Land Use Bylaw No. 1957/2023
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BYLAW 1957/2023
0F THE TOWN OF REDCLIFF
IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA
A BYLAW OF THE TOWN OF REDCLIFF IN THE PROVINCE OF ALBERTA FOR THE
PURPOSE OF ADOPTING A LAND USE BYLAW.
WHEREAS, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal GovernmentAct R.S.A. 2000, Chapter
26, as amended every municipality must pass a Land Use Bylaw.
AND WHEREAS, the Council of the Town of Redcliff wishes to adopt a new Land Use Bylaw to
update and more effectively implement land use controls and regulations governing land use in
the Town; addresses new development guidelines for certain types of uses within the Town of
Redcliff; amend the existing Land Use District Map to reflect land use designations; and to
comply with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, ChapterM-26, as
amended.
AND WHEREAS, the Town of Redcliff wishes to foster orderly growth and development in the
Town.
AND WHEREAS, copies of this Bylaw and related documents were made available for
inspection by the Public at the Municipal Office as required by the Municipal Government Act,
R.S.A. 2000, ChapterM-26.
AND WHEREAS, a public hearing with respect to this bylaw was conducted in accordance with
the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, ChapterM-26 as amended on August 21, 2023.
NOW THEREFORE, THE COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF REDCLIFF, DULY ASSEIVIBLED,
ENACTS AS FOLLOWS:
1. This Bylaw may be cited as the Town of Redcliff Land Use Bylaw.
2. Bylaw 1698/2011 being the former Land Use Bylaw, and any amendments thereto, is
hereby repealed.
3. This Bylaw is hereby adopted in its entirety, as the Land Use Bylaw 1957/2023.
4. This Bylaw shall come into force on the date of final reading and signing thereof.
READ a first time the 26th day of June, 2023.
READ a second time the 21st day of August, 2023.
READ a third time the 10th day of October, 2023.
SignedandPassedtheJ±:`dayofT\lO®-i2+Gu,2023
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Table of Contents
Section 1: Purpose
Jurisdiction
Bylaw Authorities
Bylaw Enforcement
Bylaw Amendments
Section 2: Development Process
Requirements
Receive and Review
Decisions
Conditions
Appeals
Completion and Cancellation
Section 3: Specific Uses and Activities
Specific Use Requirements
Bed And Breakfast
Cannabis Production And Distribution Facility
Cannabis Retail
Car Wash
Custodial Quarters
Demolition Or Removal
Drive-Through Business
Excavation, Stripping & Grading
Gas Station
Home-Based Business Type One (HBB1)
Home-Based Business Type Two (H882)
Relocated Buildings
Secondary Suite (External)
Secondary Suites (Internal)
Solar Collector (RoofAvall)
Solar Collector (Freestanding)
Shipping Containers
Tanks And Pressure Vessels
Temporary Development
Temporary Residence
Tent And Air Supported Structures
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Section 4: General Regulations
Setbacks
Parcels
Landscaping
Buildings and Structures
Parking and Loading
Signage
Section 5: Land Use Districts
DC Direct Control Districts
R-EST Residential, Estate District
R-GEN Residential, General District
R-ATT Residential, Attainable Housing District
R-MED Residential, Medium Dwelling District
M-RBD Mixed-Use, Residential/Business District
M-DWT Mixed-Use, Downtown District
C-NHD Commercial, Neighbourhood District
C-GEN Commercial, General District
C-H\/\/Y Commercial, Highway Corridor District
H-COM Horticulture/Commercial District
H-GEN Horticulture, General District
I-LHT Industrial, Light District
I-HVY Industrial, Heavy District
S-PRK Special, Parks and Recreation District
S-COM Special, Community Services District
S-URB Special, Urban Reserve District
S-NOS Special, Natural Open Space District
Section 6: Glossary
Schedules
Schedule A: Cannabis Overlay Maps
Schedule 8: Land Use Map
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Figures
Figure 1 -Example Secondary Suites (External)
Figure 2 -Side Yard Projections
Figure 3 -Corner Visibility Triangle
Figure 4 -Escarpment Setback
Figure 5 -Fence Height Illustrations
Figure 6 -Determining Building Height
Figure 7 -Angle Parking Dimensions
Figure 8 -Example Signs at Street Level
Tables
Table 1 -Minimum Specified Penalties
Table 2 -Development Not Requiring a Development Permit
Table 3 -Public Notice Requirements
Table 4 -Fence Height Maximums
Table 5 -Parking Minimums
Table 6 -Parking Space Minimums
Table 7 -Angle Parking Minimums
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Jurisdiction
1.1 TITLE
This Bylaw may be cited as the "Town of Redcliff Land Use Bylaw No.1957/2023".
1.2 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate, control or prohibit the use and development of land and buildings
within the Town of Redcliff in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act (MGA),
and for that purpose, among other things to:
a) Dividethe municipality into Land use Districts,
b) Prescribe and regulate for each Land use District the purposes for which land and buildings may be used,
c) Establish the office of Development Authority,
d) Establish a method of making decisions on applications for development permits including the issuing of
Development Permits,
e) Prescribe a procedureto notifyowners of land likelyto be affected bythe issueofa Development
Permit, and
f) Establish a procedure for appeals against the decisions of the Development Authority.
1.3 CONSISTENCY
Development authorized under this Bylaw is subject to:
a) Federal and provincial law (includingorders bythe Land and property RightsTribunal), and buildingcode
requirements,
b) Other bylaws, statutory plans, and inter-municipal agreements,
c) The Town's Design Guidelines and construction standards and any Infrastructure Master plans as they
pertain to Transportation, Water Sanitary and/or Stormwater Management, and
d) Any easements, caveats, covenants, and other encumbrances on the title to the land in question,
whether or not the Development Permit refers to these other requirements.
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1.4 EFFECTIVE DATE & TRANSITION
a) The `Town of RedcliffLand use Bylaw No.1957/2023', is passed and comes into full force and effect
when it receives third reading and is signed pursuant to the MGA,
b) The existing Redcliff Land use Bylaw No.1698/2011 including all amendments is hereby repealed,
c) All amendmentstothe Bylaw or Development permit applications received on orafterthe effective
date of this Bylaw shall be processed and considered upon the provisions outlined herein, and
d) All applications received in a complete form priortothe effective dateofthis Bylawshall be processed
based on `Land Use Bylaw No.1698/2011' unless the Applicant requests that the application be
processed based on the regulations of this Bylaw.
1.5 FEES AND CHARGES
All fees and charges under and pursuant to this Bylaw, are established within the `Fees, Rates, and Charges
Bylaw', as amended.
1.6 INTERPRETATION
a) Words used in the singular includethe plural and words used in the presenttense includethe other
tenses and derivative forms,
b) Compliance withthe policies in this Bylaw shall be interpreted and applied as follows:
i. "shall" means mandatorycompliance exceptwhere a variance has been granted pursuanttothe
MGA or the Bylaw,
ii. ``should'' means compliance in principle but is subjecttothe discretion of the Development
Authority where compliance is impracticable or undesirable because of relevant planning
principles or circumstances unique to a specific application,
iii. ``may'' means discretionary complianceora choice in applying policy,
c) Where a regulation involvestwo (2) or more conditions or provisions connected by a conjunction:
i. ``and'' means all the connected items shall apply in combination,
ii. "or'' indicates thatthe connected items may applysinglyorin combination,
iii. ``and/or'' indicates the items shall apply singly or in combination, at the discretion of the
Development Authority,
d) In the case of any conflict between thetext of the Bylawand any maps ordrawings used to illustrate
any aspect of the Bylaw, the text shall govern.
1.7 IMPACT OF SUBDIVISION
a) Wherea property boundary is adjusted bysubdivision, orbythe inclusion of closed road orother land
not previously assigned a land use class, the Land Use District boundary follows the new property
boundary,
b) Where parcelswith different land use Districts are proposed forconsolidation a land use amendment
shall be carried out prior to consolidation.
1.8 SEVERABI LITY
Each provision of the Bylaw is independent of all other provisions, and if any provision of the Bylaw is
declared invalid by a decision of a court of competent jurisdiction, all other provisions remain valid and
enforceable.
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1.9 LAND USE DISTRICT GROUPS
a) Forthe purposesofthe Bylaw, Land use Districts may be referredto collectively:
i. `Residential Districts', which include: R-EST, R-GEN, R-ATT, R-MED
ii. `Mixed-Use Districts', which include: M-RBD, M-DWT
iii. `Commercial Districts', which include: C-NHD, C-GEN, C-HWY
iv. 'Horticulture Districts', which include: H-COM, H-GEN
v. `lndustrial Districts', which include: I-LHT, I-HVY, and
vi. `Special Districts', which include: S-PRK, S-COM, S-URB, S-NOS.
b) More information on Districts can be found in Section Five -Land Use Districts.
Bylaw Authorities
1.10 DEVELOPMENTAUTHORITY
a) The DevelopmentAuthority is established herein pursuanttothe MGAand is a person(s) who is
authorized to exercise development powers and duties on behalf of the Town,
b) The Development Authority shall include one or more of the following:
i. a Developmentofficer, and/or
ii. the Municipal planning commission, and/or
iii, the chief Administrative officer (CAO), or
iv. Council with respect to Direct control Districts only.
1.11 DUTIES OFTHE DEVELOPMENTOFFICER
a) The Development officer, as Development Authority, shall:
i. receive and process and make decisions on all Development permitapplications,
ii. make decisions on Development permit applications for permitted uses and variances of up to
10%, in accordance with Section 2.13,
iii. keep, and maintain for inspection during regular municipal office hours, a copy of the Bylaw as
amended, and ensure that an online version is made available on the Town Website and hard
copies are available to the public for a fee,
iv. keep a register of all Development Permit applications, and the decisions rendered on them, for a
minimum of seven (7) years, and
v. referthe following applications to the MPC, with their recommendation:
- fora Direct control District (forcomment only), and
- any other applications that a Development officer considers advisable to referto the MPC.
b) The Development officer, as Development Authority, may:
i. refera Development permit application, in whole or in part, to anyoutside agency or local
authority they deem necessary for comment,
ii, provide a written Time Extension Agreement, in alignment with the Bylaw,
iji. allow a Variance, provided it complies with the requirements of the Alberta Building Code,
iv. refer the decision for a Development Permit to any other `Development Authorit\/ (s.1.10)
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v. refuse a Development permit application and provide the Applicant with notice stating the decision
of refusal and the reasoning for it, or
vi. issue letters certifying whether a current or proposed use of a building or property complies with
this Bylaw.
1.12 DUTIES OFTHE MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISsloN
a) The MPC, as DevelopmentAuthority, shall:
i. perform such duties as specified in this Bylawand the `Town of RedcliffMunicipal planning
Commission Bylaw', as amended, and
ii. make decisions on Development permit applications for Discretionary uses and permitted uses
with a Variance of up to 25%, in accordance with Section 2.13,
b) The MPG hasthe authoritytovary anycondition or requirement of this Bylawto a maximum variance
allowance of 25%, with the exception of sizes of accessory buildings.
c) The MPc is designated as the subdivision Approving Authority in accordance with the `Town of Redcliff
Subdivision Approving Authority Bylaw' and has the authority to exercise subdivision powers as outlined
in the Town of Redcliff Subdivision Approving Authority Bylaw, the MGA, this Bylaw, and any other
statutory provision or any Bylaw or Regulation as amended.
1.13 DUTIES OFTHE CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER
The CAO, as Development Authority, may perform the duties of the MPC or Development Officer as
necessary.
1.14 SUBDIVIsloN AND DEVELOPMENTAPPEAL BOARD
The SDAB shall perform such duties as specified in this Bylaw and the `Town of Redcliff Subdivision and
Development Appeal Board Bylaw', as amended.
Bylaw Enforcement
1.15 CONTRAVENTloN
a) Any Person who contravenes, causes or permits a contravention of any provision of this Bylaw commits
an offence.
b) lt is an offenceforany person tocommence orcontinue Developmentwhen:
i. a Development permit is required but has not been issued,
ii. a Development permit has expired,
iii. a Development Permit has been revoked or suspended, or when
iv. a condition of a Development Permit has been contravened.
c) lt is an offence fora person to prevent orobstruct a Designated officer from carrying out anyofficial
duty under this Bylaw or the Municipal Government Act (MGA).
d) A Violation Tag, Violation Ticket, or both a Violation Tag and Violation Ticket, may be issued bythe Town
for a contravention of any provision of this Bylaw.
e) Service of any Violation Tag under this Bylaw on a Person shall be sufficient if the Violation Tag is:
I personallyserved;
11. served byregistered mail;or
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iii. attached somewhere to the Principal Building in respect of which the contravention occurred, in
which case the Violation Tag need not specify the name of the Person committing the offence if
the Premises is described by municipal address.
f) Aviolation Tag placed upon oraffixed to a principal Building pursuanttothis Bylawshall not be
removed from the Principal Building by anyone other than a Person lawfully entitled to possession of
the Principal Building.
g) The amount ofmoneytheTown will acceptas payment forthe contravention of this Bylawshall bethe
amount of money set out in the Violation Tag and upon payment of that amount of money within the
specified time limit to a Person authorized by the CAO to receive that payment there shall be issued an
official receipt therefor by the Town and the payment shall be accepted in lieu of prosecution for the
contravention of this Bylaw.
h) lf the Person upon whom a Violation Tag is served fails to pay the amount of money within the specified
time limit, prosecution of an offense for a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw may commence.
i) Prosecution ofoffensesforthe contravention ofa provision of this Bylaw may be commenced byway of
a Violation Ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences Procedure Act (POPA).
1.16 SPECIFIED PENALTIES
a) A Person who contravenes a provision of this Bylaw is guilty of an offence and is liable upon summary
conviction to a fine not exceeding $10,000.00 and costs and in default of payment of the fine and costs,
to imprisonment for a period not exceeding 6 months.
b) Pursuant to prov/.nc/.a/ O#ences procedure Act (POPA), the following specified penalties are payable by
Persons for a contravention of a provision of this Bylaw:
Table 1 -Minimum Specified Penalties
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Penal
Failure to obtain a Development Permit
$100
Failure to comply with Development Permit conditions
;1,000
Failure to comply with District requirements
$500
Failure to comply with any other provision of this Bylaw
$500
c) Persons contraveningthis Bylaw shall be liable fora specified penaltyof$1000for a second or
subsequent contravention of the same provision of this Bylaw.
d) Each time that a Violation Tag or Violation Ticket is issued for a contravention of the same provision of
this Bylaw shall be considered to be a separate contravention of a provision of this Bylaw.
e) Issuing a Violation Tag, Violation Ticket or both a Violation Tag and Violation Ticket to a Person shall not
relieve that Person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges or costs for which that Person is liable
under the provisions of this Bylaw and the requirement to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw.
f) The payment by a person ofanyamount of money pursuanttoa violation Tag ora specified penalty
pursuant to a Violation Ticket, or the imprisonment for any period of time provided for in this Bylaw,
shall not relieve a Person from the necessity of paying any fees, charges or costs for which that Person is
liable under the provisions of this Bylaw and the requirement to comply with the provisions of this
Bylaw.
g) Nothing in this Bylawshall be read or construed as preventing issuing ofa summons by means ofa
violation ticket (Part 2) or an offence notice by means of a violation ticket (Part 3) in accordance with
the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act (POPA) or otherwise initiating court process in
any manner permitted by law in respect of an offence for which a Violation
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including, but not limited to, for offenses under this Bylaw where a Violation Tag has already been
issued to a Person, but that Person has not paid the amount of money set out in the Violation Tag to the
Person authorized by the CAO to receive that payment within the specified time limit.
1.17 ENFORCINGTHE BYLAW
a) The DevelopmentAuthority or a Designated officer may enforce the provisions of the Bylaw, or the
conditions of a Development Permit pursuant to the MGA and the Provt.nct.a/ O#ences Procedure Act
(POPA), as amended,
b) Enforcement may be by violation ticket pursuant to popA, notice of violation or any other authorized
action to ensure compliance,
c) The enforcement powers granted to the Development Authority underthe Bylaw are in addition to any
enforcement powers that the Town or any of its Designated Officers may have under POPA, and
d) The DevelopmentAuthority may exercise all such powers concurrently.
1.18 STOPORDER
a) Pursuanttosection 645 of the MGAwherean offense underthe Bylawoccurs,the Development
Authority may by written notice, order the owner or the person in possession of the land or buildings, or
the person responsible for the contravention to:
i. stopthe developmentoruse of the land or buildings in whole orin partasdirected bythe notice, or
ii. demolish, remove or replace the development, or
iii. carry out any other actions required by the notice so that the development or use complies with the
Bylaw, and
b) Astop order noticeshall statethefollowing:
i. thedateonwhichthestoporderwasmade,
ii. the nature oftheviolation,
iii. the corrective measures required, and
iv. the time period within which such corrective measures must be performed.
c) The DevelopmentAuthorityora Designated officershall advisethe recipient ofa stop orderas to
where the appeal lays.
