Bylaw #987-11 Land Use Bylaw (consolidated to Bylaw 1098-21)
Raymond, Alberta
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Land Use Bylaw
No. 987-11
June 2011
Consolidated to Bylaw No. 1117-22, August 2022
Prepared by
June 2011
Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw No. 987-11 Amendments - Page 1
Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw No. 987-11 - Amendments
Bylaw No.
Amendment Description
Legal Description
Passed
1007-13
"Urban Reserve - UR" to "Parks and Open Space - POS-
1"
"Urban Reserve - UR" to "General Residential - R-1"
Lot 2, Block 1, Plan 1010288 and a portion of
Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0814299
Portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0814299
3-Sep-2013
1010-14
"Public and Institutional - PI-1" to "General Residential
- R-1"
Portion of Lot 30, Block 69, Plan 0614700
15-Apr-2014
1024-16
"General Residential - R-1" to "Public and Institutional
- PI-1"
Lots 1-4, Block 71, Plan 2039I
19-Jul-2016
1025-16
"General Residential - R"
That portion of Lot 29, Block 44, Plan 1511638
that was previously Closed Lane on Plan 2039I
19-Jul-2016
1027-16
Amend the "Neighbourhood Commercial - NC-1"
district to include "Office" as a discretionary use
19-Oct-2016
1028-16
Designate to "Neighbourhood Commercial - NC-1"
Lot 10, Block 2, Plan 1010468
19-Oct-2016
1029-16
"Urban Fringe - UF" to "Urban Reserve - UR-1"
"Urban Fringe - UF" to "Parks and Open Space - POS-1"
Lots 2-4, Block 2, Plan 1410066; Block A, Plan
2110JK; Portion of Canal R/W, Plan IRR50;
Areas A, B, C and D, Plan 1410130; Portions of
Canal R/W, Plan IRR40 and Canal R/W, Plan
9610785
Portion of Canal R/W, Plan IRR40 West of
Area E; Blocks E and F, Plan 2110JK
20-Dec-2016
1037-17
"General Commercial - C-1" to "General Residential -
R-1"
That portion of Lot 12 which lies to the east of
the westerly 10 feet throughout the said Lot
12 and that portion of Lot 13 which lies to the
west of the easterly 15 feet throughout the
said Lot 13, Block 14, Plan 2039I
5-Sep-2017
1038-17
"Industrial - I-1" to "Urban Reserve - UR-1"
That portion of Lot 12, Block 1, Plan 1710885,
formerly described as Lot 11, Block 1, Plan
1710884, abutting parcel A, Plan 6804DP
5-Sep-2017
1042-17
Land described as "Portion of Canal R/W, Plan IRR40
West of Area E" in the preamble and section 2 of Bylaw
1029-16 and described as "Portion of Canal R/W, Plan
IRR40" in Schedule 'A' of Bylaw 1029-16 are corrected
to read "Portion of Canal R/W, Plan IRR50"
5-Sep-2017
1043-17
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
A portion of Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 0814299
3-Oct-2017
1045-17
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" and "Direct Control - DC-1" to
"Parks and Open Space - POS-1"
Portions of Lots 1, 11 and 13, Block 50, Plan
1610561
7-Nov-2017
1055-18
Various text amendments to update administrative
processes and timelines for determining complete
applications and issuing notification for development
and subdivision, update appeal timelines, clarify
development agreement standards, and update and
enhance other administrative requirements for clarity
and ease of use
17-Jul-2018
1056-18
"General Residential - R-1" to "General Commercial -
C-1"
W 195 ft. of Lot 5 excepting thereout the W
98 ft. of the N 66 ft. Block 33, Plan 2039I
3-Jul-2018
1057-18
Designate to "General Residential - R-1"
Portion of lane that lies between Lots 5 and 6,
Block 43, Plan 2039I
4-Sep-2018
Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw No. 987-11 Amendments - Page 2
Bylaw No.
Amendment Description
Legal Description
Passed
1058-18
"Parks and Open Space - POS-1" to "General
Residential - R-1"
Portion of canal right of way Plan IRR40 that
lies north of Lot 6, Block 43, Plan 2039I and
north of the lane between Lots 5 and 6, Block
43, Plan 2039I
Defeated
4-Sep-2018
1060-18
"General Residential - R-1" to "Direct Control - DC-1"
Portion of Lot 2, Block 4, Plan 5822EJ
21-Aug-2018
1061-18
Various text amendments to regulate retail cannabis
sales and cannabis production facilities
18-Sep-2018
1062-18
"General Residential - R-1" to "General Commercial -
C-1"
Lot 4A, Block 4, Plan 9310057
21-Aug-2018
1064-18
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
Parcel 14, Plan 2039I and Portion of Lot 13,
Block 50, Plan 1610561
6-Nov-2018
1068-19
"Public and Institutional - PI-1" to "General Commercial
- C-1"
Easterly 75 feet of the westerly 150 feet of
Lot 9, Block 2, Plan 5822EJ
5-Mar-2019
1074-19
"Parks and Open Space - POS" to "General Commercial
- C-1"
Lot 5, Block 29, Plan 5600GI
18-Jun-2019
1075-19
"General Residential - R-1" to "General Commercial -
C-1"
Lot 6, Block 52, Plan 2039I
DEFEATED
16-Jul-2019
1076-19
"Public and Institutional - PI-1" to "General Commercial
- C-1"
Portion of Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 5822EJ and
Portion of Lot 2, Block 3, Plan 5822EJ
18-Jun-2019
1079-19
"Public and Institutional - PI-1" to "General Commercial
- C-1"
West Portion of Lot 6, Block 29, Plan 5600GI
18-Jun-2019
1084-19
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
West Portion of Lot 1, Block 3, Plan 0414536
21-Jan-2020
1088-20
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
Easterly 158 feet of Lot 10, Block 26,
Plan 9810665 (1.18 acres)
3-Mar-2020
1095-21
"General Residential - R-1" to "Direct Control - DC-1"
Lot 33, Block 22A, Plan 8111944
16-Mar-2021
1097-21
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
Ptn. Lot 4, Block 26, Plan 2023GL
4-May-2021
1098-21
"General Residential - R-1" to "General Commercial -
C-1"
Lot 6, Block 52, Plan 2039I
4-May-2021
1108-21
Designate to "General Residential - R-1"
That portion of Granite Road, Plan 1910165
which lies between Lot 7, Block 6 and Lot 21,
Block 3 of Plan 1910165
18-Jan-22
1109-21
Amend Driveway Standards in the R-1, R-2, C-1, NC-1, I-
1, POS-1, PI-1, and UR-1 districts.
Amend Barrier-Free Parking requirements to comply
with current Safety Code requirements.
Increase Development Officer's capacity to for a limited
variance of a measurable standard for permitted uses
and development officer discretionary uses.
Amend definitions for limited variance and measurable
standard.
Amend square footage of an accessory structure not
requiring a development permit.
Remove minimum setback from easements and replace
with an informative.
Amend the subdivision application requirement for a
surveyor's sketch or real property report to include
variance capability to accommodate circumstances.
23-Aug-22
1114-22
Designate to "Urban Reserve - UR-1"
100 West Country Estate Drive as shown on
Plan 101 0468
19-Apr-22
1115-22
"General Residential - R-1" to "Urban Reserve - UR-1"
Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 1010468 and Lots 1-9PUL,
Block 2, Plan 1010468
19-Apr-22
Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw No. 987-11 Amendments - Page 3
Bylaw No.
Amendment Description
Legal Description
Passed
1116-22
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
Lot 11, Block 26, Plan 2011068 and Block 49,
excepting thereout the west two hundred and
eighty five tenths (280.5) feet, Plan 2039I, and
the southeast portion of Block 49 (26m wide
by 70m long) containing 0.182 Ha, Plan 2039I
3-May-22
1117-22
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "General Residential - R-1"
"Urban Reserve - UR-1" to "Parks and Open Space -
POS-1"
Portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0814299 Totaling
approximately 12.05 ha (29.78 acres)
Portion of Lot 1 Block 1 Plan 0814299 Totaling
approximately 8.18 ha (20.22 acres)
7-June-22
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE
ENACTMENT
Page
1. TITLE.......................................................................................................................................... 1
2. PURPOSE .................................................................................................................................. 1
3. EFFECTIVE DATE ..................................................................................................................... 1
4. REPEAL OF FORMER BYLAW ................................................................................................. 1
5. SEVERABILITY .......................................................................................................................... 1
6. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE BYLAW ........................................................................ 1
7. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LEGISLATION ........................................................................... 2
8. RULES OF INTERPRETATION ................................................................................................. 2
9. MEASUREMENTS AND STANDARDS ..................................................................................... 2
10. DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................................ 2
11. FORMS, NOTICES, AND FEES ................................................................................................ 2
12. APPENDICES ............................................................................................................................ 2
APPROVING AUTHORITIES
13. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY .................................................................................................. 3
14. SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY - POWERS & DUTIES ................................................................ 3
15. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - POWERS & DUTIES ................................................................. 4
16. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION - POWERS & DUTIES ............................................. 5
17. COUNCIL ................................................................................................................................... 5
18. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) ............................................. 5
DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION IN GENERAL
19. LAND USE DISTRICTS ............................................................................................................. 6
20. SUITABILITY OF SITES ............................................................................................................ 6
21. NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL .................................................................... 7
22. NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES ......................................................................... 7
23. DEVELOPMENT ON NON-CONFORMING SIZED LOTS ........................................................ 7
24. NON-CONFORMING VARIANCES ........................................................................................... 7
25. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS .............................................................................................. 7
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT RULES AND PROCEDURES
26. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - WHEN REQUIRED ...................................................................... 8
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27. DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ........................................... 8
28. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION .............................................................................. 10
29. DETERMINATION OF COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION ................................... 11
30. PERMITTED USE APPLICATIONS ......................................................................................... 12
31. DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATIONS ................................................................................ 13
32. DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS ............................................................................................. 14
33. SIMILAR USE .......................................................................................................................... 15
34. TEMPORARY USE .................................................................................................................. 15
35. APPLICATIONS REQUESTING VARIANCE OF BYLAW PROVISIONS .............................. 16
36. NOTIFICATION OF ADJACENT LANDOWNERS AND PERSONS LIKELY AFFECTED ...... 16
37. NOTICE OF DECISION ........................................................................................................... 17
38. COMMENCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT ............................................................................... 17
39. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT VALIDITY ...................................................................................... 18
40. TRANSFERABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ............................................................... 18
41. OCCUPANCY PERMITS ......................................................................................................... 18
42. FAILURE TO MAKE A DECISION - DEEMED REFUSAL ...................................................... 18
43. REAPPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ............................................................. 18
44. SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF A PERMIT .............................................................. 19
45. DEVELOPMENT APPEALS .................................................................................................... 19
ENFORCEMENT
46. NOTICE OF VIOLATION ......................................................................................................... 20
47. STOP ORDERS ....................................................................................................................... 20
48. ENFORCEMENT OF STOP ORDERS .................................................................................... 20
49. PENALTIES AND RIGHT OF ENTRY ..................................................................................... 20
AMENDMENTS
50. AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW ......................................................................... 21
51. LAND USE REDESIGNATION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS ......................................... 21
52. REDESIGNATION CRITERIA ................................................................................................. 22
SUBDIVISION RULES AND PROCEDURES
53. SUBDIVISION APPLICATION ................................................................................................. 23
54. DETERMINATION OF COMPLETE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION ....................................... 23
55. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA ........................................................................................................ 24
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PART 2: GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS ................................................................................... 27
PART 3: USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS ....................................................................................................... 37
PART 4: LAND USE DISTRICTS
LAND USE DISTRICTS .................................................................................................................. 51
LAND USE DISTRICTS REGULATIONS ....................................................................................... 51
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL - R-1 ............................................................................................. 53
MANUFACTURED HOME PARK - R-2 .................................................................................. 65
GENERAL COMMERCIAL - C-1 ............................................................................................. 73
NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL - NC-1 ........................................................................... 81
INDUSTRIAL - I-1 .................................................................................................................... 85
PARKS AND OPEN SPACE - POS-1 ..................................................................................... 91
PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL - PI-1 ..................................................................................... 95
URBAN RESERVE - UR-1 ...................................................................................................... 99
DIRECT CONTROL - DC-1 ................................................................................................... 103
PART 5: DEFINITIONS
1. GENERAL DEFINITIONS ...................................................................................................... 105
2. SIGN DEFINITIONS ............................................................................................................... 126
3. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM (SWECS) DEFINITIONS ....................... 128
APPENDIX A: TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOL EXCLUSION LIST
APPENDIX B: EXCERPTS FROM THE MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT
APPENDIX C: FORMS, NOTICES, AND FEES
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PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE
PART 1: ADMINISTRATIVE
ENACTMENT
1. TITLE
This bylaw may be cited as the "Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw."
2. PURPOSE
In compliance with section 640 of the Municipal Government Act (Act), this bylaw regulates and
controls the use and development of land and buildings within the Town of Raymond to achieve
orderly, efficient, and economic development of the land.
More specifically, the purpose of this bylaw is to establish the standards and processes which
regulate the use and development of all land and buildings within the Town of Raymond. This
bylaw, among other things, divides the municipality into districts; prescribes and regulates the
use(s) for each district; establishes the administrative procedures for decision-making;
prescribes development standards and subdivision design criteria; and implements the Town
of Raymond Municipal Development Plan and other statutory plans of the municipality, as may
be developed.
3. EFFECTIVE DATE
This bylaw shall come into effect upon third and final reading thereof.
4. REPEAL OF FORMER BYLAW
Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw No. 887-02 and amendments thereto are hereby repealed.
5. SEVERABILITY
If any provision of this bylaw is held to be invalid by a decision of a court of competent
jurisdiction, that decision will not affect the validity of the remaining portions.
6. COMPLIANCE WITH THE LAND USE BYLAW
(1) No development, other than those designated in Part 1, section 27 of this bylaw
(Development Not Requiring a Development Permit), shall be undertaken within the Town
unless a development application has been approved and a development permit has been
issued.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), while a development permit may not be required pursuant
to Part 1, section 27, development shall comply with all regulations of this bylaw.
(3) A person who develops land or a building in the municipality shall comply with the
applicable standards and requirements of development specified in this bylaw, in addition
to complying with the use or uses prescribed in the applicable land use district and any
conditions attached to a development permit if one is required.
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7. COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER LEGISLATION
Compliance with the requirements of this bylaw does not exempt any person undertaking a
development from complying with all applicable municipal, provincial or federal legislation, and
respecting any easements, covenants, agreements or other contracts affecting the land or the
development.
8. RULES OF INTERPRETATION
(1) Unless otherwise required by the context, words used in the present tense include the
future tense; words used in the singular include the plural; and the word person includes a
corporation as well as an individual. The Interpretation Act, Chapter I-8, RSA 2000 as
amended, shall be used in the interpretation of this bylaw. Words have the same meaning
whether they are capitalized or not.
(2) The written regulations of this bylaw take precedence over any graphic or diagram if there
is a perceived conflict.
(3) The Land Use Districts Map takes precedence over any graphic or diagram in the district
regulations if there is a perceived conflict.
9. MEASURMENTS AND STANDARDS
For the purpose of applying the standards of the bylaw, the metric standards as specified in
this bylaw are applicable. Imperial measurements and conversions are provided for
information only.
10. DEFINITIONS
Refer to Part 5.
11. FORMS, NOTICES AND FEES
(1) For the purposes of administering the provisions of this bylaw, Council may authorize by
separate resolution or bylaw as may be applicable, the preparation and use of such fee
schedules, forms or notices as in its discretion it may deem necessary. Any such fee
schedules, forms or notices are deemed to have the full force and effect of this bylaw in
execution of the purpose for which they are designed, authorized and issued.
(2) Application forms, fees and notices are included in Appendix C.
(3) Refund of application fees requires approval of the Municipal Planning Commission.
(4) In any case, where the required fee is not listed in the fee schedule, such fee shall be
determined by the Development Officer and shall be consistent with those fees listed in the
schedule for similar developments.
(5) If development is commenced without applying for a development permit an additional fee,
in the amount prescribed under the current fee schedule, shall be payable upon application
for the development permit.
12. APPENDICES
Appendices A, B and C attached hereto are for information purposes only and may be amended
from time to time independent of this bylaw as they do not form part of the Town of Raymond
Land Use Bylaw.
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APPROVING AUTHORITIES
13. DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(1) The Development Authority is established by separate bylaw pursuant to the Act and for
the purposes of the Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw, is the Designated Officer, acting
in the capacity of Development Officer, and the Municipal Planning Commission.
(2) In accordance with section 210 of the Act and for the purpose of this bylaw the Designated
Officer shall be the Development Officer.
(3) In the absence of the Development Officer, the following are authorized to act in the
capacity of Development Officer:
(a) Municipal Planning Commission;
(b) Chief Administrative Officer; or
(c) a designate(s) in accordance with the Act.
(4) The Development Officer is an authorized person in accordance with section 624 of the
Act.
(5) The Development Authority shall perform such powers and duties as are specified:
(a) in the Town of Raymond Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw;
(b) in this bylaw;
(c) in the Municipal Government Act;
(d) where applicable, by resolution of Council.
14. SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY - POWERS AND DUTIES
(1) The Subdivision Authority is authorized to make decisions on applications for subdivision
pursuant to the Subdivision Authority Bylaw, and shall perform such powers and duties as
are specified:
(a) in the Town of Raymond Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw;
(b) in this bylaw;
(c) in the Municipal Government Act;
(d) where applicable, by resolution of Council.
(2) The Subdivision Authority may delegate, through any of the methods described in
subsection (1), to an individual, municipal staff, or a regional service commission, any of
its functions and duties in the processing of subdivision applications. In respect of this:
(a) The delegation of duties by the Subdivision Authority may include the authorized entity
being responsible for determining the completeness of a submitted subdivision
application.
(b) The Subdivision Authority delegate is authorized to carry out the application process
with subdivision applicants as described in the Subdivision Application Rules and
Procedures section of this bylaw, including the task of sending all required notifications
to applicants as stipulated.
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15. DEVELOPMENT OFFICER - POWERS AND DUTIES
(1) The office of the Development Officer is hereby established and such office shall be filled
by one or more persons as appointed by resolution of Council.
(2) The Development Officer:
(a) shall receive and process all applications for development permits, and determine
whether a development permit application is complete in accordance with Part 1,
section 29 (Determination of Complete Development Application);
(b) shall maintain for the inspection of the public during office hours, a copy of this bylaw
and all amendments thereto and ensure that copies of the same are available for public
purchase;
(c) shall establish and maintain a register in which shall be recorded the application made
for a development permit and the decision made on the application, and contain any
such other information as the Municipal Planning Commission considers necessary;
(d) except as provided in subsection (2)(g), shall consider and decide on applications for
a development permit for:
(i)
permitted uses that comply with this land use bylaw;
(ii)
discretionary uses identified under "Discretionary Uses - Development Officer" in
the applicable land use district;
(iii) permitted uses that request one limited variance of a measurable standard not to
exceed 20%;
(iv) discretionary uses identified under "Discretionary Uses - Development Officer"
that request one limited variance of a measurable standard not to exceed 20%;
(v)
permitted uses on existing registered lots where the Municipal Planning
Commission granted a variance(s) to the minimum lot width, length and/or area
requirements as part of a subdivision approval;
(vi) temporary uses in accordance with Part 1, section 34;
(vii) landscaping;
(viii) residential hard surfaces in excess of 25% lot coverage in the yard in which
proposed;
(ix) fences, walls or other types of enclosures; and
(x)
demolition;
(e) shall refer to the Municipal Planning Commission, with recommendations, all
development permit applications for which decision making authority has not been
assigned to the Development Officer;
(f) may refer any development application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a
decision and may refer any other planning or development matter to the Municipal
Planning Commission for its review, comment or advice;
(g) shall refer all development applications in a Direct Control District to Council for a
decision, unless Council has specifically delegated approval authority to the
Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
(h) shall notify adjacent landowners and any persons who are likely to be affected by a
proposed development in accordance with Part 1, section 36 of this bylaw;
(i) shall receive, review, and refer any applications to amend this bylaw to Council;
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(j) shall issue the written notice of decision and/or development permit on all development
permit applications and any other notices, decisions or orders in accordance with this
bylaw;
(k) may receive and consider and decide on requests for time extensions for Development
Permits which the Development Officer has approved;
(l) may receive and consider and decide on requests for time extensions for Development
Permits which the Municipal Planning Commission has approved for extension
requests not to exceed 6 months; and shall refer to the Municipal Planning Commission
those requests for time extensions in excess of 6 months for Development Permits
which the Municipal Planning Commission has approved;
(m) shall provide a regular report to the Municipal Planning Commission summarizing the
applications made for a development permit and the decision made on the
applications, and any other information as the Municipal Planning Commission
considers necessary;
(n) and shall perform any other powers and duties as are specified in this bylaw, the
Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw, the Act or by resolution of Council.
16. MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION - POWERS & DUTIES
(1) The Municipal Planning Commission may exercise only such powers and duties as are
specified in the Act, the Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw, this bylaw, or by resolution
of Council.
(2) The Municipal Planning Commission shall be responsible for:
(a) considering and deciding upon development permit applications referred to it by the
Development Officer;
(b) providing recommendations on planning and development matters referred to it by the
Development Officer or Council;
(c) considering and deciding upon requests for time extensions on development permit
applications referred to it by the Development Officer;
(d) considering and deciding upon applications for subdivision approval;
(e) any other powers and duties as are specified in this bylaw, the Municipal Planning
Commission Bylaw, the Act or by resolution of Council.
17. COUNCIL
Council shall be responsible for considering development permit applications within any Direct
Control District, except where the decision making authority has been delegated to the
Municipal Planning Commission or the Development Officer.
18. SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB)
The SDAB is established by separate bylaw pursuant to the Act, and may exercise such powers
and duties as are specified in this bylaw, the Act and the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board Bylaw.
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DEVELOPMENT AND SUBDIVISION IN GENERAL
19. LAND USE DISTRICTS
(1) The Town of Raymond is divided into those land use districts as specified in Part 4 and
shown on the Land Use Districts Map.
(2) The one or more uses of land or buildings that are:
(a) permitted uses in each district, with or without conditions; and/or
(b) discretionary uses in each district, with or without conditions;
are described in Part 4.
(3) A land use that is not listed as a permitted or discretionary use but which is reasonably
similar in character and purpose to a permitted or discretionary use in that district may be
deemed a similar use by the Development Authority in accordance with Part 1, section 33
(Similar Use).
(4) A land use not listed as a permitted or discretionary use or not deemed a similar use, in a
district is a prohibited use and shall be refused.
20. SUITABILITY OF SITES
(1) Notwithstanding that a use of land may be permitted or discretionary or considered similar
in nature to a permitted or discretionary use in a land use district, the Subdivision Authority
or Development Authority, as applicable, may refuse to approve a subdivision or issue a
development permit if the Authority is made aware of or if in their opinion, the site of the
proposed building or use is not safe or suitable based on the following:
(a) does not have safe legal and physical access to a developed municipal road in
accordance with the land use bylaw, other municipal requirements or those of Alberta
Transportation if within 300 m (984 ft) of a provincial highway or 800 m (2,625 ft) from
the centre point of an intersection of a controlled highway and a public road;
(b) has a high water table or soil conditions which make the site unsuitable for foundations
and/or sewage disposal systems in accordance with the provincial regulations;
(c) is situated on an unstable slope;
(d) consists of unconsolidated material unsuitable for building;
(e) does not comply with the requirements of the Regional Plan, Subdivision and
Development Regulation or any other applicable Statutory Plans or approved
Conceptual Design Scheme;
(f) is situated over an active or abandoned coal mine or oil or gas well or pipeline;
(g) is unsafe due to contamination by previous land uses;
(h) does not meet the minimum setback requirements from a sour gas well or bulk
ammonia storage facility;
(i) does not have adequate water and sewer provisions;
(j) does not meet the lot size and/or setback requirements or any other applicable
standards or requirements of the Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw;
(k) is subject to any easement, caveat, restrictive covenant or other registered
encumbrance which makes it impossible to build on the site;
(l) is subject to flooding, subsidence or erosion;
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(m) would prevent or interfere with the natural and economic extension of a nearby
developed area;
(n) is located within the future road right-of-way or road alignment identified in an approved
Conceptual Design Scheme, an adopted Area Structure Plan, Town of Raymond
Transportation Master Plan, or other adopted Statutory Plan;
(o) is incompatible with surrounding land uses.
(2) Nothing in this section shall prevent the Subdivision Authority from approving a subdivision
or the Development Authority from issuing a development permit if the Authority is satisfied
that there is no risk to persons or property or that these concerns will be met by appropriate
engineering measures or other mitigating measures and approvals from provincial and/or
federal agencies have been obtained, as applicable.
21. NUMBER OF DWELLING UNITS ON A PARCEL
No more than one dwelling unit shall be constructed or located or caused to be constructed or
located on a parcel except as provided for in the land use district for which the application is
made (e.g. accessory dwelling, duplex dwellings, multi-unit dwellings, dwelling groups,
manufactured home park, as permitted in the applicable land use district).
22. NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
A non-conforming building or use may only be continued in accordance with the conditions
detailed in the Act. Refer to Appendix B.
23. DEVELOPMENT ON NON-CONFORMING SIZED LOTS
(1) Development on an existing registered non-conforming sized lot that does not meet the
minimum requirements for lot length, width or area specified in the applicable land use
district in Part 4 may be permitted at the discretion of the Municipal Planning Commission.
(2) The Development Officer is authorized to permit development on existing registered non-
conforming sized lots for permitted uses and discretionary uses for which the Development
Officer has been authorized to decide upon where the Municipal Planning Commission
issued a variance(s) to the minimum requirements for lot length, width and/or area as part
of a subdivision approval.
24. NON-CONFORMING VARIANCES
The Municipal Planning Commission is authorized to exercise minor variance powers with
respect to non-conforming buildings pursuant to section 643(5)(c) of the Act. Refer to Appendix
B.
25. DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENTS
(1) The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require, with respect
to a development, that as a condition of issuing a development permit, the applicant enter
into an agreement with the municipality, pursuant to section 650(1) of the Act, to do any or
all of the following:
(a) to construct or pay for the construction of a road required to give access to the
development;
(b) to construct or pay for the construction of a pedestrian walkway system to serve the
development and/or connect the pedestrian walkway system that services or is
proposed to serve adjacent development;
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(c) to install or pay for the installation of a public utility that is necessary to serve the
development, whether or not the public utility is, or will be, located on the land that is
the subject of the development;
(d) to construct or pay for the construction of off-street or other parking facilities, and/or
loading and unloading facilities;
(e) to pay an off-site levy or redevelopment levy imposed by bylaw;
(f) to give security to ensure that the terms of the agreement under this section are carried
out.
(2) The Subdivision Authority may require, with respect to a subdivision that as a condition of
issuing an approval for a subdivision, the applicant enter into an agreement with the
municipality pursuant to section 655(1) of the Act.
(3) An agreement referred to in this section may require the applicant for a development permit
or subdivision approval to oversize improvements in accordance with section 651 of the
Act.
(4) The municipality may register a caveat under the Land Titles Act with respect to an
agreement under this section against the certificate of title for the land that is the subject
of the development, or for the parcel of land that is the subject of the subdivision.
(5) If a municipality registers a caveat under this section, the municipality must discharge the
caveat when the agreement has been complied with.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT RULES AND PROCEDURES
26. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT - WHEN REQUIRED
(1) Except as provided in Part 1, section 27 (Development Not Requiring a Development
Permit), no development shall be commenced unless a development permit application
has been approved, a development permit issued, and the development is in accordance
with the terms and conditions of a development permit issued pursuant to this bylaw.
(2) In addition to meeting the requirements of this bylaw, it is the responsibility of the applicant
to ascertain, obtain and comply with all other approvals and licenses that may be required
by other federal, provincial or municipal regulatory departments or agencies.
27. DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(1) This subsection does not negate the requirement of obtaining all required permits, as
applicable, under the Safety Codes Act and any other municipal, provincial or federal
statute.
(2) This subsection does not negate the requirement of obtaining a business license where
required.
(3) The following developments shall not require a development permit:
(a) any use or development exempted under section 618(1) of the Act (e.g., a highway or
road, a well or battery, a pipeline or installation or structure incidental to the operation
of a pipeline);
(b) any use or development exempted by the Lieutenant Governor in Council pursuant to
section 618(4) of the Act;
(c) telecommunication antenna systems that are regulated by Industry Canada subject to
Part 3, section 7, required Telecommunication Antenna Siting Protocols;
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(d) the completion of a building which was lawfully under construction at the date this
bylaw came into effect provided that the building is completed in accordance with the
terms and conditions of any development permit granted;
(e) the completion of a building that did not require a development permit under the
previous land use bylaw and which was lawfully under construction provided the
building is completed within 12 months from the date this bylaw came into effect.
(4) The following developments shall not require a development permit, but must otherwise
comply with all other provisions of this bylaw:
(a) the maintenance or repair of any building provided that the work does not include
structural alterations or additions (note, conversion of a structure to a carport requires
a development permit);
(b) the temporary placement or construction of works, plants or machinery (not including
shipping containers) needed to construct a development for which a development
permit has been issued for the period of those operations;
(c) the maintenance or repair of public works, services and utilities on publicly owned or
administered land carried out by or on behalf of federal, provincial, municipal or public
authorities;
(d) the first accessory structure placed on a lot which is 10 m2 (108 ft2) or less in area;
(e) the erection, maintenance or alteration of a fence, gate, wall, hedge or other means of
enclosure as follows;
(i)
in the General Residential - R-1, General Commercial - C-1 and Neighbourhood
Commercial - NC-1 land use districts that does not exceed:
a. 0.9 m (3 ft) in height above the ground in any front yard and secondary front
yard; and
b. 2 m (6.6 ft) in height above the ground in all other yards;
(ii) in the Industrial - I-1 land use district that does not exceed:
a. 0.9 m (3 ft) in height above the ground in any front yard and secondary front
yard; and
b. 2.4 m (8 ft) in height above the ground in all other yards;
(iii) in the Urban Reserve - UR-1 land use district that does not exceed:
a. 0.9 m (3 ft) in height above the ground in any front yard and secondary front
yard with the exception of barbed wire fencing for agricultural purposes that
does not exceed 1.2 m (4 ft) in height above the ground; and
b. 2 m (6.6 ft) in height above the ground in all other yards, with the exception
of barbed wire fencing for agricultural purposes which is not permitted to
exceed 1.2 m (4 ft) in height above the ground;
(f) minor landscaping that was not required as part of the original development permit;
(g) exempted signs in Part 3, section 9(2) (Signs);
(h) uncovered decks or patios less than 0.61 m (2 ft) above grade;
(i) any satellite dish for personal use less than 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter, excepting free-
standing satellite dishes located in the front yard and secondary front yard;
(j) temporary outdoor swimming pools and above ground hot tubs designed to be easily
removed or disassembled at the end of the season of usage that are not attached to a
deck;
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(k) day homes (accredited day homes require a business license);
(l) in the General Residential - R-1 land use district, any residential (single-detached,
duplex or semi-detached use) hard surfaced or gravel driveways, parking pads not
supporting a garage or carport, walkways, and/or paving stones or similar ground cover
to a maximum of 25% of the lot surface area that was not required as part of the original
development permit;
(m) excavation, grading, stripping, or stockpile provided it is part of a development for
which a development permit has been issued or is addressed in a signed Development
Agreement with the Town of Raymond;
(n) the placement of one shipping container for a maximum of 30 days, where the shipping
container is required for emergency purposes related to fire damage, flood damage or
a natural disaster that caused damage to the structure(s) of the lot;
(o) satellite dishes less than 1 m (3.3 ft) in diameter;
(p) interior renovations to a building that do not:
(i)
create another dwelling unit(s);
(ii) involve structural alterations;
(iii) increase parking requirements; or
(iv) result in the change in use or intensity of use of land or a building(s).
