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CITY OF LACOMBE
BYLAW 400
Consolidated
A Bylaw of the City of Lacombe to adopt a Land Use
Bylaw, which establishes rules and regulations for
the development of land within the City.
WHEREAS, Notice of the intention of Council to pass a bylaw has been
published in the Lacombe Express on July 16, 2016 and July 21, 2016 in
accordance with section 606 of the Municipal Government Act, and
WHEREAS, a Public Hearing was held on July 25, 2016 to allow the general
public to provide input into the proposed Bylaw amendments;
NOW THEREFORE the Municipal Council of the City of Lacombe, in the
Province of Alberta, duly assembled in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26, and amendments thereto, enacts as
follows:
1. The document entitled "The City of Lacombe's Land Use Bylaw: Building
Lacombe" attached hereto as Schedule "A" shall form part of this Bylaw and is
adopted as the City of Lacombe's Land Use Bylaw.
2. Each provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions, and if any
provision of this Bylaw is declared invalid for any reason by a Court of
competent jurisdiction, all other provision of this Bylaw shall remain valid and
enforceable.
3. Where this bylaw and any other approved Land Use Bylaw differ, this Bylaw
shall take precedence.
4. This Bylaw shall come into effect upon January 1, 2017.
INTRODUCED AND GIVEN FIRST READING THIS 15th day of June, 2016.
GIVEN SECOND READING THIS 11th day of October, 2016.
GIVEN THIRD AND FINAL READING THIS 24th day of October, 2016.
Original Signed
Mayor
Original Signed
Chief Administrative Officer
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City of Lacombe
Land Use Bylaw #400
10/24/2016
Last amendment: LUB 400.78
Date of Last amendment (final reading): April 27, 2026
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Amendments Schedule:
Amendment
Number
Amendment Summary
Date of Public
Hearing
Date of Adoption
.01
Rezone: Lots 12 & Pt 13 Plan RN9 from R4 - Residential Mixed
District to CS - Community Services District
February 27,
2017
February 27,
2017
.02
Numerous Text Changes throughout document, changes to the
Airport District, Creation of a new District: DC2 - Direct Control 2,
changes to the Flood Hazard Overlay; Rezone Plan 9123 1540
from R2 - R4; Rezone Lots 3 & 4 Block 23 Plan RN1B from R2 to
R4; Rezone Lot 1 PUL Block 1 Plan 022 5894 from R1 to UT;
Rezone Lot 9 Plan 952-3562 from C3 to DC2.
March 27, 2017
March 27, 2017
.03
Withdrawn
.04
Rezone Lot 1, Plan 822 1257 from I1 to I2, and Road Plans
8251ET and 2401R to I1. Addition of text to regulate election
signage
July 24, 2017
July 24, 2017
.05
Rezone part of SE 26-40-27 W4 from (FD) Future Designation to
(C4) Highway Commercial District, (R5) Residential Multi- Unit
Dwelling District, (GS) Greenspace District, (EOS) Environmental
Open Space District and (UT) Utility District.
September 25,
2017
September 25,
2017
.06
Rezone part of SW 32-40-26 W4 from (R1) Residential Detached
District to (GS) Greenspace District and (C2) Neighbourhood
Commercial District and Lot 22, Block 3, Plan 912 0069 from (R1)
Residential Detached District to (GS) Greenspace District.
October 10,
2017
October 10, 2017
.07
Site specific exception to allow recreation equipment storage as
a permitted use on Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 042 3848.
October 10,
2017
October 10, 2017
.08
Rezone Lot 6, Block 28, Plan RN1E (IE) from (R2) Residential
Single and Semi-Detached District to (R4) Residential Mixed
District.
December 18,
2017
Defeated
.09
Rezone Lot 7, Block 24, Plan RN1E from (R1) Residential
Detached District to (R1-N) Residential Detached Narrow District.
January 22,
2018
Defeated
.10
Rezone Lots 5-7, Plan 83HW from (R1) Residential Detached
District to (CS) Community Services District.
March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018
.11
Rezone part of SW 5-41-26 W4 from (FD) Future Designation
District to (R6) Residential Apartment District, (UT) Utility District
and (GS) Greenspace District.
March 12, 2018
March 12, 2018
.12
Site specific exemption to allow for an increased accessory use
footprint as a permitted use on Units 1-8, Plan 152 2371.
March 26, 2018
March 26, 2018
.13
Rezone Lots 6-10, Block 1, Plan RN1A (IA) from (R5) Residential
Multi-Unit Dwelling District to (R6) Residential Apartment
District.
April 23, 2018
April 23, 2018
.14
Rezone Lot 1, Block 4, Plan 182 0846 from (FD) Future
Designation District to (R4) Residential Mixed District and Lot 11,
Block 4, Plan 182 0846 from (FD) Future Designation District to
(R1) Residential Detached District.
May 28, 2018
May 28, 2018
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.15
Rezone Lots 4 & 5, Block 11, Plan RN1A from (R5) Residential
Multi-Unit Dwelling District to (C1) Downtown Commercial
District.
June 25, 2018
June 25, 2018
.16
Adding and amending definitions related to Cannabis Sales and
Production and adding Cannabis Retail Sales, Cannabis
Production and Distribution - Major, and Cannabis Production
and Distribution - Minor as permitted and discretionary uses in
commercial, industrial and direct control districts.
August 13, 2018
September 10,
2018
.17
Amending definitions related to Building Supply and Lumber
Yard, Equipment Rental and Retail Sales; Establishment of the C6
District; and rezoning lands which are describes as Lot 1, Block 2,
Plan 132 2010 from C4 to C6; Part of Lot 5, Block 2, Plan 152
2352 from C5 to C6 and part of NW 20-40-26 W4 from FD to C6.
September 10,
2018
September 24,
2018
.18
Adding and amending development requirements to ensure
alignment with the updated standards set forth in the revised
Municipal Government Act, April 1, 2018 consolidated edition.
November 26,
2018
November 26,
2018
.19
Rezone Lot 12MR, Block 1, Plan 002 1575 from (GS) Greenspace
District to (DC2) Direct Control District 2; Lot 1, Plan 902 0901
from (R2) Residential Single & Semi-Detached District to (DC2)
Direct Control District 2; Lot 3, Plan 932 0076 from (C3)
Transitional Commercial District to (DC2) Direct Control District 2
and (UT) Utility District; and Lot K-1, Plan 3401 RS from (I1) Light
Industrial District to (DC2) Direct Control District 2 and (UT)
Utility District.
February 11,
2019
February 11,
2019
.20
Adding Whelp Brook to the Flood Hazard Area Regulations
Overlay and amending the information in regards to Wolf Creek
in the Flood Hazard Area Regulations Overlay.
February 11,
2019
February 11,
2019
.21
Rezone lands which are described as a closed portion of Road
Plan 6716 K.S. to (C4) Highway Commercial District.
February 11,
2019
February 11,
2019
.22
Rezone lands which are described as a portion of SE 26-40-27
W4 from (FD) Future Designation to (UT) Utility District.
March 25, 2019
March 25, 2019
.23
Amending various parts of Schedule A of Bylaw 400.
June 24, 2019
July 8, 2019
.24
Amending various parts of Schedule A of Bylaw 400.
February 24,
2020
March 9, 2020
.25
Rezone Lot 40, Block 28, Plan 5054MC from (R1) Residential
Detached District to (CS) Community Services District.
June 24, 2019
June 24, 2019
.26
Rezone Lots 2 and 3, Block 8, Plan 032 6218 from (UC) University
Commercial District to (BU) Burman University District
September 9,
2019
September 9,
2019
.27
Rezone Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 012 3450 from (FD) Future
Designation to (R5) Residential Multi Unit District
January 13,
2020
January 13, 2020
.28
Rezone Part of NW1/4 Sec.32-40-26-W4M and Part of Close
Road Allowance from (FD) Future Designation to (R1) Residential
Detached District
March 9, 2020
March 9, 2020
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.29
Add "Autobody and paint shop in Unit 11, Plan 062 8084 up to
May 1, 2022" as a Permitted Use in the (UC) University
Commercial District
April 27, 2020
April 27, 2020
.30
Rezone Part of Lot P, Block 50, Plan 3583NY and Closed Portion
of Road from (CS) Community Services District to (C4) Highway
Commercial District
May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020
.31
Application Withdrawn to Rezone Lot 7, Block 24, Plan RN1E
from (R1) Residential Detached District to (R4) Residential Mixed
District (R4)
N/A
N/A
.32
Rezone Part of NW1/4 Sec. 32-40-26-W4M from (FD) Future
Designation to (R6) Residential Apartment District
November 9,
2020
November 9,
2020
.33
Amendment to the R3 Residential Modular Home District to add
detached dwellings on any parcel within Plan 782 2856 or Plan
882 2953 or any future parcel created from land within either of
these plans as a permitted use
April 12, 2021
April 12, 2021
.34
Amendment to the (I1) Light Industrial District to add Animal
Services on Lot 19, Block 1, Plan 142 0510 as a permitted use
May 25, 2021
May 25, 2021
.35
Amendment to the (R1) Residential Detached District to add
Fitness Facility on the West Part of Lot 30, Plan RN9 as a
discretionary use
June 28, 2021
Defeated
.36
Amendment to Rezone part of Lot 4, Block 53, Plan 972 4290
(Michener Park) from (CS) Community Services District to (C4)
Highway Commercial
July 12, 2021
Defeated
.37
Amendment to delete the (I2) Heavy Industrial District Site
Exception pertaining to Units 1-8 3, Plan 152 2371 (3413 53
Avenue) and replace it with a Site Exception for Lot 1A, Block 5,
Plan 202 0112 (3413 53 Avenue) to allow a permitted accessory
use up to 200 m2 for a Microbrewery-Major as well as a 150 m2
seasonal outdoor patio
December 6,
2021
December 6,
2021
.38
Amendment to delete the Autobody and paint shop in Unit 11,
Plan 062 8084 as a temporary use up to May 1, 2022 in the (UC)
University Commercial District and replace it with a Site
Exception for Unit 11, Plan 062 8084 (7102 52 Street) - Autobody
and paint shop to be a permanent discretionary use
April 11, 2022
April 25, 2022
.39
Amendment to Rezone part of Lot 2, Block 8, Plan 032 6218 from
(BU) Burman University District to (UC) University Commercial
District
July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022
.40
Amendment to terms relating to, and requirements for,
Occupancy Permits
July 11, 2022
July 11, 2022
.41
Amendment to add a definition of Transitional Housing and to
the (R1) Residential Detached District to add a Site Exception for
the West Part of Lot 30, Plan RN9 (5346 50 Avenue) to allow
Transitional Housing as a discretionary use
January 9, 2023
January 9, 2023
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.42
Amendments to the (R4) Residential Mixed District
March 13, 2023
March 13, 2023
.43
Rezone Part of NW1/4 Sec. 32-40-26-W4M from (FD) Future
Designation to (R1) Residential Detached District
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
.44
Amendment to the (I1) Light Industrial District to add a Site
Specific Exception for a Day Care Facility on Lot 12, Block 3, Plan
172 0620 as a discretionary use
April 11, 2023
April 11, 2023
.45
Amendment to the (FD) Future Designation District to add a Site
Specific Exception for a Billboard Sign with Electronic Messaging
on NE 1/4-6-41-26-W4M as a discretionary use
April 24, 2023
April 24, 2023
.46
Amendment to the (I1) Light Industrial District to add a Site
Specific Exception for a Place of Worship on Lot 12, Block 3, Plan
172 0620 as a discretionary use
June 12, 2023
June 12, 2023
.47
Amendment to Rezone Lots 25-28, Block 16, Plan 172 2619 from
(R2) Residential Single and Semi-Detached District to (R5)
Residential Multi Unit Dwelling District
August 28, 2023
Defeated
.48
Amendment to the Downtown Commercial District (C1) to add a
Site Specific Exception for a Place of Worship on Lot 3, Block 11,
Plan RN 1A as a discretionary use
August 28, 2023
August 28, 2023
.49
Amendments to the Heritage Sections and Historic District Area
Overlay
September 11,
2023
September 11,
2023
.50
Amendment to Rezone Lot 31, Plan RN9 from (R1) Residential
Detached District to (R5) Residential Multi Unit Dwelling District
November 14,
2023
Defeated
.51
Amendment to the (AP) Airport District to add a Site Specific
Exception for two Accessory Dwelling Units on Lot 2A, Plan
8320722 as a discretionary use
April 8, 2024
Defeated
.52
Withdrawn
.53
Amendment to the (R1-N) Residential Detached Narrow District
parcel development regulations
March 25, 2024
March 25, 2024
.54
Amendment to Rezone 1.37 hectares of SW 20-40-26-W4M from
(FD) Future Designation District to (R5) Residential Multi Unit
Dwelling District
May 13, 2024
May 13, 2024
.55
Amendment to Rezone Lots 8-9, Block 1, Plan 042 4116 from
(R4) Residential Mixed District and (R5) Residential Multi Unit
Dwelling District to (R1) Residential Detached District, (GS)
Greenspace District, and (UT) Utility District
June 10, 2024
June 10, 2024
.56
Amendment to add Personal Messaging Signs to (R1) Residential
Detached, (R1-N) Residential Detached Narrow, and (R2)
Residential Single and Semi-Detached Districts
September 9,
2024
Defeated
.57
Amendment to Rezone Lots 25-28, Block 16, Plan 172 2619 from
(R2) Residential Single and Semi-Detached District to (R5)
Residential Multi Unit Dwelling District
July 8, 2024
August 12, 2024
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.58
Amendment to Rezone 1.77 hectares of NE1/4 Sec. 20-40-26-
W4M from (FD) Future Designation District to (R4) Residential
Mixed District
July 8, 2024
July 8, 2024
.59
Amendment to Rezone 1.148 hectares of SW-20-40-26-W4M
from (FD) Future Designation to (R4) Residential Mixed District.
March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
.60
Amendment to the (UC) University Commercial District to add a
Site Specific Exception for an Autobody and paint shop in Unit 5,
Plan 062 8084 and delete the same use from Unit 11, Plan 062
8084
September 23,
2024
September 23,
2024
.61
Amendment to Table 14.5.1 Municipal Heritage Inventory
"Historic Buildings" to include designated Municipal Historic
Resources
September 23,
2024
September 23,
2024
.62
Amendment to create (DC3) Direct Control District 3 and rezone
Lot 11, Plan 665EO and a closed portion of lane described as Lot
11A, Block 6, Plan 242 ____
August 26, 2024
Pending
.63
Amendment to (R1) Residential Detached, (R1-N) Residential
Detached Narrow , and (R4) Residential Mixed Districts to allow
soft-sided structures.
November 12,
2024
Defeated
.64
Various administrative amendments as per Land Use Bylaw
Amendment - General Amendments 2024.
January 13,
2025
January 13, 2025
.65
Amendment to the Light Industrial District (I1) to add a Site
Specific Exception to Lot 10, Block 2, Plan 142 0747 and Lot 5C,
Block 2, Plan 902 2024 (4810 and 4816 45th Street) for a
maximum of twenty (20) Shipping Containers per parcel as a
discretionary use.
January 13,
2025
January 13, 2025
.66
Amendment to the Light Industrial District (I1) to add a Site
Specific Exception to Lot 7, Block 6, Plan 972 4243 (4120 55
Street) for Retail Sales for the sale of collectibles, antiques and
collector/custom automotives with Outdoor Storage Yard as a
permitted use.
January 13,
2025
January 13, 2025
.67
Amendment to the Light Industrial District (I1) to add Office and
Retail Sales as Principal Uses.
April 14, 2025
April 14, 2025
.68
Amendment to Rezone Lot 8 and 9, Block 1, Plan 042 4116 (4722
Beardsley Avenue and 4902 Beardsley Avenue) from Utility
District (UT) to Residential Detached District (R1) and Green
Space District (GS).
February 24,
2025
February 24,
2025
.69
Amendment for Red Tape Reduction 2025.
March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025
.70
Amendment to Rezone 1.18 hectares of Lots 10 & 11, Block 4,
Plan RN1 and Lot 12, Block 4, Plan RN1 from Downtown
Commercial District (C1) to Direct Control District 4 (DC4).
March 10, 2025
March 10, 2025
.71
Application Withdrawn to Rezone Lots 10,11,12 Block 4, Plan
RN1 from (C1) Downtown Commercial District (C1) to Direct
Control District (DC).
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
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.72
Amendment to Rezone the north portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan
952 3644 (4602 34 Street) from Future Designation District (FD)
to Residential Detached & Semi-Detached District (R2).
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
.73
Amendment to Rezone Lot 31, Plan RN9 (5332 50 Avenue) from
Residential Detached District (R1) to Direct Control District 5
(DC5).
May 26, 2025
May 26, 2025
.74
Amendment to Rezone a portion of Lot R1, Plan 772 0810
(portion of reserve lands immediately north of 5132 60 Street
Close) from Environmental Open Space District (EOS) to
Residential Detached District (R1).
September 8,
2025
January 26, 2026
.75
Application Withdrawn to Rezone Lot 4A, Block 3, Plan 852 2262
(5420 55 Avenue) from Residential Multi Unit Dwelling District
(R5) to Residential Mixed District (R4).
Withdrawn
Withdrawn
.76
Amendment to Rezone Lot 16, Block 2, Plan 072 8925 (3810 53
Avenue) from Light Industrial District (I1) to Community Services
District (CS).
February 23,
2026
February 23,
2026
.77
Amendment to Rezone part of Lot 24MR, Block 3, Plan 182 0543
from Greenspace District (GS) to Highway Commercial District
(C4).
April 13, 2026
Defeated
.78
Amendment to Table 14.5.1 Municipal Heritage Inventory
"Historic Buildings" to include designated Municipal Historic
Resources.
April 27, 2026
April 27, 2026
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Part - 1
PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE LAND USE BYLAW.................................................................................. 16
1.1
TITLE ....................................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.2
PURPOSE ................................................................................................................................................................ 16
1.3
EFFECTIVE DATE AND REPEAL OF EXISTING BYLAW ............................................................................................... 16
1.4
APPLICATION .......................................................................................................................................................... 16
1.5
COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LEGISLATION .............................................................................................................. 17
1.6
SECTIONS FOUND INVALID ..................................................................................................................................... 17
1.7
ESTABLISHMENT OF FORMS .................................................................................................................................. 17
1.8
ESTABLISHMENT OF SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS .......................................................................................... 17
1.9
ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS .............................................................................................................................. 17
TABLE 1.1: LAND USE DISTRICTS ........................................................................................................................................ 18
Part - 2
INTERPRETATION ............................................................................................................................................ 19
2.1
RULES OF INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................................................... 19
2.2
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 20
Part - 3
THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ..................................................................................................................... 41
3.1
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY ..................................................................................................... 41
3.2
THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICER ................................................................................................................................. 41
3.3
THE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION............................................................................................................. 42
3.4
CITY COUNCIL ......................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.5
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD ............................................................................................... 43
Part - 4
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND SUBDIVISION CONSIDERATIONS........................................................................ 44
4.1
PURPOSE AND REQUIREMENT FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ............................................................................... 44
4.2
DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ....................................................................................................................................... 44
4.3
DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................. 45
4.4
NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES ............................................................................................................ 46
4.5
APPLYING FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .............................................................................................................. 46
4.6
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION REFERRALS ................................................................................................ 48
4.7
DECISION PROCESS AND CONDITIONS FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ................................................................... 48
4.8
GRANTING VARIANCES ........................................................................................................................................... 51
FIGURE 4.1 SETBACK VARIANCES IN RESPECT OF CORNER CUT PARCELS (REFER TO 4.8.2) ............................................. 51
FIGURE 4.2 FENCING VARIANCE FOR CORNER LOTS ......................................................................................................... 52
4.9
NOTIFICATION OF A DECISION ON A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ............................................................................... 53
4.10
EFFECTIVE DATE AND VALIDITY OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .............................................................................. 53
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4.11
FAILURE TO COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT ................................................................................................................ 54
4.12
MODIFICATION, SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .................................................. 54
4.13
APPEALING A DECISION OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ................................................................................ 55
Part - 5
AMENDING THE LAND USE BYLAW .................................................................................................................. 57
5.1
INITIATING AN AMENDMENT ................................................................................................................................. 57
5.2
PROCESSING AN AMENDMENT .............................................................................................................................. 58
Part - 6
CONTRAVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT ........................................................................................................... 61
6.1
CONTRAVENTION ................................................................................................................................................... 61
6.2
RIGHT OF ENTRY .................................................................................................................................................... 61
6.3
OFFENCES AND PENALTIES .................................................................................................................................... 61
Part - 7
SIGNS ............................................................................................................................................................. 62
7.1
PURPOSE AND REQUIREMENT FOR SIGN PERMIT .................................................................................................. 62
7.2
DEFINITIONS ........................................................................................................................................................... 62
7.3
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................................................ 65
7.4
PROHIBITED SIGNS ................................................................................................................................................. 66
7.5
APPLYING FOR A SIGN PERMIT (DEVELOPMENT PERMIT)...................................................................................... 66
7.6
REMOVAL OF SIGNS ............................................................................................................................................... 67
7.7
CLASS OF SIGNS ...................................................................................................................................................... 67
7.8
GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR ALL SIGNS ................................................................................................................... 68
7.9
CLASS 1 SIGNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 69
7.10
CLASS 2 SIGNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 71
7.11
CLASS 3 SIGNS ........................................................................................................................................................ 74
7.12
TEMPORARY SIGNS ................................................................................................................................................ 75
Part - 8
SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS ..................................................................................................................... 77
8.1
ACCESS AND DRIVEWAYS ....................................................................................................................................... 77
8.2
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS .......................................................................................................................................... 78
8.3
ALTERNATIVE ENERGY COLLECTING AND STORING DEVICES ................................................................................. 79
8.4
BUILDING ORIENTATION AND DESIGN FOR PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS ....................................................................... 80
8.5
CARE RESIDENCES .................................................................................................................................................. 80
8.6
CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN (CPTED) (DELETED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) ................ 81
8.7
DANGEROUS GOODS .............................................................................................................................................. 81
8.8
DEMOLITION .......................................................................................................................................................... 81
8.9
DRINKING ESTABLISHMENTS .................................................................................................................................. 82
8.10
FOOD PRODUCTION AND MICROBREWERY FACILITIES .......................................................................................... 82
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8.11
GARBAGE STORAGE ............................................................................................................................................... 83
FIGURE 8.1: GARBAGE ENCLOSURE MEASUREMENTS ...................................................................................................... 83
8.12
INFILL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS........................................................................................................................ 84
8.13
LANDSCAPING, ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS AND CRIME PREVENTION THROUGH ENVIRONMENTAL
DESIGN (CPTED) (AMENDED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) ........................................................................................................ 85
TABLE 8.1: MINIMUM LANDSCAPED AREA (AMENDED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) ................................................................ 85
8.14
LIGHTING STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................................... 88
8.15
MECHANIZED EXCAVATION, STRIPPING AND GRADING OF PARCELS .................................................................... 88
8.16
OBJECTS PROHIBITED OR RESTRICTED IN YARDS ................................................................................................... 89
8.17
OTHER PROVINCIAL ACTS AND REGULATIONS ....................................................................................................... 89
8.18
PARKING FACILITIES AND PARKING PROVISIONS FOR SITE DEVELOPMENT ........................................................... 91
TABLE 8.2: REQUIRED PARKING SPACES (AMENDED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) .................................................................... 91
TABLE 8.3: PARKING STALL DIMENSIONS AND STANDARDS ............................................................................................ 95
FIGURE 8.2: LACOMBE PARKING STANDARDS (AMENDED, CAO AUTHORIZATION, 04/25/2017) .................................. 96
TABLE 8.4: MINIMUM BICYCLE PARKING STALLS REQUIRED ............................................................................................ 97
8.19
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS ................................................................................................................................... 98
8.20
SATELLITE DISH ANTENNAS AND COMMUNICATION TOWERS .............................................................................. 99
8.21
SETBACKS AND SIGHT LINES ................................................................................................................................... 99
TABLE 8.5: REQUIRED SETBACKS ON FUTURE MAJOR ROADWAYS (DELETED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) ............................ 99
MAP 8.1: SETBACKS ON FUTURE MAJOR ROADWAYS (DELETED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) ............................................... 99
FIGURE 8.3: SIGHT TRIANGLES AT ROAD AND RAIL INTERSECTIONS .............................................................................. 101
8.22
SHADOW CALCULATION TABLE ............................................................................................................................ 101
TABLE 8.6: SUN POSITION TABLE .................................................................................................................................... 102
8.23
STORMWATER MANAGEMENT ............................................................................................................................ 102
8.24
SUBDIVISION AND PARCEL DESIGNATION CONSIDERATIONS .............................................................................. 102
8.25
WINTER DESIGN ELEMENTS ................................................................................................................................. 103
Part - 9
RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ..................................................................................................................................105
9.1
GENERAL RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ..................................................................................................... 105
9.2
ACCESSORY RESIDENTIAL BUILDINGS ................................................................................................................... 105
9.3
AMENITY AREA ..................................................................................................................................................... 106
9.4
BUILDING ORIENTATION AND DESIGN (RESIDENTIAL) ......................................................................................... 106
9.5
COOKING FACILITIES ALLOWED WITHIN A DWELLING UNIT ................................................................................ 108
9.6
DWELLING UNITS ALLOWED ON A PARCEL .......................................................................................................... 109
9.7
HISTORIC MIXED USE DWELLINGS ....................................................................................................................... 109
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9.8
HOME OCCUPATION STANDARDS ........................................................................................................................ 110
9.9
MODULAR HOME DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ................................................................................................... 112
9.10
PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS .................................................................................................. 112
TABLE 9.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS ........................................................................................... 113
9.11
SUITES: GARDEN AND SECONDARY ...................................................................................................................... 115
FIGURE 9.5: GARDEN SUITE REGULATIONS (AMENDED, B.400.23, 07/8/2019) ............................................................. 116
FIGURE 9.6: TYPICAL BLOCKING (SINGLE DETACHED NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH LANE) ................................................... 117
FIGURE 9.7: TYPICAL BLOCKING FOR SINGLE DETACHED NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT A LANE ................................... 117
FIGURE 9.8: TYPICAL BLOCKING FOR CRESCENTS ........................................................................................................... 117
FIGURE 9.9: TYPICAL BLOCKING FOR R2: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED DISTRICT ................................... 118
9.12
SWIMMING POOLS AND HOT TUBS ..................................................................................................................... 118
9.13
RESIDENTIAL DETACHED DISTRICT .................................................................................................................... 119
9.14
RESIDENTIAL DETACHED NARROW DISTRICT .................................................................................................... 121
9.15
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE & SEMI-DETACHED DISTRICT ............................................................................................ 123
9.16
RESIDENTIAL MODULAR HOME DISTRICT .......................................................................................................... 125
9.17
RESIDENTIAL MIXED DISTRICT ............................................................................................................................ 128
9.18
RESIDENTIAL MULTI UNIT DWELLING DISTRICT ................................................................................................. 131
9.19
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DISTRICT .................................................................................................................. 133
9.20
RESIDENTIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ......................................................................................................... 135
9.21
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT ............................................................................................. 137
Part - 10 Commercial Districts ......................................................................................................................................139
10.1
GENERAL RULES FOR COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ................................................................................................... 139
10.2
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT................................................................................................................................ 139
10.3
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ESTABLISHMENT .......................................................................................................... 139
10.4
DRIVE-THROUGH BUSINESS USES ........................................................................................................................ 139
10.5
IMPACT OF USES ON ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS .................................................................................... 140
10.6
NUMBER OF BUILDINGS ON A SITE ...................................................................................................................... 140
10.7
OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS ................................................................................................................................... 140
10.8
OUTDOOR STORAGE YARDS ................................................................................................................................. 141
10.9
PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS .................................................................................................. 141
TABLE 10.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS ......................................................................................... 142
10.10 SHIPPING CONTAINERS ........................................................................................................................................ 142
10.11 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 142
10.12 COMMERCIAL LAND USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS ............................................................................................... 143
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10.13 DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ................................................................................................................. 144
10.14 NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ......................................................................................................... 146
10.15 TRANSITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C3 .......................................................................................................... 148
10.16 HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT....................................................................................................................... 150
10.17 SHOPPING CENTRE DISTRICT ................................................................................................................................ 153
10.18 UNIVERSITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT .................................................................................................................... 155
10.19 REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTRE DISTRICT (ADDED, B.400.17, 09/24/2018) .......................................................... 157
Part - 11 Industrial Districts ..........................................................................................................................................160
11.1
GENERAL RULES FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS ....................................................................................................... 160
11.2
ACCESSORY DWELLING UNIT................................................................................................................................ 160
11.3
DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESS USES ......................................................................................................................... 160
11.4
ECO-INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT......................................................................................................................... 161
FIGURE 11.1: BUILDING ORIENTATION TO MAXIMIZE SUNLIGHT .................................................................................. 161
11.5
HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUISANCE FACTORS .......................................................................................................... 162
11.6
INDUSTRIAL PERFORMANCE STANDARDS ............................................................................................................ 162
11.7
NUMBER OF BUILDINGS ON A SITE ...................................................................................................................... 163
11.8
OFFICE .................................................................................................................................................................. 163
11.9
OUTDOOR DISPLAY AREAS ................................................................................................................................... 163
11.10 OUTDOOR STORAGE YARDS ................................................................................................................................. 164
11.11 PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS .................................................................................................. 164
TABLE 11.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS ......................................................................................... 165
11.12 SALVAGE RECYCLING OPERATIONS ...................................................................................................................... 165
11.13 SCREENING ADJACENT TO RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS .............................................................. 165
11.14 SHIPPING CONTAINERS ........................................................................................................................................ 166
11.15 TEMPORARY BUILDINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 166
11.16 INDUSTRIAL LAND USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS .................................................................................................. 166
11.17 LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ................................................................................................................................ 167
11.18 HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT .............................................................................................................................. 169
Part - 12 Public Use Districts: BU, CS, EOS, GS and UT (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) ...............................................171
12.1
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC USE DISTRICTS ....................................................................................................... 171
12.2
IMPACT OF USES ON ADJACENT RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS .................................................................................... 171
12.3
NUMBER OF BUILDINGS ON A SITE ...................................................................................................................... 171
12.4
OUTDOOR STORAGE YARDS ................................................................................................................................. 171
12.5
PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS .................................................................................................. 172
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TABLE 12.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS: ........................................................................................ 173
12.6
SHIPPING CONTAINERS ........................................................................................................................................ 173
12.7
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 173
12.8
PUBLIC LAND USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS .......................................................................................................... 174
12.9
BURMAN UNIVERSITY DISTRICT ......................................................................................................................... 175
12.10 COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT ......................................................................................................................... 176
12.11 ENVIRONMENTAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT ........................................................................................................... 178
12.12 GREENSPACE DISTRICT ........................................................................................................................................ 179
12.13 UTILITY DISTRICT ................................................................................................................................................. 180
Part - 13 Other Districts: AP, DC1, DC2, DC4, DC5 and FD .............................................................................................181
13.1
GENERAL RULES ................................................................................................................................................... 181
13.2
PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS .................................................................................................. 181
TABLE 13.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS ......................................................................................... 181
13.3
SHIPPING CONTAINERS ........................................................................................................................................ 181
13.4
TEMPORARY BUILDINGS ...................................................................................................................................... 182
13.5
OTHER DISTRICT REGULATIONS ........................................................................................................................... 182
13.6
AIRPORT DISTRICT ............................................................................................................................................. 183
13.7
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 1 ............................................................................................................................. 185
13.8
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 2 .............................................................................................................................. 186
13.9
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 4 ............................................................................................................................... 188
13.10 DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 5 ............................................................................................................................... 189
13.11 FUTURE DESIGNATION DISTRICT .......................................................................................................................... 191
14
Overlay Districts .............................................................................................................................................192
14.11 PURPOSE .............................................................................................................................................................. 192
14.12 APPLICATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 192
14.13 OVERLAY DISTRICTS.............................................................................................................................................. 192
14.14 DOWNTOWN AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN (DARP) ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES OVERLAY ............................ 193
14.4.5 DEFINITIONS:........................................................................................................................................................ 194
14.4.6 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS .............................................................................................................................. 195
14.4.7 SIGNAGE:.............................................................................................................................................................. 198
14.4.8 AUTO-ORIENTED DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DISTRICT ........................................................................................... 200
14.4.9 BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OVERLAY ........................................................................................................... 203
14.4.10
HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ................................................................................................................. 206
14.4.11
MEDIUM DENSITY TRANSITION DISTRICT .................................................................................................... 209
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14.4.12
MIXED USE TRANSITION DISTRICT ............................................................................................................... 212
14.4.13
OLD TOWN MAIN STREET DISTRICT: MIXED USE DISTRICT .......................................................................... 215
14.4.14
OLD TOWN MAIN STREET DISTRICT: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ....................................................................... 219
14.4.15
PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DISTRICT ........................................................................ 221
14.4.16
CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (ADDED, B.400.24, 03/09/2020) .............................................................. 224
14.5
HISTORIC DISTRICT AREA OVERLAY ...................................................................................................................... 226
TABLE 14.5.1: MUNICIPAL HERITAGE INVENTORY "HISTORIC BUILDINGS" (54 SITES TOTAL)....................................... 229
14.6
FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS OVERLAY ................................................................................................... 231
TABLE 14.6.1: MINIMUM ELEVATIONS FOR FLOOD FRINGE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WOLF CREEK ................................ 235
TABLE 14.6.2: MINIMUM ELEVATIONS FOR FLOOD FRINGE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WHELP BROOK ............................. 236
FLOOD ZONE CROSS SECTION .......................................................................................................................................... 237
MAPS...................................................................................................................................................................................................238
14.7
PLACE OF WORSHIP OVERLAY .............................................................................................................................. 254
Part - 15 Land Use District Maps...................................................................................................................................255
15.1
LAND USE DISTRICT MAPS .................................................................................................................................... 255
15.2
VALIDITY OF INDIVIDUAL SECTIONS ..................................................................................................................... 257
15.3
REPEAL ................................................................................................................................................................. 257
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Part - 1 PURPOSE AND APPLICABILITY OF THE LAND USE BYLAW
1.1 Title
1.1.1
This Bylaw may be cited as "The City of Lacombe Land Use Bylaw."
1.2 Purpose
1.2.1
The purpose of this Bylaw is to facilitate the orderly, economical and beneficial development and use of land and
buildings within the City of Lacombe. To facilitate this purpose, this Bylaw:
a) implements the policies of the City's Municipal Development Plan and statutory plans in a manner that is
consistent with the Municipal Government Act;
b) divides the City into districts;
c) prescribes for each district one or more uses of land and buildings that:
i
are permitted, with or without conditions;
ii
may be allowed as discretionary uses, with or without conditions; or
iii are prohibited and shall not be allowed.
d) establishes the office of the Development Authority;
e) establishes supplementary regulations governing specific land uses;
f)
establishes a method of making decisions on applications for Development Permits and the issuing of
Development Permits;
g) provides for how and to whom notices of the issuance of a Development Permit is to be given; and
h) establishes the number of dwelling units allowed on a parcel.
1.3 Effective Date and Repeal of Existing Bylaw
1.3.1
This Bylaw comes into force and takes effect upon receiving third reading and being signed in accordance with
section 213 of the Municipal Government Act.
1.3.2
The previous City of Lacombe Land Use Bylaw No. 300 and amendments thereto are hereby repealed and cease to
have effect on the day this Bylaw comes into force.
1.3.3
Applications for subdivision and development which were submitted and are deemed to be complete prior to the
date that this Bylaw comes into force shall be considered and decided upon in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw
which was in effect on the date that they were initially applied for.
1.4 Application
1.4.1
Except as approved in this Bylaw, no person shall commence any development within the City, unless a
Development Permit has been issued for that development.
1.4.2
The provisions of this Bylaw apply to all lands and developments within the boundaries of the City of Lacombe,
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, RSA2000 M-26.
1.4.3
The City is committed to enforcement of the Bylaw to protect property and rights of all citizens of the City. It is the
responsibility of individuals to consult the Bylaw to ensure their property and developments are in compliance
with this Bylaw.
1.4.4
Any reference in this Bylaw to other legislation or documents shall be a reference to the Bylaw or legislation then
in effect and shall include all amendments and any successor legislation.
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1.5 Compliance with Other Legislation
1.5.1
Compliance with the requirements of this Land Use Bylaw does not exempt any person from:
a) obtaining a Development Permit as required by this Bylaw or any other permit, license, or other authorization
required by this or any other City of Lacombe Bylaw;
b) the requirements of any City of Lacombe adopted statutory plan;
c) the requirements of any federal, provincial or municipal legislation or regulation; and
d) complying with any caveat, easement, covenant, contract or agreement affecting the use or development of lands
or buildings.
1.6 Sections Found Invalid
1.6.1
If one or more provisions of this Land Use Bylaw are for any reason declared to be invalid, it is intended that all
remaining provisions are to remain in full force and effect.
1.7 Establishment of Forms
1.7.1
For the purpose of administering the provisions of this Bylaw, the Chief Administrative Officer or their designate
shall specify and prepare such forms as may be necessary and expedient.
1.7.2
Any such forms or notices are deemed to have the full force and effect of this Land Use Bylaw in the execution of
the purpose for which they were designated, authorized and issued.
1.8 Establishment of Supplementary Regulations
1.8.1
Supplementary Regulations as set forth in Part 8, are hereby adopted by reference to be part of this Land Use
Bylaw, and to be amended in the same manner as any other part of this Land Use Bylaw.
1.8.2
Supplementary regulations provide guidance to the Development Authority. Where supplementary regulations
are provided for a specific Land Use District (Residential, Commercial, Industrial, Public Use or Other), and a use or
building is approved within a district for which no supplementary regulations exists, the Development Authority
may choose to use the applicable regulations pertaining to the use or building, even if those supplementary
regulations do not pertain to that specific Land Use District.
1.9 Establishment of Districts
1.9.1
For the purpose of this Land Use Bylaw, the City of Lacombe is divided into the following Districts
1.9.2
The boundaries of the districts listed are delineated on the Land Use District Map(s) being Part 15 and identified in
Table 1.1 below.
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TABLE 1.1: LAND USE DISTRICTS
Residential Districts
R1
Residential Detached District
R1-N
Residential Detached Narrow District
R2
Residential Single & Semi-Detached
District
R3
Residential Modular Home District
R4
Residential Mixed District
R5
Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling District
R6
Residential Apartment District
R-LI
Residential- Light Industrial District
RCM
Residential-Commercial Mixed Use
District
Commercial Districts
C1
Downtown Commercial District
C2
Neighbourhood Commercial District
C3
Transitional Commercial District
C4
Highway Commercial District
C5
Shopping Centre District
UC
University Commercial District
C6
Regional Shopping Centre District
(Added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Industrial Districts
I1
Light Industrial District
I2
Heavy Industrial District
Public Use Districts
BU
Burman University District
CS
Community Services District
EOS
Environmental Open Space District
GS
Greenspace District
UT
Utility District
Other Districts
AP
Airport District
DC1
Direct Control District 1
DC2
Direct Control District 2
FD
Future Designation District
Overlay Districts
Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
Architectural Guidelines Overlay
Historic District Area Overlay
Flood Hazard Area Regulations
District Overlay
Place of Worship Overlay
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Part - 2 INTERPRETATION
2.1 Rules of Interpretation
2.1.1
In this Bylaw:
a) the word "shall" denotes compliance or adherence is mandatory:
i
Where "shall" allows for the Development Authority to be otherwise satisfied, the Development Authority
may choose to waive or vary a "shall", but the application shall be considered and treated as a
discretionary use or as an application with a variance;
b) the word "should" denotes compliance is desired or advised but unique or extenuating circumstances may make
compliance impractical, premature or unnecessary in the opinion of the Development Authority:
i
Where the Development Authority chooses to waive a "should" clause, there is no change to the status
of the application (e.g. whether it is permitted or discretionary);
c) the word "may" denotes discretionary compliance in the opinion of the Development Authority;
i
Where the Development Authority chooses not to require a 'may' clause, there is no change to the status
of the application (e.g. whether it is permitted or discretionary);
d) words used in the present tense include the other tenses and derivative forms;
e) words used in the singular shall also mean the plural;
f)
words used in the masculine gender shall also mean the feminine gender, the neuter and corporations;
g) where the terms shall, should and may conflict, the most onerous term shall apply, unless otherwise determined
by the Development Authority; and
h) words, phrases and terms not defined in this Part of the Bylaw may be given their definition in the Municipal
Government Act or the City's Municipal Development Plan. Other words shall be given their usual and customary
meaning.
2.1.2
Illustrations
a) Drawings and graphic depictions are provided to assist in interpreting and understanding the Bylaw. Where a
conflict or inconsistency exists between a drawing and the text of the Bylaw, the text shall prevail.
2.1.3
Identifying Individual Districts
a) Land Use Districts for the purposes of this bylaw are generally classed as residential, commercial, industrial, and
public use districts. Other Districts are also present.
b) Within each district there shall be a set of uses comprised of one or more of the following:
i
permitted uses;
ii
discretionary uses;
iii prohibited uses; and
iv site specific uses.
2.1.4
Purpose Statements
a) The purpose statements in each District are included to describe the overall intent of the District. The use and
development activity within each District should reflect its purpose. Applications to amend the Land Use Bylaw
shall consider the purpose statements as part of the decision making process as it affects the amendment.
2.1.5
Boundaries
a) Where the location of district boundaries on the Land Use District Map is not clearly understood, the following
rules shall apply:
i
a boundary shown as approximately following a parcel boundary shall be deemed to follow the parcel
boundary; and
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ii
a boundary location which cannot be satisfactorily resolved shall be referred to the Municipal Planning
Commission for an official interpretation.
2.1.6
Measurements
a) Unless otherwise specified, all measurements are in metric.
b) Unless otherwise specified, the normal rules of rounding shall be applied. If the number you are rounding is
followed by an integer ending with 5, 6, 7, 8, or 9, the number is rounded up to the next whole number. If the
number you are rounding is followed by an integer ending with 0, 1, 2, 3, or 4, the number is rounded down to the
previous whole number. (Amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
2.1.7
Reference Tools
a) For ease of reference, uses that have an asterisk (*) are those that have additional provisions listed within Parts 8 -
14. The lack of an asterisk (*) does not preclude the requirement to provide the supplementary regulations.
2.2 DEFINITIONS
2.2.1
Where a specific use applied for generally conforms to the wording of two (2) or more uses, the Development
Authority shall determine the use that fits closest to the development's character and purpose.
2.2.2
Words, terms and phrases specifically relating to signs are listed within Part 7 of this Bylaw.
2.2.3
Words and terms relating to the interpretation of the Overlay Districts are found in Part 14 of this Bylaw.
2.2.4
The following words, terms and phrases, wherever they occur in this Bylaw, have the meaning assigned to them as
follows:
A
"Abut" or "Abutting" means immediately
contiguous to or physically touching, and when
used with respect to a lot, means that the lot
physically touches upon another lot or shares a
property line or boundary line with it.
"Accessory building" means a building separate
and subordinate to the principal building on
site, the use of which is incidental to that
principal building and is located on the same
parcel.*
"Accessory
dwelling
unit"
means
in
the
Commercial Districts and Direct Control District
1, a separate and subordinate dwelling unit(s)
occupying the same building as a commercial
use, or in the Industrial District, a separate and
subordinate dwelling unit(s) either occupying
the same building as an industrial use or located
within a separate building for the sole purpose
of providing occupancy for an operator or
caretaker for the industrial use.*
"Accessory residential building" means an
accessory building to a residence and includes
such things as detached garages, garden sheds
and greenhouses, but does not include fabric-
covered portable structures.*
"Accessory use" means a use of land or building
which is subordinate or incidental to the
principal use of the same parcel, building site or
dwelling unit.
"Accommodation strategy" means the collective
actions
proposed
and
approved
by
the
Development Authority to address impacts
caused
by
development.
Typically
accommodation strategies are provided as it
relates to transportation: traffic, bicycle and
pedestrian routes, helping to ensuring safe
passage during the course of a development.
"Accommodation unit" means one or more
rooms that provide(s) sleeping accommodation
and bathroom facilities, but is not equipped with
self-contained cooking facilities.
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"Active transportation" means any form of
transportation by which people use their own
energy to power their motion, including walking,
running,
cycling,
cross-country
skiing,
skateboarding, snowshoeing, rollerblading and
use of a manual wheelchair.*
"Adaptive
reuse"
means
the
productive
retention and reuse of historical buildings
through the provision of expanded development
and use options that serve to discourage the
underutilization or demolition of resources.
"Adjacent land" means land or a portion of land
that is contiguous and includes land or a portion
of land that would be contiguous except for a
road, rail or utility right-of-way, river or stream
and any other land that is, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, considered to be
adjacent. Adjacent land may include those lands
defined as adjacent by other legislation.
"Adult entertainment establishment" means any
premises
or
part
thereof
wherein
live
performances,
motion
pictures,
electronic
media,
electronic
or
photographic
reproductions, the principal feature of which is
the nudity or partial nudity of any person, are
performed or shown as a principal use or an
accessory or similar use to some other business
activity which is conducted on the premises.*
"Agricultural exhibition grounds" means any
facility and grounds for the display, exhibition
and promotion of agricultural activities.
"Agricultural
implement
and
industrial
equipment sales and services" means the use of
land, buildings or structures for the sale, rental,
service, or repair of equipment and machinery
directly associated with agricultural operations.
"Agricultural land" means land that contains an
agricultural operation.
"Agricultural operation" means an agricultural
activity conducted on agricultural land for gain
or reward or in the hope or expectation of gain
or reward, and includes:
(a) The cultivation of land;
(b) The raising of livestock, including game-
production animals within the meaning of
the Livestock Industry Diversification Act and
poultry;
(c) the raising of fur-bearing animals, pheasants
or fish;
(d) the production of agricultural field crops;
(e) the production of fruit, vegetables, sod,
trees,
shrubs
and
other
specialty
horticultural crops;
(f) the production of eggs and milk;
(g) the production of honey;
(h) the operation of agricultural machinery and
equipment, including irrigation pumps; and
(i) the
operation
of
fertilizers,
manure,
insecticides,
pesticides,
fungicides
and
herbicides, including application by ground
and aerial spraying for agricultural purposes.
This definition does not include Cannabis
Production & Distribution. (Amended, b.400.16,
09/10/2018)
"Agricultural
Research
Facility"
means
a
government facility, including any buildings and
grounds where agricultural operations are
studied.
"Airport" means an area of land with a hard
surfaced landing strip used for the arrival,
departure, movement or servicing of aircraft,
together with any accessory buildings and other
installations. (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
"Alteration permit" means a permit pertaining
to altering any aspect of a building designated as
a Municipal Historic Resource.
"Amenity area" means space provided for active
or passive recreation and enjoyment and may
include
hard
and
soft-landscaped
areas,
balconies, recreational facilities and communal
lounges, but does not include hard-surface
parking facilities.*
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"Animal services" means a facility for animal
grooming, training, or daycare, and includes the
retail sales of associated products, but does not
include
provisions
for
overnight
accommodations. Animal services do not
include veterinary clinics, hospitals, or kennels.
"Apartment housing" means a residential
building containing three or more dwelling units
having shared entrance facilities and/or direct
exterior entrances, in which the dwelling units
are arranged in any horizontal or vertical
configuration.* (see Section 9.4)
"Appeal Board" means the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board established under
City Bylaw.
"Area Redevelopment Plan" means a statutory
plan
adopted
by
Council
to
guide
the
redevelopment of existing developed areas,
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
"Area Structure Plan" means a statutory plan
adopted by Council to provide long range land
use planning for large areas of undeveloped land
within the City, pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act.
"Arts and crafts studio" means a building or
portion thereof used for the production and
retail sale of uniquely finished product by an
artist or craftsperson and includes, but shall not
be limited to, works created by painting,
ceramics,
weaving,
knitting,
sculpture,
photography, candle makers, stained glass, glass
blowing and textile arts.
"Auction facilities" means land and/or buildings
that are used for the public sale of property or
goods to the highest bidder, and may include an
online auction house, that is conducted via a
web site or similar interactive communication
media, where the goods and items for auction
are stored in a local warehouse and can be
picked up by the bid winner, but does not
include a Livestock Auction Mart.
(Amended,
b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
"Autobody and paint shop" means development
for the repair and/or painting of motor vehicle
bodies and frames, and for damaged motor
vehicle appraisal services.
"Automotive sales and service" means a
business which typically offers sale, rental
and/or lease of passenger vehicles, light trucks,
vans, motorcycles and other similar vehicles and
typically offers mechanical repair, oil, lube and
similar repairs and maintenance to vehicles, but
does not include autobody and paint shop
repair.
B
"Baffle" means any device used to soften the
effects of light.
"Balcony" means a platform without stairs
adjoining a dwelling and is intended for use as
an outdoor amenity space.
"Bareland condominium" means a condominium
in which the units are defined in relation to the
land rather than in relation to a building. A
bareland condominium shares all the other
features of a conventional condominium except
for the definition of the boundaries.
"Barrier free" means that a building and its
facilities can be approached, entered, and used
by persons with physical, mental or sensory
disabilities.
"Basement" means a habitable portion of a
building which is partly underground on at least
three sides.
"Bed and breakfast" means an owner occupied
single detached, semi-detached or duplex
dwelling where temporary accommodation is
provided in six (6) or less guest rooms and meals
may be supplied on a daily basis to registered
guests.
"Boarding and rooming house" means a
development consisting of a single detached,
semi-detached or duplex dwelling where the
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owner lives and supplies lodging and sleeping
accommodation, with or without meals, for
remuneration to no less than four (4) and no
more than six (6) un-related persons. Only one
cooking facility shall be located within a
boarding and rooming house. A boarding and
rooming house does not include a care
residence.
"Boundary" means the registered property line
of a site. For modular home parks, boundary
refers to the imaginary dividing line between
two units, creating an equal distribution of land
between the affected units.
"Building" means a structure with roof and walls.
"Building assembly/sales/staging" means the
principal building and any accessory grounds and
buildings for the purpose of building, staging and
selling modular building sections, either in whole
or in part, to ultimately be transported off-site.
"Building height" refers to "height".
"Building
permit"
means
permission
or
authorization in writing pursuant to the Safety
Codes Act to commence the use, occupancy,
renovation,
relocation,
construction
or
demolition of any building.
"Building relocation/relocation of building''
means the act of relocating a building to a new
location. This may involve removing a building
from one site and placing it on another site,
moving a building to a new location on the same
site or bringing a building onto a site.*
"Building supply and lumber yard" means a
building in which construction and home
improvement materials are offered or kept for
retail sale and may include the fabrication of
certain materials related to home improvement.
An outdoor storage yard may be included only
where outdoor storage yard is listed as a use the
district. (Amended, b.400.17, 09/24/2018)
"Bulk fuel sales and storage" means a
development for the purpose of handling
petroleum products in bulk quantities, and
includes
dispensing
equipment
and
supplementary tanker vehicle storage. Card-lock
pumps and retail fuel sales may be incorporated
as accessory uses.
"Bus depot" means a facility providing for the
departure and arrival of passengers and freight
carried by bus.
"Business
Park"
means
a
multi-building
development
planned
to
accommodate
commercial or industrial uses, built on one or
more lots and generally consists of multiple
acres. (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
C
"Caliper" means an instrument for measuring
thicknesses and internal or external diameters
(i.e. trees).
"Campground" means a parcel developed and
maintained for the temporary accommodation
of travellers, tourists and vacationers, providing
overnight camping experiences from tenting to
serviced trailer sites, and may include accessory
facilities which support the use, such as
administration offices and laundry facilities. It
does not include the use of modular homes or
trailers on a permanent year round basis, unless
approved by the City to provide accommodation
to the City contracted caretaker. (Amended, b.400.02,
04/24/2017)
"Cannabis"
means
cannabis
plant,
fresh
cannabis, dried cannabis, cannabis oil and
cannabis plant seeds 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 that
contain cannabis. (Added, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Cannabis accessory" means cannabis accessory
as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its
regulations, as amended from time to time.
(Added, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
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"Cannabis lounges" means development where
the primary purpose of the facility is the sale of
Cannabis to the public, for the consumption
within a permanent premise that is authorized
by provincial or federal legislation. This use does
not include Cannabis Production & Distribution.
