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ADOPTED:
July 13, 2020
IN FORCE:
September 1, 2020
TEXT AMENDMENTS TO: May 24, 2022
LAND USE BYLAW 6300
Text Amendments to Bylaw 6300
BYLAW
DATE
AFFECTED
SECTION
DESCRIPTION
6263
April 20, 2021
87(1)
Amendment to purpose statement
6269
April 20, 2021
13(2)(o)
Corrects section reference
37
Corrects notification distance
62(2)(a)
Corrects section reference
62(4)(e)
Corrects reference to on-site Signs
62(8)(a)
Corrects section reference
63(5)
Adds parking requirements for Supportive Housing
67(3)
Adds Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses to the list of Discretionary Uses
95(6)
Deletes former section 95(6)
6292
Sept. 7, 2021
4(3)
Amendments to definitions for Child Care, Major or Major Child Care and for
Child Care, Minor or Minor Child Care
6293
Sept. 7, 2021
4(3)
Amendment to the definition for Sign
Addition of definitions for Advertisement or Advertising and for Mural
13(2)
Amendment to add Murals to When a Permit is Not Required
14(3)(c)(v)
Amendment to add Painted Wall Signs
60(1)
Clarifies requirements regarding encroaching Signs, awnings, and canopies
62(1)
Deletes definition for Advertisement or Advertising and adds definition for
Painted Wall Sign
62(1)
Adds regulations for Painted Wall Signs
6295
Sept. 7, 2021
19(2)(b)(i)
Amendment to add reference to Statutory Plans
22(2)
Corrects section reference
22(3)
Corrects section reference
22(4)(l)
Corrects section reference
36
Amendment to clarify wording
37
Amendment to add reference to Statutory Plans
50(3)
Corrects typographical error
58(1)
Corrects section reference (section referred to deleted)
59(1)(a)
Amendment to clarify wording
61(9)(a)
Corrects section reference
61(9)(b)
Corrects section reference
62(1)
Deletes duplicate definition for Portable Signs
62(2)(b)
Corrects section reference
63(4)(a)(iii)
Amendment to add missing word
63(4)(d)(iii)
Amendment to clarify wording of requirement
63(4)(d)(v)
Corrects section reference
63(5)
Corrects section reference in requirements for Neighbourhood Mixed Use
Apartment, Commercial Component
66(8)(d)
Corrects section reference
67(11)
Corrects section reference
74(2)(f)
Corrects typographical error
74(3)(p)
Corrects section reference
74(4)
Corrects section reference
75(2)
Amendment to delete use included in both Permitted and Discretionary lists
6295
(cont'd)
Sept. 7, 2021
78(2)(c)
Corrects typographical error
79(8)
Corrects section reference
80(5)
Corrects section reference
80(8)(c)(ii)
Corrects section reference
80(8)(g)
Corrects section reference
82(8)
Amendment to clarify wording
86(7)(b)
Corrects section reference
89(6)(c)
Corrects section reference
90(7)(b)
Corrects section reference
91(7)(c)
Corrects section reference
92(7)(c)
Corrects section reference
93(7)(c)
Corrects section reference
94(7)(c)
Corrects section reference
95(7)(c)
Corrects section reference
96(6)(c)
Corrects section reference
97(6)(c)
Corrects section reference
98(17)(c)
Corrects section reference
98(17)(d)
Corrects section reference
98(18)(b)
Corrects section reference
98(20)(j)
Corrects section reference
6330
May 24, 2022
Table of
contents
Amends section headings to reflect amendments
4(3)
Deletion of the definition for Commission.
Amendments to definitions for Designated Officer, Development Authority,
Municipal Planning Commission, and for Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board.
Addition of a definition for Development Officer and for Subdivision Authority.
10
Amending section heading to read Development Authority.
Deletion of references to the Municipal Planning Commission.
Amending Development Officer to read Development Authority.
11
Amending section heading to read Municipal Planning Commission Eliminated.
Amending section to provide direction on how to interpret references to the
Municipal Planning Commission that may appear in other City bylaws, policies, or
plans.
13(2)(x)
Amending Development Officer to read Development Authority.
19
Deletion of references to Municipal Planning Commission.
Amending notification process to reflect elimination of Municipal Planning
Commission.
20
Deletion of references to Municipal Planning Commission.
21
Deletion of references to Municipal Planning Commission.
22
Deletion of references to Municipal Planning Commission.
23
Deletion of references to Municipal Planning Commission.
40(2)
Clarify references to Designated Officer.
Addition of reference to s. 542 of the Act.
41(1)
Amendment to improve consistency of terminology related to the issuance of
Municipal Tags and Violation Tickets.
67(3)(a)
Deleting reference to Muncipal Planning Commission
67(3)(h)
Deleting reference to Muncipal Planning Commission
67(3)(l)
Deleting reference to Muncipal Planning Commission
68(3)(a)
Deleting reference to Muncipal Planning Commission
6330
(cont'd)
May 24, 2022
78(3)(c)
Deleting reference to Muncipal Planning Commission
78(3)(s)
Deleting reference to Muncipal Planning Commission
84(6)(c)
Deleting Municipal Planning Commission and replacing with Subdivision Authority
85(6)(c)
Deleting Municipal Planning Commission and replacing with Subdivision Authority
99(4)(e)
Deleting Municipal Planning Commission and replacing with Subdivision Authority
100(3)(a)
Deleting Municipal Planning Commission and replacing with City Council
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1 INTERPRETATION ...................................................................................................................1
DIVISION 1 - OPERATIVE CLAUSES .................................................................................................1
1.
Title ....................................................................................................................................... 1
2.
Previous Legislation Repealed .............................................................................................. 1
3.
Interpretation ........................................................................................................................ 1
4.
Definitions ............................................................................................................................. 1
5.
Compliance with Other Legislation ..................................................................................... 26
6.
Validity of Individual Sections ............................................................................................. 26
DIVISION 2 - ESTABLISHMENT OF DISTRICTS, RULES AND USES .................................................... 27
7.
Districts ............................................................................................................................... 27
8.
Rules .................................................................................................................................... 28
9.
Classifying Uses ................................................................................................................... 28
PART 2 ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................ 29
DIVISION 1 - DUTIES OF THE DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ............................................................ 29
10.
Development Authority ...................................................................................................... 29
11.
Municipal Planning Commission Eliminated ....................................................................... 29
DIVISION 2 - APPLYING FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................................................................ 31
12.
When a Permit is Required ................................................................................................. 31
13.
When a Permit is Not Required .......................................................................................... 31
14.
Information Required for Development Applications ........................................................ 34
15.
Application Completeness .................................................................................................. 40
16.
Limitations of Section 15 ..................................................................................................... 42
17.
Fees Required ...................................................................................................................... 42
18.
Reapplication ...................................................................................................................... 42
DIVISION 3 - DECIDING ON A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION ............................................ 43
19.
Notification Prior to Decision .............................................................................................. 43
20.
Decision Process for Permitted Uses .................................................................................. 43
21.
Decision Process for Discretionary Uses ............................................................................. 44
22.
Authorized Waivers ............................................................................................................. 45
23.
Conditions of Approval ....................................................................................................... 46
24.
Development Application Decisions ................................................................................... 47
25.
Partial Approval ................................................................................................................... 48
26.
Temporary Approval ........................................................................................................... 48
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27.
Notification After Decision .................................................................................................. 48
28.
Development Commencement ........................................................................................... 49
29.
Modification, Suspension or Cancellation of Development Permits .................................. 49
30.
Revised Permits ................................................................................................................... 50
DIVISION 4 - APPEALING DECISIONS ........................................................................................... 51
31.
Appeal Process .................................................................................................................... 51
DIVISION 5 - AMENDING THE LAND USE BYLAW .......................................................................... 53
32.
Amendment Applications ................................................................................................... 53
33.
Information Required for Applications ............................................................................... 53
34.
Compliance with Information Requirements...................................................................... 54
35.
Waiver of Information Requirements ................................................................................. 54
36.
Fees ..................................................................................................................................... 54
37.
Notices Required ................................................................................................................. 54
38.
Hearings and Decisions ....................................................................................................... 54
39.
Reapplication ...................................................................................................................... 55
DIVISION 6 - COMPLYING WITH DECISIONS ................................................................................. 56
40.
Stop Orders ......................................................................................................................... 56
41.
Offenses and Penalties ........................................................................................................ 56
42.
Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings .................................................................................. 58
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES ................................................................................................ 59
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS ........................................................................ 59
43.
Applicability ......................................................................................................................... 59
44.
Plans Prevail ........................................................................................................................ 59
45.
Density of Residential Development ................................................................................... 59
46.
Mixed-Use Density Bonus ................................................................................................... 61
47.
Parcels Without Street Access ............................................................................................ 61
48.
Dwelling Units on a Parcel .................................................................................................. 61
49.
Adult Theatre Locations ...................................................................................................... 61
50.
Child Care Facilities, Major & Minor ................................................................................... 62
51.
Group Homes ...................................................................................................................... 62
52.
Supportive Housing ............................................................................................................. 62
53.
Home Occupations .............................................................................................................. 63
54.
Micro - Wind Energy Conversion Systems ......................................................................... 65
55.
Setbacks for Corner Parcels ................................................................................................ 66
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56.
Additional Setbacks from Certain Streets ........................................................................... 67
57.
Setbacks from High Pressure Gas Line ................................................................................ 67
58.
Landscape Design ................................................................................................................ 67
59.
Site Design ........................................................................................................................... 69
60.
Projecting Signs, Awnings and Canopies ............................................................................. 71
61.
Billboards ............................................................................................................................ 72
62.
Signs .................................................................................................................................... 79
63.
Parking and Loading Requirements .................................................................................... 88
64.
Mobility & Accessibility ..................................................................................................... 117
DIVISION 2 - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS ...................................................................................... 122
65.
General Rules for Commercial Districts ............................................................................ 122
66.
C-D Downtown Commercial .............................................................................................. 126
67.
C-G General Commercial ................................................................................................... 137
68.
C-H Highway Commercial .................................................................................................. 141
69.
C-L Local Commercial ........................................................................................................ 145
70.
C-N Neighbourhood Commercial ...................................................................................... 148
71.
C-S Shopping Mall Commercial ......................................................................................... 151
DIVISION 3 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT ................................................................................... 154
72.
DC Direct Control .............................................................................................................. 154
DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS ......................................................................................... 155
73.
General Rules for Industrial Districts ................................................................................ 155
74.
I-B Business Industrial ....................................................................................................... 159
75.
I-G General Industrial ........................................................................................................ 163
76.
I-H Heavy Industrial ........................................................................................................... 166
DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS .................................................................................... 168
77.
General Rules for Public Service Districts ......................................................................... 168
78.
P-B Public Building ............................................................................................................ 172
79.
P-R Park and Recreation .................................................................................................... 175
80.
P-SO Specialist Office ........................................................................................................ 177
81.
P-T Transportation ............................................................................................................ 184
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS ........................................................................................ 185
82.
General Rules for Residential Districts .............................................................................. 185
83.
R-CL Comprehensively Planned Low Density Residential ................................................. 192
84.
R-CM-20 Comprehensively Planned Medium Density Residential ................................... 193
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85.
R-CM Comprehensively Planned Medium Density Residential ........................................ 195
86.
R-L Low Density Residential .............................................................................................. 197
87.
R-M Mixed Density Residential ......................................................................................... 200
88.
R-MH Manufactured Home/Tiny Home District ............................................................... 202
89.
R-RL Restricted Low Density Residential ........................................................................... 203
90.
R-SL Small Parcel Low Density Residential ........................................................................ 205
91.
R-37 Medium Density Residential ..................................................................................... 207
92.
R-50 Medium Density Residential ..................................................................................... 210
93.
R-60 Medium Density Residential ..................................................................................... 213
94.
R-75 Medium Density Residential ..................................................................................... 216
95.
R-100 High Density Residential ......................................................................................... 219
96.
R-150 High Density Residential ......................................................................................... 222
97.
R-200 High Density Residential ......................................................................................... 225
98.
R-LF Low Density Flexible Residential ............................................................................... 228
DIVISION 7 - FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT ............................................................. 245
99.
FUD Future Urban Development ...................................................................................... 245
DIVISION 8 - URBAN INNOVATION DISTRICT ............................................................................. 250
100. UI Urban Innovation .......................................................................................................... 250
DIVISION 9 - VALLEY DISTRICT .................................................................................................. 251
101. V Valley .............................................................................................................................. 251
DIVISION 10 - DISTRICT MAPS ................................................................................................... 252
APPENDICES .............................................................................................................................................. 253
Appendix A - Landscape Design Guidelines .............................................................................................. 253
Appendix B - Site Design Guidelines ......................................................................................................... 253
Appendix C - Infill Design Guidelines ........................................................................................................ 253
Appendix D - Statutory Plan Areas ............................................................................................................ 253
PART 1 INTERPRETATION
DIVISION 1 - OPERATIVE CLAUSES
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PART 1
INTERPRETATION
DIVISION 1 - OPERATIVE CLAUSES
1.
Title
This Bylaw may be cited as the "City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw".
2.
Previous Legislation Repealed
The following legislation is hereby repealed:
Bylaw No. 5700, City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw, as amended, and all resolutions passed
pursuant thereto.
3.
Interpretation
In this Bylaw:
(1)
the word "City" shall refer to the City of Lethbridge,
(2)
the word "shall" means the provision is mandatory,
(3)
words used in the present tense shall also mean the future tense,
(4)
words used in the singular shall also mean the plural,
(5)
words used in the masculine gender shall also mean the feminine gender and the neuter,
(6)
the words "Use", "Uses", "Used", "occupy", "occupies" or "occupied" applied to any land
or Building shall include anything done to or arranged, designed or intended for said land
or Building, and
(7)
unless otherwise specified, fractions or decimals may be rounded to the nearest whole
number, tenth or hundredth, according to the degree of precision of the provision in
question.
4.
Definitions
(1)
If, in the opinion of the Development Authority, a particular Use does not conform with
any of the following definitions, or if a particular Use appears to conform with two or
more definitions, the particular Use may be deemed to conform to the definition which,
in the opinion of the Development Authority, is most appropriate.
(2)
In the following definitions:
(a)
Offices, storage and maintenance facilities that, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, serve the needs of a Principal Use, may be included in
the Principal Use.
(b)
examples of Uses are meant to illustrate the definition and are not meant to
limit the scope of the definition.
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(3)
In this Bylaw:
Accessory Building means a Building which is subordinate or incidental to the Principal
Building on, or Principal Use of, the same Parcel or Site. This term refers to Buildings such
as garages, sheds or free-standing carports.
Accessory Use means a Use of land or Buildings which is subordinate or incidental to the
Principal Use of the same Parcel, Building, Site or Dwelling Unit.
Act means the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta 2000, Chapter M-
26 and amendments thereto, or any Act substituted therefore.
Adult Theatre means Development for the viewing of performances of a nude or primarily
nude person or persons, where each separate performance viewing area has a seating
capacity of fifty (50) or fewer seats. Entertainment Establishment is a separate Use.
Adult Video Store means Development for the storage, rental, sale, lease or supply of
Adult Videotapes, DVDs, or other Digital Media for which an application for a
Development Permit has been made after October 5, 1998. Retail Store and Convenience
Retail Store are separate Uses.
Adult Video Tape, DVD or Other Digital Media means:
a video tape cassette or DVD or other digital media (as determined by the
Development Authority) or its packaging bearing any form of label, sticker, image
or language indicating the videotape, DVD or other digital media contains explicit
sex,
a videotape or DVD or other digital media classified by any film classification
board to contain depictions of explicit sex,
a videotape or DVD or other digital media containing depictions of explicit sex.
Advertisement or Advertising means any text, pictures, illustrations or similar graphics
used to promote or market a product, service, place, activity, person, institution or
business.
Alteration means a change, rearrangement, repair, replacement or addition of or to any
part, dimension, location, position or load-bearing structure of a Building.
Amenity Space means indoor or outdoor space on a Parcel designed for recreation or
enjoyment. This term refers to Uses such as tot lots or child play areas, courtyards, patios,
sun decks, balconies, terraces, swimming pools, saunas, exercise rooms, solariums,
playfields, jogging tracks and craft rooms.
Amenity Space, Private means an Amenity Space designed for the exclusive use of the
occupants of a specific Dwelling Unit, providing a degree of visual privacy for the
occupants and located within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the
Dwelling Unit.
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Amenity Space, Shared means an Amenity Space designed for use on a shared basis by
the occupants of more than one Dwelling Unit in the Building and where a common access
is provided to the Amenity Space. Landscaped areas may also serve as shared amenity
space provided that the benefit of such areas to occupants of the Site is not limited to
privacy Screening or the ornamentation and covering of open Yard areas or separation
spaces.
Amusement Facility means Development for amusement pastimes and may incorporate
a Restaurant as an Accessory Use. This term refers to Uses such as movie theaters and
cinemas, amusement/video arcades, billiard parlours, bowling alleys, indoor or outdoor
miniature golf, go-cart tracks and waterslides.
Animal Care, Major or Major Animal Care means Development for the health care
research for and the treatment, boarding, breeding or training of animals within or
outside Buildings and includes the supplementary sale of associated products. This term
refers to Uses such as veterinary Offices, veterinary hospitals, animal shelters, pet day
cares, boarding and breeding kennels, facilities for impounding and quarantining animals
and related Research Facilities.
Animal Care, Minor or Minor Animal Care means Development for the on-site treatment
or grooming of small animals such as household pets, and/or for the off-site treatment of
animals of any size, where accommodation is not normally provided and where care and
confinement facilities are normally enclosed within a Building and includes the
supplementary sale of associated products. This term refers to Uses such as pet clinics,
pet grooming salons, pet day cares and veterinary Offices.
Auction Establishment means Development for the auctioning and related temporary
storage of goods and equipment, except livestock.
Auto Body and/or Paint Shop means Development for the repair and/or painting of
motor vehicle bodies and frames, and for damaged motor vehicle appraisal services.
Automotive Shop and Service Station are separate Uses.
Automotive Shop means Development for the mechanical or electrical repair or servicing
of automobiles, domestic-sized passenger trucks, motorcycles, snowmobiles, recreational
and similar vehicles; the retail sale, installation, servicing or machining of automotive
parts and accessories; and drive-through vehicle repair and servicing facilities. This term
refers to Uses such as tire shops for domestic-sized vehicles, alignment, muffler,
automotive glass, transmission repair, vehicle upholstery shops and vehicle towing
services. Auto Body and/or Paint Shop, Service Station, Car Wash and Vehicle Sales, Rental
are separate Uses.
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Basement means the space within a Building which is below the first storey and has a
minimum clearance of 1.8m between the surface of its floor and the floor assembly next
above it.
Billboard means a visual device and its structure and component parts that carries Third-
party Advertising. Sign is a separate Use.
Boarding House means any residential Dwelling Unit providing sleeping rooms to five (5)
or more persons for compensation on an individual basis. Use of a common kitchen
located in the Dwelling may be permitted or meals may be provided for as part of the
remuneration agreement with the building owner. Cooking and/or preparing of food
within the sleeping rooms or any other areas are prohibited. A property manager may or
may not reside on-site. Typical Uses include hostels and rooming houses.
Building means anything constructed or placed on, in, over or under land, but does not
include a highway or road or a bridge that forms part of a highway or road.
Building Trade and Contractor means Development for the operation of a building trade
or building contractor. Business Support Service is a separate Use.
Bulk Fuel Station means Development for handling petroleum products in bulk quantities
and includes supplementary tanker vehicle storage. Key-lock pumps and retail fuel sales
may be incorporated as an Accessory Use. Service Station and Farm Supplies, Service are
separate Uses.
Business Support Service means Development providing support services to businesses.
This term refers to Uses such as duplicating, photocopying and blueprinting services;
Building security, cleaning or maintenance services; engineering, architectural, drafting,
project design and project management services; Sign making, Farm consultant services
and the preparation and delivery of food by mobile catering service. Office is a separate
Use.
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Campground means Development intended for seasonal occupancy by holiday trailers,
recreation vehicles, tents and similar equipment, and includes supplementary bathroom
and recreation facilities, eating and cooking shelters and related facilities. Convenience
retail and laundry facilities and Dwelling accommodations and Home Occupations for the
owner/operator may be incorporated as Accessory Uses.
Car Wash means Development for the cleaning of motor vehicles and may be a facility
where the customer uses a handheld wand or other tools to clean a vehicle (self-service
car wash) or a drive-through facility where the vehicle is cleaned automatically by
machines (automatic car wash). Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales,
Rental, Service and Driving Instruction is a separate Use.
Cemetery means Development of land primarily as landscaped open space for the
placement of gravesites. Chapels, crematoria, columbaria and related facilities may be
incorporated as Accessory Uses. Funeral Facility is a separate Use.
Child Care, Major or Major Child Care means Development providing provincially-
approved care or education for more than 50 children at one time. This term refers to
Uses such as day care centres, nursery Schools, kindergartens and play Schools.
Child Care, Minor or Minor Child Care means Development providing provincially-
approved care or education for more than ten (10) and no more than fifty (50) children
at one time. This term refers to Uses such as day care centres, nursery Schools,
kindergartens and play Schools.
Clubs / Community Halls means Development for the assembly of members of charitable,
social service, athletic, business or fraternal organizations and may incorporate a
Restaurants entertainment, sports, recreation and Amusement Facilities as Accessory
Uses.
Columbarium means a place for the respectful and usually public storage and display of
cremation urns. This can be within a church where recesses in the walls have been
designed to receive urns or within a structure and/or Building specifically designed for
this Use.
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery Sales, Rental, Service and Driving
Instruction means Development for the sale, rental or service of or driving instruction for:
non-domestic commercial/industrial-sized vehicles, buses and equipment designed for
use in the construction, maintenance or operation of: Buildings, roadways, pipelines, oil
fields or mining projects, or in forestry, freight hauling or agriculture. This term refers to
Uses such as tire shops for commercial/industrial-sized vehicles. This term includes the
repair, servicing, cleaning and the sale of accessories and parts. Vehicle Sales, Rental and
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service are separate Uses.
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Commercial School means Development providing technical instruction to students on a
commercial basis and may incorporate services, Restaurant and retail sales related to the
instruction function as Accessory Uses. This does not include commercial truck driving
schools which are Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales, Rental, Service
and Driving Instruction. Education Facility and Fitness Facility are separate Uses.
DELETED
Contiguous Development Area means in the opinion of the Development Authority or
Subdivision Authority land that is adjacent to the Parcel being developed or can be
considered to be adjacent if not for a highway, road, river or stream.
Corner Bulb means a widening of a turn in a Street so that it permits a Parcel Frontage
(see below).
Council means the duly elected Council of the City of Lethbridge.
Cul-de-sac Bulb means a widening of the end of a Street so that it permits Parcels to front
it and vehicles to turn around (see below).
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Cultural Facility means Development for display, storage, restoration or events related to
art, literature, music, history or science and may incorporate Restaurants and Retail
Stores as Accessory Uses. This term refers to Uses such as art galleries, libraries,
auditoriums, museums, archives and interpretive centres.
Designated Officer means a designated officer as defined in the Act.
Development means:
an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them;
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;
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
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 appointed pursuant to Bylaw
5801 The Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended or replaced from
time to time.
Development Officer means Development Authority.
Development Permit means a document which authorizes Development pursuant to this
Bylaw and which may include plans, drawings, specifications or other documents issued
pursuant to this Bylaw which authorizes Development.
Development Permit Application - Refused means a document issued pursuant to this
Bylaw which refuses approval of the proposed Development and provides reasons for the
refusal.
Discretionary Use means a Use of land or Buildings in a District for which a Development
Permit may be issued, with or without conditions, at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
District means an area designated by this Bylaw in which Permitted Use and/or
Discretionary Uses and Development regulations are prescribed or, in the case of Direct
Control Districts, determined by Council.
District Maps means the maps showing the division of the municipality into Districts as
set out in PART 3 DIVISION 10, as amended.
Drop-in Centre means Development that provides daytime shelter to people whose well-
being is at risk. This Use does not include overnight accommodation. Resource Centre,
Food Bank and Soup Kitchen are separate Uses.
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Dwelling means Development which consists of a Building, or portion(s) thereof,
containing one or more Dwelling Units to be Used primarily as a residence.
Dwelling, Apartment or Apartment Dwelling means a Dwelling comprising of three (3) or
more Dwelling Units with shared outside access; three (3) to eight (8) unit Dwellings,
which may have separate outside access; or Dwellings comprising of one or more Dwelling
Units attached to Uses in Commercial Districts and may include communal dining. All
apartment dwelling units are occupiable for periods of not less than one month. This term
refers to apartment Buildings, three to eight-plexes and apartments attached to Uses in
Commercial Districts. Townhouse Dwelling is a separate Use.
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Use or Apartment Mixed Use Dwelling means a Dwelling
comprising of one or more Dwelling Units on upper floors with commercial space
primarily intended for Offices, Retail Stores, Minor Child Care, Major Child Care, and
Personal Services on the ground floor.
Dwelling, Four-plex or Four-plex Dwelling means a Building comprised of four (4)
Dwelling Units, each unit with a separate outside access.
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Unit or Pre-Planned Two-Unit Dwelling means a Two-Unit
Dwelling that has been identified as the intended Use of a Parcel as shown in a registered
plan of subdivision.
Dwelling, Single Detached or Single Detached Dwelling means a Dwelling which contains
not more than one Dwelling Unit which may be rented to a maximum of four (4)
individuals. Manufactured Home/Tiny Home is a separate Use.
Dwelling, Townhouse or Townhouse Dwelling means a Dwelling comprising of three or
more Dwelling Units separated by common party walls extending generally from
foundation to roof and/or by a common ceiling/floor assembly.
Dwelling, Two-Unit or Two-Unit Dwelling means a Dwelling which contains only two (2)
Dwelling Units separated by a common party wall extending from the foundation to at
least the top of the first storey of one of the Dwelling Units or by a common ceiling/floor
assembly.
Dwelling Unit means one or more rooms operated or intended to be operated as a
residence for a Household containing cooking, sleeping and sanitary facilities only for that
unit.
Education Facility means Development providing academic and technical instruction and
may include as Supplementary Uses: School cafeterias, Restaurants, food kiosks, book
stores, retail sales related to the instruction function, amusement activities, recreation
facilities and Financial Institutions. This Use may also include supplementary programs
such as before and after School care or community programs. This term refers to Uses
such as public and private Schools for Grades K to 12 and colleges as defined by provincial
legislation. Commercial School is a separate Use.
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Entertainment Establishment means Development providing musical, dancing or cabaret
entertainment, and/or gambling and gaming opportunities, and/or facilities for alcoholic
beverage consumption and includes supplementary food service. This term refers to Uses
such as cabarets, beverage rooms, cocktail lounges, nightclubs, bars, taverns, pubs,
casinos, racetracks and bingo halls. Restaurant is a separate Use.
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service means Development for the retail sale, wholesale
distribution, rental and/or service of: hand tools; small construction, Farming, gardening
and automotive equipment; small machinery parts; Office machines and Office furniture.
Vehicle Sales, Rental, Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales, Rental,
Service and Driving Instruction and Automotive Shop are separate Uses.
Exterior Building Alterations or Improvements means changes to the exterior cladding
of a Building, other than routine maintenance or painting or changes or additions of
lighting or similar fixtures. Signs are a separate Use.
Farm means Development, the primary Use of which is for the production of agricultural
products such as dairy products, livestock or field crops or undeveloped land, on a Parcel
equivalent in size to an Unsubdivided Quarter Section, as defined in the Subdivision and
Development Regulations. This Use may incorporate as Accessory Uses: one Single
Detached Dwelling or Manufactured Home/Tiny Home Dwelling; a second Single
Detached Dwelling or Manufactured Home/Tiny Home Dwelling, if developed in
accordance with Section 99(8) of this Bylaw. This Use does not include related commercial
or industrial sales, commercial feedlots or services or storage uses which are non-
essential to the operation of: the on-site agricultural Use or confined feeding operations.
Farm Supplies, Service means Development for the sale, distribution or storage of grain,
livestock feed, fertilizer and chemicals used in agriculture and for the storage of livestock
hauling vehicles. Intensive Manufacturing (including grain milling and livestock brokerage
and transfer), Auction Establishment and Bulk Fuel Station are separate Uses.
Financial Institution means Development primarily for the banking or lending of money.
Office and Business Support Service are separate Uses.
Fitness Facility means Development offering equipment, instruction in, or programs for
physical fitness and recreation and may include the supplementary retail sale of
associated products. A Restaurant may be incorporated as an Accessory Use. This term
refers to Uses such as dance studios, fitness centres, gyms, martial arts clubs and yoga
studios.
Floor Area, Gross or Gross Floor Area means the combined area of the floor surface of a
Building, measured to the outside of exterior walls or supporting posts or to the glass line
or the centre line of common party walls. This term includes all floors, mezzanines (except
mezzanines used only for mechanical areas), covered decks and terraces, access areas
and all Basements except storage, mechanical and Dwelling areas in Basements.
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Floor Area, Net or Net Floor Area means that portion of the gross floor area which
excludes attics, non-leasable corridors, stairwells, elevator shafts, service shafts, non-
leasable lobbies, mechanical rooms, washrooms, staff service areas and supply or storage
areas.
Floor Area Ratio means the numerical value of the gross floor area of a Building or
Buildings divided by the total area of the Parcel or Site on which the Building or Buildings
are situated.
Food Bank means Development that provides for the charitable distribution of groceries
and supplies to people in need. Soup Kitchen, Drop-in Centre and Resource Centre are
separate Uses.
Freight and Storage means Development for transporting and/or storage of Household
and business goods with the exception of livestock. This term refers to Uses such as mini-
storage. Transportation Service is a separate Use.
Frontage means that portion of a Parcel or a Building facing a Street.
Frontage on a Traffic Roundabout means any portion of a Parcel abutting a Traffic
Roundabout.
Funeral Facility means Development for the preparation of the deceased for burial or
cremation, and for holding funeral services and may incorporate a crematorium and/or a
Columbarium as an Accessory Use.
Garden Centre means Development for the growing, storage and/or sale of garden,
Household and ornamental plants and trees; and includes supplementary retail sale of
fertilizers, garden chemicals, garden implements and associated products. Farm Supplies,
Service and Equipment Sales, Rental, Service are separate Uses.
Government Service means Development providing municipal, provincial or federal
government services and/or accommodating Offices for government and School
authorities and may incorporate a Restaurant as an Accessory Use. Medical and Health
Facility (Inpatient and Outpatient) and Protective Service are separate Uses.
Grade means the average elevation of the finished ground surface adjacent to a Building
excluding localized depressions such as vehicle or pedestrian entrances.
Greenhouse means Development for the growing, storage and wholesale distribution of
garden, Household and ornamental plants and trees. Retail sale of plants and trees may
be incorporated as an Accessory Use. Garden Centre is a separate Use.
Group Home means Development using a Dwelling for a residential social care facility
providing rehabilitative and/or supportive care for four (4) to ten (10) persons who, by
reason of their emotional, mental, social or physical condition, require a supervised group
living arrangement. This Use may incorporate accommodation for resident staff as an
Accessory Use. Medical and Health Facility (Inpatient and Outpatient) and Supportive
Housing are separate Uses.
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Hardware and Building Supplies means Development for the wholesale distribution
and/or retail sale of materials and small tools used in Building and Farming. Farm Supplies,
Service is a separate Use.
Height means the vertical distance (measured in metres) from Grade (at the front of the
Building, where applicable) to the highest point of the Building, excluding unless
otherwise provided, the Height of any mechanical penthouse equipment or other
machinery, smokestack, chimney, communication tower, antenna or any other structure
which is not essential to the enclosure or load-bearing framework of the Building.
Height - Micro-WECS means the highest vertical distance measured from the base of the
tower or Building at ground level to the top of the turbine at its highest extent.
Home Occupation means the Accessory Use of residential property by the occupant or
occupants for an occupation, trade, profession or craft. This Use excludes woodworking,
welding, machine shops, Automotive Shops or Auto Body and/or Paint Shops.
Home Occupation - Type A means a home business with no customer visits.
Home Occupation - Type B means a home business with customer visits, one at
a time, by appointment.
Home Occupation - Type C means a home business that offers music instruction
to students.
Home Occupation - Type D means a home business with walk-in customer visits
with no prior appointment necessary.
Hotel/Motel
means
Development
primarily
providing
temporary
sleeping
accommodation in rooms or in suites that may contain kitchen facilities. Restaurants and
entertainment, convention, sports, fitness/recreation, Personal Service, Office and Retail
Stores may be incorporated as Accessory Uses.
Household means one or more persons living together and using the cooking facility of a
Dwelling Unit.
Household Repair Service means Development for the repair and servicing of goods,
furniture, equipment and appliances normally used within and around the home.
Landscaping means the enhancement of outdoor areas, typically for environmental,
aesthetic and privacy reasons, primarily by using organic materials such as grass,
perennials and annuals, shrubs, trees and organic mulch and may incorporate, typically
as subsidiary elements, inorganic materials such as brick, stone, concrete or tile for hard-
scaping such as Walkways, retaining walls and patios as well as inorganic mulch.
Landscaping may include features such as play equipment, plazas, courtyards, fountains,
sculpture and art installations, fences, pergolas and privacy screens. Landscaping does
not include areas intended for vehicle parking.
Lane means a Public Roadway which is not more than 10.0m wide and which provides a
secondary means of direct access to abutting Parcels.
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Loading Space means an area of a Parcel or Site designated to accommodate a vehicle
loading from, or unloading to, a Use or Building on a Parcel or Site.
Lot means:
a quarter section,
a river Lot shown on an official plan as defined in the Surveys Act that is filed or
lodged in a Land Titles Office,
a settlement Lot shown on an official plan as defined in the Surveys Act that is
filed or lodged in a Land Titles Office,
a part of a Parcel 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,
and
a part of a Parcel described in a certificate of title if the boundaries of the part are
described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan of subdivision.
Main Floor Area means the gross floor area of the Building footprint of a Single Detached
Dwelling or Townhouse Dwelling unit and excludes covered and uncovered decks,
covered patios, cantilevers, chimneys and attached garages. This term is primarily for the
purpose of calculating the allowable area of a Home Occupation - Type D and Secondary
Suites.
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home means a Dwelling consisting of one factory-built
Dwelling Unit designed specifically to be transported on a chassis and installed on a Site.
This term includes all previously approved single-wide and double-wide mobile homes.
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home, Sales and Service means Development for the sale or
storage of Manufactured Homes/Tiny Homes and includes retail sales and supplementary
maintenance services.
Manufacturing, General or General Manufacturing means Development for the
manufacturing, fabricating, processing, production, assembly or packaging of materials,
goods or products which does not generate any detrimental impact, potential health or
safety hazard or nuisance factor beyond the boundaries of the Parcel; and may include
Development providing technical/trades instruction in the same. This Use may include
sign manufacturing and the sale of associated products of own manufacture at the
discretion of the Development Authority. This Use may include warehouse facilities and
Minor Child Care as Supplementary Uses. Salvage or Waste Disposal Facility is a separate
Use.
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Manufacturing, Intensive or Intensive Manufacturing means Development for the
manufacturing, fabricating, processing, production, assembly and packaging of materials,
goods or products which may generate a detrimental impact, potential health or safety
hazard or nuisance beyond the boundaries of the Parcel. This term includes the
brokerage, sorting and transfer of livestock; the commercial slaughter, rendering, packing
or processing of livestock or poultry; and the milling and processing of grain.
Warehousings and the lawful temporary confinement of livestock while transfer or
slaughter takes place may be included as Supplementary Uses. This Use may include the
sale of associated products of own manufacture at the discretion of the Development
Authority. Wholesale distribution and Minor Child Care may be included as Accessory
Uses. Farm Supplies, Service and Salvage or Waste Disposal Facility are separate Uses.
Manufacturing, Specialty or Speciality Manufacturing means Development for small-
scale on-site production of goods. Storage, display and retail sales area for the
manufactured goods which together occupy a maximum of 50% of the gross floor area
may be incorporated as an Accessory Use. This Use may include sign manufacturing and
the sale of associated products of own manufacture at the discretion of the Development
Authority. This term refers to Uses such as bakeries, specialty food production, pottery,
sculpture studios and furniture makers.
Medical and Health Facility (Inpatient and Outpatient) means Development providing
medical and health care on both an inpatient and an outpatient basis or providing
provincially-approved extended medical care and may incorporate Restaurant or
cafeteria facilities, convenience retail facilities and Personal Service as Accessory Uses.
This term refers to Uses such as hospitals and sanatoriums. Government Service and
Group Home are separate Uses.
Medical and Health Office (Outpatient) means Development providing medical and
health care on an outpatient basis and may incorporate a dispensary which sells
pharmaceutical and related medical supplies as an Accessory Use. This term refers to Uses
such as medical and dental offices, clinics and health and wellness services such as
physiotherapy, counseling, chiropractic, naturopathic and therapeutic massage.
Medical/Surgical Specialist Office means Development for a medical or a surgical
specialty as defined by the Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons, but does not
include laboratory medicine specialties. This Use does not include general practitioners
or medical laboratories.
Micro-Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS) means Development providing for the
generation of electric energy from a micro-generation generating unit consisting of a wind
turbine, mounting or tower system and associated control or conversion electronics with
a total nominal capacity of less than 150kW Micro Wind Energy Conversion Systems may
be of either vertical or horizontal axis design with the total height of the system including
blades and tower to be accommodated within the Parcel boundaries.
Municipal Planning Commission means the Municipal Planning Commission that was
previously established by Council pursuant to Bylaw 5801 The Subdivision and
Development Authorities Bylaw, but has now been eliminated.
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Municipal Tag or Tag means a notice of contravention of this Bylaw that allows payment
of a penalty in lieu of prosecution within the time period specified on the Tag.
Mural means a visual representation of artistic intent that does not include any
Advertisement. A Mural is an applied artwork, including a drawing, painting, or vinyl
application, that is painted, inscribed, or marked directly on an exterior wall or other
integral parts of a Building and is intended for public display. A Mural is not a Sign.
Neighbourhood Animal Care means Development providing services for the daytime care
of small pets and includes businesses such as pet grooming, dog-walking and doggie-
daycare, but does not include veterinary care. All accommodation areas for animals must
be located entirely indoors and no overnight animal accommodation is allowed. Major
Animal Care and Minor Animal Care are separate Uses.
Neighbourhood Facility means Development which provides a gathering space for
members of the surrounding neighbourhood and is typically operated by community
members and/or a community organization and may offer or host a variety of community
activities and events. The facility may include one or more classrooms or
assembly/meeting spaces, a kitchen, Offices, storage areas and washrooms. The facility
may be leased for private events.
Neighbourhood Grocery Store means Development providing groceries and everyday
Household supplies to the surrounding neighbourhood.
Neighbourhood Mixed Use means a purpose-built two (2) to three (3) Storey
Development featuring a single level of Apartment Dwellings on the upper Storeys and
small, pedestrian-oriented commercial units on the first storey providing goods and
services primarily to the surrounding neighbourhood. Each of the residential or
commercial units may be separated into individual titles through condominium
conversion. No drive-through operation is permitted.
Neighbourhood Religious Assembly means a Religious Assembly with eighty (80) or fewer
seats and no associated staff residences. Supplementary philanthropic activities shall not
include activities similar to Shelter, Food Bank or Soup Kitchen.
Neighbourhood Repair Service means Development providing services for the repair of
small Household appliances, computers and electronics, bicycle and skateboard repairs
and similar businesses which, in the opinion of the Development Authority, offer low-
impact neighbourhood-oriented repair services. Welding and use of pneumatic tools and
machinery is prohibited. This Use may include the sale of the associated new and repaired
items as an Accessory Use. This Use does not include repair of large Household items such
as dishwasher, fridges, stoves, washing machines and furniture. No outside storage of
goods, materials or equipment is allowed. Household Repair Service is a separate Use.
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Neighbourhood Specialty Food, Arts, and Crafts Production and Sales means
Development for the production and retail sale of goods prepared on-site which, in the
opinion of the Development Authority, create minimal impacts on the neighbourhood.
This Use includes production and sale of items such as fresh garden produce, plants,
flowers and flower arrangements, baked goods, herbs and spices, condiments and other
prepared specialty foods, art works and hand-crafted items such as candles, cosmetics
and health and beauty products, clothing, jewelry, quilts, weavings, etc. This Use does not
include woodworking, metalworking, glassblowing or items of similar manufacture or
animal butchery or taxidermy. Welding and use of pneumatic tools and machinery is
prohibited. No outside storage of goods, materials or equipment is allowed.
