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PART 9 - DEFINITIONS
A
General Definitions
ABUTTING means immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when
used with respect to a lot or site, means that the lot or site physically touches
upon another lot, site or piece of land, and shares a property line or boundary
line with it.
ACCESSORY BUILDING means a detached building naturally or normally
incidental, subordinate, and exclusively devoted to the principal building and
which is located on the same lot or site as the principal building. Accessory
buildings are not intended to support any occupancy. Typical accessory buildings
include, but are not limited to, detached garages, sheds, gazebos, storage
buildings and farm shops.
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE means a detached structure naturally or normally
incidental, subordinate, and exclusively devoted to the principal building and
which is located on the same lot or site as the principal building. Typical
accessory structures include, but are not limited to, flagpoles, swimming pools,
hot tubs, satellite dishes, play structures, and solar collectors.
ACCESSORY USE means a use incidental and subordinate to the principal use,
located on the same lot or site as the principal use.
ACT or MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT means the Municipal Government
Act, R.S.A. 2000, c.M-26, as amended.
ADJACENT means contiguous to, or would be contiguous if not for a river,
stream, railway, road, utility right-of-way or public utility lot.
AMENITY AREA means in a residential development, an indoor and/or outdoor
space provided for the active or passive recreation and enjoyment of the
occupants of a residential development, which may be for private or communal
use and owned individually or in common; and/or
Use Definitions
ACCESSORY DEVELOPMENT means a development (building, structure or
use) that is subordinate to, incidental to and located on the same site as the
principal building or use. Where a structure is attached to a principal building on
a site by a roof, an open or enclosed structure, a floor or foundation, or any
structure below grade allowing access between the building and the accessory
development, it shall be considered part of the principal building. This use may
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include, but is not limited to sheds, detached garages, and gazebos.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT means a development where products or services
are provided that are of a sexual nature and show or display nudity or partial
nudity. This use may include, but is not limited to adult mini theatres, erotic dance
clubs, adult video stores, and retail love boutique/shops.
AGRICULTURE means the raising of crops or rearing of livestock, either
separately or in conjunction with one another. This may include apiculture,
aquaculture and vermiculture. This does not include confined feeding
operations.
AMUSEMENT CENTRE means premises where amusement-oriented activities
occur outdoors or, in an enclosed structure and which includes, but is not limited
to, indoor laser tag and paintball arenas, billiard halls, mini-golf, go-karts,
playgrounds, or coin or token-operated, video, computer, or electronic games.
This use shall not include video lottery terminals.
ANIMAL BREEDING AND BOARDING FACILITY means a development used
for the breeding, boarding and training of domestic animals overnight or for
periods greater than twenty-four (24) hours. Typical uses are kennels and pet
boarding establishments.
ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITY, MAJOR means a development for the purpose of
treatment, medical procedures, boarding and training, includes retail sales of
associated products, and may require outdoor enclosures, pens, runs or exercise
areas. This includes animal hospitals, impounding and quarantining facilities, but
does not include the sale of animals.
ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITY, MINOR means a development primarily for the
purpose of outpatient care, small animal training not to exceed ten animals on
the premises at any one time for training purposes, treatment or grooming of
animals and includes retail sales of associated products. Boarding of small
animals is permitted when associated with a veterinary clinic. Outside
enclosures, pens, runs or exercise areas are not permitted. This use includes pet
grooming salons and small animal veterinary clinics but does not include animal
hospitals.
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY - see Special Care Facility
AUCTIONEERING FACILITY means a development intended for the auctioning
of goods and equipment, including the temporary storage of such goods and
equipment, but does not include livestock, farmers/flea markets or second-hand
retail stores.
AUTOBODY REPAIR AND PAINT SHOP means a development where
automobiles, trucks, and other vehicles undergo body repair and painting.
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AUTOMOTIVE SERVICE CENTRE means a development used for the repair
and maintenance of vehicles, which excludes the sale, or distribution of
petroleum products.
AUTOMOTIVE AND RECREATION VEHICLE REPAIR SHOPS means a
development used for the servicing and mechanical repair of automobiles, light
trucks, utility vehicles, motorcycles, snowmobiles and similar vehicles and/or the
sale, installation or servicing of related accessories and parts. This includes
transmission shops, muffler shops, tire shops, automotive glass shops, and
upholstery shops.
AUTOMOTIVE AND RECREATION VEHICLE SALES/RENTAL means a
development used for the retail sale or rental of new or used automobiles, trucks,
motorcycles, snowmobiles, tent trailers, boats, travel trailers or similar light RV
vehicles or crafts, together with incidental maintenance services and sale of
parts. This includes auto dealerships, RV dealerships, car rental agencies and
motorcycle dealerships. This does not include commercial vehicle (truck
dealerships or farm equipment dealerships) or the sale of motorhomes.
B
General Definitions
BALCONY means a platform, attached to and projecting from the face of a
building with or without a supporting structure above the first storey, normally
surrounded by a balustrade or railing and used as an outdoor porch or sundeck
where the only means of access is provided from within the building.
BASEMENT means a portion of the building located below the first storey.
BUILDING means anything constructed or placed on, in, over or under land but
does not include a highway or public roadway or a bridge that forms part of a
highway or public roadway.
Use Definitions
BED AND BREAKFAST means a development of an owner-occupied dwelling
whereby temporary accommodation is provided to the public for remuneration
with three (3) or fewer guest rooms and where breakfast, but no other meals,
may also be provided.
BULK FUEL SALES DEPOT means a development used for the bulk storage
and distribution of petroleum products primarily to commercial and industrial
vehicles and fleets and may include key lock retail sales.
BUSINESS SUPPORT SERVICE means a development used to provide support
services to businesses, typical uses include but are not limited to printing
establishments, testing laboratories, janitorial firms, and office equipment sales,
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rental or servicing, repair establishments, and sign shops.
C
General Definitions
CANOPY means a projection extending from the outside wall of a building
normally for the purpose of shielding a part of the building from the weather.
CANTILEVER means a projection of part of an exterior wall of a building not
supported by a foundation wall for the purposes of accommodating a bow
window, shelving units, closets, a fireplace or a portion of a bathroom. At no time
shall a cantilevered wall section extend the entire length of the room.
CARPORT means a roofed structure either free standing or attached to a
building, which is not enclosed on the front and at least one side, to shelter
parked vehicles.
CHANGE OF USE means the act of changing the use occupying a tenant space,
building or parcel of Land to a different use.
COMMERCIAL VEHICLE means any motorized vehicle that is designed or used
for any activity with the main purpose of financial gains, and shall include, but is
not limited to:
(a) Any vehicle licensed or used for commercial purposes and having a gross
vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of 4,000kg or exceeding seven meters
in length or any trailer licensed or used for commercial purposes;
(b) Any piece of construction equipment or agricultural equipment;
(c) Any vehicle not licensed as a commercial vehicle, but is used for the
collection or delivery, or both, of merchandise or commodities in the ordinary
course of a business undertaking; or
(d) Any vehicle that incorporates a boom (cherry picker) or similar
mechanical fitting.
COMMUNICATION TOWER means the components; either individually or in
combination, needed to operate wireless transmitters or receivers, antennas,
control equipment, and possible equipment shelter. A wireless communication
facility is not normally staffed on a permanent basis and only requires periodic
maintenance.
COMPLIANCE CERTIFICATE means a document which may be issued by a
Development Officer, upon request and payment of the required fees, indicating
whether a building(s) located on a site is (are) located in accordance with the
setback regulations of this bylaw. A compliance certificate shall not operate as a
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development permit nor shall it approve any variance to the setback regulations
of this bylaw not previously approved.
CONDOMINIUM means a condominium development containing condominium
units that assign ownership to units of land, created specifically through
subdivision and registered as a condominium plan in accordance with the
Condominium Property Act.
CORNER means the intersection of any two property lines of a site.
CORNER LOT means a lot that abuts two intersecting streets, other than a lane.
COUNCIL means the Council of the municipal corporation of the Town of Lamont
CURB CUT means the lowering of a curb, sidewalk or boulevard to provide a
driveway for vehicular and pedestrian access to a site.
Use Definitions
CAMPGROUND means development which has been planned and improved for
the seasonal short-term use of holiday trailers, campers, motor homes, and
similar recreation vehicles within a defined area and is not used as year-round
storage or accommodation for residential use. Related facilities that are
accessory to and support the campground such as an administrative office,
laundromat, convenience store, picnic grounds, playgrounds and boating
facilities may be included on-site.
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
incudes edible products that contain cannabis. Bylaw 06/18
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CANNABIS ACCESSORY - means cannabis accessory as defined in the
Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as amended from time to time. Bylaw
06/18
CANNABIS LOUNGE/CAFE - means development where the primary purpose
of the facility is the sale of cannabis to the public, for the consumption within the
premises that is authorized by provincial or federal legislation. This use does not
include cannabis production and distribution, bars and neighborhood pubs,
nightclubs, private clubs, etc. Bylaw 06/18
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION - means development used
principally for one or more of the following activities as it related to cannabis:
(a) The production, cultivation, and growth of cannabis;
(b) The processing of raw materials;
(c) The making, testing, manufacturing, assembling or in any way altering the
chemical or physical properties of semi-finished or finished good and
products;
(d) The storage or transshipping of materials, goods and products; or
(e) The distribution and materials, goods and products to cannabis retail sales
stores or to individual customers. Bylaw 06/18
CANNABIS RETAIL SALES - means a development used as a retail store,
licensed by the Province of Alberta, where non-medical cannabis and cannabis
accessories are sold to individuals who attend at the premises. This does not
include cannabis production and distribution. Bylaw 06/18
CAR WASH means a development providing cleaning services to motor vehicles
where the customer remains within the vehicle or waits on the premises, unless
the facility includes self-service wand wash. Typical uses include interior and
exterior automotive/drive through or coin/time operated car washes, which may
or may not be accessory to a service station or gas bar.
CEMETERY means development of a parcel of land primarily as landscaped
open space for the entombment of the deceased, and may include the following
accessory developments: crematoria, columbaria and mausoleums. Typical uses
include memorial parks, burial grounds and gardens of remembrance.
CHILD CARE SERVICES means a development to provide care, educational
activities and supervision, without overnight accommodation, for groups of seven
or more children under the age of 13 years. This includes daycare centres, out of
school care centres, and preschools.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL means a development used for the training, instruction
and/or certification in a specific trade, skill, or service for the financial gain of the
individual or company owning the school. Typical uses include secretarial,
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business, hairdressing, dance or music schools.
COMMUNITY GARDEN means a plot of land used by a group of community
members to grow vegetables and fruit for personal use and consumption.
COMMUNITY SERVICE FACILITY means a development for use by the public
or public groups for cultural or community activities. Typical uses include
museums, libraries, tourist information/interpretive centres.
CONGREGATE HOUSING means housing in multiple unit form for semi-
independent persons and may provide living and sleeping facilities, meal
preparation, laundry services, transportation, counseling and room cleaning.
This does not include Group Home Major, Group Home Minor, or Special Care
Facility.
CONTRACTOR SERVICE, GENERAL means development used for the
provision of building and road construction services, landscaping, concrete, and
electrical, excavation, drilling, heating, plumbing or similar services of a
construction nature which require on-site outdoor storage space for materials,
equipment, and vehicles. Any sales, display, office or technical support service
areas shall be accessory to the principal use only.
CONTRACTOR SERVICE, LIMITED means development used for the provision
of electrical, plumbing, heating, painting and similar contractor services primarily
to individual households and the accessory sale of goods normally associated
with the contractor services where all materials are kept within an enclosed
building, and there are no outdoor manufacturing activities or fleet storage of
more than four (4) vehicles.
CONVENIENCE RETAIL STORE means a development used for the retail sale
of goods from premises that do not exceed 235m2 in gross floor area. This
includes but is not limited to a small food store, a drug store or variety stores
selling confectionery tobacco, groceries, beverages, pharmaceutical and
personal care items, or printed matter. This definition does not include cannabis
retail sales. Bylaw 06/18.
CUSTOM INDOOR MANUFACTURING means development used for on-site
manufacturing, production, assembling of semi-finished or finished goods,
products and equipment normally associated with building or household use.
This includes but it not limited to toy and musical instrument manufacturing,
cabinet and furniture manufacturing and computer components. This does not
include repair shops or those uses identified under custom workshops.
CUSTOM WORKSHOPS means development used for the production by a
trade, craft or guild for the manufacture or processing of clothing, articles or craft
objects. Typical uses may include a photography studio, pottery and sculpture
studio, and art studio. This may include the provision of classes; however, this
shall be accessory to the principal use. This does not include those uses listed
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under custom indoor manufacturing.
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General Definitions
DANGEROUS GOODS means Dangerous Goods as defined in the Alberta Fire
Code, as amended from time to time, and are produced, handled, stored, used or
disposed of on any site.
DECK (or PATIO) means an uncovered horizontal structure, without a roof or
walls (except for railings), which is designed and intended for use as a private
amenity space.
DENSITY means the number of dwelling units on a site divided by the land area
of the site.
DEVELOPMENT means:
(a) An excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them.
(b) A building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the
construction or placing of any of them in, on, over or under land.
(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 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 a person or body appointed as the
Development Authority for the Town who exercises development powers and
duties, as contemplated by, and in accordance with, the Municipal Government
Act.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER means any Town employee, person or organization
designated as the Development Officer for the Town.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT means a planning application that allows the Town to
review a development, pursuant to the Land Use Bylaw, which includes the plans
and conditions of approval.
DISCRETIONARY USE means those uses of land, buildings or structures for
which a development permit may be approved or refused at the discretion of the
Development Officer. This allows for flexibility in design but reduces certainty of
approval.
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DRIVE AISLE means an area used for access to and from on-site parking
spaces but does not include an access driveway.
DRIVEWAY means an area that provides access for vehicles from a public or
private roadway to a garage or parking area.
DWELLING means a self-contained living accommodation comprised of a
kitchen, washroom, sleeping facilities and sanitary facilities with a separate
private entrance from the exterior or interior of a building. This does not include
a recreational vehicle, a park model trailer or a room in a hotel or a motel.
Dwelling shall also mean dwelling unit.
Use Definitions
DRIVE-THROUGH SERVICE means a development that provides rapid
customer service where the customer typically remains within the vehicle or waits
in the premises. This land use includes but is not limited to automatic or coin
operated car washes, rapid lubrication shops.
DWELLING, APARTMENT means a building containing three or more dwelling
units that share a common external access and a common corridor system.
DWELLING, BACKYARD SUITE means an accessory use on the same lot as
the principal dwelling, which is either a separate one (1) story building having no
garage component, or a suite above an accessory (garage) building or to the rear
of an accessory building (at grade), or a suite within an accessory building. A
backyard suite has cooking, food preparation, sleeping and sanitary facilities
which are separate from those in the principal dwelling. The ground floor area of
a backyard suite forms part of the total accessory ground floor area allowed in
the district. This may include a Tiny Home, which is constructed in accordance
with the Alberta Building Code, but does not include a Park Model, a
Recreational Vehicle Dwelling, or a secondary suite. Bylaw 08/20
DWELLING, DUPLEX means a building containing only two dwelling units on the
same site, each with a separate and individual access. This does not include a
semi-detached dwelling or secondary suite.
DWELLING, MULTI-ATTACHED means development consisting of three or
more dwelling units separated by common walls and located either on a single lot
or with each unit on an individual lot, each dwelling unit having at least one
separate entrance. Typical uses include townhouses and row houses.
DWELLING, SECONDARY SUITE means development consisting of a dwelling
unit located within and accessory to a structure in which the principal use is a
single detached dwelling. A Secondary Suite shall not be permitted within any
other use class. A Secondary Suite has self-contained living accommodation
which is physically separate from those of the principal dwelling within the
structure. A Secondary Suite shall have an entrance separate from the entrance
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to the principal dwelling, either from a common indoor landing or directly from the
side or rear of the structure. This may include the development or conversion of
basement space or above-grade space to a separate dwelling, or the addition of
new floor space for a Secondary Suite to an existing Single Detached Dwelling.
DWELLING, SEMI-DETACHED means development consisting of two dwelling
units joined in whole or in part at the side with no dwelling being placed over
another in whole or in part. Each dwelling is located on a separate site and has
individual, separate and direct access to grade. A semi-detached dwelling cannot
accommodate a secondary suite. This does not include a duplex dwelling or
secondary suite.
DWELLING, SINGLE DETACHED means development consisting of a detached
building containing one dwelling unit, except where a secondary suite may be
considered in accordance with this Bylaw. This includes modular homes that
comply with the CSA A277 standard and subject to compliance with the
regulations of the district and architectural requirements. This does not include
Tiny Homes. Bylaw 08/20
DWELLING, TINY HOME means a development consisting of a detached
building containing one dwelling unit of less than 400 sq ft in size. All land use
bylaw regulations, and safety requirements, including building and fire codes
must be met. These permits and codes include a provision that to be
permanently occupied, the structure must be built on a permanent foundation
and be fully serviced with utilities such as water and sewer lines. A tiny home
shall only be considered if a Dwelling, Backyard Suite is a listed use in the land
use district. Bylaw 08/20
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General Definitions
EASEMENT means a registered right to use land owned by another, generally
for access to other property or as a right of way for a public utility.
Use Definitions
EDUCATION, PRIVATE means a development for instruction and education
which is not maintained at public expense and which may or may not offer
courses of study equivalent to those offered in a public school or private
instruction. This use may include accessory uses such as a dormitory, an
accessory building, or school bus parking. This use does not include commercial
schools.
EDUCATION, PUBLIC means a development that is publicly supported and
involves public assembly for education, training or instruction purposes. This use
includes the administration offices required for the provision of such services on
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the same site. Typical uses include, but are not limited to public and separate
schools, community colleges, universities and technical and vocational schools.
This use does not include private education or commercial schools.
EMERGENCY SERVICE means a development used for the public protection of
persons and property. Typical uses include police stations, fire stations and
ancillary training facilities.
EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE, MAJOR means a development used for
the sale, rental, service, or repair of commercial and industrial vehicles,
machinery or mechanical equipment typically used in building, roadway, pipeline,
oil field and mining construction, manufacturing, assembling and processing
operations, and agricultural production. This use includes the sale, installation,
servicing or storage of related accessories and parts, and includes truck and
heavy equipment shops.
EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE AND RENTALS means a development where
residential, industrial and/or commercial equipment is kept for sale, lease or
rental to the public. The equipment may include items such as lawn and garden
tools, floor cleaning equipment, and masonry tools, painting and decorating
equipment, moving tools, plumbing tools, power tools and other similar products.
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General Definitions
FENCE means a structure constructed at ground level to prevent or restrict
passage, provide visual screening, noise attenuation or to mark a boundary.
FLANKING YARD means the portion of a lot or site abutting the flanking lot line
extending from the front yard to the rear yard. The front flanking yard is situated
between the flanking lot line and the nearest wall of the principal building.
FLANKING YARD SETBACK means the distance that a development or a
specified portion of it must be setback from the flanking lot line. A flanking yard
setback is not a front yard, amenity space or separation space
FLOOR AREA means the total floor area of the building or structure, contained
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within the outside surface of the exterior and basement walls, this does not
include basement areas used exclusively for storage or service to the building,
parking areas below grade, and areas devoted exclusively to mechanical or
electrical equipment servicing the development.
FLOOR AREA RATIO means the numerical value of the gross floor area on all
levels of all buildings on a lot, divided by the area of the lot.
FOUNDATION means the lower portion of a building, usually concrete or
masonry, including the footings that transfer the weight loads of a building to the
ground.
FRONTAGE means the length of a public roadway boundary measured along
the front lot lines of a site. On corner sites or double fronting sites, all sides of a
site adjacent to public roadways shall be considered frontage.
FRONT LOT LINE means the property line separating a lot from an abutting
public roadway other than a lane. In the case of a corner lot, the front lot line is
the shorter of the property lines abutting a public roadway other than a lane.
FRONT SETBACK means the distance that a development or a specified portion
of it must be setback from a front lot line. A front setback is not a front yard,
amenity space of separation space.
FRONT YARD means the portion of a site abutting the front lot line extending
across the full width of the site, situated between the front lot line and the nearest
wall of the principal building, not including projections.
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Use Definitions
FAMILY DAY HOME means an accessory use in a dwelling used to provide care
and supervision, but not overnight accommodation, to a maximum of six children.
This number shall include any children under the age of five who are otherwise
permanent residents of the dwelling.
FARMERS MARKET means a development used for the sale of new or used
goods by multiple vendors renting tables or space either in or out of an enclosed
building. Vendors may vary from day to day, although the general layout of
space to be rented remains the same. Such uses are usually of a seasonal
nature.
FOOD SERVICE, MOBILE CATERING means the delivery and sale of food to
the public using a fleet of vehicles.
FOOD SERVICE, RESTAURANT means a development where the primary
purpose is the sale of prepared foods and beverages to the public for
consumption on or off the site. This use includes licensed restaurants; this use
may also include seasonal outdoor patio seating. This definition does not include
cannabis retail sales or cannabis lounge/café. Bylaw 06/18
FOOD SERVICE, SPECIALTY means a development where limited types of
prepared foods and beverages, excluding alcoholic beverages, are offered for
sale to the public for consumption on or off the site. Typical uses are coffee,
donut, bagel, sandwich or dessert shops. This use may also include seasonal
outdoor patio seating. This definition does not include cannabis lounge/café. Bylaw
06/18
FLEET SERVICE means a development using a fleet of vehicles for the delivery
of people, goods and services, where such vehicles are not available for sale or
long-term lease. This includes but is not limited to bus lines (including school
buses), and messenger and courier services. This does not include moving or
cartage firms involving trucks.
FUNERAL SERVICE means a development for the preparation of the deceased
for burial or cremation, and the holding of associated services. This includes
funeral homes and crematoriums.
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General Definitions
GARAGE means an accessory structure or part of the principal building,
designed and used primarily for the storage of motor vehicles.
GRADE means the ground elevation established for the purpose of regulating
the number of stories and the height of a building or structure.
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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), except for areas
such as vehicle or pedestrian entrances need not be considered in the
determination of average levels of finished ground.
GROSS FLOOR AREA (GFA) means the total floor area of a building within the
exterior and basement walls. This does not include basement areas used
exclusively for storage or service to the building, parking areas below grade, and
areas devoted exclusively to mechanical or electrical equipment servicing the
development.
GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT (GVW) means the total weight of a vehicle, including
its maximum allowable load.
Use Definitions
GAS BAR means a development for the sale of motor fuel, lubricating oils,
automotive fluids, and associated convenience store products. This does not
include service station or car wash facilities.
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL means a development used for one or more of the
following activities: manufacturing, processing, assembling, cleaning, repairing,
servicing, testing, storage, warehousing or distribution of materials, products or
equipment; and may include the training of personal in general industrial
operations. Accessory uses may include indoor display, office, technical or
administrative support areas or any sales operation directly associated with the
general industrial activities on-site. This use shall exclude natural resource
development. This definition does not include cannabis production and
distribution. Bylaw 06/18
GOVERNMENT SERVICE means a development providing municipal, provincial
or federal government services directly to the public. Typical uses include, but
are not limited to taxation offices, courthouses, postal stations, manpower and
employment offices, and social service offices. This use does not include
detention and correctional service, emergency services or utility services, either
major or minor
GROUP HOME, MAJOR means a care facility licensed by the Province of
Alberta to provide room and board for more than six (6) residents with physical,
mental, social, or behavioural problems that require professional care, guidance
and supervision. The character of the use is that the occupants live together as a
single housekeeping group and use a common kitchen. This does not include
Congregate Housing or Special Care Facilities.
GROUP HOME, MINOR means the use of one dwelling unit as a care facility
licensed by the Province of Alberta to provide room and board for residents with
physical, mental, social, or behavioural problems that require professional care,
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guidance and supervision. A group home, minor may include, to a maximum of
six (6), any combination of staff, residents requiring care, and residents not
requiring care. The character of the use is that the occupants live together as a
single housekeeping group and use a common kitchen. This does not include
Congregate Housing or Special Care Facilities.
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General Definitions
HARDSURFACING means the provision of a durable, dust free material such as
asphalt, concrete, paving stone or similar material that is used in the construction
of a driveway or parking area. This does not include gravel or clay.
HEIGHT means the vertical distance between grade (at the base of the building)
and the highest point of the building, excluding an elevator housing, a
mechanical housing, a roof stairway entrance, a ventilating fan, a skylight, a
steeple, a chimney, a smokestack, a firewall, a parapet wall, a flagpole or similar
device not structurally essential to the building.
HIGHWAY means a highway as defined under the Highways Development and
Protection Act, as amended
HOME BUSINESS VEHICLE means any vehicle or any trailer that is used in the
operation of the home business that is normally maintained, parked, or stored on
the lot of the home business. This shall not include commercial vehicles
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Use Definitions
HEALTH SERVICE, MAJOR means a development for provision of surgical or
other medical treatment for the sick, injured or infirmed including outpatient
services and accessory staff residences. This includes but is not limited to
hospitals, sanitariums, and convalescent homes; mental care asylums, sanatoria,
and detoxification centres.
HEALTH SERVICE, MINOR means a development for provision of physical and
mental health services on an outpatient basis. Services may be of a preventive,
diagnostic, treatment, and therapeutic, rehabilitative or counseling nature. This
includes medical and dental offices, health clinics, acupuncture clinics,
physiotherapy, massage therapy and counseling services. This definition does
not include cannabis retail sales. Bylaw 06/18
HOME BUSINESS, MAJOR means the use of a principal dwelling, or
combination of a principal dwelling and an accessory building by a resident of the
dwelling unit, and a maximum of one (1) non-resident on-site employee, for a
business activity that may generate more than six (6) business associated visits
per day. The business use must be secondary to the residential use of the
building; shall not change the residential character of the dwelling or accessory
structure; and shall occupy a maximum of 30 percent of the dwelling unit's gross
floor area plus a maximum of 30 percent of the gross floor area of all accessory
buildings. This definition does not include cannabis retail sales or cannabis
production and distribution. Bylaw 06/18
HOME BUSINESS, MINOR means the use of a principal dwelling by a resident
of the dwelling for a business activity which shall not require any business
associated visits; shall not be detectable from outside the property; shall not have
any non-resident employees and shall not extend to the use of the garage or
outside yard. This use shall not include family day homes. This definition does
not include cannabis retail sales or cannabis production and distribution. Bylaw
06/18
HOTEL means development used for the provision of rooms or suites for
temporary or short-term sleeping accommodation where the rooms have access
from a common interior corridor. This use may include accessory eating and
drinking establishments, meeting rooms, personal services and retail stores.
