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VILLAGE OF EMPRESS
BY-LAW NO. 2021-04
BEING A BYLAW TO AMEND LAND USE BYLAW NO. 7-2013 FOR THE VILLAGE OF
EMPRESS IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA.
WHEREAS pursuant to the provision of Section 639 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA
2000, Chapter M-26, the Council of the Village of Empress (hereinafter called the Council),
has adopted Land Use Bylaw No. 7-2013;
AND WHEREAS the Council deems it desirable to amend Land Use Bylaw No. 7-2013; and
NOW THEREFORE the Council hereby amends Land Use Bylaw No. 7-2013; as follows:
1. In Part 1, Section 2, Definitions, adding the definitions for "Manufacturing,
Secondary/backyard Suite and Tiny Home," and modifying definitions of "Bed &
Breakfast Establishment, Boarding House, Light industrial and Single-detached,"
"Manufacturing" means the fabrication, processing or assembly of materials, goods
and articles to produce items of enhanced value.
"Secondary/backyard Suites" a secondary suite is a dwelling unit contained within
the main residence, such as a basement or in-law suite. A backyard suite is a dwelling
unit in a building that is detached from the main residence, such as a garage suite,
garden suite or laneway home.
"Tiny Home" means a home typically less than 400 square feet, and these
structures are built in many shapes and sizes, with the one common element being a
small living space. A tiny home is subject to the same rules as any other dwelling unit
and must meet basic safety standards.
"Bed & Breakfast Establishment" means short term accommodation facilities within
an owner occupied residence where the owner is the primary resident, in which an
overnight accommodation and a breakfast meal are offered for sale to guests.
"Boarding or Lodging House" means short or long term accommodation facilities for
two (2) or more people within an owner-occupied dwelling where the owner is the
primary resident, in which accommodation and meals beyond a Bed & Breakfast are
optional purchases.
"Light-industrial" means an industry engaged in manufacturing, assembly, processing,
cleaning, testing, repairing, storage or distribution of various materials into a new
product of enhanced value. The industry should exhibit most or all of the following
characteristics:
i.
Development on smaller parcels of land;
ii.
Development in industrial parks;
iii.
Majority of activities are confined to buildings on site;
iv.
Operations do not require large outdoor areas for storage;
and
v.
Operations do not produce emissions deemed obnoxious or
hazardous.
"Single-detached" means a residential building, not including manufactured or
modular homes, that contains one dwelling unit.
2. In Part II, Section 1, removing Sub section (3) Subdivision and Development Appeal Board,
to ensure compliance with section 627(4) (b) of the MGA.
3. In Part VI, Section 2, Dwelling Units on a Parcel, removing sub section (a).
4. In Part VII, Section 1, Residential District, adding to permitted uses Moved - On
Dwelling and RTM.
5. In Part VII, Section 1 & 5, Residential & General Village District, adding to
discretionary uses Tiny Homes and Alternative Housing.
6. This Bylaw shall come into effect on the date of final passage thereof.
READ A FIRST TIME THIS 15th DAY OF APRIL, 2021.
READ A SECOND TIME THIS 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 2021.
READ A THIRD TIME AND PASSED THIS 15TH DAY OF APRIL, 2021.
_Carmen Cooper__________
MAYOR
____Debbie Ross___________
CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER