved, there shall be no Accessory Suite on the
premises of a Detached Dwelling.
b) A Home Based Business 2 and Home Based Business 3 shall not be allowed within an approved
Bed & Breakfast.
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4.5 Cannabis Retail Sales
a) Retail, Cannabis sales use shall not be located within 100.0 m (328.08 ft) from any other Retail,
Cannabis sales or a School, excluding those classified as a Home Education Program. For the
purposes of this section only:
i)
the minimum separation distance between a proposed Retail, Cannabis sales use and
a School site shall be determined by measuring a straight line between the 2 closest
Lot Lines of each Lot. The separation distance shall not be measured from the Land
Use District boundaries or walls of the Buildings
ii)
Notwithstanding section 2.16, the Municipal Planning Commission may only reduce
the 100.0 m (328.08 ft) separation distance by granting a maximum of 15% variance.
b) The Development Authority may require lighting, Signs or screening measures that ensure the
proposed Development is compatible with adjacent or nearby residential, commercial, or
industrial uses.
4.6 Communication Facilities
a) Notwithstanding any of the municipal requirements or obligations outlined within the Land Use
Bylaw, all proponents for Communication Towers must comply with the following Federal
legislation and/or regulations, where applicable.
b) Communication Facilities and in accordance with section 2.10 and the Town's Communication
Facility Protocol, shall require a Development Permit.
c) Communication Facilities are encouraged to be located in specific areas of the Town such as:
i)
agricultural
ii)
industrial
iii)
non-residential areas where tower height is unlikely to be an issue.
d) Where possible, visually unobtrusive antennas are encouraged to be located on existing
infrastructure such as Signs located on private property, light standards, water towers or other
utility infrastructure.
e) Where appropriate, new facilities should be built to a standard to accommodate multiple
devices. Any exclusivity agreement which limits access to other applications is strongly
discouraged.
f) If co-location is determined to be unfeasible, the clustering of communication facilities is
preferred.
g) The design or appearance of all communications facilities including antennas, antenna mounts,
equipment shelters, and cable runs, should minimize the visibility of facilities through the use of
colour, consistent architectural styles, and aesthetic design.
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h) The Town recommends that Signs only be placed on a Communication Facility to:
i)
identify the facility
ii)
identify the Owner
iii)
warn of any safety issues.
i)
Communication Facility sites should be established with Setbacks to both Alberta Infrastructure
and Transportation and Town Road network standards.
4.7 Front Parking Pads (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
a) Front Parking Pads are Permitted Uses in the following Land Use Districts:
i)
Residential Single Dwelling Large Lot District (R-1L)
ii)
Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-1M)
iii)
Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District (R-1S)
iv)
Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-2), except for Multiple Housing Development
and Mixed Use Development Uses.
b) The Development Authority shall not vary the minimum 25% Front Yard Landscaping
requirements to accommodate a Front Parking Pad unless alternative access is not available,
at the sole discretion of the Development Authority.
c)
The minimum length of a Front Parking Pad shall be 6.0 m (19.69 ft) measured from the back
of the sidewalk or Walkway or where there is no sidewalk or Walkway, 6.0 m (19.69 ft) from
the Road.
d) The minimum width of a Front Parking Pad shall be 3.0 m (9.84 ft) to a maximum width of
7.0 m (22.97 ft) and where possible should be grouped together in pairs to maximize the space
available for on-street parking.
e)
Front Parking Pads shall abut the back of the sidewalk or Walkway or where there is no
sidewalk or Walkway, abut a Road.
f)
Front Parking Pads on a Corner Lot shall be located as far from the intersection with a Lane
and/or Road as possible.
g) To ensure that the movement of traffic is both safe and efficient, the Development Authority
shall prohibit Front Parking Pads onto Highways/Expressways and arterial Roads, as defined
in the Town's Transportation Master Plan and amendments thereto, and where, at the sole
discretion of the Development Authority, the Front Parking Pad would be liable to create a
hazardous traffic situation.
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4.8 Home Based Business
4.8.1 General Provisions
a) In determining if a particular business can be carried on as a Home Based Business the
Development Authority may refuse to consider a particular business as a Home Based Business
or refuse to approve a proposed Home Based Business if, in the opinion of the Development
Authority, the proposed business use would be more appropriately located in a commercial or
industrial Land Use District having regard for the overall compatibility of the business use with
the residential character of the area.
b) No person shall operate or permit or allow the operation of a Home Based Business without a
Development Permit and a current business license.
c) A Development Permit for a Home Based Business shall only be valid for the address identified
in the Permit.
d) A maximum of 1 Home Based Business may be operated per Dwelling unless otherwise
approved by the Development Authority.
e) Notwithstanding section 4.7.1 (d) above, 1 additional Home Based Business 1, may be approved
at the discretion of the Development Officer in recognition that there are no on-site visitors or
additional parking stalls required for the proposed use.
f) A Home Based Business 2 and Home Based Business 3 shall not be operated within a Detached
Dwelling with an approved Accessory Suite or Bed & Breakfast establishment.
4.8.2 Application for Home Based Business
a) An application for a Development Permit for a Home Based Business shall be made to the
Development Officer in writing on the form prescribed in accordance with section 2.10 and shall
describe:
i)
the nature of the business
ii)
the hours of operation
iii)
the materials, equipment and/or vehicles that will be used and where they will be
stored
iv)
the number of resident and non-resident employees
v)
the number of business visits per day expected to the property
vi)
the number of parking spaces on the property.
b) If the applicant is not the registered Owner of the property, a letter from the Owner is required
granting the applicant permission to use the property for the proposed business.
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4.8.3 Regulations for a Home Based Business 1
a) The Home Based Business 1 shall:
i)
be operated from within the Dwelling and not use any Accessory Building or any
outdoor part of the Parcel
ii)
be no outside business activity, or storage of materials or equipment associated with
the business allowed on the site
iii)
no mechanical or electrical equipment shall be used which creates unreasonable
noise, or visible and audible interference with home electronics equipment in adjacent
Dwellings. The operation of such business shall not create any Nuisance by way of
noise, dust, odour or smoke or anything of an offensive or objectionable nature
iv)
not use any Dangerous Goods which would not be used in association with the
residential use of the Dwelling
v)
not employ any person on site other than a resident of the Dwelling. Not more than 2
adult residents of the home are authorized to work in the business. No off-site
employees shall be authorized
vi)
no additional parking stalls are required
vii)
not use any vehicle in the operation of the Home Based Business which would not
reasonably be used in conjunction with the residential use of the Dwelling
viii)
not create any site visits to the property
ix)
have no exterior Signs, display or Advertisement required for the Home Based
Business
x)
not operate without a valid Development Permit and Business Licence issued by the
Town.
4.8.4 Regulations for Home Based Business 2
a) The Home Based Business 2 shall:
i)
be operated from within the Dwelling and not use any Accessory Building or any
outdoor part of the Parcel
ii)
be no outside business activity, or storage of materials or equipment associated with
the business allowed on the site.
iii)
no mechanical or electrical equipment shall be used which creates unreasonable
noise, or visible and audible interference with home electronics equipment in adjacent
Dwellings. The operation of such business shall not create any Nuisance by way of
noise, dust, odour or smoke or anything of an offensive or objectionable nature
iv)
not use any Dangerous Goods which would not be used in association with the
residential use of the Dwelling
v)
not employ any person on site other than a resident of the Dwelling. Not more than 2
adult residents of the home are authorized to work in the business. No off-site
employees shall be authorized
vi)
in addition to the parking spaces required pursuant to section 3.20, 1 additional Off-
Street Parking stall shall be provided
vii)
tandem Parking may be considered for a Home Based Business 2 where appropriate
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viii)
not use any vehicle or trailer in the operation of the Home Based Business which
would not reasonably be used in conjunction with the residential use of the Dwelling
ix)
there shall be no exterior display or Advertisement other than a business identification
plaque or Sign 0.33 m x 0.45 m (1.08 ft X 1.48 ft) in size located on or in the Dwelling
x)
the business shall not, in the opinion of the Development Authority, generate
pedestrian or vehicular traffic or parking in excess that would be detrimental to the
amenities and safety of the residents in the vicinity of the Parcel
xi)
there shall be no outside business activity, or outdoor storage of materials or
equipment associated with the business on the site. Indoor storage related to the
business activity will be allowed within the Dwelling or an Accessory Building provided
that such materials or equipment are not, in the opinion of the Development Authority,
likely to result in a hazard (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
xii)
no physical changes to the external appearance of the Dwelling or any Accessory
Building shall be allowed as a result of the establishment of the Home Based
Business
xiii)
not operate without a valid Development Permit or Business Licence issued by the
Town
xiv) shall not be operated within an approved Accessory Suite or Bed & Breakfast
establishment.
4.8.5 Regulations for a Home Based Business 3
a) The Home Based Business 3 shall:
i)
be operated from within the Dwelling or an Accessory Building
ii)
not employ more than 1 non-resident of the Dwelling and be authorized to work in the
business
iii)
there shall be no exterior display or Advertisement other than a business identification
plaque or Sign 0.33 m x 0.45 m (1.08 ft X 1.48 ft) in size located on or in the Dwelling
iv)
be no outside business activity, or storage of materials or equipment associated with
the business allowed on the site. Indoor storage shall only be allowed inside the
Dwelling or Accessory Building
v)
no mechanical or electrical equipment shall be used which creates unreasonable
noise, or visible and audible interference with home electronics equipment in adjacent
Dwellings. The operation of such business shall not create any Nuisance by way of
noise, dust, odour or smoke or anything of an offensive or objectionable nature
vi)
not use any Dangerous Goods which would not be used in association with the
residential use of the Dwelling
vii)
no physical changes to the external appearance of the Dwelling or any Accessory
Building shall be allowed as a result of the establishment of the Home Based
Business
viii)
the business shall not, in the opinion of the Municipal Planning Commission, generate
pedestrian or vehicular traffic or parking in excess that would be detrimental to the
amenities and safety of the residents in the vicinity of the Parcel
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ix)
not operate without a valid Development Permit or Business Licence issued by the
Town.
b) In addition to the parking spaces required pursuant to section 3.20:
i)
1 Off-Street Parking stall for visitors
ii)
1 Off-Street Parking stall for the non-resident employee.
c) Pursuant to section 3.20.4, Tandem Parking may be considered for a Home Based Business 3
where appropriate.
d) Vehicles associated with the Major Home Based Business 3 including a trailer or truck shall be
parked in the Rear Yard where permissible.
i)
notwithstanding section 4.7.5 (d) above, the maximum vehicle allowed in a residential
Land Use District, the commercial vehicle shall be restricted to a maximum gross
vehicle weight of 7,500.0 kg.
e) A Home Based Business 3 shall have a time limit of 3 years. Upon expiration of the original
permit, the Development Authority may consider granting an approval with no time limit if the
Home Based Business meets the regulations of this Bylaw.
f) Shall not be operated within an approved Accessory Suite or Bed & Breakfast establishment.
4.9 Recreational Vehicle Storage
a) No more than 1 Recreational Vehicle may be stored in a residential Land Use District.
b) Recreational Vehicle Storage in the Front Yard is allowed on an approved Parking Pad or Front
Parking Pad. (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
c) Recreational Vehicle parking which enters onto a paved Road shall be Hard Surfaced and be
located and constructed in accordance with the Town's standards and to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
4.10 Residential Sales Service
a) The Development Authority may issue a Temporary Development Permit for a Residential Sales
Centre provided:
i)
there are minimal effects, such as noise, lighting, traffic congestion on Roads and
adjacent residents
ii)
there is sufficient on-site and off-site parking
iii)
it complements the scale and character of the neighbourhood in which it is located,
with regard to:
i. the size of the Building; and
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ii. the colour, material, and design of the exterior finish.
iv)
lighting shall be designed so it is not directed onto adjacent Lots. All lighting (except
motion activated security lights) shall be off when the Residential Sales Centre is
closed
v)
the number of other Residential Sales Centres in the area, the proximity to arterial or
collector Roads, the effect on other Dwellings, the length of time the centre will be
operating, and the location and proximity of properties being marketed is to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
4.11 Satellite Dish and Amateur Radio Antennae
a) A satellite dish and amateur radio antenna are Accessory Uses which require a Development
Permit. An exception to this is if a satellite antenna has a dish diameter of less than 1.0 m
(3.28 ft) and conforms to the requirements outlined in section 2.9 (a)(xvii).
b) In a residential Land Use District, a satellite dish and amateur radio antenna shall only be located
in a Rear Yard, or a Side Yard which does not abut a Street.
c) On an interior Parcel, a satellite dish and amateur radio antenna shall be situated so that no part
of it is closer than 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from the side or rear boundaries of the Parcel.
d) On a corner Parcel, a satellite dish and amateur radio antenna shall be situated so that no part
of it is closer to the Street than the Principal Building, or closer 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from the other
side Parcel boundary or the rear Parcel boundary.
e) The location of satellite dish and amateur radio antennae in all other Land Use Districts other
than the residential Land Use District shall be determined by the Municipal Planning
Commission.
f) Where any part of a satellite dish antenna is more than 4.0 m (13.12 ft) above Grade level, or
when it is located other than described above, it shall be both screened and located to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
g) The maximum Height of an amateur radio antenna in a residential area shall be 12.5 m (41.01
ft) unless a greater Height is required by the amateur radio license.
h) An application for a Development Permit for an amateur radio antenna must be accompanied
by a valid amateur radio operator's license.
i)
No advertising other than that manufacturer's name/logo shall be allowed on a satellite dish
antenna and amateur radio antenna.
j) The illumination of satellite dish antenna and amateur radio antenna is prohibited unless
required by Transport Canada regulations.
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4.12 Shipping Containers
a) A Shipping Container, allowed under this section, shall:
i)
be used for storage purposes and are accessory to the Principal Use of the site
ii)
are temporary to a maximum of 2 years, unless it is a Permitted Use
iii)
require a Development Permit
b) A Shipping Container shall:
i)
not exceed the following dimensions: 13.8 m (L) x 2.5 m (W) x 2.9 m (H)
[45.28 ft (L) X 8.20 ft (W) X 9.52 ft (H)]
ii)
be placed on the ground or on skids, and shall not be stacked upon one another or on
any other Structure
iii)
be standalone so that they are not connected to one another or to any Structures on
the property (e.g. through the Development of a roof Structure, or other means)
iv)
be unmarked (e.g. no brand names of the Shipping Container, business or Third Party
Advertising shall be on the Shipping Container)
v)
be screened when visible from a Road, using either solid fencing measuring 1.8 m
(5.91 ft) in Building Height on site or coniferous trees, planted at a minimum Height
of 2.5 m (8.20 ft) and spaced to provide a wall of fencing.
c) Where the Rear or Side Yard is adjacent to a residential Land Use District, or a public Street or
Highway, additional Landscaping, and screening exceeding that of the minimum requirements
found in section 3.15 shall be provided to screen the Shipping Containers, to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority.
d) Notwithstanding section 4.11 (a)(iv) above, Shipping Containers may be temporarily placed on
a site in any Land Use District in accordance with the following:
i)
during active construction on a site when the Shipping Container is solely for the
storage of supplies and equipment that are used for the site, provided that a valid
Building permit has been issued for the construction. The Shipping Container must
be removed from the site upon completion of construction
ii)
the purposes of loading and unloading of items associated with the Principal Use for
a period of not more than 14 days in any 6-month period
iii)
a Shipping Container for the purposes of a Moving Storage Pod shall have a
maximum Height of 3.0 m (9.84 ft) and a maximum length of 6.0 m (19.69 ft) and be
placed on a Driveway or Front Parking Pad, for a period not exceeding 14 days and
only for the purpose of loading and unloading during the process of moving or
renovating. (Amended Bylaw 13.15, 11/26/24)
iv)
A container shall:
i. be located so as to not create a safety hazard
ii. not be located within 1.2 m (3.94 ft) of a Side Yard property boundary
iii. be located in the Rear Yard where possible.