(5) If there is a question as to whether a development permit is required for a particular use,
the matter shall be referred to the Municipal Planning Commission for a determination.
28. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
(1) Except as provided in Part 1, section 27 (Development Not Requiring a Development
Permit) no person shall commence a development unless a development permit in respect
of the proposed development has been issued.
(2) An application for a development permit shall be made to the Development Officer by
submitting:
(a) a completed development permit application, signed by the registered owner or
authorized by the owner pursuant to subsection (3);
(b) the prescribed fee, in accordance with the Town's fee schedule;
(c) a description of the existing and proposed use of the land, building(s) and/or structures
and whether it is a new development, an alteration/addition, relocation or change of
use and whether the use is temporary in nature;
(d) a site plan acceptable to the Development Officer indicating:
(i) the location of all existing and proposed buildings and structures and registered
easements or rights-of-way, dimensioned to property lines and drawn to a
satisfactory scale;
(ii) existing and proposed parking and loading areas, driveways, abutting streets,
avenues and lanes, and surface drainage patterns;
(iii) where applicable, the location of existing wells, septic tanks, disposal fields, and
existing and proposed culverts and crossings;
(e) a professionally prepared drainage plan for development on a vacant lot;
(f) any additional information as may be stipulated in the use-specific standards;
(g) a snow removal/storage plan for development proposed on a vacant lot;
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(h) for lots where architectural control guidelines are in place, documentation that the
proposal meets the applicable architectural control guidelines;
(i) any such other information as may be required by the Development Officer or Municipal
Planning Commission to evaluate an application including but not limited to: conceptual
design schemes, landscaping plans, building plans, storm water management
plans/drainage plans, servicing and infrastructure plans, soil analysis, geotechnical
reports and/or other reports regarding site suitability, Real Property Report or a
surveyors sketch, elevations, traffic studies, and environmental impact assessment.
(3) An application for a development permit must be made by the registered owner of the land
on which the development is proposed. An application may be made by a person who is
not the registered owner of the land only with written consent of the owner. The
Development Officer may request a current title documenting ownership and copies of any
registered encumbrance, lien or interest registered on title.
29. DETERMINATION OF COMPLETE DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
(1) The Development Officer shall, within 20 days after receipt of an application for a
development permit submitted under Part 1, section 28(2) (Development Permit
Application), determine whether the application is complete.
(2) An application is complete if, in the opinion of the Development Officer, the application
contains the documents and other information necessary to review the application and is
of an acceptable quality.
(3) The time period referred to in subsection (1) may be extended by an agreement in writing
between the applicant and the Development Officer.
(4) If the Development Officer does not make a determination referred to in subsection (1)
within the time required under subsection (1) or (3), the application is deemed to be
complete.
(5) If the Development Officer determines that the application is complete, the Development
Officer shall issue to the applicant a written Notice of Completeness acknowledging that
the application is complete, delivered by hand, mail or electronic means.
(6) If the Development Officer determines the application is incomplete, the Development
Officer shall issue to the applicant a written notice indicating the application is incomplete
and specifying the outstanding documents and information to be provided, including but
not limited to those required in Part 1, section 28(2). A submittal deadline for the
outstanding documents and information shall be set out in the notice for the application to
be considered complete. A later date may be agreed on between the applicant and the
Development Officer in writing to extend the submittal deadline.
(7) If the Development Officer determines that the documents and information submitted under
subsection (6) are complete, the Development Officer shall issue to the applicant a written
Notice of Completeness acknowledging that the application is complete, delivered by hand,
mail or electronic means.
(8) If the required documents and information under subsection (6) have not been submitted
to the Development Officer within the timeframe prescribed in the notice issued under
subsection (6), the Development Officer shall return the application to the applicant
accompanied by a written Notice of Refusal stating the application is deemed refused, the
reason(s) for refusal, and the required information on filing an appeal.
(9) Despite issuance of a Notice of Completeness under subsection (5) or (7), the
Development Officer or Municipal Planning Commission, as applicable, in the course of
reviewing the application may request additional information or documentation from the
applicant that the Development Officer or Municipal Planning Commission considers
necessary to review the application.
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30. PERMITTED USE APPLICATIONS
(1) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit for a permitted use that
conforms with this bylaw, the Development Officer:
(a) shall approve a development permit with or without conditions; or
(b) may refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision.
(2) Upon receipt of a complete application for a permitted use that requests a limited variance
not to exceed 20% of one measurable standard of this bylaw, the Development Officer:
(a) may, at the Development Officer's discretion, notify adjacent landowners and other
persons likely to be affected in accordance with Part 1, section 36 (Notification of
Adjacent Landowners and Persons Likely Affected); and
(b) grant the limited variance not to exceed 20% of one measurable standard of this bylaw
and approve a development permit with or without conditions if in the opinion of the
Development Officer, the variance would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the
neighbourhood or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of
neighbouring parcels of land; or
(c) refer the development application involving a request for a limited variance not to
exceed 20% of one measurable standard of this bylaw to the Municipal Planning
Commission for a decision; or
(d) refuse to approve the development permit, stating reasons.
(3) Upon receipt of a complete application for a permitted use that requests more than one
limited variance, a variance(s) exceeding 20% of any measurable standard of this bylaw,
or a variance of any other bylaw provision, the Development Officer shall refer the
application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision pursuant to Part 1, section
35 (Applications Requesting Variance of Bylaw Provisions).
(4) The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may place any or all of
the following conditions on a development permit for a permitted use:
(a) requirement for applicant to enter into a development agreement pursuant to Part 1,
section 25 (Development Agreements);
(b) payment of any applicable off-site levy or redevelopment levy;
(c) geotechnical investigation to ensure that the site is suitable in terms of topography, soil
characteristics, flooding subsidence, erosion and servicing;
(d) alteration of a structure or building size or location to ensure any setback requirements
of this land use bylaw or the Subdivision and Development Regulation can be met;
(e) any measures to ensure compliance with the requirements and provisions of this land
use bylaw or any other statutory plan adopted by the Town of Raymond;
(f) easements and/or encroachment agreements;
(g) provision of public utilities, lot servicing such as but not limited to electricity, gas, water,
sewer and storm water, and vehicular and pedestrian access;
(h) repairs or reinstatement of original condition of any street furniture, curbing, sidewalk,
boulevard landscaping and tree planting which may be damaged or destroyed or
otherwise altered by development or building operations upon the site, to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission;
(i) to give security to ensure the terms of the permit approval under this section are carried
out;
(j) time periods stipulating completion of development;
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(k) requirement for a lot and/or construction stakeout conducted by an approved surveyor
or agent;
(l) any measures to ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial and/or other
municipal legislation and approvals such as the Safety Codes Act, and the
requirements to submit documentation demonstrating compliance;
(m) landscaping plan;
(n) drainage plan;
(o) final site grading;
(p) snow storage/removal plan;
(q) access requirements;
(r) a surveyor's sketch, Real Property Report, or plan from an engineer illustrating
improvements;
(s) phasing of development;
(t) time periods specifying the time during which a development permit is valid;
(u) preparation of an environmental impact assessment;
(v) the filing of pertinent professional reports and plans prior to commencement of
construction;
(w) posting of the municipal address.
31. DISCRETIONARY USE APPLICATIONS
(1) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit for a discretionary use for
which the Development Officer is authorized to decide upon (listed as Discretionary Uses
- Development Officer in Part 4), and which complies with this bylaw, the Development
Officer:
(a) may, at the Development Officer's discretion, notify adjacent landowners and other
persons likely to be affected in accordance with Part 1, section 36 (Notification of
Adjacent Landowners and Persons Likely Affected); and
(b) approve a development permit with or without conditions; or
(c) refuse to approve a development permit, stating reasons; or
(d) refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision.
(2) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit for a discretionary use for
which the Development Officer is authorized to decide upon (listed as Discretionary Uses
- Development Officer in Part 4), that requests a limited variance not to exceed 20% of
one measurable standard of this bylaw, the Development Officer:
(a) may, at the Development Officer's discretion, notify adjacent landowners and other
persons likely to be affected in accordance with Part 1, section 36 (Notification of
Adjacent Landowners and Persons Likely Affected); and
(b) grant the limited variance not to exceed 20% of one measurable standard of this bylaw
and approve a development permit with or without conditions if in the opinion of the
Development Officer, the variance would not unduly interfere with the amenities of the
neighbourhood or materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of
neighbouring parcels of land; or
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(c) refer the development application involving a request for a limited variance not to
exceed 20% of one measurable standard of this bylaw to the Municipal Planning
Commission for a decision; or
(d) refuse to approve a development permit, stating reasons.
(3) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit for a discretionary use for
which the Development Officer is authorized to decide upon that requests more than one
limited variance, a variance(s) exceeding 10% of any measurable standard of this bylaw,
or a variance of any other bylaw provision, the Development Officer shall refer the
application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision pursuant to Part 1, section
35 (Applications Requesting Variance of Bylaw Provisions).
(4) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit for a discretionary use for
which the Municipal Planning Commission is authorized to decide upon (listed as
Discretionary Uses - Municipal Planning Commission in Part 4), the Development Officer
shall:
(a) refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision; and
(b) notify adjacent landowners and other persons likely to be affected in accordance with
Part 1, section 36 (Notification of Adjacent Landowners and Persons Likely Affected).
(5) After consideration of any response to the notifications of adjacent landowners and other
persons likely to be affected, including the County of Warner, government departments
and referral agencies as applicable, compatibility and suitability of the proposed use, and
any other matters, the Municipal Planning Commission may:
(a) approve a development permit with or without conditions; or
(b) refuse to approve a development permit, stating reasons.
(6) The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, as applicable, may place
any of the conditions stipulated in Part 1, section 30(4) (Permitted Use Applications) on a
development permit for a discretionary use in any land use district, in addition to any other
conditions necessary to ensure the quality, suitability and compatibility of a development
with other existing and approved uses in the area or any other conditions necessary to fulfil
a planning related objective.
32. DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICTS
(1) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit in a Direct Control District,
the Development Officer shall:
(a) refer the application to Council for a decision, except where the decision making
authority has been delegated to the Municipal Planning Commission or the
Development Officer; and
(b) notify adjacent landowners and other persons likely to be affected in accordance with
Part 1, section 36 (Notification of Adjacent Landowners and Persons Likely Affected).
(2) After considering any response to notifications issued under Part 1, section 36, and any
other matters deemed necessary, Council or the delegated decision making authority may:
(a) approve a development permit with or without conditions; or
(b) refuse to approve a development permit, stating reasons.
(3) In accordance with section 641(4)(a) of the Act, there is no appeal to the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board for a decision on an application for a development permit in a
Direct Control District.
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33. SIMILAR USE
(1) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit for a use that is not
specifically listed in any land use district, but which may be similar in character and purpose
to another use that is listed as a permitted or discretionary use in the land use district in
which such use is proposed, the Development Officer may classify the use as either similar
to a permitted use or similar to a discretionary use.
(2) Where a use has been classified similar to a permitted use, the Development Officer may
process the application accordingly as a permitted use or refer the application to the
Municipal Planning Commission for a decision. The notice of the decision shall be subject
to Part 1, section 37.
(3) Where a use has been classified similar to a discretionary use for which the Development
Officer is authorized to issue a decision (Discretionary Uses - Development Officer in Part
4), the Development Officer may process the application accordingly as a Discretionary
Use - Development Officer or refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission
for a decision.
(4) Where a use has been classified similar to a discretionary use for which the Municipal
Planning Commission is authorized to issue a decision (Discretionary uses - Municipal
Planning Commission in Part 4), the Development Officer shall:
(a) refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision; and
(b) notify adjacent landowners and other persons likely to be affected in accordance with
Part 1, section 36 (Notification of Adjacent Landowners and Persons Likely Affected).
(5) Upon referral of an application by the Development Officer for a use that may be similar in
character and purpose to a permitted or discretionary use, the Municipal Planning
Commission:
(a) shall rule whether or not the proposed use is similar to a use in the land use district in
which it is proposed;
(b) if the proposed use is deemed similar to a use in the land use district in which it is
proposed, the application shall be reviewed as a discretionary use application;
(c) if the proposed use is not deemed similar to a use in the land use district in which it is
proposed, the development permit shall be refused.
34. TEMPORARY USE
(1) Where in the opinion of the Development Authority, a proposed use is of a temporary
nature, it may approve a temporary development permit in accordance with the following:
(a) the Development Officer may approve a temporary development permit valid for a
period of up to one year for a permitted or discretionary use, provided the use is listed
as a permitted use, discretionary use or use deemed similar to a permitted or
discretionary use in the applicable land use district;
(b) the Municipal Planning Commission may approve a temporary development permit
valid for a period of up to three years for a use, provided the use is listed as a permitted
use, discretionary use or deemed similar to a permitted or discretionary use in the
applicable land use district.
(2) Temporary use applications shall be subject to the following conditions:
(a) the applicant or developer is liable for any costs involved in the cessation or removal
of any development at the expiration of the permitted period;
(b) the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may require the
applicant to submit an automatically renewable irrevocable letter of credit or other
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acceptable form of security guaranteeing the cessation or removal of the temporary
use; and
(c) any other conditions as deemed necessary.
(3) A use deemed temporary in nature shall be processed in accordance with the
corresponding sections 30-33, Part 1 of this bylaw. Notification of adjacent landowners
and other persons likely to be affected, including the County of Warner, government
departments and referral agencies shall be in accordance with Part 1, section 36 of this
bylaw.
35. APPLICATIONS REQUESTING VARIANCE OF BYLAW PROVISIONS
(1) Upon receipt of a complete application for a development permit that does not comply with
this bylaw but in respect of which the Municipal Planning Commission is requested to
exercise discretion under subsection (3), the Development Officer shall:
(a) refer the application to the Municipal Planning Commission for a decision; and
(b) notify adjacent landowners and other persons likely to be affected, in accordance with
Part 1, section 36.
(2) The Development Officer is authorized to exercise discretion under subsection (3) for a
permitted use and/or a discretionary use - development officer where a limited variance to
one applicable measurable standard not to exceed 20% is requested, in accordance with
Part 1, sections 30(2) and 31(2).
(3) The Municipal Planning Commission is authorized to decide upon an application for a
development permit notwithstanding that the proposed development does not comply with
this bylaw, if in the opinion of the Municipal Planning Commission, the proposed
development would not:
(a) unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood; or
(b) materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring
properties;
and the proposed development conforms with the use prescribed for that land or building
under Part 4 (Land Use Districts).
(4) In addition to the conditions authorized in Part 1, sections 30(4) and 31(6), as applicable,
the Municipal Planning Commission may require as a condition of issuing a development
permit for a use that does not comply with the requirements of this bylaw, conditions to
conform to a higher standard than stipulated in the applicable standards, if in the opinion
of the Municipal Planning Commission, conformance to a higher standard will off-set any
impact of granting the variance(s).
36. NOTIFICATION OF ADJACENT LANDOWNERS AND PERSONS LIKELY AFFECTED
(1) Where notification of adjacent landowners and other persons likely to be affected is
required or undertaken under Part 1, sections 31 to 35, the Development Officer shall, at
least seven days before the meeting of the Municipal Planning Commission or the decision
of the Development Officer:
(a) mail (postal service or electronic mail) or hand deliver written notice of the application
to:
(i) adjacent landowners and other persons likely to be affected by the issuance of a
development permit;
(ii) the County of Warner if in the opinion of the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission, the proposed development could have an impact upon land
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uses in the County or is adjacent to the County boundary or is required in
accordance with an adopted Intermunicipal Development Plan; and
(iii) any other persons, government departments or referral agency that is deemed to
be affected; or
(b) publish a notice of the application in a newspaper circulating in the municipality where
the application is located; or
(c) post a notice of the application in a conspicuous place on the property; or
(d) any combination of the above.
(2) In all cases, notification shall:
(a) describe the nature and location of the proposed use or development;
(b) state the date when the Development Authority will consider the application;
(c) state the process for receipt of written or oral submission on the application.
37. NOTICE OF DECISION
(1) A decision of the Development Authority on an application for a development permit must
be issued:
(a) in writing to the applicant in accordance with subsection (2); and
(b) a copy of the decision posted in a prominent place in the town office for at least 21
days or posted in a newspaper circulated within the municipality or published on the
official municipal website; and/or
(c) a copy of the decision sent by mail (postal service or electronic mail) to those originally
notified of the development permit application and any other person, government
department or agency that may, in the opinion of the Development Officer, likely be
affected.
(2) The Development Officer will give or send by mail (postal service or electronic mail) a copy
of the decision, which specifies the date on which the written decision was given, to the
applicant on the same day the written decision is given.
(3) For the purpose of subsection (2), the "date on which the written decision was given"
means:
(a) the date the Development Officer signed the notice of decision or development permit;
or
(b) the date the decision is posted in the newspaper, published on the official municipal
website, or posted in a prominent place in the town office;
whichever occurs later.
38. COMMENCEMENT OF DEVELOPMENT
(1) Despite the issuance of a development permit, no development is authorized to commence
within 21 days after the date on which the written decision was given under Part 1, section
37(2).
(2) If an appeal is made, no development is authorized pending the outcome of the appeal.
(3) Any development occurring within 21 days after the date on which the written decision was
given under Part 1, section 37(2) is at the risk of the applicant.
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39. DEVELOPMENT PERMIT VALIDITY
(1) Unless a development permit is suspended or cancelled, the development must be
commenced and carried out with reasonable diligence in the opinion of the Development
Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission within 12 months from the date of issuance
of the permit, otherwise the permit is no longer valid.
(2) Unless specified otherwise in a condition of the development permit, the development must
be completed within 24 months from the date of issuance of the development permit
otherwise the permit is no longer valid.
(3) An application to extend the validity of a development permit may be made at any time
prior to the expiration of the approved permit in accordance with subsection (4), except for
a permit for a temporary use which shall not be extended.
(4) Upon receipt of a request to extend the validity of a development permit, the validity of a
development permit may be extended for up to a period of one year by:
(a) the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission if the permit was
issued by the Development Officer;
(b) the Municipal Planning Commission if the permit was issued by the Municipal Planning
Commission or approved on appeal by the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board.
(5) When any use has been discontinued for a period of 14 months or more, any development
permit that may have been issued is no longer valid and said use may not be recommenced
until a new application for a development permit has been made and a new development
permit issued. This section does not apply to non-conforming uses which are regulated
under section 643 of the Act and Part 1, section 22 of this bylaw.
40. TRANSFERABILITY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
A valid development permit is transferable where the use remains unchanged and the
development is affected only by a change of ownership, tenancy, or occupancy. This provision
does not apply to a home occupation permit, which is non-transferable.
41. OCCUPANCY PERMITS
The Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, or in a Direct Control District
the Council, may require that the holder of a development permit obtain an occupancy permit
before a building or use that was the subject of a development permit is occupied and/or the
approved use initiated.
42. FAILURE TO MAKE A DECISION - DEEMED REFUSAL
In accordance with section 684 of the Municipal Government Act, an application for a
development permit shall, at the option of the applicant, be deemed to be refused when the
decision of the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission, as the case may
be, is not made within 40 days of receipt of the complete application unless the applicant has
entered into a written agreement with the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission to extend the 40-day decision period.
43. REAPPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(1) If an application for a development permit is refused by the Development Officer, the
Municipal Planning Commission or, on appeal the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board, the submission of another application for a development permit on the same parcel
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of land for the same or for a similar use of the land may not be accepted by the
Development Officer for at least six months after the date of refusal.
(2) If an application was refused solely because it did not comply with the standards of this
bylaw or was refused as an incomplete application under Part 1, section 29(8), the
Development Officer may accept another application on the same parcel of land for the
same or similar use before the time period referred to in subsection (1) has lapsed,
provided the application has been modified to comply with this bylaw.
44. SUSPENSION OR CANCELLATION OF A PERMIT
(1) If, after a development permit has been issued, the Development Officer or the Municipal
Planning Commission determines that:
(a) the application contained a misrepresentation;
(b) facts were not disclosed which should have been at the time of consideration of the
application for the development permit;
(c) the development permit was issued in error; or
(d) the applicant withdrew the application by way of written notice;
the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning Commission may suspend or cancel
the development permit by notice in writing to the holder of it stating the reasons for any
suspension or cancellation.
(2) Upon receipt of the written notification of suspension or cancellation, the applicant must
cease all development and activities to which the development permit relates.
(3) A person whose development permit is suspended or cancelled under this section may
appeal within 14 days of the date the notice of cancellation or suspension is received to
the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
(4) If a development permit is suspended or cancelled, the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board shall review the application if an appeal is filed by the applicant and either:
(a) reinstate the development permit; or
(b) cancel the development permit if the Development Officer or the Municipal Planning
Commission would not have issued the development permit if the facts subsequently
disclosed had been known during the consideration of the application; or
(c) reinstate the development permit and may impose such other conditions as are
considered necessary to ensure that this bylaw or any statutory plan is complied with.
45. DEVELOPMENT APPEALS
(1) Any person applying for a development permit or any other person affected by an order,
decision or development permit made or issued by the Development Officer or the
Municipal Planning Commission may appeal such an order or decision to the Subdivision
and Development Appeal Board in accordance with the procedures described in the Act.
Refer to Appendix B.
(2) An appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall be commenced by
serving a written notice of the appeal with reasons to the Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board and shall be accompanied by the applicable fee within 21 days after the date
on which the written decision was given under Part 1, section 37(2).
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46. NOTICE OF VIOLATION
(1) Where the Development Officer or Municipal Planning Commission finds that a
development or use of land or buildings is not in accordance with the Act, the Subdivision
and Development Regulation, a development permit or subdivision approval, or this bylaw,
the Development Officer, designate, or the municipal bylaw officer may issue a notice of
violation to the registered owner or the person in possession of the land or buildings or to
the person responsible for the contravention.
(2) Such notice shall state the following:
(a) nature of the violation;
(b) corrective measures required to comply; and
(c) time period within which such corrective measures must be performed.
47. STOP ORDERS
(1) As set forth in the Act, the Development Authority is authorized to issue an Order under
section 645 of the Act if a development, land use or use of a building is not in accordance
with the Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, a development permit or
subdivision approval, or this bylaw. Refer to Appendix B.
(2) A person who receives notice pursuant to subsection (1) may appeal the order to the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board in accordance with the Act. Refer to Appendix
B.
(a) An appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board shall be commenced by
serving a written notice of the appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal
Board and shall be accompanied by the applicable fee.
48. ENFORCEMENT OF STOP ORDERS
(1) Pursuant to section 646 of the Act, if a person fails or refuses to comply with an order
directed to the person under section 645 or an order of a subdivision and development
appeal board under section 687, a designated officer may, in accordance with section 542,
enter on the land or building and take any action necessary to carry out the order.
(2) The Town may register a caveat under the Land Titles Act in respect of an order referred
to in subsection (1) against the certificate of title for the land that is the subject of an order.
(3) If a caveat is registered under subsection (2), the Town must discharge the caveat when
the order has been complied with.
(4) If compliance with a stop order is not voluntarily effected, the Town may undertake legal
action, including but not limited to, seeking injunctive relief from the Alberta Court of
Queen's Bench pursuant to section 554 of the Act. In accordance with section 553 of the
Act, the expenses and costs of carrying out an order under section 646 of the Act may be
added to the tax roll of the parcel of land.
49. PENALTIES AND RIGHT OF ENTRY
(1) Any person who contravenes any provision of this bylaw is guilty of an offence in
accordance with Part 13, Division 5, Offences and Penalties of the Municipal Government
Act and is liable to a fine of not more than $10,000 or to imprisonment for not more than
one year or to both fine and imprisonment.
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(2) In accordance with section 542 of the Act, a designated officer may, after giving reasonable
notice to and obtaining consent from the owner or occupier of land upon which this bylaw
or Act authorizes anything to be inspected, remedied or enforced or done by a municipality:
(a) enter on that land at a reasonable time and carry out inspection, enforcement, or action
authorized or required by the enactment or bylaw;
(b) request anything to be produced to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement or
action; and
(c) make copies of anything related to the inspection, remedy, enforcement or action.
(3) If a person refuses to grant consent or refuses to produce anything to assist in the
inspection, remedy, enforcement or action referred to in section 542 of the Act, the
municipality under the authority of section 543 of the Act may obtain a court order.
AMENDMENTS
50. AMENDMENTS TO THE LAND USE BYLAW
(1) Any person or the Town may initiate amendments to the Town of Raymond Land Use
Bylaw by making an application to the Development Officer.
(2) All applications for amendment shall be submitted using the applicable form in Appendix
C, and be accompanied by the applicable fee, and any additional information, as deemed
necessary by the Development Officer to process the application.
(3) The Development Officer may refuse to accept an application if, in his/her opinion, the
information supplied is not sufficient to make a proper evaluation of the proposed
amendment.
(4) The Development Officer shall forward the application to Council for consideration if he/she
is satisfied sufficient information has been provided with the application.
(5) Public hearing and notification requirements shall be in accordance with section 692 of the
Act. Additional notification may be undertaken at the discretion of the municipality.
(6) Where an application for an amendment to the Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw has
been defeated by Council, another application that is the same or similar in nature shall
not be accepted until at least six months after the date of refusal.
51. LAND USE REDESIGNATION APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
(1) A request for redesignation from one land use district to another shall be accompanied by:
(a) a completed application form and the applicable fee;
(b) a copy of the Certificate of Title for the lands, dated not more than 60 days prior to the
date on which the application was made;
(c) a narrative describing the:
(i)
proposed designation and future uses(s);
(ii) consistency with the applicable statutory plans;
(iii) compatibility of the proposal with surrounding uses and zoning;
(iv) development potential/suitability of the site, including identification of any
constraints and/or hazard areas (e.g. easements, soil conditions, topography,
drainage, floodplain, steep slopes, etc.);
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(v) availability of facilities and services (sewage disposal, domestic water, gas,
electricity, fire and police protection, schools, etc.) to serve the subject property
while maintaining adequate levels of service to existing development;
(vi) any potential impacts on public roads; and
(vii) any other information deemed necessary by the Development Officer or Council
to properly evaluate the proposal.
(d) conceptual subdivision design, if applicable;
(e) a geotechnical report prepared by an engineer registered with The Association of
Professional Engineers, Geologists, and Geophysicists of Alberta (APEGGA),
addressing the following but not limited to:
(i) slope stability,
(ii) groundwater,
(iii) sewage,
(iv) shallow water table, and
(v) flood plain analysis,
if deemed necessary by the Development Officer, or Council;
(f) an evaluation of surface drainage which may include adjacent properties if deemed
necessary by the Development Officer, or Council; and
(g) any other information deemed necessary by the Development Officer, or Council to
properly evaluate the application.
(2) An Area Structure Plan or Conceptual Design Scheme shall be required in conjunction with
a redesignation application when:
(a) redesignating land from Urban Reserve to another district;
(b) redesignating annexed land to a district other than Urban Reserve, except where an
approved Area Structure Plan or Conceptual Design Scheme defines land use
designation(s) for the proposed development area, or unless determined otherwise by
Council.
(3) An Area Structure Plan or Conceptual Design Scheme may be required in conjunction with
a redesignation application involving:
(a) industrial development;
(b) large-scale commercial development;
(c) manufactured home park;
(d) multi-lot residential development;
(e) as required by Council; or
(f) as specified in an adopted statutory plan.
52. REDESIGNATION CRITERIA
(1) When redesignating land from one land use district to another, considerations may include:
(a) compliance with applicable standards and provisions of the Town of Raymond Land
Use Bylaw;
(b) consistency with the Municipal Development Plan and any other adopted statutory
plans;
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(c) compatibility with adjacent uses;
(d) development potential/suitability of the site;
(e) availability of facilities and services (sewage disposal, domestic water, gas, electricity,
police and fire protection, schools, etc.) to serve the subject property and any potential
impacts to levels of service to existing and future developments;
(f) cumulative impact to the town;
(g) potential impacts on public roads;
(h) setback distances contained in the Subdivision and Development Regulation;
(i) supply of suitably designated land;
(j) public comment and any applicable review agency comments; and
(k) any other matters deemed pertinent.
SUBDIVISION RULES AND PROCEDURES
53. SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
(1) An applicant applying for subdivision shall provide the required fees, materials and
information as requested by the Subdivision Authority or its designate. A complete
application for subdivision shall consist of:
(a) an application, in the manner and form prescribed, clearly and legibly completed with
all the required information and signatures provided as requested on the form;
(b) the applicable fees paid;
(c) a copy of the current Certificate of Title for the land that is the subject of the application;
(d) a tentative subdivision plan professionally prepared or an accurate and legible sketch
drawn to scale that shows the location, dimensions and boundaries of the proposed
subdivision and all other requirements prescribed in the subdivision application
package. For a subdivision application where any buildings or structures are present
on the land that is the subject of the subdivision, a sketch prepared by a professional
surveyor or a Real Property Report is required unless determined to be unnecessary
by the Subdivision Authority or its designate; and
(e) any such other information as may be required at the discretion of the Subdivision
Authority or its designate in order to accurately evaluate the application and determine
compliance with this bylaw and any other municipal bylaws and plans, the Act, the
Subdivision and Development Regulation, or other government regulations. This may
include but is not limited to the provision of geotechnical information, soil analysis
reports, water reports, slope stability analysis, drainage and storm water plans,
contours and elevations of the land, engineering studies or reports, wetland reports,
environmental impact assessments, utility and servicing information, and/or the
preparation of an area structure plan or conceptual design scheme.
54. DETERMINATION OF COMPLETE SUBDIVISION APPLICATION
(1) In accordance with the Act, the Subdivision Authority or its designate, shall provide
notification to a subdivision applicant within the 20-day prescribed time period, on whether
a submitted application is deemed complete, or if it is determined to be incomplete what
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information is required to be submitted within a specified time period, by sending
notification in the following manner:
(a) For an application deemed complete, the applicant shall be notified in writing as part
of the formal subdivision application circulation referral letter.
(b) For an application determined to be incomplete, written notification shall be given to
the applicant which may be in the form of a letter sent by regular mail to the applicant,
or sent by electronic means, or both, or by any other method as may be agreed to
between the applicant and Subdivision Authority or its designate.
