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TOWN OF CROSSFIELD
Land Use Bylaw
Bylaw No. 2018-14
November 2018
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Table of Contents
PART 1 - ENACTMENT, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION ........................................................ 7
1.1
TITLE ......................................................................................................................... 7
1.2
PURPOSE .................................................................................................................. 7
1.3
APPLICATION ............................................................................................................ 7
1.4
RULES OF INTERPRETATION .................................................................................. 7
1.5
LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES ........................................................................ 8
1.6
UNITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT ........................................................... 8
1.7
DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................. 9
PART 2 - AMENDMENTS ........................................................................................................47
2.1
INITIATION OF A LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT ...............................................47
2.2
AMENDMENT PROCEDURE ....................................................................................47
PART 3 - ADMINISTRATION ...................................................................................................49
3.1
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER .......................................................................................49
3.2
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ...............................49
3.3
SUBDIVISION APPROVING AUTHORITY ................................................................52
3.4
SUBDIVISION APPROVING AUTHORITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ........52
3.5
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION ....................................................................53
3.6
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............53
3.7
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD ...........................................54
3.8
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES .................................................................................................54
3.9
FORMS, NOTICES AND FEES .................................................................................56
PART 4 - DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................................................57
4.1
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED ...................................................................57
4.2
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS NOT REQUIRED ...........................................................57
4.3
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS .............................................................................59
4.4
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ..............................................................61
PART 5 - ENFORCEMENT ......................................................................................................64
5.1
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS .................................64
5.2
RIGHT OF ENTRY ....................................................................................................64
5.3
BYLAW CONTRAVENTION ......................................................................................64
5.4
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES ..................................................................................64
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PART 6 - LAND USE DISTRICTS ............................................................................................65
6.1
ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE DISTRICTS .........................................................65
6.2
LAND USE DISTRICTS .............................................................................................66
6.3
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP .......................................................................................66
PART 7 - GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS ...................................................................68
7.1
LOT DIMENSIONS ....................................................................................................68
7.2
SPECIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................68
7.3
LANDSCAPING AND FENCING................................................................................70
7.4
SCREENING, OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND GARBAGE STORAGE ...............72
7.5
DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARD LANDS .....................................................................73
7.6
CONTROLLED APPEARANCE .................................................................................74
7.7
BUILDING HEIGHT ...................................................................................................74
7.8
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ........................................................................................75
7.9
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND USES .....................................................................76
7.10
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS .................................................................................76
7.11
DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS ..........................................................77
7.12
NON-CONFORMING USES AND NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS .......................77
7.13
LAND NEAR WATER OR SUBJECT TO FLOODING OR SUBSIDENCE .................78
7.14
DRAINAGE ................................................................................................................78
PART 8 - SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS ............................................................79
8.1
APARTMENT BUILDING REQUIREMENTS .............................................................79
8.2
DWELLING GROUP REQUIREMENTS ....................................................................79
8.3
AMENITY AREAS, RECREATION AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS FOR
MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ..........................................................79
8.4
DWELLING UNITS IN MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS .....................80
8.5
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS .....................................................................................................80
8.6
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS ..................................................................................82
8.7
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION ...........................................................83
8.8
HOME OCCUPATIONS & HOME OFFICES..............................................................83
8.9
OBJECTS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ............84
8.10
DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO RAILWAYS ...........................................................85
8.11
MEDICAL MARIHUANA PRODUCTION FACILITY ...................................................85
8.12
SIDEWALK CAFES ...................................................................................................86
PART 9 - SIGN REGULATIONS...............................................................................................89
9.1
SIGN CONTROL .......................................................................................................89
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9.2
SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS .......................................................................91
9.3
SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND URBAN RESERVE DISTRICTS ........91
9.4
SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT .....................................................92
PART 10 - PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS ...........................................................94
10.1
REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AND LOADING ...................................................94
10.2
PARKING STALL SPECIFICATIONS ...................................................................... 105
PART 11 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS LAND USE RULES ................................................... 106
11.1
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED LARGE PARCEL DISTRICT (R-1A) .............. 107
11.2
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED MEDIUM PARCEL DISTRICT (R-1B) ............ 110
11.3
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED SMALL PARCEL DISTRICT (R-1C) .............. 113
11.4
RESIDENTIAL TWO DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2) .................................................. 116
11.5
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R-3) ...................................................... 119
11.6
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DISTRICT (R-4) ........................................................ 122
11.7
MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MHR) .................................. 129
PART 12 - BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS LAND USE RULES ...................... 132
12.1
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD) ................................................................. 133
12.2
WEST DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT (WBD) ............................................... 137
12.3
ELEVATOR ROAD BUSINESS DISTRICT (EBD) ................................................... 140
12.4
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1) ............................................. 143
12.5
GATEWAY AND ENTRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-2) ..................................... 146
12.6
GREENFIELD COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-3) .................................... 150
PART 13 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS LAND USE RULES ..................................................... 154
13.1
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (I-1) ...................................... 155
13.2
MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-2) ................................................................... 159
13.3
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-3) ..................................................................... 164
PART 14 - MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS LAND USE RULES .................. 168
14.1
MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (MUN) ............................................ 168
PART 15 - URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT LAND USE RULES .............................................. 171
15.1
URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT (UR) ........................................................................ 171
PART 16 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT LAND USE RULES ............................................. 173
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16.1
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT (DC) ....................................................................... 173
APPENDIX A - FORMS .......................................................................................................... 175
APPENDIX B - LAND USE DISTRICT MAP ........................................................................... 176
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PART 1 - ENACTMENT, PURPOSE, INTERPRETATION
1.1
TITLE
1.1.1 This Bylaw shall be referred to as the "Town of Crossfield Land Use Bylaw".
1.2
PURPOSE
1.2.1 The purpose of the Town of Crossfield Land Use Bylaw is to prohibit or regulate
and control the use and development of land and buildings within the Town of
Crossfield and to achieve orderly, efficient, and economic development of land.
To achieve this purpose, the Town of Crossfield Land Use Bylaw:
a) divides the Town of Crossfield into Land Use Districts;
b) prescribes and regulates for each Land Use District, the range of uses and
the purpose for which land or buildings may be used;
c) establishes a method of making decisions on applications for development
permits, including the issuing of development permits, sign permits and
demolition permits;
d) establishes a method of making decisions on applications for subdivision
approval and the issuing of subdivision decisions;
e) prescribes procedures to notify owners of land likely to be affected by the
issuance of development permits or subdivision decisions.
1.3
APPLICATION
1.3.1 This Bylaw shall apply to the whole of the Town of Crossfield, being all lands
contained within its corporate boundaries.
1.4
RULES OF INTERPRETATION
1.4.1 Unless otherwise required by the context, words used in the present tense
include the future tense; words used in the singular include the plural; and the
word person includes a corporation as well as an individual. The Interpretation
Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter I-8, shall be used in the
interpretation of this Bylaw. Words have the same meaning whether they are
capitalized or not.
1.4.2 When interpreting this Bylaw, use of the words "shall", "should", and "may" will
have the following meaning:
"shall" is an operative word which means the action is mandatory;
"should" is an operative word which means that in order to achieve the plan's
objectives, it is strongly advised that the action be taken; and
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"may" is an operative word which means that there is a choice, with no particular
direction or guidance intended.
1.4.3 The written regulations of this Land Use Bylaw take precedence over any graphic
or diagrams if there is a perceived conflict.
1.4.4 The Land Use District Map takes precedence over any graphic or diagram in the
District regulations if there is a perceived conflict.
1.5
LAND USE DISTRICT BOUNDARIES
1.5.1 The Land Use District boundaries on the Land Use District Map shall be
interpreted as follows:
a) A boundary shown as approximately following a parcel boundary shall be
deemed to follow the parcel boundary;
b) Where a boundary follows a public roadway, lane, railway, pipeline, power
line, utility right-of-way, or easement, it follows the centre line, unless
otherwise clearly indicated on the Land Use District Maps;
c) A boundary which does not follow a parcel boundary shall be located by
measuring the distance shown on the Registered Plan;
d) A boundary location that cannot be satisfactorily resolved shall be referred to
Council for an official interpretation.
1.5.2 When any public roadway is closed, the roadway lands have the same Land
Use District as the abutting land. When different Land Use Districts govern
abutting lands, the centre of roadway is the Land Use District boundary unless
the Land Use District boundary is shown clearly following the edge of the
roadway. If the roadway is consolidated with an abutting parcel, that abutting
parcel's Land Use District designation applies to affected portions of the
roadway.
1.6
UNITS AND METHODS OF MEASUREMENT
1.6.1 All units of measure contained within this Bylaw are metric (SI) standards.
Imperial measurements and conversions are provided for information only.
1.6.2 For parcels that are not square or rectangular, parcel width and parcel depth shall
be calculated in accordance with the definitions for average parcel width and
average parcel depth.
1.6.3 Parcel yards shall be measured as follows:
a) Front yard shall be measured from the shortest property line abutting a public
street. Where two property lines abut public streets and are of equal length,
the Development Officer shall determine which shall be considered the front
property line;
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b) Rear yard shall be measured from the property line opposite to and farthest
from the front property line. In any case of an irregular parcel, the
Development Officer shall have discretion to determine the rear property line;
c) Side yards shall be measured from those property lines that are not the front
property line or the rear property line.
1.7
DEFINITIONS
1.7.1 Words and terms used in this Bylaw shall have the same meaning as given to
them in the Municipal Government Act unless otherwise defined in Part 1 -
Enactment, Purpose, Interpretation.
1.7.2 When no definition is provided in the Municipal Government Act or in the
Interpretation Act, the definitions in this Bylaw or in Webster's New Collegiate
Dictionary shall be used.
1.7.3 Definitions and sections reproduced from the Municipal Government Act are
provided as information only. In this Bylaw and in any amendments to this Bylaw
made from time to time, unless the content otherwise requires, the interpretation
set out in the following subsections shall be used.
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"abut" or "abutting" means immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when used
with respect to a parcel, means that the parcel physically touches another parcel and shares a
property line or boundary line with that parcel.
"accessory building" means a building:
a) which is incidental and subordinate to the principal building or use located on
the same parcel;
b) which may include but is not limited to, free standing private garages, storage
sheds and other similar buildings.
"accessory use" means a use:
a) which is incidental and subordinate to the principal use of the parcel;
b) which is located on the same parcel as the principal use.
"Act" or "Municipal Government Act" or "MGA" means the Municipal Government Act,
Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended.
"adjacent land" means land that is contiguous to the parcel of land proposed for
development, subdivision or Redesignation and includes land that would be contiguous if not
for a highway, street, road, river, stream Municipal Reserve or Environmental Reserve.
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"adult entertainment establishment" means a use where live performances, motion pictures,
video tapes, video discs, slides or similar electronic media or photographic reproductions, the
main feature of which is the nudity or partial nudity of any persons, are performed, shown or
offered for sale or rent as a principal use or an accessory to some other business activity
which is conducted on the premises.
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"agricultural equipment sales, service, storage and repairs" means a use:
a) where the retail sale or rental of new or used agricultural equipment is
conducted;
b) which may include, as a secondary or accessory use, the selling and
installation of agricultural equipment and accessories and parts on a retail
basis, as well as the servicing and mechanical repairs of agricultural
equipment.
"alternative health care services" means a use that is engaged in the furnishing of natural
health care services and products which are an alternative or complementary to health care
provided by surgery, hospitalization, and drug treatments and are provided on an outpatient
basis. Typical uses may include acupuncture, herbology, homeopathic, exercise, massage,
touch, and mechanical therapy, counselling, and the sale of organic food and herb products.
"amenity area" means indoor or outdoor space, provided for the active or passive recreation
and enjoyment of the occupants of a development, which may be for private or communal use
and owned individually or in common.
"amusement centre" means a use:
a) where mechanical, electronic or digital amusement, entertainment, or games
are provided to the public for remuneration;
b) which may include, but is not limited to, amusement arcades with games that
use coin or token operated machines or devices, billiard halls, bowling alleys,
and any other entertainment establishment not otherwise defined in this
Bylaw.
"Area Redevelopment Plan" means a statutory plan adopted by the Municipality in
accordance with the Municipal Government Act for an area of the Municipality and for the
purpose of any or all of the following:
a) preserving or improving land and buildings in the area;
b) rehabilitating buildings in the area;
c) removing buildings from the area;
d) constructing or replacing buildings in the area;
e) establishing, improving or relocating roads, public utilities or other services in
the area; or
f) facilitating any other development in the area.
"Area Structure Plan" means a statutory plan adopted by the Municipality in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act for an area of the Municipality for the purpose of
providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and development of the area.
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"art, craft and photography studios" means a use:
a) where small scale on-site production of goods by simple manufacturing
processes or hand manufacturing primarily involving the use of hand tools is
conducted;
b) which may include limited retail sale of goods produced by the use;
c) which may include pottery, ceramic and sculpture studios, custom jewellery
manufacturing and artist and photography studios.
"auction rooms" means a use:
a) where the auctioning of goods and equipment is conducted;
b) which may include temporary storage of such goods and equipment.
"auto body and paint shop" means a use:
a) where the bodies, but not other parts, of motor vehicles are repaired;
b) where the motor vehicle bodies and other metal, machine components or
articles may be painted.
"automobile sales and leasing" means a use:
a) where the retail sale or rental of new or used automobiles, including cars,
sport utility vehicles, trucks and vans is conducted;
b) which may include the servicing and mechanical repairs of these automobiles
and similar vehicles as an accessory use.
"automotive accessories, parts and services" means a use for the purpose of selling and
installing automobile accessories and parts on a retail basis. Typical uses may include
customizing shops, tire shops, automotive glass shops, automotive restoration shops,
upholstery shops, automotive radio equipment sales, transmission shops, muffler shops, wheel
alignment and brake shops, cosmetic polishing, rust proofing and undercoating shops, auto
body repair and paint shops and such similar items as determined by the Development Officer
or the Municipal Planning Commission. Uses not included are car and truck washing
establishments, auto wrecking and salvaging, auto scrap or parts yards, service station and / or
gas bars.
"auto wreckers and salvagers" means a use:
a) where the dismantling and salvaging of derelict, demolished, damaged,
scrapped or derelict vehicles for reusable parts is conducted;
b) which may include a towing operation, stock piling of salvaged parts and the
installation of recycled parts;
c) which does not include facilities for the sale of gasoline, diesel, propane fuels
or lubricating oil.
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"average parcel depth" means the calculation of depth for a parcel that is not square or
rectangular, where the total parcel area is divided by the parcel width or the widest part of the
parcel.
"average parcel width" means the calculation of width for a parcel that is not square or
rectangular, where the total parcel area is divided by the parcel depth or the deepest part of
the parcel.
"awning" means a cloth like or lightweight shelter projecting from a building.
B
"balcony" means a projecting platform on a development, which is enclosed by a railing, is
extended from the building and is greater than 0.67 m (2.20 ft) above grade and is considered
part of the principal building. A "balcony" may be cantilevered from the building or supported
from below. A balcony does not include a porch or deck.
"bareland condominium" means a bareland unit as defined in the Condominium Property Act
RSA 2000, Chapter C-22, as amended or replaced from time to time.
"basement" means that portion of a building which is wholly or partially below grade and has
no more than 1.82 m (6.0 ft) of its clear height above grade and lies below the finished level of
the floor directly above. In this Bylaw, a basement does not constitute a storey.
"bay" means a self-contained unit within part of a building which can be sold or leased for
individual occupancy. A bay may typically but not exclusively be found in a warehouse-type
building.
"bed and breakfast" means a use:
a) that includes no more than one (1) dwelling unit;
b) where sleeping accommodation is provided to members of the public for
remuneration;
c) that may not include more than six (6) bedrooms for the purpose of sleeping
accommodation for members of the public;
d) that may include the provision of light meals to guests of the bed and
breakfast.
"billboard" means a sign directing attention to a business commodity, service or entertainment
conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than upon the site where the sign is maintained. The
advertisement copy is pasted, glued, painted or otherwise fastened to permit its periodic
replacement.
"billiard hall and pool room" means a use where the primary function is the rental of billiard
tables, pool tables or any similar game tables to the public for a fee and where no more than
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three mechanical or electronic games are kept for the purpose of furnishing entertainment or
amusement.
"boarding house" means a detached dwelling in which the proprietor supplies sleeping
accommodations for a fee for at least three (3) but not more than six (6) persons, exclusive of
persons within the proprietor's household.
"broadcasting facilities" means a use:
a) where the production and/or broadcasting of audio and visual programs
typically associated with radio, television and motion picture studios is
conducted;
b) which may include offices accessory to the use.
"buffer" means a row of trees, shrubs, earth berm, or fencing to provide visual screening and
separation between sites and Districts.
"building" means a fully or partially enclosed structure having a roof supported by walls,
columns, piers or other structural systems; but does not include a vehicle.
"building area" means the greatest horizontal area of a building above grade within the
outside surface of exterior walls, or within the outside surface of exterior walls and the centreline
of fire walls.
"building demolition" means the lawful removal of a building from a parcel of land in
accordance with the permit requirements of the Municipality.
"building height" means the vertical distance between the highest point of a building and the
average finished grade at the front of the building, excluding any elevator housing, mechanical
structures, chimney, or steeple. (See Figure 1 - Building Heights).
Figure 1 - Building Heights
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"building permit" means a permit or document issued in writing by a designated Safety Codes
Officer within the building discipline pursuant to the Building Permit Bylaw authorizing the
commencement of a use, occupancy, relocation, construction, renovation, or demolition of any
building or part there to.
"building supply centre" means a use where building materials, household accessories and
other related goods are stored, offered or kept for sale and may include outside storage.
"building, temporary" means a building constructed or placed without any foundation below
grade or any other structure determined by the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission to be temporary as a condition of the issuance of a development
permit, including but not limited to temporary sales structures.
"bulk fertilizer storage and distribution" means a use where fertilizer products are stored for
distribution.
"bulk fuel storage and distribution" means a use for the purpose of storing natural gas,
propane and petroleum products for distribution.
"bylaw" means the Town of Crossfield Land Use Bylaw as adopted by Council, unless
otherwise noted.
"Bylaw Enforcement Officer" means an official of the Town of Crossfield charged with the
responsibility of enforcing the provisions of any bylaw adopted by Council.
C
"campground" means a use:
a) where occasional accommodation for recreational vehicles or tents is
provided;
b) which may include an office as an accessory use;
c) which may include associated playgrounds, sanitary facilities or other such
uses accessory to the use.
"cannabis" means any part of a cannabis plant, including the phytocannabinoids produced by,
or found in, such a plant, regardless of whether that part has been processed or not, and any
other substance defined as cannabis in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as
amended from time to time, and includes edible products.
"cannabis store" means a use where cannabis is sold but not consumed on the site as per
Federal and Provincial government regulations. The use may include the sale of merchandise
that is related to the consumption of cannabis products. This use must be licensed by all higher-
level government authorities as required by legislation, and must following all Federal and
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Provincial regulations, including setback distances prescribed for other uses in The Gaming,
Liquor and Cannabis Regulation.
"canopy" means a non-retractable solid projection extending from the wall of the building
intended to be used as a protection against weather, other than normal architectural features
such as lintels, sills, mouldings, architraves and pediments, but includes the structure known as
a theatre marquee. Canopies are considered as part of the principal building.
"car and truck washing establishment" means a use where vehicles are washed on a
commercial basis.
"carport" means a roofed structure providing space for the parking of vehicles with not more
than one (1) enclosed side.
"carriage house" means a self-contained dwelling unit that is a stand-alone building located at
the rear of a residential property that also contains a single detached dwelling. It should be
subordinate in size to the principal residence on the property. It may not be subdivided or
stratified.
"carriageway" means that portion of the road right-of-way available for vehicular movement.
Included are the travelling lanes, medians, parking and other ancillary lances. Not included in
the "carriageway" are the shoulders, sidewalks and other associated pedestrian areas.
"cemetery" means a use:
a) where a parcel of land is used for the entombment of the deceased;
b) which may include the following accessory uses: crematories, columbaria and
mausoleums.
"certificate of compliance" means a written statement, which is based upon a Real Property
Report, issued by the Designated Officer confirming that a development or use meets the
requirements of this Bylaw in all respects or is treated as a legal non-conforming bay, building,
structure or use.
"child care facility" means a use:
a) where care, maintenance and supervision of children under the age of
sixteen (16) years, is provided by persons other than those related by blood
or marriage;
b) where the period of care does not exceed twenty-four (24) consecutive hours;
c) which is appropriately licensed by a health authority or other regulating body;
d) which may include day-care centres, kindergartens, nurseries, and after
school or babysitting programs which meet this interpretation and
requirements from other levels of government.
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"communication structures (public or private)" means a structure or structures used for the
purpose of transmitting, relaying, or receiving television, radio, microwave, and other similar
signals; included are such structures as antennas and satellite dishes.
"community buildings and facilities" means a use:
a) where assembly, culture and recreational activities are conducted for
enjoyment of the public;
b) which may not provide goods or services for remuneration, except on a
limited basis;
c) which may include places of worship, community halls, libraries, museums,
recreational facilities, social services that do not provide overnight
accommodation, and other similar uses.
"condominium" means a condominium plan registered in a Land Titles Office that complies
with the requirement of the Alberta Condominium Property Act, RSA 2000, Chapter C-22, as
amended.
"convenience store" means a use:
a) where fresh and packaged food and daily household necessities may be sold;
b) that has a floor area that does not exceed 200m2 (2152.78 ft2);
c) where liquor may not be sold.
"corner" means the intersection of the side and front property lines.
"corner parcel" means a parcel located at the intersection of two streets, laneways, or a
parcel located abutting a street, which substantially changes direction at any point where it
abuts the parcel.
"Council" means the Council of the Town of Crossfield.
"crematorium" means a use:
a) where one or more cremation chambers used for the reduction of the human
body by heat and the keeping of human bodies other than in cemeteries;
b) which may include related funeral services such as the preparation of the
dead, arranging and directing funerals;
c) which may include mausoleums and columbaria.
D
"deck" means an open-sided platform adjoining a building and the height of which is up to and
does not exceed 0.67 m (2.20 ft) from grade. A deck may have a railing, but a portion of the
perimeter is open and unobstructed. A deck does not include a porch or a balcony.
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"density" means a measure of development intensity expressed as a ratio of either the
number of dwelling units to parcel area or number of people to parcel area.
"Designated Officer" means a person designated by bylaw under the Municipal Government
Act and for purposes of this Bylaw; these are the Development Officer, Subdivision Approving
Authority and Chief Administrative Officer of the Town of Crossfield.
"development" means:
a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them; or
b) a building or an addition to, or replacement or repair of a building and the
construction or placing in, on, over or under land of any of them; or
c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a
building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or
building; or
d) a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation
to land or a building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the
intensity of use of the land or building.
"Development Officer" means:
a) the person designated by bylaw as a Development Officer pursuant to this
Land Use Bylaw; or
b) where a Municipal Planning Commission or Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board is authorized to act as Development Officer, the Municipal
Planning Commission; or
c) where a Municipal Planning Commission or Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board is authorized to act as the Development Officer, in addition to a
person appointed as a Development Officer, either or both.
The expression "Development Authority" has a corresponding meaning.
"development permit" means a document authorizing a development, issued by the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission pursuant to this Bylaw or any
other legislation authorizing development within the Town of Crossfield and includes the
plans and conditions of approval.
"discretionary" means in the context of this Bylaw, that the approving authority may or may not
issue a permit, order or notice.
"discretionary use" means a use which is listed as a permitted or discretionary use in the
applicable Land Use District for which development permit may be issued, that is subject to
the discretion or the assigned approving authority.
"drinking establishment" means a development licensed to serve alcoholic beverages for
consumption on the premises as regulated by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
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"drive-in food services" means a use:
a) which offers a limited menu produced in a manner that allows rapid customer
service;
b) which includes one or more of the following features;
i.
car attendant services;
ii.
drive through food pick up services; or
iii.
parking primarily intended for the on-site consumption of food within a
motor vehicle.
"dry cleaners and laundry" means a use:
a) where articles or goods of fabric are received to be subjected to the process
of laundering, dry cleaning, dry dying or cleaning elsewhere, and for the
pressing and distribution of any such articles or goods which have been
subjected to any such process;
b) which does not include self-service laundry facilities
"dwelling, apartment" means a building or buildings that:
a) that contains at least four (4) dwelling units;
b) where all the dwelling units are provided in buildings that contain four (4) or
more dwelling units;
c) where two or more dwelling units per building share an entrance at grade and
at least one (1) internal hallway;
d) where parking is provided in a shared at grade or underground parking
parcel;
e) where none of the dwelling units are rented or area available for rent or
occupation for a period less than thirty (30) days;
f) which may include shared services and facilities.
"dwelling assisted living" means a use:
a) that may contain dwelling units;
b) that may contain individual rooms having a washroom, bedroom and a sitting
that accommodates residents;
c) where there is one or more communal kitchens and dining rooms;
d) where meals may be cooked in a communal kitchen and delivered to
residents for consumption;
e) where there may be limited on-site health care facilities for the exclusive use
of the residents;
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f) where residents may receive limited human health services from on-site
health care providers;
g) where communal social and recreational activities are provided within the
building or outside.