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4.13 Swimming Pools and Outdoor Hot Tubs
a) All permanent in ground pools and in ground hot tubs shall require a Development Permit.
b) Every private swimming pool and/or hot tub shall be secured against entry according to the
current Alberta Building Code.
4.14 Temporary Buildings
a) The construction of a temporary Building is to allow them in circumstances where a permanent
Building is planned but not yet constructed or for Special Events requiring a short term or
seasonal use.
b) No temporary Building may be erected without the permission of the Development Authority
and may be restricted by the following non-exhaustive list of items:
i)
in any Land Use District other than a residential Land Use District, subject to the
Owner agreeing to remove the Building in accordance with Development Permit
conditions and shall include:
i. the size, Height, and location of the Building
ii. appearance of the Building
iii. duration of time required for the Building to a maximum of 12 months
ii)
payment of a security deposit may be required and provided to the Town as a Letter
of Credit or other form acceptable by the Town, in an amount equivalent to the cost
of removing the Building to ensure its removal within 14 days upon expiration of the
Development Permit
iii)
the maximum number of temporary Buildings per site shall not exceed 1
iv)
a temporary Buildings' footprint shall be included in the site coverage calculation.
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PART 5.0 SIGNS
5.1 General Purpose
a) The general purpose of this Part is to regulate the number, size, type, form, appearance, and
location of Signs in order to:
i)
balance the need for Signs with safety and aesthetics
ii)
provide adequate and flexible means of identification for commercial and industrial
uses
iii)
minimize the potential adverse effect of signs on private and public property
5.2 Sign Definitions
For the purposes of interpretation of Part 5, the following definitions are applied:
ABANDONMENT as it pertains to Signs means a Sign located on a property which becomes vacant and
unoccupied or, any Sign which pertains to a time, event, or purpose for which it no longer applies.
ADVERTISEMENT means any device or representation visible to the public that is for the purpose of
directly or indirectly promoting sales or drawing attention to the event.
A-FRAME means a Sign with 2 angled sides, to which copy can be applied, that meet at the top to form
the shape of a triangle, or an inverted "V", when resting directly on the ground.
AWNING means a light detachable system of fabric, sheet metal, or other similar material, which is
entirely supported from a Building by a fixed or retractable frame.
AWNING SIGN means a non-Illuminated Sign that is painted on or affixed flat to the exterior surface of
an Awning.
BANNER means a Temporary Sign made of lightweight, flexible fabric or material that is affixed to the
exterior Facade of a Building to which copy is painted, stamped, stenciled, perforated, stitched, or
otherwise applied directly onto its surface.
BILLBOARD means a Permanent Sign, not attached to a Building or Structure, where content is allowed
for periodic replacement. Billboard Signs may include Third Party Advertising.
BUILDING SIGN means a device, notice or medium including its support system and its components
comprised of any material, composed of lettered, pictorial material which is located on the exterior of a
Building or window and may include illumination. A Building Sign does not include any component of
an Electronic Message Feature or Video Display.
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BUILDING FACE means a portion of any exterior elevation of a Building exposed to public view,
extending from the Grade to the eaves or the top of the parapet wall and the entire length of the Building
elevation, including all areas divided by firewalls.
CANOPY means an architectural feature or structural protective element affixed to the exterior wall of
a Building over a door, entrance, outdoor service area or similar type of entrance way.
CANOPY SIGN means a Sign that is painted on or affixed to the exterior surface of a Canopy.
CHANGEABLE COPY, MANUAL means copy on a Sign that changes manually using attachable letters,
numbers, or pictorial panels. A Changeable Copy, Manual Sign does not include any Electronic Message
Features or Third Party Advertising.
CHANNEL LETTER SIGN means a Fascia Sign that is a single solid Structure resembling a letter,
number, or other symbols that, when affixed horizontally parallel to the exterior Façade of a Building,
displays a message.
CLEARANCE means the unobstructed vertical distance between the ground or finished floor and the
underside of a Sign or Structure.
CONSTRUCTION SIGN means a Sign used to identify a construction project, and may include the
Owner, general Contractor, sub-trades, architect, engineers, and others associated with the design,
planning and/or Development of the project under construction.
CONTRACTOR as it pertains to Signs, means a company or business that is contracted to complete a
project related to the construction, renovation, or alteration of a Structure, Building or any other
Development.
COPY AREA means a percentage of the maximum Sign Area, or a specified numerical figure as noted
within this Bylaw.
CUSTOM PRINTED INSERTS means personalized corrugated plastic inserts added to chain link
fencing, utilized for screening or privacy, showing landscape, or as a visual aide in advertising or
displaying the business logo, name, or general information about the business.
DIRECTIONAL SIGN means a Sign that is located on-site and provides information and directions
necessary for persons entering, traveling through, or exiting a site.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE FEATURE means that portion of a Sign that is comprised of a device which
displays text, or characters, through electronically controlled single colour changing lights or digital
programming.
ELECTRONIC MESSAGE, CHANGEABLE COPY means an area on a Sign that displays a programmable
electronic, non-motion pictorial, text information within the display area. An Electronic Message,
Changeable Copy Sign, or portion thereof, does not include Third Party Advertising.
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FASCIA SIGN means a Sign that runs parallel to the face of a Building on which it is displayed or
attached but does not include a Painted Wall Sign or Window Sign.
FLAG SIGN means a Temporary Sign that is made of lightweight flexible fabric or material with 1 or 2
sides to which copy can be applied and, which is attached to a freestanding pole, placed in or on the
ground.
FREESTANDING MONUMENT SIGN means a Freestanding Sign that is a single solid Structure placed
in or on the ground which is wholly independent of any other object for support and includes a Copy
Area with 1 or 2 sides to which copy can be applied. This may include an Electronic Message,
Changeable Copy. A Freestanding Monument Sign does not include Third Party Advertising.
FREESTANDING PYLON SIGN means a Freestanding Sign that has independent supports and consists
of a base, is placed on the ground, and has a flat Copy Area with 1 or 2 sides to which copy can be
applied. A Freestanding Pylon Sign does not include Third Party Advertising.
FREESTANDING SIGN means a Sign that has independent supports placed in the ground and that is
not part of a Building, Structure, or Development.
FUTURE DEVELOPMENT SIGN means a Temporary Sign used to identify a future Development area
and the developers(s) or Builder(s) associated with the project.
HEIGHT as it pertains to Signs, means the maximum vertical distance between the average Grade at
the base of the Sign and the highest point on the Sign. Any earth berms and elevated foundations
supporting the Sign shall be included in the Height of the Sign.
HOME BASED BUSINESS SIGN means a Sign installed, erected, or displayed to identify a business
located on a Lot within a residential Land Use District and contains only the name of the business on
site.
ILLUMINATED SIGN means a Sign that is characterized by the use of artificial light reflecting off the
surface of a Sign by the following means:
a) externally illuminated meaning projecting through the surface of a Sign;
b) internally illuminated; or
c) projecting from behind the surface of a Sign (e.g. backlit).
INFLATABLE SIGN means the temporary use of a three-dimensional Sign, inflated with air or other
gases or fluids, to which copy can be applied, and which is anchored or affixed to the ground or to the
roof of a Building.
INTEGRATED ROOF SIGN means a Sign erected or constructed as an integral or essential part of a
normal roof Structure.
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MAINTENANCE means the cleaning, painting, repair, or replacement of any defective parts of a Sign in
a manner that does not alter the basic design or Structure of the Sign and does not change the Sign
Area.
MENU BOARD SIGN means a Sign associated with a Drive-Through Business and that is used to display
a menu and associated prices.
MURAL means any piece of artwork painted or applied directly onto a wall, ceiling, or other larger
permanent surface, flat, concave, or convex with or without installation medium. Murals do not sell,
promote, advertise, or solicit commercial activity for individuals, not-for-profits, businesses, or other
organizations. A Mural is not considered a Sign. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.55, 08/26/25)
NEIGHBOURHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGN means a Permanent Sign erected by a developer at the
entrances to a subdivision indicating the name of a subdivision or community.
OPEN HOUSE SIGN means an A-Frame Sign advertising a public viewing of a Dwelling or Dwellings that
is for sale or rent.
PAINTED WALL SIGN means a Sign that is painted, inscribed, or marked directly on any exterior wall or
other integral part of a Building but does not include a Fascia Sign or Mural.
PERMANENT SIGN means a Sign that cannot be readily relocated because of its attachment to the site.
It does not include a Banner Sign, Inflatable Sign, or a Flag Sign, but includes Signs painted on or
attached to a motor vehicle if the vehicle is parked on a regular basis to act as a Sign.
PORTABLE SIGN means a Sign that has independent supports and is easily moveable, with a flat Copy
Area of 1 or 2 sides to which copy can be applied and is designed to allow for a message or advertising
to be changed frequently and easily.
POST SIGN means a Sign consisting of a base of 1 or more upright supports placed in or on the ground
and which has a flat Copy Area with 1 or 2 sides to which copy can be applied.
PRIMARY BUILDING FACE means 1 side of a Building that fronts onto a public Road, internal Road, or
an internal Parking Facility and that is the main focus of external advertising. This side of the Building
generally includes the main public access into the Building or business as well as the address of the
Building.
PROJECTING SIGN means a single solid Structure affixed upright and perpendicular against the
exterior Facade of a Building that supports a Copy Area with 1 or 2 sides to which copy can be applied.
A Projecting Sign does not contain illumination.
PUBLIC NOTICE means a message of interest or waring to the public and is required by or erected
pursuant to the provisions of federal, provincial, or municipal government legislation, regulation, Bylaw,
or policy.
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REAL ESTATE SIGN means an A-Frame or Post Sign that advertises property for sale, lease or rent.
SECONDARY BUILDING FACE means any side of a Building that is not intended to be the main focus
of external advertising. This side of a Building generally does not include public access.
SHOW HOME SIGN means a Sign, either 1 sided or 2 sided, that advertises or directs attention to a
Residential Sales Centre located on the property for which is being advertised. A Show Home Sign may
be an A-Frame, Banner, or Window Sign.
SIGN means a device, notice or medium, including its support system and other components, that is
used or is intended or capable of being used, to attract attention for advertising, identification or for
information purposes.
SIGN AREA means the areas of a Sign that are available for copy (excluding the main support Structure).
SPECIAL EVENT SIGN means a Temporary Sign erected for a specified period of time advertising a
Special Event.
TEMPORARY SIGN means a Sign that is not intended to be Permanent Sign and is allowed for a limited
time period by the applicable development standards.
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING means a Sign that refers to goods, activities, or services offered for sale
or for free but are not obtained at the premises nor on the Parcel on which the Sign is located or
displayed.
UNDER CANOPY SIGN means a Sign that is affixed to the exterior surface of a Canopy and may contain
1 or 2 sides.
VIDEO DISPLAY or VIDEO DISPLAY SIGNS means Signs or portions thereof which change its message
or background in a manner or method of full color display characterized by motion or pictorial imagery,
which may or may not include text and depicts action or a special effect to imitate movement or give
the illusion of motion.
WINDOW SIGN means a Sign, picture, symbol, or combination thereof that is painted, pasted, inscribed,
or otherwise placed on a window for viewing from the outside of the Building and does not include
merchandise located in a window for display purposes.
5.3 Applicability
a) The requirements contained in this Part shall apply to all Signs on lands within the Town except
for:
i)
any Sign located within a Building or Structure not intended to be displayed to the
outside public
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ii)
any Sign required to be displayed under the provisions of federal, provincial, and
municipal legislation.
b) Notwithstanding the regulations of this Part, the land and Buildings included within the Plan Area
of the Downtown Revitalization Plan are subject to the Downtown Architectural Guidelines.
5.4 Administration
5.4.1 Development Permit Requirements for Signs
a) Unless specifically exempted from the requirements to obtain a Development Permit, all Signs,
including relocation, enlargement, or modification to a Sign, requires a Development Permit.
b) A Development Permit for a Sign shall be made in writing on the appropriate application form
and submitted together with the appropriate fees as approved in the Development Fees and
Fines Bylaw, as amended, and shall include:
i)
the signature of the registered Owner(s) of the land (or their representatives or Agent)
ii)
the civic address of the Building, Structure or Lot on which the Sign is to be erected,
altered, or replaced
iii)
drawings to scale, giving dimensions, materials, finishes, colour schemes, letter fonts
and sizes, graphics, logos, and type of illumination
iv)
drawings illustrating the position of the Sign and method of attachment
v)
a site plan showing the location of any existing or proposed Signs, whether on a
Building or on a Parcel of Land
vi)
proposed purpose or message on the Sign
vii)
Sign value
viii)
a drawing signed and sealed by a professional engineer illustrating the details of
attachment and assembly, at the discretion of the Development Authority
ix)
any additional information as the Development Authority deems necessary.
c) An application for a Sign permit shall not be considered complete and final and received for
processing by the Town until the Development Authority determines that all requirements of
section 5.4.1 (b) have been completed and notification of a complete application has been
provided to the applicant, in accordance with section 2.11.
d) The Development Authority may consider the following when it reviews an application for a Sign
permit:
i)
the scale and design of the area
ii)
Statutory Plan requirements
iii)
streetscape improvements
iv)
Downtown Revitalization Plan
v)
Downtown Architectural Guidelines
vi)
scale, form, and massing
vii)
infrastructure and safety
viii)
proximity to a residential area
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e) The Development Officer may issue a decision on a Sign permit if the application complies with
the provisions of this Bylaw (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23); and may:
i)
refer any application for a Permitted or Discretionary Use to the Municipal Planning
Commission for its consideration; or
ii)
refer, with recommendations, to the Municipal Planning Commission any application
for a Development Permit that, in the opinion of the Development Officer, should be
decided by the Municipal Planning Commission.
5.4.2 Conditions of Development Approvals for Signs
a) In addition to section 2.6, and in deciding on the issuing of a Development Permit for a Sign, the
Development Authority may impose conditions it considers appropriate, either on a permanent
basis or for a limited time period on a Development Permit application and may:
i)
require the removal of existing Sign(s) on a site
ii)
restrict the location, number, and type of new and existing Signs on a site
iii)
reduce light levels or hours of operation of Illuminated Signs
iv)
require other upgrades or changes to existing Signs on site
v)
consider all safety and construction matters.
5.4.3 Variances
a) The Development Authority may vary the following:
i)
Sign Height
ii)
Sign width
iii)
allowed number of Signs on a site, except for Electronic Message Signs which shall
not be varied
iv)
the minimum separation distance between a Freestanding Sign
v)
total Sign Area
vi)
minimum Clearance above Grade for Freestanding Signs
vii)
Setbacks
b) The Development Authority, in determining if a variance is justified, may consider:
i)
any approval to be temporary
ii)
the size and location of the site
iii)
the design or construction of a Building or a Sign
iv)
Street context
v)
topography and configuration of the site
vi)
all applicable policies, guidelines, and applicable Statutory Plans
vii)
whether the proposed variance would unduly interfere with the amenities of the
neighbourhood or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment, or value of
neighbouring sites.
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c) Any variance approved by the Development Authority may be temporarily approved and may be
subject to conditions deemed appropriate.
d) Despite any other provision in this Bylaw, if necessary or for safety reasons, the Development
Authority may require greater distance separations between Signs or increased Clearances of
any Sign.
e) Despite section 5.4.3 (a), where an application for a Sign permit does not comply with the
standards established in this Bylaw, the following tolerances shall not exceed:
i)
10% as approved by the Development Officer
ii)
10.1% and not exceeding 15% as approved by the Municipal Planning Commission
iii)
15.01% and over are prohibited.