(Added, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Cannabis production & distribution - major"
means development occupying more than
200m², used for the production, cultivation and
growth of Cannabis. This includes, processing of
raw
materials,
the
making,
testing,
manufacturing, assembly or in any way altering
the chemical or physical properties of semi-
finished or finished goods and products. This
also
includes
the
storage,
transshipping,
distribution & sales of materials, goods and
products to Cannabis Retail sales stores. (Added,
b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Cannabis production & distribution - minor"
means development occupying up to & including
200m², used for the production, cultivation and
growth of Cannabis. This includes, processing of
raw
materials,
the
making,
testing,
manufacturing, assembly or in any way altering
the chemical or physical properties of semi-
finished or finished goods and products. This
also
includes
the
storage,
transshipping,
distribution & sales of materials, goods and
products to Cannabis Retail sales stores. (Added,
b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Cannabis retail sales" means development used
for the retail sale of Cannabis that is licensed
and
authorized
by
provincial
or
federal
legislation within a permanent building. This
Use does not include Cannabis Production and
Distribution or Cannabis lounges. (Added, b.400.16,
09/10/2018)
"Care residence" means a building, with two or
more accommodation units designed to provide
long term housing and wherein the residents,
who because of their circumstances cannot or
do not wish to maintain their own households,
shall be provided with specialized care in the
form
of
supervisory,
nursing,
medical,
counselling or homemaking services. (Amended,
b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
"Carport" means a building used to provide
shelter to parked vehicles with a minimum of
two of its sides unenclosed. A carport is roofed
and may be either free standing or attached to a
building. Where attached to a building it shall
be considered as part of the building, and where
it is freestanding it shall be considered as an
accessory or residential accessory building.
"Cartage and freight terminal" means a facility
accommodating the storage and distribution of
freight shipped by air, rail or highway
transportation.
"Car wash" means a building containing facilities
for a self-service car wash or washing motor
vehicles by production line methods which may
include a conveyor system or similar mechanical
devices.
"Cemetery" means the development of a parcel
primarily
as
landscaped
open space
for
interment, and may include buildings or
entombment of deceased persons.
"Chief Administrative Officer" means the Chief
Administrative Officer of the City of Lacombe
appointed by Council under Bylaw.
"Commercial" means the principal use of land,
building(s), or structure(s) for the purpose of
buying and selling commodities and supplying
professional
and
personal
services
for
compensation.
"Commercial card lock" means a petroleum
dispensing outlet without full-time attendants.
"Commercial recreation establishment" means a
building or portion thereof designed for sports
and active recreation where patrons are
predominantly participants and any spectators
are incidental and attend on an occasional basis,
and may include but is not limited to billiard
halls, bowling alleys and amusement arcades.
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"Commercial
residential"
see
mixed
use
dwellings.
"Commercial school" means a facility that
provides education or training in general
education, trade, life skills, or business skills and
includes, business schools, secretarial schools
and personal service schools, but does not
include an industrial training facility.
"Communication tower" means an antenna
and/or supporting structure for the transmission
and/or receiving of radio communication,
including but not limited to radio and television
transmission,
two-way
radio,
land-mobile
systems, fixed-point microwave and amateur
radio systems. Communication towers are
governed
under
a
separate
City
Policy:
Telecommunication
Antenna
System
Siting
Protocols.*
"Community, culture and recreation facility,
major" means any facility with a gross floor area
greater than 400m2 provided by the municipality
or by other groups or organizations without
profit or gain for such special purposes including
but not limited to a community meeting room,
community centre, drop-in centre, museum, art
gallery, art studio, library, arena, gymnasium,
swimming
pool,
and
other
recreation
infrastructure but does not include education
facilities or group homes.
"Community, culture and recreation facility,
minor" means any facility with a gross floor area
less than 400m2 provided by the municipality or
by other groups or organizations without profit
or gain for such special purposes including but
not limited to a community meeting room,
community centre, drop-in centre, museum, art
gallery, art studio, library, arena, gymnasium,
swimming
pool,
and
other
recreation
infrastructure but does not include education
facilities, group homes, or places of worship.
(Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
"Community event" means a sporting, cultural,
seasonal/special occasion market or other type
of unique activity, which is considered an event
as it occurs for a limited or fixed duration (e.g.
one-time, annual). It is intended to attract
community and surrounding residents to use, or
have impact on public space (owned, leased or
controlled by the City of Lacombe) or
occasionally on private land. (Added, b.400.02,
04/24/2017)
"Community market" means the use of land,
buildings or structures, or part thereof, for the
principal purpose of selling products and
merchandise to the general public.
"Condominium" means a form of property
ownership in which each owner holds title to
his/her individual unit, plus a fractional interest
in the common areas of the multi-unit project.
"Container class" means a standard sizing of
nursery stock applied to plants grown in
containers.
"Convenience store" means a building used for
retail or merchandise sales which serves the
day-to-day living needs of neighbourhood
residents and employees.
"Cooking facility" means three or more
individual stove top elements or burners or an
oven.*
"Council" means the Council of the City of
Lacombe.
"Crawlspace" means a portion of a building
which is mainly underground and for which no
habitable space can be developed.
"Crematorium" means an establishment with
one or more cremation chambers used to
reduce the human body to ashes by heat and
where funeral services are not conducted.
"Crime
prevention
through
environmental
design (CPTED)" means a set of principles
intended to prevent crime by changing or
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managing the physical environment to produce
behavioural effects that will reduce the
incidences and fear of crime.*
D
"Dangerous goods occupancy" means any
occupancy where goods have the ability to cause
damage or injury to persons, property, and/or
the
environment
when
released
from
containment.*
"Day care facility" means a facility that provides
care and supervision for seven (7) or more
children for more than three (3) but less than 24
consecutive hours in each day that the facility is
operating, and is intended to be operated at
least twelve (12) consecutive weeks per year.
"Deck" means a platform or floor structure
normally adjoining a building and which is
greater than or equal to 0.3m in height and
intended for use as an outdoor amenity space.*
"Demolition" means the pulling down, tearing
down or razing of a building.*
"Density" means the measure of the number of
dwelling units per developable area of land
(net), expressed in units per hectare. For the
purposes of Development Permit applications,
density shall be calculated using the area of the
property being developed using the following
formula:
Density: Max. Number of Units Allowed per
Hectare/ one hectare (1ha) = Units Allowed on
the Site (x)/ Site Area (ha)
Example:
R4 property = 35 units per hectare as a
permitted use
Property Area to be developed = 558m2 (0.06
ha)
Density = 35/10 000 m2 = X/558m2
Allowable units to be built as a permitted use in
the R4 District = (35X558) / 10,000 = 1.95 or 2
units
All density calculations shall use standard rules
of rounding to the next whole number.
"Detached
dwelling"
means
a
residential
building containing one dwelling unit, which is
physically separate from any other residential
building, and does not include a modular home.
Where a secondary suite is a listed use within a
district, a detached dwelling may also contain a
secondary
suite
(if
approved
by
the
Development Authority).* (see Section 9.4)
"Detached
garage"
means
an
accessory
residential building or accessory building, not
connected to the principal building on the
parcel, intended for the storage of vehicles or
property owned by the occupant of the principal
building. See accessory residential buildings.*
"Developable Area (net)" means the total area
of lands minus any environmental reserve areas.
(Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
"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
Authority"
means
the
Development Authority established under the
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City of Lacombe Subdivision and Development
Authorities Bylaw, as amended.
"Development envelope" means the area of land
that is approved to be built on, determined by
the setbacks established in this Bylaw.
"Development
Officer"
means
the
Chief
Administrative Officer or delegate.
"Development Permit" means a document that
is issued under the Land Use Bylaw and
authorizes a development.
(Amended,
b.400.40,
07/11/2022)
"Discretionary use" means a use of land or
buildings which may be compatible with other
uses in the district, for which a Development
Permit may be issued, with or without
conditions, at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
"Distribution facility" means a warehouse or
other building used for receipt, temporary
storage, and redistribution of goods. This
definition does not include Cannabis Production
& Distribution. (Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"District" means land use district, or zoning,
established under this Bylaw.
"District shopping centre" means a group of
commercial establishments planned, owned,
developed and managed as a unit established on
the same site which serves the needs of the
urban centre and surrounding municipalities;
Each use within a District Shopping Centre shall
require
its
own,
separately
approved
Development Permit .
"Drinking
establishment"
means
an
establishment where the principal purpose is the
sale of alcoholic beverages for consumption on
the
premises
and
may
also
include
entertainment, dancing, the preparation and
sale of food for consumption on the premises,
take-out food services and the sale of alcoholic
beverages for consumption away from the
premises. A drinking establishment includes any
premises in which a "Class A" liquor license has
been issued and where minors are prohibited on
the premises at any time, by the terms of the
license as issued by Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Commission, but does not include an adult
entertainment establishment.*
"Drive
through
business"
means
an
establishment with facilities for on-site service
to customers who remain in their motor
vehicles. A drive-through business may include
banking or dry cleaning but does not include a
theatre. A drive-through component of a
business shall be deemed accessory to that
business.*
"Drive-through restaurant" means a building or
portion thereof where food and/or beverages
are sold in a form ready for consumption directly
to customers who remain in their motor
vehicles.
"Driveway" means an area that provides a
vehicle access route between a public roadway
and a use on a parcel.*
"Duplex dwelling" means a building designed
and built to contain two dwelling units, with one
dwelling unit placed over the other in whole or
in part, each having a separate entrance and not
attached to any other residential building.* (see
Section 9.4)
"Dwelling unit" means habitable space used or
intended to be used by one or more persons
which is used or fully capable of being used as a
residence, where each unit provides cooking,
eating, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities and
is accessed by a separate locked entrance or
serviced by one (1) or more separate utility
connections or accounts or both.* (see Section
9.4)
E - F
"Eaveline" means the horizontal line on a
structure that marks the bottom edge of the
overhang of a roof and where there is no
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overhang, the eaveline should be the horizontal
line at the intersection of the roof and wall.
"Educational facility" means the use of land or
buildings for the purpose of instruction and
other public services and facilities related to the
operation of provincial accredited educational
facilities.
"Electric vehicle charge sites" means where
electric vehicle batteries can be charged.* (see
8.18.13)
"Emergency service provision - publically
provided" means services such as fire and
rescue, ambulance and police service, provided
to residents by governments and/or their
appointed agencies.
"Enclosed" means any building that is roofed
with walls on all sides.
"Environmental Reserve" means land designated
as such pursuant to the Municipal Government
Act and may consist of:
(a) A swamp, gully, ravine, coulee or natural
drainage course,
(b) Land that is subject to flooding or is
unstable, or
(c) Land adjacent to the bed and shore of any
lake, river, stream or other body of water
Environmental reserve lands must, subject to
the provisions of the Municipal Government Act,
be left in their natural state or be used as a
public park.
"Equipment rental" means a building or part of a
building in which residential, commercial and
industrial equipment is provided for rent, lease
or hire and includes an outdoor storage yard
only where an outdoor storage yard is listed as a
use in the district. (Amended, b.400.17, 09/24/2018)
"Existing
residence
and
other
related
improvements" means a detached dwelling or
modular home and buildings accessory to the
use of the dwelling unit and the parcel upon
which it is located, serviced by utilities and
access to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
"Facade" means the exterior wall of a building.
"Fence" means a vertical physical barrier
constructed to prevent visual intrusion, define
boundaries, provide sound abatement or limit
unauthorized access.
"Financial institution" means the provision of
financial and investment services by a bank,
trust company, investment dealer, credit union,
mortgage broker or related business, which may
also include provision of drive-through access to
an automated teller machine.
"Fitness facility" means the use of premises for
physical
activity
and/or
physical
fitness,
including but not limited to gymnasia; racquet
courts; yoga, pilates and dance studios; martial
arts and self-defense training facilities. (Amended,
b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
"Flood fringe" means that portion of the Flood
Hazard Area where the flows are generally
shallower and move more slowly than in the
floodway. The flood fringe typically includes the
area between the floodway and the outer
boundary of the flood hazard area.
"Flood hazard area" means the combination of
the floodway and flood fringe zones and may
also include areas of overland flow.
"Floodway" means that portion of the flood
hazard area where flows are deepest, fastest
and most destructive. The floodway typically
includes the main channel of a stream and a
portion of the adjacent overbank area.
"Food production facility - major" means a
wholesale development that consists of the
processing of raw materials, including live
animals, into a semi-finished or finished food
and/or beverage product that may be stored on
site prior to the distribution of the product. Any
indoor
display,
retail
sales,
office
or
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administrative support area shall be a secondary
use. A microbrewery is not a food production
facility.* This definition does not include
Cannabis Production & Distribution. (Amended,
b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Food production facility - minor" means a
primarily retail development that consists of the
processing of raw materials into a semi-finished
or finished food and/or beverage product. Any
indoor
display,
retail
sales,
office
or
administrative support area shall be a secondary
use. A microbrewery is not a food production
facility.* This definition does not include
Cannabis Production & Distribution. (Amended,
b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Foundation" means a system or arrangement
of foundation units through which the loads
from a building or structure are transferred to
supporting soil or rock.
"Foundation unit" means one of the structural
members of the foundation of a building or
structure such as a footing, grade beams, slab or
pile.
"Frontage" means the linear length of the Front
Parcel Boundary measured at the Front Yard
Setback. (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
"Front parcel boundary" means in the case of
an interior parcel, the boundary which abuts a
street and in the case of a corner parcel or a
parcel which abuts more than one street, means
the shorter of the two boundaries which abut a
street [see sketch under definition for "yard"],
unless otherwise approved per Section 4.8.3.
"Front yard" means a yard extending across the
full width of a parcel situated between the front
boundary of the parcel and the front wall(s) of
the principal building situated on the parcel [see
sketch under definition for "yard"]. Where there
is no discernible front yard, see clause 8.24.3.
"Funeral home" means a business establishment
where the bodies of the dead are prepared for
burial or cremation, and where funeral services
may be held. A crematorium is a separate use.
G - H
"Garage" means a type of residential accessory
building or accessory building into which a
vehicle(s) enter(s).
"Garden suite" means a separate, subordinate
and self-contained dwelling unit with a cooking
facility, located on a residential parcel within an
accessory residential building. This includes a
tiny/cottage house.*
"Gas bar" means one or more pump islands,
each consisting of one or more gasoline pumps
and shelter having a floor area of not more than
10m2, excluding washrooms, which shall not be
used for repairs or oil changes.
"Gas station" means a development used
primarily for the sale of gasoline and other
petroleum products, and may include the sale of
a limited range of convenience goods. The
development may also include a car wash to
which the regulations pertaining to car wash
also apply.
"Geothermal energy infrastructure" means
structures and accessories designed to produce
energy from the earth's internal heat.*
"Golf course" means a large open area of land
laid out for the playing of golf, and may include
accessory golf related retail sales, commercial
schools, restaurants and meeting spaces.
"Government use" - means a facility owned or
operated by federal, provincial or municipal
government or an agency, commission, board or
other entity established by statute or bylaw,
including facilities for the provision of protective
services. Government use does not include
public maintenance buildings, structures and
yards.
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"Grade, building" means the average level of
finished ground adjoining the main front wall of
a building (not including an attached Garage).
"Green roof" means an extension of an above
grade roof built on top of a man-made structure
which is designed, constructed and maintained
to allow vegetation to grow.*
"Greenhouses, commercial" means a building
used primarily for the growing of flowers, plants,
shrubs, trees, vegetables, and similar vegetation
for wholesale and retail sale. It may also include
sales of associated gardening merchandise and
landscaping materials. This does not include a
medicinal
marijuana
facility,
Cannabis
Production & Distribution or Cannabis Retail
Sales. (Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Hangar" means a structure designed to store
aircrafts and associated equipment or supplies
required for the operation and maintenance of
them.
"Hard landscaping" means the use of non-
vegetative material, other than monolithic
concrete or asphalt as part of a landscaped area
and may include materials such as brick, gravel,
rock or stone, concrete, timber, bitumen, glass,
metals, etc.*
"Hard surfacing" means asphalt, concrete,
interlocking brick/paving stones or similar
material satisfactory to the Development
Authority that is used in the construction of a
driveway, parking facilities, pedestrian walkways
and trails but does not include gravel or granular
materials.*
"Heavy equipment sales and service" means the
assembly, sales, rental and service of any heavy
vehicle or equipment used in commercial,
industrial, or agricultural activities.
"Height" means, unless otherwise stated in this
bylaw, for all buildings: the vertical distance
measured from the front grade at the building
face to the highest point of the building. In all
cases, unless otherwise determined by the
Development Authority, architectural features
such as chimneys, steeples, cupolas, mechanical
penthouses, and ventilation equipment should
not be included in the calculation of height.
"Highway" means lands used or surveyed for use
as a public highway, and includes all other
definitions for highway in accordance with the
Public Highways Development and Protection
Act, 2004.
"Historic building" means any principal building
or place that is listed on the Heritage Inventory.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Historic mixed use dwelling" means the
adaptive reuse of a residential Historic Building
providing for a commercial component for
conducting business, while maintaining a portion
of the building for residential purposes. Historic
mixed use dwellings may be permitted only
within the following areas (see Section 14.4)
(a) Section 14.4.10 Historic Residential District
(b) Section 14.4.12 Mixed Use Transition District
(c) Section 14.4.13 Old Town Main Street
District: Mixed Use District
(d) Section 14.4.14 Old Town Main Street
District: Residential District.*
"Home occupation 1" means the secondary use
of a principal dwelling unit by a permanent
resident(s) of the dwelling to conduct a business
activity or occupation. No clients shall access
the business at its location and additional traffic
generation should not be detectable to the
neighbourhood.* This does not include Cannabis
Retail
Sales
or
Cannabis
Production
&
Distribution. (Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Home occupation 2" means the secondary use
of a principal dwelling unit, the use of an
accessory building located on the same parcel as
the principal dwelling unit, or a combination
thereof, by a permanent resident(s) of the
dwelling unit, to conduct a business activity or
occupation. A limited number of clients may
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access the site.* This does not include Cannabis
Retail
Sales
or
Cannabis
Production
&
Distribution. (Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Hospital" means an institution, building, or
other premises, which may include but is not
limited to a care residence, established for the
maintenance, observation, medical care and
supervision and skilled nursing care of persons
afflicted with or suffering from sickness, disease
or injury or for the convalescent or chronically ill
persons.
"Hotel" means a building which contains
transient lodging accommodation units for a
daily fee to the general public, where each room
has access from a common interior corridor, and
may provide additional services such as, but not
limited to restaurants, lounges, meeting rooms
and recreational facilities.
"Hotel, boutique" means a type of hotel,
typically with less than 15 accommodation units,
and may or may not offer other services typically
provided by a hotel.
I - L
"Industrial
support
services"
means
the
development or use of buildings where the
principal use provides support services to
industry, where offices and administrative
functions are an accessory use, and may include
the accessory sale and distribution of industrial
products. The use includes but is limited to the
following:
building
security,
cleaning
or
maintenance
services,
engineering,
land
surveyor, laboratories, oilfield services, project
design, management services, construction
trade or construction contractor. This use does
not include commercial office spaces." (Amended,
b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
"Industrial
training
facility"
means
a
development
that
provides
for
technical
instruction to students and/or the training of
personnel in industrial businesses.
"Infill development" means the development or
re-development of vacant, under-used or
deteriorating parcels within existing urban areas.
This may include the demolition of existing
structures
to
be
replaced
with
new
development. Infill development may or may not
include a change in the use or intensity of the
use on a parcel.*
"Intermunicipal Development Plan" means a
plan adopted by City Council and the Council of
Lacombe County and/or any other municipal
council as an Intermunicipal Development Plan
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
"Kennel" means a business where four or more
dogs over the age of six (6) months and/or four
or more cats over the age of three (3) months
are kept, maintained, boarded, bred, trained, or
cared for in return for remuneration or for the
purpose of sale.
"Landfill" means landfill as defined in the Waste
Control Regulation (AR 192/96): as amended.
"Landing"
means
a
platform
extending
horizontally from a building solely used to access
or egress an entry door which provides direct
access to grade or stairs.
"Landscaped area" means an area of both hard
and/or soft landscaping, where land is made
attractive and desirable by the use of any or all
of the following: grass, artificial grass, trees,
shrubs, groundcover (limited to decorative rock,
bark
or
mulch),
ornamental
plantings,
pedestrian paths providing additional site
connections (as determined by the Development
Authority), fences, walls and associated
earthworks; however, it shall not include areas
occupied by garbage containers, storage,
sidewalks providing access from parking facilities
or driveways, parking facilities or driveways.*
(Amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
"Land Use Bylaw" means this Land Use Bylaw
and amendments thereto.
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"Land use district" means the Districts or zoning
created by this bylaw and described in Parts 9 -
14 and the area of land as shown in Part 15 of
this Land Use Bylaw.
"Land use policies" mean policies established by
the Lieutenant Governor in Council of Alberta
pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
"Lane" means a public thoroughfare which
provides a secondary means of vehicular access
to a parcel or parcels and which is registered at a
land titles office.
"Liquor store" means a building or part of a
building for the retail sale of alcohol, including
wine and cold beer, to the public for
consumption off the premises, and may include
the retail sale of related products such as soft
drinks and snack foods.
"Livestock auction market" means a facility
where agricultural related items, including
cattle, are bought and sold by public auction.
"Loading space" means an off street space on
the same lot in all non-residential development,
apartment
and/or
multiple
housing
development, reserved for the purpose of
providing free access for vehicles to a loading
door, platform, or bay.*
M
"Manufacturing
facility,
general"
means
development for the manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, production, assembly or packaging
of materials, goods or products and their
distribution, which does not generate any
detrimental impact, potential health or safety
hazard or nuisance factor. This definition does
not include Cannabis Production & Distribution.
(Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Manufacturing
facility,
intensive"
means
development for the manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, production, assembly and packaging
of materials, goods or products and their
distribution, which may generate a detrimental
impact, potential health or safety hazard or
nuisance beyond the boundaries of the parcel
and includes supplementary warehouse and
staging facilities. This definition does not include
Cannabis Production & Distribution. (Amended,
b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Manufactured home" means a residential
building containing one dwelling unit built or
constructed in a certified off-site manufacturing
facility in accordance with the Canadian
Standards Association (CSA), designed to be
transported to a suitable site on either its own
wheels and chassis or other means, to be placed
on a foundation suitable for long term
occupancy. (Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
"Massing (building)" means the general size and
shape of a building and its spatial relationship to
the street and adjacent buildings.
"Master Development Permit " means an
overarching and comprehensive Development
Permit which guides development on a parcel,
typically associated with a phased or multiple
housing development. The permit will identify
building placement, traffic circulation and
parking, signage, landscaping and any other site
features
deemed
appropriate
by
the
Development Authority.
"Mechanized excavation, stripping and grading"
means the use of motorized equipment to
remove, relocate or stockpile soil or vegetation
in excess of normal landscape maintenance
requirements.*
"Medical and health services clinic" means a
building
where
a
professional
health
practitioner(s), including but not limited to
doctors, dentists, optometrists, acupuncturists,
naturopaths, chiropractors, physiotherapists and
counselors, excluding veterinarians, provide
diagnosis and treatment to the general public
without overnight accommodations. Medical
and health offices include such uses as x-ray and
other diagnostic services as well as minor
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operating rooms and uses accessory to the
provision of medical and health services
"Medical marijuana facility"
(Deleted,
b.400.23,
07//2019)
"Microbrewery - major" means a facility,
licensed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Commission (AGLC), where beverages of low
alcoholic content are produced and packaged,
with a capacity of not more than 25,000
hectolitres annually. The facility may include the
distribution, retail or wholesale on or off the
premises, tasting rooms where guests may
sample alcoholic beverages without charge,
drinking establishments, and restaurants.*
"Microbrewery - minor" means a facility,
licensed by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Commission (AGLC), where beverages of low
alcoholic content are produced and packaged,
with a capacity of not more than 5,000
hectolitres annually. The facility may include the
distribution, retail or wholesale on or off the
premises, tasting rooms where guests may
sample alcoholic beverages without charge,
drinking establishments, and restaurants.*
"Minimum parcel width" means the width of a
parcel at the front lot line; for pie shaped lots,
parcel width shall be measured from the
minimum front yard setback distance and for
irregularly shaped lots, parcel width may be
measured from the widest point of the lot (to
the discretion of the Development Authority).
"Mixed use dwelling" means a building that
includes ground floor commercial space and one
or more dwelling units within the same building.
"Mobile/portable vending unit" means any
mobile/portable unit/stand that is designed to
be portable and not permanently attached to
the ground and that is intended to be temporary
from which merchandise is peddled, vended,
sold for sale or given away. (Added, b.400.16,
09/10/2018)
"Modular
home"
means
a
method
of
constructing a single family dwelling in one or
more
sections
in
a
certified
off
site
manufacturing
facility.
The
section(s)
are
transported to a site for installation. Modular
homes meet the Canadian Standards Association
(CSA). Modular homes may be designed to be
located
on
a
permanent
or
temporary
foundation.*
"Modular
home
park"
means
a
parcel
comprehensively designed, developed, operated
and maintained to provide sites and facilities for
the placement and occupancy of modular homes
on a long-term basis.*
"Modular home sales" means a facility providing
for the sale, lease, rental and/or service of
modular homes.*
"Motel" means a building or a group of buildings
which
contains
transient
lodging
accommodation units for a fee to the general
public, whereby each unit has a separate
exterior entrance and convenient access to on-
site parking. Motels may include additional
services such as, but not limited to restaurants,
meeting rooms and recreational facilities.
"Multi-attached housing" means a residential
building containing three or more dwelling units
separated by common walls and located either
on a single lot or where each unit is on its own
individual lot with each dwelling unit having a
separate, direct entrance from the exterior. This
definition applies to forms of housing that
include, but is not limited to, townhouses, row
houses, stacked rowhouses, triplexes and
fourplexes.* (see Section 9.4)
"Multiple housing development" means two or
more buildings containing one or more dwelling
units located on a parcel, where all the buildings,
structures, recreation areas, vehicular areas,
landscaping and all other features have been
planned as an integrated development.* (see
Section 9.4)
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"Multi-tenant lease bay" means a building which
has been developed with more than one bay,
with the intent that each bay can be a different
use. Parking and landscaping uses are typically
shared.
"Municipal
Development
Plan"
means
a
statutory plan adopted by Council as a municipal
development plan pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act.
"Municipal
Government
Act"
means
the
Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26,
as amended; and sometimes referenced as MGA
in this document.
"Municipal historic resource" means a resource
that has been designated at the municipal level
through bylaw in accordance with the Historical
Resources Act, RSA 2000, c. H-9; as amended.
"Municipal Planning Commission" means the
formal body created to administer parts of this
Bylaw, whose duties and functions are outlined
here within.
"Municipal Reserve" means land designated as
such pursuant to the Municipal Government Act,
R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26.
"Municipality" means the City of Lacombe.
"Municipally designated land" means lands
owned by the municipality and designated as
municipal reserve, school reserve, municipal and
school reserve, environmental reserve or public
utility lot.
N
"Non-conforming building" means a building or
structure
as
described
in
the
Municipal
Government Act:
(a) That is lawfully constructed or lawfully under
construction at the date a land use bylaw
affecting the building or land on which the
building is situated becomes effective, and
(b) That on the date the land use bylaw
becomes effective does not, or when
constructed will not, comply with the land
use bylaw.
"Non-conforming use" means a lawful specific
use as described in the Municipal Government
Act as:
(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, and
(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 land use bylaw.
O - P
"Occupancy or occupancy permit" (Deleted, b.400.40,
07/11/2022)
"Office" means a facility established primarily for
the
purpose
of
providing
professional,
management, administrative, consulting, or
financial services.*
"Outdoor display area" means an outdoor area
accessory to a principal use, the purpose of
which is to display goods, products, materials or
equipment intended and approved to be sold or
rented on a site. Outdoor display areas are
accessible
by
the
public
without
access
restrictions to view products.*
"Outdoor storage yard" means an accessory use
of land that is used for the outdoor storage of
products, goods or equipment associated with a
principal use, where public access to the yard is
wholly or partially restricted in some form.*
"Outline Plan" means a non-statutory plan
outlining development principles, patterns and
land uses for an area. These plans typically
specify land use districts, density levels, road
types
and
infrastructure
needs
for
the
development.
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"Owner" means the person who is registered
under the Land Titles Act, RSA 2000, c. L-4, as
amended, as the owner of the fee simple estate
in the land, or in respect of any property other
than land, the person in lawful possession of it.
"Parcel" means the aggregate of the one or
more areas of land described in a certificate of
title or described in a certificate of title by
reference to a plan filed or registered in a land
titles office. Where a building/structure has
been erected on two or more lots or shown on a
plan of subdivision that has been registered in a
land titles office, parcel shall include all those
lots.
"Parcel coverage" refers to the area on a parcel
covered by principal and accessory buildings as
well as any attached structures consisting of
balconies,
decks,
landings,
verandas
and
carports, but does not include cantilevers,
surface parking facilities, patios, fences or steps.
"Parking facility" means a building or an area
providing for the parking of motor vehicles.
"Parks and playgrounds" means areas of public
land known for their natural scenery and/or
preservation for public recreation either active
or passive.
"Party wall" means a wall owned and jointly
used by two (2) or more parties under legal
agreement or by right in law, and erected at or
upon a line separating two (2) or more
developments each of which is, or capable, of
being, a separate real-estate entity.
"Patio" means an at grade hard surfaced area,
with a surface height less than 0.3m that is
intended for use as an outdoor amenity space.
"Permitted use" means a use of land, structure
or building which is compatible with other uses
in the district, for which a Development Permit
shall be issued, with or without conditions, if the
application otherwise conforms with this Land
Use Bylaw.
"Personal services" means the provision of a
service to individuals on a commercial or home
occupation basis and includes, but is not limited
to, such services as photographers, travel
agencies and beauty salons.
"Place of worship" means any public or private
building or structure used for the collection or
assembly of persons for worship, and related
accessory and subordinate uses and may include
religious study, community outreach, support
groups, social programs and non-profit uses.
This does not include a community facility, day
care facilities, educational facilities or most
commercial ventures, but may include minor
personal service businesses that are offered for
a profit, e.g. music lessons, singing lessons,
drama club, etc., at the discretion of the
Development
Authority.
(Amended,
b.400.64,
01/13/2025)
"Principal building" means a building which
accommodates a principal use. The principal
building should generally be the largest building
on site.
"Principal use" means the primary purpose for
which a parcel, building, site or dwelling unit is
used or intended to be used.
"Prohibited use" means a use of land or building
which shall not be allowed within the district.
"Projection" means a portion or part of a
building or structure that extends horizontally
above and beyond the foundation of the
building or structure including, but not limited
to, decks, landings, verandas, unenclosed steps,
cantilevered windows, cantilevered living space,
fireplace chases, or eaves.*
"Public maintenance buildings, structures and
yards" means a facility used by a municipality,
school division or other government department
for the storage of materials used in fulfilling its
various functions and the storage and repair of
its equipment.
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"Public space" means a place which is open to
the public or to which access to the public is
provided.
"Public utility" means a system or works used to
provide one or more of the following for public
consumption, benefit, convenience or use:
(a) water or stream;
(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;
(j) telecommunications;
and includes the service, product or commodity
that is provided for public consumption, benefit,
convenience or use.
"Public utility lot" means land designated as
such pursuant to the Municipal Government Act
and intended to contain infrastructure and
operation in support of the provision of public
utility services.
"Public utility building" means a building or
structure in which the proprietor of a public
utility maintains or houses equipment used in
connection with the public utility; or for the
service or commodity supplied by any of those
systems; and where an office may be provided
as an accessory use.
Q - R
"Railway uses" means a use of land or a building
directly related to the building or operation of a
railroad system.
"Rear yard" means a yard extending across the
full width of a parcel situated between the rear
boundary of the parcel and the rear wall(s) of
the principal building situated on the parcel [see
sketch under definition for "yard"].
"Recreation equipment storage" means a
storage yard or compound for the seasonal
storage of recreational equipment, recreational
vehicles, watercraft, trailers and all-terrain
vehicles.
"Recreation vehicle sales and service" means a
facility providing for the sale, rental, lease or
service of recreation motor homes, travel
trailers and similar portable units designed for
travel.
"Recycle depot" means a development for
collecting, sorting, and temporarily storing
recyclable materials such as bottles, cans, paper,
boxes and small household goods, but does not
include a salvage recycling operation.
"Re-district" means to change the land use
district applied to a parcel.
"Renovation"
means
the
improvement,
maintenance, or alteration of any building or
structure.
"Repair facility - (with or without outdoor
storage yard) means a development where
broken, damaged, or failed devices, equipment,
parts, or goods are restored to an acceptable
operating or usable condition or state. This does
not include a service station or autobody and
paint shop. Repair facility includes an outdoor
storage yard only where an outdoor storage
yard is listed with the use in the district.
"Residential" means the use of land, buildings or
structures primarily for human habitation.
"Restaurant" means an establishment for the
preparation or sale of food for consumption on
the premises and may include takeout food
service and entertainment, excluding adult
entertainment, as accessory uses. A restaurant
may include premises for which a "Class A"
liquor licence has been issued and minors are
not prohibited by the terms of the licence.
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Drinking establishments, cannabis lounges and
drive-through restaurants are separate uses.
(Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Retail sales" means a development for the
rental or retail sale of groceries, beverages,
household goods, furniture and appliances,
hardware, clothes, printed matter,
confectionery, tobacco, pharmaceutical and
personal care items, automotive parts and
accessories, office equipment, stationery and
similar goods within a building or structure and
may include supplementary services such as
postal service, film processing and the repair of
anything sold or rented by the retail store. An
outdoor storage yard may be included only
where outdoor storage yard is listed as a use in
the district. This definition does not include
Cannabis Retail Sales. (Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
(Amended, b.400.17, 09/24/2018)
"Road" means land:
(a) Shown as a road on a plan of survey that has
been filed or registered in a Land Titles
Office, or
(b) Used as a public road and includes a bridge
forming part of a public road and any
structure incidental to a public road, but
does not include a highway.
S
"Salvage recycling operation" means land and
structures that are used for the storage and
dismantling of old or derelict vehicles and scrap
material for the purpose of recycling their
components.*
"Screen" means a fence, berm, hedge, sculpture,
wall or structure used to separate or shield from
view areas or functions which detract from the
appearance of the street scene and/or the view
from the surrounding areas.*
"Secondary
suite"
means
a
separate,
subordinate and self-contained dwelling unit
with a cooking facility, located within a principal
dwelling. A suite shall contain a separate
entrance from the principal dwelling.*
"Self-service storage" means one or more
buildings, storage rooms, or lockers provided on
site for the purpose of renting space for the
indoor storage of goods.
"Semi-detached dwelling" means a dwelling
unit joined side-by-side to another dwelling unit
sharing one common fire-rated wall, with each
dwelling unit having at least one separate
entrance.*
"Service station" means a development primarily
used for servicing or repairing motor vehicles,
and may include the sale of fuels and lubricating
oils and other fluids and accessories for motor
vehicles, but does not include an auto-body or
painting shop, car sales lot or a vehicle washing
establishment.
"Sea can" see shipping container.
"Set back" means the minimum distance a
building or structure can be located from a
property boundary, public roadway, natural
environmental feature or any other feature, as
outlined in this Bylaw.*
"Shipping container" (Sea Can) means a steel
storage container designed to be used for sea,
rail or intermodal shipping and which is used
strictly for the storage of materials associated
with the principal use of the parcel. Shipping
containers
are
not
temporary
buildings.
Shipping containers shall not be used for the
storage of dangerous goods. Where a shipping
container is proposed to be a building or
structure
not
intended
for
storage,
the
regulations for the applicable intended land use
district will apply. A shipping container is not a
rail box car.* (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
"Side yard" means a yard extending from the
front yard to the rear yard between the side
boundary of the parcel to the wall of principal
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building thereon [see sketch under definition for
"yard"].
"Sight
triangle"
means
an
area
at
the
intersection of roads, other than lanes, or roads
and railways in which all structures, fences or
other means of enclosure, vegetation and
finished ground elevations shall be no more than
1m in height above the average elevation of the
carriageways, in order that vehicle operators
may see approaching vehicles and pedestrians in
time to avoid collision.
"Sign" means any word, letter, model, placard,
board, notice, device or representation, whether
illuminated or not, and it's supporting structure,
in the nature of and employed wholly or in part
for
the
purposes
of
advertisement,
announcement or direction. Vehicles placed on
a parcel strictly for the purpose of advertising
are prohibited. Specific sign types are defined in
Part 7.*
"Soft landscaping" means the use of vegetative
material as part of a landscaped area and may
include
grass,
trees,
shrubs,
ornamental
plantings and associated earthworks.*
"Solar
energy
infrastructure"
means
infrastructure
designed
to
convert
solar
radiation into electrical or thermal energy.
Where structures are required to support the
infrastructure, the structures may require a
permit.*
"Staff residence" means dwelling units which are
an accessory use to the operation of an
educational
facility
and
are
used
to
accommodate staff employed by the institution.
"Statutory
plan"
means
a
Municipal
Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development
Plan,
Area
Structure
Plan
or
Area
Redevelopment Plan adopted by a bylaw of the
municipality, or any one or more of them.
"Steeple" means a tall tower on a building,
topped by a spire and often incorporates a
belfry and other components.
"Street" means that portion of a public roadway
which provides for vehicular traffic, which is
registered in a land titles office for that use, and
does not include a lane or walkway.
"Structure" means anything constructed or
erected, the use of which requires location on
the ground or attachment to something located
on the ground, but does not include pavements,
curbs, walks or open air surfaced areas.
"Structural alterations" means altering the
principal building components in a manner
which affects structural integrity.
"Student
dormitories"
means
a
building
containing one or more accommodation units
for students enrolled at an educational facility,
which may contain shared kitchen facilities.
"Subdivision" means the creation or separation
of newly titled parcels of land from an existing
parcel of land.
"Subdivision and Development Appeal Board"
means the board established by Council
pursuant
to
the
City's
Subdivision
and
Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended.
"Subdivision and Development Regulation"
means
the
Subdivision
and
Development
Regulation (AR 43/2002), as updated, amended
or replaced.
"Suite" means a subordinate dwelling unit
located on the same parcel as a principal
dwelling unit. A suite is either a garden suite or
a secondary suite.
T
"Tandem parking" means two parking spaces,
one behind the other, with one point of access
to the manoeuvring aisle.
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"Temporary
accommodation"
means
the
provision of sleeping facilities which are meant
to provide limited duration of stay and not
become permanent.
"Temporary building" means a building without
a permanent foundation or footing and which is
removed when the Development Permit for
such building has expired. A temporary building
may include soft-sided or fabric covered
structures, where listed as a use in the District.*
"Terminal building" means a building or part of a
building used as part of the operation of an
airport to receive and direct aircraft for the safe
and efficient transportation of goods and
persons.
"Theatre and entertainment services" means a
building or part of a building used for the
commercial showing of films on indoor screens,
the presentation of live entertainment, such a
live theatre, musical concerts and dance
performances, but does not include an adult
entertainment establishment.
"Tiny/cottage house" means a type of dwelling
unit, typically less than 50m2 which meets
Alberta
Building
Code
requirements.
Tiny/cottage houses shall be connected to city
services.
"Traffic Impact Assessment" means a study
which assesses the vehicular and/or pedestrian
traffic and safety implications related to a
specific development. (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
"Transitional Housing" means a facility providing
supportive, temporary living accommodation for
persons in need of short term accommodation
as they transition into permanent housing over a
period of time. Transitional housing may include
additional services such as, but not limited to,
administrative offices, meeting rooms and
recreation facilities for use by the residents.
(Added, b.400.41, 01/09/2023)
"Tree leader" means the vertical stem at the top
of a tree trunk.
"Trucking establishment" means the use of land,
buildings or structures for the purpose of
storing, servicing, repairing or loading trucks,
transport trailers and/or buses.
"Trailer" means the use of a semi trailer for the
purpose of storage on a parcel, where the trailer
is not licensed and readily able to be moved. A
trailer is a prohibited use within the City.
U
"Use" means a building or an area of land and
the function and activities therein or thereon.
V - Z
"Variance" means relaxation of regulations
stated in this bylaw that may be provided as part
of a Development Permit approval to
accommodate a development. A variance is
expressed as a percentage and shall be
calculated as follows for the purposes of this
bylaw:
Variance (%) = [(Required regulation - proposed
regulation)/(Required regulation)] x 100
Example:
Required setback: 7.5m
Proposed setback: 4.7m
Variance = [(7.5- 4.7)/ (7.5)] x 100
Variance = 37.3% or 38%
All variances shall be rounded up to the next
whole number.
"Verandah" means a deck with a roof along the
outside of a building which is sometimes
partially enclosed. A verandah may also be
referred to as a covered deck.
"Veterinary clinic" means a facility for the
medical care and treatment of animals, and
includes
provision
for
their
overnight
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accommodation but does not include kennels,
outdoor pens, runs or enclosures.
"Veterinary hospital" means a facility for the
medical care and treatment of animals and
includes provision for their accommodation and
confinement in outdoor pens, runs and
enclosures.
"View Corridor" means the line of sight
(identified as to height, width, and distance) of
an observer looking toward an object of
significance to the community (e.g. ridgeline,
river, historic building, etc.).
(Added,
b.400.02,
04/24/2017)
"Walkway" means an area provided for on-site
pedestrian passage.
"Wastewater
treatment
plant"
means
a
wastewater collection system as defined in the
Wastewater and Storm Drainage Regulations (AR
119/93); as amended.
"Warehousing" means a facility for the indoor
storage of goods and merchandise, excluding
dangerous or hazardous materials, derelict
vehicles thereof, or any waste material, and may
include offices related to the administration of
the warehouse facility, a showroom and/or the
retail sale of goods stored in the warehouse as
accessory uses. This does not include self
service storage or Cannabis Production &
Distribution. (Amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
"Wind turbine generator" means a structure
designed
to
convert
wind
energy
into
mechanical or electrical energy.*
"Yard" means an open space located on the
same site as a building and which is unoccupied
and unobstructed from the ground upward. A
yard typically is divided into front, side and rear
yards. See sketch below.
"Zoning" means land use zoning, or district,
established under this Bylaw.
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Part - 3 THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
3.1 Development and Subdivision Authority
3.1.1
The Development Authority is established in accordance with Section 624 of the Municipal Government Act and
the City's Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended.
3.1.2
The Subdivision Authority is established in accordance with Section 623 of the Municipal Government Act and the
City's Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended.
3.2 The Development Officer
3.2.1
The Development Officer shall be considered a Development Authority of the City of Lacombe pursuant to the
Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended upon designation by the Chief Administrative Officer.
3.2.2
The Development Officer shall perform such duties that are specified in this Land Use Bylaw, including but not
limited to:
a) keeping and maintaining for inspection of the public, during all reasonable hours, a copy of this Land Use Bylaw
and all amendments;
b) keeping a register of all applications for development, including the decisions and the reasons;
c) receiving, ensuring the completeness of, and processing all applications for Development Permits and applications
to amend this Land Use Bylaw;
d) issuing decisions and stating terms and conditions for permitted and discretionary use Development Permit
applications, taking into consideration the provisions of this bylaw and any additional Overlay District provisions as
specified in Part 14;
e) referring any application to an adjacent municipality or any other agency or person which in their opinion may
provide relevant comments or advice respecting the application;
f)
referring for decision all Development Permit applications listed under clause 3.3.3 to the Municipal Planning
Commission;
g) referring for decision all Development Permit applications within a Direct Control District to Council, unless
otherwise noted in the applicable district; (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
h) issuing orders, where appointed, with regard to contravention of the Municipal Government Act, and enforcing
regulations, bylaws, or permit conditions;
i)
signing and issuing all valid Development Permits, Certificates of Compliance, Notice of Decisions, and Notices;
j)
collecting fees as prescribed by resolution of Council
3.2.3
The Development Officer shall be authorized to consider and decide upon:
a) development applications for permitted use developments requiring a variance of less than or equal to 15%;
(Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
b) development permit applications for permitted and discretionary uses within an established building in a
commercial, industrial, public or other District which conform to the requirements of the Land Use Bylaw, the
Municipal Government Act and the Subdivision and Development Regulation and statutory plans; (Amended, b.400.40,
07/11/2022)
c) Development Permit applications for Class 2 signs requiring a variance of less than or equal to 15%; and (Amended,
b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
d) Development Permit applications which require variances as outlined in Section 4.8;
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e)
development applications (permitted and discretionary) for Development Permits within the Flood Hazard Area
Regulations Overlay (Section 14.6). For permits requiring a variance greater than 15% (other than Development
Officer Variances outlined in sections 4.8.1 - 4.8.6), the use is to be considered by the Development Officer, while
the variance is to be considered by the Municipal Planning Commission.; (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017; Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020))
f)
Development Permit applications, including variances over 15%, discretionary uses, etc., where the application
has been referred to adjacent landowners, and where no concerns or objections have been received. The
Development Officer may choose to refer any of these applications to the Municipal Planning Commission for
consideration. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
3.2.4
The Development Officer may refer any application to the Municipal Planning Commission (see Section 3.3).
3.3 The Municipal Planning Commission
3.3.1
The Municipal Planning Commission is authorized to act as the Development Authority in those matters prescribed
in this Bylaw and the City's Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended.
3.3.2
The Municipal Planning Commission:
a) shall perform its functions and duties in accordance with this Land Use Bylaw and the City's Subdivision and
Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended;
b) shall consider and if necessary state terms and conditions on any planning or development matter referred by the
Development Officer or Administration;
c) may direct the Development Officer or Administration to review, research, or make recommendations on any
other planning and development matter; and
d) make recommendations to Council on planning and development matters.
3.3.3
Unless otherwise stated in Section 4.8 and Section 3.2.3, the Municipal Planning Commission shall be authorized to
consider and decide upon:
a) development applications requiring a variance of greater than 15%; (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
b) development applications for discretionary uses within all districts excepting the applications provided for under
3.2.3 and Section 3.4; (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
c) development applications for Class 3 signs and for Class 2 signs requiring a variance greater than 15%; (Amended,
b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
d) development applications subject to the provisions of the Historic District Area Overlay (Section 14.5), the Place of
Worship Overlay (Section 14.7), and variances greater than 15% in the Flood Hazard Area Regulations District
Overlay (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
e) any other application which the Development Officer, under Section 3.2.4, refers to the Commission; and
f)
subdivision applications that are not located within the boundary of an Area Structure Plan or an Area
Redevelopment Plan.
3.4 City Council
3.4.1
Subject to Section 641 of the Municipal Government Act Council shall decide on Development Permit applications
in a direct control district.
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3.5 Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
3.5.1
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall be as established and appointed pursuant to the Subdivision
and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended.
3.5.2
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall hold hearings and undertake such actions as are necessary to
fulfill the powers and duties as set out in the Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended, and
Part 4 of this Land Use Bylaw.
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Part - 4 DEVELOPMENT PERMITS AND SUBDIVISION CONSIDERATIONS
4.1 Purpose and Requirement for Development Permits
4.1.1
Development Permits are required to ensure that all development in the City of Lacombe is undertaken in an
orderly manner in accordance with the Land Use Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act. Except as outlined in
Section 4.3 and clause 4.10.2, no development shall commence within the City of Lacombe unless a Development
Permit has first been issued pursuant to this Bylaw.
4.1.2
Applications for all Development Permits shall be made to the Development Authority.
4.2 Development Permits
4.2.1
Development Permits shall be issued in accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw, except as outlined in
clause 4.5.6. (Amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
4.2.2
The Development Authority for each Development Permit application shall be in accordance with Part 3.
4.2.3
Within 20 days of the receipt of a Development Permit application, the Development Authority must determine
whether the application is complete. (Added, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
a)
An application is complete if, in the opinion of the development authority, the application contains the documents
and other information necessary to review the application.
b)
The time referred to in clause 4.2.3 may be extended by a written agreement between the applicant and the
development authority.
c)
If the Development Authority does not make a determination of completeness within the time referred to in
clauses 4.2.3 and 2.2.3(b), the application is deemed to be complete.
d)
If the Development Authority determines that the application is complete, the Development Authority must inform
the applicant that the application is complete. This is to be prepared in the form and manner provided for in the
land use bylaw.
e)
If the Development Authority determines that the application is incomplete, the Development Authority must
inform the applicant that the application is incomplete and that any outstanding documents and information
referred to in the notice must be submitted by a date set out in the notice or a later date agreed on between the
applicant and the development authority in order for the application to be considered complete. This notice is to
be prepared in the form and manner provided for in the land use bylaw.
f)
If the Development Authority determines that the information and documents submitted under subsection 4.2.3(e)
are complete, the Development Authority must inform the applicant that the application is complete. This is to be
prepared in the form and manner provided for in the land use bylaw.
g)
If the applicant fails to submit all the outstanding information and documents on or before the date referred to in
clause 4.2.3(e), the application is deemed to be refused, and the Development Authority must inform the applicant
that the application is refused and provide a reason for the refusal. This is to be prepared in the form and manner
provided for in the land use bylaw.
h)
Despite that the Development Authority has issued an acknowledgment under clauses 4.2.3(d) or 4.2.3(f), in the
course of reviewing the application, the Development Authority may request additional information or
documentation from the applicant that the Development Authority considers necessary to review the application.
i)
If the Development Authority refuses the application for a Development Permit , the Development Authority must
inform the applicant that the application is refused and provide a reason for the refusal. This is to be prepared in
the form and manner provided for in the land use bylaw.
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j)
The form and manner in which the Applicant is notified is via mail and/or electronic communication if the Applicant
has agreed to such. (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
4.3 Development Not Requiring a Development Permit
4.3.1
A Development Permit is not required for the following developments provided the proposed development
complies with all the applicable regulations of this bylaw. This does not preclude the need for any other applicable
permits (e.g. building, electrical, etc). Where a development does not meet the requirements of this Bylaw, the
development shall be processed as an application for a discretionary use within the District in which the
development is located.
a) The carrying out of works of improvement, maintenance or renovation to any building provided that such works do
not include structural alterations or additions unless an exterior renovation as described in clause 14.4.1;
b) The completion of any development which has lawfully commenced before the passage of this Land Use Bylaw and
any amendments thereof, provided that the development is completed in accordance with the terms of any permit
granted in respect of it, and provided that it is completed within twelve (12) months of the date of commencement
or as stated in an approval;
c) Agricultural operations existing at the date of passage of this Bylaw;
d) The development of public parks and playgrounds and any associated parking requirements;
e) The erection, construction or maintenance of gates, fences, walls and other means of enclosure less than or equal
to 1m in height in front yards and 1.83m in height in any side or rear yard ; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
f)
Accessory buildings on a residential parcel, provided the building does not exceed 10m2 in floor area and 2.5m in
height and provided that all setbacks and parcel coverage requirements are observed;
g) Construction of decks provided that all setbacks, height and parcel coverage requirements are compliant; (amended,
b. 400.23, 07/8/2019)
h) Construction of pools and hot tubs provided that all setbacks for accessory (residential) buildings are compliant;
(Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i)
Landscaping where the existing grade and natural surface drainage pattern is not materially altered, except where
the landscaping works forms part of a development for which a Development Permit has been issued;
j)
A temporary building allowed for the duration of the building permit and for the purposes of storage for 30 days
meaning, more specifically, a temporary building, the purpose of which supports the carrying out of a development
for which a permit has been issued, for the duration of time needed to complete the work approved in the permit
or a temporary building used for the purposes of storage up to a maximum of 30 consecutive days or up to 60 days
if an additional 30 days has been approved by the City's CAO; (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
k) Location of temporary fences erected as part of an approved development for the purpose of containing a
construction site and its activities;
l)
The temporary use of a building or part thereof for election or census purposes;
m) Temporary sales on a parcel located within a commercial land use district where a principal building is established.
This includes, but is not limited to food sales, Christmas tree and flower sales and windshield repairs. A temporary
building (which is less than 2.5m in height and 10m2 in floor area) may be placed on site for up to sixty (60) days to
support the temporary sales;
n) Any demolition or relocation of an accessory building less than 23.22m2;
o) A flag attached to an upright pole;
p) Satellite receivers less than 1m in diameter, subject to the provisions of Section 8.20;
q) Solar energy and geothermal energy infrastructure, not including any required buildings, subject to the provisions
of Section 8.3.1 and 8.3.2;
r)
The installation, maintenance or repair of utilities;
s)
Clock towers, monuments, heritage plaques, art installations or other similar aesthetic enhancements; this does
not include a painted wall mural.
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t)
Containers which are designed to be temporary moving containers, located on areas of land designated for
parking, for a period to exceed no more than four (4) months. Where it is determined by the Development
Authority that there is a concern with sight lines or nuisance, these shall be removed by order of the Development
Authority; (Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
u) Any sign which is listed in Section 7.3 Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit;
v) Development specified in s. 618 of the Municipal Government Act, which includes:
i
a highway or public roadway;
ii
a well or battery within the meaning of the Oil and Gas Conservation Act;
iii a pipeline or an installation or structure incidental to the operation of a pipeline.
w) A Home Occupation 1. (Added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
4.4 Non-Conforming Buildings and Uses
4.4.1
Developments which are considered to be a non-conforming building or use shall be dealt with as provided for
under the Municipal Government Act and clause 4.8 of this Bylaw.