1.19 ENTRYAND INSPECTION
a) Pursuant to section 542 of the MGA, a Designated officer may, after giving twenty-four (24) hours
notice to the owner or occupier of land or the structure to be entered:
i. enteron that land orstructure atany reasonabletime, and carryout any inspection, enforcement
or action required to assess or enforce compliance with this Bylaw,
ii. request anything to be produced to assist in the inspection, remedy, enforcement or action, and
iii. make copies of anything related to the inspection, remedy, enforcement or action.
b) The Development Authority shall be a Designated Officer for the purposes of Section 542 of the MGA.
1.20 VACANTBUILDINGS
If a building becomes vacant, owners must immediately secure the building from unauthorized trespass
and remove signs and continue to ensure the building and lands are secure, safe, and tidy, which includes
maintaining the grass and snow removal.
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1.21 SIGN MAINTENANCE& REMOVAL
a) Signs mustbe maintained ina neatand safemanner,
b) Signs that, at the discretion of the Development Authority, are considered damaged, illegible, unsafe or
no longer relevant must be repaired or removed, and
c) Signsforbusinesswithout a valid business license, orwherethe business is no longer in that location
must be removed.
Bylaw Amendments
1.22 AMENDMENT
a) Any person may applytoamend the Bylaw by making an application fora:
i, TextAmendment, or
ii, Land use Redesignation/Site-Specific Amendment,
by submitting it to the Town for processing and consideration by Council.
b) For a Land use Redesignation/Site-Specific amendment, the application must include a signed
authorization of the registered owner(s) of the subject land consenting to the application for
amendment.
c) Council may, on its own initiative directAdministration to bring an amendmenttothis Bylawforcouncil
to consider.
1.23 APPLICATION TO AMENDTHE BYLAW
a) A person making an application to amend the Bylawshall do so usingthe appropriate application form
available at the Town office and on the Town Website and shall include the following:
i. an applicationfee as setwithin the `Fees, Rates, & Charges Bylaw,' asamended,
ii. a certificate oftitle of the land affected or other documents satisfactory to the Development
Authority, including the Applicant's interest in the said land,
iii. any drawings or site plans, specified by the Development Authority, provided on standard material
and fully dimensioned, accurately figured, explicit, and complete, and
iv. any supporting studies, plans or other information deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
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1.24 AMENDING DUTIES OFTHE DEVELOPMENTOFFICER
Upon receipt of a completed application requesting an amendment to the Bylaw, the Development Officer shall:
a) Prepare an Amending Bylawforcouncil, and
b) Prepare a background report, including plans and other relevant material, and submit same to MPC for
their review prior to the public hearing.
c) Incorporate any edits arisingfromthe MPcs review intothe background report and submitto council
for their review.
d) In reviewing an application to amend this Bylaw, consideration shall begiven tothefollowing:
i. the proposal is located in an appropriate area of the community and is compatible with adjacent
land uses;
ii. the proposal does not compromisethe road capacityofthe area and is suitably and efficiently
serviced by an off-site road network;
jii, the proposal can be adequately serviced with municipal utilities; and
iv, any other matter as deemed necessary taking into consideration the nature of the application as
well as any statutory plan or approved policy affecting the site.
v. Circulation inalignmentwiththe lDP.
1.25 PUBLIC NOTICEOFABYLAWAMENDMENT
a) Upon first readingofa Bylaw amendmentthe Development officershall provide public notice of the
proposed amending bylaw pursuant to the Town's `Advertising Bylaw', as amended, and in the case of a
Land Use Amendment circulate notice to all adjacent landowners:
i. thelegaldescription ofland;
ii. the civic address of the property if possible;
iii. the purpose of the amending Bylaw; and
iv. the time and place that Council will hold a Public Hearing on the proposed amending Bylaw prior to
the second reading.
1.26 DECIsloNSON BYLAWAMENDMENTS
Council may, in reviewing a proposed amendment to the Bylaw:
a) Approvethe proposed Amending Bylaw in itsoriginal form, or
b) Make any changes itconsiders necessarytothe proposed Amending Bylaw and proceed to approve it
without further advertisement or hearing, or
c) Refer the proposed Amending Bylaw back to administration for more information or further review and
changes, then reschedule the application for further consideration, or
d) Refusethe proposed BylawAmendment.
1.27 RECONSIDERATION
Where an application for amendment to this Bylaw has been refused by Council another application for
amendment on the same site for the same or similar use of land shall not be made by the same or any other
applicant until at least six (6) months from the date of Council's decision.
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Requirements
2.1 CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT
a) Except as provided in `Development Not Requiring a Development permit' (s.2.2), no person shall
commence any development unless a Development Permit has been issued.
b) All development shall proceed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Development Permit.
c) ln additionto meetingthe requirements of this Bylaw, it isthe responsibilityofan Applicantto
ascertain, obtain and comply with all other approvals and licenses that may be required by other
federal, provincial or municipal regulatory departments or agencies.
2.2 DEVELOPMENT NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
A Development Permit is not required for the following development, provided it complies with all
applicable provisions of the Bylaw, and does not require a Variance:
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In a Residential District, Special District or residential uses within a Horticulture District
Structure
up to three (3) buildings or structures, each less than 10 m2 in area, and a maximum
height less than 3.05 in, and not permanently attached to a permanent foundation,
provided that no portion of the building is located within the required yard setbacks.
Decks & Patios
The erection, construction or maintenance of patios less than 0.6 in in height, which are
not covered by roofs and meet the appropriate setback requirements.
Decorations
Seasonal or holiday decorations.
Fences and Gates
Less than 2.0 in in height in a rear or side yard and/or 1.0 in in a front yard.
Poles
Less than 4.5 in in height.
Home-BasedBusiness(HBB1)
ln compliance with Section 3,11.
Landscaping
Where the proposed grades will not adversely affect the subject or an adjacent parcel.
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Maintenance
Routine maintenance to any building or structure, provided that such work:
a) complies with the requirements of the Alberta Building code,
b) does not constitute structural alterations, and
c) does not change the use or intensity of the use of the building orstructure.
Occupancy within a
The occupancy of a Permitted Use of a vacant space within an existing and approved
Shopping Centre
Shopping Centre.
Polling Station
The use of a building or part thereof as a polling station, returning officers' headquarters,
candidates campaign offices and any other official temporary use in connection with a
federal, provincial, municipal or school elections, referendum or census.
Government Services
The installation, maintenance of and repair of public works, roads, highways, and/or
utilities carried out by or on behalf of Local, Provincial or Federal authorities.
Retaining walls
Less than 1.0 in in height. If a fence is placed on top of a retaining wall, the height of the
retaining wall factors into the total height of the fence.
Signs
As specified `Signs Not Requiring a Development Permit' (s.4.56).
Site Preparation
Preparing a site for development or the erection or installation of machinery needed in
connection with construction of a building for which a Development Permit has been
issued, for the period of the construction
Solar Collector(Roof/Wall)
ln compliance with the Alberta Building Code and Section 3.16.
Temporary
The occupation of a motor home, travel trailer, or recreational vehicle on private
Accommodation
property for a period of less than seven (7) consecutive days.
Temporary Structure
A structure erected for a temporary special function not exceeding seven (7)
consecutive days.
2.3 NON-CONFORMING BUILDINGS AND USES
Development rendered legally non-conforming as a result of the passage of this Bylaw shall be permitted to
remain in accordance with the provisions of the MGA.
2.4 DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATloNS
A Development Permit application shall be made using the appropriate application form available at the
Town office and on the Town Website and shall include an application fee as set within the `Fees, Rates and
Charges Bylaw', as amended. The application package shall include the following:
a) Current copy of the certificate of Title (within 30 days of submission) forthe affected lands,
b) Current copies of any restrictive covenants or easements (within 30 days of submission),
c) Acopyofthesiteplanshowing:
i. legal description ofthesitewith north arrow, scale and civic address,
ii. site area and dimensions ofthefront, rearand sideyards if any,
iii. site drainage including any watercourses, finished lot grades, road grades and slopes greaterthan 15%,
iv. locations and distances of on-site existing or proposed water and sewer connections, septic tanks
(including drainage area), disposal fields, water wells, culverts and crossings,
v. existingand proposed access and egressto andfromthe site,
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vi. where applicable, the identification of trees to be cut down or removed,
vii. the height, dimensions and setbacks of all existing and proposed buildings and structures,
viii. any rights-of-way and setbacks, and
d) When required by the Development Authority:
i. building floor plans, elevation drawings and a description of exterior finishing materials,
ii. a real property report drawn by an Alberta Land surveyor, if there is anydoubt astothe boundaries
of the parcel,
iii. engineering and other reports to prove the safety and suitability of the site for the purpose
intended, including a declaration that the site is free from contamination, to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority,
iv. Iandscaping plans shall show all existing and proposed landscaped areas and physical features,
including berms, slopes, shrubs and trees. The plans shall clearly distinguish between existing
vegetation which is to be retained and that which is to be removed,
v. a site drainage/stormwater management plan prepared by a qualified professional, to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority, for all commercial, industrial, greenhouses and multi-
family developments or other developments as required by the Development Authority,
vi. notwithstanding subsection 2.4d)v., a site drainage plan shall not be required if a site has an
impervious surface less than 30% of the site, for an application for a Development Permit for a
property located in the original Registered Plan No. 7911064,
vii. a Traffic Impact Assessment,
viii. written proof of ownership, and/or
ix. any supporting studies, plans or other information deemed necessary, and
e) Any other additional information required for a Specific Use or Activity, as outlined in Section Three -
Specific Uses and Activities.
Receive and Review
2.5 DETERMINATION OF COMPLETENESS
a) Within twenty (20) days of receipt of a subdivision or development permit application, the Development
Authority shall determine whether an application is complete, unless an agreement is reached between
the Development Authority and the applicant to extend the twenty (20) day period. If the Development
Authority fails to determine that the application is complete within the prescribed time period, the
application shall be deemed to be complete.
b) When, in the opinion of the Development Authority an application is deemed to be incomplete, the
applicant shall be advised in writing that the application is incomplete, and that the application will not
be processed until the required information is provided. The written notice shall include a description of
the information required for the application to be considered complete and the deadline by which the
required information is to be submitted. Failure to submit the required information in accordance with
the notice shall result in the application being deemed refused and may be appealed in accordance with
Section 2.2.
c) Once an application is deemed to be complete in accordance with subsection a) or b),the applicant shall
be notified in writing that the application is complete, and the Development Authority shall process the
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d) The requirements of this Section do not apply to the optional information identified in Section 2.4e), but if
required shall be provided by the applicant to the Development Authority prior to a decision being made.
e) Notwithstanding subsections a) to d), the Development Authority may decide on a development permit
application without all the required information, if the Development Authority determines that a
decision can be properly made without such information.
2.6 REVIEW PERIOD
a) The Development Authority must make a decision on a Development Permit application within forty
(40) days of the date of the `Notice of Completeness.'
b) Notwithstanding a), time to make a decision on a Development Permit Application may be extended by
entering into a Time Extension Agreement' (s.2.7).
2.7 TIME EXTENsloN AGREEMENT
a) The Development Authority may request up to a six (6) month extension of the review period of a
Development Permit application from the applicant,
b) The Development Authority may grant up to a six (6) month extension of the review period of a
Development Permit Application at the request of the applicant, and
c) Amme Extension Agreement' shall be agreed to by both parties in writing.
2.8 REVIEWING DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATIONS
a) ln reviewing a Development permit Application the Development Authority shall have regard to:
i. the purpose and intent of the applicable District,
ii. the purpose and intent of any applicable statutory plan adopted by the Town,
iii, the purpose and intent of any other plan and pertinent policy adopted by the Town, and
iv. the circumstances and merits of the application, and
b) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Bylaw, the Development Authority may impose more stringent
development regulations or standards on a Development Permit for a Discretionary Use in order to
ensure that the Development is compatible with and complementary to surrounding land use and other
planning considerations.
2.9 HEALTH, SAFETY AND NUISANCE FACTORS
a) Unless otherwise provided in a district, the following health, safety and nuisance factors shall be given
due consideration in determining any health and safety hazards related to any development:
i. no use shall cause or create excessive air contaminants, visible and particulate emissions, odours,
water contaminants or noise as determined by legislation, and
ii. no useshall create orstore refuse oroperate a use in a mannerthat attracts pests in
contravention of legislation.
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2.10 PUBLIC NOTICE OFA DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
a) The Development Authority shall provide the following notice(s) of a Development permit Application:
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NO
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Yes
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Yes
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No
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Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Yes
Yes
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b) When an application for a permitted use that requires a Variance of a Bylaw greater than 10% has been
approved or the approval is for a discretionary use that has been approved:
i. a Notice of Decision shall be sent bye-mail and/orordinary mail tothe applicant;
ii. a Notice shall be posted on the Town website pursuant to the Town's `Advertising Bylaw', stating:
- the legal description of the property,
- thecivicaddress,
- thenatureoftheuseordevelopment,
- the rightto appeal the decision within Twenty-One (21) days of the date of the notice, and
- themethod ofmakingtheappeal.
iii. the Notice may be mailed to all landowners and to all registered owners of land who, in the opinion
of the Development Authority, may be affected.
c) When an application for a Development permit is refused, the Notice of Decision, including reasons for
refusal, shall be sent by ordinary mail to the applicant.
2.11 lDP URBAN REFERRAL REQUIREMENTS
a) Any application for a discretionary use within 800.0 in of another municipality is required to be
circulated to that municipality for comment prior to a decision by the Development Authority for
consideration.
b) A copy of a development application will be emailed to the planning Department in the adjacent
municipality who shall have fifteen (15) working days from and including the date of submission to
provide comment to the Development Authority,
c) Upon receipt of comments, the Development Authority shall make a decision on the application in the
same manner as a normal application to be considered in the respective Land Use District.
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2.12 DECIsloNS ON DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATloNS
The Development Authority, in making a decision on a Development Permit Application for:
a) Apermitted use
i. shall approvetheapplication fora permitted use, with orwithoutconditions, if the proposed
development conforms with this Bylaw, or
ii. may approvethe application for a permitted use, with or without conditions, if the proposed
development does not conform with the Bylaw, subject to the approval of any required Variances, or
iii. shall refuse the application if it does not conform to the Bylaw.
b) A Discretionary use:
i. may approve the application for a Discretionary use, with or without conditions, if the proposed
development conforms with this Bylaw,
ii. may approvethe application for a Discretionary use, with or without conditions, if the proposed
development does not conform with the Bylaw, subject to the approval of any required Variances, or
iii. may refuse the application for a Discretionary Use even though it meets the requirements of this Bylaw.
c) AUseina Directcontrol District:
i. may consider and approvethe application for a use in a Direct control District providing it meetsthe
direction set out by Council, where Council has delegated the decision to the Development Authority.
2.13 NOTICEOFDECISION
Notice to Applicant:
a) All decisions on Development permit applications shall begiven in writingtothe applicantthe same day
the decision is made,
b) lf the Development permit application is refused, or conditionally approved, the `Notice of Decision'
shall contain the conditions imposed as part of the approval or the reasons for the refusal,
Public Notice:
c) Approved Development permit applications, except for permitted uses and permitted uses with a variance
of 10% or less, shall be posted on the Town Website (as shown on Table 3). This notice shall include:
i. thelocationand useoftheparcel,
ii. the datethe Development permit was issued, and
iii. notice that an appeal may be made by a person affected by the decision by serving written notice
of the appeal to the SDAB within Twenty-One (21) days of the date of the decision on the
application or the date of the `Deemed Refusal' (s.2.16).
2.14 APPROVALOFASIMILARUSE
a) Notwithstanding section 1.11(a), the Development Authority may approve a Development permit, with
or without conditions, for a use that is neither Permitted nor Discretionary in the District in which the
development is to be located, provided that:
i. theproposed useisasimilaruse,
ii. the proposed use is not defined elsewhere in this Bylaw, and
iii, all public notices of the Development Permit approval specifically reference that the use was
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2.15 VARIANCES
a) Unless a specific provision of this Bylaw provides otherwise, the Development Authority may issue a
Variance as a condition of a Development Permit,
b) Variances may be issued where:
i. the proposed development 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, and
ii. the proposed development conforms with the use prescribed forthat land or building in the Bylaw.
c) Applicants requesting a variance shall provide a supporting rationale in support of the variance,
d) ln the event that a variance is granted, the Development Authority shall specify the nature of the
approved Variance in the Development Permit approval.
e) Variances of up to ten percent (S10%) can be granted at the sole discretion of the Development Officer.
f) Variances often totwenty-five percent (10.1% -25%) can be granted bythe MPC.
2.16 DEEMED REFUSALS
An application for a Development Permit shall be deemed to be refused in the following circumstances:
a) Outstanding information requested as part of the `Determination of completeness' (s.2.5) is not
submitted by the Applicant within the time period identified by the Development Authority, or
b) The Development Authority does not make a decision on a Development Permit within the 40 day
`Review Period' (s.2.6), or
c) The Development Authority does not make a decision on a Development permit within the alternative
review period stated within a written `Time Extension Agreement' (s.2.7).