5.5 General Regulations
a) Despite any other provision in this Bylaw, a Permanent Sign shall be considered Accessory to
an approved Use within a Land Use District.
b) Where a Development Permit has been issued for a residential, commercial, or industrial
Development that includes more than 1 Parcel, Signs may be erected or installed on the land as
if the Development were located on a single Parcel.
c) Where allowed under this Bylaw, any Sign adjacent to a Provincial Highway in undeveloped areas
shall maintain a minimum of 300.0 m (984.25 ft) from the centreline of the Highway, except
under the following circumstances:
i)
1 Sign advertising the sale of the subject property
ii)
Signs for municipal purposes
iii)
any Sign containing any part thereof with an Electronic Message Feature or Video
Display feature shall not be allowed.
d) Unless provided elsewhere within this Part, Signs and their Structures shall be located a
minimum of:
i)
1.0 m (3.28 ft) back from an existing or future curb line
ii)
0.03 m (0.09 ft) from the inside edge of any sidewalk
iii)
3.0 m (9.84 ft) from any Road access
iv)
1.0 m (3.28 ft) from a Property Line, when located on private property.
e) Signs shall not be located within an intersection corner visibility triangle.
f) Signs shall not be placed in or on a required parking space or Loading Space and shall not be
placed to reduce the number of required parking stalls or Loading Spaces, pursuant to this Bylaw
or an approved Development Permit.
g) Trees and shrubs shall not be removed or damaged to construct a Sign, to make a Sign more
visible, to maintain a Sign, or to change copy on a Sign.
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h) A Permanent Sign shall not be constructed within, or encroach onto, a registered right of way
within a Parcel of Land.
5.5.1 Copy Area Sign Calculation
a) For a double-faced Sign, the Development Officer shall only use 1 face for the purposes of
determining Sign Area and Copy Area.
b) Where this Bylaw has a provision for maximum allowable Sign Area that is a percentage of the
area of Building Face within a multiple tenant Development, the Development Authority shall
determine the maximum Sign Area allowed by considering the Height of the Building and the
width of the tenant's leased premises.
c) The Development Officer shall determine the maximum Copy Area of a Sign:
i)
as a percentage of the maximum Sign Area, as noted within this Bylaw; or
ii)
a specified numerical figure, as noted within this Bylaw.
5.5.2 Enforcement
a) in addition to section 2.18, the following regulations also apply to Sign enforcement:
i)
where any portion of a Sign is placed on public property and contravenes any
provisions of this Bylaw, a Designated Officer may remove the Sign or request the
Sign be removed at the expense of the Sign Owner
ii)
a Sign that is removed pursuant to this Bylaw shall be stored by the Town for a
maximum 30 days, during which time the Sign Owner may claim and retrieve the Sign
upon payment to the Town of the impoundment and storage fee, in accordance with
the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw, as amended
iii)
if a Sign is not claimed or retrieved by the Sign Owner after 30 days of its removal, a
Designated Officer is authorized to destroy or otherwise dispose of the any Sign
without any further notice or compensation to the Sign Owner
iv)
despite sections 5.5.2 (a)(ii) and 5.5.2 (a)(iii), where a Sign constructed of poster
board, foam core board, corrugated plastic or coroplast, illustration board or any other
similar material is removed pursuant to this Bylaw, it may be disposed of within 24
hours without any notice or consideration to the Sign Owner
v)
the costs incurred by the Town in removing the Sign, restoring a site, or destroying
stored Sign, include the cost of any immediate measures taken to terminate an
immediate danger are debts due to the Town that may be recovered in court action
vi)
the Owner of a Sign or any person responsible for the placement of any Sign or Sign
Structure or both shall be liable and responsible for such Sign or Sign Structure
vii)
the Town shall not be liable for any damage to or loss of a Sign that was erected in
contravention of the provisions of this Bylaw and removed by a Designated Officer.
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viii)
the Town shall not be liable for any loss of revenue resulting from the removal of a
Sign pursuant to the provisions of this Bylaw.
5.5.3 Illumination
a) Electrical power supply to a Sign shall be located underground except when a Sign is powered
by solar energy. The solar power device may be located above ground provided it is attached to
the Sign and no wires, cords, or other components of the power supply device are located on
the ground further than 0.3 m from the Sign Structure. All wiring and conduits shall be concealed
from view.
b) A Sign with illumination or an electronic message Sign shall not be allowed in residential Land
Use Districts.
c) All Signs that are illuminated shall have the capacity to be dimmed to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. Signs that are illuminated shall not:
i)
shine or reflect light directly onto neighbouring properties, or, in the direction of
oncoming traffic
ii)
create a hazard for pedestrians or motorists
iii)
be on an intensity or brightness that would interfere with the general welfare of
residential or occupants of adjacent property, or with vehicular traffic
d) Externally Illuminated Signs shall:
i)
use full cut-off or shielded and screened external light sources
ii)
be positioned in a manner that directs the light directly onto the Sign and minimizes
glare
e) Where allowed, internally Illuminated Signs shall have the light source completely shielded from
direct view.
5.5.4 Maintenance
a) Every Owner shall maintain all Signs in good repair, in safe condition and free of visible
deterioration by:
i)
ensuring all exposed Signs and Sign Structure surfaces are covered with an all-
weather protective finish
ii)
repainting or refinishing as often as necessary to prevent peeling, flaking of paint,
corrosion or fading from light exposure
iii)
keeping Signs intact and operative and preventing them from deteriorating, peeling,
breaking, or cracking.
b) All Sign copy shall be fastened securely to the Sign Structure. Where a portion of copy has been
removed, it shall be replaced within a reasonable timeframe, either with a new copy or filled in
with material consistent with the Sign, as determined by the Development Authority.
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5.5.5 Signs Exempt from a Development Permit
a) In addition to section 2.9, the following Signs shall not require a Development Permit provided
they comply with the regulations of this Bylaw and any other applicable policy or legislation:
i)
Sign, notice, placard, or bullet required to be displayed by or on behalf of the federal,
provincial, or municipal government
ii)
Sign related to the function or work of the Town or other public authority
iii)
Sign displaying community event information
iv)
an Advertisement that is an integral part of a transit system, bus shelter or bench or
on garbage or recycling bins located on Streets under an Agreement with the Town
v)
Signs located in or on taxi cabs and as authorized under Taxi Bylaw, as amended
vi)
flag, emblem, or insignia that does not exceed 10.0 m (32.8 ft) in Height or the
maximum Height of a Principal Building, which ever is less
vii)
an A-Frame Sign within all non-residential Land Use Districts, provided the Sign is
located adjacent to the business that is being advertised
viii)
Open House Sign
ix)
Garage sale Sign
x)
Real Estate Sign
xi)
Construction Sign
xii)
election Signs provided they are placed in accordance with the Election Sign Bylaw as
amended (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
xiii)
Changeable Copy, Manual Sign in a which complies with the requirement and
approval of a Special Event permit
xiv) Directional Sign as part of a commercial or industrial Development that is noted within
an approved Development Permit
xv)
Fascia Sign within a Sign Area not greater than 0.2 m2 (2.15 ft2) in a residential Land
Use District or 0.5 m2 (5.38 ft2) in a non-residential Land Use District
xvi) Show Home Sign and a Flag Sign on a site with an Approved Residential Sales Centre
xvii) copy inserts being changed in existing Signs. This applies to existing Freestanding or
Fascia Signs where no structural components are being modified or added, including
illumination and the size and location of the Sign remains the same.
5.5.6 Sign Prohibitions
a) Unless otherwise listed in this Bylaw, Third Party Advertising is not authorized.
b) The Development Authority shall not permit a Sign or portion thereof that:
i)
includes Video Display, laser light projection, motion picture or an audible component
ii)
a Billboard Sign
iii)
is attached to, or makes up any portion of a fence, retaining wall, or other similar
Structure unless the Sign is authorized under this Bylaw to identify a community or
neighbourhood or is integrated into a Structure or fence to identify a commercial site
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iv)
is attached to or constructed on or over a roof of a Building extending above the
parapet portion of the Building, except for:
i. an Integrated Roof Sign
ii. a Sign on a mansard roof
iii. an Inflatable Sign located on a roof
v)
is attached, affixed, or displayed on any parked vehicle or trailer not normally used in
the daily activity of the Sign subject
vi)
is attached, affixed, or displayed on a Shipping Container
vii)
any Sign that moves or assumes any motion constituting a non-stationary or non-
fixed condition, unless expressly allowed within this Bylaw
viii)
has 1 of the following objects attached to it:
i. balloons
ii. flags
iii. Banners or streamers
iv. ribbons
v. spinners
vi. other similar devices
ix)
Obstructs the view of, or may be confused with, an official traffic control device
x)
displays lights resembling flashing, intermittent, or scintillating motion usually
associated with danger or those used by police, fire, ambulance, and other emergency
vehicles
xi)
uses chasing borders or movement of any kind
xii)
is unsafe to persons or property in the opinion of the Development Authority (Amended,
Bylaw 1336.55, 08/26/25)
xiii)
is an overall state of dilapidation, disrepair, or Abandonment
xiv) identifies a business, Development or service not authorized through the provisions
of this Bylaw to operate within the Town.
5.5.7 Signs on Public Property
a) Unless specifically allowed by this Bylaw or by agreement with the Town or allowed by Town
Policy or Bylaw, a Sign shall not be placed (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25):
i)
on or over any curb, sidewalk, post, traffic control device, Public Utility pole, hydrant,
boulevard, median, bridge, fence, tree, or other surface
ii)
across any Road or public thoroughfare
iii)
within any municipal owned or occupied facility, or on or within any site upon which a
municipal owned facility is located
iv)
project across a property boundary into a Road or public property.
b) The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval from the Sign Owner:
i)
execution of an agreement provided by the Town to indemnify against, and to save
harmless from any and all liability resulting from injury to a person or damage to a
property, which may result from the presence, collapse, or failure, of the Sign
ii)
a certified copy of a liability insurance policy (and subsequent renewals thereof),
naming the Town as a co-insured, covering bodily injury and property damage for
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claims arising out of the ownership of such Sign in an amount specified by the Town.
An endorsement in a form satisfactory to the Town may form part of the insurance
policy.
c) In the event there is the failure to maintain the required insurance policies specified within
section 5.5.7 (b) above, the approval shall be revoked, and the Sign Owner shall be required to
immediately remove the Sign.
d) Temporary Signs, where authorized under this Bylaw and placed within a municipal Road right-
of-way shall:
i)
not be placed on a sidewalk, a centre median of a Road, any Lane or, within a
roundabout/traffic circle area
ii)
not be located to obstruct or interfere with Road maintenance, impede the use of
utilities or bus stops, vehicular and pedestrian traffic, or otherwise create a hazard
iii)
maintain the following minimum Setbacks:
i. 1.0 m (3.28 ft) back from an existing or future curb line
ii. 0.3 m (0.98 ft) from the inside edge of any sidewalk, path, or private property
iii. 10.0 m (32.81 ft) from the centreline of an intersection
iv. 10.0 m (32.81 ft) from any crosswalk
v. 5.0 m (16.40 ft) from a fire hydrant
iv)
not be located within a corner visibility triangle
v)
not be illuminated.
5.6 Building Sign Development Standards
a) The following Permanent Signs may be allowed on any Building in commercial and industrial
Land Use Districts:
i)
Awning Sign
ii)
Canopy Sign
iii)
Channel Letter Sign
iv)
Fascia Sign
v)
Integrated Roof Sign
vi)
Painted Wall Sign
vii)
Projecting Sign
viii)
Under Canopy Sign
ix)
Window Sign
5.6.1 Awning, Canopy or Under Canopy Sign
a) Subject to section 5.5.7 (b), an Awning or Canopy, that includes Signs integrated into the design
and construction of a Canopy or Awning Structure, shall not extend:
i)
more than 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from the Building if it is attached to an Awning Structure
ii)
more than 2.4 m (7.87 ft) from the Building if it is attached to a Canopy Structure.
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b) A Canopy Sign or Awning Sign shall:
i)
be considered part of the Building Face, and any copy attached to it shall contribute
to the maximum cumulative Copy Area of the Building Face
ii)
be a maximum of 1.5 m (4.92 ft) in Height measured from the lowest point of the
Canopy or Awning to the highest point of the Canopy or Awning
iii)
have a maximum total Copy Area of 50% of the front face of the Canopy or Awning
Structure including under and above Canopy Sign or Awning Sign
iv)
have a minimum separation distance of 2.0 m (6.56 ft) from another Canopy Sign or
Awning Sign
v)
be compatible with the Building on which it is located in terms of materials, colors,
size, and location on the Building.
c) An Under Canopy Sign or Awning Sign is attached to the top side of a Canopy or Awning
Structure and is fastened to the bottom of a Canopy or Awning Structure and shall:
i)
not extend horizontally beyond the Canopy or Awning Structure on which it is located
ii)
have a maximum Height of 0.3 m (0.98 ft), measured from the lowest point of the
Canopy Sign to the highest point of the Canopy Sign
iii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 1.5 m2 (16.15 ft2)
iv)
be limited to 1 Sign per business or Building
v)
be spaced a minimum 4.5 m (14.76 ft) from another Under Canopy Sign
vi)
count towards the maximum allowable Copy Area for the Canopy or Awning on which
it is attached
vii)
have a minimum Clearance of 2.4 m (7.87 ft).
5.6.2 Fascia Sign
a) A Fascia Sign shall be used to identify the name of the use, business, or occupant of a Building
on which it is located.
b) A Fascia Sign may consist of individual letters, symbols or logos that are attached directly to
the Building.
c) The materials and colour schemes of Fascia Signs shall be chosen to compliment with the
architecture and colour scheme of the Building Facade.
d) Fascia Signs shall not obscure architectural elements of a Building including windows,
doorways, sills, moldings, and cornices.
e) For the purposes of this part, Fascia Signs may be allowed in any commercial, industrial, and
Direct Control Land Use Districts and shall:
i)
not exceed a maximum 25% of the total area of the Primary Building Face; and 15%
of a Secondary Building Face, and at the rear entrance of a business be a maximum
of 0.3 m2
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ii)
have a minimum Clearance of 2.4 m (7.87 ft) when measured from Grade to the
bottom of the Sign Structure
iii)
be separated a minimum of 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from adjacent Fascia Signs
iv)
where located above any portion of a Street or project over public property, not extend
or project more than 0.3 m (0.98 ft) beyond the Building Face to which it is attached
v)
not extend above the roof line of a flat roofed Building or, if there is a parapet or
mansard roof, 0.5 m (1.64 ft) above the eave line but not higher than the upper edge
of the parapet or mansard roof and the eave line in all other cases
vi)
not contain any Advertisement except to identify the name of a business or occupant
of a tenant space, where such Sign is located above the first floor of a Building to
which it is attached
vii)
not be illuminated when directly abutting a residential Parcel or, where it could have
an adverse impact on a residential Parcel
viii)
shall not include Third Party Advertising
ix)
does not include any Changeable Copy, Manual, Electronic Message Feature or
Electronic Message, Changeable Copy or Video Display.
f) A Fascia Sign may contain Changeable Copy, Manual feature, or Electronic Message feature
provided that they comply with section 5.7 and the following:
i)
a maximum of 20% of the Sign is used for Changeable Copy, Manual or Electronic
Message Feature
ii)
not more than 1 Sign per Lot, site or Parcel that contains Changeable Copy, Manual
or Electronic Message Feature shall be allowed
iii)
the messages on the Changeable Copy, Manual or Electronic Message Feature shall
relate to:
i. the use, business, or occupant of the site where the Fascia Sign is located
ii. the services of a use, business, or occupant of the site where the Fascia Sign is
located
iii. information that may otherwise be included on a Sign relating to the lease or sale
of the property
iv. a Special Event for a non-profit organization
v. not contain Third Party Advertising
g) A tenant occupying a premises within a Building may place a Fascia Sign on a Secondary
Building Face, regardless of its physical location within the Building itself.
5.6.3 Integrated Roof Sign
a) No part of an Integrated Roof Sign shall extend above the highest portion of the roof.
b) No part of an Integrated Roof Sign shall be separated from the rest of the roof by a space of
more than 15.24 cm (6.00 in).