4.5 Applying for a Development Permit
4.5.1
An application for a Development Permit shall be made to the Development Authority in writing on the prescribed
form and should be accompanied by the following documents, to the discretion of the Development Authority:
a) a site plan, drawn to scale, that includes the following:
i
north arrow and scale of plan;
ii
legal description of property;
iii site area, site coverage calculations, number of storeys, height in metres according to the definition in this
Bylaw for all buildings and structures (existing and proposed);
iv property lines, shown with dimensions;
v
existing and proposed front, side and rear yards shown with dimensions;
vi location and size of all existing and proposed buildings and structures, and dimensions to the property
lines;
vii location of all registered utility easements and rights-of-way;
viii proposed improvements to all portions of the site including loading facilities, parking, fences, retaining
walls, hard surfaced areas, storage yards, garbage facilities and screening;
ix site parking layout, with dimensions, including existing and proposed onsite parking and loading areas,
access and egress points, and abutting roads;
x
identification of abutting roads, highways and rights of ways, and any existing or future access to the
proposed development;
xi location of any abandoned, suspended or active oil, gas or water wells; and
xii location of any existing or abandoned private septic systems.
b) copies (number to be determined by the Development Authority) of floor plans, drawn to scale, including the
proposed use of the building(s)/structure(s) or addition, total floor space and dimensions of the
building(s)/structure(s), and where required, the allocation of floor space for different uses for parking
calculations;
c) copies (number to be determined by the Development Authority) of elevations, drawn to scale, showing all sides of
the building/structure and indicating building/structure height, exterior finishing materials and colours:
i
Coloured renderings shall be required for all development within 14.4.8 Auto Oriented Downtown
Gateway District, 14.4.9 Business Industrial District, 14.4.13 Old Town Main Street District: Mixed Use
District, 14.4.15 Pedestrian-Oriented Downtown Gateway District and may be required for other
developments. The renderings shall accurately depict colours and finishing for exterior works and shall
be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
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d) a copy of the Certificate of Title for the subject lands dated from within thirty (30) days of the application date,
copies of any caveats or restrictive covenants registered by the City, and any other documents satisfactory to the
Development Authority to verify that the applicant has a legal interest in the land;
e) signature of all landowners. In instances where the applicant is not the landowner, proof of authority to apply for
a Development Permit will be required;
f)
a site grading plan, showing existing and proposed grades and slopes;
g) a landscaping plan along with the estimated cost of the landscaping project submitted by a qualified professional;
h) a hard surfacing plan along with the estimated cost for the hard surfacing project submitted by a qualified
professional;
i)
confirmation of coverage under any legislated programs or licenses (e.g. a New Home Warranty Program), if
applicable;
j)
all sign locations and designs. For sign application requirements refer to Part 7;
k) the estimated completion date of the project;
l)
a non-refundable fee, the amount to be determined from time to time by resolution of Council.
4.5.2
In addition to the above requirements, the Development Officer may also require:
a) detailed studies regarding the potential impact and approach to dealing with traffic (e.g. traffic impact
assessments or accommodation strategies), pedestrians (e.g. pedestrian accommodation strategies), parking,
utilities, and storm drainage prepared by a qualified engineer;
b) a Visual Impact Assessment prepared by a qualified professional that assesses the impact of new development on
view corridors and provides mitigation steps;
c) a geotechnical study prepared by a qualified engineer, if in the opinion of the Development Authority, the site is
potentially hazardous or unstable;
d) an Environmental Impact Assessment prepared by a qualified professional if the proposed development may, in
the opinion of the Development Authority, result in potentially significant environmental effects;
e) electronic copy of the plans and reports submitted in a digital format determined by the Development Authority;
f)
a fire safety plan, identifying the actions that will be taken during construction by the applicant, contractor and or
occupants of the building in the event of a fire or similar emergency situation, as approved by the Development
Authority;
g) an on-site storm water management plan, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority;
h) any other information or plans that the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may consider
necessary to properly evaluate the proposed development.
4.5.3
(Deleted, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
4.5.4
Notwithstanding the provisions in clause 4.5.1 and 4.5.2, the Development Officer may waive the requirement to
submit any of the material required to accompany a Development Permit application if the information is not
required to consider and decide on the application.
4.5.5
(Deleted, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
4.5.6
When a permit application is submitted for a property with an existing building or development, the following may
be applicable: (Added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
a) Where the Development Authority deems the development permit application to be a similar use and intensity as
the existing development, no additional site development conditions will be required. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
b) Despite 4.5.6 a), where an existing development has not been completed in accordance with the requirements of
the Land Use Bylaw and/or does not comply with the conditions of the existing development permit, the
Development Authority may require additional site development conditions. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
c) When a Development Permit has been applied for an addition to an existing building or a new building is proposed
for an existing site, all site development conditions as outlined in the current Land Use Bylaw shall be in effect.
This provision will not affect additions or new buildings that are less than 5% in size of the existing building or less
than 46.45m² in area.
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4.6 Development Permit Application Referrals
4.6.1
The Development Officer may refer an application for a Development Permit to any internal department, external
agency, or adjacent municipality for comments or advice.
4.6.2
The Development Authority should ensure that Development Permit applications for the following are circulated
for review to the City's Emergency Services Department:
a) all new build residential development excepting single detached, semi-detached or duplex dwelling units; and
b) all new build principal buildings in all other districts.
4.6.3
The Development Officer may notify any adjacent landowners that they deem may be impacted by any proposed
development.
a) Where a development consists of an application subject to the approval of the Municipal Planning Commission or
City Council, the Development Officer shall notify landowners within sixty (60) metres of the subject property of an
application for development, indicating the location and nature of the proposed development and request
comments on the proposed development. The notification shall identify:
i
the date for comments to be received;
ii
the date, time, and location where a decision will be made;
iii where the notice of decision will be posted (as per Section 4.9); and
iv where a copy of the decision can be viewed.
4.6.4
The Development Authority will have due regard to all comments received when making a decision on the
applications. If no response has been received by the date noted on the referral, the application will be dealt with
by the Development Authority as if there were no objections to the development.
4.6.5
The Development Authority shall refer all applications and subdivision for development which would result in
permanent overnight accommodation, including dwellings, or public facilities to the Alberta Energy and Utilities
Board if any of the land is within 1.5km of a sour gas facility and the proposed development is not, in the opinion
of the Development Authority, an infill development.
4.6.6
The Subdivision Authority will notify adjacent landowners and any landowner who may be impacted by any
proposed subdivision within sixty (60) metres of the subject property. (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
4.7 Decision Process and Conditions for Development Permits
4.7.1
In making decisions on a Development Permit application for a permitted use, the Development Authority:
a) shall approve, with or without conditions, the application if the proposed development conforms with this Bylaw,
the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, any statutory plans, and any other
plan adopted by Council; or
b) should refuse the application if the proposed development does not conform to this Bylaw, giving reasons for such
refusal; or
c) may approve the application subject to conditions to ensure that the application conforms to the requirements of
the Land Use Bylaw, the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, any statutory
plans, and any other plan adopted by Council.
4.7.2
In making a decision on a Development Permit application for a discretionary use, the Development Authority may:
a) approve, with or without conditions, the application if the proposed development conforms with this Bylaw, the
Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, any statutory plans, or any other plan
adopted by Council; or
b) refuse an application giving reasons for its refusal.
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4.7.3
The Development Authority may approve an application for a Development Permit or subdivision, even though the
proposed development does not comply with this Land Use Bylaw or is a non-conforming building, if in the opinion
of the Development Authority:
a) the proposed development or subdivision would not:
i
unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood; and
ii
materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring parcels of land;
b) the proposed development or use of land conforms to the use prescribed for the subject parcel in this Bylaw.
4.7.4
A decision of the Development Authority on an application for a Development Permit must be in writing, and a
copy of the decision, together with a written notice specifying the date on which the decision was made, must be
given or sent to the applicant on the same day the decision is made. 'In writing' means via mail or electronic
communication where the Applicant has agreed to such. A decision of approval must contain any conditions
deemed necessary to ensure that the development complies with the Municipal Government Act, this Bylaw, and
any statutory plans, or in the case of a refusal, must specify reasons for refusal. (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
(Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
4.7.5
Where Council is the Development Authority in a Direct Control District, it may approve, with or without
conditions, or refuse, an application for a Development Permit. Where an application is refused, the reasons for
refusal shall be provided.
4.7.6
City Council's decision upon an application for a Development Permit in a Direct Control District shall be final and
binding on all parties.
4.7.7
A Development Authority must make a decision on the application for a Development Permit within 40 days after
receipt by the applicant of an acknowledgment of completeness issued in accordance with part 4.2.3. This time
period may be extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the Development Authority
(Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
4.7.8
When an application for a Development Permit, has been refused by the Development Authority, another
application for the same or substantially the same development shall not be considered by the Development
Authority within six (6) months of the date of the final decision unless the application is for a permitted use with
no variances or a discretionary use with no variances. It is to the discretion of the Development Authority to
determine whether an application is considered to be the same or substantially the same.
4.7.9
In making a decision on a permitted or discretionary use, the Development Authority may impose conditions it
considers appropriate, either on a permanent basis or for a limited time period, in order to approve a
Development Permit application.
4.7.10 The Development Authority may impose any conditions it deems appropriate to ensure compatibility with the
amenities of the neighbourhood and the use, enjoyment and value of neighbouring parcels of land, including but
not limited to the following:
a) limiting the time of operation including hours of the day, days of the week, and parts of the year;
b) limiting the number of patrons;
c) requiring attenuation or mitigation of noise, odour, or any other nuisances that may be generated by the proposed
development;
d) regarding the size, location, character, and appearance of buildings or structures;
e) regarding site grading, landscaping, natural vegetation, environmental contamination and reclamation;
f)
addressing safety concerns regarding traffic, pedestrians, or protection of the site from other developments or to
protect other developments from the site;
g) regarding the location of the driveways, accesses and parking;
h) requiring consolidation of parcels;
i)
establishing a period of time for which a Development Permit is valid; and
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j)
the timing of the completion of any part of the proposed development.
4.7.11 Where this Bylaw requires a minimum standard, the Development Authority may impose a condition on a
Development Permit for a discretionary use requiring a higher standard where it is deemed appropriate. The
Development Authority shall provide rationale for the condition and ensure that the condition has merit and is not
unduly onerous.
4.7.12 The Development Authority may impose conditions on a Development Permit necessary to ensure satisfactory
arrangements for the supply of water, electric power, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, natural gas, cable, vehicular or
pedestrian access and circulation, garbage containers, parking, loading, landscaping or drainage, or any of them,
including payment of the costs of installation or construction of any such utility or facility by the applicant.
4.7.13 The Development Authority may impose a condition of Development Permit that requires the applicant to provide
to the municipality an irrevocable letter of credit or another form of security to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority, a value equal to 100% of the estimated costs of the proposed landscaping, to ensure that
the required landscaping is carried out with reasonable diligence. Landscaping securities shall be collected in
accordance with clause 8.13.10.
4.7.14 The Development Authority may impose a condition on a Development Permit that requires the applicant to
provide to the municipality an irrevocable letter of credit or another form of security to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority, a value equal to 50% of the estimated costs of the proposed hard surfacing, to ensure that
the required hard surfacing is carried out with reasonable diligence. Hard surfacing securities shall be collected in
accordance with clause 8.18.18.
4.7.15 As a condition of development approval, the Development Authority may require the developer to enter into a
development agreement with the municipality, to do any or all of the following:
a) to construct or pay for the construction or upgrading of:
i
any roads or bike pathways required to give access to the development;
ii
a pedestrian walkway system to serve the development or to provide pedestrian access to adjacent
developments, or both;
iii off-street or other parking and bicycle parking facilities; and
iv loading and unloading facilities.
b) to install or pay for the installation of any public utilities, other than telecommunications systems or works, that
are necessary to serve the development;
c) to repair or reinstate, or to pay for the repair or reinstatement of any items which may be damaged, destroyed or
otherwise harmed by development or building operations, including but not limited to street furniture, curbing,
sidewalk, bicycle infrastructure, boulevard landscaping and tree planting;
d) to carry out landscaping of the site which may include the retention and/or planting of trees, noise attenuation
fencing, the construction of an earth berm or other form of screening;
e) to pay an off-site levy or redevelopment levy;
f)
to provide an irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of security in such sum specified, as the Development
Authority deems appropriate to ensure compliance with the terms of the agreement and the conditions of the
Development Permit; and
g) such other works or other matters the Development Authority considers necessary or advisable having regard to
the nature of the proposed development.
4.7.16 The applicant may be required to pay to the City the costs incurred by them, by any engineer, or other person for
materials testing, inspections, monitoring of construction and review of construction drawings, and legal costs and
expenses to which the City is put in connection with the Development Agreement and the Agreement relates.
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Figure 4.1 Setback Variances in respect of corner
cut parcels (Refer to 4.8.2)
4.7.17 To ensure compliance with a development agreement, the City may register a caveat pursuant to the provisions of
the Land Titles Act and the Municipal Government Act against the Certificate of Title for the property being
developed. This caveat shall be discharged once the agreement conditions have been met.
4.7.18 The developer shall be responsible for all costs associated with the preparation of a development agreement, as
well as the costs associated with registering the caveat at Land Titles and discharging the caveat when all
conditions have been met.
4.8 Granting Variances
Development Officer Variances
4.8.1
The Development Officer may grant a variance:
a) of up to fifteen percent (15%) from the requirements of this Bylaw, subject to clause 4.7.3 and being satisfied that
the variance will not result in a development that does not comply with the requirements of the Municipal
Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, the Safety Codes Act, as amended, or any
applicable Statutory Plans or Outline Plans adopted by the Municipality;
b) over fifteen percent (15%) from the requirements of this Bylaw, subject to clause 3.2.3 f). (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
4.8.2
The Development Officer may grant a setback
variance that is greater than 15% (Amended,
b.400.24, 03/09/2020) from the requirements of
the Bylaw when a parcel corner is angled to
accommodate sight lines, subject to:
a) approval by the City's Engineer;
b) the setback is 'right and square' or 'left and
square' with the established setback of the
District; and
c) being satisfied that the variance will not
result in a development that does not comply
with the requirements of the Municipal
Government Act, the Subdivision and
Development Regulation, the Safety Codes
Act, as amended, or any applicable statutory
plans or Outline Plans adopted by the
municipality.
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Figure 4.2 Fencing Variance for
Corner Lots
4.8.3
The Development Officer may grant a variance on a corner lot, enabling the front parcel boundary to be
considered as the longer of the two boundaries which abut a street. This variance shall rotate the yard
requirements so that the shorter property boundaries become the side yards, with the longer property boundaries
becoming the front and rear yards. Once the initial development is approved on site, all future developments shall
use the orientation and setback requirements as established through this variance by the Development Officer.
The following should be considered when
determining whether to grant a variance to which yard to form the front yard:
a)
Ensuring that the front boundary is the street on which the parcel is addressed;
b)
Ensuring that the building is orientated so that all
setbacks are met to the proposed yard;
c)
Ensuring that all future development shall be subject
to the same yard considerations; and
d)
The maintenance of appropriate sight lines for traffic
safety
4.8.4
The Development Officer may grant a variance to the
height of a fence, landscaping or other means of
enclosure on a corner lot in the front yard (measured off
of the shorter parcel boundary). The variance shall allow
for up to one, 1.83m tall fence within the front yard, set
back 2.75m or greater from the front property boundary.
This variance shall only be considered where:
a) the principal entry door is located within the side yard;
b) the side yard fencing, landscaping forming a fenced
enclosure or any other means acting as an enclosure (if
applicable) facing the street is no more than 1m in height.
This is illustrated in Figure 4.2
4.8.5
For all development permit applications within non-
residential districts that involve a change of use but do not
involve building or site changes, the Development Officer
may grant a parking requirements variance up to 100%. Consideration to the use of the parcel and the impact on
neighbouring landowners shall form part of the decision to waive any or all required parking. (Amended, b.400.40,
07/11/2022)
4.8.6
Through a Development Permit application, the Development Officer may grant a variance up to 100% to the
setback distances for existing structures where the structure does not meet the setbacks established in this Bylaw
but was previously approved under a previous Bylaw. Consideration of the impact to the neighbouring properties,
the long term strategic land use plans for the site and safety are some of the considerations that should be made
when determining whether to grant a variance. The Development Officer may also choose to refer the application
to the Municipal Planning Commission. If the existing structure has no prior approvals under a previous Bylaw, the
Development Officer, in considering the impact to neighbours, may issue a variance or refer the application to the
Municipal Planning Commission for consideration. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Municipal Planning Commission Variances
4.8.7
The Municipal Planning Commission may grant a variance from the requirements of this Bylaw, subject to clause
3.2.3 f) and 4.7.3 and being satisfied that the variance will not result in a development that does not comply with
the requirements of the Municipal Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, the Safety Codes
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Act, as amended, or any applicable statutory plans or Outline Plans adopted by the Municipality. (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
4.8.8
Variances granted by the Municipal Planning Commission Development Authority shall not exceed a variance of
more than 100% from the requirements of this Bylaw. Where a variance request exceeds 100%, the application
shall be modified to ensure that the variance does not exceed 100% or be refused, citing reasons for refusal.
4.8.9
All variances which a Development Officer is authorized to grant may also be granted by the Municipal Planning
Commission.
4.8.10 Variances may be subject to an appeal in accordance with Section 4.13 Appealing a Decision of the Development
Authority.
4.9 Notification of a Decision on a Development Permit
4.9.1
Upon the issuance of a Development Permit, the Development Officer shall cause notice to be given as follows:
a) for permitted uses which conform in every respect to this Land Use Bylaw (pursuant to clause 3.2.3 (a)), a notice of
decision shall be provided to the applicant and landowner in writing, and posted on the City of Lacombe's website;
b) for all discretionary use permit decisions and variances issued by the Development Officer pursuant to clauses
3.2.3 (b through f), a notice of decision shall be provided in writing to the applicant and landowner, as well as to all
neighbouring landowners within 60m of the subject property. The notification shall outline the nature of the
application, the decision of the Development Officer, and provide information on how one may appeal the
decision, as per Section 4.13. In addition, a notice shall be posted on the City of Lacombe's website and a notice
may be posted on the subject lands, which has the effect of direct notification to any landowner, tenant of land or
building within the general area, whose use and enjoyment of property may be affected; (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
c) for all Development Permit decisions issued by the Municipal Planning Commission, a notice of decision shall be
provided in writing to the applicant and landowner on the same day the decision is made, specifying the date on
which the decision was made and containing any other information required by the regulations. The notification
shall outline the nature of the application, the decision of the Commission, and provide information on how one
may appeal the decision, as per Section 4.13. In addition, a notice shall be posted on the City of Lacombe's
website and a notice shall be posted on the subject lands, which has the effect of direct notification to any
landowner, tenant of land or building within the general area, whose use and enjoyment of property may be
affected; (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
d) for all Development Permit decisions issued by City Council, a notice of decision shall be provided in writing to the
applicant and landowner. The notification shall outline the nature of the application and the decision of City
Council;
e) for all permit decisions, the City shall ensure that they are advertised within a newspaper, circulating locally within
the area, for one (1) week; and
f)
the date on which the decision was made by the Development Authority is considered to be the date on which
notice of the issuance of the permit was given. (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
4.10 Effective Date and Validity of a Development Permit
4.10.1 Excepting out clause 4.10.2, when a Development Permit application has been approved by the Development
Authority it shall not be issued unless and until:
a) any conditions of Development Permit approval, except those of a continuing nature or those that cannot be
executed until the development commences, have been met, and
b) the period for an appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board has expired or, if an appeal has been
filed, a decision has been rendered by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board to confirm the issuance of
the Development Permit subject to any variations directed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; and
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c) clause 4.10.1(a) does not apply to demolition applications, where the disconnection of utilities is required prior to
building permit issuance.
4.10.2 The Development Officer may authorize the commencement of a development prior to the issuance of a
Development Permit if:
a) an application has been approved for the development and the appeal period has not yet expired; and
b) the applicant waives their right to appeal through the signing of an indemnity agreement to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. The form shall ensure that the applicant is held liable for all costs and risks associated
with progressing development in advance of the appeal period, should another party appeal the decision. The
form shall also ensure that the applicant cease development immediately if the decision is appealed by another
party.
4.10.3 If the development authorized by a Development Permit is not commenced within twelve (12) months from the
date of its issue, or date of decision of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board upon appeal, nor carried
out with reasonable diligence as determined by the Development Authority, the Development Permit ceases to be
effective unless an extension to this period, being no longer than an additional twelve (12) months, has previously
been granted by the Development Authority. Only one (1) extension should be granted. The extension shall be at
the discretion of the Development Authority and shall be for a period no longer than twelve (12) months from the
expiration date.
4.10.4 Where a Development Permit expires, a new Development Permit application shall be required. Such application
shall be dealt with as a new application and there shall be no obligation to approve it on the basis that a previous
application had been issued.
4.11 Failure to Complete Development
4.11.1 Once a development is initiated in relationship to an approved Development Permit, the Development Permit
remains valid until the work is completed. However, if a development is not completed to a standard acceptable
to the Development Officer within two (2) years of the issuance of the Development Permit, or any extension
thereof, the Development Permit ceases to be effective and the Development Officer may direct that the site be
returned to its original condition or a state acceptable to the Development Officer.
4.12 Modification, Suspension or Cancellation of a Development Permit
4.12.1 The Development Authority may decide to modify, suspend or cancel a Development Permit when:
a) the Development Permit was issued on the basis of incorrect information or misrepresentation by the applicant;
b) a contravention of the conditions of the development approval has taken place;
c) the Development Permit was issued in error; and
d) requested by an applicant or the owner(s) of the land.
4.12.2 Should an applicant apply to amend an existing Development Permit, it shall be to the discretion of the
Development Officer whether the amendment(s) can be approved by the Development Officer or whether to
require the amendment(s) be approved by the Municipal Planning Commission or City Council. Should the
amendments require a variance or be with respect to a discretionary use or development within a Direct Control
District, the procedures for notification of a Development Permit decision as outlined in Section 4.9 as well as the
Direct Control District parcel regulations authority (where applicable) shall be followed. An amendment which can
be approved by the Development Officer must be minor in nature and not significantly affect the placement,
appearance, or intensity of the Development. (Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
4.12.3 Where an applicant applies to amend an existing Development Permit, the fee should be equal to that which
would be charged if the application was new. At the discretion of the Development Officer, the fees may be
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waived or reduced if the change is minor, or the application to amend is received a short time after the issuance of
the Development Permit.
4.13 Appealing a Decision of the Development Authority
4.13.1 An appeal may be made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board by:
a) the applicant, if the Development Authority:
i
refuses or fails to issue a Development Permit;
ii
issues a Development Permit with conditions;
iii fails to make a decision with respect to an application within 40 days of the applicant receiving an
acknowledgement as per clauses 4.2.3(e) and 4.2.3(g); (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018) or
iv issues an order under Section 645 of the Municipal Government Act, or Part 6 of this Bylaw.
b) any person claiming to be affected by an order, decision or Development Permit made or issued by a Development
Authority as per the Municipal Government Act.
c) the applicant, City Council, the school authority or a government department, if the Development Authority:
i
refuses or fails to issue a decision on a subdivision application; and
ii
issues a decision on a subdivision application with conditions.
4.13.2
Notwithstanding 4.13.1, no appeal may be made in respect of the issuance of a Development Permit for a
permitted use unless the provisions of this Bylaw were relaxed, varied, misinterpreted or the application was
deemed to be refused under part 4.2.3. (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
4.13.3 An appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is commenced by filing written notice of the appeal,
stating reasons for such appeal and accompanied by the appeal fee as established in the fee schedule, with the
Secretary of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board. This must be completed within twenty-one (21) days
for the appeal of a Development Permit and within fourteen (14) days for the appeal of a Subdivision: (Amended,
b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
a) In the case of an appeal made by a person referred to in clause 4.13.1(a);
i
the date on which the decision is made; (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018) or
ii
if no decision is made with respect to the application within the forty (40) day period or within any
extension of this time limit referred to under clause 4.13.1(a) (iii), the date the period or extension
expires.
b) in the case of an appeal made by a person referred to in clause 4.13.1(b), after the date on which the decision is
made. (Amended, b.400.18, 11/26/2018)
c) in the case of an appeal made by a person referred to in clause 4.13.1(c), after:
i
if no decision is made with respect to the subdivision application within the sixty (60) day period after
receiving a complete subdivision application ; or
ii
within fourteen (14) days of receipt of a written decision of a subdivision; which is seven (7) days from the
date it is mailed.
4.13.4 A decision on a Development Permit application within a Direct Control District may be appealed only if the
Development Authority did not follow the directions of Council. If the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
finds that the Development Authority did not follow Council's directions, it may, in accordance with Council's
directions, substitute its decision for that of the Development Authority. Where Council is the Development
Authority no right of appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board exists.
4.13.5 The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall consider and make decisions on the appeals pursuant to the
provision to the Municipal Government Act.
4.13.6 The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall hold an appeal hearing within thirty (30) days of the receipt
of a notice of appeal.
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4.13.7 The decision of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board is final and binding except on a question of law or
jurisdiction, in which case the appellant may seek permission to appeal to the Court of Appeal as provided in the
Municipal Government Act.
4.13.8 If an appeal is filed pursuant to clause 4.13.3, in order for the appeal to be complete it shall be accompanied by an
appeal fee, which may be established by Council and from time to time amended.
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Part - 5 AMENDING THE LAND USE BYLAW
5.1 Initiating an Amendment
5.1.1
Council may, on its own initiative, amend this Land Use Bylaw.
5.1.2
An application to amend this Bylaw may be made by any person or organization by making application on the
appropriate form to the City. The application should include, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority:
a) a statement of the specific amendment requested;
b) reasons for the application;
c) if the application is for a re-designation of land (change of district):
i
the legal description of the lands or a plan showing the location and dimensions of the lands;
ii
a certificate of title for the lands dated within thirty (30) days prior to the application date;
iii confirmation of the applicant's interest in the land in a form satisfactory to the Development Authority;
iv if the applicant is not the owner of the lands, a letter from the owner granting permission for or
acknowledgment of the application.
d) the City may require, prior to consideration of a re-designation of land:
i
an Outline Plan for the area to be re-designated to the level of detail specified by the City; or
ii
an amendment to an adopted Outline Plan to make the application consistent with the adopted Outline
Plan.
e) if the application is for a text change or creation of a new district:
i
the reasons for the requested change;
ii
evidence to support the proposed change.
f)
an application fee, the total amount of which shall be the sum of:
i. an amount determined from time to time by resolution of Council; and
ii. any costs payable by the applicant to the City pursuant to clause 5.1.4 of this Part.
g) any additional report, drawing or information that may, in the opinion of the Development Authority be required
in order to prepare, evaluate and make a recommendation concerning the proposed amendment. Where
additional material is required, the Development Authority shall provide a reason for the requirement, and site
references to City of Lacombe documents which support the provision of the request material.
5.1.3
If the applicant withdraws the application prior to the City incurring any advertising costs, the City shall refund the
advertising fee. If the applicant withdraws the application prior to the City commencing review of the application
or circulating the application for review, the City may refund up to one-half of the application fee. Should the
application be withdrawn after the City incurs advertising costs or has circulated the application, all of the
application and advertising fees shall be retained by the City.
5.1.4
The City shall require payment for costs incurred by the City to review the proposed amendment and/or related
Outline Plan or amended Outline Plan. These costs may include costs from outside parties to review the
documents on the City's behalf, as approved by the City and form a part of the application fee payable by the
applicant to the City in accordance with clause 5.1.2(f) of this Part.
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5.2 Processing an Amendment
5.2.1
Upon receipt of a completed application for amendment to this Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority shall
initiate or undertake an investigation and analysis of the potential impacts of development resulting from or
allowed as a result of the proposed amendment. The analysis shall be based on the full development potential of
the proposed amendment and not on the merits of any particular development proposal. The analysis shall,
among other things, consider the following impact criteria:
a) relationship to and compliance with approved statutory plans, non-statutory plans and Council policies;
b) relationship to and compliance with statutory plans, non-statutory plans or Outline Plans in preparation;
c) compatibility with surrounding development in terms of land use function and scale of development;
d) traffic and active transportation impacts;
e) relationship to, or impacts on, services such as water and sewage systems, and other public utilities and facilities
such as recreation facilities and schools;
f)
relationship to municipal land, right-of-way or easement requirements;
g) effect on the stability, retention and rehabilitation of desirable existing uses, buildings and structures in the area;
h) necessity and appropriateness of the proposed amendment in view of the stated intentions of the applicant;
i)
relationship to the documented concerns and opinions of area residents regarding development implications; and
j)
relationship to and impact on surrounding natural features and wildlife.
5.2.2
The Development Authority shall determine when the application will be placed before Council. The applicant
shall be notified a minimum of five (5) days prior to the application being determined by Council of:
a) the date;
b) time; and
c) procedures for appearing before Council to speak to the application.
5.2.3
An application for amendment shall be placed before Council within sixty (60) days of its receipt by the
Development Authority, unless otherwise agreed upon.
5.2.4
Should the application for amendment propose to change the district designation of a parcel, the Development
Authority should, prior to first reading:
a) mail written notice to every owner of adjacent land within a sixty (60)m radius of the parcel(s) to which the
proposed bylaw relates, being the name and address shown in the assessment roll of the municipality. The notice
shall indicate that an application has been made to amend the bylaw and that further information will be provided
once a public hearing date and time has been established.
5.2.5
The Council, in considering an application for an amendment to this Land Use Bylaw, may:
a) refer the application for further information; or
b) pass first reading of the proposed bylaw to amend this Land Use Bylaw, with or without amendments; or
c) decline to give first reading to the proposed bylaw to amend this Land Use Bylaw.
5.2.6
Following first reading of an amending bylaw, Council shall:
a) establish the date, time and place for a public hearing on the proposed bylaw;
b) outline the procedures to be followed by anyone wishing to be heard at the public hearing; and
c) outline the procedure by which the public hearing will be conducted.
5.2.7
Following first reading of a bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority shall give notice of the
public hearing to the public by publishing a notice in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Municipal
Government Act regarding amendments to a Land Use Bylaw.
5.2.8
Notice of a public hearing shall contain:
a) a statement of the general purpose of the proposed bylaw and public hearing;
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b) the address where a copy of the proposed bylaw and any documents relating to it or the public hearing may be
inspected;
c) the date, place and time where the public hearing will be held.
d) The municipal address (if any), the legal address and a map of the parcel when the proposed amendment is to
change the district designation of the parcel.
5.2.9
If the bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw proposes to change the district designation of a parcel, the
Development Authority shall also:
a) mail written notice to the assessed owner of that parcel, being the name and address shown in the assessment roll
of the municipality; and
b) mail written notice to every owner of adjacent land within a 60m radius of the parcel(s) to which the proposed
bylaw relates, being the name and address shown in the assessment roll of the municipality. The notice shall
provide information on the proposed change as well as identify the details of the public hearing.
5.2.10 If the land referred to in clause 5.2.9(b) is in Lacombe County, the written notice should be given to the
municipality and to each owner of adjacent land, being the name and address shown for each owner on the tax roll
of Lacombe County.
5.2.11 Notwithstanding clause 5.2.6, the Land Use Bylaw may be amended without giving notice or holding a public
hearing if the amendment corrects clerical, technical, grammatical, or typographical errors and does not materially
affect the Land Use Bylaw in principle or substance.
5.2.12 In the public hearing, the Council:
a) shall hear any person, group of persons, or person representing them, who claims to be affected by the proposed
bylaw and who has complied with the procedures outlined by Council;
b) may hear any other person who wishes to make representations and whom the Council agrees to hear; and
c) shall read or circulate to all those in attendance, any written representations received from any person, or group
of persons, who have complied with the procedures outlined by Council and who are not in attendance at the
hearing.
5.2.13 After the public hearing for a City's statutory plan, and considering the representations made to Council about the
proposed Bylaw to amend the Land Use Bylaw at the public hearing and any other matter it considers appropriate,
Council may:
a) refer the proposed bylaw for further information or comments;
b) pass the bylaw;
c) make any amendment to the bylaw it considers necessary and proceed to pass it without further advertisement or
hearing;
d) request the bylaw to be re-circulated and/or advertised if significant changes have been made; or
e) defeat the bylaw.
5.2.14 After third reading of the proposed Bylaw, the Development Authority shall send a copy of the Bylaw amendment
to:
a) the applicant;
b) the owner of the land, if not the applicant; and
c) Lacombe County, if it received a copy of the proposed bylaw pursuant to clause 5.2.10.
5.2.15 In this Part, "owner" means the person shown as the owner of land on the assessment roll prepared pursuant to
the Municipal Government Act.
5.2.16 When a Bylaw for a re-designation of land (change of district) or a change to the text of this Land Use Bylaw is
defeated by Council, another application for the same re-designation of land (change of district) for the same
parcel or for the same or similar text change may not be submitted by the same or another applicant until six (6)
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months have elapsed from the date of the decision of Council unless, in the opinion of the Development Officer,
the reasons for defeat have been adequately addressed or the circumstances of the application have changed
significantly.
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Part - 6 CONTRAVENTION AND ENFORCEMENT
6.1 Contravention
6.1.1
Where the Development Authority finds that a use or development is not in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act, this Land Use Bylaw, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, a Development Permit, or
subdivision approval; the Development Authority may, by notice in writing, order the registered owner, the person
in possession of the land or building, the person responsible for the contravention, or all or any of them, within the
time specified by the notice, to:
a) stop the development or use of the land or building(s) in whole or in part as directed by the notice;
b) demolish, remove or replace the development; or
c) take such other measures as specified in the notice so that the development or use of the land or building(s) is in
accordance with the Municipal Government Act, this Land Use Bylaw, the Subdivision and Development
Regulation, a Development Permit or a subdivision approval.
6.1.2
Any person who receives an order pursuant to clause 6.1.1 may appeal the order to the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board in accordance with Section 4.13.
6.1.3
Where a person fails or refuses to comply with an order issued under the Municipal Government Act within the
time specified, the City may seek a court order from the Court of Queen's Bench for compliance.
6.1.4
Where a person fails or refuses to comply with an order directed to them under clause 6.1.1 or an order of the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board within the time specified, the municipality may enter upon the land or
building and take such action as is necessary to carry out the order, in accordance with the Municipal Government
Act.
6.1.5
When the municipality carries out an order, Council shall cause the costs and expenses incurred in carrying out the
order to be placed on the tax roll as an additional tax against the property concerned and that amount shall be
collected in the same manner as taxes on the land.
6.1.6
The City may register a caveat with respect to an order against a Certificate of Title for the subject property.
6.1.7
Failure to comply with an order issued under this part is a contravention of this Bylaw, and any person who fails to
comply with an order issued under this part is guilty of an offence and liable on summary conviction to a fine.
6.2 Right of Entry
6.2.1
For the purpose of entering and inspecting land or structures as described in the Municipal Government Act, the
Development Officer and any other persons appointed by Council are hereby declared to be a designated officer.
6.3 Offences and Penalties
6.3.1
Any person found in contravention of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable on summary conviction to a
fine. This includes contraventions relating to signage.
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Part - 7 SIGNS
7.1 Purpose and Requirement for Sign Permit
7.1.1
This part of the Land Use Bylaw provides planning regulation for all signs including but not limited to the type,
location, number, size, design and character of signs in relation to their surroundings with the intent to:
a) balance the need for signs with safety and aesthetics;
b) provide adequate and flexible means of identification and communication for enterprise; and
c) minimize the potential adverse effects of signs on private and public property.
7.1.2
A Development Permit is required for any sign, including any enlargements, relocation, erection, construction or
alteration of a sign unless omitted under Section 7.3.
7.2 Definitions
7.2.1
Notwithstanding Part 2 of this Land Use Bylaw, the following definitions relate to signs:
A
"Abandoned sign" means a sign which no longer
identifies or advertises a bona fide business,
service, owner, product, or activity, and/or for
which no legal owner can be found.
"A-board sign" means a self-supporting A-
shaped or flat sign that is set upon the ground
and has no external supporting structure.
"Alteration" means a structural modification of a
sign but does not include routine maintenance,
painting or change in copy or lettering.
"Animated sign" means a sign component which
uses movement or change in lighting to depict
action or create a visual effect.
"Awning or canopy sign" means advertising
inscribed on or affixed flat upon the covering
material of an awning or canopy.
B
"Banner" means a piece of fabric or other non-
rigid material attached on a minimum of two
sides to a structure.
"Billboard" means an off-premise sign that may
be erected on selected sites as provided for by
this Bylaw.
"Board sign" means a sign attached to the side
of a building which displays products offered on
site, but does not include the business name,
logo or operating details of the business.
"Business directory sign" means a freestanding
permanent sign located at the entrance to an
industrial or commercial business park for the
purpose of identifying, locating and promoting
businesses which operate within the business
park.
C
"Changeable copy, automatic" means a copy on
a sign that changes automatically and may
include an electronic message centre, or an
electronic time and temperature unit.
"Changeable copy, manual" means a copy on a
sign that can be changed manually through the
use of attachable letters, numbers, or pictorial
panels.
"Clearance" means the shortest vertical distance
between the underside of a sign and grade.
"Cluster sign" means a permanent sign located
within the Community Services (CS) District for
the purpose of identifying and promoting
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businesses which are located in the general
vicinity.
"Consolidated sign" means a sign containing
copy for one or more tenants or occupants
located on the same site or on the property line
of two adjacent sites.
"Construction sign" means a temporary sign
erected by an individual or firm on premises
undergoing construction for which the individual
or firm is furnishing labour, services, materials or
financing and which advertises the individual or
firm's provision of such labour, services,
materials or financing or which identifies the
future use on the site and information
pertaining to it.
"Copy area" means that area of the sign covered
by a simple rectangle around the extremities of
the copy contained on the sign.
D
"Drive through signage" means signage located
in a drive-through area for the purpose of
directing traffic through the parking facilities or
drive through, taking orders at restaurants, or
menu boards listing items for purchase.
E
"Eaveline" means the horizontal line on a
structure that marks the bottom edge of the
overhang of a roof and where there is no
overhang, the eaveline should be the horizontal
line at the intersection of the roof and wall.
"Election sign" means a sign associated with a
referendum, plebiscite or election pursuant to
municipal, provincial or federal legislation that
indicates support for a candidate or position, or
information relative to the location and time of
the event.
"Electronic
message
centre"
means
a
component of a sign on which the copy can be
changed by electronic means; and is a form of
changeable copy, automatic.
F
"Fascia sign" means a sign attached parallel to
the face of a building which advertises the
name, logo and general details of the business
located on-site.
"Flag" means a piece of fabric, wind sock or
other non-rigid material attached on one side or
at one or two points to a structure.
"Floral or foliage sign" means the arrangement
of plant material to create words, images or
other identification copy in the ground or in
raised beds.
"Freestanding sign" means a sign supported by
structures or supports that are placed on, or
anchored in the ground and are independent
from any building or other structural element of
a building. A freestanding sign may identify a
single tenant or multiple tenants located on a
common parcel or adjacent parcels.
G
"Garage sale sign" means a temporary sign
placed on the premise which advertises a garage
sale on the premise only for the duration of the
sale.
"Grade" means the finished ground surface
directly underneath the sign.
H - L
"Height of sign" means the vertical distance
measured from the highest point of the sign or
sign structure to grade.
"Illumination" means the lighting of any sign by
artificial means.
"Illumination, external" means the lighting of
any sign face from a light source located on or
near the exterior of the sign.
"Illumination, internal" means the lighting of any
sign face from a light source located within the
sign or behind the copy.
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"Inflatable sign" means an inflated three-
dimensional object which incorporates a sign
and is anchored or affixed to a building or
parcel.
"Local advertising" means sign copy which
advertises the business on the property where
the sign is located.
M - P
"Maintenance" means the cleaning, painting,
repair or replacement of any defective parts of a
sign in a manner that does not alter the basic
design or structure of the sign and does not
include a change in copy.
"Neighbourhood identification sign" means a
sign which states the name of a subdivision area
and may contain a logo, graphic or map which is
related to the subdivision name.
"Painted wall mural" means a scene or picture
located upon an exterior wall surface of a
building, but does not include the roof.
"Painted wall sign" means a sign (advertising a
business or product) which is located upon any
exterior wall surface of a building, but does not
include the roof.
"Post sign" means a sign which is hung from a
decorative post, typically made of metal or wood
designed to be decorative in nature.
"Projecting sign" means a sign which projects
from a structure or a building face but does not
include an awning or canopy sign or awning sign.
"Property management sign" means a sign that
identifies
the
party
responsible
for
the
management of the site or building and any
necessary sales, leasing or rental information.
Q - S
"Real estate sign" means a sign that advertises
real estate "for sale", "for lease", or "for rent" or
real estate that has been "sold".
"Rotating sign" means a sign or portion of a sign
which moves in a revolving manner.
"Roof sign" means a sign which projects above a
roofline to which the sign is attached or is
erected upon or above a roof or parapet of a
building which the sign is affixed.
"Sign" is a device, structure, fixture or image
used, or intended to be used, for the advertising
of or calling attention to any person, matter, or
object.
"Sign area" means the area of a sign on which
copy is placed that is contained by a single
rectangular box to include all letters or graphics,
but not support structures or architectural
embellishments.
"Sign location" means an approved location for
the placement of a sign on a site, as identified
on a Development Permit for a sign.
"Sponsorship
sign"
means
a
permanent,
stationary
sign
displaying
a
public
announcement to make an activity, service,
event, product or organization generally known
within a public use district.
"String of pennants" means a number of pieces
of fabric or other non-rigid material attached to
a string, wire, cable or other similar material.
"Street numbers and letters" means numbers or
letters affixed to the exterior of a structure to
indicate the street address and/or names of the
building or parcel occupants.
T - W
"Temporary sign" means a sign that is not
permanently affixed to a building, or other
irremovable structure, or to the ground.
"Window sign" means a sign which is painted
on, attached to or installed on or near a window
for the purpose of being viewed from outside
the premises.
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7.3 Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit
7.3.1
A Development Permit is not required for the erection and placement of Class 1 signs including Temporary Signs in
accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw. Where a Class 1 sign does not meet the requirements of this
Bylaw, the Class 1 sign shall be processed as an application for a discretionary use. (Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
7.3.2
In addition to Class 1 signs, a Development Permit is not required for the following:
a) the incorporation of additional message panels or replacement of message panels by the same business within an
existing business directory, cluster, consolidated and fascia sign which conforms to this Bylaw provided that:
i
the additional panel(s) are the same length as existing panels;
ii
the panel(s) are located within the limits of the existing sign structure;
iii the requirements of the general provisions for all signs (see Section 7.8) are met; and
iv the requirements for business directory, cluster, consolidated and fascia signs (see clauses 7.10.2, 7.11.1,
7.10.4 and 7.10.3) are met (where applicable).
b) the replacement of an existing permanent freestanding sign by another freestanding sign on the same base
provided:
i
both signs conform with this Bylaw;
ii
the new sign is installed within six (6) months of the removal of the existing sign;
iii the new sign area is either equal to or less than the existing sign area;
iv the existing sign support, or similar replacement, is used and the new sign is mounted at a height equal to
or lower than the existing sign; and
v
the sign is located in accordance with the setback provisions of this Bylaw.
c) the replacement of an existing canopy sign by another canopy sign at the same location provided:
i
both signs and structure conform to this Bylaw;
ii
the new sign is installed within six (6) months of the removal of the existing sign;
iii the new sign area is either equal to or less than the existing sign area;
iv the existing canopy framework or support is used;
v
the canopy does not project over City owned property.
d) signs authorized or erected by the City of Lacombe on any streets, sidewalks, or other public property;
e) signs associated with on-site pedestrian or vehicular traffic direction, including signs associated with drive through
businesses (located on-site);
f)
signs associated with products or services offered by the business, but which do not advertise the business name
or logo, located on-site, and are:
i
less than 1.8m in height,
ii
are temporary;
iii not obstructing vehicle or active transportation traffic; and
iv not attached to a fence.
g) signs, notices, placards or bulletins required to be displayed:
i
by or on behalf of federal, provincial or municipal governments
ii
pursuant to the provisions of federal, provincial or municipal legislation; and
iii on behalf of a department, a commission, a board, a committee or an official of the federal, provincial or
municipal government.
h) construction signs placed on a fence temporarily erected as part of an approved development for the purposes of
containing a construction site and its activities.
7.3.3
Nothing in the foregoing shall relieve any person of compliance with the requirements of the Safety Codes Act, as
amended, or any other applicable municipal, provincial or federal regulations or legislation.
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7.4 Prohibited Signs
7.4.1
The following types of signs are prohibited in all districts:
a) abandoned signs, unless determined to have historical significance;
b) a sign which because of its position, shape, colour, format or illumination may be confused with an official traffic
sign, signal or device, or otherwise pose a potential hazard to traffic;
c) a sign having display lights which may be mistaken for the flashing lights customarily associated with danger or
those used by police, fire, ambulance or other emergency vehicles;
d) signs attached to trees, utility poles, fences (excepting out signs placed on temporary construction fences) or
placed on any public property (excepting out cluster signs and temporary signs covered under Section 7.12) or
public right-of-way;
e) signs placed on vehicles or trailers which are parked or located for the primary purpose of displaying said sign (this
does not apply to allowed off-premise signs or to signs or lettering on buses, taxis, or vehicles operating during the
normal course of business); and
f)
billboards, except those existing at the date of passage of this Bylaw.
g) any sign or advertising attached to a fence, light standards or poles (excepting out those signs accommodated for
under 7.3.2(h)). (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
7.5 Applying for a Sign Permit (Development Permit)
7.5.1
An application to erect, construct and place a sign shall be made to the Development Authority by the lawful
owner of a sign or his authorized agent, on a form provided by the Development Officer.
7.5.2
Every application for a Development Permit for a sign should be accompanied by the following:
a) a completed signed Development Permit application form;
b) if applicant is not the owner of the land on which the sign is to be located a letter of authorization from the owner
of the property or his authorized agent, in a form satisfactory to the Development Authority;
c) a site plan (number of copies to be determined by the Development Authority) showing the following information:
i
north arrow;
ii
scale of drawing;
iii legal description of the property (lot, block, plan);
iv civic address information;
v
property lines, shown and labeled;
vi outline of existing structures on the site;
vii the proposed sign location;
viii metric dimensioned distances from the existing or proposed structures and/or other signs on the subject
site to the proposed sign;
ix existing signs within the subject site;
x
metric dimension of any overhang or projection.
d) detailed sign construction drawings (number of copies to be determined by the Development Authority) including
plan, elevation views and details of how the sign is attached or secured to the ground, a structure or building; and
e) any other information (e.g. engineered drawings) deemed necessary by the Development Authority to determine
the application for a Development Permit.
7.5.3
Subject to the provisions of this part, the Development Officer may require an inspection to ensure that the
landscaping provisions are in accordance with the approved Development Permit and drawings.
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7.6 Removal of Signs
7.6.1
Where, in the opinion of the Development Officer, a violation of the sign provisions exists, or a sign is an
abandoned sign, the Development Officer may issue a written notice for the removal of such a sign. The registered
owner of the property upon which the sign is located shall be presumed to be the owner of all signs thereon.
7.6.2
The written notice shall specify the following:
a) those sections of the sign regulations in which the individual is in violation;
b) the removal of such a sign and all related structural components within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance
of such a removal notice;
c) the restoration of the immediate area around the sign to the satisfaction of the Development Officer; and
d) that all costs related to such removal and/or restoration, are to be borne by the owner of the sign.
7.6.3
Where a permanent sign is found to identify a business incorrectly or is in an overall state of disrepair, the
Development Officer may, by written notice, require the building owner or person(s) responsible for the sign to
remove the sign, or alter or refurbish the sign within thirty (30) days from the date of issuance of such a notice.
7.6.4
In the case of temporary signs, where in the opinion of the Development Officer, a violation of the sign provisions
exist; the Development Officer shall issue a written notice requiring the removal of such a sign within 48 hours.
7.6.5
In cases of emergency, the Development Officer may cause the immediate removal of a dangerous or defective
sign without notice. Where it is determined that sign should be immediately removed, the sign should be deemed
to pose a hazard to the public safety as defined by the Safety Codes Act, as amended, the Municipal Government
Act, or are contrary to the City of Lacombe's Traffic Bylaw.
7.7 Class of Signs
7.7.1
For the purpose of identifying permitted and discretionary uses within the Land Use Districts, all signs erected,
constructed, placed on any site or building shall be assessed as either a Class 1, Class 2, or Class 3 sign.
7.7.2
Specific regulations pertaining to sign types are found in Section 7.8 onwards.
7.7.3
Class 1 signs do not require a Development Permit subject to the regulations found within Part 7 and this bylaw
being satisfied and include:
a) A-board sign;
b) Banner sign affixed to a building (not a
fence);
c) Board sign (4.65m2 maximum);
d) Business directory sign - copy change only;
e) Consolidated sign - changeable copy
(manual/automatic) only;
f)
Construction sign;
g) Election sign; subject to Section 7.9.6
h) Flags;
i)
Floral or foliage sign;
j)
Garage Sale Sign;
k)
(Deleted, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
l)
Property management sign
m) Real estate sign
n)
Street numbers or letters, not to exceed a total
copy area of 1.2m2;
o)
String of pennants affixed to a building (not a
fence);
p)
Temporary sign (4.65m2 maximum);
q)
Window sign
r)
Drive Through sign (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
7.7.4
Class 2 signs require a Development Permit and are a discretionary use in the residential districts and are a
permitted use in all commercial, industrial, public use and airport districts, provided all applicable regulations
contained in this Bylaw are satisfied, and include:
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a) Awning and canopy signs;
b) Banner sign (not affixed to a building);
c) Business directory sign;
d) Consolidated sign;
e) Post sign;
f)
Fascia sign;
g) Freestanding sign;
h) Painted wall sign;
i)
Painted wall mural;
j)
Projecting sign;
k) Neighbourhood identification sign.
7.7.5
Class 3 signs require a Development Permit and are a discretionary use in districts, provided all applicable
regulations contained in this bylaw are satisfied, and include:
a) Inflatable sign;
b) Cluster sign, in CS - Community Services District only;
c) Roof sign;
d) Sponsorship signs, in the CS - Community Services District only;
e) Any sign that has any of the following component(s):
i
animation;
ii
flashing; and
iii rotation.
7.7.6
(Deleted, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
7.8 General Provisions for All Signs
7.8.1
The rules and regulations for all permanent signs are based on the type of sign and the Land Use District that the
site is located within and shall conform to the following:
a) in the opinion of the Development Authority, a sign should not conflict with the general character of the
surrounding streetscape, the architecture of nearby buildings or be liable to create a cluttered appearance to the
streetscape;
b) a sign shall not be erected on or attached to:
i
a public light standard or pole without the written permission of the utility company;
ii
the area within a corner visibility triangle;
iii a fence (excepting out 7.3.2(h));
iv a location which may affect traffic safety and circulation, or impede vehicle parking; and
v
shall not encroach over or upon any utility right-of-way, without the written consent of the utility right of
way holder and an encroachment agreement entered into by the two parties.
c) where permission has been granted by the City for a sign to:
i
project over City property, a minimum clearance of 2.5m above grade level should be maintained,
ii
project over a City owned driveway or lane, a clearance of 4.6m should be maintained
iii project or extend horizontally into or over City owned property, the sign should be no closer than 0.75m
to the existing or future curb line.
d) any sign placed in or on a required parking facility or loading space shall be placed so as not to reduce the number
of parking stalls or loading spaces required pursuant to this Bylaw or a Development Permit;
e) no trees shall be removed or damaged to prepare a site for a sign unless new trees are planted or landscaping is
introduced to improve the appearance of the site, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority;
f)
the lighting or orientation of a sign should not adversely affect any residential district;
g) electrical power supply to signs should be underground;
h) signage for a bed and breakfast may be allowed. Such signage is to be confined to a single discreet unlit
professionally made sign located within the property boundaries to a maximum dimension of 0.16m2;
i)
all signs shall be subject to any applicable Overlay District requirements contained within Part 14;
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j)
where a sign no longer fulfils its function under the terms of this Bylaw, the Development Authority may resolve to
order the lawful owner of the sign, or where applicable, the registered property owner, to:
i
remove the sign and all related structural components within thirty (30) days, or a reasonable time frame
established by the Development Authority, from the date of issuance of such notice;
ii
restore the immediate area around the sign to the satisfaction of the City; and
iii bear all costs related to such removal and restoration.
7.8.2
Subject to the provisions of this part, manual changeable copy as part of a sign shall:
a) be allowed on all properties containing approved commercial uses with the exception of home occupations;
b) display local advertising only or an event with which the business is associated with; and
c) allow for portable signs to contain up to 100% changeable copy.
7.8.3
Copy which is meant to be regularly changed on a permanent sign should be limited to only displaying of time,
temperature, gas/diesel prices or the products and services offered on site.