(c) In respect of subsection (b) for a subdivision application determined to be incomplete,
the applicant will be advised in writing as part of the Notice of Incompleteness what the
outstanding information and documents are that must be submitted by a date specified
in the notice for the application to be deemed complete.
(2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the applicant and Subdivision Authority or its designate
may agree and sign a time extension agreement in writing in accordance with section
653.1(3) of the Act to extend the 20-day time period to determine whether the subdivision
application and support information submitted is complete.
(3) If the applicant fails to submit all the outstanding information and documents on or before
the date referred to in subsection 1(c) or a later date agreed on in writing between the
applicant and the Subdivision Authority or its designate, the application is deemed to be
refused. The Subdivision Authority or its designate will notify the applicant in writing that
the application has been refused and state the reason for the refusal and include the
required information on filing an appeal and to which appeal board the appeal lies, either
the local appeal board or provincial Municipal Government Board, in accordance with the
parameters of the Act. The notification may be sent by regular mail to the applicant, or
sent by electronic means, or both.
(4) A determination made by the Subdivision Authority or its designate that an application is
complete for processing does not preclude the ability for the Subdivision Authority or its
designate to request other information or studies or documentation to be submitted by the
applicant during the review and processing period, prior to a decision being rendered, or
as a condition of subdivision approval.
55. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
(1) Minimum dimensional standards for lots and all other criterion in this bylaw shall be as
specified in the applicable land use district in Part 4. General development standards and
use specific standards are as specified in Parts 2 and 3.
(2) Subdivision of land within the Urban Reserve - UR-1 district shall not be permitted except
as provided in accordance with an adopted Area Structure Plan or approved Conceptual
Design Scheme.
(3) Subdivision of land within the Manufactured Home Park - R-2 district shall not be permitted
except in accordance with an approved Manufactured Home Park Conceptual Design or
adopted Area Structure Plan.
(4) Subdivision of land within the General Residential - R-1 district for a semi-detached
dwelling will typically not be permitted unless a duplex has been constructed on the parcel
that is subject of the subdivision.
(5) For any subdivision within a block identified as having infill potential, as determined by the
Municipal Planning Commission and consistent with the Municipal Development Plan
policies, the following additional requirements shall apply:
(a) All new lots must have frontage on a public roadway. Frontage on a laneway alone
will not be permitted.
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(b) A 4.6 m (15 ft) wide right-of-way running the entire length of the subject lot(s) shall be
dedicated at the time of subdivision for future road widening for any lots adjacent to a
lane.
(c) Subdivision of the rear portion of a lot within an infill block will only be permitted
provided:
(i) an infill development plan illustrating the proposed road network, utility plan, and
lot configurations has been approved unless determined otherwise by the
Municipal Planning Commission;
(ii) adequate right-of-way has been obtained within the entire block or as approved in
an infill development plan; and
(iii) a local improvement district is designated to provide for the necessary
infrastructure to serve the development, unless a developer chooses to enter into
a development agreement for all necessary improvements within the block.
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GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
Except for more specific, alternative, or contradictory standards as may be set forth within an
individual land use district, the following standards apply to all uses in all districts.
1. STATUTORY PLANS
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.
2. INFILL DEVELOPMENT
The Development Authority may require an infill development plan illustrating the proposed
road network, utility plan, and lot configurations prior to approving infill development within any
block which has been determined by the Development Authority, to have redevelopment
potential. The determination of blocks with redevelopment potential shall be consistent with
the Municipal Development Plan policies.
3. DESIGN AND ORIENTATION OF BUILDINGS, STRUCTURES AND SIGNS
(1) The design, character and appearance of buildings, structures or signs shall be consistent
with the intent of the land use district in which the building is located and compatible with
other buildings in the vicinity.
(2) The Development Authority may regulate the exterior finish of buildings, structures or signs
to improve the quality of any proposed development within any land use district.
(3) The maximum allowable height above the average finished surface level of the surrounding
ground of the exposed portion of a concrete or block foundation may be limited by the
Development Authority.
(4) Subject to the requirements of the Safety Codes, the Development Authority may require
that buildings be physically accessible to disabled persons.
(5) If a building is to be located on a lot with more than one street frontage or on a lot with
potential for further subdivision, the Development Authority may regulate the orientation
and location of the building as a condition of development approval.
4. DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS OR STRUCTURES
All building demolitions or removals shall comply with the following:
(1) No person shall commence or cause to be commenced the demolition or removal of any
building or structure, or portion thereof, until all necessary permits have been obtained.
(2) A development permit must be obtained for the demolition or removal of any building or
structure greater than 11 m2 (120 ft2) in size.
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(3) Whenever a development permit is issued for the demolition or removal of a building or
structure, it shall be a condition of the permit that the lot shall be cleared, with all debris
removed, and left in a graded condition upon completion of the demolition or removal to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(4) When a development permit is to be approved for the demolition or removal of a building
or structure, the Development Authority may require the applicant to provide a cash
deposit, irrevocable letter of credit or other acceptable form of security in such amount as
to cover the costs of reclamation to any public utility or town property.
(5) Whenever a demolition or removal of a building or structure is carried out, the property
owner shall, at his own expense, protect any wall, structure, sidewalk or roadway liable to
be affected by such demolition or removal, including those on neighbouring properties,
from damage or displacement. Further, the property owner shall ensure that adequate
measures are taken by way of fencing and screening to ensure public safety.
(6) The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining all necessary Safety Codes approvals and
utility service disconnections before demolition or removal of buildings or structures.
5. GRADING AND STORMWATER MANAGEMENT
(1) The Development Authority may require as a condition of development approval:
(a) engineered grading and drainage plans for the development and legal survey
demonstrating that engineered grades have been met;
(b) grading and other measures, as appropriate, to control surface drainage, reduce or
eliminate grade difference between adjacent lots, and minimize erosion or slope
instability;
(c) the final grades of the development must be approved by the Development Officer
before the issuance of a building permit;
(i) the applicant is responsible for ensuring adherence to final grades;
(d) the construction of a retaining wall whenever, in the opinion of the Development
Authority, significant differences in grade exist or will exist between the lot being
developed and any adjacent lot or roadway:
(i) where a retaining wall is required, the applicant shall submit to the Development
Officer plans identifying the design and specifications of development for review
and approval by the accredited safety codes officer.
(2) Roof and surface drainage shall be directed either to the public roadway fronting the
property, or as approved by the Development Officer, to a rear or side property boundary
or as approved in an engineered stormwater
management plan.
6. CORNER LOT SIGHT TRIANGLE
On a corner lot, no fence, wall, hedge,
landscaping, sign or other material or
structure that will obstruct vision between a
height of 0.9 m (3 ft) and 3.0 m (10 ft) shall be
erected, placed or maintained within the
triangular area formed by an imaginary line
starting at the point of intersection of property
lines and extending 6.1 m (20 ft) from their
6.1m
6.1m
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point of intersection, as shown on the
following illustration.
7. ROAD FRONTAGE AND ACCESS
(1) All newly created lots shall have frontage on a public roadway which enables direct physical
and legal access onto that public road. Frontage on a laneway alone will not be permitted.
The minimum frontage requirements shall be as defined by the minimum lot dimensions in
the applicable land use district.
(2) All new development shall have frontage on and direct physical and legal access to a
maintained public roadway, except for:
(a) development internal to a condominium plan containing private roadways; and
(b) development internal to a manufactured home community, dwelling group, or multi-use
development containing internal roadways as approved by the Development Authority.
(3) Vehicular access to a corner lot shall generally be limited to locations along the minor
residential street.
(4) Every vehicular entrance and exit shall be located at least 6.1 m (20 ft) from the intersection
of two streets, and a greater distance where reasonable and appropriate.
(5) The Development Authority may require access to be located so that it can be shared with
an adjoining lot or development.
8. LIGHTING
(1) Where artificial outdoor lighting is provided to illuminate any parcel, building or site, the
type, location and orientation of lighting shall:
(a) avoid direct illumination of the neighbouring properties;
(b) not adversely affect the use, enjoyment and privacy of any dwelling; and
(c) not interfere with traffic safety on public roadways.
(2) Outdoor lighting is to be mounted not more than 6.1 m (20 ft) above ground, excepting
outdoor lighting for public uses and lighting approved in conjunction with a development
permit.
(3) Site lighting may be required as a condition of development and any such lighting shall be
located, oriented and shielded so as not to adversely affect neighbouring properties or
traffic safety on public roadways.
9. REFUSE COLLECTION AND STORAGE
(1) In all land use districts refuse and garbage shall be stored in suitable containers for the
applicable use within a land use district.
(2) In non-residential land use districts, refuse and garbage holding areas, including containers
and compaction, shall be effectively screened from public view. The Development
Authority may require screening of refuse and garbage holding areas as a condition of
development approval.
(3) In all non-residential land use districts, refuse and garbage holding areas, enclosures, and
compaction areas are to be located a minimum of 7.6 m (25 ft) from an adjacent residential
use.
(4) All garbage holding areas, enclosures, and compaction areas shall be located and
designed to ensure adequate on-site manoeuvring for refuse collection vehicles.
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(5) All refuse on any construction site shall be properly screened or placed in an approved
enclosure until removed for disposal.
10. UTILITIES AND SERVICING
(1) The erection of a building on any site may be prohibited where it would otherwise be
permitted when, in the opinion of the Development Authority, satisfactory arrangements
have not been made for the supply of water, gas, electric power, sewage, street access or
other services or facilities necessary to serve the development.
(2) Private outdoor use coal burning appliances/utilities or other similar utilities shall not be
permitted within the Town of Raymond.
(3) All development shall be required to connect to both the municipal water supply and
sewerage system, except where in the opinion of the Development Authority, the
development does not require water and sewer.
(4) Private sewage disposal systems are not permitted.
(5) In a block where infill development has been identified, as determined by the Development
Authority consistent with the Municipal Development Plan policies, a coordinated approach
to provision of infrastructure will be required.
11. DEVELOPMENT OF LANDS SUBJECT TO SUBSIDENCE OR FLOODING
If in the opinion of the Development Authority, land upon which development is proposed is
subject to subsidence or flooding, the Development Authority may require the applicant to
submit a structural building plan prepared and sealed by a qualified professional engineer,
and/or a slope stability analysis, and/or geotechnical report, and/or flood mapping prepared by
a qualified professional engineer demonstrating that any potential hazards can be mitigated.
12. EASEMENTS
It is the responsibility of the applicant/landowner to determine the location of registered
easements and utility rights-of-way on the property that is the subject of development and
ensure that development does not encroach upon the easement/utility rights-of-way and
complies with any setbacks and other requirements as may be prescribed in associated
agreements registered on title.
13. PERMITTED PROJECTIONS INTO SETBACKS
(1) In no circumstances shall any part of any structure encroach or cause runoff on an
adjoining property.
(2) The following features may, subject to the relevant provisions of Safety Codes, project into
the required setbacks under this bylaw:
(a) unenclosed steps or unenclosed fire escapes;
(b) a wheelchair ramp at the discretion of the Development Authority;
(c) fences or walls to the property line in accordance with the applicable land use district
and Part 2, section 6 (Corner Lot Sight Triangle);
(d) driveways, curbs and sidewalks;
(e) off-street parking in accordance with the applicable land use district and Part 2, section
6 (Corner Lot Sight Triangle);
(f) cooling units not to exceed 0.9 m (3 ft);
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(g) mailboxes;
(h) landscaping, fish ponds, ornaments, flagpoles less than 4.6 m (15 ft) in height, or other
similar landscaping features in accordance with Part 2, section 6 (Corner Lot Sight
Triangle);
(i) temporary swimming pools in accordance with the applicable land use district; and
(j) signs, in accordance with Part 3, section 9 (Signs).
(3) The portions of an attachment to a principal structure which may, subject to the relevant
provisions of Safety Codes, project over a setback are as follows:
(a) eaves, fireplaces, belt courses, bay windows, cornices, sills or other similar
architectural features may project over a side setback as permitted under the relevant
provisions of Safety Codes and over a front or rear setback a distance not to exceed
1.2 m (4 ft);
(b) a deck, balcony, porch, veranda, cantilever, or other similar feature may project over a
front, rear or side setback a distance not to exceed 1.2 m (4 ft).
(4) In all cases, projections into any required setback must comply with the requirements of
Safety Codes.
14. OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
(1) Applicability
(a) The off-street parking and loading requirements and design standards apply to:
(i) all new buildings and uses; and
(ii) the expansion or enlargement of existing buildings or uses.
(b) In the case of expansion or enlargement of an existing building or use, additional off-
street parking spaces will be required to serve the expanded or enlarged area only, not
the entire building or use.
(2) Minimum Required Off-Street Parking
(a) Table 1, Minimum Required Off-Street Parking, shall be used to calculate the minimum
number of off-street parking spaces a use is required to provide.
(b) Off-street parking requirements based on floor area are to be computed on the gross
floor area (GFA) of the building.
(c) Calculation of off-street parking requirements resulting in a fractional number of 0.5 or
greater shall be rounded up and rounded down when resulting in a fractional number
of 0.49 or less.
(d) A multiple use development must provide parking in an amount equal to the number of
spaces for all uses, except where a shared parking provision is approved by the
Development Authority. A shared parking provision based upon the proposed sharing
of parking spaces between two or more uses must include a written agreement
between the owners on record. Where such off-site parking is approved, a caveat shall
be registered against the lot to guarantee the continuous use of the site for parking.
(e) Where a use is not listed, minimum required off-street parking shall be provided as
required by the Development Authority having regard to the listed use that is most
similar to the proposed use. As an alternative, the Development Authority may require
a parking study to be prepared by a qualified professional at the applicant's expense
to determine the parking requirements for a use not listed in Table 1.
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(f) All required parking spaces shall be provided on the same lot as the building or use,
except where the Development Authority may permit off-site parking spaces to be
provided on a lot within 152.4 m (500 ft) of the building or use if, in the Development
Authority's opinion, it is impractical to provide parking on the same lot as the building
or use. Where such off-site parking is approved, a caveat shall be registered against
the lot to guarantee the continuous use of the site for parking.
Table 1 - Minimum Required Off-street Parking
USE
MINIMUM PARKING SPACES
COMMERCIAL/INDUSTRIAL
Accessory structures and uses
As required by the Development Authority
Amusement facility
1 space/27.9 m2 (300 ft2) of GFA
Animal care facility minor
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Animal care facility major
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Auctioneering establishment
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Autobody repair/paint shop
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Automotive sales and/or service
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Bulk fuel station (excluding area of storage
facilities and tanks)
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Business support service
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Car wash
1 space per employee
Construction supply and contractor
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Convenience store
1 space /27.9 m2 (300 ft2) of GFA
Drive-in/drive-through use
1 space /5.1 m2 (55 ft2) of seating area plus 1 space
per employee
Eating establishments
1 space per 4 seats plus employee parking
Entertainment establishment
1 space /5.1 m2 (55 ft2) of patron use area plus 1
space per employee
Equipment sales, rental and service
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Farmers market
1 space /37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of GFA
Financial institution
1 space /37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of GFA
Funeral facility
1 space/5 seating spaces plus 1 space per
employee
Grain elevators/seed cleaning
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Grocery store
1 space /37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of GFA
Government service
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Health service
1 space per staff member and 1 space per
examination room
Heavy industry
1 space /92.9 m2 (1000 ft2) of GFA
Hotel/motel
1 space per guest room
Household repair service
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Intensive horticultural service
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Kennel
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Landscaping materials sales
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Light industry/manufacturing
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Mini storage
As required by the Development Authority
Office
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Outdoor storage
As required by the Development Authority
Personal service
1 space /37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of GFA
Recreation facility, public
1 space /27.9 m2 (300 ft2) of GFA
Recreation facility, private
1 space /27.9 m2 (300 ft2) of GFA
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Recycling facility
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Research and development facility
1 space /92.9 m2 (1000 ft2) of GFA
Retail store
1 space /37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of GFA
Salvage or wreckage yard
As required by the Development Authority
Service station/gas bar
1 space /37.2 m2 (400 ft2) of GFA
Shopping centre
1 space /23.2 m2 (250 ft2) of GFA
Specialty manufacturing/cottage industry
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Tourist information
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Transportation/delivery service
1 space /46.5 m2 (500 ft2) of GFA
Truck transportation/dispatch depot
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Truck wash
1 space per employee
Warehousing
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
Waste disposal facility
As required by the Development Authority
Wholesale trade
1 space /65 m2 (700 ft2) of GFA
RESIDENTIAL
Bed and breakfast
1 space per guest room
Boarding home
1 space per sleeping unit
Child care facility
1 pick-up/drop-off space per 10 children plus 1
space per employee
Communal facility
As required by the Development Authority
Dwellings:
- Accessory
1 space per dwelling unit
- Apartment
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.5 space per unit
for visitor parking
- Duplex
2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Multi-unit
2 spaces per dwelling unit plus 0.5 space per unit
for visitor parking
- Semi-detached
2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Single-detached, manufactured new
2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Single-detached, manufactured used
2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Single-detached, site built for park operator
2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Single-detached, Prefabricated
2 spaces per dwelling unit
- Single-detached, site built
2 spaces per dwelling unit
Dwelling group
1.5 spaces per dwelling unit
Home occupation 1
N/A
Home occupation 2
1 additional space
Manufactured home community -visitor parking
As required by the Development Authority
Senior citizen housing
1 space per 2.5 dwelling units
PUBLIC
Cemetery
As required by the Development Authority
Clubs and organizations
1 space /5.1 m2 (55 ft2) of patron use area plus 1
space per employee
Community hall
1 space/5 seating spaces plus 1 space per
employee
Cultural facility
1 space/5 seating spaces plus 1 space per
employee
Dormitory
As required by the Development Authority
Educational facility
3 spaces per classroom
Exhibition ground
As required by the Development Authority
Group care facility
1 space per employee
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Hospital
1 space per bed
Parks and playgrounds
As required by the Development Authority
Religious assembly
As required by the Development Authority
(3) Barrier-free Parking
(a) The minimum number of barrier-free parking spaces to be provided for use by persons
with disabilities shall be a portion of the total number of off-street parking spaces
required, in accordance with Table 2, Barrier-Free Parking Spaces.
(b) Each barrier-free parking space for the disabled shall be:
(i) designed as a 2.4 m (7.9 ft) wide parking stall adjacent to a 2.4 m (7.9 ft) wide
access aisle where the access aisle is demarcated to indicate no parking;
(ii) have a firm, slip-resistant and level surface;
(iii) be clearly marked and identified in accordance with National Building Code -
Alberta Edition;
(iv) be located near to or adjoining a barrier-free path of travel leading to the nearest
barrier-free entrance; and
(v) be designed so that parked vehicles shall not obstruct access onto an elevated
and level surface.
(c) There must be a well-lit, distinguishable, barrier-free path of travel from the parking
areas to the building entrance.
(d) It is recommended that an additional number of spaces be considered when the
purpose or use of the building facilities may cause an increase in the number of seniors
or persons with disabilities who require accessible parking, such as, but not limited to,
arenas, grocery stores, medical services and restaurants.
Table 2 - Barrier-Free Parking Spaces
Number of parking spaces required for a use
Number of barrier-free spaces required
for use by persons with disabilities
2-10
11-25
26-50
51-100
for each additional increment
of 100 or part thereof
1
2
3
4
one additional stall
(4) Loading Space Requirements
(a) One loading space shall be provided for each loading door.
(b) The minimum dimensions for a loading space shall be 3.1 m (10 ft) by 9.1 m (30 ft)
with an overhead clearance of 4 m (13 ft).
(c) Each loading area shall provide a doorway into the building sufficient to meet the needs
of the use within the building.
(d) Each loading area shall be designed in such a manner that it will not interfere with
convenient and safe pedestrian movement, traffic flow or parking.
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(e) The Development Authority may require additional loading areas or doors if, in the
Development Authority's opinion, such additional areas or doors are deemed
necessary.
(f) The Development Authority may consider a joint loading area for two or more uses if,
in the Development Authority's opinion, such a loading area would facilitate orderly
development or relieve congestion in the immediate area.
(5) Stacking Spaces for Drive-through Uses
(a) In addition to the off-street parking requirements, a drive-through use is required to
provide the following minimum stacking spaces:
(i)
Restaurant use:
30.5 m (100 ft) from order box to pick-up window
(ii) Gas station:
9.1 m (30 ft) from each end on pump island
(iii) Bank machine:
22.9 m (75 ft) from bank machine window
(iv) Car wash:
15.2 m (50 ft) from car wash entrance
(v) Other:
As determined by the Development Authority
(b) The minimum stacking space requirements in subsection (a) may be varied by the
Development Authority depending upon the intensity of the proposed development.
(6) Off-street Parking Design Standards
(a) Off-street parking areas shall be accessible and designed in a manner which will
provide for orderly parking in accordance with the minimum parking space dimensions
in Table 3, Minimum Parking Space Dimensions.
(b) Parking space designs proposing tandem or stacked parking to a maximum of two
vehicles per stall may be approved by the Development Authority provided the spaces
are for employee parking only.
(c) The stall width and depth requirements for an off-street parking space may be reduced
by the Development Authority where spaces are designed to accommodate compact
vehicle parking.
(d) Where a use or development may need to accommodate over-sized vehicles such as
tractor-trailers, large recreational vehicles, buses or other similar vehicles, the
Development Authority may require larger parking space and aisle dimensions.
(e) Off-street parking areas shall be constructed in a manner which will permit adequate
drainage, snow removal, and maintenance.
(f) Off-street parking spaces adjacent to a road right-of-way shall be provided with bumper
blocks, curbing or other similar protective feature to ensure public safety and prevent
vehicle overhang.
(g) The Development Authority may require that off-street parking areas or portions
thereof be paved as a condition of approval.
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Table 3 - Minimum Parking Space Dimensions
A: Parking Angle
B: Stall Width
C: Stall Depth
D: Aisle Width
Degrees
Metres
Feet
Metres
Feet
Metres
Feet
0
2.4
8.0
6.7
22
3.7
12
30
2.7
9.0
5.5
18
3.5
11
45
2.6
8.5
6.1
20
3.9
13
60
2.6
8.5
6.4
21
5.5
18
90
2.9
9.5
5.6
18.5
7.3
24
Figure 1: Minimum Parking Space Dimensions
(7) Driveway Standards
(a) Driveway standards in the R-2, C-1, NC-1, I-1, POS-1, PI-1, and UR-1 districts shall
be as follows:
(i) The maximum number of driveways shall be as regulated by the Development
Authority.
(ii) Vehicular access for corner lots will generally be limited to locations along the
minor street unless site specific conditions require otherwise.
(iii) Driveway standards are as follows:
Minimum driveway width:
3.0 m (10 ft)
Maximum driveway width:
7.3 m (24 ft)
Setback from lane:
3.0 m (10 ft)
Setback from intersection
of public roadways:
6.1 m (20 ft)
(iv) Driveways and maneuvering aisles serving as fire lanes shall be at least 6.1 m (20
ft) wide.
(v) The Development Authority may require that driveways be paved as a condition of
the approval.
B
D
A
A: Parking Angle
B: Width Of Stall
C: Depth Of Stall
D: Width Of Aisle
C
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USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
The standards in this Part establish additional requirements for specific uses or structures. The
General Development Standards in Part 2 and the requirements of the applicable land use district
also apply unless otherwise stated.
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
(1) No accessory structure or use shall be allowed on a lot without an approved principal
structure or use.
(2) Accessory structures and uses that are not specifically included within a development
permit require a separate development permit application.
(3) No accessory structure shall be allowed if it is intended to be used, or is capable of being
used, for the keeping of animals, including livestock, that would exceed the maximums
prescribed in the municipality's current animal regulation bylaw.
2. PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
(1) Private swimming pools shall be classified as an accessory structure.
(2) Any private swimming pool with a design depth greater than 0.6 m (2 ft) shall be
constructed and fenced in accordance with Safety Codes requirements.
(3) Temporary above ground swimming pools and above ground hot tubs do not require a
development permit, but are subject to Safety Codes and may require a building permit.
(4) Construction of an in-ground swimming pool and swimming pools that are attached to a
deck require a development permit and are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) placement of a swimming pool shall be limited to the side and rear yard only;
(b) swimming pools are subject to the setback requirements for accessory structures in
the applicable land use district;
(c) swimming pools are subject to the maximum lot coverage requirements for accessory
structures in the applicable land use district.
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
(1) Satellite dishes shall be classified as an accessory structure (Discretionary Uses -
Development Officer).
(2) Satellite dishes shall not be illuminated or contain advertising other than the manufacturer's
trademark or logo as approved by the Development Authority.
(3) Freestanding satellite dishes shall be located in the rear yard or side yard, except where
permitted otherwise through a development permit approval. Approval of a freestanding
satellite dish in a front yard or secondary front yard may be subject to screening
requirements.
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(4) Satellite dishes greater than 1 m (3 ft) in diameter shall not be mounted or attached to the
roof of any dwelling or accessory structure located in the General Residential district,
Manufactured Home Park district, or the Urban Reserve district.
(5) The Development Authority may approve the installation of a satellite dish on the roof of
any building or portion thereof in the General Commercial district, Neighbourhood
Commercial district, Industrial district, Parks and Open Space district, or Public and
Institutional district if, in its opinion, such an installation does not:
(a) constitute a public safety hazard;
(b) compromise the structural integrity of the building;
(c) constitute an unreasonable visual obtrusion.
(6) Radio and television antennas, which are not regulated by Industry Canada, are classified
as an accessory structure (Discretionary Uses - Development Officer).
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
(1) Shipping containers shall only be allowed in land use districts where listed as a Permitted
or Discretionary Use within Part 4 (Land Use District Regulations). Shipping containers
are prohibited in all other districts.
(2) Any shipping container shall be subject to the following general standards:
(a) An application for a development permit for a proposed shipping container must be
completed and submitted to the Development Officer accompanied by the applicable
application fee and a minimum of two recent colour photographs of each container
(one end view and one side view).
(b) There shall be a legal primary use on the property where the shipping container is
proposed.
(c) Shipping containers are permitted to be used for storage only and shall not be used as
a building or a construction material.
(d) The Development Authority may regulate the maximum number of shipping containers
permitted on a lot.
(e) The Development Authority may regulate the maximum height of shipping containers.
(f) The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval that a shipping
container(s) be screened from view or landscaped to make it aesthetically pleasing.
(g) The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval that any shipping
container be sandblasted and/or painted a neutral or complementary colour to match
the existing building(s) on the property.
(h) The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval that the exterior of
the shipping container be kept clean and regularly painted in a neutral or
complementary colour to match the existing building(s) on the property.
(i) The Development Authority may regulate the time period for which a development
permit for a shipping container(s) is valid through the issuance of a temporary permit.
(j) Removal of the shipping container(s) at the expiration of the permit shall be at the
expense of the applicant and/or landowner. The Development Authority may require
as a condition of approval the posting of a bond or a security guaranteeing the removal
of the container and/or compliance with the conditions of the permit.
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(3) A permanent shipping container is subject to the following additional provisions:
(a) the maximum lot coverage and setback requirements for accessory structures in the
applicable land use district;
(b) the shipping container may only be permitted in the secondary front, rear, or side yard;
(c) the shipping container shall not display advertising, company logos, names or other
marketing without an approved sign permit.
(4) A shipping container may be placed temporarily on a construction site for the period of
construction, in any land use district where listed as a permitted or discretionary use with
an approved development permit, subject to the following provisions:
(a) temporary shipping containers are subject to the standards in subsection (2) above;
(b) the shipping container is needed in connection with construction of a development for
which a development permit has been issued;
(c) the construction site is active (i.e., construction has commenced and is on-going or is
about to commence within one week); placement of a shipping container on an inactive
construction site is prohibited;
(d) setbacks for a temporary shipping container shall be as required by the Development
Authority;
(e) the Development Authority has the authority to determine the maximum amount of time
a shipping container is permitted on a lot; and
(f) the shipping container shall be removed immediately upon completion of construction
or sooner as may be required by the Development Authority.
5. SHOW HOMES
(1) The construction of or use of a new, unoccupied dwelling unit for the purpose of a show
home for the sale or marketing of other dwelling units by a builder or developer within a
subdivision or development may be approved as a temporary use in all residential land
use districts and the general commercial land use district.
(2) A dwelling occupied as a residence shall not be used as a show home, sales office or as
a facility to demonstrate a builder's construction quality or methods.
(3) The show home shall not be open to the public for viewing until the road accessing the
show home is developed to municipal standards.
(4) There shall be a sign posted at the show home identifying it as such.
(5) The advertised hours that the show home is open to the public shall not be earlier than
9:00 am or later than 9:00 pm.
(6) Conditions of the permit do not limit the private showing by appointment of the show home
at any time.
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
(1) A solar collector attached to a wall or roof of a building may be permitted in any land use
district as an accessory structure subject to the following:
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(a) A solar collector mounted on a roof:
(i) may project a maximum of 1.3 m (4 ft) from the surface of the roof and shall not
exceed the maximum height requirements of the applicable land use district; and
(ii) must not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof.
(b) A solar collector mounted to a wall:
(i) must be located such that it does not create undue glare on neighbouring property
or public roadways;
(ii) must be located a minimum of 2.4 m (7.8 ft) above grade;
(iii) may project a maximum of 1.5 m (5 ft) from the surface of the wall, when the wall
faces the rear property line, subject to the setback requirements of the applicable
land use district; and
(iv) may project a maximum of 0.6 m (2 ft) from the surface of the wall when the wall
faces the front, secondary front or side property line, subject to the setback
requirements of the applicable land use district.
(2) A free-standing solar collector or a solar collector mounted to any structure other than a
roof or wall of a building shall be classified as an accessory use and processed subject to
the applicable land use district and the following additional standards:
(a) A free-standing solar collector or a solar collector mounted to any structure other than
a roof or wall of a building:
(i) must be located such that it does not create undue glare on neighbouring property
or public roadways; and
(ii) must not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft) in height above existing grade.
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
(1) Telecommunication, radio communication and broadcast antenna systems are regulated
by Industry Canada. An applicant proposing to locate a telecommunication, radio
communication or broadcast antenna system within the Town, which does not meet the
exclusion criteria in Appendix A shall be subject to the following siting protocols:
(a) Co-utilization
(i) The applicant shall be requested to identify any other similar antenna systems
within a radius of 500 m (1,640 ft) of the proposed location and to provide
documentary evidence that co-utilization of the existing antenna systems is not a
viable alternative to the proposed antenna.
(b) Siting Options
(i) The applicant shall be requested to identify siting options and any alternative
locations considered.
(c) Appearance
(i) Antenna systems which are visible from residential areas are encouraged to
employ innovative design measures to mitigate the visual impact of the antenna
system.
(d) Landscaping
(i) The landscaping requirements of the land use district in which the development is
proposed should be integrated into the site design, except where existing site
vegetation is deemed comparable by the Municipal Planning Commission to the
land use district requirements.
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(e) Lighting and Signage
(i) Lighting in addition to that which is required by applicable federal agencies shall
be avoided. Security lighting may be considered provided it meets the
requirements of the applicable land use district.