HOUSEHOLD REPAIR SERVICES means development used for the provision
of repair services to goods, equipment and appliances normally found within the
home. This includes but is not limited to electronic repair appliance repair,
furniture refinishing, and upholstery shops but does not include personal
services.
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General Definitions
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INTERIOR LOT means any lot other than a corner lot
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General Definitions
LANDSCAPING means the preservation or modification of the natural features of
a site through the placement or addition of any or a combination of the following:
. Soft landscaping elements (such as trees, shrubs, plants, lawns and
ornamental plantings); and
. Hard surfacing elements (such as bricks, pavers, shale, and crushed rock).
This does not include monolithic concrete and asphalt (such as patios, walkways,
and paths), and architectural elements (such as decorative fencing, walls,
sculpture).
LAND USE means the purpose or activity for which a piece of land or its
buildings are designed, arranged, developed or intended, or for which it is
occupied or maintained.
LAND USE DISTRICT means an area of the Town established as a Land Use
District by this Bylaw.
LANE means an alley or narrow public roadway intended to give access to the
rear of buildings and parcels of Land. For the purposes of determining setbacks,
a lane is not a road.
LOADING SPACE means an on-site parking space reserved for temporary
parking for the purpose of loading or unloading of goods and materials.
LOT means:
(a) A quarter section.
(b) A river lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act, that is
filed or lodged in a Land Titles Office.
(c) A settlement lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the Surveys Act,
that is filed or lodged in a Land Titles Office.
(d) A part of a parcel of Land described in a certificate of title if the
boundaries of the part are described in the certificate of title other than by
reference to a legal subdivision, or
(e) A part of a parcel of Land described in a certificate of title if the
boundaries of the part are described in a certificate of title by reference to a
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plan of subdivision.
LOT AREA means the total area within the lot lines.
LOT DEPTH means the horizontal distance between the midpoints of the front
and rear lot lines.
LOT LINE means the legally defined boundary of any lot.
LOT, PIE means a lot that is generally configured such that its width at the rear
lot line is greater than at its front lot line.
LOT, REVERSE PIE means a lot which is generally configured such that its
width at the rear lot line is less than at its front lot line.
LOT WIDTH means the distance between the midpoints of the side lot lines. In
the case of:
(a) an irregularly shaped lot such as a pie lot, the width shall be measured at
the distance between the side lot lines at 9.0m from the front lot line; or
(b) for a reverse pie lot, the width shall be measured at the distance between
the side lot lines 22.0m from the front lot line.
Where lot width cannot be reasonably calculated by these methods, the
Development Officer shall determine the lot width having regard to the access,
shape and buildable area of the lot.
Use Definitions
LANDSCAPING SALES AND SERVICE means a development used for the
purpose of selling soft landscaping materials such as plants, trees and shrubs, as
well as hard landscaping materials such as bricks, pavers, shale, crushed rock or
other similar materials associated with landscaping. This does not include a
business engaged in the sale of lawn and garden equipment. This definition
does not include cannabis production and distribution. Bylaw 06/18
LIVE-WORK UNIT means a building containing an accessory dwelling unit in
combination with a commercial use, located in the C-1 Central Business
Commercial District, which is utilized by the resident of the dwelling unit. This
includes separate entrances for the commercial and residential portion of the
building with an internal passage between. The dwelling unit shall be considered
above, to the side or rear of a commercial component. This may include but is
not limited to custom workshops, personal service (excluding a dry cleaning
outlet), office, and retail uses. This does not include Home Business Major or
Minor, Health Service Minor, Food Service Restaurant or Food Service Specialty.
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General Definitions
MANUFACTURED HOME (Mobile Home) means a one-storey building, single
dwelling unity only, constructed in a factory in one or more modules in
conformance with CSA Z240 MH Series and is ready for occupancy on
completion of installation on a foundation, connection of services and other set-
up in accordance with the manufacturer's installation instructions. Since 1992,
any home constructed to this standard cannot be sited in Alberta. Bylaw 08/20
MODULAR HOME SUBDIVISION means an area subdivided by registered plan
into individual lots and districted R5 - Residential Modular Home District under
this Bylaw. Bylaw 08/20
MODULAR HOME means a building providing a single dwelling unit only,
constructed in a factory in on or more modules in accordance with the
provincially adopted National Building Code/regulation (CSA A277) and is ready
for occupancy on completion of installation on a foundation, connection of
services and other set up in accordance with the manufacturer's installation
instructions, the Alberta Building Code and the regulations of the Land Use
Bylaw. Bylaw 08/20
MOVED-ON BUILDING means an existing building or other structure that was
located off-site in its entirety, at some point in time, and is transported to a site for
the intended placement and use thereof. This use may include a dwelling,
detached garage, and manufactured home, but does not include modular home.
MULTI-TENANT DEVELOPMENT means a development of two or more
commercial or industrial uses developed on a site that includes common
property, such as but not limited to, communal parking areas, driveways, private
roadways, amenity areas, or maintenance areas that are shared. Multi tenant
developments may include rental projects and conventional condominium
developments.
Use Definitions
MODULAR HOME SALES AND MANUFACTURE means the sale and
manufacture of modular housing in a factory-controlled environment and then
brought to the building site for installation and finishing. Bylaw 08/20
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT means a multi-storey building containing a
dwelling unit in combination with a commercial use on the same site. The
composition of uses will be those uses listed in the district located on the ground
floor with residential units above. In these developments, residential uses shall
not be on the same floor as commercial uses and shall not be on the ground
floor. Bylaw 08/20
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MOTEL means a development used for the provision of rooms or suites for
temporary lodging and may be equipped with individual kitchen facilities, with a
separate exterior entrance. Motels may include accessory food and beverage
facilities.
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General Definitions
NATURAL AREA means natural, sensitive or scenic lands owned by the Town
that are identified for conservation or nature appreciations or both.
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING means a building:
(a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the date a
land use bylaw affecting the building or 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.
as defined in the MGA, as amended
NON-CONFORMING USE means a lawful specific use:
(a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building
lawfully under construction at the date a land use bylaw affecting the land or
building becomes effective, 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 the land use bylaw
as defined in the MGA, as amended.