7.8.4
The base of all signs should be landscaped with grass or contained within a planting bed, and shall be kept clean
and free of overgrown vegetation or refuse.
7.9 Class 1 Signs
7.9.1
A-Board Signs
a) A-board signs shall:
i
not be allowed in association with a home occupation;
ii
not be allowed on a site that also contains a temporary sign as per Section 7.12;
iii be limited to one (1) per business per street frontage;
iv be on display only during those hours that the business is open;
v
only display local advertising or services and products offered by the business;
vi not exceed 1m2;
vii be of a painted finish, be neat and clean, and be maintained in such condition; and
viii not use fluorescent, `day-glo`, luminous or reflective lettering or backgrounds.
b) For businesses with zero (0) metre front setbacks, one (1) sign may be placed on City property adjacent the front
property boundary provided that the sign is placed to maintain the maximum area possible for safe and
unimpeded pedestrian passage. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
7.9.2
Board Signs
a) Subject to provisions of this part, board signs shall be allowed in all districts excepting out residential districts.
b) Board signs should complement rather than conflict with the architecture and colour scheme of the building
façade.
c) A board sign shall:
i
not, individually or collectively, cover more than 25% of the visible area of the Facade of each wall of the
building where it is located;
ii
not be located on a Facade that projects towards or is adjacent to a residential district;
iii provide a minimum of 0.6m of separation between adjacent board and fascia signs;
iv not extend above the uppermost eaveline of the building;
v
not project over a street or public property;
vi not be internally or externally lit; and
vii not exceed more than 4.65m2 in area (per sign).
7.9.3
Construction Signs
a) Construction signs are temporary signs and only allowed to be erected after a building permit has been issued for
works on site.
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b) Construction signs should:
i
only have a maximum sign area of 3m2 and a maximum height of 3m;
ii
be removed within thirty (30) days after the work is completed.
7.9.4
Post Signs
a) Post signs shall:
i
only display local advertising;
ii
be located next to an entry, or a walkway to an entry;
iii not extend more than 1.8m above grade; and
iv not be internally lit.
7.9.5
Real Estate and Property Management Signs
a) A real estate sign or a property management sign may be allowed in any district, provided that:
i
there is maximum of two (2) signs per R1 (Residential Detached), R1-N (Residential Detached Narrow),
and R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached) parcels and a maximum of one sign per parcel plus one (1)
sign per unit for sale on all other parcels;
ii
the maximum sign area is 1m2 in a residential district or 3m2 for all other districts; and
iii the maximum sign height shall not exceed 1.8m in a residential district or 4m in any other district.
b) A real estate sign or a property management sign may be placed flush on a building face provided the sign does
not exceed a maximum sign area of:
i
1.5m2 on a building frontage equal to or less than 30m in length;
ii
3m2 on a building frontage exceeding 30m in length; and
iii the sign is located within a sign band area or does not extend beyond the upper and lower limit of the
window sills on the first floor, or is located within a window.
7.9.6
Election Signs (Added, b.400.04, 07/24/2017)
a) Election signs are permitted on public property for 28 days prior to the date of election.
b) Election signs may be placed on private or public property (with the approval of the owner/public authority).
c) Election signs are permitted on municipal property, excluding City Hall and all parks, only as designated by the City
Council.
d) Election signs shall not be located within 7 metres of any intersection. The distance shall be measured from the
nearest edge of the curb, measured in parallel with the adjacent roadway right of way centerline. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, should the sign interfere with site distances, the Designated Officer shall in consultation with the
sign owner/candidate relocate the sign to ensure the sign does not impede site lines.
e) Election signs must be located at least 2.0 m (6.6 ft) from the back of sidewalk or if there is no sidewalk, the back
of curb.
f)
Election signs on public property may not exceed 3.0 m² (32 sq ft) in size or 3.6 m (12 ft) in height.
g) Candidates shall remove their election signs from public and private property within 72 hours after the close of the
voting stations on Election Day and ensure that the site is cleaned up and that the holes are filled with a mixture of
topsoil and grass seed.
h) If a candidate fails to remove his or her election signs within 72 hours after the voting stations close on Election
Day, the Designated Officers may remove and dispose of them and the candidate shall be liable for the cost of
removal.
i)
When an election sign interferes with work being carried out by City work crews or contractors doing work on
behalf of the City, the crews may remove the interfering signs, and notify the candidate.
j)
If a sign is placed in contravention of the bylaw during the election campaign, the candidate will be notified and
given 48 hours to remove it. If the signage is not removed within 48 hours, the City's Designated Officers shall
remove and destroy the applicable signs. Subsequent contraventions of this bylaw, by the same candidate, in any
location, will result in the removal and destruction of signage without notification to the candidate.
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k) A candidate whose name appears on an election signs which is in contravention of this Bylaw shall be guilty of an
offence under this Bylaw.
l)
During winter conditions, there is a high probability that signs less than six metres from the road will be either
covered with snow or damaged during snow removal and sanding operations.
m) Candidates are not permitted to use the City of Lacombe logo or branding in campaign advertising, signage,
literature, or any other campaign material.
n) Election signs are prohibited on the property on which a building used for a voting station is located. Election signs
are prohibited within a building used for a voting station, or in the case of a building with a complex of interlocking
offices, the area used as a voting station. (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
7.10 Class 2 Signs
7.10.1 Awning and Canopy Signs
a) No sign shall be suspended from an awning or the awning support structure.
b) Where an awning or canopy sign is allowed it shall comply with the following regulations:
i
have a minimum clearance of at least 2.5m from grade;
ii
not project more than 2.5m from the face of the building to which such sign is attached;
iii the vertical dimension shall not exceed 1m for awning signs and 1.5m for canopy signs, unless otherwise
allowed by the Development Authority;
iv display only local advertising;
v
be constructed of durable, colour-fast material and relate to the architectural design of the building to
which they are attached;
vi be tightly stretched over a rigid frame in order to maintain its appearance and to minimize the
accumulation of dirt through sagging;
vii not be internally lit;
viii where the sign copy is located on a fringe, the fringe shall have a maximum of 0.25m in height and spans
the full body width of the awning.
7.10.2 Business Directory Signs
a) A business directory sign should only be allowed if there are ten (10) or more privately owned lots or business
associated with a commercial or industrial business park.
b) One (1) business directory sign may be erected at each entrance to the business park.
c) A business directory sign may only be freestanding.
d) A business directory sign shall contain on the front face the following information:
i
the name and/or associated logo of the industrial or commercial business park; and
ii
a map and legend showing the area in detail.
e) A business directory sign shall not identify or be used as an off-premise sign for businesses located outside the
commercial or industrial park to which the sign relates.
f)
The design standards for business directory signs shall be as follows:
i
the maximum sign area shall not exceed 15m2; and
ii
the sign structure and supports shall be finished utilizing high quality, durable and maintenance-free
materials.
g) The lower edge of the sign shall be:
i
mounted at a minimum height of 1.5m above grade; or
ii
mounted at a height of 1m from the grade of the road that it is viewed from when the sign is located in a
road right-of-way (and an encroachment agreement is in place), or the sign is located in an area lower
than the adjacent road.
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7.10.3 Fascia Signs
a) A fascia sign shall:
i
only display local advertising;
ii
complement the architecture and colour scheme of the building Facade;
iii not cover more than 20% of the visible area of the Facade of each wall of the building where it is located;
iv provide a minimum of 0.6m of separation between adjacent board and fascia signs;
v
(Deleted, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
vi not extend above the uppermost eaveline of the building;
vii not project more than 0.6m over a street or public property; and
viii be located primarily on the wall(s) facing a street, or any other wall provided the sign is complementary to
the principal sign in size and style.
7.10.4 Freestanding & Consolidated Signs
a) Consolidated signs shall meet all the requirements for a freestanding sign, regardless of the number of businesses
being advertised on the sign.
b) Only one (1) freestanding sign per parcel may be erected.
c) Freestanding signs shall be separated by a minimum distance of 30m from any sign on an adjacent parcel.
d) Freestanding signs should meet the following requirements in the C1 (Downtown Commercial) and C3 (Transitional
Commercial) Districts:
i
have a sign area no greater than 4.65m2; and
ii
not exceed a maximum height above grade of 6m.
e) In Residential Districts the maximum area and height of freestanding signs shall be determined by the
Development Authority;
f)
In all other Districts not mentioned above, where a freestanding sign is a listed use, the freestanding sign shall:
i
have a sign area no greater than 7m2; and
ii
not exceed the maximum height above grade of 6m.
g) Freestanding signs for the C5 - Shopping Centre District, C6 - Regional Shopping Centre District or Direct Control
District allowing primarily commercial uses are subject to the following regulations: (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i
only one (1) multi-panel sign per commercial street frontage may be allowed for each district shopping
centre for the purpose of identifying the centre and the tenants collectively; and
ii
the maximum sign area (per sign) shall be 30m2 and shall not exceed the maximum height above grade of
10m.
h) Notwithstanding clause 7.10.4 (b) within the C5 - Shopping Centre District or the C6 - Regional Shopping Centre
District, a second freestanding sign may be allowed for standalone buildings, including but not limited to, gas bars,
located on the same site as the principal building or district shopping centre provided that: (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
i
a distance of 50m is maintained between freestanding signs; and
ii
the second freestanding sign area is not to exceed 5m2 and not exceed the maximum height above grade
of 6m.
i)
(Deleted, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
j)
The placement of freestanding signs shall not interfere with vehicle parking or traffic circulation.
k) Freestanding signs that include an electronic message centre may only be allowed in commercial, industrial and
community services districts.
7.10.5 Neighbourhood Identification Sign
a) A neighbourhood identification sign should meet the following requirements:
i
be professionally designed and maintained;
ii
the appearance and contents of the sign shall be approved by the Development Officer;
iii be located on public utility lands or on private property adjacent to the entry of the neighbourhood;
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iv not exceed 12m2 in area unless the sign is more than 100m from a roadway and is approved by the
Development Officer; and
v
only allow for one (1) sign for each entrance to the subdivision.
b) A neighbourhood identification sign should be located on a public utility parcel. A neighbourhood identification
sign may be located on a:
i
municipal reserve parcel; or
ii
street right-of-way, where it shall be placed either on a boulevard or a median on streets of a major
collector standard or less.
7.10.6 Painted Wall Murals
a) A painted wall mural may only be allowed in commercial, public use or industrial districts, or on an existing public
use or commercial use building located within a residential district.
b) All murals should be painted on dibond, alucobest or any other product considered to be the current standard for
the creation of murals on external walls. By not applying the mural directly to the exterior wall, degradation of the
mural is reduced and enables the mural to be relocated, if required.
c) Any proposed mural exceeding a two-storey height is at the discretion of the Development Authority.
d) A mural may only be considered on a wall that is considered a side or rear wall of a building on the parcel, and if it
enhances:
i
walls leading into lanes or rear parking facilities;
ii
walls that enclose a pedestrian walkway;
iii walls that can be viewed from a street or that comprise a corner parcel; or
iv streetscapes viewed from Highway 2A, Highway 12/50th Avenue, as these walls will be considered a
priority.
e) Any proposed mural that is located within the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural Guidelines
Overlay: Old Town Main Street District Mixed Use should be based on any photograph or compilation of
photographs from the Lacombe and District Historical Society or any private photograph or artist's depiction that
represents a scene or picture depicting a local event, person, place or activity that portrays life in Lacombe and
environs in a period setting. All private photographs and artist depictions should be reviewed and approved by the
Lacombe and District Historical Society (or its equivalent) to ensure that the event or person is authentic and
appropriate to the history and/or culture of Lacombe.
f)
Any proposed mural that is located outside the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural Guidelines
Overlay: Old Town Main Street District Mixed Use may contain other scenes that represent an event or activity
that influenced the community or is significant in a regional context. Approval of any theme depicted is at the
discretion of the Development Authority, with input provided by the Art Collection Committee (or its equivalent).
g) Any application to the Development Authority for a wall mural should consist of the following information:
i
the completed Development Permit application form;
ii
the appropriate fee established by Council;
iii the original or any copy (slide, digital, or other means of duplication) of the approved photograph or
photographs as referenced in clause 7.10.6(e), and the submission of a written historic commentary in
support of the application;
iv a statement of the manufacturer, grade and quality of paint and finishing coats, and the expected life of
the mural;
v
photographs or digital images of the existing wall taken from the typical viewing angle and/or distance
that the mural will be seen, as well as the orientation of the wall, as there is a preference for north-facing
walls; and
vi a letter from the owner of the building, if the owner is not the applicant, stating consent and support for
the application.
h) The Development Authority may require, as part of the application for Development Permit for a painted wall
mural, written confirmation, in a form and on terms and conditions satisfactory to the Development Authority that
arrangements are in place with respect to access to the mural for maintenance and related purposes. Such
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arrangements may include, at the discretion of the Development Authority, but are not limited to, a working and
maintenance agreement or an easement agreement registered against title to the appropriate lands.
7.10.7 Painted Wall Signs
a) Painted wall signs may only be located in commercial or industrial districts.
b) Painted wall signs may only consist of logos, pictures or simple copy.
c) Any painted wall sign that has a heritage theme or local significance may be maintained even though the business
to which the sign relates no longer exists.
7.10.8 Projecting Signs
a) Subject to the provisions in this Part, projecting signs should only be located in a commercial or industrial district.
b) One (1) projecting sign per wall(s) facing a street may be allowed, providing the sign complies with the following
sign area requirements as follows:
i
in the C1 (Downtown Commercial), C2 (Neighbourhood Commercial) ,C3 (Transitional Commercial) and
UC (University Commercial) Districts, a projecting sign may have a maximum sign area of 1m2;
ii
in the C4 (Highway Commercial), C5 (Shopping Centre) or C6 (Regional Shopping Centre) District, a
projecting sign may have a maximum sign area of 1.5m2; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
iii in the I1 Light Industrial and I2 - Heavy Industrial Districts, a projecting sign may have a maximum sign
area of 2m2.
c) The top of a projecting sign shall not exceed the eaveline, or the roofline, or the top of the second storey window
head, or 6 m above grade, whichever is least.
d) The lower limit of the sign area should be the lower limit of the lintel or the window head, but in no case shall the
projecting sign be lower than 2.5m above grade.
e) Projecting signs shall not project more than 1m over that portion of a public street that contains the public
sidewalk and an encroachment agreement with the municipality is required.
f)
On corner sites, a projecting sign shall be placed at equal angles to the walls that form the corner, and on all other
buildings at right angles to the wall.
7.11 Class 3 Signs
7.11.1 Cluster Signs
a) A cluster sign shall:
i
only be allowed in the CS - Community Services District;
ii
only advertise businesses or community facilities within 150m of the sign location;
iii advertise more than one business with no one business occupying more than one sign panel;
iv be double faced with identical copy on each face;
v
not exceed 30m2 of copy area, with no one business or community facility copy area exceeding 4.65m2 on
each sign face; and
vi not exceed 10m in height, with a bottom edge 2.5m above grade.
b) Only one (1) cluster sign shall be allowed per parcel.
c) A cluster sign may be located within 30m of another sign, so long as the cluster sign application is supported by
stamped engineered drawings.
d) Automatic changeable copy may be allowed if:
i
it forms no more than 50% of the copy area of a sign; and
ii
It is restricted to local advertising only with the exception of not for profit organizations and community
sponsored events.
7.11.2 Roof Signs
a) A roof sign may only be located in the I1 - Light Industrial and I2 - Heavy Industrial Districts, or in the C3 -
Transitional Commercial District on the west side of 46 Street alongside the rail line.
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b) The height of a roof sign shall not project more than 1.2m beyond the highest point of a pitched roof, and on any
flat roof the maximum height shall be 1.8m. Further, in the C3 - Transitional Commercial District, the height of a
roof sign shall not exceed the maximum height of the District.
c) The maximum sign area for roof signs shall be 7m2 and shall not exceed two-thirds (2/3) of the length of the roof
on which it is mounted, whichever is less.
d) A roof sign shall not be erected with visible means of support unless architecturally integrated with the building
upon which it is located.
7.11.3 Sponsorship Signs
a) A sponsorship sign may be allowed in the CS - Community Services District in which a community, culture and
recreation facility is situated. This bylaw only regulates exterior signage related to such facilities.
b) A Development Permit is required for all sponsorship signage. One Development Permit may be applied for all
exterior signage associated with the facility.
c) A sponsorship sign may not be located in a manner that blocks views of natural open space.
d) A sponsorship sign shall be limited to the name, symbol and/or slogan of sponsor or product. Signs shall not display
the name or image of any alcohol, drug or tobacco product.
e) A sponsorship sign should be affixed to integral parts of the facility, including but not limited to fences,
scoreboards, bleachers or play surface. Free-standing signs will not be allowed, with the exception of those signs
intended to list the names of donors. Only one (1) free-standing sign of this nature is allowed per facility.
f)
All sponsorship signs should be oriented towards the inside of the facility as the primary intent of all signs is that
they are to be viewed by users of the facility.
g) Sponsorship signs attached to buildings will be limited to one (1) per eligible building face.
h) All sponsorship signs shall be maintained to a standard satisfactory to the City.
i)
Sponsorship signage may not be illuminated when the facility is not in use. All lighting should be necessary for the
facility operation, not specifically for the sign.
j)
Design standards for sponsorship signage shall be as follows:
i
The maximum sign area shall not exceed 4.25m2;
ii
The number of identical signs on one (1) site shall be limited to three (3).
7.12 Temporary Signs
7.12.1 Temporary Signs on Private Lands
a) A Development Permit is not needed for a temporary sign.
b) The owner of the private lands shall be allowed:
i
one (1) temporary sign per parcel for the sole purpose of local advertising or an event with which the
business is associated with; and
ii
additional temporary signs, per the regulations of 7.3.2(e) and (f), the number of which is to the discretion
of the Development Authority.
c) Temporary signs shall be located wholly within the property lines of private lands except where the City gives
permission for the placement of an A-board sign in 7.9.1(b), or a directional sign, which may be subject to
conditions imposed by the Development Authority. No temporary sign over 1m in height shall be placed within the
corner visibility triangle.
d) The maximum size of a temporary sign located on private land shall be 4.65m2.
e) All sign supports shall be placed on private property.
7.12.2 Temporary Signs on Public Lands
a) The City may make available locations for temporary signs on City property.
b) A new business (in operation for less than six (6) months) or a community group may apply to locate a temporary
sign on City property. The approval of locations is on a first come, first serve basis, and at the discretion of the
Development Authority.
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c) All off-premise temporary signs are subject to a signed agreement for a 21-day display period. Community events
may apply to redisplay the same sign/event sixty (60) days after the ending of the previous advertising period.
d) Temporary signs may only be located in two (2) locations at one time as designated by the Temporary Sign Map (as
updated by the Development Authority).
e) The maximum size of a temporary sign located on public lands shall be 4.65m2.
f)
The Development Officer may choose to waive any regulations of this part, subject to approval by the Chief
Administrative Officer.
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Part - 8 SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS
8.1 Access and Driveways
8.1.1
Except where existing or planned traffic volumes indicate that a greater distance is required to improve or
maintain traffic safety and efficiency, the minimum allowable distance from an intersection other than the
laneway to a private access or driveway should be:
a) 6m where the driveway serves not more than eight (8) dwelling units; or
b) 15.25m for all other uses; or
c) where a traffic roundabout is present all driveway access shall comply with the City's Engineering Standards.
8.1.2
Driveways and access points shall not be allowed onto an arterial road, unless approved by the Development
Authority.
8.1.3
Where a Development Permit has been applied for and proposes a driveway or access, the approval of the
driveway or access is subject to approval of the Development Authority. Unless otherwise approved by the
Development Authority, the maximum number of driveways/accesses to a property should be one.
8.1.4
The Development Authority approves the width of the driveway/access where it connects with the street, with
consideration to the landscaping requirements for front yards, found in clause 8.13.8 and 8.13.9.
8.1.5
The minimum angle for a driveway or access to a use, which generates high traffic volumes, should be 70 degrees.
8.1.6
All access points, including driveways, entering from a hard surfaced street, shall be hard surfaced from the street
a minimum of 6m into the property.
8.1.7
To ensure that the movement of traffic is both safe and efficient, driveways and access points are not allowed
unless alternative access is unavailable on the streets identified in Part 15 - Land Use District Map(s).
Access and Driveways: Residential Driveways
8.1.8
When a parcel has side property lines that are not perpendicular to the frontage one side of the driveway may be
widened to parallel a side property line.
8.1.9
Residential driveways connecting to the street should be designed so that there is a landscaping strip measuring a
minimum of 1m on one side of each driveway.
a) Provided that there is a landscaping strip on one side of the residential front driveway, the minimum distance
between driveways serving single detached units, semi-detached and duplex dwelling units, or any form of
multiunit residential other than an apartment building may be nil. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
8.1.10
The Development Authority shall identify a maximum width of driveway permitted, considering lot size, shape,
proximity to other access points (e.g. driveways and streets) and the provision of on-street parking. Unless
otherwise permitted by the Development Authority, the maximum width of a driveway where it meets the street
shall be 10m. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
8.1.11 Where a front Garage is provided, the front driveway should not be wider than the width of the Garage where the
driveway meets the street and hard surfacing shall be provided to the Garage doors.
8.1.12 Where an additional driveway from the street or a parking pad located in the front yard is approved by the
Development Authority, the driveway and any associated parking spaces shall be hard-surfaced. (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
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8.1.13 Where the lane is paved, rear parking facilities shall be hard surfaced from the lane to a minimum of 6m into the
property. Where the lane is not paved, the rear parking facility may be all weather surfaced and shall measure a
minimum of 6m into the property.
8.1.14 Where a Garage entrance connects to a paved lane, the driveway or apron to the Garage shall be hard surfaced.
Where the Garage entrance connects to an all weather lane, the driveway or apron to the Garage may be all
weather surfaced.
8.1.15
Where a development either proposes to have a number of residential units on a lot, or proposes to subdivide one
existing district lot into multiple district lots, the approval of the width and location of front driveways shall be to
the discretion of the Development Authority. Lot size, proximity to other access points (e.g. driveways and streets)
and the provision of on-street parking shall all be considered. (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Access and Driveways: Non Residential Districts
8.1.16 Front access points from the street should not exceed 15m in width, unless otherwise approved by the City
Engineer.
8.1.17 There should be a minimum of 30m of landscaped area between driveways and accesses unless otherwise
approved by the City Engineer. If the 30m cannot be achieved, the maximum access width shall be 10m unless
otherwise approved by the City Engineer.
8.2 Accessory Buildings
8.2.1
Where a structure is attached to the principal building on a parcel by a roof, an open or enclosed structure, a floor
or a foundation, it is to be considered as part of the principal building and not as an accessory building.
8.2.2
No accessory building or any portion thereof shall be erected or placed within the front yard of any parcel.
8.2.3
No accessory building or any portion shall be erected or located on or over an easement or utility right-of-way
unless authorized by the Development Authority.
8.2.4
An accessory building on an interior parcel shall be situated so that the exterior wall is at least 0.9m from the side
and rear boundaries of the parcel.
8.2.5
Notwithstanding clause 8.2.4, an accessory building or any portion thereof may be erected or placed on the rear or
side parcel boundary common to two parcels provided the accessory building serves the two abutting parcels. The
Development Authority shall require the registration of a Party Wall Agreement to be registered against title to the
affected parcels.
8.2.6
An accessory building on a corner parcel shall not be situated closer to the street than the minimum yard setback
of the principal building. It shall not be closer than 0.9m from the other side parcel boundary or the rear parcel
boundary, unless located in the C1 - Downtown Commercial District where the setbacks of that District apply.
8.2.7
All accessory buildings shall have an exterior finish that will match or compliment the principal building on the
parcel.
8.2.8
Accessory buildings are subordinate to the principal use/building on the parcel and so the site layout shall ensure
that the principal building is the dominant building on site.
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8.3 Alternative Energy Collecting and Storing Devices
8.3.1
Solar Energy Devices
a) Solar energy devices and all components associated with the devices shall meet the setback and height coverage
requirements of the district in which they are placed.
b) Solar energy devices attached to a principal or accessory building should be integrated with the roof or
wall/structure. The mounted panel:
i
should not project more than 0.15m from the surface of the building;
ii
should not project vertically more than 1m above the roof line in residential districts, and not more than
1.8m above the roof line in all other districts, where located on buildings with flat roofs; and
iii should not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof or wall to which it is mounted.
c) Solar energy devices not attached to a building shall:
i
be located in a side or rear yard only;
ii
not exceed 2.5m in height above the ground; and
iii be screened from adjacent properties with a fence, landscaping or other means of screening, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
8.3.2
Geothermal Energy Devices
a) Geothermal Energy Devices shall ensure the underground components meet the required setbacks for accessory
and accessory residential buildings in the district.
b) In the case of above ground components, the geothermal energy devices shall:
i
in a residential district, be subject to the district requirements for an accessory residential building on the
parcel where the device is located;
ii
in all other districts, be subject to the district requirements for a principal building on the parcel where
the device is located.
c) Not require a Development Permit, subject to meeting the requirements of the district in which they are located.
8.3.3
Wind Turbine Generators
a) Within residential districts, wind turbine generators shall:
i
only be allowed on parcels with an area in excess of 2,000m²;
ii
have a minimum height (measured from grade to the highest vertical extension of the blades) of 10m to a
maximum height of 20m.
b) Within non-residential districts, wind turbine generators, the height of the turbine (measured from grade to the
highest vertical extension of the blades) shall not exceed 45m;
c) Collapsible wind turbine generators shall be setback from the side and rear yards 30% of the tower height or 11m,
whichever is greater;
d) Rigid wind turbine generators shall be setback from the side and rear yards, 60% of the tower height or 11m
whichever is greater;
e) Landscaping shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, with the base to be landscaped
with grass or contained within a planting bed, and shall be kept clean and free of overgrown vegetation or refuse;
f)
Anti-climbing devices shall be incorporated into the design of the wind turbine generator to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority;
g) A minimum vertical blade clearance from grade shall be 7.62m;
h) No moving part of the wind turbine generator shall traverse above an adjacent lot;
i)
Wind turbine generators shall be removed from a property within six (6) months of date of their decommissioning.
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8.4 Building Orientation and Design for Principal Buildings
8.4.1
Notwithstanding any other regulations in this Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority should assess the size,
location, design, character and appearance of any building, series of buildings, structure or sign proposed to be
erected or located in any District and consider the following to help determine compatibility:
a) the historical character of the development with regards to the Overlay Districts of 14.4 Downtown Area
Redevelopment Plan Architectural Guidelines Overlay and 14.5 Historic District Area Overlay;
b) the character of development on adjacent lands including, but not necessarily limited to, facing materials, roof
pitches, eave depth, building mass, and architectural detailing;
c) the effect the development will have on adjacent parcels;
d) amenities such as daylight, sunlight and privacy; and
e) any adopted Outline Plans that provide guidance on building orientation, site design and architectural standards.
These include but are not necessarily limited to:
i
Iron Wolf Outline Plan;
ii
Henner Heights Outline Plan; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
iii Midway Centre Outline Plan;
iv Metcalf Ridge Outline Plan;
v Town of Lacombe East REHDI Outline Plan (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.4.2
Public entrances to buildings should be delineated through the use of gables, parapets, awnings or other
architectural features. A delineated hard-surfaced pedestrian access to the public entrance from the street and
from any required parking shall be provided.
8.4.3
Rooflines and Facades of large buildings with a single wall greater than 30m in length fronting onto a street shall
be designed to reduce the visual massing through the use of architectural elements such as columns, ribs, recessed
niche, pilaster or piers, changes in plane (recesses or projections), changes in building finish, built in planters,
murals, material or texture, to create an identifiable pattern and address human scale.
8.4.4
Facades fronting onto a street for non-residential buildings should have a recognizable base and top consisting of,
but not limited to, cornice treatments, other than just coloured stripes or bands, with integrally textured materials
such as stone or other masonry or differently coloured materials.
8.4.5
Facades fronting a street shall have a minimum of two (2) finished materials, with no single material to cover more
than 80% of the exposure.
a) The Facade treatment shall wrap around the side of the building a minimum of 1m to provide a consistent profile
to the front and side of the building. On parcels where there is more than one Facade visible to a public roadway,
this treatment may be required to extend beyond 1m, or additional Facade treatments may be required subject to
the Development Authority's approval.
b) Where a building is located on a corner lot, with frontage on two or more streets, the building's architectural style
shall address both streets. Wrap around architectural features are encouraged.
8.4.6
All developments are encouraged to place an emphasis on the interface between public, semi-public and private
space through the use of elements including, but not limited to front porches, verandas and balconies to increase
their permeability and spatial quality.
8.5 Care Residences
8.5.1
While identified as a discretionary use, discretion is to be limited as to whether the intensity and form (building
style) of development is appropriate for the land use district. The occupancy of the care residence is not to play a
factor in determining whether a care residence is an appropriate development. (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
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8.5.2
The facility shall have permanent staff on-site. The number of staff that will be required to meet the expected
supervision and care for the residents living on site and the number of staff working on-site shall be provided in
the Development Permit application.
8.5.3
The Development Authority may request that a summary of the rules and regulations for the facility be provided
and considered as part of the Development Permit application.
8.5.4
The development standards for a care residence shall be in accordance with the standards assigned within the
district it is located.
8.5.5
Where a care residence is located in a residential district, the architectural style of the care residence should
reflect and compliment the residential development of the surrounding neighbourhood.
8.5.6
The building style in the district where the care residence operates shall be a use within the district (e.g. care
residences in the R1 (Residential Detached) District shall be contained within a single detached dwelling unit or
within a commercial district shall be as an accessory dwelling unit).
8.5.7
Care residences are limited to the general density requirements established for the district and for each building
typology (for example, in the R4 - Residential Mixed, R5 - Residential Multi Unit Dwelling) or R6 - Residential
Apartment Districts).
8.5.8
The landscaping standards for a care residence shall be in accordance with the landscaping requirements (Section
8.13) established for each building and district typology.
8.5.9
Parking requirements for a care residence shall be in accordance with Section 8.18.
8.6 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) (deleted, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.7 Dangerous Goods
8.7.1
Prior to making any decision on a development application which involves a dangerous goods occupancy or
development on adjacent land or in close proximity to any dangerous goods occupancy, the Development
Authority shall refer the development proposal to the appropriate regulatory authority for comments.
8.8 Demolition
8.8.1
Development Permits for demolitions may include conditions that relate to the method of demolition,
requirements to minimize the impact of demolition, and any such requirement that the Development Officer or
Authority deem appropriate to ensure a safe environment that minimizes impact on neighbouring properties.
8.8.2
The Development Officer shall refer all approved Development Permits for demolitions to an accredited Safety
Codes Officer so that a building permit can be issued, ensuring that all work related to the demolition is carried out
in accordance with Alberta Building Code and the Safety Codes Act.
8.8.3
The Development Authority shall circulate a notice to all affected utility companies having service lines and/or
facility equipment on the land or in the building intended to be demolished. The Development Authority shall
require confirmation of all line closures and any metering equipment removed prior to the issuance of a building
permit authorizing the work to commence.
8.8.4
In the case of a building in the Historic District Area Overlay, notwithstanding clause 8.8.1 through 8.8.3 above, the
process for an application for a demolition permit shall be considered a discretionary use for all principal buildings
on the Heritage Inventory. The demolition approval process for historical buildings is detailed in Section 14.5
Historic District Area Overlay. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
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8.8.5
Where a demolition is subject to clause 8.8.4, but is required due to immediate health or safety concerns, the
Development Authority may choose to waive any or all requirements of demolition found in Section 14.5 Historic
District Area Overlay to ensure public safety.
8.8.6
Buildings designated as Municipal Historic Resources may not be demolished unless approved by City Council in
accordance with the Alberta Historical Resources Act and Heritage Management Plan. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
8.8.7
Buildings designated as Provincial Historic Resources may not be demolished unless approved by the Province.
Provincial Historic Resource buildings are subject to the conditions outlined in the Alberta Historical Resources Act.
(Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
8.9 Drinking Establishments
8.9.1
Development applications for drinking establishment should meet the following requirements:
a) not allow openings, such as a public entrance door, an opening window, an outdoor patio or balcony, on a side of
the subject building that faces or abuts a residential district or a lane or road separating the site from a residential
district. This prohibition does not apply to emergency exits, loading-bay doors or non-opening windows;
b) parking facilities located adjacent to a residential area shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority;
c) lighting shall be provided on-site to the satisfaction of the Development Authority so as to minimize the potential
impact on any adjacent residential uses; and
d) subject to the requirements of the Safety Codes Act, as amended, outdoor patios should be designed so that they
are only accessible via the indoor portion of the drinking establishment.
8.10 Food Production and Microbrewery Facilities
8.10.1 All development applications for food production (major), microbrewery (minor and major) shall be accompanied
by the following information:
a) an estimated quality and quantity of waste water effluent (m³/day and m³/year); and
b) a written analysis by a professional engineer identifying whether the Development Authority's water system has
the capacity to supply the food production facility without negatively impacting the maximum daily demand and
fire-flow capacity of the existing water system.
8.10.2 Where the Development Authority determines that the pre-treatment effluent significantly exceeds the toxicity
limits as identified in the relevant Development Authority bylaw or policies, a pre-treatment plan, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority shall be submitted.
8.10.3 The Development Authority may require, as a condition of the Development Permit, ongoing estimates and
information regarding the effluents released from the development to ensure that the accepted pre-treatment
requirements are meeting the Development Authority's requirements. Should the pre-treatment plan be required
to be altered, the Development Authority will work with the applicant to identify appropriate steps and timelines
for implementation with costs to be paid by the applicant.
8.10.4 The Development Authority may require that the applicant provide additional measures on the development site
with regards to wastewater discharge treatment and discharge volumes to ensure that the city's infrastructure can
accommodate the proposed development. All costs are to be at the applicant's expense.
8.10.5 The Development Authority may require that the applicant submit a noise, odour and/or traffic impact assessment
for review. These assessments should identify the abatement measures which will be undertaken to reduce impact
on neighbouring properties.
8.10.6 All applications shall identify whether any accessory development uses, such as on-site retail sales, a retail liquor
store, a restaurant and/or drinking establishment will accompany the development. The Development Authority
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may approve or refuse any or all accessory uses for the facility. Should the applicant wish to develop these uses at
a later date, a separate Development Permit application will be required.
8.10.7 Within the industrial districts, the Development Authority may consider accessory uses (limited to restaurant,
liquor store, retail store and/or drinking establishment) as part of a microbrewery application, despite these uses
not being listed as a use within the industrial district. Where the accessory uses are not found as a listed use within
the underlying District, the total square footage of the unlisted, accessory uses shall be limited to no more than
50m² to ensure these uses remain accessory to the principal use.
8.11 Garbage Storage
8.11.1 As part of a Development Permit approval for any commercial, industrial or residential building containing five (5)
or more dwelling units on a parcel, a minimum of one (1) commercial garbage bin should be provided on site.
Further garbage bins may be required in accordance with the requirements of the Development Authority.
8.11.2 A commercial garbage bin measures approximately 1.5m in depth by 1.8m in length and 1.5m in height. A vertical
clearance of 5m measured from the road grade is required for mechanical truck arm lift. An area clear of
obstruction measuring a horizontal distance of 4m from the forward side-wall of the garbage bin in the direction of
truck travel is required for efficient garbage pickup. The dimensions of the required enclosure are illustrated in
Figure 8.1. Should commercial garbage pick-up be arranged through a private company, the clearance distance
required should be determined by the applicant and approved by the Development Authority.
8.11.3
Garbage bin(s) placed on private land should be placed in a screened enclosure that has no roof structure or front
gate/wall, and should be located in the side or rear yard. The enclosure should provide a minimum 0.3m clearance
from all sides of the garbage bin. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.11.4 Garbage bin locations on parcels not served by a lane shall be located to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
FIGURE 8.1: GARBAGE ENCLOSURE MEASUREMENTS
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8.12 Infill Development Standards
8.12.1 To ensure that the integrity and character of established neighbourhoods (including commercial and industrial
districts) are enhanced through the redevelopment process, development standards for infill development are
required. To achieve this purpose and objective, this Section contains regulations that can be equitably applied to
all redevelopment projects.
8.12.2 Retention of Mature Landscaping and Trees
a) Existing mature soft landscaping should be retained wherever possible and planting of trees beyond the
requirements of the Land Use Bylaw is encouraged in order to maintain and enhance the existing tree coverage.
i
Where mature tree(s) are removed for (re)development, please see clause 8.13.11 Environmental
Conservation for guidelines; and
ii
A landscaping plan, subject to approval of the Development Authority, may be required to show the
location of any new trees to be planted.
8.12.3 Sustainable Building Design
a) Building and site design should incorporate sustainable features such as solar energy, day lighting, recycling, reuse
of water, on-site infiltration of stormwater, low-water landscaping, energy efficient lighting, and other sustainable
features.
8.12.4 Setbacks - Site Development
a) The purpose of this provision is to ensure proposed site development and redevelopment is compatible with
existing development and the long term visions of the City. In order to achieve this aim, special consideration will
be given to the building locations to ensure the setbacks are compatible with the character of the neighbourhood.
Specifically, front yard setbacks where redevelopment is occurring on a site should apply the front yard setback of
the properties immediately adjacent to the property being developed. (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
8.12.5 Sensitive Development
a) The purpose of these provisions is to ensure development and redevelopment that is compatible with existing
development and the long term visions of the City. In order to achieve this aim, the Development Authority may
require additional conditions to ensure development is sensitive to the scale, form, and character of the
neighbourhood, with special considerations for the transition to existing adjacent buildings.
8.12.6 Screening and Compatibility of Uses and Districts
a) To ensure compatibility between different uses and districts, the Development Authority may require enhanced
screening from any non-residential use or district which is adjacent to a residential district.
i
Screening shall be determined by the Development Authority considering the potential impact the use has
on adjacent properties;
ii
Screening may be provided through solid fencing or landscaping; and
b) The Development Authority may require enhanced screening for any multi-attached housing structure which is
adjacent to a detached dwelling. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
8.12.7 Active Transportation Development
a) As infill development occurs, it offers the ability to improve upon existing active transportation infrastructure. The
Development Authority will work with the developer to ensure that where required, sidewalks and trails, either
provided as easements or developed off-site, are provided with redevelopment. It will be the responsibility of the
developer to ensure that this infrastructure is provided.
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8.13 Landscaping, Environmental Considerations and Crime Prevention through Environmental Design
(CPTED) (Amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.13.1
Where required, the Developer shall submit a detailed landscape design plan for approval by the Development
Officer in compliance with the landscaping regulations specified herein. Landscape plans will be submitted and
approved prior to the issuance of a Development Permit. Landscape plans prepared by landscape design
specialists are preferred but not a formal requirement. (Amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.13.2 The minimum area of a parcel to be landscaped shall be as set out in Table 8.1. All areas which are not covered by
structures, hard surfaced driveways and parking facilities shall be subject to the requirements within this section.
TABLE 8.1: MINIMUM LANDSCAPED AREA (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Land Use District
Landscaped Area (minimum)
R1 (Residential Detached)
R1-N (Residential Detached Narrow)
R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached)
R3 (Residential Modular Home) -
Individually Titled Lots
R4 (Residential Mixed)
See 8.13.8
R5 (Residential Multi-Unit Dwelling)
R6 (Residential Apartment)
A minimum of 25% of the lot should be landscaped.
C1 (Downtown Commercial)
C2 (Neighbourhood Commercial)
C5 (Shopping Centre)
C6 (Regional Shopping Centre)
A minimum of 10% of the lot should be landscaped
including any side yard adjacent to a public roadway; or
Where the proposed site development does not allow
the provision of the required landscaping, the
landscaping plan should consider the placement of
hanging baskets, potted plants or other items along all
Facades adjacent to a public roadway. These
landscaping features should not be placed on a public
right-of-way unless a written agreement is entered into
with the affected parties.
C3 (Transitional Commercial)
C4 (Highway Commercial)
UC (University Commercial)
CS (Community Services)
A minimum of 15% of the lot should be landscaped
including any side yard area adjacent to a public
roadway.
I1 (Light Industrial)
A minimum of 25% of the front yard setback should be
landscaped and any side yard area adjacent to a public
roadway.
I2 (Heavy Industrial)
A minimum of 20% of the front yard setback should be
landscaped and any side yard area adjacent to a public
roadway.
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Land Use District
Landscaped Area (minimum)
All other Districts*
A minimum of 15% of the lot should be landscaped and
any side yard area adjacent to a public roadway.
8.13.3 The landscape design plan shall include the following information:
a) common botanical name of all proposed trees and shrubs;
b) calculation of total landscaped area in square metres; and
c) scale drawings indicating sizes, locations, and botanical names of (any) existing trees and shrubs to be retained.
8.13.4 The City should maintain a list of approved species, and should use that list in reviewing and approving landscape
plans.
8.13.5 In all districts, deciduous trees should be a minimum caliper of 60mm, with the caliper being measured 30.5cm
above the soil line.
8.13.6 In all districts, coniferous trees should be a minimum height of 2.5m. Height shall be measured from grade to the
mid-point of the tree leader.
8.13.7 In all districts, shrubs shall be a minimum #2 container class.
8.13.8 The following landscaping standards shall apply to residential development of R1, R1-N, R2, R3 and R4 Districts:
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
a) The residential development of one (1) to six (6) dwelling units on a parcel shall include: (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i
a minimum of one (1) tree or three (3) shrubs (or a combination thereof) per dwelling unit to be located in
the front yard and be of the minimum sizes specified in clauses 8.13.5 through 8.13.7;
ii
the placement of either sod, grass seed, artificial grass, decorative rock, bark or mulch in the front yard.
(amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
iii a minimum 25% of the front yard area shall be landscaped, including grass and the required planting.
b) The residential development of seven (7) or more dwelling units on a parcel shall require: (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i
a minimum of 20% of the lot should be landscaped.
8.13.9 The following landscaping standards should apply to all developments not addressed in clause 8.13.8: Variances to
the standards below can be approved at the discretion of the Development Authority. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
a) The planting of a minimum of one (1) tree for every 60m² of landscaped area, minimum of three; (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
b) The planting of a minimum of one (1) shrub for every 30m² of landscaped area, minimum of three;
c) A minimum ratio of one (1) coniferous tree to every two (2) deciduous trees;
d) A minimum ratio of two (2) coniferous shrubs to every three (3) deciduous shrubs;
e) Be of the minimum sizes specified in Sections 8.13.5 through 8.13.7;
f)
Existing trees may be considered as part of the landscaping quota requirements provided:
i
that the existing trees have a height of 2.5m;
ii
that the earth under the normal spread of branches for the species (measured as an equilateral triangle
from the top of the tree) remains undisturbed during construction; and
iii final grades are not significantly changed;
g) Efforts to maintain existing trees on site shall be made wherever possible;
h) Appropriate vegetative screening of outdoor storage yards, parking facilities and loading areas from adjacent
structures and public roadways are to be encouraged;
i)
Where space permits, trees and shrubs shall be planted in groups;
j)
Where relevant, the applicant may be responsible for landscaping of adjacent boulevards and roadway berm;
k) All landscaping in non-residential districts should be:
i
protected by concrete curbs or other approved barriers having a minimum height of 14cm; or
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ii
separated from the street or parking facility by a paved, curbed sidewalk.
l)
Unless otherwise denoted on the approved landscaping plan, the landscaped area shall consist of either sod, grass,
seed, artificial grass, decorative rock, bark or mulch, as well as the required plantings. (Amended,. b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
m) All landscaped areas shall be maintained and are subject to the other bylaws of the City.
8.13.10 Landscaping Security:
a) Landscaping (and fencing) security will be required in the form of cash or letter of credit in an amount equal to
100% of the estimated cost of the required landscaping and fencing on the site as estimated by an appropriate
trade professional, in accordance with the City's fee schedule. Where the estimated cost of landscaping is less
than the minimum deposit amount, the minimum deposit amount shall be provided.
b) Landscaping deposits will be released once an inspection of the site demonstrates that the landscaping has been
completed in accordance with the approved plan, has been well maintained and is in a healthy condition. This is in
addition to any other deposits required, including hard surfacing - in accordance with clause 8.18.18.
8.13.11 Environmental Conservation
a) On-site environmental conservation and protection of natural areas shall be encouraged wherever possible in all
new and existing developments. The following natural elements shall be conserved:
i
swamps, gullies and natural drainage courses;
ii
unstable land;
iii land subject to flooding by a 1:100 year flood;
iv land with a natural gradient of 15% or greater;
v
a strip of land not less than 15m in width along any river, stream, creek or lake, such distance to be
measured from the top of the bank; and
vi existing trees and shrubs to the maximum extent possible.
b) Where mature tree(s) are removed to enable a proposed development, they should be replaced at a 1:1 ratio with
trees that are appropriate (at the Development Authority's discretion) for the location. Should City owned mature
tree(s) and landscaping be removed to assist a private development, they shall be replaced at a 1:1 ratio with trees
that are the appropriate species and size (at the Development Authority's discretion) for the location. The
replacement of existing trees does not preclude the landscaping requirements set out in clauses 8.13.8 and 8.13.9.
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
c)
Within the C1 - Downtown Commercial District, where due to allowance of a 0m setback and allowance for 100%
parcel coverage, the provisions of 8.13.8 and 8.13.9 may be reduced or waived, subject to approval by the
Development Authority. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
d) Where the planting requirements outlined in Sections 8.13.8 and 8.13.9 are reduced or waived (not including
within the C1 - Downtown Commercial District), the Development Authority should require payment in lieu of
landscaping. The payment rate shall be established by the Development Authority, considering the cost to plant
trees in accordance with the landscaping standards set out in this bylaw. The payment received should be
allocated to the enhancement of municipal reserve spaces across the community, as determined by the
Development Authority. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.13.12 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design (CPTED) (Added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
a) All developments in the City of Lacombe are encouraged to be designed in accordance with Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design (CPTED). Site and building design should:
i
provide natural surveillance through the use of lighting and the placing and selection of landscaping
elements to promote natural observation and maximize the opportunities for people to observe and be
observed from adjacent areas;
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ii
provide access control, through the placing and selection of landscaping elements to physically or subtly
create a perception of risk for potential offenders while clearly identifying public routes and discouraging
access to private area and structural elements; and
iii provide territorial reinforcements through landscaping elements, sidewalks, lighting, fencing, and building
features which clearly distinguish between public and private spaces.
b) The Development Authority may require a CPTED analysis to the satisfaction of the Development Officer for all
major commercial and public use developments that have a requirement for more than one hundred (100) parking
spaces.
c) The Development Authority may include conditions on Development Permits for buildings and land uses to ensure
adherences to CPTED principles.
8.14 Lighting Standards
8.14.1 All development shall incorporate 'dark sky friendly' lighting practices that minimize light pollution, glare and
adverse illumination on adjacent parcels, and maintain night time, on-site safety and security while allowing for
illumination of structures, landscaping and outdoor displays.
8.14.2 All Development Permit applications for areas other than the R1 (Residential Detached), R1-N (Residential
Detached Narrow), R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached), R3 - Residential Modular Home District (Individually
Titled Lots) and R-LI (Residential Light Industrial) Districts should contain details on site lighting, to be approved to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
8.14.3 Where outdoor lighting is required to illuminate a site or building, the lighting shall be located and directed in such
a manner that it does not:
a) adversely illuminate adjacent developments;
b) adversely affect the use, enjoyment or value of any residential property in the area; or
c) pose a potential hazard to vehicle or pedestrian traffic on highways or roads in the area.
8.14.4 Lighting fixtures should be mounted no higher than 4.0m above grade. Fixtures may be mounted above the
prescribed height limits provided they are for the purpose of lighting an outdoor deck or patio or are considered
accent lighting and do not exceed the height of the roof.
8.14.5 All onsite lighting, including lighting on the exterior of a building, shall be located, oriented and baffled so as to not
create unnecessary glare or light trespass on adjacent properties. Onsite lighting should ensure that:
a) all outdoor lighting, with the exception of patio lighting, is attached to a control that automatically extinguishes all
outdoor lighting by day using a switching device such as a photo-electric switch, programmable lighting controller
or equivalent;
b) all light sources provide effective glare control and shielding;
c) bulbs/lamps are not be visible from adjacent roadways or sidewalks or create glare for motorists, or interfere with
the visibility of traffic signs or signals; and
d) lighting used for enhancing landscaping or other site design features have a baffled lamp and do not create glare
or unnecessary light trespass onto adjacent properties.
8.14.6 Accent lighting may be approved by the Development Authority.
8.15 Mechanized Excavation, Stripping and Grading of Parcels
8.15.1 If an applicant wishes to grade a parcel in advance of an adoption of an Outline Plan or an approved development
on site, the mechanized excavation, stripping and grading on a parcel shall be reviewed and will typically be
processed through entering into an Indemnity Agreement (between the applicant and the City).
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8.15.2 A temporary fence shall be erected around all excavations which may be hazardous to the greater public.
8.15.3
Where finished ground elevations are established, all grading shall comply with those elevations. (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
8.15.4 All parcels shall be graded and all roof drainage directed to ensure that storm water is directed to a public roadway
without crossing adjacent land, except as allowed by the City.
8.15.5 An erosion control plan shall be submitted as part of the Indemnity Agreement. Natural erosion control measures
shall be provided within the plan. The erosion control plan shall be to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
8.16 Objects Prohibited or Restricted in Yards
8.16.1 The following objects are restricted in yards:
a) within a residential district on a residential parcel, a holiday trailer, motorhome or camper may be used for living
and sleeping accommodation a maximum of thirty (30) days per annum.
8.16.2 The following objects are prohibited in yards:
a) vehicles of more than 5,550kg (GVW) and/or a length of 6.3m and parked or stored in a residential district,
excepting recreational vehicles; and
b) temporary buildings, unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority, in the districts where they are
listed as either a discretionary or permitted use.
8.17 Other Provincial Acts and Regulations
8.17.1 Municipal Historic Resources & Municipal Historic Areas (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
a) A Bylaw designating specific parcels of land within the municipality as a Municipal Historic Resource or a Municipal
Historic Area under the Historical Resources Act, as amended, is deemed to form part of this Land Use Bylaw.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
8.17.2 Development in Proximity to Oil and Gas Wells
a) In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, no building shall be constructed within 100m of
the well head of a gas or oil well, unless, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is an infill development or
is otherwise approved in writing by the Alberta Energy Resources Conservation Board.
b) In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, development that would result in permanent
additional overnight accommodation or public facilities, as defined by the Alberta Energy Regulator (AER), shall be
in excess of 100m from the well head of a gas or oil well, unless, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it is
an infill development or is otherwise approved in writing by the AER.
8.17.3 Development in Proximity to Railways
a) Consultation with the railways shall be required when a potential development is proposed for a:
i
development or redevelopment proposal in proximity to rail facilities or for a proposal for rail-serviced
industrial parks;
ii
road and utility infrastructure work which may affect a rail facility;
iii transportation plan that incorporates freight transportation issues; and
iv all new, expanded or modified rail facilities.
b) Proposed developments which may be adversely affected by noise, dust and fumes from railways should be
encouraged to locate where there is adequate separation from these corridors and/or to incorporate sound
barriers or landscaped buffers to mitigate these impacts. Property owners should be informed of any required
mitigation measures required to ensure proximity issues are addressed now and into the future.
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c) Where rail operations include legal agreements which may affect adjacent property owners, legal agreements and
caveats should be registered on Land Title for the affected properties, with the purpose of providing notice to
future property owners.
d) Development reviews which identify the suitability of a proposed use, considering the identification of noise,
vibration and other emissions, and include mitigation requirements should be provided for:
i
residential or other sensitive land uses proposed within areas subject to be influenced by the railway (to
the opinion of the Development Authority);
ii
development in close proximity to rail facilities; and
iii significant rail facility expansions that bring rail activities closer to sensitive, residential and public use
lands.
e) Sensitive land uses proposed adjacent to railway corridors shall be buffered and/or separated through setbacks,
fencing, site grading, berms and landscaping to prevent adverse effects from noise, vibration, odour, fumes, and to
promote safety (ie. site access and crossing reviews, setbacks, sightlines). Setbacks and berm are intended to
provide protective buffers and barriers to reduce the risks from a train derailment or other incidents and also to
provide some noise and vibration attenuation.
f)
Notwithstanding the regulations set forth in clause 8.17.3(a) through (e), the Development Authority should give
due consideration to the recommendations set forth in the Federation of Canadian Municipalities (FCM) Guidelines
for New Development in Proximity to Railway Operations when considering Development Permit applications in
close proximity to railway operations.
i
Dwelling Units should not be located within 30m of the north-south railway line; and (added, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
ii
Dwelling Units should not be located within 15m of the east-west railway line. (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.17.4 Development Setbacks from Wastewater Treatment Plants
a) In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, unless the development is approved in writing by
the approving Deputy Minister of the Department of Environmental Protection (or the equivalent authority):
i
a school, hospital, food establishment or residential building shall not be approved and a residential
building shall not be constructed within 300m of the working area of an operating wastewater treatment
plant; and
ii
a wastewater treatment plant shall not be approved unless the working area of the plant is at least 300m
from any existing or proposed school, hospital, food establishment or residential building.