"dwelling, duplex" means a building designed and built to contain two (2) dwelling units, with
one dwelling unit placed over the other in whole or in part and on one parcel, each having a
separate entrance and not attached to any other residential building. This type of development
shall be designed and constructed as two (2) dwellings at the time of initial construction of the
building. It does not include a dwelling, secondary suite.
"dwelling, fourplex" means a building consisting of two duplex dwelling units on a parcel
which are horizontally attached, with each dwelling unit having a separate outside entrance at
grade.
"dwelling group" means a use:
a) that includes two (2) or more buildings located on a parcel or a number of
adjoining parcels;
b) where each building contains one (1) or more dwelling units,
c) where all buildings, recreation areas, vehicular areas, landscaping and all
other features have been planned as an integrated development.
"dwelling, long term care" means a use:
a) where social, physical or mental care is provided to five (5) or more persons
who live full time in the facility;
b) that has at least one care provider at the facility at all times;
c) that may contain dwelling units;
d) that may contain individual rooms having a washroom, bedroom and a sitting
that accommodates residents;
e) where there is one or more communal kitchens and dining rooms;
f) where meals may be cooked in a communal kitchen and delivered to
residents for consumption;
g) where there are on-site health care facilities for the exclusive use of the
residents;
h) where residents receive human health services from on-site health care
providers;
i) where communal social and recreational activities are provided within the
building or outside.
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"dwelling, secondary suite" means a dwelling unit:
a) accessory to and smaller than the dwelling defined for principal use;
b) that cannot be above grade in the dwelling defined for principal use;
c) that does not exceed 70 m² (753.47 sq. ft) in gross floor area, excluding
areas covered by stairways;
d) consisting of a bedroom(s), bathroom, and kitchen developed to Alberta
Building Code standards, which are physically separated from those of the
principle dwelling, but are contained within the same property;
e) that has an entrance separate from the entrance to the principal dwelling,
either from a common indoor landing/foyer or directly from the exterior of the
structure;
f) that has a private amenity space located outside and which is a minimum of
7.5 m2, (80.7 sq. ft) with no dimension being less than 1.5 m (5 ft.) This
space may be provided in the form of a balcony, deck or patio;
g) that has a rear or side yard laneway access.
"dwelling, semi-detached" means a building:
a) that contains two (2) side by side dwelling units on a parcel separated by a
vertical fire wall;
b) that is designed for the purpose of providing two (2) dwelling units;
c) that contains separate entrances at grade for each dwelling unit.
"dwelling, single detached" means a building that has a permanent structure on a
permanent foundation:
a) which contains only one (1) dwelling unit;
b) which may include a dwelling, secondary suite;
c) except as otherwise allowed in this Bylaw, is used for no other purpose.
"dwelling, Townhouse" means a building comprised of three or more dwelling units
separated from each other by walls extending from foundation to roof, with each dwelling unit
having a separate, direct at grade entrance. This use includes dwelling units known as
rowhouses.
"dwelling, triplex" means a building comprised of three dwelling units stacked one above the
other on a parcel and having either separate or common direct entrance from ground level.
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"easement" means a right to use land generally for access to other property or as a right-of-
way for a public utility.
"eaveline" means the horizontal line on the building that marks the extreme edge of the
overhang of a roof and where there is no overhang, the eaveline shall be the horizontal line at
the intersection of the roof and wall.
"emergency services" means a use:
a) intended for the purpose of providing municipal or provincial emergency
services, including, but not limited to police, fire and emergency medical
services;
b) which may include associated buildings or structures.
"excavation" means any breaking of ground, except common household gardening and ground
care or in the case of farming, tillage, ploughing or similar cultivation.
F
"fence" means a vertical physical barrier constructed out of typical building material to prevent
visual or unauthorized access or both.
"financial institution" means a use:
a) where banks, trust companies, credit unions or similar establishments
operate or where three or more automated banking machines are located
directly adjacent to each other;
b) which does not include pawn shops or other businesses that offer financing
for products sold at that business.
"fire separation" means a construction assembly that acts as a barrier against the spread of
fire and may be required to have a fire resistance rating.
"fire wall" means a type of fire separation of non-combustible construction which subdivides a
building or separates adjoining buildings to resist the spread of fire and which has a fire
resistance rating.
"fitness centre" means a commercial use where space and equipment or instruction is
provided for people to pursue physical fitness or related skills.
"food processing" means a use:
a) where food other than raw meats are cooked, processed, or packaged;
b) which does not include the sale of products to the public;
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c) where all processes and functions associated with the use are contained in a
fully enclosed building;
d) where no dust, particles, or vibrations are seen or felt outside the building
containing the use.
"foundation" means the lower portion of a building, usually concrete or masonry and includes
the footings which transfers the weight of and loads on a building to the ground.
"freight terminal" means a use:
a) where the storage and distribution of freight shipped by air, rail or highway
transportation is conducted;
b) which may include offices associated with the use.
"frontage" means the lineal distance measured along the legal parcel line that abuts a street.
On parcels that have two sides abutting a public road right-of-way (corner parcels), all sides
of a parcel adjacent to road rights of way shall be considered frontage, but the front yard shall
be measured from the shorter of the two abutting parcel lines. For the purposes of determining
the front yard, a lane is not considered a street.
"funeral home" means a use:
a) where the arrangement of funerals, the preparation of the dead for burial or
cremation, the holding of funeral services and the carrying out of cremations
may be conducted;
b) where not more than one (1) cremation chamber is provided.
G
"garage, private" means an accessory building designed and used for storage of motor
vehicles. A carport is included in this interpretation.
"general agriculture" means a use where systems of tillage and the raising of crops are
undertaken on large areas of land. This use may include structures that are accessory and
incidental to the operation and function of the use.
"general industrial, heavy" means industrial development involving the processing of
significant amounts of raw materials to the extent that off-site impacts cannot be mitigated and
where such impacts tend to create negative health and safety conditions for urban residents.
Examples of heavy industrial development include but are not limited to smokestack industries
such as oil refineries and heavy oil upgraders, gas plants, coal burning power plants, paper
mills, steel mills, smelters, etc.
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"general industrial, light" means a use:
a) where the manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly or disassembly
of materials, semi-finished goods, finished goods, food, beverages, products
or equipment takes place;
b) which may include offices accessory to the use;
c) which may include sales of products on the site;
d) where live animals are not involved in any aspect of the operation;
e) where fermentation processes do not occur;
f) that does not involve the emission of toxic, noxious or other dangerous
chemicals or substances;
g) that may include limited accessory outside storage that is properly screened,
except in districts that prohibit outdoor storage;
h) that does not produce dust, vibration or vapours that is seen or felt outside
the building containing the use.
"general industrial, medium" means a use:
a) where the manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly or disassembly,
cleaning, repair, servicing, testing or maintenance of materials, semi-finished
goods, finished goods, food, beverages, products or equipment takes place;
b) which may include offices accessory to the use;
c) which may include sales of products on the site;
d) where live animals are not involved in any aspect of the operations;
e) where fermentation processes may occur;
f) that does not involve the emission of toxic, noxious or other dangerous
chemicals or substances
g) which may include outdoor storage of goods accessory to the use;
h) which may produce dust, vibration or vapours that are seen or felt outside the
building containing the use, provided it is contained on the parcel.
"grade" means:
a) in Residential Districts means the average elevation of the natural or finished
level of the ground adjoining a building at all exterior walls;
b) in all other District, grade means the elevation (as established by the
Municipality) of the crown of the abutting street. In the event that two (2)
grades are involved, the average of the two (2) shall be used as the grade for
the parcel.
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"grain elevator" means a building or complex of buildings used for the storage and shipment
of grain.
"greenhouse, private" means an accessory building designed and used for growing plants
for domestic rather than commercial use.
"gross floor area" means the sum of the area of a plan of a building measured to the glass
line, or where there is no glass line to the outside surface of the exterior walls or where the
buildings are separated by firewalls, to the centre line of the common firewall, and includes all
floors totally or partially above grade level and all mechanical equipment areas.
H
"heavy equipment assembly, sales, rental service, storage and repairs" means a use used
for the sale, rental, storage, servicing and repair of equipment typically used in building,
roadway, pipeline, oilfield or mining construction.
"home occupation" means an occupation for gain or support, excluding home offices, which
shall be an incidental and subordinate use to the principle residential use and shall be restricted
to the dwelling unit and accessory buildings; home occupations shall be limited to those uses
which do not interfere with the rights of other residents to the quiet enjoyment of the residential
neighbourhood and may include instruction, minor repair and other similar domestic activities.
"home office" means a home occupation that shall not be visible from the exterior of the home
and does not require or entail:
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clients visiting the residence,
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delivery or storage of goods or supplies,
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production of goods on site,
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parking other than that which is required for the residence,
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noise associated with the use,
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any renovations for the purpose of the use that require a building permit,
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employment of any employees on site other than the resident,
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other impacts on the neighbourhood.
"horticulture nurseries and greenhouse operations" means a use where the growing,
maintenance, storage, and wholesale or retail sale of plants and landscaping materials is
conducted, this does not include growing or production of cannabis or medical marijuana.
"hospital" means a use:
a) that maintains and operates facilities for both inpatient and outpatient medical
care;
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b) that may include long-term and short-term care, overnight stays, diagnostic,
laboratory, and surgical services, for the treatment of human illness, injury,
and disease;
c) that may include the accessory uses necessary for the functioning of the
institution.
"hotel" means a use:
a) where overnight accommodation is provided to the general public for
remuneration;
b) which may include associated uses such as offices;
c) where the longest possible term of stay for visitors is less than one month;
d) which may include the preparation and sale of food to be delivered to guests
only;
e) which may offer convention facilities.
"household" means the occupants of a dwelling unit regarded as a census family as defined
by Statistics Canada.
"household repair services" means a use used for the provision of repair services to goods,
equipment and appliances normally found within the home. Typical uses may include radio,
television and appliance repair shops, furniture re-finishing and upholstery shops.
I
"industrial service shop" means a use for assembly, fabrication or repairing goods or
products. Typical uses may include electrical, heating, metal, plumbing, welding, woodworking,
cabinet making, upholstering, furniture repair, painting and similar uses. Automotive repair
shops are not included in this use.
"institution or institutional use" means use of a public character including governmental,
religious, charitable, educational, health and welfare activities having a close affinity to public
service to the regional area and population intended to be served by the development.
"instructional facility" means a use:
a) where members of the general public receive instruction, training or
certification in a specific trade, service or skill
b) which includes, but is not limited to, instruction and training in building trades,
dance, music, martial arts, cooking, computers, driving, climbing, gymnastics
and other similar instruction.
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"issue or issued" means the date a development permit, or an order is dated and signed by
the designated "Subdivision Approving Authority" in the course of their duties.
"intensive agriculture" means a use:
a) where systems of tillage and animal husbandry through which one may gain
livelihood from large areas of land by the raising of crops or the rearing of
livestock either separately or in conjunction with one another in unified
operations is conducted;
b) which may include buildings and other structures incidental to the operation.
K
"kennel" means the use of a building or a portion of a building, for the primary purpose of
boarding more than two (2) small animals for periods greater than 24 hours for a fee and does
not include Veterinary Clinic. The use may include offices that are accessory to the principle use
and may provide for the incidental sale of products relating to the services provided by the use
and may include outside enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas.
L
"laboratory" means a use:
a) where scientific technical research, investigation or experimentation is
conducted;
b) that is fully contained within a building.
"landscaped area" means a portion of a parcel of land which is designed, constructed and laid
out so as to maintain, change or modify the natural features of a site so as to make it attractive
and desirable by the use of grass, trees, shrubs, ornamental planting, fencing, and walks.
"landscaping" means the modification and enhancement of a site through the use of any or all
of the following elements:
a) soft landscaping: consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, hedges,
grass, and ground cover;
b) hard landscaping: consisting of non-vegetative materials such as brick, stone,
concrete, tile and wood.
"lane" means a public thoroughfare with a width not greater than nine (9.00) m (29.53 ft) and
not less than six (6.00) m (19.69 ft) that provides rear access to a parcel of land.
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"laundromat" means a use:
a) where the cleaning of clothing or other goods made of fabrics is conducted on
a self-serve basis;
b) that is contained within a building.
"library" means a use:
a) where collections of materials are maintained primarily for the purpose of
lending to the public;
b) that may provide lecture theatres, meeting rooms, study space and
computers for users of the use;
c) that may have rooms for the administrative functions of the use.
"light equipment rental establishment" means a use:
a) where tools, major and minor appliances, office machines and equipment,
light construction equipment and similar items are rented;
b) which may include limited outdoor storage accessory to the use;
c) which does not include the rental of motor vehicles.
"liquor store" means a use:
a) where alcoholic beverages are sold for consumption off the retail outlet
premises;
b) which has been licensed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission.
"loading space" means a space for parking a vehicle while being loaded or unloaded.
"local authority" means:
a) a municipal authority;
b) a "regional health authority" of a "health region" established under the
Regional Health Authorities Act, Chapter R-10, RSA 2000 as amended;
c) a regional services commission;
d) the board of trustees of a school district or division as defined in the School
Act, Chapter S-3, RSA 2000 as amended.
"lumber yard" means a use where bulk supplies of lumber and other building materials are
stored, offered, or kept for retail sale and may include storage on or about the premises of such
material. The retail sale of furniture, appliances or other goods not ordinarily used in building
and construction is not included in this interpretation.
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M
"manufactured home" means a residential building:
a) that is intended for year-round occupancy,
b) that contains one dwelling unit;
c) that is constructed on a permanent undercarriage, chassis, or foundation;
d) that is designed with the capability of being transported, from time to time,
from one location to another without the necessity of being placed on a
permanent foundation;
e) that is not a recreational vehicle.
"manufactured home park" means a use:
a) which is contained on a parcel of land under one (1) title;
b) which provides spaces for the long-term parking and occupancy of
manufactured homes as defined under "manufactured home";
c) where the shortest period of occupancy for manufactured homes is one
month.
"manufacturing plant" means a use for manufacturing, assembling or fabricating activities
including, but not limited to, vehicle and heavy equipment manufacturing, oilfield equipment
manufacturing, plastics fabrication, metal and stone works, and mobile home manufacturing.
"market" means the use of land, buildings or structures, or part thereof for the sale of
consumer goods by a collection of individual vendors. Vendors may change on a frequent or
seasonal basis, and goods being sold may include but are not limited to finished consumer
goods, food products, produce, handcrafted articles, antiques, and/or second-hand goods but
does not include sale of live animals. A Farmers Market may also include a limited public
seating area.
"meat processing" means a use:
a) where livestock is killed or where meat is butchered, rendered, or processed;
b) where unpackaged meat products are packaged, cooked or processed;
c) which does not include the sale of products to the public;
d) which includes uses such as a butchery, slaughterhouse, poultry dresser,
frozen food locker and smoke house.
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"medical clinic" means a use:
a) where human health services that are preventative, diagnostic, therapeutic or
rehabilitative are provided to members of the public;
b) that does not include facilities for overnight accommodation.
"medical marihuana" means a substance used for medical purposes authorized by a licence
issued under the Federal Government's Marihuana for Medical Purposes Regulations or any
subsequent legislation which may be enacted in substitution.
"medical marihuana production facility (MMPF)" means any building in which an activity
authorized by the access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes regulations (SOR/2016-230) or any
successor or replacement legislation or regulation, is or may be conducted including such
activities as growing, processing, testing, destroying, storing, loading, labeling and packaging,
sorting and transporting of marihuana. This does not include the retail sales of marihuana in
any form for medicinal or non-medicinal purposes. This may include rooms for administrative
functions of the use.
"mixed use residential development" means development with at least two (2) major uses
or components, one (1) of which must be residential. An example would be a building in the
Central Business District having either commercial retail or offices on the first floor and a
residential component on the second floor.
"mobile and temporary sales and services" means a use:
a) where small wares, arts or crafts or similar merchandise are sold;
b) which may operate on a temporary basis out of a vehicle, a temporary
structure, or a non-motorized cart or trailer;
c) when on public property, shall not be located in the same location for more
than 24 hours;
d) which may include peddlers, street vendors, and sidewalk vendors offering
mobile moveable and temporary sales and services.
"mobile and temporary food vendor" means a use:
a) where food may be prepared and sold;
b) which may operate on a temporary basis out of a vehicle, a temporary
structure, or a non-motorized cart or trailer;
c) when on public property, shall not be located in the same location for more
than 24 hours;
d) which may include food trucks, food carts, and food stalls.
"motel" means a use providing separate sleeping units complete with washing and sanitary
facilities and with adjoining or conveniently located parking spaces designed or operated for the
purpose of providing temporary accommodation for travelling motorists.
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"Municipality" means:
a) the Municipal Corporation of the Town of Crossfield;
b) where the context requires, the area of land contained within the boundaries
of the Municipality's corporate limits at the time of adoption of this Bylaw, or
as included by any subsequent annexations.
"Municipal Development Plan" means a plan adopted by Council as a municipal
development plan pursuant to the Municipal Government Act;
"Municipal Planning Commission" or "MPC" means the Town of Crossfield Municipal
Planning Commission as established by Bylaw.
"municipal reserve (MR)" means the land designated to be municipal reserve by a condition of
subdivision approval granted pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, or land designated
and registered in Land Titles as "Municipal Reserve", "Reserve", "Park" or "Community
Reserve" under former legislation.
N
"natural resource extractive industries" means a use:
a) where the extraction of natural resources such as timber, clay, sand and
gravel, limestone, shale, coal and other minerals including petroleum and
natural gas is conducted;
b) which may include bringing these together with other elements such as power
or water into integrated processes for the purpose of primary treatment into a
marketable form of the resource being treated.
"non-conforming building" means a building:
a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the date a land
use bylaw affecting the building or the land on which the building is situated
becomes effective;
b) that on the date the land use bylaw becomes effective does not, or when
constructed will not, comply with this Bylaw.
"non-conforming use" means a lawful specific use:
a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building lawfully
under construction at the date a land use bylaw affecting the land or building
becomes effective;
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b) that on the date the Land Use Bylaw becomes effective does not, or in the
case of a building under construction will not, comply with this Bylaw.
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"occupancy" means the utilization of a building or land for the use for which it was approved.
"occupancy permit" means a permit issued under the Safety Codes Act, Chapter S-1, RSA
2000 as amended and attendant Building Code Regulation for the right to occupy or use the
bay, building or structure for the use intended.
"office" means a use that provides professional, management, administrative, consulting and
financial services, with the exception of medical and health care services. Typical uses include
the offices of lawyers, accountants, engineer and architects; offices for real estate and
insurance firms; clerical, secretarial, employment, telephone answering and similar office
support services, and financial services other than financial institutions.
"on-site residential accommodations" means a use within a commercial or industrial
development for the purposes of custodial care, maintenance, or security directly related to the
operation of the subject commercial or industrial development.
"outdoor athletic / recreational facilities" means a use providing facilities which are available
to the general public for sports and active recreation conducted outdoors. Typical uses may
include golf courses, driving ranges, sports fields, unenclosed ice rinks, athletic fields, boating
facilities, outdoor swimming pools, bowling greens, riding stables and fitness trails.
"outdoor cafe" means a use:
a) where food and beverages are served or offered for sale for consumption on
a portion of the premises which are not contained within a fully enclosed
building;
b) that must be approved in conjunction with a restaurant use or with a retail
food store.
"outdoor retail display" means an accessory use:
a) that entails the display of goods for sale by a retail establishment within the
front yard of the retail establishment;
b) that is subject to requirements and controls over matters such as placement,
site coverage, location, treatment, and hours of display, all at the discretion of
the Development Officer;
c) which does not include signs;
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d) which does not include the storing, stockpiling or accumulating of goods,
equipment or material in an area that is open or exposed to the natural
elements;
e) which does not include the storage of vehicles, waste materials, debris or
garbage.
"outdoor storage" means an accessory use:
a) that entails the storing, stockpiling or accumulating of goods, equipment or
material in an area that is open or exposed to the natural elements;
b) which does not include the storage of vehicles, waste materials, debris or
garbage.
P
"parcel" in accordance with the Act, means:
a) where there has been a subdivision, any parcel or block shown on a plan of
subdivision that has been registered in a land titles office;
b) where a building affixed to the land that would without special mention be
transferred by a transfer of land has been erected on two (2) or more parcel
parcels or blocks shown on a plan of subdivision that has been registered in a
land titles office, all those parcels or blocks; or
c) a quarter section of land according to the system of surveys under the Land
Titles Act, Chapter L-4, RSA 2000 as amended, or any area of land described
on a certificate of title.
"parcel area" means the land contained within the boundaries of a parcel. (See "site area")
"parcel, corner" means a parcel at the intersection of two or more streets
"parcel coverage" means that portion of the parcel area covered by the principal building,
accessory buildings or other similar covered structures.
"parcel depth" means the horizontal distance between the front and rear boundaries of the
parcel.
"parcel frontage" means the shortest parcel line which abuts a street, other than a bridge,
lane, or walkway and in the case of a parcel which has two equal parcel lines each of which
abut a street, other than a bridge, lane or walkway, means the street to which the parcel has
been municipally addressed.
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"parcel line" means a legally defined limit of any parcel. "Boundary", or "boundary line" and
"property line" have a corresponding meaning.
"parcel width" means the horizontal distance between the side property lines of a parcel.
"parks" means areas of public or private land known for their natural scenery and/or
preservation for public recreation or entertainment either active or passive, which may include
accessory buildings used to support the use. Typical uses include athletic parks, community
parks, decorative parks, natural parks, neighbourhood parks, recreational parks and special
interest parks, picnic areas, natural areas, and riding or walking paths and trails.
"park, private" means parcel of land or portion thereof, other than a public park, operated on a
business and/or private member basis, which includes one or more of the following facilities or
activities:
a) areas for walking, riding and cross-country skiing but does not include the
racing of animals, motor vehicles, motorcycles or snowmobiles;
b) recreational or playground areas such as picnic areas, tennis courts, outdoor
skating rinks, athletic fields;
c) buildings and structures accessory to the foregoing such as a refreshment
booth and administrative offices;
d) parking lots accessory to the foregoing.
"parking lot" means a use where parking is provided for vehicles for a short duration;
independent of the provision of any other use.
"passenger terminal" means a use where the boarding or discharge of people being
transported by bus is conducted.
"patio" means an uncovered horizontal structure with a surface height, at any point, no greater
than 0.60 metres (1.97 ft) above grade, intended for use as an outdoor amenity space. A patio
does not mean a balcony, a porch, or a deck.
"permitted use" means the use of a parcel of land or of a building which is listed in the
section captioned "Permitted and Discretionary Uses" within the applicable Land Use District for
which a development permit shall be issued by the approving authority upon the
development meeting all other requirements of this Bylaw.
"personal service shop" means a use where personal services to an individual which are
related to the care and appearance of the body, or the cleaning and repair of personal effects
are conducted. Typical uses include barbershops, hairdressers, beauty salons, tailors,
dressmakers, shoe repair shops and other similar uses.
"plan of subdivision" means a plan of survey prepared in accordance with the Land Titles Act,
Chapter L-4, RSA 2000 as amended for the purpose of effecting a subdivision.
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"playground" means a parcel of land or portion thereof having equipment to be used for play
purposes and active recreation. This use may include adventure, natural, and creative
playgrounds and tot lots.
"porch" means a flat floored, roofed structure adjoining a principal building or built as a
structural part of it. A porch shall be included in site coverage calculations. A porch does not
mean a balcony, a patio, or a deck.
"prefabricated dwelling" means a dwelling unit, all or part of which is constructed off site, but
which is placed on a permanent foundation. A prefabricated dwelling is factory-built and may
be incorporated with or attached to similar prefabricated dwelling units at a development site.
A "prefabricated dwelling" does not include a "manufactured home".
"principal building" means a building, which in the opinion of the Development Officer or
the Municipal Planning Commission:
a) occupies the major or the central portion of a parcel of land, or
b) is the main building among a group of buildings on the parcel of land, or
c) constitutes by reason of its use the primary purpose for which the parcel of
land is used.
"principal use" means the use of a parcel of land or of a building which in the opinion of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission constitutes the primary purpose
for which the parcel of land or a building is used.
"printing establishment" means a use providing services to produce newspapers, books and
magazines, business cards, greeting cards and such similar items made by the impression of
inked type, pressing, stamping, drawing, tracing, etching or otherwise marking a surface.
"private club or organization" means a social or service organization established under the
Societies Act, Chapter S-14, RSA 2000 as amended which may include athletic recreational
facilities and rooms for eating, drinking and assembly.
"property line" means a legal boundary of a parcel of land.
"public or quasi-public installations and facilities" means installations and facilities owned
or operated by or for the Municipality, the Provincial Government, the Federal Government or a
corporation under federal or provincial statute for the purpose of furnishing services or
commodities to or for the use of the inhabitants of the Municipality.