Manufacturing Speciality and General Manufacturing are separate Uses.
Neighbourhood Take-out Foods means Development for the on-site preparation and sale
of made-to-order foods that are intended to be consumed off-site. Commercial-scale
deep-fat fryers shall not be used in the food preparation. Ventilation and extraction
systems must comply with relevant Building Code requirements. No drive-through
operation is permitted.
Non-Conforming Building means a Building:
that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the date this Bylaw,
or any amendment thereof, affecting the Building or land on which the Building
is situated becomes effective, and
that on the date this Bylaw, or any amendment thereof, becomes effective does
not, or when constructed will not, comply with this Bylaw.
Non-Conforming Use means a lawful specific Use:
being made of land or a Building or intended to be made of a Building lawfully
under construction at the date this Bylaw, or any amendment thereof, affecting
the land or Building becomes effective, and
that on the date this Bylaw, or any amendment thereof, becomes effective does
not, or in the case of a Building under construction, will not, comply with this
Bylaw.
Office means Development to accommodate professional, managerial, clerical and
consulting services, the administrative needs of businesses, trades, contractors and other
organizations and the sale of services of businesses such as travel agents and insurance
brokers and may include therapeutic massage. Medical and Health Office (Outpatient),
Government Service, Business Support Service and Financial Institution are separate
Uses.
Off-Street Parking Space means an area of a Parcel or Site which is designated for the
parking of a vehicle. Loading Space is a separate term.
On-Premise Advertising means Advertising that promotes a product or service that is
offered at, or a business or activity that is located at, the Parcel where the visual device
carrying the Advertising is located.
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Outdoor Storage means the outside storage of materials and equipment, excluding
vehicle parking and loading.
Parcel means the aggregate of the one or more contiguous areas of land described in a
certificate of title.
Parcel, Corner or Corner Parcel means a Parcel with two or more Front Parcel Lines that
intersect at an angle determined by the Development Authority.
Parcel, Double-Fronting or Double-Fronting Parcel means a Parcel with two (2) Front
Parcel Lines that are situated at opposite or approximately opposite sides of the Parcel.
Parcel, Interior or Interior Parcel means any Parcel other than a Corner Parcel.
Parcel Coverage means the portion of a Parcel occupied by Buildings, including loading
platforms; sun decks, patios and courtyards which are covered and similar structures.
Parcel Length means the horizontal distance between the shortest Front Parcel Line and
the opposite Parcel Line measured along the median between the Side Parcel Lines or
measured along the median between the longest Front Parcel Line and the opposite
Parcel Line.
Parcel Line means the legally described boundary of any Parcel.
Parcel Line, Front or Front Parcel Line means the Parcel Line abutting a Street.
Parcel Line, Rear or Rear Parcel Line means the Parcel Line or lines furthest from and
opposite or approximately opposite the Front Parcel Line, except for Corner Parcels and
Double-Fronting Parcels, which do not have Rear Parcel Lines.
Parcel Line, Side or Side Parcel Line means the Parcel Line other than a Front Parcel Line
or Rear Parcel Line.
Parcel Width means the horizontal distance between opposite side parcel lines measured
perpendicular to the median line between the side parcel lines through a point located
on the median line 6.0m from the Front Parcel Line (s); and on Corner Parcels means the
horizontal distance between the longest Front Parcel Line and the opposite Parcel Line
measured perpendicular to the median line between the longest Front Parcel Line and
opposite Parcel Lines through a point located on the median line 6m from the shorter
Front Parcel Line(s).
Park means Development of land for recreational activities of the general public which
do not require major Buildings or facilities and includes supplementary picnic areas,
playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle trails and paths, landscaped areas, parking lots and
public washrooms.
Parking Facility means Development in which the Principal Use is intended for vehicular
parking, either outdoors or in a Building.
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Permitted Use means Use of land or Buildings in a District for which, unless exempted
from requiring a Development Permit, a Development Permit must be issued with or
without conditions, if the proposed Development conforms with this Bylaw.
Person means:
an individual, when used in reference to Persons per sleeping room or Persons
per unit; or
any individual, group of people, partnership, corporate body or other legal entity
recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties when otherwise used in this
Bylaw.
Personal Service means Development providing services for the personal care and
appearance and includes the supplementary retail sale of associated products and may
include therapeutic massage as an Accessory Use. This term refers to Uses such as beauty
salons, barber shops and esthetic services/spas. Medical and Health Office (Outpatient)
and Fitness Facility are separate Uses.
Portable Sign means any Sign or Advertising device that can be transported from one Site
to another and includes licensed vehicles placed in a location for Advertising purposes.
Signage permanently attached to or forming part of a licensed vehicle used in the day-to-
day conduct of a business, where the signage advertises only that business, does not
constitute a Portable Sign. Portable Signs may feature electronic or video display.
Principal Building means a Building which accommodates a Principal Use.
Principal Use means the primary purpose for which a Parcel, Building, Site or Dwelling
Unit is used or intended to be used.
Protective Service means Development providing police or fire protection or ambulance
services.
Provincial Health Care Facility means an approved hospital as defined in the Hospital Act.
Public Roadway means the road right-of-way as identified on a road right-of-way plan or:
a local road,
a service road,
a Street,
an avenue,
a Lane,
and may include:
a bridge forming part of a Public Roadway, or
any structure incidental to a Public Roadway,
but does not include an easement for access.
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Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishment means Development for
the preparation and/or transmission of printed material or audio and/or visual
programming.
Railway Line means the trackage designed for the passage of trains and includes traffic
control devices.
Recycling Facility means Development for the purchasing or receiving of discarded
articles which does not generate a detrimental effect or nuisance beyond the boundaries
of the Parcel and includes the supplementary production of by-products or materials. This
term refers to Uses such as bottle, can and paper recycling depots. This Use may include
the sale of associated products of own manufacture. General Manufacturing, Intensive
Manufacturing, Manufacturing Speciality and Salvage and Waste Disposal Facility are
separate Uses.
Religious Assembly means Development for worship activities and includes
supplementary religious instruction, philanthropic and social activities and staff
residences. Amusement, fitness/recreational and community instructional activities may
be incorporated as Accessory Uses. This term refers to Uses such as chapels, churches,
convents, manses, monasteries, mosques, parish halls, rectories, synagogues and
temples.
Research Facility means Development for the conducting of industrial, scientific,
technological, health or agricultural research.
Resource Centre means Development that provides various social services aimed at
addressing the special needs of people whose well-being is at risk. This Use does not
include overnight accommodation. This Use may require provincial approval. Soup
Kitchen, Food Bank, Drop-in Centre, Shelter, Supportive Housing, Medical and Health
Facility, Medical and Health Office, Education Facility, Office and Government Service are
separate Uses.
Resource Extraction means Development for the purpose of extracting materials such as
sand and gravel and shall also include restoration of the Site following extraction of the
resource material.
Restaurant means Development where food and beverages are prepared and served and
includes supplementary alcoholic beverage service and supplementary on or off-premises
catering services and may include supplementary drive-through service. This term refers
to Uses such as Restaurants, cafés, lunch and tea rooms, ice cream parlours, banquet
facilities, take-out Restaurants and eating areas for more than ten Persons within Retail
Stores. Entertainment Establishment and Business Support Service are separate Uses.
Retail Cannabis Store means a Retail Store specializing in the legal sale of cannabis and
cannabis related products.
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Retail Store means Development for the retail sale or rental of merchandise, including
hardware, from within an enclosed Building, and includes supplementary postal services,
film processing, repair of merchandise sold or rented by the store, and food consumption
areas with a maximum capacity of ten Persons. This term includes drycleaners, tailors,
liquor sales and photographic studios. Garden Centre, Vehicle Sales, Rental, and
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service are separate Uses.
Retail Store, Convenience or Convenience Retail Store means a Retail Store which does
not exceed 280.0m2 in gross floor area.
Roadway, Collector or Collector Roadway means a Major or Minor Collector Roadway as
defined by the City of Lethbridge Transportation Department.
Roadway, Neighbourhood Entrance or Neighbourhood Entrance Roadway means a
design variant of a Super Collector Roadway that provides on-street parking which may
be segregated from the main traffic flow and that may allow zero front Building Setbacks
by providing shallow utility services in rear Lanes.
Roadway, Super Collector or Super Collector Roadway means a Super Collector Roadway
as defined by the City of Lethbridge Transportation Department.
Salvage or Waste Disposal Facility means Development for purchasing, receiving, resale
or transporting of spent materials or substances which may generate a detrimental
impact or nuisance beyond the boundaries of the Parcel. This term refers to Uses such as
salvage and scrapyards, garbage container services and effluent tanker services. Utility
Facility and Recycling Facility are separate Uses.
Satisfactory State of Completion means the work approved by a Development Permit,
other document or other instrument that allows for a Development (as defined in this
Bylaw) has progressed sufficiently such that the state of the work does not, in the opinion
of the Designated Officer or Council, constitute an unsightly condition or is otherwise
detrimental to the surrounding area.
School means a School as defined in the Education Act.
Screening means the Use of Landscaping, fences or berms to visually separate areas or
Uses.
Second Farm Dwelling on a Less Than 32.4 Hectare Parcel means Development consisting
of a second Single Detached Dwelling or Manufactured Home/Tiny Home developed in
accordance with Section 99(8) of this Bylaw, occupied by a person who is engaged on a
full-time basis for at least 6 months each year in an agricultural pursuit and located on a
Parcel of land less than 32.4 hectares in area in existence at the date of passage of this
Bylaw, the primary Use of which is for the production of Farm products such as dairy
products, livestock or field crops.
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Secondary Suite means a second self-contained Dwelling Unit located on a Parcel in which
the Principal Use is a Single Detached Dwelling. A Secondary Suite may take the following
forms:
House Suite:
A suite incorporated into a Single Detached Dwelling and may be located in the
Basement, on the main Storey or on an upper Storey or a combination thereof.
Garage Suite:
A suite incorporated into a garage Accessory Building and may be located at
Grade or above Grade or a combination thereof. Garage Suites cannot occupy
more than 50% of the Accessory Building. Principal purpose of the Building must
remain an Accessory Building.
Garden Suite:
A stand-alone suite located in a rear or side Yard of a Parcel containing a single
detached dwelling.
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Secondary Suite, Pre-Existing means a second self-contained Dwelling Unit that is located
within a previously approved Single Detached Dwelling where both Dwelling Units are
registered under the same land title, and where the suite has been in existence prior to
December 31, 2006, and have an application in place with Fire Prevention Officers by
September 30, 2019, which can be verified by the owner to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. Methods of verification can include existing City records, rental
receipts or income tax records. The Secondary Suite must have been inspected by Fire
Safety Officials and deemed to be eligible for Fire Code upgrades or already be upgraded
to Fire Code requirements.
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility means Apartment Dwelling style
accommodation with in-suite kitchens for seniors who are able to live independently
without the need of basic housekeeping, personal care or medical support.
Supplementary Uses may include Personal Services such as a hair salon, Retail Store and
chapel. Assisted/Supportive Living, Long-Term Care Facility, Apartment Dwelling and
Medical and Health Facility (Inpatient and Outpatient) are separate Uses.
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility means Apartment Dwelling
style accommodation which may have in-suite kitchens and a communal dining facility for
facility residents who require varying needs of support and assistance including
medication management and assistance with the activities of daily living such as bathing
and dressing. Supplementary Uses may include Retail Stores, chapels and Personal
Services such as a hair salon.
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility means accommodation for residents
incapable of independent living who require on-going medical care on a daily basis
beyond what an Assisted Living Facility can provide. Examples would include nursing
homes and auxiliary hospitals. Supplementary Uses may include Personal Services such
as a hair salon, Retail Store and chapel.
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility means any combination of Senior Citizen
Housing which may include multiple, physically linked buidings allowing 'aging in place'
to occur.
Service Station means Development for the retail sale of motor vehicle fuels and includes
supplementary sale of lubricants, parts and accessories, servicing and mechanical repair
of motor vehicles, display for the sale of a maximum of three vehicles, general retail sales
occupying a maximum floor area 280.0m² and vehicle towing services utilizing a maximum
of two towing vehicles. A Car Wash may be incorporated as an Accessory Use. This term
refers to Uses such as gas stations with service bays and gas bars without service bays.
Auto Body and/or Paint Shop, Bulk Fuel Station, Truck Stop, Vehicle Sales, Rental, Car
Wash and Automotive Shop are separate Uses.
Setback means the shortest permitted distance measured at a perpendicular angle from
the Parcel Line to the Development or a specified portion of it.
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Shelter means Development providing emergency overnight accommodation that may
include kitchen and dining facilities, showers and bathrooms, relaxation areas and laundry
facilities. Accommodation for resident staff may be incorporated as an Accessory Use.
Group Home, Boarding House and Supportive Housing are separate Uses.
Shipping Container means a reusable container designed for the intermodal transport of
goods.
Shopping Centre means comprehensively planned Development comprising one or more
Buildings, irrespective of the time of construction, located on a single Parcel primarily
intended for Uses such as Retail Stores, Personal Services, Restaurants, Offices and
Financial Institutions. The Development Authority is authorized to determine if a Use is
part of a Shopping Centre.
Sign means an outdoor visual device and its structure and component parts intended to
identify, advertise or call attention to any matter, object, event or person having to do
with a Use on the Parcel on which the Sign is located. This Use excludes Murals, traffic
signs, railway operating signs, window displays and national, provincial or municipal flags.
Billboard is a separate Use. Portable Sign is a separate Use.
Site means part of a Parcel.
Soup Kitchen means Development that provides for the charitable provision of meals,
consumed on-site, to people in need. Food Bank, Drop-in Centre, Restaurant and
Resource Centre are separate Uses.
Sports and Recreation Facility, Major means Development for sports or recreation
activities likely to generate noise, light or traffic impacts beyond the Site and may
incorporate Restaurants and Retail Store as Accessory Uses. Amusement Facility is a
separate Use.
Sports and Recreation Facility, Minor means Development for athletic, recreation and
community meeting activities with a low impact beyond the Site and may incorporate
Restaurants, Amusement Facilities and Retail Store as Accessory Uses. Amusement
Facility is a separate Use.
Statutory Plan means an Intermunicipal Development Plan, a Municipal Development
Plan, an Area Structure Plan or an Area Redevelopment Plan as defined in the Act.
Statutory Plan Overlay signifies that additional or alternate requirements are in effect for
a designated area on the District Maps as defined, consequent to the requirements of a
Statutory Plan.
Storey means the space within a Building which is between the surface of any floor and
the floor surface or the ceiling immediately above it and has its ceiling level 1.7m or more
above Grade.
Storey, First means the Storey with its floor closest to Grade.
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Storey, Half means the Storey immediately under a pitched roof, the top wall plates of
which, on at least two (2) opposite walls, are less than 1.4m above its floor.
Street means any Public Roadway which is more than 10.0m wide and which may provide
the primary means of direct access to abutting Parcels. Lane is a separate term.
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board means the City of Lethbridge Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board established by Council pursuant to the Act and
constituted and empowered by Council pursuant to the City of Lethbridge's Bylaw 4749
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, as amended ro replaced from time to time.
Subdivision and Development Regulations means regulations specific to subdivision and
development that are associated with the Act.
Subdivision Authority means the Subdivision Authority as appointed pursuant to Bylaw
5801 The Subdivision and Development Authorities Bylaw, as amended or replaced from
time to time.
Supplementary Use means a Use of land or Buildings which is secondary or subsidiary to,
but a part of or integral to, the Principal Use of the same Parcel, Building or Site.
Supportive Housing means Development providing accommodation for 8 to 25 residents
and associated support programs meant to foster self-sufficiency. This Use may include
common kitchen and dining facilities, showers and bathrooms, training rooms, relaxation
areas and laundry facilities as well as offices and accommodation for staff. Major Child
Care and Minor Child Care may be incorporated as an Accessory Use. Shelter, Group
Home, Boarding House, and Medical and Health Facility (Inpatient and Outpatient) are
separate Uses.
Temporary Development means a Use and/or a Building maintained or operated for a
time period specified by a temporary Development Permit, or for a limited time period
where exempted by this Bylaw, from requiring Development approval.
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Third-party Advertising means Advertising that promotes a product or service that is not
offered at, or a business or activity that is not located at, the Parcel where the visual
device carrying the Advertising is located.
Tourist Information Centre means Development for the distribution of recreational
and/or travel information and includes supplementary public washroom facilities, picnic
areas, parking areas for motor and recreation vehicles and sanitary waste disposal
facilities for recreation vehicles and holiday trailers.
Traffic Roundabout means a circular road intersection measured from the terminus of a
gore to the terminus of the opposite or nearly opposite gore.
Transportation Service means Development using vehicles to transport people, currency,
documents and packages. This term refers to Uses such as bus lines, transit services,
taxicab, limousine services and courier services. Freight and Storage and Intensive
Manufacturing (including transfer of livestock) are separate Uses.
Truck Stop means Development catering to the needs of commercial truck traffic and the
traveling public and may include laundry facilities, public showers, gas bar, Car Washes
and Retail Store, Convenience as Supplementary Uses. A Restaurant, Amusement
Facilities, and Entertainment Establishments may be incorporated as Accessory Uses.
Service Station, Bulk Fuel Station and Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery -
Sales, Rental, Service and Driving Instruction are separate Uses.
Unsubdivided Quarter Section means a titled area of 64.8 hectares (more or less)
notwithstanding previous subdivisions for road widenings and/or public utilities.
Use means the purpose or activities for which a piece of land or its Buildings are designed,
arranged, developed or intended, or for which it is occupied or maintained. Uses may be
either Permitted or Discretionary.
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Utility Facility means Development for the operation, maintenance or administration of
water, gas, waste or electrical services and for the maintenance of public works. Recycling
Facility and Salvage or Waste Disposal Facility are separate Uses.
Vehicle Sales, Rental means Development for the sale and/or rental of passenger
vehicles, trucks, vans, motorcycles, snowmobiles, tent and holiday trailers, boats and
other recreational vehicles and craft and includes supplementary vehicle maintenance.
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales, Rental, Service and Driving
Instruction is a separate Use.
Violation Ticket or Ticket has the same meaning as in the Provincial Offences Procedure
Act.
Walkway means a public right-of-way for pedestrian use on which no motor vehicles are
allowed.
Warehouse, Retail means Development for the retail sale of goods which are warehoused
in bulk on the premises displayed or catalogued for customer selection and where the
warehouse component occupies at least 50% of the gross floor area. This term refers to
Uses such as furniture, carpet and appliance sales.
Warehouse, Wholesale means Development for the storage and/or wholesale
distribution of goods. Hardware and Building Supplies and Farm Supplies, Service are
separate Uses.
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Yard means that portion of a Parcel not occupied or enclosed by occupiable Buildings.
Yard, Front or Front Yard means a Yard between the Front Parcel Line and the Principal
Building.
Yard, Rear or Rear Yard means a Yard between the Rear Parcel Line and the Principal
Building.
Yard, Side or Side Yard means a Yard, other than a front or rear Yard, between the Side
Parcel Line and the Principal Building.
5.
Compliance with Other Legislation
A person or activity complying with this Bylaw must also comply with:
(1)
the requirements of the Alberta Building Code.
(2)
the requirements of any federal, provincial or municipal legislation or regulation.
(3)
the conditions of any caveat, covenant, easement, contract or agreement affecting the
Use or Development of land or Buildings.
6.
Validity of Individual Sections
Each provision of this Bylaw is independent of all other provisions, and if any provision of this
Bylaw is declared invalid, all other provisions remain valid and enforceable.
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7.
Districts
The City is hereby divided into Districts, the boundaries and regulation of which are described in
this Bylaw.
(1)
District Maps:
The District Maps, which show the boundaries of each District, as amended from time to
time, form part of this Bylaw and are kept as a public document available for scrutiny at
City Hall.
(2)
Identifying Individual Districts:
Individual Districts are identified by letters and/or numbers as follows:
Type of District:
Identified by:
Followed by:
Commercial
C
letters identifying individual Districts
Direct Control
DC
Future Urban Development
FUD
Industrial
I
letters identifying individual Districts
Public Service
P
letters identifying individual Districts
Residential
R
letters and numbers identifying
individual Districts
Urban Innovation
UI
Valley
V
(3)
Interpretation of District Boundaries:
(a)
If there is any uncertainty about the exact location of the boundary of any District
on the District Maps, the location shall be determined by the application of the
following rules:
If part or all of a District boundary is
shown as following or approximately
following:
that part of the District boundary shall
be deemed to follow:
a Public Roadway
the centre-line thereof
the right-of-way of a pipeline or utility
easement
the centre-line thereof
the right-of-way of a railway
the right-of-way boundary
City limits
City limits
a Parcel boundary
the Parcel boundary
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the edge or shoreline of a lake, river,
stream or other permanent body of
water
and change with such edge or
shoreline
a topographic contour line, a top-of-
bank line or Setback from a top-of-
bank line, a Setback from bottom-of-
slope line or a designated flood risk
line
and change with such line or Setback
line parallel to or an extension of any
of the above
such line or extension
(b)
If the exact location of a District boundary cannot be determined by the
application of the rules described in Section 7(3)(a), the Development Authority
shall interpret the District boundary and any such interpretation may be appealed
in accordance with Section 31.
(c)
The Council may, upon its own initiative or upon written application made to it,
determine a District boundary in a manner consistent with the provisions of this
Bylaw and to the degree of detail as the circumstances may require. The portion
of a District boundary so determined shall not be thereafter altered except by an
amendment to this Bylaw.
8.
Rules
Rules regulating the Use and Development of land and Buildings are hereby established and
described in this Bylaw and apply to the Districts shown on the District Maps as follows:
(1)
General Rules
The Districts to which general rules apply are identified in accordance with Section 7(2).
(2)
Rules for Each District
Each District to which individual District rules apply is identified in accordance with
Section 7(2).
9.
Classifying Uses
With the exception of particular Direct Control Districts, the defined Uses of land or Buildings in
each District are classified as follows:
(1)
Permitted Uses, or
(2)
Discretionary Uses.
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10.
Development Authority
(1)
Deleted.
(2)
Where a duty is imposed on a Development Authority under this Bylaw, the duty is
imposed on each person appointed as a Development Authority, and the duty can be
exercised by any one of them.
(3)
Deleted.
(4)
The Development Authority shall:
(a)
administer this Bylaw and perform such duties as are required by this Bylaw,
(b)
deleted,
(c)
deleted,
(d)
maintain, for inspection by the general public during office hours, a copy of this
Bylaw and all amendments thereto, and a copy of any Statutory Plan for which a
Statutory Plan Overlay is in effect and any amendments thereto, and shall ensure
that copies of same are obtainable by the general public,
(e)
maintain a record of all Development Permit applications with the decision and
the conditions of approval or reasons for refusal,
(f)
collect the fees established by the Fees and Charges Bylaw as amended from time
to time, and
(g)
deleted.
11.
Municipal Planning Commission Eliminated
(1)
For the purposes of this section, a reference to Municipal Planning Commission shall be
deemed to also include any reference to "Planning Commission", "Commission", "MPC",
or "M.P.C.".
(2)
Despite the elimination of the Municipal Planning Commission, any bylaw that is currently
in force and effect, that refers to the Municipal Planning Commission shall remain in force
and effect.
(3)
If any City bylaw or policy confers a duty or obligation on, or requires an approval by, the
Municipal Planning Commission, the duties or obligation shall be performed by, or the
approvals shall be made, as follows:
(a)
any approvals of comprehensive site plans will be made by Council;
(b)
any duties, obligations or approvals related to subdivisions shall be performed
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or approved by the Subdivision Authority;
(c)
any Development Permit approvals shall be made by the Development
Authority, unless a statutory plan or Direct Control District indicates that City
Council will make a decision on the Development Permit application; and,
(d)
any other duties or obligations will be performed by the Development
Authority.
(4)
If any City bylaw or policy
(a)
confers a duty or obligation on; or,
(b)
requires
(i)
an application to;
(ii)
the discretion of;
(iii)
the satisfaction of; or,
(iv)
other similar wording,
the Municipal Planning Commission or Development Officer, without specifying whether
the Municipal Planning Commission or Development Officer is responsible, the duties,
obligation or requirement, shall be performed or approved by the Development
Authority.
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12.
When a Permit is Required
Except as provided in Section 13, a person may not commence any Development unless the
person has been issued a Development Permit in respect of it pursuant to this Land Use Bylaw.
13.
When a Permit is Not Required
(1)
At the discretion of the Development Authority, the following may not require a separate
Development Permit. They may, however, require other permits from the municipality or
provincial government:
(a)
Offices serving the administrative needs, and storage and maintenance facilities
serving the operational needs of a Principal Use that may be considered part of
the Principal Use,
(b)
Supplementary Uses when no new Building or additions are involved in the
Development of the Supplementary Use,
(c)
Accessory Uses when the Accessory Use was specifically approved in the permit
for the Principal Use.
(2)
Unless otherwise required by a Statutory Plan, the following do not require a
Development Permit but may require other permits from the municipality, provincial or
federal government:
(a)
the temporary Use of all or part of a Building for a polling station, returning
officer's headquarters, campaign Office or any other Use in connection with a
federal, provincial, municipal or School election, or a referendum, plebiscite or
census,
(b)
the construction, widening, altering or maintaining of:
(i)
a Public Roadway,
(ii)
a Railway Line,
(iii)
that part of a utility system which is not a Utility Facility,
(c)
transit system passenger benches, stops and shelters,
(d)
the routine maintenance of and/or repairs to land or Buildings,
(e)
Landscaping on a Parcel, unless it is Landscaping which is required by a
Development Permit,
(f)
paving on a Parcel such as driveways, unless otherwise required by a
Development Permit,
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(g)
Farm Buildings, other than Dwellings or confined feeding operations as defined
in the Agricultural Operation Practices Act or other applicable provincial
legislation,
(h)
a temporary Building:
(i)
used in the construction or Alteration of a Building authorized by a
building permit issued pursuant to the National Building Code - Alberta
Edition, or
(ii)
used as a temporary real estate or property management Office for land
and/or Buildings in the immediate vicinity,
(i)
temporary Farmer's Markets and temporary outdoor amusement parks,
(j)
temporary and seasonal hucksters and transient businesses,
(k)
interior renovations to a Building which do not:
(i)
create another Dwelling Unit, or
(ii)
increase the parking requirements, or
(iii)
increase the density of residential Development calculated in accordance
with Section 45, or
(iv)
result in the change in Use of a Building,
(l)
in-ground or temporary outdoor swimming pools designed to be easily removed
or disassembled at the end of the season of usage accessory to Dwellings, Single
Detached and Two-Unit Dwellings,
(m)
an Accessory Building:
(i)
with a maximum gross floor area of 10.0m2,
(ii)
not permanently attached to a foundation, and
(iii)
which complies with this Bylaw,
(n)
fences (on private property), privacy walls, gates and garbage enclosures that
meet the requirements of this Bylaw,
(n.1)
Murals,
(o)
Signs described in Section 62(4),
(p)
excavation, stripping or grading of land:
(i)
not involving Resource Extraction, or
(ii)
unless otherwise required by a Statutory Plan, or
(iii)
unless required by a Development Permit, or
(iv)
unless otherwise required by a District of this Bylaw,
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(q)
demolition of Buildings unless:
(i)
the Building is a designated historic resource pursuant to a Municipal
Designation Bylaw, or
(ii)
otherwise required by a Statutory Plan,
(r)
family dayhomes and group family childcare homes providing daycare for ten or
fewer children,
(s)
the Use and Development of land and Buildings owned by the federal or
provincial governments for governmental purposes or the University of
Lethbridge,
(t)
the Use of a Dwelling as a model or show home for a period not exceeding 2 years,
(u)
fireplaces that comply with this Bylaw,
(v)
the Use of a Dwelling by the occupant or occupants to create unique items or
objects of art such as paintings, sculpture and compositions of music or literature,
(w)
Single Detached Dwellings, additions to Single Detached Dwellings and Accessory
Buildings in Residential Districts which are Permitted Uses and which comply with
the Land Use Bylaw,
(x)
the Use of a Shipping Container in a Residential District for a period not exceeding
6 months. For the purposes of this subsection the 6 month period shall
commence from the date of the arrival/delivery of the Shipping Container which
date shall be established by the production of a delivery receipt/invoice or by
such other evidence satisfactory for the Development Authority. In the event
such receipt/invoice or other satisfactory evidence is not received by the
Development Authority the Shipping Container shall be deemed to have been in
use for the period of three months immediately prior to the date of the initial
request by the Development Authority for confirmation of the date of
arrival/delivery of the Shipping Container,
(y)
satellite dishes, radio and television antennas and telecommunications towers
that are not subject to federal regulation and that meet the requirements of this
Bylaw,
(z)
telecommunications towers that are subject to federal regulation,
(aa)
oil and gas and pipeline installations in accordance with the Act,
(bb)
Electric Vehicle (EV) charging facilities which form part of a Parking Facility
approved by a Development Permit,
(cc)
the construction of a storm pond, and
(dd)
Group Homes with three or fewer individuals.
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14.
Information Required for Development Applications
(1)
Submission Requirements:
(a)
If the application is made by mail or in person:
(i)
one (1) hard copy (maximum 11" x 17") of the following at a size and scale
that provides for legibility and scalability and containing the information
required by Sections 14(2) and 14(3):
a Site plan,
floor plans,
elevation drawings,
landscape plans,
a civil Site plan,
(ii)
a PDF copy of the plans and drawings noted in Section 14(3)(a) and
containing the information required by Sections 14(2) and 14(3),
(iii)
details of the proposed Development,
(iv)
required: an email address which shall mean applicant consents to
receive documents and communications at that address. If an email
address cannot be provided, permits will be sent to the mailing address
provided.
(v)
an Abandoned Well Confirmation Form,
(vi)
a current Certificate of Title (produced within the last 30 days),
(vii)
evidence satisfactory to the Development Authority that the application
is authorized by the registered owner(s) of the Parcel, and
(viii)
the fee described in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
(b)
If the application is made by electronic means:
(i)
a PDF copy of the plans and drawings noted in Section 14(1)(a) and
containing the information required by Sections 14(2) and 14(3),
(ii)
a scanned copy or a fillable pdf copy of a Development Permit Application
Form providing details of the proposed Development,
(iii)
required: an email address on a Development Permit Application Form
which shall mean applicant consents to receive documents and
communications at that address. If an email address cannot be provided,
permits will be sent to the mailing address provided.
(iv)
an Abandoned Well Confirmation Form,
(v)
a current Certificate of Title (produced within the last 30 days),
(vi)
evidence satisfactory to the Development Authority that the application
is authorized by the registered owner(s) of the Parcel, and
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(vii)
the fee described in the Fees and Charges Bylaw that can be received or
charged electronically.
(2)
Every page of the submitted plans and drawings must contain the following information:
(a)
legal description,
(b)
municipal address,
(c)
drawing date and number,
(d)
drawing scale, and
(e)
project name and/or description.
(3)
Submission Information:
Depending on the type and extent of Development, the applicant may be required to
provide some or all of the following information in the submission. The applicant should
contact the Planning and Development Department for detailed advice on information
requirements.
(a)
A Site plan that:
(i)
is oriented with north at the top of the page and shows a north arrow;,
(ii)
indicates in a text block:
the proposed land Use(s),
the proposed density,
the Parcel area, Parcel Coverage, and Floor Area Ratio,
the total net and gross floor area,
the net and/or gross floor area broken down by land Use,
the number of Dwelling Units broken down by number of bedrooms per
unit, and
the number of regular parking spaces and number of barrier-free parking
spaces,
(iii)
shows, dimensions in metric and identifies:
the subject Parcel Lines and the abutting road right-of-ways and the
adjacent and opposite Parcels and driveway entrances to the
same,
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all easements, utility right of ways and other applicable encumbrances,
the boulevards abutting the subject Parcel including the existing or
future: boulevard trees, sidewalks, curbs, light standards,
hydrants, utility installations and transit stops,
all the existing and proposed Buildings on the subject Parcel,
the Building Setback distances measured in accordance with the
definition for Setback and shown with a dimension line,
all driveways, vehicle stacking distances, parking areas, maneuvering
aisles, parking spaces (including barrier-free spaces) and loading
docks/bays, landscaped and non/landscaped parking islands,
all large-vehicle movement paths, and a 12.0m centre line turning radius
for fire trucks,
the on-site and off-site connecting sidewalks and pathways, centre-
walks, curb ramps, crossing tables, and identifying the slopes and
cross slopes of the same, and all pedestrian-crossing pavement
markings, detectable warning surfaces and pedestrian signage,
bicycle parking and storage facilities,
the location of transit stops,
all areas to be landscaped,
the garbage containment area,
any Outdoor Storage areas,
the snow stock-pile locations,
the location of group mailboxes and vehicle pull-out,
the location of existing and/or proposed signage,
the location and type of Site lighting, and
the existing and/or proposed above ground utility structures.
(b)
Floor plans that show, dimensions in metric and identify:
(i)
the layout of each floor including all door and window openings, and
(ii)
the Use of each area.
(c)
Elevation drawings that show in color, dimension in metric and identify:
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(i)
all Building faces and Grade lines,
(ii)
the roofs, eave overhangs, roof slope and roof structures,
(iii)
the Building Height to the peak of the roof, measured in accordance with
the definition for Height, for all Building faces,
(iv)
the finish materials and color of same,
(v)
any existing and/or proposed Canopy Signs, Fascia Signs, Free-Standing
Signs, Painted Wall Signs, Projecting Signs or Roof Signs, and
(vi)
a detail of any proposed Free-Standing Sign.
(d)
A civil Site plan that shows, dimensions in metric and identifies:
(i)
proposed Grades and contours,
(ii)
on-site storm retention areas and volume calculations,
(iii)
the location of catch basins and swales or drainage channels,
(iv)
calculations for the volume and other characteristics of sanitary and
storm sewage discharge,
(v)
the locations of utility service connections,
(vi)
the location of any on-site fire hydrants, and
(vii)
the location of premise isolation installations.
(e)
Landscape plan(s) that show, dimensions in metric and identify:
(i)
overall layout:
the existing and proposed topography indicating storm water retention
areas,
the existing vegetation indicating what is to be retained and what is to be
removed,
the location of utility right of ways, underground utilities and other
underground structures or installations,
the location of Buildings and sidewalks,
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the location of driveways, parking areas, garbage containers and
enclosures, Outdoor Storage areas, fences, Signs, lamp
standards, utility installations, etc.,
the location of all parking lot traffic islands,
the location of both individual and group Amenity Spaces (unit patios,
playgrounds, open space, etc.),
the location of hard structural elements such as retaining walls, fences,
Walkways, patios and other hard surface areas and noting the
materials and finishes, and
the location of garden elements and structures such as gazebos,
fountains, benches, sculptures and sheds, noting materials and
finishes.
(ii)
planting plan:
the location and layout of berms, planting beds, plants, lawns, ground
covers and mulch,
plants drawn at mature size, sufficiently differentiated with symbols and
keyed to the plant list,
a plant list identifying the plants by common and Latin name, the quantity
of each plant and the plant size at time of planting, and
the irrigation plan.
(iii)
elevation views:
a colour rendering of garden elements and structures such as gazebos,
benches, fences, gates, special lighting features, fountains,
sculptures, etc. and noting the materials and finishes.
(f)
Where required by a Statutory Plan, a shadowing/sunlight study prepared by a
suitably qualified architect or engineer, which includes:
(i)
shadow drawings, dimensioned in metric and showing:
a north arrow and scale bar,
the subject Parcel Lines, the abutting road right of ways and the adjacent
and opposite Parcels,
all existing and proposed Buildings on the subject Parcel,
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all existing Buildings on adjacent and opposite Parcels and all existing
Buildings on other Parcels identified as being affected by
shadowing/sunlight changes due to the proposed Development,
existing and incremental shadows differentiated by hatching or colour,
and
shadows produced by the proposed Development and other Buildings
shown in the drawings, at the following dates and times:
Dates
Comments
Jun 21
Sep 21
Dec 21
Times
5:23 am
7:16 am
8:25 am
Rise
6:53 am
8:46 am
9:55 am
Rise + 1.5 hours
7:33 am
SN -6 hours
8:33 am
SN -5 hours
9:33 am
9:24 am
SN -4 hours
10:33 am
10:24 am
SN -3 hours
11:33 am
11:24 am
10:29 am
SN -2 hours
12:33 pm
12:24 pm
11:29 am
SN -1 hour
1:33 pm
1:24 pm
12:29 pm
Solar Noon (SN)
2:33 pm
2:24 pm
1:29 pm
SN +1 hour
3:33 pm
3:24 pm
2:29 pm
SN +2 hours
4:33 pm
4:24 pm
SN +3 hours
5:33 pm
5:24 pm
SN +4 hours
6:33 pm
SN +5 hours
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8:12 pm
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(ii)
a written analysis, including:
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description of the methodology used in preparing the study,
description of all locations/Uses of areas affected by shadowing/sunlight
changes due to the proposed Development,
quantification and assessment of the impact on areas affected by
shadowing/sunlight changes due to the proposed Development,
and
summary describing any mitigating features that have been incorporated
into the Site and Building design.
(g)
Such other information, determined at the discretion of the Development
Authority, as may be required to enable a proper evaluation of the application.
15.
Application Completeness
A Development Permit application is considered complete when payment of the fee in accordance
with Section 17 has been received and the information required by Section 14 has been received
and is, in the opinion of the Development Authority, of sufficient quantity and quality to enable
evaluation of the application.
(1)
Review for Completeness:
Within 21 days of receiving an application, the Development Authority shall review the
application and shall issue a written notice, delivered by mail or email, advising if the
application has been determined complete or incomplete.
(a)
If the application is submitted outside of business hours the date the application
is received is deemed to be the next business day;
(b)
If 21 days is insufficient to allow adequate review of the information the applicant
and the Development Authority may agree, in writing, to another time frame; and
(c)
Compliance with the 21 day time frame, or a time frame agreed to under Section
15(1)(b), is evidenced by the date on the written notice from the Development
Authority and not the date that the notice is received by the applicant.
(2)
Application Determined Complete:
(a)
When the application is determined to be complete the Development Authority
shall issue the written notice and make a decision on the application in
accordance with PART 2 DIVISION 3.
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(b)
In addition to Section 15, an application shall be deemed complete if:
(i)
the Development Authority fails to make a determination referred to in
Section 15(1), or
(ii)
the Development Authority issues a Development Permit within 21 days
of receiving the application in which case the permit is deemed to be the
written notification.
(3)
Application Determined Incomplete:
(a)
When the application is determined to be incomplete, the Development
Authority shall issue the written notice which shall specify what additional
information must be submitted or what information must be corrected and re-
submitted and the date that the information must be re-submitted by.
(i)
If the information is re-submitted outside of business hours, the date the
information is received is deemed to be the next business day.
(ii)
If the date specified in the notice is insufficient to allow additional or
revised information to be prepared, the applicant and the Development
Authority may agree, in writing, to another date.
(b)
If the applicant fails to re-submit all the required information on or before the
date specified in the notice, or agreed to under Section 15(3)(a)(ii), then the
application shall be deemed refused and the Development Authority shall issue a
refusal in accordance with Section 24(3).
(c)
Within 21 days of receiving information in accordance with Section 15(3)(a), the
Development Authority shall review the information and shall issue a written
notice, delivered by mail or email, advising if the application is now determined
complete or once more incomplete.
(i)
If the Development application is determined to be complete, the
Development Authority shall proceed in accordance with Section 15(2).
(ii)
If the Development application is determined to be incomplete for the
second time, the procedure shall be in accordance with Section 15(2).
(iii)
If, subsequently, the Development application is determined to be
incomplete for the third time, the application shall be deemed refused
and the Development Authority shall issue a refusal in accordance with
Section 24(3).
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16.
Limitations of Section 15
(1)
Notwithstanding Section 15, a Development Permit application may be decided upon
without all of the information required pursuant to Section 14, if, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, a decision can be properly made without such information.
(2)
Despite that the Development Authority has issued a notice that the application is
complete under Section 15, the Development Authority may, in the course of evaluating
the application, request additional information or documentation from the applicant that
the Development Authority considers necessary to in order to properly make a decision
on the application.
17.