8.17.5 Development Setbacks from Landfills and Waste Sites
a) In accordance with the Subdivision and Development Regulation, unless the development is approved in writing by
the Deputy Minister of the Department of Environmental Protection (or the equivalent authority):
i
a school, hospital, food establishment or residence shall not be approved and a residence shall not be
constructed if the building site is within the required separation distances from a sanitary landfill,
modified sanitary landfill, hazardous waste management facility, dry waste site, waste processing site,
waste storage site, waste sorting station or waste transfer station specified in the Subdivision and
Development Regulation; and
ii
a sanitary landfill, modified sanitary landfill, dry waste site, hazardous waste management facility, waste
processing site, waste storage site, waste sorting station or waste transfer station shall not be approved
within the required separation distances from the property boundary of a school, hospital, residence, or
food establishment specified in the Subdivision and Development Regulation.
8.17.6 Provincial Land Use Policies
a) Every action undertaken by the municipality and Development Authority shall be consistent with any provincial
land use policies established pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
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8.18 Parking Facilities and Parking Provisions for Site Development
8.18.1 The minimum number of parking spaces to be provided and maintained upon the use of a parcel or a building in
any District as described in Parts 9 - 14 of this Land Use Bylaw are provided in Table 8.2:
a) Any calculation for the number of parking spaces that results in a requirement for part of a space shall be rounded
up to the next whole number.
b) At the discretion of the Development Authority, if it is determined that the proposed use is more intensive than
that typically developed under the Uses provided in the table below, additional parking may be required than
what is outlined in the following table. Additional parking required by the Development Authority is not subject to
the requirements outlined in Section 8.18.15.
8.18.2 The number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Development Authority having regard to similar uses
listed below and the estimated traffic generation and attraction of the proposed use.
8.18.3 Where a parking facility is a separate use and does not support a principal use, a Development Permit is required
for the parking facility
TABLE 8.2: REQUIRED PARKING SPACES (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Land Use
Required Parking Spaces* (based on building size unless otherwise
determined by the Development Authority)
*Typically provided on-site unless otherwise provided on another
parcel of land
0BResidential Uses
Care Residence, Student Dormitory
A minimum of 2.0 spaces; plus
1.0 spaces/three beds; and
1.0 space/staff at maximum capacity
Apartments, Apartment houses &
Multiple Housing Developments;
Multi-Attached Housing (where each
unit is on the same titled lot)
1.0 space/studio or 1-bedroom unit
1.5 spaces/two-bedroom unit
2.0 spaces/three or more bedroom unit
PLUS 1.0 guest space/5 dwelling units
Bed & Breakfast
A minimum of 2.0 spaces (for the residence);
Plus 1.0 space/guest room
Boarding and Rooming house
A minimum of 2.0 spaces for residence + 1.0 space per
accommodation unit
Detached Dwellings, Duplexes, Semi-
detached dwellings; Modular Homes,
Multi-Attached Housing (where
individual unit is on a separately
titled lot) and any other residential
unit not listed in this table
2.0 spaces/ dwelling unit
Suites: Garden and Secondary
1.0 spaces per 0 or 1 bedroom suites which are less than 60m2; or
2.0 spaces for two bedroom suites or suites between 60m2 and 75m2
1BInstitutional and Public Uses
Community, Culture and Recreation
Facility
As determined by the Development Authority
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Land Use
Required Parking Spaces* (based on building size unless otherwise
determined by the Development Authority)
*Typically provided on-site unless otherwise provided on another
parcel of land
Education & Instructional Facility,
general
2.5 spaces/100 m² of floor space
Education & Instructional Facility:
Elementary
Middle
Senior High & Post-secondary
1.0 space/staff plus 1.0 space/twenty-five students
1.0 space/staff plus 1.0 space/fifty students
1.0 space/staff plus 1.0 space/twelve students
Places of Worship
1.0 spaces/ four seats
Government Uses
2.5 spaces/100 m² of floor space
Hospital
1.0 space/two staff plus 1.0 space/four beds
2BCommercial Uses
Accessory Dwelling Units
See Residential Parking requirements for the form of dwelling above
Automotive Sales and Service, Heavy
equipment sales and service,
Trucking establishment
2.0 spaces/ 100 m2 , minimum of 6.0 spaces
Fitness Facility
2.5 spaces/100m2, with a minimum of 6 spaces
Medical & Health Services
5.0 spaces/practitioner
Microbrewery and Food Processing
1.0 space/employee, with a minimum of 4 spaces
Any accessory uses shall meet their particular parking requirements
Motels & Hotels
1.0 space/guest room, with a minimum of 4 spaces
Multi-Tenant Lease Bay Building and
District Shopping Centres
4.0 spaces/100 m² or a minimum of 6 spaces per bay
Offices
2.5 spaces/100 m²
Other - Commercial (including Retail)
3.5 spaces/100 m²
Personal Services
2.5 spaces/100 m², with a minimum of 4 spaces
Repair Services
2.0 spaces/100 m², with a minimum of 4 spaces
Restaurants & Drinking
1.0 spaces/ four seats , with a minimum of 4 spaces
Storage Facilities
0.7 spaces/100 m²
Theatre & Entertainment Services
1.0 spaces/ four seats
Industrial uses
Automotive Sales and Service, Heavy
equipment sales and service,
Trucking establishment
2.0 spaces/ 100 m2, minimum of 6.0 spaces
Manufacturing
1.0 spaces/100m2 with a minimum of 6.0 spaces per bay tenant or
establishment
Multi-Tenant Lease Bay Building
1.0 space/100m² with a minimum of 3.0 spaces per bay
Other - Industrial
1.0 spaces/100m2 with a minimum of 6.0 spaces per bay tenant or
establishment
Warehousing & Open Storage
1.0 space/employee, with a minimum of 6.0 spaces
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8.18.4 Where a building contains more than one use, parking spaces should be provided for that building in accordance
with the proportion of the building occupied by each use.
8.18.5 When a building is enlarged or the use of a parcel or a building is changed or increased in intensity, the additional
parking space requirements shall be limited to the difference between the requirement of the original building or
use and that of the enlarged building or changed or intensified use.
8.18.6 Where a parcel contains more than one use, parking spaces should be provided to meet the total sum of the
requirements for each use.
8.18.7 Where a business locates within a lease-bay building, the Development Authority may choose to waive or require
additional parking requirements based on the occupants within the building.
8.18.8 For any use which the Development Authority determines that there will be limited long-term parking
requirements (i.e. car washes) the number of parking spaces shall be determined by the Development Authority.
The number determined should accommodate all on-site employee parking requirements and enable a number of
visitor parking spaces.
8.18.9 The provision of accessible parking spaces shall be governed by the Alberta Building Code and will count towards
the total provision of on-site parking.
8.18.10 Each parking space shall have dimensions of not less than 2.75m by 5.5m, unless otherwise approved under clause
8.18.11 or as required per Table 8.3.
8.18.11 The Development Authority may approve some parking spaces as compact. Compact parking spaces shall be at the
discretion of the Development Authority and shall provide a sign to denote the space.
8.18.12 Where required, loading spaces shall be provided in addition to the parking spaces required in Table 8.2.
8.18.13 Where electric vehicle charge sites are provided, the Development Authority shall determine what proportion of
the electric vehicle charge sites may contribute towards the minimum parking requirement.
8.18.14
(deleted, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
8.18.15 All at grade parking facilities required by this Bylaw to accommodate forty (40) or more vehicles should
incorporate landscaped islands or open space within the parking facility. A minimum of two (2) landscaped islands
should be required, with an additional two islands for every additional forty (40) stalls. The landscaped islands
shall be subject to the minimum landscaping standards as established in Section 8.13.
8.18.16 Where required by the Development Authority, parking barriers and pavement markings shall be provided to
delineate individual parking spaces.
8.18.17 For commercial, industrial or institutional parking, where the parking provided is hard surfaced, the parking spaces
shall be marked on the ground through the use of by parking barriers, painted white or yellow lines measuring
7.6cm in width or other means as approved by the Development Authority. In all cases, accessible parking spaces
shall be identified by a freestanding or wall sign and should have pavement markings. Where the parking spaces
are not hard-surfaced, space delineation shall be provided through the parking barriers or other means, subject to
the approval of the Development Authority, shall denote each space.
8.18.18 Hard-surfacing Security
a) Hard-surfacing security will be required in the form of cash or letter of credit in an amount equal to 50% of the
estimated cost of the required hard surfacing on the site as estimated by an appropriate trade professional.
Paving markings and parking barriers are to be included in the estimated costs. Where the estimated cost of hard
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surfacing is less than the minimum deposit amount established by the Development Authority, the minimum
deposit amount shall be provided; and
b) Hard surfacing deposits will be released once an inspection of the site demonstrates that the required hard
surfacing has been completed in accordance with the approved plan.
8.18.19 C1 - Downtown Commercial District
a) For development (including additions to existing buildings) in the Downtown Commercial District, where in the
opinion of the Municipal Planning Commission, it is impractical to provide any or all of the required parking spaces,
because of lot shape, proposed building configuration, orientation of adjacent buildings or economic viability, the
Development Authority may:
i
reduce the number of parking spaces required; or
ii
waive the provisions of any parking spaces.
8.18.20 Residential and Commercial Districts (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
a) Parking spaces shall be located on the same parcel as the use for which they are being provided except when,
subject to the approval of the Development Authority, the spaces are located on another parcel within 100m
walking distance from the parcel. In such cases, a restrictive covenant shall be required ensuring the use of the
parcel for the required number of parking spaces is registered against the Certificate of Title of that parcel.
b) In all Districts, any area located in the front yard shall be hard-surfaced or landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
c) For commercial developments, all parking shall be hard surfaced to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
d) For commercial developments, the Development Authority may permit the utilization of tandem parking spaces in
order to achieve the parking space requirement if they serve the same use and are utilized and signed for
employees only.
e) Distinct and dedicated pedestrian access from the principal use/building to the parking facility and public sidewalks
should be provided where more than forty (40) parking spaces are required. This walkway should:
i
connect the principal building entry to a public sidewalk on each street frontage where there is a public
sidewalk. The walkway should be the shortest practical distance between the principal building entry and
sidewalk;
ii
provide a minimum of 1.5m of unobstructed width and be hard-surfaced and clearly differentiated from
the parking facility; and
iii be raised and separated by curbing or protected by bollards or physical barriers, whenever practical,
when the walkway runs parallel and adjacent to a vehicular travel lane.
f)
With the exception of required visitor and loading spaces, multi-attached housing, multiple housing and apartment
housing developments shall energize the parking stalls. Accessible parking spaces shall be energized within these
developments.
g) Care residences with more than eight (8) required parking spaces are encouraged to provide overhead shelter to a
portion of the required parking stalls.
8.18.21 Industrial District Parking
a) Any area located in the front yard shall be hard-surfaced or landscaped to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
b) Any parking required (as determined by Table 8.2 for the development of the site) shall be hard-surfaced to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
8.18.22 Parking Facility Dimensions
a) A minimum standard of 25m² per parking space should be used for general calculations for the areas of parking
facilities or the number of parking spaces in a parking facility. The dimensions of areas dedicated for parking shall
be as set out in Table 8.3 and Figure 8.2 below.
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Table 8.3: Parking Stall Dimensions and Standards
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Parking Angle
Stall Width
Stall Depth
Overall Space
Manoeuvring
Space
Curb Length
Row End
Length
0°
See 8.18.22 (b)
30°
2.75m
5 m
13.5m
3.5m
5.5m
1m
45°
2.75m
5.5m
15m
4m
3.8m
2m
60°
2.75m
6m
17.5m
5.5m
3.2m
2 m
90°
2.75m
5.5m
18m
7m
2.75m
0m
b) For parallel parking (0° parking angle), the following measures apply:
i
Stall width = 2.75m
ii
Stall length = 7m
iii Maneuvering Space = 3.5m per lane of traffic
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Figure 8.2: Lacombe Parking Standards (Amended, CAO authorization, 04/25/2017)
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8.18.23 Loading Spaces
a) Loading spaces should be provided for all non-residential development.
b) For multi-residential developments, loadings spaces should be provided, subject to the discretion of the
Development Authority. Where dedicated spaces per unit are provided in close proximity to the primary entry
door per unit, the requirement for a loading space may be waived.
c) Loading spaces should be reserved for loading and unloading and should not be used for the parking of other
vehicles. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
d) A loading space should be a minimum of 3.5m x 8m, with a minimum overhead clearance of at least 4.6m.
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
e) Loading spaces should be designed and located so that all vehicles using those spaces can be parked and
manoeuvred entirely within the boundaries of the parcel before moving onto a public roadway. (amended b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
f)
Loading spaces should be located in rear and side yards only.
g) Loading spaces serving residential uses should be located in close proximity to a primary entry door to the principal
building.
h) Non-residential loading spaces should be screened when adjacent to a public roadway or adjacent to a residential
district. Screening shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i)
Loading spaces adjacent to a public roadway or adjacent to a residential district shall be hard surfaced to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
8.18.24 Bicycle Parking
a)
Table 8.4 identifies the number of bicycle parking stalls that should generally be provided and maintained for the
use of a parcel or a building in any District as described in Parts 9 - 14 of this Land Use Bylaw. (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
TABLE 8.4: MINIMUM BICYCLE PARKING STALLS REQUIRED
Land Use
Bicycle Parking Stalls Required
(Based on building size. At the discretion of the Development
Authority, measurements of building size may be limited to
space dedicated for the principal use, and exclude areas
dedicated to hallways, bathrooms or storage)
Care Residences, Apartments,
Multiple housing development, Multi-
Attached Housing, Bed and Breakfast,
Boarding and Rooming House, Student
1 stall per dwelling/accommodation unit for the first four
units plus
0.25 stall per dwelling/accommodation unit for all units over
four (4) units
In buildings containing more than two
Dwelling Units, and with Dwelling Units at
ground level having direct access to an
outdoor Amenity space or Dwelling units with
access to an indoor or outdoor secure storage
unit (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
None required for the units with such access (Added, b.400.64,
01/13/2025)
All other Dwelling Units (Added, b.400.64,
01/13/2025)
1 stall per dwelling/accommodation unit for the first four
units plus 0.25 stall per dwelling/accommodation unit for all
units over four (4) units. (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
Educational Facility, including all schools
1 stall/ 100m²
Government Uses, Hospital, Medical & Health
Services, Community Culture and Recreational
Facility (major/minor)
1 stall/ 500m²
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Land Use
Bicycle Parking Stalls Required
(Based on building size. At the discretion of the Development
Authority, measurements of building size may be limited to
space dedicated for the principal use, and exclude areas
dedicated to hallways, bathrooms or storage)
All other Commercial, Institutional - less than
600m²
1 stall/ 200m²
All other Commercial, Institutional - more
than 600m²
1 stall/200m² for the first 600m² plus
1 for every additional 1500m²
Industrial Uses - less than 600m²
1 stall/ 200m²
Industrial Uses - greater than 600m²
1 stall/ 200m² for the first 600m² plus
1 stall for every additional 5000 m²
b) Bicycle parking should be located on the same lot as the use or building for which it is provided. Where the total
number of parking stalls cannot be accommodated on site, the Development Authority may:
i
reduce and or waive the number of bicycle parking spaces required; and
ii
permit the provision of bicycle parking facilities on City owned land (e.g. sidewalk) in a location approved
by the Development Authority.
c) Bicycle parking spaces should:
i
be located on a hard surface and shall not interfere with pedestrian walkways. (Amended, b.400.02,
04/24/2017)
ii
be designed so that bicycles may be securely locked to a rack, railing or other device without undue
inconvenience to the bicycle user;
iii should be located within 15m of the public main or employee entrance; and
iv be separated from off-street vehicle parking spaces, visitor parking spaces and loading space. In cases
where a separation distance is not possible and the parking spaces are located close to or within a vehicle
parking facility, the parking space shall be provided on a raised hard surfaced area.
d) A bicycle rack should be provided where four (4) or more bicycle parking spaces are required.
8.19 Relocation of Buildings
8.19.1 Development Permit approval (unless exempted by clause 8.19.7) shall be received prior to:
a) placing a building on a parcel, where the building is larger than 10m2 and had been previously erected or placed on
a different parcel;
b) removing a building that is 23.22m2 or larger; and/or
c) altering the location of a building on a parcel which has already been constructed with the appropriate permits on
that parcel.
8.19.2 In addition to the requirements of Part 3, the Development Authority may require the Development Permit
application to be accompanied with:
a) recent colour photographs showing all sides of the building;
b) a statement of the age, size and structural condition of the building issued by a qualified professional;
c) a permit through Alberta Transportation (or its equivalent) or a TRAVIS Agent (or its equivalent), for transport of a
building;
d)
(Deleted, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
e) a statement of proposed improvements to the building; and
f)
a proposal, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, which states the final reclamation of the parcel from
which the building is being moved.
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8.19.3 A Development Permit application to relocate a building may be approved by the Development Authority if the
proposal meets all the regulations specified under the appropriate Land Use District including Overlay Districts for
the area in which the building is proposed to be located.
8.19.4 Where a Development Permit has been granted for the removal of a building from a parcel, or the relocation of a
building on the same parcel, the Development Authority may require the applicant to provide a letter of credit or
some form of security, of such amount to ensure completion of any conditions of a Development Permit.
8.19.5 Prior to relocation, the building(s) may be inspected on site by a representative of the Development Authority.
The costs of the inspection shall be added to the application fee payable by the applicant to the City.
8.19.6 For relocation of buildings within City boundaries, the applicant may be required to provide a development deposit
prior to building relocation.
8.19.7 Where the removal of a building (not a demolition) occurs in a privately owned Modular Home Park (R3) the
landowner shall be responsible for any and all action required for the removal of the building, including utility
disconnections. The City shall not require development or building permits for this work.
8.19.8
The application process for the removal of a building shall be considered a discretionary use for all principal
buildings on the Heritage Inventory and shall be subject to the regulations in Section 14.5 Historic District Area
Overlay. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
8.19.9
Buildings designated as Municipal Historic Resources may not be relocated unless approved by City Council in
accordance with the Alberta Historical Resources Act and Heritage Management Plan. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
8.19.10
Buildings designated as Provincial Historic Resources may not be relocated unless approved by the Province.
Provincial Historic Resource buildings are subject to the conditions outlined in the Alberta Historical Resources Act.
(Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
8.20 Satellite Dish Antennas and Communication Towers
8.20.1 All applications for the development of a communication tower should meet the rules and follow the procedures
of the City of Lacombe Telecommunication Antenna System Siting Protocols Policy (or its equivalent).
8.20.2 The following rules apply to satellite dish antennas:
a) a satellite dish antenna is an accessory use, which requires an approved Development Permit, unless the satellite
antenna has a dish diameter of less than 1m;
b) a satellite dish antenna should be placed in the rear or side yard but may be placed in the front yard if the
diameter is less than 1m and subject to 8.20.2(c);
c) a satellite dish antenna shall be situated so that no part of the antenna is closer than 0.6m from the side or rear
boundaries of the parcel or shall be attached to the principal building if located in the front yard;
d) where any part of a satellite dish antenna is more than 4m above grade level it shall be both screened and located
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority;
e) no advertising other than the manufacture's name/logo shall be allowed on a satellite dish antenna; and
f)
the illumination of a satellite dish antenna is prohibited.
8.21 Setbacks and Sight Lines
8.21.1
(Deleted, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Table 8.5: Required Setbacks On Future Major Roadways (Deleted, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Map 8.1: Setbacks on Future Major Roadways (Deleted, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
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8.21.2 Sight Lines at Roadway Intersections
a) At the intersection of roadways, the Development Authority may require the calculation of sight triangles where:
(Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
i
one or more rights-of-way is less than 15.25m;
ii
regulated vehicle speed exceeds 50km/h;
iii one of the carriageways is not centered in its right-of-way;
iv an intersection leg is curved or skewed; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
v
an intersection leg is sloped at 2% or greater; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
vi a lot with 0m front and/or side yard setback is adjacent to the intersection; (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
vii the Development Authority believes the location's sight lines may be obscured. (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
b) Sight triangle calculations shall be in accordance with the recommended methods of the Roads and Transportation
Association of Canada regarding crossing sight distances for roadways.
c) Unless otherwise required by the Bylaw, the area is established by making the point at which two curb lines
intersect, measuring back 4.5m on each street front, and drawing a line across the two back points to form a
triangulated area.
8.21.3 Sight Triangles at Road and Rail Intersections
a) Sight triangles shall be used by the Development Authority to determine the appropriate setbacks and height for
developments, where necessary.
b) Sight triangle calculations shall be in accordance with the recommended methods of the Transportation
Association of Canada regarding crossing sight distances for roadways, with the provision that distance between
the nearest rail and the front of the stopped motor vehicle is between 5m and 15m as required by the Highway
Traffic Act.
c) At the intersections of roadways and railways, which are unprotected by automatic warning signals, sight triangles
shall be determined using the diagram and tables below. The maximum train and vehicle speed shall be used when
calculating sight triangles.
d) Unless otherwise required by the Bylaw, the area is established by making the point at which two curb lines
intersect, measuring back 4.5m on each street front, and drawing a line across the two (2) back points to form a
triangulated area.
e) Figure 8.3 below provides Sight Triangle calculations.
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FIGURE 8.3: SIGHT TRIANGLES AT ROAD AND RAIL INTERSECTIONS
8.22 Shadow Calculation Table
8.22.1 The Development Authority may require the applicant, as part of an application for a Development Permit, to
demonstrate that the sun position table provisions (see Table 8.6 below) have been met, by showing graphically or
by computer aided design tools, the extent of shadow casting from a proposed structure on to adjoining public
streets, open spaces and/or private properties.
8.22.2 The Development Authority may require the applicant to show the extent of shadow casting for all four times of
the year and up to a maximum of three different times during the day, derived from the Sun Position Tables
provided below, when an application for a Development Permit consists of:
a) a development with a structure height greater than the lesser of three (3) stories or 12m in height, located within
or adjacent to a residential district; or
b) a discretionary use within a residential district which seeks a substantial variance to any minimum yard, parcel
coverage or maximum building structure height regulation for the district in which it is proposed.
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TABLE 8.6: SUN POSITION TABLE
8.23 Stormwater Management
8.23.1 All roof drainage from any structure shall be directed onto the parcel upon which the structure is situated.
8.24 Subdivision and Parcel Designation Considerations
8.24.1 The Development Authority should require that any subdivision or change of district meet all minimum regulations
of the proposed district.
8.24.2 Where a proposed parcel requires a variance to the regulations of the district, the variance shall be identified in
the decision letter presented to the approving authority for the Development Authority. Variances should
generally be limited to 10% of the stated regulation.
8.24.3 For all lots where more than one (1) boundary fronts onto a street, the lot should be designed to have at least one
(1) property boundary which is discernibly shorter than the other (the front yard). Where this cannot be provided,
the front parcel boundary shall be determined based off the street addressing provided to the property. See 4.8.3
regarding variances to yards.
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8.24.4 Where an application is submitted to change the district of a parcel(s) or to subdivide lands, the Development
Authority should have due regard to the following:
a) Within all districts, ensure that:
i
due regard to the policies set out in the Municipal Development Plan and other Council policies and
bylaws has been considered;
ii
the existing infrastructure can accommodate any increased demands, and where necessary, identify the
required improvements and the party responsible for such improvements as the applicant may be
required to pay for part or all of the required improvements.
iii the size of the existing parcel of land is appropriate for the proposed district and considers and
compliments the size of the surrounding parcels;
iv any outstanding property issues associated with non-conformity or compliance with this bylaw are
addressed as part of any approvals;
v
naturally and historically interesting amenities and features are retained (where appropriate) and
integrated into the proposed development;
vi the districting of residential and industrial lands adjacent to one another is discouraged; and
vii spot zoning, whereby one parcel of land is surrounded by non-complimentary zoning, is discouraged. This
does not apply to the application of the C2- Neighbourhood Commercial District or the CS - Community
Services District within a residential district. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
b) Within all residential districts, ensure that:
i
any proposed changes to density consider the character and impact to surrounding neighbourhoods;
ii
where possible, there is a gradual change in district types (e.g. R1 (Residential Detached) parcels should
be adjacent to R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached) or R4 (Residential Mixed) parcels, whereas R5
(Residential Multi Unit Dwelling) parcels should be adjacent to R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached)
and R6 (Residential Apartment) parcels).
c) Where required, a development agreement, specifying any requirements of the applicant, is entered into as part of
an approval process.
8.25 Winter Design Elements
8.25.1 The City is committed to ensuring that development adequately reflects and responds to winter environmental
conditions. Development should be designed to encourage and enable people the ability to gather year round,
while supporting active transportation needs. These spaces should not impact snow clearing requirements and
shall provide for predictable and consistent snow clearing for seniors and other mobility-challenged residents.
8.25.2 Institutional and public spaces should consider the following elements in their development design:
a) provide temporary and/or permanent warming huts or sheltered rest areas for public and community spaces;
b) provide permanent thermal comfort amenities for year round use (i.e. fire pits); and
c) provide greater access to public bathroom facilities from 7am to 10pm.
8.25.3 Development Permit applications for all multi-residential (greater than 8 units) and all non-residential applications
should consider the performance standards in 8.25.4 and seek to integrate some of these standards into their
design.
8.25.4 Performance standards for safe and comfortable winter design which create more livable outdoor microclimates
include:
a) placement of windows and landscaping to promote solar access and reduce shadow into buildings during the
winter;
b) analysis of wind and snowdrift impact for all major developments;
c) building wind blocks through landscaping with a focus on enhancing the pedestrian experience or to create
gathering spaces on site;
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d) designing for solar access to create sun traps at winter gathering places where winter infrastructure is provided to
promote winter festivals, markets or creating outdoor facilities (i.e. gas lines for barbeques, portable fire-pits,
benches and tables);
e) promoting the use of lighting to create warmth and luminescence during long winter days while also reflecting
dark sky and CPTED principles and minimizing impact to neighbours;
f)
emphasizing the need for nightscaping with light accents, architectural details and impacts by way of contrast and
design;
g) encouraging canopies and/or arcades where there is high pedestrian traffic, at the main entrances of buildings to
act as connectors between buildings and sites, or as part of the sun trap gathering space;
h) identifying places on site where snow and ice can be utilized creatively for sculptures, mounds, snow slides and
wind barriers; and
i)
accommodating snow storage on-site in identified areas which should not impact the other winter design
elements promoted.
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Part - 9 RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
9.1 General Rules for Residential Districts
9.1.1
Applicability
a) These general rules are applicable to Districts identified with the letter "R" followed by other identifying letters or
numbers. Unless otherwise provided in a Residential District, the following rules apply to all uses in the Residential
Districts and are in addition to the General Rules for all Districts contained within Part 8 of this Bylaw.
9.2 Accessory Residential Buildings
9.2.1
Unless otherwise provided in a residential district, the following rules apply to any accessory residential building:
a) where a structure is attached to the principal building on a parcel by a roof, an open or enclosed structure, a floor
or a foundation, it is to be considered as part of the principal building and not as an accessory residential building;
b) an accessory residential building erected or placed on a parcel shall not be used as a dwelling unit, unless a
Development Permit has been issued for a garden suite in accordance with Section 9.11;
c) accessory residential buildings are subordinate to the principal use/building on the parcel and so the accessory
residential building mass should not exceed the principal building mass. To ensure appropriate building mass, the
maximum size of an accessory residential building for:
i
developments which are not approved as a multiple housing development may be up to 60% of the
principal building parcel coverage, but should not exceed individually 70m2; or
ii
developments approved as a multiple housing development may be up to 40% of the principal building(s)
parcel coverage, but should not individually exceed 150m2; or
iii developments located on lots designated as R-LI will not be subject to clause 9.2.1 c) i; or
iv. developments located on R1 lots, which are 1500m² or larger, may be up to 70% of the principal building
parcel coverage, but should not exceed individually 140m². (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
d) no accessory residential building or any portion thereof shall be erected or placed within the front yard of any
parcel;
e) no accessory residential building or any portion thereof shall be erected or located on or over an easement or
utility right-of-way unless authorized by the Development Authority;
f)
on an interior parcel, an accessory residential building shall be situated so that the exterior wall is at least 0.9m
from the side and rear boundaries of the parcel;
g) on a corner parcel, an accessory residential building shall not be situated closer to the property boundary than the
minimum yard setback of the principal building. It shall not be closer than 0.9m from the other side parcel
boundary or the rear parcel boundary;
h) notwithstanding clause 9.2.1(f) and (g) of this Part, an accessory residential building or any portion thereof may be
erected or placed on the rear or side parcel boundary common to two (2) parcels provided the accessory building
serves the two abutting parcels. The Development Authority shall, as a condition of approving this type of
development, require the owners to register against both titles a Party Wall Agreement;
i)
an accessory residential building not containing a garden suite should not exceed the height of the principal
building; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
j)
all accessory residential buildings should have an exterior finish that will match or compliment the principal
building on the parcel; and (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
k) soft-sided or fabric covered buildings shall not be considered as an accessory residential building and are not
allowed in residential districts.
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9.3 Amenity Area
9.3.1
Applicants shall provide amenity area for multi-unit developments. The following regulations apply to all multi-
attached housing, apartment housing and multiple housing developments.
a) A minimum of 4.45m2 of amenity space shall be provided per dwelling unit. This shall be provided as private
amenity area, for the sole use of the dwelling unit.
b) Where the private amenity area cannot be provided, a public amenity area, measuring 11.15m2 per dwelling unit
for which private amenity area is not provided, shall be required.
c) All multiple housing developments, multi-attached housing and apartment housing over eight (8) units shall
provide a public amenity space to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. This public provision is in addition
to the requirements set out in 9.3.1(a) and (b). This public amenity space:
i
may be indoors, outdoors or a combination of both and may constitute a communal lounge, multi-
purpose space, or outdoor play area; and
ii
the size and intensity of furnishings shall be appropriate for the development proposed.
d) Where public amenity is provided, all public amenity areas shall provide furnishings for the enjoyment of the
development occupants. This may take the form of exercise rooms, furnished common rooms, benches, children
play areas, outdoor bbq dining areas, gazebos or other communal gathering spaces, both indoors and outdoors,
and shall be identified and approved through the Development Permit application process.
9.4 Building Orientation and Design (Residential)
9.4.1
In addition to the building orientation and design guidelines found in Section 8.4, the following regulations apply:
a) the external treatment of a residential development should reflect and compliment the character of the
surrounding developments. Where the Development Officer identifies that a sufficient amount of variation in
design elements is not provided, the Development Officer may require additional design elements or the
application will be referred to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision. The following design elements
shall act as a guide to the Development Officer for determining whether the design proposed is satisfactory:
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i
EXCESSIVE REPETITION: Repetition between dwelling units within close proximity of each other, either on
the same or opposite sides of the street, should be avoided. Repetition includes frontage accents, roof
pitches, material and accent colours;
ii
PROVIDE A VARIETY OF EXTERIOR ACCENTS: Developments are encouraged to provide at least twenty
percent (20%) of the front elevation consisting of natural materials such as wood, stone or brick, or other
highlight features such as wood or vinyl wall shingles, decorative brackets and vents, as well as corner
boards having a minimum width of 9cm;
iii PROVIDE EXTERIOR COLOUR SCHEMES: To ensure that exterior colours are not excessively repeated on
the same and opposite side of the street, or to ensure that the colour scheme meets the requirements
found in Part 14.4: The Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural Guidelines Overlay, the
Development Officer may request a colour concept at the time of application for a Development Permit;
and
iv SIMILAR ROOF MASS AND PITCH: Roof mass and pitch should be varied between adjacent dwelling units.
A variety of roof forms are encouraged, with a variation in roof pitches starting at 3 in 12 (3:12) slope
minimum. Special attention should be given to replicating roof massing models for the historic building
styles identified and contained within Part 14.4 Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural
Guidelines Overlay, of this Land Use Bylaw.
9.4.2
Notwithstanding the district development standards, the Development Authority shall ensure that the
development is compatible to the immediate residential area and should ensure that the following design
elements are met:
a) provide a number of projections on each of the building elevations by the inclusion of the following elements: bay
windows, cantilevered floor areas, fireplace chases, decks, verandas or covered entrances;
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b) any elevation for a multi-residential development greater than four (4) units exposed to a street should be of the
same standard as the front elevation;
c) where a property has a lane, the Development Authority will encourage that all required parking be designed to
complement the surrounding neighbourhood; (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
d) where a property provides an attached rear Garage, the width of the Garage should not exceed more than two
thirds (2/3) the width of the lot;
e) where a Facade exceeds 15m, the front Facade should be varied with changes in setback, material, and the
provision of design features to break up the visual massing of the building; and
f)
on a corner lot, the front Facade of the dwelling unit(s) should be directed to the front yard.
g) a minimum of one (1) primary entry door shall be located on the front façade. Multiple dwelling units may be
developed such that primary access is gained from the side or rear yards of the parcel provided that:
i
a sidewalk connecting from the front of the parcel and from the required parking area to the primary
entry doors of each unit is provided; and
ii
the side yard setback(s) shall be increased to 2.4m where there is a primary side yard access(es);
iii at least one side yard setback shall be increased to 2.4m where there is a primary rear yard access; and
iv appropriate site signage shall be developed to indicate the location and primary entry door to all units on
site.
9.4.3
Single Detached Units on Corner Lots
a) Single detached dwelling units located on corner lots should be orientated so that the front door faces the front
yard. Yard variances, per clause 4.8.3, should generally not be granted for residential corner lot development.
9.4.4
Semi Detached and Duplex Developments
a) Semi-detached should be designed to resemble separate and distinct dwellings.
b) Duplex developments should appear as one large dwelling unit.
Examples of duplexes and semi-detached dwellings are provided:
c) mirror image new semi-detached dwellings should not be
allowed unless there is substantial Facade treatment or front
Facade recession to give the illusion of different design.
Example of a mirror image semi-detached
dwelling with a recessed party wall, creating the
illusion that they are two separate dwellings
Example of a duplex that resembles a large
dwelling unit
Example of a mirror image semi-detached dwelling
that provides substantial façade treatment.
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9.4.5
Semi-Detached, Duplex and Multi-attached
Housing Corner Lot Units
a) The exterior treatment of all sides of new duplex and
multi-dwelling developments facing onto a highway or
street should reflect its dual frontage and incorporate
elements such as window treatment, building
projections, wrap around porches and decks, on both
frontages.
b) Corner lot semi-detached or duplex developments are
encouraged to address both street frontages.
9.4.6
Sensitive Massing of Larger Developments
a) Larger developments should resemble a series of smaller dwellings through sensitive massing and be designed
with a variation of the façade, roof slopes, window treatments, unit entry, and other design elements to enhance
the relationship with the street and public space. Monolithic, flat façades are not acceptable.
9.5 Cooking Facilities Allowed within a Dwelling Unit
9.5.1
A maximum number of 220 or 240 Volt electrical outlets or equivalent gas connections which, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, are intended to be connected to cooking facilities: equals one (1).
9.5.2
Notwithstanding (1) above, a separate cook top and wall oven unit, or multiple wall oven units are allowed,
provided they are located within the same kitchen area, allowing for additional outlets or equivalent gas
connections.
9.5.3
The Development Authority may approve additional cook top and wall oven units, located in a separate room from
the kitchen, so long as the Development Authority is satisfied that the facilities cannot be used as a de facto
secondary suite. When determining appropriateness, the Development Authority shall not allow the additional
units to be located on a different floor than the kitchen within the dwelling. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Example of a semi-detached dwelling which
addresses both street frontages
Examples of sensitive building massing.
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9.6 Dwelling Units Allowed on a Parcel
9.6.1
Only one dwelling unit per parcel should be allowed, unless exempted by clause 9.6.2.
9.6.2
Subject to Development Authority approval, more than one (1) dwelling unit may be approved on a parcel if:
a) all dwelling units conform to the Alberta Building Code;
b) in the R1 (Residential Detached District), R1-N (Residential Detached narrow District), R-LI (Residential Light
Industrial District) , the additional dwelling unit (s) is either:
i
a garden or secondary suite, approved for a detached dwelling unit considering the regulations of Section
9.11;
c) in the R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached) District, the dwelling unit(s) is either:
i
a semi-detached dwelling unit;
ii
a duplex dwelling unit; or
iii a garden or secondary suite, approved for a detached dwelling unit considering the regulations of Section
9.11;
d) in the R3 (Residential Modular Home) District, the parcel has a modular home park Development Permit approval;
or
e) in the R4 (Residential Mixed), R5 (Residential Multi Unit Dwelling), R6 (Residential Apartment) and R-CM District:
i
the additional dwelling unit(s) is contained within a building that it is designed for or divided into two (2)
or more dwelling units;
ii
is a garden or secondary suite approved under the regulations of Section 9.11; or
iii part of a multi-housing development.
9.6.3
For the purposes of this Land Use Bylaw all existing secondary suites and garden suites are considered
unauthorized dwelling units, except where a Development Permit approval has been given and they were lawfully
constructed in conformance with any other act or regulation having effect.
9.7 Historic Mixed Use Dwellings
9.7.1
As a means of encouraging the adaptive reuse of historic residential dwellings, the Development Authority may
consider proposals which provide commercial elements in a residential component through the development of a
Historic Mixed Use Dwelling (HMUDs). The Development Authority should consider the following for all Historic
Mixed Use Dwelling Development Permit applications:
a) historic mixed use dwellings shall only be located within single detached dwellings that are deemed historic
buildings, located within the boundaries of:
i
Section 14.4.10 Historic Residential District;
ii
Section 14.4.12 Mixed Use Transition District;
iii Section 14.4.13 Old Town Main Street District: Mixed Use District; or
iv Section 14.4.14 Old Town Main Street District: Residential District;
b) a historic mixed use dwelling shall require the provision of a minimum of one (1) self-contained dwelling unit
within the principal building. The applicant shall submit the floor area and plans designating each component of
the development at time of application:
i
additional dwelling units may be considered provided they are contemplated within the underlying land
use designation of the parcel; and
ii
the dwelling unit shall be used as a principal residence and not act as a hotel, motel or boarding and
rooming house;
c) a historic mixed use dwelling may generate an increase in traffic provided that it does not impede typical vehicular
or pedestrian traffic characteristic of the surrounding district;
d) only one (1) business vehicle should be allowed in conjunction with the commercial component of the
development. If allowed by the Development Authority, one onsite parking space on the property may be required
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to accommodate additional business equipment considered appropriate to the business, such as a small utility
trailer;
e) the commercial component of a historic mixed use dwelling may consider uses typically approved as a Home
Occupation 2, as well as those uses more typically considered in a commercial district, such as retail sales, office
uses, personal services and restaurants or lodgings;
f)
there is no limit on the number of non-resident employees allowed to work on site, so long as all parking
requirements for the business and residence are met;
g) parking shall be provided to meet the needs of the commercial component. The parking requirements found in
Tables 8.2 and 8.4 shall be used for each use developed (including the need to provide two (2) parking spaces for
the dwelling unit);
h) signs may be approved for the commercial component of a Historic Mixed Use dwelling provided:
i
the sign displays only the name and type of the business, telephone number and logo;
ii
the sign does not exceed 0.16m²;
iii the sign is unlit;
iv the sign is affixed to the front face of the dwelling or a free-standing sign post not to exceed 1.5m in
height; and
v
in the opinion of the Development Authority the sign is unobtrusive and complementary to the
neighbourhood;
i)
a Historic Mixed Use Dwelling development shall not involve or include:
i
activities that use or store hazardous material;
ii
any use determined by the Development Authority to be undesirable in a residential district, including but
not limited to by reason of the creation of any nuisance by way of noise, dust, odour or smoke, or
anything of an offensive or objectionable nature;
j)
any outdoor storage is required to be screened through the provision of a 1.8m tall solid fence or equivalent
landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development Authority; (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
k) an approval does not exempt the applicant from compliance with any of the following:
i
federal or provincial regulation, including but not limited to the Child Care Licensing Regulation and the
Public Health Act; both as amended; and
ii
municipal bylaws and regulations, including but not limited to the City of Lacombe's Business License
Bylaw.
9.8 Home Occupation Standards
9.8.1
All home occupations shall comply with the following:
a) A home occupation 2 shall require Development Permit approval prior to the issuance of a Business License;
(Amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
b) a home occupation may be carried out in the principal dwelling unit and/or an accessory residential building
located on the same parcel;
c) all home occupations shall be incidental and subordinate to the residential use of the dwelling and any accessory
building;
d) the applicant shall submit the floor area and plans designated for the home occupation at time of application;
e) traffic generated by the home occupation shall conform to the Lacombe Traffic Bylaw. Uses which are likely to
generate traffic problems or require vehicles that do not conform to the Bylaws of the City within the residential
district shall not be allowed;
f)
when a Development Permit is issued for a home occupation, such permit is valid for the address stated on the
application and is not transferable to a new address;
g) the Development Authority may impose conditions relating to the hours and days of operation to ensure the
development is complimentary to the neighbourhood;
h) the Development Authority may impose conditions to ensure that a home occupation shall not:
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i
involve a use that may materially interfere with or affect the use or enjoyment of neighbouring
properties;
ii
involve a use with the potential to be undesirable as a home occupation;
iii create any nuisance by way of noise, dust, odour or smoke, or anything of an offensive or objectionable
nature;
iv involve activities that use or store hazardous material; and
v
alter the external appearance and residential character of the buildings and land.
i)
the applicant shall provide area for on-site parking, in addition to those required for the dwelling unit, to
accommodate any business associated equipment and customers.
i
The applicant is required to provide a detailed on-site parking plan including two (2) on site parking
spaces required for the dwelling unit, parking spaces required for a business vehicle and business
equipment trailer used in conjunction with the operation of the home occupation, and any required
parking for customers (Home Occupation 2) accessing the site.
ii
Not more than one (1) business vehicle should be used in the operation of the home occupation and
should be either a passenger vehicle, or a truck or van with a maximum of one tone design capacity, with
a maximum length of 6m.
iii If approved by the Development Authority, one (1) additional onsite parking space on the property may
be allowed to accommodate additional business equipment considered appropriate to the business (i.e.
small utility trailer);
j)
an approval of a home occupation use does not exempt the applicant from compliance with any of the following:
i
federal or provincial regulation and legislation, including but not limited to the Child Care Licensing
Regulation and the Public Health Act; both as amended; and
ii
municipal bylaws and regulations, including but not limited to the City of Lacombe's Business License
Bylaw.
9.8.2
Home Occupation 1
a) A home occupation is required to comply with the following: (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
i
the home occupation shall not generate any additional pedestrian or vehicular traffic than is typical for a
residential use;
ii
there shall be no signage or advertisement of the address related to the home occupation with the
exception of vehicle wrapping on a registered vehicle used for the day-to-day operations of the business;
iii the home occupation shall not employ any person on site other than permanent residents of the principal
dwelling;
iv the storage of goods is allowed within the principal dwelling or accessory building. No goods associated
with the home occupation shall be displayed. Sales of goods made electronically or by telephone may
occur on the premises, however, no sales where the customer is present on site are allowed on site; and
v
any equipment to be located outside of the principal dwelling is at the discretion of the Development
Authority. The Development Authority may require the screening of any on-site storage.
9.8.3
Home Occupation 2
a) To receive approval for a Home Occupation 2, a home occupation is required to comply with the following:
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
i
a Home Occupation 2 may generate an increase in traffic provided that it does not impede typical
vehicular or pedestrian traffic characteristic of the surrounding District;
ii
a Home Occupation 2 shall not be allowed if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the intensity of
the use or type of use would be more appropriately located in a commercial or industrial district to
maintain the residential character of the area;
iii where the Home Occupation 2 involves the sale of goods, the area of space dedicated to the display and
retail sales should be limited to no more than 20m2. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
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b) The application for a Home Occupation 2 shall:
i
include a site plan identifying required parking, per clause 9.8.1(i);
ii
state the on-site location of any visitor parking that is to be provided on-site.
c) No more than one (1) non-resident employee is allowed to work on the parcel at any one time.
d) The Development Authority may require the screening of any on-site storage.
e) Signs may be allowed for Home Occupation 2 uses if:
i
the sign displays only the name and type of the business, telephone number and logo;
ii
the sign does not exceed 0.16m²;
iii the sign is unlit;
iv the sign is affixed to the front face of the dwelling or a free-standing sign post not to exceed 1.5m in
height; and
v
in the opinion of the Development Authority the sign is unobtrusive and complementary to the
neighbourhood.
9.9 Modular Home Development Standards
9.9.1
The external appearance of new modular homes located in all districts other than the R3 - (Residential Modular
Home District shall be acceptable to the Development Authority having regard to compatibility with other
buildings in the vicinity and should have:
a) a minimum roof pitch of 4:12;
b) a minimum roof overhang or eaves of 0.40m from each external wall;
c) a maximum length to width ratio of 3:1;
d) a minimum width of 6.7m.
9.9.2
Modular homes located in all districts other than the R3 - Residential Modular Home District shall be set on a
permanent foundation.
9.9.3
The Development Authority may require architectural details be provided as part of a Development Permit
application to ensure that the proposed development complies with the regulations set out in Section 9.4 and
Section 9.9.
9.10 Projections into Minimum Yard Setbacks
9.10.1 Except as provided for in this Part, projections that are on foundation walls and footings, or are on a grade
beam/pile system are deemed to be part of the building, and shall not be considered a projection.
9.10.2 No portion of a structure or building shall project into a public or private right-of-way, and to do so will require an
agreement with the City or owner of the right-of-way.
9.10.3 The following portions or attachments of the principal building, an accessory building or a structure which project
over or on a minimum yard setback shall be allowed when they are located on the same parcel:
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TABLE 9.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS (amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
A) Projections into All Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i. Eave overhangs of principal buildings or accessory buildings
ii. Fireplace chase or any other enclosed projection of a building area
iii. Retaining walls and landscaping (so long as site lines are not impacted)
iv. Fences having a maximum height of 1m
v. Patios at grade level
i.
0.6m
ii.
0.6m
iii.
Unlimited
iv.
Unlimited
v.
Unlimited
B) Projections into Front Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i. Balconies, patios (above grade) and decks (unenclosed/no roof)
ii. Steps (unenclosed/no roof)
i.
2.0m
ii.
3.0m
C) Projections into Rear and Side Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i. Satellite dishes, radio and television antenna
ii. Fences having a maximum height of 1.8m except where sight triangles are required
iii. Landings (unenclosed)
iv. Patios (above grade), and decks (unenclosed), the finished surface of which is greater
than grade level and not more than 0.6m above grade
v. Steps (unclosed/no roof)
i.
0.6m
ii.
Unlimited
iii.
1.0m
iv.
half (1/2) the
minimum
required yard
v.
0.75m
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D) Projections into Rear Yard Setbacks
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i. Balconies, decks (unenclosed) and verandahs, the finished surface of which is more than
0.6m but less than or equal to 1.8m above grade
i.
3m
ii. Balconies, decks (unenclosed) and verandahs where the finished surface is more than
1.8m but less than or equal to 3.8m above grade
ii.
2.25m
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D) Projections into Rear Yard Setbacks (continued)
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
iii. Balconies, decks (unenclosed) and verandahs, where the finished surface is more than
3.8m above grade
iii. 1.5m
9.11 Suites: Garden and Secondary
9.11.1 Suites shall meet Alberta Building Code standards.
9.11.2 Where two (2) suites are proposed for a parcel of land (e.g within the R4 - Residential Mixed District), the suites
shall be a secondary and garden suite. No parcel of land shall accommodate two (2) secondary suites or two (2)
garden suites.
9.11.3 The number of suites per single detached principal dwelling unit is limited to one (1) suite in the R1 (Residential
Detached), R1-N (Residential Detached Narrow), R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached), R-LI (Residential Light
Industrial) and RCM (Residential Commercial Mixed Use) Districts. Suites are not allowed within a semi-detached
dwelling unit, or on the same parcel as a semi-detached dwelling unit within these Districts.
9.11.4 Suites are not allowed in the R3 (Residential Modular Home) District.
9.11.5 Within the R4 - Residential Mixed District, one (1) secondary suite within the principal dwelling and one (1) garden
suite within an accessory residential building may be developed on the same parcel provided the requirements for
each use are fulfilled. Within this district, the secondary suite may be within a semi-detached or multi-attached
dwelling unit and the garden suite may be on the same lot as a semi-detached, duplex or multi-attached dwelling
unit.
9.11.6 Within the R5 (Residential Multi Unit Dwelling District), a garden suite may be considered on the same lot as a
semi-detached, duplex or multi-attached dwelling unit.
9.11.7
A secondary suite should occupy no more than the equivalent of 90% of the main floor area of the principal
dwelling. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
9.11.8
A garden suite shall be considered an accessory residential building. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
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9.11.9 The building footprint of the accessory residential building containing the garden suite shall be subject to clause
9.2.1 c). (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
a)
(deleted, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
b)
(deleted, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
FIGURE 9.5: GARDEN SUITE REGULATIONS (Amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
9.11.10 A garden suite shall not be taller than 9m, but shall be a minimum of 0.5m shorter than the principal dwelling.
9.11.11 In addition to the parking requirements for the principal use, parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
a) zero or one bedroom suites: one (1) parking space; or
b) two bedroom suites: two (2) parking spaces. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
9.11.12 Parcels containing suites shall be developed so that:
a) the portion of the principal dwelling or accessory residential building containing the suite reflects the design of the
principal dwelling on the parcel; incorporating similar design features such as windows and door detailing, exterior
cladding materials and color, and roof lines;
b) all buildings on the parcel are compatible in scale to the residential developments in the immediate vicinity;
c) all site improvements associated with the suite, such as parcel landscaping, parking, and fencing are consistent in
design to site improvements associated with the residential developments in the immediate vicinity; and
d) windows and doors are oriented in a manner that maximizes privacy for the suite as well as adjacent parcels.
Windows and doors are encouraged to face mainly towards the back lane and back yard of the parcel, as opposed
to neighbouring parcels.
9.11.13 Suite concentrations (both secondary and garden) will be limited on a block by block basis within the R1
(Residential Detached), R1-N (Residential Detached Narrow), R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached), R-LI
(Residential Light Industrial) and RCM (Residential Commercial Mixed Use) Districts. Within the R4 (Residential
Mixed) and R5 (Residential Multi Unit Dwelling) Districts suites are not regulated by a block limitation. The
Development Authority shall maintain an up to date map of suite blockings and approved suites, and shall make
this map available for viewing to the public.
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9.11.14 Secondary suite blocks are developed by Development Authority and should enable one, or a combination of the
following:
a) a continuous group of residential parcels abutting a common lane or property boundary; or
b) a continuous group of residential parcels sharing a common street where no lane exists; or
c) a continuous group of residential parcels sharing a common crescent.
9.11.15 Secondary suite blocks should include no more than thirty (30) residential parcels for the purpose of this Part:
a) If a block consists of more than thirty (30) parcels on which a suite may be considered, the block shall be divided
into new blocks so that the total number of lots within a block does not exceed thirty (30) parcels.
i
Divisions should be made perpendicular to the lane or rear property line; and where irregularities in street
patterns exist, block delineations shall be established by the Development Authority.
9.11.16 The number of suites allowed within any block (for R1 (Residential Detached), R1-N (Residential Detached Narrow),
R2 (Residential Single & Semi-Detached), R-LI (Residential Light Industrial) and RCM (Residential Commercial Mixed
Use) Districts) shall be limited to twelve percent (12%) of the existing parcels located on that block. All calculations
shall be rounded up to the next whole number.
FIGURE 9.6: TYPICAL BLOCKING (SINGLE DETACHED NEIGHBOURHOOD WITH LANE)
FIGURE 9.7: TYPICAL BLOCKING FOR SINGLE
DETACHED NEIGHBOURHOOD WITHOUT A
LANE
FIGURE 9.8: TYPICAL BLOCKING FOR
CRESCENTS
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FIGURE 9.9: TYPICAL BLOCKING FOR R2: RESIDENTIAL SINGLE AND SEMI-DETACHED DISTRICT
9.11.17 Where an approved Outline Plan identifies 'pre-approved' locations for garden and secondary suites, these suites
shall be considered a permitted use. Up to 50% of the total number of suites allowed per block may be pre-
approved in an approved Outline Plan. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
9.11.18 Pre-approved garden and secondary suites shall count towards fulfilling the total number of suites allowed in any
one (1) block. Should the garden or secondary suite not be constructed and completed within five (5) years of the
principal dwelling's building permit being approved, the garden or secondary suite 'pre-approval' shall be forfeited
to enable the development of other suites to contribute towards the blocking percentage. (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
9.11.19 If the number of existing suites exceeds the prescribed concentration on a block the Development Authority will
consider the functionality and merits of each individual application on a case by case basis.