(ii) Only signage that is required by applicable federal agencies is permitted. No
advertising signage shall be permitted.
(f) Municipal Concurrence
(i) The applicant shall be required to present the proposed development to the
Municipal Planning Commission at a public meeting in accordance with subsection
(1)(g) and submit the following plans at least two weeks before the scheduled
meeting:
a. site plan identifying the location of the proposed development, access,
distance from property lines, easements, rights-of-way or any other
development constraint on the property, proposed fencing or other security
measures, and landscaping plan; and
b. antenna height, type, design, material, appearance and lighting.
(ii) Upon conclusion of the public consultation process, the Municipal Planning
Commission will issue a response to the applicant in writing indicating either
concurrence of the proposed development or specific concerns or comments
relating to the antenna system.
(g) Public Consultation
(i) The applicant shall be required to hold a public meeting before the Municipal
Planning Commission at the Town office or another location approved by the Town
administration to explain all aspects of the proposed development, including but
not limited to siting, technology and appearance of the structure.
(ii) The Town will notify all land owners within a distance of 500 m (1640 ft) of the
proposed structure at the expense of the applicant. Optionally, the Town may
provide a mailing list to the applicant for the required 500 m (1640 ft) notification.
8. WIND ENERGY
(1) Information Requirements
An application for a development permit for a proposed small wind energy conversion
system (SWECS) must be completed and submitted to the Development Officer
accompanied by:
(a) A site plan acceptable to the Development Officer indicating:
(i) the exact location of the SWECS on the parcel and all buildings and structures,
registered easements or right-of-way, and any overhead utilities, dimensioned to
the property lines and drawn to a satisfactory scale;
(ii) existing and proposed parking and loading areas, driveways, abutting streets,
avenues and lanes, and surface drainage patterns.
(b) Photographs and/or plans of the proposed SWECS showing the manufacturer's
specification in subsection (c).
(c) The manufacturer's specifications indicating:
(i) rated output in kilowatts;
(ii) safety features and noise characteristics;
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(iii) turbine height;
(iv) blade diameter and rotor clearance;
(v) nature and function of over speed controls which are provided; and
(vi) estimated lifespan.
(d) Specifications on the foundation and/or anchor design, including the location and
anchoring of any guy wires.
(e) Engineered plans, prepared by a professional engineer, for SWECS that are mounted
or attached to any building demonstrating that the building can support the SWECS.
(f) Any security measures proposed to ensure public safety and security.
(2) Referrals
Prior to making a decision on a development permit application for a SWECS, the Municipal
Planning Commission may require that the application be referred to the following agencies
and departments:
(a) Transport Canada;
(b) Navigation Canada;
(c) Alberta Transportation;
(d) any other federal or provincial agencies or departments deemed necessary.
(3) General Development Standards
Any SWECS shall be subject to the following general standards:
(a) The SWECS shall only be allowed in land use districts where listed as a Permitted or
Discretionary Use within Part 4 (Land Use Districts). SWECS are prohibited in all other
districts.
(b) The SWECS shall be setback from all property lines a distance equal to the height of
the system.
(c) The blade clearance of any SWECS shall not be less than 4.6 m (15 ft) above grade.
(d) Any climbing apparatus associated with the SWECS shall be a minimum of 4.6 m (15
ft) above grade.
(e) Any guy wires associated with a SWECS shall be accommodated entirely within the
parcel and must be clearly visible from grade to a height of 2 m (6.6 ft).
(f) The sound produced by the SWECS under normal operating conditions, as measured
at the property line shall not exceed 60 dBA or 6 dBA over the background noise,
whichever is greater.
(g) The SWECS shall not display advertising or other marketing except as required in
subsection (i).
(h) The SWECS shall not be artificially illuminated except as required by a federal or
provincial agency or department.
(i) The manufacturer's identification, technical, warning, and emergency contact
information must be affixed no lower than 0.9 m (3 ft) from the base of the tower and
not higher than 1.5 m (5 ft) from the base of the tower.
(j) The Development Authority may regulate the maximum number of SWECS permitted
on a lot.
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(k) The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval that any SWECS
be finished in a non-reflective matte and in a colour which minimizes the obtrusive
impact of the SWECS to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(l) The Development Authority may require as a condition of approval that any SWECS
be surrounded by a security fence with a lockable gate not less than 1.8 m (6 ft) in
height.
(m) Prior to the installation of a SWECS the applicant and/or landowner shall obtain:
(i) all relevant federal and provincial permits and permissions;
(ii) an electrical permit, and if applicable, a building permit;
(iii) wire service provider approval for SWECS with a rated output of less than 10 kW
that are proposed to be connected to the grid;
(iv) Alberta Utilities Commission approval for SWECS with a rate output greater than
10 kW that are proposed to be connected to the grid.
(n) All components of the SWECS, including any electrical components, shall comply with
the Canadian National Standards and shall bear the appropriate certification marks.
(o) The SWECS system must be installed by a certified electrical contractor prior to
operation.
(p) Where the SWECS has been inactive for more than six consecutive months the
applicant and/or landowner is required to decommission and remove the system at
their expense. If the SWECS is not decommissioned and removed after six months of
inactivity, the Town may undertake enforcement action.
(4) Decommissioning
(a) Prior to removal of the SWECS the applicant and/or landowner shall submit
documentation to the Development Officer demonstrating that the system has been
disconnected from any electrical utilities.
(b) All refuse associated with the decommissioning and dismantling of the SWECS shall
be removed from the property and disposed of appropriately.
(c) Upon removal of the SWECS the property shall be restored to its pre-construction
condition to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
9. SIGNS
(1) No one shall erect, place, alter, or relocate a sign without having first obtained a
development permit from the Development Authority, excepting signs that do not require a
development permit in subsection (7).
(2) An application for a permit to erect, place, alter or relocate a sign shall be made to the
Development Officer and shall be accompanied by photographs and/or drawings, to an
appropriate scale, showing:
(a) the location of all existing and proposed sign(s);
(b) the size, height, and other dimensions of the proposed sign(s), including any
supporting structures;
(c) the location of the property boundaries of the parcel upon which the proposed sign(s)
is to be located;
(d) the exact message content of the proposed sign face, the finish proposed for the
sign(s) and type of illumination or animation, if any; and
(e) if a sign is to be attached to a building, the details regarding the extent of the projection.
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(3) The landowner or applicant shall be responsible for removal of the sign copy when the
advertised use has been discontinued for a period of 14 months. The Development
Authority may require the removal or alteration of any sign which in the opinion of the
Development Authority is unsightly or is in such a state of disrepair as to constitute a
hazard.
(4) Prohibited signs include:
(a) billboards other than those erected by any local, provincial or federal government;
(b) signs which employ revolving, flashing or intermittent lights, or lights resembling
emergency services, traffic signals, railway crossing signals, hazard warning devices
or other similar lighting;
(c) signs which contain the words "stop", "yield", "caution", "danger", "warning" or other
similar words denoting traffic or safety control;
(d) signs which emit amplified sounds or music or employ any motion picture projection or
holography;
(e) animated or electronic message board signs in any residential district, and in any non-
residential district, animated or electronic message board signs that employ
changeable copy, animation or pictorial scenes at an intensity and/or interval which
creates a public hazard or nuisance;
(f) signs located within the public right-of-way or on public property, except for canopy
signs and temporary signs in accordance with this section and signs erected or
approved by the Town, province or federal government; and
(g) signs that are attached to or appearing on any vehicle or trailer which is parked on a
public right of way or any other public lands for the primary purpose of displaying the
sign for any period of time.
(5) The following general standards shall be applied to all signs:
(a) Quality, construction, aesthetic character and finish of a sign shall be to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
(b) The area around sign structures shall be kept clean and free of overgrown vegetation,
and free from refuse material as a condition of any sign permit.
(c) No sign shall be placed in a public road or laneway, either on the ground or mounted
to another object, or sited in such a manner that, in the opinion of the Development
Authority, causes confusion with or obstructs the vision of any information sign or traffic
control sign, signal, light or other traffic device.
(d) Any sign appearing on street furniture, such as benches or garbage containers, that
are located on public land or public road right-of-way must obtain an agreement with
Council and obtain a sign permit from the Development Officer.
(e) No sign shall be located or placed in such a manner that, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, will create a potential hazard, conflict with rights-of-way or
easements, or conflict with the routing of any public utility.
(f) The source of light from any illuminated sign shall be steady and suitably shielded to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(g) Except as specified otherwise, a sign may be located within the required setback of
the applicable land use district, provided it:
(i) complies with all other requirements of the land use district;
(ii) complies with the general standards in this section;
(iii) complies with the corner lot sight triangle requirements in Part 2, section 6; and
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(iv) is entirely contained within the property boundary, excepting canopy signs.
(h) Except as provided in subsection (5)(i), not more than the following number of signs
shall be permitted per lot:
District
Maximum - Single Frontage
Maximum - Multiple Frontage
C-1
2
3
I-1
2
3
NC-1
1
2
R-1
1
1
R-2
1
1
POS-1
As required by the Development
Authority
As required by the Development
Authority
PI-1
1
2
UR-1
As required by the Development
Authority
As required by the Development
Authority
DC-1
As required by Council
As required by Council
(i) The Development Authority, at their discretion, may approve signage in addition to that
stipulated in subsection (5)(h) on a lot that contains multiple tenants or uses and which
is located within the C-1, I-1, NC-1 or P1-1 districts.
(j) In non-residential land use districts, where more than one sign is proposed for a use,
the maximum sign area of all signs on a lot with a single frontage shall not exceed 13.9
m2 (150 ft2) or 18.6 m2 (200 ft2) on a lot with two or more frontages. Directional or
informational signs up to a maximum of 0.2 m2 (2 ft2), portable signs, temporary signs
and window signs are excluded from the maximum sign area calculation.
(6) Sign type regulations are as follows:
(a) Type 1: Canopy or Awning Signs
(i) No part of a canopy or awning sign shall project more than 1.2 m (4 ft) over a public
sidewalk or within 1 m (3.3 ft) of a curb adjoining a public roadway.
(ii) A canopy or awning sign shall be mounted no less than 2.4 m (8 ft) above grade
and shall not be supported by an "A" frame as shown on the following page.
(iii) A canopy or awning sign shall not be clad with wood, metal, or solid fibre glass.
(iv) Approval of any canopy or awning signage overhanging public land under the sign
regulations is conditional upon the owners and/or occupiers of the premises upon
which said sign is located entering into an encroachment and hold harmless
agreement with the Town of Raymond. The agreement may be registered on title.
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(b) Type 2: Fascia Signs
(i) The combined total area of all fascia signs shall not exceed 15% of the exterior
wall to which the sign is attached.
(ii) A fascia sign shall not extend more than 3.3 m (1 ft) from the face of the building.
(iii) Whenever there is a band of several fascia signs, they shall be of a consistent size
and located near the same level as other similar signage on the premises and
adjacent buildings.
(c) Type 3: Freestanding Signs
(i) No more than one freestanding sign
per lot shall be permitted.
(ii) Freestanding signs must not exceed
7.6 m (25 ft) in height.
(iii) Freestanding signs shall be setback
a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft) from a
property line.
(iv) The total sign area for each face of a freestanding sign is not
to exceed 4.6 m2 (50 ft2).
(v) With the exception of directional and informational signage,
any part of a freestanding sign that extends beyond a single
support column shall be 2.7 m (9 ft.) above ground or
sidewalk grade. Freestanding signs containing two or more support columns are
not subject to this requirement.
(vi) No temporary signs shall be suspended on or between support columns of any
freestanding sign.
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(d) Type 4: Monument Signs
(i) Monument signs in any residential district shall be limited to use as an identification
sign for a multi-unit complex, manufactured home community, subdivision, or non-
residential use.
(ii) A monument sign in any residential district
must not exceed 1.8 m (6 ft) in height and
1.5 m2 (16 ft2) in area and if supported by
columns a minimum of two columns shall be
required.
(iii) Monument signs in non-residential districts
must not exceed 1.2 m (4 ft) in height and
7.3 m2 (24 ft2) in area.
(iv) In non-residential districts no more than one monument sign per frontage shall be
permitted.
(e) Type 5: Portable and Sidewalk Signs
(i) Portable signs shall only be permitted as a temporary use.
(ii) No more than one portable sign per frontage shall be
allowed on a lot at one time.
(iii) The display surface of a portable sign shall not exceed 3.7
m2 (40 ft2).
(iv) The maximum height of a portable sign must not exceed
3.5 m (12 ft) above grade.
(v) A development permit for a portable sign shall be valid for
a period of time not to exceed 120 days.
(vi) Upon expiry of a development permit for a portable sign,
the sign shall be removed within five (5) days.
(vii) Sidewalk signs shall be weighted or otherwise stabilized
against wind and shall be located in a manner as to not
hinder pedestrian traffic.
(f) Type 6: Roof Signs
(i) No more than one roof sign per building
shall be permitted.
(ii) The display surface of a roof sign shall not
exceed 9.3 m2 (100 ft2).
(iii) A roof sign shall not project more than
3.7 m (12 ft) above the highest point of the
roof.
(iv) Where the roof sign display surfaces are
back-to-back in a common structure, it
shall be construed to be a single sign.
(v) Every roof sign shall be erected in such a manner that the support structure, guy
wires, braces, and all other secondary supports are not visible, so that the roof
sign appears to be an architectural component of the building, unless otherwise
directed by the Development Authority.
(vi) No roof sign shall extend beyond the ends or sides of the building.
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(g) Type 7: Mural Signs
(i) No more than one mural sign shall be allowed per building.
(ii) The location, theme, construction materials and size associated with the mural
shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(iii) The mural must be a painting or other
decorative work (artistic rendering/scene)
and no mural shall be created to solely
display
a
commercial
message
or
depiction.
(iv) Display of text, including a business name
or commercial message, within a mural
shall not exceed 10% coverage of the wall
surface area, up to a maximum coverage
size of 9.3 m2 (100 ft2).
(h) Type 8: Off-Premises Signs
(i) No off-premises sign shall be roof mounted.
(ii) Off-premises signs shall be setback a minimum of 1.5 m (5 ft) from a property line.
(iii) The display surface of any off-premises signage visible from a roadway shall not
exceed 2.3 m2 (25 ft2).
(iv) Off-premises signs shall only identify businesses or services licensed to operate
in the Town of Raymond, charitable organizations or service clubs, or public and
institutional uses.
(v) Off-premises signage shall comply with all other provisions of this Bylaw unless
specifically exempted.
(vi) A separation distance of 46.5 m (500 ft) shall be maintained between off-premises
freestanding signs of any type.
(i) Type 9: Window Signs
(i) In any residential district, a maximum of one window sign per lot not to exceed
0.38 m2 (4 ft2) in area may be permitted.
(ii) In all other districts, no more than 50% of the total area of all the windows in a
building may be covered by a window sign.
(7) Signs not requiring a permit:
A development permit is not required for any of the following sign types, provided the sign
otherwise complies with the bylaw and is suitably maintained to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority:
a sign erected by any local, provincial or federal government or a hospital, public school
or publicly funded and administered senior care facility;
signs approved in conjunction with a home occupation permit;
a temporary on-site sign associated with an approved construction project, provided
such signs are removed within 14 days of the completion of construction;
political posters, provided all such signage is removed within 2 days after the
completion of the relevant election or plebiscite;
a temporary real estate sign located on the subject property, not to exceed 0.9 m2
(10 ft2) provided all such signage is removed within 30 days after the sale or lease of
the premises;
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garage sale signs, provided they are not located within a public right-of-way and the
owner of the property upon which the sign is located has approved its placement and
that the sign is removed immediately upon the conclusion of the sale. These signs
shall not be displayed for more than 7 days;
on-premises residency, directional or information signage and incidental signs, 0.2 m2
(2 ft2) or less in display surface;
any traffic or directional signs and informational signage erected by the Town of
Raymond or the Alberta Government or the Federal Government;
any community service bulletin board approved by the Town of Raymond and any
notices posted on the bulletin board;
in non-residential land use districts, any window sign posted or printed on the interior
of the premises provided that no more than 50% of the total area of windows in the
building are covered;
in non-residential land use districts, a sidewalk sign erected during normal business
hours to advertise sale of goods or special promotion;
names of buildings, dates of erection, monumental citations, commemorative tablets
and other similar signage when carved into stone, concrete or similar material or made
of metal, bronze, aluminium or other permanent type construction and made an integral
part of the structure;
temporary decorations or displays clearly incidental, customary and commonly
associated with holiday celebrations; and
the maintenance of a lawful sign that does not alter its location, height, dimensions,
structural framework; or
change in copy of a lawful sign.
10. RETAIL CANNABIS STORE
(1) A retail cannabis store shall not be approved if any portion of an exterior wall of the store
is located within 300 m (984 ft) of:
(a) the boundary of a parcel of land on which a provincial health care facility is located,
including any associated grounds;
(b) the boundary of a parcel of land containing a school (public or private), including any
associated school grounds; or
(c) the boundary of a parcel of land that is designated as school reserve (SR) or municipal
and school reserve (MSR) under the Municipal Government Act.
(2) A retail cannabis store shall not be approved if any portion of an exterior wall of the store
islocated within 300 m (984 ft) of another retail cannabis store (measured to the exterior
wall).
(3) All parking and loading area requirements shall be provided in accordance with section 14,
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements and Design Standards, Part 2 General
Development Standards. The "Retail store" category in Table 1 - Minimum Required Off-
street Parking, section 14, Part 2, shall be used to calculate off-street parking space
requirements for a retail cannabis store.
(4) The hours of operation for a retail cannabis store shall be limited to 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily.
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(5) All retail cannabis stores shall be subject to the condition that the applicant is responsible
for obtaining all applicable approvals from the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission with
a copy of such approvals submitted to the Town prior to operation of a retail cannabis store.
(6) The applicant proposing a retail cannabis store shall submit the following additional
information with the development permit application:
(a) documentation demonstrating how the cannabis retail store complies with the
Conditions Governing Cannabis Store Premises under the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and
Cannabis Regulation; and
(b) proposed exterior business signage and information demonstrating compliance with
the Alberta Gaming and Liquor Commission store names.
11. CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
(1) The owner or applicant must provide as a condition of development a copy of the current
licence for all activities associated with the cannabis production facility as issued by Health
Canada.
(2) The owner or applicant must obtain any other approval, permit, authorization, consent or
licence that may be required to ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial and
other municipal legislation.
(3) A cannabis production facility shall not be approved within 300 m (984 ft) of a residential
district, measured from the building containing the use to the nearest property line of a
parcel designated residential, unless the Development Authority is satisfied that adequate
measures and high operational standards will be undertaken and maintained to minimize
nuisance, hazard or noxious effect on vicinity land uses.
(4) The development must be undertaken in a manner such that all of the processes and
functions are fully enclosed within a building, including waste materials.
(5) The development must include equipment designed and intended to remove odours from
the air where it is discharged from the building as part of the ventilation system.
(6) All parking and loading area requirements shall be provided in accordance with section 14,
Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements and Design Standards, Part 2 General
Development Standards. The "Research and development facility" category in Table 1 -
Minimum Required Off-street Parking, section 14, Part 2, shall be used to calculate off-
street parking space requirements for a retail cannabis store.
(7) A public utility and waste management plan shall be submitted with the development permit
application that describes:
(a) estimated volume of monthly water usage;
(b) incineration of waste products and airborne emissions, including smell;
(c) the quantity and characteristics of liquid and waste material discharged by the facility;
and
(d) the method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and waste material.
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LAND USE DISTRICTS
1. LAND USE DISTRICTS
For the purposes of this bylaw, the land within the boundaries of the Town is classified into one
or more of the Land Use Districts specified in this part and delineated on the attached map
titled "Land Use Districts Map".
2. LAND USE DISTRICTS MAP
(1) The Land Use Districts Map, as may be amended from time to time in accordance with this
bylaw, is attached to and forms part of this bylaw.
(2) The Land Use Districts Map shall among other things bear the following identification:
(a) Town of Raymond Land Use Districts Map;
(b) Land Use Bylaw number, as amended; and
(c) adoption date.
LAND USE DISTRICTS REGULATIONS
3. Part 4 establishes the regulations for the land use districts within the Town of Raymond:
Land Use District
Abbreviation
General Residential
R-1
Manufactured Home Park
R-2
General Commercial
C-1
Neighbourhood Commercial
NC-1
Industrial
I-1
Parks and Open Space
POS-1
Public and Institutional
PI-1
Urban Reserve
UR-1
Direct Control
DC-1
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R-1
GENERAL RESIDENTIAL - R-1
1. INTENT
To accommodate primarily single-detached residences while allowing for a variety of housing
types and complementary development on a discretionary basis.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
Accessory structure:
49 m2 (528 ft2) or less
Dwelling:
Single-detached site-built
Home Occupation 1
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development
Officer
Accessory structure:
greater than 49 m2 (528 ft2)
Accessory use
Shipping container, temporary
Show homes
(3) Prohibited Uses
Dwelling, manufactured
Dwelling, moved-in
Travel Trailers, Motor Homes or other
Recreational Vehicles used as dwellings
Any use not listed as either a permitted or
discretionary use or deemed a similar use in
accordance with Part 1, section 33 (Similar
Use)
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Bed and breakfast
Boarding home
Child care facility
Clubs and organizations
Communal facility
Construction camp
Dwelling:
Accessory
Apartment
Duplex
Multi-unit
Semi-detached
Single-detached, prefabricated
Dwelling group
Excavation
Group care facility
Home occupation 2
Natural area
Parks and playgrounds
Senior citizen housing
Signs, type 4, 9
Stockpile
Utilities
3. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Dwelling, single-detached
(all types)
18.3
60
33.5
110
613.1
6600
Dwelling, duplex
20.1
66
33.5
110
674.5
7260
Dwelling, semi-detached
(each unit)
10.1
33
33.5
110
338.4
3630
All other uses
As required by the Development Authority
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5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Dwelling,
single-detached
(all types)
7.6
25
3.8
12.5
1.5
5
7.6
25
Dwelling,
semi-detached
7.6
25
3.8
12.5
1.5
5
7.6
25
Dwelling, duplex
7.6
25
3.8
12.5
1.5
5
7.6
25
All other uses
As required by the Development Authority
(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) The Development Authority may determine which front yard will be deemed the secondary
front depending on the orientation of existing dwellings within a block.
(3) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(4) Structures that are attached to a principal structure are subject to the principal setbacks,
excepting the permitted projections in Part 2, section 13.
(5) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
6. MAXIMUM FRONT SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal Structure
Principal structures:
10.7 m (35 ft)
7. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Accessory Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Accessory
structure
Same as principal
structure
Same as principal
structure
1.5
5
1.5
5
(1) The front setback and secondary front setback of an accessory structure shall not be less
than the front setback, and as applicable, the secondary front setback of the approved
principal structure.
(2) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
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(3) Accessory structures shall be constructed such that eaves shall be no closer than 0.6 m (2
ft) from a side lot line or rear lot line and all drainage is conducted to the appropriate storm
drain via the applicant's property.
(4) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
8. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
Principal and accessory
structures:
45% (combined total of principal and all accessory structures)
Accessory structure:
The combined total of all accessory structures not to exceed
83.6 m2 (900 ft2)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
9. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
Dwelling, single-detached (all types):
83.6 m2 (900 ft2)
Dwelling, semi-detached/duplex:
74.3 m2 (800 ft2), per dwelling unit
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
10. MINIMUM BUILDING WIDTH
Dwelling, single-detached (all types):
7.3 m (24 ft)*
Dwelling, semi-detached/duplex:
7.3 m (24 ft), per dwelling unit*
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority*
*Applicable to new development
11. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Dwelling, single-detached (all types):
10.1 m (33 ft)
Dwelling, semi-detached/duplex:
10.1 m (33 ft)
Accessory structure:
6.1 m (20 ft)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
12. PREFABRICATED DWELLING STANDARDS
(1) Prefabricated dwellings shall be:
(a) new factory built construction that has not been previously lived in, CSA certified, and
built to the Alberta Building Code; or
(b) in the case of ready-to-move dwellings, new construction that has not been previously
lived in and built to the current Alberta Building Code.
(2) Colour photographs illustrating the exterior of the dwelling and a set of professional building
plans illustrating the exterior design, floor plan, elevations, and foundation type of the home
must accompany any development permit for a prefabricated dwelling.
(3) Prefabricated dwellings shall be placed on a conventional, permanent concrete foundation
(either a basement foundation, slab-on-grade or crawl space).
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(4) The design, character and appearance of the home shall be consistent with the intent of
the land use district.
(5) The minimum roof pitch shall be at least 4/12.
(6) The Development Authority may impose conditions regulating the exterior finish and
roofline to ensure compatibility of housing types within the land use district.
13. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) The front yard and secondary front yard of a lot must be comprehensively landscaped,
except those areas occupied by sidewalks or driveways, to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(2) Landscaping shall consist of any or all of the following:
(a) vegetation (e.g. trees, shrubs, lawn, flowers);
(b) ground cover such as large feature rocks, bark chip, field stone, crushed rock, or other
similar features (approval by the Development Officer is required if this type of
landscaping exceeds 25% of the total landscaped area);
(c) innovative landscaping features, as approved by the Development Officer.
(3) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
(4) Parking lots shall be landscaped and/or screened as required by the Development
Authority.
(5) The Development Authority may impose additional landscaping or screening requirements
on a development approval for a permitted or discretionary use to improve the quality or
compatibility of the proposed development.
14. FENCING
(1) No fence, wall, gate, hedge or other means of enclosure shall extend more than 0.9 m (3 ft)
above the ground in any front yard or secondary front yard without an approved
development permit.
(2) Fences in the rear and side yards must not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft) in height without an
approved development permit.
(3) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing will be at the property owner's
expense.
(4) Subdivision perimeter fencing is subject to the approval of the Municipal Planning
Commission.
(5) Where a permit is required for fencing, the Development Authority may regulate the
material types and colours used for the fence. Regardless of fence height, barbed wire
fencing is prohibited.
(6) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
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15. OFF-STREET PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS
(1) Minimum off-street parking requirements are as follows:
Use
Dwelling:
Accessory....................................
Single-detached (all types)...............
Semi-detached..............................
Duplex ........................................
All other uses...................................
Minimum No. of Off-Street Parking Spaces
1 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit
As required in Part 2, section 14, (Off-Street
Parking and Loading Requirements and
Design Standards)
(2) The Development Authority may require any off-street parking space or driveway to be
paved as a condition of approval.
(3) Off-street parking spaces and driveways shall be constructed in a manner which will
permit adequate drainage, snow removal and maintenance.
(4) Vehicular access for corner lots will be limited to locations along the minor street unless
site specific considerations require otherwise.
(5) Only one driveway per lot is permitted for accessory, single-detached, semi-detached and
duplex residential development.
(6) The maximum number of driveways per lot for all other uses shall be as required by the
Development Authority.
(7) Driveway standards for residential uses are as follows:
(a) Minimum driveway width:
3.0 m (10 ft)
(b) Maximum driveway width:
If lot width is 18.3 m (60 ft) or less: 7.3 m (24 ft)
If lot width is greater than 18.3 m (60 ft): 9.1 m (30 ft)
(c) Setback from lane:
3.0 m (10 ft)
(d) Setback from intersection
of public roadways:
6.1 m (20 ft)
(8) Any residential (single-detached, duplex or semi-detached use) hard surfaced or gravel
driveway, parking pad not supporting a garage or carport, walkway, and/or paving stones
or similar impervious ground cover is limited to a maximum of 25% lot coverage unless
approved otherwise by a development permit. For all other uses, the lot coverage for
driveways, parking pads/lots walkways and other similar impervious surfaces is as required
by the Development Authority.
(9) Parking and loading standards for all other uses are as stipulated in Part 2, section 14,
(Off-Street Parking and Loading Requirements and Design Standards).
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USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
16. USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
(1) Intent
The use specific standards in sections 16-23 of this district are intended to provide
additional regulation in accordance with the following objectives:
(a) to protect the residential character of residential areas and districts;
(b) to ensure that more intensive residential uses and other non-residential uses that may
be permitted within the district do not interfere with the amenities of adjacent residents
and/or are incidental and subordinate to the principal residential use on the property.
(2) District Requirements and General Development Standards Applicability
The requirements of this district and the general development standards in Part 2 are
applicable to the uses in sections 17-23 of this district.
17. BED AND BREAKFAST ACCOMMODATIONS
(1) Bed and breakfast accommodations are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) The bed and breakfast shall be operated by a full-time resident of the dwelling.
(b) The use shall only be permitted within a single-detached, semi-detached or duplex
dwelling unit.
(c) The operation is limited to a maximum of five guest rooms and ten guests at any one
time in addition to the full-time residents of the dwelling.
(d) One off-street parking space is required for each guest room in addition to the off-street
parking requirements for the dwelling.
(e) A maximum of one non-resident employee is permitted.
(f) The residential character of the dwelling shall be maintained and be consistent with
the intent of the district.
(g) Guest rooms shall not be permitted to contain cooking or kitchen facilities.
(h) Meals may be provided to registered guests only.
(i) The maximum length of accommodation for guests is limited to 14 consecutive days.
(j) Signage may be permitted subject to the requirements in Part 3, section 9 (Signs).
(k) The applicant shall be responsible for compliance with the Alberta Health Standards
and Guidelines and the Alberta Building Code requirements for Bed and Breakfast
accommodations.
(l) The issuance of a development permit in no way exempts the applicant from obtaining
a business license from the Town and any other Provincial approvals that may be
required.
18. CHILDCARE FACILITIES
(1) Childcare facilities are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) No exterior alterations shall be undertaken to a dwelling or former dwelling which would
be inconsistent with the residential character of the building or property.
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(b) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application. The
Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be prepared by a
professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(c) A minimum of one off-street parking space per employee at the use at any given time
must be provided.
(d) A minimum of one off-street loading zone for every 10 children must be provided. The
location of passenger loading zones for child care facilities may be specified as a
condition of approval on the development permit.
(e) A minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) wide landscaped buffer strip is required between the parking
lot and an adjacent residential lot. The Development Authority, depending on the
intensity of the development, may increase the minimum required width of the
landscaped buffer strip.
(f) Outdoor play areas shall be screened from adjacent properties to the satisfaction of
the Development Authority.
(g) The applicant shall be responsible for complying with the Child Care Licensing Act and
obtaining all necessary approvals required from regulatory agencies.
(h) The issuance of a development permit in no way exempts the applicant from obtaining
a business license from the Town and any other Provincial approvals that may be
required.
19. DWELLINGS
(1) Accessory Dwelling
Accessory dwellings are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) Accessory dwellings shall only be permitted on lots with a developed single-detached
or semi-detached dwelling. Accessory dwellings proposed on lots with apartment,
duplex or multi-unit dwellings shall be classified as a dwelling group.
(b) An accessory dwelling may be located within:
(i) a principal dwelling; or
(ii) an accessory structure.
(c) No more than one accessory dwelling shall be permitted on any lot.
(d) Either the principal dwelling or the accessory dwelling must be owner occupied.