NON-RESIDENT ON-SITE EMPLOYEE means any person employed by the
resident operator of a home business who normally works on the site of the
home business. Employees who work off-site or occasionally attend the site
shall not be considered a non-resident on-site employee.
NUISANCE means anything that may cause adverse effects to the amenities of
the neighbourhood or interfere with the normal enjoyment of adjacent land or
building. This could include that which creates or is liable to create noise,
vibration, smoke, dust, odour, heat, electrical interference, glare, light, fumes,
fire, explosion, or any other hazard to health or safety; and unsightly or unsafe
storage of goods, salvage, junk, waste or other materials.
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Use Definitions
NATURAL
RESOURCE
DEVELOPMENT
means
development
for the
processing of raw materials extracted either on a site or transported from another
site. Typical uses include petroleum upgrading and gravel processing.
NEIGHBOURHOOD PUB means a premise where the primary purpose is the
sale of alcoholic beverages and food for consumption on the site. This includes
bars, and cocktail lounges, and may include live entertainment but does not
include adult entertainment. This definition does not include cannabis
lounge/café. Bylaw 06/18
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General Definitions
OVERLAY means additional development regulations superimposed on specific
areas of the Land Use District Map, which supersede or add to the development
regulations of the underlying Land Use District.
OWNER means the Crown or the registered owner(s) of an estate in fee simple,
or any other person(s) having a legal interest in the lot or site, or an authorized
agent designated in writing.
Use Definitions
OUTDOOR STORAGE means the storage of equipment, goods, and materials in
the open air. This includes but is not limited to pipe yards, vehicle or heavy
equipment storage compounds, storage of construction materials, or storage
unrelated to the principal use of the lot or site. This does not include storage that
is accessory to the principal use or recreational vehicle storage.
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General Definitions
PARAPET or PARAPET WALL means that portion of a perimeter building wall
that rises above the roof.
PARK MODEL TRAILER means a recreational unit that conforms to the
appropriate standards for park model trailers at the time of manufacture.
PARKING SPACE means an on-site space of a size and dimension to park one
vehicle, exclusive of driveways, aisles, ramps or obstructions.
PARTY WALL means a wall jointly owned and jointly used under an easement
agreement or by right in law and erected at or upon a line separating two parcels
of land, each of which is, or is capable of being, a separate lot.
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PATIO see DECK
PERMITTED USE means those uses of land, buildings and structures for which
permits must be issued if the development meets all applicable regulations of this
Bylaw. This allows for certainty of approval but reduces flexibility of design.
PRINCIPAL USE means the primary purpose for which a building, or site is
used, in the opinion of the Development Officer.
PROJECTION means structures projecting from the wall of a building. Common
structures include balconies, raised terraces, fireplaces, bay windows, and
decks.
PROVINCE OF ALBERTA means the provincial body having the relevant
authority.
PUBLIC UTILITY means a system or works used to provide water or steam,
sewage disposal, public transportation operated by or on behalf of the
municipality, irrigation, drainage, fuel, electric power, heat, waste management,
telecommunications and includes the thing that is provided for public
consumption, benefit, convenience or use.
PUBLIC UTILITY LOT means a lot owned by the Town that is designated as a
utility lot with the Land Titles Office and is designed to accommodate one or
more public utilities, pedestrian walkways or multi-use trails.
Use Definitions
PARK means public land developed for recreational, educational, cultural or
aesthetic purposes that may or may not require buildings or facilities, and may
include playing fields, picnic areas, playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle paths,
dog off-leash areas, natural areas, landscaped areas and associated public
washrooms.
PARKING, NON-ACCESSORY means development providing vehicular parking
that is not primarily intended for the use of residents, employees or clients of a
particular development. This includes surface parking lots.
PERSONAL SERVICE means a development used for the provision of services
to an individual that are related to the care and appearance of the body, or the
cleaning and repair of personal effects. This includes uses such as aesthetician,
hair stylist, barber shop, massage therapy, dry cleaning outlet, tailor, but does
not include health services minor or major. This definition does not include
cannabis retail sales. Bylaw 06/18
PRIVATE CLUB means a development used for the meeting, social or
recreational activities of members of a non-profit philanthropic, social service,
and athletic, business or fraternal organization, without on-site residences.
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Private Clubs may include rooms for eating, drinking and assembly.
PROFESSIONAL and OFFICE SERVICE means a development primarily used
for the provision of professional, management, administrative, consulting, and
financial services. Typical uses include offices of lawyers, accountants,
engineers, and architects; real estate and insurance firms; banks, and similar
financial uses, which financial uses may include drive-through automated tellers.
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General Definitions
REAR LOT LINE means the property line of a lot, which is furthest from and
opposite the front lot line.
REAR SETBACK means the distance that a development or a specified portion
of it must be set back from a rear lot line. A rear setback is not a rear yard,
amenity space of separation space.
REAR YARD means the portion of a site abutting the rear lot line extending
across the full width of the site, situated between the rear lot line and the nearest
wall of the principal building, not including projections.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE means a wheeled structure designed to provide
temporary living quarters or used as a form of recreation or transportation, which
may or may not be a motor vehicle itself. Typical examples are travel trailers, 5th
wheels, motor homes, boats, snowmobiles and all terrain vehicles.
RIGHT-OF-WAY means an interest in land, most commonly granted for
municipal utilities where there is a need for a continuous right-of-way under one
or more parcels of land, which is registered only against the land, which is
subject to the interest.
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ROAD means land shown as a road on a plan of survey that has been filed or
registered in a Land Titles Office or used as a public road and includes a bridge
forming part of a public road and any structure incidental to a public road. This
does not include a highway.
ROOFLINE means the horizontal line made by the intersection of the wall of the
building with the roof of the building or the top of the edge of the parapet. In the
case of a building with a pitched roof, the roofline shall be at the eave level.
Use Definitions
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE STORAGE means a development, either as a
principal or accessory use, where recreational vehicles are stored on a site when
they are not in use. This use does not include a campground or outdoor storage
of equipment, containers or abandoned vehicles.
RECREATION FACILITY, INDOOR means a development providing facilities
that are available to the public for sports and recreational activities conducted
indoors. Typical uses include indoor swimming pools, hockey rinks, gymnasiums,
and indoor tennis courts, curling rinks, bowling alleys and indoor athletic fields
but do not include indoor gun ranges.
RECREATION FACILITY, OUTDOOR means a development providing facilities
that are available to the public for sports and recreational activities conducted
outdoors. Typical uses include golf courses, outdoor swimming pools, sports
fields, parks, outdoor tennis courts, ice surfaces or rinks, athletic fields, boating
facilities, bowling greens, and fitness trails but does not include outdoor gun
ranges.