Fees Required
Fees and charges for applications and permits required pursuant to this Bylaw shall be as
established in Fees and Charges Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
18.
Reapplication
Except for a Development Permit application refusal made under Section 15, when a
Development Permit application is refused:
(1)
another application for the same or similar Use of the Parcel may not be submitted by the
same or another applicant until 6 months have elapsed from the date of the decision of
the Development Authority or Subdivision and Development Appeal Board;
(2)
notwithstanding Section 18(1), the Development Authority is authorized to receive a new
or revised application for the same or similar Use of the Parcel before 6 months have
elapsed from the date of the decision, when, in the opinion of the Development Authority,
the aspects of the application which caused it to be refused have been sufficiently
modified or corrected;
(3)
an application for a Permitted Use of the Parcel, complying in all respects with this Bylaw,
may be submitted before 6 months have elapsed from the date of the decision.
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19.
Notification Prior to Decision
(1)
The Development Authority may notify neighbours likely to be affected by the decision of
the Development Authority.
(2)
When notification is undertaken:
(a)
deleted
(b)
it may take one or both of the following forms:
(i)
a notice mailed to each landowner within 60m of the Use, Building or
Parcel which is the subject of the application (or as required in a Statutory
Plan), or
(ii)
a notice posted conspicuously on the Parcel which is the subject of the
application and remaining plainly visible until the date of consideration.
(3)
Notification shall:
(a)
be provided by letter,
(b)
deleted,
(c)
indicate the address of the Parcel and the District in which the Parcel is located,
(d)
describe the application according to information provided by the applicant,
including the nature of any waiver requested, and
(e)
request that comments on the application be in writing and be submitted by the
date indicated in the letter, which will not be less than fourteen (14) days from
the date of the letter.
20.
Decision Process for Permitted Uses
For a Development Permit application for a Permitted Use that is complete in accordance with
Section 15:
(1)
not requiring a waiver of any provision of this Bylaw, the Development Authority shall:
(a)
issue a Development Permit with or without conditions.
(b)
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(2)
requiring a waiver of the one or more provisions of this Bylaw which the Development
Authority is authorized to grant, the Development Authority shall:
(a)
grant the waiver and issue a Development Permit with or without conditions, or
(b)
refuse to grant the waiver and refuse the application, giving the reason(s) for
refusal.
(c)
deleted
(3)
deleted
(4)
deleted
(5)
requiring a waiver of one or more provisions of this Bylaw that the Development Authority
is not authorized to grant, the Development Authority shall refuse the application, giving
the reason(s) for refusal.
21.
Decision Process for Discretionary Uses
(1)
Deleted
(2)
For an application for a Discretionary Use that is complete in accordance with Section 15
and upon which the Development Authority may decide:
(a)
not requiring a waiver of any provision of this Bylaw, the Development Authority
shall:
(i)
issue a Development Permit with or without conditions, or
(ii)
refuse the application, giving the reason(s) for refusal., or
(o.1)
deleted
(b)
requiring a waiver of one or more provisions of this Bylaw which the Development
Authority is authorized to grant, the Development Authority shall:
(i)
grant the waiver and issue a Development Permit with or without
conditions, or
(ii)
refuse the application, giving the reason(s) for refusal.
(iii)
deleted.
(c)
deleted
(d)
deleted
(e)
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(f)
requiring a waiver of one or more provisions of this Bylaw that the
Development Authority is not authorized to grant, the Development Authority
shall refuse the application, giving the reason(s) for refusal.
(3)
Deleted
22.
Authorized Waivers
(1)
Notwithstanding the definition of "Parcel", described in Section 4, the Development
Authority is authorized to consider two (2) or more contiguous Parcels as one Parcel, and
if it is so decided, it shall be stated on the Development Permit.
(2)
Certain provisions of this Bylaw, described in Section 22(4), may be waived if the resulting
proposed Development:
(a)
conforms with the Use prescribed for the land or Building in this Bylaw, and
(i)
would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood, or
(ii)
would not materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value
of neighbouring properties.
(3)
Deleted
(4)
The Development Authority may grant the following waivers:
(a)
an unlimited waiver of Setbacks except for:
(i)
the Street Setbacks described in Section 56,
(ii)
the Setbacks from the gas line described in Section 57, and
(iii)
the Setbacks from Parcel Lines for Micro-WECS described in Section 54,
(b)
an unlimited waiver of the maximum projections allowed into Setbacks,
(c)
an unlimited waiver of maximum Building Height,
(d)
an unlimited waiver of maximum Parcel Coverage,
(e)
waiver of the requirements for or restrictions on Signs described in Section 62,
(f)
a waiver of the requirements for or restrictions on Billboards described in Section
61,
(g)
a waiver of the Parcel access requirements specific to individual Districts,
(h)
a waiver of the parking and loading requirements described in Section 63,
(i)
a waiver of Amenity Space requirements described in Section 59(1),
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(j)
a waiver of the requirements for Home Occupations described in Section 53,
(k)
a waiver of the minimum width and area of Parcels:
(i)
located in the Future Urban District and legally registered as of November
5, 1984, or
(ii)
located in any other District,
(l)
a waiver of the requirements for Accessory Buildings described in Section 82(4),
(m)
a waiver of the restriction against Lane access for Medical/Surgical Specialist
Offices described in Section 80(8)(i),
(n)
except for Setbacks from Parcel Lines, an unlimited waiver for the requirements
for Micro-WECS described in Section 54, and
(o)
a waiver of the mobility and accessibility requirements in Section 64.
(5)
The Development Authority is not authorized to grant any waivers of the distances and
requirements of the Subdivision and Development Regulations.
23.
Conditions of Approval
(1)
Any condition which is attached to a Development Permit forms part of the Development
Permit, and shall be complied with for the Development Permit to remain valid.
(2)
The Development Authority may attach conditions:
(a)
to ensure that a proposed Use or Development of land or Buildings will comply
with the provisions of this Bylaw and any applicable Statutory Plan,
(b)
specifying the period of time during which a Development Permit is valid and/or
the date by which Development shall commence,
(c)
governing the design, character, appearance, size, Height, location, position,
density and intensity of Use, servicing, vehicle and pedestrian accessibility,
Landscaping, paving, lighting, Advertising, identification or Use of any proposed
Use or Development,
(d)
governing the excavation, filling or reclamation of land,
(e)
requiring a Development agreement and/or a bond, irrevocable letters of credit
or other assurances to ensure compliance with the conditions of approval and/or
the construction of any required facilities,
(f)
requiring the payment of any applicable Redevelopment levies, and
(g)
requiring the registration of a restrictive covenant, caveat or easement.
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(3)
Any person or business to whom a Development Permit has been issued, and any
successor to the Development Permit, shall continuously comply with the conditions of
the permit.
24.
Development Application Decisions
(1)
When a Development Permit application has been determined to be complete in
accordance with Section 15, the Development Authority shall make a decision on the
application within 40 days after the date the applicant receives the written notice.
(a)
The date of receipt is deemed to be 7 days from the date on the notice.
(b)
The time period may be extended by an agreement in writing between the
applicant and the Development Authority.
(c)
At the option of the applicant, the application may be deemed refused if the
Development Authority fails to make a decision within the time required under
Sections 24(1) or 24(1)(b).
(2)
If the application is approved, the 'Development Permit' shall specify:
(a)
the address of the Parcel, the District in which it is located and a description of
the proposed Development,
(b)
the Use or Uses that have been approved,
(c)
any waivers that have been granted,
(d)
any conditions of approval,
(e)
the date of decision,
(f)
the date of validity,
and the Development Authority shall issue the permit by mail or by email on the date of
the decision.
(3)
If the application is refused, the 'Development Permit Application - Refused' shall specify:
(a)
the address of the Parcel, the District in which it is located and a description of
the proposed Development,
(b)
the reasons for refusal,
(c)
the date of decision,
(d)
the date the appeal period expires,
and the Development Authority shall issue the refusal by mail or by email on the date of
the decision.
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25.
Partial Approval
Notwithstanding Sections 20, 21, and 24 the Development Authority may issue a Development
Permit granting approval of some portion, aspect, or Use of a proposed Development and refusing
approval of another portion, aspect or Use and provide the reasons for refusal.
26.
Temporary Approval
The Development Authority may issue a Development Permit for a period of time:
(1)
that is specified in the Development Permit and subject to:
(a)
the condition that the City shall not be liable for any costs involved in the
cessation or removal of any Use or Development upon the expiry of the permit,
(b)
at the discretion of the Development Authority, the condition that the applicant
post a bond guaranteeing the cessation or removal of the Use or Development at
the end of the specified period of time, and
(c)
any additional conditions of approval,
(2)
and after the expiration of which the applicant shall:
(a)
cease or remove the Use or Development, or
(b)
request the Development Authority to extend the validity of the Development
Permit for a specified period of time.
27.
Notification After Decision
(1)
Public Notification is required for a Development Permit for:
a Permitted Use for which a waiver has been granted, or
a Discretionary Use whether or not a waiver has been granted.
(a)
The Development Permit shall be advertised once in a newspaper circulating in
the City.
(b)
In addition to 27(1)(a), if the Development Authority is of the opinion that
notification in the newspaper is not reasonably effective in ensuring that
potentially affected persons are made aware of the Development Permit, the
Development Authority may also mail a notice to each landowner within 60m of
the Use, Building or Parcel which is the subject of the permit.
(c)
Public notification shall:
(i)
indicate the address of the Parcel and the District in which the Parcel is
located,
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(ii)
indicate the Use approved and the nature of any waiver granted,
(iii)
indicate the right to appeal the decision within 21 days of the newspaper
Advertising date,
(iv)
indicate the method of making the appeal.
(2)
Applicant Notification is required for all Development application decisions.
(a)
If the application is approved, the notification shall be in the form of a
Development Permit.
(b)
If the application is refused, the notification shall be in the form of a
Development Permit Application - Refused.
(c)
The applicant notification shall:
(i)
be deemed received within 7 days of the date of decision,
(ii)
indicate the right to appeal the decision within 21 days of the date of the
decision,
(iii)
indicate the method of making the appeal.
28.
Development Commencement
(1)
Development shall not commence before the date of validity on the Development Permit
unless the applicant has signed the "Voluntary Waiver of Claims".
(2)
Development shall commence within 1 year of the date of validity on the Development
Permit, unless:
(a)
another period of time is specified on the Development Permit, or
(b)
the period of time during which Development shall commence is subsequently
extended by the Development Authority or Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board, or
(c)
the Development Permit has been suspended or cancelled.
29.
Modification, Suspension or Cancellation of Development Permits
(1)
The Development Authority may decide to modify, suspend or cancel a Development
Permit which, apparently, has been:
(a)
obtained by fraud or misrepresentation, or
(b)
obtained by failure to disclose pertinent information at the time of application,
or
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(c)
issued in error, or
(d)
invalidated through non-compliance with the conditions of approval as per
Section 23(1).
(2)
The Development Authority shall give written notice of the decision in the form of an
order issued pursuant to Section 645 of the Act.
(3)
An order to modify, suspend or cancel a Development Permit may be appealed in
accordance with Section 31 of this Bylaw.
30.
Revised Permits
The Development Authority may accept revised plans and/or a request to alter a permit:
(1)
if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the original approval is not materially
affected, the Development Authority may approve the plans and/or may alter the permit
accordingly, or
(2)
if the Development Authority determines that the revised plans and/or request to alter
the permit constitutes a materially revised approval, a new permit application, subject to
the appropriate submission requirements and application fees, will be required.
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31.
Appeal Process
(1)
Right of Appeal:
An appeal can be made by any affected person to the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board if the Development Authority:
(a)
fails or refuses to issue a Development Permit to a person,
(b)
issues a Development Permit subject to conditions, or
(c)
issues an Order as described in Section 40 or Section 29.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 31(1), when a decision with respect to a Development Permit
application for a Direct Control District:
(a)
is made by Council, there is no appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board, or
(b)
is made by a Development Authority, the appeal is limited to whether the
Development Authority followed the directions of Council.
(3)
Notice Served by Appellant:
The appeal shall be commenced by serving a written notice of the appeal to the Secretary
of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board through the City Clerk's Office within
21 days after:
(a)
in the case of an affected party, the date that the notice to the public is in the
case of an applicant, the date the decision was made, or
(b)
in the case of an applicant, the end of the period described in Section 24(1), if no
decision has been made,
(c)
in the case of the recipient of an Order, the date of the Order.
(4)
Notices to Affected Landowners:
In addition to the notices specified by Section 686(3) of the Act, the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board shall mail notice of the appeal hearing, not less than 5 days
before the hearing, to all owners of land within 60m of the Use, Building or Parcel which
is the subject of the appeal.
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(5)
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Decisions:
Where a decision of the Development Authority:
(a)
to issue a Development Permit:
(i)
is confirmed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the
Development Permit shall be signed and dated as of the date of the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board decision,
(ii)
is varied by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, a new
Development Permit shall be issued in accordance with, and signed and
dated as of the date of, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
decision,
(iii)
is reversed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the
Development Permit becomes null and void and the application shall be
considered refused as of the date of the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board decision,
(b)
to refuse a Development Permit application:
(i)
is confirmed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the
application shall be considered refused as of the date of the Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board decision,
(ii)
is reversed by the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, a
Development Permit shall be issued in accordance with, and signed and
dated as of the date of, the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
decision.
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32.
Amendment Applications
An application for amendment to this Bylaw may be initiated by the registered owner of a
property, an authorized representative of the owner, or by Council. All such amendments shall be
advertised in accordance with Section 37.
33.
Information Required for Applications
(1)
A Bylaw amendment application shall be made to the City on Form B of this Bylaw, and
shall be accompanied by:
(a)
when the application is to change the District in which a Parcel is located:
(i)
satisfactory evidence that the application is authorized by the registered
owner(s) of the Parcel,
(ii)
a current Certificate of Title (produced within the last 30 days),
(iii)
a copy of any caveat or covenant which may, in the opinion of the City,
have a bearing on the application,
(iv)
the applicant's written statement in support of the application,
(v)
where applicable, a vicinity map of an appropriate scale indicating the
location of the Parcel and its relationship to existing land Uses within 60m
of the Parcel boundaries.
(b)
when the application is for a District change to DC - Direct Control District:
(i)
a statement explaining why particular control is needed to be exercised
over the Parcel,
(ii)
a statement outlining the following proposed guidelines:
proposed Uses,
density,
Height,
Off-Street Parking,
access,
Landscaping and amenities,
any other proposed guidelines,
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(iii)
conceptual plans showing how the proposed guidelines will achieve the
proposed Development,
(c)
when the application is for a District change to a District which requires a
comprehensive siting plan:
(i)
A proposed comprehensive siting plan complying with the District rules.
(d)
when the application is to change the text of the Land Use Bylaw:
(i)
The applicant's written statement in support of the application.
(e)
the fee established by Section 36,
(f)
any additional information that the City considers necessary for a proper
evaluation of and decision on the application.
34.
Compliance with Information Requirements
A Bylaw amendment application shall be considered to be complete when all of the information
required pursuant to Section 33 has been accepted by the City as being of sufficient quantity and
quality to enable evaluation of the application and the preparation of an amending bylaw.
35.
Waiver of Information Requirements
An amending bylaw may be decided upon without all of the information required pursuant to
Section 33, if, in the opinion of Council, a decision can be properly made without such information.
36.
Fees
Fees and charges required pursuant to this Bylaw shall be as established in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
37.
Notices Required
In addition to the notices required by Section 606 and 692 of the Act, notices prior to second
reading of an amending bylaw shall be given in writing by mail to owners of land within a minimum
radius of 60m of a Parcel which is the subject of the amending bylaw (or as required in a Statutory
Plan).
38.
Hearings and Decisions
(1)
In addition to the persons required to be heard pursuant to Section 230 of the Act, the
Council may hear from the Planning and Development Department.
(2)
All amendments to this Bylaw shall be made by Council by means of a bylaw and in
conformance with the relevant provisions of the Act.
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39.
Reapplication
When a bylaw for a District change or a change to the text of this Bylaw is defeated by Council,
another application for the same District change for the same Parcel or for the same text change
may not be submitted by the same or another applicant until 6 months have elapsed from the
date of the decision of Council, unless the application has been sufficiently modified so as to
constitute a different application.
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40.
Stop Orders
(1)
If the Development Authority finds that a Development or Use of land or Buildings is not
in accordance with the Act, a Development Permit, any document or instrument by which
Developments are approved, a subdivision approval, or this Bylaw, the Authority may
issue an Order pursuant to Section 645 of the Municipal Government Act. The order:
(a)
may be appealed in accordance with Section 31 of this Bylaw.
(b)
may be enforced in accordance with Section 646 of the Act.
(2)
If a Designated Officer finds that a Development has not reached a Satisfactory State of
Completion within 30 months of the date upon which an approval for Development has
been granted or otherwise authorized, and, in addition to any other remedies provided
by the Act or any other relevant legislation, the Designated Officer may determine that
there has been a contravention of this Bylaw and accordingly may take such steps and
issue such Orders as are allowed by the Act including the steps allowed by Section 542,
545 and 546 of the Act, and the order:
(a)
may be reviewed in accordance with Section 547 and 548 of the Act.
(b)
may be enforced in accordance with Section 549 of the Act.
41.
Offenses and Penalties
(1)
A Municipal Tag, Violation Ticket, or both may be issued for any contravention of this
bylaw.
(2)
The Tag or Ticket is deemed to have been sufficiently served and received if:
(a)
served personally,
(b)
served by registered mail, or
(c)
served personally at the usual place of abode or business to an occupant or
employee who appears to be at least eighteen years of age.
(3)
Upon payment of the penalty to the City within the time limit specified on the Tag an
official receipt shall be issued and such payment shall be accepted in lieu of prosecution.
(4)
If a person or business upon whom a Tag is served fails to pay the required sum within
the specified time limit prosecution may commence.
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(5)
Prosecution of offences may be commenced by way of Violation Ticket pursuant to the
Provincial Offences Procedure Act, RSA 2000.
(6)
The specified penalty payable in respect of a contravention is the amount set out in the
Fees and Charges Bylaw.
(7)
Where any person contravenes the same provision of this Bylaw within one twelve (12)
month period the specified penalty is double the amount set out in the Fees and Charges
Bylaw.
(8)
Where any person contravenes the same provision of this Bylaw within one twelve (12)
month period a third or subsequent time the specified penalty is triple the amount set
out in the Fees and Charges Bylaw.
(9)
The recipient of a Municipal Tag may appeal such issuance to the Director of
Infrastructure Services within ten (10) days of the date on the Tag.
(10)
A person who contravenes or fails to comply with a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an
offence and is liable upon summary conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 and
costs; and in default of payment of the fine and costs, to imprisonment for a period not
exceeding 6 months.
(11)
The levying and payment of any penalty or fine, or the imprisonment for any period
provided in this Bylaw shall not relieve a person from the necessity of paying any fees,
charges or costs from which that person is liable under the provisions of this Bylaw.
Schedule 'A'
Section
Violation
Penalty
23(2)
Non-compliance with the conditions of a
$240
development permit
53(3)
Non-compliance with Home Occupation
$240
Requirements
63(11)
Non-compliance with Parking and Loading
$240
Requirements
64(6)
Non-compliance with Mobility and
$240
Accessibility requirements
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42.
Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
(1)
No Use of land or a Building shall be deemed Non-Conforming solely due to the
conversion of measurements from imperial to metric, if that Use conformed to the
imperial measurement requirement in effect at the time the Use was approved or
constructed.
(2)
Any Development Permit that has been issued before the final approval of this Bylaw, or
a bylaw to amend this Bylaw, continues in effect notwithstanding that the enactment of
the bylaw would render the Development a Non-Conforming Use of land or a Building.
(3)
A Non-Conforming Use of land or a Building may be continued, but if that Use is
discontinued for a period of 6 consecutive months or more, any future Use of the land or
Building shall conform with the provisions of this Bylaw.
(4)
A Non-Conforming Use of part of a Building may be extended throughout the Building but
the Building, whether or not it is a Non-Conforming Building, shall not be enlarged or
added to and no structural Alterations shall be made to it or in it.
(5)
A Non-Conforming Use of part of a Parcel shall not be extended or transferred in whole
or in part to any other part of the Parcel and no additional Buildings shall be erected on
the Parcel while the Non-Conforming Use continues.
(6)
A Non-Conforming Building may continue to be used but the Building shall not be
enlarged, added to, rebuilt or structurally altered except:
(a)
as may be necessary to make it a conforming Building, or
(b)
as the Development Authority considers necessary for the routine maintenance
of the Building.
(7)
If a Non-Conforming Building is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 75% of
the value of the Building above its foundation, the Building shall not be repaired or rebuilt
except in accordance with this Bylaw.
(8)
The Use of land or the Use of a Building is not affected by reason only of a change of
ownership, tenancy or occupancy.
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PART 3
DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 1 - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS
43.
Applicability
Unless otherwise provided in an individual District, or in the general rules for Commercial,
Industrial, Public Service or Residential Districts, the following rules apply to all Uses in all Districts.
44.
Plans Prevail
(1)
South Saskatchewan Regional Plan:
(a)
In the event of a conflict or inconsistency between the South Saskatchewan
Regional Plan and the Land Use Bylaw, the South Saskatchewan Regional Plan
shall prevail.
(b)
Development decisions shall be consistent with the South Saskatchewan Regional
Plan.
(2)
Statutory Plan Overlays:
(a)
Where a Statutory Plan is in effect that affects the Use or Development of land or
Buildings in a particular District or Districts, it shall be so indicated on the District
Maps. An overview of applicable Statutory Plan Overlays is available in Appendix
D.
(b)
Where the policies, rules or procedures indicated in a Statutory Plan vary,
supplement, reduce, replace or qualify the requirements of this Bylaw for a
particular District or Districts, the policies, rules or procedures indicated in the
Statutory Plan shall take precedence.
45.
Density of Residential Development
(1)
Calculation of Fractions:
Where the calculation of the total number of persons or Dwelling Units allowed for a
residential Development results in a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded to the next
smallest whole number. For example, 14.7 Dwelling Units is rounded to 14 Dwelling Units.
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(2)
Persons per Dwelling Unit (or per bedroom, if noted)
The density of residential Development shall be calculated according the following
factors:
(a)
Dwelling, Townhouse, Dwelling, Apartment, comprising six or fewer Dwelling
Units:
(i)
One-bedroom Dwelling Units ................................................................ 1.8
(ii)
Two-bedroom Dwelling Units ................................................................ 2.4
(iii)
Three-bedroom Dwelling Units ............................................................. 3.6
(iv)
Four-bedroom Dwelling Units ............................................................... 4.5
(b)
All other Dwelling, Apartments:
(i)
Bachelor Dwelling Units ......................................................................... 1.0
(ii)
One-bedroom Dwelling Units ................................................................ 1.3
(iii)
Two-bedroom Dwelling Units ................................................................ 1.9
(iv)
Three-bedroom Dwelling Units ............................................................. 2.8
(c)
Boarding Houses:
(i)
Single bedroom ...................................................................................... 1.0
(ii)
Double bedroom .................................................................................... 1.3
(d)
Senior Citizen Housing:
(i)
Bachelor Dwelling Units ......................................................................... 1.0
(ii)
One-bedroom Dwelling Units ................................................................ 1.3
(iii)
Two-bedroom Dwelling Units ................................................................ 1.7
(iv)
Other:
Single Bedroom ...................................................................................... 1.0
Double Bedroom .................................................................................... 2.0
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46.
Mixed-Use Density Bonus
(1)
Mixed-Use Development is eligible for an increase in residential density up to 50% higher
than the maximum density described in Districts where Apartment Dwelling Mixed Used
is a Permitted Use or Discretionary Use providing that 15% of units are retained for rental
use only.
47.
Parcels Without Street Access
(1)
Where a Parcel does not abut a Street, the Development of the Parcel shall be restricted
to a Use which is accessory to the Principal Use of a Parcel that does abut a Street.
(2)
Section 47(1) shall be enforced by a condition of a Development Permit and/or by the
registration of a restrictive covenant at the Land Titles Office.
48.
Dwelling Units on a Parcel
(1)
No person shall construct, locate or cause to be constructed or located more than one
Dwelling Unit on a Parcel, unless:
(a)
the Parcel is located in the Future Urban Development District and:
(i)
the second Dwelling Unit is to be occupied by a person who is engaged
on a full-time basis for at least six (6) months each year in an agricultural
pursuit, or
(ii)
is an additional Dwelling(s) judged by the approving authority to not
compromise future urbanization of the area, or
(b)
the Dwelling Unit has an approved Secondary Suite, is a Two-Unit Dwelling, Four-
Plex Dwelling, an Apartment Dwelling or Townhouse Dwelling or forms part of a
comprehensively-planned Development, or
(c)
the second or additional Dwelling Unit is a Manufactured Home/Tiny Home
forming part of a Park for a Manufactured Home/Tiny Home Park.
(2)
The Development Authority is authorized to exempt any person or land from the
operation of this section.
49.
Adult Theatre Locations
Adult Theatres shall be allowed only in Direct Control Districts created for that purpose by Council.
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50.
Child Care Facilities, Major & Minor
(1)
The Development Permit shall specify:
(a)
the total occupancy by children and staff,
(b)
the location of passenger loading zones.
(2)
The Major Child Care and Minor Child Care Facility shall comply with the minimum
provincial standards.
(3)
The Major Child Care and Minor Child Care Facility shall comply with applicable Statutory
Plans.
51.
Group Homes
(1)
The Development Permit shall specify:
(a)
the number of clients accommodated,
(b)
the number of staff employed, and
(c)
the requirement for submission of a plan that describes how communication with
neighbours will be carried out and how neighbourhood compatibility issues are
to be resolved.
(2)
The Group Home shall comply with the minimum provincial standards.
52.
Supportive Housing
In addition to the Districts where it is identified as an allowable Use Supportive Housing shall also
be allowed in Direct Control Districts created for that purpose by Council.
(1)
Supportive Housing in a Direct Control District should be:
(a)
in form and finish, nearly indistinguishable from Buildings in the surrounding
neighbourhood,
(b)
located at or near the end of a block and on or near a Collector Roadway,
(c)
near transit and neighbourhood services.
(2)
The Development Permit for Supportive Housing allowed in a Direct Control District shall
be issued by a Resolution of Council.
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53.
Home Occupations
(1)
Performance Standards
Type A
Type B
Type C
Type D
(a)
Customer or
student visits:
None
Maximum of 6
customers per
day: one at a
time, by
appointment
only
Maximum of
15 students per
day: no more
than five at a
time.
Unlimited
(b)
Minimum on-
site parking
spaces:
None
In addition to
other required
parking: 1
space. (More
spaces may be
required by the
Development
Authority.
Spaces should
not displace
occupant
parking.)
As required by
the
Development
Authority
In addition to
other required
parking: 2
spaces. (More
may be required
by the
Development
Authority.
Spaces shall not
displace
occupant
parking.)
(c)
Supplier visits:
None
1 visit per week
1 visit per week
Unlimited
(d)
Employees:
No one employed by or engaged in the Home
Occupation who is not a permanent resident
of the home shall visit for the purpose of
carrying out any aspect of the Home
Occupation.
Max. 2 non-
resident present
at any one time
(e)
Visibility
and/or Signs:
No aspect of the Home Occupation may be
visible from outside the Dwelling or Building.
Signs are not permitted.
Max. one Fascia
Sign or one
Free-Standing
Sign - overhead
lit only (no
digital). Must be
turned off
between 11:00
p.m. and 7:00
a.m. Max. area
2.0m2
(f)
Vehicles:
A vehicle used in the Home Occupation, that may visit or be
parked at the Parcel, must be either:
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a passenger vehicle, or
a truck or van (excluding a cube van) with maximum one tonne
capacity and 6.0m length.
(g)
Storage:
No outside storage of goods, materials or equipment is allowed.
(h)
Offensive
impacts:
No offensive impacts on the Household or neighbouring
Households, including but not limited to noise, dust, odour,
fumes, excessive light or fire hazards, are allowed.
(2)
Application Requirements:
Notwithstanding the information required for Development Permit applications
described in Section 14, applicants for a Development Permit for a Home Occupation
must submit:
(a)
a full description of the nature of the proposed business, including:
(i)
number of customers, employees and supplier visits,
(ii)
days and hours of operation,
(iii)
number, type and storage location of any vehicles, trailers or other
equipment used in the business.
(b)
if applicable, a Site plan showing available on-site and on-street parking.
(c)
any other information the Development Authority deems necessary such as a
letter from the owner of a property being utilized for storage for equipment used
in a Home Occupation.
(3)
Compliance Requirements:
(a)
Any failure to meet the conditions of the Development Permit for a Home
Occupation may result in revocation of the permit.
(b)
Changes to an approved Home Occupation require the approval of the
Development Authority.
(c)
A Development Permit for a Home Occupation is not transferable to a new
address.
(d)
A person or business to whom a Development Permit for a Home Occupation has
been issued, or any successor to the permit, shall continuously comply with the
requirements of Section 53 and the conditions of the Development Permit.
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54.
Micro - Wind Energy Conversion Systems
(1)
Minimum tower system Setbacks from Parcel Lines:
Equal to the Height of the system. Any guy wires shall be within Parcel boundaries.
(2)
Minimum separation distance between tower systems:
Equal to the combined Height of the systems.
(3)
Minimum distance of tower systems from residential Uses not on the same Parcel:
Three times the Height of the system unless the applicant can provide evidence
satisfactory to the Development Authority that there will be no undue impacts (e.g.
strobe effect, audible and sub-audible sound wave effects, etc.).
(4)
Minimum ground clearance for tower mounted turbine blades ................................. 6.0m
(5)
Tower System Accessibility:
Tower base and blade path shall be enclosed by a minimum 2.0m high fence Setback a
minimum 3.0m from the blade path or tower base, whichever is greater.
(6)
Appearance:
Tower turbine shall be of a durable matte finish in grey or white.
(7)
Signage:
(a)
Required:
Manufacture's identification, technical, warning and emergency contact
information on both the base of the tower and fence enclosure or in the case of
a Building mounted system in a prominent location near the turbine.
(b)
Optional:
Manufacturer's symbol on the nacelle.
(c)
No other signage is permitted.
(8)
Maintenance and Decommissioning:
(a)
The applicant shall submit a 'Maintenance and Decommissioning Plan' at the time
of the Development application.
(b)
The applicant/owner/operator may be required to provide a bond or letter of
credit in accordance with Section 23(2)(e).
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(9)
Other requirements:
(a)
All components of the Micro WECS shall comply with Canadian National
Standards and shall bear the appropriate certification marks.
(b)
The applicant/owner/operator shall obtain and maintain:
(i)
all relevant federal and provincial permits and permissions,
(ii)
City Electrical permit and, if applicable, a building permit,
(iii)
City Electrical Utility approval.
55.
Setbacks for Corner Parcels
(1)
Unless otherwise specified in a particular District, or on an approved comprehensive siting
plan, the minimum front Setback shall be measured from the shorter Front Parcel Line
and the minimum Setback from the longer Front Parcel Line shall be one-half (½) of the
minimum front Setback in that District.
(2)
The remaining Setbacks shall be side Setbacks.
(3)
Illustration
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56.
Additional Setbacks from Certain Streets
(1)
Notwithstanding Section 13 concerning Development not requiring a Development
Permit, all new Buildings and additions to existing Buildings shall have a minimum Setback
from the Parcel Line abutting the Street as described in Section 56(2).
(2)
Except as noted in Section 56(3), the following minimum Setbacks shall be provided in
addition to the front Setbacks in the particular District and shall not be waived:
(a)
5th Avenue North between the Lane West of 12th Street North and 21A Street
North:
(i)
North side ........................................................................................... 2.1m
(ii)
South side ........................................................................................... 2.1m
(b)
13th Street North between Crowsnest Trail and 9th Avenue North:
(i)
West side ............................................................................................ 2.1m
(ii)
East side .............................................................................................. 2.1m
(3)
The Setbacks described in Section 56(2) shall not apply to any Parcel where a road
widening equal to the Setback has already been effected by plan of survey.
57.
Setbacks from High Pressure Gas Line
(1)
Where any Building designed for human occupancy is to be erected, altered or enlarged
on any Parcel in close proximity to a high pressure gas line indicated on the District Maps,
the minimum distance between the gas line and a wall of the Building shall be 15.25m.
(2)
The distance specified in Section 57(1) shall not be waived.
58.
Landscape Design
(1)
Where required in a District of this Bylaw, Landscaping shall be provided, completed and
maintained to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The landscape design must:
(a)
be consistent with the purpose of the District,
(b)
take into account any other Landscaping in the vicinity,
(c)
be developed using the City Landscape Design Guidelines (See Appendix 'A').
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(2)
Where applicable, the landscape design must demonstrate adherence to the following
principles.
(a)
Water is a limited commodity in Lethbridge and must be used judiciously.
Mulching, low volume irrigation, and water thrifty plants must be considered for
the landscape design. Drip irrigation and mulch is required in order to ensure
plants become well established.
(b)
Plants fulfill a multitude of purposes such as visually improving the scale and
impact of Buildings and parking lots, Screening unsightly land Uses, moderating
the temperature, improving air quality and providing food and habitat for birds
and animals. The landscape design must give consideration to these effects.
(c)
People feel an innate connection to the natural world and Landscaping
contributes to our physical and mental well-being. The landscape design should
include areas designed so that people can stop awhile, relax and enjoy their
surroundings.
(d)
Trees filter air, provide shade and are of great visual and environmental value.
The landscape design must employ an adequate number of trees. The design
must consist of a variety of trees and shrubs in a cohesive arrangement.
(e)
The landscape design must respect and improve views from public areas. The
view of any Development from the Street is important. It creates the initial
impression of the Development and contributes to the overall character of the
area.
(f)
The landscape design must provide pedestrian links to nearby pedestrian and bike
pathways, Parks and Streets.
(g)
The landscape design must respect and improve views from neighbouring
residential properties. It is important that any Development adjacent to
residential areas be a "friendly" neighbour and Landscaping, including fencing,
should provide buffering and Screening where necessary.
(3)
The landscape design submission must be made in accordance with Section 14(3)(e).
(4)
Where conditions respecting the provision of Landscaping are applied, the Development
Authority may require the applicant and/or landowner to enter into an agreement with
the City providing for the completion of Landscaping within a specified period of time,
and in addition to the Stop Order procedure of this Bylaw, may require a bond, security
deposit or letter of credit in accordance with Section 23(2)(e).
(5)
All adjacent boulevards must be maintained by the applicant and/or landowner.
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59.
Site Design
The Site design must be developed using the City Site Design Guidelines (See Appendix 'B') and
must show, where applicable:
(1)
Amenity Space:
(a)
Applicability:
Amenity Space shall be provided, completed and maintained to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority, in accordance with 59(1)(b).
(b)
Required Amenity Space:
Minimum Area,
Shared and Private:
Minimum
Dimensions:
(i)
for each Dwelling, Apartment,
Dwelling, Four-Plex, Garage
Suite,
Garden
Suite
and
Dwelling, Townhouse Unit:
15.0m2
1.2m
(ii)
for each senior citizen housing
self-contained Dwelling Unit
7.5m2
1.2m
(iii)
for all other senior citizen
housing
as required by the
Development
Authority
(c)
Functional Design:
Amenity Space shall be functionally designed for the Use and benefit of the
occupants of the Development and shall have regard to the following:
(i)
Amenity Space, Private should allow for:
direct access to the Dwelling Unit that it serves,
a visually screened and adequately private social/recreational area,
reasonable protection from the natural outdoor elements.
(ii)
Amenity Space, Shared should allow for:
adequate safety of active play areas, such as tennis courts and tot lots,
from vehicle circulation and parking areas,
maximum visibility and direct access of children's play areas from
selected Dwelling Units in the Development,
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use of Landscaping elements to facilitate and reflect the intended
function of the space,
reasonable protection from the natural outdoor elements.
(2)
Lighting:
(a)
Where artificial outdoor lighting is provided to illuminate any Parcel, Building or
Site, the type and location of lighting shall:
(i)
avoid undue Illuminance of the neighbouring Parcels,
(ii)
not adversely affect the use, enjoyment and privacy of any Dwelling and
its Amenity Spaces,
(iii)
not interfere with traffic safety on Public Roadway.
(b)
Where artificial outdoor lighting is provided for the Illuminance of a Sign or
Billboard, the design and location of such lighting shall be submitted for
Development approval as part of the Development Permit application for the Sign
or Billboard.
(3)
Garbage Enclosures:
(a)
In Residential Districts:
All Apartment Dwellings and Townhouse Dwellings, and senior citizen housing
shall be provided with a garbage enclosure that shall be designed, located and
visually screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and in
accordance with the Waste Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
(b)
In all other Districts:
A Principal Building or Use shall be provided with a garbage enclosure designed,
located and visually screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority
and in accordance with the Waste Bylaw, as amended from time to time.
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60.
Projecting Signs, Awnings and Canopies
(1)
A Projecting Sign, awning or canopy projecting into a Public Roadway:
(a)
may require an Encroachment Agreement with the City, and
(b)
shall not project:
(i)
more than 2.4m measured horizontally over the Public Roadway,
measured from the Parcel Line, and
(ii)
closer than 0.6m measured horizontally to the portion of the Public
Roadway used for the passage of motor vehicles, and
(c)
shall have a minimum clearance of 2.4m measured vertically above the surface of
the Public Roadway.
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61.
Billboards
(1)
Billboard Definitions:
Ambient Light means the level of light in the area at and surrounding a Billboard Site
measured without any Luminance from or Illuminance of the Billboard and occurring at
any point in time.
Copy means the Advertising message.
Copy-face means the area of the Billboard carrying the Copy.
Copy Cycle means the number of different digital messages displayed in sequence before
the sequence is repeated.
Digital Copy means Copy that is computer designed and programmed to be carried on an
electronic display screen that uses LED, LCD, plasma or similar technology.
Digital Copy Billboard or Digital Billboard means a Billboard that carries Digital Copy that
may be developed and controlled off-site and displayed on the Billboard Copy-face in a
Copy Cycle.
Dwell Time means the length of time each Digital Copy in a Copy Cycle appears.
Dynamic Copy means Digital Copy that contains moving, flashing, pulsating, Video-image
Display or other similar elements.
Emergency Alert Message means Digital Copy, authorized by the City or the Lethbridge
Police Service, meant to alert the general public of a threat to public health and safety or
another matter of civic urgency.
Excessive Illumination means the level of Luminance from or Illuminance of the Billboard,
in excess of Ambient Light + 6.5 lux.
Illuminance means the amount of light falling on a surface such as the ground measured
in footcandles or lux (1 footcandle = 10.7 lux, 1lux = 0.09 footcandles).
Luminance means the amount of light leaving the light source measured in candelas per
square metre or nits (1 nit = 1 candela per square metre).
Paper-Copy Billboard or Conventional Billboard means a Billboard that carries Copy
printed on a material (e.g. paper or vinyl) that is manually applied to or installed on the
Billboard Copy-face.
Sequential Messages means one Advertising message that is carried over two (2) or more
sequential Digital Copy displays in a Copy Cycle.
Static Copy means Digital Copy wherein the message is motionless and contains no
moving, flashing, pulsating, Video-image Display or other similar elements.
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Transition Effects means visual effects such as fading, spinning, sliding, etc. affecting the
disappearance of the departing Digital Copy and the appearance of the arriving Digital
Copy in a Copy Cycle.
Transition Time means the length of time between the disappearance of the departing
Digital Copy and the appearance of the arriving Digital Copy in a Copy Cycle.
Video-image Display means the Use of a LED, LCD, plasma or similar electronic display
screen to show life-like rapid sequential images similar to or the same as video clips,
movies, television broadcasts, cartoons, etc.