(e) One off-street parking space must be provided for the accessory dwelling in addition
to the off-street parking requirements for the principal dwelling.
(f) An accessory dwelling within an accessory structure must be located a minimum of
3 m (10 ft) from the principal dwelling, and meet the minimum setback requirements
and construction standards of the Safety Codes. The front, side and rear setbacks for
accessory structures shall apply to the accessory dwelling.
(g) The maximum square footage of an accessory dwelling within an accessory structure
is limited to 74.3 m2 (800 ft2).
(h) Accessory dwellings shall be constructed on permanent foundations.
(i) Accessory dwellings shall be integrated into the site by appropriate site grading,
earthwork and landscaping and be harmonious with the character of the
neighbourhood.
(j) The principal dwelling and any accessory dwelling must share the existing driveway
access to a public road.
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(k) The structure containing the accessory dwelling must reflect the design of the principal
dwelling, incorporating similar features such as window and door detailing, exterior
cladding materials and colours and roof lines.
(l) In developing an accessory dwelling, the owner shall comply with all applicable
requirements of the Safety Codes as amended from time to time, which may include,
but is not limited to, fire wall separations, accesses and heating systems for each
dwelling unit.
(2) Apartment and Multi-unit dwellings
Apartment and multi-unit dwellings are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) Design of an apartment or multi-unit dwelling shall consider the height, building design
and nature of surrounding residential development.
(b) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application. The
Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be prepared by a
professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(c) Apartment dwellings are required to provide a minimum of 10% of the lot area for
common open space and on-site amenities such as playground equipment, barbeque
areas, recreation areas or other similar features. The minimum open space
requirement may be increased as required by the Development Authority dependent
upon the density of the proposed development.
(d) A minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) wide landscaped buffer strip is required between a parking lot
and an adjacent residential lot. The Development Authority, depending on the intensity
of the development, may increase the minimum required width of the landscaped buffer
strip.
(e) The Development Authority may regulate the maximum density of apartments and
multi-unit dwellings within a block or subdivision based on the policies of the Municipal
Development Plan and consideration of:
(i) density of existing development within the block;
(ii) adequacy and proximity of community facilities such as schools, shopping,
recreational facilities and open space;
(iii) adequacy of utilities to accommodate the proposed use;
(iv) impacts on future land uses and the street system;
(v) any other matters deemed pertinent by the Development Authority.
20. DWELLING GROUP
(1) Dwelling groups are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) Design of the dwelling group shall consider the height, building design and nature of
surrounding residential development.
(b) The arrangement of the structures in a dwelling group is subject to the approval of the
Municipal Planning Commission and the requirements of the Alberta Building Code, as
amended.
(c) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application. The
Development Authority may require that a landscape plan be prepared by a
professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
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(d) A minimum of 10% of the lot area is to be provided for common open space and on-
site amenities such as playground equipment, barbeque areas, recreation areas or
other similar features. The minimum open space requirement may be increased as
required by the Development Authority dependent upon the density of the proposed
development.
(e) A minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) wide landscaped buffer strip is required between the parking
lot and an adjacent residential lot. The Development Authority, depending on the
intensity of the development, may increase the minimum required width of the
landscaped buffer strip.
(f) The Development Authority may regulate the maximum density of apartments and
multi-unit dwellings within a block or subdivision based on the policies of the Municipal
Development Plan and consideration of:
(i) density of existing development within the block;
(ii) adequacy and proximity of community facilities such as schools, shopping,
recreational facilities and open space;
(iii) adequacy of utilities to accommodate the proposed use;
(iv) impacts on future land uses and the street system;
(v) any other matters deemed pertinent by the Development Authority.
21. GROUP CARE FACILITIES
(1) Group care facilities are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) A group care facility must be compatible with the character of the surrounding
neighbourhood.
(b) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application. The
Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be prepared by a
professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(c) Minimum common open space requirements shall be as required by the Development
Authority.
(d) A minimum 1.5 m (5 ft) wide landscaped buffer strip is required between the parking
lot and an adjacent residential lot. The Development Authority, depending on the
intensity of the development, may increase the minimum required width of the
landscaped buffer strip.
(e) A landscaped buffer strip between a group care facility and an adjacent residential lot
may be required at the discretion of the Development Authority.
(f) The Development Authority may regulate the maximum density of group care facilities
within a block or subdivision based on consideration of:
(i) density of existing development within the block;
(ii) adequacy and proximity of community facilities such as schools, shopping,
recreational facilities and open space;
(iii) adequacy of utilities to accommodate the proposed use;
(iv) impacts on future land uses and the street system;
(v) any other matters deemed pertinent by the Development Authority.
(g) The applicant shall be responsible for complying with applicable provincial standards
and obtaining all necessary approvals required from regulatory agencies.
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(h) The issuance of a development permit in no way exempts the applicant from obtaining
a business license from the Town and any other Provincial approvals that may be
required.
22. HOME OCCUPATIONS
(1) Home occupations shall be classified by the Development Officer in accordance with the
following:
(a) Home Occupation 1
A small-scale, home occupation contained within the principal dwelling involving:
(i) phone and office use only;
(ii) no outdoor storage and/or display of goods; and
(iii) no customer/client visits to the residence.
(b) Home Occupation 2
All other home occupations shall be classified as a home occupation 2 and may
involve:
(i) the use of a principal structure, garage and/or accessory structure;
(ii) limited outdoor storage provided that it is screened from view and/or display of
goods within the residence, garage or accessory structure;
(iii) limited volume of on-premises sales;
(iv) a maximum of one non-resident employee; and
(v) limited customer/client visits.
(2) Home Occupations are subject to the following additional standards:
(a) A home occupation shall be incidental and subordinate to the principal residential use
of the dwelling and shall not change the external appearance or character of the
dwelling. There shall be no business activities associated with the home occupation
conducted on the lot outside the dwelling or accessory structure.
(b) Allowances for home occupations are intended to foster small-scale business. Home
occupations will be required to relocate to a suitable commercial or industrial district
when they become incompatible with a residential area or become unsuitable as a
home occupation.
(c) A home occupation 2 shall not be permitted, if in the opinion of the Development
Authority, the use would be more appropriately located within a commercial or
industrial district.
(d) The business operator shall be a full-time resident of the dwelling.
(e) Unless otherwise approved by the Municipal Planning Commission, not more than one
home occupation is permitted on a lot.
(f) The use must not generate more vehicular or pedestrian traffic and vehicular parking
than normal within the district.
(g) No offensive noise, vibration, electrical interference, smoke, dust, odours, heat or glare
shall be produced by the use.
(h) No use shall cause an increase in the demand placed on any one or more utilities
(water, sewer, garbage, etc.) such that the combined total consumption for a dwelling
and its home occupation exceed the normal demand for residences in the area.
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(i) Home occupations shall not include any use that would, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, materially interfere with or affect the use or enjoyment of
neighbouring properties.
(j) Signage advertising a home occupation 1 is limited to one sign located in the structure
window up to a maximum of 0.4 m2 (4 ft2) in size and must be approved by the
Development Authority. Signage for a home occupation 2 shall be as approved by
the Development Authority.
(k) The Development Authority may regulate the hours of operation, the number of
customer visits, outdoor storage and screening and landscaping requirements for
outdoor storage.
(l) Any changes to an approved home occupation require the approval of the
Development Authority.
(m) All permits issued for home occupations shall be subject to the condition that the permit
may be revoked at any time, if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the use is
or has become detrimental to the residential character or the amenities of the
neighbourhood.
(n) The development permit for the use shall be valid only for the period of time the
property is occupied by the applicant for such approved use and is not transferable to
another location or another person.
(o) The issuance of a development permit in no way exempts the applicant from obtaining
a business license from the Town and any other Provincial approvals that may be
required.
23. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
2. PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
5. SHOW HOMES
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION
24. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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MANUFACTURED HOME PARK - R-2
1. INTENT
To provide for development of Manufactured Home Parks in accordance with an approved
Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
None
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development
Officer
Accessory structure
Accessory use
Dwelling:
Single-detached manufactured, new
Single-detached manufactured,
used
Home occupation 1
Show homes
Shipping container, temporary
(3) Prohibited Uses
Travel Trailers, Motor Homes or other
Recreational Vehicles used as
dwellings
Any use not listed as either a
permitted or discretionary use or
deemed a similar use in accordance
with Part 1, section 33 (Similar Use)
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Clubs and organizations
Communal facility
Construction camp
Dwelling:
Single-detached site built for park
operator
Excavation
Home occupation 2
Manufactured home park
Natural area
Parks and playgrounds
Signs, type 4, 9
Stockpile
Utilities
3. DEVELOPMENT PROCEDURE
(1) An approved Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan is required prior to
subdivision and/or development of land in this district.
(2) The Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan may be approved by resolution of
Council in conjunction with a redesignation application or by resolution of the Municipal
Planning Commission in conjunction with the issuance of a development permit for the
Manufactured Home Park.
(3) All subsequent development shall conform to the approved Manufactured Home Park
Comprehensive Plan.
(4) The approval of a Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan does not exempt the
developer from obtaining a development permit approval for the Manufactured Home
Park.
(5) Development of any use within the Manufactured Home Park, including the placement of
dwellings on the internal manufactured home sites, requires the issuance of a
development permit.
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4. ELIGIBLE MANUFACTURED HOMES
(1) Eligible manufactured homes include:
(a) new CSA approved factory built units;
(b) used CSA approved factory built units in a good state of repair, as determined by the
Development Officer, that have been deemed by a certified appraiser to have an
estimated remaining life of not less than 15 years.
(2) Any application for a development permit to locate a manufactured home shall include the
following additional information:
(a) new manufactured homes:
(i) CSA certification, model and serial numbers.
(b) used manufactured homes:
(i) recent colour photographs showing the complete exterior of the structure;
(ii) CSA certification, model and serial numbers; and
(iii) the certified property appraiser's report documenting the estimated remaining life
of the manufactured home.
5. GENERAL DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
6. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
7. MINIMUM SETBACKS
All uses:
in accordance with an approved Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan
8. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
All uses:
in accordance with an approved Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan
9. MINIMUM FLOOR AREA
Single-wide manufactured home:
58.1 m2 (625 ft2)
Double-wide manufactured home:
79.9 m2 (860 ft2)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
Use
Area
Minimum
Maximum
Hectares
Acres
Hectares
Acres
Manufactured home park
2
5
4
10
All uses
As required by the Development Authority in
accordance with an approved Manufactured
Home Park Comprehensive Plan
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10. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Manufactured home:
6.1 m (20 ft)
Accessory structures:
4.9 m (16 ft)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
11. FOUNDATIONS
All manufactured homes shall be placed on foundations constructed in accordance with the
CSA standards and shall be skirted to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
12. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
Landscaping and screening shall be in accordance with an approved Manufactured Home Park
Comprehensive plan.
13. FENCING
(1) Any fencing on internal manufactured home sites shall be done only with the permission of
the registered owner subject to the following requirements:
(a) No fence, wall, gate, hedge or any combination thereof shall extend more than 0.9 m
(3 ft) above the ground in any front yard area of an internal manufactured home site
without an approved development permit.
(b) Fences in the rear and side yards of an internal manufactured home site shall not
exceed 2 m (6.6 ft) in height without an approved development permit.
(2) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing will be at the property owner's
expense.
(3) Where a permit is required for fencing, the Development Authority may regulate the
material types and colours used for the fence. Regardless of fence height, barbed wire
fencing is prohibited.
(4) Perimeter fencing for the manufactured home community shall be as approved in the
Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan.
(5) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
14. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
(1) A Manufactured Home Park Comprehensive Plan shall be developed in accordance with
the General Development Standards in Part 2 and the requirements and design standards
of this district.
(2) Information and drawings submitted by the applicant shall include:
(a) Site Plan identifying:
(i) the Manufactured Home Park site area and its immediate surroundings;
(ii) dimensions and minimum setbacks for the internal manufactured home sites and
any other proposed uses;
(iii) the internal street layout, pavement widths, parking stalls;
(iv) the open space, walkways, and any recreational facilities;
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(v) any storage buildings, communal facilities, garbage enclosures;
(vi) any other information deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
(b) Utility Plan indicating:
(i) the location of all utilities necessary for the provision of services to the area
including water supply, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, electrical, natural gas,
telephone, cable, lighting, and fire suppression;
(ii) the sizing and specifications of all utilities is to be determined in consultation with
the Town of Raymond Public Works Department and the respective utility
companies or agencies.
(c) Preliminary Stormwater Management Plan:
(i) preliminary proposal for management of stormwater including direction of flows,
estimated flows, location and size of any stormwater ponds, and any other
information deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
(d) Landscaping Plan identifying:
(i) ground cover, tree types and other plantings for internal buffer strips, open space,
park accesses, and any communal facilities, playground areas, etc.;
(ii) irrigation plan for internal buffer strips, open space, park accesses, and any
communal facilities, playground areas, etc.
(e) Layout Plan for Internal Manufactured Home Site indicating:
(i) typical arrangement of manufactured homes;
(ii) mix of single-wide and double wide manufactured homes;
(iii) parking areas for internal manufactured home sites; and
(iv) minimum landscaping requirements for internal manufactured home sites.
(f) Maximum number of dwelling units permitted within the park.
(g) Maximum percent lot coverage for each use within the park.
(h) Guidelines and standards that regulate the design and materials of dwellings,
communal facilities, carports, patios, porches, foundations, fences and other attached
or detached structures.
(i) Any additional information as required by the Development Authority.
15. MANUFACTURED HOME PARK COMPREHENSIVE PLAN - DESIGN STANDARDS
(1) Compatibility with Residential Uses
The design of the Manufactured Home Park and subsequent placement of manufactured
homes on the internal sites must be compatible with adjoining residential development.
(2) Density
The maximum number of manufactured home sites in the manufactured home park shall
be as determined by the Development Authority.
(3) Buffers and Open Space
(a) Each manufactured home park shall provide a buffer on its perimeter of not less than
6.1 m (20 ft) in width.
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(b) A minimum of 10% of the total area of a manufactured home park shall be reserved for
park space for residential use by residents of the community to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. This area does not include reserve dedications pursuant to
the provisions of the Municipal Government Act.
(c) The minimum 10% open space shall be suitable for active and passive recreation and
is not to include the area required for the manufactured home park perimeter buffer
unless designed to include walkways, benches, etc and is approved by the
Development Authority.
(4) Setbacks
(a) A minimum setback of 7.6 m (25 ft) must be maintained between any structure and the
boundary of a manufactured home park.
(b) A minimum setback of 4.5 m (15 ft) must be maintained between any structure and the
front of an internal manufactured home site.
(c) A minimum setback of 1.5 m (5 ft) must be maintained between any structure and the
side and rear of an internal manufactured home site.
(d) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property
line adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated.
This area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when
these blocks are resubdivided.
(e) Each internal manufactured home site shall provide a minimum 5.5 m (18 ft) side yard
to accommodate outdoor living space, driveway, carport, porch or other similar
features.
(f) A minimum setback of 1.2 m (4 ft) must be maintained between any manufactured
home and any accessory structure.
(g) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12, for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
(h) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(5) Servicing
(a) All on-site servicing shall be constructed to the standards and requirements of the
Town of Raymond, and any applicable utility companies. The developer shall be
required to engage a qualified engineer to consult with the Town and utility companies
to provide an acceptable design for all interior servicing including roads, drainage,
grading, sewer, water, natural gas, telephone, lighting, electrical and fire protection.
(b) Utility easements as may be required shall be provided within the site, and reasonable
access to these easements shall be granted to the Town Public Works Department
and utility companies for the installation and maintenance of services as required.
(c) The design of the manufactured home park shall include an area or accessory structure
for the use of park maintenance and storage uses to be constructed for the care and
maintenance of the park.
(6) Internal Roads and Parking
(a) The internal road system within the manufactured home park shall be designed to be
compatible with existing municipal streets and public utility systems.
(b) Internal roads shall be privately owned and maintained and form part of the
manufactured home park common area.
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(c) Dead end roads are discouraged; however, where design alternatives are not
available, a minimum 16.5 m (54.1 ft) radius shall be provided for turn-around
purposes.
(d) A minimum right-of-way of 12.2 m (40 ft) is required for all internal roads.
(e) All internal roads shall be paved.
(f) Minimum off-street parking requirements:
Use
Dwellings:
Single-detached, manufactured
Single-detached, site built for park
operator
Visitor parking..............................
All other uses...............................
No. of Spaces Required
2 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit
As required by the Development Authority
As required in Part 2, section 15 (Off-
Street Parking and Loading Requirements
and Design Standards)
(g) The Municipal Planning Commission may require any off-street parking area or
driveway within the manufactured home park to be paved as a condition of approval.
(h) Off-street parking areas and driveways shall be constructed in a manner which will
permit adequate drainage, snow removal and maintenance.
(7) Landscaping
(a) The perimeter buffer of the manufactured home park shall be comprehensively
landscaped except those areas occupied by sidewalks or driveways, to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
(b) Adequate screening must be provided around garbage containers and storage facilities
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(c) Parking areas shall be landscaped and/or screened as required by the Development
Authority.
(d) Landscaping shall consist of any combination of the following:
(i) vegetation (e.g. trees, shrubs, lawn, flowers);
(ii) ground cover (e.g. large feature rocks, bark chip, field stone, crushed rock, or
other similar features);
(iii) buffering (e.g. berming, terracing);
(iv) outdoor amenity feature (e.g. benches, walkways, raised planters, etc.);
(v) innovative landscaping features, as approved by the Development Authority;
(e) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
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USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
16. HOME OCCUPATIONS
Refer to Part 4, General Residential Land Use District, section 22.
17. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
2. PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
5. SHOW HOMES
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION
18. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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1. INTENT
To accommodate a variety of retail, service, and office uses, primarily within the central
downtown core and areas where deemed compatible with adjacent land uses.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
Accessory structure:
11 m2 (120 ft2) or less
Business support service
Convenience store
Eating establishment
Financial institution
Health service
Office
Personal service
Retail store
Signs, type 1, 2, 9
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development
Officer
Accessory structure:
greater than 11 m2 (120 ft2)
Accessory use
Child care facility
Clubs and organizations
Equipment sale, rental and service
Farmers' market
Dwelling unit as a secondary use
Shipping container, temporary
Show homes
Tourist information
(3) Prohibited Uses
Bulk fuel stations
Any use not listed as either a
permitted or discretionary use or
deemed a similar use in accordance
with Part 1, section 33 (Similar Use).
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Amusement facility
Animal grooming facility
Automotive sales and/or service
Car wash
Construction camp
Construction supply and contractor
Drive-in/Drive-through restaurant
Entertainment establishment
Excavation
Funeral facility
Government service
Grocery store
Household repair service
Hotel/motel
Mini storage
Parking lot
Parks and playgrounds
Recreation facility, private
Recreation facility, public
Recycling facility
Service station/gas bar
Senior citizen housing
Shipping container, permanent
Shopping centre
Signs, type 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Specialty manufacturing/cottage
industry
Transportation/delivery service
Utilities
Veterinary clinic 1
Small wind energy conversion
system (SWECS)
Stockpile
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
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4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Permitted Use - no rear lane
30.5
100
30.5
100
929
10000
Permitted Use - rear lane
15.2
50
30.5
100
464.5
5000
Discretionary Use
As required by the Development Authority
5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Permitted Use - no rear
lane
7.6
25
7.6
25
1.5
5
4.6
15
Permitted Use - rear
lane
7.6
25
7.6
25
1.5
5
0
0
Discretionary Use
As required by the Development Authority
Downtown Overlay
As per section 13 of this district
(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Where a future lane is identified in an area redevelopment plan, area structure plan,
conceptual design scheme or other initiative formally adopted by Council, the principal
structure must be set back a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line adjacent to
the proposed lane.
(3) The Development Authority may determine which front yard will be deemed the secondary
front depending on the orientation of the existing development within a block.
(4) Where a lot in this district is adjacent to a lot in a residential district, with or without a lane,
the principal structure shall be located a minimum of 4.6 m (15 ft) from the lane or
residential lot, whichever distance is greater.
(5) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(6) Structures that are attached to a principal structure are subject to the principal setbacks,
excepting the permitted projections in Part 2, section 13.
(7) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
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6. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Accessory Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Accessory
structure
Same as principal
structure
Same as principal
structure
1.5
5
1.5
5
(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Accessory structures shall be constructed such that eaves shall be no closer than 0.6 m (2
ft) from a side lot line or rear lot line and all drainage is conducted to the appropriate storm
drain via the applicant's property.
(3) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
7. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
Principal structure
and accessory structures - all uses:
55%
Downtown Overlay:
As per section 13 of this district
8. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Principal structure:
10.7 m (35 ft) and a maximum of three storeys
Accessory structure: 6.1 m (20 ft)
(1) The roofline of the principal structure shall be compatible with the surrounding structures
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(2) Roof mounted mechanical units may exceed the maximum building height provided they
are concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the
building or concealed by the building roof.
9. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application for any
principal use. The Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be prepared
by a professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(2) Within the front setback and secondary front setback, a minimum landscaped strip of 2.4 m
(8 ft) in width along the entire lot frontage (excepting driveways, sidewalks, and walkways)
is required. The strip shall be comprehensively landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority and should contain a minimum of one tree and two shrubs for every
15.2 m (50 ft) of street frontage.
(3) The Development Authority may require the prescribed minimum 4.6 m (15 ft) setback
between commercial and residential uses in section 5(4) of this district to be landscaped
and/or fenced depending on the intensity of the proposed development.
(4) Development along Highways 52 and 845 may be subject to enhanced landscaping
standards to ensure consistency with the Municipal Development Plan policies regarding
entryways into the community.
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(5) The Development Authority may impose enhanced landscaping and development
standards on lots adjacent to major roadways and lots within the Downtown Overlay.
(6) Off-street parking lots shall be landscaped and/or screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. An off-street parking lot designed to accommodate more than 25
vehicles shall provide landscaping in the form of landscaped islands, landscaping between
rows of parking stalls, or other suitable landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(7) Where off-street parking is adjacent to a residential use, the Development Authority may
require a minimum 3.0 m (10 ft) landscaped buffer between the property line and the
adjacent use.
(8) All mechanical equipment shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with
the architectural character of the structure to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(9) Landscaping shall consist of any combination of the following to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority:
(a) vegetation (e.g. trees, shrubs, lawn, flowers);
(b) ground cover (e.g. large feature rocks, bark chip, field stone, crushed rock, or other
similar features);
(c) buffering (e.g. berming, terracing, paving stones);
(d) outdoor amenity areas (e.g. benches, walkways, raised planters, etc);
(e) innovative landscaping features, as approved by the Development Authority.
(10) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
(11) Development within the Downtown Overlay, also refer to section 13 of this district.
10. FENCING
(1) No fence, wall, gate, hedge or other means of enclosure shall extend more than 0.9 m (3 ft)
above the ground in any front yard or secondary front yard without an approved
development permit.
(2) Fences in the rear and side yards must not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft) in height without an
approved development permit.
(3) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing will be at the property owner's
expense.
(4) Where a permit is required for fencing, the Development Authority may regulate the
material types and colours used for the fence. Regardless of fence height, barbed wire
fencing is prohibited.
(5) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
11. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
(1) Refer to Part 2, section 14.
(2) Development within the Downtown Overlay, refer to section 13 of this district.
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12. OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALES
(1) Outdoor display of goods, materials, and equipment for advertising and sale purposes may
be permitted in the front yard as part of a development permit approval provided the display
is not located within any required landscaped area or buffer.
(2) The Development Authority may impose conditions related to screening, buffering or
landscaping of any outdoor display or sales areas.
DOWNTOWN OVERLAY
13. DOWNTOWN OVERLAY
(1) Intent
The intent of the Downtown Overlay is to maintain the historic development patterns of the
commercial district along Broadway.
(2) Applicability
(a) The requirements of section 13 of this district apply to all property located within the
Overlay, as identified in Figure 2, "Downtown Overlay".
(b) The requirements of the General Commercial district and the General Development
Standards in Part 2 are also applicable to property located within the Overlay.
However, if there is a conflict between the requirements of this Downtown Overlay and
any other requirements of this bylaw, the Downtown Overlay prevails.
Figure 2: Downtown Overlay
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(3) Downtown Overlay Requirements
Development within the Downtown Overlay is subject to the following additional
requirements:
(a) Minimum setback requirements - Principal Structure
Use
Front &
Secondary Front
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
All uses
0
0
0
0
4.6
15
(i) The front wall or facade of the principal structure shall be developed to the front
property boundary unless otherwise required by the Development Authority.
(ii) All other requirements of subsections (1)-(7) in section 5 of the General
Commercial district are applicable.
(b) Minimum setback requirements - Accessory Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Accessory
Structure
7.6
25
1.5
5
0
0
1.5
5
(i) All other requirements of subsections (1)-(3) in section 6 of the General
Commercial district are applicable.
(c) Maximum lot coverage
Principal structure and accessory structures - all uses:
85%
(d) Maximum building height
(i) The requirements of section 8 of this district are applicable.
(e) Landscaping and screening
(i) A landscaping plan shall be submitted for development within the Downtown
Overlay District where the principal structure is not developed to the front property
boundary. The Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be
prepared by a professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(ii) Where a principal structure is not developed to the front property boundary, the
front setback shall be comprehensively landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(iii) All other requirements of subsections (3)-(8) and (10) in section 9 of the General
Commercial district are applicable.
(f) Special parking provisions
(i) Development within the Downtown Overlay is exempted from the off-street parking
requirements in Part 2, section 15, provided the gross floor area of the building is
not increased and the number of existing off-street parking spaces is not reduced.
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(ii) New development and development which increases the gross floor area of an
existing building, excepting residential accommodation, is required to provide 50%
of the off-street parking spaces required in Part 2, section 14. New residential
accommodation and residential accommodation which increases the gross floor
area of an existing building is required to provide 100% of the required off-street
parking spaces in Part 2, section 14.
(iii) The location of all off-street parking areas shall be subject to the approval of the
Development Authority.
(iv) Design of off-street parking areas is regulated by Part 2, section 14.
(v) The Development Authority may approve an alternative parking plan in lieu of
required parking spaces in accordance with subsections (vi) and (vii).
(vi) An applicant requesting approval of an alternative parking plan must demonstrate
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority that the proposed plan will protect
surrounding neighbourhoods from traffic impacts, maintain traffic circulation
patterns and promote quality development in the downtown.
(vii) Eligible alternative parking plans may include any one or combination of the
following as approved by the Development Authority:
a. Bicycle parking.
b. Valet parking.
c. Off-site parking - located within 152.4 m (500 ft) of the development; must
include a written agreement between the owners of record. Where such off-
site parking is approved, a caveat shall be registered against the lot to
guarantee the continuous use of the site for parking.
d. Shared parking - located within 152.4 m (500 ft) of the development; must
include a written agreement between the owners of record. Where such shared
parking is approved, a caveat shall be registered against the lot to guarantee
the continuous use of the site for parking.
e. Payment in lieu of parking payable to the Town based on the value per parking
space, as established by resolution of Council.
f.
Any other alternative parking plan approved by the Development Authority.
USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
14. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
2. PRIVATE SWIMMING POOLS
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
5. SHOW HOMES
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
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7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
8. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
15. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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NEIGHBOURHOOD COMMERCIAL - NC-1
1. INTENT
To accommodate a limited range of neighbourhood scale commercial uses where deemed
compatible with adjacent land uses or on sites identified within an adopted Area Structure Plan.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
Accessory structure:
11 m2 (120 ft2) or less
Signs, type 1, 2, 9
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development
Officer
Accessory structure:
greater than 11 m2 (120 ft2)
Accessory use
Clubs and organization
Farmers' market
Shipping container, temporary
(3) Prohibited Uses
Any use not listed as either a permitted
or discretionary use or deemed a
similar use in accordance with Part 1,
section 33 (Similar Use).
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Animal grooming facility
Child care facility
Construction camp
Convenience store
Eating establishment
Excavation
Office
Personal service
Parks and playgrounds
Signs, type, 4, 5, 7
Stockpile
Tourist information
Utilities
Veterinary clinic 1
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
All Uses
23.0
75
33.5
110
770.5
8250
5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
All Uses
7.6
25
4.6
15
3.1
10
3.1
10
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(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 feet) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Where a future lane is identified in an area redevelopment plan, area structure plan,
conceptual design scheme or other initiative formally adopted by Council, the principal
structure must be set back a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line adjacent to
the proposed lane.
(3) The Development Authority may determine which front yard will be deemed the secondary
front depending on the orientation of the existing development within a block.
(4) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(5) Structures that are attached to a principal structure are subject to the principal setbacks,
excepting the permitted projections in Part 2, section 13.
(6) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
6. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Accessory Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Accessory
structure
Same as principal
structure
Same as principal
structure
1.5
5
1.5
5
(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Accessory structures shall be constructed such that eaves shall be no closer than 0.6 m (2
ft) from a side lot line or rear lot line and all drainage is conducted to the appropriate storm
drain via the applicant's property.
(3) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
7. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
Principal structure and accessory structures - all uses:
45%
8. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Principal structure:
10.1 m (33 ft)
Accessory structure:
4.9 m (16 ft)
(1) The roofline of the principal structure shall be consistent with the surrounding structures to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(2) Roof mounted mechanical units shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible
with the architectural character of the building or concealed by the building roof.
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9. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application for any
principal use. The Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be prepared
by a professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(2) Within the front setback and secondary front setback, a minimum landscaped strip of 2.4 m
(8 ft) in width along the entire lot frontage (excepting driveways, sidewalks, and walkways)
is required. The strip shall be comprehensively landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority and should contain a minimum of one tree and two shrubs for every
7.6 m (25 ft) of street frontage.
(3) Where a lot in this district is adjacent to a lot in a residential district, the Development
Authority may require a minimum 4.6 m (15 ft) landscaped and/or fenced buffer depending
on the intensity of the proposed development.
(4) Development along Highways 52 and 845 may be subject to enhanced landscaping
standards to ensure consistency with the Municipal Development Plan policies regarding
entryways into the community.
(5) Off-street parking lots shall be landscaped and/or screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. An off-street parking lot designed to accommodate more than 25
vehicles shall provide landscaping in the form of landscaped islands, landscaping between
rows of parking stalls, or other suitable landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(6) Where off-street parking is adjacent to a residential use, the Development Authority may
require a minimum 3.0 m (10 ft) landscaped buffer between the property line and the
adjacent use.
(7) All mechanical equipment shall be concealed by screening in a manner compatible with
the architectural character of the structure to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(8) Landscaping shall consist of any combination of the following to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority:
(a) vegetation (e.g. trees, shrubs, lawn, flowers);
(b) ground cover (large feature rocks, bark chip, field stone, crushed rock, or other similar
features);
(c) buffering (e.g. berming, terracing, paving stones);
(d) outdoor amenity area (e.g. benches, walkways, raised planters);
(e) innovative landscaping features, as approved by the Development Authority.