2.17 EFFECTIVE DATE
a) A Development Permit for a Permitted Use where no Variance has been approved comes into effect on
the date the Permit was issued.
b) Barring an appeal to the SDAB, a Development Permit for a Discretionary Use or where a Variance has
been approved, does not come into effect until Twenty-One (21) days from the date on which public
notice was issued.
Conditions
2.18 CONTINUATloN OF CONTROLS
A condition attached to a development permit issued under a former Land Use Bylaw continues under this Bylaw.
2.19 CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
a) The Development Authority, in imposing conditions on a Development permit may:
i. for a permitted use, impose conditions onlyto ensure compliance with this Bylaw, or
ii. for a Discretionary use, impose conditions as deemed appropriate, so long as theyserve a legitimate
planning objective and do not sub-delegate the Development Authority's discretionary powers.
b) Conditions mayinclude, but are not limited to, thatthe applicant:
i. pay an off-site levyorredevelopment levy imposed by bylaw,
ii. register an Encroachment Agreement,
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iii. enter into a Development Agreement pursuant to section 2.20,
iv. fence a site during construction,
v. repair municipal improvementsthat may bedamaged asa result of the development,
vi. grade, landscape orpave a parcel,
vii. register a restrictive covenant concerning architectural controls and/or landscaping, and/or
viii. enter into an agreement to remediate the site when the use comes to an end.
c) ln addition tothe foregoing, conditions may include but are not limited to any conditionsthatthe
Development Authority may deem appropriate to ensure compatibility with neighbouring
development, including:
i. limiting hours of operation, and/or
ii. requiringthe mitigation of noise orother nuisances.
2.20 DEVELOPMENTAGREEMENTS
a) As a condition of approval, the Development Authority may require the applicant to enter into a
`Development Agreement' with the Town, in accordance with the provisions of the MGA, and may
require the applicant to:
i. construct, install or payforany improvements and utilitiesthat are needed to servethe
development or provide access to it, or
ii, payasecurityorLevy, or
iii. repair or reinstate to original or improved condition any street furniture, curbing, sidewalk,
boulevard landscaping or trees, which may be damaged, destroyed or otherwise harmed by
development or building operations upon the site, and/or
iv, attend to all other matters the Development Authority considers appropriate.
b) To ensure compliance with a Development Agreement, the Town may register a caveat in respect of the
Development Agreement against the title to a property being developed which shall be discharged upon
the terms of the Development Agreement being met. This requirement does not apply to development
under any Federal, Provincial or local authority.
2.21 SECURITIES
a) To ensure compliance with a Development Agreement the Town may require the applicant to provide
an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, or any other acceptable form of security, to the Town to guarantee
performance of obligations imposed in the Development Agreement,
b) The amount required as security shall be based on the estimated cost of construction of on-site and off-
site infrastructure unless provided otherwise in a Development Agreement, and
c) Cost estimates are subject to review and verification by the Development Authority, and quoted costs
shall be valid for the required work.
d) The Town may draw upon Securities in the event that the required works are not completed, in
accordance with the conditions of the Development Agreement.
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2.22 APPEALING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DECIsloN
Pursuant to the 'Town of Redcliff Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw' as amended, and the
MGA, any person affected by an order, decision or Development Permit made or issued by a Development
Authority, including the applicant, may appeal the decision to the SDAB.
2.23 APPEALPROCESS
The Process followed by the SDAB is articulated within the `Town of Redcliff Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board Bylaw' as amended, and the MGA.
2.24 SDAB DECISIONS
a) lfthe decision to approve a Development permit application is reversed by the SDAB the Development
Permit shall be null and void, and
b) lfthe decision to approve a Development permit application is varied by the SDAB, the Development
Authority shall be directed to issue a Development Permit in accordance with the terms of the decision
of the SDAB.
c) lfthe Development Authority refuses a permit, approves a permit, or if the application is varied by the
SDAB, the Development Authority shall be directed to issue a Development Permit in accordance with
the terms of the decision of the SDAB.
Completion and Cancellation
2.25 COMPLETIONSAND EXTENSIONS
a) Unless a Development permit is:
i. specified bythe DevelopmentAuthorityto remain in effect for lessthan twelve (12) months; or
ii. suspended orcancelled,
it shall be deemed void if the development authorized by the Development Permit is not commenced
within twelve (12) months from the date of its issue unless an extension has been granted by the
Development Authority that made the decision.
b) Atthe request of the applicantthevalidityofa Development permit may be extended bythe
Development Authority for an additional period of not more than twelve (12) months having due regard
to the merits of the case.
2.26 SUSPENSION ORCANCELLATION OFA DEVELOPMENTPERMIT
a) The Development Authority may cancel, suspend, or modify a Development permit by written notice to
the holder of the permit when, after a Development Permit has been issued, the Development
Authority becomes aware of one the following circumstances:
i. the application contained a misrepresentation, or
ii. facts concerning the application or the development were not disclosed which should have been
disclosed at the time the application was considered, or
iii. any condition under which the development permit was issued has been contravened, or
iv. the Development Permit was issued in error, or
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v. development has not commenced within twelve (12) months of the effectivedate,
vi. the applicant has requested cancellation of the permit in writing, or
vii. the approved use or development is discontinued or abandoned for six (6) or more consecutive
months.
2.27 RE-APPLICATION INTERVAL
a) When a Development permit application is refused the Development Authority may:
i. refuse to accept anotherapplication on the same property and forthe same orsimilar use of the
land by the same or any other applicant for six (6) months after the date of previous refusal,
ii. receive an application forthe same orsimilar use of the parcel before six (6) months have elapsed
from the date of the decision, when, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the aspects of
the application which caused it to be refused have been sufficiently modified so as to constitute a
sufficiently different application.
iii. receive an application for a permitted use of the parcel, complying in all respects with this Bylaw,
before six (6) months have elapsed from the date of the decision.
2.28 DEVELOPMENT COMPLETION CERTIFICATES
a) The Development Authority may include as a condition of any Development permit or Development
Agreement that a Development Completion Certificate must be issued prior to occupancy and use of the
site as approved in the Development Permit.
b) An applicant must request a Development Completion Certificate from the Development Authority prior
to commencing the use of a site.
c) An applicant requesting a Development completion certificate must ensure the development is
available for inspection by the Development Authority to confirm that it has been completed in
accordance with the conditions of the Development Permit or Development Agreement, and upon
request by the Development Authority, the applicant must attend the inspection, produce any
documents the Development Authority feels are necessary for the inspection, and must not hinder the
inspection in any way.
d) Where the Development Authority is satisfied that all the requirements and conditions of the
Development Permit have been met, except those of continuing nature, the Development Authority
may issue a Development Completion Certificate.
e) Where the Development Authority is not satisfied that a development has been completed in
accordance with the conditions of the Development Permit or Development Agreement, the
Development Authority may:
i. refuseto issue a Development completion certificate and requirethatthe applicant completethe
development to an acceptable standard; or
ii. refuseto issue a Development completion certificateand make use ofanysecuritiestaken as part
of the Development Permit or Development Agreement to complete the development in
accordance with the conditions of the Development Permit or Development Agreement.
iii. refuse to issue a Development Completion Certificate and require that the applicant enter into a
Development Agreement, pay a deposit or provide the Town with a Letter of Credit, any one of
which must give the Town the security needed to ensure the works required by the Development
Permit can and will be completed.
f) Where a Development Authority has exercised subsection e) as above, and upon re-inspection is
satisfied that the development has been completed in accordance with the conditions of the
Development Permit or Development Agreement, the Development Authority shall issue a
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3.1 SPECIFIC USE REQUIREMENTS
a) The Development permit requirements outlined forspecific uses in this section are over and above the
development permit application requirements stated within 'Development Permit Applications' (s.2.4), and
b) The Development Authority shall have regard to these requirements in addition to the requirements of
`Development Permit Applications' (s.2.4).
3.2 BED AND BREAKFAST
General Requirements
a) A Bed and Breakfast shall be limited to a maximum of four (4) guest rooms in addition to the primary
dwelling unit.
b) Meals for guests shall be prepared in a common kitchen of the principal residence, not in guest rooms.
c) Employees working in the business shall be limited tothe residents of the dwelling unit.
Site Requirements
d) One (1) off-street parkingstall perguest room shall be required.
e) Alterations to the principal building may be permitted but shall not change the principal character or
external appearance of the principal building.
f) One (1) `Freestandingsign' (s.4.54), not exceedingo.28 m2 in area and 1 in in height, is allowed atthe
discretion of the Development Authority.
Development Permit Requirements
g) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted Requirements, any health
regulations and any Provincial and Municipal requirements.
h) A Development Permit issued for a Bed and Breakfast is revocable at any time if in the Development
Authority's opinion, the use is or has become detrimental to the amenities of the neighborhood.
3.3 CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILITY
General Requirements
a) A cannabis production and Distribution Facility is a Discretionary use that is restricted to those areas
covered by the Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility Overlay (see Schedule A).
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b) The Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility Overlay was created with the following guidelines to
include parcels that are:
i. I-LHT(Industrial, Light District), or
ii. I-HW (Industrial, Heavy District), or
iii. located outside of the 100 in setback from any parcel where the following is located:
- Provincial health carefacility,
- School'
- School reserveor municipal and school reserve as designated in the MGA,
- Daycare or childcarefacility,
- Public park used for recreational purposes,
- Residential Dwelling,
- Overnight accommodation, or
- The boundary oftheTrans-Canada Highway.
c) A cannabis production and Distribution Facility shall meet all applicable requirements of the respective
District in which it is located.
d) A Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility shall not operate accessoryto, or in conjunction with
any other use.
e) Lighting forgrowing cannabis shall not be visible from outside of the building.
f) Loading docks and shipping and receiving areas for a cannabis production and Distribution Facilities
shall be located behind a barbed, chain-link fence with a secure gate.
Development Permit Requirements
g) A Development Permit for a Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility is conditional until a copy of
the current production license issued by Health Canada is provided to the Development Authority by
the Applicant.
h) The use and Development Permit for a Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility shall:
i. expireattheendof5years, and
ii. be reviewed bythe Development Authority four years after the issuance of the use and the
Development Permit.
i) Where the Development Authority finds that the conditions of the Development permit have been met
and the use is not causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Development Authority will issue a new
Development Permit 6 months in advance of the expiring permit for 5 years that expires on the
anniversary date of the original permit.
j) Where the Development Authority finds thatthe conditions of the Development permit have not been
met or that the use is causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Development Authority will issue a
notice to the Applicant 6 months in advance of the expiring permit, that the Development Authority will
not be automatically renewing the use and Development permit. The notice to the applicant must include:
i. the reasonsthe permit is not being renewed,
ii. the date of the permitexpiring, and
iii. that if the Applicant wishes to continue the use the Applicant must make a new Development
Permit application.
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k) lfthe Development Authority fails to issue a Development permit underj) or if the Town fails to issue a
notification under I), the Town will automatically issue a new Development Permit for 5 years from when the
Development Permit should have been issued that expires on the anniversary date of the original permit.
I) Development permits will be cancelled if and when the production license is no longervalid with Health
Canada.
3.4 CANNABIS RETAIL
General Requirements
a) Cannabis Retail is a Discretionary use that is restricted to those areas covered bythe cannabis Retail
Overlay (see Schedule A).
Site Requirements
b) The Cannabis Retail Store Overlay was created with the following guidelines to include parcels that are:
i. I-LHT(Industrial, Light District),
ii. I-HVY (Industrial, Heavy District)
iii. C-GEN (Commercial, General District),
iv. M-DWT (Mixed-Use, Downtown District), or
v. C-HWY (Commercial, Highway District), and
vi. located outside of the 100 in setback from any parcel where the following is located:
- Provincial health carefacility,
- School'
- School reserve ormunicipal and school reserve as designated in the MGA,
- Municipal recreation facility (including the youth centre, swimming pool, ice arena, and library),
- Daycareorchildcarefacility,or
- Public park used for recreational purposes, and
vii. located in places that fit the context of the surrounding area.
c) Cannabis Retail shall meet all applicable requirements of the respective District in which it is located.
d) Cannabis Retail must be a stand-alone store and shall not operate accessory to, or in conjunction with
any other use.
e) Parking for a Cannabis Retail shall be provided in accordance with the parking requirements for a Retail
Store and the parking requirements for the District in which it is located.
Development Permit Requirements
f) Development permits are conditional subject to the Development Authority receiving a copy of the
retail license issued by the Alberta Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission from the applicant.
g) The use and Development permitforcannabis Retail shall:
i. expireattheendof 5years,and
ii. be reviewed by the-Development Authority four years afterthe issuance of the use and the
Development Permit.
h) Where the Development Authority finds that the conditions of the Development permit have been met
and the use is not causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Development Authority will
automatically issue a new Development Permit 6 months in advance of the expiring permit for 5 years
that expires on the anniversary date of the original permit.
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i) Where the Development Authority finds thatthe conditions of the Development permit have not been
met or that the use is causing undesirable impacts to the Town, the Development Authority will issue a
notice to the Applicant 6 months in advance of the expiring permit, that the Development Authority will
not be automatically renewing the use and Development permit. The notice to the applicant must include:
i. the reasonsthe permit is not being renewed,
ii, the date of the permitexpiring, and
iii. that if the Applicant wishes to continue the use the Applicant must make a new Development
Permit application.
j) If the DevelopmentAuthorityfailsto issue a Development permit underclause i) oriftheTown failsto
issue a notification under clause k), the Development Authority will automatically issue a new
Development Permit for 5 years from when the Development Permit should have been issued that
expires on the anniversary date of the original permit.
k) Development permits will be cancelled if and when the retail license is no longervalid with theAlberta
Gaming, Liquor, and Cannabis Commission.
3.5 CAR WASH
General Requirements
a) The site and all improvements thereon shall be maintained in a clean and tidy condition, free from
rubbish and debris.
b) Points of access and egress shall be located to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
Site Requirements
c) The site area shall contain a queuefortwo (2) vehicles priortotheir entry into any part of the cleaning
process for which they are bound and queue requirement for one (1) vehicle behind the part of the
building in which the cleaning process takes place.
d) All parts of the site to which vehicles may have access shall be hard-surfaced and drained to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
e) Receptaclesforthe purpose ofdisposingofrubbish, debris and otherwaste material shall be provided
as required by the Development Authority.
Development Permit Requirements
fl A Development permit application will respond tothe above noted Requirements.
3.6 CUSTODIAL QUARTERS
General Requirements
a) Custodial Quarters, where permitted, shall be clearly subordinate to and compatible with the principal use,
b) No morethan one (1) Custodial Quartershall be located on a lot.
c) Custodial Quarters may be located in a Dwelling (Manufactured Home), but shall not be located in a
recreational vehicle.
Site Requirements
d) Provide a minimum of one (1) dedicated on-site parking stall.
Development Permit Requirements
e) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted requirements and further set out:
i. the appearance of the custodial Quarters, and
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ii. the screening, storage, collection and disposal of solid waste.
f) An applicant is required tosubmitthefollowingin supportofa Development permit:
iii. a site plan illustrating the location of the custodial Quarters.
3.7 DEMOLITION OR REMOVAL
General Requirements
a) No person shall commenceorcauseto be commencedthe removal, relocation, ordemolition of any
building or structure, or portion thereof, unless a Development Permit has first been obtained from the
Development Authority.
b) A Development Permit is not required forthe demolition of a building where a Development Permit has
been issued for a new development on the same site, provided demolition of the existing building is
contemplated pursuant to the Development Permit.
c) Any demolition of hazardous materials or structures shall be in accordance with any local, Provincial or
Federal regulations.
Site Requirements
d) Whenever a Development Permit for the demolition of a building is issued, the lot shall be properly
cleaned with all debris removed and left in a graded safe condition.
e) Whenever a demolition or a removal of a building is carried out the person causing the same to be
made, shall, at his own expense, protect from displacement any wall, sidewalk or roadway liable to be
affected by such demolition and shall sustain, protect and underpin the same so that they will remain in
the same condition as before the demolition or removal was commenced and ensure that adequate
measures shall be taken by way of fencing and screening to ensure the general public's safety.
Development Permit Requirements
f) When the Development Authority approves a Development permit for the demolition ofa building, the
Development Authority may require the applicant to provide a security in such amount to cover costs of
reclamation and damage to public and quasi-public utilities.
g) A Building Permit shall be required, as perthe Safety Codes Act, forthe Demolition or removal of any
Building.
3.8 DRIVE-THROUGH BUSINESS
General Requirements
a) The owneroroperatorofa drive-through shall atall times maintain the parcel, its buildings and
structures in a clean, neat, tidy, and attractive condition, free from rubbish and debris.