RECYCLING DEPOT means a development used for the buying and temporary
storage of bottles, cans, newspapers and similar household goods for reuse,
where all storage is contained within an enclosed building. This does not include
recycling drop-off.
RECYCLING DROP-OFF means a development used for the collection and
temporary storage of bottles, cans, newspapers and similar household goods in
unattended containers placed in public areas. All materials shall be contained
within the recycling containers and removed periodically for transfer to another
facility. This use does not include a recycling depot.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY means a development used for worship and related
religious, philanthropic or social activities and includes accessory buildings and
activities such as rectories, manses, meeting rooms, food preparation and
services facilities, classrooms, and dormitories. This includes churches, chapels,
mosques, temples and synagogues, convents and monasteries. It does not
include Private Education, Public Education or Commercial Schools even as an
accessory use.
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RETAIL, ALCOHOL means a development used for the retail sale of any and all
types of alcohol and associated products, to the general public. This includes a
liquor store or a wine or beer store.
RETAIL, GENERAL means a development where consumer goods are offered
for sale to the general public and includes limited on-site storage or seasonal
outdoor sales to support that store's operations. Ancillary services such as, but
not limited to postal outlets or cleaning appliance rentals, are permitted within a
general retail premises. This includes but is not limited to a grocery, hardware,
pharmacy, appliance or sporting goods store. This does not include warehouse
sales, secondhand retail, a service station, retail alcohol or cannabis retail sales.
Bylaw 06/18
RETAIL, SECONDHAND means development used for the retail or consignment
sale of secondhand personal or household goods, including the minor repair of
goods on-site. Typical uses include clothing, jewelry, book and antique stores.
This does not include sale of used vehicles of any kind, construction of industrial
equipment.
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General Definitions
SATELLITE DISH means an accessory structure designed to send or receive
telecommunication signals from a satellite
SCREENING means a fence, wall, berm or landscaping feature used to visually
separate areas or functions.
SETBACK means the distance that a development or a specified portion of it
must be set back from a property line. A setback is not a yard, amenity space or
separation space.
SIDE LOT LINE means the property line of a lot other than a front lot line or rear
lot line.
SIDE SETBACK means the distance that a development or a specified portion of
it must be setback from a side lot line. A side setback is not a side yard, amenity
space or separation space.
SIDE YARD means that portion of a site abutting a side lot line extending from
the front yard to the rear yard. The side yard is situated between the side lot line
and the nearest wall of the principal building, not including projections.
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SIGHT TRIANGLE means a triangular portion of land established at roadway
intersections in which nothing shall be erected, placed, planted or allowed to
grow in such a manner as to limit or obstruct the sight distance of motorists or
pedestrians entering or leaving the intersection.
SIGN means any devise or fixture intended to identify or convey information or to
advertise or attract attention to a product, service, place, activity, event, person,
institution or business.
SIGN, A-FRAME means a sign with two angled sides, to which copy can be,
applied that meet at the top to form the shape of a triangle, or an inverted "V",
when resting directly on the ground.
SIGN, BILLBOARD means a sign directing attention to a business, commodity,
service or entertainment conducted, sold, or offered elsewhere than upon the site
where the sign is located.
SIGN, BUILDING FACE means that portion of any exterior elevation of a building
exposed to public view, extending from the grade to the eaves or the top of the
parapet wall ad the entire length of the building elevation, including all areas
divided by firewalls.
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SIGN, CHANGEABLE COPY means a freestanding sign consisting of a base
placed in or on the ground, with a flat copy area of one or two sides to which
copy can be applied and is designed to allow for the message or advertising to
be changed frequently and easily.
SIGN, COMMUNITY EVENT INFORMTION means a permanent sign of a
standard design with a changeable display feature that is used for advertising
community events or notices.
SIGN, DIRECTIONAL means a sign designed to guide or direct pedestrians or
motorists.
SIGN, ELECTRONIC MESSAGE means a sign that displays text, scrolling text,
or characters, through electronically controlled single-color changing lights or
digital programming.
SIGN, ELECTION means an event that indicates support for a candidate or, the
position on a referendum or plebiscite pursuant to municipal, provincial or federal
legislation.
SIGN, FASCIA means any sign painted on or attached to an exterior building
wall, or any other permitted structure, running parallel to the face of the building.
The copy on the sign identifies or advertises a business, activity, service or
product located on the premises or site where the sign is located. Typical fascia
signs include painted signs and wall signs.
SIGN, FREESTANDING means a sign that is supported on a permanent, non-
moveable structure other than a building. Typical freestanding signs include
revolving signs, pylon signs, entrance signs and menu board signs.
SIGN, HOME BUSINESS means a sign installed, erected or displayed to identify
a business located on a lot within a residential district and contains only the
name of the business on site.
SIGN, IDENTIFICATION means a sign that identifies the name, municipal
address, institution, person or activity located within a development. This type of
sign contains no advertising.
SIGN, INFLATABLE means an air-inflated sign which is anchored or affixed to
the ground or, to the roof of a building.
SIGN, OFFICIAL means a sign required by or erected pursuant to the provisions
of federal, provincial or municipal legislation.
SIGN, PORTABLE means a sign that has independent supports and is easily
moveable with a flat copy area of one or two sides to which copy can be applied
and that is designed to allow for the message or advertising to be changed
frequently and easily.
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SIGN, PROJECTING means a sign that is attached to an exterior building wall
and may extend beyond the face of the building or structure. Typical signs
include awning and canopy signs.
SITE means an area of land consisting of one or more abutting lots.
SITE AREA means the total area of a site.
SITE COVERAGE means the total horizontal area of all buildings or structures
on a site to the site area. Within this Bylaw, site coverage shall be expressed as
a percentage. The calculation of site coverage shall not include steps, eaves,
cornices, and similar projections, open courtyards, terraces, patios where these
are 1.0m below grade, driveway aisles and at grade parking spaces.
SITE GRADING means any work, operation or activity resulting in a disturbance
of the earth. This includes the removal of topsoil or borrow, the stock piling,
excavating, trenching, backfilling, filling, land leveling, re-contouring, and grading
other than for the purpose of an approved development.
SOLAR COLLECTOR means any device used to collect sunlight that is part of a
system used to convert radiant energy from the sun into thermal energy or
electric energy.
STATUTORY PLAN means a Municipal Development Plan, an Intermunicipal
Development Plan, an Area Structure Plan and an Area Redevelopment Plan
approved and adopted by bylaw by the Town.
STOP ORDER means a written notice, issued by the Development Authority,
stating that a development, land use or use of a building is not in accordance
with the Land Use Bylaw or a development permit or a subdivision approval. The
notice identifies what steps are to be taken to rectify the non-compliance.