"public roadway" means any street, avenue, service roadway, arterial, or collector roadway,
local roadway shown as a road allowance on a Township survey or registered in land titles, or
secondary road as defined in the Public Highway Development Act, Chapter P-38, RSA 2000
as amended. Lanes, controlled highways or expressways are not included in this use.
"public utility" means a system or works used to provide one or more of the following for
public consumption, benefit, convenience or use:
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a) potable water;
b) sewage disposal;
c) public transportation operated by or on behalf of the Municipality;
d) irrigation;
e) drainage;
f) fuel;
g) electric power;
h) heat;
i) waste management; and
j) anything that is provided for public consumption, benefit, convenience or use.
"public utility building" means the building in which the proprietor of a public utility:
a) that maintains its office or offices, or
b) that maintains or houses any equipment used in connection with the public
utility.
R
"Real Property Report" means a codified standard report adopted by the Alberta Land
Surveyors' Association.
"recreation facilities" means a public or private building or an outdoor setting for community
or private association entertainment, relaxation, social activity and other leisure needs.
"recreational vehicle" means a portable structure designed and built to be carried on a
vehicle, or a unit designed and built to be transported on its own wheels to provide temporary
living accommodation for travel and recreational purposes and includes, but is not limited to,
such vehicles as a motor home, a camper, a holiday and/or travel trailer and a tent trailer, but
does not include a manufactured home. "Holiday trailer" or "travel trailer" have a corresponding
meaning in this interpretation.
"recreational vehicle sales and rentals" means a use for the retail sale, rental or storage of
new or used motorcycles, snowmobiles, tent trailers, boats, travel trailers or similar recreational
vehicles or crafts, together with incidental maintenance services and sale of parts.
"recycling depot" means a use:
a) where the buying and temporary storing of bottles, cans, newspapers and
similar household goods for reuse is conducted;
b) where all storage is contained within an enclosed building;
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c) which does not include scrap yards.
"religious institution" means a use for a religious organization to be used for worship and
related religious, philanthropic or social activities including accessory rectories, manses,
classrooms and auditoriums. Typical uses may include churches, chapels, mosques, temples,
synagogues, parish halls, convents and monasteries. Schools (public, private or separate)
are not included in this use.
"restaurant" means an establishment for the preparation or sale of food for consumption on the
premises and may include takeout food services and entertainment, excluding adult
entertainment, as accessory uses. A restaurant does not include a drinking establishment but
may include premises for which a "Class A" liquor license has been issued by the Alberta
Gaming and Liquor Commission and minors are not prohibited by terms of the license.;
"retail food store" means a use:
a) where foodstuffs are sold for consumption off-premises;
b) where daily household necessities may be sold;
c) that is contained entirely within a building;
d) where meat may be packaged, processed or cooked;
e) where areas for meat packaging, processing or cooking do not exceed 300.0
m2 (2,229.3 ft2) in area;
f) where typical uses include a bakery, delicatessen, grocery store,
supermarket or similar uses.
"retail store" means a use:
a) where goods, wares, merchandise, substances or articles are stored, offered
or kept for sale at retail prices;
b) which may include limited storage of such goods, wares, merchandise,
substances, or articles sufficient only to service such store;
c) where the indoor storage area does not exceed 300.0m2;
d) which may include outside storage as an accessory to the use;
e) typical uses include, but are not limited to, business machine and supply
stores, clothing stores, electronics stores, furniture stores, hardware stores,
home improvement centres, pet shops, pharmacies, stationers, and any other
retail establishment not otherwise defined in this Bylaw.
"road right-of-way" means the area that is completely legally dedicated to the provision of a
street and may include:
a) the carriageway;
b) any curbs and gutters;
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c) any sidewalk;
d) any boulevards; and
e) any medians.
S
"school, private" means a school, other than a school operated by a School Board under the
School Act, that provides grade and secondary school instruction to pupils through courses
prescribed or approved by the Minister of Education.
"school, public or separate" means a place of instruction operated by a School Board under
the School Act that provides grade and secondary school instruction to pupils through courses
prescribed or approved by the Minister of Education with public funds.
"scrap yards" means a use where materials are stored temporarily on the site for
reprocessing into scrap materials for sale or where reusable parts of used goods, equipment or
vehicles are sold.
"screening" means a fence, earth berm, or hedge used to visually separate areas of functions,
which in the opinion of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission,
detract from the urban street or neighbouring land uses.
"service station" means a use:
a) where automobile fuels are sold;
b) where motor vehicle accessories and parts may be sold;
c) which may include a car and truck washing facility as an accessory use;
d) which may include a convenience store as an accessory use.
"setback" means:
a) for the purpose of yard requirements, the horizontal distance from a property
line, measured at right angles to the property line, to the nearest part of any
building or structure on the parcel; or
b) for the purpose of setbacks from roads, the horizontal distance from the
centre line of the road, measured at right angles to the centre line of the road,
to the nearest part of any building or structure on the parcel.
"shopping centre" means a use in which a group of business establishments are planned,
developed, owned, and managed as a unit with off-street parking provided.
"sidewalk" means a pathway or right-of-way for pedestrian traffic.
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"sidewalk café" means a temporary outdoor area located and maintained by an adjoining
eating and drinking establishment for the sale and consumption of food and beverages.
"sign, advertising" means a sign which refers only to goods or services produced, offered for
sale or obtainable at the premises on which the sign is displayed.
"sign area" means the entire surface area of a sign used or intended to be used for the display
of words, numbers, symbols or pictures provided that:
a) in the case of a double-faced sign, only half of the surface area of each face
of the sign shall be used in calculating the surface area of the sign;
b) in the case of a sign painted, marked or inscribed on a fence, window or
exterior wall of a building, the surface area of the sign shall be the area of the
smallest rectangle capable of enclosing the words, numbers, symbols or
pictures displayed on the sign.
"sign, awning" means a retractable, cloth-like, or light weight metal shelter, projecting from a
building.
"sign, canopy" means any sign attached to, or constructed in or on canopy.
SIGN Awning
SIGN Canopy
"sign, construction" means a temporary sign erected on a site where construction is taking
place to provide guidance or warning to persons, or to identify the construction project and
those parties having a role or interest in the construction.
"sign, directional" means a sign which contains no advertising, but is limited to the distance
and direction to a place of business or other premises indicated on the sign.
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SIGN Directional
SIGN Identification
SIGN Freestanding
"sign, fascia" means a flat sign, plain or illuminated, running parallel for its whole length to the
face of the building to which it is attached, and which does not project more than 0.6 m (19.69
ft) from the façade of the building.
"sign, freestanding" means a sign that is displayed on a permanent structure other than a
building.
"sign, identification" means a sign which contains no advertising, but is limited to the name,
address and number of a building, institution or the occupation of the person, and is placed on
the premises which it identifies.
"sign, mural" means a pictorial representation designed or intended to reflect a thematic or
artistic expression rather than advertising a concept.
"sign, portable" means a sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent
structure, or a sign designed to be transported, including but not limited to: signs designed to be
moved on wheels; and signs attached to or painted on vehicles parked and visible from a public
roadway unless said vehicles are used in the normal day-to-day operations of that business.
"sign, projecting" means a sign other than a canopy or awning sign which projects from a
structure or a building face or wall.
SIGN Projecting
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"sign, third party advertising" means a sign that is intended
to direct attention to a business, commodity, service or
entertainment that is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than
on the site where the sign is located.
"sign, wall" means any sign attached to a wall of a building in
such a manner that its leading edge is 0.2 m (0.66 ft) or less
from the supporting wall. This shall include menu display boxes.
"sign, warning" means an on-premises sign providing a
warning to the public, including such signs as "no trespassing" or "private".
"sign, window" means and includes any sign, either painted on, attached to, or placed inside a
window for the purpose of viewing from outside the premises.
"similar use" means a specific use of land or of a building that is not expressly mentioned in
this Bylaw but which the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission has
determined to be similar in character and purpose to a use listed as Permitted or Discretionary
Use in the District in which such use is proposed and where this Bylaw has expressly authorized
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission to consider applications for
"similar uses".
"site" means a parcel or a parcel of land on which a development exists or for which an
application for a development permit or subdivision application is made. (See "lot" and "parcel
of land")
Figure 2 - Sites Illustrated
SIGN Wall
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"site area" means, for purposes of land use, development, or subdivision, the total horizontal
area of a site contained within an existing or proposed boundary of a parcel or parcel of land.
A bareland condominium unit is considered to be a site under this interpretation.
"site, corner" means a site when the front and a side property lines abut one or more
street(s) (See Figure 2 - Sites Illustrated).
"site coverage" means a use where:
a) the combined area of all buildings or structures on a site, including:
iv.
accessory buildings or structures measured at 0.61 m (2.20 ft) above
grade;
v.
any open or covered porch, and
vi.
all other spaces within a building, excluding steps, eaves, cornices, and
similar projections, and unenclosed inner and outer courts which are less
than 0.61 m (2.20 ft) above grade.
b) Where any building or structure projects beyond the coverage of the building
or structure (excluding cantilevers) measured at up to 0.61 m (2.20 ft) above
grade the coverage shall then include such projection. Site coverage does
not include any deck or balcony.
"site depth" means the mean horizontal distance between the front and the rear boundaries of
the site (See Figure 2 - Sites Illustrated).
"site developed" means, in the case of:
a) Residential Districts or parcel, the parcel containing a habitable dwelling;
b) Industrial, Business and Recreational Districts or parcel, the parcel has a
principal building constructed on the parcel or the parcel is occupied by its
prime use as specified in the development permit issued for the parcel.
"site, interior" means a site which is bounded by one street (See Figure 2 - Sites Illustrated).
"site, key" means an interior site lying immediately to the rear of a reversed corner site or
corner site (See Figure 2 - Sites Illustrated).
"site plan" means a plan drawn to scale showing the boundaries of the site, the location of all
existing and proposed buildings upon that site, and the use or the intended use of the portions
of the site on which no buildings are situated, and showing fencing, screening, grassed areas,
and the location and species of all existing and proposed shrubs and trees within the
development.
"site, reverse corner" means a corner site, the rear of which abuts the side of the site
immediately to its rear, with or without a lane or an alley intervening (See Figure 2 - Sites
Illustrated).
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"site width" means the average horizontal distance between the side boundaries of a site
determined by (see Figure 3 - Site Measurements):
a) producing a straight line through the front yard ("F") and rear yard ("R")
setback points on the side property lines;
b) producing a line ("C") through the midpoints of the front and rear yard setback
lines;
c) measuring the distance ("W") between the side property boundaries on a
straight line through the midpoint of the line ("C") and parallel to the front yard
setback line.
Figure 3 - Site Measurements
"statutory plan" means a Municipal Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development Plan, an
Area Structure Plan or an Area Redevelopment Plan adopted by a bylaw of the Municipality,
or any one or more of them.
"storage yard" means a use:
a) where goods are stored outside;
b) where goods being stored are capable of being stacked or piled;
c) where the goods stored are not motor vehicles, equipment or waste;
d) where the goods are not stored in a building, trailer, tent or any enclosed
structure with a roof;
e) where the piles or stacks of goods may be packaged into smaller quantities
for transportation off the parcel;
f) that does not involve the production or sale of goods as part of the use;
g) that may have a building for the administrative functions associated with the
use.
"storey" means the space between the top of any floor and the top of the next floor above it
and if there is no floor above it, the portion between the top of the floor and the ceiling above it.
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"street" means a public thoroughfare with a width of not less than 15.0 m (49.21 ft) which
provides a primary means of access to a site or multiple sites.
T
"taxi, shuttle, or courier service business" means a use:
a) where vehicles are operated and dispatched for hire;
b) where the vehicles area driven by paid and licensed drivers for the
conveyance of passengers and packages within the Town and to destinations
outside of the Town (e.g. airport, other Towns and cities in the region);
c) which does not include commercial scheduled or charter bus lines.
"temporary" means a period of time up to one (1) year, or for such period of time as
considered appropriate by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
"theatre" means a use:
a) where live performance of theatre, music and dance are provided to the
public; or
b) where motion pictures are viewed by the public within a building.
"Town of Crossfield" or "Town" means the corporation of the Town of Crossfield, the land
lying within the corporate limits of the Town, or the Town Council and its designated approving
authorities, as the context requires.
"truck terminals or trucking establishments" means a use where trucks and tractor trailers
used for transporting goods are stored and dispatched.
U
"use" means the utilization of a parcel of land for a particular activity.
"use, change of" means the conversion of land or building, or portion thereof from one land
use activity to another in accordance with the Permitted or Discretionary Uses as listed in each
Land Use District.
"use, intensity of" means the degree or scale of operation of use or activity in relation to the
amount of land and buildings associated with use, vehicular traffic generation thereof, amount
of parking facilities required for a particular land use activity.
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"use, temporary" means a building (other than a manufactured home) constructed without
any foundation below grade or any other development determined by the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission to be temporary as a condition to the
issuance of the development permit.
V
"veterinary clinic" means a use:
a) where medical treatment of animals is provided;
b) which may include outdoor pens, runs, or enclosures having regard for the
amenities of the adjoining properties and the neighbourhood in general;
c) may include provision for animals' overnight accommodation but does not
include kennels.
W
"warehouse, warehousing and storage facility" means a use:
a) where the storage of materials, products, goods or merchandise is
conducted; or
b) which does not involve the retail sale of stored materials, products, goods or
merchandise.
"watercourse" means a natural or artificial channel through which water flows, such as
drainage swale or ditch.
"works" means any fence, landscaping, landscape vegetation, sidewalks, pathways, roads
or other public or private utilities associated with and required for a development.
Y
"yard" means an open space on a site or parcel, unoccupied and unobstructed.
"yard, front" means the yard which extends in width between the side boundaries of a site and
in depth from the front boundary of the site to the front yard setback as prescribed in the Land
Use District and is determined by the majority of sites fronting on a street. With a corner
parcel, the narrowest portion of the parcel determines the front yard (See Figure 4 - Yards and
Property lines).
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"yard, rear" means that area extending the full width of a site and from the rear property line
of the site to the rear of the principal building, and its depth shall be measured at right angles
to the rear property line (See Figure 4 - Yards and Property Lines).
"yard, side" means a yard which extends between the side boundary of a site and the side
yard setback as prescribed in the Land Use District (See Figure 4 - Yards and Property Lines).
Figure 4 - Yards and Property Lines
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PART 2 - AMENDMENTS
2.1
INITIATION OF A LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT
2.1.1 The Town of Crossfield Council may initiate amendments to this Bylaw.
2.1.2 A person may request an amendment to this Bylaw by applying in writing,
furnishing reasons in support of the application and paying the fee in accordance
with the prescribed fee schedule.
2.2
AMENDMENT PROCEDURE
2.2.1 All applications for amendment to this Bylaw shall be made to Council through
the Development Officer and shall be accompanied by the following:
a) an application fee for each application;
b) a current Certificate of Title for the land affected or other documents
satisfactory to the Development Officer including evidence of the applicant's
interest in the said land;
c) any drawing(s) required to be submitted shall be drawn to scale and
accurately dimensioned to the satisfaction of the Development Officer;
d) a statement of the purpose and reasons for the proposed amendments;
e) authorization for right of entry onto the land by Designated Officers.
2.2.2 In addition to the information provided in 2.2.1, the Development Officer may
request the applicant to provide a an assessment of the potential development
impacts.
2.2.3 Prior to giving second reading to a proposed bylaw to amend or repeal this
Bylaw, the Council shall hold a public hearing in accordance with the provisions
of the Municipal Government Act.
2.2.4 Council shall refer amendments to this Bylaw to adjacent municipal authorities
when the subject land is within 60.00 m (196.85 ft) of their boundary.
2.2.5 Council may refer the application to any municipal, federal, provincial authority,
or to any other agency or body it deems appropriate.
2.2.6 Where an amendment proposes to change the land use designation of a parcel
of land, Council shall, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal
Government Act provide written notice of the proposed changes to:
a) the owner of the affected land;
b) each owner of adjacent land as defined by the Municipal Government Act; or
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c) any other land owner that Council deems affected.
2.2.7 Where an application for an amendment to this Bylaw has been refused by
Council, another application for the same or substantially the same amendment
may not be submitted within six (6) months of the date of the refusal unless
Council otherwise directs.
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PART 3 - ADMINISTRATION
3.1
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
3.1.1 Council hereby establishes the position of the Development Officer, which is
authorized to act on behalf of the Municipality on those matters delegated to it by
this Bylaw.
3.2
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.2.1 The Development Officer shall:
a) keep and maintain for the inspection of the public during office hours, a copy
of this Bylaw and all amendments thereto and ensure that copies of the same
are available to the public at reasonable charge;
b) keep a register of all applications for development, including the decisions
there on and the reasons therefore, and all orders, for a minimum period of
five (5) years;
c) consider and decide on applications for development permits as required in
this Bylaw, and be governed in the consideration and decision on the
application by the Bylaw and the amendments thereto;
d) receive, consider and decide on applications for development permits for:
i.
Permitted uses;
ii.
Permitted or Discretionary Uses to occupy a building or bay for
which a development permit has been issued for the construction of
the building shell;
iii.
Discretionary Uses where the following annotation is present:
(Development Officer);
iv.
signs;
v.
fences, walls or other types of enclosures for Permitted and
Discretionary Uses.
e) receive and consider and decide on requests for time extensions for
development permits which the Development Officer has issued;
f) receive and refer with reports to the Municipal Planning Commission for its
consideration and decision:
i.
applications referred to in (e) above or requests for time extensions
referred to in (f) which the Development Officer considers may
significantly affect the statutory plans and bylaws which are being
prepared or adopted, or Council's policies;
ii.
all other applications.
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g) refer for comment applications for development permits to those authorities
and agencies prescribed within the Subdivision and Development
Regulations and this Bylaw;
h) advise the applicant of an application for a use which is not listed as a
Permitted or Discretionary Use in the District in which the building or land is
situated, or his option of applying to Council for an amendment to this Bylaw;
i) sign and issue all development permits.
3.2.2 When, in the opinion of the Development Officer, sufficient details of the
proposed development have not been included with the application for a
development permit, as set out in Section 4.3, the Development Officer may
return the application to the applicant for further details.
3.2.3 After thirty (30) days from the date of referral to authorities or agencies, the
Development Officer may deal with the application, whether or not comments
have been received.
3.2.4 The Development Officer shall approve all applications for a permitted use with
or without conditions, upon the application conforming in all respects to the
provisions of this Bylaw.
3.2.5 In making a decision on an application for a Discretionary Use, the Development
Officer may:
a) approve the application; or
b) approve the application subject to conditions and restrictions considered
appropriate or necessary; or
c) refuse the application.
3.2.6 The Development Officer shall not allow the use of land or a building not listed
as a Permitted Use or Discretionary Use in the Land Use District in which the
building or land is situated.
3.2.7 The Development Officer shall not approve an application for a development
permit that is not in conformity with the Municipality's statutory plans.
3.2.8 Notwithstanding Section 3.2.4, the Development Officer may allow a minor
variance, of up to 25%, of any or all of the Land Use District rules in this Bylaw
provided the Development Officer's discretion does not unduly interfere with the
amenities, materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of the
neighbouring parcels.
3.2.9 The Development Officer shall not issue a permit for a development which is
to be serviced by private sewer and water systems until the systems have been
approved by the appropriate municipal and Provincial departments.
3.2.10 Where a Development Officer finds that a development or use of land or
buildings is not in accordance with:
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a) the Municipal Government Act and/or attendant regulations; or
b) a development permit or subdivision approval; or
c) this Bylaw;
3.2.11 the Development Officer shall issue an order in writing to the registered owner,
the person in possession of the land or buildings or the person responsible for
the contravention of all or any of them to:
a) stop the development or use of the land or building in whole or part as
directed by the notice; or
b) demolish, remove or replace the development; or
c) take such other measures as are specified in the notice so that the
development or use of the land or building is in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act and/or attendant regulations, a development permit,
subdivision approval or this Bylaw, as the case may be; within the time
specified by the order.
3.2.12 The Development Officer shall consider and decide on applications for
development permits within forty (40) days of the receipt of the application in its
complete and final form or within such time as granted by the applicant.
3.2.13 The Development Officer is authorized to impose conditions of development
permit approval in respect of either permitted or discretionary uses as follows:
a) requiring the applicant to enter into a development agreement in accordance
with the Act (see Section 4.4.13);
b) requiring the applicant to comply with Council policies and bylaws that are
applicable to the approved development;
c) ensuring the applicant complies with this Bylaw and relevant statutory plans;
d) requiring the applicant to submit an irrevocable letter of credit, or cash
deposit, satisfactory to the Town in order to ensure compliance with imposed
conditions of development permit approval. The amount of securities will be
100% of the estimated cost of connecting to, constructing, replacing, and
repairing of Town assets including but not limited to, water, sewer, storm,
curb, gutter, sidewalks, driveway entrances and roadway within the Town's
right of way/public property and parcel surface improvements within private
property, including but not limited to landscaping, final asphalt lift, curb,
gutter, drainage;
e) the Town may register a caveat under the Land Titles Act against the
certificate of title for the subject lands with respect to the development permit
approval conditions.
3.2.14 In the case of 3.2.13(d), the Applicant shall apply for a Development Completion
Certificate and Final Acceptance Certificate from the Town of Crossfield. The
Town shall grant the Certificates and return the securities once all conditions of
the development permit approval have been achieved to the satisfaction of the
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Development Officer.
3.3
SUBDIVISION APPROVING AUTHORITY
3.3.1 Council hereby establishes the position of the Subdivision Approving Authority,
which is authorized to act on behalf of the Municipality on those matters
delegated to it by this Bylaw.
3.4
SUBDIVISION APPROVING AUTHORITY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.4.1 The Subdivision Approving Authority shall:
a) keep and maintain for the inspection of the public during office hours, copies
of all decisions and ensure that copies of the same are available to the public;
b) keep a register of all applications for subdivision for a minimum of two years,
including the subsequent decisions and the reasons therefore;
c) refer for comment applications for subdivision to those authorities and
agencies prescribed within the Subdivision and Development Regulations
and this Bylaw;
d) solicit comments from adjacent property owners on applications for
subdivision pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act;
e) refer for comment an application for subdivision to an adjacent Municipality
when the site is within 60.00 meters (196.85 ft) of the Municipality's
boundaries;
f) prepare, sign, and transmit all notices of decision and the application for
subdivision;
g) review instruments for Land Titles registration for conformity with the
Subdivision Approving Authority or the Municipal Planning Commission's
decision;
h) endorse Land Titles instruments (which are in conformity with the Subdivision
Approving Authority or the Municipal Planning Commission's decision) in
order to affect the registration of the subdivision of land.
3.4.2 After thirty (30) days from the date of referral to authorities, agencies, or
landowners, the Subdivision Approving Authority may deal with the application,
whether or not comments have been received.
3.4.3 In the preparation of the report and recommendations, the Subdivision Approving
Authority shall give due consideration to the comments received from any
authority or agency.
3.4.4 The Subdivision Approving Authority shall advise the applicant of an application
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for subdivision for a use which is not listed as a Permitted Use or Discretionary
Use or the land proposed for subdivision does not meet the requirements of the
District in which the land is situated, of the option of applying to Council for an
amendment to this Bylaw.
3.4.5 When sufficient details of the proposed subdivision have not been included with
the application for subdivision as set out in Part 5, Section 5.1 of this Bylaw, the
Subdivision Approving Authority may return the application to the applicant for
further details.
3.4.6 The Subdivision Approving Authority shall advise the Council, Municipal
Planning Commission and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on
matters relating to the subdivision of land.
3.4.7 The Subdivision Approving Authority shall appear before and represent the
Municipal Planning Commission at appeal hearings of the Municipal
Government Board and Subdivision and Development Appeal Board on decisions
on applications for subdivision.
3.5
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION
3.5.1 Council hereby establishes the authority of the Municipal Planning
Commission, which is authorized by the Municipal Planning Commission
Bylaw, to act on behalf of the Municipality on those matters delegated to it by
this Bylaw.
3.6
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.6.1 The Municipal Planning Commission shall consider and decide on applications
for a development permit:
a) which are contained under discretionary uses (Municipal Planning
Commission) in this Bylaw;
b) which have been referred to it by the Development Officer; or
c) which are for a temporary use (as defined by this Bylaw and subject to
Section 3.6.2) and which are not listed as either a Permitted or Discretionary
Use in the Land Use District in which the development is to occur.
3.6.2 An application for a development permit for a temporary use which is granted
by the Municipal Planning Commission pursuant to Section 3.6.1 c) shall be
limited to a period of time not exceeding sixty (60) days. Applications for the
renewal of a temporary use shall be limited to one renewal and such renewal
shall be limited to a period of time not exceeding sixty (60) days.
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3.6.3 The Municipal Planning Commission may allow a variance where, in its
opinion, such variance does not unduly interfere with the amenities, or materially
interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of the neighbouring parcels.
3.6.4 The Municipal Planning Commission shall consider and decide on requests for
time extensions to development permits, which have been referred by the
Development Officer.
3.7
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
3.7.1 The Council hereby establishes the authority of the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board which is authorized to perform such duties as
specified in the Municipal Government Act and the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board Bylaw.