9.12 Swimming Pools and Hot Tubs
9.12.1 Outdoor pools and hot tubs shall not be located within the front yard.
9.12.2 Outdoor pools and hot tubs shall not be located within the side yard setback requirement.
9.12.3 Outdoor pools and hot tubs shall be located a minimum of 2m from the rear property boundary. Where an
easement or right of way exists, outdoor pools and hot tubs shall not be located on the easement/right of way and
shall be set back 0.5m from the easement/right of way.
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9.13
RESIDENTIAL DETACHED DISTRICT
9.13.1 Purpose: To provide an area for residential development in the form of detached dwellings and compatible uses.
(amended, b.400.02, 04/27/2017) ( amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
3BPermitted Uses
4BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Demolition
Detached dwelling
Garden suite as in an approved Outline Plan
Home occupation 1
Public utility building/use
Relocation of building
Bed and breakfast
Boarding and rooming house
Care residence
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Day care facility
Duplex dwelling existing at the date of passage of this Land
Use Bylaw
Garden suite
Historic mixed use dwelling
Home occupation 2
Modular home
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Place of worship, existing at the date of passage of this Land
Use Bylaw
Secondary suite
Semi-detached dwelling existing at the date of passage of this
Land Use Bylaw
Wind turbine generator
Class 2 sign
Site Specific Exception: West Part of Lot 30, Plan RN9 only (5346 50th Avenue) - Transitional Housing with up
to 10 accommodation units and 5 offices within the existing building shall be a discretionary use. (Added, b.400.41,
01/09/2023)
R1
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9.13.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
6m
Minimum Side Yard
1.5m; or
2.75m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a lane; or
3m on one side on a laneless lot where no front Garage exists
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m; or
6m from a rear attached Garage to a lane, providing the remainder of the
principal dwelling maintains a 7.5m rear yard setback.
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Principal)
40%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Accessory)
15%
Maximum Building Height
10 m
Minimum Parcel Area
Interior parcel: 465m2
Corner parcel: 510m2
Minimum Parcel Width
Interior parcel: 13m
Corner parcel: 14.5m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
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9.14
RESIDENTIAL DETACHED NARROW DISTRICT
9.14.1
Purpose: To provide an area for residential development in the form of detached dwellings and compatible uses on
narrow lots. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
5BPermitted Uses
6BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Demolition
Detached dwelling
Home occupation 1
Public utility building/use
Relocation of building
Bed and breakfast
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Duplex dwelling existing at the date of passage of this Land
Use Bylaw
Garden suite (provision only up to one (1) bedroom unit)
Home occupation 2
Modular home
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Secondary suite (provision only up to one (1) bedroom unit)
Class 2 sign
R1-N
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9.14.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
4m or 6.0m where the parcel is on a collector road or front parking is
proposed (Amended, b.400.53, 03/25/2024)
Minimum Side Yard
1.25m; or
2.4m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a lane; or
3m on one side on a laneless lot where no front Garage exists
(Amended, b.400.53, 03/25/2024)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m; or
6m from a rear attached Garage to a lane, providing the remainder of
the principal dwelling maintains a 7.5m rear yard setback.
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Principal)
40%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Accessory)
15%
Maximum Building Height
10m
Minimum Parcel Area
Interior parcel: 330m2 (Amended, b.400.53, 03/25/2024)
Corner parcel: 360m2 (Amended, b.400.53, 03/25/2024)
Minimum Parcel Width
Interior parcel: 10.3m (Amended, b.400.53, 03/25/2024)
Corner parcel: 11.5m (Amended, b.400.53, 03/25/2024)
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, 07/8/2019)
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9.15
RESIDENTIAL SINGLE & SEMI-DETACHED DISTRICT
9.15.1 Purpose: To provide an area for residential development in the form of detached and semi-detached dwellings and
compatible uses. (amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
7BPermitted Uses
8BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Demolition
Detached dwelling
Duplex dwelling
Garden suite as in an approved Outline Plan
Home occupation 1
Public utility building/use
Relocation of building
Secondary suite in detached dwellings up to 12% of
block
Semi-detached dwelling
Bed and breakfast
Care residence
Community, culture and recreation facilities - minor
Day care facility
Garden suite
Historic mixed use dwelling
Home occupation 2
Modular home
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Place of worship, existing at the date of passage of
this Land Use Bylaw
Secondary suite, when 12% block exceeded
Class 2 sign
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9.15.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
6m
Minimum Side Yard
1.5m, or
2.75m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a lane; or
3m on one side on a laneless lot where no front Garage exists; or
0m where the building and/or deck/verandah shares a common wall, and a
party wall agreement has been entered into and duly registered on title of
the subject parcels (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m; or
6m from a rear attached Garage to a lane, providing the remainder of the
principal dwelling maintains a 7.5m rear yard setback.
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Principal)
40%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Accessory)
15%
Maximum Building Height
10m
Minimum Parcel Area
Detached, duplex and care residence
- Interior parcel: 375m2
-
Corner parcel: 410m2**
Semi-detached dwelling
-
Interior parcel: 310m2
-
Corner parcel: 345m2
Minimum Parcel Width
Detached, duplex and care residence
-
Interior parcel: 10.5m
-
Corner parcel: 11.75m
Semi-detached dwelling
-
Interior parcel: 8.75m
-
Corner parcel: 10m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
**parcel area for Lot 1, Plan 4404TR shall not be less than 325 m2
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9.16
RESIDENTIAL MODULAR HOME DISTRICT
9.16.1 Purpose: To provide an area for residential development in the form of modular homes and compatible uses, on
separately titled parcels or in comprehensively designed parks. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (Amended, b.400.64,
01/13/2025)
9BPermitted Uses
10BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory residential building
Demolition
Detached dwellings on any parcel within Plan 782
2856 or Plan 882 2953 or any future parcel created
from land in either of these plans (Added, b.400.33,
04/12/2021)
Home occupation 1
Modular home
Public utility building/use
Relocation of building
Accessory use
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Day care facility
Home occupation 2
Modular home park
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Class 2 sign
9.16.2 In this District,
a) "lot" means the total area of land reserved for the placement of a modular home or detached dwelling
(Added, b.400.33, 04/12/2021) and for the exclusive use of its occupant(s);
b) "structure" means a subordinate building which is an addition to or supplements the facilities provided by
a modular home or detached dwelling (Added, b.400.33, 04/12/2021), such as awnings, storage structures,
carports, decks, porches and skirting.
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9.16.3 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
MODULAR HOME PARK REGULATIONS
Minimum Park Area
2.0 hectares
Recreation & Storage Areas
A minimum of 10% of the total area of a modular home park shall be set aside in
a suitable location as a public amenity area. Playground equipment or other
recreation facilities shall be provided in accordance with the approved
Development Permit. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Common storage areas, separate from the individual modular home lots, shall
be provided for storage of seasonal recreational equipment not capable of
storage on the modular home lot. Such storage areas shall be screened. A
minimum of 20m2 per modular home lot shall be provided for storage areas.
Lot Lines
A site plan indicating all lot boundaries and dimensions shall be required.
All lot lines shall be clearly defined on the ground by permanent flush stakes, or
markers with a lot number or other address system
Minimum Yards
Modular homes and any attached, enclosed structures (e.g. attached Garages,
sunrooms and additions) in a newly created modular home park shall be no less
than:
-
4.8m from one another
-
7m from any park boundary
-
3m from any internal access road or common parking facility
-
1.5m from any side lot line
-
1.5m from any rear lot line
Residential accessory buildings shall maintain a minimum 0.9m setback from
side and rear lot lines, and shall be located no closer than 2.4m from a modular
home on an adjacent lot.
Notwithstanding Section 9.10, unenclosed decks may extend to a side lot line
provided a minimum 1.5m separation distance is maintained from any structure
on an adjacent lot and is approved by the Municipal Planning Commission.
Maximum Gross Density
17 modular homes per hectare
Maximum Building Height
10 m (Added, b.400.33, 04/12/2021)
Design
All modular homes shall be factory built. Skirting or any attached structure shall
have matching or complimentary exterior finish, or be of durable all-weather
construction and designed in a manner complimentary to the modular home
development.
Each modular home shall be leveled, blocked and skirted and all stairs and
landings constructed within thirty (30) days of being placed on a lot.
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 and as listed in this District (amended,b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
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MODULAR HOME SUBDIVISION/INDIVIDUALLY TITLED LOTS
Minimum Parcel Area
Interior parcel: 375m2
Corner parcel: 410m2
Minimum Parcel Width
Interior parcel: 10.8m
Corner parcel: 11.75m
Minimum Yards
Modular homes and detached dwellings (Added, b.400.33, 04/12/2021) and any
attached, enclosed structures (ie. attached Garages, sunrooms and additions)
shall be no less than:
-
4.8 m from one another
-
6m from front parcel boundary
-
1.5m from rear parcel boundary
-
1.5m from the side parcel boundary except on a corner parcel where
the side yard abutting a road shall be at least 3m.
Maximum Parcel Coverage
40% for principal and 15% for accessory
Maximum Building Height
10 m (Added, b.400.33, 04/12/2021)
Design
All modular homes shall be factory built.
All attached structures hall have a matching or complimentary exterior finish, be
of a durable all-weather construction and designed in a manner complimentary
to the modular home or detached dwelling (Added, b.400.33, 04/12/2021).
All modular homes shall be leveled, blocked (and skirted, where applicable),
with all stairs and landings constructed within thirty (30) days of being placed on
a lot.
For all modular homes not located on a permanent foundation, skirting shall
have a matching or complimentary exterior finish.
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 and as listed in this District (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
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9.17
RESIDENTIAL MIXED DISTRICT
9.17.1 Purpose: To provide an area for residential development, including well-designed compatible infill development,
that offers a mix of lower and medium density forms of residential housing types as well as a limited set of
compatible uses. All development in the Residential Mixed District is to be street-oriented and sympathetic in its
design to the need for compatible transition between different densities of neighbouring properties; all
development but especially infill development is expected to consider options for the most compatible style, site
layout, and forms of development to achieve a well-blended, harmonious neighbourhood. (amended, b.400.02,
04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (amended, b.400.42, 03/13/2023)
1BPermitted Uses
12BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Demolition
Duplex dwelling
Garden suite, on detached dwelling lots
Home occupation 1
Multi-attached housing, up to 4 units
Public utility building
Relocation of building
Secondary suite, in detached dwellings
Semi-detached dwelling
Bed and breakfast
Boarding and rooming house
Care residence, up to 55 units/ha maximum
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Day care facility
Detached dwelling
Garden suite on non-detached dwelling lots, 55
units/hectare maximum
Historic mixed use dwelling
Home occupation 2
Modular home
Multi-attached housing, more than 4 units
Multiple housing development, more than 4 units
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Secondary suite for all non-detached dwellings, 31 to
55 units/ha maximum
Class 2 sign
(amended, b.400.42, 03/13/2023)
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9.17.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
6m; or
As approved in an Outline Plan; or
As approved in a master Development Permit for multiple housing
developments
Minimum Side Yard
All Development excluding Apartment Housing:
-
1.5m, or
-
2.4m where a principal entry door is accessed from the side or
rear yard;
-
2.75m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a
lane; or
-
0m where the building and/or deck/verandah shares a
common wall, and a party wall or appropriate agreement has
been entered into and duly registered on title of subject
parcels; or (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
-
As approved in a master Development Permit for multiple
housing developments
Apartment housing
-
3m, or
-
3.5m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a
lane
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m; or
6m from a rear attached Garage to a lane, providing the remainder of
the principal dwelling maintains a 7.5m rear yard setback; or
As approved in a master Development Permit for multiple housing
developments; or
0 m where the building and/or deck/verandah shares a common wall,
and a party wall or appropriate agreement has been entered into and
duly registered on title of subject parcels. (Added, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
(Principal)
Detached Dwelling Lots:
-
40% for the principal building; and
-
15% for any accessory residential buildings
All other lots where the principal building is not a detached dwelling
unit:
-
55% (including all principal and accessory buildings on site)
Maximum Building Height
10m
Maximum Density
55 dwelling units/ha (added, b.400.42, 03/13/2023)
Maximum Number of Units for a
Multi-attached Housing
6 dwelling units per building (amended, b.400.42, 03/13/2023)
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
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Additional parking siting conditions may be required to the discretion
of the Development Authority to ensure compatibility of parking plans
within the immediate area, for site storm drainage reasons or for
boulevard tree protection, this may include siting parking stalls only in
the rear where appropriate (added, b.400.42, 03/13/2023)
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amendment, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Additional screening between higher and lower density residential uses
or additional, augmented landscaping may be required to the
discretion of the Development Authority (added, b.400.42, 03/13/2023)
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9.18
RESIDENTIAL MULTI UNIT DWELLING DISTRICT
9.18.1 Purpose: To provide an area for residential development primarily in the form of higher density units such as multi-
attached housing units, apartment housing and compatible uses. (amended b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
13BPermitted Uses
14BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Apartment housing
Demolition
Home occupation 1
Multi-attached housing
Multiple housing development
Public utility building
Relocation of building
Bed and Breakfast
Boarding and rooming house
Care residence
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Day care facility
Detached dwelling existing at the date of passage of this bylaw
Garden suite
Historical mixed use dwelling
Home occupation 2
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Class 2 sign
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9.18.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
All development excluding Apartment Housing:
-
6m; or
-
as approved in an Outline Plan; or
-
as approved in a master Development Permit for
multiple housing development
Apartment Housing:
-
7.5m
Minimum Side Yard
All development excluding Apartment Housing:
-
1.5m, or
-
2.4m where a principal entry door is accessed from the
side or rear yard; or
-
2.75m where the property abuts a public roadway other
than a lane; or
-
0m where the building and/or deck/verandah shares a
common wall, and a party wall or appropriate
agreement has been entered into and duly registered on
title of subject parcels; or (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
-
As approved in a master Development Permit for
multiple housing developments
Apartment housing
-
3m; or
-
3.5m where the property abuts a public roadway other
than a lane; or greater as required by the Alberta
Building Code
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m, or
9m for any building exceeding three (3) storeys; or
As approved in a master Development Permit for multiple
housing developments
0m where the building and/or deck/verandah shares a common
wall, and a party wall or appropriate agreement has been
entered into and duly registered on title of subject parcels. (added,
b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
75%
Maximum Building Height
The lesser of four stories or 15.25m
Maximum Density
80 dwelling units/ha
Maximum units in Multi-attached housing
8 dwelling units
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
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9.19
RESIDENTIAL APARTMENT DISTRICT
9.19.1 Purpose: To provide residential development primarily in the form of high density, urban style dwelling units in the
form for apartment housing along with any other compatible uses. (amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
15BPermitted Uses
16BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Apartment housing
Demolition
Home occupation 1
Multiple housing development
Public utility building
Relocation of building
Boarding and rooming house
Care residence
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Day care facility
Home occupation 2
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Class 2 sign
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9.19.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
6m, or as approved in an Outline Plan or master Development Permit
(multiple housing development)
7.5m for apartment housing
Minimum Side Yard
All development except Apartment Housing:
-
1.5m, or
-
2.4m where a principal entry door is accessed from the side or
rear yard; or
-
2.75m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a
lane; or
-
0m where the building and/or deck/verandah shares a common
wall, and a party wall or appropriate agreement has been
entered into and duly registered on title of subject parcels; or
(Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
-
As approved in a master Development Permit for multiple
housing developments
Apartment housing:
-
3m; or
-
3.5m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a
lane; or greater as required by the Alberta Building Code
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m, or
9m for any building exceeding three (3) storeys; or
As approved in a master Development Permit for multiple housing
developments
Maximum Parcel Coverage
75%
Maximum Building Height
Four (4) storeys to a maximum of 17m
Maximum Density
180 dwelling units/ha
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
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9.20
RESIDENTIAL LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
9.20.1 Purpose: To provide an area for residential development in combination with limited light industrial uses. (amended,
b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
17BPermitted Uses
18BDiscretionary Uses
RESIDENTIAL
Accessory residential building
Demolition
Detached dwelling
Home occupation 1
Home occupation 2
INDUSTRIAL
Accessory use - Retail sales
Arts and crafts studio
Demolition
Manufacturing facility, general
Public utility building/use
Relocation of building
Repair facility, no outdoor storage yard
Accessory use
Animal services
Bed and breakfast
Garden suite
Greenhouse, commercial
Modular home
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Secondary suite
Veterinary clinic
Warehousing
Wind turbine generator
Class 2 sign
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the industrial uses above may
apply for a discretionary use Development Permit.
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9.20.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
15m
Minimum Side Yard
6m, or greater if in the opinion of the Development Authority greater
separation is warranted
Minimum Rear Yard
6m, or greater if in the opinion of the Development Authority greater
separation is warranted
Maximum Parcel Coverage
The minimum residential component including all building, accessory
structures, parking, landscaping and amenities related to the residence
shall be a minimum of 25% of the total parcel area.
Industrial/commercial component for all combined uses, parking,
outside storage, driveways and buildings shall not exceed 50% of the
parcel area.
The area required for landscaping, screening, driveways and buffering
shall be a minimum of 25% of the parcel area.
Maximum Building Height
10m
Minimum Parcel Width
45m, with a minimum 20m frontage
Minimum Parcel Depth
90m, except on pie shaped lots where a minimum 40m depth shall be
maintained
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 and as listed in this District
(amended, 400.23, 07/8/2019)
9.20.3 Supplementary Regulations:
The following regulations apply to the principal residential and industrial structure on the property:
a) A residential and industrial development shall be approved together and neither use can exist singularly.
b) A residential use shall be developed prior to the industrial use. A building permit for the residential use shall be
issued prior to a building permit for the industrial use.
c) A minimum separation between the industrial structures and the residential structures shall be no less than 10m
or such greater amount as may be required pursuant to the Alberta Building Code.
d) The residential uses shall be sufficiently screened from the industrial use on the same or on an adjacent parcel as
may be deemed necessary by the Development Officer.
e) The residence shall be located in the front of the lot with the industrial use to the rear of the lot.
f)
The industrial uses in this Land Use District are not intended to cause any objectionable or dangerous conditions
beyond the confines of the building in which they are located.
g) The degree of outside storage is limited and any storage areas shall be screened from public view and the view of
the residential uses on adjacent properties.
h) All changes of use require that any new industrial use of the property be assessed and approved through a new
Development Permit application.
i)
All uses shall comply with the regulations in Part 8 & Part 9.
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9.21
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL MIXED USE DISTRICT
9.21.1
Purpose: To provide an area for a pedestrian-oriented urban environment that contains a mix of residential and
commercial uses including live/work arrangements. The district regulations will emphasize the provision of a high
quality built environment, landscaping and public spaces. (amended, 400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, 400.23, 07/8/2019)
(amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
19BPermitted Uses
20BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory dwelling unit
Arts and crafts studio
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Demolition
Food production facility - minor
Home occupation 1
Medical and health services clinic
Mixed use dwelling
Multi-attached housing
Office
Personal services
Public utility building/use
Relocation of building
Retail sales
Accessory use
Accessory residential building
Animal services
Apartment housing
Bed and breakfast
Care residence
Community market
Convenience store
Day care facility
Drinking establishment
Home occupation 2
Hotel
Liquor store
Motel
Multiple housing development
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Restaurant
Class 2 sign
Prohibited Use:
Drive through business
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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9.21.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
6m
Minimum Side Yard
0m; or (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
2.4m where a principal entry door is accessed from the side or
rear yard; or
2.75m where the property abuts a public roadway other than a
lane; or
3m on one side on a laneless lot where no front Garage exists
Minimum Rear Yard
7.5m; or
6m from a rear attached Garage to a lane, providing the
residence maintains a 7.5m rear yard setback from the
dwelling.
Maximum Parcel Coverage (Principal)
40%
Maximum Parcel Coverage (Accessory)
15%
Maximum Building Height
10m
Minimum Parcel Area
Interior parcel: 375m2
Corner parcel: 410m2
Minimum Parcel Width
Interior parcel: 10.5m
Corner parcel: 11.75m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 and as listed in this
District (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
9.21.3 Supplementary Regulations:
a) Residential and commercial developments shall be approved together and neither use can exist singularly, unless
provided for as part of a multiple building development as part of an approved Outline Plan.
b) The development of property in the District shall not proceed until a master Development Permit identifying site
building, public spaces, and landscaping is approved
c) All uses shall comply with the regulations in Parts 8, 9 & 10.
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Part - 10 Commercial Districts
10.1 General Rules for Commercial Districts
10.1.1 Applicability
a) These general rules are applicable to Districts identified with the letter "C" followed by other identifying letters or
numbers as well as the "UC" district. Unless otherwise provided in a commercial district, the following rules apply
to all uses in the commercial districts and are in addition to the General Rules for all Districts contained within Part
8 of this Bylaw.
10.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit
10.2.1 Accessory dwelling enable mixed use opportunities on a site. Any accessory dwelling unit should support a new or
existing principal commercial use on the site, and should not interfere with the principal commercial activity.
10.2.2 An accessory dwelling unit shall only be approved when a commercial use is provided within the building.
10.2.3 All external storage or residential accessory structures (e.g. sheds, play structures) related to the accessory
dwelling unit(s) shall be subject to the same regulations as accessory residential buildings, found in Section 9.2.
10.2.4 Parking for the accessory dwelling unit(s) shall be provided in accordance with the parking regulations found in
Section 8.18 and shall be in addition to parking required for the principal commercial uses on the parcel.
10.2.5 Accessory dwelling units shall be located above the first floor or to the rear of the first floor of the principal
commercial use.
10.2.6 Where there are first storey suites located at the rear of the principal use, the entrances should be located at the
rear or side of the building. Where the residential entrance is from the front of the building, the residential
entrance shall not occupy more than 15% of the building's frontage and shall not dominate the commercial
frontage.
10.2.7 Dwelling units shall have an entrance separate from the commercial component of the building.
10.2.8 All building materials should be consistent with those typically found on commercial buildings, including but not
limited to doors, windows, stairs, balconies and roofing materials.
10.3 Adult Entertainment Establishment
10.3.1 Unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority, an adult entertainment establishment shall be located
a minimum radial separation distance of 200m from the boundary of a parcel in a residential district, educational
facility, place of worship, community, culture, recreational facility (major or minor), parks and playgrounds, or day
care facility.
10.4 Drive-Through Business Uses
10.4.1 The Development Authority may require the following to be provided by any Development Permit where on-site
vehicle circulation is paramount to the use of the land or building:
a) an on-site vehicle-queuing aisle to the satisfaction of the Development Authority for:
i
drive-through restaurants,
ii
funeral homes;
iii car washes; and
iv other uses with drive-through facilities;
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b) a minimum of two (2) vehicle-queuing aisles for each pump lane or service bay for:
i
automotive shops with drive-through facilities or service bays,
ii
automotive repair services and service stations, and
iii gas bars.
10.4.2 All vehicle entrances and exits for the uses indicated shall be adequately separated with the traffic lanes signed.
All queuing lanes shall be curbed or painted so that the safety and efficiency of on-site traffic is maximized.
10.5 Impact of Uses on Adjacent Residential Districts
10.5.1 The Development Authority may require the applicant for a Development Permit for a proposed commercial use
that is in close proximity (as determined by the Development Authority) to one or more residential districts to
submit an impact statement as part of the Development Permit application, indicating the measures that will be
taken to ensure that noise, visual and other confirmed or potential impacts will be addressed so that the proposed
use will not negatively affect the adjacent residential district(s).
10.5.2 When considering the impact statements for applications specified in 10.5.1 above, the Development Authority
may require the applicant to take any measures necessary to ensure that noise, visual and other confirmed or
potential impacts will be addressed so that the proposed use will not negatively affect the said residential
district(s). These measures may include vegetation planting, berms, fencing or masonry walls, a minimum
separation distance, street furniture, building orientation or a combination of any or all of these or any additional
measures, that are appropriate in the discretion of the Development Authority.
10.5.3 The Development Authority may require that any side or rear yard areas that abut a residential district, with or
without a lane, be screened with a combination of tree species having a minimum height of 2.5m at the time of
planting, and with noise attenuation fences, berms, privacy walls, or gates to a maximum height of 1.8m.
a) Materials used shall provide year-round screening.
10.6 Number of Buildings on a Site
10.6.1 More than one principal building may be allowed on an unsubdivided parcel where:
a) The buildings form a uniform group of buildings;
b) the use and building conform to the regulations of the district in which the building is proposed;
c) a Development Permit is issued for each future additional building on site, that was not included in the Master
Development Permit; and (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
d) a Development Permit issued for each use.
10.6.2 Where the additional building(s) developed on site are accessory to the principal building (and do not constitute a
principal building), the regulations for accessory buildings, found in Section 8.2, shall be followed.
10.7 Outdoor Display Areas
10.7.1 Outdoor display areas shall be considered accessory to the principal use of the parcel and are accessible by the
customer.
10.7.2 All merchandise being displayed shall be maintained in good condition and shall be kept in a neat and orderly
manner.
10.7.3 All outdoor display areas shall be appropriately designed and landscaped to compliment the character of the
development and surrounding parcels.
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10.7.4 Outdoor display areas shall not be used for the purpose of an outdoor storage yard.
10.8 Outdoor Storage Yards
10.8.1 The purpose of outdoor storage yards shall be to store equipment and materials associated with the day-to-day
operations or sales of a business and access is restricted to the customer.
10.8.2 Outdoor storage yards shall be considered accessory to the principal building and use of the parcel, and where
necessary, the adjacent land:
a) Where outdoor storage is proposed on a parcel of land that does not include a principal building, the adjacent
property shall include a building that is part of the outdoor storage operation. The Development Authority may
require that a parcel of land be consolidated, so that the principal use and the outdoor storage are located on a
single parcel of land;
b) If, per section 10.8.2, outdoor storage is located on a separate parcel of land but adjacent to the parcel of land that
includes its principal use, the Development Authority shall determine whether the property with outdoor storage
be:
i.
Fenced or screened;
ii.
Landscaped with a 3m buffer fronting the street(s); and
Have separate access to the street rather than accessing the street through the adjacent property.
(Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
10.8.3 All outdoor storage of goods, products, materials or equipment shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all
times and shall be screened from adjacent sites and public streets to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
10.8.4 Sites with approved outdoor storage adjacent to a residential district or public street shall be required to provide
additional landscaping, exceeding that of the minimum requirements as set forth in this Bylaw, to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
10.9 Projections into Minimum Yard Setbacks
10.9.1 Except as provided for in this Part, projections that are on foundation walls and footings, or are on a grade
beam/pile system are deemed to be part of the building, and shall not be considered a projection over a yard.
10.9.2 No portion of a structure or building shall project into a public or private right-of-way, and to do so will require an
agreement with the City or owner of the right-of-way.
10.9.3 The following portions or attachments of the principal building, an accessory building or a structure which project
over or on a minimum yard setback shall be allowed when they are located on the same parcel:
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TABLE 10.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS
21BA) Projections into All Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection into Required
Setback
i.
Eave overhangs of principal buildings
ii.
Eave overhangs on accessory buildings
iii.
Unenclosed landings and/or steps
iv.
Unenclosed patios and decks, the finished surface of
which is not more than 0.6m above grade
v.
Retaining walls and landscaping
vi.
Fences having a maximum height of 1m
vii.
Exterior fire escape. A minimum clearance of 2.4m
above grade should be maintained.
i.
0.6m
ii.
0.3m
iii.
1m
iv.
half (1/2) the minimum yard
v.
unlimited
vi.
unlimited
vii.
2m
2B ) Projections into Rear and Side Yard Setbacks
Permitted Projection into Required
Setback
i.
Satellite dishes, radio and television antenna
ii.
1.8m regulation height fences
i.
0.6m
ii.
Unlimited
10.10
Shipping Containers
10.10.1 The following regulations shall apply to all shipping containers located on parcels in the C4 - Highway Commercial
and C5 - Shopping Centre District:
a) a maximum of one (1) shipping container/hectare of parcel area (rounded up to the next whole number) shall be
allowed;
b) a shipping container shall not exceed the following dimensions: 13.8m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 2.9m (H);
c) shipping containers shall only be placed on the ground, and shall not be stacked upon one another or on any other
structure;
d) shipping containers will only be allowed on parcels where the approved building has already been constructed;
e) shipping containers should be located at the rear yard of the property and shall:
i
standalone so that they are not connected to one another or to any structures on the property (e.g.
through the development of a roof structure, or other means);
ii
be finished in the same colour as the primary colour of the principal building on the parcel; and
iii be screened, using either solid fencing measuring 1.8m in height or coniferous trees, planted at a
minimum height of 2.5m and spaced to provide a wall of fencing.
10.10.2 Where the rear yard is adjacent to a residential district, or public street, additional landscaping and screening,
exceeding that of the minimum requirements found in Section 8.13 and clause 10.10.1 (e) (iii), shall be provided to
screen the shipping containers, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
10.11
Temporary Buildings
10.11.1 The Development Authority may issue a Development Permit for a temporary building and may include (but are
not limited to) conditions concerning:
a) the size, height, and location of the building;
b) the appearance of the building; and
c)
the provision of a bond or other form of security to ensure the building is removed within thirty (30) days of the
expiry of the Development Permit.
10.11.2 The length of time within which the temporary building may remain erected to a maximum of eight (8) months.
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10.11.3 Where the applicant requires an extension to the time approved under 10.11.2, a new Development Permit
application shall be submitted for consideration by the Development Authority.
10.11.4 Where a temporary building is part of seasonal operations for the principal use, the Development Authority may
consider an ongoing Development Permit. The Development Permit shall indicate the time period for the seasonal
temporary building to be erected and removed on an annual basis, so long as the temporary building is removed
according to the conditions of the permit.
10.11.5 The provision of a bond or other form of security to ensure the building is removed within thirty (30) days of the
expiry of the Development Permit.
10.12
Commercial Land Use District Regulations
10.12.1 The following District regulations shall be read in conjunction with Part 8, which establishes the general rules for all
Districts as well as Part 14, which provides for Overlays that may affect the parcel. Please refer to Part 15 - Land
Use District Maps, which identify the boundaries of the Districts.
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10.13
DOWNTOWN COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
10.13.1 Purpose: To provide an attractive and vibrant area for pedestrian-oriented commercial activities and services.
(amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
23BPermitted Uses
24BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory dwelling unit
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Animal services
Arts and crafts studio
Cannabis Retail Sales
Commercial recreation establishment
Commercial school
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Community, culture and recreation facility - major
Community market
Convenience store
Demolition
Financial institution
Fitness facility
Food production facility - minor
Government use
Home occupation 1
Home occupation 2, in accessory dwelling unit, or
existing detached dwelling, only.
Hotel (including boutique)
Medical and health services facility
Office
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Restaurant
Retail sales
Theatre and entertainment service
Class 2 sign
Bus depot
Care residence
Day care facility
Detached dwelling existing at the date of passage of
this Land Use Bylaw
Drinking establishment
Education facility
Funeral home
Liquor store
Microbrewery - minor
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Repair facility, without an outdoor storage yard
Veterinary clinic
Site Specific Exception: Lot 3, Block 11, Plan RN 1A only (5109 51 Street) - Place of Worship shall be a
Discretionary Use. (Added, b.400.48, 08/28/2023)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.13.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
0m
Minimum Side Yard
0m (subject to appropriate agreements registered on title for the
affected parcels).
Minimum Rear Yard
Shall be provided for parking and loading spaces in accordance with
Part 8 unless parking and loading otherwise accommodated.
Required Built Form
(Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Buildings should span the majority of the lot frontage. Where a
building is located on a corner, and fronts onto two streets, one
frontage should span the entire lot/property boundary. Spanning of
the entire second frontage is supported but not required. (Amended,
b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
100%
Maximum Building Height
Height shall not exceed 10m within 100m of the 'Flatiron Block' (See
Area A on the following diagram), bounded by 50 Avenue, Highway 2A
and 49C Avenue.
Outside of Area A, buildings shall not exceed 20m in height.
*The height regulations of the prevailing district shall apply for all
properties located within Area A and B not zoned C1 - Downtown
Commercial.
Outdoor Storage Yard
Not permitted
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
Parking regulations are not applicable for existing buildings in this
District.
Parking regulations for new construction in this District is per the
regulations in Section 8.18 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7.
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10.14
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
10.14.1 Purpose: To provide an area for pedestrian-oriented commercial uses and activities within a residential
neighbourhood. (amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
25BPermitted Uses
26BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory dwelling unit
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Arts and craft studio
Commercial school
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Convenience store
Demolition
Food production facility - minor
Government use
Medical and health services facility
Office <100m2
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Restaurant
Retail sales
Class 2 sign
Animal service
Cannabis Retail Sales
Car wash
Care residence
Commercial recreation establishment
Community market
Day care facility
Drinking establishment
Financial institution
Fitness facility
Gas bar
Gas station
Liquor store
Office (between 101m2 and 300m2)
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Site Specific Exception: Cannabis Retail Sales and Liquor Store, be prohibited in the C2 - Neighbourhood
Commercial District located at 5536 58 Street (Lot 1, Plan 812 1583). (Added, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.14.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
3m
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
3.5m where the property abuts a road other than a lane
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Minimum Parcel Coverage
20%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
Maximum Building Height
A maximum height of 12m but no more than two (2) storeys
Outdoor Storage Yard
Not Permitted
Minimum Parcel Area
0.15ha
Minimum Parcel Width
30m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Minimum Landscape Area
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
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10.15
TRANSITIONAL COMMERCIAL DISTRICT C3
10.15.1 Purpose: To provide an area that is transitioning from industrial development to commercial development in areas
having major thoroughfare exposure and in which uses create an attractive environment that is accessible to both
vehicles and pedestrians. (amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b.400.17, 09/24/2018) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
27BPermitted Uses
28BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Animal service
Arts and crafts studio
Cannabis Retail Sales
Commercial school
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Community market
Convenience store
Demolition
Equipment rentals
Fitness facility
Food production facility - minor
Government use
Liquor store
Medical and health services facility
Office
Parking facility
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Repair facility (with or without an outdoor storage
yard)
Restaurant
Retail sales
Class 2 sign
Automotive sales & service
Bus depot
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Car wash
Cartage and freight terminal
Commercial recreation establishment
Drinking establishment
Drive through restaurant
Education facility (Added, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
Gas bar
Gas station
Hotel
Manufacturing, general, existing at the date of
passage of this bylaw
Microbrewery - minor
Parks and playgrounds
Railway use
Recycle depot
Service station
Theatre and entertainment establishment
Veterinary clinic
Warehousing
Class 3 sign
Site Specific Exception: Block 5, Plan 842 1610 (4726 46 Street) - Manufacturing, intensive, and any minor
expansion onto adjacent lands, shall be a discretionary use. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.15.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
4.5m
Minimum Side Yard
0m (subject to appropriate agreements registered on title
for the affected parcels).
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Minimum Parcel Coverage
20%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
Maximum Building Height
A maximum height of 12m but no more than two (2)
storeys
Building Design
See Section 14.4 for design features covered by the
Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural
Guidelines Overlay.
Buildings at the corner of 46 Street and 46 Avenue and at
the corner of 50 Avenue and 46 Street shall ensure that the
building architecture orients towards all streets, avenues
and the railway line.
Exterior treatment of the rear elevations located on the
East side of the Canadian Pacific Rail line shall be to the
same standard and materials as the front elevations.
Architectural details which reflect railway imagery shall be
provided.
Outdoor Storage Yard and Outdoor Display All outdoor storage yards shall be screened using a 1.8m
solid fencing, or as approved by the Development Authority
All outdoor display shall be screened from residential
districts
Minimum Parcel Area
0.05ha
Minimum Parcel Width
15m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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10.16
HIGHWAY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
10.16.1
Purpose: To provide an area for vehicle-oriented commercial uses requiring high visibility locations adjacent to a
major transportation route. (amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b.400.17, 09/24/2018) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
29BPermitted Uses
30BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Animal services
Automotive sales and service
Bus depot
Cannabis Retail Sales
Car wash
Commercial recreation establishment
Community, culture and recreation facilities - minor
Community market
Convenience store
Demolition
Food production facility - minor
Gas bar
Gas station
Hotel
Liquor Store
Motel
Parking facility
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Repair facility (no outdoor storage yard)
Restaurant
Retail sales
Service station
Class 2 sign
Agricultural implement and industrial equipment sales
and service
Arts and crafts studio
Autobody and paint shop
Building Supply and lumber yard
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Care residence
Commercial school
Community, culture and recreation facilities - major
Drinking establishment
Drive through restaurant
Equipment rentals
Financial institution
Fitness facility
Funeral home
Greenhouse, commercial
Government use
Heavy equipment sales and service, industrial
Medical and health services facility
Microbrewery - minor
Modular home sales
Office
Outdoor storage yard (accessory use)
Personal services
Shipping container
Temporary building
Theatre and entertainment services
Veterinary clinic
Veterinary hospital
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 sign
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29BPermitted Uses
30BDiscretionary Uses
Site Specific Exception: Lot 4, Block 2, Plan 042-6823 (4425 Heritage Way)
The regulations of the commercial uses on the ground floor shall reflect the uses of the C2 - Neighbourhood
Commercial District.
Site Specific Exception: Lot 3, Block 1, Plan 042-3848 (4340 Highway 12) - Recreation equipment storage will be
allowed at this site (Added, b.400.07, 10/10/2017) (Amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Site Specific Exception: Lot 2A, Block 1, Plan 052 4141 (4726 46 Street) - Bulk fuel sales and storage shall be a
discretionary use. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Site Specific Exception: Lot 5, Block 1, Plan 042 3848 (4110 Highway 12) - Place of worship and Recreational
equipment storage shall be discretionary uses. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.16.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
4.5m
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
6m where the property is adjacent to a public road other
than a lane; or
6m on one side of the property in a laneless subdivision
unless access is provided to the rear yard through other
means on the parcel, to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority
Minimum Rear Yard
6m; or
8m when adjacent to a residential district
Minimum Parcel Coverage
20%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
Maximum Building Height
16m for hotels and buildings with accessory dwelling units;
12m for all other buildings
Outdoor Storage Yard and Outdoor Display All outdoor storage yards shall be screened through the use
of solid fencing measuring 1.8m high, or as approved by the
Development Authority
All outdoor display shall be screened from residential
Districts
Minimum Parcel Area
Hotels and Motels: 0.25ha.
Service Stations: 0.14ha
All Other Uses: 0.10ha
Minimum Parcel Width
Hotels and Motels: 45m
All Other Uses: 30m except when access is not by a local or
service road, then 45m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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10.17
SHOPPING CENTRE DISTRICT
10.17.1 Purpose: To provide an area for district shopping centres. (amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b.400.17, 09/24/2018)
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
31BPermitted Uses
32BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Accessory use - service station as part of retail sales
Animal services
Building supply and lumber yard
Cannabis Retail Sales
Commercial recreation establishment
Commercial school
Community market
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Convenience store
Demolition
Financial institution
Food production facility - minor
Gas bar
Government use
Liquor store
Medical and health services facility
Parking facility
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Repair facility - without outdoor storage yard
Restaurant
Retail sales
Theatre and entertainment service
Class 2 signs
Arts and crafts studio
Building supply and lumber yard
Bus depot
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Car wash
Care residence
Day care facility
District shopping centre
Drinking establishment
Drive through restaurant
Fitness facility
Gas station
Microbrewery - minor
Office
Parks and playground
Service station
Shipping container
Temporary building
Veterinary clinic
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 signs
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.17.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
4.5m
Minimum Side Yard
6m; or
7.6m where the property is adjacent to a residential parcel.
Minimum Rear Yard
6m; or
7.6m where the property is adjacent to a residential parcel
Maximum Building Height
16m for buildings with accessory dwelling units;
12m for all others
Minimum Parcel Coverage
30%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
Outdoor Storage Yard and Outdoor Display
All outdoor storage yards shall be screened through the use
of solid fencing measuring 1.8m high, or as approved by the
Development Authority.
All outdoor display shall be screened from residential
Districts.
Minimum Parcel Area
2 ha
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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10.18
UNIVERSITY COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
10.18.1 Purpose: To provide an area for the development of a variety of commercial activities, and student support
services related to the operation of Burman University. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
3BPermitted Uses
34BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Accessory dwelling unit
Commercial recreation establishment
Community market
Community, culture and recreation facility, minor
Commercial school
Convenience store
Day care facility
Demolition
Financial institution
Fitness facility
Food production facility, minor
Medical and health services facility
Parking facility
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Restaurant
Retail sales
Class 2 signs
Animal service
Arts and crafts studio
Care residence
Community, culture and recreation facility, major
Detached dwelling existing at the date of passage of this
Land Use Bylaw
Distribution facility
Education facility (Added, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
Equipment rental
Government use
Manufacturing, general
Office
Parks and playground
Repair facility, without outdoor storage yard
Temporary building
Veterinary clinic
Warehousing
Wind turbine generator
Site Specific Exception: Unit 5, Plan 062 8084 (7102 52 Street) - Autobody and paint shop shall be a
discretionary use. (amended, b.400.60, 09/23/2024)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.18.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
3m
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
3.5m where the property abuts a road other than a lane
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Minimum Parcel Coverage
20%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
60%
Maximum Building Height
A maximum height of 12m but no more than two (2) storeys
Outdoor Storage Yard
Not Permitted
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
30m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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10.19
REGIONAL SHOPPING CENTRE DISTRICT
(Added, b.400.17, 09/24/2018)
10.19.1 Purpose: To provide an area that allows for a variety and mix of commercial uses including, but not limited to,
merchandise sales, services, offices, commercial and recreational establishments, to serve the City and the region
as a whole. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
35BPermitted Uses
36BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use (added, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Accessory use - service station as part of retail sales
Animal services
Arts and crafts studio
Automotive sales and service
Building supply and lumber yard
Bus depot
Cannabis Retail Sales
Car wash
Commercial recreation establishment
Commercial school
Community market
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Convenience store
Day care facility
Demolition
District shopping centre
Drinking establishment
Drive through business
Drive through restaurant
Financial institution
Fitness facility
Food production facility - minor
Gas bar
Gas station
Government use
Hotel
Liquor store
Medical and health services facility
Microbrewery - minor
Motel
Multi-tenant lease bay
Agricultural implement and industrial equipment sales
and service
Autobody and paint shop
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Care residence
Community, culture and recreation facility - major
Equipment rental
Funeral home
Greenhouse, commercial
Heavy equipment sales and service, industrial
Modular home sales
Outdoor storage yard (accessory use)
Parks and playground
Shipping container
Temporary building
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 signs
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Office
Outdoor display area
Parking facility
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Repair facility - without outdoor storage yard
Restaurant
Retail sales
Service station
Theatre and entertainment service
Veterinary clinic
Class 2 signs
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
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10.19.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
3m
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
6m where the property is adjacent to a residential parcel; or
6m where the property is adjacent to a public road other
than a lane
Minimum Rear Yard
3m; or
7.6m where the property is adjacent to a residential parcel
Maximum Building Height
16m for hotels and buildings with accessory dwelling units;
12m for all others
Minimum Parcel Coverage
15%
Maximum Parcel Coverage
70%
Outdoor Storage Yard and Outdoor Display
All outdoor storage yards shall be screened through the use
of solid fencing measuring 1.8m high, or as approved by the
Development Authority.
All outdoor display shall be screened from residential
Districts.
Minimum Parcel Area
Hotels and Motels: 0.25ha
Service Stations: 0.14ha
All Other Uses: 0.10ha
Minimum Parcel Width
Hotel and Motels: 45m
All Other Uses: 30m except when access is not by a local or
service road, then 45m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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Part - 11 Industrial Districts
11.1 General Rules for Industrial Districts
11.1.1 Applicability
a) These general rules are applicable to districts identified with the letter "I" followed by other identifying letters or
numbers. Unless otherwise provided in an Industrial District, the following rules apply to all uses in the Industrial
Districts and are in addition to the general rules for all Districts contained within Part 8 of this Bylaw.
11.2 Accessory Dwelling Unit
11.2.1 An accessory dwelling unit shall provide for mixed use opportunities on a site and shall:
a) be temporary in nature (e.g. modular home) and issued as a temporary approval only. The accessory dwelling use
shall expire with the expiration of the principal use, and the use shall be discontinued and the accessory dwelling
unit removed from the parcel. A deposit to ensure the removal of the dwelling unit shall be collected at the time
of the accessory dwelling unit approval and refunded when the unit has been removed;
b) be limited to one (1) accessory dwelling unit on each parcel in the industrial district. The dwelling unit shall be
accessory to the principal use on the parcel, and is to be for occupancy of the owner, operator, or caretaker;
c) not involve external storage or residential accessory structures (e.g. sheds, play structures) related to the
accessory dwelling unit;
d) provide parking for the accessory dwelling unit in accordance with Section 8.18 in addition to the parking required
for the principal industrial uses on the parcel; and
e) not interfere with the principal use of the site.
11.3 Drive Through Business Uses
11.3.1 The Development Authority may require the following to be provided by any applicant for a Development Permit
where on-site vehicle circulation is paramount to the use of the land or building:
a) an on-site vehicle-queuing aisle to the satisfaction of the Development Authority for:
i
car washes; and
ii
other uses with drive-through facilities.
b) a minimum of two (2) vehicle-queuing aisle for each pump lane or service bay for:
i
automotive shops with drive-through facilities or service bays;
ii
repair services and service stations; and
iii gas bars.
11.3.2 All vehicle entrances and exits for the approved uses shall be adequately separated with the traffic lanes signed to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority. All queuing lanes shall be curbed or painted so that the safety and
efficiency of on-site traffic is maximized.
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11.4 ECO-Industrial Development
11.4.1 The City of Lacombe's Municipal Development Plan, Growing Lacombe (2015 - 2036) identifies support for
industrial innovation that demonstrates a higher achievement towards environmental and community
sustainability. The City challenges industrial operations to come up with new and innovative ideas to capture this
vision, and should favourably consider (and where appropriate, consider variances to regulations) a Development
Permit application which:
a) proposes a side yard variance(s) to enable benefits obtained from co-location such as by-product synergy (to share
energy, heating and cooling costs between buildings on other parcels);
b) promotes shared facilities with adjacent properties, including:
i
shared access points and personal vehicle parking across property lines, to reduce the overall level of
parking required;
ii
shared buildings across property lines for storage, warehousing, shipping and receiving (subject to Fire
Safety Plan Approvals);
iii shared services (eg. human resources, marketing services); and
iv shared landscaping area between units, preferably located on the west side of the site shared, outdoor
lunch areas, etc.
Where shared services and buildings are promoted, appropriate cross access and party wall agreements are
required.
c) proposes a variance to building siting
(including setback and architectural
considerations) so as to orientate and
size the building to maximize
opportunities for passive solar heating
and cooling, natural lighting and
ventilation (see Figure 11.1 for details);
d) delivers green roofs, landscaped and
living walls, recirculation of treated grey
water for landscaping or reuse within
the building or incorporates renewable
energy generation on-site;
e) employs natural lighting strategies and
on-site lighting that minimizes light
pollution and promotes dark sky
principles;
f)
plans for surface run-off into the site
design, including:
i
directing roof runoff for use in
industry or for watering
landscaping (ensuring
appropriate filtration through
natural means); and
ii
use of swales and drywells;
g) demonstrates building design which has
a consistent and complimentary external
architectural finish; and
h) achieves a LEED status.
FIGURE 11.1: BUILDING ORIENTATION TO MAXIMIZE
SUNLIGHT
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11.4.2 Where a Development Permit application proposes variances of Land Use Bylaw regulations to support industrial
innovation, the following may be required to support the application:
a) identification of the resource needs and waste production of all affected operations and businesses (includes
energy, water, materials, human resources, training, logistics, transportation, etc) and the estimated quantities of
each;
b) identification of the standard level of resource needs and waste production for nearby businesses and sites, and
identify the differences between the business proposed and the typical business;
c) identification of a plan for how the building will achieve LEED status;
d) demonstration of by-product synergy where materials and energy are cycled between businesses to increase
efficiency and reduce environmental impact (waste of one = feed for another);
e) a proposal for an ecological design - buildings and sites are designed to minimize resource use to a greater degree
than on a typical build. The standard measure is LEED rating; and
f)
a proposal for the use or delivery of green infrastructure - use of natural systems to replace traditional
infrastructure networking.
11.5 Health, Safety and Nuisance Factors
11.5.1 Unless otherwise provided in an industrial district, the following health, safety and nuisance factors shall be
considered in determining if a use may cause any significant health or safety hazards, or nuisance beyond the
boundaries of the parcel on which it is located, and shall be employed to protect the community from hazards and
nuisances and to protect industry by indicating the bounds within which industrial activities may be carried out:
a) no use shall cause or create excessive air contaminants, visible and particulate emissions, odours, water
contaminates or noise as determined by the regulations pursuant to the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, the
City's Water and Waste Water Bylaw and the Garbage Collection and Disposal Bylaw, all as amended;
b) no use shall create or store refuse or operate a use in a manner that attracts pests in contravention of the
regulations pursuant to the Public Health Act, the Garbage Collection and Disposal Bylaw, all as amended;
c) all uses which manufacture, utilize or store materials or products that may be hazardous due to their flammable or
explosive characteristics shall comply with the Fire Prevention Act and regulations, all as amended.
11.6 Industrial Performance Standards
11.6.1 Performance standards shall be minimum standards to be met and maintained by all uses. The purpose of
performance standards in the control of industrial uses is to:
a) identify potential nuisances;
b) ensure that all uses will provide methods to protect the community from hazards and nuisances which can be
prevented by processes of control and nuisance elimination; and
c) protect industries from arbitrary exclusion based solely on the nuisance production by any particular type of use in
the past.
11.6.2 All industrial Development Permit applications will require a declaration of any dangerous goods handled on the
parcel, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
11.6.3 General Industrial Standards - the following apply to all new uses, buildings or structures in all industrial districts.
This includes any existing use, building or structure which is extended, enlarged, intensified or reconstructed.
a) No use or operation in any industrial district shall cause or create air contaminants, visible emissions or particulate
emissions which exceed those levels prescribed by the Province of Alberta within the Clean Air Act, as amended.
b) Airborne particulate matter originating from open storage yards or roads shall be kept to a minimum by
appropriate landscaping, hard-surfacing or other approved means.
c) No uses or operation shall cause or create the emission of odorous matter or vapour in amounts or quantities that
exceed those levels prescribed by the Province of Alberta within the Clean Air Act, as amended.
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d) No uses or operation shall cause or create the emission of toxic matter or vapour in amounts or quantities that
exceed those levels prescribed by the Province of Alberta within the Clean Air Act, as amended.
e) The Development Authority may require an applicant to submit verification that the conditions of any senior
government authority having jurisdiction over any performance standard contained herein have been met.
11.6.4 Industrial Standard I - applies to Light Industrial Districts. Industrial Standard I means any industrial operation
including production, processing, cleaning, testing, repairing, storage or distribution of any material shall conform
to the following standards:
a) no emission of noise of industrial production audible at any point on the boundary of the lot on which the
operation takes place is allowed;
b) no emission of smoke, except the use of a waste disposal incinerator of a design approved by the Development
Authority is allowed;
c) no emission of dust, fly ash, or other particulate matter is allowed;
d) no emission of odorous gas or vapour is allowed;
e) no emission of toxic vapour or gas is allowed;
f)
no operation shall be carried out that produces glare or heat discernible at any point on the boundary of the parcel
on which the operation takes place;
g) no unapproved waste shall be discharged into any waste or storm water system; and
h) any activity involving the storage, processing or handling of dangerous goods (see Section 8.7) shall be referred to
appropriate regulatory organizations as per Section 8.17.
11.6.5 Industrial Standard II -applies to the Heavy Industrial District and means any industrial operation, including
production, processing, cleaning, testing, repairing, storage or distribution of any material, which may create a
nuisance discernible beyond the property line of the property concerned.
11.7 Number of Buildings on a Site
11.7.1 More than one principal building may be allowed on an unsubdivided parcel where:
a) the buildings form a unified group of buildings;
b) the use and building conform to the regulations of the district in which the building is proposed;
c) a Development Permit is issued for each additional building on site; and
d) a Development Permit issued for each use.
11.7.2 Where the additional building(s) developed on site are accessory to the principal building, the regulations for
accessory buildings, found in Section 8.2, shall be followed.
11.8 Office
Deleted, b.400.67, 04/14/2025
11.8.1
Deleted, b.400.67, 04/14/2025
11.9 Outdoor Display Areas
11.9.1 Outdoor display areas shall be considered accessory to the principal use of the parcel.
11.9.2 All merchandise being displayed shall be maintained in good condition and shall be kept in a neat and orderly
manner.
11.9.3 All outdoor display areas shall be appropriately designed and landscaped to compliment the character of the
development and surrounding parcels.
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11.9.4 Outdoor display areas shall be maintained as such and shall not be used for the purpose of an outdoor storage
yard.