(2)
Submission Requirements:
Notwithstanding the information required for Development Permit applications
described in Section 15, applications for all Billboards shall be accompanied by:
(a)
one (1) hard copy (maximum 11" x 17") of drawing drawn to a scale of 1:100 or
larger and showing:
(i)
all dimensions of the Billboard structure,
(ii)
the dimensions and area of the Copy-face(s),
(iii)
the manner of all Illuminance, and
(iv)
the type of construction and finish,
(b)
one (1) hard copy (maximum 11" x 17") of a Site plan drawn to a scale of 1:500 or
larger and showing the location of the Billboard with respect to:
(i)
the distance from the nearest Parcel Line(s),
(ii)
the distance from any Billboard within a 300.0m radius,
(iii)
the distance to any residential Development within a 150.0m radius,
(iv)
the distance to any Residential District within a 150.0m radius,
(v)
Streets, Street intersections, traffic control devices and traffic signs
within 100.0m radius of the location of the Billboard, and
(vi)
Building(s), Sign(s), and on-site parking spaces and maneuvering aisles
within 100.0m radius of the location of the Billboard,
(c)
for a Digital-Copy Billboard a description of:
(i)
the type of Copy display (static or dynamic),
(ii)
the minimum Dwell Time,
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(iii)
the Transition Time and Transition Effects,
(iv)
the Copy Cycle and if there will be message sequencing,
(v)
the maximum Luminance levels from dawn to dusk and from dusk to
dawn and the mechanism for automatically adjusting the Luminance to
Ambient Light levels, and
(vi)
the mechanism to automatically cease messaging in the case of a
malfunction, and
(d)
a PDF (portable document format) file containing the information noted above.
(3)
Billboard Structure Requirements:
(a)
Height ............................................................................................................... 6.1m
(b)
Structural Support:
(i)
shall be a free-standing monopole,
(ii)
the monopole shall not project above the Billboard Face,
(iii)
the monopole shall not be Illuminated,
(iv)
the monopole shall be constructed of a non-decorative, non-reflective
finish,
(v)
Billboard Copy-face bracing shall not project beyond the Copy-face,
(vi)
Billboard Copy-face bracing may be required to be screened from side
view.
(4)
Billboard Copy-face Requirements:
(a)
Billboard Copy-face may be mounted on one or both sides of the monopole only.
Triple-sided or multi-sided Billboards are not permitted.
(b)
Single-sized Billboard Copy-face dimensions:
Area ............................................................................................................... 19.0m2
(c)
No portion of the Copy-face shall have structural ornamentation.
(d)
Apart from one Sign on the monopole not exceeding 0.2m2, identifying the
Billboard owner and the Copy carried on the Billboard Copy-face itself, no other
signage shall be incorporated into any portion of the Billboard structure or
component parts.
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(e)
The Billboard and its structure shall not incorporate any Dynamic Copy, revolving
lights, beacons, search-lights or emit any amplified sounds.
(f)
No portion of the Billboard shall project beyond the Parcel Line.
(5)
Billboard Copy Requirements:
(a)
Paper-Copy Billboard
Shall be illuminated to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. Internal
lighting (back lighting) is not permitted.
(b)
Digital-Copy Billboards shall be compliant with the following:
(i)
Copy Display ............................................................................. Static Copy
(ii)
Dwell Time, minimum ................................................................. 8 seconds
(iii)
Transition Time .................................................................... instantaneous
(iv)
Transition Effects ................................................................................ none
(v)
Sequential Messages .......................................................................... none
(vi)
Luminance
(c)
The Copy-face shall continuously and automatically adjust to Ambient Light
conditions by the following (measured at 10.0m from the Copy-face):
(i)
Ambient Light level + a maximum of 6.5 lux
(ii)
to a maximum Luminance of:
dawn to dusk................................................................................ 7500 nits
dusk to dawn.................................................................................. 300 nits
(d)
Emergency Alert Messages:
May be displayed upon a Digital Billboard upon request by the City and/or the
Lethbridge Police Service and need not be compliant with the requirements of
Section 61(5)(b).
(e)
Malfunction:
In case of a malfunction the Digital Copy shall be automatically frozen in one
position or the Copy-face shall display a black screen.
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(6)
Billboard Location Requirements:
(a)
Each proposed Site shall contain only one Billboard comprised of a monopole with
one Copy-face on either one side or both side of the monopole.
(b)
The proposed Site shall not be located:
(i)
in the River Valley or a Park, or on a Public Roadway,
(ii)
on an Historic Site unless prior municipal and/or provincial approval has
been obtained.
(c)
The proposed Site shall be in a District where Billboards are allowed and the Site
has Frontage on:
(i)
Crowsnest Trail, East of Mayor Magrath Drive,
(ii)
Crowsnest Trail, West of 25th Street West,
(iii)
Mayor Magrath Drive South,
(iv)
Mayor Magrath Drive North,
(v)
5th Avenue North, East of 28th Street North.
(d)
Each Billboard Site facing the same traffic flow direction shall be separated from
other Billboard Sites by the following minimum distances, measured by a straight
line:
(i)
Crowsnest Trail East of Mayor Magrath Drive ................................ 300.0m
(ii)
Crowsnest Trail West of 25th Street West....................................... 300.0m
(iii)
Mayor Magrath Drive South,
North of 24th Avenue South ............................................................ 100.0m
(iv)
Mayor Magrath Drive South,
South of 24th Avenue South ............................................................ 300.0m
(v)
Mayor Magrath Drive North ........................................................... 100.0m
(vi)
5th Avenue North, East of 28th Street North ................................... 300.0m
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(7)
Decision Criteria:
The Development Authority shall consider:
(a)
the possible detrimental effects on the use and amenity of surrounding
properties, including total Illuminance of residential properties from a variety of
light sources (of which a Billboard may be only one contributor) and may require
greater separation distances or lesser Luminance levels than those cited herein
and may also require specific siting conditions to mitigate these and other
detrimental effects. Siting conditions may include but are not limited to:
(i)
angling the Billboard to avoid Excessive Illumination of neighbouring
properties, and
(ii)
de-energizing the Billboard during certain hours.
(b)
the possible detrimental effects on vehicular and pedestrian safety. Applications
for Digital-Copy Billboards shall be circulated to the City of Lethbridge
Transportation Department for review of possible visual interference or conflicts
with traffic control devices and the potential for driver distraction at decision
points.
(c)
the potential future land Uses and urban design guidelines of any applicable Area
Structure Plan.
(8)
Post-Approval Requirements:
(a)
The Billboard shall be maintained in good repair to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(b)
Upon installation of the Billboard the applicant shall provide the City with the
geographic coordinates of the Billboard in the format of NAD83 3TM.
(c)
Upon installation of the Billboard the applicant shall provide the City of
Lethbridge Communications Department with contact information for the
purposes of Emergency Alert Messages and shall keep such contact information
current.
(d)
Upon activation of a Digital-Copy Billboard, and subsequently upon request by
the Development Authority, the applicant shall provide evidence satisfactory to
the Development Authority that the Billboard has been calibrated to meet the
requirements of Section 61(5) or the requirements of the Development Permit.
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(9)
Non-Conforming Billboards:
(a)
Non-Conforming locations:
Billboards approved by a Development Permit issued on or before the date of this
bylaw amendment and not located in accordance with Section 61(6) are subject
to the following provision:
(i)
In accordance with Section 42(3) a Billboard, whether Digital-Copy or
Paper-Copy, which in the opinion of the Development Authority, has not
carried an intact or legible or otherwise well-maintained message on the
Copy-face for a period of six (6) consecutive months is judged to be a
discontinued use and must be removed within 30 calendar days of a
notice being issued.
(b)
Non-Conforming Digital Copy:
In accordance with Section 42(6) a Digital-Copy Billboard approved by a
Development Permit issued on or before the date of this bylaw amendment that
does not carry Copy in accordance with Section 61(5) cannot be enlarged, added
to, re-built, or structurally altered unless the Copy is brought into conformance
with this bylaw.
(c)
Non-Conforming Structure:
In accordance with Section 42(6) a Billboard approved by a Development Permit
issued on or before the date of this bylaw amendment that was not constructed
in accordance with Section 61(3), cannot be enlarged, added to, re-built, or
structurally altered (except as the Development Authority may consider
necessary for routine maintenance) unless the structure is brought into
conformance with this bylaw.
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62.
Signs
(1)
Definitions:
In addition to the definitions in Section 4, the following definitions apply to this section:
Definition deleted
Animated or Animation means making use of any method to depict action or motion.
Area means the size of the surface of the Face of a Sign;
and in the case of a Sign comprising individual letters or symbols, means the size
of a single geometric figure (e.g. square, rectangle, circle, triangle, trapezoid)
which would enclose all of the letters or symbols;
and in the case of a Sign comprising 2 or more Faces, means one-half (½) of the
size of the surface of all of the Faces of the Sign.
Canopy Sign means any Sign placed on a permanent projection from the exterior wall of
a Building, where the projection has been primarily designed to provide Shelter to
pedestrians or vehicles.
Clearance means the vertical distance between the lowest part of a Sign and the finished
Grade below the Sign.
Copy means the message on the Sign Face.
Face means the surface contained within the perimeter of one side of the Sign, on which
Copy is or may be placed.
Fascia Sign means any Sign with its Copy-face placed parallel to, projecting no more than
0.3m horizontally from, and having a maximum of 50% of its Area projecting vertically
above, the exterior wall of the Building to which the Sign is attached.
Free-Standing Sign means any Sign supported independently of any Building and
permanently attached to the ground.
Identification Sign means any Sign the Copy of which contains only the name and/or
address of a Parcel, Building, institution or person and/or the type of activity carried out.
Official Sign means any Sign placed pursuant to government legislation.
Painted Wall Sign means a Sign that is painted, inscribed or marked directly on any
exterior wall or other integral part of a Building. A Painted Wall Sign is not a Fascia Sign
or a Mural.
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Definition Deleted
Projecting Sign means any Sign, except a Canopy Sign, extending more than 0.3m
horizontally from, and having a maximum of 50% of its Area extending vertically above,
the exterior wall of the Building to which the Sign is attached.
Roof Sign means any Sign placed on, above, incorporated as part of or having more than
50% of its Area projecting above the top enclosure of a Building.
Temporary Sign means any Sign, other than a Portable Sign, not permanently attached to
a supporting structure or Building.
(2)
General Requirements:
(a)
Except for the Signs described in Section 62(4), all Signs shall require a
Development Permit.
(b)
The Signs described in Section 62(4)(a) to 62(4)(l) shall be allowed in any District,
notwithstanding that Signs are not listed as a permitted or Discretionary Use.
(c)
The Use of land or Buildings to which a proposed Sign refers shall be approved
prior to the issuance of a Development Permit for the placement of the Sign.
(d)
The message on a Sign shall relate to the Use of the Parcel on which the Sign is
located.
(e)
A Bylaw designating land as a Direct Control District may specify the rules which
shall apply to Signs in that District.
(3)
Prohibited Signs:
(a)
No Sign shall be placed on the ground, or attached to any object, in a Public
Roadway.
(b)
No Sign shall utilize revolving lights or beacons, or emit amplified sounds or music.
(c)
No Sign shall be permitted which obstructs the vision of vehicular traffic, nor
interferes with the interpretation of or may be confused with any traffic sign,
signal or device.
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(4)
Signs Not Requiring a Permit:
The following Signs do not require a Development Permit, if they comply with this Bylaw
and are not Animated or equipped with flashing lights:
(a)
Official Signs in any District,
(b)
Signs on transit system shelters in any District,
(c)
Signs in any District relating to government and local authority elections which
are removed within 3 days after the election,
(d)
Identification Signs in any District for any Use except Home Occupations:
(i)
with a maximum Area of 0.2m2,
(ii)
that comprise one Sign per Street Frontage for each business or occupant
on the premises.
(e)
on-site Signs in any district advertsing the sale, rental or lease of land, buildings
or sites specific to the same location of the sign:
(i)
with a maximum Area of 0.6m2 in Residential Districts,
(ii)
with a maximum Area of 3.0m2 in all other Districts,
(iii)
that comprise one Sign per Street Frontage per Parcel or Site,
(iv)
that are not illuminated.
(f)
on-site Signs in Residential Districts identifying an approved construction project
and/or the parties involved:
(i)
that comprise one non-illuminated Sign per Street Frontage,
(ii)
that are removed within fourteen (14) days after construction is
complete, and
(iii)
with a maximum Area of 3.0m2.
(g)
Signs in any District indicating on-site traffic circulation and parking regulations:
(i)
with a maximum Area of 2.0m2,
(ii)
if Free-Standing, with a maximum height of 2.0m.
(h)
on-site Signs in any District with a maximum Area of 0.5m2, for the guidance,
warning or restraint of persons.
(i)
Temporary Signs on Parcels in Commercial or Industrial Districts Advertising a
special promotion on the premises, provided that the Sign is removed within
seven days of the end of the special promotion.
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(j)
except for all Signs in the C-D District, Copy change on a lawful Sign provided that
the position, height, dimensions, lighting and structural framework of the Sign are
not altered.
(k)
a temporary message on an approved Sign where the message is unrelated to the
Use on the Parcel but which, in the opinion of the Development Authority,
performs a public service. Examples include messages that boost community
spirit and pride and messages providing emergency information.
(l)
the maintenance of any lawful Sign.
(5)
Information Required for Applications:
(a)
A Development Permit application for a Sign shall be made to the Development
Authority.
(b)
Notwithstanding the information required for Development Permit applications
described in Section 14, applications for all Signs shall be accompanied by one (1)
hard copy (maximum 11" x 17") of a drawing drawn to a metric scale and showing:
(i)
all dimensions of the Sign structure, including the height and projection
of the Signs attached to occupiable Buildings,
(ii)
the Area of the Copy-face(s),
(iii)
the design of the Copy-face,
(iv)
the manner of all Sign Illumination and/or Animation,
(v)
the type of construction and finish to be utilized,
(vi)
the method of supporting or attaching the Sign.
(c)
A Development Permit application for a Free-Standing Sign shall also be
accompanied by one (1) hard copy (maximum 11" x 17") of a Site plan drawn to
a metric scale and showing the location of the Sign with respect to:
(i)
the distance from the nearest Parcel Line(s),
(ii)
the distance from the nearest Street, Street intersection, traffic control
devices and traffic signs,
(iii)
the distance from the nearest Building (s), Sign(s) and/or Billboard(s) and
on-site parking spaces and maneuvering aisles.
(d)
A Development Permit application for a Temporary Sign shall also indicate the
duration for which approval is requested.
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(6)
Canopy Signs:
(a)
Shall be allowed in Commercial, Industrial, Public Service, Future Urban
Development and the R-CM, R-37, R-50, R-60, R-75, R-100, R-150 and R-200
Districts only.
(b)
Shall be Identification Signs only, the Copy portion not to exceed 15% of the
exterior wallspace that the canopy is attached to.
(c)
Shall be attached to a canopy for which, if the canopy encroaches over City
property, there is an encroachment agreement with the City.
(d)
Shall not project:
(i)
more than 2.4m over City property, and
(ii)
closer than 0.6m to the curb or edge of a constructed Street.
(e)
Shall have a minimum Clearance of 2.4m from Grade.
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(7)
Fascia Signs:
(a)
Shall be allowed in Commercial, Industrial, Future Urban Development, Public
Service and the R-MH, R-CM, R-37, R-50, R-60, R-75, R-100, R-150 and R-200
Districts only.
(b)
In Residential Districts shall be Identification Signs only.
(c)
Shall be located on an exterior wall.
(d)
The total Area of the one or more Fascia Signs on an exterior wall shall not exceed
the equivalent of 15% of the Area of the exterior wall on which the Fascia Sign(s)
is (are) located.
(e)
If:
(i)
a Building is divided into units, some or all of which have individual
Frontages,
(ii)
individual Fascia Signs are proposed for the individual unit Frontages; the
Development Authority may limit the Area of an individual unit's Fascia
Sign(s) to the equivalent of 15% of the Area of the exterior Frontage wall
of the unit.
(f)
In the R-LF District shall comply with Section 98(21).
(8)
Free-Standing Signs:
(a)
Shall be allowed only in the Districts indicated in Section 62(8)(b) to 62(8)(f), and:
(i)
one Free-Standing Sign is allowed per Parcel. If a Parcel abuts more than
one Public Roadway other than a Lane, the Parcel may be allowed one
additional Free-Standing Sign for each abutting roadway in excess of one,
anywhere on the Parcel, at the discretion of the Development Authority,
(ii)
no part of a Free-Standing Sign shall project beyond the Parcel Lines,
(iii)
the Area of pylons, supports and structural members shall be computed
as part of the Area of the Free-Standing Sign if they may carry Advertising
or if they are so constructed as to form part of the Advertisement,
(iv)
if artificially illuminated, light should be directed downward and not
cause light spillage on nearby properties.
(b)
In the C-D, C-G, C-H and I-B Districts, Free-Standing Signs shall:
(i)
have a maximum height of 9.0m,
(ii)
have a maximum Area of 20.0m2.
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(c)
In the C-L and all Public Service Districts, Free-Standing Signs shall:
(i)
have a maximum height of 4.0m,
(ii)
have a maximum Area of 5.0m2.
(d)
In the C-N and the FUD Districts, Free-Standing Signs shall:
(i)
have a maximum height of 4.25m,
(ii)
have a maximum Area of 7.5m2.
(e)
In the I-G and the I-H Districts, Free-Standing Signs shall:
(i)
have a maximum height of 10.0m,
(ii)
have a maximum Area of 20.0m2.
(f)
In the R-CM, R-MH, R-37, R-50, R-60, R-75, R-100, R-150 and R-200 Districts, Free-
Standing Signs shall:
(i)
have a maximum height of 2.0m,
(ii)
have a maximum Area of 3.0m2,
(iii)
be Identification Signs only.
(g)
In the R-LF District shall comply with Section 98(21).
(9)
Projecting Signs:
(a)
Shall be allowed in all Commercial, Industrial, and Public Service Districts, and in
the Future Urban Development District.
(b)
Shall have a minimum Clearance of 2.4m from Grade.
(c)
Shall have a separation of not more than 0.6m between the Sign and the exterior
wall to which it is attached.
(d)
Shall project:
(i)
a maximum of 2.4m over City property, and
(ii)
not closer than 0.6m to the curb or edge of a constructed Street, and
(iii)
a maximum of 1.0m for every 3.0m of Frontage between the Sign and the
nearest side parcel line.
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(e)
Example of maximum projection formula in Section 62(9)(c):
If a Sign is to be located 6.0m from the side parcel line, then the maximum
projection may be:
6.0m/3.0m x 1.0m = 2.0m
(f)
The total Area:
(i)
shall be the sum of the Area of the two or more Faces of the Sign, and
shall include the Area of supports and structural members if they may
carry Advertising or if they are so constructed as to form part of the
Advertisement, and
(ii)
one Face of a Projecting Sign shall not exceed the equivalent of 15% of
the Area of the exterior wall on which the Sign is located, and
(iii)
all Projecting Signs on an exterior wall shall not exceed the equivalent of
30% of the Area of the exterior wall on which the Sign(s) is (are) located.
(g)
In the R-LF District shall comply with the Section 98(21).
(10)
Roof Signs:
(a)
Shall be allowed in the C-D, C-G, C-H and all Industrial Districts, provided the Sites
are not located within 90.0m of the portion of the Crowsnest Trail west of Mayor
Magrath Drive.
(b)
Shall not be placed on the sloped portion of a roof except that Roof Signs may be
placed on the sloped portion of a mansard roof.
(c)
Shall not be placed on a roof with a height greater than 14.0m.
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(d)
Shall not be higher than 5.0m above the portion of the roof to which the Sign is
attached.
(e)
Shall have a maximum Area of 19.0m2.
(f)
Shall be separated a minimum distance of 90.0m from another approved Roof
Sign.
(11)
Painted Wall Signs:
(a)
Are allowed in all Districts where Sign is a listed Use.
(b)
In Residential Districts must be Identification Signs only.
(c)
A maximum of one Painted Wall Sign is allowed per building.
(d)
A Painted Wall Sign may:
(i)
cover up to 15% of the building face on the side of the parcel used for
addressing of the parcel;
or
(ii)
cover up to 100% of a building face on any other side of the parcel,
provided not more than 15% of the area features text that advertises the
name of the business or occupant or a logo associated with the business
or occupant.
(e)
A Painted Wall Sign must:
(i)
relate to the business or occupant of the building on which the Painted
Wall Sign is located; and
(ii)
be removed, and the wall refinished to be consistent with the rest of the
building, if the business/occupant to which the Painted Wall
(iii)
Sign relates ceases to be located in the building upon which the Painted
Wall Sign is located.
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63.
Parking and Loading Requirements
(1)
General Requirements:
(a)
Fractions of Required Parking Spaces:
Where the calculation of the required number of parking spaces results in a
fraction, the fraction shall be rounded to the nearest whole number, and where
the fraction equals one-half (½), it shall be rounded to the next highest whole
number.
(b)
Location of Parking Spaces:
A parking space required by this Bylaw shall be located:
(i)
on the same Parcel as the Use or Building for which it is required, or
(ii)
on another Parcel in a District in which Parking Facilities are a Permitted
Uses or Discretionary Use, provided the parking space is completely
within 150.0m of the Parcel on which the Use or Building for which it is
required is located, in which case a condition of the Development Permit
for the Use or Building shall require that:
a plan of subdivision be registered at the Land Titles Office, consolidating
the two Parcels into one Lot, or
a restrictive covenant shall be registered at the Land Titles Office against
the Parcel on which the parking space is located, and shall
stipulate that the required parking space shall be maintained
exclusively for the Use or Building for which it is required. The
restrictive covenant shall only be discharged if the Use for which
the parking space is required is discontinued for a period of 6
months or more, or if the required number of parking spaces is
provided on another Parcel in conformance with this Bylaw.
(c)
Shared Parking:
(i)
When a request for a waiver of the required number of parking spaces is
based upon the proposed sharing of parking spaces between two or more
Uses, the Development Authority may consider the following criteria:
the Uses which are proposed to share parking spaces are located in
proximity to each other and no more than 150.0m from the Site
of the parking spaces, and
the hours of operation and parking demand of the Uses which are
proposed to share parking spaces are sufficiently different so as
to not require use of the parking spaces at the same time, and
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the Uses which are proposed to share parking spaces are expected to
remain in place and the sharing of parking spaces is expected to
continue for a sufficiently long period of time, at the discretion
of the Development Authority.
(ii)
A waiver of the required number of parking spaces which is granted in
accordance with Section 63(1)(c) is not necessarily transferable to
another Use of the same Parcel.
(iii)
The Development Authority may require that a restrictive covenant be
registered against the Parcel on which the shared parking spaces are
located, stipulating the Parcel(s) for which the parking is to be
maintained.
(2)
Calculation in all Districts:
The number of parking and Loading Spaces described in this Bylaw shall be provided and
maintained for the Uses specified therein, unless:
(a)
a waiver is granted pursuant to Section 22, or
(b)
the Use or the Building in which the Use is located, existed or was approved prior
to August 25, 1986, in which case:
(i)
the supplied parking shall be deemed to conform to the parking and
loading requirements of this Bylaw, provided that the number of parking
and Loading Spaces in existence prior to August 25, 1986 is not
decreased, and
(ii)
the Gross Floor Area of the Use or Building shall not be increased, if the
increase or change would require additional parking and/or Loading
Spaces calculated in accordance with this Bylaw unless the additional
parking and/or Loading Spaces are provided or a waiver based on the
shared use of parking described in Section 63(1)(b) is granted.
(3)
Calculation in the C-D and C-G Districts:
In addition to Section 63(2):
(a)
If there is no change in the gross floor area of the Building a change in Use does
not require additional parking.
(b)
If an existing Building is proposed to be partially or completely demolished and
replaced with a new structure, prior to calculating the number of Off-Street
Parking Spaces required, the floor area of the new structure shall be reduced by
the floor area of the demolished existing Building or demolished part of the
existing Building.
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(4)
Design and Layout of Parking Areas and Parking Spaces:
(a)
Standards of Development:
(i)
A parking space or Loading Space shall be designed so that:
it is reasonably accessible to the vehicles for which it is intended, and
it does not interfere with traffic or traffic safety.
(ii)
All parking spaces, Loading Spaces, maneuvering aisles and driveways
shall be surfaced, curbed, provided with wheel stops, and maintained as
required by the Development Authority.
(iii)
If the surface of a parking lot is paved, the parking spaces and
maneuvering aisles shall be identified by pavement markings.
(b)
Entrances and Exits:
(i)
The Development Authority may require that the parking spaces for any
Use, other than for a Dwelling with four (4) or fewer Dwelling Units, be
provided in a parking lot which may be served by a driveway.
(ii)
Vehicular exits and entrances shall be approved by the Development
Authority and shall be located not less than 8.0m from the intersection
of any two (2) Streets and may be required to be located further than
8.0m from the intersection at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
(iii)
The Development Authority may require that vehicle entrances and exits
be separate, one-directional, designed with adequate stacking distance,
and adequately signed.
(iv)
Access to Off-Street Parking shall not be from a Traffic Roundabout.
(v)
A throat length of 8.0m is required from entrance to first parking stall.
(c)
Maneuvering Aisle and Driveway Width:
(i)
Minimum width for an aisle serving:
two-way car traffic movements .......................................................... 7.0m
two-way truck movements ................................................................. 9.0m
one-way car traffic movements .......................................................... 3.6m
one-way truck traffic movements ...................................................... 4.6m
as a fire Lane ....................................................................................... 6.0m
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(ii)
Unless a greater width is specified above, minimum aisle widths related
to parking space angles shall be:
90o
7.0m
60o
5.5m
45o or less ............................................................................................ 3.6m
Parallel 3.6m
(iii)
Notwithstanding the foregoing requirements, the minimum driveway
width for Medical/Surgical Specialist Offices in the P-SO District is
specified in Section 80(8)(i).
(d)
Arrangement of Parking Spaces:
(i)
Rows of parking should be arranged perpendicular to the main Building
entrance(s) to assist safe pedestrian movement toward the Building.
(ii)
Rows of parking shall be segmented into banks defined by a curbed traffic
island and each row must end in a curbed traffic island. This prevents
vehicular cross-cutting which jeopardizes pedestrian safety.
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(iii)
Maximum number of parking spaces and/or barrier-free space access
aisles per bank:
Single bank .............................................................................................. 20
Double-bank ........................................................................................... 40
(iv)
Minimum size of a traffic island:
Single bank ......................................................................................... 6.0m2
Double-bank .................................................................................... 12.0m2
(v)
Traffic islands shall be landscaped in accordance with Section 63(4)(f)(ii)
and Section 58 and Appendix A Landscape Design Guidelines.
(e)
Pedestrian Movement through Parking Lots:
Parking lot designs shall comply with the detailed requirements set out in Section
64 - Mobility & Accessibility.
(f)
Landscaping for Parking Lots:
(i)
Parking Lot Landscaping shall be:
shown on the overall Site Landscaping plan submitted in accordance with
Section 14(3)(e), and
developed in accordance with Section 58 and Appendix A Landscape
Design Guidelines.
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(ii)
Traffic islands:
Single bank ......................................................................................... 1 tree
Double-bank ...................................................................... 1 tree, 2 shrubs
All planting requires drip irrigation.
Planting shall be protected from vehicle damage by a concrete curb,
raised paving or wheel stops to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(iii)
Pedestrian Pathways:
In order to improve summer shading of the Site and aid water retention
and filtration, Landscaping along internal pedestrian pathways is
strongly recommended,
Wheel stops shall be provided wherever a parking space is adjacent to a
pedestrian pathway, to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority, in order to prevent parked vehicles projecting over the
Walkway or damaging Landscaping.
All planting requires drip irrigation.
(iv)
Peripheral Landscaping:
Shall be provided in accordance with the District rules.
(v)
Stormwater Contaminants:
Runoff from parking lots contains contaminants that flow through the
stormwater system, untreated, into the Oldman River. Therefore,
stormwater filtration/retention Landscaping is strongly encouraged.
Methods may include, but are not limited to:
bioswales and rain gardens,
green roofing,
oil and grit separators.
Further guidance is provided in Appendix A Landscape Design Guidelines.
(g)
Lighting for Parking Lots:
(i)
Lighting shall be shown on the Site plan submitted in accordance with
Section 14(3)(a)(iii).
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(ii)
In order to increase pedestrian safety and security, all parking and
Loading Spaces and pedestrian pathways shall be adequately-lit.
(iii)
Light should be directed downward and not cause light spillage on nearby
properties.
(iv)
Light fixtures should be integrated with the Landscaping to enhance the
Site appearance.
(v)
Energy consumption should be minimized by avoiding 'over lighting',
employing motion-activated lighting where appropriate, and using
energy-efficient fixtures and bulbs.
(vi)
To preserve night sky darkness, parking lot lighting should be motion-
activated and turned off outside of business hours.
(h)
Vehicle Queuing:
In addition to the maneuvering aisle dimensions described in Section 63(4)(c) the
Development Authority may require special provisions for vehicle-queuing.
(i)
General Queuing Requirements:
Vehicle-queuing aisles should be separate from maneuvering aisles and
shall be adequately signed.
Vehicle-queuing aisles shall not impair access to required parking spaces,
or pedestrian routes or sidewalks.
Placement of any order board shall allow for adequate timing through the
vehicle-queuing aisle.
(ii)
Length of Aisles:
At least a 30.0m long on-site vehicle-queuing aisle for:
Financial Institutions with a drive-through service,
Funeral Facilities,
Medical and Health Facilities (Inpatient and Outpatient),
Other Uses with drive-through facilities.
At least an 80.0m long on-site vehicle-queuing aisle, at the discretion of
the Development Authority, for:
Restaurants with a drive-through.
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(iii)
Vehicle-queuing Spaces:
At least two (2) vehicle-queuing spaces for each pump Lane or service bay
for:
Automotive Shops with drive-through facilities or service
bays,
Car Wash (self-service),
Bulk Fuel Stations,
Service Stations,
Transportation Services,
At least seven (7) vehicle-queuing spaces for the service bay of a:
single-bay Car Wash (automatic),
At least four (4) vehicle-queuing spaces for each service bay of a:
multi-bay Car Wash (automatic).
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(5)
Requirements for Regular Parking Spaces
(a)
Number:
(i)
Minimum ......................................................... as per the following tables
(ii)
Maximum ..................... no greater than 25% over the required minimum
Note:
NFA = Net Floor Area
GFA = Gross Floor Area
--- = not an allowable Use
A
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Adult Theatre
---
1
/10 seats
Adult Video Store
---
1
/30m² GFA
Amusement Facilities
bowling alley
components
billiard parlor
other components
4
/alley; plus
1
/20m2 NFA of
other space
1
/10m2 NFA
1
/20m2 NFA
4
/alley; plus
1
/20m2 GFA of
other space
1
/10m2 GFA
1
/20m2 GFA
Animal Care, Major
---
1
/50m² GFA
Animal Care, Minor
1
/50m² NFA
1
/50m² GFA
Auction Establishment
---
1
/65m² GFA
Auto Body and/or Paint Shop
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
Automotive Shop
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
B
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Boarding House
---
2
/Dwelling Unit,
plus
1
for every 2 additional
rentable bedrooms
Building Trade and Contractor
---
1
/65m² GFA
Bulk Fuel Station
---
1
/65m² GFA
(retail portion only)
Business Support Service
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
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C
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Campground
---
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
Car Wash
Office components
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
Cemetery
---
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
Child Care, Major
1
/employee
Loading/unloading at the
discretion
of
the
Development Authority
1
/employee
Loading/unloading at the
discretion
of
the
Development Authority
Child Care, Minor
1
/employee
Loading/unloading at the
discretion
of
the
Development Authority
1
/employee
Loading/unloading at the
discretion
of
the
Development Authority
Clubs / Community Halls
meeting assembly,
Restaurant and
entertainment
components
Amusement Facility
components
sports and recreation
components
1
/5m² of patron dining,
beverage seating or
standing space,
plus
5 for employee parking
As for Amusement Facilities
above
As
for
Sports
and
Recreation Facilities below
1
/5m² of patron dining,
beverage
seating
or
standing space,
plus
5
for employee parking
As for Amusement Facilities
above
As for Sports and Recreation
Facilities below
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles
and Machinery - Sales, Rental,
Service and Driving Instruction
warehouse, storage and
service components
Office components
classroom components
---
---
---
1
/130m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
1
/18m² GFA
Commercial School
classroom components
Personal Service
components
other components
1
/20m² NFA
1
/35m² NFA
1
/45m² NFA
1
/18m² GFA
1
/30m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
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- 98 -
Cultural Facility
components with fixed seats
other components
1
/10 seating spaces
1
/45m² NFA
1
/10 seating spaces
1
/45m² GFA
D
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Drop-in Centre
1 /45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
Dwelling, Apartment
Dwelling Units with
fewer than 2 bedrooms
Dwelling Units with
2 or more bedrooms
visitor spaces
1
/unit
2
/unit
Buildings
or
multi-family
Developments with 6 or more
Dwelling Units shall have 1 visitor
space per 6 Dwelling Units. The
spaces shall be signed and have
pavement markings indicating
"Visitor Parking".
1
/unit
2
/unit
Buildings
or
multi-family
Developments with 6 or more
Dwelling Units shall have 1
visitor space per 6 Dwelling
Units. The spaces shall be signed
and have pavement markings
indicating "Visitor Parking".
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed
Use*
Apartment component:
Dwelling Units with
fewer than 2 bedrooms
Dwelling Units with
2 or more bedrooms
Commercial component:
1
/unit
2
/unit
1
/35m2 NFA
*At
the
discretion
of
the
Development Authority, fewer
spaces may be required when
the main entrance of the
Building is served by a transit
stop within 100m.
1
/unit
2
/unit
1
/30m2 GFA
*At
the
discretion
of
the
Development Authority, fewer
spaces may be required when
the main entrance of the
Building is served by a transit
stop within 100m.
Dwelling, Four-Plex
Dwelling Unit with
fewer than 2 bedrooms
Dwelling Unit with 2 or
more bedrooms
---
---
1
/unit
2
/unit
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Unit
---
2
/unit
Dwelling, Single Detached
---
2
/Dwelling
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Dwelling, Townhouse
Dwelling Units with
fewer than 2 bedrooms
Dwelling Units with
2 or more bedrooms
visitor spaces
1
/unit
2
/unit
Buildings
or
multi-family
Developments with 6 or more
Dwelling Units shall have 1
visitor space per 6 Dwelling
Units. The spaces shall be signed
and have pavement markings
indicating "Visitor Parking".
1
/unit
2
/unit
Buildings
or
multi-family
Developments with 6 or more
Dwelling Units shall have 1
visitor space per 6 Dwelling
Units. The spaces shall be signed
and have pavement markings
indicating "Visitor Parking".
Dwellings, Two-Unit
---
2
/unit
E
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Education Facility
Office components
community use
components
elementary and junior
high Schools
classroom components
senior high Schools
classroom components
colleges and technical
Schools classroom
components
1
/45m2 NFA
1
/20m2
gymnasium and
community meeting
space
1
/classroom
3
/classroom
1
/10 seats
1
/45m2 GFA
1
/20m2
gymnasium and
community meeting
space
1
/classroom
3
/classroom
1
/10 seats
Entertainment Establishment
1
/5m2 GFA
plus
5 for employee parking
1
/5m2 GFA
plus
5 for employee parking
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service
---
1
/50m² GFA
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F
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Farm Supplies, Service
(excluding bulk storage facilities)
---
1 /65m² GFA
Financial Institution
1
/45m² NFA
1 /45m² GFA
Fitness Facility
activity area component
Office components
other components
1
/20m² NFA
1
/45m² NFA
1
/30m² NFA
1
/18m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
1
/30m² GFA
Food Bank
1
/40m² GFA
1
/20m² GFA
Freight and Storage
Office components
storage components
mini-storage
1
/65m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
1
/130m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA (Office
component only)
1
/65m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
1
/130m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA (Office
component only)
Funeral Facility
components with fixed
seats
other components
1
/5 seating spaces
1
/45m² NFA
1
/5 seating spaces
1
/45m² GFA
G
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Garden Centre
retail component
warehouse component
---
---
1
/30m² GFA
1
/65m² GFA
Greenhouse
---
1
/65m² GFA
Government Service
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
Group Home
visitor parking
---
1
/Dwelling Unit,
plus
1
/staff for the maximum
number of staff present
at any one time
At the discretion of the
Development Authority
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H
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Hardware and Building Supplies
---
1
/50m² GFA
Hotel/Motel
guest rooms or suites
Restaurant, entertainment
and convention (meeting
and assembly) components
fitness components:
for guests only
for other persons
Personal Service
components
Office components
retail components
1
/guest room or suite
1
/10m² of patron dining,
beverage, seating or
standing space,
plus
5 for employee parking
No requirement
1
/20m2 NFA
1
/55m² NFA
1
/45m² NFA
1
/55m² NFA
1
/guest room or suite
1
/10m² of patron dining,
beverage,
seating
or
standing space,
plus
5 for employee parking
No requirement
1
/20m2 GFA
1
/45m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
1
/55m² GFA
Household Repair Service
1 /50m² NFA
1
/50m² GFA
M
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home
---
2
/Dwelling Unit
Manufactured Home/Tiny
Home, Sales and Service
---
1
/45m2 GFA
Manufacturing, General
---
1
/55m² GFA
Manufacturing, Intensive
---
1
/55m² GFA
Manufacturing, Specialty
manufacturing component
retail component
1
/55m² NFA
1
/35m² NFA
1
/55m² GFA
1
/30m² GFA
Medical and Health Facility
hospital
auxiliary hospitals
nursing homes and
sanatoriums
all other components
1
/bed
1
/3 beds
1
/5 beds
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
1
/bed
1
/3 beds
1
/5 beds
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
Medical and Health Office
1 /15m2 GFA
1
/15m2 GFA
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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS
- 102 -
Medical/Surgical Specialist
Office
---
See P-SO District
N
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Neighbourhood Animal Care
---
1
/50 m2 GFA
Neighbourhood Facility
---
1
/45 m2 GFA
Neighbourhood Mixed Use
Apartment
Dwelling Units with fewer
than 2 bedrooms
Dwelling Units with 2
bedrooms
Commercial Component
---
---
1
/unit
2
/unit
According to specific Use as
listed in Section 63(5)
Neighbourhood Religious
Assembly
---
1
/5 seating spaces
Neighbourhood Repair Service
---
1
/50m2 GFA
Neighbourhood Specialty Food,
Arts, and Crafts Production and
Sales
---
1
/55m2 GFA
O
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Office
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
P
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Park
No requirement
No requirement
Personal Service
1
/35m² NFA
1
/20m² GFA
Protective Service
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
Publishing, Printing, Recording
and Broadcasting Establishment
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
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R
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Recycling Facility
warehouse component
manufacturing component
customer service
component
---
1
/55m² NFA
1
/50m² NFA
1
/130m² GFA
1
/55m² GFA
1
/45m² GFA
Religious Assembly
assembly components
residential components
1
/5 seating spaces
1
/Dwelling Unit,
plus
1
for each bedroom in
excess of 4
1
/5 seating spaces
1
/Dwelling Unit,
plus
1 for each bedroom in
excess of 4
Restaurant
1
/10m² of dining
and beverage space,
plus
5 for employee parking
1
/5m² of dining and
beverage space,
plus
5 for employee parking
Resource Centre
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
Resource Extraction
---
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
Retail Store
1
/35m² NFA
1
/30m² GFA
Retail Store, Convenience
1
/35m² NFA
1
/30m² GFA
Research Facilities
---
1
/45m² GFA
S
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Salvage or Waste Disposal
Facility
customer service
component
all other components
---
---
1
/45m² GFA
1
/130m² GFA
Secondary Suite
(except in the R-LF District)
---
1
Secondary Suite - all types, in
the R-LF District
suites with fewer than 2
bedrooms
suites with 2 or more
bedrooms
---
---
1
2
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Secondary Suite, Pre-Existing
---
1
Senior Citizen Housing,
Independent Living
units with fewer than 2
bedrooms
units
with
2
or
more
bedrooms
employee spaces
visitor spaces
1
/unit
1.25/unit
5
1
/10 beds or units
1.25/unit
1.5 /unit
5
1
/10 beds or unit
Senior Citizen Housing,
Assisted/Supportive Living
employee spaces
visitor spaces
1
/2 units
5
1
/10 beds or units
1
2/units
5
1
/10 beds or units
Senior Citizen Housing,
Long-Term Care
employee spaces
visitor spaces
1
/5 beds
5
1
/10 beds or units
1
/5 beds
5
1/10 beds or units
Senior Citizen Housing,
Congregate Facility
employee spaces
visitor spaces
Allocated as per above
5
1
/10 beds or units
Allocated as per above
5
1
/10 beds or units
Service Station
1
/40m² NFA
1
/40m² GFA
Shelter
Office components
1
/45m² NFA
---
Shopping Centre
for the first 10,000m²
for the balance of space
1
/30m² NFA
1
/20m² NFA
1
/25m² GFA
1
/15m² GFA
A Use which is part of a Shopping Centre shall be subject to the parking requirements for Shopping
Centres, and not to the parking requirements of the individual Use. Any additions or Alterations which
increase the floor area of a Shopping Centre or part of a Shopping Centre shall be subject to the parking
requirements for Shopping Centres. The Development Authority is authorized to determine if a Use is
part of a Shopping Centre.