3.8
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES
3.8.1 Where the Development Officer, Subdivision Approving Authority or Municipal
Planning Commission:
a) refuses an application for a development permit, or a subdivision; or
b) fails to issue or render a decision on an application for a development
permit or subdivision; or
c) approves an application for a development permit or subdivision, with or
without conditions; or
d) issues an order under Section 3.2.10 of this Bylaw.
3.8.2 The following persons may appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board:
a) the applicant for development or subdivision approval;
b) any person affected by an order, or decision on a development permit;
c) an adjacent landowner that was given notice pursuant to Section 4.4 on a
decision to issue a development permit;
d) a school authority with respect to the allocation of municipal school reserve
on a decision to approve an application for subdivision;
e) those authorities and agencies to which the application for development
permit or subdivision was referred and are entitled to appeal, pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
3.8.3 Notwithstanding Section 3.8.1, no appeal lies to the Subdivision and
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Development Appeal Board in respect to:
a) the decision to issue a development permit for a use that is listed as a
Permitted Use within the District in which the development is to occur if the
development complies in all respects to this Bylaw and the approval does
not contain any conditions;
b) the decision or deemed refusal on an application for subdivision if the land is
located within a distance, as set out in the Subdivision and Development
Regulations, of a highway, body of water, sewage treatment or wastewater
management facility, in which case an appeal must be filed with the Municipal
Government Board.
3.8.4 An appeal must be filed with the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
within fourteen (14) days of the date the decision, notice, or order was
transmitted, advertised or issued. Pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal
Government Act, the date of receipt of the decision is deemed to be five (5)
days from the date the decision is mailed.
3.8.5 The appeal hearing must be held within thirty (30) days of receiving a notice of
appeal.
3.8.6 All relevant documents and materials respecting the appeal including the
application for the subdivision or development permit, the Subdivision
Approving Authority or Development Officer's decision, the letter of appeal, or
the order of the Development Officer, shall be made available for public
inspection.
3.8.7 The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board must give its decision in writing
within fifteen (15) days of concluding the hearing. The written decision shall
contain reasons for the decision.
3.8.8 In determining an appeal, shall comply with this Bylaw, Provincial Acts and
Regulations, the Municipal Development Plan and other statutory plans
affecting the land.
3.8.9 The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board may confirm, revoke or vary
the order, decision or any condition attached to them or make or substitute an
order, decision or condition of its own.
3.8.10 The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board may make an order or decision
or issue or confirm the issue of a subdivision decision or development permit
notwithstanding that the proposed subdivision or development does not comply
with this Bylaw, if in its opinion, the proposed subdivision or development would
not:
a) unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood; or
b) materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of
neighbouring parcels; or
c) the proposed development conforms with the use prescribed for that land or
building in this Bylaw.
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3.9
FORMS, NOTICES AND FEES
3.9.1 For the purposes of administering the provisions of this Bylaw, Council, by
resolution, may authorize the preparation and the use of such forms, notices and
fee schedules as in its discretion it may deem necessary. Any such forms,
notices or fees are deemed to have the full force and effect of this Bylaw in
execution of the purpose for which they were designed, authorized, and issued.
3.9.2 The forms, notices, and fee schedules authorized by Council pursuant to this
Bylaw may be posted, issued, mailed, served or delivered in the course of the
Development Officer's or Subdivision Approving Authority's duties.
3.9.3 The following forms and notices used for the operation of this Bylaw are
contained in Appendix A and are provided for information. The forms may be
reproduced or photocopied for the purposes of submitting amendments to this
Bylaw, applications for development or subdivision, appeals, or time extensions
to the Municipality, its agencies, boards, and Designated Officers:
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Land Use Redesignation Application,
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Development Permit Application,
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Subdivision Application,
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Notice of Appeal to the Town of Crossfield Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board.
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PART 4 - DEVELOPMENT
4.1
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS REQUIRED
4.1.1 Except as provided in Section 4.2 of this Bylaw, no development shall be
commenced until:
a) a development permit has first been issued pursuant to this Bylaw; or
b) the development is carried out in accordance with the terms and conditions
of the development permit issued in respect of the development; or
c) a building permit has been obtained when a building bylaw or the Alberta
Building Code so requires.
4.2
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS NOT REQUIRED
4.2.1 A development permit is not required in respect of the following developments
but such developments shall comply with the provisions of this Bylaw:
a) works of maintenance, repair or alteration, on a structure, both internal and
external, if in the opinion the Development Officer, such work:
i.
does not include structural alterations;
ii.
does not change the use or intensity of the use of the structure;
iii.
the cost of said works (excluding labour costs) does not exceed one
thousand dollars ($1,000);
iv.
is performed in accordance with obligatory legislation or other
government regulations.
b) the completion of a building which was lawfully under construction at the
date this Bylaw comes into full force and effect, provided that:
i.
the building is completed in accordance with the terms of any permit
granted by the Municipality, subject to the conditions of that permit;
ii.
the building, whether or not a permit was granted in respect of it, is
completed within a period of twelve (12) months from the date this Bylaw
comes into full force and effect.
c) the use of any building referred to in Section 4.2.1(b) for the purpose for
which construction was commenced;
d) the erection or installation of machinery needed in connection with
operations for which a development permit has been issued, for the
period of the construction;
e) the construction and maintenance of that part of a public utility placed in or
upon a public thoroughfare or public utility easement;
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f) the use by the Municipality of land which the Municipality is the legal or
equitable owner for a purpose approved by Council in connection with any
public utility carried out by the Municipality;
g) the use of a building or part thereof as a temporary polling station for a
federal, provincial or municipal election or referendum or plebiscite;
h) one temporary, on-site free-standing or fascia sign which does not
exceed 2.97 m2 (32.00 ft2) in area nor 1.52 m (5.0 ft) in height and is
intended for:
i.
identifying a construction or demolition project for which a
development permit has been issued for such a project; or
ii.
identifying a political campaign: such a sign may be displayed for
thirty (30) days prior to an election or referendum and must be
removed within seven (7) days following the election, referendum or
plebiscite; or
iii.
advertising a campaign or drive which has been approved by
Council. Such a sign approved by Council under this Section may
be posted for a maximum period of fourteen (14) days.
i) one temporary, on-site free-standing or fascia sign which does not
exceed 1.11 m2 (12.0 ft2) in area nor 1.22 m (4.0 ft) in height and is
intended for advertising the sale or lease of a dwelling unit, or property for
which a development permit has been issued for the development on the
said property;
j) the construction, maintenance and repair of private walkways, private
pathways, private driveways and similar works;
k) removal or stockpiling of soil when a development agreement has been
signed as a condition of subdivision approval;
l) the construction of an accessory building having an area of less than 9.29
m2 (100.0 ft2);
m) satellite dishes and other forms of communication structures for private
use;
n) one on-site facia sign which does not exceed 0.19 m2 (2.0 ft2) in area for
any of the following buildings: single-detached dwelling, semi- detached,
duplex, or Townhouse and states no more than:
i.
the name and address of the building; and
ii.
the name of the person(s) occupying the building.
o) an outdoor in-ground or above-ground private swimming pool:
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i.
located in a side or rear yard;
ii.
having a total area not exceeding fifteen per cent (15%) of the site
area;
iii.
that does not have any part of the above grade component, including
a deck, walkway, supporting member, heater or mechanical
equipment, located within 1.20 m (3.94 ft) of any side or rear property
line;
iv.
all Permitted Uses in all Residential Districts included in Part 11 of
this Bylaw.
4.3
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
4.3.1 An application for a development permit shall be made to the Development
Officer using the prescribed form, signed by the registered owner or his agent
and accompanied by:
a) one (1) copy of the application form and site plan, preferably drawn to scale,
which shows the following:
i.
legal description of the site with north arrow;
ii.
area and dimensions of the land or buildings to be developed including
the front, rear and side yards if any;
iii.
floor plans, elevation and exterior finishing materials;
iv.
locations and distances of on-site existing or proposed water and sewer
connections, septic tanks, disposal fields, water wells, culverts and
crossings;
v.
site drainage finished parcel grades, the grades of the roads, streets and
sewers servicing the property;
vi.
the height, dimensions, and relationship to property lines of all existing
and proposed buildings and structures including retaining walls, trees,
landscaping and other physical features (a Real Property Report may be
required at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission); information on the method to be used for the
supply of potable water and disposal of wastes along with supporting
documentation;
vii.
existing and proposed access and egress to and from the site.
a) where applicable, the cutting down or removal of trees;
b) on applications for signs, a replica of the proposed sign drawn to scale;
c) the estimated commencement and completion dates;
d) a statement of ownership of the land and intent of the applicant;
e) the development permit fee as prescribed by Council.
4.3.2 In addition to the information required under Section 4.3.1, the following
information on applications for:
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a) multi-dwelling unit residential, business, industrial, recreational and
institutional uses:
i.
loading and parking provisions;
ii.
access locations to and from the site;
iii.
garbage and storage areas and the fencing and screening proposed
for the same;
iv.
location and approximate dimensions of all existing and proposed
trees, shrubs, parks and playgrounds;
v.
provision for barrier-free access without stairs, with access ramps for
wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or any other devices intended to assist
in personal access to buildings or sites;
vi.
a statement clearly describing how the potential impacts of the
proposed development on adjacent lands will be dealt with and how
the proposed facilities have been designed to minimize any
anticipated or potential disturbances.
b) private recreational areas, uses, and golf courses:
i.
number of units, or persons proposed;
ii.
duration and time periods for the operation of the facility or event;
iii.
methods to control traffic, dust and noise;
iv.
parking provisions;
v.
method(s) for providing on-site security;
vi.
list and location of all on-site services and activities being proposed;
vii.
hydrological study detailing water sources for domestic consumption
and irrigation purposes, method(s) for managing on and off-site
drainage and irrigation systems and the effects the drainage and
irrigation systems will have on the site, adjacent lands and water
courses;
viii.
information and documentation on proposed methods of maintaining
landscaped areas, playfield, natural areas, or golf course
development including the use of herbicides, pesticides, fungicides
and other chemicals, their impacts on the environment, and mitigating
measures that will be employed to minimize any adverse effects;
ix.
environmental impact analysis on the effects the development would
have on the existing vegetation, water courses, wildlife habitats,
migration patterns, and scenic features of the landscape.
4.3.3 The Development Officer may require additional information or additional copies
of the plan and specifications as is considered necessary (including but not
limited to site servicing plans, Alberta Transportation Roadside development
permits, visual impact assessments, shadow impact studies or simulations, etc.).
4.3.4 The application shall be deemed not to have been in its complete and final form
until all required details have been submitted to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
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4.4
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
4.4.1 A development permit issued pursuant to this Bylaw is not a Building Permit
and, notwithstanding that plans and specifications for buildings may have been
submitted as part of an application for a development permit, work or
construction shall neither commence nor proceed until a Building Permit has
been issued pursuant to applicable bylaws and regulations.
4.4.2 When an application for a development permit is approved for:
a) a permitted use that complies in all respects to the provisions of this Bylaw
and without conditions, the Notice of Decision (Town Approval Letter) shall
be sent by ordinary mail or email to the applicant; or
b) a permitted use that requires a variance of a requirement of this Bylaw or
has been approved with conditions or the approval is for a discretionary
use, the Notice of Decision shall be sent by ordinary mail or email to the
applicant and a Notice published in a newspaper circulating in the
Municipality stating the legal description of the site of the development and
identifying the use which has been approved for the site.
4.4.3 In addition to Section 4.4.2 and at the discretion of the Development Officer, a
Notice of Decision may be sent by ordinary mail to all adjacent landowners.
4.4.4 When an application for a development permit is refused, the Notice of Decision
shall be sent by ordinary mail or email to the applicant.
4.4.5 For purposes of this Bylaw, the Notice of Decision of the Development Officer or
the Municipal Planning Commission on an application for a development
permit is deemed to have been given and to have been received:
a) in the case of a decision of refusal on an application for a development
permit, five (5) days from the date that Notice of Decision is sent by ordinary
mail to the applicant;
b) in all other cases, when Notice of Decision is advertised in a newspaper
circulating in the Municipality.
4.4.6 Except for a development permit, which has been approved without relaxations
for a Permitted Use, a development permit for all other approved uses shall not
be issued until fourteen (14) days after the Notice of Decision has been given
pursuant to Section 4.4.5.
4.4.7 When an appeal is made pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, a
development permit, which has been approved, shall not be issued unless and
until the decision of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission has been upheld by the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board.
4.4.8 An application for a development permit shall, at the option of the applicant, be
deemed to be refused when a subsequent decision is not made within forty (40)
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days after the receipt of the application in its complete and final form by the
Development Officer. The applicant may appeal in writing pursuant to the
provisions of the Municipal Government Act as though a decision of refusal had
been received.
4.4.9 Notwithstanding Section 4.4.8, the applicant may enter into an agreement with
the Municipality to extend the forty (40) day period for making a decision on a
development permit application.
4.4.10 When an application for a development permit has been refused pursuant to
this Bylaw or ultimately after an appeal pursuant to the provisions of the
Municipal Government Act, the submission of another application for
development permit on the same parcel of land for the same or for a similar
use of the land by the same or any other applicant need not be accepted by the
Development Officer for at least six (6) months after the date of refusal.
4.4.11 If the development authorized by a development permit is not commenced
within twelve (12) months from the date of its issue and completed within twenty-
four (24) months of the issue, the permit is deemed to be cancelled.
4.4.12 An extension to this period may be granted by the Development Officer that
made the decision.
4.4.13 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require
with respect to a development that, as a condition of development approval, the
applicant enter into an agreement (a Development Agreement or other) with the
Town to do all or any of the following:
a) To construct or pay for the construction of a road required to give access to
the development;
b) To construct or pay for the construction of pedestrian walkway systems;
c) To install or pay for the installation of utilities that are necessary to serve the
development;
d) To construct or pay for the construction of off-street or other parking facilities,
and of loading and unloading facilities;
e) To pay an off-site levy or redevelopment levy imposed by by-law;
f) To give security to ensure that the terms of the agreement under this section
are carried out;
g) To pay to the Town the costs paid by the Town to its Engineers, Planners, or
any other person for the preparation or review of site development plans,
review of construction drawings, materials testing, inspections, monitoring of
construction and any other engineering, planning and legal costs and
expenses to which the Town is put in connection with the preparation,
administration and enforcement of the said agreement;
h) To address any other issue, or require other information deemed appropriate.
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4.4.14 The Town may register any agreement entered into against the Certificate of
Title for the subject land, in accordance with the provision of the Land Titles Act
and the Municipal Government Act. The said caveat may be discharged when
the agreement has been complied with.
4.4.15 In the case where an application for a development permit has been refused,
and the appeal process has been completed, the submission of another
application for a permit on the same parcel and for the same or similar use of
land by the same or any other applicant may not be accepted by the
Development Officer for at least 3 months after the date of the final decision
unless, in the opinion of the Development Officer, the reasons for refusal have
been adequately addressed or the circumstances of the application have
changed significantly.
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PART 5 - ENFORCEMENT
5.1
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER BYLAWS AND REGULATIONS
5.1.1 Compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw or the issuance of a development
permit or an approval of a subdivision pursuant to this Bylaw does not afford relief
from compliance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, other
Federal or Provincial Government legislation, or other bylaws and regulations
affecting the development or subdivision in question.
5.1.2 It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required permits, licenses and
authorizations from affected authorities (including federal and provincial health
authorities) are in place prior to the commencement of the development.
5.2
RIGHT OF ENTRY
5.2.1 Enforcement of municipal law and right of entry procedures undertaken by a
designated person are governed by and are subject to the provisions of the
Municipal Government Act.
5.2.2 The Development Officer, Subdivision Approving Authority, or such other
person designated by Council, is the designated person for the purposes of
Section 5.2.1.
5.3
BYLAW CONTRAVENTION
5.3.1 Orders and municipal actions to remedy contravention are governed by the
Municipal Government Act and must be consulted for full details.
5.3.2 A person who receives an order referred to in Section 5.3.1 may appeal to the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board pursuant to Section 3.8.1 of this
Bylaw and the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
5.3.3 Whenever it appears to the Development Officer that a development permit
has been obtained by fraud or misrepresentation or has been issued in error, the
Development Officer may suspend or cancel the development permit.
5.4
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES
5.4.1 The authority regarding offences and penalties of this Bylaw is governed by and
is subject to the Municipal Government Act.
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PART 6 - LAND USE DISTRICTS
6.1
ESTABLISHMENT OF LAND USE DISTRICTS
6.1.1 For the purpose of this Bylaw, the land within the boundaries of the Municipality
shall be divided into one or more of the Land Use Districts as established in
Section 6.2.
6.1.2 Throughout this Bylaw and amendments thereto, a Land Use District may be
referred to either by its full name or its abbreviation as set out in Section 6.2.
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6.2
LAND USE DISTRICTS
LAND USE DISTRICT NAME
ABBREVIATION
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED LARGE PARCEL DISTRICT
R-1A
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED MEDIUM PARCEL DISTRICT
R-1B
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED SMALL PARCEL DISTRICT
R-1C
RESIDENTIAL TWO DWELLING DISTRICT
R-2
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
R-3
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DISTRICT
R-4
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DWELLING SECONDARY SUITE AND
CARRIAGE HOUSE DISTRICT
R-1SS
MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
MHR
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
CBD
WEST DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT
WBD
ELEVATOR ROAD BUSINESS DISTRICT
EBD
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C-1
GATEWAY AND ENTRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT
C-2
GREENFIELD COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
C-3
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
I-1
MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
I-2
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
I-3
MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
MUN
URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT
UR
DIRECT CONTROL
DC
6.3
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
6.3.1 The Municipality is hereby divided into Land Use Districts as provided in Section
6.2 and their boundaries are delineated on the map referred to in Section 6.3.2
which may be known as the Land Use District Map.
6.3.2 This Section 6.3.2 includes the Land Use District Map, as may be amended or
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replaced by bylaw from time to time.
The Land Use District Map is attached to and forms part of this Bylaw. At a
minimum, the Land Use District Map bears the following identification:
a) Town of Crossfield Land Use District Map;
b) Section 6.3 of Bylaw 2011-05, as amended;
c) Adopted by Council this 21st day of June 2011, A.D.;
d) The authorized signing authorities of the Municipality.
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PART 7 - GENERAL LAND USE REGULATIONS
7.1
LOT DIMENSIONS
7.1.1 No permit shall be issued for any development on a parcel the area or width of
which is less than the minimum prescribed for the District in which the parcel is
located.
7.1.2 Notwithstanding Section 7.1.1, a parcel of separate record in the Land Titles
Office, containing less than the required minimum area or width, may be used
subject to the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission.
7.1.3 Notwithstanding Section 7.1.1, Municipal Reserve (MR) parcels and Public
Utility Parcels (PUL), when they are so identified on a registered plan of
subdivision or on a proposed tentative plan of subdivision, will not be
considered non-conforming when the area or width of site is less than the
minimum prescribed for the District in which the site is located.
7.2
SPECIAL SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
7.2.1 Where parcels (other than corner parcels) have frontage on two public streets
and are recognized as having two front yards, both front yards of the
development shall comply with the setbacks for the respective District.
7.2.2 Notwithstanding any yard setback provisions established by this Bylaw, yard
setbacks in excess of the minimum requirements may be required when deemed
necessary by:
a) the provisions, requirements and regulations of the Safety Codes Act,
Chapter S-1, RSA 2000 as amended and attendant Building Code
Regulation;
b) the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, who
may exercise their discretion in accordance with this Bylaw.
7.2.3 The minimum distances required for yards do not apply to construction wholly
beneath the surface of the ground.
7.2.4 Projections of a maximum of 0.30 m (1.00 ft) into a designated yard may be
considered by the Development Officer for the following projections:
a) balconies;
b) canopies;
c) chases (flue enclosures);
d) cornices;
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e) decks;
f) eaves;
g) flues;
h) ornamental landscaping structures;
i) sidewalks above finished grade;
j) sills;
k) steps;
l) unenclosed patios;
m) vents;
n) air conditioners; and
o) patios.
7.2.5 Projections into a designated yard setback may be considered by the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission to the property
line for the following projections:
a) driveways;
b) fences;
c) access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or any other devices
intended to assist in personal access to buildings or sites; and
d) sidewalks at finished grade.
7.2.6 In no case shall any part of any structure encroach or cause runoff on an
adjoining property.
7.2.7 Where the site is to be developed for dwelling groups of two or more dwelling
units, the following exceptions apply:
a) where each dwelling unit of a dwelling group is contained on a separate
parcel or title, no side yard shall be required on the side of the dwelling unit
which abuts the adjacent dwelling unit by means of a fire separation;
b) where the dwelling units of a dwelling group are contained on separate
parcel parcels or titles, no side yards shall be required on either side in the
case of an internal dwelling unit. No side yard shall be required on the
interior side of the end dwelling unit.
7.2.8 Notwithstanding any other setback or yard requirement in this Bylaw, all
buildings or structures adjacent to:
a) water courses, as defined by the Alberta Environment, shall be located at
least 15.00 m (49.21 ft) from the said water course;
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b) an escarpment having a slope of fifteen percent (15%) or greater, shall be
located a distance from the top or toe of the escarpment as approved by the
Town's engineers, and the Town's engineers in considering this matter, may
receive the advice of any federal or provincial agency or qualified
professional as deemed necessary;
c) a pipeline capable of transporting petroleum products at pressures exceeding
689.48 kPa (100.00 psi) shall be setback a minimum distance of 15.24 m
(50.00 ft) measured from the centre of the pipeline, unless in certain
circumstances a greater distance is required by any of the following:
i.
the pipeline operator;
ii.
Council;
iii.
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
iv.
Alberta Environment; or
v.
the Energy Resources Conservation Board.
7.2.9 Notwithstanding any other setback or yard requirement in this Bylaw, all
residential buildings adjacent to a Provincial Highway or a railway line shall be
located a minimum distance of 27.0 m (88.58 ft) from the boundary of the right-of-
way. This distance may be increased in accordance with Central Mortgage and
Housing Corporation requirements.
7.2.10 In addition to Section 7.2.9, the following setback provisions apply:
a) all buildings on parcels abutting or adjacent to Highway 2A within the
Municipality's boundaries shall be set back a minimum of 15.24 m (50.00 ft)
from the nearest ultimate limit of the highway right of way;
b) additional setback distances along Highway 2A may be required at the
discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission after appropriate consultation with Alberta Transportation.
7.2.11 The front yard setback requirement may not apply to gas pumps for service
station, gas bars, or keylock operations if in the opinion of the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, the gas pumps are situated on
the parcel in a manner that will allow for potential future road widening.
7.3
LANDSCAPING AND FENCING
7.3.1 Where a landscaped area is required pursuant to the provisions of a Land Use
District, it shall be provided in accordance with a landscaping plan satisfactory to
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission and in
conformity with the following rules:
a) all portions of a site not covered by structures, parking, or vehicular
circulation areas shall be landscaped;
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b) existing natural vegetation and landscaping retained on a parcel may be
considered in fulfillment of the total landscaping requirements;
c) Any landscaping and/or re-contouring shall be done so that the finished
grade does not direct surface drainage or cause the impounding of drainage
onto an adjoining site as confirmed in writing by the applicant's engineer or
landscaper and approved by the Development Officer or Municipal
Planning Commission;
d) the landscaping standards established on an approved landscaping plan
shall be the minimum standard which is to be maintained on a site;
e) any trees or shrubs which die must be replaced during the next planting
season on a continuing basis;
f) all plant material shall be of a species capable of healthy growth in the
Crossfield area and conforming to the standards of the Canadian Nursery
Trades Association;
g) the minimum number of trees on a parcel shall be one for every 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2) of landscaped area provided;
h) the minimum number of shrubs required on a parcel shall be one for every
46.45 m2 (500.00 ft2) of landscaped area provided;
i) shrubs shall be a minimum height or spread of 0.61 m (2.00 ft) at the time of
planting;
j) coniferous trees shall comprise no less than one-third of the total number of
trees required;
k) coniferous trees shall be a minimum of 1.83 m (6.00 ft) in height at the time of
planting;
l) deciduous trees shall be a minimum of 3.05 m (10.00 ft) in height at the time
of planting; and
m) any area requiring landscaping or topographic reconstruction shall be
landscaped or constructed so that the finished surface contours do not cause
or direct surface drainage onto an adjacent parcel.
7.3.2 the planting of female cotton wood (Populus Deltoides) trees is prohibited.
7.3.3 Where a development permit is to be granted and landscaping is part of the
development,
the
Development
Officer
or
the
Municipal
Planning
Commission may require the applicant to provide a letter of credit or a cash
deposit up to the total cost of such landscaping to ensure completion of any
landscaping.
7.3.4 Notwithstanding any other provision contained in this Bylaw, no object, structure,
fence, hedge, shrub, or tree above a height of 0.91 m (3.00 ft) shall be placed in
or on that part of a corner parcel or site located within any district which lies
within a triangle formed by a straight line drawn between two points of the
intersecting property lines of said site, 3.00 m (9.84 ft) from the point where
they intersect (See Figure 5 - Sight Line Setbacks).