11.10
Outdoor Storage Yards
11.10.1 The purpose of outdoor storage yards shall be to store equipment and materials associated with the day-to-day
operations or sales of a business.
11.10.2 Outdoor storage yards shall be considered accessory to the principal building and use of the parcel, and where
necessary, the adjacent land or lands within close proximity: (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
a) Where outdoor storage is proposed on a parcel of land that does not include a principal building, the adjacent
property shall include a building that is part of the outdoor storage operation. The Development Authority may
require that a parcel of land be consolidated, so that the principal use and the outdoor storage are located on a
single parcel of land;
b) If, per section 11.10.2, outdoor storage is located on a separate parcel of land but adjacent to the parcel of land
that includes its principal use, the Development Authority shall determine whether the property with outdoor
storage be:
i
Fenced or screened;
ii
Landscaped with a 3m buffer fronting the street/s; and
iii Have separate access to the street rather than accessing the street through the adjacent property.
(Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
c) If, per section 11.10.2, outdoor storage is located on a separate parcel of land within close proximity to the parcel
of land that includes its principal use, the Development Authority shall determine whether outdoor storage shall be
allowed on a temporary basis. The conditions of the Development Permit shall include the date for which the
outdoor storage must cease to occupy the property. (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
11.10.3 No outdoor storage shall be allowed within the front yard of any industrial district.
11.10.4 All outdoor storage of goods, products, materials or equipment shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all
times and shall be screened from adjacent sites to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
11.10.5 Sites with approved outdoor storage yards adjacent to a residential district or public street shall be required to
provide additional landscaping, exceeding that of the minimum requirements as set forth in this Bylaw, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
11.11
Projections into Minimum Yard Setbacks
11.11.1 Except as provided for in this Part, projections that are on foundation walls and footings, or are on a grade
beam/pile system are deemed to be part of the building, and shall not be considered a projection over a yard.
11.11.2 No portion of a structure or building shall project into a public or private right-of-way, and to do so will require an
agreement with the City or owner of the right-of-way.
11.11.3 The following portions or attachments of the principal building, an accessory building which project over or on a
minimum yard setback shall be allowed when they are located on the same parcel:
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TABLE 11.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS
37BA) Projections into All Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection into
Required Setback
i.
Eave overhangs of principal buildings
ii.
Eave overhangs on accessory buildings
iii.
Unenclosed landings and/or steps
iv.
Unenclosed patios and decks, the finished surface of which is
not more than 0.6m above grade
v.
Retaining walls and landscaping
vi.
Fences having a maximum height of 1m
vii.
Exterior fire escape. A minimum clearance of 2.4m above
grade should be maintained.
i.
0.6m
ii.
0.3m
iii.
1m
iv.
half (1/2) the
minimum yard
v.
unlimited
vi.
unlimited
vii.
2m
38B ) Projections into Rear and Side Yard Setbacks
Permitted Projection into
Required Setback
i.
Satellite dishes, radio and television antenna
ii.
1.8m regulation height fences
iii.
2.0m regulation height fences as approved with a Salvage
Recycling Development Permit
i.
0.6m
ii.
unlimited
iii.
unlimited
11.12
Salvage Recycling Operations
11.12.1 Vehicles and parts storage shall not be stored in any front yard abutting a road.
11.12.2 All salvage recycling operations shall be totally enclosed and screened from public view by a solid fence measuring
a minimum height of 2.44m (and approved by the Development Authority), constructed of material suitable to
conceal from view the materials stored on site. In lieu of a fence, the following may be considered:
a) natural or planted vegetation, such as an earth berm or a line of coniferous trees having a minimum height of 2.5m
at the time of planting and providing year round screening;
b) a structure; or
c) any other appropriate methods approved by the Development Authority.
11.12.3 No materials shall be stacked above the height of the fence within 9m of any property boundary.
11.12.4 All vehicular parts, dismantled vehicles, storage drums and crates, stockpiled material, and similar articles and
materials shall be stored within a building or be suitably screened from public view.
11.12.5 Salvage recycling operations shall not be located adjacent to a residential or commercial district.
11.13
Screening Adjacent to Residential and Commercial Districts
11.13.1 Any newly created industrial lots shall not be adjacent to a residential district.
11.13.2 Any side or rear yard area, and any front yard area utilized for storage and/or display, that abuts a residential or
commercial district, with or without an intervening public road or lane, shall be screened so to mitigate any
negative effect on the said residential and commercial district(s). These measures may include vegetation
planting, berms, fencing or masonry walls, a minimum separation distance, building orientation or a combination
of any or all of these or any additional measures that are appropriate at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
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11.13.3 Any yard areas that abut a residential and commercial district(s) shall be screened with a combination of tree
species having a minimum height of 2.5m at the time of planting, and with fences, privacy walls, or gates to a
maximum height of 1.8m, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
11.13.4 Materials used shall provide year-round screening.
11.14
Shipping Containers
11.14.1 The following regulations shall apply to all shipping containers in the Industrial District:
a) a maximum of four (4) shipping container/hectare of parcel area (rounded up to the next whole number) shall be
allowed; (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
b) a shipping container shall not exceed the following dimensions: 13.8m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 2.9m (H);
c) shipping containers shall only be placed on the ground or on skids, and shall not be stacked upon one another or
any other structure;
d) shipping containers will only be allowed on parcels where the approved building has already been constructed;
e) shipping containers shall be located at the rear yard of the property and should:
i
be unmarked (e.g. no brand names of the shipping container or business shall be on the shipping
container);
ii
be standalone so that they are not connected to one another or to any structures on the property (e.g.
through the development of a roof structure, or other means); and
iii be screened when visible from a public road, using either solid fencing measuring 1.8m in height,
buildings on site or coniferous trees, planted at a minimum height of 2.5m and spaced to provide a wall
of fencing.
11.14.2 Where the rear yard is adjacent to a residential district, or public street, additional landscaping and screening,
exceeding that of the minimum requirements found in Section 8.13 and clause 11.14.1(e) (iii) shall be provided to
screen the shipping containers, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
11.15
Temporary Buildings
11.15.1 The Development Authority may issue a development permit for a temporary building and may include conditions
concerning:
a) the size, height, and location of the building;
b) the appearance of the building;
c) the length of time within which the building may remain erected to a maximum of twelve (12) months; and
d) the provision of a performance bond or other form of security to ensure the building is removed within thirty (30)
days of the expiry of the Development Permit.
11.15.2 Where the applicant requires an extension to the time approved under 11.15.1 (c), a new Development Permit
application shall be submitted for consideration by the Development Authority.
11.16
Industrial Land Use District Regulations
11.16.1 The following district regulations shall be read in conjunction with Part 8, which establishes the general rules for all
districts as well as Part 14, which provides for Overlays that may affect the parcel. Please refer to Part 15 - Land
Use District Maps, which identify the boundaries of the districts.
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11.17
LIGHT INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
11.17.1 Purpose: To provide an area for a wide variety of light and other service related industrial activities that do not
create a nuisance beyond the property boundary. (amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended,
b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (amended b,400.67, 04/14/2025)
39BPermitted Uses
40BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Agricultural implement and industrial equipment
sales and service
Animal services on Lot 19, Block 1, Plan 142 0510
(Added, b.400.34, 05/25/2021)
Building supply and lumber yard (with or without
outdoor storage yard)
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Cannabis Retail Sales
Car wash
Commercial card lock
Demolition
Distribution facility
Equipment rental (with or without outdoor storage
yard)
Greenhouses, commercial
Heavy equipment sales and service
Industrial support services
Industrial training facility
Manufacturing facility, general
Public maintenance buildings, structures and yards
Public utility uses/buildings
Relocation of building
Repair facility, (with or without outdoor storage yard)
Shipping container
Self service storage
Veterinary clinic
Veterinary hospital
Warehousing
Class 2 signs
Accessory dwelling unit
Accessory use
Auction facility
Autobody and paint shop
Automotive sales and service
Building assembly/sales/staging
Bulk fuel sales and storage
Cartage and freight terminal
Commercial school
Crematorium
Existing uses at the date of passage of this land use
bylaw
Fitness facility
Food production facility - minor
Government use
Kennel
Microbrewery - minor
Microbrewery - major
Office
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Railway use
Recycle Depot
Retail Sales
Restaurant
Service station
Temporary building
Trucking establishment
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 signs
Site Specific Exception: Cannabis Production and Distribution - Major, Cannabis Production and Distribution -
Minor, Cannabis Retail Sales, be prohibited in the I1 - Light Industrial District located at 40 Brownstone Road
(Lot 19, Block 7, Plan 782 2856). (Added, b.400.16, 09/10/2018)
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Site Specific Exception: Lot 12, Block 3, Plan 172 0620 only (4013 53rd Avenue) - Daycare facility shall be a
discretionary use. (Added, b.400.44, 04/11/2023)
Site Specific Exception: Lot 12, Block 3, Plan 172 0620 only (4013 53rd Avenue) - Place of Worship shall be a
Discretionary Use. (Added, b.400.46, 06/12/2023)
Site Specific Exception: Lot 10, Block 2, Plan 142 0747 and Lot 5C, Block 2, Plan 902 2024 (4810 and 4816 45th
Street) - Shipping Containers to a maximum of twenty (20) per parcel shall be a Discretionary Use. (Added,
b.400.65, 01/13/2025)
Site Specific Exception: Lot 7, Block 6, Plan 972 4243 (4120 55th Street) - Retail Sales for the sale of collectibles,
antiques and collector/custom automotives with Outdoor Storage Yard shall be a permitted use. (Added, b.400.66,
01/13/2025)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
11.17.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
9m
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
6m on one side of the property in a laneless subdivision unless
access is provided to the rear yard through other means on the
parcel, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Minimum Parcel Coverage
5% (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%
Minimum Parcel Area
0.20ha
Minimum Parcel Width
30m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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11.18
HEAVY INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
11.18.1
Purpose: To provide an area for a variety of manufacturing, warehousing, transportation-related and other
industrial activities, which may in the course of normal operations create nuisance factors apparent beyond the
property boundary. (amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (amended,
b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
41BPermitted Uses
42BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Agricultural implement and industrial equipment sales
and service
Autobody and paint shop
Bulk fuel sales and storage
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Car wash
Commercial card lock
Demolition
Distribution facility
Equipment rental - (with or without outdoor storage yard)
Food production facility - major
Heavy equipment sales and services
Industrial support services
Industrial training facility
Manufacturing facility, general
Manufacturing facility, intensive
Public maintenance buildings, structures, yards
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Repair facility (with or without outdoor storage yard)
Shipping container
Trucking establishment
Veterinary clinic
Veterinary hospitals
Warehousing
Class 2 signs
Accessory use
Auction facility
Building assembly/sales/staging
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cartage and freight terminal
Crematorium
Dangerous goods occupancy
Government use
Greenhouses, commercial
Kennel
Livestock Auction Mart
Microbrewery - major
Microbrewery - minor
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Railway use
Salvage recycling operation
Temporary building
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 signs
Site Specific Exception: On Lot 1A, Block 5, Plan 202 0112 (3413 53 Avenue) - an accessory use for a
Microbrewery - major shall be a permitted use, with a footprint of no more than 200 m2 indoor as well as a
seasonal outdoor patio permitted of no more than 150 m2. (Amended, b.400.37, 12/06/2021)
Site Specific Exception: Fitness Facility (Boxing Club only) shall be a permitted use on Lot 3, Block 2, Plan 772
2916 (4823 45A Street) (added, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
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discretionary use Development Permit.
11.18.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
9m
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
6m on one side of the property in a laneless subdivision unless access is
provided to the rear yard through other means on the parcel, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Minimum Parcel Coverage
5% (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%
Minimum Parcel Area
0.20ha
Minimum Parcel Width
45m
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amend b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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Part - 12 Public Use Districts: BU, CS, EOS, GS and UT (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
12.1 General Rules for Public Use Districts
12.1.1 Applicability
a) These general rules are applicable to districts identified with the following letters: BU, CS, EOS, GS and UT. Unless
otherwise provided in the Public Use Districts, the following rules apply to all uses in the individual districts and are
in addition to the general rules for all Districts contained within Part 8 of this Bylaw.
12.2 Impact of Uses on Adjacent Residential Districts
12.2.1 The Development Authority may require the applicant for a Development Permit for a proposed development that
is in close proximity (as determined by the Development Authority) to one or more residential districts to submit
an impact statement as part of the Development Permit application, indicating the measures that will be taken to
ensure that noise, visual and other confirmed or potential impacts will be addressed so that the proposed use will
not negatively affect the adjacent residential district(s).
12.2.2 When considering the impact statements for applications specified in (12.2.1) above, the Development Authority
may require the applicant to take the necessary measures to ensure that noise, visual and other confirmed or
potential impacts will be addressed so that the proposed use will not negatively affect the said residential
district(s). These measures may include vegetation planting, berms, fencing or masonry walls, a minimum
separation distance, street furniture, building orientation or a combination of any or all of these or any additional
measures that are appropriate at the discretion of the Development Authority.
12.2.3 The Development Authority may require that any side or rear yard areas that abut a residential district, with or
without a lane, be screened with a combination of tree species having a minimum height of 2.5m at the time of
planting, and with fences, privacy walls, or gates to a maximum height of 1.8m. Materials used shall provide year-
round screening.
12.3 Number of Buildings on a Site
12.3.1 More than one principal building may be allowed on an unsubdivided parcel where:
a) the buildings form a unified group of buildings;
b) the use and building conform to the regulations of the district in which the building is proposed;
c) a Development Permit is issued for each additional building on site; and
d) a Development Permit issued for each use.
12.3.2 Where the additional building(s) developed on site are accessory to the principal building, the regulations for
accessory buildings, found in Section 8.2, shall be followed.
12.4 Outdoor Storage Yards
12.4.1 The purpose of outdoor storage yards shall be to store equipment and materials associated with the day to day
operations of a development.
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12.4.2 Outdoor storage yards shall be considered accessory to the principal building and use of the parcel, and where
necessary, the adjacent land:
a) Where outdoor storage is proposed on a parcel of land that does not include a principal building, the adjacent
property shall include a building that is part of the outdoor storage operation. The Development Authority may
require that a parcel of land be consolidated, so that the principal use and the outdoor storage are located on a
single parcel of land;
b) If, per section 12.4.2, outdoor storage is located on a separate parcel of land but adjacent to the parcel of land that
includes its principal use, the Development Authority shall determine whether the property with outdoor storage
be:
i
Fenced or screened;
ii
Landscaped with a 3m buffer fronting the street/s; and
iii Have separate access to the street rather than accessing the street through the adjacent property.
(Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
12.4.3 No outdoor storage yard shall be allowed within the front yard of the parcel.
12.4.4 All outdoor storage of goods, products, materials or equipment shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all
times and shall be screened from adjacent sites and public streets.
12.4.5 Sites with approved outdoor storage yards adjacent to a residential district or public street shall be required to
provide additional landscaping, exceeding that of the minimum requirements as set forth in this Bylaw, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
12.5 Projections into Minimum Yard Setbacks
12.5.1 Except as provided for in this Part, projections that are on foundation walls and footings, or are on a grade
beam/pile system are deemed to be part of the building, and shall not be considered a projection over a yard.
12.5.2 No portion of a structure or building shall project into a public or private right-of-way, and to do so will require an
agreement with the City or owner of the right-of-way.
12.5.3 The following portions or attachments of the principal building, an accessory building which project over or on a
minimum yard setback shall be allowed when they are located on the same parcel:
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TABLE 12.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS:
43BA) Projections into All Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i.
Eave overhangs of principal buildings
ii.
Eave overhangs on accessory buildings
iii.
Unenclosed landings and/or steps
iv.
Unenclosed patios and decks, the finished surface of which is not
more than 0.6m above grade
v.
Retaining walls and landscaping
vi.
Fences having a maximum height of 1m
vii.
Exterior fire escape. A minimum clearance of 2.4m above grade
should be maintained when a fire escape is located on a second
storey or more.
i.
0.6m
ii.
0.3m
iii.
1m
iv.
half (1/2) the
minimum yard
v.
unlimited
vi.
unlimited
vii.
2m
4B ) Projections into Rear and Side Yard Setbacks
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i.
Satellite dishes, radio and television antenna
ii.
1.8m regulation height fences
i.
0.6m
ii.
unlimited
12.6 Shipping Containers
12.6.1 The following regulations shall apply to all shipping containers in Public Use Districts:
a) a maximum of one (1) shipping container/hectare of parcel area (rounded up to the next whole number) shall be
allowed;
b) a shipping container shall not exceed the following dimensions: 13.7m (L) x 2.4m (W) x 2.9m (H);
c) shipping containers shall only be placed on the ground, and shall not be stacked upon one another or on any other
structure;
d) shipping containers will only be allowed on parcels where the approved building has already been constructed;
e) shipping containers should be located at the rear yard of the property and shall:
i
be standalone so that they are not connected to one another or to any structures on the property (e.g.
through the development of a roof structure, or other means);
ii
be finished in the same colour as the primary colour of the principal building on the parcel; and
iii be screened, using either solid fencing measuring 1.8m in height or coniferous trees, planted at a
minimum height of 2.5m and spaced to provide a wall of fencing.
12.6.2 Where the rear yard is adjacent to a residential district, or public street, additional landscaping and screening,
exceeding that of the minimum requirements found in Sections 8.13 and clause 12.6.1(e) (iii), shall be provided to
screen the shipping containers, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
12.7 Temporary Buildings
12.7.1 The Development Authority may issue a Development Permit for a temporary building and may include conditions
concerning:
a) the size, height, and location of the building;
b) the appearance of the building;
c) the length of time within which the building may remain erected to a maximum of twelve (12) months; and
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d) the provision of a performance bond or other form of security to ensure the building is removed within thirty (30)
days of the expiry of the Development Permit.
12.7.2 Where the applicant requires an extension to the time approved under 12.6.1(c), a new Development Permit
application shall be submitted for consideration by the Development Authority.
12.8 Public Land Use District Regulations
12.8.1 The following district regulations shall be read in conjunction with Part 8, which establishes the general rules for all
districts as well as Part 14, which provides for Overlays that may affect the parcel. Please refer to Part 15 - Land
Use District Maps, which identify the boundaries of the districts.
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12.9
BURMAN UNIVERSITY DISTRICT
12.9.1 Purpose: To provide a District for the Burman University campus, offering a mix of compatible uses. (amended,
b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
45BPermitted Uses
46BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use
Community, culture and recreation facility, major
Community, culture and recreation facility, minor
Commercial school
Community market
Day care facility
Demolition
Educational facility
Food production facility - minor
Fitness facility
Government use
Medical and health services facility
Parks and playgrounds
Place of worship
Public maintenance buildings, structure and yards
Public utility uses/building
Relocation of building
Restaurant
Staff residence
Student dormitories
Class 2 sign
Commercial recreation establishment
Parking facility
Theatre and entertainment services
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 sign
Any use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
12.9.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Building Regulations
As determined by the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
BU
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12.10
COMMUNITY SERVICES DISTRICT
12.10.1 Purpose: To provide an area for larger scale community, recreation, government and other public facilities and
their accompanying uses. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019) (amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
47BPermitted Uses
48BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Accessory use - fitness facility
Accessory use - retail sale
Agricultural exhibition ground
Agricultural Research Facility
Community, culture and recreation facility, major
Community, culture and recreation facility, minor
Community market
Day care facility
Demolition
Educational facility
Government use
Hospital
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Place of worship
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Class 2 sign
Accessory use
Campground
Care residence
Cemetery
Commercial recreation establishment
Emergency service provision - publically provided
Golf course
Medical and health services clinic
Shipping container
Theatre and entertainment services
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 signs
Site Specific Exception: Lot 4, Block 1, Plan 012 4031 (5432 56 Avenue) and Block A, Plan 6000HW (5424 50
Street) - Public maintenance buildings, structures and yards shall be discretionary uses. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
12.10.2 (Deleted, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
12.10.3 (Deleted, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
CS
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12.10.4 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
4.5m; or
9m for places of worship
Minimum Side Yard
3m; or
6m on one side of the property in a laneless subdivision
unless access is provided to the rear yard through other
means on the parcel, to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority
Minimum Rear Yard
6m
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%
Maximum Building Height
12m;
20m from grade to the top of a steeple
Outdoor Storage Yard and Outdoor Display
Outdoor storage yards shall be screened.
Outdoor display is not allowed.
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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12.11
ENVIRONMENTAL OPEN SPACE DISTRICT
12.11.1 Purpose: To provide a district for either the preservation of
public land in its natural state, or land that has been
altered in some manner, but because of its ecological or
local significance to the community has been re-vegetated.
49BPermitted Uses
50BDiscretionary Uses
Parks and playground
Accessory uses
Class 2 sign
12.11.2 The following regulations apply to all uses:
i
all land parcels with a legal land title designation of Environmental Reserve should be designated as EOS -
Environmental Open Space. Where a land parcel is designated as Environmental Reserve, the provisions
in the Municipal Government Act override the provisions of this district;
ii
all uses of lands designated EOS - Environmental Open Space shall have due regard for the environment
and any disturbance shall be minimal. An overall plan to re-establish natural vegetation shall be a
condition of approval to develop buildings and permanent structures.
12.11.3 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 8 and Part 12
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
EOS
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12.12
GREENSPACE DISTRICT
12.12.1 Purpose: To provide lands dedicated to greenspace and recreation, with the secondary provision of appropriate
municipal uses. (amended, 400.23, 07/8/2019)
51BPermitted Uses
52BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Community market
Demolition
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Relocation of building
Class 2 sign
Accessory uses
Campground
Community, culture and recreation facility, major
Community, culture and recreation facility, minor
Day care facility
Public utility use/building
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 sign
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
12.12.2 All lands which are designated as Municipal Reserve should be zoned as GS - Greenspace, unless the municipality
determines that either the CS - Community Services District or the EOS - Environmental Open Space District are
more suitable.
12.12.3 Where a land parcel is designated as Municipal Reserve, the provisions in the Municipal Government Act override
the provisions of this district.
12.12.4 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
GS
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12.13
UTILITY DISTRICT
12.13.1 Purpose: to provide lands dedicated to the provision of public utilities and services. When the principal use of the
land is recognized to be a utility use, the land may also provide a secondary municipal use. (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
53BPermitted Uses
54BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory building
Parking facility
Parks and playgrounds
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Class 2 sign
Accessory use
Wind turbine generator
Class 3 sign
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
12.13.2 All land parcels with a PUL - Public Utility Lot designation should be designated as UT - Utility District. Where a
land parcel is designated as Public Utility Lot, the provisions in the Municipal Government Act override the
provisions of this district.
12.13.3 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
UT
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Part - 13 Other Districts: AP, DC1, DC2, DC4, DC5 and FD
(Amended, b.400.73, 05/26/2025)
13.1 General Rules
13.1.1 Applicability
a) These general rules are applicable to districts identified with the following letters and numbers: AP, DC1, DC2,
DC4, DC5 and FD. Unless otherwise provided in the Land Use District, the following rules apply to all uses in the
individual districts and are in addition to the general rules for all Districts contained within Part 8 of this Bylaw.
(Amended, b.400.73, 05/26/2025)
13.2 Projections into Minimum Yard Setbacks
13.2.1 Except as provided for in this Part, projections that are on foundation walls and footings, or are on a grade
beam/pile system are deemed to be part of the building, and shall not be considered a projection over a yard.
13.2.2 No portion of a structure or building shall project into a public or private right-of-way, and to do so will require an
agreement with the City or owner of the right-of-way.
13.2.3 The following portions or attachments of the principal building, an accessory building or a structure which project
over or on a minimum yard setback shall be allowed when they are located on the same parcel:
TABLE 13.1: PROJECTIONS INTO MINIMUM YARD SETBACKS
5BA) Projections into All Yard Setbacks:
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i.
Eave overhangs of principal buildings
ii.
Eave overhangs on accessory buildings
iii.
Unenclosed landings and/or steps
iv.
Unenclosed patios and decks, the finished surface of which
is not more than 0.6m above grade
v.
Retaining walls and landscaping
vi.
Fences having a maximum height of 1m
vii.
Exterior fire escape. A minimum clearance of 2.4m above
grade should be maintained when a fire escape is located on
a second storey or more.
i.
0.6m
ii.
0.3m
iii.
1m
iv.
half (1/2) the
minimum yard
v.
unlimited
vi.
unlimited
vii.
2m
56B ) Projections into Rear and Side Yard Setbacks
Permitted Projection
into Required Setback
i.
Satellite dishes, radio and television antenna
ii.
1.8m regulation height fences
i.
0.6m
ii.
unlimited
13.3 Shipping Containers
13.3.1 The following regulations shall apply to all shipping containers in Other Districts:
a) a maximum of one (1) shipping container/hectare of parcel area (rounded up to the next whole number) shall be
allowed;
b) a shipping container shall not exceed the following dimensions: 13.7m (L) x 2.5m (W) x 2.9m (H);
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c) shipping containers shall only be placed on the ground, and shall not be stacked upon one another or on any other
structure;
d) shipping containers will only be allowed on parcels where the approved building has already been constructed;
e) shipping containers should be located at the rear yard of the property and shall:
i
standalone so that they are not connected to one another or to any structures on the property (e.g.
through the development of a roof structure, or other means); and
ii
be finished in the same colour as the primary colour of the principal building on the parcel; or
iii be screened, using either solid fencing measuring 1.8m in height or coniferous trees, planted at a
minimum height of 2.5m and spaced to provide a wall of fencing.
13.3.2 Where the rear yard is adjacent to a residential district, or public street, additional landscaping and screening,
exceeding that of the minimum requirements found in Sections 8.13 and clause 13.3.1 (e) (iii), shall be provided to
screen the shipping containers.
13.4 Temporary Buildings
13.4.1 The Development Authority may issue a Development Permit for a temporary building and may include conditions
concerning:
a) the size, height, and location of the building;
b) the appearance of the building;
c) the length of time within which the building may remain erected to a maximum of twelve (12) months; and
d) the provision of a performance bond or other form of security to ensure the building is removed within thirty (30)
days of the expiry of the Development Permit.
13.4.2 Where the applicant requires an extension to the time approved under 13.4.1(c), a new Development Permit
application shall be submitted for consideration by the Development Authority.
13.5 Other District Regulations
13.5.1 The following district regulations shall be read in conjunction with Part 8, which establishes the general rules for all
Districts as well as Part 14, which provides for Overlays that may affect the parcel. Please refer to Part 15 - Land
Use District Maps, which identify the boundaries of the Districts.
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13.6
AIRPORT DISTRICT
13.6.1 Purpose: To provide an area for the safe movement and storage of aircraft, and the facilities and uses related to
aircraft and aircraft operations in addition to promoting appropriate economic development which is compatible
to the surrounding districts. (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
57BPermitted Uses
58BDiscretionary Uses
Airport
Building Relocation/Relocation of building
Bulk fuel sales and storage
Cartage and freight terminal
Demolition
Distribution facility
Educational Facility
Government Use
Hangar
Parking facility
Office Public utility
Public utility building
Repair facility (related to aviation, aircraft, avionics
and navigational aids)
Terminal building
Class 2 sign
Accessory building
Accessory use
Commercial School
Greenhouse
Industrial training facility
Manufacturing, general, processing, distribution,
Repair facility
Shipping container
Temporary building
Warehousing
Any use that the Municipal Planning Commission deems as pertaining to or related to aircrafts and their
facilities.
AP
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13.6.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
9m
3m from the edge of each internal leased lot (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
3m from taxi way (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Minimum Side Yard
3m
1.5m from edge of each leased lot (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Maximum Building Height
6m
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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13.7
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 1
13.7.1 Purpose: To provide an area for integrated residential, public and community uses, which meets the needs of the
landowner while being compatible with the immediate neighbourhood and meets the regulations of this Bylaw.
(amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
59BUses
Accessory dwelling unit
Accessory residential building
Accessory uses
Detached dwelling (existing at the passage of this bylaw)
Demolition
Educational facility
Parking facility
Place of worship
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Wind turbine generator
Class 2 sign
Any use that Council deems as pertaining to or related to uses and buildings within this District.
13.7.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Regulations pertaining to yard setbacks, building
height, site coverage and vehicular and pedestrian
circulation
As Determined by Council
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23,
07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
DC1
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13.8 DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 2 (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/17)
13.8.1 Purpose: To provide an area which acts as a gateway to our community for integrated residential, public and
community uses, while being compatible with the adjacent residential and institutional neighbourhood.
(amended, b.400.16, 09/10/2018) (amended, b. 400.23, 07/8/2019)
60BPermitted Uses
61BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Arts & crafts studio
Commercial school
Community, culture and recreation facility - minor
Community, culture and recreation facility - major
Community market
Convenience store
Demolition
Equipment rentals (without an outdoor storage yard)
Financial facility
Fitness facility
Food production facility - minor
Government use
Medical and health services facility
Office
Parking facility
Personal services
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Restaurant
Retail sales
Class 2 sign
Accessory dwelling unit
Accessory use
Apartment Housing
Automotive sales & service
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Major
Cannabis Production & Distribution - Minor
Cannabis Retail Sales
Care residence
Commercial recreation establishment
Day care facility
Drinking establishment
Drive through restaurant
Gas bar
Gas station
Hotel
Liquor store
Microbrewery - minor
Multi-attached housing
Multiple housing development
Parks and playgrounds
Recycle depot
Theatre and entertainment establishment
Veterinary Clinic
Class 3 sign
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
Council is the approving authority for all new buildings and building components, site development, setbacks, building
heights.
The listed permitted and discretionary uses are provided for guidance to Council, neighbours, and developers to identify
appropriate uses, however as a direct control district, all use decisions are determined by Council.
Delegation of Authority - The Development Authority may approve applications for occupancy of permitted and
discretionary uses, however, may refer any application for occupancy to Council.
Decisions of the Development Officer are appealable, decisions of Council are final.
DC2
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PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
Regulations pertaining to yard setbacks,
building height, site coverage and vehicular
and pedestrian circulation
As Determined by Council
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Building Design
Exterior treatment of the rear elevations located on the East
side of the Canadian Pacific Rail line shall be to the same
standard and materials as the front elevations. Architectural
details which reflect railway imagery shall be provided.
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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13.9
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 4 (Added, b. 400.70, 03/10/2025)
13.9.1 Purpose: To provide an area for Apartment Housing and related commercial and residential uses.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
Accessory Dwelling Unit
Accessory Use
Apartment Housing
Care Residence
Government Use
Office
Personal Services
Restaurant
Retail Sales
Arts and Crafts Studio
Commercial Recreation Establishment
Education Facility
Fitness Facility
Funeral Home
Hotel
Medical and Health Facility
Microbrewery - Minor
Parking Facility
Place of Worship
Theatre and Entertainment Establishment
Veterinary Clinic
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may
apply for a discretionary use Development Permit. Council is the approving authority for all
discretionary uses.
Delegation of Authority - The Development Authority may approve applications for permitted uses, however, as
appropriate, may refer any application to Council.
Decisions of the Development Officer are appealable, decisions of Council are final.
13.9.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
0m
Minimum Side Yard
0m
Minimum Rear Yard
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 8 and Part 13
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
DC4
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13.10
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT 5 (Added, b. 400.73, 05/26/2025)
13.10.1 Purpose: To provide an area for transitional residential housing, which may be accompanied by public,
commercial or community uses and are designed to be compatible with the immediate neighbourhood
through complementary design.
Discretionary Uses
Accessory Building
Care Residence
Class 2 Sign
Day Care Facility
Office
Restaurant
Transitional Housing
13.10.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Setbacks
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
12 m
10% of parcel width for each side yard (totaling 20%)
with a minimum width of 2m
7.5m
Maximum Parcel Coverage
40%
Maximum Parcel Coverage Accessory
15%
Maximum Area for Accessory Uses
Day Care
Restaurant
75m2
75m2
Maximum Building Height
10m (a maximum of 3 storeys)
Maximum Density
180 dwelling units/ha
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
A minimum of 25% of the lot should be landscaped
Parking for Transitional Housing Use
1.0 space/studio or 1-bedroom unit
1.5 spaces/two-bedroom unit
2.0 spaces/three or more bedroom unit
PLUS 1.0 guest space/5 dwelling units
PLUS 1.0 space/staff at maximum capacity
Parking for all Other Uses
As per the regulations in Table 8.2
Other Parking and Access Requirements
As per the regulations in Section 8.18 and Section
14.4.14 g)
Supplementary Regulations
a) Development shall comply with Section 4.4.14
DC5
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Old Town Main Street District: Residential
District.
b) Office, Day Care Facility, and Restaurant may
only be approved as an accessory use to the
principal residential use and shall not be
developed in a standalone building.
c) Council shall be the Development Authority for
all applications in the DC5 District.
d) Unless explicitly expressed in this District, all
other supplementary regulations in Parts 8 - 14
shall apply.
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13.11
FUTURE DESIGNATION DISTRICT (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
13.11.1 Purpose: To provide for the continuation of existing and non-permanent land uses until overall plans for future
uses are prepared and approved by Council. (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
62BPermitted Uses
63BDiscretionary Uses
Accessory residential building
Agricultural operations, excluding confined feeding
operations, that will not, in the opinion of the
Development Authority:
Materially alter the use of the land from that existing
on the date the land was designated to this Land Use
District;
Conflict with future urban expansion; or
Conflict with other municipal bylaws
Public utility use/building
Relocation of building
Class 2 sign
Accessory use
Building assembly/sales/staging
Demolition
Existing residences and other related improvements
Recreational equipment storage
Wind turbine generator
Site Specific Exception: NE ¼-6-41-26-W4 only - a Billboard Sign, with Electronic Message Centre (dual-sided),
shall be a Discretionary Use, with a Maximum Size of 4.87 m (16 ft) high x 14.63 m (48 ft) wide panel area and
an overall height from the ground of 10.5 m (34 ft), for a period of 20 years commencing the date of the
Development Permit issuance. (Added, b.400.45, 04/24/2023)
Any other use that is similar, in the opinion of the Development Authority, to the uses above may apply for a
discretionary use Development Permit.
13.11.2 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Parcel Area
All the land contained in the existing Certificate of Title, unless otherwise
approved by the Municipal Planning Commission, having regard to the future
use of the parcel and the form of future subdivision and development.
Outdoor Storage Yard and
Outdoor Display
Outdoor storage yards shall be screened.
Outdoor display shall be screened from residential districts.
Minimum Parcel Area
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Minimum Parcel Width
To the discretion of the Development Authority
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations in Parts 8 - 14 (amended, b.400.23, 07/8/2019)
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
FD
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14
Overlay Districts
14.11 Purpose
14.11.2 The purpose of Part 14 of the Land Use Bylaw is to facilitate the implementation of specific goals and objectives of
adopted statutory land use plans, and include Area Structure Plans, Area Redevelopment Plans or any other policy
plan adopted by Council, and are generally referred to as Statutory Plan Overlays (SPO). Generally Overlay Districts
are put in place to protect, preserve and enhance either natural or man-made environments having historical or
environmental significance or to identify hazard lands.
14.11.3 Because of the nature of the goals, no one district can fulfill the objectives as they transcend land use district
boundaries, as they generally relate to existing developed areas and their purpose is to limit or control the type,
style and density of redevelopment or infill proposals. Overlay districts also relate to areas having topographical or
environmental features that encompass large areas or blocks within the City.
14.12 Application
14.12.2 All of the Overlays contained within this Part are applied and interpreted in the same manner of the underlying
district; its purpose, regulations and standards are read in conjunction with the Overlay, but that the underlying
District is considered subordinate where there is a discrepancy between the two Districts.
14.12.3 Applications for Development found within the Overlays are pursuant to Section 3.2 and Section 3.3.
14.12.4 To determine which lands are subject to the provisions of any of the following Overlay Districts, the user of this
Land Use Bylaw shall refer to Part 14 (Overlay Districts) and Part 15 (Land Use District Maps).
14.13
Overlay Districts
14.4 Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) Architectural Guidelines Overlay:
14.4.8 Auto Oriented Downtown Gateway District
14.4.9 Business Industrial District
14.4.10 Historic Residential District
14.4.11 Medium Density Transition District
14.4.12 Mixed-Use Transition District
14.4.13 Old Town Main Street District: Mixed Use District
14.4.14 Old Town Main Street District: Residential District
14.4.15 Pedestrian-Oriented Downtown Gateway District
14.4.16 Central Residential District
14.5 Historic District Area Overlay
14.6 Flood Hazard Area Regulations Overlay (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017) (Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
14.7 Place of Worship Overlay
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14.14 Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) Architectural Guidelines Overlay
14.14.2 The regulations of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural Guidelines Overlay shall apply in
addition to the regulations of the underlying districts and other provisions of the Land Use Bylaw. Where
extensive exterior renovations occur that typically would not require a Development Permit, a Development
Permit may be required to ensure compatibility with this overlay.
14.14.3 Buildings which are listed on the Heritage Inventory will use the Historic Guidelines (Section 14.5) as required. The
Development Officer, at their discretion, may refer applications relating to buildings which are not listed on the
Heritage Inventory to use the Historic Guidelines Overlay (Section 14.5). (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
14.14.4 The regulations of Part 7 through 13 shall be applied unless otherwise noted within the Overlay.
14.14.5 The Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan Architectural Guidelines Overlay is composed of multiple regulations
based on location. The general regulations listed above (14.3.1 - 14.3.3) apply, along with the individual area
district requirements. The following map identifies the location that each part of this Overlay addresses:
FIGURE 14.1: DOWNTOWN AREA REDEVELOPMENT PLAN ARCHITECTURAL GUIDELINES MAP
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14.4.5 DEFINITIONS:
The following glossary of terms applies to Section 14.4:
"Active commercial frontage" means the portion
of a commercial building that fronts onto the
street which shall be designed to engage the
community by providing ground level entry
points and viewpoints into the building, as well
as activating the sidewalk space in front of the
building.
"Awning" means a roof-like shelter fitted over
windows, doors, etc., to provide protection from
the sun, rain and wind, and to reduce heat gain
through storefront windows; usually canvas,
etc., stretched over an adjustable metal frame.
"Balustrade" means an entire railing system
including the top rail, its balusters and
sometimes a bottom rail, used on balcony,
terrace or staircase.
"Boulevard" means a portion of public road
right-of-way which has been landscaped with
trees planted at intervals.
"Building
massing"
means
the
spatial
relationship of buildings to the street.
"Bulkhead
panel"
means
the
storefront
component below the display window, typically
acting as an elevated sill, raising the display area
to a more effective viewing height.
"Cornice" means any horizontal decorative
molding that crowns or tops a building.
"Dormer" means a roofed structure projecting
through a sloping main roof, containing
windows.
"Eave" means the lower edge of a roof which
projects beyond the face of a wall, throwing
water away from the wall.
"Entablature" means a horizontal molding in
classical architecture, made up of architrave,
frieze and cornice which rests horizontally upon
columns or pilasters.
"Gable" means the triangular part of an end wall
under the pitched roof.
"Gabled roof" means a single-pitched roof
having a gable at each end, where a gable is the
triangular part of an end wall under the pitched
roof.
"Hipped roof" means a roof sloped on all four
sides.
"Historic Building" means any principal building
or place that is listed on the Heritage Inventory.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Mixed use" means a development that
accommodates a mix of commercial and/or
residential uses within a single site. This type of
development is sensitive to adjacent districts
that allow residential uses and provides a
building form that is street oriented at grade.
Mixed use built form can be in a variety of
configurations such as these seen below:
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Commercial and residential uses stacked:
"Non-Historic Building" means any building or
place that is not listed on the Heritage
Inventory. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Palladian window" means an arch-headed
window flanked by narrower, shorter, square-
headed windows.
"Parking facility" means a space to park vehicles
for all non-residential uses and for all residential
uses where parking for more than four vehicles
on one parcel is required.
"Pediment" means an architectural element
consisting of a gable placed above the horizontal
entablature, typically supported by columns.
"Pedestrian realm" means an environment
designed for a continuous, pleasant pedestrian
experience, often defined by adequate provision
of
sidewalks,
crosswalks,
lighting,
street
furniture, vegetation and barriers from moving
traffic such as parallel parking or grade
separations.
"Pilaster" means an architectural element used
to give the appearance of a supporting column,
with only an ornamental function.
"Porch" means a structure abutting a main wall
of a building having a roof but with walls that
are generally open and unenclosed.
"Punched window" means a window that is inset
from a building's façade, typically long and
narrow.
"Reveal" means a feature constructed of
separate pieces, seen at the edge of a door or
window, the face molding is setback to reveal
the edge of the casing.
"Step back" means the horizontal distance a
building Facade is set in, on a horizontal plane,
from the building Facade immediately below it.
"Transom (window)" means an operable or fixed
window above doors and/or windows.
"Turret"
means
a
small,
slender
tower
characteristically projecting from the corner of a
building.
"Verandah" means a roofed porch or balcony
attached to the elevation of a building.
"Vertical element" means the distance from the
ground plane to the top peak of the building's
roofline.
14.4.6 ARCHITECTURAL STANDARDS
a)
Specific architectural style shall guide development. Where new development occurs within the
following Districts:
i
Section 14.4.10 Historic Residential District;
ii
Section 14.4.11 Medium Density Transition District;
iii
Section 14.4.12 Mixed-Use Transition District;
iv
Section 14.4.13 Old Town Main Street District: Mixed Use District; and
v
Section 14.4.14 Old Town Main Street District: Residential District.
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Development shall incorporate the required features of each architectural style, as well as provide a
required number of optional features, as identified below:
b)
Eclectic / Craftsman: (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Definition: Eclectic/Craftsman House is an architectural
building style from the eighteenth and nineteenth
centuries that combine elements from multiple historic
styles.
Description: Eclectic style is characterized by hipped
roofs with an assortment of gables, supported by columns
and massive piers. (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Required Elements: (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
i.
Prominent roof design using gables;
ii.
hip or shed roof verandah supported by columns and piers;
iii.
one storey or one and half storey;
iv.
low pitched roof.
Optional Elements (minimum of 3 to be provided):
v.
porches, either full or partial width, with the porch roof supported by distinctive but varied
columns;
vi.
wood clapboard cladding and/or wood shingles;
vii.
transom windows;
viii.
where a fireplace is provided, a square window on each side of the (stone or brick) chimney;
ix.
roof features of either:
- Wide eave overhangs; and/or
- Exposed roof rafter; and/or
- False beams or braces under gable ends.
x.
Short, square and/or tapered upper columns that:
- rise upon more massive piers, or
- upon a solid porch balustrade made from stone,
- clapboard, shingle, brick, or stucco.
c)
Edwardian (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Definition: Edwardian House is an architectural building
style from the early twentieth century that included simple,
balanced designs, with minimal ornamentation and detailing.
Description: Edwardian style is characterized by unadorned
buildings typically constructed from wood. (amended, b.400.69,
03/24/2025)
Required elements include:
i.
two stories or two stories with an attic;
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ii.
front porch, spanning the entire front; façade, supported by columns and piers;
iii.
largely symmetrical façade.
Optional elements (minimum of 2 to be provided):
iv.
cornices
v.
shutters
vi.
pediment over the entrance.
d)
Folk (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Definition: Folk House is an architectural building style
from the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries that
included simple housing forms decorated with elaborate
spindle work and trim.
Description: Folk style is characterized by unadorned,
small proportional buildings typically constructed from
wood. (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Required elements include:
i.
one, one and a half or two storey;
ii.
gables, either front or front and wing to create "L shape" floor plan;
iii.
side gabled, which is stepped (height of the roof ridge may vary)
Optional Elements (Minimum of 2 to be provided):
iv.
symmetrically placed rectangular, double sash windows, typically in pairs;
v.
shutters;
vi.
a shed-roofed porch on two wings within the "L";
vii.
verandah running the full length of the frontage of the house.
e)
Queen Anne (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Definition: Queen Anne House is an architectural building
style during the reign of Queen Anne; common decorative
features include sweeping steps, doors and corners cased in
stone, windows flush with brick walls, and hipped roofs with
a central triangular pediment.
Description: Queen Anne style is characterized by
asymmetrical Facades, dominant front facing gables with
overhanging eaves and a tower. (amended, b.400.69, 03/24/2025)
Required Elements include:
i.
asymmetrical façade;
ii.
front facing gable;
iii.
overhanging eaves;
iv.
two stories or two stories with an attic;
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v.
irregular shaped roof;
vi.
turret.
Optional Elements (A minimum of 3 to be provided):
vii.
wood clapboard;
viii.
wood shingles;
ix.
transformed windows;
x.
patterned shingles and/or roof dormer;
xi.
wrap-around and full porches, with decorative porch supports of classic columns, grouped in
twos and threes with wood railings or embellishments such as a pediment at the entry;
xii.
cut-away bay windows or grouped doubled hung windows;
xiii.
palladian windows on second and third storey façades;
xiv.
a fireplace is part of the design, one square window on each side of the chimney (stone, brick);
xv.
wall surfacing:
-
Use of bays, towers, overhangs, cantilevered wall extensions and wall projections to avoid
plain flat walls;
-
Use of several wall materials or textures, such as more than one sheathing material or
using decorative bands; delicate spindle work; and wood friezes suspended from the porch
ceiling.
14.4.7 SIGNAGE:
The following signage types shall guide signage for development within Section 14.4.13 Old Town Main Street
District: Mixed Use District
a)
Architectural Sign
i
A sign that may include the original building owner's
name and the date of construction with accompanying
decoration, usually cast in concrete and set into
masonry walls.
ii
Architectural signs are usually cast in concrete and set
into masonry walls.
iii
Architectural signs and decorative details shall be
preserved and enhanced to add character to the
commercial core
b)
Display Easel / Sandwich Board
i
An upright frame, typically supported by a tripod, to display
visual material.
ii Structures shall include a method of secured openings so
that they do not fold up on windy days.
iii Signs shall be situated in a manner that does not block or
impede pedestrian traffic on the sidewalk. Signs shall be
removed from the sidewalk during non-business hours.
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c)
Fascia Sign
i A sign mounted to an exterior building wall, parallel to
the face of the wall, but does not include a third party
advertising sign, a painted wall sign, an awning or canopy
sign, or a projecting sign.
ii Historically designated buildings shall have signage
appropriate for the time. Buildings built prior to 1950
shall have externally sourced lighting for fascia signs.
-
Externally sourced light for fascia signs is
recommended
-
Fascia signs shall be located in the sign band area, above the store front windows, and
wherever possible, centered above the main public entrance to the building.
d)
Projecting Sign
i A sign supported by an exterior building wall that
protrudes out from a structure or a building face but
does not include a canopy or awning sign.
ii Sizes and positions of projecting signs shall be
coordinated with neighbouring signs to avoid visual
interference.
iii Height of projecting signs shall comply with Part 7 of
this Land Use Bylaw.
e)
Window Sign
i Any sign painted on, affixed to, or installed on or near
a window for the purpose of being viewed from
outside the premises
ii Window signs may use a variety of techniques for
application:
-
Etching
-
Hand lettering with paint
-
Gold leaf (and other materials)
-
Vinyl adhesive letters
-
Galvanized Tin
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14.4.8 AUTO-ORIENTED DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DISTRICT
a) General Purpose: To regulate the development of major additions and infill development for commercial uses in a
manner that ensures compatibility with adjacent properties and establishes a positive visual impression of the
Highway 2A corridor and 45 Street. This district acts as a gateway transition area into Lacombe's historic downtown,
while accommodating large volumes of vehicular traffic.
Auto Oriented Downtown Gateway District:
b)
New Construction/Infill/Site Development
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent
buildings and users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth
in this Overlay District.
ii
Where a development permit with no proposed changes to the building's exterior or site layout is
applied for, the provisions marked with an (**) should be applied. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
c) Building Components
i
Mechanical equipment (including roof top mechanical equipment) should be screened from view
from all sides. Screening should be compatible with the surrounding character of the site.
ii
The Facades of buildings which are across from residential districts shall incorporate features such as
the use of colour, variations in building massing (both vertical and horizontal) and screening. This will
ensure that uses are adequately screened and the sightlines of residential uses are respected.
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d)
Building Placement, Massing and Stepbacks
i
Buildings shall be oriented to the corners at intersections through the use of entrances and windows.
ii
Buildings in excess of one storey, or 6m, shall be stepped back where the building faces or is adjacent
to a residential district.
iii
The step back shall be a minimum of 2m from the building frontage above the second storey, to
minimize the amount of shadow cast onto the adjacent districts.
e) Building Facade/Building Materials
i
Where walls are greater than 15m in length,
the visual massing shall be reduced through
the use of architectural elements such as
columns, ribs, pilaster or piers, changes in
plane (recesses or projections), changes in
building finish, material or texture, to create
an identifiable pattern and address human
scale.
f) Parking and Access
i
The Development Authority may require that parking facilities incorporate low fences between 0.6m
to 0.9m in height, or be framed by vegetation (i.e. shrubs) 0.6m to 0.9m in height. Preferred fencing
includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is
chain link, it shall be painted black. **
ii
The Development Authority may require that
landscaping be provided between public roadways
and surface parking facilities, excepting access to the
parking facility. The minimum width of landscaping
from the property line to the parking facility surface
should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.**
iii
Parking bays shall be divided by 3m landscape
medians so that no more than 15 stalls are located in
a row.
iv
Where parking is adjacent to a residential district, screening between the residential district and the
parking facility shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.**
v
Sidewalks shall be provided along all sides of the lot that abut a public roadway, to the satisfaction of
the Development Officer.
vi To the maximum extent feasible, continuous internal pedestrian walkways shall be provided from the
public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal customer entrance of all commercial establishments
on the site. At a minimum, walkways shall connect focal points of pedestrian activity such as, but
not limited to, street crossings, building store entry points, and shall feature adjoining landscaped
areas.**
vii To the extent reasonably feasible, all internal pedestrian walkways and/or physical barriers shall be
distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials
such as paint or signage, to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of
the walkways.**
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viii Sidewalks shall be provided along a building frontage at the main entrance areas and should have a
minimum width of 3m and total at least 20m² in area.
ix
Common area shall be provided on site in addition to the entrance area of each unit, measuring 15m²
in area and being 3m wide. This common area is encouraged to incorporate seating.
x
Loading docks shall be screened in a complimentary finish to the principal building.**
xi
Multi-level Parking Structures: For all multi-level parking structures, a use other than parking shall
be provided at grade along street frontages to ensure that there is continuity of active commercial
use, a maximum number of four (4) rows of parking shall be allowed without being separated by a
landscape median/pedestrian path which shall be a minimum of 3m wide.
xii All other Parking and Access components shall comply with Part 8 of this Land Use Bylaw.
g) Landscaping
i.
All applications for Development Permits within the
District Overlay should be accompanied by a
landscaping plan. The approval of a landscaping plan
should form part of a Development Permit.
ii.
Applications for Development Permits that involve a
change of use and do not involve building or site
changes should include a landscape plan which
provides for planters or hanging baskets outside
each external front entrance. These shall not
impede access to or along the building frontage. The design and approval of the planters and/or
hanging baskets will be to the Development Officer's approval.** (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
iii.
The use of art (which does not include merchandise displays) in lieu of landscaping requirements
may be considered where the art would provide visual interest to the pedestrian. The design and
approval (where it is used in lieu of landscaping) will be to the Development Officer's approval,
based on recommendations from the Art Selection Committee (or its equivalent).
iv.
Landscaping North of Highway 2A: Deciduous tree and shrub plantings shall be located adjacent to
the multi-use trail to enhance the pedestrian experience and act as a traffic calming tool for
motorists along Highway 2A.**
v.
On site storage of materials shall be screened and may include the use of fencing (which cannot be
seen through), vegetation or other materials.**
vi.
All other landscaping components shall comply with Part 8 of this Land Use Bylaw.
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14.4.9 BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT OVERLAY
a) General Purpose: To regulate the development of major additions, infill development, and new development for
commercial and light industrial uses in a manner that ensures compatibility with adjacent properties and establishes
a positive visual impression of the Highway 2A corridor.
Business Industrial District:
b)
New Construction/Infill/Site Development
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent
buildings and users within this District Overlay.
ii
As the area transitions and further develops to commercial uses away from industrial uses, the
provisions of this Overlay shall ensure that development is to a higher standard than previous
development in the area.
iii
Where a development permit with no proposed changes to the building's exterior or site layout is
applied for, the provisions marked with an (**) should be applied. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
c)
Building Components
i
Roofs: Building roofline variations should be provided but should be related to one another
stylistically and support design concepts.
ii
Mechanical equipment (including roof top mechanical equipment) should be screened from view.
Screening should be compatible with the surrounding character of the site.