Site Requirements
b) Two (2) vehicle-queuing spaces must be provided for each pump lane or service bay for automotive
shops with drive-through facilities.
c) The site fordrive-in eating establishments must have a minimum offive (5) vehicle queuingspaces per
order board or ordering window provided in the drive through aisle for the purpose of queuing vehicles.
d) If outdoor speakers are provided, they shall be a minimum 20.0 in from the property boundary of a
parcel designated as a residential district and separated from a residential district by a building, sound
fence, or landscaping to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
e) Exits and entrances shall be as approved by the Development Authority, and circulation within the lot
shall be directional and adequately signed.
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f) Areas required for parking or circulation of vehicles shall be hard surfaced to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
g) Front, side and rear yards abutting on parking or circulation areas shall be landscaped to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
Development Permit Requirements
h) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted Requirements.
I) An applicant is required tosubmita site plan illustrating how motorvehicles will enterand exitthe
Drive-Through and not obstruct adjacent sidewalks, streets or lanes.
i.) An applicant may be required tosubmit a Traffic Impact Assessment.
3.9 EXCAVATloN, STRIPPING & GRADING
General Requirements
a) Excavation, Stripping and Grading activities are considered a Discretionary use in all Districts.
b) A Development Permit is required for all Excavation, Stripping and Grading activity, with the exception
of those lands governed by a valid Development Agreement.
Site Requirements
c) None.
Development Permit Requirements
d) A Development Permit application will respond to the above noted Requirements and further provide:
i. a description of the excavation, stripping or grading operation proposed,
ii. a plan showingthe location of the area of the operation relativetosite boundaries and depth of
excavation or the quantity of topsoil to be removed,
iii. a detailed timing and phasing program covering the length of the proposed operation,
iv. a plan showing the final site conditions following completion of the operation and any land
reclamation proposals where applicable, and
v. a description of the measures to betaken forthe prevention or lesseningofdustand other
nuisances during and after the operation.
e) The DevelopmentAuthority may requirea security uptothevalue oftheestimated costofall orany
proposed work/activities, including final grading and landscaping, to ensure that same is carried out
with reasonable diligence.
3.10 GASSTATION
General Requirements
a) Noactivity maybe carried on which constitutes a nuisance orannoyanceto persons occupying land in
the immediate vicinity of the parcel, by reason of traffic, parking, noise, or odours, etc.
Site Requirements
b) All parts of the site to which vehicles have access shall be hard surfaced and drained to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority.
c) The layout shall be so designed that vehicles may be served and bulk fuel may be delivered without any
obstruction of the public.
d) No part of a Gas Station building or any pump island shall be within 6.0 in of front, side or rear property lines.
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e) Above ground fuel storage tanks shall be placed in accordance with the Safety Codes Act and any other
applicable regulations in this Bylaw.
Development Permit Requirements
f) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted Requirements.
3.11 HOME-BASED BUSINESSTYPE ONE (HBB1)
General Requirements
a) HBBI Development is ancillarytothe residential use ofa principal dwellingand is not allowable in an
otherwise unoccupied dwelling.
b) No activity may be carried on which constitutes a nuisance or annoyance to persons occupying land in
the immediate vicinity of the parcel, by reason of traffic, parking, noise, or odours, etc.
c) Automotive (Service) shall not qualify as HBB1.
d) Non-Resident employees are notallowed.
e) Goods, equipment or materials which are not a fire or health hazard may be stored on the site provided
the storage of such is contained entirely within the dwelling or a garage.
f) The use or handlingofmaterials orequipment related to a HBBlshall not extend outsidethe period
from 7:00 a.in. to 9:00 p.in. on weekdays.
g) There shall be no customers, including any business-related visitors, at the premises at any time.
Site Requirements
h) No physical changes to the external appearance of the residential property shall be allowed as a result
of the establishment of a HBB1.
i) No advertisingsign regardinga HBBlshall beallowed onthesite.
j) Onlyone (1) commercial vehicleofa maximum of one (1)ton capacity relatedto a HBBlshall be allowed.
Development Permit Requirements
k) HBBl does not require a Development permit in alignment with section 2.2, so longasthe above noted
Requirements are adhered to.
I) lfintheopinion of the DevelopmentAuthority, the use is or has becomedetrimental tothe amenities of
the neighborhood, a stop order shall be issued.
3.12 HOME-BASED BUSINESSTYPETWO (H882)
General Requirements
a) H882 Development is ancillarytothe residential use ofa principal dwelling and is notallowable in an
otherwise unoccupied dwelling.
b) Automotive (Service) shall not qualify as H882.
c) Noactivity may be carried on which constitutes a nuisance orannoyanceto persons occupying land in
the immediate vicinity of the parcel, by reason of traffic, parking, noise, or odours, etc.
d) One (1) non-resident employee is allowed.
e) Goods, equipment or materials which are not a fire or health hazard may be stored on the site provided
the storage of such is contained entirely within the dwelling unit or garage.
f) One (1) accessory building or structure may be constructed solely forthe purpose of storing goods
required for an activity or operation for which a H882 permit has been approved.
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g) The use or handling of materials or equipment related to a H882 shall not extend outside the period
from 7:00 a.in. to 9:00 p.in. on any day.
h) A maximum of two (2)-customers, including any business-related visitors, may be at the premises at any
one time.
i) Notwithstanding h), a Day Home with upto six (6) children is acceptable.
Site Requirements
j) No physical changestothe external appearance of the residential propertyshall be allowed as a result
of the establishment of a H882.
k) Onlyone(1) commercialvehicle ofa maximum of one(1)ton capacityrelatedto a H882shall beallowed.
Development Permit Requirements
I) A H882 Development permitshall only bevalid forthe address identified atthetime of approval.
in) A Development Permit application will respond to the above noted Requirements and any other
information deemed necessary by the Development Authority.
n) Ifintheopinion of the DevelopmentAuthority, the use is or has becomedetrimental tothe amenities of
the neighborhood, a stop order shall be issued.
o) The Development Permit for a H882 issued under the provisions of this Bylaw shall only be valid for the
period of time the dwelling is occupied by the applicant and as long as the operation is conducted in
conformity with the provisions of the Bylaw.
p) The Development Authority will require proof of consent from the building manager or landowner for
those home-based businesses proposed to be operated in multi-unit building and/or rental dwellings.
3.13 RELOCATED BUILDINGS
General Requirements
a) No personshall relocateany building, makechanges in location ofa building, ormove a building from asite
outside to one within the Town unless and until they have obtained a permit from the Development Authority.
b) Relocated buildings areto be considered a discretionary use in all Districts.
Site Requirements
c) The design, external finish and architectural appearance of any relocated structure shall be similar to
complement the existing structures located on the parcel, and adj.acent to the parcel on which is the
relocated building is to be located.
Development Permit Requirements
d) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted Requirement.
e) When the Development Authority approves a Development permit for a relocated building, the
Development Authority may require the applicant to pay a fee, or provide a letter of credit or cash
deposit in such amount to ensure completion of the Development Permit conditions.
f) An application toobtain a Development permitto relocate a buildingshall be accompanied by:
i. photographs showingthe elevation of each side of the buildingto be moved, the floor plan thereof,
an accurate description of the present location of the building, the registered owner of the site
upon which the building is located and the site to which the building is to be moved,
ii. specifications of the structure of the building,
iii. a Site Plan showing where the relocated building will be situated including setbacks to any existing
buildings and property lines,
iv. the existing and proposed use of the building,
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v. confirmation that building meets all relevant provisions of the Alberta Building code and Alberta
Fire Code,
vi. a report from a qualified building inspector regarding the condition of the building, at the
applicant's expense, and
vii. any other information related to the proposal as required by the Development Authority.
3.14 SECONDARY SUITE (EXTERNAL)
General Requirements
a) ln developing a secondary suite (External), the owner shall comply with all relevant requirements of the
A/berfcl Bu/./d/.ng Code. The issuance of a Development Permit does not relieve the applicant of the
requirement to comply with the A/berto Bui./d/.ng Code.
b) The number of secondary Suites (External) on a given parcel is regulated in each District.
Site Requirements
c) A minimum of one (1) off-street parkingspaceshall be provided forthe exclusive use ofthesecondary
Suite (External).
d) Where off-street parking is provided, a minimum 30% of the front yard must remain as landscaped area.
e) A secondary suite (External) must have full utility services connections from the principal dwelling.
fl Asecondary suite (External) shall:
i, belocated in a rearyard a minimumof4.Omfromtheprincipaldwelling,
ii, meetside yard setbackrequirements forthe principal dwelling,
iii. meet the rearyard setback requirements for an accessory building,
iv. notexceed l5% of the parcel coverage or93 m2, whicheveris less, and
v. be architecturally compatiblewith the principal dwelling.
g) Consideration should begiven to privacyforthesuite, the principal dwelling, and dwelling(s) on
adjacent properties through the placement of windows (e.g. windows should not face the principal
dwelling), decks and balconies.
h) Agarage with a secondarysuite (External) on top shall have a maximum height of7.0 in from finished grade.
Development Permit Requirements
i) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted requirements and further provide:
i. a Floor plan,
ii. elevationsforthe secondarysuite (front, side and rear),
iii. a site plan detailingamenity space forthe unit, and any landscapingorscreening, and
iv. colour photographs of the existing site and surrounding area.
j) The Development Authority shall consider the following matters as part of the decision-making process
for an application for a Secondary Suite (External):
i. the potential effect of the development on the privacy of adjacent properties,
ii. the on-site and neighbourhood impacton parkingand traffic, and
iii. the compatibility of the use in relation to the siting, grade elevations, height, building types and
materials characteristic of surrounding development.
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3.15 SECONDARYSUITES (INTERNAL)
General Requirements
a) ln developing a secondarysuite (Internal),the ownershall complywith all relevant requirements of the
Alberta Building Code. The issuance of a Development Permit does not relieve the applicant of the
requirement to comply with the A/berfo Bui./dt.ng Code.
b) The number of Secondary Suites (Internal) on a given parcel is regulated in each Residential and Mixed-
Use District.
c) Asingle property is limited to a maximum of one (1) Secondarysuite (Internal).
Site Requirements
d) A minimum of one (1) off-street parking space shall be provided for the exclusive use of the Secondary
Suite (Internal).
e) lf parking space is provided in the required front yard, a minimum 30% of the front yard must remain as
landscaped area.
f) Secondary suites (Internal) must have full utility services through service connections from the principal
residence.
g) Asecondary suite (Internal) shall not exceed 40% of the gross floorarea of the principal building,
including upper floors and basement combined or 80 m2, whichever is less.
h) The Secondary Suite (Internal) must have a separate access eitherthrough a dedicated entryway from
the exterior of the dwelling or through a separate entrance within a common landing, which shall be
located at the side or rear of the principal dwelling.
Development Permit Requirements
i) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted requirements and further provide:
i a Floor plan.
j) The DevelopmentAuthority shall consider the following matters as part of the decision-making process
for an application for a Secondary Suite (Internal).
i. the potential effectofthe developmenton the privacyofadj.acent properties, and
ii. the on-site and neighbourhood impact on parking and traffic.
3.16 SOLAR COLLECTOR (ROOF/WALL)
General Requirements
a) The solarcollector (Roof/Wall) shall be located on the rooforwall ofa building.
Site Requirements
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i. a solarcollector located on a roof with a pitch of lessthan 4:12 must not extend beyond the
outermost edge of the roof, but may:
- projecta maximum ofo.5 in from thesurfaceofthe roofwhenthe solarcollector is located 5.0 in or
less from a side property line, measured directly from any point along the side property line, and
- wherethe solar collector is located more than 5.0 in from a side property line, it may project
a maximum of 1.3 in from the surface of the roof.
ii. a solarcollector located on a roof with a pitch of4:12 orgreater may project a maximum of 1.3 in
from the surface of the roof, and must not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof.
c) Within Non-Residential Land use Districts:
i. a solarcollectorlocated on a roof with a pitch oflessthan 4:12 may project a maximum of2.0 in from the
surface of the roof, and must be located at least 1.0 in inward from the outermost edge of the roof, and
ii, a solarcollector located on a roof with a pitch of4:12 orgreater may proj.ect a maximum of 1.3 in
from the surface of the roof, and must not extend beyond the outermost edge of the roof.
d) A Solar Collector (Roof/Wall) located on a pitched roof shall not project vertically beyond the height of
any existing roofline or any roof peak.
e) ln all instances, the maximum distance bywhich a solar collector (Roof/Wall) may project from the
surface of the roof is determined by measuring the perpendicular distance between the surface of the
roof and the exterior surface of the solar collector.
f) ASolarcollector (Roof/Wall) that is located on a wall may proj.ect a maximum ofo.6 in from the surface of
that wall.
Development Permit Requirements
g) Solar Collector (Roof/Wall) does not require a Development Permit in alignment with Section 2.2, so
long as the above noted Requirements are adhered to.
3.17 SOLAR COLLECTOR (FREESTANDING)
General Requirements
a} A Solar Collector (Freestanding) shall be an accessory use to the principal use on a parcel located in an
Industrial District.
Site Requirements
b) ASolar collector (Freestanding) shall:
i. not project vertically beyond the height of any existing roofline or any roof peak of the principal building,
ii, comply with the setback requirements for accessory buildings of the District,
iii. onlybelocated ina sideyard orrearyard,
iv. not encroach into the front yard when located in a side yard, and
v. belocated andarrangedsothat:
- glare is notdirected at an adjacent site and indirect glare does not adverselyaffect an adjacent
site, and
- trafficsafety is not adversely affected, and
vi. not be located adj.acent to a residential land use district.
Development Permit Requirements
c) A Development permit application for a solar collector (Freestanding) will respond to the above noted
requirements.
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3.18 SHIPPING CONTAINERS
General Requirements
a) Shipping Containers are not aHowed in Residential Districts or in a Mixed-Use District where a parcel has
a dwelling.
b) The Development Authority may issue a Development permit to allow for the placement of shipping
containers for the use of storage, sales or rental if:
i. theshape and size of the lot is adequateto accommodatethe proposed shippingcontainer(s),
ii. the approval of the proposal will not negatively impactexistingsurrounding uses,
iii. the exteriorofthe shipping containers are a neutral colour,
iv. the shipping containers are located on a level hard surfaced base (i.e. gravel, asphalt, concrete, etc.), and
v. the heightoftheshippingcontainers isto be limited to one unit in heightora maximum of3.0 in.
Site Requirements
c) Shipping containers should be screened by a fence, berm or landscapingwhen visible from the
Transcanada Highway.
Development Permit Requirements
d) A Development permit application will respond to the above noted requirements.
e) An applicant is required tosubmit a site plan indicatingthe location of the shipping container and
setback distances from the container to property lines.
fl The use and Development permit fora shipping containershall:
i. expireattheendof5years,and
ii. be reviewed bythe DevelopmentAuthorityfouryears afterthe issuance of the use and the
Development Permit.
3.19 TANKSAND PRESSURE VESSELS
General Requirements
a) Tanks and pressure vessels are restricted to commercial, Horticulture and Industrial Districts only.
b) Tanks and pressure vessels shall not be located on a parcel which, in the opinion of the Development Authority, will
negatively impact existing surrounding uses or cause undue safety hazards on the site or for surrounding uses.
Site Requirements
c) The shape and size of the parcel shall be adequateto accommodatethe proposed tanks and vessels.
d) Tanks and pressure vessels shall be enclosed by a 1.8 in high chain link fence with a locking access (gate).
e) Tanks and pressure vessels located adjacent to roadways shall be protected by bollards or other
appropriate barriers.
Development Permit Requirements
fl A Development permit application will respond tothe above noted Requirements, any provincial
regulations, and further provide:
i. a site plan indicatingthe proposed tankand/or pressure vessels location and setbackdistances
from structures and property lines, and
ii. any otherinformation asthe DevelopmentAuthority deems appropriate having due regard tothe
merits of the proposal.
g) The approval will shall not undermine compliancewith provincial regulations regardingtanks and
pressure vessels.
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3.20 TEMPORARY DEVELOPMENT
General Requirements
a) Notwithstanding any provisions of this Bylawthe Development Authority may conditionally approve a
development on a temporary basis in any land use district provided that the use, building or structure is
listed as either a permitted or discretionary use in the relevant District.
b) The DevelopmentAuthority may approve a Temporary Development if in their opinion the use would
not unduly interfere with the amenities of the surrounding neighbourhood; or materially interfere with
or affect the use and enjoyment of neighbouring parcels.
Site Requirements
c) Thetemporary buildings orstructures shall not be placed on permanent foundations.
Development Permit Requirements
d) When considering an application for a Development permit for Temporary Development, the
Development Authority shall have regard to the location and its proximity to residential properties;
traffic access and parking; and the availability of utility services.
e) The DevelopmentAuthority may issue a Development permit forTemporary Development for a period
of not more than two (2) years.
f) Afterthe expiration of the permitthe applicantshall:
i. ceaseorremovethe useordevelopment,or
ii. make written application to the Development Authority for renewal of the permit setting forth the
reasons therefore, not later than sixty (60) days prior to the day on which the Development Permit
will cease to be in effect. There shall be no obligation to approve it on the basis that the previous
permit had been issued.
g) The Town shall not be liable for any costs involved in the cessation or removal of any use or
development upon the expiry of the permit.