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5.6.4 Painted Wall Sign and Murals
a) Subject to the provisions of this Part, Painted Wall Signs are Discretionary on all properties
containing approved commercial and industrial Land Use Districts.
b) The size and location of a Mural is subject to the approval of Council or as otherwise delegated
through Town Policy or Bylaw. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
c) A Painted Wall Sign shall conform to the following guidelines:
i)
any text, picture, illustration, or similar graphic that advertises the name of a business
or, is a logo or symbol of a business that occupies the Building or Structure on which
the Painted Wall Sign is located may:
i. cover up to 30% of the front of the Building
ii. cover up to 60% of a secondary Building Façade
iii. not include more than 70%, for any text that advertises the name of the business
or, a logo associated with the business.
d) The Development Authority shall have regard to the content and imagery of the Sign ensuring
it enhances the area and is suitable for the location proposed.
e) The Development Authority may require that the Painted Wall Sign be periodically repainted.
f) The Development Authority may ensure the Painted Wall Sign be removed and the wall
refinished, to be consistent with the rest of the Building, if the business to which the Sign
relates ceases to be located in the Building upon which the Sign is located.
g) A Mural that includes any copy that is considered by the Development Authority to be
advertising shall be considered a Painted Wall Sign and are subject to the regulations of this
section.
5.6.5 Projecting Sign
a) Subject to section 5.5.7 (2), a Projecting Sign shall:
i)
only be located on the Primary Building Face
ii)
not have a separation of more than 0.6 m (1.97 ft) between the Sign and the Primary
Building Face to which it is attached
iii)
not project more than 2.0 m (6.56 ft) from the Building Face to which it is attached
or, 0.3 m (0.98 ft) from the Road edge of the sidewalk, whichever is less
iv)
have a maximum Copy Area of 2.23 m2 (24.00 ft2) per side
v)
have a minimum Clearance of 2.5 m (8.20 ft) when measured from Grade to the
bottom of the Sign's Structure
vi)
not project over public property unless written approval is provided by the Town
vii)
not project more than 0.3 m (0.98 ft) above the roof line or, the maximum allowable
Height of the Building, whichever is less.
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5.6.6 Window Sign
a) For the purposes of this Part, 'window area' includes all contiguous panels of glass, including
panes of glass that would be contiguous if not separated by mullions.
b) Within a residential Land Use District, a Window Sign shall only be allowed in conjunction with
an approved Home Based Business and shall comply with section 4.7.
c) Within a commercial Land Use District, a Window Sign shall be limited to the first and second
story of a Building, and not exceed 50% of the window area of a Primary Building Face and 25%
of a Secondary Building Face.
5.7 Electronic Message Sign Regulations
a) General Development standards for Electronic Message Signs may be allowed on a
Freestanding Pylon Sign, a Freestanding Monument Sign and Fascia Sign and shall comply with
sections 5.7 and 5.8.
b) Unless otherwise provided for in this Part, an Electronic Message Feature Sign shall not exceed
40% of the Sign face, whichever is less; and
i)
must relate to a use, business, or occupant of the site where the Sign is located
ii)
or in the case of a Special Event being advertised, where a Special Event Permit has
been issued
iii)
not include Third Party Advertising.
c) Any Sign with an Electronic Message Feature shall:
i)
maintain a minimum of 300.0 m (984.25 ft) from any other sign with an Electronic
Message Feature
ii)
display messages for a minimum time period of 20 seconds
iii)
ensure that message transitions are instantaneous
iv)
must not include effects like motion, dissolving, blinking, flashing or intermittent
lights, video, or the illusion of such effects.
d) Must contain a default design that will freeze the Sign panel message in 1 position if a
malfunction occurs.
e) The Sign panel shall be equipped with a control system that automatically adjusts light emission
level to ambient light conditions so as not to cause glare or excessive brightness.
f) The Development Authority shall have the ongoing discretion to require the brightness,
frequency, colors, or other qualities of the Sign panel be adjusted in order to address safety
concerns.
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5.7.1 Electronic Message, Changeable Copy Sign
a) Subject to the provisions of this Part, an Electronic Message, Changeable Copy Sign shall be
considered a Discretionary Use.
5.8 Freestanding Sign Regulations
a) For the purposes of this Part, Freestanding Signs may be allowed in any commercial, industrial,
DC-3 District or Public Land Use Districts.
b) A Freestanding Sign may include the following types of Signs:
i)
Community Event Information Sign
ii)
Monument Sign
iii)
Pylon Sign
iv)
Neighbourhood Identification Sign
v)
Post Sign
c) Despite section 5.8 (a):
i)
Freestanding Signs within C-2 and I-1 Land Use Districts, identified in the Downtown
Revitalization Plan, are a Discretionary Use
ii)
Freestanding Signs, Monument Signs, and Pylon Signs shall not be allowed within the
C-1 District.
d) A Freestanding Sign with Changeable Copy, Manual or electronic message sign shall not be
allowed within any Land Use District adjacent to the Queen Elizabeth II (QEII) Highway and
Highway 597.
e) A Freestanding Monument Sign or Freestanding Pylon Sign shall be landscaped a minimum of
2.0 m (6.56 ft) extending around the centre base of the sign to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer who shall consider access for Maintenance. This Part shall not exempt any
Landscaping requirements within this Bylaw.
5.8.1 Monument or Pylon Sign
a) Unless otherwise specified within this Bylaw, a Freestanding Monument or Freestanding Pylon
Sign shall:
i)
not have a Copy Area greater than 85% of the Sign Area
ii)
a maximum Height of 9.0 m (29.53 ft)
iii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 25.0 m2 (269.10 ft2).
b) The maximum number of Freestanding Pylon Signs or Freestanding Monument Signs located
on a Parcel in a non-residential Land Use District shall be:
i)
1 Sign per Parcel on a site of 50.0 m (164.04 ft) Frontage or less
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ii)
2 Signs per Parcel on a site of more than 50.0 m (164.04 ft) Frontage but not greater
than 100 m (328.08 ft)
iii)
a maximum of 2 Signs per Parcel on a site greater than 100.0 m (328.08 ft) in
Frontage.
c) Despite section 5.8.1 (b)(iii), where a Parcel has Frontage on more than 1 Road, 1 additional Sign
may be allowed, not exceeding 60% of the maximum Height allowed, provided the distance
between each Freestanding Pylon Sign or Freestanding Monument Sign is 50.0 m (164.04 ft).
d) The following Setbacks shall apply for Freestanding Monument and Freestanding Pylon Signs:
i)
be separated a minimum of 50.0 m (164.04 ft) from any other Freestanding Sign
ii)
maintain a minimum 15 m (49.21 ft) from a Property Line shared with another site
iii)
maintain a minimum 1.0 m (3.28 ft) from a Property Line adjacent to a Road.
e) A Freestanding Monument Sign and Freestanding Pylon Sign shall maintain a minimum
Clearance of 3.0 m (9.84 ft) when measured from the ground to the bottom of the Sign Structure,
except where it is a Freestanding Monument Sign; and:
i)
does not interfere with traffic circulation or vehicle parking
ii)
has electrical power supply supplied underground
iii)
shall not be constructed within a parking area or such that it results in a reduction of
the number of parking spaces.
f) A Freestanding Monument Sign or Freestanding Pylon Sign may:
i)
be internally or externally illuminated
ii)
contain Changeable Copy provided the Changeable Copy, Manual, Electronic
Message Feature or Electronic Message, Changeable Copy does not exceed more
than 25% of the Sign Area.
g) A Freestanding Monument Sign or Freestanding Pylon Sign located on a Parcel within the C-1,
C-2, C-3, and I-1 Land Use Districts included within the Downtown Revitalization Plan, where
approved, shall:
i)
not exceed a maximum Sign Area of 5.0 m2 (53.82ft2)
ii)
not exceed a maximum Height of 8.5 m (27.89 ft)
iii)
not have a rotating element
iv)
not have a changeable copy or an Electronic Message Feature; except:
i. where a Gas Bar has been approved, in which case the changeable copy or an
Electronic Message Feature shall be limited to fuel price display
v)
be limited to 1 Sign per Parcel
vi)
maintain a minimum Clearance of 2.44 m (8.00 ft) when measured from the ground
to the bottom of the Sign Structure, except where it is a Freestanding Monument Sign.
h) A Freestanding Monument or Freestanding Pylon Sign located on a non-residential Parcel
adjacent to QEII or Highway 597 shall:
i)
not incorporate a rotating element
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ii)
shall be limited to 1 Freestanding Monument Sign or 1 Freestanding Pylon Sign per
Parcel where the Sign Area is over 22.0 m2 (236.81 ft2)
iii)
maintain a maximum Height of 9.0 m (29.53 ft)
iv)
not exceed a maximum Height of 9.0 m (29.53 ft)
v)
may have a maximum Sign Area of 12.0 m2 (12.179 ft2)
vi)
not incorporate Changeable Copy, Manual component or Electronic Message Feature
or Video Display feature.
i) Freestanding Monument Signs within the R-3, R-4, R-5, R-MHC and R-MHP Land Use Districts,
shall be used to identify the site and shall:
i)
be limited to 1 Sign per Lot, site, or Parcel
ii)
not contain any illumination
iii)
have a maximum Height of 3.0 m (9.84 ft)
iv)
have a maximum Sign Area of 5.0 m2 (53.82 ft2)
v)
not have a rotating element, Changeable Copy, Manual or an Electronic Message
Feature
vi)
be limited to:
i. 1 Sign per Parcel on a site of 30 m (98.43 ft) Frontage or less
ii. 2 Signs per Parcel on a site of more than 30 m (98.43 ft) Frontage but not greater
than 60 m (196.85 ft)
iii. a maximum of 3 Signs per Parcel on a site of more than a Frontage greater than
60 m (196.85 ft).
5.8.2 Neighbourhood Identification Sign
a) The Neighbourhood Identification Sign, pursuant to the Development Agreement entered into at
the time of subdivision, shall:
i)
be for neighbourhood identification purposes only and contain no advertising
ii)
be constructed of Maintenance free material wherever possible
iii)
not be internally illuminated or contain any Electronic Message Feature or Video
Display
iv)
not encroach upon any utility right of way
v)
not affect traffic safety.
5.8.3 Post Sign
a) A Post Sign located on private property shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 1.2 m (3.94 ft)
ii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 1.1 m2 (11.84 ft2)
iii)
DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
iv)
not block any sidewalks or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic
v)
be separated a minimum of 5 m (16.40 ft) from other Signs located on-site or off-site.
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b) A Post Sign used as a Real Estate Sign shall have a maximum Height of 1.8 m (5.91 ft) and
maximum Sign Area of 1.5 m2 (16.15 ft2) within all residential Land Use Districts.
c) A Post Sign used as a Real Estate Sign shall have a maximum Height of 4.0 m (13.12 ft) and a
maximum Sign Area of 6.0 m2 (64.58 ft2) within non-residential Land Use Districts.
5.9 Other Sign Regulations
a) For the purposes of this Part, the following types of Signs may be allowed in any commercial,
industrial, Direct Control or Public Land Use Districts:
i)
A-Frame Sign
ii)
Bed & Breakfast Sign
iii)
Custom Printed Insert Sign
iv)
Directional Sign
v)
Election Sign
vi)
Flag Sign
vii)
Home Based Business Sign
viii)
Menu Board Sign
5.9.1 A-Frame Sign
a) An A-Frame Sign shall:
i)
be limited to 1 Sign per business
ii)
have a maximum Height of 0.9 m (2.95 ft)
iii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 0.55 m2 (5.92 ft2)
iv)
not obstruct sidewalks or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic
v)
be displayed only during the business operating hours
vi)
be separated a minimum of 5.0 m (16.40 ft) from other Signs located on or off-site
vii)
be located on private property in front of the Building or premises to which the Sign
pertains
viii)
be of a painted finish, be neat and clean and be maintained at all times
ix)
be constructed of materials that will collapse, cave in, give way upon impact (such as
paper, cardboard, or other light weight material)
x)
not use fluorescent, 'day-glow', luminous, or reflective lettering or backgrounds.
b) For businesses with zero front Setbacks, 1 Sign may be placed on Town property adjacent to
the front property boundary provided that the Sign is:
i)
located as close as possible to the front of the Building
ii)
the Sign is placed wholly within 1.0 m (3.28 ft) of the curb, placed as close as practical
to any Street tree, garbage receptacle, or other pieces of Street furniture where
available in front of the business in order to maintain a minimum 2.0 m (6.56 ft) width
for pedestrian passage.
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c) An A-Frame Sign used as an Open House Sign shall:
i)
only include a directional arrow, the phrase 'open house' and the name and/or the
logo of the real estate company hosting the open house
ii)
not be located in a median of a Road, on a sidewalk, or within a traffic circle area
iii)
have a maximum Height of 0.9 m (2.95 ft)
iv)
have a maximum Sign Area of 0.55 m2 (5.92 ft2)
v)
be separated a minimum of 5.0 m (16.40 ft) from other Signs located on site or off-
site
vi)
be erected or placed no more than 3 hours prior to an open house and no later than
3 hours after an open house, except on weekends. Signs erected on a weekend may
not be placed before 6:00 p.m. Friday or after 6:00 am on a Monday, except when a
Friday or Monday is a statutory holiday, the display dates shall adjust to be displayed
during the statutory holiday.
d) An A-Frame Sign may not be located within a Road right-of-way.
5.9.2 Bed & Breakfast Sign
a) Bed & Breakfast Signs shall:
i)
require a permit
ii)
be located entirely on private property
iii)
be limited to a maximum of 2 Signs per approved Bed & Breakfast subject to the
following:
i. authorized Sign types include, Post, Projecting and Window
ii. no 2 Signs on a single site may be the same type
iii. Signs allowed shall confirm to section 5.8.3, 5.6.5, and 5.6.6
iv. not be internally lit
v. not contain any Changeable Copy, Manual, or Electronic Message Feature.
5.9.3 Custom Printed Insert Sign
a) Custom Printed Inserts are personalized corrugated plastic inserts which contain advertising or
the display of the business logo or name and added to chain link fencing.
b) Where chain link fencing is approved, Custom Printed Inserts may be considered in industrial
Land Use Districts only; except:
i)
any portion of a fence sharing a common property boundary with and adjacent to, the
Queen Elizabeth II Highway and Highway 597
c) The maximum Sign Copy Area containing advertising, the display of the business logo or name
shall be limited to 25% per side of a perimeter chain link fence to a maximum of 2 sides.
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5.9.4 Directional Sign
a) A Directional Sign may contain a logo or name of business and may be illuminated.
b) A Directional Sign within R-3, R-5, and R-MHP Land Use Districts shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 0.9 m (2.46 ft)
ii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 0.4 m2 (4.31 ft2)
iii)
be limited to 2 Directional Signs per site or Parcel
iv)
the Development Authority may approve a greater number of Directional Signs
where the need for the requested additional Signs has been demonstrated by the
applicant.
5.9.5 Flag Sign
a) Flag Signs shall:
i)
be limited to 1 Sign per business
ii)
be limited to a maximum of 3 Signs per Parcel
iii)
be considered in all commercial and industrial Land Use Districts, except within the
C-1 Commercial Central District and I-1 Industrial Light District as identified in the
Downtown Revitalization Plan
iv)
not exceed a maximum Height of 4.0 m (13.12 ft)
v)
not block sidewalks or interfere with pedestrian or vehicular traffic
vi)
be located within the property boundaries
vii)
be separated a minimum of 5.0 m (16.40 ft) from another Flag Banner Sign and any
other Signs located on or off-site
viii)
be located in front of the Building or premises to which the Sign pertains
ix)
be displayed for a period of up to 30 consecutive days to a maximum of 3 times per
calendar year.
b) The maximum number of Flag Signs placed on a site within a non-residential Land Use District
shall be:
i)
1 Sign on a Lot with a Frontage of 30 m (98.43 ft) or less
ii)
a maximum of 3 Signs on a Lot with a Frontage greater than 30 m (98.43 ft).
c) A Flag Sign used with a Residential Sales Centre shall be decorative in its design, be
Freestanding and not attached to any other Sign or Structure.