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7.3.5 A fence in a residential Land Use District shall not exceed:
a) 0.91 m (3.00 ft) in the front yard; or
b) 1.83 m (6.00 ft) in the side or rear yard.
7.3.6 Notwithstanding Section 7.3.5, the height of a fence in a Business, Commercial,
Industrial or Urban Reserve District shall be determined by the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
7.3.7 For all development on parcels adjacent to Highway 2A, all areas between any
building and the property line shared with Highway 2A shall be landscaped and
screened to the satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission.
7.3.8 No fence (within all Land Use Districts, with the exception of the Urban Reserve
District) shall be of barbed wire construction below a height of 1.83 m (6.00 ft).
Figure 5 - Sight Line Setbacks
7.4
SCREENING, OUTSIDE STORAGE AREAS AND GARBAGE STORAGE
7.4.1 Visual screening to a minimum height of 1.83 m (6.00 ft) shall be provided by a
fence or a combination of a fence and soft landscaping where a Commercial or
Industrial Land Use District abuts a Residential Land Use District and:
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a) the parcel accommodates a use operating or partially outside a building; or
b) the rear or rear yard of the parcel is used for parking, access, loading or
other servicing activity.
7.4.2 All mechanical equipment or apparatus on the roof of any office, apartment,
commercial or industrial building shall be screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Office or the Municipal Planning Commission.
7.4.3 All exterior work areas and waste handling areas shall be screened or enclosed
from the view of adjacent parcels, roadways, walkways, park areas and
municipal or environmental reserve parcels in a manner compatible with the
design and external materials of the building on the parcel and to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission.
7.4.4 In those cases where wrecked or damaged vehicles are permitted to be stored or
located on a parcel they shall be screened or enclosed to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
7.4.5 In Industrial, Commercial, Business, and Multi-Dwelling Unit Residential Districts:
a) garbage shall be stored in weatherproof and animal proof containers
screened from adjacent sites and public thoroughfares and be in a location
easily accessible for pick-up; and
b) outside storage areas shall be screened from adjacent sites and
thoroughfares.
7.5
DEVELOPMENT OF HAZARD LANDS
7.5.1 It is the responsibility of the developer to provide adequate protection against
flooding, subsistence and slumping and to engage such professional expertise as
shall be necessary to protect the development.
7.5.2 Development on lands having a gross slope of greater than five percent (5.0%)
shall be accompanied by a site plan and a structural plan designed and stamped
by a professional engineer.
7.5.3 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require
that an application for the development of lands with a gross slope of five
percent (5.0%) or less shall be accompanied by a site plan and a structural plan
designed and stamped by a professional engineer.
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7.6
CONTROLLED APPEARANCE
7.6.1 The design, character, and appearance of any building, structure, or sign,
proposed to be erected or located in any District must follow the policies and
guidelines outlined within the current Municipal Development Plan, Area
Redevelopment Plan or Area Structure Plan and must be acceptable to the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, having due
regard to the amenities and the character of existing development in the Land
Use District, as well as to its effect on adjacent Land Use Districts.
7.6.2 The exterior finishing materials of a proposed development shall be those as
shown on the approved plans for that development. Once constructed, the
facade of the building (or buildings) shall be maintained to the standard shown
on the plans approved by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission.
7.6.3 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may allow a
building to be occupied by a combination of uses and each use shall be
considered as a separate entity and subject to the provisions of this Bylaw.
7.6.4 The entire site and all the buildings shall be maintained in a neat and tidy
manner including the trimming and upkeep of landscaped areas and the prompt
removal of debris and unsightly objects.
7.6.5 Where a site is part of a larger area, the whole of which may eventually be
developed and for which no comprehensive plan has been prepared, the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require the
submission of a comprehensive plan for the whole area before dealing with the
application and may require that the plan be prepared by a qualified professional.
7.7
BUILDING HEIGHT
7.7.1 The base from which the height of a building is measured shall be the average
elevation of the finished ground level adjoining all exterior walls of a building.
7.7.2 In addition to the exemptions permitted in this Bylaw, the maximum height for
buildings or structures may be exceeded at the discretion of the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission if the additional height is
considered necessary to achieve a particular architectural theme or style and
does not interfere with the use, enjoyment, value or amenities of neighbouring
properties.
7.7.3 The height of buildings as specified in the Land Use Rules of this Bylaw shall not
apply to communication structure, antenna structures, utility poles, flagpoles or
other similar devices considered not structurally essential to the building by the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
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7.8
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
7.8.1 All accessory buildings shall be located at least 1.52 m (5.00 ft) from any
principal building, unless otherwise noted.
7.8.2 When a building being used or proposed to be used as an accessory building
is located closer than 1.52 m (5.00 ft) to a principal building it shall be
connected to that principal building by a structural element including for but not
limited to:
a) a common foundation;
b) a common roof; or
c) a common wall.
7.8.3 When an accessory building is attached to the principal building it shall be
considered to be part of the principal building and subject to the setbacks, site
coverage.
7.8.4 An accessory building erected on a site in any Residential Land Use District
shall not be used as a dwelling (except as noted for carriage houses), shall not
exceed one storey in height, and except for parking facilities, shall not have a
basement or cellar.
7.8.5 When a residential site abuts a lane that is 6.10 m (20.00 ft) or less in width, the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require a
rear yard setback for a private garage greater than the prescribed minimum.
7.8.6 No side yard is required for an accessory building in Commercial or Industrial
Land Use Districts provided that:
a) the wall of the structure nearest the property line is a fire rated wall pursuant
to the provisions of applicable safety codes;
b) the exterior finish of the wall does not require maintenance as determined by
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
c) there will be no accessory building eaveline, footing or foundation
encroachment into the adjoining property;
d) all roof drainage is directed by means of eaves troughs, drain-spouts, or such
other suitable means, onto the property where the accessory building is
located.
7.8.7 Unless otherwise required in the prevailing Land Use District, on sites without
lanes, a rear yard for an accessory building is not required provided that the
accessory building complies with the provisions of Section 7.8.6.
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7.9
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS AND USES
7.9.1 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may
conditionally approve a temporary building or use to be constructed or located
in any Land Use District subject to the registered owner agreeing to remove such
building or use in accordance with the terms and conditions affixed by the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
7.9.2 A temporary building shall not exceed one (1) storey in height and shall not
have a basement, a cellar, or any foundation below grade.
7.9.3 A temporary building shall be maintained to an appropriate physical standard at
all times.
7.9.4 No temporary building shall be serviced by the Town of Crossfield sewage
treatment system or water supply system.
7.9.5 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require
skirting around the base of a temporary building.
7.10 RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
7.10.1 Where a development permit has been granted for the relocation of a building
either on the same site or from another site, the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission may require the applicant to provide a Letter
of Credit or a cash deposit of such amount to ensure completion of any
renovations set out as a condition of approval of the permit.
7.10.2 Where a development permit has been granted for the relocation of a building
either on the site or from another site, the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission shall require the applicant to indemnify the
Town of Crossfield against any damages that may occur to public or quasi-
public utilities as a result of the relocation.
7.10.3 All exterior and structural renovations to a relocated building are to be
completed within one (1) year of the issuance of the development permit.
7.10.4 Whenever a relocation of a building is carried out, the applicant shall, at his sole
expense, protect from displacement any wall, sidewalk or roadway liable to be
affected by such relocation and shall sustain, protect and underpin the same so
that they will remain in the same condition as before the relocation was
commenced and ensure that adequate measures shall be taken by way of
fencing and screening to ensure the general public's safety.
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7.11 DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS
7.11.1 When a development permit is to be approved for the demolition or removal of a
building, the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission
may require the applicant to provide a cash deposit or irrevocable letter of credit
in such amount to cover costs of reclamation and damage to any public utility.
7.11.2 Whenever a demolition or a removal of a building is carried out, the person
causing the same to be made, shall at his own expense, protect from
displacement any wall, sidewalk or roadway liable to be affected by such
demolition and shall sustain, protect and underpin the same so that they will
remain in the same condition as before the demolition or removal was
commenced. Further, the person shall ensure that adequate measures shall be
taken by way of fencing and screening to ensure public safety.
7.11.3 Whenever a development permit is issued for the demolition or removal of a
building it shall be a condition of the permit that the parcel shall be cleaned, with
all debris removed, and left in a graded condition after completion of the
demolition.
7.12 NON-CONFORMING USES AND NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS
7.12.1 A non-conforming building may continue to be used, but the building shall not
be enlarged, added to, rebuilt or structurally altered, except:
a) as or may be necessary to make it a conforming building; or
b) as may be considered necessary by the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission for the routine maintenance of buildings.
7.12.2 If a non-conforming building is damaged or destroyed by fire or other causes to
an extent of more than seventy-five per cent (75.0%) of the market value of the
building, above its foundation, the building shall not be repaired or rebuilt,
except in conformity with the provisions of this Bylaw.
7.12.3 A non-conforming use of land or a building may be continued, but if that use is
discontinued for a period of six (6) consecutive months, or more, any future use
shall conform to the provisions of this Bylaw.
7.12.4 The use of land or of a building is not affected by reason only of change of
ownership, tenancy or occupancy of the land or building.
7.12.5 A non-conforming use of part of a building may be extended throughout the
building but the building, whether or not it is a non-conforming building, shall
not be enlarged or added to, and no structural alternations shall be made thereto
or therein.
7.12.6 When a building is a non-conforming building solely by reason of its
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encroachment into a required front, side or rear yard, or inadequate parking, the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, at its discretion,
may allow an extension of, or an addition to the building, if such extension or
addition will not in itself constitute an encroachment into any required yard, and if
such extension or addition complies with the provisions of this Bylaw.
7.13 LAND NEAR WATER OR SUBJECT TO FLOODING OR SUBSIDENCE
7.13.1 Development on land that is subject to flooding or subsidence or that is marshy or
unstable shall not be permitted unless adequate flood proofing measures are
undertaken, as identified by a qualified engineer and to the satisfaction of the
municipal approving authority.
7.14 DRAINAGE
7.14.1 Any area requiring landscaping or topographic reconstruction shall be
landscaped or reconstructed so that the finished surface contours do not direct
surface drainage onto an adjoining site.
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PART 8 - SPECIAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
8.1
APARTMENT BUILDING REQUIREMENTS
8.1.1 The arrangement of apartment buildings on a site is subject to the approval of
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
8.1.2 On a site where two (2) or more apartment buildings are to be developed,
building separations, where balconies or windows relating to living rooms, dining
rooms and bedrooms face one another, are subject to the provisions and
requirements of the Safety Codes Act, Chapter S-1, RSA 2000, as amended, and
the Building Code Regulation and in no case shall be less than 15.00 m (49.21
ft).
8.1.3 The principal entry for an apartment building shall be from one common access
directly accessible to ground level.
8.2
DWELLING GROUP REQUIREMENTS
8.2.1 The arrangement of the buildings in a dwelling group is subject to the approval
of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
8.2.2 On a site where two (2) or more dwelling groups are to be developed, building
separations, where balconies or windows relating to living rooms, dining rooms
and bedrooms face one another, are subject to the provisions and requirements
of the Safety Codes Act, Chapter S-1, RSA 2000, as amended, and the Building
Code Regulation and in no case shall be less than 15.00m (49.21 ft).
8.2.3 Except for apartment buildings, the principal entry for every dwelling unit in a
dwelling group shall be separate and directly accessible to ground level.
8.2.4 Each dwelling unit of a semi-detached dwelling or a dwelling group shall be
serviced individually and directly connected to the sewer, water, and gas utility
lines located within the public right of way.
8.3
AMENITY AREAS, RECREATION AND LANDSCAPING REQUIREMENTS
FOR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
8.3.1 When multi-unit housing is proposed for development, the developer shall
provide amenity areas and spaces for recreation and landscaping purposes on
the parcel, in addition to the area required for buildings, driveways, walkways
and parking.
8.3.2 The amount of land area on a multi-unit residential site required for amenity
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areas, recreation, and landscaping purposes may vary according to building
size, type and the number of dwelling units to be constructed, but the minimum
total area provided for amenity areas, recreation, and landscaping shall be
determined using an overall ratio of no less than 5.00 m2 (53.82 ft2) of private or
communal amenity area per dwelling unit.
8.3.3 Those areas comprising balconies and recreational facilities within the
development, including patios, swimming pools and communal lounges for the
free use of the tenants, may be included as part of the total amenity area,
landscaping, and recreational requirements for the parcel.
8.3.4 The location and screening of landscaped and recreational areas on the parcel
shall be provided in accordance with any development plan for the parcel
approved by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
8.3.5 Internal pedestrian walkways, where provided, shall have a minimum hard
surfaced width of 0.91 m (3.00 ft) and shall be constructed to the satisfaction of
the Municipality.
8.4
DWELLING UNITS IN MIXED-USE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENTS
8.4.1 Dwelling units in mixed-use residential developments may be located on the
same floor as a non-residential use.
8.4.2 Parking for dwelling units in mixed-use residential developments shall be
provided in accordance with the requirements for apartments as stipulated in
Section 10.1, and shall be provided in addition to the requirements for the
principal commercial use(s).
8.5
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATIONAL
REQUIREMENTS
8.5.1 Manufactured home parks shall be used for residential purposes including
those uses and their associated facilities which in the opinion of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission are clearly
provided to serve the needs of the park residents.
8.5.2 A minimum of ten percent (10%) of the total area of a manufactured home park
shall be set aside for the recreational use and enjoyment of the park residents in
a manner and location satisfactory to the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission. This area shall not include reserve dedications which
may be owing pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
8.5.3 In addition to 8.5.2, each manufactured home park shall provide a buffer on its
perimeter of not less than 3.05 m (10.00 ft) in width and any other edge treatment
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as required by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission.
8.5.4 All areas of a manufactured home park not developed or occupied by park
roads, walkways, driveways, parking, buildings, playgrounds, or other
developed facilities shall be landscaped by the developer.
8.5.5 Outdoor lighting in a manufactured home park shall be integrated in design and
appearance and conform with the requirements and specifications of the Town of
Crossfield.
8.5.6 All signs in a manufactured home park shall be of a design, character and
appearance suitable to a residential area and to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
8.5.7 The design and development of a manufactured home park shall comply with
the following requirements:
a) all manufactured homes shall be located according to a plan which has
been approved by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
b) compliance with the requirements of this Bylaw does not afford relief from
compliance with any other municipal, provincial or federal regulation;
c) the minimum requirements for manufactured home parks in this Bylaw may
be varied to create variety and interest in the design and development of
manufactured home parks;
d) prior to the development of a manufactured home park, the developer shall
establish guidelines and standards satisfactory to the Development Officer
or the Municipal Planning Commission respecting the design and materials
of carports, patios, porches, storage buildings, skirting (including hitches),
fences, heating-fuel storage, supply facilities and other accessory structures;
e) the manufactured home park operator shall inform park residents of their
responsibilities with respect to this Bylaw and shall be responsible for
developing and operating the manufactured home park in compliance with
those responsibilities;
f) the manufactured home park operator shall ensure that each
manufactured home is levelled, blocked and skirted, and the hitch screened
or skirted within thirty (30) days of being placed on the site;
g) all manufactured homes permitted in any manufactured home park shall
comply with Canadian Standards Association Regulation CAN/CSA-AZ77;
h) any manufactured home ten (10) years or older shall be inspected by the
Building Inspector prior to locating it on a site in a manufactured home
park.
8.5.8 In addition to the yard requirements of the Manufactured Home Residential
District, all manufactured home parks shall comply with the following:
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a) each manufactured home site shall be provided with a horizontal, stable
parking apron suitable for blocking and levelling;
b) manufactured homes shall be placed on parking aprons and the homes,
including attached structures, shall:
i.
be located within the boundaries of the manufactured home site; and
ii.
be clearly marked on the ground by permanent flush stakes, markers or
other means, and permanently marked with a site number or other
address system;
c) all manufactured home park roads shall be constructed and surfaced to the
Municipality's specifications. Minor streets shall have a minimum
carriageway of 7.62 m (25.0 ft) and collector streets shall have a minimum
carriageway of 9.14 m (30.0 ft);
d) two off-street parking spaces shall be provided on or adjacent to each
manufactured home site within the manufactured home park and shall:
i.
be surfaced to the Municipality's specifications;
ii.
have an area of not less than 14.86 m2 (160.0 ft2); and
iii.
have a width for one vehicle of not less than 2.44 m (8.0 ft);
e) internal pedestrian walkways (where provided) shall have a minimum hard
surfaced width of 0.91 m (3.0 ft) and shall be constructed to the satisfaction of
the Municipality;
f) the location and design of all service and auxiliary facilities are subject to the
approval of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
g) all service buildings must be accessible by an internal road within the
manufactured home park;
h) a screened storage compound for the use of the manufactured home park
residents equivalent to one (1) parking stall per unit shall be provided for
trucks, campers, travel trailers, snowmobiles and boats at a location and in a
manner satisfactory to the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
i) each manufactured home site shall be connected to and serviced by the
Town of Crossfield sanitary sewer and water supply.
8.6
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS
8.6.1 The operator or user of a satellite dish antenna shall not:
a) display any advertising on the satellite dish except a manufacturer's
trademark or logo; or
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b) illuminate or decorate the satellite dish.
8.7
BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATION
8.7.1 Bed and breakfast accommodation shall not interfere with the rights of other
residents to quiet enjoyment of a residential neighbourhood.
8.7.2 Bed and breakfast accommodation shall be an incidental and subordinate use
to the principal residential use, shall be restricted to the dwelling unit and shall
not:
a) require any alterations to the principal building that would change the
principal character or external appearance of the dwelling unless the
alterations are approved by the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission;
b) create a nuisance by way of noise, parking or traffic generation;
c) occupy more than three (3) rooms in addition to the rooms for the personal
use of the owner;
d) display any form of advertising, other than an identification sign, relating to
the bed and breakfast operation on site;
e) sell meals or alcoholic beverages to patrons who are not overnight guests;
f) include a kitchen in any bed and breakfast room.
8.7.3 One (1) on-site parking space per bed and breakfast guest room shall be
provided.
8.7.4 The bed and breakfast development must comply with applicable fire and
health regulations.
8.7.5 In granting a development permit for a bed and breakfast, the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission shall restrict the use to a
specified time limit after which an application must be made to continue the use.
In no case shall a development permit be issued for a period that exceeds
three (3) years, after which time a new application must be made.
8.8
HOME OCCUPATIONS & HOME OFFICES
8.8.1 There shall not be any form of advertising discernible from the outside of the
building, other than an identification sign related to the home occupation.
8.8.2 The home occupation shall not create a nuisance by way of dust, noise, odour,
smoke or glare.
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8.8.3 There shall be no mechanical or electrical equipment used which creates visual,
audible or electrical interference in radio or television reception.
8.8.4 The home occupation shall not generate pedestrian or vehicular traffic or
parking, in excess of that which is characteristic of the Residential District in
which it is located.
8.8.5 There shall be no outdoor business activity, or outdoor storage of material or
equipment associated with the home occupation.
8.8.6 Alterations to the principal and accessory buildings may be permitted at the
discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
8.8.7 The home occupation shall be operated as an accessory use only and shall not
change the principal character or external appearance of the dwelling unit.
8.8.8 Home occupations are limited to those uses which are approved by the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission for the dwelling
unit or accessory building in which they are carried out.
8.8.9 If at any time any of the requirements regulating a home occupation are not
complied with, the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission may suspend or cancel the home occupation development
permit.
8.8.10 A development permit for a home occupation does not exempt compliance
with health regulations or any other permit requirements of municipal, provincial,
or federal authorities.
8.9
OBJECTS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN A RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
8.9.1 The following objects are prohibited in a Residential Land Use District:
a) a vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of 7,258 kg
(7.14 imperial tons) for longer than is reasonably necessary to load or unload
the vehicle;
b) an industrial, commercial or construction vehicle except when such a vehicle
is required pursuant to a development or building permit for that site;
c) a dismantled, unregistered or other vehicle which in the opinion of the
Development Officer is unsightly or tends to adversely affect the amenities
of the Residential Land Use District, which is located in the front yard or
visible from the street for more than forty-eight (48) hours;
d) any object or chattel which, in the opinion of the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission is unsightly or tends to adversely affect
the amenities of the Residential Land Use District;
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e) Any structure which is not finished or maintained in a manner compatible with
the principal building, or any building, vehicle or object which by virtue of
its location or appearance is, in the opinion of the Development Authority
detrimental to the surrounding area, or is unsafe, is not permitted.
8.10 DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO RAILWAYS
8.10.1 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission will require
that development adjacent to railways conform to guidelines that may be
established by the Railway Association of Canada, the Federation of Canadian
Municipalities, or Canadian Pacific Railway.
8.10.2 The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require
that applications for development adjacent to railways include noise and
vibration studies or reports.
8.11 MEDICAL MARIHUANA PRODUCTION FACILITY
8.11.1 The applicant must provide, as a condition of development permit approval, a
copy of the current license for all activities associated with medical marihuana
production as issued by Health Canada.
8.11.2 The applicant must obtain any other approval, permit, authorization consent or
license that may be required to ensure compliance with applicable federal,
provincial or other municipal legislation.
8.11.3 The development must be done in a manner where all of the processes and
functions are fully enclosed within a stand-alone building including all loading
stalls and docks, and garbage containers and waste material.
8.11.4 The development shall not operate in conjunction with another approved use.
8.11.5 The development shall not include an outdoor area for storage of goods,
materials or supplies.
8.11.6 The development must include equipment designed and intended to remove
odours from the air where it is discharged from the building as part of a
ventilation system.
8.11.7 The development must not be within 74.98 m (246.00 ft.) of a residential or a
public institutional district, measured from the building foundation containing
the use to the nearest property line of a parcel designated as a residential or a
public institutional district.
8.11.8 The Development Authority may require, as a condition of a development
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permit, a Public Utility and Waste Management Plan, completed by a qualified
professional, that includes detail on:
a) The incineration of waste products and airborne emissions, including smell;
b) The quantity and characteristics of liquid and waste material discharged by
the facility;
c) The method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and waste
material.
8.11.9 The minimum number of vehicle parking stalls shall be based on the parking
requirements of a manufacturing plant as noted in Part 10, Parking and Loading
Regulations.
8.12 CANNABIS STORES
8.12.1 Applications for cannabis stores shall not be approved for any parcel that has a
property line that is less than 200 metres from the property line of any parcel that:
a)
is currently designated as Municipal School Reserve or is the site of either
a school, public or separate or school, private;
b)
is planned to be designated as Municipal School Reserve or the site of
either a school, public or separate or school, private;
8.12.2 All cannabis stores shall comply with additional setback regulations as required
by Health Canada, other government agencies and as approved by the
Development Authority.
8.13 SIDEWALK CAFES
8.13.1 A sidewalk café permit is valid from the date of issuance for one (1) year and
may be renewed annually. In order to renew the permit, the developer must
provide the Municipality with a request indicating that there will be no changes
to the sidewalk café. If any changes are required, the developer must make an
application for a new permit.
8.13.2 If the applicant is not the owner of the property, authorization and written
permission of the property owner is required and must accompany the
application.
8.13.3 A development permit will authorize only the consumption of food within the
sidewalk seating area and not liquor. The service and consumption of liquor
must obtain all appropriate permits and licenses from the provincial authority as
follows:
a) A permit holder who intends to serve alcohol inside any temporary sidewalk
seating area requires a separate license from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Commission. A copy of that license is to be provided to the Municipality;
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b) A copy of any approval from any involved Health Authority is to be provided
to the Municipality.
8.13.4 The area designated for the sidewalk café shall be considered an extension of
the principal building and business and the location of the sidewalk café must
be directly in front of the building.
8.13.5 The following information must be provided with the application:
a) details of the proposed furniture or manufacturers' brochures;
b) site plan showing all existing buildings, proposed café area and setbacks;
c) layout of the furniture including signage, tables, chairs, placement and
number of planters and all other accessories;
d) location, structure and dimensions of any portable walls/barriers;
e) location of all doorways, windows and service openings;
f) length of restaurant/café frontage;
g) distance from property line to curb;
h) proposed width and length of sidewalk seating/café;
i) proposed total area of sidewalk seating/café.
8.13.6 Renewals and Amendments
a) development permits must be renewed annually. The permit holder shall
submit their request for renewal in writing;
b) A permit holder will be required to submit an application in writing to the
Development Authority for any amendment to their existing sidewalk seating
plan.
8.13.7 Approval of a sidewalk café permit will require, as a conditional of approval, that
the Development Authority and the Fire Chief conduct a site inspection of the
approved sidewalk café and all elements placed therein after construction to
ensure that the sidewalk café and all sidewalk café elements are in compliance
with the approved permit and that the developer is in compliance with all other
requirements of the permit before any use of the sidewalk café may commence.
8.14 SECONDARY SUITES
8.14.1 A maximum of one (1) dwelling, secondary suite is permitted on a parcel.
8.14.2 Secondary suite must be within the principle building.
8.14.3 A dwelling, secondary suite shall not be permitted on a parcel that contains a
carriage house.