3.21 TEMPORARYRESIDENCE
General Requirements
a) The Development Authority may issue a Development permit for a manufactured home or a recreational
vehicle as a temporary residence in a District in which a dwelling is a permitted use, providing that:
i. A Building permit has been issued for construction ofa dwelling, and
ii. Asecurity has been provided to ensurethattheterms of the permit pertainingtothe removal of
the temporary residence are kept.
Site Requirements
b) None.
Development Permit Requirements
c) A Development permit application will respond totheabove noted Requirements.
d) A Development Permit issued for a Temporary Residence shall be initiallyvalid for a maximum period of
one (1) year.
e) An extension of the Development permit shall not be issued unless the framing of the dwelling under
construction is complete and has been proceeding with reasonable diligence during the term of the permit.
f) The temporary residence shall be removed from the parcel within thirty (30) days of the occupancy of
the dwelling.
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3.22 TENTANDAIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURES
General Requirements
a) Tents and Air Supported Structures shall not be located on a parcel which, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, will negatively impact existing surrounding uses.
Site Requirements
b) The shape and size of the parcel shall be adequate to accommodate the proposed Tent and Air
Supported Structure.
c) TheTent and Airsupported structureshall not be located in a front orsideyard.
Development Permit Requirements
d) A Development Permit application will respond to the above noted Requirements and further provide:
i. a site plan indicatingtheTent and Airsupported structure location and setback distances from the
Tent and Air Supported Structure and the property lines, and
ii. any other information as the Development Authority deems appropriate having due regard to the
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4.1 DOUBLE-FRONTING AND CORNER PARCELS
Where a Parcel abuts two (2) or more public roadways, the front yard setback shall be established on the
street that is identified by a municipal address.
4.2 PROJECTloN INTO MINIMUM SETBACKS
a) Those parts of a building which may project over a yard defined by the minimum setback required by
this Bylaw are as follows:
i. FrontYards
a. projections, cantilevers, bay windows, covered or uncovered decks, may project a maximum
of 0.6 in over or onto a required front yard.
b. unenclosed steps may project a maximum of 1.8 in overor onto a required frontyard.
ii. SideYards
a. projections and chimneys, may project a distance not exceeding one halfofthe minimum side
yard requirement for the lot and the maximum length of the projections shall be 40% of the
building wall, excluding an attached garage wall, as illustrated in Figure 2 -Side yard Projections.
b. unenclosed steps and landings atgrade (0.3 in)to a side entrance may project ontothe entire
required side yard. Unenclosed steps and landings above 0.3 in may project a distance not
exceeding one half of the minimum side yard requirement for the lot.
c. residential buildings with a side entrance requiring a side yard relaxation and/or having
projections as described in subsection a)ii.b., above shall maintain one side yard with no
relaxation or projection except for eaves.
d. cantilevers and balconies may proj.ect into a sideyard but must maintain a minimum 1.2 in
separation from property lines.
e. a pro|.ection into the side yard shall not cause an obstruction for emergency access to the rear yard.
iii. RearYards
a. projections, cantilevers, balconies, bay windows, patios, balconies, cantilevers, covered or
uncovered decks and steps may project a maximum of 1.2 in over or onto a required rear yard.
b. patios,the surface of which is lessthan o.3 in abovegrade shall complywith the maximum site
coverage of the respective District.
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c. Notwithstanding any setback provision of this Bylaw, no buildings or structures or including
proj.ections shall encroach onto, under or over a utility right-of-way or within the required side
yard setback to provide access to the rear yard on a laneless lot.
d. The minimum distances required foryards do not applyto:
i. exterior finishing materials applied to principal buildings provided the material does not
encroach more than 0.1 in into any yard.
ii. retaining walls, landscaping, regulation-height fences and garbage enclosures.
iii, wheelchair ramps.
iv. windowwells.
However, these structures and improvements shall remain entirely within the lot on which they are located.
Figure 2 -Side Yard Projections
a) ln a Residential District, buildings, structures, fences and landscaping shall be setback at least 3.0 in from
the intersection of two roads, as measured from the curb intersect point or edge of pavement, to
maintain corner visibility, as illustrated in Figure 3 -Corner Visibility Triangle, and
b) ln a Non-Residential District, buildings, structures, fences and landscaping shall be setback at least 6.0 in
from the intersection of two roads, as measured from the curb intersect point or edge of pavement, to
maintain corner visibility, as illustrated in Figure 3 -Corner Visibility Triangle.
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4.4 EASEMENTS
No buildings shall be placed on land which is subject to an easement without the written consent of the
easement holder.
4.5 EMERGENCY ACCESS
Setbacks in any District may be increased at the discretion of the Development Authority in order to provide
adequate emergency access.
4.6 DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR A BODY OF WATER
Parcels shall be located at least 6.0 in back from the high-water line of any body of water or an area subject
to flooding as established by the province.
4.7 DEVELOPMENT ADJACENT TO ESCARPMENTS
Parcels in all Districts shall be setback at least 5.0 in from the top or bottom of an escarpment where a slope
is 15% or greater, as determined in a geotechnical investigation performed by a qualified engineer, as
illustrated in Figure 4 -Escarpment Setback.
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4.8 DEVELOPMENT NEAR A HIGHWAY
a) Where residential development is proposed adjacent to an arterial road or highway, the Development
Authority may request an applicant provide:
i. a noise attenuation study satisfactory to the Town's Engineer, and/or
ii. a roadside development permit from Alberta Transportation
b) Following consideration of the noise attenuation study, the Development Authority may impose a
condition on the Development Permit requiring the applicant to:
i. construct a noise barriersatisfactorytotheTown Engineer, or
ii. paytotheTown a sum of money equal tothe presentestimated cost of constructing a noise
barrier as determined by the Town Engineer.
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4.9 FLOOD HAZARDS
a) General Regulations
i. developmentshall be discouraged on land within the flood hazard area as determined by Alberta
Environment.
ii. nograding, placingor removal off ill of any kind, whetheroriginatingonthe lot orelsewhere, shall
be permitted in the flood hazard area unless a Development Permit is approved by the
Development Authority.
iii. the Development Authority may referto Alberta Environment, for comment, any Development
Permit application for development within the flood hazard area.
iv. storage of chemicals, explosives, flammable liquids, toxic or waste materials shall not be allowed
within the flood hazard area.
b) Floodway Regulations
i. in an established floodway, onlythe uses listed below may be allowed:
a. existing uses, buildings, and structures,
b. existingparks,
c. naturalareas,
d. parkingareas,
e. existing outdoor recreational facilities,
f. essential utilities, and
9. roadsand pathways.
ii. notwithstanding subsection b)i. fencing, roads, pathways, or other similar structures and hedging
and other similar landscape elements shall not be permitted in the floodway unless the
Development Authority in consultation with Alberta Environ ment or other provincial authorities is
satisfied that such developments will not adversely affect the hydraulic efficiency or capacity of
the floodway, or adversely affect the existing drainage course.
iii. notwithstanding subsection b)i. subdivision and development of new permanent structures shall
not be permitted within the floodway.
iv. replacement of existing buildings and structures in the same locations, may be allowed provided
that the flood hazard can be overcome by mitigative measures acceptable to the Development
Authority in consultation with Alberta Environment or other provincial authorities.
v. structures intended for flood or erosion control may be developed in the floodway at the
discretion of the Development Authority in consultation with Alberta Environment or other
provincial authorities.
C) Flood Fringe Regulations
i. atthe discretion of the DevelopmentAuthority, development may be allowed on land within the
flood fringe area if sufficient fill can be provided to raise the building or development site above
the design flood level or other suitable flood proofing techniques can be employed. The Town
may require professional certification to ensure this requirement.
ii. all development, including redevelopment, maj.or alterations, and additions, shall be adequately
floodproofed to the design flood level plus a minimum of 0.5 in freeboard.
iii. the main floor and all electrical and mechanical equipment in new buildings within the flood fringe
shall be located to the design flood level plus a minimum of 0.5 in freeboard.
iv. basements are discouraged in new buildings, unless they are floodproofed to the satisfaction of
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v. buildings shall be designed so as to prevent structural damage by floodwaters.
vi. roads shall not increase the obstruction to flood waters or have a detrimental effect on the
hydrologic and hydraulic systems.
4.10 EXPLOSIVE HAZARDS
a) The location ofanhydrous ammonia or liquefied petroleum gas storage tanks, or Flammable liquid
storage tanks and compressed gas cylinders shall be in accordance with the Safety Codes Act and any
other applicable regulation.
b) Magazines for the storage of explosives shall, in addition to any other regulations, be subject to the
Federal Government Explosives Act as amended.
Parcels
4.11 GRADING&DRAINAGE
a) Parcel drainage shall be directed to adjacent streets or lanes and not onto adjacent parcels, except
where permitted by the Development Authority.
b) Where, during development, there are areas requiring leveling, filling, or grading, the topsoil shall be
removed before work commences, stockpiled, and then replaced following completion of the work.
c) Site grading shall be in accordance with theTown's standards.
d) Any property adjacent to a trapped low where the spill elevation will cause the pond to encroach onto
private property must have a drainage restrictive covenant and caveat registered on the title of the
affected property as per Town standards.
e) A site drainage/stormwater management plan prepared by a qualified professional, to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority, may be required for all subdivision applications and Development Permit
applications for commercial, industrial, Greenhouses and multi-family developments or other
developments as required by the Development Authority.
f) Notwithstanding subsection e), a site drainage plan shall not be required ifa site has an impervious
surface less than 30% of the site, for an application for a Development Permit for a property located in
the original Registered Plan No. 7911064.
4.12 RETAININGWALLS
a) The DevelopmentAuthority may require special grading and/or the construction of a retaining wall as a
condition of a Development Permit if, in their opinion, significant differences in grade exist or will exist
between the parcel being developed and adjacent parcels.
b) Any retaining wall over 1.0 in in height must be designed and inspected after construction by a
professional engineer, and requires a building permit.
c) The landownershall providetotheTown thedesign and inspection report, both bearingthe seal and
signature of a professional engineer, within thirty (30) days of construction of the retaining wall.
d) Creosote railway ties are not a permitted construction material for any retaining wall.
4.13 SCREENING
a) Year-round visual screening to a minimum height of 1.8 in shall be provided by a fence or a combination
of fence and landscaping materials where a Non-Residential District abuts a Residential District.
b) All mechanical equipment or apparatus on the roof of any office, Dwelling (Apartment), or commercial,
or,ndustr,aibu,id,ngshaHbescreenedtothesat'Sfact'°n°ftheDeve'°Pment;#+¥g¥[Zj[TETap:;Fj
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c) All exterior work areas, storage areas and waste handling areas shall be screened and/or enclosed from
view to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
d) ln those cases where wrecked or damaged vehicles are permitted to be stored or located on a site they
shall be screened or enclosed to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
4.14 FENCING
a) Fence heights shall be in alignment with Table4-Fence Height Maximums, as illustrated in Figure 5-
Fence Height lllustration.
b) Notwithstanding a) in a Residential District where the principal dwelling has a front attached garage, the side
yard shall be measured from the front facade of the principal dwelling as if there is no front attached garage.
c) ln cases wherea fence is constructed on a retaining wall, height is calculated astheaverage combined
height measured from grade on both sides of the fence and retaining wall.
d) A gate to prevent or limit access to a private condominium roadway is prohibited in all Districts.
e) Electricfences are prohibited in all Districts.
f) Fences containing barbed wire are not permitted in any Residential, Mixed-Use or special District unless
approved by the Development Authority.
g) Barbed wire fences must be located only in the rear or side yard and located above a height of 1.8 in.
h) Fencesshall be restricted tothe maximum heights listed below.
Figure 5 -Fence Height Illustrations
No Front Attached Garage
LANE
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HEIGHTS
(fences, walls, .lees,
hedeges, or any other
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Section 88 = 0.9 in
Section CC = 0,9 in
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Non-lndustria
Industrial
Front Yard
0.9m
Front Yard not utilized for outdoor storage
1.2m
Front Yard utilized for outdoor storage
1.8m
Side Yard
1.8m
2.4 m*
Rear Yard
1.8m
2.4 m*
Within the Corner Visibility Triangle
0.9m
0.9m
*or as approved by the Development Authority
4.15 LIGHTING
a) Where artificial outdoor lighting is used to illuminate any site or building, the type, location, orientation
and shielding of light shall not:
i. illuminate adjacent developments,
ii. adversely affectthe use, enjoymentand privaey of any dwelling and its amenity spaces in the area,
iii. interfere with traffic safety on public roadways.
b) Pedestrian scale lighting is encouraged. Lighting for signage, parking areas and pedestrian areas should
be carefully placed and oriented to shine away from adj.acent properties.
c) Where artificial outdoor lighting is used forthe illumination ofa sign related to a particular
development, the design and location of such lighting shall be included in the Development Permit
application for the sign.
d) All exterior lighting fixtures, whether attached to the building face or on freestanding light standards, shall
be architecturally integrated with the building style, material and colours of the surrounding buildings.
e) Full cut-Off Fixtures shall be installed forall exterior lighting.
f) No flickering and flashing lights are permitted.
g) As a condition of the Development permit approval, the Development Authority may require a site
lighting plan, prepared by a qualified professional.
4.16 AMENITYSPACE
a) All multi-unit and apartment dwelling developments shall provide a minimum of6.0 m2 of private
amenity space per unit, exclusive of required front and side yards with no dimension less than 1.5 in.
b) Private Amenityspaces may include:
i. adeckorbalcony;
ii, a patio, orat-gradeyard;or
iii. a recessed balcony.
c) All multi-unit and apartment dwellingdevelopments shall provide a minimum of30.0 m2ofcommon
amenity space, which may be provided indoors, outdoors, or a combination thereof.
d) Common Amenityspaces may include:
i. a rooftop amenity area, or rooftopgarden;
ii. a balconyorterraced balcony;
iii, an at grade amenity area, including a common garden area; or
iv. an indoor amenity such as a swimming pool, fitness room, common room, or play area complete
with equipment.
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e) An Amenity Space at ground level must have screening at least 1.2 in in height, to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
4.17 0UTD00RSTORAGE
a) Outdoor storage of raw materials, finished or partially finished products, fuel tanks, salvage material or
waste material on a site shall be effectively screened from view by buildings, solid fences, privacy walls,
trees, Iandscaped features, or combinations thereof as required by the Development Authority.
Materials used shall provide year-round screening.
b) Outdoor storage shall not be permitted in the front yard of any parcel unless and until approved by the
Development Authority.
c) lf an outdoor display of vehicles, recreational vehicles, farm or construction machinery or equipment or
other machinery, goods, merchandise or equipment is permitted as an accessory use the applicant shall:
i. constructthe area in such a manneras is consistent with otherdevelopments in thevicinitywhile
permitting the machinery or equipment to be displayed, and
ii. providesuch additional access, parking, screening and lighting as may be necessaryto
accommodate the outdoor display.
d) For any outdoor storage areas that abut a Residential District with or without an intervening road or
lane, screening to a minimum height of 1.8 in shall be provided by fences, privacy walls, landscaping, or
combinations thereof. Materials used shall provide year-round screening.
4.18 OBJECTS AND VEHICLES PROHIBITED IN RESIDENTIAL DISTRICTS
a) No person shall keep in any part ofa yard in any Residential District:
i. any dismantled, dilapidated or wrecked vehicle for more than fourteen (14) successive days;
ii. morethan two (2) unlicensed vehicles and theyshall not be located within the frontyard;
iii. a commercial vehicle or school bus with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of 4,500 kg
for longer than is reasonably necessary to load or unload the vehicle;
iv. an industrial or construction vehicle with a gross vehicle weight (GVW) rating in excess of 4,500 kg
except when such a vehicle is required pursuant to a development or building permit for that site;
v. any obi.ect or chattel that in the opinion of the Development Authority is unsightly ortends to
affect adversely the amenities of the District;
vi. any excavation, storage or piling up of material required during the construction stage, unless all
necessary safety measures are undertaken and the situation does not prevail any longer than
reasonably necessary.
4.19 MOTORVEHICLES
a) Any motorvehicle kept in the front yard of a Residential parcel shall be kept on the driveway,
b) Any motor vehicle parked on a driveway shall be in a moveable condition.
4.20 RECREATI0NALVEHICLES
a) Up tothree (3) recreational vehicles, not includinga recreational vehiclestored in a garage, may be
stored on a residential property at one time.
b) A recreational vehicle stored in a front yard must be located 1 in from the nearest edge of a public
roadway or public sidewalk.
c) Off-street storage of a recreational vehicle must be in accordance with `Corner visibility' (s.4.3),
regulations.