Soup Kitchen
1 /60m² GFA
1
/30m² GFA
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Sports and Recreation Facility,
Major
components with fixed
seats
---
1
/5 seating spaces
curling rink components
---
6
/ice sheet
ball court components
(racquetball, tennis, etc.)
---
3
/court
other meeting, assembly or
lounge components
---
1
/5m² of patron seating
or standing space
plus
5
employee spaces
other components
---
As
required
by
the
Development
Authority,
may be based on occupancy
load
Sports and Recreation Facility,
Minor
components with fixed
seats
---
1
/10 seating spaces
curling rink components
---
6
/ice sheet
ball court components
(racquetball, tennis, etc.)
---
3
/court
other meeting, assembly or
lounge components
---
1
/5m² of patron seating
or standing space
plus
5
employee spaces
other components
---
As
required
by
the
Development
Authority,
may be based on occupancy
load
Supportive Housing
No requirement
1
/staff plus an
additional 10%
T
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Tourist Information Centre
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
Transportation Service
1
/55m² NFA
1
/55m² GFA
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GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS
- 106 -
Truck Stop
Restaurant and
Entertainment
Establishment components
---
1
/5m² of dining and
beverage space,
plus
5 for employee parking
Retail Store component
---
1
/30m² GFA
gas and service bay and
other components
---
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
U
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Utility Facility
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
As
required
by
the
Development Authority
V
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Vehicle Sales, Rental
1
/45m² NFA
1
/45m² GFA
W
Spaces required in
the C-D DISTRICT
Spaces required in
ALL OTHER DISTRICTS
Warehouse, Retail
retail component
---
1 /30m² GFA
warehouse component
---
1 /65m² GFA
Warehouse, Wholesale
Office component
---
1 /45m² GFA
warehouse component
---
1 /130m² GFA
(b)
Minimum dimensions:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
(i)
Parallel parking spaces or
spaces with direct access onto
a Lane
2.6
7.3
2.0
(ii)
All other spaces
2.6
5.8
2.0
(iii)
Spaces adjacent to a fence,
wall, column or door
The minimum width shall be
increased by 0.3
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DIVISION 1 - GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR ALL DISTRICTS
- 107 -
(6)
Minimum Requirements for Barrier-free Spaces
(a)
Number:
Required Regular Spaces:
Barrier-free Spaces Required:
2-10
1
11-25
2
26-50
3
51-100
4
For each additional 100 or part thereof
1
(b)
Dimensions:
(i)
Right-angle parking:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
Each space, when
accessed from a parking
lot aisle
2.6
5.8
3.0
Adjacent access aisle,
shared between 2 spaces
2.6
5.8
3.0
Each space, when
accessed from a Lane
2.6
7.3
3.0
Adjacent access aisle,
shared between 2 spaces
2.6
7.3
3.0
Spaces adjacent to a
fence, wall, column, door
or curb
The minimum width shall be
increased by 0.6
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(ii)
Angle parking:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
Each space
2.6
5.8
3.0
Adjacent access aisle,
shared between 2
spaces
2.6
5.8
3.0
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(iii)
Parallel parking:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
Each space
2.6
7.0
3.0
Access aisle to the rear
2.6
2.4
3.0
Clear space on adjacent
sidewalk or pathway
2.0
2.0
3.0
(c)
Placement:
(i)
Barrier-free spaces shall be located closest to the entrance of the Building
for which they are intended, preferably with a traffic-free travel path to
the entrance.
(ii)
If raised pathways with curbs (greater than 13mm above Grade) are used,
universally accessible curb ramps shall be provided adjacent to barrier-
free parking spaces in accordance with Section 64(3) and located as
shown in the above diagrams.
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(d)
Signage:
Each barrier-free parking space must be identified both by the International
Symbol of Access painted on the pavement, and by vertically-mounted signage,
located as shown in the above diagrams:
(i)
Number and placement:
Right-angle or angle parking space:
1 Sign centred on the stall as shown in diagrams above.
Parallel parking stalls:
2 Signs, 1 at each end of space, as shown in diagrams above
(delete arrows as appropriate).
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Access aisle
1 Sign centred on the access aisle as shown in diagrams above.
(e)
Sign Dimensions:
Width 0.3m
Height 0.45m
(i)
Sign height:
Measured from Grade to the centre of Sign:
Minimum ............................................................................................ 1.6m
Maximum ............................................................................................ 2.5m
(7)
Requirements for Small-car Spaces:
(a)
Maximum Number:
Shall be no greater than 20% of the number of parking spaces provided for all
Uses.
(b)
Minimum Dimensions:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
(i)
Parallel parking spaces or
spaces with direct access
onto a Lane
2.4
6.4
2.0
(ii)
All other spaces
2.4
4.9
2.0
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(iii)
Spaces adjacent to a fence,
wall, column or door
Minimum width shall be increased by
0.3m
(c)
Signage:
Each space must be identified by a Sign and, if paved, the pavement must be
marked as a small-car space.
(8)
Minimum Requirements for Loading Spaces:
(a)
Number:
(i)
In Commercial and Industrial Districts:
1 space for each loading door.
(ii)
In all other Districts:
As required by the Development Authority.
(b)
Dimensions:
Unless a larger dimension is required by the Development Authority, having
regard to the type of vehicles loading and unloading without projecting into a
Public Roadway, minimum Loading Space dimensions shall be:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
Loading Space
3.0
9.0
4.0
(c)
Placement:
(i)
In Industrial Districts:
spaces provided on the Parcel for loading and unloading of vehicles shall
be laid out such that on entering or leaving the Parcel no reverse
movement of vehicles on the Street will be necessary.
(ii)
In all other Districts:
spaces provided on the Parcel for loading and unloading of vehicles
should be laid out such that on entering or leaving the Parcel no reverse
movement of vehicles on the Street will be necessary.
(d)
Signage:
Each Loading Space shall be identified by a Sign and, if the space is paved, by
pavement markings.
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(9)
Minimum Requirements for "Access-a-Ride" Loading Spaces:
(a)
Dimensions:
Width (m)
Depth (m)
Overhead
Clearance
(m)
(i)
Parallel parking space
2.6
9.0
3.2
(ii)
Access space to the rear
2.6
2.4
3.2
(iii)
Access space on adjacent
sidewalk or pathway
2.0
2.0
3.2
(b)
Placement:
(i)
Access-A-Ride passenger loading zones shall be located closest to the
entrance of the Building for which they are intended, with a traffic-free
travel path to the entrance.
(ii)
If raised pathways with curbs (greater than 13mm above Grade) are used,
universally accessible curb ramps shall be provided adjacent to the
loading zone in accordance with Section 64(3) and located as shown in
the above diagram.
(c)
Signage:
Each Access-A-Ride loading zone shall be identified both by the International
Symbol of Access painted on the pavement, and by vertically-mounted signage,
located as shown in the above diagram:
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(i)
Number and placement:
2 Signs, 1 at each end of the space as shown in the above diagram; (delete
arrows as appropriate).
(ii)
Sign Dimensions:
Width 0.3m
Height 0.45m
(iii)
Sign height:
Measured from Grade to the centre of the Sign:
Minimum ............................................................................................ 1.6m
Maximum ............................................................................................ 2.5m
(10)
Minimum Requirements for Bicycle Parking and Storage:
(a)
Number:
(i)
In Buildings containing more than two Dwelling Units:
Dwelling Units at ground
level with direct access to
an outdoor Amenity Space, Private ...................... no requirement
Dwelling Units with access
to an indoor or outdoor secure
storage unit (minimum dimensions
2.0m length x 0.9m width
x 1.2m Height) ....................................................... no requirement
All other Dwelling Units ...................................... 1 space/6 Dwelling Units
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(ii)
For Developments in Commercial, Industrial and P-B Districts:
Up to 100 vehicle parking spaces
provided .................................................................. 4 cycle spaces
For every additional 100 vehicle
parking spaces provided (or portion
thereof) .................................................. 2 additional cycle spaces
(b)
Rack Design:
(i)
Racks must permit both wheels and the frame to be locked to it
simultaneously (e.g. a 'U-rack' - see image below). Note that a single 'U-
rack' provides two cycle parking spaces - one on each side.
(ii)
Front-wheel-only racks ('wheel benders') are not acceptable, as the cycle
can easily be damaged or stolen.
(c)
Outdoor Rack Placement:
(i)
In all Districts:
Shall be in an adequately lit and visible location with overhead protection
from rain and snow.
For employees or residents, should be in a secure facility such as a bike
locker or enclosed bike cage.
(ii)
In Commercial, Industrial and P-B Districts:
In addition to Section 63(10)(c)(i), should be within 30.0m of the main
public entrance(s) to the Building (s) for which the racks are intended.
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(11)
Compliance with Section 63:
No person shall fail to provide or maintain, remove or damage or cause to be removed or
damaged, parking spaces, parking signage and/or parking lot Landscaping required by this
section and as identified in a valid Development Permit.
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64.
Mobility & Accessibility
(1)
Information Requirements:
All requirements of Section 64 shall be shown on the Site plan required by Section 14(3)(a)
or on a separate Mobility/Accessibility Site plan as determined by the Development
Authority in accordance with Section 14(3).
(2)
Pedestrian Accessibility:
(a)
Pedestrian Pathway Network:
(i)
In all Districts except Industrial Districts, a continuous, barrier-free
pedestrian pathway network shall connect the main entrance of a
Building to:
the main entrance of other Buildings on the same Site,
any parking area or parking structure on-site,
adjacent Street sidewalks and pathways surrounding the Site,
any public transit stop(s) adjacent to the Site, and
the pathways of adjacent Developments, where applicable.
(ii)
In all Industrial Districts a continuous barrier-free pedestrian pathway
shall connect the main entrance(s) of the main Building (s) to an adjacent
Street sidewalk or pathway if there is one present or planned, as
determined by the Development Authority.
(b)
Driveway Crossings:
Where pedestrian pathways cross Street access driveways the crossing shall be
clearly marked on the road surface, and unobstructed sight distance shall be
provided for both pedestrians and vehicles. If crossings are at Grade, appropriate
signage must be used to ensure pedestrian priority is communicated to drivers
even when the ground markings are under snow or leaf cover.
(c)
Pedestrian Routes through Surface Parking Lots:
(i)
Centre-Walks:
In all Commercial and P-B Districts where more than 120 surface parking
spaces are provided, one or more dedicated pedestrian pathways
(centre-walks) shall be provided that traverse the parking area and allow
pedestrians to directly reach the main doors of the main Buildings
without having to walk in vehicular drive aisles.
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Centre-Walks:
shall be integrated with the rest of the pedestrian pathway network,
shall be aligned or nearly aligned with main doors of the Building in the
manner illustrated below,
should be landscaped in accordance with Section 63(4)(f), and
may also be the best location for the required barrier-free parking spaces.
(ii)
Internal Intersections:
where pedestrian pathways cross drive aisles the crossing shall be clearly
marked on the road surface, and
major internal intersections of pedestrian and vehicle traffic, such as at
busy main Building entrances, should feature "tables" (rolled
curbs bordering slightly elevated crossings) as a traffic calming
feature and to communicate pedestrian priority in the manner
illustrated below.
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(d)
Pathway Development Standards:
(i)
Minimum width clear of obstructions such as light
standards, Signs, furniture, tree wells, planting beds, etc. ................ 1.5m
(ii)
Minimum clearance height ............................................................... 1.98m
(iii)
Maximum cross slope .......................................................................... 1:50
(iv)
Maximum ramp slope .......................................................................... 1:12
(v)
Maximum doorway threshold slope .................................................... 1:12
(vi)
Maximum centre-walk slope ............................................................... 1:20
(vii)
Pedestrian pathways shall be clearly delineated and differentiated from
the road network by one or more appropriate methods, such as:
clear ground markings and appropriate signage,
a raised Height above Grade, and
a change in paving material and/or colour.
(3)
Barrier-free Mobility:
Where a pedestrian pathway is more than 13mm above Grade, curb ramp(s) shall be
provided to enable level access, in accordance with the diagrams below.
Curb ramp(s):
(a)
shall not be placed immediately in front of a doorway with a door that has an
exterior swing or in the path of the door swing and should be placed near the
button for automatic door opening,
(b)
shall be integrated with barrier-free parking spaces in accordance with Section
63(6) and Section 63(9), and
(c)
shall be marked as a hazard for the visually impaired in accordance with Section
64.
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(4)
Visual Accessibility:
(a)
Colour:
Signage and road markings should be designed using highly visible and
contrasting colours, to aid the visually impaired.
(b)
Texture:
Detectable warning surfaces shall be used to identify potential hazards on
pedestrian pathways, including: stairs, landings and ramps; a change in level of
over 200mm; or the edge of a pedestrian crossing.
The detectable warning surface shall use a change in texture and colour, and be:
(i)
cane detectable,
(ii)
visually contrasting with the surrounding area, and
(iii)
placed the full width of the stairs/ramp where applicable.
(5)
Maintenance:
(a)
All road and pathway markings and Signs shall be maintained in good condition
in accordance with the approved Site plan, to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(b)
Following any repair or resurfacing works the markings must be reapplied, and
Signs reinstalled, in accordance with the approved Site plan.
(6)
Compliance with Section 64:
No person shall fail to provide or maintain, remove or damage or cause to be removed or
damaged pedestrian pathways, curb ramps, Signs, pavement markings or visual
accessibility markings as required by this section and as identified in a valid Development
Permit.
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DIVISION 2 - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
65.
General Rules for Commercial Districts
(1)
Applicability:
These general rules are applicable to Districts on the District Maps identified with the
letter "C" followed by another identifying letter or letters. Unless otherwise provided in
a Commercial District, the following rules apply to all Uses in Commercial Districts and are
in addition to the General Rules for all Districts.
(2)
Setbacks Adjacent to Residential Districts:
Unless otherwise provided in a Commercial District, where a Parcel in a Commercial
District abuts a Parcel in a Residential District without an intervening Street or Lane, the
Principal Building on the commercial Parcel shall have a Setback abutting the residential
Parcel equal to or greater than the minimum Setbacks required for the abutting
residential Parcel.
(3)
Screening Adjacent to Residential Districts:
In addition to the Landscaping Requirements of Section 58, the following requirements
shall apply:
(a)
any side or rear Yard areas that abut a Residential District, with or without an
intervening Lane, shall be Screened to a minimum Height of 2.40m by fences,
privacy walls, gates or Landscaping.
(b)
if plant material does not provide Screening to a minimum Height of 2.40m at the
time of planting, a fence shall be used to satisfy the minimum Screening
requirement until such time as the plant material satisfies the minimum
Screening requirement.
(c)
materials used shall provide year-round Screening.
(4)
Projections into Minimum Setback:
Unless otherwise provided in a Commercial District, the following projections into
minimum Setbacks shall be allowed:
(a)
Projections into all Setbacks:
(i)
eave overhangs of Principal Buildings ................................................ 0.6m
(ii)
eave overhangs of Accessory Buildings .............................................. 0.3m
(iii)
uncovered patios, the surface of which is
a maximum of 0.6m above Grade ............................................... unlimited
(iv)
retaining walls and Landscaping .................................................. unlimited
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(v)
regulation Height fences and garbage enclosures ...................... unlimited
(vi)
barrier-free accesses/ramps ........................................................ unlimited
(b)
Projections into side and rear Setbacks only:
(i)
outdoor swimming pools ............................................................. unlimited
(ii)
satellite dishes, radio and television antenna ............................. unlimited
(5)
Fences, Privacy Walls and Gates:
Unless otherwise provided in a Commercial District, the maximum Height of fences,
privacy walls and gates shall be:
(a)
Interior Parcels
(i)
in all Front Yards ................................................................................. 1.0m
(ii)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.4m
(b)
Corner Parcels:
(i)
in the area which is included in both
Front Yards (shaded area on diagram below) .................................... 1.0m
(ii)
in one remaining Front Yard ............................................................... 1.0m
(iii)
in the other remaining Front Yards .................................................... 2.4m
(iv)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.4m
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(6)
Private Communication Facilities:
The location of satellite dishes, radio antennas and television antennas when used for
private communication and which do not fall under federal legislation, shall be allowed in
side and rear Yards only provided that the maximum Height above Grade to the highest
point of the satellite dish or the tower supporting the antenna does not exceed 23.0m.
Where located on Buildings, the maximum Height of the satellite dish or tower above the
surface of the roof shall not exceed 3.0m.
(7)
Vehicle-Oriented Uses:
Minimum Parcel size:
Unless a larger minimum Parcel size is otherwise provided in a Commercial District the
following Uses shall have the minimum Parcel size identified:
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Restaurants with a drive-through
22.0
930.0
(b)
Automotive Shops with a drive-through
facility
30.0
1,100.0
(c)
Funeral Facilities
30.0
1,100.0
(d)
Service Stations
30.0
1,100.0
(e)
Transportation Services
30.0
1,100.0
(f)
Medical and Health Facilities
45.0
1,700.0
(8)
Open Storage:
Any area required for open storage shall be Screened by fences, privacy walls,
Landscaping or gates, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The height of
materials stored on-site shall not exceed the height of the Screening.
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(9)
Accessory Parking Structures:
Where a parking structure is not a Principal Use of a Parcel, the area of the Building
devoted to parking shall be included in the calculation of coverage.
(10)
The Design, Character and Appearance of Buildings:
(a)
shall be consistent with the purpose of the District in which the Building is
located, and
(b)
shall take into account other Buildings existing in the vicinity.
(11)
Retail Cannabis Store Use:
(a)
The exterior wall of a Retail Cannabis Store must be located a minimum of 100
meters from:
(i)
the boundary of the Parcel of land on which a Provincial Health Care
Facility is located,
(ii)
the boundary of the Parcel of land on which a School is located, and
(iii)
the boundary of any Parcel of land that is designated as School Reserve
or Municipal and School Reserve.
(b)
An applicant that applies for a Development Permit for a Retail Cannabis Store
may be required to produce evidence that the proposed location meets the
separation distances contained in Section 65(11)(a).
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 65(11)(a)(ii), no separation distance is required between
Retail Cannabis Store and a home education program.
(d)
The applicant and/or owner shall obtain the requisite provincial license within
one year of the date of decision on the Development Permit and shall maintain
the license in good standing thereafter.
(e)
The Retail Cannabis Store shall comply with all provincial requirements.
Rules for Individual Commercial Districts
as follows:
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66.
C-D Downtown Commercial
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of a variety of commercial, residential, institutional, cultural and
recreational Uses that incorporate the Heart of Our City Campaign pillars of beauty,
livability, sustainability, accessibility, vibrancy and excitement in order to achieve the
Vision of the Heart of Our City Master Plan.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Amusement Facilities,
(c)
Animal Care, Minor,
(d)
Business Support Services,
(e)
Child Care, Minor,
(f)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(g)
Commercial Schools,
(h)
Cultural Facilities,
(i)
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses,
(j)
Education Facilities,
(k)
Financial Institutions,
(l)
Fitness Facilities,
(m)
Government Services,
(n)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(o)
Hotel/Motels,
(p)
Household Repair Services,
(q)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(r)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(s)
Offices,
(t)
Parks,
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(u)
Personal Services,
(v)
Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishments,
(w)
Restaurants,
(x)
Retail Cannabis Stores,
(y)
Retail Stores,
(z)
Retail Store, Convenience,
(aa)
Shopping Centres,
(bb)
Tourist Information Centres,
(cc)
Transportation Services.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Auto Body and/or Paint Shops (Accessory Use to "Vehicle Sales, Rental" only),
(b)
Automotive Shops,
Within the Pedestrian Core Area, Automotive Shops will be allowed:
-
as an Accessory Use to Vehicle Sales, Rental, and
-
at the North-East corner of Scenic Drive South & 5 Avenue South, and
-
at the South-East corner of 1 Avenue South and 4 Street South;
(c)
Boarding Houses,
(d)
Child Care, Major,
(e)
Drop-in Centres,
(a)
Dwelling, Apartment,
(b)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(c)
Entertainment Establishments,
(d)
Exterior Building Alterations or Improvements,
(e)
Food Banks,
(f)
Freight and Storage, except on ground floors,
(g)
Funeral Facilities,
(h)
Home Occupations - Type B,
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(i)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(j)
Medical and Health Facilities (Inpatient and Outpatient),
(k)
Parking Facilities,
(l)
Protective Services,
(m)
Recycling Facilities,
(n)
Religious Assembly,
(o)
Resource Centres,
(p)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(q)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(r)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(s)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility,
(t)
Service Stations,
(u)
Shelters,
(v)
Signs,
(w)
Soup Kitchens,
(x)
Supportive Housing,
(y)
Utility Facilities,
(z)
Vehicle Sales, Rental.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42 and the Parcel size requirements for vehicle-oriented Uses
described in Section 65(7):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Building in which a residential Use comprises
50% or more of the gross floor area
22.8
860.0
(b)
Utility Facilities
as required by the
Development Authority
(c)
All other Uses
4.6
140.0
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(5)
Minimum Setbacks
(a)
In the Pedestrian Core Area:
Development in the Pedestrian Core Area must have 100% of the property line
adjacent to Streets covered with Building, or alternately, a pedestrian-oriented
environment must be provided.
(b)
In all other areas:
As required by the Development Authority taking into consideration the goals of
the Heart of Our City Master Plan for the Downtown.
(6)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Commercial Districts, described in Section 65, apply to Uses in this District, except
where the policies of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan indicate otherwise.
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(7)
Design Criteria
The following design guidelines shall apply to all Development in the C-D District. The
requirements using the term "shall" or "will" are mandatory. The requirements referring
to "should" are intended to guide the nature of Development and may be imposed at the
discretion of the approving authority.
(a)
Driveways:
Vehicle accesses shall be designed to minimize disruption to pedestrian
circulation. The Development Authority may require that entrances and exits be
separate, one-directional and adequately signed and marked.
(b)
Exterior Facades:
(i)
All Buildings should have finishes which normally will not require re-
installation during the life of the Building, and which are an integral part
of the cladding of the Development.
(ii)
All new Buildings should incorporate brick as one of the exterior cladding
components on all walls which face Streets.
(iii)
The proportions and appearance of Buildings, including exterior finishes,
should generally integrate with other Buildings in the area. New Buildings
should be complementary to good quality Buildings in their vicinity in
terms of Height, bulk, architectural style and detailing, and finishing
materials.
(iv)
Building facades should relate to pedestrian movements. Display
windows will be encouraged and blank walls discouraged.
(c)
Landscaping:
(i)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained for all unbuilt
areas in Front Yards in accordance with Section 58.
(ii)
Parking lots shall be separated from public pedestrian areas by a
landscaped buffer at least 3m wide.
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(d)
Setbacks:
Street front Building facades should be at the minimum Setback line. By locating
the front façade near the Street-line the prominence of architectural facades in
the streetscape is increased and more comfortable pedestrian areas are created.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(e)
Street Frontage:
A maximum length of the Building facade should be built along the Street-line.
Building facades are the most attractive elements that are seen in a streetscape.
A maximum of Frontage should be addressed by Building facades and therefore
open spaces between Buildings at the Street-line should be held to a minimum
size.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(f)
Pedestrian Environment:
Front Yard areas which are not landscaped create a gap in the pedestrian
streetscape. This area can be developed for pedestrian use with hard surfaced
paving. Shade trees, benches, planters and protective overhangs should be
provided where appropriate (e.g. Offices, Restaurants, churches).
Preferable
Least Preferable
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(g)
Courtyards and Plazas:
Building indentations to accommodate pedestrian courtyards should be
encouraged. Otherwise, Buildings should be constructed along the property lines
in the Pedestrian Core Area.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(h)
Signs:
Building signage should be integrated in the Building façade design and/or
Landscaping design. Signage is one of the most important elements in the
streetscape. It is a key design element that should be integrated with facades and
Landscaping to reinforce their attractiveness rather than creating visual clutter.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(i)
Building Image:
"Corporate images" should be limited to a portion of the Street façade to permit
coordination with adjacent Buildings. For attractive streetscapes "corporate
images" should have a secondary importance to the image of the Street and
neighbouring areas.
Preferable
Least Preferable
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(j)
Display Windows:
A maximum of glazed façade should be provided on the Street façade at ground
level. People seeing people adds interest to the Street and gives pedestrians a far
better sense of public safety. Display windows contribute to pedestrian interest.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(k)
Blank Walls and Solutions for Blank Walls:
Extensive blank façades should not be exposed to the public Street. Blank,
unfinished walls give a very bland appearance to the streetscape, particularly
where the expansive spaces between Buildings are left open to view. Landscaping
can be used to disguise blank walls and give visual interest to pedestrians. Murals
are an interesting alternative for treating blank walls.
Preferable
Least Preferable
Preferable
Preferable
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(l)
Pedestrian Environment - Parking Lots:
Sensitive Landscaping treatment of parking lots along public sidewalks can create
an interesting pedestrian environment and screen views of headlights and
bumpers. Parking lots are necessary in commercial areas. However, they can
create blank spots and unsightly views for passing pedestrians.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(m)
Landscaped Parking Lots:
Extensive parking areas should be built to pedestrian scale by use of rows and
clusters of Landscaping. Parking lots are a major pedestrian area. Landscaping will
act as a wind break, will slow traffic, and will soften the harsh visual impact of
extensive asphalt areas.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(n)
Weather Protection:
Buildings should provide weather protective overhangs at outdoor pedestrian
areas and at Building entrances. This amenity is particularly useful at entrances,
shop-fronts, and near transit stops. Typical measures are cantilevers, arcades,
awnings, and canopies.
Preferable
Least Preferable
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(o)
Building Height:
Buildings which are stepped back from the Street offer three advantages. First,
there is more opportunity to allow sunlight to reach pedestrians on the Street.
Second, stepped Buildings can be used to control pedestrian level winds and
third, it helps maintain a comfortable scale consistent with existing Building
Heights which generally do not overshadow people.
Preferable
Least Preferable
(8)
Compliance with Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan and the Heart of Our City Master
Plan
(a)
Permitted Uses:
Such conditions as are necessary to ensure compliance with the goal, objectives,
and policies of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan and the Heart of Our
City Master Plan shall be imposed by the Development Authority.
(b)
Discretionary Uses:
The Development Authority shall approve applications for Discretionary Uses
only in those cases where the proposed Use is consistent with the goal, objectives
and policies of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan and the Heart of Our
City Master Plan. Conditions will be applied to any Development approval as
needed to ensure consistency with the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan and
the Heart of Our City Master Plan.
(c)
Relevant Provisions of the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan:
The goals, objectives and the policies of the Council endorsed Heart of Our City
Master Plan complement those of the existing Downtown Area Redevelopment
Plan. As the Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan is a Statutory Plan, the
following policies have particular relevance in guiding decisions on Development
applications in the C-D District:
(i)
5.1.3 (5);
(ii)
5.2.3 (3), (8);
(iii)
5.3.3 (3), (6), (8), (9);
(iv)
5.4.3 (7), (11);
(v)
5.5.3 (1), (3), (5), (7), (9), (10), (13), (14), (15), (16);
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(vi)
5.7.3 (16);
(vii)
5.8.3 (4), (12);
(viii)
5.10.3 (1), (3).
(d)
Authorized Waivers:
Notwithstanding the limitations set out in Section 22 of the Land Use Bylaw, with
respect to provisions which may be waived by the Development Authority, the
Development Authority may waive the requirements of Section 66(4), 66(5), and
66(7) above, where the Development Authority considers such a waiver to be
consistent with the achievement of the goals, objectives and policies of the
Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan and/or the Heart of Our City Master Plan.
(e)
Demolition Permit System:
In accordance with Section 640 of the Municipal Government Act, RSA 2000, and
in order to protect the Downtown area from the needless or premature
demolition of useful or valuable structures and to prevent subsequent pressure
to allow incompatible Uses such as surface parking lots, a system of Development
Permits for demolition will be established and administered by the Development
Services Department. Such permits shall be applied for and approved (with or
without conditions) before any demolition may take place.
Demolition Permits will only be issued in the following instances:
(i)
the Building is in a ruinous, dilapidated and unsafe condition and is a
danger to the public's health or safety, or
(ii)
the applicant has received approval for a new Development on the Site.
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DIVISION 2 - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C-G GENERAL COMMERCIAL
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67.
C-G General Commercial
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of a wide variety of commercial and related Uses in areas along and
peripheral to roadways which lead to the central area of the City.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Animal Care, Minor,
(c)
Building Trades and Contractors,
(d)
Business Support Services,
(e)
Child Care, Minor,
(f)
Commercial Schools,
(g)
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service,
(h)
Financial Institutions,
(i)
Fitness Facilities,
(j)
Government Services,
(k)
Hardware and Building Supplies,
(l)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(m)
Hotel/Motels,
(n)
Household Repair Services,
(o)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(p)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(q)
Offices,
(r)
Personal Services,
(s)
Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishments,
(t)
Railway Lines,
(u)
Religious Assembly,
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(v)
Restaurants,
(w)
Retail Cannabis Stores,
(x)
Retail Stores,
(y)
Retail Store, Convenience,
(z)
Service Stations,
(aa)
Shopping Centres,
(bb)
Signs,
(cc)
Vehicle Sales, Rental.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Amusement Facilities,
(b)
Auction Establishments,
(c)
Auto Body and/or Paint Shops,
(d)
Automotive Shops,
(e)
Car Wash,
(f)
Child Care, Major,
(g)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(h)
Columbarium - limited to applications for Development made by applicants
who fit within the definition of Religious Assembly contained in the Bylaw,
(i)
Cultural Facilities,
(j)
Drop-in Centre,
(j.1)
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses,
(k)
Education Facilities,
(l)
Entertainment Establishments,
(m)
Food Banks,
(n)
Funeral Facilities,
(o)
Garden Centres,
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(p)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(q)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(r)
Medical and Health Facilities (Inpatient and Outpatient),
(s)
Neighbourhood Facilities,
(t)
Parking Facilities,
(u)
Protective Services,
(v)
Recycling Facilities,
(w)
Resource Centres,
(x)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(y)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(z)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(aa)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility,
(bb)
Soup Kitchens,
(cc)
Tourist Information Centres,
(dd)
Transportation Services,
(ee)
Utility Facilities,
(ff)
Warehouse, Retail.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42 and the Parcel size requirements for vehicle-oriented Uses
described in Section 65(7).
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Building in which Dwelling, Apartment Use
comprises 50% or more of the gross floor area
25.0
930.0
(b)
Utility Facilities
as required by the
Development Authority
(c)
All other Uses
7.6
270.0
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(5)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
All Uses, where no parking structure is provided .......................................................... 80%
(6)
Maximum Building Height .......................................................................................... 13.0m
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front, side and rear ...................................................................................... no requirement
(8)
Parcel Access
Where a Parcel abuts a Residential District, all vehicular access other than utility service,
loading and emergency access should be restricted to the Street or Streets.
(9)
Parking
(a)
New Buildings and additions to existing Buildings will be required to meet off-
street parking requirements as outlined in Section 63.
(b)
Changes in Use within existing Buildings will be required to provide and maintain
existing parking. Additional off-street parking will not be required.
(10)
Landscaping
Shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with Section 58.
(11)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Commercial Districts, described in Section 65, apply to Uses in this District.
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DIVISION 2 - COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS
C-L LOCAL COMMERCIAL
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68.
C-H Highway Commercial
(1)
Purpose
For commercial and related Uses with a high standard of development requiring high
visibility and direct accessibility to vehicle traffic on major entrance roadways within the
City.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Animal Care, Minor,
(c)
Automotive Shops,
(d)
Business Support Services,
(e)
Car Wash,
(f)
Child Care, Minor,
(g)
Commercial Schools,
(h)
Financial Institutions,
(i)
Fitness Facilities,
(j)
Government Services,
(k)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(l)
Hotel/Motels,
(m)
Household Repair Services,
(n)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(o)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(p)
Offices,
(q)
Personal Services,
(r)
Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishments,
(s)
Recycling Facilities,
(t)
Restaurants,
(u)
Retail Cannabis Stores,
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(v)
Retail Stores,
(w)
Retail Store, Convenience,
(x)
Service Stations,
(y)
Shopping Centres,
(z)
Signs,
(aa)
Tourist Information Centres,
(bb)
Transportation Services,
(cc)
Vehicle Sales, Rental,
(dd)
Warehouse, Retail.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Amusement Facilities,
(b)
Billboards,
(c)
Child Care, Major,
(d)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(e)
Cultural Facilities,
(f)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(g)
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses,
(h)
Education Facilities,
(i)
Entertainment Establishments,
(j)
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service,
(k)
Food Banks,
(l)
Funeral Facilities,
(m)
Garden Centres,
(n)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(o)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(p)
Medical and Health Facilities (Inpatient and Outpatient),
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(q)
Neighbourhood Facilities,
(r)
Parking Facilities,
(s)
Protective Services,
(t)
Religious Assembly,
(u)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(v)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(w)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(x)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility,
(y)
Soup Kitchens,
(z)
Truck Stops,
(aa)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42 and the Parcel size requirements for vehicle-oriented Uses
described in Section 65(7).
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Restaurants with a drive-through
(i)
With a Lane
(ii)
Laneless
46.0
46.0
1,380.0
3,500.0
(b)
Hotel/Motel
46.0
1,380.0
(c)
Service Station
(i)
With a Lane
(ii)
Laneless
1,100.0
3,700.0
(d)
Truck Stop
10,000.0
(e)
Utility Facilities
as required by the
Development Authority
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(f)
All other Uses
(i)
With a Lane
(ii)
Laneless
30.0
700.0
2,000.0
(5)
Maximum Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45 .............................. 150 Dwelling Units/hectare
(6)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
All Uses, where no parking structure is provided .......................................................... 80%
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a) Uses adjoining Residential Districts
see Section 65(2)
(b) All other Uses
9.0
3.0
---
(8)
Parcel Access
Where a Parcel abuts a Residential District, all vehicular access other than utility service,
loading and emergency access should be restricted to the Street or Streets.
(9)
Landscaping
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
(i)
on an Interior Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 6.0m or 7.6m (minimum front
Setback in that District) minimum depth adjacent to all Front Parcel Lines,
and
(ii)
on a Corner Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 6.0m or 7.6m (minimum front
Setback in that District) minimum depth adjacent to the short Front
Parcel Lines and a Landscaping strip of 3.0m or 3.8m (half of front Setback
requirement) minimum depth adjacent to the long Front Parcel Linee.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
(10)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Commercial Districts, described in Section 65, apply to Uses in this District.
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C-L LOCAL COMMERCIAL
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69.
C-L Local Commercial
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of small-scale Uses catering to the convenience shopping and
service needs of residents within the immediate vicinity (within approximately 0.5 km
radius).
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Financial Institutions,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Household Repair Services,
(f)
Offices,
(g)
Personal Services
(h)
Retail Cannabis Stores,
(i)
Retail Store, Convenience,
(j)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Animal Care, Minor,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(e)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(f)
Shopping Centres.
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(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42:
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
All Uses
4.6
160.0
(5)
Maximum Parcel Size ...................................................................... 0.45 hectare (4,500m2)
(6)
Maximum Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45 .................................. 50 Dwelling Units/hectare
(7)
Maximum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................ 50%
(8)
Maximum Building Height ............................................................................................ 9.0m
(9)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a) Front
Including all fronts on Corner Parcels
6.0
---
---
(b) Sides adjoining Residential Districts
---
3.0
---
(c) All other sides
---
1.5
---
(d) Rear
---
---
7.6
(10)
Parcel Access
Where a Parcel abuts a Residential District, all vehicular access other than utility service,
loading and emergency access shall be restricted to the Street or Streets.
(11)
Landscaping:
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
(i)
on an Interior Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 6.0m or 7.6m (minimum front
Setback in that District) minimum depth adjacent to all Front Parcel Lines,
and
(ii)
on a Corner Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 6.0m or 7.6m (minimum front
Setback in that District) minimum depth adjacent to the short Front
Parcel Line and a Landscaping strip of 3.0m or 3.8m (half of front Setback
requirement) minimum depth adjacent to the long Front Parcel Line.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
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(12)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Commercial Districts, described in Section 65, apply to Uses in this District.
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C-N NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL
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70.
C-N Neighbourhood Commercial
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of a range of commercial and service Uses which primarily cater to
the daily needs of the residents living in the surrounding neighbourhood (within
approximately 1 km radius).
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Financial Institutions,
(d)
Government Services,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(f)
Household Repair Services,
(g)
Offices,
(h)
Personal Services,
(i)
Restaurants,
(j)
Retail Cannabis Stores,
(k)
Retail Stores,
(l)
Retail Store, Convenience,
(m)
Shopping Centres,
(n)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Amusement Facilities,
(b)
Animal Care, Minor,
(c)
Business Support Services,
(d)
Child Care, Major,
(e)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(f)
Commercial Schools,
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(g)
Cultural Facilities,
(h)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(i)
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses,
(j)
Education Facilities,
(k)
Entertainment Establishments,
(l)
Fitness Facilities,
(m)
Garden Centres,
(n)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(o)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(p)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(q)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(r)
Neighbourhood Facilities,
(s)
Service Stations.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42 and the Parcel size requirements for vehicle-oriented Uses
described in Section 65(7):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Service Stations
30.0
1,100.0
(b)
All other Uses
7.6
230.0
(5)
Maximum Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45 .................................. 60 Dwelling Units/hectare
(6)
Maximum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................ 80%
(7)
Maximum Building Height .......................................................................................... 11.0m
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(8)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a) Short front
3.0
---
---
(b) Long front
can be 1.5m if no utilities are located
within this Front Yard
(c) Sides adjoining Residential Districts
---
3.0
---
(d) All other sides
---
1.5
---
(e) Rear adjoining Residential Districts
---
---
7.6
(f)
All other rear
no requirement
(9)
Parcel Access
Where a Parcel abuts a Residential District, all vehicular access other than utility service,
loading and emergency access shall be restricted to the Street or Streets.
(10)
Landscaping:
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
(i)
on an Interior Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 6.0m or 7.6m (minimum front
Setback in that District) minimum depth adjacent to all Front Parcel Lines,
and
(ii)
on a Corner Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 6.0m or 7.6m (minimum front
Setback in that District) minimum depth adjacent to the short Front
Parcel Line and a Landscaping strip of 3.0m or 3.8m (half of front Setback
requirement) minimum depth adjacent to the long Front Parcel Line.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
(11)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Commercial Districts, described in Section 65, apply to Uses in this District.
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C-S SHOPPING MALL COMMERCIAL
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71.
C-S Shopping Mall Commercial
(1)
Purpose
Exclusively for the Development of comprehensively-designed shopping centres which
accommodate a wide range of retail, personal service, entertainment and office Uses
serving the entire City and surrounding region, and which utilize shared parking areas and
parcel access.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Business Support Services,
(c)
Child Care, Major,
(d)
Child Care, Minor,
(e)
Commercial Schools,
(f)
Financial Institutions,
(g)
Fitness Facilities,
(h)
Garden Centres,
(i)
Government Services,
(j)
Household Repair Services,
(k)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(l)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(m)
Offices,
(n)
Personal Services,
(o)
Restaurants,
(p)
Retail Cannabis Stores,
(q)
Retail Stores,
(r)
Retail Store, Convenience,
(s)
Service Stations,
(t)
Shopping Centres,
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(u)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Amusement Facilities,
(b)
Automotive Shops,
(c)
Billboards,
(d)
Car Wash,
(e)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(f)
Cultural Facilities,
(g)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(h)
Education Facilities,
(i)
Entertainment Establishments,
(j)
Food Banks,
(k)
Medical and Health Facilities (Inpatient and Outpatient),
(l)
Parking Facilities,
(m)
Protective Services,
(n)
Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishments,
(o)
Religious Assembly,
(p)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(q)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(r)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(s)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility,
(t)
Sports and Recreation Facility, Minor,
(u)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Parcel Development
All Uses shall be an integral part of a comprehensively-design shopping centre
development.