8.14.4 Where there is a dwelling, secondary suite, one (1) additional parking space shall
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be provided on the parcel. Setbacks and other requirements listed in this district
apply to the provision of this additional parking space.
8.14.5 A single family dwelling with a dwelling, secondary suite shall not have a home
occupation, bed and breakfast, or child care facility.
8.14.6 The maximum floor area of a secondary suite shall be 70.00 m2 (753.5 ft2).
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PART 9 - SIGN REGULATIONS
9.1
SIGN CONTROL
9.1.1 When considering a development application for a sign, the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission shall have due regard to the
amenities of the District in which the sign is located, the design of the proposed
sign and that the design meet the policies and objectives of that district outlined
in the Municipal Development Plan and Area Redevelopment Plan.
9.1.2 A sign, which is separate from a building, must be located so as to comply with
the front yard setback requirements applicable to the principal building unless
otherwise provided.
9.1.3 Excepting traffic control signs and those temporary signs outlined in Section 4.2,
all signs shall comply with the provisions set out for the Land Use District in which
the sign is to be located.
9.1.4 Excepting traffic control signs and those temporary signs permitted by this
Bylaw, the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission shall
limit the placement or signs, mobile signs and billboards adjacent to Highway 2A
to selected locations to be determined by the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission on an application specific basis.
9.1.5 No sign shall be erected so as to obstruct free and clear vision of vehicular
traffic, or be located or display a light intensity or colour where it may interfere
with, or be confused with any authorized traffic sign, signal, or device and in so
doing create a traffic hazard.
9.1.6 Prohibited signs include:
a) signs which display lights resembling the flashing lights normally associated
with a traffic signal or hazard warning device, police, ambulance and other
emergency vehicles, or railway crossing signals;
b) signs which operate or employ any motion picture projection or use
holography; and
c) signs other than fascia signs, which overhang any abutting municipal,
provincial, or federal property.
9.1.7 Where the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission finds
a sign to be abandoned it may (by notice in writing or by registered mail) order
the registered owner, the person in possession of the land or the building or the
person responsible for the abandoned sign to:
a) remove the sign within ten (10) days of receipt of the notice; or
b) take such measures as are specified in the notice to alter and refurbish the
sign so that it correctly identifies the business, or the products and services
offered on the parcel where the sign is displayed.
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9.1.8 Freestanding signs in any Land Use District shall not project within 0.61 m (2.00
ft) of a property line and shall not encroach upon or over any municipal,
provincial or federal property.
9.1.9 Portable Signs
a) Sign, portables may only be used to advertise businesses which commence
operation on the parcel upon which the sign is erected within 60 days after
the date of development permit approval;
b) Sign, portables must not be attached to the ground using metal pegs;
c) The use of a sign, portable shall be limited to a maximum of sixty (60) days
following which time the sign shall be removed from the parcel;
d) Only one sign, portable shall be permitted on a parcel at any one time and a
minimum of thirty (30) days shall elapse between the removal of one sign,
portable and the erection of another on the same parcel;
e) Within Commercial Districts, no sign, portable shall be placed on a sidewalk
in such a way that interferes with pedestrian traffic, to cause a tripping hazard
or restrict access to business entryways;
f) Commercial and Industrial Districts will accommodate wheelchair turnaround
area when considering a sign, portable, a wheelchair requires a circle with a
diameter of 1,500 mm (60.00 inches, 1.52 m) for a 180-degree turn (as per
Government of Canada Public Services and Procurement - Accessibility);
g) No sign, portable that advertises a business shall be placed on a road
allowance, right of way or property owned by the Town of Crossfield;
h) Sign, portables shall not be internally illuminated or have direct external
illumination;
i) Community not-for-profit organizations may be issued a sign permit approval
for continuous placement of a sign, portable for periods not exceeding six
months, however, where a sign, portable is located on a road allowance,
right of way or property owned by the Town of Crossfield, the Development
Authority may revoke the development permit on providing thirty (30) days
written notice;
j) Where the use or placement of a sign, portable does not comply with the
Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority may cancel a sign permit on
providing written notice;
k) No sign, portable shall be higher than 2.00 m (6.56 ft) above grade or larger
than 3.00 m² (32.29 ft²);
l) Non-compliance with these regulations may result in a fine, as outlined in
Schedule B of the Community Standards Bylaw.
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9.2
SIGNS IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
9.2.1 Within a residential Land Use District, one (1) identification sign per site may be
permitted as follows:
a) the sign shall be non-illuminated and for identification purposes only;
b) the sign shall not exceed 0.32 m2 (2.97 ft2) in area; and
c) the sign shall not exceed 3.66 m (12.00 ft) in height.
9.3
SIGNS IN COMMERCIAL, INDUSTRIAL AND URBAN RESERVE DISTRICTS
9.3.1 Within Business Land Use Districts (excepting the Central Business District),
Industrial Land Use Districts, Commercial Land Use Districts, or an Urban
Reserve Land Use District, advertising, identification, or directional signs may be
allowed as follows:
a) fascia signs provided that the total copy area of a sign or signs shall not
exceed twenty per cent (20.0%) of the face of the building or bay to which
the sign is attached;
b) free-standing signs provided that:
i.
the maximum height shall not exceed 9.14 m (30.00 ft);
ii.
the total sign area for each face shall not exceed 9.29 m2 (100.00 ft2);
iii.
a sign shall not project within 0.60 m (23.62 inches) of a property
line.
c) roof signs provided that:
i.
a sign shall appear as an architectural blade with no visible support
structure;
ii.
no portion of a sign shall overhang the roof on which it is located;
iii.
the maximum area of a sign shall be 9.29 m2 (100.00 ft2);
iv.
the maximum height of the sign and the building to which it is
attached do not exceed the maximum building height permitted for
the Land Use District.
d) projecting signs provided that:
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i.
the maximum area shall be 9.29 m2 (100.00 ft2);
ii.
a sign shall not exceed the height of the eaveline, or the roofline;
iii.
a minimum of 2.44 m (8.00 ft) shall be provided between the bottom of
a sign and a private sidewalk or walkway;
iv.
a minimum of 4.57 m (15.00 ft) shall be provided between the bottom
of the sign and a lane, parking parcel or loading area;
v.
the structural supports and anchors have been approved by a
professional structural engineer;
vi.
an encroachment and a hold harmless agreement between the
registered owner and the Town of Crossfield is entered into if the
projecting sign overhangs any abutting municipal, provincial or
federal property;
vii.
the projection outwards from the building is no greater than 1.22 m
(4.00 ft).
e) Canopy or awning sign provided that:
i.
they are added to and form part of the principal building;
ii.
a minimum of 2.44 m (8.00 ft) shall be provided between the bottom of
the canopy or awning and a sidewalk or walkway;
iii.
a minimum of 4.57 m (15.00 ft) shall be provided between the bottom
of the canopy or awning sign and a lane, road, parking parcel or
loading area;
iv.
the projection outwards from the building is no greater than 1.22 m
(4.00 ft); and
v.
an encroachment and hold harmless agreement between the
registered owner and the Town of Crossfield is entered into if the
canopy or awning overhangs any abutting municipal, provincial or
federal property.
9.4
SIGNS IN THE CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
9.4.1 Within the Central Business District advertising, identification, or directional signs
may be allowed as follows:
a) Fascia signs provided that the total copy area of a sign or signs shall not
exceed twenty per cent (20%) of the face of the building or bay to which the
sign is attached;
b) Canopy or awning sign provided that:
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i.
they are added to and form part of the principal building;
ii.
a minimum of 2.44 m (8.00 ft) shall be provided between the bottom of
the canopy or awning and a sidewalk or walkway;
iii.
a minimum of 4.57 m (15.00 ft) shall be provided between the bottom
of the canopy or awning sign and a lane, road, parking parcel or
loading area;
iv.
the projection outwards from the building is no greater than 1.22 m
(4.00 ft); and
v.
an encroachment and hold harmless agreement between the
registered owner and the Town of Crossfield is entered into if the
canopy or awning overhangs any abutting municipal, provincial or
federal property.
c) All portable or temporary signs within the Central Business District shall be
designed and located to the satisfaction of the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission and must meet the requirements as
outlined in Section 9.1.9.
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PART 10 - PARKING AND LOADING REGULATIONS
10.1 REQUIREMENTS FOR PARKING AND LOADING
10.1.1 Unless otherwise stated in this Bylaw, parking and loading spaces shall be
calculated on the basis of gross leasable floor area or based upon fire
occupancy ratings where the terms patrons and seats are used.
10.1.2 The number of parking spaces required by this Bylaw shall be rounded up to the
next whole number when a fractional number of 0.5 or greater occurs and
rounded down when a fractional number less than 0.5 occurs.
10.1.3 Parking and loading spaces shall be provided on site in accordance with Table
10.1 - Parking and Loading Requirements.
Table 10.1 - General Parking and Loading Requirements
Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
A
adult entertainment
establishment
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
agricultural equipment
sales, service, storage and
repairs
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
alternative health care
services
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000 ft2)
amusement centre
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
art, craft and photography
studios
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
auction rooms
3.0 spaces per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
automobile sales and
leasing
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
automotive accessories,
parts and services
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
auto wreckers and salvagers 1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
auto body and paint shop
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2) plus 3.0
spaces per repair bay
B
bed and breakfast
1.0 space per guest room
and 1.0 space per each
employee not residing on
the premises
boarding house
1.0 space per sleeping
accommodation
billiard hall and pool room
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
broadcasting facilities
1.0 spaces per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
building supply centre
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
bulk fertilizer storage and
distribution
1.0 space per employee
bulk fuel storage and
distribution
1.0 space per employee
C
campground
1.0 space per camp site
cannabis store
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
1.0 space
car and truck washing
establishment
3.0 stacking spaces per
wash bay plus 1.0
employee space
cemetery
1.0 space per employee
child care facility
1.0 space per employee
and 1.0 space that shall be
designated as a "drop off
and pick up" stall
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
community buildings and
facilities
1.0 space per 9.29 m2
(100.00 ft2) of building
area
1.0 space
convenience store
1.0 space per 27.87 m2
(300.00 ft2)
1.0 space
crematorium
1.0 space per employee
cultural establishment
1 space per 4 seats
1.0 space
D
drinking establishment
1.0 space per 3 patron
seats
1.0 space
drive-in food services
5.0 spaces per drive up
window plus 5.0 vehicle
stacking spaces per drive-
up window to be located
on site
dry cleaners and laundry
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
dwelling, apartment
2.0 spaces per dwelling
unit
1.0 visitor space per 6
dwelling units
1.0 space per
apartment building
dwelling, assisted living
1.0 space per 2.0 assisted
living units
dwelling, duplex
2.0 space per dwelling unit
dwelling, fourplex
2.0 space per dwelling unit
dwelling, long term care
1.0 space per 3.0 long
term care units
dwelling, secondary suite
1.0 space per dwelling unit
dwelling, semi-detached
2.0 space per dwelling unit
dwelling, single detached
2.0 space per dwelling unit
dwelling, Townhouse
2.0 space per dwelling unit
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
dwelling, triplex
2.0 space per dwelling unit
E
emergency services
1.0 space per employee
plus 1.0 space per
emergency vehicle
F
financial institution
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500 ft2) plus 1.0 space per
employee
fitness centre
3.0 spaces per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2) plus 1.0 space
per employee
food processing
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of building
area
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) with a
minimum of 1.0 space
freight terminal
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of building
area or 1.0 space per
278.71 m2 (3,000.00 ft2) of
site area, whichever is
greater
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
funeral home
1.0 space for 3.0 seats
1.0 space
G
general industrial, light
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of building
area
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
general industrial, medium
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of building
area or 1.0 space per
278.71 m2 (3,000.00 ft2) of
site area, whichever is
greater
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
general industrial, heavy
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of building
area or 1.0 space per
278.71 m2 (3,000.00 ft2) of
site area, whichever is
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
greater
grain elevator
1.0 space per 92.91 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of building
area
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
H
heavy equipment assembly,
sales, rental service, storage
and repairs
1.0 space per 92.91 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
home occupation
1.0 space per employee
not residing in the dwelling
unit
horticulture nurseries and
greenhouse operations
1.0 space per 92.91 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area with a
minimum of 1.0 space
hospital
1.5 spaces per bed
2.0 spaces
hotel
1.0 space per
accommodation unit
1.0 space
household repair services
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
I
industrial service shop
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
institution or institutional
use
1.0 space per 9.29 m2
(100.00 ft2) of building
area
1.0 space
instructional facility
7.0 spaces per classroom
plus 1.0 space per 10
seats in a public
auditorium or gymnasium
intensive agriculture
At the discretion of the Development Officer.
K
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
kennel
1.0 spaces per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
1.0 space
L
laboratory
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
laundromat
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
library
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
1.0 space
light equipment rental
establishment
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
liquor store
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
lumber yard
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) of
building area
M
manufactured home
1.0 space per
manufactured home
dwelling unit
manufactured home park
1.0 space per
manufactured home
dwelling unit
1.0 visitor space per 6
dwelling units
1.0 space per
manufactured home
park
manufacturing plant
1.0 space per 56.00 m2
(602.78 ft2)
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2),
minimum of one
loading space
required
meat processing
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) building
area
1.0 space per
1,858.06 m2
(20,000.00 ft2) with a
minimum of 1.0 space
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
medical clinic
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
medical marihuana
production facility
1.0 spaces per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) and 1.0
spaces per 37.16 m²
(400.00 ft²)
1.0 spaces per
1,858.06 m²
(20,000.00 ft²)
motel
1.0 spaces per
accommodation unit and
1.0 space per employee
N
natural resource and
extractive industries
At the discretion of the Development Officer.
O
office
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
on-site residential
accommodations
1.0 space per residential
unit
outdoor athletic/
recreational facilities
1.0 space per 18.58 m2
(200.00 ft2) of gross area
outdoor café
1.0 space per 3 outdoor
cafe seats
P
passenger terminal
1.0 spaces per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
1.0 space
personal service shop
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
prefabricated dwelling
1.0 space per dwelling unit
printing establishments
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
private club or organization
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
1.0 space
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
public or quasi-public
installations and facilities
1.0 space per on-site
employee
public utility building
1.0 space per on-site
employee
R
recreational facility
1.0 space per 18.58 m2
(200.00 ft2) of gross floor
area
1.0 space
recreational vehicle sales
and rentals
1.0 space per 185.81 m2
(2,000.00 ft2) of site area
1.0 space per
business
recycling depot
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
1.0 space
religious institution
1.0 space per 4 seats
retail food store
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
1.0 space
retail store
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2)
1.0 space
restaurant
1 space per 4 patron seats
1.0 space
S
school, private
7.0 spaces per classroom
plus 1.0 space per 10
seats in a public
auditorium or gymnasium
school, public or separate
2 spaces per class for
Grades 1-6
4 spaces per class for
Grades 7-9
8 spaces per class for
Grades 10-12
8 spaces per class for
continuing or post-
secondary education
scrap yards
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2) of building
area
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Use of Building or parcel
Minimum Parking Space
Requirement
Minimum Loading Space
Requirement
service station
1.0 space per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2) plus 3 spaces
per repair bay
shopping centre
5.5 spaces per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) of gross
leasable floor area
2.0 spaces
sidewalk cafe
1.0 space per 4 patron
seats
storage yard
1.0 space per 278.71 m2
(3,000.00 ft2) of building
area
T
taxi, shuttle, or courier
service business
1.0 space per 37.16 m2
(400.00 ft2) of office
support floor area
1.0 space per
business
theatre
1.0 space per 4 patron
seats
1.0 space
truck terminals or trucking
establishments
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) or 1.0 space
per 278.71 m2 (3,000.00
ft2) of site area, whichever
is greater
V
veterinary clinic
1.0 spaces per 46.45 m2
(500.00 ft2)
1.0 space per
business
W
warehouse, warehousing
and storage facility
1.0 space per 92.90 m2
(1,000.00 ft2) or 1.0 space
per 278.71 m2 (3,000.00
ft2) of site area, whichever
is greater
1.0 space per 92.90
m2 (1,000.00 ft2)
10.1.4 In addition to the parking requirements as set out in Section 10.1.2, provision
shall be made for one accessible parking space per 90.00 m2 (968.75 ft2) of any
publicly accessible floor area (ex: retail, commercial services, professional
services, community facilities, etc.).
10.1.5 Notwithstanding Section 10.1.2, the Development Officer or the Municipal
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Planning Commission may:
a) Accept a payment in lieu of the number of on-site parking spaces deficient for
a development in the Central Business District. The payment shall be based
on the amount of money Council considers reasonable in lieu of the
equivalent parking space to be provided by the Municipality elsewhere in the
District;
b) Require the developer to provide the required off-street parking on land other
than that to be developed provided that:
i.
the alternate parking site is within 122.00 m (400.26 ft) of the site
where the principal building is located or where the approved use is
carried on and within the same District;
ii.
the alternate parking site is under the control of the developer, the
developer's successors, owners or occupants and that the alternate
parking site will be maintained and made available at all times in a like
manner to an on-site parking space;
iii.
control of the alternate parking site is established to the satisfaction of
the Council;
iv.
should the developer or the successor in title to the principal
development seek the consent of the Municipality to discontinue the
use of an approved alternate parking site, that developer or successor
in title shall provide a substitute parking site that conforms to the
criteria required for an on-site parking space;
v.
when the developer or the successor in title is authorized by the
Municipality to provide one or more alternative parking sites, that
developer or successor in title shall enter into an agreement under
seal with the Municipality deposing as to these and such other
relevant things as the Municipality may require and such agreement
shall be in such form as may be registered and maintained on the title
or titles to such lands in the Land Titles Office.
10.1.6 Any parking or loading space shall be designed, located, and constructed so
that:
a) it is easily accessible to the vehicle intended to be accommodated there;
b) it is in conformity with the requirements as outlined in Section 10.1.11 and the
stall width, angle, and depth, along with the aisle width, are indicated on the
site plan;
c) it is satisfactory to the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission in size, shape, location, grading, and construction;
d) it can be maintained; and
e) it is developed and surfaced to Municipal standards.
10.1.7 A loading space shall have an area of not less than 23.00 m2 (247.58 ft2) in
area, 3.50 m (37.68 ft) in width, and 3.50 m (11.48 ft) overhead clearance.
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10.1.8 Parking spaces for any land use other than apartments shall not be less than
2.50 m (8.20 ft) in width, 6.00 m (19.69 ft) in length, and 15.00 m2 (161.46 ft2) in
area.
10.1.9 When a building is enlarged, altered, or a change in the use occurs in such a
manner as to cause a more intensive use of that building, provision shall be
made for the additional parking and loading spaces required under the parking
provisions of this Bylaw. The calculation shall be based on the number of
additional parking and loading spaces required as a result of the enlargement,
alterations, or change in the use of the building.
10.1.10
Adequate curbs, concrete bumpers, or fences, shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission.
10.1.11
All on-site parking shall be provided in the manner shown on the
approved site plan, with the entire area to be graded and surfaced so as to
ensure that drainage will be confined to the site, and disposed of in a manner
satisfactory to the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission.
10.1.12
Parking spaces shall be designed and provided in accordance with Table
10.2 -Parking Stall Specification and Figure 6 - Parking.
10.1.13
Parking spaces shall not be located in the front yard of a site in any
Residential District unless otherwise allowed by the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission.
10.1.14
Notwithstanding Section 10.1.12, the total parking spaces required for
apartment buildings shall be provided as follows:
a) a minimum of seventy percent (70%) of all parking spaces shall be not less
than 2.50 m (8.20 ft) in width and 6.00 m (19.69 ft) in length; and
b) up to a maximum of thirty percent (30%) of all parking stalls shall not be less
than 2.30 m (7.55 ft) in width and 4.40 m (14.44 ft) in length.
10.1.15
In the residential Land Use Districts, on-site parking may be provided in
driveways or garages, including front driveways or garages.
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10.2 PARKING STALL SPECIFICATIONS
Table 10.2 - General Parking Stall Specifications
Width of Stall
Angle of
Parking
Width of Aisle
Depth of Stall
Perpendicular to Aisle
M
Ft
Degrees
M
Ft
M
Ft
2.50
8.20
30.00
3.50
11.48
5.10
16.73
2.50
8.20
45.00
3.50
11.48
6.00
19.68
2.50
8.20
60.00
5.50
18.05
6.40
20.99
2.50
8.20
90.00
7.00
22.97
6.00
19.68
Figure 6 - Parking
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PART 11 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS LAND USE RULES
LAND USE DISTRICT NAME
ABBREVIATION
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED LARGE PARCEL DISTRICT
R-1A
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED MEDIUM PARCEL DISTRICT
R-1B
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED SMALL PARCEL DISTRICT
R-1C
RESIDENTIAL TWO DWELLING DISTRICT
R-2
RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT
R-3
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DISTRICT
R-4
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DWELLING SECONDARY SUITE AND
CARRIAGE HOUSE DISTRICT
R-1SS
MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
MHR
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11.1 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED LARGE PARCEL DISTRICT (R-1A)
11.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Single Detached Large Parcel District (R-1A) is to provide
for residential development in the form of single detached dwellings on large parcels.
11.1.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, single detached
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
dwelling, secondary suite
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window)
11.1.4 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the R-1A District.
11.1.5 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel depth: 30.48 m (100.00 ft);
b) parcel width: 15.24 m (50.00 ft);
c) front yard:
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i.
for laned parcels: no less than 4.00 m (13.12 ft) and no greater than 7.50
m (24.61 ft)
ii.
For parcels with front drive access: 6.10 meters (20.00 feet) from the
property line and no greater than 7.50 m (24.60 ft).
iii.
driveways or vehicular parking shall not be permitted in the front yard of
any principal building if the building is less than 6.10 m (20.00 ft) from the
property line.
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings:
o 1.52 m (5.00 ft).
o 3.00 m (9.84 ft.) on the street side of a corner parcel.
ii.
accessory buildings: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 7.50 m (24.60 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings:
o in laned parcels: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
o in non-laned parcels: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
11.1.6 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
principal buildings: 13.00 m (42.65 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 4.88 m (16.00 ft).
b) parcel coverage: all buildings combined maximum fifty-five per cent
(55.0%) of parcel area;
c) density: one (1) dwelling unit per parcel, except in the case of a dwelling,
secondary suite, where the maximum will be increased to two (2) dwelling
units per parcel.
11.1.7 Special Requirements
a) Application requirements for infill construction in existing developments shall
be in accordance with Section 4.3.1 Application requirements;
b) Special Setback Requirements shall be in accordance with Section 7.2 of this
Bylaw;
c) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw.
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Figure 7 - Maximum Build Out (R-1A)
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11.2 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED MEDIUM PARCEL DISTRICT (R-1B)
11.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Single Detached Medium Parcel District (R-1B) is to provide
for residential development in the form of single detached dwellings on medium-sized
parcels.
11.2.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, single detached
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.2.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
dwelling, secondary suite
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, warning, window)
11.2.4 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the R-1B District.
11.2.5 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel depth: 25.91 m (85.00 ft);
b) parcel width: 12.19 m (40.00 ft);
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c) front yard:
i.
for laned parcels: no less than 3.00 m (9.84 ft) and no greater than 7.50 m
(24.61 ft)
ii.
for parcels with front drive access: 6.10 meters (20.00 feet) from the
property line and no greater than 7.50 m (24.60 ft).
iii.
driveways or vehicular parking shall not be permitted in the front yard of
any principal building if the building is less than 6.10 m (20.00 ft) from the
property line.
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings:
o 1.37 m (4.50 ft) except:
o 3.00 m (9.84 ft.) on the street side of a corner parcel.
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 7.50 m (24.61 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings:
o in laned parcels: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
o in non-laned parcels: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
11.2.6 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
principal buildings: 13.00 m (42.65 ft).
ii.
accessory buildings: 4.88 m (16.00 ft).
b) parcel coverage: all buildings combined maximum fifty-five per cent
(55.0%) of parcel area;
c) density: one (1) dwelling unit per parcel, except in the case of a dwelling,
secondary suite, where the maximum will be increased to two (2) dwelling
units per parcel.
11.2.7 Special Requirements
a)
Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw.
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Figure 8 - Maximum Build Out (R-1B)
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11.3 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DETACHED SMALL PARCEL DISTRICT (R-1C)
11.3.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Single Detached Small Parcel District (R-1C) is to provide
for residential development in the form of single detached dwellings on small parcel
parcels within laned subdivisions.
11.3.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, single detached
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.3.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window
11.3.4 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the R-1C District.
11.3.5 Minimum Requirements
a) lot depth: 22.86 m (75.00 ft);
b) lot width: 9.14 m (30.00 ft);
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c) front yard: no less than 3.00 m (9.84 ft) and no greater than 6.00 m (19.68
ft);
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings:
o 1.22 m (4.00 ft) except:
o 3.00 m (9.84 ft.) on the street side of a corner parcel.
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 6.10 m (20.00 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
f) location of garages: must have access to a lane.