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d)
Building Placement and Massing
i
Buildings shall be oriented to the corners at intersections through the use of entrances and
windows.
ii
Public entrances shall be delineated through the use of gables, parapets, awnings or other
architectural features.
iii
All buildings over one storey in height shall be designed to include a discernible top, middle and
bottom by use of different architectural elements and treatments to break up vertical massing.
e) Building Facade/Building Materials
i
Where walls are greater than 15m in length, the visual massing shall be reduced through the use of
architectural elements such as columns, ribs, pilaster or piers, changes in plane (recesses or
projections), changes in building finish, material or texture, to create an identifiable pattern and
address human scale.
ii
The use of murals on Facades fronting
the rail line is encouraged. Murals
should reflect the role of the railway and
settlement of the community, although
other murals which are appropriate to
the district may be considered.
iii
All new development and major
additions shall incorporate design and
architectural features which reflect the railway, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
f) Parking and Access
i
The Development Authority may require that parking facilities incorporate low fences between
0.6m to 0.9m in height, or be framed by vegetation (i.e. shrubs) 0.6m to 0.9m in height. Preferred
fencing includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence
material is chain link, it shall be painted black.**
ii
The Development Authority may require that landscaping be provided between public roadways
and surface parking facilities, excepting access to the parking facility. The minimum width of
landscaping from the property line to the parking facility surface should be 2m when abutting a
public roadway.**
iii
Landscaped traffic islands should be arranged to break up large areas of parking into smaller areas.
iv
Sidewalks on 46 Street shall be provided and buffered by a landscaped boulevard strip.
v
Loading docks shall be fully screened from public roadways other than a Lane.**
vi
All other Parking and Access components shall comply with Part 8 of this Land Use Bylaw.
g) Landscaping
i
To the extent reasonably feasible, all internal pedestrian walkways and/or physical barriers shall be
distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials
to enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways.**
ii
Applications for Development Permits that involve only a change of use and do not involve building
or site changes should include a landscape plan which provides for planters outside each external
front entrance. These shall not impede access to or along the building frontage. The design and
approval of the planters will be to the Development Officer's approval.** (Amended, b.400.40,
07/11/2022)
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iii
The use of art (which does not include merchandise displays) in lieu of landscaping requirements
may be considered where the art would provide visual interest to the pedestrian. The design and
approval (where it is used in lieu of landscaping) will be to the Development Officer's approval,
based on recommendations from the Art Selection Committee (or its equivalent).
h)
Landscaping South East of Highway 2A, Adjacent to the CP Rail Line:
i
Landscaping is encouraged in the rear yards
fronting onto the railway. Rear yard landscaping
may include coniferous trees and shrubs that
will screen/buffer the railway line to mitigate
noise.**
ii
No outdoor storage yards shall be permitted in
the rear yards fronting onto the railway, unless
it is screened.
iii
All other Landscaping components shall comply
with Part 8 of this Land Use Bylaw. An example
of appropriate landscaping is shown in the adjacent picture.
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14.4.10 HISTORIC RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
a) General Purpose: To regulate the rehabilitation of existing buildings and the development of major additions and
new infill in a manner that preserves, enhances, and celebrates the unique historic residential character of the area
shown in the map below.
Historic Residential District:
b)
New Construction/Infill
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent
buildings and users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set
forth in this Overlay District.
ii
A Victorian, Queen Anne, Eclectic/Craftsman, Folk or
Edwardian architectural styles, as shown Section 14.4.6
shall guide all new construction. The architect and/or
builder should draw on the architectural features and
building materials of that specific style. Development shall
provide the required elements and shall incorporate the
minimum number of features associated with the specific
style (see the styles found in the glossary). Examples of
infill using appropriate architectural styles is illustrated in
the picture adjacent.
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iii All new residential developments shall have a minimum side yard setback of 2.0m. (Amended,
b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
c)
Building Components
i
Windows: Double hung or multi-pane windows should not be wider than 0.9m and not taller than 1.8m
with transparent glazing as opposed to translucent or glass block.
ii
Roofs: The principal roof of the building shall have a slope of 3 in 12 or greater. Gables or dormers on the
front elevation are required, unless the Architectural Style chosen in Section 14.4.6 requires otherwise.
iii
Verandahs/Porches:
-
Roofed, but not enclosed front verandahs with flooring, columns, guard rails of wood
construction, and piers of wood, brick or stone construction are encouraged.
-
If the front porch is two stories in height, there should be an eave at the single storey level.
iv
Entrances: Principal building entrances shall front onto the primary roadway. Principal entrances may be
allowed, subject to Development Officer approval along a laneway where the building is at the corner of
the primary roadway and the lane. An example of appropriate laneway entrances is shown below.
d)
Building Facade/Building Materials
i
All exposed building Facades shall be carefully designed to create a unified building exterior.
ii
All building Facades shall use high quality, compatible and harmonious exterior finishing materials.
-
Wood, metals, and plastics shall be deemed acceptable as trim materials for window and door
frames, cornices, and awnings or canopies.
-
Façade trim work, including window and door frames, cornices, pilasters, awnings, canopies and
other elements may be any colour, with the exception of luminescent, fluorescent or metallic
colours.
-
Trim work around windows shall be delineated through wider framing or different colours from
the main principal building.
iii
Building material should reflect the applicable Architectural Style in Section 14.4.6.
iv
Accessory Buildings should use the same Facade treatment and finishing as the principal buildings.
(Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
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e)
Parking and Access
i
Parking should be provided on site via rear lanes so that the building can be setback at a distance that is
the same as adjacent buildings to create a consistent streetscape character. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
ii
Loading and storage areas shall be located to the rear of any building and be screened from public
roadways through landscaping. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
iii
Landscaping shall be provided between public roadways and surface parking facilities, excepting access to
the parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the property line to the parking facility
surface should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.
iv
Where parking is provided from the lane for multiple housing developments, it shall:
-
provide screening from adjacent properties - either through fences or be framed by vegetation
(i.e. shrubs) .6m to .9m in height. Preferred fencing includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope
and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is chain link, it shall be painted black.**
-
be setback from the rear of the principal building to ensure that a strip of landscaping is provided
between the principal building and the parking facilities.
v
Landscaping shall be provided between public roadways and surface parking facilities, excepting access to
the parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the property line to the parking facilities
surface should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.
f)
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14.4.11 MEDIUM DENSITY TRANSITION DISTRICT
a)
General Purpose: To regulate the development of major additions and infill development for Medium Density
residential uses in a manner that ensures compatibility with adjacent properties. This District acts as a transition
area between the higher density Mixed Use Transition District and lower density residential surrounding areas.
MEDIUM DENSITY TRANSITION DISTRICT
b)
New Construction/Infill/Site Development
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent buildings
and users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth in this Overlay
District.
ii
A Victorian, Queen Anne, Eclectic/Craftsman, Folk or Edwardian architectural style, as shown Section
14.4.6 shall be chosen for construction of a new building. The architect and/or builder should draw on
the architectural features and building materials of that specific style. Development shall provide the
required elements and shall incorporate the minimum number of features associated with the specific
style (see the styles found in the glossary).
iii All new residential developments shall have a minimum side yard setback of 2.0m. (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
c)
Building Components
i
Roofs: Residential developments shall have roof slopes of 3 in 12 or greater - and shall be indicated on
the submitted plans. Where residential development proposes a flat roof or slope of less than 3 in 12, it
shall be at the discretion of the Development Officer.
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ii Entrances: All new development which provides for more than one dwelling unit per site shall be
developed to promote street orientated design. Aspects of street orientated design include (but may not
be limited to):
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Front verandahs
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Roof elements separating the first storey from the second storey
-
Larger windows facing the street
-
Minimal front yard parking, where any Garage is setback from the primary Facade of the
structure; or with a second storey above the Garage.
iii Apartments shall have a central entry point directly accessible at ground level fronting onto the street.
Where multiple street frontages exist (e.g. corner lots) an additional central entry point shall be
developed.
iv A hard surfaced pedestrian path shall link all parking for multi-unit development to entrances.
d)
Building Placement and Massing
i
New developments on all corner sites shall orient to both street frontages through the use of elements
such as entrances, windows, porches.
e)
Building Facade/Building Materials
i
All exposed building Facades shall be architecturally
treated to create a unified building exterior.
ii All building Facades shall use high quality, compatible and
harmonious exterior finishing materials.
-
Wood, metals, and plastics shall be deemed
acceptable as trim materials for window and door
frames, cornices, and awnings or canopies.
-
Façade trim work, including window and door
frames, cornices, pilasters, awnings, canopies and
other elements may be any colour, with
the exception of luminescent, fluorescent or
metallic colours.
-
Trim work around windows shall be delineated
through wider framing or different colours from
the principal building.
Examples of appropriate building Facades are shown
in the pictures adjacent.
f)
Parking and Access
i
All parking should be accessed through the lanes. Where
parking is proposed from the street it should be through the provision of a Garage which:
-
incorporates a second storey above the Garage and
-
is flush with or recessed back from the principal building. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
ii Where parking is provided from the lane for multiple housing developments, it shall:
-
provide screening from adjacent properties - either through fences or be framed by vegetation
(i.e. shrubs) 0.6m to 0.9m in height. Preferred fencing includes wrought iron, wood picket or
rope and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is chain link, it shall be painted
black.**
-
be setback from the rear of the principal building to ensure that a strip of landscaping is provided
between the principal building and the parking facilities
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iii Landscaping shall be provided between public roadways and surface parking facilities, excepting access to
the parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the property line to the parking facilities
surface should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.
g)
(deleted, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
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14.4.12 MIXED USE TRANSITION DISTRICT
a)
General Purpose: To regulate the development of major additions and infill development for medium density, high
density, and maximum density multi-unit residential uses in a manner that ensures compatibility with adjacent
properties while allowing for ground floor commercial development in strategic locations. This district provides a
transition area between the higher density downtown and lower density residential surrounding areas.
MIXED USE TRANSITION DISTRICT:
b)
New Construction/Infill/Site Development
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent buildings
and users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth in this Overlay
District.
ii A Victorian, Queen Anne, Eclectic/Craftsman, Folk or Edwardian architectural style, as shown Section
14.4.6 shall be chosen for construction of a new building. The architect and/or builder should draw on
the architectural features and building materials of that specific style. Development shall provide the
required elements and shall incorporate the minimum number of features associated with the specific
style (see the styles found in the glossary).
iii Where a development permit with no proposed changes to the building's exterior or site layout is applied
for, the provisions marked with an (**) should be applied. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
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c)
Building Components
i
Roofs: Residential developments shall have roof slopes of
3 in 12 or greater and shall be indicated on the submitted
plans. Where residential development proposes a flat
roof or slope of less than 3 in 12, it shall be at the
discretion of the Development Officer.
ii Entrances:
-
Apartments shall have a central entry point
directly accessible at ground level fronting onto
the street. Where multiple street frontages exist
(e.g. corner lots) an additional central entry point shall be developed.
-
A hard surfaced pedestrian path shall link all parking for multi-unit development to entrances.
d)
Building Placement and Massing
i
New developments on all corner sites shall orient to both street frontages through the use of elements
such as entrances, windows, porches.
e)
Building Setbacks
i
Commercially zoned buildings shall front onto the north side of 51 Avenue and shall have zero (0m) lot
line setbacks with commercial uses on the ground floor.
iii All new residential developments shall have a minimum side yard setback of 2.0m. (Amended, b.400.24,
03/09/2020)
f)
Parking and Access
i
The Development Authority may require that parking facilities incorporate low fences between 0.6m to
0.9m in height, or be framed by vegetation (e.g. shrubs) 0.6m to 0.9m in height. Preferred fencing
includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is chain
link, it shall be painted black.**
ii The Development Authority may require that landscaping
be provided between public roadways and surface parking
facilities, excepting access to the parking facilities. The
minimum width of landscaping from the property line to
the parking facilities surface should be 2m when abutting a
public roadway.**
-
Examples of appropriate parking arrangements
are shown in the adjacent image.
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g)
Multi-level Parking Structures:
i
For all multi-level parking structures, a use other than
parking may be provided at grade along street frontages if
it will ensure that there is continuity of active commercial
frontage along the street. In the case of a corner site, due
regard to the nature of the adjacent uses on the flanking
public roadway shall be made.
ii Where the street is primarily residential, parking uses may
be provided at street level.
h)
Below Grade Multi-level Parking Structures:
i
Parking entrances shall be provided at the rear of the structure or on a laneway and the size of parking
openings should be limited to no wider than 7m.
i)
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14.4.13 Old Town Main Street District: Mixed Use District
a)
General Purpose: To facilitate the rehabilitation of existing buildings and the development of major additions and
new infill development in a manner that preserves, enhances, and celebrates the unique historic character for the
area shown in the map below.
Old Town Main Street District: Mixed Use District
b)
Historic Facade Rehabilitation:
i
Historic Guidelines are provided in Section 14.5.
c)
New Construction/Infill/Site Development:
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent buildings
and users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth in this Overlay
District.
ii Where a development permit with no proposed changes to the building's exterior or site layout is applied
for, the provisions marked with an (**) should be applied. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
d)
Setbacks
i
Buildings shall be built to a 0m setback. The
Development Officer may allow building setbacks
up to 3m to accommodate street related activities
such as sidewalk cafes, architectural features and
landscaping that contribute to the historical
character and enhanced pedestrian environment of
the area.
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ii Where a 3m setback is considered, the application
should include a site plan that identifies the features
that will be used to accommodate street related
activities - and the provision of these will be required as
part of the Development Permit.
e)
Building Massing and Orientation:
i
Buildings in excess of two (2) stories shall step back a minimum
of 3m from the street frontage above the second storey, to
maintain a 3m appropriate pedestrian scale and minimize the
amount of shadow cast onto adjacent buildings.
ii Mechanical equipment (including roof top mechanical
equipment should be screened from view. Screening should be
compatible with the surrounding character of the site.
f)
Building Components
i
Entrances:
-
Principal building entrances should front onto the street to create a livelier pedestrian realm.
-
Rear entrances should be highlighted with appropriate signage and awnings or other entrance
covers.
ii Windows:
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Lower window sills should be between 0.45m and 0.75m above the level of the sidewalk,
allowing for a bulkhead panel below.
-
Upper windows shall reflect the repetitive vertical pattern along the street from building to
building and should align with those on neighbouring buildings.
iii Awnings shall respect and enhance the ambience of the historic area. Where awnings are developed, they
shall be:
-
Of a colour or combination of colours that reflect professional design, and in general do not
detract from the ambience of the historic area.
g)
Vertical Elements
i
Major vertical elements shall be
incorporated to maintain the rhythm of
the typical building front pattern,
particularly on buildings exceeding 15m in
width.
h)
Horizontal Elements
i
New construction shall respect and enhance horizontal alignments of adjacent buildings, or of the street,
to the discretion of the Development Officer.
ii Consideration shall be given to decorative details and Facade articulation, including the horizontal
features of neighbouring buildings.
iii Sign bands, store front windows, canopies, entrances and awnings shall be aligned with similar features
on neighbouring buildings.
iv Upper windows shall align with those on neighbouring buildings; and
v Upper windows shall be of "punched" design and vertically proportioned.
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i)
Building Facade/Building Materials
i
To highlight the historic character, Facades shall provide a minimum of three (3) of the following
elements:
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Awnings;
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Reveals;
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Offsets;
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Multiple entrance arcades;
-
Fenestrations (windows and doors) with panes built into the design;
-
Double height entrances; and
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Cornices or other architectural details.
ii Building materials used on the lower floors of buildings shall improve visual access and permeability of the
building(s), and enhance the pedestrian experience at the street level.
iii Specifically, buildings shall be designed so that brick, stucco, or painted wood shall predominate building
Facades which front onto a street. Brick shall be used as the predominant cladding material (within the
first two stories of the building, red brick should represent more than 50% of the exterior cladding not
including any portion of the building which contains windows and entrances).
iv Accessory buildings should use the same Facade treatment, finishing, materials, and colours as the
principal buildings. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
j)
Laneway Development/Commercial Dual Fronted Development:
i
Developments which allow for laneway frontage, or provide dual frontage commercial development, is
encouraged.
ii Dual fronted commercial use should have building frontages with separate functioning entrances from the
lane;
iii Setbacks for new build development which propose the main access be from the lane, shall be established
by the Development Authority. The Development may be required to allocate or develop land for
pedestrian access (e.g. sidewalks).
iv Where dual frontage commercial use is proposed, the requirements for frontages shall be applied (e.g.
public entrances highlighted, appropriate lighting and signage, etc).
k)
Parking and Access
i
The Development Authority may require that parking facilities incorporate low fences between 0.6m to
0.9m in height, or be framed by vegetation (i.e. shrubs) 0.6m to 0.9m in height. Preferred fencing
includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is chain
link, it shall be painted black.**
-
The Development may require that landscaping be provided between public roadways and
surface parking facilities, excepting access to the parking facilities. The minimum width of
landscaping from the property line to the parking facilities surface should be 2m when abutting a
public roadway.**
l)
Multi-level Parking Structures
i
For all multi-level parking structures, a use other than parking shall be provided at grade along street
frontages to ensure that there is continuity of active commercial frontage along the street. In the case of
a corner site, due regard to the nature of the adjacent uses on the flanking public roadway shall be made.
m)
Below Grade Multi-level Parking Structures
i
Parking entrances shall be provided at the rear of the structure or on a laneway and the size of parking
openings should be limited to no wider than 7m.
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n)
Signage
i
See clause 14.4.7.**
o)
Landscaping
i
See Section 8.13.**
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14.4.14 OLD TOWN MAIN STREET DISTRICT: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
a)
General Purpose: To facilitate the rehabilitation of existing buildings and the development of major additions and
new infill in a manner that preserves, enhances, and celebrates the unique historic character of 50 Avenue shown
in the map below.
OLD TOWN MAIN STREET DISTRICT: RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT:
b)
New Construction/Infill
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent buildings
and users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth in this Overlay
District.
ii Multi-attached, multiple family and apartment housing developments shall be designed to have the
appearance of a single detached structure.
iii A Victorian, Queen Anne, Eclectic/Craftsman, Folk or Edwardian architectural style, as shown in Section
14.4.6 shall be chosen for construction of a new building. The architect and/or builder should draw on
the architectural features and building materials of that specific style. Development shall provide the
required elements and shall incorporate the minimum number of features associated with the specific
style (see the styles found in the glossary).
c)
Building Components
i
Windows: Double hung or multi-pane windows should be not wider than 0.9m and not taller than 1.8m
with transparent glazing as opposed to translucent or glass block.
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ii Roofs: The principal roof of the building shall have a slope of 3 in 12 or greater. Gables or dormers on the
front elevation are encouraged.
iii Verandas/Porches: Roofed, but not enclosed front verandas, columns, guard rails of wood construction,
and piers of wood, brick or stone construction are required, unless the Architectural Style chosen in
Section 14.4.6 Architectural Style requires otherwise.
-
If the front porch is two stories in height, there should be an eave at the single storey level.
d)
Building Setbacks
i
Front yards abutting the north side of 50 Avenue: 12m.
ii
Front yards abutting the south side of 50 Avenue: 9m.
iii
Side yards: For properties abutting 50 Avenue, 10% of parcel width for each side yard (totaling 20%)
with a minimum width of 2m (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
iv
For those units not abutting 50 Avenue, the setbacks (front and rear) of the underlying District shall
prevail. The side yard setback shall be a minimum of 2m (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
e)
Building Facade/Building Materials
i
All exposed building Facades shall be architecturally treated to create a unified building exterior. The
building shall include the following design elements to reduce the perceived mass and add architectural
interest:
-
Articulation of the building façade;
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Creation of architectural pattern;
-
The use of recessions and projections such as porches, bay windows and entrance features;
-
The use of a variety of exterior building cladding materials;
-
Trim work around windows and doors shall be delineated through wider framing or different
colours from the principal building.
ii All building Facades shall use high quality, compatible and harmonious exterior finishing materials. The
material should seek to compliment the surrounding neighbourhood.
-
Windows facing a street shall have a delineated trim (different shade or use of framing material);
and
-
Façade trim work, including window and door frames, cornices, pilasters, awnings, canopies and
other elements may be any colour, with the exception of luminescent, fluorescent or metallic
colours.
iii Building material should reflect the architectural style chosen from the Architectural Style in 14.4.6.
iv Accessory Buildings should use the same Facade treatment, finishing, materials, and colours as the
principal buildings. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
f)
(deleted, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
g)
Parking and Access
i
All parking should be accessed from the rear lanes as any further parking curb cuts along 50 Avenue
shall be prohibited. The reuse of existing curbs may occur, although new or redeveloped front
attached Garages shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
ii
Loading and storage areas shall be located to the rear of any building, fronting onto the rear lane and
be screened from public roadways through landscaping. (Amended, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
iii
Landscaping shall be provided between public roadways and surface parking facilities, excepting
access to the parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the property line to the
parking facilities surface should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.
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14.4.15 PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DISTRICT
a)
General Purpose: To regulate the development of major additions and infill development for Commercial uses in a
manner that ensures compatibility with adjacent properties and establishes a positive visual impression of
Highway 2A. This District acts as a gateway transition area into Lacombe's historic downtown, with an emphasis
on pedestrian-scaled development.
PEDESTRIAN-ORIENTED DOWNTOWN GATEWAY DISTRICT
b)
New Construction/Infill/Site Development
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent buildings
and uses within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth in this Overlay
District.
ii Where a development permit with no proposed changes to the building's exterior or site layout is applied
for, the provisions marked with an (**) should be applied. (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
c)
Building Components
i
Entrances: Individual entrances shall be well-defined and designed to face all public roadways, other than
a lane.
ii Mechanical equipment (including roof top mechanical equipment) should be screened from view from all
sides. Screening should be compatible with the surrounding character of the site.
d) Building Placement and Massing
i
Buildings located on corner lots shall be designed and oriented towards both streets through the use of
entrances and windows.
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ii A single, large, dominant building mass shall be avoided in new development. Methods of addressing
building massing include, but are not limited to changes in height, projecting or recessing of elements and
entrances, and the use of different materials and colours to create the look of different Facades.
e) Building Facade/Building Materials
i
All exposed building Facades shall be architecturally treated to create a unified building exterior.
ii All building Facades shall use high quality, compatible and harmonious exterior finishing materials that
also compliment the surrounding neighbourhood.
iii Where walls are greater than 15m in length, the visual massing shall be reduced through the use of
architectural elements such as columns, ribs, pilaster or piers, changes in plane (recesses or projections),
changes in building finish, material or texture, to create an identifiable pattern and address human scale.
iv Façade treatments of new or substantially renovated buildings shall incorporate canopies, awnings or
arcades, entrance features or other features to enhance pedestrian comfort and visual interest along the
street.
v Loading docks shall be fully screened from public roadways other than a lane.
f) Parking and Access
i
The Development Authority may require that parking facilities incorporate low fences between 0.6m to
0.9m in height, or be framed by vegetation (i.e. shrubs) 0.6m to 0.9m in height. Preferred fencing
includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope and tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is chain
link, it shall be painted black.**
ii The Development may require that landscaping be provided between public roadways and surface
parking facilities, excepting access to the parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the
property line to the parking facilities surface should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.**
iii Sidewalks shall be provided along all sides of the lot that abut a public street, to the discretion of the
Development Officer.
iv Sidewalks on Highway 2A should be buffered by a landscaped boulevard strip. If the applicant provides a
sidewalk as part of municipal improvements, then the landscaping strip required In Part 8 shall be
reduced to 2m from 3m.**
v To the maximum extent feasible, continuous internal pedestrian walkways shall be provided from the
public sidewalk or right-of-way to the principal customer entrance of all commercial establishments on
the site.**
vi At a minimum, walkways shall connect focal points of pedestrian activity such as, but not limited to, street
crossings, building store entry points, and shall feature adjoining landscaped areas.
vii To the extent reasonably feasible, all internal pedestrian walkways and/or physical barriers shall be
distinguished from driving surfaces through the use of durable, low maintenance surface materials to
enhance pedestrian safety and comfort, as well as the attractiveness of the walkways.**
viii Multi-level Parking Structures
-
For all multi-level parking structures, a use other than parking shall be provided at grade along
street frontages to ensure that there is continuity of active commercial parking. Parking adjacent
to residential districts shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Development officer and should
be limited to staff parking only.
g) Landscaping and Site Development
i
No storage of materials (excepting vehicles) relating to business operations shall occur where adjacent to
residential Districts, unless adequately screened to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.**
ii All applications for Development Permits with the District Overlay should be accompanied by a
landscaping plan. The approval of a landscaping plan should form part of a Development Permit. **
iii Applications for Development Permits that involve a change of use and do not involve building or site
changes should include a landscape plan which provides for planters outside each external front entrance.
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These shall not impede access to or along the building frontage. The design and approval of the planters
will be to the Development Officer's approval.** (Amended, b.400.40, 07/11/2022)
iv The use of art (which does not include merchandise displays) in lieu of landscaping requirements may be
considered where the art would provide visual interest to the pedestrian. The design and approval
(where it is used in lieu of landscaping) will be to the Development Officer's approval, based on
recommendations from the Art Selection Committee (or its equivalent).
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14.4.16 CENTRAL RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT (added, b.400.24, 03/09/2020)
a) General Purpose: To regulate the development of major additions and new infill in a manner that is compatible with the scale
and character of the existing area, shown in the map below.
Central Residential District:
b)
New Construction/Infill
i
Infill developments shall be sensitive to the character, scale, façade, and materials of adjacent buildings and
users within this District Overlay. This will be provided through the provisions set forth in this Overlay District.
ii With the exception of development within Plan 162 4190 and Plan 172 2619, all new residential
developments shall have a minimum side yard setback of 2.0m except for rear attached garages and
accessory buildings (including garden suites), which must comply with the regulations of the underlying
district. (Amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
c)
Building Components
i
Roofs: The principal roof of the building shall have a slope of 3 in 12 or greater. Where residential
development proposes a flat roof or slope of less than 3 in 12, it shall be at the discretion of the Development
Officer.
ii Entrances: All new development which provides for more than one dwelling unit per site shall be developed
to promote street orientated design. Aspects of street orientated design include (but may not be limited to):
-
Front verandahs
-
Roof elements separating the first storey from the second storey
-
Larger windows facing the street
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-
Minimal front yard parking, where any Garage is setback from the primary Facade of the structure;
or with a second storey above the Garage.
iii A hard surfaced pedestrian path shall link all parking for multi-unit development to entrances.
d)
Building Façade / Building Materials
i
All exposed building façades shall be carefully designed to create a unified building exterior.
ii All building Facades shall use high quality, compatible and harmonious exterior finishing materials.
-
Wood, metals, and plastics shall be deemed acceptable as trim materials for window and door
frames, cornices, and awnings or canopies.
-
Façade trim work, including window and door frames, cornices, pilasters, awnings, canopies and
other elements may be any colour, with the exception of luminescent, fluorescent or metallic
colours.
-
Trim work around windows shall be delineated through wider framing or different colours from the
main principal building.
iii Accessory Buildings should use the same Facade treatment and finishing as the principal buildings.
e)
Parking and Access
i
Parking should be provided on site via rear lanes so that the building can be setback at a distance that is the
same as adjacent buildings to create a consistent streetscape character.
ii Loading and storage areas shall be located to the rear of any building and shall be screened from public
roadways through landscaping.
iii Landscaping shall be provided between public roadways and surface parking facilities, excepting access to the
parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the property line to the parking facility surface
should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.
iv Where parking is provided from the lane for multiple housing developments, it shall:
-
provide screening from adjacent properties - either through fences or be framed by vegetation (i.e.
shrubs) .6m to .9m in height. Preferred fencing includes wrought iron, wood picket or rope and
tie/post and cable fencing. Where fence material is chain link, it shall be painted black.**
-
be setback from the rear of the principal building to ensure that a strip of landscaping is provided
between the principal building and the parking facilities.
v Landscaping shall be provided between public roadways and surface parking facilities, excepting access to the
parking facilities. The minimum width of landscaping from the property line to the parking facilities surface
should be 2m when abutting a public roadway.
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14.5 Historic District Area Overlay
14.5.1 Purpose: To promote the conservation and retention of a Historic Building through the provision of conservation
guidelines, and demolition and adaptive reuse regulations. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
14.5.2 Application: All principal structures listed on the Heritage Inventory which are not provincially or municipally
designated, within the City of Lacombe corporate boundaries. Refer to Table 14.5.1. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
14.5.3 Interpretation: The Historic District Area Overlay overlays other Districts and has the following effects.
a) The regulations of this Overlay shall apply in addition to the regulations of the underlying Districts, and other
provisions of the Land Use Bylaw, including other Overlays.
b) Where the regulations of this Overlay appear to conflict with the regulations of the underlying District or any other
provision of this Land Use Bylaw including other Overlays, the regulations of this Overlay shall take precedence.
i
Permitted Uses:
The permitted uses of the underlying District
ii
Discretionary Uses: Demolition of Historic Buildings
Historic Mixed Use Dwellings
iii
Prohibited Uses: Demolition of Provincial or Municipal Historic Resource
14.5.4 Definitions
The following definitions apply to Section 14.5:
"Adaptive
Reuse"
means
the
productive
retention and reuse of historic buildings through
the provisions of expanded development and
use options that serve to discourage the
underutilization or demolition of resources.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Guidelines" means principles which will be
referenced and generally adhered to when
considering alterations, additions, demolitions
preservation, restoration or rehabilitation of
structures, parcels, or other features and
contained in this Overlay.
"Heritage alteration permit" means a permit
which
gives
approval
for
works
being
undertaken on a Municipal Historic Resource.
The owner of a Municipal Historic Resource shall
submit an application for this permit prior to
undertaking any interventions on a designated
building. This application is required only when
the work impacts a Character Defining Element
as listed on the Statement of Significance.
"Heritage Inventory" means a list of evaluated
sites from the Places of Interest List (POIL) which
have been documented through a Statement of
Significance (SOS). (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Heritage Register" means a list of sites that
have been designated as a Municipal Historic
Resource or as a Provincial Historic Resource.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Heritage Resources Committee" means the
Committee established by Municipal Historic
Resource Bylaw.
"Historic Building" means any principal building
or place that is listed on the Heritage Inventory.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Historic mixed use dwelling" means the
adaptive reuse of a residential Historic Building
providing for a commercial component for
conducting business, while maintaining a portion
of the building for residential purposes.
"Intervention" refers to any action, other than
demolition, that results in a physical change to
an element or a historic place.
"Municipal Historic Resource" means a resource
that has been designated at the municipal level
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through bylaw in accordance with the Historical
Resources Act, RSA 2000, c. H-9, as amended.
"Municipal Historic Resources Bylaw" means the
bylaw approved by City Council to manage
historic buildings in Lacombe.
"Non-Historic Building" means any building or
place that is not listed on the Heritage
Inventory. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Principal
Building"
means
the
principal
structure on a property, e.g. a house or a
commercial, institution or industrial structures.
"Provincial Historic Resource" means a resource
that has provincial significance and has been
designated at the provincial level.
"Regulations" means requirements contained in
this Overlay which shall be met when
considering alterations, additions, demolitions,
preservation,
restoration
or
rehabilitation.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
"Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation
of Historic Places in Canada" means a document
that
provides
guidance
for
work
being
undertaken on heritage properties within
Canada. City of Lacombe Council has approved
the use of this document for Lacombe's
Municipal Historic Resources.
"Statement of Significance (SOS)" means a
statement that identifies the description,
heritage value, and character-defining elements
of
a
Historic
Building.
A
Statement
of
Significance is required in order for a Historic
Building to be listed on the Provincial and
Canadian Registers of Historic Places. The
document is used at the local level as a planning
tool for future conservation interventions.
(Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
14.5.5 Guidelines for Municipal Historic Resources (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
a)
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
b)
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
c)
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
d) Any intervention to be completed on a Municipal Historic Resource shall utilize the guidelines provided within the
property's Municipal Historic Resource Bylaw. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
e) Buildings designated as Municipal Historic Resources may not be demolished unless approved by City Council in
accordance with the Alberta Historical Resources Act and Heritage Management Plan. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
f)
Buildings designated as Provincial Historic Resources may not be demolished unless approved by the Province.
Provincial Historic Resource buildings are subject to the conditions outlined in the Alberta Historical Resources Act.
(Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
14.5.6 Demolition or Relocation of Historic Buildings
a) Any proposed relocation or demolition of a Historic Building shall ensure that: (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
i
A complete Development Permit application has been submitted in accordance with Section 4.5
ii
The building has been thoroughly researched, documented, and photographed to the satisfaction of the
Heritage Resource Committee.
iii
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
iv
The Heritage Resources Committee shall make a recommendation to the Development Authority regarding
the Development Permit application for demolition or relocation. Within their recommendation, the
Heritage Resources Committee may review the feasibility of the restoration of the building and/or
encourage the landowner to voluntarily participate in the committee's program for the salvaging of
heritage items or require the proponent to pay for an interpretive plaque for the site. (Amended, b.400.49,
09/11/2023)
v
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
vi
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
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vii (Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
viii Buildings approved for demolition or relocation shall be subject to an 'End of Life Cycle' report to be
prepared by the Lacombe & District Historical Society as outlined in the approved fee schedule. (Amended,
b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
ix
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
x
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
b) Where, in consultation with the Heritage Resources Committee, that due to the condition, structural integrity or
function of the building, the Development Authority may choose to waive any or all parts of this Overlay. Reasons
for waiving the requirement shall be recorded within the file. (Amended, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
14.5.7 Historic Building Conservation
a)
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
i
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
ii
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
iii
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
iv
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
v
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
vi
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
vii (Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
viii (Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
ix
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
x
(Deleted, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
b) Refer to the Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
c) Conservation of a Historic Building is encouraged. Avoid removing or altering any heritage or character-defining
elements of a building. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
d) Repair over replacing heritage elements is encouraged, including character-defining elements where those have
been identified. When heritage elements are too deteriorated to preserve, replace them with new elements that
match in form, materials and finish. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
e) Retain elements that align with a resource's heritage value. Do not add elements from a different time period or
style that may create a false sense of history. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
f)
The Development Officer, at their discretion, may refer inquiries and/or applications to the Heritage Resources
Committee for review. (Added, b.400.49, 09/11/2023)
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TABLE 14.5.1: MUNICIPAL HERITAGE INVENTORY "HISTORIC BUILDINGS" (54 sites total)
(amended, b.400.61, 09/23/2024) (amended, b.400.80, 04/27/2026)
Site Name
Civic Address or Location
Legal Description
Lacombe Hotel
4927 Highway 2A
Lots 1-4, Blk 5, Plan RN1
Robert McNaughton Residence
4722 49 Avenue
Lot 26, Blk 8, Plan RN1B
49 Avenue Residence
5523 49 Avenue
Lot 2, Blk 5, Plan 576KS
Lacombe Appliances and Hardware Store
5011 49 Street
Lot 2, Blk 4, Plan RN1
Dr. Aunger Residence
5131 49 Street
Lot 8, Blk 13, Plan RN1A
Day Block
4902 50 Avenue
Lots 19-20, Blk 3, Plan RN1
Lacombe Post Office Building
4906-4908 50 Avenue
Lots 19-20, Blk 3, Plan RN1
Corner Business Block
4913-4919 50 Avenue
Lots 5-6, Blk 5, Plan RN1
Union Bank of Canada
4929 50 Avenue
Lots 1-3, Blk 5, Plan RN1
Royal Bank of Canada
5002 50 Avenue
Lots 19-20, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Nelson School Bell Cairn
5214 50 Avenue
Lot 3, Blk 34, Plan 1979HW
Pedersen Residence
5337 50 Avenue
Lot 9, Blk 20, Plan RN1B
Dr. E.M. Sharpe Residence
5313 50 Avenue
Lot 13, Blk 20, Plan RN1B
Campbell Residence
5415 50 Avenue
Lots 12-13, Blk 21, Plan RN1B
G.P. Vickers Residence
5608 50 Avenue
Lot 10, Blk H, Plan RN1C
Gourlay Residence
5706 50 Avenue
Lot 4, Blk H, Plan RN1C
Cannon Residence
5712 50 Avenue
Lots 3-4, Blk H, Plan RN1C
Follis Drug Store / Sweet's Pharmacy
5008 50 Street
Lot 19A, Blk 2, Plan 922 2016
Puffer Chung Block
5010-5012 50 Street
Lot 18, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Lacombe Billiards
5013 50 Street
Lot 4, Blk 3, Plan RN1
Lacombe Photo Studio
5014 50 Street
Lot 17, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Lacombe Safeway
5016 50 Street
Lot 17, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Hotson Block
5018 50 Street
Lot 16, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Lacombe Globe Building
5022 50 Street
Lot 15, Blk 2, Plan RN1
The S.M. Murray General Store
5024 50 Street
Lot 15, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Saunders Service Garage
5026 50 Street
Lot 14, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Dr. Stewart Residence
5312 51 Avenue
Lot 36, Blk 1, Plan 152 0673
Hay Residence
5316 51 Avenue
Lot 37, Blk 1, Plan 152 0673
Morrison Residence
5331 51 Avenue
Lot 24, Plan RN9
Jackson Residence
5338 51 Avenue
Lot 16, Plan 5615HW
Watson House
5523 51 Avenue
Lot 1, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Ellis Building
5019 51 Street
Lot 5, Blk 2, Plan RN1
Parsons Residence
5226 52 Avenue
Lots 12-14, Blk 20, Plan 5781AF
Able / Hall Residence
5325 52 Avenue
Lot 10, Plan RN9
Watt Residence
5329 52 Avenue
Lot 10, Plan RN9
Dr. Harrington Residence
5526 52 Avenue
Lots 4-5, Blk 27, Plan RN1E
Residence
5430 53 Avenue
Lot 30, Blk 2, Plan 4154HW
Akey Residence
5456 53 Avenue
Lot 6, Blk 29, Plan RN1E
Lothian / Gilmour Residence
5218 53 Street
Lot D, Plan 8396AM
Trimble Residence
5234 53 Street
Lot 3, Plan 83HW
Mair Residence
5244 53 Street
Lot 9, Plan 942 4000
Adamson Residence
5607 54 Avenue
Lot 1C, Blk 31, Plan 2310RS
Willis Residence
5427 55 Avenue
Lot 25, Blk 2, Plan 894AJ
McFadden Residence
5212 59 Street Crescent
Lot 10, Blk 1, Plan 1118NY
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Henderson Farm
5180 76 Street
Lot 2, Blk 1, Plan 012 3450
Saint Cyprian's Anglican Church
5005 C&E Trail
Lot 28, Blk 27, Plan RN9
Switzer Residence
5032 C&E Trail
Lot 15, Blk 1, Plan 792 1822
Wilson's Funeral Chapel
5050 C&E Trail
Lot 4A, Blk 1, Plan 932 0038
United Church Manse
5406 C&E Trail
Lots 1-3, Blk 2, Plan RN1F
Central Alberta Livestock Pavilion
Society Fairgrounds
NE-24-40-27-4
C.J.C Administration Building
6730 University Drive
NW-31-40-26-4
C.U.C. Maple Hall
6720 University Drive
NW-31-40-26-4
Tetz Residence
70 Woodland Drive
Lot E, Plan 4487MC
Lacombe Fairview Cemetery
4420 Woodland Drive
Lot 8, Blk 1, Plan 002 4531
Note: The following buildings / structures have been designated as Municipal Historic Resources (17 sites total):
Site Name
Civic Address or
Location
Legal Description
Year of Designation
St. Andrew's United Church
5226 51 Avenue
Lots 37-42, Blk E, Plan 1900U
2013
Lacombe Blacksmith Shop
5020 49 Street
Lot 16, Blk 3, Plan RN1
2015
Young Residence
5450 49 Avenue
Lot 8, Blk 21, Plan RN1B
2016
Urquhart / Kanngiesser Building
4923 50 Avenue
Lots 3-5, Blk 5, Plan RN1
2016
Michener House
5036 51 Street
Lot 12, Blk 1, Plan RN1
2016
Lacombe Cenotaph, Lest We
Forget Park
50 Avenue & 53 Street
Lot 5, Blk 34, Plan 1979HW
2016
Fraser MacDonald Building
4709 49C Avenue
Lots 9-10, Blk 6, Plan RN1
2017
Flatiron Building
5005 50 Avenue
Lots 1-2, Blk 5, Plan RN1
2021
Trimble Residence (ca. 1901)
5228 53 Street
Lots 4, Plan 83HW
2022
Denike Block
5012 50 Avenue
Lots A-B, Blk 2, Plan 2790AJ
2022
Campbell Block
4918-4922 50 Avenue
Lots 1-3, Blk 3, Plan RN1
2023
Presbyterian Manse
5214 53 Street
Lot C, Plan 8396AM
2023
McLear Block and Annex
5006-5010 50 Avenue
Lots B-D, Blk 2, Plan 2790AJ
2024
Garland Residence
5204 53 Street
Lot A, Plan 8396AM
2024
Lacombe Nurseries Limited
Residence
5650 58 Street
Lot 3, Blk 8, Plan 962 1619
2024
Stewart Residence
5718 50 Avenue
Lots 2-3, Blk H, Plan RN1C
2025
Owen Residence
5210 53 Street
Lot B, Plan 8396AM
2025
Disclaimer: This information is updated once annually and therefore may not be current. Contact Planning &
Development Services to confirm the information.
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14.6 FLOOD HAZARD AREA REGULATIONS OVERLAY
14.6.1 General Purpose
a) Flooding can cause damage to property, hardship to people, and in extreme events, loss of life.
b) The potential for flooding within the City of Lacombe exists along the streambed of Wolf Creek. This creek is
located on the east side of Highway 2 and runs in a north/south direction through the City. To assist residents in
mitigating potential flood losses, the City of Lacombe manages these flood hazard areas by limiting development
within both the floodway, and flood fringe areas.
c) The potential for flooding within the City of Lacombe exists along the streambed of Whelp Brook. This brook is
located on the east side of Highway 2, in the western portion of the City of Lacombe. To assist residents in
mitigating potential flood losses, the City of Lacombe manages these flood hazard areas by limiting development
within both the floodway, and flood fringe areas. (Added, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
14.6.2 The City of Lacombe's flood mapping is comprised of mapping prepared by the City of Lacombe and the Province of
Alberta. For details on the provincial mapping, please see Alberta Environment and Parks (or its affiliated agency).
14.6.3 Within Section 14.6, the following definitions apply:
"Cross section" means surveyed areas of lands
located within the flood fringe, floodway and
streambed of Wolf Creek and Whelp Brook. The
surveyed design flood level will vary depending
on the location of a specific property within the
flood hazard area.
(Note: Within the City of Lacombe, sixteen (16)
quarter sections were surveyed and are included
in the Flood Hazard Mapping found under Part
15 - Land Use District Maps, for cross-
referencing with Table 14.6.1 and 14.6.2 below).
(Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
"Design flood" means the one percent flood.
"Design flood level" means the modelled water
elevation within a flood hazard area based on
design flood (one per cent flood event). The
Design flood level does not change as a result of
development or obstruction of flows within the
flood fringe.
"Flood hazard area" means the floodway and
flood fringe zones and may also include areas of
overland flow. See figure one.
"Flood hazard mapping" means the delineation
of flood hazard areas along the streambed of
Wolf Creek and Whelp Brook using design flood
elevations established by survey. (Amended,
b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
"Floodway" means that portion of the Flood
Hazard Area where flows are deepest, fastest
and most destructive. The floodway typically
includes the main channel of a stream and a
portion of the adjacent overbank area. See
figure one.
"Flood fringe" means that portion of the Flood
Hazard Area where the flows are generally
shallower and move more slowly than in the
floodway. The flood fringe typically includes the
area between the Floodway and the outer
boundary of the Flood Hazard Area. See figure
one.
"Flood proofing" means, with respect to new
structures, buildings or building extensions, a
design, manner of construction or siting thereof
for the purpose of preventing damage by floods
of a specified magnitude.
"Free board" means the difference in the
"Minimum Geodetic Elevations for Flood Fringe
Development" and the "Design Flood Level" as
outlined in Table 14.6.1 and Table 14.6.2,
providing a factor of safety. (Amended, b.400.20,
02/11/2019)
"Geodetic elevation" means the minimum
elevation of the lowest unprotected opening on
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the structure (ie. window well, door opening) by
adding the design flood elevation and freeboard.
"Hydraulic impact" means the restriction of flow
or displacement of storage capacity from
floodway.
"One percent flood" means a flood whose
magnitude has a one percent chance of being
equaled or exceeded in any year. Although it
can be referred to as a 100-year flood, this does
not mean that it will only occur once every
hundred years.
14.6.4 Figure 1: Floodway and Flood Fringe Zones
Source: Alberta Environment and Parks, Flood Hazard Area Diagrams
http://esrd.alberta.ca/water/programs-and-services/flood-hazard-identification-program/flood-hazard-mapping.aspx
14.6.5 Floodway- Acceptable Land Uses
a) Potential land use in the floodway is to be non-obstructing in nature. The main objective is to prohibit any
obstructive development that has the potential to be damaged by floods, obstruct flow or restrict flow paths,
result in downstream debris issues, provide a location to trap debris, or place the public at risk in the event of a
flood.
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Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
None
Bike and ski trails and related facilities
Boat and canoe launching sites
Flora and fauna preservation areas
Horticultural nurseries and botanical gardens,
provided no structures are associated with their
development
Parks and Recreation - parks, playgrounds, unserviced
campsites, golf courses, open air structures (Picnic
open air shelters, band shells, etc.), structural facilities
for recreational use that are flood proofed and
present minimal obstruction to flow.
Public utilities adjacent to and across the watercourse,
pumping station inlets and outfalls.
Roads and parking facilities*
Roads and pedestrian bridges
Structures and associated works for flood control
Temporary structures for agriculture use
14.6.6 Development Restrictions in the Floodway (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
a)
(Deleted, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
b) A Development Permit application for a site that is partially or wholly located in a floodway hall be restricted to the
following: (Amended, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
i
structures and associated works for flood control;
ii
agricultural land uses, public parks and outdoor recreational land uses and public utilities, including bridges
and pedestrian walkways, that do not have a negative hydraulic impact on the flood hazard area; and
iii
agricultural land uses which do not have a negative hydraulic impact to the flood hazard area.
c)
(Deleted, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
d) (Deleted, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
e) (Deleted, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
f)
(Deleted, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
g) (Deleted, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
14.6.7 Development Restrictions in the Flood Fringe (Added, b.400.02, 04/24/2017)
a)
The regulations for development within the flood fringe shall be applied to all development proposed to be
located wholly or partially within the flood fringe in addition to the regulations of the underlying districts and
other provisions of the Land Use Bylaw, as shown on Part 15 - Land Use District Maps. When a parcel of land is
located partially within the flood fringe but the proposed building is located outside of the flood fringe and set
back a minimum of 0.5m from the flood fringe, only the regulations of the underlying district will apply.
b) New development located wholly or partially within the flood fringe shall be subject to the following requirements.
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i
Development shall be restricted to buildings or structures which can be adequately flood proofed to
minimize potential flood damage, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The construction of
berms to flood proof a building or structure is not an adequate flood protection measure. Elevating the lot
so that exposed building penetrations satisfy 14.6.7(b)(ii) and (iii) is an adequate flood protection measure.
ii
Notwithstanding (iii) below, no habitable floor space developed below the design flood level, calculated by
determining the design flood level and adding an additional 0.5m freeboard, shall be approved unless they
have been flood proofed. (Refer to Table 14.6.1 and Table 14.6.2 in this Part and the Mapping which
follows to determine the minimum Geodetic Elevation). (Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
iii
The first floor and the main electrical panel within any structures or buildings shall be a minimum of 0.5m
above the design flood level, as identified in the flood hazard mapping, unless they have been flood
proofed.
c)
The applicant shall provide information on the grade elevations of the proposed building site, the building corners
and first floor, as well as the building openings and mechanical or electrical equipment. If the building will have
habitable floor space developed below the design flood level, the applicant shall provide details on how the
building or site will be flood proofed.
d) Before a Development Permit is issued, the Development Officer may require the applicant to provide a certificate
containing the seal and signature of a registered Professional Engineer or Architect indicating that the
requirements listed under 14.6.7 (b) to (c) have been met, and that the building or structure is adequately
protected against flood damage to the Design Flood Level.
e) As the situation of each floodway is unique, applications for subdivision and development within the floodway
shall be undertaken in accordance with Alberta Environment and Parks requirements. The above, therefore, is
only a general guideline.
f)
Minimum Elevations for Flood Fringe Development
i
See Table 14.6.1
Ii See Table 14.6.2
(Added, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
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TABLE 14.6.1: MINIMUM ELEVATIONS FOR FLOOD FRINGE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WOLF CREEK
(Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019) (amended, b.400.64, 01/13/2025)
64BCross Section
65BDesign Flood Level
6BMinimum Geodetic Elevations for Flood Fringe
Development (m)
(includes 0.5m freeboard)
22
845.46
845.96
23
845.46
845.96
24
845.46
845.96
25
845.46
845.96
26
845.46
845.96
27
845.47
845.97
28
845.47
845.97
29
845.50
846.00
30
845.51
846.01
31
845.51
846.01
32
845.83
846.33
33
845.84
846.34
34
845.88
846.38
35
845.86
846.36
36
845.86
846.36
37
846.02
846.52
38
846.02
846.52
39
846.04
846.54
40
846.04
846.54
41
846.05
846.55
42
846.05
846.55
43
846.07
846.57
44
846.20
846.70
45
846.21
846.71
46
846.21
846.71
47
846.46
846.96
48
846.47
846.97
49
846.48
846.98
50
846.50
847.00
51
846.04
846.54
52
846.18
846.68
53
846.49
846.99
54
847.40
847.90
55
848.68
849.18
56
850.49
850.99
57
852.32
852.82
58
854.91
855.41
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TABLE 14.6.2: MINIMUM ELEVATIONS FOR FLOOD FRINGE DEVELOPMENT ALONG WHELP BROOK
(Added, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
64BCross Section
65BDesign Flood Level
6BMinimum Geodetic Elevations for Flood Fringe
Development (m)
(includes 0.5m freeboard)
100
852.47
852.97
101
852.47
852.97
102
852.47
852.97
103
852.47
852.97
104
852.47
852.97
105
852.47
852.97
106
852.47
852.97
107
852.47
852.97
108
852.47
852.97
109
852.48
852.98
110
852.49
852.99
111
852.49
852.99
112
854.38
854.88
113
854.39
854.89
114
854.39
854.89
115
854.39
854.89
116
854.39
854.89
117
854.40
854.90
118
854.40
854.90
119
854.39
854.89
120
854.41
854.91
121
854.41
854.91
122
854.59
855.09
123
854.62
855.12
124
854.68
855.18
125
854.70
855.20
126
854.72
855.22
127
854.79
855.29
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FLOOD ZONE CROSS SECTION (Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
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MAPS
(Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
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(Amended, b.400.20, 02/11/2019)
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14.7 Place of Worship Overlay
14.7.1 Purpose: To support the continuation of religious and spiritual places of worship existing within the community,
and to ensure that site uses are consistent with the intent of the Place of Worship definition.
14.7.2 Application: The Place of Worship Overlay District overlays other districts excepting out the CS - Community
Services District and has the following effect:
a) The regulations of this district shall be applied to 'place of worship' uses in addition to the regulations of the
underlying districts and other provisions of the Land Use Bylaw, as shown on Part 15 - Land Use District Map.
b) The regulations are to be satisfied as a condition of a Development Permit.
c)
The Overlay applies to redevelopment of existing buildings and facilities as well as all new development.
d) The regulations found within the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan (DARP) Architectural Guidelines Overlay are
applicable to the parcels identified in (a). No specific design guidance is provided to places of worship within the
Overlays, however the applicants shall work with the Development Authority to deliver a design that reflects the
intent of the DARP Overlay in which the place of worship is located.
14.7.3 Existing Places of Worship Site Development Regulations
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
None
All permitted and discretionary uses of the underlying
District.
14.7.4 PARCEL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Minimum Front Yard
3m
Minimum Side Yard
1.5m
Minimum Rear Yard
1.5m
Maximum Parcel Coverage
80%
Building Height
12m;
20m from grade to the top of a steeple
Landscaping
As per the regulations in Section 8.13
Parking
As per the regulations in Section 8.18
Supplementary Regulations
As per the regulations for the underlying District
Sign Regulations
As per the regulations in Part 7
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Part - 15 Land Use District Maps
15.1 Land Use District Maps
15.1.1 The Land Use District Map(s) shall be read in conjunction with the entire document.
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FIGURE 15.1 CITY OF LACOMBE LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
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15.2 Validity of Individual Sections
15.2.1 Each provision of this Land Use Bylaw is independent of all other provisions, and if any provision of this Bylaw is
declared invalid, all other provisions remain valid and enforceable.
15.3 Repeal
15.3.1 Land Use Bylaw No. 300 is hereby repealed.
Land Use Bylaw No. 400:
Read a first time the 15th of June 2016
Read a second time the 11th of October, 2016
Read a third time and passed 24th of October, 2016
(Bylaw 400 shall come into effect upon January 1, 2017)
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