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(5)
Minimum Parcel Size ..................................................................... 2.5 hectares (25,000m2)
(6)
Maximum Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45 ................................ 150 Dwelling Units/hectare
(7)
Maximum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................ 35%
(8)
Maximum Building Height .......................................................................................... 12.0m
(9)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a) Front
Including all fronts on Corner Parcels
9.0
---
---
(10)
Parcel Access
Where a Parcel abuts a Residential District, all vehicular access other than utility service,
loading and emergency access shall be restricted to the Street or Streets.
(11)
Landscaping:
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
(i)
a Landscaping strip of 6.0m minimum depth adjacent to all Parcel lines.
(ii)
any other front, side and rear Yards areas not utlitized for parking or
driveways.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
(12)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Commercial Districts, described in Section 65, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 3 - DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
DC DIRECT CONTROL
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DIVISION 3- DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
72.
DC Direct Control
(1)
Purpose:
For the Development of Uses that, due to their particular circumstances or design
characteristics, require specific sets of rules in order to achieve a desired result.
(2)
Uses:
Council may, by law, specify Permitted Uses and/or Discretionary Uses in Direct Control
Districts.
(3)
Rules:
Council may, by bylaw, specify development standards for Direct Control Districts.
(4)
Deciding on a Development Permit Application:
Decisions respecting Development Permit applications for Permitted Uses, Discretionary
Uses and waivers shall be made by the Development Authority according to the processes
described in Sections 20, 21 and 22, unless otherwise provided in a Statutory Plan or
bylaw in which case Council shall make the decision.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
73.
General Rules for Industrial Districts
(1)
Applicability:
These general rules are applicable to Districts on the District Maps identified with the
letter "I" followed by another identifying letter or letters. Unless otherwise provided in
an Industrial District, the following rules apply to all Uses in Industrial Districts and are in
addition to the General Rules for all Districts.
(2)
Health, Safety and Nuisance Factors:
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 appreciable
health or safety hazard, 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 contaminants or noise as determined by the applicable
provincial legislation, the Waste Bylaw, the Sewage Bylaw or the Noise Bylaw and
regulations pursuant to any of them.
(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 applicable Provincial
legislation or the Waste Bylaw.
(c)
All Uses which manufacture, utilize or store materials or products which may be
hazardous due to their flammable or explosive characteristics shall comply with
the applicable provincial and any municipal regulations pursuant thereto.
(3)
Screening Adjacent to Residential and Commercial Districts:
(a)
Any side or rear Yard area and any Front Yard area utilized for storage, that abuts
a Residential or Commercial District, with or without an intervening Public
Roadway, shall be Screened a minimum height of 2.40m by fences, privacy walls,
gates or landscaping.
(b)
If plant material does not provide Screening to a minimum height of 2.40m at the
time of planting, a fence shall be used to satisfy the minimum Screening
requirement until such time as the plant material satisfies the minimum
Screening requirement.
(c)
Materials used shall provide year-round Screening.
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
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(4)
Projections into Minimum Setbacks:
Unless otherwise provided in an Industrial District, the following projections into
minimum Setbacks shall be allowed:
(a)
Projections into all Setbacks:
(i)
Eave overhangs of Principal Buildings ................................................ 0.6m
(ii)
Uncovered patios, the surface of which
is a maximum of 0.6m above Grade ............................................ unlimited
(iii)
Retaining walls and Landscaping ................................................. unlimited
(iv)
Regulation-height fences ............................................................. unlimited
(v)
Barrier-free accesses/ramps ........................................................ unlimited
(b)
Projections into side and rear Setbacks only:
(i)
Garbage enclosures ..................................................................... unlimited
(ii)
Satellite dishes, radio and television antennas ........................... unlimited
(5)
Fences, Privacy Walls and Gates:
Unless otherwise provided in an Industrial District, the maximum height of fences, privacy
walls and gates shall be:
(a)
In Front Yards not utilized for open storage .................................................... 1.2m
(b)
All other Yards, including Front Yards utilized for open storage ..................... 2.4m
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
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(6)
Private Communications Facilities:
The location of satellite dishes, radio antennas and television antennas for private
communication which do not fall under federal legislation shall be allowed in front, side
and rear Yards provided that the maximum height of the satellite dish or the tower
supporting the antenna does not exceed 23.0m. Where located on a Building, the
maximum height of the satellite dish or tower above the surface of the roof shall not
exceed 3.0m.
(7)
Vehicle-Oriented Uses:
(a)
Minimum Parcel size:
Unless a larger minimum Parcel size is otherwise provided in an Industrial District
the following Uses shall have the minimum Parcel size identified:
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(i)
Automotive Shops with drive-
through facility
30.0
1,100.0
(ii)
Bulk Fuel Stations
30.0
1,100.0
(iii)
Service Stations
30.0
1,100.0
(iv)
Transportation Services
30.0
1,100.0
(8)
Accessory Parking Structures:
Where a parking structure is not a Principal Use of a Parcel, the area of the Building
devoted to parking shall not be included in the calculation of floor area, but shall be
included in the calculation of coverage.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
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(9)
Setbacks Adjacent to Railway Lines:
(a)
Where an Interior Parcel is adjacent to a railway spur line, the Setback of a
Building from the Parcel Line may be reduced or eliminated, at the discretion of
the Development Authority, based on circulation comments and comments from
the rail authority.
(b)
Where a Corner Parcel is adjacent to a railway spur line, the Setback of a Building
from Parcel Lines may be increased by the Development Authority based on
circulation comments to ensure adequate sight lines are accommodated.
(10)
Waste and Recycling Enclosures and Storage Areas:
Shall not be located within the front Setback.
(11)
Landscaping
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
(i)
on an Interior Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 7.6m depth adjacent to all
Front Parcel Lines, and
(ii)
on a Corner Parcel, a Landscaping strip of 7.6m minimum depth adjacent
to the short Front Parcel Line and a Landscaping strip of 3.8m minimum
depth adjacent to the long Front Parcel Line.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
Rules for Individual Industrial Districts
as follows:
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-B BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
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74.
I-B Business Industrial
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of industrial, warehousing and commercial Uses which have no off-
site impacts and that are compatible with Uses in adjacent Districts.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Animal Care, Minor,
(c)
Building Trades and Contractors,
(d)
Business Support Services,
(e)
Child Care, Minor,
(f)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(g)
Greenhouses,
(h)
Hardware and Building Supplies,
(i)
Household Repair Services,
(j)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(k)
Personal Services,
(l)
Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishments,
(m)
Railway Lines,
(n)
Recycling Facilities,
(o)
Research Facilities,
(p)
Signs,
(q)
Transportation Services,
(r)
Vehicle Sales, Rental,
(s)
Warehouse, Retail,
(t)
Warehouse, Wholesale.
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-B BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
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(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Adult Video Stores,
(b)
Amusement Facilities,
(c)
Auction Establishments,
(d)
Auto Body and/or Paint Shops,
(e)
Automotive Shops,
(f)
Billboards,
(g)
Car Wash,
(h)
Child Care, Major,
(i)
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales, Rental, Service and
Driving Instruction,
(j)
Commercial Schools,
(k)
Drop-in Centres,
(l)
Entertainment Establishments,
(m)
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service,
(n)
Fitness Facilities,
(o)
Food Banks,
(p)
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home, Sales and Service,
(q)
Manufacturing, General,
(r)
Offices,
(s)
Parking Facilities,
(t)
Protective Services,
(u)
Resource Centres,
(v)
Restaurants,
(w)
Service Stations,
(x)
Soup Kitchens,
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-B BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
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(y)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42 and the Parcel size requirements for vehicle-oriented Uses
described in Section 73(7):
(a)
On I-B Parcels delineated within the boundaries of the area below:
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(i)
Utility Facilities
as required by the
Development Authority
(ii)
Auction Establishments
22.0
870.0
(iii)
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and
Machinery - Sales, Rental, Service and
Driving Instruction
22.0
870.0
(iv)
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service
22.0
870.0
(v)
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home, Sales
and Service
22.0
870.0
(vi)
Manufacturing, General
22.0
870.0
(vii)
Protective Services
22.0
870.0
(viii)
Vehicle Sales, Rental
22.0
870.0
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-B BUSINESS INDUSTRIAL
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(ix)
Warehouse, Retail
22.0
870.0
(x)
All other Uses
7.6
240.0
(b)
On all other I-B Parcels:
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(i)
Utility Facilities and Railway Lines
as required by the
Development Authority
(ii)
All other Uses
1,800.0
(5)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel .............................................................................. 80%
(6)
Maximum Building Height .......................................................................................... 13.0m
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
(a)
Front ................................................................................................................. 7.6m
(b)
Side .................................................................................................................. 4.6m
(c)
Rear ................................................................................................. no requirement
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Industrial Districts, described in Section 73, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-G GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
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75.
I-G General Industrial
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of manufacturing, processing, distribution and storage Uses and
related services.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Animal Care, Major,
(c)
Auction Establishments,
(d)
Auto Body and/or Paint Shops,
(e)
Automotive Shops,
(f)
Building Trades and Contractors,
(g)
Car Wash,
(h)
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales, Rental, Service and
Driving Instruction,
(i)
Equipment Sales, Rental, Service,
(j)
Farm Supplies, Service,
(k)
Freight and Storage,
(l)
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home, Sales and Service,
(m)
Manufacturing, General,
(n)
Micro-Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS),
(o)
deleted
(p)
Publishing, Printing, Recording and Broadcasting Establishments,
(q)
Railway Lines,
(r)
Recycling Facilities,
(s)
Research Facilities,
(t)
Signs,
(u)
Sports and Recreation Facility, Minor,
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-G GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
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(v)
Transportation Services,
(w)
Truck Stops,
(x)
Utility Facilities,
(y)
Warehouse, Wholesale.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Billboards,
(b)
Bulk Fuel Stations,
(c)
Business Support Services,
(d)
Fitness Facility, without a Restaurant,
(e)
Greenhouses,
(f)
Hardware and Building Supplies,
(g)
Manufacturing, Intensive,
(h)
Manufacturing, Specialty,
(i)
Parking Facilities,
(j)
Protective Services,
(k)
Salvage or Waste Disposal Facilities,
(l)
Vehicle Sales, Rental.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Utility Facilities and Railway Lines
as required by the
Development Authority
(b)
Truck Stop
10,000.0
(c)
All other Uses
1,600.0
(5)
Maximum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................ 80%
(6)
Maximum Building Height ........................................................................... no requirement
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-G GENERAL INDUSTRIAL
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(7)
Minimum Setbacks
(a)
Front ................................................................................................................. 7.6m
(b)
Side .................................................................................................................. 4.6m
(c)
Rear ................................................................................................. no requirement
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Industrial Districts, described in Section 73, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-H HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
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76.
I-H Heavy Industrial
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of intensive manufacturing and similar high impact Uses.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Bulk Fuel Stations,
(c)
Farm Supplies, Service,
(d)
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home, Sales and Service,
(e)
Manufacturing, Intensive,
(f)
Micro-Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS),
(g)
Railway Lines,
(h)
Recycling Facilities,
(i)
Salvage or Waste Disposal Facilities,
(j)
Signs,
(k)
Truck Stops,
(l)
Utility Facilities.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Billboards,
(b)
Child Care, Major (Accessory to a Principal Use),
(c)
Child Care, Minor (Accessory to a Principal Use),
(d)
Commercial/Industrial Vehicles and Machinery - Sales, Rental, Service and
Driving Instruction,
(e)
Freight and Storage,
(f)
Manufacturing, General,
(g)
Research Facilities.
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DIVISION 4 - INDUSTRIAL DISTRICTS
I-H HEAVY INDUSTRIAL
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(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Utility Facilities and Railway Lines
as required by the
Development Authority
(b)
Truck Stop
10,000.0
(c)
All other Uses
1,600.0
(5)
Maximum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................ 80%
(6)
Maximum Building Height ........................................................................... no requirement
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
(a)
Front ................................................................................................................. 7.6m
(b)
Side .................................................................................................................. 4.6m
(c)
Rear ................................................................................................. no requirement
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Industrial Districts, described in Section 73, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
77.
General Rules for Public Service Districts
(1)
Applicability:
These general rules are applicable to Districts on the District Maps identified with the
letter "P" followed by another identifying letter or letters. Unless otherwise provided in
a Public Service District, the following rules apply to all Uses in Public Service Districts and
are in addition to the General Rules for all Districts.
(2)
Setbacks Adjacent to Residential Districts:
Unless otherwise provided in a Public Service District, where a Parcel in a Public Service
District abuts a Parcel in a Residential District without an intervening Street or Lane, the
Principal Building on the public service Parcel shall have a Setback abutting the residential
Parcel equal to or greater than the minimum Setbacks required for the abutting
residential Parcel.
(3)
Screening Adjacent to Residential Districts:
(a)
For any side or rear Yard areas that abut a Residential District, with or without an
intervening Lane, Screening to a maximum Height of 2.4m by fences, privacy walls
or Landscaping may be required at the discretion of the Development Authority.
(b)
If plant material does not provide Screening to a maximum Height of 2.4m at the
time of planting, a fence shall be used to satisfy the minimum Screening
requirement until such time as the plant material satisfies the minimum
Screening requirement.
(c)
Materials used shall provide year-round Screening.
(4)
Projections into Minimum Setbacks:
Unless otherwise provided in a Public Service District, the following projections into
minimum Setbacks shall be allowed:
(a)
Projections into all Setbacks:
(i)
Eave overhangs of Principal Buildings ................................................ 0.6m
(ii)
Eave overhangs of Accessory Buildings .............................................. 0.3m
(iii)
Fireplaces and uncovered Landscaping .............................................. 0.6m
(iv)
Uncovered patios, the surface of which
is a maximum of 0.6m above Grade ............................................ unlimited
(v)
Retaining walls and Landscaping ................................................. unlimited
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
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(vi)
Regulation-height fences ............................................................ unlimited
(vii)
Barrier-free accesses/ramps ........................................................ unlimited
(b)
Projections into rear Setbacks only:
(i)
Outdoor swimming pools which are not
part of a Sports and Recreation Facility ....................................... unlimited
(ii)
Uncovered patios and decks, the surface
of which is more than 0.6m above Grade .......................................... 2.6m
(5)
Fences, Privacy Walls and Gates:
Unless otherwise provided in a Public Service District, the maximum height of fences,
privacy walls and gates shall be:
(a)
Interior Parcels:
(i)
in all Front Yards ................................................................................. 1.0m
(ii)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.4m
(b)
Corner Parcels:
(i)
in the area which is included in both
Front Yards (shaded area on diagram below) .................................... 1.0m
(ii)
in one remaining Front Yard ............................................................... 1.0m
(iii)
in the other remaining Front Yards .................................................... 2.4m
(iv)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.4m
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
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(6)
Private Communications Facilities:
Except for broadcasting facilities, radio and television antennas and towers which are not
under the jurisdiction of Industry & Science Canada shall be allowed in side and rear Yards
only, provided the height of the tower on which the antenna is placed is not greater than
8.5m. Radio and television antennas may be located on Buildings.
(7)
Vehicle-Oriented Uses:
(a)
In addition to the maneuvering aisle dimensions described in Section 63(4)(c) the
Development Authority may require:
(i)
at least a 30.0m long on-site vehicle queuing aisle for:
Funeral Facilities,
Medical and Health Facilities, (Inpatient and Outpatient),
Sports and Recreation Facility, Major.
(ii)
that vehicle entrances and exits be separate, one-directional and
adequately signed.
(8)
Accessory Parking Structures:
Where a parking structure is not a Principal Use of a Parcel, the area of the Building
devoted to parking shall not be included in the calculation of floor area, but shall be
included in the calculation of coverage.
(9)
The Design, Character and Appearance of Buildings:
(a)
shall be consistent with the purpose of the District in which the Building is
located, and
(b)
shall take into account other Buildings existing in the vicinity.
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
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(10)
Park Development
The Development Authority may exempt the Development of Parks from requiring a
Development Permit, provided such Development does not include any other Permitted
Use or Discretionary Use.
(11)
Residential Development
Apart from Supportive Housing, where allowed in a Public Service District, residential
Development shall only be developed in conjunction with and in addition to another Use
on the same Parcel.
Rules for Individual Public Service Districts
as follows:
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-B PUBLIC BUILDING
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78.
P-B Public Building
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of public sector activities and facilities, and community,
civic and Cultural Facilities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(d)
Cultural Facilities,
(e)
Education Facilities,
(f)
Government Services,
(g)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(h)
Medical and Health Facilities (Inpatient and Outpatient),
(i)
Neighbourhood Facilities,
(j)
Parks,
(k)
Protective Services,
(l)
Religious Assembly,
(m)
Signs,
(n)
Sports and Recreation Facility, Minor.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Major,
(c)
Columbarium - limited to applications for Development made by applicants
who fit within the definition of Religious Assembly contained in the Bylaw,
(d)
Drop-in Centres,
(e)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(f)
Dwelling, Apartment Mixed Uses,
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-B PUBLIC BUILDING
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(g)
Food Banks,
(h)
Funeral Facilities,
(i)
Group Homes,
(j)
Medical and Health Offices (Outpatient),
(k)
Parking Facilities,
(l)
Resource Centres,
(m)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(n)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(o)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(p)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility,
(q)
Shelters,
(r)
Soup Kitchens,
(s)
Sports and Recreation Facility, Major,
(t)
Supportive Housing,
(u)
Tourist Information Centres,
(v)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Reserve Land
Notwithstanding the Permitted Uses and Discretionary Uses in this District, lands
dedicated as Municipal and/or School Reserve pursuant to the Act shall be used and
administered only as provided by the Act.
(5)
Minimum Parcel Size................................................................................................ 500.0m2
(6)
Maximum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................ 50%
(7)
Maximum Building Height ........................................................................... no requirement
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-B PUBLIC BUILDING
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(8)
Minimum Setbacks
(a)
Front:
Including all fronts on Corner Parcels........................................................... 6.0m
(b)
Sides and rear ............................................................................................... 3.0m
(9)
Parking
A minimum of one (1) "Access-A-Ride" Loading Space shall be provided in accordance
with Section 63(9)(a).
(10)
Landscaping
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
A Landscaping strip of 6.0m minimum depth adjacent to all Front Parcel Lines.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
(c)
Screening shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 73(3).
(11)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Public Service Districts, described in Section 77, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-R PARK AND RECREATION
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79.
P-R Park and Recreation
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of Park, recreational, cultural or community assembly Uses.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Clubs / Community Halls,
(c)
Parks,
(d)
Signs,
(e)
Sports and Recreation Facility, Minor.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Campgrounds,
(b)
Cemeteries,
(c)
Child Care, Major,
(d)
Child Care, Minor,
(e)
Cultural Facilities,
(f)
Education Facilities,
(g)
Micro-Wind Energy Conversion System (WECS),
(h)
Tourist Information Centres,
(i)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Reserve Land
Notwithstanding the permitted and Discretionary Uses in this District, land dedicated as
Municipal and/or School Reserve pursuant to the Act shall be used and administered only
as provided by the Act.
(5)
Minimum Building Height ............................................................................ no requirement
(6)
Minimum Parcel Coverage ............................................................................................. 50%
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-R PARK AND RECREATION
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(7)
Minimum Setbacks
(a)
Front:
including all fronts on Corner Parcels ........................................................... 9.0m
(b)
Sides and rear ............................................................................................... 3.0m
(8)
Parking
Parking shall be provided in accordance with Section 63 and Section 63.
(9)
Landscaping
(a)
Areas that shall be landscaped:
(i)
a Landscaping strip of 9.0m minimum depth adjacent to all Front Parcel
Lines,
(ii)
any other front and side Yards areas not utilized for parking or driveways.
(b)
Landscaping shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 58.
(c)
Screening shall be provided, completed and maintained in accordance with
Section 77(3).
(10)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Public Service Districts, described in Section 77, apply to Uses in this District.
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DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-SO SPECIALIST OFFICE
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80.
P-SO Specialist Office
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of a small Office for a medical or surgical specialist, requiring
proximity to the Chinook Regional Hospital, generating low levels of patient traffic, and
usually requiring the conversion of an existing Dwelling in a Residential District. The Office
should be compatible with the residential neighbourhood in both appearance and
operation.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(c)
Medical/Surgical Specialist Office.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(d)
Signs (for Medical/Surgical Specialist Office Use only and in accordance with
Section 80(8)(k) below).
(4)
Medical/Surgical Specialist Office Limitation
This Use is limited to 1 specialist providing patient care at any one time.
(5)
Single Detached Dwelling Limitation
This Use may be approved if the Medical/Surgical Specialist Office Use is discontinued or
if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, this Use is compatible with a
Medical/Surgical Specialist Office, sufficient outdoor Amenity Space is provided for the
Dwelling, and sufficient parking is provided in accordance with Section 63.
(6)
Home Occupation Limitation
This Use may be approved in conjunction with Dwelling, Single Detached Use only. If the
Dwelling, Single Detached Use is concurrent with the Medical/Surgical Specialist Office
Use the Home Occupation must, in the opinion of the Development Authority, be
compatible with a Medical/Surgical Specialist Office and sufficient parking must be
provided in accordance with Section 63.
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(7)
Information Requirements for Medical/Surgical Specialist Office Use
(a)
For a Bylaw amendment, in addition to the requirements described in Section 33,
the applicant shall submit:
(i)
a metric dimensioned Site plan showing:
the subject Parcel and the adjacent Parcels,
on the subject Parcel, the location of any Buildings to be retained and
modified and/or any proposed new Buildings, and, on each
adjacent Parcel, the location of the existing Buildings,
the location of any existing and/or proposed driveways on the subject
and adjacent Parcels,
the location of the proposed on-site parking and the number of parking
spaces;
(ii)
elevation drawings showing:
the barrier-free access ramp or lift to be provided,
the type and colour of finishing materials;
(iii)
a detailed floor plan showing:
the number of consultation rooms,
the waiting room and the number of seats;
(iv)
a statement indicating:
the proposed number of specialists and their areas of specialty,
the Office schedule that each specialist proposes to maintain,
frequency of patient visits (bookings per hour) for each specialist,
the maximum number of patients proposed to be present at any one
time,
the maximum number of support staff proposed to be present at any one
time,
the Office hours of operation,
the means by which biomedical waste, if any, will be disposed of;
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(v)
any other information deemed necessary for ascertaining the proposal's
suitability to the purpose of this District.
(b)
For the Development application, in addition to the requirements described in
Section 14, the applicant shall submit:
(i)
the information described in Section 80(7)(a) above,
(ii)
a detailed Landscaping plan showing:
the existing mature trees and shrubs on the Site and indicating which, if
any, are to be removed,
a list of proposed plant species and sizes;
(iii)
a metric dimensioned Site plan and/or elevation drawing of the proposed
Sign.
(8)
Development Standards for Medical/Surgical Specialist Office Use
(a)
Minimum Parcel size:
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without Lane
access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Maximum Building Height:
The Development Authority may require a lower Building Height when a review
of the streetscape warrants it, but in no case shall new construction exceed:
(i)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings ................................................ 10.0m
(ii)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................... 5.18m
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(c)
Minimum Setbacks:
Front(s)
(m)
Sides(s)
(m)
Rear
(m)
(i)
All Principal Buildings:
on Interior
Parcels with a
rear Lane or
no Lane;
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
as required to
accommodate
parking
on Interior
Parcels with
both a rear
Lane and side
Lane;
6.0
1.2
as required to
accommodate
parking
on Corner
Parcels
6.0 & 3.0
1.2 & as
required to
accommodate
parking
NA
(ii)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(d)
Projections into Setbacks:
(i)
Uncovered barrier-free access ramp
or lift projections into front and rear Yards only ......................... unlimited
(ii)
All other projections ....................................................... See Section 82(2)
(e)
Design, Character and Appearance of Buildings:
(i)
Residential Character:
The external aspect of the Office shall retain the appearance of a Dwelling
and be finished in high quality materials using discrete colours.
The external appearance of the Accessory Building shall compliment the
exterior finish of the Office Building.
(ii)
Barrier-Free Access:
Uncovered barrier-free access ramps or lifts that are located at the front
of the Building shall be designed and finished as an integral part
of the facade and have surrounding Landscaping in accordance
with Section 80(f) below.
Additions that cover or enclose barrier-free access ramps or lifts must be
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constructed and finished in accordance with Section 80(8)(e)(i)
above.
(f)
Landscaping:
(i)
Landscaping in keeping with the residential nature of the neighbourhood
shall be provided and maintained, and
(ii)
wherever possible existing healthy mature trees and shrubs shall be
retained and maintained, and
(iii)
use of hard Landscaping (gravel, stones, concrete, shale, asphalt, etc.)
shall be minimized, and
(iv)
plantings intended to integrate an uncovered barrier-free access ramp or
lift with the surrounding Landscaping must be incorporated into the
Landscaping plan. Plantings should disguise the bulk and soften the
edges of an uncovered ramp or lift and provide a visual transition from
the ground to the vertical Lane, and
(v)
plantings intended to provide Screening between the Medical/Surgical
Specialist Office parking area and neighbouring properties and the Street
and Lane must be incorporated into the Landscaping plan.
(g)
Parking Spaces:
The following number of paved spaces, conforming to the requirements of
Section 63, shall be provided and maintained:
(i)
one (1) per specialist,
(ii)
one (1) per each support staff present at any one time,
(iii)
one (1) per each of the maximum number of patients present at any one
time with a minimum number of 4 spaces.
(h)
Parking Area:
In order to minimize the amount of hard surface area in a predominately
residential neighbourhood, a parking area that provides spaces in excess of the
number required must be justified:
(i)
for all Parcels the parking area must:
conform to the requirements of Section 63,
be paved and have storm drainage provided to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority, and
be Screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
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(ii)
For Interior Parcels:
The parking area must not be located in the Front Yard and should not be
located in the Side Yard.
(iii)
for Corner Parcels:
The parking area must be located in the Side Yard and that portion of the
long-frontage Front Yard that abuts the Side Yard. The parking area
should not encroach on City boulevards.
(i)
Parking Area Access:
In order to minimize disruption to and reduction of on-street parking, wherever
feasible:
(i)
for all parcels:
existing driveways shall be retained,
shared driveways are encouraged,
for Interior Parcels with a rear Lane,
a 3.0m wide paved driveway from the Street to the parking area shall be
provided and maintained, and
use of the rear Lane is restricted to emergency use and specialist and staff
access to the Rear Yard parking.
(iii)
for Interior Parcels with a side and rear Lane:
a 3.0m wide paved driveway from the Street to the parking area shall be
provided and maintained, or
vehicles shall access and exit the parking area via the side Lane only. In
order to minimize the disruption to Lane traffic and the visual
impact of an open parking area, parking spaces directly
accessible from the side Lane are discouraged.
(iv)
for Corner Parcels:
a 3.0m wide paved driveway from the Street to the parking area shall be
provided and maintained, or
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vehicles shall access and exit the parking area via the side Lane. In order
to minimize the disruption to Lane traffic and the visual impact
of an open parking area, parking spaces directly accessible from
the Lane are discouraged.
(j)
Fences, Privacy Walls and Gates:
Unless otherwise provided in a Residential District, the maximum height of
fences, privacy walls and gates shall be:
(i)
Interior Parcels:
in all Front Yards ................................................................................. 1.0m
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.0m
(ii)
Corner Parcels:
(A)
in one Front Yard
(shaded area on the diagrams below) ................................... 1.0m
in the remaining Yards
(area outlined with dashed lines on the diagrams below) .... 2.0m
(k)
Signs:
One (1) Free-Standing or Fascia Sign shall be allowed as a Discretionary Use:
Maximum area 1.2m²
Maximum height of Free-Standing Signs 1.2m
Illumination
spot-lit only
(9)
Development Standards for Dwelling, Single Detached Use
Subject to Sections 80(5) and 80(6) above, the Development Standards for a Dwelling,
Single Detached Use are as required in the R-L District.
(10)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts described in Sections 43 to 64 and the General Rules for
Residential Districts described in Section 82 apply to the Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 5 - PUBLIC SERVICE DISTRICTS
P-T TRANSPORTATION
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81.
P-T Transportation
(1)
Purpose:
For the operation of the municipal, regional and national railway system through the City.
(2)
Permitted Uses:
(a)
railway lines.
(3)
Development Regulations:
No requirements.
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
GENERAL RULES FOR RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
82.
General Rules for Residential Districts
(1)
Applicability:
These general rules are applicable to Districts on the District Maps 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 Residential Districts and are
in addition to the General Rules for all Districts.
(2)
Projections into Minimum Setbacks:
Unless otherwise provided in a Residential District or other general rules, the following
projections into minimum Setbacks shall be allowed:
(a)
Projections into All Setbacks and Separation Distances:
(i)
eave overhangs of Principal Buildings ................................................ 0.6m
(ii)
eave overhangs of Accessory Buildings .............................................. 0.3m
(iii)
fireplaces (firebox/chimney only) ....................................................... 0.6m
(iv)
uncovered patios and decks, the surface
of which is a maximum of 0.6m above Grade ............................. unlimited
(v)
retaining walls and Landscaping .................................................. unlimited
(vi)
regulation height fences and garbage enclosures ....................... unlimited
(vii)
barrier-free accesses/ramps ........................................................ unlimited
(b)
Projections into side and rear Setbacks only:
(i)
satellite dishes, radio and television antenna ............................. unlimited
(c)
Projections into rear Setbacks only:
(i)
uncovered patios and decks, the surface
of which is more than 0.6m above Grade .......................................... 2.6m
(ii)
outdoor swimming pools ............................................................. unlimited
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(3)
Fences, Privacy Walls and Gates:
Unless otherwise provided in a Residential District, the maximum, height of fences,
privacy walls and gates shall be:
(a)
Interior Parcels:
(i)
in all Front Yards ................................................................................. 1.0m
(ii)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.0m
(b)
Corner Parcels:
(i)
in one Front Yard (shaded area on
the diagrams below) ........................................................................... 1.0m
(ii)
in the remaining Yards (area outlined
with dashed lines on the diagrams below) ......................................... 2.0m
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(4)
Accessory Buildings:
Unless otherwise provided in a Residential District, an Accessory Building shall:
(a)
have a design character and appearance that is in accordance with a Residential
District. The Building cladding and roof forms and materials shall be typical of
residential Buildings in the surrounding area,
(b)
not be located in the Front Yard,
(c)
maintain a minimum side Setback and rear Setback of 0.6m, except where an
Accessory Building is used to enclose a swimming pool, in which case a minimum
1.2m Side Yard Setback and 1.5m Rear Yard Setback shall be provided,
(d)
have a minimum separation distance of 1.2m from the Principal Building on the
same Parcel or Site,
(e)
have a maximum height of 5.18m,
(f)
not exceed a Parcel Coverage of 14%,
(g)
not be a Shipping Container.
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(5)
Secondary Suite Requirements:
(a)
One parking stall per Secondary Suite must be provided onsite,
(b)
One Secondary Suite allowed per Parcel,
(c)
The Secondary Suite must have a separate access either through an entryway
from the exterior of the Dwelling or through a separate entrance within a
common landing.
(d)
The Secondary Suite shall not be subject to separation from the principal Dwelling
through a condominium conversion.
(6)
Private Communications Facilities:
Radio and television antennas and towers shall be allowed in side and rear Yards only,
provided the height of the tower on which the antenna is placed is not higher than the
maximum Building Height allowed in the District. Radio and television antennas may be
located on Buildings.
(7)
Mandatory Buffer Setbacks:
(a)
are required in Residential Districts marked with the suffix "b" on the District
Maps,
(b)
increase the rear Setback by 4.6m,
(c)
shall be landscaped and maintained by each property owner.
(8)
Zero-Setback Development:
(a)
is permitted in Residential Districts marked with the suffix "z" on the District
Maps, or when allowed by a Statutory Plan or comprehensive siting plan,
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(b)
affects the side Setbacks of the District only. All other Setbacks of the District
apply,
(c)
does not require a side Setback on one side of a Parcel (known as the "zero-
setback side"),
(d)
requires a 2.44m separation between the side walls of Dwellings,
(e)
requires adjacent to the zero-setback side of the adjoining Parcel,
(i)
a 1.2m wide private maintenance easement extending from the
minimum rear Setback of the adjoining Parcel to the Front Parcel Line,
and intended for the maintenance the Dwelling on the adjoining Parcel;
and
(ii)
a 0.6m wide eave and footing encroachment easement extending from
the minimum rear Setback to the minimum front Setback of the adjoining
Parcel,
(f)
Notwithstanding the side Setbacks for Accessory Buildings described in Section
82, an Accessory Building requires a 0.6m Setback from the private maintenance
easement.
.
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(9)
Comprehensive Siting Plan Requirements:
(a)
An approved comprehensive siting plan shall be required prior to the subdivision
and/or Development of land in the following Districts:
(i)
R-CL, Comprehensively Planned Low Density Residential,
(ii)
R-CM, Comprehensively Planned Medium Density Residential,
(iii)
R-CM-20, Comprehensively Planned Medium Density Residential,
(iv)
R-M, Mixed Density Residential.
(b)
All Development shall conform to the comprehensive siting plan.
(c)
The comprehensive siting plan shall show:
(i)
Parcel dimensions,
(ii)
minimum Setback dimensions,
(iii)
such other information as deemed necessary by the Development or
Subdivision Authority.
(d)
The Development or Subdivision Authority may adopt additional guidelines as a
further basis on which to evaluate the comprehensive siting plan. Any additional
guidelines applied to the comprehensive siting plan shall be employed in the
consideration of all subsequent Development Permit applications.
(e)
Notwithstanding the authority to grant waivers pursuant to Section 22, only those
standards whose relaxation will not alter the intent or substance of the
comprehensive siting play may be waived. All other changes shall require an
amendment to the comprehensive siting plan.
(10)
Minimum Setbacks:
Individual Setbacks for all Uses shall be established for each residential Parcel on the
comprehensive siting plan, in accordance with the Development Standards and meeting
or exceeding the following minimum requirements:
(a)
Minimum separation:
(i)
between a Principal Building and any
Building on another Parcel or Site .................................................... 2.44m
(ii)
between a Principal Building and any
Accessory Building on the same Parcel or Site ................................. 1.20m
(iii)
between Accessory Buildings on different
Parcels or Sites .................................................................................. 1.20m
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(iv)
between any on-site parking space and any
Principal Building .............................................................................. 1.00m
(b)
Where no garage or carport is provided, the minimum Setbacks shall provide for
on-site parking stalls conforming to the dimensions described in Section 63.
Rules for Individual Residential Districts
as follows:
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R-CL COMPREHENSIVELY PLANNED
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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83.
R-CL Comprehensively Planned Low Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of Single Detached Dwellings according to an approved
comprehensive siting plan.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type A.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Group Homes,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type C.
(4)
Minimum Comprehensive Development Area
The minimum contiguous area shall be 0.5 hectare.
(5)
Maximum Density
Excluding Public Roadways, utility Parcels
and Parks to be dedicated to the City ......................................... 37 Dwelling Units/hectare
(6)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size .................................................................................... 233.0m²
(7)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses except Accessory Buildings .............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(8)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel .............................................................................. 45%
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
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R-CM-20 COMPREHENSIVELY PLANNED
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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84.
R-CM-20 Comprehensively Planned Medium Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of comprehensively planned residential areas, comprising primarily
Single Detached Dwellings, Two-Unit Dwelling and small-scale multiple-unit Dwellings,
according to an approved comprehensive siting plan.
(2)
Permitted Uses
At locations indicated on the applicable comprehensive siting plan:
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments (comprising a maximum of four Dwelling Units each),
(c)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Unit,
(d)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(e)
Dwelling, Townhouse (comprising a maximum of four Dwelling Units each),
(f)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(g)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(k)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Child Care, Minor,
(b)
Group Homes,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type C.
(4)
Minimum Comprehensive Development Area
The minimum contiguous area shall be 0.5 hectare.
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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(5)
Maximum Density
Excluding Public Roadways, utility Parcels
and Parks to be dedicated to the City ......................................... 20 Dwelling Units/hectare
(6)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Except as required on an approved comprehensive siting plan
(a)
For each Dwelling Unit (with or without Lane access):
(i)
Dwelling, Single Detached ............................................................. 233.0m2
(ii)
Dwelling, Two-Unit ........................................................................ 233.0m2
(b)
For each Dwelling Unit:
(i)
Dwelling, Apartment, three-unit ................................................... 200.0m2
(ii)
Dwelling, Townhouse, three-unit .................................................. 200.0m2
Dwelling, Apartment, four-unit .................................................................. 155.0m2
Dwelling, Townhouse, four-unit ................................................................. 155.0m2
(c)
All other Uses .......................................... as required by the Subdivision Authority
(7)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses except Accessory Buildings .............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(8)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel .............................................................................. 45%
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
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R-CM COMPREHENSIVELY PLANNED
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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85.
R-CM Comprehensively Planned Medium Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of comprehensively planned residential areas, comprising primarily
Single Detached Dwellings, Two-Unit Dwelling and small-scale multiple-unit Dwellings,
according to an approved comprehensive siting plan.
(2)
Permitted Uses
At locations indicated on the applicable comprehensive siting plan:
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments (comprising a maximum of four Dwelling Units each),
(c)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Units,
(d)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(e)
Dwelling, Townhouse (comprising a maximum of four Dwelling Units each),
(f)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(g)
Home Occupations - Type A.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Child Care, Minor,
(b)
Group Homes,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type C.
(4)
Minimum Comprehensive Development Area
The minimum contiguous area shall be 0.5 hectare.
(5)
Maximum Density
Excluding Public Roadways, utility Parcels and
Parks to be dedicated to the City ................................................ 37 Dwelling Units/hectare
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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(6)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Except as required on an approved comprehensive siting plan
(a)
For each Dwelling Unit (with or without Lane access):
(i)
Dwelling, Single Detached ............................................................. 233.0m2
(ii)
Dwelling, Two-Unit ........................................................................ 233.0m2
(b)
For each Dwelling Unit:
(i)
Dwelling, Apartment, three-unit ................................................... 200.0m2
(ii)
Dwelling, Townhouse, three-unit .................................................. 200.0m2
(iii)
Dwelling, Apartment, four-unit ..................................................... 155.0m2
(iv)
Dwelling, Townhouse, four-unit .................................................... 155.0m2
(c)
All other Uses .......................................... as required by the Subdivision Authority
(7)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses except Accessory Buildings .............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(8)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel .............................................................................. 45%
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-L LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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86.
R-L Low Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of Single Detached Dwellings and compatible Uses.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Units,
(c)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Secondary Suite, Pre-Existing (as of December 31, 2006),
(f)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Child Care, Minor,
(b)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(c)
Group Homes,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(f)
Manufactured Homes/Tiny Homes,
(g)
Secondary Suites,
(h)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Density
For all R-L Districts identified in an Outline Plan approved on or after the date of this
Bylaw:
Maximum .................................................................................... 25 Dwelling Units/hectare
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-L LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width
Area
(m)
(m)
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
Manufactured Homes/Tiny Homes,
and Child Care, Minor
(i)
On parcels with Lane access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On parcels without Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Dwelling, Two-Unit, Group Homes,
---
464.5
Utility Facilities
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings .......................................................... 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings .................................................................................... 5.18m
(c)
Secondary Suite above garage
(total Building Height) ................................................7.6m or the Height of the
.................................................................. principal Dwelling, whichever is less
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front(s)
(m)
Side(s)
(m)
Rear
(m)
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
Dwelling, Two-Unit
and Child Care, Minor
(i)
on Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
on Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
(A)
Dwelling, Single
Detached and
Child Care, Minor
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-L LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 199 -
(B)
Dwelling, Two-Unit
6.0
3.0
7.6
(b)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-M MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 200 -
87.
R-M Mixed Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
For use in greenfield areas not previously developed to encourage the Development of a
mixture of residential Dwelling types, or to allow for Secondary Suites on an individual
basis. Development under the R-M district will use a comprehensive siting plan.
When a parcel is proposed for a Secondary Suite and is subject to a Land Use Bylaw
Amendment to R-M, the preferred locations are:
-
Across from or adjacent to Parks
-
Corner Parcels
-
Parcels within 100 m of existing or planned multifamily housing forms or within
100 m of lands that are zoned to allow for medium to high density housing
-
Across from or adjacent to commercial land use districts
-
Parcels with Lanes that are across from or adjacent to P-R and P-B land use
districts
It should be noted that these preferred locations do not negate the merits of a Land Use
Bylaw Amendment at other locations within the block.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Units,
(d)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(e)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(f)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(g)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(h)
Secondary Suites.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Group Homes,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(d)
Supportive Housing.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-M MIXED DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 201 -
(4)
Minimum Comprehensive Development Area
The minimum contiguous area shall be 0.5 hectare.