5.9.6 Home Based Business Sign
a) A Home Based Business Sign shall:
i)
not display any Signs unless a valid Development Permit and Business License have
been issued by the Town
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ii)
not display any Sign other than 1 non-illuminated Window Sign, not exceeding 25% of
the area of the window
iii)
not display an A-Frame Sign no larger than 0.3 m2 (3.23 ft2) advertising the Home
Based Business operating from the Parcel and shall:
i. be located entirely within the boundaries of the property.
5.9.7 Menu Board Sign
a) A Menu Board Sign shall be located on a Parcel within a commercial Land Use District and shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 3.0 m (9.84 ft)
ii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 3.0 m2 (32.29 ft2)
iii)
be limited to a maximum of 2 Menu Board Signs per business on a site
iv)
incorporate Landscaping where required by the Development Authority
v)
not create any off-site Nuisance with regards to noise or illumination to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
5.10 Special Event Sign Regulations
a) A Special Event Sign used for the purposes of advertising a Special Event or for providing Public
Notices shall not require a Development Permit provided:
i)
a Sign shall not contain advertising copy other than information specific to the Special
Event
ii)
when located in a Road right-of-way shall:
i. be limited to an A-Frame Sign or a Post Sign
ii. have a maximum Sign Area of 0.55 m2 (5.92 ft2)
iii. have a maximum Height of 0.9 m (2.95 ft)
iv. be located 5.0 m (16.40 ft) from all other Signs within the right of way
v. be placed no more than 5 days prior to the event, if it is a singular occurring event
vi. be placed no more than 2 days prior to the event if it is a regularly scheduled
event (i.e. Farmers Market)
vii. be allowed to remain within the right of way throughout the duration of the event
viii. be removed within 24 hours following the conclusion of the event.
iii)
shall not contain any illumination or use any flashing or electronic device
iv)
not be attached to any light standard, pole or any other Sign or Structure
v)
be anchored and stabilized at all times.
b) A Special Event Sign shall maintain the following Setbacks:
i)
1.5 m (4.92 ft) from the Front Property Line
ii)
10.0 m (32.81 ft) from any intersection whether controlled or uncontrolled
iii)
5.0 m (16.40 ft) from a hydrant
iv)
10.0 m (32.81 ft) from the Lot Line that abuts another Lot other than a residential Lot
v)
3.0 m (9.84 ft) from any access to or from a Lot or site
vi)
25 m (82.02 ft) from a Freestanding Sign.
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5.11 Temporary Sign Regulations
a) A Temporary Sign may include the following types of Signs:
i)
Banner Sign
ii)
Changeable Copy, Manual Sign
iii)
Construction Sign
iv)
Flag Sign
v)
Future Development Sign
vi)
Inflatable Sign
vii)
Portable Sign
viii)
Show Home Sign
ix)
Open House and Real Estate Signs
5.11.1 Banner Sign
a) A Banner Sign shall:
i)
have a maximum of 1 Sign per Building or individual commercial or industrial unit
within a Building or Parcel
ii)
only be located on a Parcel within C-2, C-3, C-4, CMU, I-1, I-2, and Direct Control Land
Use Districts
iii)
a Banner Sign shall not be allowed within the I-1 Land Use District identified in the
Downtown Revitalization Plan
iv)
have a maximum of 25% of the area of the wall of the premises to which it is attached
v)
be displayed for a period of up to 30 consecutive days to a maximum of 90 days in a
calendar year.
5.11.2 Changeable Copy Sign, Manual and Portable Signs
a) A Changeable Copy, Manual feature is the copy on a Sign that changes manually through the
use of attachable letters, numbers or pictorial panels and may be contained within, or form part
of a, Freestanding Monument Sign, Freestanding Pylon Sign, a Fascia Sign, or a Portable Sign
and does not include Third Party Advertising or any Electronic Message Feature.
b) A Changeable Copy Sign feature contained within a Freestanding Monument Sign, a
Freestanding Pylon Sign or a Fascia Sign shall comply with sections 5.6.2 or 5.8; and
i)
may contain a maximum of 30% of the Sign Area.
c) A Changeable Copy, Manual feature on a Portable Sign is intended for temporary on-site
advertising relating to the activities of the landowner or its occupants.
d) A Changeable Copy, Manual feature on a Portable Sign with manual feature as part of the overall
Sign, is allowed in all commercial and industrial Land Use Districts with the exception of:
i)
C-1 and C-3 Land Use Districts; and may:
i. have a maximum Height of 2.0 m (6.56 ft)
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ii. have a maximum Sign Area of 3.0 m2 (32.29 ft2)
iii. have a maximum width of 2.5 m (8.20 ft)
iv. be illuminated or non-illuminated
v. contain no audio feature.
e) A Changeable Copy, Manual on a Portable Sign shall maintain the following Setbacks:
i)
30.0 m (98.43 ft) from any other Freestanding Sign
ii)
50.0 m (164.04 ft) from any other Portable Sign
iii)
6.0 m (19.69 ft) from any access
iv)
15.0 m (49.21 ft) from any Property Line shared with a Residential Parcel (Amended, Bylaw
1336.25, 08/26/25)
v)
5.0 m (16.40 ft) from a hydrant
vi)
1.5 m (4.92 ft) from the Front Property Line
vii)
10.0 m (32.81 ft) from any intersection whether controlled or uncontrolled
viii)
10.0 m (32.81 ft) m from the Lot Line that abuts another Lot other than a residential
Lot.
f) A Changeable Copy, Manual, Portable Sign shall be limited to:
i)
1 Changeable Copy Sign per site where the total Frontage is 50.0 m (164.04 ft) or less
ii)
a maximum of 2 Changeable Copy Signs per site where the total Frontage is greater
than 100.0 m (328.08 ft).
g) The maximum length of a permit for a Portable Sign shall:
i)
be 60 days with the maximum duration of display per business for each Portable Sign
being 60 days, 3 times per year
ii)
not remain at 1 location for more than 60 consecutive days at 1 time
iii)
not be applied for more than 30 days in advance of the date of placement
iv)
upon expiry, the Development Authority shall require a new application for the
Portable Sign. There shall be no obligation for the Development Authority to approve
a permit on the basis that a previous permit had been issued.
h) a Portable Sign located within a Road right-of-way or any other public property shall be used
only for Public Notice as required by municipal, provincial, or federal legislation and shall:
i)
comply with the requirements of this Bylaw
ii)
be placed no more than 7 days prior to an activity or event
iii)
be allowed to remain in the right of way throughout the duration of the event
iv)
be removed within 24 hours following the conclusion of the event or activity.
i)
A Portable Sign shall not be allowed on:
i)
a vacant or undeveloped Parcel
ii)
a Parcel that contains, and has been approved for, Changeable Copy, Manual or
Electronic Message Features.
j) A Portable Sign or Changeable Copy Sign shall not interfere with site lines, any traffic control
device; or impede on traffic or pedestrian movements at any time.
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5.11.3 Construction Sign
a) A Constuction Sign shall not require a Sign permit, but shall comply with the following
regulations.
b) A Construction Sign may be placed on site no sooner than 14 days prior to commencement of
construction.
c) A Construction Sign shall:
i)
be limited to 4 Signs per Parcel
ii)
be removed within 7 days following construction completion.
d) A Construction Sign for new construction, for a site with Frontage of 30.0 m (98.43 ft) or less,
shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 3.0 m (9.84 ft)
ii)
have a maximum area of 2.8 m2 (30.14 ft2).
e) A Construction Sign for new construction, for a site with Frontage greater than 30.0 m (98.43 ft),
shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 4.0 m (13.12 ft)
ii)
have a maximum area of 6.0 m2 (64.58 ft2).
5.11.4 Future Development Sign
a) A Future Development Sign is a Temporary Sign and may be placed on a site where a permit
has been approved for Development or where a Development Agreement has been signed by
the Town.
b) A Future Development Sign relating to new construction, for a site with a Frontage of 30.0 m
(98.43 ft) or less, a maximum of 1 Sign shall be allowed and shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 3.0 m (9.84 ft)
ii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 2.8 m2 (30.14 ft2)
iii)
maintain Setback distances of 6.0 m (19.69 ft) from any Property Line or intersection.
c) A Future Development Sign related to new construction, for a site with a Frontage greater than
30.0 m (98.43 ft), a maximum of 2 Signs shall be allowed and shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 4.0 m (13.12 ft)
ii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 6.0 m2 (64.58 ft2)
iii)
maintain Setback distances of 6.0 m (19.69 ft) from any Property Line or
intersection.
d) A Future Development Sign shall be located at the entrance to a Lot or site and shall:
i)
have a maximum Height of 3.0 m (9.84 ft)
ii)
have a maximum Sign Area of 5.0 m2 (53.82 ft2)
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iii)
have a maximum width of 3.0 m (9.84 ft)
iv)
have a maximum Copy Area of 75%
v)
not include an Electronic Message Feature or changeable display feature
vi)
be secured or anchored at all times
vii)
not be located on a vacant or undeveloped Lot or site
viii)
incorporate Landscaping where required by the Development Authority
ix)
not interfere with any traffic movements or sight lines.
e) A Future Development Sign shall not exceed a maximum of:
i)
2 Signs per Lot or site with a Frontage of 90.0 m (295.28 ft) or less
ii)
3 Signs per Lot or site with a Frontage greater than 90.0 m (295.28 ft).
f) Any permit issued for a Future Development Sign is valid for 2 years from the date of approval.
5.11.5 Garage Sale Signs
a) A Garage Sale Sign shall not require a Sign permit but shall comply with the following
regulations. Garage Sale Signs shall:
i)
not be more than 3 Signs per garage sale event
ii)
be self-supporting
iii)
not be placed on municipal poles, mailboxes, or any other freestanding Structure
iv)
not exceed 0.37 m2 (3.98 ft2)
v)
contain the address of where the sale is taking place and the dates of the sale only
vi)
be removed no later than 24 hours following the garage sale event.
5.11.6 Inflatable Sign
a) An Inflatable Sign shall only be located on a Parcel that is within the C-2, C-3, C-4, CMU, DC-3,
I-1 and I-2 Land Use Districts.
b) Despite section 5.11.6 (a), an Inflatable Sign shall not be located on a Parcel adjacent to Queen
Elizabeth II and Highway 597; and shall:
i)
maintain a minimum Setback of 100.0 m (328.08 ft) measured from the base of the
Inflatable Sign to the boundary of any Parcel within residential Land Use Districts
ii)
maintain a minimum separation of 5.0 m (16.40 ft) from any other Sign on-site
iii)
not be located within any required Parcel Setback
iv)
be securely attached or anchored and must touch the surface to which it is anchored
v)
not interfere or obstruct access or sight lines to or from a site
vi)
not exceed the maximum Height allowed within the Land Use District, to a maximum
of 14.0 m (45.93 ft)
vii)
be limited to a maximum of 1 Inflatable Sign per site.
c) An Inflatable Sign may be placed on a site and shall follow these additional guidelines:
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i)
placement shall be for 60 days with the maximum duration of display per business
for each Inflatable Sign being 60 days 3 times per year
ii)
must not remain at 1 location for more than 60 consecutive days at 1 time
iii)
no permit may be applied for more than 30 days in advance of the date of placement
iv)
upon expiry, the Development Authority shall require a new application for the
Inflatable Sign. There shall be no obligation for the Development Authority to approve
a permit on the basis that a previous permit had been issued.
5.11.7 Show Home Sign
a) A Show Home Sign shall only be placed on a site with an approved Residential Sales Centre. For
the purposes of this Part, a Residential Sales Centre, on the Parcel, may be a self contained
temporary portable Building or a Dwelling in a residential Land Use District.
b) There shall be a maximum of:
i)
2 Show Home Signs on a Parcel less than 0.25 ha
ii)
4 Show Home Signs on a Parcel greater than 0.25 ha.
c) The maximum combined Sign Area for all Show Home Signs shall be:
i)
3.0 m2 (32.29 ft2) for a site less than 0.25 ha
ii)
12.0 m2 (129.17 ft2) for a site greater than 0.25 ha but less than 1.0 ha
iii)
24.0 m2 (258.33 ft2) for a site greater than 1.0 ha, however the maximum Sign Area
for 1 Sign shall not exceed 6.0 m2 (64.58 ft2).
d) The minimum Setback from a Lot Line for a Show Home Sign shall be:
i)
3.0 m (9.84 ft) for a site less than 0.25 ha
ii)
6.0 m (19.69 ft) for a site greater than 0.25 ha
iii)
a Show Home Sign required for a Dwelling shall maintain a minimum of 1.0 m (3.28
ft) from any Property Line.
e) The maximum Height for a Show Home Sign shall be:
i)
3.0 m (9.84 ft) for a site less than 0.25 ha
ii)
6.0 m (19.69 ft) for a site greater than 0.25 ha.
f) A Show Home Sign shall be removed upon the earlier of:
i)
the completion of the subdivision for which it is advertising
ii)
the removal of a temporary sales Office for which it is advertising
iii)
the residential occupancy of the show home for which it is advertising
iv)
or within 2 years from the date of approval of the Development Permit for a
Residential Sales Centre.
g) Flag Signs used for show home purposes shall not be included in the maximum number of
Show Home Signs allowed for a site but are subject to the regulations of section 5.9.5.
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h) Show Home Signs on public or Road rights-of-way shall not be allowed.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
PART 6.0 LAND USE DISTRICTS
LAND USE DISTRICTS
SYMBOL
PAGE
Residential Single Dwelling Large Lot District
R-1L
119
Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District
R-1M
121
Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District
R-1S
123
Residential Manufactured Home Park District
R-MHP
125
Residential Multi-Dwelling District
R-2
128
Residential Medium Density District
R-3
131
Residential High-Density District
R-4
133
Residential Multi Unit District
R-5
135
Commercial Central District
C-1
137
Commercial Highway District
C-2
139
Commercial Local District
C-3
141
Business Park District
C-4
143
Commercial Mixed-Use District
CMU
145
Industrial Light District
I-1
147
Industrial Heavy District
I-2
149
Public Facility District
PF
151
Parks and Recreation District
PR
153
Environmental Open Space District
EOS
155
Urban Reserve District
UR
157
Agricultural District
AG
158
Alderwood Close Overlay District
160
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.1 Residential Single Dwelling Large District (R-1L)
6.1.1 Purpose
To provide an area to accommodate low Density residential Development on large Lots
and uses herein listed which are compatible and are connected to municipal services.
6.1.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Detached Dwelling
- Home Based Business 1
- Home Based Business 2
- Accessory Suite
- Accessory Use
- Assisted Living Facility
- Bed & Breakfast
- Boarding or Lodging House
- Daycare, Minor
- Group Home
- Home Based Business 3
- DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Moved-in Dwelling
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Kennel
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs
- Temporary Care Facility
6.1.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following Land Use District regulations shall apply to all
Development in this Land Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall
be 7.5 m
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.9 ft) except:
-
adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall be 4.5 m (14.76
ft)
-
adjacent to a Road, but not including a Lane, where it shall
be 3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required by Alberta Building Code,
whichever is greater
-
In a laneless subdivision, section 3.23 shall also apply, or as
required in the Alberta Building Code, whichever is greater.
R-1L
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Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m (24.61 ft) with an attached Garage
-
10.0 m (32.81 ft) without an attached Garage
-
12.5 m (41.01 ft) where it abuts a major Collector
Minimum Parcel Area
-
Interior Parcels - 550.0 m2 (5,920.15 ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 600.0 m2 (6,458.35 ft2)
Minimum Parcel Width
-
Interior Parcels - 15.0 m (49.21 ft)
-
Corner Parcels - 16.5 m (54.13 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
40% (excludes Driveways, Front Parking Pads and Grade level open
Decks) (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
Maximum Building Height
2 Storeys with a maximum overall Height of 10.0 m (32.81 ft)
Laneless Parcels
Where no Lane exists, 1 Side Yard shall not be less than:
-
1.5 m (4.92 ft) in the case of a Detached Dwelling with an
attached Garage
-
3.0 m (9.84 ft) in the case of a Detached Dwelling without
an attached Garage.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.2 Residential Single Dwelling Medium Lot District (R-1M)
6.2.1 Purpose
To provide an area to accommodate low Density residential Development on medium Lots and
other uses herein listed, which are compatible and connected to municipal services.