11.3.6 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
principal buildings: 13.00 m (42.65 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 4.88 m (16.00 ft).
b) lot coverage: all buildings combined maximum fifty-five per cent (55.0%) of
parcel area;
c) density: one (1) dwelling unit per parcel;
d) Overall, no more than 50% of the lots within a Plan of Subdivision in this
district that contain a dwelling, single detached shall be permitted to meet
all of the following criteria:
i.
Access to the garage is not provided by a lane, and;
ii.
The lot is less than 15.24 m (50.00 ft) wide.
11.3.7 Special Requirements
a) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
b) Add same additional conditions as outlined in R-1A;
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Figure 9 - Maximum Build Out (R-1C)
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11.4 RESIDENTIAL TWO DWELLING DISTRICT (R-2)
11.4.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Two Dwelling District (R-2) is to provide for low density
residential neighbourhoods comprising single detached, semi-detached and duplex
dwellings.
11.4.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, duplex
-
dwelling, semi-detached
-
dwelling, single detached
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.4.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window)
11.4.4 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the R-2 District.
11.4.5 Minimum Requirements
a) lot depth: 30.48 m (100.00 ft);
b) lot width: Dwellings:
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i.
Single Detached: 15.24 m (50.00 ft.);
ii.
Dwelling, Semi-Detached: 7.62 m (25.00 m) per unit;
iii.
Dwelling, Duplex : 15.24 m (50.00 ft).
c) front yard:
a. for laned parcels: no less than 4.00 m (13.12 ft) and no greater than
7.50 m (24.61 ft)
b. for parcels with front drive access: 6.10 meters (20.00 feet) from the
property line and no greater than 7.50 m (24.60 ft).
c. driveways or vehicular parking shall not be permitted in the front yard
of any principal building if the building is less than 6.10 m (20.00 ft)
from the property line.
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings: 1.52 m (5.00 ft) except:
o 3.00 m (9.84 ft.) on the street side of a corner parcel.
ii.
accessory buildings: 1.00 m (3.30 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 7.50 m (24.61 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings:
o in laned parcels: 0.61 m (2.00 ft);
o in non-laned parcels: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
11.4.6 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
principal buildings (except duplexes): 13.00 m (42.65 ft);
ii.
duplexes: 15.00 m (49.22 ft);
iii.
accessory buildings: 4.88 m (16.00 ft).
b) lot coverage: all buildings combined maximum fifty-five per cent (55.0%) of
parcel area;
c) density:
i.
single detached dwellings: one (1) dwelling unit per parcel;
ii.
all other dwelling units: two (2) dwelling units per parcel.
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11.4.7 Special Requirements
a) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
b) Add same additional conditions as outlined in R-1A.
Figure 10 - Maximum Build Out (R-2)
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11.5 RESIDENTIAL TOWNHOUSE DISTRICT (R-3)
11.5.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Townhouse District (R-3) is to provide for townhouses and
similar forms of residential development within laned subdivisions, with separate
entrances at grade for all residential units.
11.5.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, duplex
-
dwelling, semi-detached
-
dwelling, single detached
-
dwelling, townhouse
-
dwelling. triplex
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.5.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window)
11.5.4 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the R-3 District.
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11.5.5 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel depth: 30.48 m (100.00 ft);
b) parcel width:
i.
for all single detached dwellings, 9.14 m (30.00 ft);
ii.
for all dwelling groups, 4.5 m per dwelling unit plus an additional 3.00 m
(9.48 ft) for each completely attached dwelling group;
c) front yard: no less than 3.0 m (9.84 ft) and no greater than 6.0 m (19.69 ft).
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings: 1.52 m (5.00 ft) except:
o 3.00 m (9.84 ft) on the street side of a corner parcel.
ii.
accessory buildings: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 8.0 m (26.25 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
f) location of garages: must have access to a lane.
11.5.6 Maximum Requirements
g) height of buildings:
i.
principal buildings: 13.00 m (42.65 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 4.88 m (16.00 ft).
h) parcel coverage: all buildings combined maximum sixty-five per cent
(65.0%) of parcel area;
i) density:
i.
single detached dwelling units: one (1) dwelling unit per parcel;
ii.
semi-detached and duplex dwelling units: two (2) dwelling units per
parcel;
iii.
all dwelling groups with three (3) or more dwelling units: sixty (60)
units per net hectare or twenty-four (24) units per net acre;
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11.5.7 Special Requirements
a) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw.
b) At least one dwelling unit in each dwelling group with three (3) or more
dwelling units shall provide barrier-free access without stairs, with access
ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or any other devices intended to
assist in personal access to buildings or sites;
c) Add same additional conditions as outlined in R-1.
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11.6 RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DISTRICT (R-4)
11.6.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Residential Apartment District (R-4) is to provide for multi-unit
residential development in a variety of forms.
11.6.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
amenity areas
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, duplex
-
dwelling, fourplex
-
dwelling, semi-detached
-
dwelling, single detached
-
dwelling, townhouse
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.6.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window)
11.6.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
-
alternative health care services
-
boarding house
-
convenience store
-
dwelling, apartment
-
dwelling, assisted living
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-
dwelling, long term care
-
institution or institutional use
-
laundromat
-
medical clinic
-
mixed use residential development
-
office support services
-
off-street parking
-
outdoor retail display
-
parking lot
-
personal service shops
-
private club or organization
-
recreation facilities
-
restaurant
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, fascia, projecting, wall)
11.6.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the R-4 District.
11.6.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel depth: 30.48 m (100.00 ft);
b) parcel width:
i.
apartments, triplex, and fourplex dwelling groups: 22.86 m (75.00 ft),
ii.
all other uses at the discretion of the Development Officer or Municipal
Planning Commission.
c) front yard: except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, front yards shall be
at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission, who shall consider development or potential development on
adjacent sites and the amenities of the area, in addition to the following:
i.
no less than 3.00 m (9.84 ft) and no greater than 6.00 m (19.69 ft),
although front yards of principal buildings may be varied in order to
maximize the visual amenity of the land use District;
ii.
exceptions to Section 11.6.6 c) may be considered by the Development
officer or the Municipal Planning Commission if in their opinion the
irregular or unusual shape of the parcel is such that compliance with
Section 11.4.6 c) would make it impossible, impractical, or undesirable to
place the principal building on the site and still comply with the front,
side and rear yard requirements of this Bylaw.
d) side yard:
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i.
principal buildings:
o street side of a corner site: 3.00 m (9.84 ft);
o for principal buildings over 9.14 m (30.00 ft) in height, a building
height to side yard ratio of 3 to 1 shall be required;
o all other sites: 1.52 m (5.00 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings:
o street side of a corner site: 3.00 m (9.84 ft);
o all other sites: 0.61 m (2.00 ft) for accessory building elevations
without windows or doors and 0.91 m (3.0 ft) for accessory building
elevations with windows or doors.
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 8.00 m (26.25 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
11.6.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
principal apartment buildings: 25.00 m (82.02 ft);
ii.
principal buildings except apartment buildings: 13.00 m (42.65 ft);
iii.
accessory buildings: 4.6 m (16.00 ft).
b) lot coverage: all buildings combined maximum sixty-five per cent (65.0%) of
parcel area;
c) density:
i.
single detached dwelling units: one (1) dwelling unit per parcel;
ii.
semi-detached and duplex dwelling units: two (2) dwelling units per
parcel;
iii.
all dwelling groups except apartment buildings with three (3) or more
dwelling units: sixty (60) units per net hectare or twenty-four (24) units
per net acre;
iv.
apartment buildings: two hundred (200) units per net hectare or eighty
(80) units per net acre.
11.6.8 Special Requirements
a) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
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b) Private amenity areas (i.e., decks or balconies) or communal amenity areas
shall be provided for all apartments at an overall ratio of 5.0 m2 (53.8 ft2) of
private or communal amenity area per apartment dwelling unit;
c) For all dwelling groups:
i.
dwelling units must be separated by 15.00 m (49.21 ft) where windows
facing one another relate to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms;
ii.
the arrangement of the buildings in a dwelling group is subject to the
approval of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission; and
iii.
notwithstanding Section 7.12, more than one (1) residential building may
be erected on a parcel, provided that all residential buildings, when
erected on the parcel, form a dwelling group.
d) Parking and building orientation:
i.
parking areas must not be located between the principal building and
the front property line; and
ii.
principal buildings shall be oriented toward adjacent streets and
avenues.
e) At least one dwelling unit in each dwelling group with three (3) or more
dwelling units shall provide barrier-free access without stairs, with access
ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or any other devices intended to
assist in personal access to buildings or sites.
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11.7 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE DWELLING SECONDARY SUITE AND CARRIAGE
HOUSE DISTRICT (R-1SS)
11.7.1
Purpose
The purpose and intent of the Residential Single Dwelling Carriage House is to
provide for residential development in the form of a single-detached dwelling that may
be accompanied by a carriage house on a laned parcel.
11.7.2
General Requirements
In addition to the general land use regulations contained within the Residential Land Use
Districts the following regulations shall apply to every development in the district.
11.7.3
Permitted Uses:
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accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
dwelling, single detached
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.7.4
Discretionary Uses:
-
bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
carriage house
-
child care facility
-
communication structures, private (accessory to the principal use)
-
dwelling, secondary suite
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
prefabricated dwelling
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window)
11.7.5
Special Requirements:
Carriage houses shall comply with the following regulations:
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a) A maximum of one (1) carriage house is permitted on a parcel.
b) Where there is a carriage house, one (1) additional parking space shall be
provided on the parcel. Setbacks and other requirements listed in this
district apply to the provision of this additional parking space.
c)
A single family dwelling with a carriage house shall not have a home
occupation, bed and breakfast, or child care facility.
d) A carriage house must be built above a rear yard detached garage or
parking structure. Besides this parking structure or garage upon which the
carriage house is built, a carriage house shall be the only accessory
building allowed on a parcel.
e) A carriage house shall be located on the same parcel as the single family
dwelling and shall not be subdivided or stratified. Carriage houses on
parcels with other forms of housing like semi-detached or duplex dwellings
shall not be allowed.
f)
Unless otherwise specified the height, parcel coverage and rear yard
setback regulations for accessory buildings in the R-1CH Zone shall apply
to a carriage house.
g) Interior and exterior side yard setback regulations for principal buildings in
the R-1CH Zone shall apply to a carriage house.
h) Parking for a carriage house shall be located in the rear yard with access
from the lane.
i)
A carriage house must provide a minimum 1.2 meter illuminated pathway
between the fronting street and the carriage house. Lighting must be
directed as to not shine on adjacent parcels.
j)
A carriage house must consist of a bedroom(s), bathroom, and kitchen
developed to Alberta Building Code standards, which are physically
separated from those of the principle dwelling.
11.7.6
Minimum Requirements
f) parcel depth: 30.48 m (100.00 ft);
g) parcel width: 12.19 m (40.00 ft);
a. All lots located on curves or cul-de-sacs shall have a minimum site
width at the front of the parcel of 6.10 m (20.0 ft).
h) front yard: no less than 4.00 m (13.12 ft) and no greater than 7.62 m (25.00
ft)
i) side yard:
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iii.
principal buildings:
o 1.37 m (4.50 ft) except:
o 3.00 m (9.84 ft.) on the street side of a corner parcel.
j) rear yard:
iv.
principal buildings: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
v.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
k) location of garages: must have access to a lane.
l) A carriage house shall be a minimum of 4 m (13.1ft) from the principal
dwelling unit.
m) The maximum floor area of a carriage house shall be 70 m2 (753.5 ft2).
n) In new subdivisions, all lanes within this District shall be paved.
11.7.7
Maximum Requirements:
a)
height of principal buildings:
i. Principal buildings 10.0 m (32.8 ft)
ii. Accessory buildings (excluding carriage house): 4.88 m (16.0 ft)
iii. Carriage house: 9.00 m (29.5 ft) or the height of the principal building,
whichever is lower.
b)
density: one (1) dwelling unit per lot, except in cases of either a secondary
suite or carriage house, where the maximum will be increased to two (2)
dwelling units per lot.
c)
lot coverage: all buildings shall have a combined lot coverage not greater
than 55%.
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11.8 MANUFACTURED HOME RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (MHR)
11.8.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Manufactured Home Residential District (MHR) is to provide for a
residential neighbourhood in which manufactured homes are accommodated in
manufactured home parks on an individual site basis with permanent or semi-permanent
foundations and individual service connections.
11.8.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
manufactured home
-
manufactured home park
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
11.8.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
signs (directional, identification, portable, temporary, warning, window)
11.8.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
-
child care facility
-
laundromat
11.8.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the MHR District.
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11.8.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel area:
i.
minimum parcel area for a manufactured home park: 8.00 hectares
(19.77 acres);
ii.
minimum parcel area for an individual manufactured home: 270.00 m2
(2,906.26 ft2);
iii.
minimum parcel area for all other uses: at the discretion of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
b) parcel width:
i.
minimum parcel width for an individual manufactured home: 9.80 m
(32.15 ft);
ii.
all other uses: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission.
c) yards:
i.
all yards surrounding manufactured home park: 3.00 m (9.84 ft) for all
yards around the periphery of the manufactured home park;
ii.
front yards for individual manufactured homes: 3.00 m (9.80 ft) for each
individual manufactured home;
iii.
side yards for individual manufactured homes: 1.20 m (3.94 ft) for each
individual manufactured home;
iv.
rear yards for individual manufactured homes: 3.00 m (9.80 ft) for each
individual manufactured home;
v.
all other uses: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission.
d) location of all garages, carports, off-street parking, and parking parcel
parcels: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission.
11.8.7 Maximum Requirements
a) maximum parcel area for a manufactured home park: 16.00 hectares
(39.54 acres);
b) height of buildings:
i.
principal buildings (manufactured homes): 6.10 m (20.00 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 4.88 m (16.00 ft).
c) maximum parcel coverage for a manufactured home park: forty-five
percent (45.0%) of total manufactured home park area;
d) density: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission.
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11.8.8 Special Requirements
a) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
b) Fencing around the perimeter of the manufactured home park shall be
provided at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission;
c) All individual manufactured homes must:
i.
be fixed to a permanent foundation or blocked and anchored on the
parcel
ii.
be skirted
iii.
have the hitch removed or skirted
iv.
be installed on a concrete or asphalt pad
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PART 12 - BUSINESS AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS LAND
USE RULES
LAND USE DISTRICT NAME
ABBREVIATION
CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
CBD
WEST DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT
WBD
ELEVATOR ROAD BUSINESS DISTRICT
EBD
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
C-1
GATEWAY AND ENTRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT
C-2
GREENFIELD COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT
C-3
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12.1 CENTRAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (CBD)
12.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Central Business District (CBD) is to provide for business, retail, and
mixed-use developments in a pedestrian-oriented environment that functions as the
primary business and retail service centre for the Town of Crossfield and surrounding
communities.
12.1.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
art, craft and photography studio
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
financial institution
-
home office
-
office
-
office support services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility building
12.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
alternative health care services
-
amusement centre
-
auction rooms
-
bed and breakfast
-
billiard hall and pool room
-
broadcasting facilities
-
cannabis store
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
child care facility
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
convenience store
-
cultural establishment
-
drinking establishment
-
dry cleaners and laundry
-
dwelling, apartment
-
dwelling, assisted living
-
dwelling, long term care
-
funeral home
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home occupation
-
hotel
-
household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
laboratory
-
laundromat
-
library
-
light equipment rental establishment
-
liquor store
-
market
-
market
-
medical clinic
-
mixed use residential development
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
motel
-
outdoor cafe
-
outdoor retail display
-
parking lot
-
passenger terminal
-
personal service shops
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
recreation facility
-
recycling depot
-
religious institution
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
service station
-
sidewalk cafe
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, identification, portable,
projecting, temporary, wall, warning, window)
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
theatre
-
veterinary clinic
12.1.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 12.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
12.1.5 General Requirements
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The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the CBD District.
12.1.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel area: 255.48 m2 (2,750.00 ft2);
b) parcel width: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
c) front yard (except as required in Section 9.2): 0.31 m (1.00 ft);
d) rear yard: 0.61 m (2.00 ft);
e) side yards: at the discretion of the Development Officer.
12.1.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
for all structures within 12.00 m (39.37 ft) of the front property line
adjacent to Railway Street: 20.00 m (65.62 ft);
ii.
for all structures further than 12.00 m (39.37 ft) from the front property
line adjacent to Railway Street: 33.00 m (108.27 ft).
12.1.8 Special Requirements
a) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
b) Where corner parcels share a property line with a lane, such corner
parcels may have vehicle access from either the lane or the street, but not
from both the lane and the street;
c) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any commercial
building and the front property line shared with the street;
d) All parking areas on site must be connected to building entrances on site
via sidewalks;
e) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
f) Forty per cent (40%) of all front building façade areas must be provided as
transparent windows, doors or other treatments that allow visibility into the
building;
g) Those portions of front building façades not consisting of windows or doors
must be limited to a maximum horizontal length of 6.00 m (19.69 ft);
h) All canopies, awnings, and projecting signs:
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i.
must be approved by the Development Officer through a development
permit;
ii.
must have a minimum vertical clearance of 3.00 m (9.84 ft) between
grade and the bottom of the canopy or awning;
iii.
must have a minimum horizontal clearance of 0.90 m (2.95 ft) between
the edge of the curb and the furthest projecting edge of the canopy or
awning;
iv.
shall be subject to encroachment agreements with the Town of Crossfield
if they project across the front property line;
v.
All development in the CBD, including exterior finishing materials, must
be designed in accordance with the Downtown and Entrance Area
Redevelopment Plan;
vi.
Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw and the policies included in the
Crossfield Downtown and Entrance Action Plan (Area Redevelopment
Plan);
vii.
All development in the CBD shall provide at least one barrier-free access
without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or
any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites; and
viii.
All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment.
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12.2 WEST DOWNTOWN BUSINESS DISTRICT (WBD)
12.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the West Downtown Business District (WBD) is to provide for business,
retail, and mixed-use developments in a pedestrian-oriented environment that serves as a
transition area between the Central Business District (CBD) and other adjacent Residential
Districts.
12.2.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
art, craft and photography studios
-
dwelling, duplex
-
dwelling, semi-detached
-
dwelling, single detached
-
emergency services
-
home office
-
office
-
office support services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
outdoor retail display
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
12.2.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
alternative health care services
-
bed and breakfast
-
child care facility
-
community buildings and facilities
-
cultural establishment
-
dwelling, apartment
-
dwelling, assisted living
-
dwelling, fourplex
-
dwelling, long term care
-
dwelling, townhouse
-
dwelling, triplex
-
financial institution
-
home occupation household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
laundromat
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library
-
market
-
medical clinic
-
mixed use residential development
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
personal service shops
-
private club or organization
-
religious institution
-
restaurant
-
retail store
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, identification, portable,
projecting, temporary, wall, warning, window)
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
veterinary clinic
12.2.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 12.2.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
12.2.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the WBD District.
12.2.6 Minimum Requirements
a) lot depth: 22.86 m (75.0 ft);
b) lot width: 10.67 m (35.00 ft);
c) front yard: 6.10 meters (20.00 feet) ;
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings: 1.37 m (4.50 ft) except:
a) 3.00 m (9.84 ft) on the street side of a corner parcel;
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings:
o in laned parcels: 0.61 m (2.00 ft);
o in non-laned parcels: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
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12.2.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings: 12.19 m (40.00 ft).
12.2.8 Special Requirements
a) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
b) Where corner parcels share a property line with a lane, such corner
parcels may have vehicle access from either the lane or the street, but not
from both the lane and the street;
c) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any commercial
building and the front property line shared with the street;
d) In addition to the requirements of Section 10.1 of this Bylaw, parking stalls
shall be set back a minimum of 3.0 m (9.84 ft) from any adjacent Residential
District;
e) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
f) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
g) All development in the WBD, including exterior finishing materials, must be
designed in accordance with the Downtown and Entrance Area
Redevelopment Plan;
h) All development in the WBD shall provide at least one barrier-free access
without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or any
other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or sites;
i) Outdoor storage shall not be allowed on any site within the WBD.
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12.3 ELEVATOR ROAD BUSINESS DISTRICT (EBD)
12.3.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Elevator Road Business District (EBD) is to provide for business and
retail developments that create a high-quality entranceway into the centre of Crossfield.
12.3.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
office
-
office support services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
park
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
12.3.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
alternative health care services
-
amusement centre
-
art, craft and photography studios
-
auction rooms
-
billiard hall and pool room
-
broadcasting facilities
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
convenience store
-
cultural establishment
-
drinking establishment
-
drive-in food services
-
dry cleaners and laundry
-
financial institution
-
fitness centre
-
funeral home
-
grain elevator
-
hotel
-
household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
laboratory
-
laundromat
-
library
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liquor store
-
market
-
medical clinic
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
motel
-
outdoor retail display
-
parking lot
-
passenger terminal
-
personal service shops
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
recreation facility
-
religious institution
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
service station
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, identification, portable,
projecting, temporary, wall, warning, window)
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
theatre
-
veterinary clinic
12.3.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 12.3.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
12.3.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the EBD District.
12.3.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel area: 55.48 m2 (2,750.00 ft2);
b) parcel width: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2): 0.305 m (1.00 ft);
d) rear yard: 0.61 m (2.00 ft);
e) side yards as required in Section 7.2.
12.3.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings: 48.00 m (157.48 ft).
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12.3.8 Special Requirements
a) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
b) Where corner parcels share a property line with a lane, such corner
parcels may have vehicle access from either the lane or the street, but not
from both the lane and the street;
c) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any commercial
building and the front property line shared with the street;
d) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
e) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
f) All development in the EBD, including exterior finishing materials, must be
designed in accordance with the Downtown and Entrance Area
Redevelopment Plan;
g) All development in the EBD shall provide at least one barrier-free access
without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers, or any
other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or sites;
h) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment;
i) Outdoor storage shall not be allowed on any site within the EBD.
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12.4 NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (C-1)
12.4.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Neighbourhood Commercial District (C-1) is to provide for small-scale
local commercial development that serves the business, personal service, commercial
amenity, and retail needs of local residential neighbourhoods.
12.4.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
art, craft and photography studios
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
12.4.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
alternative health care services
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
child care facility
-
convenience store
-
cultural establishment
-
drinking establishment
-
dry cleaners and laundry
-
dwelling, apartment
-
dwelling, townhouse
-
financial institution
-
household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
laundromat
-
library
-
liquor store
-
medical clinic
-
mixed use residential development
-
office
-
office support services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
outdoor café
-
outdoor retail display
-
parking lot
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personal service shops
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
service station
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, identification, portable,
projecting, temporary, wall, warning, window)
-
theatre
12.4.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 12.4.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
12.4.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the C-1 District.
12.4.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel depth: 27.00 m (88.58 ft);
b) parcel width: 30.00 m (98.43 ft);
c) front yard: no less than 4.0 m (13.12 ft) and no greater than 7.50 m (24.61
ft);
d) side yard:
i.
principal buildings: 2.50 m (8.20 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 1.00 m (3.28 ft).
e) rear yard:
i.
principal buildings: 4.00 m (13.12 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 0.61 m (2.00 ft).
12.4.7 Maximum Requirements
a) parcel area: 1.21 hectares (3.00 acres);
b) parcel coverage: all buildings combined maximum sixty-five per cent
(65.0%) of parcel area;
c) height of buildings:
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i.
principal buildings: 13.00 m (42.65 ft);
ii.
accessory buildings: 4.6 m (15.09 ft).
12.4.8 Special Requirements
a) The maximum gross floor area for a convenience store shall be 465.00 m2
(5,005.22 ft2);
b) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
c) Where corner parcels share a property line with a lane, such corner
parcels may have vehicle access from either the lane or the street, but not
from both the lane and the street;
d) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any commercial
building and the front property line shared with the street;
e) In addition to the requirements of Section 10.1 of this Bylaw, parking stalls
shall be set back a minimum of 3.00 m (9.84 ft) from any adjacent
Residential District;
f) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
g) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.4 of this Bylaw, garbage
containers and enclosures shall be set back a minimum of 3.00 m (9.84 ft)
from any adjacent Residential District;
h) Fencing around the perimeter of commercial development sites shall be
provided at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission;
i) All development in the C-1 District shall provide at least one provide barrier-
free access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers,
strollers, or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to
buildings or sites;
j) All canopies, awnings, and projecting signs:
i.
must be approved by the Development Officer through a development
permit;
ii.
must have a minimum vertical clearance of 3.00 m (9.84 ft) between
grade and the bottom of the canopy or awning; and
iii.
must have a minimum horizontal clearance of 0.90 m (2.95 ft) between
the edge of the curb and the furthest projecting edge of the canopy or
awning.
k) Outdoor storage shall not be allowed on any site within the C-1 District.
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12.5 GATEWAY AND ENTRANCE BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-2)
12.5.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Gateway and Entrance Business District (C-2) is to provide for
business, retail, and mixed-use developments in a pedestrian-oriented environment that
creates a high-quality entranceway into the centre of Crossfield.