(9) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
10. FENCING
(1) No fence, wall, gate, hedge or other means of enclosure shall extend more than 0.9 m (3 ft)
above the ground in any front yard or secondary front yard without an approved
development permit.
(2) Fences in the rear and side yards must not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft) in height without an
approved development permit.
(3) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing will be at the property owner's
expense.
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(4) Where a permit is required for fencing, the Development Authority may regulate the
material types and colours used for the fence. Regardless of fence height, barbed wire
fencing is prohibited.
(5) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
11. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Refer to Part 2, section 14.
12. OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND SALES
Outdoor display and/or sale of goods shall not be permitted, except for approved farmer's
markets.
USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
13. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION
14. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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1. INTENT
To accommodate a range of primarily light industrial and warehousing uses while allowing, at
the Development Authority's discretion, uses that may require large lots, special siting and/or
servicing or which may be considered noxious or hazardous.
2. USES
(1) Permitted uses
Accessory structure:
11 m2 (120 ft2) or less
Automotive sales and/or service
Signs, type 1, 2, 9
Warehousing
Wholesale trade
(2) Discretionary uses - Development
Officer
Accessory structure:
greater than 11 m2 (120 ft2)
Accessory use
Business support service
Household repair service
Landscaping material sales
Office
Shipping container, temporary
Surveillance suite
(3) Prohibited uses
Any use not listed as either a
permitted or discretionary use or
deemed a similar use in accordance
with Part 1, section 33 (Similar Use).
(4) Discretionary uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Animal grooming facility
Auctioneering establishment
Auto body repair/paint shop
Bulk fuel station
Car wash
Cannabis production facility
Construction camp
Construction supply and contractor
Drive-in/drive-through use
Eating establishment
Equipment sale, rental, and service
Excavation
Financial institution
Government service
Grain elevators/seed cleaning
Heavy industry
Intensive horticultural operation
Kennel
Light industry/manufacturing
Mini storage
Outdoor storage
Parking lot
Recycling facility
Research and development facility
Retail cannabis store
Salvage or wreckage yard
Service station/gas bar
Shipping container, permanent
Signs, type 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
Specialty manufacturing/cottage
industry
Stockpile
Transportation/delivery service
Truck transportation dispatch/depot
Truck wash
Waste disposal facility
Small wind energy conversion system
(SWECS)
Veterinary clinic 1 and 2
Utilities
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3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
m2
ft2
Utilities
As required by the Development Authority
All other uses
30.5
100
45.72
150
1393.5
15000
5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
All uses
7.6
25
7.6
25
3.1
10
3.1
10
(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where the road right-of-way has not been dedicated.
This area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when
these blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Where a future lane is identified in an area redevelopment plan, area structure plan,
conceptual design scheme or other initiative formally adopted by Council, the principal
structure must be set back a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line adjacent to
the proposed lane.
(3) The Development Authority may determine which front yard will be deemed the secondary
front depending on the orientation of the existing development within a block.
(4) Where a lot in this district is adjacent to a lot in a residential district, with or without a lane,
the principal structure shall be located a minimum of 7.6 m (25 ft) from the lane or
residential lot, whichever distance is greater.
(5) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(6) Structures that are attached to a principal structure are subject to the principal setbacks,
excepting the permitted projections in Part 2, section 13.
(7) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
6. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Accessory Structure
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
Accessory
structure
Same as principal
structure
Same as principal
structure
1.5
5
3.1
10
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(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Accessory structures shall be constructed such that eaves shall be no closer than 0.6 m (2
ft) from a side lot line or rear lot line and all drainage is conducted to the appropriate storm
drain via the applicant's property.
(3) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
7. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
Principal structure and accessory structures - all uses:
70%
8. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Principal structure and accessory structures - all uses:
As required by the Development
Authority
9. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) A landscaping plan shall be submitted with the development permit application for any
principal use. The Development Authority may require that a landscaping plan be prepared
by a professional. An irrigation plan may also be required.
(2) Within the front setback and secondary front setback, a minimum landscaped strip of 3.0 m
(10 ft) in width along the entire lot frontage (excepting driveways, sidewalks, and walkways)
is required. The strip shall be comprehensively landscaped to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(3) The Development Authority may require the prescribed minimum 7.6 m (25 ft) setback
between an industrial and residential use in section 5(4) of this district to be landscaped
and/or fenced depending on the intensity of the proposed use.
(4) Development along Highways 52 and 845 may be subject to enhanced landscaping
standards to ensure consistency with the Municipal Development Plan policies regarding
entryways into the community.
(5) Off-street parking lots shall be landscaped and/or screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
(6) Where off-street parking is adjacent to a residential use, the Development Authority may
require a minimum 3.0 m (10 ft) landscaped buffer between the property line and the
adjacent use.
(7) Where an industrial lot is adjacent to a residential use, all mechanical equipment shall be
concealed by fencing and/or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
(8) Landscaping shall consist of any combination of the following to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority:
(a) vegetation (e.g. trees, shrubs, lawn, flowers);
(b) ground cover (e.g. large feature rocks, bark chip, field stone, crushed rock, or other
similar features);
(c) buffering (e.g. berming, terracing, paving stones);
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(d) outdoor amenity feature (e.g. benches, walkways, raised planters);
(e) innovative landscaping features, as approved by the Development Authority.
(9) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
10. FENCING
(1) No fence, wall, gate, hedge or other means of enclosure shall extend more than 2.44 m (8
ft) in height in any side or rear yard. A fence, wall, gate, hedge or other means of enclosure
that exceeds 0.9 m (3 ft) in height within a front yard or secondary front yard requires
approval by the Development Authority.
(2) The use of barbed wire below a height of 2 m (6.6 ft) is not permitted.
(3) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing will be at the property owner's
expense.
(4) Where a permit is required for fencing, the Development Authority may regulate the
material types and colours used for the fence.
(5) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
11. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Refer to Part 2 General Development Standards, section 14.
12. OUTDOOR DISPLAY AND STORAGE
(1) Temporary outdoor display of goods, materials, and equipment for advertising and sale
purposes may be permitted in the front yard provided the display is not located within any
required landscape area or buffer.
(2) The Development Authority may impose conditions related to screening, buffering or
landscaping of any outdoor display areas.
(3) Outdoor storage areas shall not be permitted within the front, secondary front or side
setback.
(4) Outdoor storage areas adjacent to a residential lot shall be effectively screened by an
opaque fence of at least 1.8 m (6 ft) in height or other suitable screening to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
13. MITIGATION OF IMPACTS FROM NOISE, ODOUR, VIBRATION AND AIR QUALITY
(1) Where, in the opinion of the Development Authority, a development has the potential to
create negative impacts on adjacent uses and/or nearby residential development in the
form of noise, odour, vibration and/or air quality, the applicant may be required to submit a
mitigation plan demonstrating how impacts will be mitigated prior to a decision being made
on the application.
(2) A mitigation plan may be attached as a condition of approval as well as any other measures
deemed necessary by the Development Authority to mitigate impacts pursuant to
subsection (1) above.
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USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
14. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
8. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
9. SIGNS
10. RETAIL CANNABIS STORE
11. CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
SUBDIVISION
15. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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PARKS AND OPEN SPACE - POS-1
1. INTENT
To provide for the development of parks, open space and recreation areas and facilities.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
Natural area
Parks and playgrounds
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development
Officer
Accessory structures and uses
Clubs and organizations
Farmers' market
Shipping container, temporary
Tourist information
(3) Prohibited Uses
Any use not listed as either a permitted or
discretionary use or deemed a similar use in
accordance with Part 1, section 33 (Similar
Use).
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Cemetery
Child care facility
Construction camp
Cultural facility
Excavation
Exhibition ground
Parking lot
Recreation facility, public
Recreation facility, private
Utilities
Small wind energy conversion system
(SWECS)
Signs, type 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 9
Stockpile
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
m2
ft2
All uses
As required by the Development Authority
5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal and Accessory Structures
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
All uses
As required by the Development Authority
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(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Where a future lane is identified in an area redevelopment plan, area structure plan,
conceptual design scheme or other initiative formally adopted by Council, the principal
structure must be set back a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line adjacent to
the proposed lane.
(3) The Development Authority may determine which front yard will be deemed the secondary
front depending on the orientation of the existing development within a block.
(4) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(5) Structures that are attached to a principal structure are subject to the principal setbacks,
excepting permitted projections in Part 2, section 13.
(6) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
6. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
All uses:
As required by the Development Authority
7. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Accessory structures:
6.1 m (20 ft)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
8. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) Landscaping shall be as required by the Development Authority having regard to the impact
of the proposed use on adjacent land uses, availability of water, traffic generation, amenity
considerations and other site specific considerations.
(2) The Development Authority may require a landscaped and or fenced area between uses
in this district and adjacent residential uses depending on the intensity of the proposed
development.
(3) Off-street parking lots shall be landscaped and/or screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. An off-street parking lot designed to accommodate more than 25
vehicles shall provide landscaping in the form of landscaped islands, landscaping between
rows of parking stall or other suitable landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(4) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
9. FENCING
(1) Maximum fence height and fencing material shall be as required by the Development
Authority having regard to adjacent land uses and existing fence heights in the area.
(2) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing shall be at the property owner's
expense.
(3) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
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10. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Refer to Part 2, section 14.
USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
11. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
8. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION
12. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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PUBLIC AND INSTITUTIONAL - PI-1
1. INTENT
To provide for the development of government, educational, medical, social and other public
and institutional uses.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
Natural area
Parks and playgrounds
Signs, type 1, 2
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development Officer
Accessory structures and uses
Accessory residence, staff
Clubs and organizations
Farmer's market
Shipping container, temporary
Tourist information
(3) Prohibited Uses
Any use not listed as either a permitted or
discretionary use or deemed a similar use in
accordance with Part 1, section 33 (Similar
Use).
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Boarding home
Cemetery
Child care facility
Community hall
Construction camp
Cultural facility
Dormitory
Educational facility
Excavation
Exhibition ground
Funeral facility
Government service
Group care facility
Health service
Hospital
Parking lot
Recreation facility, public
Religious assembly
Research and development facility
Senior citizen housing
Shipping container, permanent
Signs, type 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9
Stockpile
Utilities
Small wind energy conversion system
(SWECS)
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
m2
ft2
All uses
As required by the Development Authority
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5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS - Principal and Accessory Structures
Use
Front
Secondary Front
(Corner Lots)
Side
Rear
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
m
ft
All uses
As required by the Development Authority
(1) Permanent structures must be placed a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line
adjacent to a lane in an infill block where road right-of-way has not been dedicated. This
area shall be reserved for future road widening and front yard requirements when these
blocks are resubdivided.
(2) Where a future lane is identified in an area redevelopment plan, area structure plan,
conceptual design scheme or other initiative formally adopted by Council, the principal
structure must be set back a minimum of 12.2 m (40 ft) from the property line adjacent to
the proposed lane.
(3) The Development Authority may determine which front yard will be deemed the secondary
front depending on the orientation of the existing development within a block.
(4) Development adjacent to highways is also subject to requirements of Alberta
Transportation.
(5) Structures that are attached to a principal structure are subject to the principal setbacks,
excepting permitted projections in Part 2, section 13.
(6) Also refer to Part 2, sections 6 and 12 for corner lot sight triangle requirements and
setbacks from easements.
6. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
All uses:
As required by the Development Authority
7. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Accessory structures:
6.1 m (20 ft)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
8. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) Landscaping shall be as required by the Development Authority having regard to the impact
of the proposed use on adjacent land uses, availability of water, traffic generation, amenity
considerations and other site specific considerations.
(2) The Development Authority may require a landscaped and or fenced area between uses
in this district and residential uses on adjacent lots depending on the intensity of the
proposed development.
(3) Off-street parking lots shall be landscaped and/or screened to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority. An off-street parking lot designed to accommodate more than 25
vehicles shall provide landscaping in the form of landscaped islands, landscaping between
rows of parking stall or other suitable landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
(4) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
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9. FENCING
(1) Maximum fence height and fencing material shall be as required by the Development
Authority having regard to adjacent land uses and existing fence heights in the area.
(2) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing shall be at the property owner's
expense.
(3) Refer also to Part 2, section 6, for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
10. OFF-STREET PARKING REQUIREMENTS AND DESIGN STANDARDS
Refer to Part 2, section 14.
USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
11. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
6. SOLAR COLLECTOR
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
8. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION
12. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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URBAN RESERVE - UR-1
1. INTENT
To ensure orderly and compatible development of land adjoining the built-up area of town that
may be suitable for urban uses in the future but which is presently premature to subdivide
and/or develop.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
Extensive agriculture
Home occupation 1
(2) Discretionary Uses - Development Officer
Accessory structures and uses
Shipping container, temporary
(3) Prohibited Uses
Confined feeding operations
Dwelling, manufactured
Dwelling, moved-in
Travel Trailers, Motor Homes or other
Recreational Vehicles used as dwellings
Any use not listed as either a permitted or
discretionary use or deemed a similar use in
accordance with Part 1 section 33 (Similar
Use).
(4) Discretionary Uses - Municipal
Planning Commission
Construction camp
Dwellings:
Accessory
Single-detached, site built
Single-detached, prefabricated
Excavation
Home Occupation 2
Intensive horticultural operation
Natural area
Specialty manufacturing/cottage
industry
Signs, type 1, 2, 3, 4, 9
Stockpile
Utilities
3. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
The General Development Standards contained in Part 2 are applicable, unless otherwise
specified in the sections of this district.
4. DISCRETIONARY USE REQUIREMENTS
(1) A discretionary use shall not be approved if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, it
is likely to:
(a) become a non-conforming use on subsequent reclassification of the lands in
accordance with the Municipal Development Plan, an Area Structure Plan or a
Conceptual Design Scheme;
(b) conflict with or jeopardize the implementation of the Municipal Development Plan,
adopted Area Structure Plan, or approved Conceptual Design Scheme;
(c) be premature or otherwise compromise the orderly subdivision or subsequent
development of land;
(d) conflict with the provisions of the land use district, which will likely apply on subsequent
reclassification of the land.
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(2) Where an Area Structure Plan or approved Conceptual Design Scheme has not been
adopted for the lands that are the subject of the a development application, the
Development Authority may require, before a development application is approved:
(a) a detailed design plan be prepared by the applicant and approved by the Municipal
Planning Commission demonstrating that the development will not compromise future
subdivision or subsequent development of land;
(b) a Conceptual Design Scheme be prepared by the applicant and approved by Council;
(c) an Area Structure Plan be prepared by the applicant and adopted by Council; or
(d) the lot or parcel, which is the subject of the development application, be reclassified
and subdivided in accordance with the Area Structure Plan or Conceptual Design
Scheme, as appropriate.
5. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
Use
Width
Length
Area
m
ft
m
ft
Hectares
Acres
Extensive agriculture
Not applicable
0.8
2.0
All other uses
As required by the Development Authority or in accordance with
an approved Conceptual Design Scheme, or adopted Area
Structure Plan
6. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMENTS
All uses: As required by the Development Authority having regard to:
(1) setbacks that may apply on future reclassification and/or subdivision;
(2) maintenance of adequate setbacks from existing and future roadways, including service
roadways and lanes;
(3) setbacks from lanes in infill blocks where road right-of-way has not been dedicated but
which is necessary for future road widening and front yard requirements when these blocks
are resubdivided; and
(4) corner lot sight triangle requirements and setbacks from easements in Part 2, sections 6
and 12.
7. MAXIMUM LOT COVERAGE
All uses:
As required by the Development Authority
8. MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT
Accessory structures:
6.1 m (20 ft)
All other uses:
As required by the Development Authority
9. LANDSCAPING AND SCREENING
(1) Landscaping and screening shall be as required by the Development Authority having
regard to the impact of the proposed use on adjacent land uses, availability of water,
amenity considerations and other site specific considerations.
(2) No cottonwood tree of any specie or variety shall be planted in the municipality.
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10. FENCING
(1) No fence, wall, gate, hedge, or other means of enclosure shall extend more than 0.9 m
(3 ft) above the ground in any front yard or secondary front yard without an approved
development permit, excepting barbed wire fencing to a maximum of 1.2 m (4 ft) for
agricultural purposes.
(2) Fences in the rear and side yards must not exceed 2 m (6.6 ft) in height without an
approved development permit.
(3) Fencing shall not be permitted to be constructed within any developed or undeveloped
roadway or laneway right-of-way. Removal of such fencing will be at the property owner's
expense.
(4) Where a permit is required for fencing, the Development Authority may regulate the
material types and colours used for the fence. Barbed wire fencing is prohibited, except
as provided in subsection (1).
(5) Landowners are encouraged to consider future development potential in placement of
fencing.
(6) Refer also to Part 2, section 6 for corner lot sight triangle requirements.
11. OFF-STREET PARKING AND DRIVEWAY REQUIREMENTS
(1) Minimum off-street parking requirements are as follows:
Use
Dwelling:
Accessory....................................
Single-detached (all types)...............
All other uses...................................
Minimum No. of Off-Street Parking Spaces
1 per dwelling unit
2 per dwelling unit
As required in Part 2, section 14 (Off-Street
Parking and Loading Requirements and
Design Standards)
(2) The Development Authority may require any off-street parking space or driveway to be
paved as a condition of approval.
(3) Off-street parking spaces and driveways shall be constructed in a manner which will permit
adequate drainage, snow removal and maintenance.
(4) Vehicular access for corner lots will be limited to locations along the minor street unless
site specific considerations require otherwise.
(5) A maximum of one driveway per lot is permitted without an approved development permit.
(6) Driveway standards for residential uses are as follows:
(a) Minimum width:
3.0 m (10 ft)
(b) Maximum width:
7.3 m (24 ft)
(c) Setback from lane:
3.0 m (10 ft)
(d) Setback from intersection
of public roadways:
6.1 m (20 ft)
(7) Parking and loading standards for all other uses are as stipulated in Part 2, section 14.
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USE SPECIFIC STANDARDS
12. OTHER
Refer to Part 3, Use Specific Standards for the following uses:
1. ACCESSORY STRUCTURES AND USES
3. SATELLITE DISHES AND RADIO OR TELEVISION ANTENNA
4. SHIPPING CONTAINERS
6. SOLAR COLLECTORS
7. TELECOMMUNICATION ANTENNA SITING PROTOCOLS
8. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM
9. SIGNS
SUBDIVISION
13. SUBDIVISION CRITERIA
Refer to Part 1, section 55.
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1. INTENT
To provide a means for development of land whereby regulation through use of another land
use district in this bylaw is inadequate given long-range planning goals, public interest,
innovative planning ideas, or unique site characteristics.
2. USES
(1) Permitted Uses
As prescribed by Council through bylaw.
(2) Discretionary Uses
As prescribed by Council through bylaw.
3. DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
As required by Council with regard to Part 2.
4. MINIMUM LOT SIZE
As required by Council.
5. MINIMUM SETBACK REQUIREMETS
As required by Council.
6. ALL OTHER STANDARDS
As required by Council.
7. PROCEDURE
As established in Part 1, section 32.
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BYLAW NO.
LEGAL DESCRIPTION
DATE OF ADOPTION
1095-21
Lot 33, Block 22A, Plan 8111944
March 16, 2021
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1. GENERAL DEFINITIONS
A
Accessory residence, staff means a dwelling unit for the occupancy of the owner, operator,
caretaker, or other essential administrative and operational personnel for a governmental,
educational, social or other pubic and institutional use and which is accessory to the primary use(s)
on the parcel.
Accessory structure means a building or structure that is incidental and subordinate to and
customarily found in connection with a primary structure or use, located on the same lot as the
principal building or use. It does not include a "Dwelling" unless specifically identified as such in
the list of permitted or discretionary uses for the respective land use district. A principal structure
or use must be legally established or approved before an accessory structure can be approved.
Accessory use means a use of a building(s) or land, which is incidental to and subordinate to the
principal use or structure on the lot on which it is located. A principal structure or use must be
legally established or approved before an accessory use can be approved.
Act means the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta, 2000, Chapter M-26, as
amended.
Addition means any construction that increases the size of a building or structure in terms of site
coverage, height, length, width, or gross floor area.
Adjacent land or adjacent means land that is contiguous to a parcel of land proposed for
development, subdivision or redesignation and includes land that would be contiguous if not for a
road, railway, walkway, watercourse, water body, utility lot, right-of-way, reserve land or other
similar feature.
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Amenity area means an area or areas within the boundaries of a development which provides
active or passive recreation opportunities for the enjoyment of the occupants of a development and
their guests. These may include such things as views, landscaped areas, patios, art, decks,
swimming pools, tennis courts and other similar uses.
Amusement facility means development for amusement pastimes, and may incorporate eating
facilities as an accessory use. Such uses may include but are not limited to, amusement arcades,
billiard parlours, bingo halls, bowling alleys and indoor mini-golf.
Animal grooming facility means a facility that provides a service for the care and appearance of
domestic animals, where all care and confinement facilities are enclosed within a building, but does
not include the breeding and/or overnight boarding of such animals.
Applicant means the registered owner of land or his or her representative or agent.
Approved use means a use of land and/or buildings for which a development permit has been
issued by the Development Authority or the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
Area Structure Plan means a statutory plan in accordance with the Act and the municipal
development plan for the purpose of providing a framework for subsequent subdivision and
development of an area of land in the municipality.
Area Redevelopment Plan means a statutory plan in accordance with the Act and the municipal
development plan for the purpose of any or all of the following: preserving or improving land and
buildings in the area; rehabilitating buildings in the area; removing buildings from the area;
constructing or replacing buildings in the area; establishing, improving or relocating roads, public
utilities or other services in the area; or facilitating any other development in the area.
Auctioneering establishment means the use of land or buildings for the sale of goods, wares,
merchandise or equipment, excluding livestock, to persons by means of bidding. This use includes
the temporary storage of such goods and equipment.
Auto body repair/paint shop means a facility for the painting, repair or sanding of motor vehicle
bodies and chassis and other metal machinery, components or articles but does not include
facilities for the sale of gas or lubricating oil, or an automotive repair service. Auto detailing may
be included as an accessory use.
Automotive sales and/or service means the retail sale, lease, or rental of new or used
automobiles and/or recreational vehicles and/or a facility for the repair and servicing of automobiles
and/or recreational vehicles, including but not limited to, mufflers, oil changes, transmissions,
engine replacement, glass repair, auto detailing. Such facilities do not include the sale of gas but
may include towing services as an accessory use.
Aviary means a place for keeping birds confined for the purpose of raising, exhibiting or selling.
B
Basement means any storey of a building of which the ceiling level is less than 1.8 m (6 ft) above
the average finished surface level of the surrounding ground.
Bed and breakfast means an accessory use carried out in an owner-occupied dwelling where
temporary accommodation is provided to non-residents of the dwelling for remuneration, and where
meals, if provided for guests, are prepared in the common kitchen of the principal residence.
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Berm means a dyke-like mound or earth or other approved material used to separate uses, lots,
buildings, roads, districts, etc. and mitigate and minimize potential impacts of a development.
Boarding home means a building or portion of a building (other than a hotel or motel) containing
sleeping rooms without cooking facilities, where lodging and meals for three or more persons are
provided for compensation pursuant to previous arrangements or agreements. A boarding home
is not open to transient guests. Bed and Breakfast is a separate use.
Buffer means open spaces, landscaped areas, fences, walls, hedges, trees, shrubs, berms or
other similar features used to physically and/or visually separate incompatible uses, areas,
functions, sites, buildings, roadways, districts, etc.
Building has the meaning defined in the Act and includes 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 envelope means that portion of a lot within which development may occur after all
setbacks and separation distances and other standards of the district have been deducted.
Building height means the vertical distance measured from the average grade along the length of
the building and the highest point of the building, excluding steeples, chimneys, smoke stacks, roof
stairway entrance and other similar features.
Building width, minimum means the
minimum horizontal distance of the building's
living space measured parallel to the shortest
exterior
wall
of
the
building
and
perpendicular to the longest exterior wall of
the building and excludes porches, decks,
patios,
balconies,
carports,
garages,
unheated storage space, porte-cochere and
other similar architectural features.
Bulk fuel station means a use of land or buildings for storing and distributing petroleum products
in bulk quantities. This use includes supplementary tanker vehicle storage and card lock or key lock
fuel distribution facilities.
Business means a commercial, merchandising, or industrial activity or undertaking, a profession,
trade, occupation, calling or employment or an activity providing goods or services, whether or not
for profit and however organized or formed, including a cooperative or association of persons.
Business support service means an establishment primarily engaged in providing services for
other business establishments such as advertising, copying, equipment, financial service,
employment services, and other similar services.
Bylaw means the Land Use Bylaw of the Town of Raymond.
Min. Building Width
7.3 m (24 ft.)
Living Space
Attached Garage
Min. Building Width
7.3m (24 ft.)
Living Space
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Campground means a use of land or buildings intended for seasonal occupancy by holiday or tent
trailers, recreation vehicles, tents and similar equipment and which may include supplementary
bathroom and recreational facilities, eating shelters, convenience retail, laundry facilities and
dwelling accommodations for the operator.
Cannabis means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its regulations, as
amended from time to time.
Cannabis accessory means cannabis accessory as defined in the Cannabis Act (Canada) and its
regulations, as amended from time to time.
Cannabis production facility means a development where federally licensed cannabis is grown,
processed, packaged, tested, researched, destroyed, stored, or loaded for shipping.
Carport means a roofed, partially enclosed structure intended for the shelter of one or more motor
vehicles.
Car wash means the use of a structure or area providing for the cleaning of motor vehicles but
does not include truck washes or service stations/gas bars.
Cemetery means land used or dedicated to the burial of the dead, and may include crematoriums,
mausoleums, cineraria and columbaria, memorial gardens and security and maintenance facilities.
Child care facility means a building or portion thereof used for the provision of care, maintenance
and supervision of seven or more children, by persons unrelated to the children by blood or
marriage, for periods not exceeding 24 consecutive hours and includes all child-care centres, day
cares, nurseries and after-school or baby-sitting programs which meet the conditions of this
definition. Group homes and day homes are separate uses.
Clear vision triangle means a triangular area on a corner lot formed by an imaginary line starting
at the point of intersection of the two street property lines and extending 6.1 m (20 ft.) from their
point of intersection.
Clubs and organizations means development used for meeting, social or recreational activities
of members of non-profit, philanthropic, social service, athletic, business, or other similar clubs or
organizations, but does not include on-site residences. Such developments may include rooms for
eating, drinking sports, recreation, amusement and assembly as accessory uses.
Communal facility means a facility that is intended for the use of the residents and their guests of
a development such as recreation facilities and laundry facilities.
Community hall or facility means a non-commercial development established primarily for the
benefit and service of the population of the community in which it is located.
Conceptual design scheme means a detailed site layout plan for a parcel of land which typically
addresses the same requirements of an Area Structure Plan but which is not adopted by bylaw.
Condominium means a building or structure where there exists a type of ownership of individual
units, generally in a multi-unit development or project where the owner possesses an interest as a
tenant in common with other owners in accordance with the provisions of the Condominium
Property Act.
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Condominium plan means a plan of survey registered at a Land Titles Office prepared in
accordance with the provisions of the Condominium Property Act, Revised Statutes of Alberta
2000, Chapter C-22, as amended.
Confined feeding operation has the same meaning as defined in the Agricultural Operation
Practices Act, RSA 2000, Chapter A-7, as amended and means fenced or enclosed land or
buildings where livestock are confined for the purpose of growing, sustaining, finishing or breeding
by means other than grazing and any other building or structure directly related to that purpose but
does not include residences, livestock seasonal feeding and bedding sites, equestrian stables,
auction markets, race tracks or exhibition grounds.
Construction supply and contractor means development for the operation of a building trade or
service, or a materials supplier to the construction industry.
Construction camp means those on-site buildings, trailers or other acceptable means of
accommodation that are temporarily used to house and feed construction workers and/or store
project construction materials and/or provide office space for contractors and sub-contractors.
Convenience store means a retail store that sells a limited line of groceries and household goods
for the convenience of the neighbourhood and does not exceed 278.7 m2 (3,000 ft2) in gross floor
area.
Council means the Council of the Town of Raymond in the Province of Alberta.
Cultural facility means the provision of cultural services to the public, such as but not limited to
museums, art galleries and libraries by a public or private, non-profit facility.
D
Day home means a private residence where care, development and supervision are provided for
a maximum of six children between the ages of 0-12 years, by persons unrelated to the children by
blood or marriage, including children under the age of 12 who reside in the home, for periods not
exceeding 24 consecutive hours.
Deck means a platform with or without a roof, walls or railings and which may be attached to a
building for use as an outdoor amenity area.
Density means a measure of intensity and when used in reference to a residential or residential
related development, refers to the number of dwellings on a site, expressed in dwelling units per
hectare or acre.
Developer means a person or an owner of land in accordance with the Statutes of the Province of
Alberta who wishes to alter the title of the property or change the use of the property from its existing
use.
Development in accordance with the Act means:
(a) an excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them;
(b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or
placing of any of them in, on, over or under land;
(c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results
in or is likely to result in a change in the use of the land or building; or
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(d) a change in the intensity of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a
building that results in or is likely to result in a change in the intensity of use of the land or
building.
Development agreement means a contractual agreement completed between the municipality
and an applicant for a development permit or subdivision approval which specifies the roadways,
walkways, public utilities, and other services to be provided by the applicant as a condition of a
development permit or subdivision approval, in accordance with the Act.
Development authority in accordance with the Act means the person or persons authorized by
bylaw to exercise development powers and perform duties on behalf of the municipality. For the
purposes of the Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw, the Development Authority is the Municipal
Planning Commission and the Designated Officer acting in the capacity of Development Officer.
Development officer means the person(s) appointed by resolution of Council to the office
established by Part 1 section 15 of this bylaw.
Development permit means a permit issued with or without conditions pursuant to this bylaw
authorizing a development. A development permit does not constitute a building permit.
Discretionary use means the one or more uses of land or buildings prescribed in Part 4 of this
bylaw for which a development permit may be approved at the discretion of the Development
Authority or the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board with or without conditions.
District means a land use district as set out in Part 4, Land Use Districts and indicated on the Land
Use Districts Map.
Dormitory means a structure intended or used principally for sleeping accommodations where
such building is related to educational or public institution, including religious institution. Such use
may include kitchen and common gathering facilities.
Drive-in/Drive-through restaurant means an establishment where food is prepared and served
on the premises for sale to the public and includes car attendant and/or drive-through, pick-up
service.
Dwelling means a building or portion thereof designed for human habitation and which is intended
to be used as a residence for one or more individuals but does not include travel trailers, motor
homes, recreational vehicles, or other mobile living units, hotel, motel, dormitory, boarding house,
or other similar accommodation. Dwelling includes the following:
Accessory means a dwelling unit that is incidental and subordinate to the principal dwelling
on the parcel and which may be located within the principal dwelling or in a detached building.
Apartment means a building containing three or more dwelling units sharing a common hall
and common entrance at grade.
Duplex means a building containing two dwelling units connected by a common floor/wall or
ceiling, but not legally subdivided by a property line.