6.2.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Detached Dwelling
- Home Based Business 1
- Home Based Business 2
- Accessory Suite
- Accessory Use
- Assisted Living Facility
- Bed & Breakfast
- Boarding or Lodging House
- Daycare, Minor
- Group Home
- Home Based Business 3
- DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Moved-in Dwelling
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Kennel
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs
- Temporary Care Facility
6.2.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following Land Use District regulations shall apply to all
Development in this Land Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road, where it
shall be 7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.92 ft) except:
-
adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall be 4.5 m
(14.76 ft)
-
adjacent to a Road, but not including a Lane, where it
shall be 3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required by Alberta Building
Code, whichever is greater
-
In a laneless subdivision, section 3.23 shall also apply, or
as required in the Alberta Building Code, whichever is
greater.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m (24.61 ft) with an attached Garage
-
10.0 m (32.81 ft) without an attached Garage
-
12.5 m (41.01 ft) where it abuts a major collector Road
Minimum Parcel Area
-
Interior Parcels - 460.0 m2 (4,951.40 ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 510.0 m2 (5489.59 ft2)
Minimum Parcel Width
-
Interior Parcels - 12.5 m (41.01 ft)
-
Corner Parcels - 14.0 m (45.93 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
40% (excludes Driveways, Front Parking Pads and Grade level
open Decks) (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
Maximum Building Height
2 Storeys with a maximum overall Height of 10.0 m (32.81 ft)
Laneless Parcels
Where no Lane exists, 1 Side Yard shall not be less than:
-
1.5 m (4.92 ft) in the case of a Detached Dwelling with an
attached Garage
-
3.0 m (9.84 ft) in the case of a Detached Dwelling without
an attached Garage.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.3 Residential Single Dwelling Small Lot District (R-1S)
6.3.1 Purpose
To provide an area to accommodate low Density residential Development on small Lots and
other uses herein listed which are compatible and all of which are connected to municipal
services.
6.3.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Detached Dwelling
- Home Based Business 1
- Home Based Business 2
- Accessory Suite
- Accessory Use
- Assisted Living Facility
- Bed & Breakfast
- Boarding or Lodging House
- Daycare, Minor
- Group Home
- Home Based Business 3
- DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Moved-in Dwelling
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Kennel
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs
- Temporary Care Facility
6.3.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following Land Use District regulations shall apply to all
Development in this Land Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road, where it
shall be 7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.92 ft) except:
-
adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall be 4.5 m
(14.76 ft)
-
adjacent to a Road, but not including a Lane, where it
shall be 3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required by Alberta
Building Code, whichever is greater
R-1S
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
-
In a laneless subdivision, section 3.23 shall also
apply, or as required in the Alberta Building Code,
whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
-
7.5 m (24.61 ft) with an attached Garage
-
10.0 m (32.81 ft) without an attached Garage
-
12.5 m (41.01 ft) where it abuts a major collector
Road
Minimum Parcel Area
-
Interior Parcels - 360.0 m2 (3,875.00 ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 410.0 m2 (4413.2 ft2)
Minimum Parcel Width
-
Interior Parcels - 10.5 m (34.45 ft)
-
Corner Parcels - 11.5 m (37.73 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
50% (excludes Driveways, Front Parking Pads and Grade
level open Decks) (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
Maximum Building Height
2 Storeys with a maximum overall Height of 10.0 m
(32.81 ft)
Laneless Parcels
Where no Lane exists, 1 Side Yard shall not be less than:
-
1.5 m (4.92 ft) in the case of a Detached Dwelling
with an attached Garage
-
3.0 m (9.84 ft) in the case of a Detached Dwelling
without an attached Garage.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.4 Residential Manufactured Home Park District (R-MHP)
6.4.1 Purpose
To provide an area for Manufactured Homes and other uses herein listed in a comprehensively
designed park wherein sites are rented or owned as part of a registered condominium plan,
connected to municipal services.
6.4.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Manufactured Home
- Home Based Business 1
- Accessory Use
- Home Based Business 2
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Kennel
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs
6.4.3 District Regulations
a) A Development Permit application shall be provided for each Manufactured Home or
Manufactured Home addition within a Manufactured Home Park
b) Any additions or expansions to a Manufactured Home within a Manufactured Home Park shall
have a foundation, Structure, and appearance the same as, or consistent with the Manufactured
Home
c) For the purposes of this Land Use District, "Lot" means the total area of land reserved for the
placement of a Manufactured Home and for the exclusive use of its occupants.
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land Use
District:
Maximum Gross Density
17 Manufactured Homes/ha (7 ac)
Maximum Park Area
2.0 ha
Minimum Setback Requirements
The following Setbacks shall be maintained:
-
4.5 m (14.76 ft) from park boundary
-
3.0 m (9.84 ft) from internal access Road or
common parking area
-
6.0 m (19.69 ft) from front Lot Line
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
-
DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
-
DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
-
All units shall provide 1 Side Yard of a
minimum of 4.5 m (14.76 ft) (Amended, Bylaw
1336.25, 08/26/25)
-
All Units shall provide a minimum Rear
Yard of 3.0 m (9.84 ft) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25,
08/26/25)
-
All attached Structures shall maintain a
minimum 1.5 m (4.92 ft) from any Lot Line.
Maximum Lot Area
As determined by the Development Authority
meeting all requirements of this Land Use District.
Minimum Parcel Width
-
Interior Parcels - 10.5 m (34.45 ft)
-
Corner Parcels - 11.5 m (37.73 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
50% (excludes Driveways and Grade level open
Decks)
Maximum Building Height
5.5 m (18.04 ft)
Minimum Manufactured
Home Width
3.5 m (11.48 ft)
Minimum Manufactured Home Floor Area
80 m2 (861.11 ft2)
Building Design and Character:
Skirting or any attached Structure shall be fabricated to complement the exterior finish of the
Manufactured Home and be of durable all-weather construction and designed in a manner that will
enhance the appearance of the Manufactured Home. Each Manufactured Home shall be levelled,
blocked, and skirted, within 30 days of being placed on a Lot so that the entire undercarriage, hitch,
and support Structures are concealed from view.
Amenity / Recreation Area:
For the enjoyment of all residents of the Development, an amenity/recreation space shall be provided
and designed in accordance with a recreation site plan and located in a suitable area approved by the
Development Authority. This plan may include outdoor, indoor or a combination of both and shall be
a minimum of 10% of the total area of a Manufactured Home Park.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Landscaped Area:
Any area not developed or occupied by park Roads, Walkways, Driveways, Buildings or other
developed Buildings or facilities shall be landscaped.
Perimeter Landscaping of an area not less than 3.0 m (9.84 ft) in width between any Manufactured
Home Lot and park boundary line shall be required. Fencing or screening may be required at the
discretion of the Development Authority within the 3.0 m (9.84 ft) perimeter. All Height, materials and
location shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority.
Walkways:
Internal Walkways or paths shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Access and Roadways:
Manufactured Home Parks greater than 50 units shall have 2 separate means of access within the
Development area. All internal Roads shall meet the minimum standards of the Town.
Storage Areas:
All storage areas, separate from the Manufactured Home Lot, shall be provided for storage of
seasonal recreational equipment. Such storage areas shall be adequately screened with all storage
areas having an area of not less than 20.0 m2 (215.28 ft2) per Manufactured Home Lot.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.5 Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-2)
6.5.1 Purpose
To provide an area to accommodate medium Density residential Development typically
comprised of 2 to 4 attached Dwellings and uses herein listed which are compatible and
connected to municipal services.
6.5.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Duplex
- Home Based Business 1
- Row Housing
- Accessory Use
- Assisted Living Facility
- Bed & Breakfast, in Detached Dwelling only
- Daycare, Minor
- Detached Dwelling
- Group Home
- Home Based Business 2
- Home Based Business 3
- Mixed Use Development only on the
following Parcels:
o Lots 1 through 8 (inclusive), Block
6, Plan 5629HW; and
o Lots 25 through 40 (inclusive),
Plan RN17A
- Multiple Housing Development
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs
- Temporary Care Facility
6.5.3 District Regulations
a) Development Plans illustrating the Development of the site, the architectural treatment of all
Buildings, Landscaping, lighting, parking, and access shall be prepared to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
b) The Development Authority may require satisfactory screening to reduce any impact a use in
this Land Use District may have on adjacent properties. Screening may include fencing, Building
placement, Landscaping, or a combination of these items.
c) Maximum Height shall be determined by the Development Authority having regard for the site,
appearance, and massing of adjacent residential properties.
d) For Mixed Use Developments:
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i)
Dwellings shall be located only on a second floor and shall have a separate entrance
from non-residential elements of the site
ii)
all outside loading, unloading, and parking spaces shall be located at the side or rear
of the Building and be visually screened from view from any adjacent Streets or
adjacent residential areas to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
iii)
commercial Uses shall be considered Discretionary Uses and are restricted to
Commercial Services Facility; Food Service, Restaurant; Retail, General; and Office
uses.
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road,
where it shall be 7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.9 ft) except:
-
adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall be
4.5 m (14.76 ft)
-
adjacent to a Road, but not including a Lane,
where it shall be 3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required
by Alberta Building Code, whichever is greater
-
In a laneless subdivision, section 3.23 shall
also apply, or as required in the Alberta
Building Code, whichever is greater
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft) except when adjacent to a collector
Road, where it shall be 10.0 m (32.81 ft).
Minimum Parcel Area
Duplex
-
Interior Parcels - 280.0 m2 (3,013.89ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 330.0 m2 (3,552.09 ft2)
Row Housing
-
Interior Parcels - 185.0 m2 (1,991.32 ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 220.0 m2 (2,368.06 ft2)
Row Housing (4-plex)
-
Interior Parcels - 200.0 m2 (2,152.78 ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 275.0 m2 (2,960.08ft2)
Temporary Care Facility
-
Interior Parcels - 280.0 m2 (3,013.89 ft2)
-
Corner Parcels - 330.0 m2 (3,352.09 ft2)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
55% (excludes Driveways, Front Parking Pads and
Grade level open Decks) (Amended Bylaw 1315.24, 11/26/24)
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Maximum Building Height
Row Housing and Multiple Housing Development
-
Flat Roof: 10.0 m (32.81 ft)
-
Sloped Roof: 12.5 m (41.01 ft)
-
Maximum 3 Storeys above Grade
Laneless Parcels
Where no Lane exists, and for Detached Dwelling,
Duplex and Row Housing, both Side Yards shall not be
less than:
-
1.5 m (4.92 ft) in the case with an attached
Garage
-
3.0 m (9.84 ft) in the case of without an
attached Garage.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.6 Residential Medium Density District (R-3)
6.6.1 Purpose
To provide an area to accommodate medium-high Density residential Development with shared
Amenity Spaces and other uses herein listed which are compatible and connected to municipal
services.
6.6.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Apartment
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Home Based Business 1
- Multiple Housing Development
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Accessory Use
- Assisted Living Facility
- Group Home
- Home Based Business 2
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Temporary Care Facility
6.6.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following Land Use District regulations shall apply to all Development
in this Land Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
Temporary Care Facility
-
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road, where it
shall be 7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Apartment
-
7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft) except:
-
adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall be 4.5 m (14.76 ft)
-
as required by Alberta Building Code, whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft) except when adjacent to a collector Road, where it
shall be 10.0 m (32.81 ft).
Minimum Parcel Area
3,035.14 m2 (0.30 ha)
Maximum Parcel Area
4.32 ac (1.75 ha)
Dwelling Density
45 units / hectare or 18 units per acre
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Maximum Parcel Coverage
Temporary Care Facility
-
55% (excludes Driveways)
Apartment
-
75% (excludes Driveways)
Maximum Building Height
Temporary Care Facility
-
10.0 m (32.81 ft)
Apartment
-
12.0 m (39.37 ft)
-
4 storeys
Minimum Landscaped Area
30% (Apartment, Multiple Housing Development, Assisted Living
Facility, and Temporary Care Facility.
Amenity Space
Amenity Spaces may consist of a single area or be divided into
multiple areas. The Amenity Space shall include outdoor Open Space
that provides an area for unstructured passive or active recreation to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer and includes 2 or more of
the following:
-
Playground equipment
-
Benches, picnic tables, or other form of seating
-
Gazebo or other shelter
-
Patio
-
Courtyards
-
Gardens
-
Other recreational or amenity uses that would satisfy the
needs of the residents for the Development.
Each Apartment unit shall provide a private outdoor Amenity Space of
not less than 4.5 m2 (48.44 ft2) in area.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.7 Residential High Density District (R-4)
6.7.1 Purpose
To provide an area for high Density residential Development with shared Amenity Spaces and
other uses herein listed which are compatible and connected to municipal services.
6.7.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Apartment
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Home Based Business 1
- Multiple Housing Development
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Assisted Living Facility
- Boarding or Lodging House
- Group Home
- Home Based Business 2
- Mixed Use Development
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25,
08/26/25)
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Temporary Care Facility
6.7.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following Land Use District regulations shall apply to all Development
in this Land Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall be
7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
Apartments
-
3.0 m (9.84 ft) except where it abuts a Road other than a Lane,
it shall be 3.5 m (11.48 ft) or as required in the Alberta Building
Code, whichever is greater.
Row Housing; Multiple Housing Development (End Units)
-
1.5 m (4.92 ft) except where it abuts a Road other than a Lane,
it shall be 2.75 m (9.02 ft).
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft) except when adjacent to a collector Road, where it
shall be 10.0 m (32.81 ft).
Minimum Parcel Area
5,000.00 m2 (0.50 ha)
Landscaping Area
A minimum of 30% of the site shall be landscaped.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Dwelling Density
80 units / ha
Maximum Parcel Coverage
75%
Maximum Building Height
The lessor of 4 storeys or 17 m (55.77 ft)
Amenity / Recreation Area:
An Amenity Space for the enjoyment of residents of the Development including hard and soft
landscaped areas and recreational areas in a suitable location shall be incorporated into the plans.
Building Design and Character:
Row Housing and Multiple Housing Developments may provide for front attached Garages and unique
front Facades that are aesthetically appealing.
Parking Areas:
To mitigate the dominance of front parking areas, no part of a Front Yard of a site developed with a
Row Housing or Multiple Housing Development shall be utilized for vehicle parking.
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6.8 Residential Multi-Unit District (R-5)
6.8.1 Purpose
To provide and area for multi-unit residential Developments at a higher Density and any other
uses, herein listed, all of which are connected to municipal services.
6.8.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Apartment
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Home Based Business 1
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Use
- Assisted Living Facility
- Home Based Business 2
- Mixed Use Development
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Residential Sales Centre
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Temporary Care Facility
6.8.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
a) To mitigate the dominance of front parking areas, no part of a Front Yard of a site developed with
an Apartments, Row Housing or Multiple Housing Development shall be utilized for vehicle
parking.
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except adjacent to a collector Road, where it shall
be 7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft) except where it abuts a Road other than a Lane it
shall be 3.65 m (11.98 ft), or as required in the Alberta Building
Code, whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft) except when adjacent to a collector Road, where it
shall be 10.0 m (32.81 ft).
Minimum Parcel Area
3,035.14 m2 (0.30 ha)
Maximum Parcel Area
0.75 ha
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Landscaping Area
Minimum 30%
Dwelling Density
150 units/ha or 60 units/ac
Maximum Parcel Coverage
75%
Maximum Building Height
The lessor of 4 storeys or 17.0 m (55.77 ft)
Amenity Space
An Amenity Space for the enjoyment of residents of the
Development including hard and soft landscaped areas and
recreational areas in a suitable location shall be incorporated into
the plans.
Amenity Spaces may consist of a single area or be divided into
multiple areas. The Amenity Space shall include outdoor Open
Space that provides an area for unstructured passive or active
recreation to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and
includes 2 or more of the following:
-
Playground equipment
-
Benches, picnic tables, or other form of seating
-
Gazebo or other shelter
-
Patio
-
Courtyards
-
Gardens
Other recreational or amenity uses that would satisfy the needs of
the residents for the Development.