(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size .................................................................................... 233.0m²
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses except Accessory Buildings .............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(c)
Secondary Suite above garage
(total Building Height) ..................................................... 7.6m or the Height of the
....................................................................... principal Dwelling, whichever is less
(7)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-MH MANUFACTURED HOME/TINY HOME DISTRICT
- 202 -
88.
R-MH Manufactured Home/Tiny Home District
(1)
Purpose
For the siting of Manufactured Homes/Tiny Homes in accordance with an approved
comprehensive siting plan.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(c)
Manufactured Home/Tiny Home,
(d)
Neighbourhood Facilities.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type C.
(4)
Minimum Manufactured Home/Tiny Home park area ..................................... 2.0 hectares
(5)
Maximum Building Height ............................................................................................ 8.5m
(6)
Minimum Separation Distances
(a)
between any Building or Manufactured Home/Tiny Home
and the boundary of a Manufactured Home/Tiny Home park ........................ 7.5m
(b)
between any Manufactured Home/Tiny Home and
any Accessory Building ..................................................................................... 1.2m
(7)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-RL RESTRICTED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 203 -
89.
R-RL Restricted Low Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of Single Detached Dwellings and Accessory Uses on selected large
and/or environmentally-sensitive Sites.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type A.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Child Care, Minor,
(b)
Group Homes,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type C.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
Width (m)
Area (m2)
On all Parcels
22.0
836.0
or as required on a
comprehensive siting plan
(5)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings .......................................................... 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings .................................................................................... 5.18m
(6)
Minimum Setbacks
Unless otherwise indicated on a comprehensive siting plan:
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
On all Parcels
7.6
3.0
7.6
(b)
Attached garages or carports
7.6
2.0
7.6
(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-RL RESTRICTED LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 204 -
(7)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-SL SMALL PARCEL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 205 -
90.
R-SL Small Parcel Low Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
For the Development of Single Detached Dwellings on small Parcels of various widths.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type A.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Group Homes,
(b)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(4)
Density
For all R-SL Districts identified in an Outline Plan approved on or after the date of this
Bylaw:
Maximum .................................................................................... 25 Dwelling Units/hectare
(5)
Minimum Parcel Size
(a)
Width:
(i)
Minimum .......................................................................................... 10.0m
(ii)
Average width in a subdivision
application must be a minimum of ................................................... 11.0m
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
Dwellings ........................................................................................................ 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-SL SMALL PARCEL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 206 -
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Dwellings
6.0
1.2
7.6
(b)
Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-37 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 207 -
91.
R-37 Medium Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at medium densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Units,
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(e)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(g)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(d)
Group Homes,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 26 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ....................................................................... 37 Dwelling Units/hectare
Unless other minimum or maximum densities are set out in a Statutory Plan.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-37 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 208 -
(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached and
Child Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Dwelling, Two-Unit, Group
Homes, Boarding Houses and
Utility Facilities
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
811.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings ............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached, Dwelling,
Two-Unit and Child Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-37 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 209 -
Dwelling, Single
Detached and
Child Care, Minor
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
Dwelling, Two-Unit
6.0
3.0
7.6
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses and
Group Homes
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Landscaping (Does not apply to Development of Single Detached Dwellings on individual
fee-simple Parcels.)
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-50 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 210 -
92.
R-50 Medium Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at medium densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Units,
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(e)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(g)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(d)
Group Homes,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 26 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ....................................................................... 50 Dwelling Units/hectare
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-50 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 211 -
(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached and
Child Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.00
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Dwelling, Two-Unit, Group
Homes, Boarding Houses and
Utility Facilities
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
811.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings ............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Dwelling, Single Detached, Dwelling,
Two-Unit and Child Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-50 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 212 -
Dwelling, Single
Detached and
Child Care, Minor
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
Dwelling, Two-Unit
6.0
3.0
7.6
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses and
Group Homes
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Landscaping
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-60 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 213 -
93.
R-60 Medium Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at medium densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Dwelling, Pre-Planned Two-Units,
(d)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(e)
Group Homes,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(g)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(k)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 26 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ....................................................................... 60 Dwelling Units/hectare
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-60 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 214 -
(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Child Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Dwelling, Two-Unit, Group
Homes, Boarding Houses and
Utility Facilities
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
811.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings ............................................................. 10.0m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Dwelling, Two-Unit and Child Care,
Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
Dwelling, Single
Detached and Child
Care, Minor
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-60 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 215 -
Dwelling, Two-Unit
6.0
3.0
7.6
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses and
Group Homes
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Landscaping
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-75 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 216 -
94.
R-75 Medium Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at medium densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(d)
Group Homes,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 26 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ....................................................................... 75 Dwelling Units/hectare
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-75 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 217 -
(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Child Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Dwelling, Two-Unit, Group
Homes, Boarding Houses and
Utility Facilities
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
811.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
Maximum Building Height
(a)
All Uses, except Accessory Buildings ............................................................. 13.2m
(b)
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Dwelling, Two-Unit and Child Care,
Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-75 MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 218 -
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses and
Group Homes
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Landscaping
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-100 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 219 -
95.
R-100 High Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at high densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Major,
(c)
Child Care, Minor,
(d)
Group Homes,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 76 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ..................................................................... 100 Dwelling Units/hectare
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-100 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 220 -
(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Child Care, Major and Child
Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Group Homes and Boarding
Houses
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
1000.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
'Deleted'
(7)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Child Care, Major and Child Care,
Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-100 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
- 221 -
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses and
Group Homes
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(8)
Landscaping
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(9)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-150 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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96.
R-150 High Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at high densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Major,
(c)
Child Care, Minor,
(d)
Group Homes,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 76 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ..................................................................... 150 Dwelling Units/hectare
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(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size:
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Child Care, Major and Child
Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Group Homes and Boarding
Houses
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
1000.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Child Care, Major and Child Care,
Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses, Group
Homes and Auxilary Retail and
Services
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
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(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(7)
Landscaping
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-200 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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97.
R-200 High Density Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of multiple unit Dwellings at high densities.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Dwelling, Apartments,
(c)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(e)
Signs.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Boarding Houses,
(b)
Child Care, Major,
(c)
Child Care, Minor,
(d)
Group Homes,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(f)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(g)
Senior Citizen Housing, Independent Living Facility,
(h)
Senior Citizen Housing, Assisted/Supportive Living Facility,
(i)
Senior Citizen Housing, Long-Term Care Facility,
(j)
Senior Citizen Housing, Congregate Facility.
(4)
Density
Calculated in accordance with Section 45:
(a)
Minimum........................................................................ 76 Dwelling Units/hectare
(b)
Maximum ..................................................................... 200 Dwelling Units/hectare
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(5)
Minimum Parcel or Site Size
Subject to the general provisions pertaining to Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings
described in Section 42, the following minimum requirements shall apply to each Parcel
(or Site, if noted):
Width (m)
Area (m2)
(a)
Child Care, Major and Child
Care, Minor
(i)
On Parcels with Lane
access
11.0
320.0
(ii)
On Parcels without
Lane access
13.0
360.0
(b)
Group Homes and Boarding
Houses
---
464.5
(c)
Dwelling, Apartment
---
1000.0
(d)
Dwelling, Townhouse (each
unit)
---
149.0
(6)
Minimum Setbacks
Front (m)
Side (m)
Rear (m)
(a)
Child Care, Major and Child Care,
Minor
(i)
On Parcels or Sites with Lane
access or where a garage or
carport is provided and on all
Corner Parcels
6.0
1.2
7.6
(ii)
On Interior Parcels or Sites
without Lane access where
no garage or carport is
provided
6.0
1.2 & 3.0
7.6
(b)
Dwelling, Apartment, Dwelling,
Townhouse, Boarding Houses, Group
Homes and Auxilary Retail and
Services
(i)
two Storeys in Height or less
6.0
3.0
7.6
(ii)
over two Storeys in Height
9.0
3.0
7.6
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-200 HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL
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(c)
All Accessory Buildings
See Section 82(4)
(7)
Landscaping
Shall be provided and completed in accordance with Section 58.
(8)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-LF LOW DENSITY FLEXIBLE RESIDENTIAL
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98.
R-LF Low Density Flexible Residential
(1)
Purpose
Primarily for the Development of a range of low density housing types with a pedestrian
orientation as well as residentially related land Uses intended to serve the local
neighbourhood. This district is intended to offer a high degree of flexibility in
neighbourhood composition and design and is intended for new areas of the City as
identified in an Outline Plan approved, or in and Outline Plan amended, on or after the
date this Land Use Bylaw amendment comes into force.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Child Care, Minor,
(c)
Dwelling, Four-Plexes,
(d)
Dwelling, Single Detached,
(e)
Dwelling, Townhouse,
(f)
Dwelling, Two-Unit,
(g)
Group Homes,
(h)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(i)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(j)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(k)
Home Occupations - Type D,
(l)
Neighbourhood Facilities,
(m)
Secondary Suites - (including House Suites, Garage Suites, and Garden Suites).
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Child Care, Major,
(b)
Neighbourhood Mixed Use,
(c)
Neighbourhood Religious Assembly,
(d)
Signs (see Section 98(21)),
(e)
Utility Facilities.
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(4)
Minimum Contiguous Development Area .......................................................... 1.0 hectare
(5)
Maximum Density
(a)
Excluding Public Roadways,
utility Parcels and Parks to be
dedicated to the City .................................................as set out in the Outline Plan
(6)
Landscaping Area, for all Uses
Minimum percentage of a Front Yard (where present) ................................................ 25%
(a)
shall be identified on the Site plan and the calculation shall be provided,
(b)
shall not be used to provide a parking space,
(c)
failure to provide or the reduction or removal of the required Landscaping area
may result in issuance of a Stop Order.
(7)
Front Driveway Locations for all Uses
Where Front Yard driveways are allowed the driveway on one Parcel should be paired
with the front driveway on one of the neighbouring Parcels (see figure 1).
Typical instances where pairing may not be possible include but are not limited to:
(a)
When there is an uneven number of Parcels in a block or cul-de-sac, one Parcel
may have an unpaired driveway.
(b)
When a utility installation such as a light standard or electrical box limits
placement of the driveway, the driveway(s) may be unpaired.
(c)
When the configuration of a Parcel dictates the placement of a garage and
driveway, driveway(s) may be unpaired.
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(d)
Where a driveway provides access to rear parking for a "Neighbourhood Mixed
Use" Development.
(8)
Development Requirements for all Parcels with Frontage on a Traffic Roundabout
(a)
All Parcels shall have Lane access.
(b)
Driveways are not permitted on any portion of the Parcel that fronts on a Traffic
Roundabout (see figure 2).
(9)
Development Requirements for Single Detached Dwellings
(a)
Minimum Parcel Dimensions:
(i)
Interior Parcel with Lane access:
Width 8.6m
Length 30.0m
(ii)
Interior Parcel without Lane access:
Width 9.15m
Length 30.0m
(iii)
Corner Parcel, with or without Lane access:
Width 11.6m
Length 30.0m
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(b)
Maximum Building Height:
Dwellings ........................................................................................................ 11.5m
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(c)
Maximum Parcel Coverage:
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel ................................................................. 50%
(d)
Building Setbacks:
Minimum side .................................................................................................. 1.2m
(e)
Front Yard Driveways:
Are allowed on all but Super Collector Roadways, and as noted in Section 98(8).
(f)
Off-Street Parking Spaces:
Shall be compliant with Section 63.
(10)
Development Requirements for Two-Unit Dwellings
(a)
Minimum Parcel Dimensions (with or without Lane access):
(i)
Side-by-side style units, on an Interior Parcel:
Width, when 2 units are on one Parcel ............................................ 13.6m
Width, when each unit is on a Parcel ................................................. 6.8m
Length 30.0m
(ii)
Side-by-side style units, on a Corner Parcel:
Width, when 2 units are on one Parcel ............................................ 15.4m
Width, when each unit is on a Parcel .................................. 6.8m interior
.................................................................................. 8.6m corner
Length 30.0m
(iii)
Stacked style units, on an Interior Parcel:
Width 13.6m
Length 30.0m
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(iv)
Stacked style units, on a Corner Parcel:
Width 15.4m
Length 30.0m
(b)
Maximum Building Height:
Dwelling, Two-Unit ........................................................................................ 11.5m
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(c)
Maximum Parcel Coverage:
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel ................................................................. 50%
(d)
Building Setbacks:
Minimum side .................................................................................................. 1.2m
(e)
Front Yard Driveways:
Are allowed on all but Super Collector Roadways, and as noted in Section 98(8).
(f)
Off-Street Parking Spaces:
Shall be compliant with Section 63.
(g)
Floor Plan Design:
Shall limit the possibility, in the opinion of the Development Authority, of an
illegal conversion to additional Dwelling Units.
(11)
Development Requirements for Townhouse Dwellings
(a)
Laneless Parcels are not permitted.
(b)
Minimum Parcel or Unit Site Dimensions:
(i)
Each internal unit:
Width 5.5m
Length 30.0m
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(ii)
Each end unit:
Width on an Interior Parcel ................................................................ 7.3m
Width on a Corner Parcel.................................................................... 9.0m
Length 30.0m
(c)
Maximum Building Height:
Dwelling, Townhouse ..................................................................................... 13.2m
Accessory Buildings ........................................................................................ 5.18m
(d)
Maximum Parcel Coverage:
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel.
Interior unit
55%
End unit ................................................................................................ 45%
(e)
Building Setbacks:
Minimum side .................................................................................................. 3.0m
Maximum front, on an Interior Parcel ............................................................. 4.5m
Maximum short front, on a Corner Parcel ....................................................... 4.5m
(f)
Minimum Separation Distances:
Between two sets of Townhouse Dwelling units on one Parcel ...................... 6.0m
(g)
Front Yard Driveways:
Are not allowed. All Off-Street Parking shall be accessed from Lanes.
(h)
Off-Street Parking Spaces:
Shall be compliance with Section 63.
(i)
Pedestrian Orientation:
Townhouse Dwelling units shall be oriented to (front doors facing) a public Street.
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(12)
Development Requirements for Four-Plex Dwellings
(a)
Laneless Parcels are not permitted.
(b)
Minimum Parcel Area Dimensions:
(i)
Area ................................................................................................ 800.0m2
(ii)
Width ................................................................................................ 20.0m
(iii)
Length ............................................................................................... 30.0m
(c)
Building Setbacks:
Minimum side .................................................................................................. 3.0m
(d)
Minimum Separation Distances:
Between two Four-Plex Dwellings on one Parcel ............................................ 6.0m
(e)
Front Yard Driveways:
Are not allowed. All Off-Street Parking shall be accessed from Lanes.
(f)
Off-Street Parking:
Shall be compliant with Section 63.
(g)
Pedestrian Orientation:
At least one of the units shall be oriented to (front doors facing) a public Street.
(13)
Development Requirements for Secondary Suites - all types
(a)
A Secondary Suite shall not be subject to separation from the principal Dwelling
through a condominium conversion or from the existing Parcel through
subdivision.
(b)
Secondary Suites are allowed only on Parcels containing one Single Detached
Dwelling.
(c)
Maximum number of Secondary Suites per Parcel ............................................... 1
(d)
Maximum Parcel Coverage
Inclusive of all Buildings on a Parcel ................................................................. 50%
(e)
Minimum floor area ...................................................................................... 30.0m2
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(f)
Off-Street Parking Requirement:
(i)
1 bedroom ...................................................................................... 1 space
(ii)
2 or more bedrooms ..................................................................... 2 spaces
In addition to those spaces required for the Single Detached Dwelling.
(14)
Development Requirements for Secondary Suites
House Suites constructed within a Single Detached Dwelling
(a)
Minimum Parcel Width .................................................................................. 11.6m
(b)
Siting requirements:
The suite must be within a house located:
(i)
on a Corner Parcel, with or without a Lane, but not a Parcel fronting
(completely or partially) on a Traffic Roundabout, or
(ii)
on an Interior Parcel with a Lane but not a Parcel fronting (completely or
partially) on a Cul-de-sac Bulb or Corner Bulb, or
(iii)
on a Parcel, with or without a Lane, that is completely or partially across
from or abutting along its side parcel line, a Parcel with P-R or P-B zoning
at a location where the P-B/P-R Parcel has a minimum 6.3m unrestricted
Frontage (e.g. uninterrupted by a pathway entrance, bus stop etc.) on the
roadway.
(c)
Functionality, Design, Character and Appearance:
(i)
Maximum floor area:
Equal to 100% of the Main Floor Area of the principal Dwelling.
(ii)
The suite must have a separate access either through an entryway from
the exterior of the Dwelling or through a separate entrance within a
common landing.
(iii)
The main door to the suite must be served by a Walkway directly
connecting it to the City sidewalk and the designated parking space(s) for
the suite. Designated bike storage space is recommended.
(iv)
The Dwelling must, in the opinion of the Development Authority,
maintain the appearance of a Single Detached Dwelling.
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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(15)
Development Requirements for Secondary Suites
Garage Suites (constructed above or within a detached garage accessory to a Single
Detached Dwelling):
(a)
Minimum Parcel Width .................................................................................. 12.2m
(b)
Siting requirements:
A Garage Suite must be located:
(i)
on a Corner Parcel, with or without a Lane, but not a Parcel fronting
(completely or partially) on a Traffic Roundabout, or
(ii)
on an Interior Parcel with a Lane, on a Collector Roadway, or
(iii)
on a Parcel, with a Lane, that is completely or partially across from or
abutting along its side parcel line, a Parcel with P-R or P-B zoning at a
location where the P-B/P-R Parcel has a minimum 6.3m unrestricted
Frontage (e.g. uninterrupted by a pathway entrance, bust stop etc.) on
the roadway.
(c)
Maximum Building Height:
(i)
Suite above garage ............................................ 7.5m or the Height of the
.......................................................... principal Dwelling, whichever is less
(ii)
Suite within garage ........................................................................... 5.18m
(d)
Maximum Floor Area:
(i)
Suite above garage ...................................... equal to 100% of garage GFA
(ii)
Suite within garage ........................................ equal to 50% of garage GFA
(e)
Minimum Setbacks for the suite portion:
(i)
Side ..................................................................................................... 1.2m
(ii)
Side abutting a Lane, on a Corner Parcel ............................................ 0.6m
(iii)
Rear ..................................................................................................... 0.6m
(f)
Minimum separation distances:
Between the Garage Suite and the Single Detached Dwelling ........................ 1.2m
(g)
Minimum dedicated to outdoor Amenity Space:
Which may be at or above Grade ................................................................... 4.0m2
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(h)
Functionality, Design, Character and Appearance:
(i)
Garage Suites shall be located in side and rear Yards only.
(ii)
Exterior colour and materials, roof pitch, and window and door styles
must, in the opinion of the Development Authority, match or
complement the garage and the Single Detached Dwelling.
(iii)
Roof-top terraces are not permitted.
(iv)
The main door to the suite must be served by a Walkway directly
connecting it to the City sidewalk and the designated parking space(s) for
the suite. Designated bike storage space is recommended.
(v)
Amenity Space should be designated in accordance with Section 59(1).
(vi)
Garage Suites cannot occupy more than 50% of the Accessory Building.
Principal purpose of the Building must remain an Accessory Building.
(16)
Development Requirements for Secondary Suites Garden Suites (stand-alone suite):
(a)
Minimum Parcel Width .................................................................................. 15.0m
(b)
Siting requirements:
A Garden Suite must be located:
(i)
on a Corner Parcel, with or without a Lane, but not a Parcel fronting
(completely or partially) on a Traffic Roundabout, or
(ii)
on an Interior Parcel, with or without a Lane, but not a Parcel fronting
(completely or partially) on a Cul-de-sac Bulb or Corner Bulb.
(c)
Maximum Height ........................................................................................... 5.18m
(d)
Maximum Floor Area ............................................ equal to 75% of the main floor
................................................................................ area of the principal Dwelling
(e)
Minimum Building Setbacks:
(i)
Side ..................................................................................................... 1.2m
(ii)
Side, abutting a Lane, on a Corner Parcel ........................................... 0.6m
(iii)
Rear, on a Parcel without a Lane ........................................................ 1.2m
(iv)
Rear, on a Parcel with a Lane .............................................................. 0.6m
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(f)
Minimum separation distances:
Between the Secondary Suite and the Single Detached Dwelling ................... 2.4m
(g)
Minimum dedicated at Grade Amenity Space ................................................ 7.5m2
(h)
Functionality, Design, Character and Appearance:
(i)
Garden Suites shall be located in side and rear Yards only.
(ii)
Exterior colour and materials, roof pitch, and window and door styles
must, in the opinion of the Development Authority, match or
complement the principal Dwelling.
(iii)
The main door to the suite must be served by a Walkway directly
connecting it to the City sidewalk and the designated parking space(s) for
the suite, and/or
(iv)
the Garden Suite may have an attached garage or carport the GFA of
which is equal to no more than 30% of the Main Floor Area of the suite.
Designated bike storage space is recommended.
(v)
Amenity Space should be designated in accordance with Section 59(1).
(vi)
On Laneless Parcels fencing and Landscaping for Screening shall be
provided between the Secondary Suite and neighbouring Parcels to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(17)
Development Requirements for Minor Child Care and Major Child Care
(a)
Siting Requirements:
Child Care Facilities shall be located on a Parcel that:
(i)
is a minimum 12.2m wide and has Lane access, and
(ii)
if a Corner Parcel, does not front (completely or partially) onto a
roundabout, and
(iii)
provides a minimum of 1 off-street Loading Space in addition to the
required staff parking, and
(b)
has Frontage on a Neighbourhood Entrance Roadway or a Collector Roadway.
(c)
Off-Street Parking:
Shall be compliant with Section 63.
(d)
General Requirements .................................................................... see Section 50
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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(18)
Development Requirements for Group Homes
(a)
Siting Requirements:
Group Home facilities shall be located on a Parcel that:
(i)
is a minimum 12.2m wide and has Lane access, and
(ii)
provides a minimum of 1 off-street Loading Space in addition to the
required staff parking, and
(iii)
has Frontage on a Neighbourhood Entrance Roadway or a Collector
Roadway.
(b)
Off-Street Parking:
Shall be compliant with Section 63.
(c)
General Requirements .................................................................... see Section 51
(19)
Development Requirements for Home Occupations
(a)
General Requirements ...................................................................... see Section 53
(b)
Allowable Settings:
(i)
Type A are allowed in all Dwelling Units.
(ii)
Type B are allowed in all Dwelling Units except:
Apartment Dwellings in a Neighbourhood Mixed Use Development, and
in any Dwelling Unit where a Type D Home Occupation has been
approved.
(iii)
Type C are allowed only in a Single Detached Dwelling or a Secondary
Suite but not in both on a single Parcel, and provided a Type D Home
Occupation has not been approved.
(iv)
Type D are allowed in:
a Single Detached Dwelling on a Parcel with minimum width of 12.2m and
with Lane access, provided a Secondary Suite is not present on
the Parcel or a Type B or Type C Home Occupation has not been
approved, and
on the first storey of a Townhouse Dwelling unit provided a Type B Home
Occupation has not been approved.
(c)
Additional Requirements for a Type D Home Occupation
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(i)
Siting Requirements:
Type D Home Occupations shall be developed on a Parcel that has
Frontage on a Neighbourhood Entrance Roadway or a Collector Roadway
but not a Parcel fronting (completely or partially) on a Traffic
Roundabout.
(ii)
Allowable Uses:
Neighbourhood Animal Care,
Neighbourhood Grocery Store,
Neighbourhood Repair Service,
Neighbourhood Specialty Food, Arts, and Crafts Production and Sales,
which may, in addition to GFA requirements below, occupy all or
a portion of an Accessory Building provided required parking
spaces are not displaced,
Neighbourhood Take-out Foods,
Office,
Personal Services.
(iii)
Functionality, Design, Character and Appearance:
Gross Floor Area ....................................................... no greater than Main
............................................................. Floor Area of the Dwelling
............................................................. Unit a maximum of 110m2
Hours of Operation .......................................... 7:00 am at the earliest, to
....................................................... 11:00 pm at the latest, daily.
The entrance to the Type D Home Occupation must be served by a
Walkway directly connecting it to the City sidewalk.
Exterior colour and materials and window and door styles or treatments
must, in the opinion of the Development Authority, match or
complement the principal Dwelling.
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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(20)
Development requirements for Neighbourhood Mixed Use
(a)
Laneless Parcels are not permitted.
(b)
Minimum Parcel Area and Dimensions:
At the discretion of the Development Authority.
(c)
Maximum Building Height ............................................................................. 15.0m
(d)
Building Setbacks:
Minimum side .................................................................................................. 3.0m
(e)
Front Driveways:
Are permitted for rear parking access only and subject to the approval of the City
of Lethbridge Transportation department.
(f)
Maximum gross floor area of each commercial unit ..................................... 140m2
(g)
Functionality, Design, Character and Appearances:
(i)
The Building shall have a defined architectural style and, in the opinion of
the Development Authority, an acceptable level of surface articulation,
differentiation in massing and roof form, and style-appropriate finishing
details, materials, and colours.
(ii)
The Building shall be as close to the Front Parcel Line as possible without
projecting into utility right-of-ways.
(iii)
The commercial units shall have direct customer access to the City
sidewalk and glazing that allows pedestrian viewing into the unit interior.
(iv)
The residential units shall have individual or group outdoor Amenity
Spaces or a communal indoor Amenity Space.
(h)
Commercial units are limited to the following Uses:
(i)
Child Care, Major,
(ii)
Child Care, Minor,
(iii)
Commercial School,
Limited to a single classroom no larger than 70m2, plus associated Office,
washroom and storage facilities.
(iv)
Neighbourhood Animal Care,
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(v)
Neighbourhood Facility,
Limited to an area no larger than 70m2, plus associated Office, kitchen,
washroom and storage facilities.
(vi)
Neighbourhood Specialty Food, Arts and Crafts Production and Sales may
include a maximum of 10 seats indoors and 4 seats outdoors for customer
use.
(vii)
Neighbourhood Repair Service,
(viii)
Office,
(ix)
Personal Services,
(x)
Restaurant,
Limited to 70m2 gross floor area and a maximum of 20 seats indoors and
8 seats outdoors.
(xi)
Retail Store.
(i)
Siting Requirements:
Neighbourhood Mixed Use shall be located on a Parcel fronting on a
neighbourhood rntrance roadway or a Collector Roadway.
(j)
Parking Requirements:
Shall be compliance with Section 63.
(21)
Signs
(a)
Type D Home Occupation
As per Section 53.
(b)
Neighbourhood Mixed Use, Neighbourhood Religious Assembly, Child Care,
Major or Child Care, Minor or Neighbourhood Facility:
(c)
General Rules:
(i)
Character:
All Signs shall, in the opinion of the Development Authority, be in keeping
with the residential character of the neighbourhood.
(ii)
Maximum number per Use:
Child Care, Major or Child Care, Minor ................................... 1 Fascia Sign
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
R-LF LOW DENSITY FLEXIBLE RESIDENTIAL
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(iii)
Neighbourhood Facility.................. 1 Fascia Sign and 1 Free-Standing Sign
(iv)
Neighbourhood
Religious Assembly ........................ 1 Fascia Sign and 1 Free-Standing Sign
(v)
Neighbourhood Mixed Use ....................... 1 Fascia Sign per Building and 1
........................................................... Projecting Sign per commercial unit
(d)
Content:
Shall be an Identification Sign only.
(i)
Lighting:
Overhead lit only (no digital). Must be turned off between 11:00 p.m. and
7:00 a.m.
(ii)
Fascia Signs:
Location:
On a Frontage abutting a Collector Roadway or Neighbourhood
Entrance Roadway.
Area:
Maximum 15% of the area of the exterior wall on which the
Fascia Sign is located.
Placement:
Shall not project or be affixed above main Storey level.
(iii)
Projecting Signs:
Location:
On a Frontage abutting a Collector Roadway or Neighbourhood
Entrance Roadway.
Placement:
Shall not project or be affixed above main Storey level.
Maximum number of Faces ...................................................................... 2
Maximum area of each Face .............................................................. 1.0m2
Maximum projection:
From main Building facade .................................................... 1.2m
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DIVISION 6 - RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
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Minimum clearance ...................................................... 2.4m above Grade
Minimum horizontal distance
between Projecting Sign and curb
or edge of a constructed Street ............................................ 0.6m
Design:
Shall not be supported by an 'A' frame.
(iv)
Free-Standing Signs:
Location:
On a Frontage abutting a Collector Roadway or Neighbourhood
Entrance Roadway.
Placement:
Shall not project beyond the Parcel Lines.
Maximum height ................................................................................. 1.5m
Maximum number of Faces ...................................................................... 2
Maximum area of each Face .............................................................. 2.0m2
(22)
Application of General Rules
The General Rules for all Districts, described in Sections 43 to 64, and the General Rules
for Residential Districts, described in Section 82, apply to Uses in this District.
(23)
Subdivision and Development Authority Discretion
The intent of this District is to encourage Development of more diverse and self-sufficient
neighbourhoods that are characterized by a variety of housing forms and Uses in a
walkable environment.
(a)
The Subdivision Authority is authorized to evaluate subdivision applications for a
sufficient array of Lot widths (and their relation to roadway locations) to ensure
the opportunity to develop a variety of Uses.
(b)
The Development Authority is authorized to use a wide degree of discretion when
considering waivers of the requirements and/or Discretionary Uses if they would,
in the Development Authority's opinion, contribute to these outcomes.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 7 - FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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DIVISION 7 - FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT
99.
FUD Future Urban Development
(1)
Purpose
For the control of subdivision and Development until the required municipal services are
available, area structure or area Redevelopment plans are approved, and more
appropriate alternative Districts are applied. Some areas may not be suitable for
Development. Future subdivision cannot occur.
(2)
Permitted Uses
(a)
Accessory Buildings,
(b)
Farms,
(c)
Home Occupations - Type A,
(d)
Home Occupations - Type B,
(e)
Home Occupations - Type C,
(f)
One Dwelling, Single Detached or Manufactured Home/Tiny Home on a Parcel
existing on November 5, 1984.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
(a)
Additional Dwelling(s),
(b)
Animal Care, Major,
(c)
Billboards,
(d)
Cemeteries,
(e)
Child Care, Minor,
(f)
Dwelling, Two-Unit on a Parcel existing on November 5, 1984,
(g)
Greenhouses,
(h)
Group Homes,
(i)
Research Facilities,
(j)
Second Farm Dwelling on a Less Than 32.4-Hectare Parcel,
(k)
Signs,
(l)
Tourist Information Centres,
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 7 - FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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(m)
Utility Facilities.
(4)
Minimum Parcel Size
(a)
Farms:
64.8 hectares, or the equivalent of an Unsubdivided Quarter Section
(b)
Lands within approved area structure plan boundaries:
Subdivisions to facilitate the land Development process, on either the new or
residual Parcel, may be allowed, regardless of Parcel size, at the discretion of the
Subdivision Authority.
(c)
Single Detached Dwelling:
3 acres.
(d)
All other Uses:
As required by the Development Authority.
(e)
Notwithstanding the minimum Parcel sizes set out above, the Subdivision Authority
has the discretion to approve the subdivision of an existing Parcel to create a Farm
with an area of less than 64.8 hectares provided that:
(i)
the subdivision is intended to separate steeply sloping land from land
suited to a Farm operation such as the production of field crops, livestock
or dairy products,
(ii)
the viability of the Farm operation on the residual Parcels is not
jeopardized, and
(iii)
separate title is needed for the Parcel comprised of the steeply sloping
land to allow its Development for a Use, other than a Farm, consistent
with this Bylaw.
(5)
Maximum Building Height ..................................................................................... 4 Storeys
(6)
Minimum Setbacks:
Where a parcel abuts:
(a)
A Parcel in a residential district without an intervening Street or Lane, the
Principal Building on the future-urban parcel shall have a Setback for that Yard
(or those Yards) abutting the residential Parcel equal to or greater than the
minimum Setbacks required for the abutting residential Parcel.
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DIVISION 7 - FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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(b)
A designated arterial roadway or a primary highway, all Buildings shall be set back
the greater of:
from centre line: ............................................................................................ 70.0m
from right-of-way:.......................................................................................... 40.0m
(c)
any other Public Roadway, all Buildings shall be set back from
centre line ...................................................................................................... 38.0m
(7)
Screening Adjacent to Residential Districts
(a)
For any side or rear Yard areas that abut a Residential District, with or without an
intervening Lane, Screening to a minimum height of 2.4m by fences, privacy walls
or Landscaping may be required.
(b)
If plant material does not provide Screening to a minimum height of 2.4m at the
time of planting, a fence shall be used to satisfy the minimum Screening
requirement until such time as the plant material satisfies the minimum
Screening requirement.
(c)
Materials used shall provide year-round Screening.
(8)
Second Farm Dwelling
An application for a Second Farm Dwelling on a Less Than 32.4-Hectare Parcel will be
considered only if the applicant submits a signed affidavit indicating that the proposed
Second Farm Dwelling on a Less Than 32.4 Hectare Parcel complies with the definition of
that Use.
(9)
Additional Dwelling(s)
May be approved if, in the opinion of the approving authority, the additional Dwelling(s)
will not compromise future urbanization of the area.
(10)
Non-Conforming Use Rules
The Non-Conforming Use (known as the Westside Trailer Court) shown below is subject
to the requirements of Section 42 except that sheds may be allowed as Accessory
Buildings and porch enclosures may be allowed as additions.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 7 - FUTURE URBAN DEVELOPMENT
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(11)
Fences, Privacy Walls and Gates
Except for Farms and Resource Extraction, for which there are no restrictions, the
maximum height of fences, privacy walls and gates shall be:
(a)
Interior Parcels:
(i)
in all Front Yards ................................................................................. 1.0m
(ii)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.0m
(b)
Corner Parcels:
(i)
in the area which is included in
both Front Yards (shaded area on diagram below) ............................ 1.0m
(ii)
in one remaining Front Yard ............................................................... 1.0m
(iii)
in the other remaining Front Yards .................................................... 2.0m
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(iv)
in all side and rear Yards ..................................................................... 2.0m
(12)
Garbage Enclosures
Except for Farms, Resource Extraction, Single Detached Dwellings and Manufactured
Homes/Tiny Homes, a Principal Building or Use shall be provided with a garbage enclosure
designed, located and visually screened, in accordance with the Waste Bylaw.
(13)
Satellite Dishes, Radio and Television Antennas and Towers
Except for broadcasting facilities, Farms and Resource Extraction, for which there are no
restrictions, radio and television antennas and towers shall be allowed in side and rear
Yards or on Buildings.
(14)
Landscaping
Shall be provided, completed and maintained at the discretion of the Development
Authority for Discretionary Uses and in accordance with Section 58.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 8 - URBAN INNOVATION
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DIVISION 8 - URBAN INNOVATION DISTRICT
100.
UI Urban Innovation
(1)
Purpose
To allow the comprehensive Development of a Site which may or may not feature a
mixture of complementary land Uses to create an environment not possible using another
land Use District in this Bylaw.
(2)
Permitted Uses
Uses which are in the opinion of the Development Authority, compatible with any
associated Area Structure Plan, Outline Plan or the Municipal Development Plan and the
approved Comprehensive Site Plan.
(3)
Development Rules
(a)
Prior to the issuance of any Development Permits, a Comprehensive Site Plan
must be approved by City Council.
(b)
Unless otherwise provided by this Bylaw or by a Statutory Plan affecting the lands
described above, all Uses, terms, requirements and processes are as described in
Sections 1 to 42 of the Land Use Bylaw.
(c)
The Comprehensive Site Plan should address matters outlined in:
(i)
Sections 43 to 64 General Rules for all Districts,
(ii)
Section 65 General Rules for Commercial Districts,
(iii)
Section 77 General Rules for Public Service Districts, and
(iv)
Section 82 General Rules for Residential Districts.
(d)
All Development shall be compatible with any associated:
(i)
Area Structure Plan,
(ii)
Outline Plan,
(iii)
Municipal Development Plan, and
(iv)
the approved Comprehensive Site Plan.
(e)
All Development shall adhere to the separation distances listed in the Subdivision
and Development Regulations.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 9 - VALLEY DISTRICT
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DIVISION 9 - VALLEY DISTRICT
101.
V Valley
(1)
Purpose
To preserve or improve land and Buildings, and establish, improve or relocate Public
Roadways, public utilities and other services in the area which is the subject of the River
Valley Area Redevelopment Plan.
(2)
Permitted Uses
The Permitted Uses described in the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan.
(3)
Discretionary Uses
The Discretionary Uses described in the River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan.
(4)
Rules
The definitions, rules and Development regulations described in the River Valley Area
Redevelopment Plan.
PART 3 DISTRICTS & DISTRICT RULES
DIVISION 10 - DISTRICT MAPS
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DIVISION 10 - DISTRICT MAPS
Digital District Maps are available for view at:
Planning and Development Department
City of Lethbridge, Main Floor
City Hall, 910 - 4th Avenue South
Lethbridge, AB
http://www.lethbridge.ca/living-here/Maps/Pages/Free-maps-for-download.aspx
http://gis.lethbridge.ca/propertyinfo/
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APPENDICES
Appendix A - Landscape Design Guidelines
Appendix B - Site Design Guidelines
Appendix C - Infill Design Guidelines
Appendix D - Statutory Plan Areas
Landscape Design Guidelines
Multi-family Residential, Commercial,
Industrial, Institutional Developments
Planning and Development
September 1, 2020
APPENDIX A, LAND USE BYLAW 6300
City of Lethbridge
910 - 4 Avenue South, T1J 0P6
www.lethbridge.ca
Table of Contents
Why Have Landscape Design Guidelines? .............................................................................................. 1
Landscape Design Objectives ................................................................................................................. 1
Landscape Design Considerations .......................................................................................................... 2
Water Economy .................................................................................................................................. 2
Views from Public Areas ..................................................................................................................... 2
Views from Residential Areas ............................................................................................................. 2
Parking, Vehicular Traffic, and Waste Collection areas ...................................................................... 3
Safety .................................................................................................................................................. 3
Existing Landscaping ........................................................................................................................... 3
Landscape Design Principles ................................................................................................................... 4
Cohesiveness ...................................................................................................................................... 4
Focus ................................................................................................................................................... 4
Depth and Variety .............................................................................................................................. 5
Plant Spacing ...................................................................................................................................... 6
Shrub Size ........................................................................................................................................... 6
Palette of Plants ..................................................................................................................................... 7
Coniferous Trees and Shrubs .............................................................................................................. 7
Deciduous Trees ................................................................................................................................. 8
Deciduous Shrubs and Vines ............................................................................................................ 10
Irrigated Grass Seed ......................................................................................................................... 12
Native Grass Seed ............................................................................................................................. 12
Submitting a Landscape Plan ................................................................................................................ 13
Need Advice? ........................................................................................................................................ 13
Other Sources of Information .............................................................................................................. 14
Acknowledgements
Text and Drawings:
Ryan Carriere, Jim Matthews
Photos:
George Kuhl
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Why Have Landscape Design Guidelines?
The quality of design, character and appearance is important to the experience both residents and
visitors have of their community. Good design, including the incorporation of good quality
landscaping, is important to the aesthetics of a place. These "Landscape Design Guidelines" are
intended to help developers meet or exceed the landscaping requirements of Land Use Bylaw 6300.
Landscape Design Objectives
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Water is a limited commodity in Lethbridge and must be used judiciously. Mulching, low
volume irrigation, and water thrifty plants must be considered for the landscape design. Drip
irrigation and mulch is required in order to ensure plants become well established.
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Plants fulfill a multitude of purposes such as visually improving the scale and impact of
buildings and parking lots, screening unsightly land uses, moderating the temperature,
improving air quality, and providing food and habitat for birds and animals. The landscape
design must give consideration to these effects.
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People feel an innate connection to the natural world and landscaping contributes to our
physical and mental well-being. The landscape design should include areas designed so that
people can stop awhile, relax, and enjoy their surroundings.
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Trees filter air, provide shade, and are of great visual and environmental value. The
landscape design must employ an adequate number of trees. The design must consist of a
variety of trees and shrubs in a cohesive arrangement.
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The landscape design must respect and improve views from public areas. The view of any
development from the street is important. It creates the initial impression of the development
and contributes to the overall character of the area.