Moved-in means a conventional, previously occupied building which is physically removed
from one site, transported and re-established on another site with a different legal description
for use as a residence. Prefabricated dwelling and manufactured dwelling are separate uses
and defined as single-detached prefabricated and single-detached manufactured.
Multi-unit means a building other than an apartment that contains three or more dwelling units.
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Semi-detached means a building containing two dwelling units connected by a common wall
but legally subdivided by a property line.
Single-detached site built means a building constructed on the lot intended for occupancy
containing a single dwelling unit which is not attached to any other dwelling by any means.
Single-detached manufactured means a dwelling unit built at an off-site manufacturing facility
in conformance with CSA standards. The unit is typically constructed with an integrated frame
for placement on a permanent surface foundation in conformance with CSA-Z240.10.1
standards and designed in one or two sections for transport, whether on its own wheels or a
transport trailer. The unit arrives at the site where it is to be occupied complete and ready for
occupancy, except for incidental operations such as placement on an acceptable foundation
and removal of any hitch and/or wheels, and skirting. For the purposes of this bylaw, single-
detached manufactured dwelling does not include single-detached prefabricated dwellings.
Double-wide means a single-detached manufactured dwelling unit consisting of two
sections, moved separately, that are joined together into one integrated dwelling unit on
site.
Single-wide means a single-detached manufactured dwelling unit designed to stand alone
as a single dwelling unit.
Single detached prefabricated means a previously unoccupied dwelling unit or portions of a
dwelling unit that are built at an off-site manufacturing facility or location other than the lot
intended for occupancy. The units are built in conformance with CSA standards and/or Alberta
Safety Codes and do not have an integrated frame, hitch, wheels, or chassis or other device
allowing for transport of the unit. Single detached prefabricated dwelling include the following:
Modular or modular construction means a dwelling unit built at an off-site manufacturing
facility in conformance with CSA standards designed in two or more modules or sections.
The dwelling is transported by transport trailer in sections and delivered to the site where it
is assembled over a conventional, permanent concrete foundation (either a basement
foundation, slab-on-grade or crawl space).
Ready-to-move means a dwelling unit built to the current Alberta Building Code that would
normally be constructed on the site intended for occupancy, but for various reasons, is
constructed at an off-site manufacturing facility, construction site, plant site or building yard.
It is then loaded and transported as one unit onto the proper moving equipment and
delivered to the site intended for occupancy and placed on a conventional, permanent
concrete foundation (either a basement, slab-on-grade or crawl space).
Panelized means a dwelling unit constructed at the site intended for occupancy using pre-
built exterior/interior wall panels and building components that are delivered to the site as a
package ready for assembly over a conventional, permanent concrete foundation (either a
basement foundation, slab-on-grade or crawl space).
Dwelling group means two or more buildings each containing one or more dwelling units, located
on a lot or a number of adjoining lots where all buildings, recreation areas, vehicular areas,
landscaping and all other features have been planned as an integrated development. Accessory
dwelling is a separate use.
Dwelling unit means a use that contains one or more self-contained rooms designed to be used
as a dwelling and that includes sleeping, cooking, living and sanitary facilities and having an
independent entrance either directly from the outside of the building or through a common area
within the building.
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Dwelling unit as a secondary use means one or more dwelling units located within a principal
building in the General Commercial District, which are wholly contained within the second or upper
stories of the building or a portion of the first storey limited to the rear half of the building.
E
Educational facility means a place of instruction offering courses of study, operated with public
or private funds pursuant to the School Act, as amended.
Easement means a right held by one party in land owned by another.
Eating establishment means an establishment where food is prepared and served on the
premises for sale to the public and may include supplementary on or off-premises catering services.
This term includes restaurants, cafes, lunch and tea rooms, ice cream parlours, banquet facilities,
take-out restaurants and other uses similar in character and nature.
Entertainment establishment means an establishment such as a theatre, auditorium, lounge or
cabaret providing dramatic, musical or other entertainment indoors or outdoors and may include
facilities for supplementary food and beverage consumption.
Equipment sales, rental and service means the use of land or buildings for the sale, service
and/or rental of tools, trucks, tractors, construction equipment, agricultural implements, vehicles
over 13,000 lbs (5,900 kg) tare weight and heavy machinery designed for uses in agriculture,
construction, and primary industries such as mining or forestry or in freight hauling operations. Such
use may include cleaning, repairing and sale of parts and accessories.
Excavation means the process of altering the natural elevation of the ground by grading, cutting,
stripping, filling or breaking of ground, but does not include common household gardening and
ground care, excavation made for the building of basements, structures, landscaping, or parking
for which a development permit has been issued, or extensive agriculture. Gravel pit, mineral
extraction and any other similar extractive use are not classified as excavation and are a separate
use.
Exhibition ground means an establishment at which an exhibit of animals, objects, or other things
is featured for the purpose of display, amusement and entertainment, and which the public typically
pays an admission fee.
Extensive agriculture means the production of crops or livestock or both by expansive cultivation
or open grazing only. Barns, Quonsets and other similar buildings associated with extensive
agriculture are classified as accessory structures. This use does not include agricultural-related
industry buildings or uses such as packaging plants, processing plants, agricultural support
services or any other similar uses or structures.
F
Farmers' market means a use of land or buildings primarily for the sale of fresh or processed farm
or garden produce. This use may also include entertainment, crafts sales and sales of other similar
products.
Fence means a vertical structure usually made of wood, rails, bricks or wire erected to enclose,
screen, secure, or separate areas about all or part of a lot.
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Financial institution means a development or use primarily for providing the service of banking
or lending money, such as a bank, savings and loan institution, or credit union.
Floor area means the sum of the horizontal area of the ground floor of a building (i.e., building
footprint), measured from the exterior walls or from the centerline of walls separating two buildings,
but does not include basements, open porches, verandas or breezeways.
Frontage means the dimension of a lot or portion of a lot abutting a road right-of-way measured
along the front lot line or secondary front lot line.
Front yard means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and situated between the front lot
line and the nearest portion of the principal building.
Foundation means the supporting base structure of a building.
Funeral facility means a development used for the arrangement of funerals, the preparation of the
deceased for burial or cremation, the holding of funeral services and the carrying out of cremations.
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Government service means development providing municipal, provincial or federal government
services directly to the public or the community at large and includes development required for the
public protection of persons or property.
Grade means the average level of the finished surface of the ground adjacent to the exterior walls
of the building.
Grain elevators/seed cleaning means a facility for the collection, grading, sorting, storage, sales
and shipment of grains.
Grocery store means a retail establishment with a gross floor area in excess of 278.7 m2 (3,000
ft2) primarily selling pre-packaged and perishable food for household consumption as well as other
convenience and household goods.
Gross floor area means the sum of the gross horizontal area of each floor of a building, measured
from the exterior faces of the exterior walls or in the case of a common wall separating two buildings
from the centreline of such common wall. For the purposes of calculating off-site parking
requirements, gross floor area includes all areas intended for occupancy or storage but excludes
parking garages, mechanical rooms, and stairwells.
Group care facility means a development which provides residential accommodation and
rehabilitative services to persons who are handicapped, aged, disabled or undergoing rehabilitation
and are provided care to meet their needs. Persons are typically referred to a group care facility
by hospitals, courts, government agencies or recognized social service agencies or health
professionals but may also voluntarily request care. This use includes supervised uses such as
group homes, half-way houses, and convalescent homes.
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Health service means the provision of mental and health services on an outpatient basis. Services
may be of a preventative, diagnostic, treatment, therapeutic, rehabilitative, or counselling nature.
Typical uses include medical and dental offices, health clinics, and counselling services.
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Height see "Building height".
Highway means provincial highway 845 and 52 which are under the jurisdiction and control of
Alberta Transportation.
Holiday trailer see "Recreational vehicle".
Home occupation means the secondary use of a dwelling or accessory building by the occupant
of the dwelling for an occupation, trade, profession or craft, which in the opinion of the Development
Authority, does not change the residential character of the neighbourhood and is in accordance
with the home occupation regulations of this bylaw. Home occupations are categorized into Home
Occupation 1 and Home Occupation 2; refer to Part 4, section 22 of the General Residential - R-1
District for definitions. This use does not include sale of cannabis and cannabis accessories, which
is classified as a "Retail cannabis store".
Hospital means a facility providing room, board, and surgical or other medical treatment for the
sick, injured or infirm including outpatient services and accessory staff residences. Typical uses
include hospitals, sanatoria, isolation facilities, psychiatric hospitals, auxiliary hospitals, and
detoxification centres.
Hotel means a building or buildings used primarily for temporary sleeping accommodations and
ancillary services provided in rooms or suites of rooms that may contain bar/kitchen facilities. The
structure may include eating and drinking facilities, entertainment, convention, sports, recreation,
personal service and retail facilities as accessory uses.
Household repair service means development primarily for the repair and servicing of goods,
furniture, equipment and appliances normally used within and around the home with associated
retail sales of such repaired goods as an accessory use.
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Industry, heavy means development used for manufacturing, fabricating, processing, assembly,
production or packaging of goods or products, including ancillary offices and storage facilities, that
may generate potential health or safety hazards or nuisances beyond the boundaries of the lot
upon which it is situated; involve the storage or use of toxic gases or substances or goods or
products which may be hazardous or offensive; or produce waste material that may be hazardous
or offensive.
Intensive horticultural operation means use of land or buildings for the high yield production and
or sale of specialty crops such as a greenhouse, nursery, hydroponic or market garden, mushroom
or sod farm. This use does not include production of cannabis.
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Kennel means a facility where dogs or cats or other domestic pets are maintained, boarded, bred,
trained or cared for, or kept for the purposes of sale but excludes a veterinary clinic. In addition to
this bylaw all kennels are subject to the current Town of Raymond Animal Regulation Bylaw.
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Landscaped area means that portion of the site that is required to be landscaped.
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Landscaping means the modification, beautification and enhancement of a site or development
through the use of the following elements:
(a) natural landscaping consisting of vegetation such as trees, shrubs, hedges, grass,
flowers and other ground cover materials;
(b) hard landscaping consisting of non-vegetative materials such as brick, stone, concrete,
tile and wood; and
(c) innovative landscaping materials such as sculptures, ornamental ponds, benches,
lighting and other structures and materials used in landscape architecture.
Landscaping materials sales means a commercial business that specializes in the sale and/or
installation of landscaping materials such as, but not limited to trees, shrubs, rock, bark, mulch,
gravel and paving stones.
Lane or Laneway means a public thoroughfare with a right-of-way width in accordance with the
Town of Raymond Engineering Standards which provides a secondary means of access to a lot.
Light industry/manufacturing means development used for manufacturing, fabricating,
processing, assembly, production or packaging of goods or products, including ancillary offices and
storage facilities, that does not generate any potential health or safety hazards or nuisances beyond
the boundaries of the lot upon which it is situated; does not involve the storage or use of toxic gases
or substances or goods or products which may be hazardous or offensive; or produce waste
material that may be hazardous or offensive.
Loading space means an unobstructed area provided and maintained for the temporary parking
of trucks and other motor vehicles for the purpose of loading and unloading goods, wares,
materials, and merchandise on a lot.
Lot in accordance with the Act, means:
(a) a quarter section;
(b) a river lot shown on an official plan, as defined in the
Surveys Act, that is filed or lodged in a land titles office;
(c) a settlement lot shown on an official plan as defined in
the Surveys Act, that is filed or lodged in a land titles
office;
(d) a part of a parcel where the boundaries of the parcel are
separately described in the certificate of title other than
by reference to a legal subdivision; or
(e) a part of a parcel of land described in a certificate of title
if the boundaries of the part are described in a certificate
of title by reference to a plan of subdivision.
Where a certificate of title contains one or more lots
described in a plan of subdivision that was registered in a
land titles office before July 1, 1950, lot means parcel.
Lot area means the total area of a lot.
Lot, corner means a lot located at the intersection of two or
more streets. See figure to right.
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Lot coverage means the combined area of all buildings or structures on a site including but not
limited to the principal structure, accessory structures, decks, verandas, porches, and balconies
but excluding eaves, cornices, and other similar projections.
Lot, double fronting means a lot which abuts two parallel or approximately parallel streets. See
figure to right.
Lot, interior means a lot situated between two lots or another lot and a lane and having access to
not more than one street. See figure to right.
Lot length means the horizontal distance between the front and the rear lot lines measure along
the median between the side lot lines. See figure below.
Lot line means a legally defined boundary of any lot. The term property line and boundary line
have the corresponding meaning. See figure below.
Lot width means the horizontal distance between the side lot lines measured at a point 6.1 m
(20 ft) from the front property line. See figure below.
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Manufactured home park means a comprehensively planned development for the placement and
occupancy of new or previously occupied single-detached manufactured dwellings as residences
which is managed by an operator and may include amenity areas and accessory facilities for the
use and maintenance of the residents. Manufactured home park does not include transient uses
such as campgrounds.
Market garden means the growing of vegetables or fruit for commercial purposes. This use
includes an area for the display and sale of goods or produce grown or raised on site.
Measurable standard means a minimum dimensional standard stipulated in Part 2, Part 3, or Part
4 of the land use bylaw.
Mini storage means a development which includes a series of enclosed storage bays or lockers,
and may include outside storage sites for recreation vehicles, all of which are intended for rental or
lease to the public for storage of personal property.
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Motel means a building or buildings used primarily for temporary sleeping accommodations and
ancillary services provided in rooms or suites, where each room or suite may contain bar/kitchen
facilities. Each room or suite usually has its own private exterior access and is typically provided
with an adjoining or conveniently located parking stall. The structure may include eating and
drinking facilities, entertainment, convention, sports, recreation, personal service and retail facilities
as accessory uses.
Motor home has the same meaning as "Recreational vehicle".
Municipal Government Act (MGA) means the Municipal Government Act, Revised Statutes of
Alberta 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended.
Municipality means the Town of Raymond in the Province of Alberta.
Municipal reserve means the land specified to be municipal reserve by a subdivision approving
authority pursuant to section 666 of the Act.
Municipal/school reserve means the land specified to be municipal and school reserve by a
subdivision approving authority pursuant to section 666 of the Act.
Municipal planning commission (MPC) means a committee appointed by Council to act as a
Development Authority pursuant to section 624(2) of the Act and in accordance with the Town of
Raymond Municipal Planning Commission Bylaw.
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Natural area an area of land that is left in its natural and undeveloped state and is intended for use
as active or passive recreation areas or for resource protection as a principal use.
Non-conforming building in accordance with the Act, means a building:
(a) that is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction at the date a land use bylaw or any
amendment thereof affecting the building or land on which the building is situated becomes
effective; and
(b) that on the date the land use bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective does not, or
when constructed will not, comply with the land use bylaw.
Non-conforming use in accordance with the Act, means a lawful specific use:
(a) being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building lawfully under
construction at the date a land use bylaw or any amendment thereof affecting the land or
building becomes effective; and
(b) that on the date the land use bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective does not, or
in the case of a building under construction, will not comply with the land use bylaw.
Noxious or hazardous uses are those land uses which may be detrimental to public health, safety
and welfare because of toxic gases, noxious smells, wastes, noise, dust or smoke emissions which
are incompatible with residential or other development.
Nuisance means any use, prevailing condition or activity which has a detrimental effect on living
or working conditions.
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Occupancy permit means a permit issued by the municipality that authorizes the right to occupy
or use a building or structure for its intended use.
Off-street parking means a lot or portion thereof, excluding a public roadway which is used or
intended to be used as a parking area for motor vehicles.
Office means development primarily for the provision of professional, managerial or consulting
services; the administrative needs of businesses, trades, contractors and other organizations; and
service-related businesses such as travel agents and insurance brokers. This excludes
government services, the servicing and repair of goods, and the manufacturing and handling of a
product.
Orientation means the arranging or facing of a building or structure with respect to the street
frontage.
Outdoor storage means the open storage of goods, merchandise or equipment outside a building.
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Parcel in accordance with the Act, means the aggregate of the one or more areas of land described
in a certificate of title or described in a certificate of title by reference to a plan filed or registered in
a land titles office.
Parking lot means a site or a portion of a site, devoted to the off-street parking of vehicles, including
parking space, aisles, access drives, and landscaped areas, and providing vehicular access to a
public street. When identified as a specific use in a land use district, the use is contemplated as a
principal use of a lot. In all other cases, it is accessory to a principal use.
Park model trailer means a recreational vehicle that is either (a) built on a single chassis mounted
on wheels designed for infrequent towing by a heavy-duty tow vehicle but is restricted in size and
weight so that it does not require a special highway movement permit and conforms to the CSA-Z-
240 standard for recreational vehicles or (b) a recreational vehicle intended for temporary residence
or seasonal use built on a single chassis mounted on wheels, which may be removed and returned
to the factory, requiring a special tow vehicle and highway permit to move on the road and conforms
to the CSA Z-241 standard for recreational vehicles.
Parking stall means that portion of a parking lot that accommodates a parked vehicle.
Parks and playgrounds means land specifically designed or reserved for the general public for
active or passive recreational use and includes all natural and manmade landscaping, facilities,
playing fields, buildings and other structures that are consistent with the general purposes of public
parkland, and includes such uses as tot lots, amphitheatre, picnic grounds, bike and walking paths,
playgrounds and water features.
Permitted use means those uses as prescribed in Part 4 of this Bylaw for which a Development
Permit shall be issued with our without conditions by the Development Authority upon application
having been made to the Development Authority if the proposed development conforms with this
Bylaw.
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Personal service means a development used for the provision of services related to personal care
and appearance or the cleaning and repair of personal effects and may include the retail sale of
associated products. Typical uses include, but are not limited to, beauty salons, barber shops,
health spas, fitness centre, tailors and dressmakers, dry cleaners, laundromats and shoe repair
shops, but exclude equipment repair establishments and the provision of medical or health
services.
Plan of subdivision means a plan of survey prepared in accordance with the provisions of the
Land Titles Act for the purpose of effecting subdivision.
Primary access means the location and manner of the principal means of access to a building or
lot.
Principal building means a building which, in the opinion of the Development Officer:
(a) occupies the major or central portion of a site;
(b) is the chief or main building among one or more buildings for which the site is used;
(c) constitutes, by reason of its use, the primary purpose for which the site is used.
Principal use means the primary purpose for which a lot, building, or dwelling unit is used or
intended to be used.
Private means the use of land or buildings intended for or restricted to the use of a particular person
or group of persons which is not freely available to the general public.
Private roadway or private road means an area of land that provides access to a parcel and is
contained within common property forming part of a bare land condominium plan or bare land that
is used for the purpose of accommodating a private roadway for access purposes in accordance
with an easement agreement registered on it.
Property line see "Lot line".
Provincial health care facility means a hospital as defined in the Hospitals Act.
Provincial Land Use Policies means policies established by order of the Lieutenant Governor in
Council pursuant to section 622 of the Act.
Public roadway or public road means any land shown as a road on a registered plan of survey
and includes the right-of-way of any or all of the following: a local road, collector road or arterial
road; a service road; a street; an avenue; or a road, street or highway pursuant to the Public
Highways Development Act, which is designed or intended for vehicular use by the public.
Laneway or lane has a separate meaning and is not included in the definition of a public roadway.
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Queing aisle means an area of a lot designed to accommodate vehicles waiting in line at a vehicle-
oriented facility.
Queing space means the part of a queing aisle need to accommodate a single vehicle.
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Real property report means a legal document that illustrates in detail the location of all relevant,
visible public and private improvements relative to property boundaries prepared by a registered
Alberta Land Surveyor.
Recreational vehicle means a vehicle, trailer or other similar unit designed for and intended to
provide temporary accommodation for travel and recreational purposes, which either has its own
motor power or is mounted onto or drawn by another vehicle. Recreational vehicle includes park
model trailers, motor homes, campers, travel trailers, holiday trailers, tent trailers and other similar
terms.
Recreation facility, private means sports or recreational or retreat activities, uses, or facilities
including associated eating and retail areas, provided by commercial for-profit and non-profit
businesses where the public is admitted for a fee or where admission is limited to members of an
organization or limited group. Such uses include, but are not limited to, gymnasiums, athletic/sports
fields, shooting ranges, paint-ball, go-cart tracks, golf courses and ranges, outdoor mini-golf,
recreation centres, indoor/outdoor ice rinks, campgrounds, retreats and country clubs.
Recreation facility, public means sports or recreational or retreat activities, uses or facilities,
including associated eating and retail areas, for public use which are publicly-owned or operated
(i.e. municipal, provincial or federal including local boards, agencies or commissions of the town).
Such uses include, but are not limited to, gymnasiums, athletic/sports fields, shooting ranges, paint-
ball, go-cart tracks, golf courses and ranges, outdoor mini-golf, recreation centres, indoor/outdoor
ice rinks, campgrounds, retreats and country clubs.
Recycling facility means the use of land or buildings for the purchasing, receiving and/or
temporary storage of bottles, cans, newspapers and similar household items. The use shall not
generate a detrimental effect or nuisance beyond the boundaries of the lot or site on which it is
situated. "Waste disposal facility" and "salvage or wreckage yard" are not part of this use.
Registered owner means
(a) in the case of land owned by the Crown in right of Alberta or the Crown in right of Canada, the
Minister of the Crown having the administration of the land; or
(b) in the case of any other land:
(i) the purchase of the fee simple estate in the land under an agreement for sale that is the
subject of a caveat registered against the Certificate of Title in the land, and any assigned
of the purchaser's interest that is the subject of a caveat registered against the Certificate
of Title; or
(ii) in the absence of a person described in paragraph (i), the person registered under the Land
Titles Act as the owner of the fee simple estate in the land.
Religious assembly means a development including any meeting halls used for spiritual worship
and related religious, charitable, educational or social activities, but does not include a school. It
may include such accessory uses as offices for administration, childcare facility, space for social
recreational or community facilities, minister's residence, manse, parsonage, or rectory.
Research and development facility means the use of land or buildings designed or used primarily
for research development functions related to industry and similar fields of endeavour such as a
laboratory.
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Residential accommodation in conjunction with an approved commercial use means a
residential unit that is part of a commercial building where the dwelling unit is a supplementary use
to that principal use. Typical uses include residential units on the second storey above a main floor
commercial use.
Retail cannabis store means a development involving the use of a building where cannabis and
cannabis accessories, licensed by the Province of Alberta, are offered for sale to individuals who
attend the premises for off-site consumption, and may include storage within the premises of
cannabis and cannabis accessories sufficient only to service such a store.
Retail store means a development involving the retail sale, rental or lease of consumer goods,
wares, merchandise, substances, articles or things from within a building and may include limited
seasonal outdoor sales and storage on or about the store premises of limited quantities of goods
sufficient only to service such a store. This use does not include sale of cannabis and cannabis
accessories, which is classified as a "Retail cannabis store".
Road see "Public roadway".
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Safety Codes means a code, regulations, standard, or body of rules regulating things such as
buildings, electrical systems, elevating devices, gas systems, plumbing or private sewage disposal
systems, pressure equipment, fire protection systems and equipment, barrier free design and
access, in accordance with the Safety Codes Act, RSA 2000, Chapter S-1, as amended.
Satellite dishes and radio or television antenna means a structure designed specifically to
receive television and radio signals.
Salvage or wreckage yard means use of land or buildings for the receiving, dismantling, resale or
transportation of inoperable motor vehicles, machinery, equipment, parts metals, construction
material or other similar materials. Such uses include, but are not limited to, junkyards, auto
wreckers, and salvage and scrap yards.
School reserve see "Municipal/school reserve".
Screening means a fence, wall, berm, hedge, landscaping or other similar feature used to visually
separate areas or functions or uses.
Senior citizens housing means a dwelling unit or accommodation sponsored and administered
by any public agency or any non-profit organization, either of which obtains its financial assistance
from Federal, Provincial, or Municipal Governments or agencies or public subscriptions or donation
or any combinations thereof. Senior citizen accommodation may include lounge, dining, health
care, and recreation facilities.
Service station/gas bar means any lot or building used for the retail sale of motor vehicle
accessories, gasoline or other fuels and the supply of washing, greasing, cleaning and minor repair
services for motor vehicles.
Setback means the minimum distance required between a property line of a lot and the nearest
part of any building, structure, development, excavation or use on the lot and is measured at a right
angle to the lot line. See figure below.
Setback, secondary front means the frontage on a corner lot that does not provide the primary
access to the building or development or is the setback which is designated the secondary front by
the Development Authority. See figure below.
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Shipping container means any container that was used, could be used, resembles, or is designed
for transport of goods by means of rail, air, truck or by sea. These containers are rectangular in
shape and are generally made of metal. When used for any purpose other than transporting freight,
a shipping container shall be considered a building and subject to the standards and requirements
of the Land Use Bylaw.
Shopping centre means a group of commercial uses, in one or more buildings, which is planned
and managed as a comprehensive entity.
Show home means a previously unoccupied dwelling which is used for the temporary purpose of
illustrating to the public the type or character of a dwelling or dwellings to be constructed in other
parts of a subdivision or development area and may contain a sales office for lots or dwellings
within the subdivision or development area.
Sidewalk means a pathway, walkway or right-of-way or portion of right-of-way intended for use by
pedestrians.
Sign means any object, structure, fixture, placard, device and components, or portion thereof,
which is used to advertise, identify, communicate, display, direct or attract attention to an object,
matter, thing, person, institution, organization, business, product, service, event or location by any
means. Refer to Part 5, section 2 for sign definitions.
Site means that part of a parcel or a group of parcels on which a development exists or which an
application for a development permit is being made.
Site plan means a plan drawn to scale illustrating the proposed and existing development prepared
in accordance with the requirements of this bylaw.
Similar use means the use of land or building(s) for a purpose that is not provided in any district
designated in this bylaw, but is deemed by a Development Authority to be similar in character and
purpose to another use of land or buildings that is included within the list of uses prescribed for that
district in which the use is proposed.
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Small wind energy conversion system (SWECS) means a development that generates electricity
from a wind turbine, either building or tower mounted, including associated control and conversion
electronics and tower guy wires, which has a limited generation capacity to be used primarily for
the applicants own use. Refer to Part 5, section 3 for SWECS definitions.
Solar collector means a device or combination of devices, structures, or part of a device or
structure that transforms direct solar energy into thermal, chemical, or electrical energy.
Specialty manufacturing/cottage industry means development for small scale on-site
production of goods in a building not exceeding 565 m2 (5,000 ft2) gross floor area, including retail
sales, display and storage areas. Examples include: specialty food production, crafts, pottery and
sculpture studios, taxidermists, and cabinet makers.
Statutory plan means an Intermunicipal Development Plan, Municipal Development Plan, Area
Structure Plan, or Area Redevelopment Plan adopted pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
Stockpile means on-site storage of any soil, sand, gravel, mineral, clay, mud, debris, vegetation
or other organic material, excluding common household gardening and ground care, extensive
agriculture, stockpile associated with the building of basements, structures, landscaping, or parking
for which a development permit has been issued, and landscaping materials sales.
Storey means the space between the top of any floor and the top of the next floor above it and if
there is no floor above it, the portion between the top of the floor and the ceiling above it, but does
not include a basement.
Street means a thoroughfare which is used or intended to be used for passage or travel of motor
vehicles and includes the sidewalks and land on each side of and contiguous to the prepared
surface of the thoroughfare. It does not include lanes.
Structure means anything constructed or erected that requires a location on the ground or attached
to something having location on the ground. Among other things, structures include buildings, walls,
fences, and signs.
Subdivision or Subdivide means the division of a parcel by an instrument.
Subdivision authority means the body established by bylaw to act as the subdivision authority in
accordance with section 623 of the Act.
Subdivision and development appeal board means the quasi-judicial board established, by
bylaw, to act as the municipal appeal body for subdivision and development, in accordance with
section 627 of the Act.
Subdivision and Development Regulation means regulations established by order of the
Lieutenant Governor in Council pursuant to section 694 of the Act.
Such as means includes but is not limited to.
Surveillance suite means a dwelling unit or sleeping unit, not exceeding 46.5 m2 (500 ft2) in size,
that is developed in conjunction with a principal use so that the dwelling is a supplementary use to
the principal use, and which is used solely to accommodate a person or persons, whose function
is to provide surveillance, maintenance and/or security.
Swimming pool, private means an in-ground or above-ground structure containing an artificial
body of water with a design depth greater than 600 mm (2 ft) designed for swimming. Private
swimming pools are classified as an accessory structure.
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Telecommunication antenna means a structure and any associated system, including all masts,
towers and other antenna supporting structures that is used for the transmission, emission or
reception of television, radio or telecommunications.
Temporary use means a use listed as a permitted or discretionary use, or deemed similar to a
permitted or discretionary use in the applicable land use district in Part 4, that is approved for a
designated time period in a development permit issued in accordance with Part 1, section 34 of this
bylaw.
Tourist information means a development intended to provide information to the travelling public
and may include washroom and picnic facilities and accessory retail sales.
Town means the Town of Raymond.
Transportation/delivery service means development involving the use of one or more vehicles
to transport people, mail, currency, documents, packages and articles for compensation such as a
mobile catering service, the rental or lease of vans and trucks, taxi service, limousine or bus service
and may include limited storage and repair of the vehicles used. This use does not include towing
operations.
Travel trailer see "Recreational vehicle".
Truck transportation dispatch/depot means a facility for the purpose of storing and/or
dispatching trucks, buses, fleet vehicles, and transport vehicles and may include towing operations.
The use may also involve the transfer of goods primarily involving the loading and unloading of
freight-carrying trucks.
Truck wash means a commercial vehicle washing facility associated with large vehicles such as
tractor trailers.
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Use means the utilization of a parcel of land for a particular use.
Utilities means (1) the system, works or facilities used to provide one or more of the following for
public or private use, consumption, benefit, or convenience: distribution of gas, whether artificial
or natural; telecommunications; waterworks or steam; irrigation; electricity, light or power; heating
or fuel; storm water management or drainage; and sewage disposal; and/or (2) a building or
structure necessary for the provision of a utility. Private use outdoor coal burning
appliances/utilities or other similar utilities are not permitted within the Town of Raymond. This use
does not include "wind energy conversion system" or "small wind energy conversion system" which
is defined separately.
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Variance, limited means a relaxation of one measurable standard of the bylaw not to exceed 20%.
Veterinary clinic 1 means a medical facility which treats only small animals with no provision for
outside pens or cages and may include associated office space. This use includes off-site
treatment of animals or livestock of any size and the supplementary sale of associated products.
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Veterinary clinic 2 means a medical facility which treats animals of all sizes and can consist of
inside and outside pens and may include associated office space and the supplementary sale of
associated products.
W
Warehousing means the use of a building or portion thereof for the storage and distribution of
materials, products, goods and merchandise, and may include a retail component to a maximum
of 30% of the floor area as an accessory use.
Waste disposal facility means a use of land or buildings for the storage, burial or transfer of
garbage, spent or discarded materials, or hazardous materials and which do not meet the definition
of "Recycling depot" or "Salvage or wreckage yard". Such uses include, but are not limited to,
waste transfer stations and landfills.