Each Apartment unit shall provide a private outdoor Amenity Space
of not less than 4.5 m2 (48.44 ft2) in area.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.9 Commercial Central District (C-1)
6.9.1 Purpose
To provide an area for a variety of smaller commercial opportunities, which will create an
attractive pedestrian friendly environment while promote organized redevelopment of the area
in alignment with the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
6.9.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Business Support Service
- Commercial Service Facility
- Daycare, Minor
- Drinking Establishment
- Farmers Market
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Food Service, Restaurant
- Funeral Home without Crematorium
- Health Services
- Hotel
- Mixed Use Development
- Motel
- Office
- Pawnshop
- Retail, General
- Retail, Liquor (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Accessory Use
- Automotive Service
- Brewpub
- Bus Depot
- Commercial School
- Daycare, Major
- Light Equipment Sales, Service and Rental
- Moved-in Building
- Parking Facility
- Patio
- Religious Assembly
- Retail, Adult
- Retail, Cannabis
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Similar Use
6.9.3 District Regulations
a) Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 5.0, all Signs in the Land Use District shall be in
accordance with the Downtown Revitalization Plan.
b) Structural Alterations and additions to existing Buildings shall be developed in accordance with
the Downtown Revitalization Plan where possible and this Bylaw to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
c) Home Based Business uses shall be allowed as an interim use within Buildings used for
residential purposes until redevelopment takes place; and are subject to meeting the
requirements as outlined in this Land Use Bylaw.
d) DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
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e) Screening: In this Land Use District, the Development Authority may require additional screening
to reduce any impact a use may have on adjacent properties or from Roads. Screening, in
accordance with section 3.15, may include, but not be limited to fencing, Building placement,
Landscaping, or any combination thereof.
f) Shipping Containers: The Development Authority shall prohibit the use of Shipping Containers
as Accessory Buildings or Accessory Uses in this Land Use District.
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land Use
District:
Minimum Front Yard
Nil
Minimum Side Yard
Nil, or as required by the Alberta Building Code, whichever is
greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
Shall provide for parking and Loading Spaces in accordance with
section 3.20
Maximum Parcel Coverage
100%, provided that parking and Loading Spaces are provided as
required in section 3.20
Maximum Building Height
17.0 m (55.77 ft)
Dwellings Entrance
Dwellings above the ground floor shall have an entrance separate
from the entrance to any commercial component of the Building.
Building Design
-
All mechanical equipment on a roof shall be screened from
view of adjoining Roads and residential Land Use Districts
-
First storey windows or doors abutting a sidewalk shall be
covered by an Awning or Canopy which is at least 2.0 m
(6.56 ft) above the sidewalk, where there are residential
units above.
Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in a commercial Land Use District, 1 Side Yard
shall not be less than 6.0 m (19.69 ft). This does not apply to an
Accessory Building where such Building is located to the rear of the
Principal Building and maintains a minimum distance of 12.0 m
(39.37 ft)
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6.10 Commercial Highway District (C-2)
6.10.1 Purpose
To provide an area for commercial uses and other uses, herein listed, which are compatible
with the area, adjacent to a major thoroughfare, which may require large open areas for parking
by clientele, for display of merchandise, or both which will create an attractive environment
primarily accessible to motor vehicles.
6.10.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Automotive Service
- Automobile Sales and Rental
- Business Support Service
- Car Wash
- Commercial Service Facility
- Daycare, Minor
- Daycare, Major
- Drive-Through Business
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Food Service, Restaurant
- Funeral Home without Crematorium
- Gas Bar
- Health Services
- Hotel
- Light Equipment Sales, Service and Rental
Shop
- Motel
- Manufactured and Modular Homes Sales
and Service
- Office
- Pawnshop
- Retail, General
- Retail, Liquor (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
- Recreation Facility, Indoor
- Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental and
Service
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Veterinary Clinic
- Accessory Use
- Adult Entertainment
- Brewpub
- Bus Depot
- Building Supply and Lumber Outlet
- Commercial School
- Community Facility
- Drinking Establishment
- Funeral Home with Crematorium
- Farm Equipment Sales and Service Outlet
- Farmers Market
- Mixed Use Development
- Parking Facility
- Religious Assembly
- Retail, Adult
- Retail, Cannabis
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Similar Use
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.10.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 m (29.53 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required in the Alberta Building Code, whichever
is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft)
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft) adjacent to a service or local Road.
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%
Maximum Building Height
17.0 m (55.77 ft)
Building Design
All mechanical equipment on a roof shall be screened from view of a
Highway, arterial Road, and residential Land Use Districts.
Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in a commercial Land Use District, 1 Side Yard
shall not be less than 6.0 m (19.69 ft). This does not apply to an
Accessory Building where such Building is located to the rear of the
Principal Building and maintains a minimum distance of 12.0 m
(39.37 ft).
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6.11 Commercial Local District (C-3)
6.11.1 Purpose
To facilitate the Development of local convenience trade centres to serve adjacent to
residential neighbourhoods or non-commercial areas only.
6.11.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Commercial Service Facility
- Daycare, Minor
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Food Service, Restaurant
- Gas Bar
- Office
- Retail, General
- Retail, Liquor (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
- Temporary Sign (Amendment, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Accessory Use
- Car Wash
- Daycare, Major
- Live Work Unit
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Recreation Facility, Indoor
- Public Facility
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amendment, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Similar Use
6.11.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
1.5 m (4.92 ft) except adjacent to a residential
Parcel, where it shall be 3.0 m (9.8 ft).
Minimum Rear Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft)
Minimum Parcel Area
2,000.00 m2 (0.2 ha)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%
Maximum Building Height
8.5 m (27.89 ft)
Building Design
All mechanical equipment on a roof shall be
screened from view of a Highway, arterial Road,
and residential Land Use Districts.
Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in a commercial Land Use
District, 1 Side Yard shall not be less than 6.0 m
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(19.69 ft). This does not apply to an Accessory
Building where such Building is located to the rear
of the Principal Building and maintains a minimum
distance of 12.0 m (39.37 ft).
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.12 Business Park District (C-4)
6.12.1 Purpose
To provide a broad range of commercial uses in a Business Park that create a diverse and
walkable Business Park, comprehensively designed on a single site that are complementary
of each other.
6.12.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Business Support Service
- Commercial School
- Commercial Service Facility
- Daycare, Minor
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Food Service, Restaurant
- Health Services
- Office
- Retail, General
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Veterinary Clinic
- Veterinary Hospital
- Accessory Use
- Brewpub
- Daycare, Major
- Drinking Establishment
- Patio
- Public Utility Building
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Retail, Adult
- Retail, Cannabis
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Similar Use
6.12.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Side Yard
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Rear Yard
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
Maximum Building Height
Flat Roof Buildings
-
9.5 m (31.17 ft)
Pitched Roof Buildings
-
12.0 m (39.37 ft)
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Building Design
All mechanical equipment on a roof shall be
screened from view from any Road and Adjacent
Land uses.
Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in a commercial Land Use
District, 1 Side Yard shall not be less than 6.0 m
(19.69 ft). This does not apply to an Accessory
Building where such Building is located to the rear
of the Principal Building and maintains a
minimum distance of 12.0 m (39.37 ft).
Landscaping
At the discretion of the Development Authority
Outdoor Storage
None allowed
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.13 Commercial Mixed Use District (CMU)
6.13.1 Purpose
To provide a site that is comprehensively designed to encourage a mixture of commercial and
residential and other uses herein listed that are complimentary of each other.
6.13.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Business Support Service
- Commercial Service Facility
- Home Based Business 1
- Daycare, Minor
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Food Service, Restaurant
- Health Services
- Mixed Use Development
- Office
- Recreation Facility, Indoor
- Retail, General
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Use
- Car Wash
- Apartment
- Daycare, Major
- Gas Bar
- Public Utility Building
- Religious Assembly (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25,
08/26/25)
- Retail, Liquor (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Similar Use
6.13.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
nil or at the discretion of the Development Authority,
taking into consideration the amenities of adjacent
properties.
Minimum Side Yard
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Minimum Rear Yard
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Floor Area Ratio
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Maximum Building Height
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
Density
For residential portion of the Development the Density
shall not exceed 30 units/ha based on the total Parcel
area.
Outdoor Storage
none allowed
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Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in a commercial Land Use District,
1 Side Yard shall not be less than 6.0 m (19.69 ft). This
does not apply to an Accessory Building where such
Building is located to the rear of the Principal Building
and maintains a minimum distance of 12.0 m (39.37
ft).
Amenity Space
Amenity Space for Mixed Use Development and
Apartments and may consist of a single area or be
divided into multiple areas. The Amenity Space shall
include outdoor Open Space that provides an area for
unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority and includes
2 or more of the following:
-
Playground equipment
-
Benches, picnic tables, or other form of seating
-
Gazebo or other shelter
-
Patio
-
Courtyards
-
Gardens
-
Other recreational or amenity uses that would
satisfy the needs of the residents for the
Development.
Each Apartment and Dwelling within a Mixed Use
Development shall provide a private outdoor Amenity
Space or not less than 4.5 m2 (48.44 ft2) in area
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6.14 Industrial Light District (I-1)
6.14.1 Purpose
To provide an area for light industrial uses and other uses herein listed, compatible with the
area which do not cause any objectionable or dangerous conditions beyond the Parcel
boundary.
6.14.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Automotive Service
- Business Support Service
- Car Wash
- Contractor Operation, Minor
- Commercial School
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Funeral Home without Crematorium
- Gas Bar
- Greenhouse, Minor
- Light Equipment Sales, Service and Rental
Shop
- Manufactured and Modular Home Sales and
Service
- Office, for Accessory Uses listed herein
- Recreational Vehicle Sales, Rental and
Service
- Recycle Depot
- Retail, General (as Accessory Use)
- Shipping Container
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Veterinary Clinic
- Veterinary Hospital
- Warehouse Sales
- Warehouse and Storage
- Accessory Building
- Animal Boarding or Breeding Facility
- Auction Facility, No Livestock
- Autobody Repair and Paint Shop
- Automobile Sales and Rental
- Brewpub
- Building Supply and Lumber Outlet
- Bulk Fueling Depot
- Cannabis Production and Distribution
- Canvas Covered Structure
- Communication Facility/Communication
Tower
- Contractor Operation, Major
- Distribution Facility
- Farm Equipment Sales and Service Outlet
- Funeral Home with Crematorium
- Greenhouse, Major
- Heavy Equipment Assembly, Sales, and
Service
- Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Wash
Facility
- Industrial Business Service
- Industrial Training School
- Landscaping Sales and Service
- Moved-in Building
- Municipal Shop and Storage Facility
- Open Storage Yard
- Outdoor Fabrication Units
- Patio
- Parking Facility for uses listed herein
- Public Utility Building
- Recreational Vehicle Storage (Amended, Bylaw
1290.23, 01/09/24)
- Residential Security/Operator Unit
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- Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Similar Use
6.14.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 m (29.53 ft) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft)
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft)
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft)
Maximum Building Height
Flat Roof Buildings
-
9.5 m (31.17 ft)
Pitched Roof Buildings
-
12.0 m (39.37 ft)
Density
For residential portion of the Development the Density
shall not exceed 30 units/ha based on the total Parcel
area.
Outdoor Storage
Shall be to a maximum of 30% of the site and shall be
screened to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in an industrial Land Use District, 1
Side Yard shall not be less than 6.0 m (19.69 ft). This does
not apply to an Accessory Building where such Building is
located to the rear of the Principal Building and maintains
a minimum distance of 12.0 m (39.41 ft).
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6.15 Industrial Heavy District (I-2)
6.15.1 Purpose
To provide an area for service, repair and manufacturing and processing and other heavy
industrial uses, herein listed that are compatible with the area and which may cause
objectionable conditions beyond the Parcel boundary.
6.15.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Animal Boarding or Breeding Facility
- Concrete Plant, Minor
- Contractor Operation, Major
- Farm Equipment, Sales & Service Outlet
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Food Processing Facility
- Funeral Home with Crematorium
- Funeral Home without Crematorium
- Greenhouse, Major
- Heavy Equipment Assembly, Sales and
Service
- Industrial Business Service
- Industrial Training Facility
- Landscaping Sales and Service
- Public Utility Building
- Shipping Container
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
-
Accessory Building
-
Auction Facility, with Livestock
-
Bulk Fueling Depot
-
Cannabis Production and Distribution
-
Canvas Covered Structure
- Communication Facility/Communication
Tower
-
Concrete Plant, Major
-
Heavy Manufacturing and Processing
-
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Wash
Facility
-
Industrial Training School
-
Moved-in Building
-
Municipal Shop and Storage Facility
-
Open Storage Yard
-
Outdoor Fabrication Units
-
Recycling Depot
-
Recreational Vehicle Storage (Amended, Bylaw
1290.23, 01/09/24)
-
Residential Security/Operator Unit
-
Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
-
Similar Use
-
Solid Waste Transfer Station
-
Wrecking and Salvage Yard
6.15.3 District Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 m (29.53 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft)
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft)
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft)
Maximum Building Height
12.0 m (39.37 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%, except adjacent to Highways 2 and 2A,
Highway 597, or a residential Land Use District, in
which case it shall be 70%.
Outdoor Storage
Shall be screened by white vinyl fencing 1.83 m
(6.00 ft) in Height, and / or to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority.
Laneless Parcels
On a laneless Parcel in an industrial Land Use
District, 1 Side Yard shall not be less than 6.0 m
(19.69 ft). This does not apply to an Accessory
Building where such Building is located to the rear
of the Principal Building and maintains a
minimum distance of 12.0 m (39.41 ft).
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
6.16 Public Facility District (PF)
6.16.1 Purpose
To provide an area for the Development of public land for multi-use facilities and other uses
herein listed, for the benefit and enjoyment of the public.
6.16.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Buildings
- Accessory Uses
- Campground
- Cemetery
- Community Facility
- Daycare, Minor as Accessory Use
- Farmers Market
- Fascia Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Information Centre
- Municipal Uses
- Parks
- Parking Facility
- Recreation Facility, Indoor
- Recreation Facility, Outdoor
- Religious Assembly
- School
- Temporary Sign (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
- Health Services only on the following
Parcels (Amended, Bylaw 1290.23, 01/09/24):
o Lot 17, Block 7, Plan 052 1126;
and
o Lot P, Plan 1890MC
-
Assisted Living Facility
-
Canvas Covered Structure
-
Daycare, Major as Accessory Use
-
DELETED (Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)
-
Group Home
-
Moved-in Building
-
Municipal Shop and Storage Facility
-
Office as Accessory Use
-
Recycle Depot
-
Senior Citizen Housing
-
Shipping Container
-
Signs (except Fascia Sign and Temporary
Sign) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
-
Similar Use
-
Temporary Care Facility
-
Solid Waste Transfer Site
6.16.3 Development Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 m (29.53 ft)
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Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required by the Alberta
Building Code, whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except where a Rear Yard abuts
a railway where no Rear Yard Setback is required.
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft)
Maximum Building Height
Flat Roof Buildings
-
11.5 m (37.73 ft)
Pitched Roof Buildings
-
14.0 m (45.93 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
Outdoor Storage
Shall be screened by white vinyl fencing 1.83 m
(6.00 ft) in Height and / or to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority.
Minimum Landscaping Requirement
As determined by the Development Authority
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6.17 Parks and Recreation District (PR)
6.17.1 Purpose
To provide land for Parks and recreation areas and facilities for the use and enjoyment of the
public.
6.17.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Park
- Trails
-
Accessory Building
-
Accessory Use
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Community Garden
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Farmers Market
-
Off-leash Dog Park
-
Parking Facility
-
Public Utility Building
-
Recreation Facility, Outdoor
-
Signs
6.17.3 Development Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land
Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 m (29.53 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required by the Alberta
Building Code, whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except where a Rear Yard abuts
a railway where no Rear Yard Setback is required.