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d) One (1) recreational vehicle stored on private property may be temporarily used as a dwelling unit for
no longer than seven (7) consecutive days for the purpose of guest accommodation.
e) Notwithstanding d), planned use of a recreational vehicle as accommodation will require a Development
Permit for a Temporary Residence (s.3.21).
4.21 GARBAGE ENCLOSURES
a) ln all Districts, garbage areasshall be wholly provided on the same site asthe buildingsto beserved,
unless otherwise approved by the Development Authority.
b) Garbage shall be stored in weatherproof and animal-proof containers, screened from adjacent parcels
and public thoroughfares, and placed in a location easily accessible for pickup.
c) Any garbage storage or collection area co-existing with any parking or loading area shall be:
i. clearly delineated as separatefromthe parking or loadingstalls,
ii. located to optimize collection vehicles access, and
iii. screened bya fence orlandscaping.
Landscaping
4.22 LANDSCAPING OF NEW DEVELOPMENT
a) Landscaping of a site shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Authority. The majority of the
landscaping shall be concentrated in the front yard of a parcel and on the flankage of corner parcels.
b) All portions of a Parcel not covered by a Building, Structure, parking stall or driveway shall be landscaped and
maintained to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
c) Notwithstanding subsection b), no landscaping is required on sites containing a greenhouse.
d) The use of non-permeable hard landscaping, such as concrete orasphalt, shall notcomprise morethan 40%
of a required landscaped area.
e) ln addition to all other landscaping requirements, all town boulevards adj.oining a siteshall be developed at
the applicant's expense to the satisfaction of the Development Authority and the Town o/Redc/t#Po/i.cy 131,
as amended.
f) Plant materials should be chosen which growwell in theTown ofRedcliff's climate and the given soil
conditions without requiring excessive irrigation.
g) The use ofxeriscaping and other landscaping techniques that require minimal watering are permitted.
h) Landscaping shall be completed within twelve (12) months of occupancy, weather permitting unless
otherwise specified on a Development Permit.
i) The qualityand extentofthe landscapingestablished on a site shall bethe minimum standardto be
maintained on the site for the life of the development. Any trees or shrubs which die, that were planted
under the approved Development Permit, must be replaced the next planting season on a continuing basis.
j) All landscaped areas shall not obstruct access to utilities (e.g. fire hydrants, water valves, etc.). Trees and
shrubs may not be placed within a utility right-of-way.
4.23 RETAINING EXISTINGTREES
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4.24 LANDSCAPING PLANS
a) ln Non-Residential Districts, Non-dwelling uses in Mixed-Use Districts and on parcels with Multi-Unit or
Apartment Dwellings of more than ten (10) units, a Landscaping Plan shall be required to the
satisfaction of the Development Authority.
b) The Landscaping plan shall, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority, include the following:
i. name of the project and/orapplicant,
ii. name and/or endorsement stamp of the landscape professional,
iii. north arrow, plan scale and legal and civic addresses,
iv. location of existing plant materials and indication as to whether they are to be removed or retained,
v. location of planting beds and identification of bedding material,
vi. location of trees shown as their typical mature size,
vii. total number and type of trees proposed to be provided,
viii. identification of proposed surfacing of parking and storage areas,
ix. a listofany proposed variances,
x. all other physical features, existing or proposed, including berms, walls, fences, outdoor furniture
and decorative paving, and
xi. if landscaping is being proposed within a utility right-of-way the plan must be endorsed by all utility
companies that have access to the right-of-way, indicating their approval of the proposed landscaping.
4.25 LANDSCAPING SECURITIES & INSPECTIONS
a) `Landscaping plans' (s.4.25) shall be accompanied by a quote from a landscape professional indicating
the cost to implement the Landscaping Plan.
b) An irrevocable letter of credit or cash deposit of 100% of the established costs to implement the
Landscaping Plan will be provided to the Town within thirty (30) days of the Development Permit being
issued and will be retained until all Iandscaping is completed.
c) The amount of the landscapingsecurities shall includethe costofthefollowing, where applicable:
i. rough gradingoflandscaped area,
ii. minimum ofl50mm of topsoil and sod orseed,
iii. trees in accordancewith this Bylaw, and
iv.150mm height concrete curb separating landscaped areas and parking areas.
d) Upon receipt of a written request from an applicant, an inspection of finished landscaping may be
scheduled by the Development Authority.
e) Landscaping inspections shall be:
i. conducted only duringthe normal growing season, approximately May l5th through october l5th, and
ii. performed within thirty (30) days of receipt of the inspection request subject to i. above.
f) Fifty percent (50%) of the Landscaping securities will be returned inhen satisfactory completion of the
landscaping is confirmed with an inspection by the Development Authority.
g) The remaining Landscaping Securities, unless otherwise drawn upon, shall be fully released once it is
confirmed with an inspection by the Development Authority that the landscaping has survived a
minimum of two full growing seasons.
h) The Town is permitted to draw upon Landscaping Securities, in the event that the required works are
not completed.
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Buildings and Structures
4.26 ADDRESSING
The civic address assigned shall be clearly displayed on all houses and business premises.
4.27 BUILDING ORIENTATION
All Principal Buildings shall face the frontage street of a parcel, unless otherwise authorized by the
Development Authority.
4.28 USESWITHINABUILDING
a) A Building may be occupied by a combination of one or more uses listed in a District, and
b) A Development permit may include a numberofuses and/or units within a Building.
4.29 lNFILLDEVELOPMENT
lnfill development shall be in keeping with the scale and character of the surrounding area, having regard to
the provisions of the prescribed District.
4.30 CONTROLLED APPEARANCE
a) The entire site and all buildings at all times shall be maintained in a neat and tidy manner including the
trimming and upkeep of landscaped areas and the prompt removal of debris and unsightly objects.
b) A Building's character and appearance may be considered in the review of proposed development, with
respect to:
i. consistency with the prescribed District,
ii. compatibilitywith nearby Buildings, and
iii. compliance to the provisions of any Statutory Plan, which sets out specific guidelines as to the
design, character, appearance, or building materials used in a development.
c) Any portion ofa site area not occupied by buildings, driveways, loadingareas or parking areas shall be
landscaped or maintained in its natural state.
d) The exterior finish on all buildings shall be of a permanent material satisfactory to the Development
Authority.
e) All apparatus on the roof shall be screened to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
4.31 BUILDING HEIGHT
a) The base from which to measurethe height ofa Building or structure shall be from any point on the finished
ground elevation which adjoins an exterior wall as illustrated in Figure 6 -Determining Building Height.
b) In determining the highest point of a building, the following structures are not considered part of the
building: elevator or mechanical housing, roof stairway entrance, ventilation fans, a steeple, a
smokestack, a parapet wall or a flagpole.
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Figure 6 -Determining Building Height
EVEN GRADE
== 11 11 11
FINISHED GRADE
UNEVEN GRADE
4.32 MANUFACTURED HOMES
a) NO Manufactured Home, oradditionsthereto, shall exceed 5.O in in height.
b) Manufactured Homes shall have csAcertification.
c) Manufactured Homes must be placed on a foundation in accordance with provincial standards.
d) The crawl space between a Manufactured Home and the ground shall be suitably enclosed from view by
skirting, or another means satisfactory to the Development Authority, within thirty (30) days of siting.
e) Axles, wheels and trailer hitches shall be removed once a Manufactured Home is sited.
4.33 MIXED-USE BUILDINGS
a) A Building may be occupied by a combination of uses and each use shall be considered as a separate
use, and each use shall obtain Development Permit approval.
b) Theminimumsizeofa Dwellingunitin a Mixed-Use Buildingis65.Om2.
c) Dwelling units shall have atgrade accessthat is separate from the accessforcommercial premises.
d) Direct access from a residential dwelling unitto a commercial premise shall not be permitted.
e) Theminimum amenityareashall be4.00m2 perDwelling unit.
4.34 RESIDENTIAL AND COMMERCIAL MIXED-USE PROVISIONS
a) Subject to the regulations established in the individual district, a dwelling unit may be included as part of
a commercial building provided that it is not located below the second storey of a building.
b) Separate entrances shall be provided forthe commercial and residential uses. Both entrances shall have
direct or indirect (via a common hallway) access to a public street.
c) The dwelling unitshall not be located on the sameflooras a non-residential use.
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4.35 ACCESSORY BUILDINGS AND STRUCTURES
a) A structure which is attached to the principal building by a roof, a floor or a foundation is not an
accessory building, and it is to be considered part of the principal building.
b) For the purposes of this Bylaw detached garages are considered accessory buildings.
c) Otherthan an approved secondarysuite (External), an accessory building shall not be used as a dwelling
or contain a dwelling unit.
d) NOAccessory Building orstructureshall be located in thefrontyard.
e) Any Accessory Building or Structure, except a patio, deck or fence, shall be located at least 1.8 in from
any principal building.
f) NOAccessory Buildingshall exceed 4.5 in in height.
g) The maximum size of an accessory building(s) in a Residential or Mixed-Use District is 15 % of the site area
coverage or 93 m2, whichever is less.
h) No more than three (3) accessory buildings shall be permitted on a lot. Their total site area coverage
may not exceed 15%.
4.36 PRIVATE POOLS
a) Every private pool shall be secured against unauthorized entry bya fenced yard.
b) The Development Authority, in considering an application for a private swimming pool, hot tub or other
water feature located within 30.0 in of an escarpment may require the applicant submit a Slope Stability
Geotechnical Study.
c) Anoutdoorswimmingpooland hottubshall:
i. belocated inasideorrearyardonly,
ii. besetbacka minimumofl.5 mfrompropertylines,and
iii. be secured against entry to meet the requirements of the A/berfo Bui./d/.ng Code.
d) All private swimming pools shall be connected to the Town's water and sanitary sewer system in
accordance with provincial requirements. The applicant shall ensure that the adjacent properties are
not subjected to any water problems resulting from the malfu nctioning of the pool.
4.37 DWELLING UNITSONAPARCEL
a) No person shall constructor locate, orcauseto be constructed or located, morethan onedwelling unit
on a parcel except when permitted within a District and specified in a Development Permit.
b) The Development Authority may issue a Development Permit forthe construction or location of more
than one dwelling unit on a parcel of land if the proposed dwelling units will be:
i. contained in a buildingthat, or in buildings each of which, is designed forordivided intotwo or
more dwelling units,
ii. located on a parcel of land that is divided into bareland condominium units, or
iii, a single detached dwelling and a Secondary Suite (Internal) or (External).
4.38 CONDOMINIUM AND BARE LAND CONDOMINIUM PLANS
a) ln the event of subdivision by condominium or bare land condominium plan, development shall be
treated as a multi-unit complex where development setbacks for the front, rear, and side yards shall be
the same as specified in the appropriate Land Use District. Spatial separation between buildings shall
also complv w.ith the Alberta Building Code.
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b) The Town's road and utility servicing standards may be relaxed within the boundaries of a proposed
development that will be registered by condominium or bare land condominium plan, provided that:
i. adequate fire access, legal road access, and municipal servicing are provided and maintained tothe
satisfaction of the Development Authority, and
ii. the applicant, heirs and assigns orthe condominium corporation assumes all responsibilityforthe
construction, maintenance, repair, and replacement of all such roads and utility services within the
condominium plan or bare land condominium plan.
Parking and Loading
4.39 GENERALPROVISIONS
a) All off-street parking spaces, loading spaces, manoeuvring aisles and driveways shall be surfaced within
twelve (12) months from completion of the development and thereafter maintained to the satisfaction
of the Development Authority. The Development Authority may require that parking areas or portions
thereof be hard surfaced when an adjoining street is hard surfaced.
b) Adequate curbs, concrete bumpers or fences shall be provided to the satisfaction of the Development
Authority.
c) At least l0% of the required numberofparkingspaces per site, to a maximum often (10) and a
minimum of one (1), shall be Barrier-free parking spaces intended for use by mobility-reduced persons.
d) Barrier Free parking spaces shall be located closest tothe entrance of the building for which they are intended.
e) Each small-car, Barrier Free and loading space shall be identified by a sign and, if the surface is paved, by
pavement markings, to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
f) Storage of trailers, boats, recreation vehicles and similar property shall not extend over public road
right-of-way, including sidewalks.
g) The development of new parking lots, or the expansion of existing parking lots, requires a Development
Permit unless included in a Development Permit for an associated development.
h) A parking space required bythis Bylawshall be located:
i. onthesameparcel asthe useorbuildingforwhich itis required,or
il. meetthe requirements of section 4.46forshared parking.
4.40 NUMBEROFSTALLS
a) The minimum numberofparking spaces required for each use is outlined below in Table 5-Parking Minimums.
b) The number of spaces shall be calculated on the basis of gross floor area less any interior halls,
mechanical rooms, stairways and elevators providing for the through movement of pedestrians.
c) Wherethe use is not listed, the numberofspaces shall be determined bythe DevelopmentAuthority,
having regard for similar uses and the estimated parking demand of the proposed use.
d) Where a calculation does not yield a whole number, the required number of spaces shall be rounded up
to the next whole number.
e) For multiple-usesites, parking requirementsshall be based on the combined parking required for each
individual use.
f) When a building is enlarged, altered, ora change in the use occurs, provision shall be madeforthe
additional parking spaces required under the parking provisions of this Bylaw. Any parking spaces that
may have been removed due to the enlargement or alteration shall be replaced.
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Alcohol Production
1 Space/loo m2
Animal Services (Major) (Minor)
1 space/35 m2
Art and Craft Studio
1 space/45 m2
Auction House
1 Space/65 m2
Auction Livestock
1 space/35 m2
Automotive (Sales)
1 space/loo m2
Automotive (Service)
1 space/45 m2
Bed and Breakfast
2 spaces/dwelling unit and 1 space/guest unit
Bulk Fuel Station
1 Space/100 m2
Campground
1 space/pad plus 1 space/10 pads for visitor parking
Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility
1 Space/100 m2
Cannabis Retail
1 Space/30 m2
Car Wash
3 spaces/bay for queuing
Care Facility (Child) (Clinic)
1 Space/50 m2
Care Facility (Large Group) (Small Group) (Medical)
1 space/75 m2 plus employee parking determined by the
Development Authority
Custodial Quarters
1 space
Drive-Through Business
Use requirement plus 2 spaces for queuing
Automotive (Service) with drive-in bays
Establishment (Eating) with drive-through window
Use requirement plus 5 spaces per order board for queuing
Financial Institution with drive-through ATM
Use requirement plus 5 spaces per atm for queuing
All other
As required by the Development Authority
Dwelling (Manufactured Home) (Duplex/Semi)
2 spaces/unit
(Single Detached)
Dwelling (Apartment) (Multi-Unit)
1.5 spaces/unit plus visitor parking determined by the
Development Authority
Establishment (Adult)
1 space/50m2
Establishment (Drinking) (Eating)
5 spaces/|00m2
Establishment (Entertainment)
3 Spaces/100m2
Farmers'/Flea Market
As required by the Development Authority
Financial Institution
1 space/4o m2
Funeral Facility
3 spaces/100m2
Gas Station
1 Space/30 m2
Government Services
As required by the Development Authority
Greenhouse
As required by the Development Authority
Home-Based Business (HBB1)
N/A
Home-Based Business (H882)
1 additional space
Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Service
1 space/75 m2
Hotel/Motel
1 space/unit plus 3 spaces for employee parking
Industrial (Light)
1 space/75 m2
Industrial (Medium) (Heavy) (Logistics)
1 space/125 m2
Office
1 Space/50 m2
Mixed-Use Development
As required by the Development Authority
Parks and Playgrounds
N/A
Railway and Railway Related Uses
As required by the Development Authority
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Recreation (Special Outdoor)
As required by the Development Authority
Recreation (Culture & Tourism) (Indoor)
1 space/25 m2
Recreation (Outdoor)
As required by the Development Authority
Recycling Facility
1 space/40 m2
Religious Assembly
1 space/50m2
Residential Conversion
As required by the Development Authority
Retail (Small) (Liquor)
1 space/50 m2
Retail (General) (Large)
1 space/75 m2
Retail (Shopping Centre)
1 space/5o m2
School
As required by the Development Authority in discussion
with the applicable School Board
School (Commercial)
1 space/30 m2
Secondary Suite (External) (Internal)
1 space/unit
Show Home
The same as the type of Dwelling
Storage Yard-Mini Storage
1 Space/20o m2
Taxi Service
1 space/6 m2
Temporary Development
As required by the Development Authority
Temporary Residence
As required by the Development Authority
Truck Terminal and Storage
1 space/loo m2
4.41 PARKING SPACE DIMENSIONS
a) Parkingspace dimensionsforthe purposes of this Bylaw are outlined below in Table 6-Parking Minimums:
Table 6 -Parking Space Minimums
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b) Angle parking stall dimensions are specified below in Table 7 -Angle Parking Minimums and illustrated in
Figure 7 -Angle Parking Dimensions:
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D
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4.42 DESIGN OFPARKINGAREAS
a) Aparking/loadingspace required bythis Bylaw shall be designed sothat it:
i. is reasonably accessibletothe vehicles for which it is intended,
ii. provides safe and efficient vehicle circulation,
iii. has an aesthetically pleasing appearance from public roads,
iv. permits adequate drainage, snow removal, and maintenance, and
v. is satisfactory to the Development Authority in size, shape, location and construction.
b) Small-car parking spaces may comprise 20% of the required number of parking spaces for all uses.
c) Unless approved by the Development Authority, parking spaces for Dwelling (Apartment and Multi-Unit)
should not be located in the front yard.
d) The Development Authority may require that the parking spaces for any use, other than for a dwelling
with four (4) or fewer dwelling units, be provided in a parking lot which has limited access to a street.
e) Parkingspaces shall not be provided within a required yard or landscaped area.
fl Where an off-street parking lot includes forty (40) or more at grade parking spaces, the parking spaces
shall be arranged within smaller cells and defined by landscaping.
g) Off-street parking areas shall have minimum 1.0 in buffer between the outside edge of the parking stall
and a road.
h) Off-street parking areas shall be landscaped in a manner satisfactoryto the Development Authority.