Wholesale trade means an establishment primarily engaged in selling merchandise to retailers; to
industrial, commercial, institutional or professional business users or to other wholesalers; or acting
as agents or brokers and buying merchandise for, or selling merchandise to such individuals or
companies.
Wind energy conversion system see "Small wind energy conversion system".
Y
Yard means the area between a lot line and the nearest part of any building, structure,
development, excavation or use on the lot. See figure on next page.
Yard, front means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and situated between the front lot
line and the nearest portion of the principal buildings. See figure below.
Yard, rear means a yard extending across the full width of a lot and situated between the rear lot
lines and the nearest portion of the principal building. See figure below.
Yard, secondary front means a yard on a corner lot with street frontage but which is not the
frontage where the main entrance to the building or development is oriented or is the yard which is
designated the secondary front by the Development Authority.
Yard, side means a yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard and situated between the
side lot lines and the nearest portion of the principal building. See figure below.
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2. SIGN DEFINITIONS
Animated sign means a sign with action, motion, changing colors or lights, movement or the
appearance of movement, or change of sign matter or text which require electrical energy or a
mechanical or automated device.
Billboard means a sign designed and intended to provide an advertising copy area, which may be
leasable, and where the copy can be periodically replaced, typically by the use of pre-printed copy
pasted or otherwise mounted onto the copy area or by means of an electronic display board.
Copy means any image, written material, structure, graphics, pictures, logo, symbol or letters which
are intended to advertise, direct, notify, identify, or otherwise communicate information.
Display surface means the entire area within a continuous perimeter, enclosing the extreme limits
of the copy area, including any frame or border. The perimeter does not include any structural
elements lying outside the limits of the sign and not forming an integral part of the display.
Directional and informational signage means a sign the message of which is limited to providing
direction, guidance, facility or similar information and which may contain a name or logo, but does
not contain any advertising.
Electronic message board means any sign that uses changing lights or intensity of lights to form
a sign message where the sequence of messages and the ratio of change is electronically
programmed and can be modified by electronic process.
Holography means an animated sign where a three dimensional image is created with
photographic projection.
Illuminated sign means any sign lighted by or exposed to artificial lighting either by lights on or in
the sign or directed towards the sign.
Motion picture projection means an animated sign which includes a sequence of images
depicting people, objects or text in motion, preserved on a recording medium and capable of being
projected for viewing.
Multi-Tenant sign means a sign for a non-residential site with multiple tenants, identifying each
tenant on the site.
Nonconforming sign means a sign or sign structure which lawfully existed at the time the land
use bylaw became effective but which does not presently conform to all the requirements of the
applicable bylaw.
Sign means any object, device, display or structure, or part thereof, which is used to advertise,
identify, display, direct or attract attention to an object, person, institution, organization, business,
product, service, event or location by any means.
Type 1: Canopy or Awning Signs
Canopy sign means a sign attached to a non-retractable structure completely enclosed
overhead, which is intended to be used for business identification or protection against the
weather and which is not supported independently of any other building or structure.
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Awning sign means a fixed, folding or collapsible covering supported by a frame extending
outward from a building to provide shelter and is capable of containing copy.
Type 2: Fascia Signs
Fascia sign means a sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building with the
exposed display surface of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the
said wall.
Type 3: Freestanding Signs
Freestanding sign means any sign supported by a freestanding column(s) or structure
placed in or on the ground and not attached to any building or other structure.
Type 4: Monument Signs
Monument sign means a sign where the base of the sign structure is located on the
ground or a maximum of 0.3 m (1 ft) above the adjacent grade and the width of the base
and the top of the sign structure are approximately equal.
Type 5: Portable and Sidewalk Signs
Portable sign means a sign that is not permanently affixed to a building, structure or the
ground and is supported on a structure allowing it to be readily moved from one location to
another.
Sidewalk sign means a collapsible, portable sign limited to a maximum height of 1 m (3.3
ft) and maximum display area of 0.56 m2 (6 ft2).
Type 6: Roof Signs
Roof sign means a sign erected upon, against or above the roof of a building or roof eave,
parapet, or on an architectural feature above the roof or roof eave.
Type 7: Mural Signs
Mural sign means a painting or other decorative work applied to and made integral with
an outside wall surface of a building.
Type 8: Off-Premises Signs
Off- premises sign means a sign indicating the availability of goods or services at a
location other than the location of the sign.
Type 9: Window Signs
Window sign means a sign permanently or temporarily applied directly to the inside
surface of a window and intended to be viewed from the outside of the building.
Wall sign means a fascia sign attached to or erected against the wall of a building with the exposed
display surface of the sign in a plane approximately parallel to the plane of the said wall.
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3. SMALL WIND ENERGY CONVERSION SYSTEM DEFINITIONS
Blade means an element of a wind energy system rotor, which acts as a single airfoil, thereby
extracting kinetic energy directly from the wind.
Blade clearance means, in reference to a horizontal axis rotor, the distance from grade to the
bottom of the rotor's arc.
Distribution system means electrical lines and equipment typically operating at less than 25,000
volts that manage and distribute electrical energy from sub-station to customers.
Horizontal axis rotor means a wind energy conversion system where the rotor is mounted on an
axis horizontal to the earth's surface.
Kilowatt or (kW) means the measure of power for electrical current.
Small wind energy conversion system (SWECS) means a development that generates electricity
from a wind turbine, either building or tower mounted, including associated control and conversion
electronics and tower guy wires, which has a limited generation capacity to be used primarily for
the applicants own use.
Total height 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.
Vertical axis rotor means a wind energy conversion system where the rotor is mounted on an axis
perpendicular to the earth's surface.
Wire service provider means a company that operates and maintains a distribution system.
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APPENDIX A:
Telecommunication Antenna Siting Protocol Exclusion List
Industry Canada has determined that certain antenna structures are considered to have minimal
impact on the local surroundings and do not require consultation with the Land Use Authority or
the public. The following excerpt from Industry Canada's publication, "Radiocommunication and
Broadcasting Antenna Systems CPC-2-0-03" lists the types of antenna installations exempted
from the requirement to consult with the local land use authority and the public. The installations
listed are therefore excluded from Part 3, section 7, Telecommunication Antenna Siting Protocol
in the Town of Raymond Land Use Bylaw.
Section 6. Exclusions
For the following types of installations, proponents are excluded from the requirement to consult
with the land use authority and the public, but must still fulfill the General Requirements outlined
in section 7 [of CPC-2-0-03]:
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maintenance of existing radio apparatus including the antenna system, transmission line,
mast, tower or other antenna-supporting structure;
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addition or modification of an antenna system (including improving the structural integrity
of its integral mast to facilitate sharing), the transmission line, antenna-supporting
structure or other radio apparatus to existing infrastructure, a building, water tower, etc.
provided the addition or modification does not result in an overall height increase above
the existing structure of 25% of the original structure's height;
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maintenance of an antenna system's painting or lighting in order to comply with Transport
Canada's requirements;
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installation, for a limited duration (typically not more than 3 months), of an antenna
system that is used for a special event, or one that is used to support local, provincial,
territorial or national emergency operations during the emergency, and is removed within
3 months after the emergency or special event; and
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new antenna systems, including masts, towers or other antenna-supporting structure,
with a height of less than 15 metres above ground level.
Individual circumstances vary with each antenna system installation and modification, and the
exclusion criteria above should be applied in consideration of local circumstances. Consequently,
it may be prudent for the proponents to consult the Land Use Authority and the public even
though the proposal meets an exclusion noted above. Therefore, when applying the criteria for
exclusion, proponents should consider such things as:
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the antenna system's physical dimensions, including the antenna, mast, and tower,
compared to the local surroundings;
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the location of the proposed antenna system on the property and its proximity to
neighbouring residents;
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the likelihood of an area being a community-sensitive location; and
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Transport Canada marking and lighting requirements for the proposed structure.
Proponents who are not certain if their proposed structure is excluded, or whether consultation
may still be prudent, are advised to contact the land-use authority and/or Industry Canada for
guidance.
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APPENDIX B:
Excerpts from the Municipal Government Act
Statutes of Alberta, 2000, Chapter M-26, as amended (July 1, 2018)
Non-conforming use and non-conforming buildings
643(1) If a development permit has been issued on or before the day on which a land use
bylaw or a land use amendment bylaw comes into force in a municipality and the bylaw would
make the development in respect of which the permit was issued a non-conforming use or non-
conforming building, the development permit continues in effect in spite of the coming into force
of the bylaw.
(2) 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 must
conform with the land use bylaw then in effect.
(3) 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, may not be enlarged or added to
and no structural alterations may be made to it or in it.
(4) A non-conforming use of part of a lot may not be extended or transferred in whole or in part
to any other part of the lot and no additional buildings may be constructed on the lot while the
non-conforming use continues.
(5) A non-conforming building may continue to be used but the building may not be enlarged,
added to, rebuilt or structurally altered except
(a) to make it a conforming building,
(b) for routine maintenance of the building, if the development authority considers it
necessary, or
(c) in accordance with a land use bylaw that provides minor variance powers to the
development authority for the purposes of this section.
(6) 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 may not be repaired or rebuilt except
in accordance with the land use bylaw.
(7) The land use or the use of a building is not affected by a change of ownership or tenancy
of the land or building.
Stop order
645(1) Despite section 545, if a development authority finds that a development, land use or
use of a building is not in accordance with
(a) this Part or a land use bylaw or regulations under this Part, or
(b) a development permit or subdivision approval,
the development authority may act under subsection (2).
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(2) If subsection (1) applies, the development authority may, by written notice, order the owner,
the person in possession of the land or building or the person responsible for the contravention,
or any or all of them, to
(a) stop the development or use of the land or building in whole or in part as directed by
the notice,
(b) demolish, remove or replace the development, or
(c) carry out any other actions required by the notice so that the development or use of
the land or building complies with this Part, the land use bylaw or regulations under
this Part, a development permit or a subdivision approval,
within the time set out in the notice.
(2.1) A notice referred to in subsection (2) must specify the date on which the order was made,
must contain any other information required by the regulations and must be given or sent to
the person or persons referred to in subsection (2) on the same day the decision is made.
(3) A person who receives a notice referred to in subsection (2) may appeal to the subdivision
and development appeal board in accordance with section 685.
Enforcement of stop order
646(1) If a person fails or refuses to comply with an order directed to the person under section
645 or an order of a subdivision and development appeal board under section 687, the
municipality may, in accordance with section 542, enter on the land or building and take any
action necessary to carry out the order.
(2) A municipality may register a caveat under the Land Titles Act in respect of an order
referred to in subsection (1) against the certificate of title for the land that is the subject of the
order.
(3) If a municipality registers a caveat under subsection (2), the municipality must discharge
the caveat when the order has been complied with.
Municipal inspections and enforcement
542(1) If this or any other enactment or a bylaw authorizes or requires anything to be inspected,
remedied, enforced or done by a municipality, a designated officer of the municipality may,
after giving reasonable notice to the owner or occupier of land or the structure to be entered to
carry out the inspection, remedy, enforcement or action,
(a) enter on that land or structure at any reasonable time, and carry out the inspection,
enforcement or action authorized or required by the enactment or bylaw,
(b) request anything to be produced to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement or
action, and
(c) make copies of anything related to the inspection, remedy, enforcement or action.
(1.1) A consent signed under section 653 is deemed to be a reasonable notice for the purposes
of subsection (1).
(2) The designated officer must display or produce on request identification showing that the
person is authorized to make the entry.
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(3) In an emergency or in extraordinary circumstances, the designated officer need not give
reasonable notice or enter at a reasonable hour and may do the things in subsection (1)(a) and
(c) without the consent of the owner or occupant.
(4) Nothing in this section authorizes the municipality to remedy the contravention of an
enactment or bylaw.
Court authorized inspections and enforcement
543(1) If a person
(a) refuses to allow or interferes with the entry, inspection, enforcement or action
referred to in section 542, or
(b) refuses to produce anything to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement or
action referred to in section 542,
the municipality may apply to the Court of Queen's Bench, by way of originating notice, for an
order under subsection (2).
(2) The Court may issue an order
(a) restraining a person from preventing or interfering with the entry, inspection,
enforcement or action, or
(b) requiring the production of anything to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement
or action.
(3) A copy of the application and a copy of each affidavit in support must be served at least 3
days before the day named in the application for the hearing.
(4) In an emergency or in extraordinary circumstances, the Court may hear the application
without notice to any person.
Adding amounts owing to tax roll
553(1) A council may add the following amounts to the tax roll of a parcel of land:
(a) unpaid costs referred to in section 35(4) or 39(2) relating to service connections of a
municipal public utility that are owing by the owner of the parcel;
(b) unpaid charges referred to in section 42 for a municipal utility service provided to the
parcel by a municipal public utility that are owing by the owner of the parcel;
(c) unpaid expenses and costs referred to in section 549(3), if the parcel's owner
contravened the enactment or bylaw and the contravention occurred on all or a part
of the parcel;
(d), (e) repealed 1999 c11 s35;
(f) costs associated with tax recovery proceedings related to the parcel;
(g) if the municipality has passed a bylaw making the owner of a parcel liable for
expenses and costs related to the municipality extinguishing fires on the parcel,
unpaid costs and expenses for extinguishing fires on the parcel;
(g.1) if the municipality has passed a bylaw requiring the owner or occupant of a parcel to
keep the sidewalks adjacent to the parcel clear of snow and ice, unpaid expenses
and costs incurred by the municipality for removing the snow and ice in respect of
the parcel;
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(h) unpaid costs awarded by a composite assessment review board under section 468.1
or the Municipal Government Board under section 501, if the composite assessment
review board or the Municipal Government Board has awarded costs against the
owner of the parcel in favour of the municipality and the matter before the composite
assessment review board or the Municipal Government Board was related to the
parcel;
(h.1) the expenses and costs of carrying out an order under section 646;
(i) any other amount that may be added to the tax roll under an enactment.
(2) Subject to section 659, when an amount is added to the tax roll of a parcel of land under
subsection (1), the amount
(a) is deemed for all purposes to be a tax imposed under Division 2 of Part 10 from the
date it was added to the tax roll, and
(b) forms a special lien against the parcel of land in favour of the municipality from the
date it was added to the tax roll.
Injunction
554(1) When
(a) a structure is being constructed in contravention of an enactment that a municipality
is authorized to enforce or a bylaw,
(b) a contravention of this Act, another enactment that a municipality is authorized to
enforce or a bylaw is of a continuing nature, or
(c) any person is carrying on business or is doing any act, matter or thing without having
paid money required to be paid by a bylaw,
in addition to any other remedy and penalty imposed by this or any other enactment or a bylaw,
the municipality may apply to the Court of Queen's Bench for an injunction or other order.
(2) The Court may grant or refuse the injunction or other order or may make any other order
that in its opinion the justice of the case requires.
Municipality's costs in actions
554.1(1) A municipality is entitled to collect lawful costs in all actions and proceedings to which
the municipality is a party.
(2) The costs of a municipality in an action or proceeding in which the municipality is a party
are not to be disallowed or reduced because the municipality's lawyer in the action or
proceeding is an employee of the municipality.
General offences
557(1) A person who contravenes or does not comply with
(a) a provision of this Division,
(a.1) a provision of Part 17 or the regulations under Part 17,
(a.2) a land use bylaw as defined in Part 17,
(a.3) an order under section 645,
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(a.4) a development permit or subdivision approval or a condition of a permit or approval
under Part 17,
(a.5) a decision of a subdivision and development appeal board or the Municipal
Government Board under Part 17,
(a.6) section 436.24,
(b) a direction or order of the Minister,
(c) an order under section 545, 546, 551 or 567, or
(d) section 436.05,
or who obstructs or hinders any person in the exercise or performance of the person's powers
under Part 17 or the regulations under Part 17, is guilty of an offence.
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS
Permit
683 Except as otherwise provided in a land use bylaw, a person may not commence any
development unless the person has been issued a development permit in respect of it pursuant
to the land use bylaw.
Permit deemed refused
684(1) The development authority must make a decision on the application for a development
permit within 40 days after the receipt by the applicant of an acknowledgment under
section683.1(5) or (7) or, if applicable, in accordance with a land use bylaw made pursuant to
section 640.1(b).
(2) A time period referred to in subsection (1) may be extended by an agreement in writing
between the applicant and the development authority.
(3) If the development authority does not make a decision referred to in subsection (1) within
the time required under subsection (1) or (2), the application is, at the option of the applicant,
deemed to be refused.
(4) Section 640(5) does not apply in the case of an application that was deemed to be refused
under section 683.1(8).
Grounds for appeal
685(1) If a 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 under section 645,
the person applying for the permit or affected by the order under section 645 may appeal to
the subdivision and development appeal board.
(2) In addition to an applicant under subsection (1), any person affected by an order, decision
or development permit made or issued by a development authority may appeal to the
subdivision and development appeal board.
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(3) Despite subsections (1) and (2), no appeal lies in respect of the issuance of a development
permit for a permitted use unless the provisions of the land use bylaw were relaxed, varied or
misinterpreted or the application for the development permit was deemed to be refused under
section 683.1(8).
(4) Despite subsections (1), (2) and (3), if a decision with respect to a development permit
application in respect of a direct control district
(a) is made by a 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, and if the subdivision and development
appeal board finds that the development authority did not follow the directions it may,
in accordance with the directions, substitute its decision for the development
authority's decision.
Appeals
686(1) A development appeal to a subdivision and development appeal board is commenced
by filing a notice of the appeal, containing reasons, with the board
(a) in the case of an appeal made by a person referred to in section 685(1)
(i) with respect to an application for a development permit,
(A) within 21 days after the date on which the written decision is given under
section 642, or
(B) if no decision is made with respect to the application within the 40-day
period, or within any extension of that period under section 684, within 21
days after the date the period or extension expires,
or
(ii) with respect to an order under section 645, within 21 days after the date on
which the order is made,
or
(b) in the case of an appeal made by a person referred to in section 685(2), within 21
days after the date on which the notice of the issuance of the permit was given in
accordance with the land use bylaw.
(2) The subdivision and development appeal board must hold an appeal hearing within 30
days after receipt of a notice of appeal.
(3) The subdivision and development appeal board must give at least 5 days' notice in writing
of the hearing
(a) to the appellant,
(b) to the development authority whose order, decision or development permit is the
subject of the appeal, and
(c) to those owners required to be notified under the land use bylaw and any other
person that the subdivision and development appeal board considers to be affected
by the appeal and should be notified.
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(4) The subdivision and development appeal board must make available for public inspection
before the commencement of the hearing all relevant documents and materials respecting the
appeal, including
(a) the application for the development permit, the decision and the notice of appeal, or
(b) the order under section 645.
(4.1) Subsections (1)(b) and 3(c) do not apply to an appeal of a deemed refusal under section
683.1(8).
(5) In subsection (3), "owner" means the person shown as the owner of land on the assessment
roll prepared under Part 9.
Hearing and decision
687(1) At a hearing under section 686, the subdivision and development appeal board must
hear
(a) the appellant or any person acting on behalf of the appellant,
(b) the development authority from whose order, decision or development permit the
appeal is made, or a person acting on behalf of the development authority,
(c) any other person who was given notice of the hearing and who wishes to be heard,
or a person acting on behalf of that person, and
(d) any other person who claims to be affected by the order, decision or permit and that
the subdivision and development appeal board agrees to hear, or a person acting
on behalf of that person.
(2) The subdivision and development appeal board must give its decision in writing together
with reasons for the decision within 15 days after concluding the hearing.
(3) In determining an appeal, the subdivision and development appeal board
(a) must act in accordance with any applicable ALSA regional plan;
(a.1) must comply with any applicable land use policies;
(a.2) subject to section 638, must comply with any applicable statutory plans;
(a.3) subject to clauses (a.4) and (d), must comply with any land use bylaw in effect;
(a.4) must comply with the applicable requirements of the regulations under the Gaming,
Liquor and Cannabis Act respecting the location of premises described in a cannabis
licence and distances between those premises and other premises;
(b) must have regard to but is not bound by the subdivision and development
regulations;
(c) may confirm, revoke or vary the order, decision or development permit or any
condition attached to any of them or make or substitute an order, decision or permit
of its own;
(d) may make an order or decision or issue or confirm the issue of a development permit
even though the proposed development does not comply with the land use bylaw if,
in its opinion,
(i) the proposed development would not
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(A) unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood, or
(B) materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of
neighbouring parcels of land,
and
(ii) the proposed development conforms with the use prescribed for that land or
building in the land use bylaw.
(4) In the case of an appeal of the deemed refusal of an application under section 683.1(8),
the board must determine whether the documents and information that the applicant provided
met the requirements of section 683.1(2).
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OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
FORM A
Application # _____________________
Land Use District: __________________________
Received By: _____________________
Additional Information Attached: Yes No
Date Received: ____________________
Application Fee: ___________ (Non-Refundable)
______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant will complete the rest of the form:
I/WE hereby make application under the provisions of the LAND USE BYLAW No. 987-11 to
develop or use land and/or buildings in accordance with the plans and information submitted,
which form a part of this application.
Applicants Name: _________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Street Address: ___________________________________ Box #: _______________________
Registered Owner's Name: __________________________ Alt Phone: ____________________
PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT
Street Address (if different form above): __________________________________________________________
Legal Description: Plan ________________ Block ____________ Lot(s) __________________
Proposed Development: __________________________________________________________
For Accessory Building: Square Footage: ___________________ Height:_________________
Setback: Rear yard ___________ Nearest Side yard _________ % of lot occupied: _________
Combined % of lot occupied (existing accessories): ____________________________________
For Main Building: Height: __________________ Percentage of lot occupied: _____________
Sq Footage: Note: you may only proceed with that portion of development, which has been accounted for here
Main Floor ____________ Upper Floor ____________ Basement (if developed) ____________
Garage _____________ Decks ___________ Other (specify) ___________________________
Additional Application Requirements:
Site Plan (two sets) Drainage Plan Building Plans (three sets)
I hereby apply for permission to carry out the development described above and/or on the
attached plans and specifications. I further certify that the owner of the land described above is
aware of this application.
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________ Date: ___________________
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MPC)
DISCRETIONARY DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
FORM B
Application # ___________________
Land Use District: ___________________________
Received By: ___________________
Additional Information Attached: Yes No
Date Received: __________________
Application Fee: $100.00 (Non-Refundable)
______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant will complete the rest of the form:
I / WE hereby make application under the provisions of the LAND USE BYLAW No. 987-11 to
the Raymond Development Authority for a Discretionary Use Permit, which includes if
applicable any application for a waiver of a Land Use Bylaw regulation.
Applicants Name: _________________________________ Phone: _______________________
Mailing Address (Box #): ___________________________ Alt Phone: ____________________
Application For: __________________________________
Purpose of Discretionary Development: ______________________________________________
PROPOSED DISCRETIONARY DEVELOPMENT
Development Street Address: ______________________________________________________
Legal Description: Plan ________________ Block ____________ Lot(s) __________________
Those Affected: _________________________________________________________________
Application Details:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Description of Additional Materials Attached:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
I/We hereby certify that the information contained in this application, included any further
information contained in attached materials is to the best of my knowledge true.
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________ Date: ___________________
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
HOME BUSINESS LICENSE
(Home Occupation)
FORM C
Application # ________________________
Land Use District: _______________________
Application Fee: _____________________
Received By ____________________________
Date Received: _______________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant will complete the rest of the form:
I / WE hereby make application under the provisions of the LAND USE BYLAW No. 987-11 to
apply for a permit to operate a home occupation.
Applicants Name: ____________________________________ Phone: ____________________
Street Address: _____________________________ Mailing Address (Box): _______________
Legal Description: Lot: ________________ Block: ___________ Plan: __________________
Registered Owner's Name (if different): ____________________ Phone: ____________________
Name of Business: ______________________________________________________________
Proposed Occupation: ____________________________________________________________
Summary of Proposed Occupation:
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Type of Operation:
Location on Site:
Storage Requirements:
Additional Requirements:
Phone and Office
Main Building
Indoor
Water
Retail Sales
Accessory Building
Outdoor
Sewer
Manufacturing
Outside
Waste Material
Service
Off-street Parking (Amount____)
Other
On-street Parking (Amount____)
Noxious or Hazardous substance or waste:
Display Requirements:
Yes No
Signs Other
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________ Date: ___________________
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
OCCUPANCY PERMIT
DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION
FORM D
Application # ____________________________
Land Use District: _____________________
Development Permit ______________________
Date Issued: __________________________
Type of New Building: ____________________
Received By: _________________________
Application Fee: ____________ (Non-Refundable)
Paid / Payment Type ___________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant will complete this portion [in black] of the form:
Applicants Name: ________________________________ Phone:_______________________
Reg. Owner's Name (if different): ___________________ Phone:_______________________
Street Address: __________________________________ Box #: _______________________
Legal Description: Lot(s) ______________ Block ____________ Plan ___________________
Planned Occupancy Date: _______________________________
I hereby make this application for Occupancy for the above-named land and apply for
permission to occupy the above-named new building. I further certify that the owner of the
land described above is aware of this application.
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________ Date: ___________________
______________________________________________________________________________
FOR INTERNAL OFFICE USE ONLY
Water Meter Installed: ________________________________ RF#: ___________________________
Final Inspection Passed: _________________________ Date: __________________________
New Account established with Corporate Services: _______________________________
Comments:
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
SIGN APPLICATION
FORM E
Application # _______________________
Land Use District: _____________________________
Received By: _______________________
Additional Information Attached: Yes No
Date Received: ______________________
Application Fee: _______________ (Non-Refundable)
______________________________________________________________________________
Applicant will complete the rest of the form:
I/WE hereby make application under the provisions of the LAND USE BYLAW No. 987-11 to construct
a sign in accordance with the plans and information submitted, which form a part of this application.
Applicants Name: _____________________________________ Phone: _________________________
Street Address: _______________________________________ Box #: _________________________
Registered Owner's Name: ______________________________ Alt Phone: ______________________
PROPOSED SIGN
Sign Street Address (if different form above): _______________________________________________
Legal Description: Plan ____________________ Block _____________ Lot(s) ___________________
SIGN TYPE:
SIGN CHARACTERISTICS:
Canopy or awning (1)
Electrified
Fascia (2)
Non-electrified
Freestanding (3)
Indirect Illumination
Monument (4)
Internal Illumination
Portable and sidewalk(5)
Direct Illumination
Roof (6)
Animated
Mural (7)
Electronic Message Board
Off-premises (8)
Window (9)
What is the exact message content that will appear on the sign?
___________________________________________________________________________________
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
Dimensions
Office Use
Length of Sign:
m
ft
Width of Sign:
m
ft
Sign Face Area (length x width):
m2
ft2
Top of Sign Height:
from Grade:
m
ft
from Roof:
m
ft
Provide details regarding the extent of the projection, if the sign is to be attached to a building:
___________________________________________________________________________________
Provide details regarding the size, height, dimensions and material type for any supporting structures:
___________________________________________________________________________________
If the sign is for a temporary use:
How many days is the sign proposed to be displayed? ___________days
EXISTING SIGNS
Are there any other signs at this location?
Yes
No
If yes, what type(s) and number of signs are currently on the property?
___________________________________________________________________________________
Additional Application Requirements:
Site Plan (two sets) including:
Location of all existing and proposed sign(s) dimensioned to all property lines
Size, height, and other dimensions of the proposed sign(s), including any supporting
structures
Projection (if any)
Setbacks from existing buildings
I hereby apply for permission to carry out the development described above and/or on the attached plans
and specifications. I further certify that the owner of the land described above is aware of this
application.
Signature of Applicant: ____________________________________ Date: _____________________
OFFICE OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
15 BROADWAY SOUTH, P.O. BOX 629, P (403) 752.3322 F (403) 752.4379
RAYMOND, AB, T0K 2S0 www.raymond.ca
LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT APPLICATION
FORM F
Received By: ___________________
Additional Information Attached: Yes No
Date Received: __________________
Application Fee: ________________ (Non-Refundable)
Applicants Name: _____________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Phone # _____________________________________________________________
Registered Owners Name (if not applicant): _______________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
Applicants interest if not the registered owner: ____________________________
(Option - Lease - Other)
Legal Description of Land: Lot(s) __________ Block _______ Plan _________
Quarter _______ Section _________ Township ________ Range ________
Street Address (if applicable) ________________________________________
*Information requirements are outlined in Part 1, sections 49-51 of the Town of Raymond
Land Use Bylaw No. 987-11
Signature of Applicant: _______________________________ Date: ___________________
Approved by Amending Bylaw No. ________ Third and Final Reading Date ____________
Refused (date) _____________________
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APPENDIX A
FEES
Whereas council, in accordance with the Act is authorized to establish any fee and
procedural matter as council considers necessary; now therefore council establishes the
following fees:
1. DEVELOPMENT APPLICATION FEES
(a) Minimum Fee
Unless a greater fee is required by Sections 1(b) or 1(c) below, the
minimum development application fee is: ............................................... $50
(b) Fee for Permitted Use Not Requiring Waiver
Minimum Fee: ........................................................................................... $50
Plus for new Construction:
i. $10 Fee for 0 - $50,000 value1 of development; or
ii. $50 Fee for $50,001 to $100,000 value of development; or
iii. $100 Fee for value of development in excess of $100,000.
(c) Fee for Discretionary Use or Permitted Use Requiring a Waiver
Minimum Fee: ......................................................................................... $100
Plus for new Construction (if approved):
i. $10 Fee for 0 - $50,000 value of development; or
ii. $50 Fee for $50,001 to $100,000 value of development; or
iii. $100 Fee for value of development in excess of $100,000.
2. OCCUPANCY PERMIT
Upon completion of a new dwelling, an Occupancy Permit must be
acquired prior to occupancy. The application fees are as follows:
(a) $0 - regular fee, if prior to the commencement of occupancy
(b) $100 - Late Occupancy fee for applications submitted after
Occupancy has already commenced
3. LATE APPLICATION FEE
For applications made after a development has already commenced,
the following late fees will be applied:
(a) $50 Fee for 0 - $50,000 value of development; or
(b) $250 Fee for $50,001 to $100,000 value of development; or
(c) $500 Fee for value of development in excess of $100,000.
4. SUBDIVISION EXTENSION FEE
For applications made after a development has already commenced,
the following late fees will be applied:
(a) $100 Fee for the first extension application
(b) $300 Fee for every addition extension application
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5. LETTER OF COMPLIANCE
If a person requests a letter or a certificate of compliance from the
municipality confirming that a use of land and/or building conforms
with the land use bylaw, then the request shall be accompanied by and
subject to a $50 application fee.
6. LAND USE BYLAW AMENDMENT
If a request or an application is made to council for an amendment to
the land use bylaw it shall be accompanied by and subject to a $500 fee.
7. DEVELOPMENT APPEALS
If an appeal is made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board (SDAB) on
any decision of the Development Authority it shall be accompanied by and
subject to a $100 appeal fee.
8. FEES NON-REFUNDABLE
A fee established in this appendix shall be non-refundable in whole or in part.
9. AMENDMENT OF FEES
Council may by resolution amend the fees established herein from time to time.
1 Construction values will be based on the Alberta Permit Pro equation for calculating Construction Values