12.5.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
art, craft and photography studios
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
financial institution
-
office
-
office support services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
12.5.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
alternative health care services
-
amusement centre
-
auction rooms
-
automobile sales and leasing
-
automotive accessories, parts and services
-
billiard hall and pool room
-
broadcasting facilities
-
cannabis store
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
child care facility
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
convenience store
-
cultural establishment
-
drinking establishment
-
drive-in food services
-
dry cleaners and laundry
-
dwelling, apartment
-
dwelling, assisted living
-
dwelling, long term care
-
dwelling, townhouse (Bylaw 2016-13)
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funeral home
-
general agriculture
-
home occupation
-
home office
-
hotel
-
household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
laboratory
-
laundromat
-
library
-
light equipment rental establishment
-
liquor store
-
market
-
medical clinic
-
mixed use residential development
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
motel
-
outdoor cafe
-
outdoor retail display
-
parking lot
-
passenger terminal
-
personal service shops
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
recreation facility
-
recycling depot
-
religious institution
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
service station
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, identification, portable,
projecting, temporary, wall, warning, window)
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
theatre
-
veterinary clinic
12.5.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 12.5.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
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12.5.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the C-2 District.
12.5.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel area: 255.48 m2 (2,750.00 ft2);
b) parcel width: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2): 0.31 m (1.00 ft);
d) rear yard: 0.61 m (2.00 ft);
e) side yards as required in Section 7.2.
12.5.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings:
i.
for all structures within 12.00 m (39.37 ft) of the front property line: 20.00
m (65.62 ft);
ii.
for all structures further than 12.00 m (39.37 ft) from the front property
line: 33.00 m (108.26 ft).
12.5.8 Special Requirements
a) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
b) Where corner parcels share a property line with a lane, such corner
parcels may have vehicle access from either the lane or the street, but not
from both the lane and the street;
c) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any commercial
building and the front property line shared with the street;
d) All parking areas on site must be connected to building entrances on site
via sidewalks;
e) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
f) 40% of all front building façade areas must be provided as transparent
windows, doors or other treatments that allow visibility into the building;
g) Those portions of front building façades not consisting of windows or doors
must be limited to a maximum horizontal length of 6.00 m (19.69 ft);
h) All canopies, awnings, and projecting signs:
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i.
must be approved by the Development Officer through a development
permit;
ii.
must have a minimum vertical clearance of 3.00 m (9.84 ft) between
grade and the bottom of the canopy or awning;
iii.
must have a minimum horizontal clearance of 0.90 m (2.95 ft) between
the edge of the curb and the furthest projecting edge of the canopy or
awning; and
iv.
shall be subject to encroachment agreements with the Town of Crossfield
if they project across the front property line.
i) All development and landscaping in the C-2 District, including exterior
finishing materials and plantings, must be designed in accordance with the
Downtown and Entrance Area Redevelopment Plan;
j) All development in the C-2 District shall provide at least one barrier-free
access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers,
or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites;
k) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment;
l) Outdoor storage shall not be allowed on any site within the C-2 District.
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12.6 GREENFIELD COMMERCIAL BUSINESS DISTRICT (C-3)
12.6.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Greenfield Commercial Business District (C-3) is to provide for business
and retail developments that contribute significant employment and economic development
opportunities in high-quality business park settings.
12.6.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
art, craft and photography studios
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
financial institution
-
office
-
office support services
-
park
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
12.6.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
adult entertainment establishment
-
agricultural equipment sales, service, storage and repairs
-
alternative health care services
-
amusement centre
-
auction rooms
-
automobile sales and leasing
-
automotive accessories, parts and services
-
billboard
-
billiard hall and pool room
-
broadcasting facilities
-
building supply centre
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
child care facility
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
convenience store
-
cultural establishment
-
drinking establishment
-
drive-in food services
-
dry cleaners and laundry
-
fitness centre
-
funeral home
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general agriculture
-
horticulture nurseries and greenhouse operations
-
hotel
-
household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
intensive agriculture
-
kennel
-
laboratory
-
laundromat
-
library
-
light equipment rental establishment
-
liquor store
-
market
-
medical clinic
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
motel
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
outdoor athletic / recreational facilities
-
outdoor cafe
-
outdoor retail display
-
park, private
-
parking
-
parking parcel
-
passenger terminal
-
personal service shops
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
recreation facility
-
religious institution
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
service station
-
shopping centre
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, freestanding,
identification, portable, projecting, temporary, third party advertising, wall,
warning, window)
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
theatre
-
veterinary clinic
12.6.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
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The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 12.6.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
12.6.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the C-3 District.
12.6.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel area:
i.
255.48 m2 (2,750.00 ft2).
b) parcel width:
ii.
7.62 m (25.00 ft).
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2): 0.31 m (1.00 ft);
d) rear yard: 0.61 m (2.00 ft);
e) side yards as required in Section 7.2.
12.6.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings: 15.25 m (50.00 ft).
12.6.8 Special Requirements
a) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
b) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and the property line shared with Highway 2A;
c) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
d) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with Highway 2A shall be
landscaped;
e) All Town-owned boulevards parcel must be landscaped in accordance with
the plans approved by the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
f) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
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g) All development in the C-3 District, including exterior finishing materials,
must be designed in accordance with the DownTown and Entrance Area
Redevelopment Plan;
h) All development in the C-3 District shall provide at least one barrier-free
access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers,
or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites;
i) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment;
j) Outdoor storage shall not be allowed on any site within the C-3 District.
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PART 13 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS LAND USE RULES
LAND USE DISTRICT NAME
ABBREVIATION
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
I-1
MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
I-2
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
I-3
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13.1 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICT (I-1)
13.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Light Industrial and Commercial District (I-1) is to provide for
commercial or industrial uses in prominent locations along major highways or close to non-
industrial Districts, which are designed and developed to a high standard in order to
mitigate impacts on nearby Districts and to create positive first visual impressions of
Crossfield.
13.1.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
art, craft and photography studios
-
emergency services
-
financial institution
-
office
-
office support services
-
park
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
13.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
adult entertainment establishment
-
agricultural equipment sales, service, storage and repairs
-
alternative health care services
-
amusement centre
-
auction rooms
-
auto body and paint shop
-
automobile sales and leasing
-
automotive accessories, parts and services
-
billboard
-
broadcasting facilities
-
building supply centre
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
convenience store
-
cultural establishment
-
drinking establishment
-
drive-in food services
-
dry cleaners and laundry
-
fitness centre
-
funeral home
-
general agriculture
-
general industrial, light
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horticulture nurseries and greenhouse operations
-
hotel
-
household repair services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
kennel
-
laboratory
-
laundromat
-
light equipment rental establishment
-
liquor store
-
manufacturing plant
-
market
-
medical clinic
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
motel
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
outdoor athletic / recreational facilities
-
outdoor cafe
-
outdoor retail display
-
parking lot
-
passenger terminal
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
recreation facility
-
recreational vehicle sales and rentals
-
recycling depot
-
religious institution
-
restaurant
-
retail food store
-
retail store
-
service station
-
shopping centre
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, freestanding,
identification, portable, projecting, temporary, third party advertising, wall,
warning, window)
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
theatre
-
veterinary clinic
13.1.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 13.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
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13.1.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the I-1 District.
13.1.6 Minimum Requirements
a) lot area: 255.48 m2 (2,750.00 ft2);
b) lot width: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2):
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 6.00 m (19.69 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a highway without a service road: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the
nearest limit of the right-of-way of the nearest highway;
iii.
front yard requirement shall not apply to gas pumps, free-standing or
projecting signs or billboards;
iv.
adjacent to a residential district: 28.00 m (91.86).
d) rear yard
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 6.00 m (19.69 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a residential district: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the nearest
property line of a parcel of land within a residential district.
e) side yards (except as required in Section 7.2):
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 1.00 m (3.28 ft); and
ii.
adjacent to a residential district: 6.00 m (19.69 ft)
13.1.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings: 48.00 m (157.48 ft).
13.1.8 Special Requirements
a) The public entrances to all commercial buildings must face the front
property line shared with the street;
b) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and the property line shared with Highway 2A;
c) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and the property line shared with any non-industrial District;
d) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
e) All Town-owned boulevards and a minimum of ten per cent (10%) of the
parcel area must be landscaped in accordance with the plans approved by
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
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f) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with Highway 2A shall be
landscaped;
g) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with any non-industrial District
shall be landscaped;
h) All sites adjacent to non-industrial Districts shall be screened from view of the
adjacent non-industrial Districts to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
i) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
j) All development in the I-1 District shall provide at least one barrier-free
access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers,
or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites;
k) All development in the I-1 District shall be in accordance with the policies
outlined in the Municipal Development Plan;
l) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to the
Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the CPR for
comment.
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13.2 MEDIUM INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-2)
13.2.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Medium Industrial District (I-2) is to provide for a wide range of
industrial uses where impacts on nearby Districts can be mitigated.
13.2.2 Permitted Uses
-
accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
emergency services
-
office
-
office support services
-
park
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
13.2.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
agricultural equipment sales, service, storage and repairs
-
auction rooms
-
automobile sales and leasing
-
automotive accessories, parts and services
-
auto wreckers and salvagers
-
auto body and paint shop
-
billboard
-
broadcasting facilities
-
building supply centre
-
building, temporary
-
bulk fertilizer storage and distribution
-
bulk fuel storage and distribution
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
convenience store
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
crematorium
-
drinking establishment
-
drive-in food services
-
food processing
-
freight terminal
-
general agriculture
-
general industrial, light
-
general industrial, medium
-
grain elevator
-
heavy equipment assembly, sales, rental service, storage and repairs
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industrial service shop
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
intensive agriculture
-
laboratory
-
light equipment rental establishment
-
liquor store
-
lumber yard
-
kennel
-
manufacturing plant
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
outdoor storage
-
parking lot
-
passenger terminal
-
printing establishments
-
private club or organization
-
recycling depot
-
scrap yards
-
service station
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, freestanding,
identification, outdoor retail display
-
portable, projecting, temporary, third party advertising, wall, warning, window)
-
storage yard
-
taxi, shuttle, or courier service business
-
truck terminals or trucking establishments
-
veterinary clinic
-
warehouse, warehousing and storage facility
13.2.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 13.2.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
13.2.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the I-2 District.
13.2.6 Minimum Requirements
a) lot area: 255.48 m2 (2,750.00 ft2);
b) lot width: 7.62 m (25.00 ft);
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2):
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i.
except as hereinafter provided: 6.00 m (19.69 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a highway without a service road: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the
nearest limit of the right-of-way of the nearest highway;
iii.
front yard requirement shall not apply to gas pumps, free-standing or
projecting signs or billboards;
iv.
adjacent to a non-industrial district: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the nearest
property line shared with a non-industrial district.
d) rear yard:
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 10.00 m (32.81 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a non-industrial district: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the nearest
property line of a parcel of land within a non-industrial district.
e) side yards (except as required in Section 7.2):
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 1.00 m (3.28 ft); and
ii.
adjacent to a non-industrial district: 6.00 m from the nearest property line
of a parcel of land within a non-industrial district (19.69 ft).
13.2.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings: 15.25 m (50.00 ft).
13.2.8 Special Requirements
a) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and any property line shared with Highway 2A;
b) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and any property line shared with any non-industrial District;
c) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
d) All Town-owned boulevards and a minimum of ten per cent (10%) of the
parcel area must be landscaped in accordance with the plans approved by
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
e) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with Highway 2A shall be
landscaped;
f) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with any non-industrial District
shall be landscaped;
g) All sites adjacent to non-industrial Districts shall be screened from view of the
adjacent non-industrial Districts to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
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h) All sites adjacent to Highway 2A shall be screened from view of Highway 2A
to the satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
i) The exterior finishing materials of the proposed development must be those
as shown on the approved plans;
j) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
k) All development in the I-2 District shall provide at least one barrier-free
access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers,
or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites;
l) All development in the I-2 District shall be in accordance with the policies
outlined in the Municipal Development Plan;
m) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment;
n) Industrial uses which emit airborne pollutants and/or noxious odours, or
which have fire or explosive risks shall be required to meet minimum
separation distances from residential areas and also from other industrial
developments in accordance with the requirements of Provincial
Legislation;
o) The applicant shall supply relevant information describing any noxious,
dangerous, or offensive feature of the proposed development in relation to:
i.
airborne pollutants or odours;
ii.
release of any toxic, radioactive or environmentally hazardous materials;
iii.
flammable or explosive materials and describing their intensity and area
of impact.
p) Applications for developments (in addition to the information required in Part
4) shall be referred to Alberta Environment and the Regional Health Authority
for their comments and recommendations. These applications may:
i.
involve processing, assembly and/or packaging which may produce
excessive smoke, fumes, noise, vibration, dust, and/or odours; or
ii.
involve the use of highly flammable chemical materials.
q) An application for approval of a use employing highly flammable chemical
materials must be accompanied by the plan approved by the Town of
Crossfield Fire Department;
r) All exterior work areas, storage areas, and waste handling areas shall be
enclosed from view from roadways and park reserves to the satisfaction of
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
s) Outside storage shall not project above the height of screening material;
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t) Fencing shall not be of a barbed wire construction below a height of 1.82 m
(6.00 ft);
u) All vehicles stored outside on the property, whether wrecked, damaged, or in
good working condition, must be screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
v) All storage vessels with a water capacity exceeding 7,570 litres (1,665
imperial gallons) and which contains liquefied petroleum products shall be:
i.
setback at least 15.00 m (49.21 ft) from all property lines; and
ii.
at least 121.00 m (396.98 ft) from any place used for public assembly
such as schools, hospitals, theatres and residential areas.
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13.3 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT (I-3)
13.3.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Heavy Industrial District (I-3) is to provide for heavy industrial uses
which must be separated from non-industrial Districts.
13.3.2 Permitted Uses
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accessory buildings
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accessory uses
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emergency services
-
office
-
office support services
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
13.3.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
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agricultural equipment sales, service, storage and repairs
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auto body and paint shop
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auto wreckers and salvagers
-
building supply centre
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building, temporary
-
bulk fertilizer storage and distribution
-
bulk fuel storage and distribution
-
car and truck washing establishment
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
food processing
-
freight terminal
-
general agriculture
-
general industrial, heavy
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general industrial, light
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general industrial, medium
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grain elevator
-
heavy equipment assembly, sales, rental service, storage and repairs
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industrial service shop
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intensive agriculture
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laboratory
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lumber yard
-
manufacturing plant
-
meat processing
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
on-site residential accommodations
-
outdoor retail display
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outdoor storage
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parking lot
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recycling depot
-
scrap yards
-
service station
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, freestanding,
identification, portable, projecting, temporary, third party advertising, wall,
warning, window)
-
storage yard
-
truck terminals or trucking establishments
-
warehouse, warehousing and storage facility
13.3.4
Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in referring development permit
applications for any of the uses listed under 13.3.3 Discretionary Uses (Development
Officer) above to the Municipal Planning Commission for consideration.
13.3.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the I-3 District.
13.3.6 Minimum Requirements
a) lot area: 0.61 hectares (1.50 acres);
b) lot width: 30.00 m (98.43 ft);
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2):
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 10.00 m (30.81 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a highway without a service road: 30.00 m (98.43 ft) from the
nearest limit of the right-of-way of the nearest highway;
iii.
front yard requirement shall not apply to gas pumps, free-standing or
projecting signs or billboards.
d) rear yard:
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 10.00 m (32.81 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a non-industrial district: 30.00 m (98.43 ft) from the nearest
property line of a parcel of land within a non-industrial district.
e) side yards (except as required in Section 7.2):
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i.
except as hereinafter provided: 1.00 m (3.28 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a non-industrial district: 10.00 m (30.81 ft) from the nearest
property line of a parcel of land within a non-industrial district.
13.3.7 Maximum Requirements
a) height of buildings: 15.25 m (50.00 ft).
13.3.8 Special Requirements
a) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and any property line shared with Highway 2A;
b) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and any property line shared with any non-industrial District;
c) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
d) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with Highway 2A shall be
landscaped;
e) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with any non-industrial District
shall be landscaped;
f) All sites adjacent to Highway 2A shall be screened from view of Highway 2A
to the satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
g) All sites adjacent to non-industrial Districts shall be screened from view of the
adjacent non-industrial Districts to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
h) The exterior finishing materials of the proposed development must be those
as shown on the approved plans;
i) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
j) All development in the I-3 District shall provide at least one barrier-free
access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers,
or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites;
k) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment;
l) Industrial uses which emit airborne pollutants and/or noxious odours or
which have fire or explosive risks shall be required to meet minimum
separation distances from residential areas and also from other industrial
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developments in accordance with the requirements of Provincial
Legislation;
m) The applicant shall supply relevant information describing any noxious,
dangerous, or offensive feature of the proposed development in relation to:
i.
airborne pollutants or odours;
ii.
release of any toxic, radioactive or environmentally hazardous materials;
iii.
flammable or explosive materials and describing their intensity and area
of impact.
n) Applications for developments (in addition to the information required in Part
4) shall be referred to Alberta Environment and the Regional Health Authority
for their comments and recommendations. These applications may:
i.
involve processing, assembly and/or packaging which may produce
excessive smoke, fumes, noise, vibration, dust, and/or odours; or
ii.
involve the use of highly flammable chemical materials.
o) An application for approval of a use employing highly flammable chemical
materials must be accompanied by the plan approved by the Town of
Crossfield Fire Department;
p) All exterior work areas, storage areas, and waste handling areas shall be
enclosed from view from roadways and park reserves to the satisfaction of
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
q) All development in the I-3 District shall be in accordance with the policies
outlined in the Municipal Development Plan;
r) Outside storage shall not project above the height of screening material;
s) Fencing shall not be of a barbed wire construction below a height of 1.82 m
(6.00 ft);
t) All vehicles stored outside on the property, whether wrecked, damaged, or in
good working condition, must be screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
u) All storage vessels with a water capacity exceeding 7,570 litres (1,665
imperial gallons) and which contains liquefied petroleum products shall be:
i.
setback at least 15.00 m (49.21 ft) from all property lines; and
ii.
at least 121.00 m (396.98 ft) from any place used for public assembly
such as schools, hospitals, theatres and residential areas.
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PART 14 - MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICTS
LAND USE RULES
14.1 MUNICIPAL AND INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT (MUN)
14.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Municipal and Institutional District (MUN) is to provide for public,
community, municipal, and institutional uses that provide public services and amenities to
the community.
14.1.2 Permitted Uses
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accessory buildings
-
accessory uses
-
community buildings and facilities
-
cemetery
-
cultural establishment
-
emergency services
-
institution or institutional use
-
instructional facility
-
library
-
outdoor athletic / recreational facilities
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
public utilities
-
public utility buildings
14.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
-
building, temporary
-
general agriculture
-
market
-
mobile and temporary food vendor
-
mobile and temporary sales and services
-
office support services
-
parking lot
-
religious institution
-
school, private
-
school, public or separate
-
signs (advertising, awning, canopy, directional, fascia, freestanding,
identification, portable, projecting, temporary, wall, warning, window)
14.1.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
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campground
-
child care facility
-
communication structures (public and private)
-
crematorium
-
fitness centre
-
hospital
-
passenger terminal
-
private club or organization
-
outdoor storage (only as accessory to hospitals and Permitted Uses in the
MUN District only)
-
recreation facility
-
recycling depot
-
theatre
14.1.5 General Requirements
The General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7 shall apply within this District, in
addition to the following specific provisions for every development in the MUN District.
14.1.6 Minimum Requirements
a) parcel area: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
b) parcel width: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
c) front yard (except as required in Section 7.2):
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 6.00 m (19.69 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a highway without a service road: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the
nearest limit of the right-of-way of the nearest highway;
iii.
front yard requirement shall not apply to gas pumps, free-standing or
projecting signs or billboards.
d) rear yard:
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 10.00 m (32.81 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a residential district: 28.00 m (91.86 ft) from the nearest
property line shared with a parcel of land within a residential district.
e) side yards (except as required in Section 7.2):
i.
except as hereinafter provided: 1.00 m (3.28 ft);
ii.
adjacent to a residential district: 6.00 m (19.69 ft)
14.1.7 Maximum Requirements
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Height of buildings: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission.
14.1.8 Special Requirements
a) Parking stalls and loading stalls must not be located between any building
and any property line shared with Highway 2A;
b) Landscaping is required and shall be provided in accordance with the
requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw;
c) In addition to the requirements of Section 7.3 of this Bylaw, all areas between
any building and the property line shared with Highway 2A shall be
landscaped;
d) All rooftop apparatus and mechanical equipment shall be screened to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission;
e) All development in the MUN District shall provide at least one barrier-free
access without stairs, with access ramps for wheelchairs, walkers, strollers,
or any other devices intended to assist in personal access to buildings or
sites;
f) All subdivision and development permit applications for lands adjacent to
the Canadian Pacific Railway (CPR) right-of-way shall be referred to the
CPR for comment;
g) All development in the MUN District located within the DownTown and
Entrance Area Redevelopment Plan, including exterior finishing materials,
must be designed in accordance with the DownTown and Entrance Area
Redevelopment Plan;
h) All development in the MUN District shall be in accordance with the policies
outlined in the Municipal Development Plan;
i) Outdoor storage shall only be allowed as an accessory use to hospitals and
the Permitted Uses listed under Section 14.1.2 of this Bylaw, and shall be
screened, set back from property lines, and landscaped to the satisfaction
of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
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PART 15 - URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT LAND USE RULES
15.1 URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT (UR)
15.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Urban Reserve District (UR) is to protect land for urban uses from
premature subdivision and development, which may prejudice or compromise future urban
development. A limited range of rural and recreational uses, which utilize large areas of
land, may be approved in the Urban Reserve District as interim uses pending full urban
development. Land use Redesignation of lands within the Urban Reserve District shall
generally require the prior approval of an Area Structure Plan, a conceptual scheme, an
outline plan of subdivision, or some other municipal planning policy.
15.1.2 Permitted Uses
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accessory building
-
accessory use
-
general agriculture
-
public utility
-
public utility building
15.1.3 Discretionary Uses (Development Officer)
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bed and breakfast
-
building, temporary
-
dwelling, secondary suite
-
dwelling, single detached
-
garage, private
-
home occupation
-
home office
-
kennel
-
market
-
parking lot
-
signs (advertising, directional, freestanding, identification, portable,
temporary, third party advertising, warning)
15.1.4 Discretionary Uses (Municipal Planning Commission)
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billboard
-
campground
-
communication structures (public or private)
-
community buildings and facilities
-
emergency services
-
greenhouse, private
-
horticulture nurseries and greenhouse operations
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intensive agriculture
-
natural resource extractive industries
-
park
-
playground
-
public or quasi-public installations and facilities
-
recreational facility
15.1.5 General Requirements
In addition to the General Land Use Regulations contained in Part 7, the following
provisions shall apply for every development in the UR District.
15.1.6 Minimum Requirements
a) lot area: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission;
b) lot width: at the discretion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission;
c) all yard setbacks:
i.
except as herein provided: at the discretion of the Development Officer or
the Municipal Planning Commission; and
ii.
adjacent to a Provincial Highway without an intervening service road:
38.10 m (125.00 ft).
15.1.7 Maximum Requirements
a) Height of buildings: notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, the
height of any building in this District shall be at the discretion of the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission.
15.1.8 Special Requirements
a) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, the Development Officer
or the Municipal Planning Commission may exercise their discretion in
imposing any special requirements on development permits in the UR
District;
b) Subdivision shall not be approved for any lands within the Urban Reserve
District.
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PART 16 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT LAND USE RULES
16.1 DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT (DC)
16.1.1 Purpose
The purpose of the Direct Control District (DC) is to allow direct control by Council over
the development, due to its special nature or circumstance, pursuant to the provisions of
the Municipal Government Act.
16.1.2 Uses and Requirements
a) Each Direct Control District bylaw shall define:
i.
the purpose of the Direct Control District;
ii.
Permitted Uses;
iii.
Discretionary Uses;
iv.
general requirements and references to this Land Use Bylaw, including
where appropriate any established Land Use Districts of this Land Use
Bylaw that may form the basis for the Direct Control District;
v.
minimum requirements;
vi.
maximum requirements;
vii.
special requirements; and
viii.
the boundaries, area, location, and extent of the Direct Control District.
b) Uses, special requirements, guidelines, standards of development, and
conditions for each Direct Control District shall be stipulated at the discretion
of the Town of Crossfield Council.
c) Direct Control Districts shall be suffixed with a numeric reference (i.e., DC-1,
DC-2, etc.).
16.1.3 Procedure
a) Notwithstanding the procedure established for development permit
applications in Part 4, applications for development on land in Direct Control
Districts may be referred by the Development Officer to the Municipal
Planning Commission or Council for approval or refusal. All development
permit applications for lands within Direct Control Districts shall be
accompanied with the information outlined in Section 4.3.
b) There is no appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board from
a decision on an application for a development permit in a Direct Control
District.
16.1.4 Land Designated Direct Control
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c) Land use Redesignation to Direct Control Districts take effect within the
Town of Crossfield through amendments to this Bylaw as approved by
Council at statutory Public Hearings.
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APPENDIX A - FORMS
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APPENDIX B - LAND USE DISTRICT MAP