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft)
Maximum Building Height
Flat Roof Buildings
-
11.5 m (37.73 ft)
Pitched Roof Buildings
-
14.0 m (45.93 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
Minimum Landscaping Requirement
As determined by the Development Authority
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6.18 Environmental Open Space District (EOS)
6.18.1 Purpose
To provide an area for either the preservation of public land in its natural state, or for its
Development for benefit and enjoyment of the public.
6.18.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Campground
- Community Facility
- Farmers Market
- Information Centre
- Park
- Public Utility Building
- Recreation Facility, Outdoor
-
Accessory Use
-
Patio
-
Signs
-
Tree Clearing
6.18.3 Development Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land Use
District:
Minimum Front Yard
9.0 m (29.53 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
3.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required by the Alberta Building Code,
whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
6.0 m (19.69 ft) except where a Rear Yard abuts a railway where
no Rear Yard Setback is required.
Minimum Parcel Width
15.0 m (49.21 ft)
Maximum Building Height
Flat Roof Buildings
-
9.5 m (31.17 ft)
Pitched Roof Buildings
-
12.0 m (39.37 ft)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
Outdoor Storage
Shall be screened by white vinyl fencing 1.83 m (6.00 ft) in Height
and/ or to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Minimum Landscaping
Requirement
As determined by the Development Authority
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6.19 Urban Reserve District (UR)
6.19.1 Purpose
To allow existing uses to continue until such time as the land is required for urban Development.
6.19.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
-
Accessory Buildings to support existing
Uses
-
Accessory Uses to support existing Uses
-
Existing Uses
-
Signs
-
Tree Clearing
6.19.3 Development Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land Use
District:
Minimum Parcel Area
All the land contained in the existing Certificate of
Title, unless otherwise approved by the Municipal
Planning Commission, having regard to future use
of the Parcel and the form of future subdivision and
Development.
Outdoor Storage
Shall be screened with solid fencing, 1.83 m (6.00
ft) in Height to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
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6.20 Agricultural District (AG)
6.20.1 Purpose
To allow existing uses to continue and to support a variety of agricultural operations and reserve
land for future subdivision and Development. Uses should not negatively impact or impede future
urban subdivision and/or Development.
6.20.2 Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Accessory Building
- Agricultural Building
- Agriculture
- Home Based Business 1
- Home Based Business 2
-
Accessory Use
-
Accessory Suite
-
Animal Boarding or Breeding Facility
-
Auction Facility, Livestock
-
Bed & Breakfast
-
Campground
-
Canvas Covered Structure
-
Detached Dwelling
-
Farmer's Market
-
Food Processing & Manufacturing Facility
-
Greenhouse, Minor
-
Greenhouse, Major
-
Home Based Business 3
-
Industrial Business Service
-
Landscaping Sales
-
Manufactured Home
-
Moved-in Building
-
Moved-in Dwelling
-
Public Utility
-
Public Utility Building
-
Residential Kennel
-
Shipping Container
-
Signs
-
Tree Clearing
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6.20.3 Development Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this Land Use
District:
Minimum Parcel Area
All the land contained in the existing Certificate of Title area, unless
otherwise approved by the Subdivision Authority.
Setbacks
-
Setbacks from rights-of-way shall be in accordance with this
Bylaw
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Setback from any Property Line adjoining a Lot located in
any other Land Use District in this Bylaw shall be a minimum
of 22.86 m (75.00 ft)
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Setback from the property boundary in the Agricultural
District shall be 7.62 m (25.00 ft)
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Where a Lot adjoins a lake or river, no Building shall be
placed in the area outside the Lot Property Lines as shown
on the registered plan of subdivision or the original land
survey, or on lands claimed by the Crown.
Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards
a) No person shall keep in their yards:
i)
any unlicensed, dismantled, wrecked, or dilapidated vehicle, unless it is suitably housed
or screened from view to the satisfaction of the Development Officer
ii)
any object or chattel which, in the opinion of the Development Officer, is unsightly or
tends to adversely affect the amenities of the area
iii)
more than 2 Recreational Vehicles on a regular basis, unless otherwise approved by
the Development Authority
iv)
a Recreational Vehicle that is used as permanent residence. However, a Recreational
Vehicle may be used for living and sleeping accommodation by visitors on a temporary,
short-term basis, no longer than 2 weeks, or as temporary accommodation by the
landowner(s) or their building contractor for a period not exceeding 1 year following the
issue of a Development Permit for the construction of a Dwelling on the property and
where arrangements, satisfactory to the Development Officer, have been made for the
disposal of wastewater effluent.
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6.21 Alderwood Close Overlay District
6.21.1 Purpose
The purpose of this overlay District is to allow for a Rear Yard setback relaxation on Alderwood
Close within the R-1M District.
6.21.2 Application
a) The regulations in this overlay District apply to the lands legally and municipally described in
Table 1:
Table 1: Alderwood Close Overlay District Application
Lot
Block
Plan
Civic Address
1
7
082 4628
1 Alderwood Close
2
7
082 4628
5 Alderwood Close
3
7
082 4628
9 Alderwood Close
4
7
082 4628
13 Alderwood Close
5
7
082 4628
17 Alderwood Close
6
7
082 4628
21 Alderwood Close
7
7
082 4628
25 Alderwood Close
8
7
082 4628
29 Alderwood Close
9
7
082 4628
33 Alderwood Close
10
7
082 4628
37 Alderwood Close
11
7
082 4628
41 Alderwood Close
6.21.3 Alderwood Close Overlay Development Regulations
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations, Part 5.0 | Signs, and the R-1M District, the minimum Rear Yard Setbacks in the underlying R-
1M District are modified as follows:
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft) where it abuts a major collector Road as
designated in the Municipal Development Plan
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PART 7.0 DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS
7.1 Purpose
This Land Use District will be for specific uses and regulations as decided by Council to
accommodate specific designs for specific Parcels of lands as approved by Council where
control by other Land Use Districts would be inadequate. In the creation of a Direct Control
District, regard to the surrounding Development, existing or future, and to the interest of the
applicant and public are to be considered.
7.2 Application
a) The following criteria shall apply, if in the opinion of Council that:
i)
the proposed Development, having regard for the policies and objectives of the
Municipal Development Plan and other applicable statutory the proposed
Development, is considered appropriate for the site
ii)
using any other Land Use District of the Bylaw would result in a conflict with the
character and scale of existing or future surrounding Development when the full
Development potential of such a Land Use District would be utilized
iii)
the complexity, scale and character would require comprehensive planning and
implementation; is unique or not contemplated or regulated reasonably by any other
Land Use District.
b) In addition to the requirements of section 2.4, the applicant shall provide supporting rationale
explaining why a Direct Control District is appropriate for the site having regard for the conditions
of application set out in section 7.2 (a) above and any additional information that may be required
by Council.
7.3 Uses
a) Where a Direct Control District is applied, all uses in the Direct Control District shall be specified
by Council.
7.4 Regulations
a) Regulations of this Bylaw, as amended, shall apply to all Development within Direct Control sites,
unless such regulations are specifically excluded or revised by the Direct Control District.
7.5 Interpretation
a) Direct Control Districts shall be included in DC Schedule "A" of this Bylaw.
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SCHEDULE "A"
Schedule
Direct Control
District
Affected Lands
Referencing Bylaw
Part 8 A1
DC-1
Blocks 1 - 24 (Inclusive), Plan 092
3733 (Formerly Lot 97, Block 14, Plan
072 4357)
Bylaw 1072/08
Part 8 A2
DC-2
Lot 1A, Block 1, Plan 162 2461
Bylaw 1070/08
Part 8 A3
DC-3
Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 122 4194
Bylaw 1177/14
Part 8 A4
Parking Pads
Part 8 A5
DC-4
Lots 38-57, Block 14, Plan 162 0173
Bylaw 1302.24
Part 8 A6
DC-5
Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 102 2233
Bylaw 1325.25
Direct Control District #3 (DC-3)
a)
All Signs to be applied for under separate Development applications and Council hereby
authorizes the Development Officer as the approving authority for the Signs.
b)
All construction to be in accordance with all provincial regulations including the Safety Codes of
Alberta.
c)
In accordance with sections 2.7 and 3.15 of this Bylaw that a Letter of Credit be submitted to
cover 100% of the cost of Landscaping and paving until such time as the work is completed.
d)
That the storm water, sewer, water, and grading plan be followed as per approvals given by the
Director of Infrastructure and Property Services.
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PART 8.0 SCHEDULES
Schedule A1 - Direct Control District #1 (DC-1) (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
Purpose
To provide for the Development of a 24-unit residential housing units known as Units 1-24 (Inclusive),
Plan 092 3733.
Permitted Uses
-
Accessory Uses
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Apartment and Condominiums
-
Home Based Business 1 (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
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Public Utility Buildings
-
Signs
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Any use that, in the opinion of Council, is similar or complementary to the Use listed above.
Development Criteria
a) The land and Buildings in this Land Use District shall be developed to the satisfaction of Council
and shall be developed in a manner that is sensitive to the surrounding neighbourhood taking into
account the potential impacts on the neighbourhood, including visual impact, sight lines, sunlight,
parking, and privacy.
Development Standards
a) Yard fronting Pioneer Way shall be a minimum of 3.5 m (11.60 ft) landscaped area with parking
after.
b) All yards shall be landscaped except for Walkways, Driveways, and parking areas. East and South
property lines shall be fenced with white fencing as established within the District at a minimum
height of 1.5 m (5.0 ft).
c) Density shall be 24 units for the project. Parking shall be 1.5 stalls per unit or 36 stalls and
additionally a minimum of 5 stalls for visitor parking.
Development Regulations
a) The site plan, relationship between buildings, structures and open space, the architectural
treatment of buildings, the provision of landscaped open space, and the parking layout shall be in
accordance with the attached plans and approved by Council.
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Date Adopted: April 26, 2022
Schedule A2 - Direct Control District #2 (DC-2)
Purpose
To provide for the Development of a 35-unit Apartment Building on a Lot known as Lot 1A, Block 1,
Plan 162 2461 located east of the Parkwood Road and west of the Highway 2A Storm Pond.
Permitted Uses
-
Accessory Uses
-
Apartment
-
Home Based Business 1 (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
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Public Utility Buildings
-
Any use that, in the opinion of Council, is similar or complementary to the Use listed above.
Development Criteria
b) The land and Buildings in this Land Use District shall be developed to the satisfaction of Council
and shall be developed in a manner that is sensitive to the surrounding neighbourhood taking into
account the potential impacts on the neighbourhood, including visual impact, sight lines, sunlight,
parking, and privacy.
Development Standards
d) Yard fronting Parkwood Road shall be a minimum of 3.0 m (9.84 ft) landscaped area with parking
after.
e) All yards shall be landscaped except for Walkways, Driveways, and parking areas.
f) Density shall be 35 units for the project. Parking shall be 1.5 stalls per unit or 53 stalls and
additionally a minimum of 7 stalls for visitor parking be provided and that the Building shall not
exceed 4 storeys in Height.
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Schedule A3 - Direct Control District #3 (DC-3)
Purpose
To provide for the Development of a commercial Building on a Lot known as Lot 6, Block 1, Plan
202 0374located south of Womacks Road and west of Leung Road - South of the Abbey Centre
north of the Iron Ridge Junior Campus. (Amended, Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
Permitted Uses
-
Accessory Uses
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Offices
-
Personal Service Uses
-
Public and Quasi Public Uses
-
Retail, General
-
Food Service, Restaurant
-
Signs
-
Any use that, in the opinion of the Development Officer (as authorized by Council) is similar or
complementary to the use listed above.
Development Criteria
a) The land and Buildings within this Land Use District shall be developed in accordance with the
plans attached forming part of this Direct Control District.
Development Standards
a) All Landscaping to be as per the plans submitted.
b) No access is to be allowed off Leung Road.
c) Future Development area for Phase 2 is to be landscaped until such time as it is constructed.
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Schedule A4 - Parking Pads
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Schedule A5 - Direct Control District #4 (DC-4) (Amended, Bylaw 1302.24, 03/26/24)
Purpose
The purpose of Direct Control District #4 is to allow for Accessory Suites in Row Housing on Lots
38 to 57 inclusive, Block 14, Plan 162 0173.
Permitted Uses
-
Accessory Uses
-
Row Housing
-
Accessory Suite
-
Home Based Business 1
Development Criteria
a) The land and Buildings within this Land Use District shall be developed in accordance with the
Residential Multi-Dwelling District (R-2) in addition to the Development Standards noted below.
b) The Development Officer shall review and approved the Development Permit application based
on its compliance with the Development Standards noted below.
c) No variances or relaxations will be granted for parking stall width or number of parking stalls
required.
Accessory Suite Development Standards
Accessory Suites:
a) Must be located on an individual dwelling lot located on its own titled lot.
b) Shall only be within an end or corner unit, with lane access.
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c) Shall have a floor area that does not exceed the ground floor are of the principal building.
d) Contain a maximum of one bedroom.
e) Have a separate entrance from the principal dwelling, either from a common indoor landing or
directly from the side or rear of the building.
f) Comply with the Province of Alberta's Building Code and Fire Code.
g) Provide on additional parking stall for each bedroom.
h) Have parking stalls be a minimum width of 2.5m.
i)
Parking stalls shall be hard surfaced.
j) Tandem parking shall not be permitted as a method for meeting the parking requirements for an
accessory suite.
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Schedule A6 - Direct Control District #5 (DC-5) (Amended, Bylaw 1325.25, 05/13/25)
Purpose
To provide an area for multi-unit residential Development located at Lot 3 Block 1 Plan 102
2233 at a higher Density and any other uses, herein listed, all of which are connected to
municipal services.
Permitted and Discretionary Uses
PERMITTED USES
DISCRETIONARY USES
- Apartment
- Row Housing
- Accessory Use
- Home Based Business 1
- Signs
District Regulations
The Development Officer will be the Development Authority for all uses. Any variances will require
Council Approval.
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 3.0 | General Regulations, Part 4.0 | Specific Use
Regulations and Part 5.0 | Signs, the following regulations shall apply to All Development in this
Land Use District:
Minimum Front Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Minimum Side Yard
Apartment: 4.0 m (9.84 ft) or as required in the
Alberta Building Code, whichever is greater.
Row Housing: 1.5 m (4.92 ft) or as required in the
Alberta Building Code, whichever is greater.
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5 m (24.61 ft)
Parking
Apartment: 1.0 per one bedroom unit; 1.5 per two
bedroom unit; 2.0 per three bedroom unit, plus 1.0
additional space for every 5.0 unit which must be
clearly identified as guest parking. Stalls sized 2.7 m
x 5.5 m.
Row Housing: 1.5 per unit plus 1.0 additional space
for every 5.0 unit, which must be clearly identified as
guest parking. Stalls sized 2.7 m x 5.5 m.
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Landscaping Area
Minimum 30%
Dwelling Density
150 units/ha or 60 units/ac
Maximum Building Height
Apartment: 17.0 Meters (55.77 Feet)
Row Housing: 10.5 Meters (34.50 Feet)
Amenity Space
An Amenity Space for the enjoyment of residents of
the Development including hard and soft landscaped
areas and recreational areas in a suitable location
shall be incorporated into the plans.
Amenity Spaces may consist of a single area or be
divided into multiple areas. The Amenity Space shall
include outdoor Open Space that provides an area for
unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority and
includes 2 or more of the following:
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Playground equipment
-
Benches, picnic tables, or other form of
seating
-
Gazebo or other shelter
-
Patio
-
Courtyards
-
Gardens
Other recreational or amenity uses that would satisfy
the needs of the residents for the Development.
Each Apartment until shall provide a private outdoor
Amenity Space of not less than 4.5 m2 (48.44 ft2) in
area.
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PART 9.0 LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
(Amended Bylaw 1336.25, 08/26/25)
(Amended, Bylaws1325.25/1328.25, 05/13/25)
(Amended, Bylaw 1303.24, 04/09/24)
(Amended, Bylaw 1302.24, 03/26/24)
(Amended, Bylaw 1275.23, 05/23/23)