STORAGE CONTAINER (SEA CAN) means a rectangular metal container used
as an accessory use for storage purposes. Bylaw 08/20
STOREY means that portion of a building that is situated between the top of any
floor and the top of the floor next above it. Where there is no floor above, that
portion between the top of such floor and the ceiling above it shall be considered
a storey but does not include a basement.
STREET means a right-of-way used for a public thoroughfare and designed for
the use of vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic but does not include a lane.
STRUCTURAL ALTERATION means any change or addition to the supporting
members of a structure, including the foundations, bearing walls, rafters,
columns, beams, and girders.
SUBDIVISION means the division of a parcel of Land into one or smaller parcels
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by a plan of subdivision or other instrument.
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY means a person or body appointed as a Subdivision
Authority in accordance with the Municipal Government Act.
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD means the Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board established pursuant to the Municipal
Government Act.
Use Definitions
SALVAGE YARD means a development (land or building) used for the
collection, demolition, dismantling, storage, salvage, recycling or sale of waste
materials including scrap metal, vehicles not in operable condition or used parts
of motor vehicles machinery, and other discarded materials.
SEASONAL GARDEN CENTRE means a temporary structure, which may or
may not include fencing, erected on the site of an existing retail store, for the
purpose of selling gardening related goods on a seasonal basis. This definition
does not include cannabis retail sales or cannabis production and distribution.
Bylaw 06/18
SPECIAL CARE FACILITY means development used to provide residential care
including meals, sleeping accommodation and incidental care to residents.
Typical uses include nursing homes, auxiliary hospitals, respite care facilities and
shelters. This does not include a Group Home Major or Minor.
SERVICE STATION means development used for the servicing, washing or
repair of vehicles and the sale of gasoline, other petroleum products, and a
limited range of vehicle parts and accessories. This may include truck stops and
highway service stations but does not include gas bar.
STORAGE FACILITY means a self-contained building or group of buildings,
containing lockers available for rent for the storage of personal goods.
SURVEILLANCE SUITE means a temporary modular dwelling used solely to
accommodate a person or persons related as family, or an employee, whose
function is to provide surveillance, maintenance and/or security for a
development. The surveillance suite shall form part of the development with
which it is associated and clearly be an accessory use of the site on which it is
located. This may include a Tiny home. Bylaw 08/20
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General Definitions
TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT PERMIT means a development for which a
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permit has been issued for a limited period of time.
TOP OF BANK means the top of a water body's valley or ravine. Where a bank
is not well defined (i.e., in the case of lakes and wetlands) the top of bank shall
be equivalent to the 1:100-year floodplain.
TOWN means the Town of Lamont, a municipal corporation, in the Province of
Alberta.
Use Definitions
TEMPORARY OUTDOOR EVENT means a temporary development and
associated temporary structures incidental to the principal and permitted use of
the site on which they are located. This use shall last no longer than ten (10)
consecutive days, including the time needed erect and dismantle any temporary
structures. Typical uses in Residential Land Use Districts may include, but are
not limited birthday parties, block parties, weddings and other social, cultural,
entertainment and worship events. Typical uses in Commercial Land Use
Districts may include but are not limited to customer appreciation events, grand
openings, sales, farmers markets and other commercial events. Typical uses in
Institutional Land Use Districts may include but are not limited to organized
sporting events, festivals, carnivals, farmers markets, outdoor church services,
and other social, cultural, worship or recreational events.
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General Definitions
USE means the purposes for which land or a building is arranged or intended, or
for which either land, a building, or a structure is, or may be, occupied and
maintained.
Use Definitions
UTILITY SERVICE, MAJOR means development used for public utility
infrastructure purposes that are likely to have a major impact on the environment
or adjacent uses by virtue of their potential emissions or effects, or their
appearance. Typical uses include sanitary landfill sites, sewage treatment plants,
sewage lagoons, sludge disposal beds, garbage transfer and compacting
stations, power generating stations, cooling plants, district heating plants,
incinerators and waste recycling plants.
UTILITY SERVICE, MINOR means development used for public utility
infrastructure purposes that are likely to have some impact on the environment or
adjacent land uses by virtue of its appearance, noise, size, traffic generation or
operational characteristics. Typical uses include snow dumping sites, water
treatment plants, telephone exchanges, switching centres, surface reservoirs or
storm water lakes, minor pump houses, district energy and/or heating systems
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and gate stations for natural gas distribution.
UTIITY SERVICE, MINOR-COMMUNICATION TOWER means development for
wireless communication facilities
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General Definitions
VARIANCE means the flexibility that may be exercised by the Development
Officer to vary the regulations of this Bylaw.
VEHICLE, HEAVY means any vehicle, with or without a load, which exceeds
either a length of 12.5m or a maximum gross vehicle weight of 5,500kg. Heavy
vehicles do not include recreational vehicles or school buses.
VIOLATION WARNING means a document issued by the Town for the purposes
of notifying a person that a minor offence under the Land Use Bylaw has been
committed and for which corrective action is required.
VIOLATION FINAL WARNING NOTICE means a document issued by the Town
as a final warning notice to a person who has committed a violation, the
measures to be undertaken and the timeline for completion.
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General Definitions
WALKWAY means a right of way intended to carry pedestrian and non-
motorized traffic only, except that a walkway may be designed for maintenance
and emergency vehicle use.
WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (WECS) means the equipment,
machinery or structures utilized in connection with the conversion of the kinetic
energy available in the wind into mechanical energy. This includes a tower, rotor
blades and nacelle.
Use Definitions
WAREHOUSE, DISTRIBUTION AND STORAGE means a single building
storage facility in which all storage is indoors with an exterior loading and
unloading dock. Exterior storage is not permitted except for licensed vehicles that
may be parked for extended periods of time but does not include recreational
vehicles. It includes moving companies, trucking terminals and intermodal
transfer areas.
WAREHOUSE SALES means development used for the wholesale or retail sale
of a limited range of bulk goods from within an enclosed building where the size
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and nature of the principal goods being sold typically require large floor areas for
direct display to the purchaser or consumer. This land use includes
developments where principal goods being sold are such bulky items as
furniture, carpet, major appliances and building materials. This land use does not
include Flea Markets or developments used for the retail sale of food or a broad
range of goods for personal or household use.
WECS, MICRO means a turbine that has a manufacturer's maximum rated
output of less than 10kW or less and is intended for on-site purposes only. A
WECS, micro is a permitted use in any land use district.
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General Definitions
YARD means a part of a site unoccupied by any portion of a building or structure
over 0.6m (2.0ft) in height, except for projections and accessory developments
specifically permitted in this Bylaw. A yard may contain a fence.