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4.43 ENTRANCESAND EXITS FORVEHICLES
a) Every lotshall have at least one access point from a public roadway.
b) Vehicle entrances and exits for Non-Residential Districts, Non-dwelling uses in Mixed-Use Districts and
on parcels with Multi-Unit Dwellings of more than ten (10) units shall be located at least 9.0 in from an
intersection of two (2) or more roads (including highways).
c) The design, numberand location of entrances and exitsforvehicles shall be approved bythe
Development Authority based upon the site layout, potential traffic generation and public road facilities.
d) The Development Authority may require that entrances and exits for vehicles be separate, one-
directional, and/or adequately signed.
e) Where a curb exists, installation of a driveway may require the removal of the curb for the width of the
driveway and shall be constructed as per the Town of Redcliff Construction Standards.
4.44 DEFICIENT PARKING OR LOADING SPACES
a) ln deciding on a proposed developmentthatis deficient in parking or loadingspaces,the Development
Authority may at their discretion:
i. varythenumberofparkingstallsrequired, or
ii. requirethe applicantto provide off-street parking on an alternatesite, or
iii. accept a cash payment in-lieu as established within the `Fees, Rates, and Charges Bylaw', as
amended.
b) When a building is enlarged, or its use is changed or intensified, resulting in deficient parking or loading
spaces the increased parking shall be limited to the requirements for the intensification.
4.45 SHAREDPARKING
a) When a request fora waiverofthe required numberofparkingspaces is based upon the proposed
sharing of parking spaces between two or more uses, the Development Authority may consider the
following criteria :
i. the uses which are proposed to share parking spaces are located in proximityto each otherand no
more than loo.0 in from the site of the parking spaces,
ii. the hours of operation and parking demand the uses which are proposed to share parking spaces
are sufficiently different so as to not require use of the parking spaces at the same time, and
iii. the uses which are proposed to share parking spaces are expected to remain in place and the
sharing of parking spaces is expected to continue.
b) A waiver of the required number of parking spaces which is granted by the Development Authority is
not necessarily transferable to another use of the same parcel.
4.46 LOADING SPACE REQUIREMENTS
a) Loading spaces shall be provided and maintained bythe ownerin accordance with the requirements of
the Bylaw.
b) Loading spaces shall be provided entirely within the property of the development being served.
c) One (1) loading space per loading doorshall be provided forall developments with a loading door unless
otherwise required by the Development Authority.
d) Loadingspacesshall:
I have minimum dimensions of 3.7 in in width and 9.0 in in length.
ii. havean overhead clearanceof4.3 in.
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iii. be hard surfaced if the access is from a street or lanewhich is hard surfaced.
iv. be designed and located such that no backing and turning movements of vehicles cause
interference with convenient and safe pedestrian movement, traffic flow, or parking on the
adjoining or abutting streets or lanes.
e) The Development Authority may require additional loading areas or doors if necessary.
4.47 BICYCLE PARKING
a) Onsite bike racksshall be provided bythe applicant of any Multi-Unit Dwelling orcommercial
development.
b) Bicycle racks shall be provided entirely on the same site as the development in proximity to main or side
building entrances.
c) Bieycle racks shall be separated from vehicle parking by a physical barrierora minimum 1.5 in of open
Space.
d) Bicycle racks capable ofaccommodatingthe numberofbicyclesthat is equivalentto at least 5% of the
minimum number of parking spaces (but in no case less than four bicycles) shall be provided and located
to the satisfaction of the Development Authority.
e) Bicycleracksshall:
i. be constructed of industrial-grade metalswith a smooth painted surfaceto prevent rusting and, as
much as reasonably possible, scratching of bicycle frames,
ii. be securely affixed tothefinished grade, and
iii. have two points of contact between the bicycle and the rack to allow a wheel and frame to be
locked to the rack.
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4.48 GENERALPROVISIONS
a) Except where otherwise specified, no person shall construct, place, relocate, or alter a sign on any
property without obtaining a Development Permit.
b) No sign shall be constructed, placed, relocated, or altered in any manner that, in the opinion of the
Development Authority, the sign:
i. conflicts with the general character of the surrounding streetscape and the architecture of nearby
buildings'
ii. causes confusion with or obstructs the vision of any information sign, or traffic control sign,
iii. interferes with traffic,
iv, isvulgarorwould be offensivetothe public, and/or
v. unduly blocks natural light orviewfrom a building.
c) Nosign shall employ anysupplementaryflashing or intermittent lighting eitheras part of the sign oron
its supporting structure.
d) No permanent sign shall be located or constructed within, or encroach onto or over rights-of-way,
easements, or other such agreement.
e) A sign shall not be attached to a municipal building, tree, light standard, utility pole, or other publicly
owned structure or building or any other public space without prior written authorization from the
Development Authority. Any sign placed or constructed in these locations without authorization may be
removed by the Town without notice.
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f) All signs shall be maintained in good repairand be structurallysound tothe satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
g) Trees and shrubs shall not be removed or damaged to construct a sign, to make a sign more visible, or to
change copy on a sign.
h) No signs or any part of a sign, or equipment to install or maintain a sign, shall be within 3.0 in of
overhead power and service lines.
i) Signs advertising business no longer in operation shall be removed.
j} No person shall place a motorvehicle ora trailer on a property, public road, or publicspace forthe
purpose of advertising or displaying a sign.
k) Signs shall not be placed so as to reducethe numberofparkingstalls or loadingspaces orto obstruct
the use of the parking or loading areas.
I) TheTown may remove anysign which has been placed in contravention of this Bylaw. The costs
associated with such removal and any storage fees shall be paid by the owner prior to the release of the
sign to the owner as well as any permit fees which may be outstanding.
in) Where a sign may be classified as more than one type of sign, the Development Authority will
determine which standards apply.
n) Third party advertising is permitted and shall only identify businesses or services licensed to operate in
the Town of Redcliff, or events sponsored by the Town, charitable organizations, or service clubs.
o) Billboards, which are large signswhich stand independently ofa buildingforthe purposes of third-party
advertising a product or service, are not permitted in any Land Use District.
p) Portable Digital LED signs are not permitted in any Land use District.
4.49 DEVELOPMENT PERMITFORASIGN
a) No sign may be erected or affixed unless a Development Permit has been issued, excluding `Signs Not
Requiring a Development Permit' (s.4.50).
b) Notwithstandinga), The DevelopmentAuthority may issue a development permit for a sign as part of the
development use of the building to which the sign pertains, provided the development permit application
indicates that there is to be a sign and provided that all information requirements for a sign are met.
c) As part of an application fora Development permit fora sign,the applicant shall provide a drawing of
the proposed sign drawn of sufficient size and scale to facilitate an adequate review by the
Development Authority, showing:
i. the proposeddimensions ofthesign includingthe height,
ii. the proposed information to be displayed and the size of letters or numbers to be shown on the sign,
iii, the proposed location of the sign in relation to the property lines, parking and buildings and the
dimensions of the building and/or the property upon which it is to be situated,
iv, in the case of a sign that is to be attached to and project from a fence, wall, or window more than 0.4
in, the extent of the proj.ection from the fence, wall, or window,
v. inthe caseofan illuminated sign,the method and mannerofilluminatingthesign, includingdetails of
illumination in terms of flashing or intermittent lights,
vi. the distance of the proposed sign from any traffic control device located within 25.0 in of the
proposed sign; the distance from any street intersection located within 25.0 in of the proposed sign,
vii. the type of construction and finish to be utilized,
viii. the method of supporting or attaching the sign, including structural and footing details,
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ix. in the case of a freestanding sign, an elevation plan showing the height of the sign in relationship to
the height of the principal building taking into account the gradient of the site, and
x. the location(s) and sizes of existing utilities, both underground and overhead, and all easements and
utility rights-of-way shown and labelled and other relevant encumbrances.
d) The applicant shall provide such other information as may be reasonably required by the Development
Authority. This information may include a letter of authorization from the owner of the property or
building or an authorized agent or an engineering report to be provided by a Professional Engineer for a
large or complex sign as determined by the Development Authority.
4.50 SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
The following signs shall not require a Development Permit if in the opinion of the Development Authority
they comply with the regulations of this Bylaw and any other applicable policy or legislation:
a) Asign displayed inside a buildingthat is intended to beviewed from the interiorofthe building.
b) Asign identifying a political campaign provided that:
i. thesign is removed within seven (7) daysfollowingthe election to which it relates,
ii. thesign does not cause a distraction totraffic, and
iii. the sign is not attached to road signs or other municipal structures.
c) Anysign used for Municipal, Provincial, or Federal purposes whetheron public orprivate property, and
can include informational, directional or wayfinding signage.
d) Any temporary sign for an event on behalf of a Town department, board or committee provided the
event has been approved by the Town.
e) A sign identifying a construction, demolition, new subdivision, or neighbourhood for which approval has
been granted provided that:
i. thesigndoesnotexceed 4m in heightand5.5 m2insign area,
ii. the sign is removed within l4days of completion of the project, and
iii. the sign is removed or replaced if tattered, worn, or faded.
f) A real estate sign used to displaythe sale, lease, or rent ofa building provided that:
i. thesign isnotin place longerthan 6months,
ii. the sign does not exceed 1.0 m2 in residential areas,
iii. the sign does not exceed 12 m2 in non-residential areas,
iv. the sign is removed within thirty (30) days of the building or lot being sold, leased, or rented, and
v. the sign is removed or replaced if it becomes faded, or derelict.
g) Agarage sale or open housethat does not exceed 1.0 m2 provided that:
i. sucha sign bepostedfora maximum period of two(days), and
ii. the sign shall not be affixed to any road signs orother municipal structures.
h) Maintenance or copychange of any approved sign.
i) Asignthat identifiesthe name and address ofa building and /orthe occupants ofa building provided
that the sign area does not exceed 0.4 m2.
j) An A-Board sign orsandwich board, is a self-supporting sign which is set upon theground and has no
external supporting structure, provided that:
i. the sign is madeofweather resistant materials,
ii. thesign neat, cleanand bemaintained,
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iii. the sign is not displayed for a period exceeding the operating hours of the business,
iv. the sign does notcause a distraction totraffic,
v. thereare nomorethan two (2)signs persite,
vi. the sign contains messaging related to the business, event, or promotion,
vii. the sign is located on the lot, or within the adjacent public frontage,
viii. the sign is not larger than 1 m2 in area, and
ix. the sign does not impede the movement of pedestrian, bicycle, orvehicular traffic, and shall not be
considered a traffic hazard.
k) A Banner sign, is a sign generally constructed of fabric or plastic on which a message is displayed
marketing an event, business, or promotion, provided that:
i. thesign isnotpermanentlyanchored,
ii. thesign isnotdisplayed longerthan 30days,
iii. the sign does not exceed 2.5 in in height, and
iv. the sign is not faded, torn, orderelict.
I) Inflatable signs, is a sign that is inflated, provided that:
i. thesignisnotpermanentlyanchored,
ii. the sign is not displayed longerthan 30 days, and
iii. the sign is not faded, torn orderelict.
4.51 AWNINGSIGNS
Means a sign attached to a non-retractable structure completely
enclosed overhead, which is intended to be used for business
identification and protection against the weather and which is
not supported independently of any other building structure,
adhering to the following requirements:
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Maximum sign Dimensions . shall not exceed 40% of the awning or canopy structure.
Standards
- Shall be constructed ofdurable, waterproof, colourfast material.
- Shall be attachedtothe buildingorstructuretowhich itrefers.
- Maybeallowed toencroach overpublicpropertyin the M-DWT
District with an executed encroachment agreement at the
discretion of the Development Authority.
- Should not project morethan 1.2 in overpublicproperty.
- Should benocloserthano.6mtothecurb.
- Shall havea minimum clearance of2.4 mfromgrade.
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4.52 DIGITALLEDSIGNS
Means any sign or portion of a sign that has electronically controlled changeable copy, adhering to the
following requirements:
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Commercial
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Industrial
Special
Prohibited
Prohibited
Discretionary
Discretionary
Discretionary
Prohibited
MaximumsignDimensions . 2.5m2signarea
Standards
- must beat least30.0 in away from anysign facingthesame
oncoming traffic.
- Shall be50.Om away from a Residential District, orloo.0 in when
positioned in the direction of a Residential District.
- Shall not adversely affect adjacent properties.
- Thedisplay:
i. must be a static displaywith no motion pictures, scrolling,
flashing or emission of intermittent light, animation, or
movement in or between displays and the change between
displays must be immediate.
ii. must be selfdimmingfor nighttime conditions and the level of
lighting at all times must be to the satisfaction of the
Development Authority.
- Fascia Digital LEDsigns mustbelocated onthe elevation wherethe
primary building access is located.
- Free standing Digital LED signs, abutting an intersection must be
setback at least 15.0 in from the edge of the road right-of-way
perpendicular to oncoming traffic.
- lntheeventofa malfunction,thebillboard must beturned off.
4.53 FASCIASIGNS
Means a sign placed flat and parallel to the face
of the building so that no part proj.ects more
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Standards
- Shall be painted on orsafelyand securelyattachedtothe building.
- Shall not project more than o.3 in out from the vertical face of the
wall to which they are attached.
- Should be located on the business frontage, and atthediscretion of
the Development Authority, may be located on an exterior wall
which is not a frontage.
- Fascia signsshaH not projectabovethetopoftheverticalfaceofthe
wall to which they are attached.
- Wheneverthere isa band ofseveralfascia orwall signs,theyshould
be of a consistent size and located near the same level as other
similar signage on the premises and adjacent buildings,
- Amural shallfollowthestandards ofa fascia sign.
4.54 FREESTANDINGSIGNS
Means a sign on a standard or column permanently attached to the ground
and which is not connected in any way to any building or other structure,
adhering to the following requirements:
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- Residential,1.Om2signarea
- Residential,1.Omsign height
- M-RBD, DevelopmentAuthority's Discretion
- M-DWT,C-NHD,C-GEN,2.Om2signarea
- M-DWT,C-NHD,C-GEN,9.Omsignheight
- C-HWY&lndustrial,6.Om2signarea
- C-HWY& Industrial,15.Omsign height
- Special, DevelopmentAuthority's Discretion
Standards
- One (1) free-standing sign is allowed per site or per building on a
site. If a parcel abuts more than one (1) public roadway other than
a lane, the parcel may be allowed one (1) additional free-standing
sign for each abutting roadway in excess of one (1), at the discretion
of the Development Authority.
- Wherea secondsign isapproved,thereshall bea 15.Omseparation
from any other sign on the same site, unless otherwise approved by
the Development Authority.
- Thesignshallbeaminimumofl.5mfromanypropertyline.
- any other sign alongthe same street unless otherwise approved by
the Development Authority.
- Freestanding signs are encouraged to provide an area on the sign
for changeable copy.
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4.55 PORTABLESIGNS
Means any sign or advertising device that can be carried or
transported from one site to another, adhering to the
following requirements:
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- 2.5msignheight
Standards
- Onlyone(1) portablesignwill bepermitted on a propertyatonetime.
- There shall be a minimum distance of 15.0 in between any two
portable signs.
- Portable signsshall not be permitted within 15.0 in ofa site which
contains residential development.
- Areallowablefora maximum of90consecutivedays.
4.56 PROJECTINGSIGNS
Means a sign which projects at a 90° angle from a structure or a
building face, adhering to the following requirements:
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- Industrial,9.Om2signarea
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- Only one (1) sign shall be permitted per parcel, except where sites
have 15.0 in or more of street frontage and signs are placed no
closer than 15.0 in apart.
- Shall not project morethan 2.4 mfrom a building.
- Shall havea minimum clearanceof2.4 in abovegrade.
- Shall not project morethan 1.0 in abovethe height of the principal
building.
- Shall havea maximum spacebetweenthesupportingstructureand
the sign of 0.6 in.