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The landscape design must provide pedestrian links to nearby pedestrian and bike pathways,
parks and streets.
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The landscape design must respect and improve views from neighbouring residential
properties. It is important that any development adjacent to residential areas be a "friendly"
neighbour and landscaping, including fencing, should provide buffering and screening where
necessary.
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Landscape Design Considerations
Water Economy
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All planted areas are to be covered with landscape fabric and mulched.
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All landscaped areas must be irrigated. Low volume irrigation methods are encouraged. Even
a Xeric (dry land) landscape design must still have an irrigation system to ensure survival
during the initial years and to provide some water if required after the landscape is
established.
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Irrigated lawns use considerably more water than mulched shrubs. Lawns should be used
only for a specific effect such as around main entrances or where the lawn will be used as a
gathering or play area.
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The use of drought tolerant plant material is encouraged.
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The use of man-made water features and fountains is discouraged.
Views from Public Areas
Landscaping should be provided from areas such as roads, schools and parks:
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along property lines that are next to public areas.
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along the base of buildings that are seen from the public areas.
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between parking areas and public roads.
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along property lines adjacent to roadways The planting of other trees in addition to
the street trees is strongly encouraged.
Views from Residential Areas
Landscaping and buffering of commercial, industrial, and institutional developments are to be
provided when adjacent to a residential area. Specific requirements are identified in Land
Use Bylaw 6300. In addition,
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the entire buffer space should be landscaped in trees and shrubs.
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landscaped berms may be considered where appropriate.
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Parking, Vehicular Traffic, and Waste Collection areas
Outdoor storage or waste collection areas should be screened by fencing, hedging or
landscaping.
Where landscaping is adjacent to parking or vehicular traffic there should be a concrete curb
to protect the landscaping from damage.
In parking areas, landscape islands of trees and shrubs should be used to visually break up
large expanses of parking. They are encouraged:
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between internal collectors (not used for direct access to parking stalls) and aisles that
provide direct access to parking stalls,
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at the end of aisles.
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in mid-aisle to interrupt long aisles of parking stalls.
Safety
A good landscape design can enhance the safety of both public areas and private property. It
is important to ensure that a landscape plan considers some key principles of safety.
Landscaping should not create blind spots or potential hiding places.
There may be a need to screen storage yards or noxious land uses. In other cases though,
landscaping should allow for the natural surveillance of the public areas by those on private
property and vice versa ... a natural surveillance of the private property by those on the
street.
Landscaping can be used along a property line to create a sense of; care and attention, use
of the space, and ownership. This definition of space avoids the creation of an empty area
that seems uncared for and becomes a visual "no man's land" that does not seem part of
either the public or private realm.
Existing Landscaping
Integration with or augmentation of, any existing landscaping is encouraged.
Retention of existing trees and integrating them into the proposed site and landscape design
is encouraged.
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Landscape Design Principles
Cohesiveness
To create visual cohesiveness, choose a few types of plants and use them repeatedly in
groups throughout the site. This creates overall visual continuity as opposed to a hodge-
podge of "one of everything".
It is best to use a particular type of plant in odd number groupings (7, 9, 11 etc).
Focus
A change in the type or number of plants can be used to create a focus. Focus is important:
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at entrances onto the site for either cars (driveways) or people (sidewalks).
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near important entrances and doors into buildings.
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to emphasize changes in architecture.
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at intersections, if the property is on a street corner.
A focus is created by
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changing the shape of the landscaped bed.
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using more landscaping at the focus.
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using a certain type of plant(s) or a specimen plant only at a focus.
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Depth and Variety
Plant types should be selected such that there is interest provided in all four seasons. The
use of at least one type of evergreen tree or shrub is encouraged.
To increase variety and interest, choose different types of plants that will grow to be various
heights. Include a combination of groundcovers, shrubs of various heights and trees.
Groundcovers, trees and shrubs create variety. One height is visually monotonous.
Visual depth is produced by:
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Staggering plant material. Each plant is slightly offset from the next.
Staggered plants create visual depth and a natural appearance.
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Layering plant material in a landscaped bed from one side to the other. Rather than
one species across the entire depth of the bed, a few species are placed one behind
the other to create a visual layering affect. Different plants are weaved in front and
behind each other rather than placed in a linear series of regimented groups.
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Layering creates depth and variety
versus no layering
Plant Spacing
The distance between plants is called "on-centre spacing" and is measured from the centre of
one plant to the centre of the neighbouring plant. The distance is based upon ensuring the
plants fill in a reasonable amount of time, yet are far enough apart to avoid overcrowding.
Areas that require a development permit often have a relatively high public profile, therefore
adequate plant density is important.
An acceptable "on centre" spacing will result in the landscape completely filling in about 5
years time. On-centre spacing is very species dependant and typically varies as follows:
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Groundcovers (such as arctostaphylos, cotoneaster, paxistima canbyi) - 6 inches to
2 feet on centre.
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Small shrubs (such as spiraea, japonica, potentilla fruticosa) - 2 to 3 feet on centre.
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Medium shrubs and junipers (such as many hardy shrub roses, spiraea bumalda,
cornus alba, pinus mugo) - 3 to 4 feet on centre.
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Large shrubs (such as forsythia intermedia, many syringa, amabilis, cotinus
coggygria - 4 to 5 feet on centre.
(The plants mentioned as examples of shrub size are not a complete list and are only general
examples. Some species may have varieties that are larger or smaller.)
Shrub Size
It is important that there be a good initial appearance and that landscaping not take too many
years to fill in. Planting very small plants will reduce and delay the intended visual effect.
Unless a groundcover, all shrub material should be at least 2 gallon (#2) size.
If the landscaping covers a particularly large area, a reduction in size may be considered by
the City for one or more plant types. This would be contingent on plants in areas of high
visual impact (such as at areas of focus discussed previously) being of an adequate
container size to visually compensate for the other plants being less than a #2 pot size.
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Palette of Plants
Coniferous Trees and Shrubs
CONIFEROUS TREES
Botanical Name
Common Name
Mature
Height (m)
Mature
Spread (m)
Notes
Picea Pungens 'Glauca'
Colorado Blue Spruce
12
5
Picea Pungens
Colorado Spruce
12
5
Picea Pungens 'Hoopsii'
Hoopsi Spruce
12
3
Pinus Sylvestris
Scots Pine
12
6
r s
Pinus Uncinatta
Mountain Pine
5
5
Thuja Occidentalis 'Brandon'
Brandon Cedar
6
2
r w #
Thuja Occidentalis
'Holmstrupii'
Holmstrup Cedar
6
2
r w #
CONIFEROUS SHRUBS
Juniperus Horizontalis 'Blue
Chip'
Blue Chip Juniper
0.15
2
a d
Juniperus Horizontalis
'Pulmosa'
Andora Juniper
0.3
3
d
Juniperus Horizontalis 'Wiltonii'
Blue Rug Juniper
0.2
3
d
Juniperus Horizontalis 'Prince of
Wales'
Prince of Wales Juniper
0.15
3
a d
Juniperus Sabina
Savin Juniper
1
2
Juniperus Sabina 'Arcadia'
Arcadia Juniper
0.6
2
Juniperus Sabina 'Broadmoor'
Broadmoor Juniper
0.3
2
Juniperus Sabina 'Calgary
Carpet'
Calgary Carpet Juniper
0.6
2
Juniperus Sabina 'Skandia'
Skandia Juniper
0.45
2
Juniperus Sabina
'Tamariscifolia'
Tam Juniper
0.45
2
Juniperus Scopulorum 'Medora'
Medora Juniper
3
1.5
Picea Abies 'Nidiformis'
Nest Spruce
1
1.5
Pinus Mugo Pumilo
Dwarf Mugo Pine
1
2
Pinus Mugo
Mugo pine
2
2
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NOTES
a
plant has notable Fall color
b
plant has ornamental flowers
c
plant has ornamental fruit
d
drought tolerant
f
susceptible to fireblight
m
only plant male varieties
n
native to Southern Alberta
s
requires sunny, well drained location
#
shade tolerant
w
requires winter protection
Deciduous Trees
DECIDUOUS TREES
Botanical Name
Common Name
Mature
Height (m)
Mature
Spread (m)
Notes
Acer Ginnala
Amur Maple
4
4
a
Aesculus Glabra
Ohio Buckeye
8
5
Betula Papyrifera
Paper Birch
12
6
Betula Pendula 'Gracilis'
Cutleaf Weeping Birch
15
8
Crateagus x Mordenensis
'Snowbird'
Snowbird Hawthorn
3
2
Elaeagnus Angustifolia
Russian Olive
6
6
d
Fraxinus Nigra 'Fallgold'
Fallgold Black Ash
10
5
Fraxinus Pennsylvanica
'Patmore'
Patmore Ash
12
8
Malus x 'Dolgo'
Dolgo Crabapple
5
4
b s
Malus x 'Thunderchild'
Thunderchild Crabapple
5
4
b s
Populus x Canescens 'Tower'
Tower Poplar
10
1.5
Populus Deltoides 'Sargentii'
Sargent Poplar
30
20
n
Populus Tremuloides
Trembling aspen
10
6
m
Prunus Maackii
Amur Cherry
12
10
b
Prunus x Nigrella 'Muckle'
Muckle Plum
4
3
b
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Prunus Virginiana Melanocarpa
Chokecherry
5
3
b d n
Prunus Virginiana 'Schubert'
Schubert Chokecherry
5
5
b
Pyrus Ussuriensis
Ussurian Pear
8
5
b f
Quercus Macrocarpa
Bur Oak
10
10
Sorbus Americana
American Mountain Ash
10
6
a b c f
Salix Amygdaloides
Peach-Leaf Willow
5
4
d n
Salix Discolor
Pussy Willow
4
3
Salix Pentandra
Laurel-leaf Willow
15
15
Syringa Reticulata
Amur Lilac Tree
5
3
b s
Tillia Americana
American Linden
15
8
Ulmus Americana 'Brandon'
Brandon elm
15
10
NOTES
a
plant has notable Fall color
b
plant has ornamental flowers
c
plant has ornamental fruit
d
drought tolerant
f
susceptible to fireblight
m
only plant male varieties
n
native to Southern Alberta
s
requires sunny, well drained location
#
shade tolerant
w
requires winter protection
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Deciduous Shrubs and Vines
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS
Botanical Name
Common Name
Mature
Height (m)
Mature
Spread (m)
Notes
Amelanchier Alnifolia
Saskatoon
3
2
b d n
Caragana Pygmaea
Pygmy Caragana
1
1
s
Cornus Alba 'Sibirica'
Siberian Coral Dogwood
1
1
#
Cornus Stolonifera
Red Osier Dogwood
2
3
d n #
Cotoneaster Acutifolius
Peking Cotoneaster
2
2
a f #
Cotoneaster Lucidus
Hedge Cotoneaster
2
2
a f #
Elaeagnus Commutata
Wolf Willow
2
2
n
Euonymus Nana 'Turkestanica'
Turkestan Burning Bush
1
1
a d
Hippophae Rhamnoides
Sea Buckthorn
3
3
c
Hydrangea Arborescens
'Annablle'
Annabelle Hydrangea
1
1
b #
Philadelphus Lewisii 'Waterton'
Waterton Mockorange
1.5
1.5
b d #
Philadelphus Opulifolius
'Luteus'
Golden Ninebark
2
2
b d
Potentilla Fruticosa
Cinquefoil
1
1
b d n
Prunus Tomentosa
Nanking Cherry
2
2
b
Prunus Triloba 'Multiplex'
Double-flowering Plum
2
2
b
Ribes Aureum
Golden Current
2
2
b#
Ribes Oxtcanthoides
Wild Gooseberry
1
1
d n
Rhus Trilobata
Lemonade Sumac
1
1
d n
Rhus Typhina
Staghorn Sumac
3
3
d
Rosa Acicularis
Prickly Rose
1
1
b c d n
Shepherdia Argentea
Silver Buffaloberry
4
3
c d n
Spiraea Bumalda 'Anthony
Waterer'
Anthony Waterer Spirea
0.6
1
b d s
Spiraea Japonica 'Little Princess' Little Princess Spirea
0.4
0.4
b s
Spiraea Trilobata
Three-lobed Spirea
1
1
b s
Symphoricarpos Occidentallis
Snowberry
1
1
d n
Syringa
Lilac
b
Viburnun Trilobum
Dwarf Highbush
1
1
#
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'Compactum'
cranberry
Viburnun Lentago
Nannyberry
4
3
b
Viburnun Lantana
Wayfaring Tree
3
2
b
VINES
Clematis x 'Jackmanii'
Jackmanii Clematis
3
b
Lonicera x Brownii 'Dropmore
Scarlet Trumpet'
Dropmore Scarlet
Trumpet Honeysuckle
3
b
Parthenocissus Quinquefolia
'Engelmannii'
Self Clinging Virginia
Creeper
10
a #
NOTES
a
plant has notable Fall color
b
plant has ornamental flowers
c
plant has ornamental fruit
d
drought tolerant
f
susceptible to fireblight
m
only plant male varieties
n
native to Southern Alberta
s
requires sunny, well-drained location
#
shade tolerant
w
requires winter protection
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Irrigated Grass Seed
The following varieties shall be Canada Certified #1 Seed.
KENTUCKY BLUE GRASS SEED MIXTURE
25%
Nugget Kentucky Blue Grass
25%
Touchdown Kentucky Blue Grass
25%
Baron Kentucky Blue Grass
15%
Nassau Kentucky Blue Grass
10%
Alpine Kentucky Blue Grass
DROUGHT TOLERANT NON-NATIVE GRASS SEED
25%
Turf Type Tall Fescue
50%
Fairway Crested Wheat
25%
Annual Rye Grass
Native Grass Seed
Native seeds shall be purchased from a local supply source. Prior to formulating a seed
mixture a site evaluation is recommended, most suppliers will assist with site
recommendations.
Botanical Name
Common Name
Soil
Agropyron Riparium
Streambank Wheat Grass
Moist
Agropyron Dasystachym
Northern Wheat Grass
Moist / Saline
Agropyron Trachycaulum
Slender Wheat Grass
Moist / Dry
Agropyron Smithii
Western Wheat Grass
Moist / Dry / Alkali
Beckmannia Syzigachne
Slough Grass
Moist
Bouteloua Gracilis
Blue Grama
Dry
Calamovilfa Longifolia
Sand Reed Grass
Dry / Sandy
Elymus Canadensis
Canada Wild Rye
Wet / Moist
Koeleria Macrantha
June Grass
Dry
Oryzopsis Hymenoides
Indian Rice Grass
Dry / Sandy
Poa Sandbergii
Sandbergs Blue Grass
Dry
Stipa Comata
Needle & Thread Grass
Dry
Stipa Viridula
Green Needle Grass
Dry / moist
Spartina Gracilis
Alkali Grass
Moist / Saline
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Submitting a Landscape Plan
Please provide one set of colour drawings that show, dimension in metric and identify the following:
Overall layout
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the existing and proposed topography indicating storm water retention areas
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the existing vegetation indicating what is to be retained and what is to be removed
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the location of utility right of ways, underground utilities and other underground
structures or installations
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the location of buildings and sidewalks
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the location of driveways, parking areas, garbage containers and enclosures, outdoor
storage areas, fences, signs, lamp standards, utility installations, etc.
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the location of both individual and group amenity spaces (unit patios, playgrounds,
open space, etc)
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the location of hard structural elements such as retaining walls, fences, walkways,
patios and other hard surface areas and noting the materials and finishes
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the location of garden elements and structures such as gazebos, fountains, benches,
sculptures, and sheds and noting materials and finishes
Planting plan
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the location and layout of berms, planting beds, plants, lawns, ground covers, and
mulch
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plants drawn at mature size, sufficiently differentiated with symbols and keyed to the
plant list
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a plant list identifying the plants by common and latin name, the quantity of each
plant, and the plant size at time of planting
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the irrigation plan
Elevation views
a colour rendering of garden elements and structures such as gazebos, benches, fences,
gates, special lighting features, fountains, sculptures, etc and noting the materials and
finishes
Need Advice?
You can contact Planning and Development Services at:
(403) 320-3920 or [email protected].
You are also welcome to visit us at City Hall (1st floor), 910 4 Avenue, Lethbridge AB T1J 0P6
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Other Sources of Information
City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw 6300
This document provides the fundamental development rules for your property's zoning. It contains
the landscape area requirements for each zone. It can be found at: http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-
Business/Documents-Forms/Pages/default.aspx or you can purchase a copy from our office
City of Lethbridge Site Design Guidelines
This guideline provides valuable advice you can use in the formulation of your plans. It can be found
in the appendices of Land Use Bylaw 6300.
Site Design Guidelines
Multi-family Residential, Commercial,
Industrial, Institutional Developments
Planning and Development
September 1, 2020
APPENDIX B, LAND USE BYLAW 6300
City of Lethbridge
910 - 4 Avenue South, T1J 0P6
www.lethbridge.ca
Table of Contents
Why Have Site Design Guidelines? ......................................................................................................... 1
Site Layout .............................................................................................................................................. 1
Preservation of Natural Features ....................................................................................................... 1
Building Placement ............................................................................................................................. 1
About the Car ......................................................................................................................................... 2
Vehicular Access ................................................................................................................................. 2
Driveway Design and Construction .................................................................................................... 2
Parking and Circulation ...................................................................................................................... 3
Truck Circulation and Loading ............................................................................................................ 3
Parking Lot Snow Clearing .................................................................................................................. 3
About People and Cars ........................................................................................................................... 4
Bicycle, Wheelchair, and Pedestrian Access and Circulation ............................................................. 4
Functional and Enjoyable Sites ............................................................................................................... 4
Outdoor Amenity Spaces .................................................................................................................... 4
Garbage Collection and Recycling Facilities ....................................................................................... 4
Uitilities ................................................................................................................................................... 5
Storm Water Management ................................................................................................................ 5
Water and Sanitary Sewer Connections ............................................................................................. 5
Electrical Service ................................................................................................................................. 5
Other Site Design Considerations ........................................................................................................... 5
Need Advice? .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Other Sources of Information ................................................................................................................ 6
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Why Have Site Design Guidelines?
These site design guidelines supplement the requirements of the City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw
and are intended to assist the applicant in making a development application for multi-family housing,
commercial, institutional, or industrial developments. The applicant is required to adhere to relevant
sections of the Land Use Bylaw such as:
-
the specific development rules for setbacks, landscape space, etc of the particular land use
district,
-
the general rules for the type of land use district which indentifies requirements for garbage
collection, screening, etc,
-
the general rules for all districts which identifies requirements for signage, parking, amenity
space provision, site lighting, etc.
However, by also observing these guidelines the applicant's proposal is less likely to encounter
obstacles to approval.
Site Layout
Preservation of Natural Features
Mature trees, rolling topography, streams and natural drainage ways are a few of the features often
found on undeveloped sites. Preserving these natural features enhances wildlife conservation, offers
opportunities for storm water management and provision of shade, and adds variety and
distinctiveness to the development. Rather than forcing a preconceived design onto a parcel of the
land, the applicant is encouraged to minimize land disturbance, preserve trees, and incorporate
existing topographical features into the site design.
Building Placement
Most modern commercial, industrial and multi-family developments are car -oriented and have large
inhospitable parking lots in front of buildings. In order to reduce the size of paved surfaces and
shorten the walking distance between the parked car and the building the designer should bring the
building closer to the street. This can be done by distributing some of the parking around the sides of
the building. This also shortens the distance from the city sidewalk to the building and it allows more
room to accommodate loading/unloading and garbage collection at the rear.
On commercial sites with multiple buildings care should be taken with the placement of the non-
anchor buildings. Buildings should frame corners helping give emphasis to the entry to the site and
CRU pads should be clustered together and aligned in order to solidify the edge of the site.
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About the Car
Vehicular Access
The applicant is encouraged to contact the Transportation Department early in the design process to
discuss the particulars of the development. Depending on the traffic volume generated by the
development the Transportation department may require a Traffic Impact Assessment. Contact:
Ahmed Ali
Transportation
Planning Manager
(403) 320-4038
[email protected]
The number and location of vehicular entrances to a development must be consistent with the
existing or anticipated design of adjacent streets. The specific location of entrances is dependent on
factors such as
-
the separation distance required between an entrance and major and minor intersections as
well as other adjacent entrances
-
the location of entrances or roadways on the opposite side of the street
-
the location of existing or planned median breaks
-
the need to provide shared access to adjacent developments
-
the minimum number of entrances needed to move traffic onto and off the site safely and
efficiently.
-
the preservation of existing boulevard trees
Driveway Design and Construction
The design and configuration of entrances must be appropriate to the size of the development and
the capacity of the abutting streets. The designer should keep in mind issues such as
-
a driveway throat length sufficient to allow the stacking of the correct number of vehicles
-
an aisle width and curb radii sufficient to accommodate the type and size of vehicle that will
frequent the development
-
the location and design of the pedestrian crossing
The developer must make arrangements with the Transportation Department for the construction of
the driveways. Driveway construction is the developer's expense. Contact:
Stan Maier
Infrastructure
Construction & Survey
Coordinator
(403) 320-4063
[email protected]
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Parking and Circulation
The parking lot circulation must be functional and the layout intuitively clear to drivers.
Drive aisles should be continuous and well defined and should intersect at right angles with adequate
site lines. Traffic control devices may be required.
Parking spaces should be arranged in blocks of 20 to 40 spaces. The parking blocks should be
separated by landscaped islands. The blocks should be arrayed perpendicular to building entrances.
Every second row of blocks should have a walkway between the banks of parking with landscaping
incorporated.
In order to minimize the negative environmental effects of expanses of paved surfaces, parking lots
should not be larger than that required by the Land Use Bylaw. Where possible pervious surfaces
should be used and bio-retention areas (rain gardens) employed.
Truck Circulation and Loading
Loading and delivery facilities should be separate from customer parking and pedestrian areas,
typically at the rear of the building.
-
For commercial developments, a separation distance and screening from any adjacent
residential development may be required.
-
Loading and unloading spaces should also be incorporated into the site design of multi-family
residential developments.
Drive aisles for two way truck traffic must be a minimum 9m wide and may require larger curve radii.
Fire trucks need a minimum 6m aisle width and a 12m centre line turning radius.
The applicant may be required to submit a site plan showing truck travel paths, movements, and
turning radii.
Parking Lot Snow Clearing
The applicant may be required to show a snow stock-pile location on the site plan. The location
should be well away from barrier-free parking spaces and should not obstruct sight lines at parking lot
entrances/exits.
Barrier free parking spaces should be kept completely clear of snow and ice. The travel route
between the parking spaces and the nearest door should be kept completely free of snow and ice.
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About People and Cars
Bicycle, Wheelchair, and Pedestrian Access and Circulation
By providing a safe, continuous network of pathways within and between developments people can
walk, cycle, or wheel themselves to buildings rather than drive. A pedestrian network that offers clear
circulation paths through parking areas to building entries creates a friendlier more inviting image.
The applicant is encouraged to design parking lots with dedicated pathways:
-
between banks of parking so people leaving their cars can safely access the front of the
building ,
-
between each individual barrier free parking space in a set of two
-
that will connect individual CRU's on a multi-building site,
-
that will connect to the walkways of adjacent commercial developments,
-
that will connect with adjacent residential developments or with an adjacent trail system or
park
-
that will connect to adjacent city sidewalks and transit stops
The pathways should have ramps for easy barrier free access. Landscaping should be incorporated
with the pathways.
The applicant is also encouraged to provide bicycle racks near building entrances and end-of-trip
facilities for employees who choose to cycle to work.
Functional and Enjoyable Sites
Outdoor Amenity Spaces
Applicants for multi-family developments must design the outdoor amenity space required by Section
57 of the Land Use Bylaw consciously and not simply relegate it to any leftover space on the site.
Outdoor amenity spaces should be well landscaped and tailored to the anticipated needs of the
homeowners/tenants.
Applicants for commercial or industrial developments should also consider providing a well
landscaped outdoor amenity space for the role it plays in maintaining employees' physical and mental
health.
Garbage Collection and Recycling Facilities
The site plan must identify the garbage collection / recycling location. The location is not permitted on
a city boulevard or lane or in a location that would require the truck to back over a city sidewalk. Care
should be taken to site it away from visible front yards and away from overhanging eaves. All
garbage containers must be enclosed and landscape screening must be provided.
The designer should be conscious of truck turning movements and site the garbage container at an
appropriate angle. If the garbage bin must be rolled out of the enclosure a concrete apron is
required. The building occupant is responsible for rolling out the bin.
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Uitilities
Storm Water Management
The applicant is encouraged to contact the Infrastructure Department early in the design process to
obtain information for adequate storm volume retention and storm water connections. A mechanical
site plan will be required prior to, or at the latest, at the time of development application. Contact:
Darcy Fritz
Sewer & Water
Technologist
(403) 320-3097
[email protected]
Water and Sanitary Sewer Connections
Developers must make arrangements with the Infrastructure Department to bring the services in the
street to the property line. This is the developer's expense. The developer should take care to
ensure that on-site water and sewer lines connecting to the services at the property line do not pass
beneath buildings on site. In order to gain future access to these lines they should be placed beneath
the driveway accesses to the site.
Any site with an internal water distribution system will be required to have a check-valve assembly
on-site or at the property line in order to prevent water back-flow into the City's system.
The applicant may be required to provide information regarding industrial sewage type and volume.
Electrical Service
Developers must make arrangements with the Infrastructure Department to bring electrical services
on-site. This is the developer's expense. Easements may be required. Clearance spaces around
electrical installations may also be required.
Other Site Design Considerations
Designers should consider the placement of other built features such as
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group mailboxes and the traffic pull-outs required for them,
-
existing and future fire-hydrant locations (and fences that could obstruct them),
-
the locations of lamp standards,
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the location of future signs,
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the location of adjacent transit stops.
These should all be shown on the site plan.
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Need Advice?
You can contact Planning and Development Services at:
(403) 320-3920 or [email protected].
You are also welcome to visit us at City Hall (1st floor), 910 4 Avenue, Lethbridge AB T1J 0P6
Other Sources of Information
Infrastructure Design Standards
These can be found at http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-Development/Urban-
Development-Right-of-Way-Coordination/Pages/Design-Standards.aspx
City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw 6300
This document provides the fundamental development rules for your property's zoning. It can be
found at: http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Documents-Forms/Pages/default.aspx or you can
purchase a copy from our office
City of Lethbridge Site Design Guidelines and City of Lethbridge Landscape Guidelines
These guidelines provide valuable advice you can use in the formulation of your plans. They can be
found at in the appendices of Land Use Bylaw 6300.
Infill Design Guidelines
Residential
Planning and Development
September 1, 2020
APPENDIX C, LAND USE BYLAW 6300
City of Lethbridge
910 - 4 Avenue South, T1J 0P6
www.lethbridge.ca
Table of Contents
Why Have Infill Design Guidelines? ........................................................................................................ 1
When and Where these Guidelines Apply ............................................................................................. 1
What is Context Sensitive Design? ......................................................................................................... 2
Maintaining the Street Wall ............................................................................................................... 2
Elements of a Context Sensitive Design ................................................................................................. 3
Building Features ................................................................................................................................ 3
Site Features ....................................................................................................................................... 4
Applying for a Development Permit ....................................................................................................... 6
Need Advice? .......................................................................................................................................... 6
Other Sources of Information ................................................................................................................ 6
Acknowledgements
Photos:
George Kuhl
Google Streetview
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Why Have Infill Design Guidelines?
Many of Lethbridge's established residential neighbourhoods have a unique character that is being
eroded by infill buildings that are better suited to newer suburban areas. Infill Design Guidelines can
assist developers to design buildings that respect the neighbourhood character.
When and Where these Guidelines Apply
Unless rules or guidelines in a Statutory Plan apply, these guidelines must be used for any new
residential building (including additions) that is:
-
a permitted use for which a waiver is requested, or is
-
a discretionary use, whether or not a waiver is requested, and is
-
located in any of the following areas:
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What is Context Sensitive Design?
Designing in context means providing
enough visual linkages between a
proposed
project
and
existing
buildings so that a cohesive overall
effect is achieved or maintained. The
new building should appear to fit the
neighbourhood. This means that
designers and/or developers must
seek out the common design elements
within the neighbourhood where they
propose a project. These may not be
readily apparent. It may take some
study to perceive a consistent pattern of entry treatment, say, or a common choice of window style in
a neighbourhood that has undergone many changes and is highly varied.
Neighbourhood buildings, even if of exemplary design, need not be mimicked. Architectural features
that may be common to a number of buildings throughout the neighbourhood, or the fine architectural
features of one particular building, should be a source of inspiration not duplication. Identifiable
patterns should be reinforced wherever possible and negative design qualities, however much they
may characterize an area, should be avoided.
Maintaining the Street Wall
A consistent street wall is one in which all the
buildings have similar heights, setbacks, entry
treatments, window size and placement, eave
heights, roof slopes and shapes, absence (or
presence) of front driveways, etc. Although there
may be great variety in the architectural details
there is a strong rhythm created in the repetition of
essential elements.
The converse also holds: an inconsistent street
wall has a lot of variation in the essential elements.
On a street of older, well-maintained, character
homes this may lead to a pleasantly idiosyncratic
street wall. On a street of older, poorly maintained
characterless homes it may give the impression of
depressing disarray.
The infill building should respect the neighbourhood context by:
-
a design that uses common and desirable design elements, found in the neighbourhood, to
reinforce a consistent street wall, or
-
a design that uses the desirable design elements that can be found within the neighbourhood
to provide transition in an inconsistent street wall, or
-
if no desirable design elements can be found in the neighbourhood, sets a new standard for
desirable design within the neighbourhood.
The infill building should use the desirable design elements:
-
in a unified and consistent way, as expressed in a recognizable architectural style, and
-
in a comprehensive way, with architectural features and finishing details carried out on all
facets of the building, not just the façade.
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Elements of a Context Sensitive Design
Building Features
1. Building Height, Roof Slope and Form
The height of the infill building should be harmonious with its neighbours. If the neighbouring
building heights are consistent the infill building height should be similar. If there is a great
disparity between the neighbouring building heights the infill building height should provide a
transition. On a large infill project the upper storey(s) could be setback to reduce the
apparent height and the bulk of the roof broken up into smaller forms that increase the height
in a stepped fashion.
Roof slopes and forms should be similar to those of near-by buildings and consistent with a
clearly expressed architectural style. On large infill projects the roof form and pitch should be
varied in order to avoid the monolithic appearance of a roof composed of a single plane.
Depending on the architectural style variety and interest may be added by dormers, hip/valley
components, corbels, coping and facsia treatments, etc. Where height is a concern a hip roof
may be better than a pitched roof with a gable front.
2. Scale and Massing
Infill buildings, designed to meet the needs and expectations of the modern family, are
frequently larger, sometimes much larger, than the small neighbouring homes of yesteryear.
Carefully suiting the building to its site helps reduce the scale. This can be accomplished by:
-
retaining mature trees (see Landscaping),
-
arranging the building parts so they conform to the slope of the site or recede from
the eye, and
-
'tying" the building to the ground by foundation landscaping, using wide steps or
generous multi-level walkways, or by extending walls and roofs to enclose and
shelter patios.
Breaking up a building's component volumes and fracturing its planes helps reduce its
apparent mass and makes it seem less large. This can be accomplished by:
-
creating projections from the wall plane like bay windows, bumpouts, verandahs,
eaves
-
creating insets into the wall plane like porches and balconies,
-
setting back the wall plane on the upper storey(s)
-
breaking up the roof form and varying the pitches
3. Architectural Features and Finishing
The infill building should incorporate architectural details and finishing material that are
complementary to those of good quality neighborhood structures and/or those that will
enhance the character of the neighbourhood.
-
The infill building should reiterate interesting neighbourhood details such as the style,
size, placement and number of windows, type and number of dormers, entry
treatment, etc. If a particular high quality finishing material is predominant in the
neighbourhood, it should also be used.
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Façade treatments and building cladding should be carried a sufficient distance
around corners so that a change in treatment or cladding is not visible from the
street. Similarly, base level cladding treatments should be carried to or near to the
ground and not left suspended several feet above the ground.
-
All the elements should be put together in a particular architectural style - Craftsman
bungalow, Victorian, Tudor Cottage, Modern, whichever best fits the neighoburhood.
Buildings on a corner lot must have facades that respect the street on both frontages. Both
facades must have balanced provision of windows, doors, details, and finishing materials.
The designer is encouraged to treat duplex units individually (i.e. not create duplicate units)
with each unit tailored to the circumstances of the site and respecting the adjacent buildings.
Generally, front driveways and garages are not desirable. If they are to be considered the
garage should not project its full length from the front of the building.
4. Entrances and Walkways
The front entry is a critical design element the sets either a hospitable or inhospitable tone for
the building. The entry area is a transitional zone, under the control of the occupant yet
visible to neighbours and visitors.
-
Ground level entries and front doors that face the street are prefered. Unit entries
and how to get to the entry should be obvious to the visitor.
-
If an entry is shared the design should make clear what area of the entry is 'owned'
by which unit.
-
Entries should be large enough to accommodate the door swing and several people
at once, sheltered from the elements, well lit and have the address clearly visible.
-
Walkways to the front entry should be wide enough for barrier-free access and well lit
especially at any changes of level or direction.
Site Features
1. Landscaping
Mature trees give a building scale and a sense of permanence. A new building seems less
'raw' and more like it belongs in the neighborhood if it is surrounded by trees that have
always been there. Foundation plantings 'tie' the building to the ground and make it seem
like it belongs on the site.
Landscaping can provide privacy by shielding unwanted views into or from neighbouring
properties and contribute to the enjoyment of amenity areas. A beautifully landscaped front
yard is appreciated by all and 'gives back' to the neighbourhood. Urban landscaping helps
sustain wildlife and biodiversity.
-
Existing mature (greater than 15cm diameter measured 1.5 meters above grade)
healthy trees must be retained whenever possible.
-
If an existing mature healthy tree has to be removed it must be replaced with a
similar species of the minimum size noted above.
-
A landscaping plan developed in accordance with the principles outlined in this
document and the City of Lethbridge Landscape Design Guidelines must be
submitted. The landscape plan must be submitted in accordance with the
requirements of Section 4.3.3.5 of Land Use Bylaw 6300.
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2. Setbacks
Front setbacks for an infill building should respect the street wall. If the adjacent buildings
have a consistent setback the infill building's should be the same. If they are significantly
different the infill building's front setback should be approximately halfway between the two
adjacent setbacks.
3. Grades
Older homes in established neighbourhoods often have poor grading to the property line.
Infill developments that meet modern grading standards can worsen already inadequate site
drainage on lower neighbouring properties. The developer may have to pay particular
attention to grade differences and make extra provision for ensuring that all drainage for an
infill development is carried to the street.
4. Outdoor Amenity Space
Each unit of an infill development must have a private dedicated outdoor amenity space that
is designed with care and attention to detail and not merely relegated to the space "left-over"
after all the building and parking requirements are met. . Designers should consider the
activities of the likely occupants and plan for decks, barbeque and eating areas, and/or play
spaces, as the case may be.
Outdoor living spaces should be oriented towards the sun and/or available views while
avoiding overlook into neighbouring yards. Screening should be provided where it is not
possible to avoid overlook.
Outdoor living spaces should have:
-
sufficient screening from parking spaces, walkways, garbage areas, etc.
-
shelter from wind and overexposure to sun
-
buffering from street and neighbouring noise
Landscaping is essential to an enjoyable outdoor living space and the landscape plan will be
evaluated for how well it meets these goals.
5. Driveways and Parking
Most established neighbourhoods were developed before multiple car ownership was the
norm. Parking in these neighbourhoods is typically off the lane leaving the tree-lined streets
free of driveways. Thus, front driveways for infill developments are discouraged. If a front
driveway is to be considered preservation of existing boulevard trees will be a primary factor
in the decision.
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Applying for a Development Permit
If you are planning an infill project we encourage you to contact us early-on to discuss your ideas.
We can advise you not only on appropriate design but also on the approval processes involved.
In addition to the requirements of Section 4.3 of Bylaw 6300 you will be required to submit the
following information with your development application:
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a streetscape elevation showing the proposed building and the adjacent properties. The
elevation must show the grades of all the properties.
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photographs of the buildings and architectural features in the neighbourhood that served as
the sources for your design.
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a landscape plan developed in accordance with the City of Lethbridge Landscape Design
Guidelines
Need Advice?
You can contact Planning and Development Services at:
(403) 320-3920 or [email protected].
You are also welcome to visit us at City Hall (1st floor), 910 4 Avenue, Lethbridge AB T1J 0P6
Other Sources of Information
City of Lethbridge Land Use Bylaw 6300
This document provides the fundamental development rules for your property's zoning. It can be
found at: http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Documents-Forms/Pages/default.aspx or you can
purchase a copy from our office
City of Lethbridge Site Design Guidelines and City of Lethbridge Landscape Guidelines
These guidelines provide valuable advice you can use in the formulation of your plans. They can be
found at in the appendices of Land Use Bylaw 6300.
Statutory Plan Areas
Planning and Development
September 1, 2020
APPENDIX D, LAND USE BYLAW 6300
City of Lethbridge
910 - 4 Avenue South, T1J 0P6
www.lethbridge.ca
Table of Contents
What are Statutory Plans?...................................................................................................................... 1
Area Structure Plans Overview ............................................................................................................... 2
Area Redevelopment Plans Overview .................................................................................................... 3
Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan ...................................................................................... 4
London Road Area Redevelopment Plan ................................................................................... 5
Railway Relocation Area Redevelopment Plan ......................................................................... 6
River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan ..................................................................................... 7
Specialist Offices Area Redevelopment Plan ........................................................................... 11
Staffordville Area Redevelopment Plan .................................................................................. 12
Westminster Area Redevelopment Plan ................................................................................. 13
Need Advice? ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Other Sources of Information .............................................................................................................. 14
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What are Statutory Plans?
Statutory plans are documents created by a Municipality which identify future areas of planned
development or potential redevelopment. Subdivision and development decisions are required to be
consistent with approved statutory plans.
Statutory plans include:
Intermunicipal Development Plan
Municipal Development Plan
Area Structure Plans
Area Redevelopment Plans
Note that Land Use Bylaw 6300 is not a statutory plan, but is the tool by which the City of Lethbridge
implements its statutory plans.
Some statutory plans include overlays, which are designated areas (or properties) that are subject to
some special planning or development guidance or rules. Overlays usually include a map of the affected
area along with written guidance or rules.
This Appendix includes a map of all current City of Lethbridge statutory plan areas along with links to
the full statutory plan on our website. Users are advised to check the full statutory plans to ensure
compliance with any relevant guidance or development rules.
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Area Structure Plans Overview
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Area Redevelopment Plans Overview
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Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area:
The full Downtown Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at www.lethbridge.ca, or
by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/City-Government/Bylaws/Documents/5807B.pdf
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London Road Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area:
The full London Road Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at www.lethbridge.ca,
or by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Documents/London%20Road%20ARP.pdf
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Railway Relocation Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area:
The full Railway Relocation Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at
www.lethbridge.ca, or by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Documents/Railway%20Relocation%20ARP.pdf
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River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area:
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The full River Valley Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at www.lethbridge.ca, or
by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Documents/Westminster%20ARP.pdf
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Specialist Offices Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area
The full Specialist Offices Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at
www.lethbridge.ca, or by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Documents/Specialist%20Office%20ARP.pdf
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Staffordville Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area:
The full Staffordville Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at www.lethbridge.ca, or
by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Documents/Staffordville%20ARP.pdf
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Westminster Area Redevelopment Plan
Map of Plan Area:
The full Westminster Area Redevelopment Plan document may be accessed at www.lethbridge.ca,
or by following this link:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Documents/Westminster%20ARP.pdf
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Need Advice?
Planning and Development Services can be contacted at:
(403) 320-3920 or [email protected].
You are also welcome to visit us at City Hall (1st floor), 910 4 Avenue, Lethbridge AB, T1J 0P6.
Other Sources of Information
City of Lethbridge Area Structure Plans
All Area Structure Plans are available on our website at:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-
Development/Planning/Pages/Area%20Structure%20Plans.aspx
City of Lethbridge Area Redevelopment Plans
All Area Redevelopment Plans are available on our website at:
http://www.lethbridge.ca/Doing-Business/Planning-Development/Planning/Pages/Area-
Redevelopment-Plans.aspx