- Shall notprojectintolanes.
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4.57 ROOFSIGNS
Means a sign, other than a billboard, that is attached to a roof
or erected or placed on, over or above a roof, adhering to
the following requirements:
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- 5.0 in above the roof(not exceedingthe height in the prescribed
District)
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- Shall beerected sothatthesupportingstructureisnotvisible.
- Shall refertothe principal useofthe buildingonwhich itiserected.
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5.1 LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
a) Districts are described intheshortform on the Land use District Map, within schedule B:
i. where a boundaryfollowsa street, lane, stream orcanal it shall followthe centrelinethereof,
ii. where a boundarygenerallyfollows a parcel line, it shall followthe parcel line,
iii. where specific dimensions are noted on the Land use District Map, those dimensions shall be followed,
and
iv. where there is doubt or dispute concerning the exact location of the boundary of a District, Council
shall determine the location of the boundary according to the direction of this Bylaw.
b) Boundaries shall not be altered except byan amendmenttothis Bylaw.
c) Council shall maintain a listofamendmentstothe boundaries on the Land use District Map and update
the local GIS database to reflect amendments.
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DC Direct Control Districts
5.2 GENERAL REGULATIONS
a) Direct control Districts provide for development that, due to unique characteristics, innovative ideas or
unusual site constraints, require specific regulations unavailable in other Districts.
b) Land uses and development regulations within a Direct Control district shall be at the discretion of
Council.
c) Direct control Districts must not be used:
I in substitution of any other land usedistrict in this Bylawthat could be used to achievethe same
result either with or without relaxations of this Bylaw, or
ii. to regulate matters that are regulated by subdivision or Development permit approval conditions.
d) Where a parcel is designated Direct Control, the guidelines approved by Council at the time of such
designation shall continue to apply, notwithstanding any requirement of this Bylaw to the contrary.
e) The following uses must only be listed as a use on a parcel that has been designated Direct Control:
i. Auction Livestock,
ii. Recreation (Special outdoor), and
iii. Commercial Renewable Energy Development.
5.3 DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT APPLICATIONS
a) Application requirements forthe submission of a Direct control District include:
I all information required foran `Application to Amend the Bylaw' (s.1.23),
ii. a written statement indicating why, in the applicant's opinion, a Direct control District is necessary
and why the same results cannot be achieved through the use of a land use district in this Bylaw,
iii. a list of permitted and discretionary uses proposed forthe site,
iv. plans and elevations orother documentation, thatwould helpto substantiatethe need forthe
Direct Control District, and
v. any otherinformation as may be required bythe DevelopmentAuthority and council.
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R-EST Residential, Estate District
PURPOSE: To provide for single detached dwellings on large lots.
PERMIFTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Bed and Breakfast
Dwelling (Single Detached)
Care Facility (Child)
Parks and Playgrounds
Government Services
Home Based Business (H882)
Private Pool
Secondary Suite (External) (Internal)
Solar Collector (Freestanding)
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE:
No Sewage Collection System
Water Distribution and Sewage
For the Westerly 76.2 in of Plan 372JK
1,800 m2
800 m2
1,537 m2
MAXIMUM DENSITY: One (1) main dwelling unit per parcel and one (1) Secondary Suite (Internal) and one (1)
Secondary Suite (External).
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 11.0 in (Principal Building)
7.0 in (Secondary Suite (External))
4.5 in (Accessory Building/Structure)
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
7.5m
3.5m5.0in on corner parcels
7.5m
ACCESSORY BUILDING/STRUCTURE
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
No Accessory Buildings permitted
1.0m
1.0 in No Lane
in the front yard.
5.0 in on corner parcels (or on one sidewherenorearaccessisprovided)
3.0 in with a Lane
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: 45%
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R-GEN Residential, General District
PURPOSE: To provide for low density, single family, detached dwellings.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Bed and Breakfast
Dwelling (Single Detached)
Care Facility (Child) (Small Group)
Parks and Playgrounds
Community Garden
Dwelling (Duplex/Semi)
Government Services
Home Based Business (H882)
Private Pool
Secondary Suite (External) (Internal)
Show Home
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE:
Dwelling Type
Parcel Size
Parcel Width
Single Detached
450 m2
12.0 in (15.0 in on corners)
Duplex/Semi-Detached
450 m2
15.0 in (18.8 in on corners)
MAXIMUM DENSITY: One (1) main dwelling unit per parcel and one (1) Secondary Suite (External or Internal).
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 11.O in (Principal Building)
7.0 in (Secondary Suite (External))
4.5 in (Accessory Building/Structure)
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
3.5 in where no parking in front
1.5m
6.0m
6.0 in where parking in front
3.5 in on corner parcels
ACCESSORYBUILDING/STRUCTURE
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
No Accessory Buildings permitted
1.2m
1.0 in No Lane
in the front yard.
3.0 in on corner parcels (or on onesidewherenorearaccessisprovided)
3.0 with a Lane
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE, MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: 45%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) No front attached garage or driveway is allowed wherethe frontyard set back is lessthan six meters (<6 in).
EXCEPTIONS:
b) Minimum parcel widths may be relaxed for irregularshaped parcels atthe discretion of the Development
Authority.
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R-ATT Residential, Attainable Housing District
PURPOSE: To provide for single detached, duplex and semi-detached dwellings on smaller parcels.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETI0NARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Care Facility (Child) (Small Group)
Dwelling (Duplex/Semi) (Manufactured Home)
Community Garden
(Single Detached)
Parks and Playgrounds
Dwelling (Multi-Unit)
Government Services
Home Based Business (H882)
Private Pool
Residential Conversion
Secondary Suite (Internal)
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE:
Dwelling Type
Parcel Size
Parcel Width
Single Detached
450 m2
12.0 in (15.0 in on corners)
Duplex/Semi
450 m2
15.0 in (18.8 in on corners)
Manufactured Home
300 m2
10.0 in (12.0 in on corners)
MAXIMUM DENSITY: One (1) main dwelling unit per parcel and one (1) Secondary Suite (Internal).
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 11.0 in (Principal Building)
4.5 in (Accessory Building/Structure)
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
3.5 in where no parking in front
1.5m
4.5m
4.5 in where parking in front
3.5 in on corner parcels (or on onesidewherenorearaccessisprovided)
ACCESSORY BUILDING/STRUCTURE
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
No Accessory Buildings permitted
1.0m
1.0 in No Lane
in the front yard.
3.Om on corner parcels (or on onesidewherenorearaccessisprovided)
3.0 with a Lane
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE, MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: 45%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Nofrontattached garage or driveway is allowed wherethefrontyard set back is lessthan six meters (<6 in).
EXCEPTIONS:
a) Minimum parcel widths may be relaxed for irregular shaped parcels at the discretion of the Development
Authority.
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R-MED Residential, Medium Dwelling District
PURPOSE: To provide for higher density residential development in the form of multi-unit dwellings.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Care Facility (Child) (Large Group) (Medical) (Small Group)
Dwelling (Multi-Unit)
Dwelling (Duplex/Semi)
Parks and Playgrounds
Home Based Business (H882)
Office
Private Pool
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE:
Dwelling Type
Parcel Size
Parcel Width
Duplex/Semi
450 m2
15.0 in (18.8 in on corners)
Multi Unit
500 m2
15.0 in (18.8 in on corners)
Apartment
1000 m2
MAXIMUM DENSITY: 60 Dwelling Units per hectare.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 11.0 in (Principal Building)
4.5 in (Accessory Building/Structure)
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
6.0 in (7.5 in for Apartments)
1.5m3.5in on corner parcels (or on onesidewherenorearaccessisprovided)
6.0 in (7.5 in for Apartments)
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE, MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: 45%
EXCEPTIONS:
a) No side yard setbacks are required for attached housing straddlingthe property line.
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M-RBD Mixed-Use, Residential/Business District
PURPOSE: The purpose and intent of this district is to provide for single-detached and multiple unit residential
development as well as low intensity commercial and industrial uses.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
- Accessory Building/Structure
Automotive (Service) Establishment (Eating)
Animal Services (Minor)
Bed and Breakfast
Art and Craft Studio
Care Facility (Child) (Clinic) (Small Group)
Dwelling (Single Detached) (Duplex/Semi)
Dwelling (Apartment) (Multi-Unit)
Office
Establishment (Drinking) (Entertainment)
Retail (Small) (Liquor)
Government Services
Home Based Business (H882)
Industrial (Light)
Private Pool
Recreation (Indoor)
Recycling Facility
Religious Assembly
School (Commercial)
Secondary Suite (Internal) (External)
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE:
Dwelling Type
Parcel Size
Parcel Width
Single Detached
450 m2
12.0 in (15.0 in on corners)
Duplex/Semi
450 m2
15.0 in (18.8 in on corners)
Multi Unit
500 m2
7.5 in per unit (9.0 in on corners)
Apartment
1000 m2
MAXIMUM DENSITY: One (1) main dwelling unit per parcel and one (1) Secondary Suite (Internal) or one (1)
Dwelling (Duplex/Semi) per parcel.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 11.0 in (Principal Building)
4.5 in (Accessory Building/Structure)
MINIMUM SETBACKS, MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS:
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
6.0 in (7.5 in for Apartments)
1.5m
6.0 in (7.5 in for Apartments)
3.5 in on corner parcels (or on one side
where no rear access is provided)
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE, MAIN AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS: 65%
EXCEPTIONS:
a) Minimum parcel widths may be relaxed for irregular shaped parcels atthe discretion of the Development
Authority.
b) Parcels within the former RT District may accommodate low intensity commercial and industrial uses atthe
discretion of the Development Authority. Development shall follow the regulations for Commercial and
Industrial uses and shall not generate high traffic volumes or truck traffic.
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M-DWT Mixed-Use, Downtown District
PURPOSE: To provide for a broad mix of pedestrian-oriented retail, residential and public service uses in the
Downtown to serve the Town and surrounding area, while recognizing the architectural integrity of the area.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Animal Service (Minor)
Accessory Building/Structure
Art and Craft Studio
Cannabis Retail
Care Facility (clinic)
Care Facility (Child)
Establishment (Eating) (Entertainment)
Dwelling (Apartment) (Multi-Unit)
Financial Institution
Dwelling Units (Second Floor Only)
Government Services
Drive-Through Business
Office
Establishment (Drinking)
Retail (Liquor) (Small)
Farmers'/Flea Market
Funeral Facility
Hotel/Motel
Recreation (Culture and Tourism) (Indoor)
Religious Assembly
School (Commercial)
Transportation Service
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE:
Development Type
Parcel Size
Parcel Width
Non-Dwelling Development
At the Discretion of the Development
At the Discretion of the Development
Authority.
Authority.
Dwelling (Multi Unit)
500 m2
7.5 in per unit (9.0 in on corners)
Dwelling (Apartment)
1000 m2
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 15.0 in (Principal Building)
4.5 in (Accessory Building/Structure)
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
0,0m
0.0 in with Firewall
0.0 in, except where space is needed at the rear
for parking, loading or garbage storage.
1.5 in where side-yard provided
3.0 in adjacent to Residential District
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) The orientation of buildings and site features shall have minimum adverse effects on surrounding residential
properties.
b) Facades shall be designed to create architectural order and harmony in the townscape.
c) Outdoor storage and display shall not be permitted except for sidewalk sales.
d) Garbage storage shall be screened and confined to a designated area and shall not have an adverse affect on
the use or circulation on the parcel or adj.acent lands.
e) No shipping containers are allowed in this District.
f) No recreation vehicles are allowed in this District.
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C-NHD Commercial, Neighbourhood District
PURPOSE: To provide for small-scale, local convenience and personal service uses in residential areas.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETloNARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Care Facility (Child) (clinic)
Art and Craft Studio
Dwelling Units (Second Floor Only)
Government Services
Establishment (Drinking) (Eating) (Entertainment)
Retail (Small)
Financial Institution
Gas Station
Office
Retail (Liquor)
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MAXIMUM PARCEL SIZE: 0.3 hectares
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 11.0 in
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
3.5m
3.5m
3.5m
ADDITloNAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Buildings and structures shall be located to minimize adverse affects on adjacent residential uses,
b) Outdoor storage and display shall not be permitted except for sidewalk sales, and
c) Noshipping containers are allowed in this District,
EXCEPTIONS:
a) Dwelling units shall bean accessory use and shall be attached to and located in a separate spacefromthe
commercial use with separate access at ground level.
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C-GEN Commercial, General District
PURPOSE: To provide for intensive commercial uses, offering a wide variety of goods and services within an
attractive environment for pedestrians, while accessible to motor vehicles and generally located on major traffic
routes.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRFTIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure <75m2
Accessory Building/Structure >75m2
Animal Service (Minor)
Automotive (Sales) (Service)
Art and Craft Studio
Bulk Fuel Station
Establishment (Drinking) (Eating) (Entertainment)
Cannabis Retail
Financial Institution
Car Wash
Government Services
Care Facility (Child) (Clinic)
Office
Drive-Through Business
Retail (Small) (General)
Farmers'/Flea Market
Funeral Facility
Gas Station
Heavy Vehicle Equipment Sales and Service
Hotel/Motel
Industrial (Light)
Recreation (Culture and Tourism)
Recycling Facility
Religious Assembly
Retail (Large) (Liquor) (Shopping Centre)
School (Commercial)
Transportation Service
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE: 0.3 hectares
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 15.0 in
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
6.0m
3.0m
3.0m
3.5 in on corner parcels
3.5 in for off-street parking
6.0 in adjacent to residential (or on one
side where no rear lane is provided).
ADDITloNAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Outdoor storage and display shall not be permitted except for sidewalk sales,
b) Garbage storage shall be confined to a designated area and shall not have an adverse affect on the use or
circulation on the parcel and adjacent lands, and
c) Noshipping containers are allowed.
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C-HWY Commercial, Highway Corridor District
PURPOSE: To provide for commercial uses adjacent to the Trans Canada Highway, including retailers and service
providers which require large areas for parking and display of merchandise and cater to the traveling public, while
recognizing the corridor as the primary gateway to the Town.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETloNARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure <75m2
Accessory Building/Structure >75m2
Animal Services (Minor)
Animal Services (Major)
Establishment (Eating)
Automotive (Sales) (Service)
Gas Station
Bulk Fuel Station
Government Services
Cannabis Retail
Hotel/Motel
Car Wash
Recreation (Culture and Tourism)
Care Facility (clinic)
Retail (Small)
Communications Tower
Drive-Through Business
Funeral Facility
Heavy Vehicle Equipment Sales and Service
Industrial (Light)
Tank and Pressure Vessel
Recycling Facility
Retail (General) (Liquor) (Shopping Centre)
Transportation Service
Shipping Container
Storage Yard-Mini Storage
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE: 0.3 hectares
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 15.0 in
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
6.0 in or as required by Alberta
3,0m
3.0m
Transportation
3.5 in on corner parcels
6.0 in adjacent to residential (or on one
6.0 in if parking and loading facilities
side where no rear lane is provided).
are located at the rear of the site.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Outdoorstorageshall be screened, and
b) Garbage storage shall not be permitted in the front setback area and shall not have an adverse affect on the
use or circulation on the parcel and adjacent lands.
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H-COM Horticulture/Commercial District
PURPOSE: To regulate horticultural and associated commercial and light industrial development where consent
has been received to approve uses restricted under the MGA within the 300.0 in setback distance from a non-
operating land fill.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure <75m2
Automotive (Sales) (Service)
Animal Services (Minor)
Car Wash
Art and Craft Studio
Gas Station
Greenhouse
Government Services
Industrial (Light)
Tank and Pressure Vessel
Office
Retail (Liquor)
Recreation (Indoor)
Shipping Container
Retail (Small)
Storage Yard/Mini-Storage
Discretionary uses within the 300.0 in setback from a non-
operating landfill shall be at the discretion of the MPC
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE: 650 m2
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT:
Greenhouse
Other Uses
Accessory Building
8.5m
At the discretion of theDevelopmentAuthority
4.5m
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
6.0 in Greenhouse
3.0m
1.5 in Greenhouse
3.5 in Other Uses
3.5 in on corner parcels6.0inwherenorearaccessisprovided
1.5 in Other Uses
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: 60%
EXCEPTIONS:
a) ln accordance with section 13(5) of the subdivision and Development Regulation, the development of
schools, hospitals, food establishments and residences within the 300.0 in setback from a non-operating
land fill are not permitted.
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H-GEN Horticulture, General District
PURPOSE: To regulate horticultural and residential development within Town. Residential development is
intended to be for owners/operators of greenhouse operations.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRFTloNARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure <75m2
Dwelling (Manufactured) (Single Detached)
Greenhouse
Government Services
Tank and Pressure Vessel
Shipping Container
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MINIMUM PARCEL SIZE: 450 m2
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT:
Greenhouse
Dwelling
Accessory Building
8.5m
11.0 in
4.5m
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
3.5 in Greenhouse
1.5m
1.5 in Greenhouse
6.0 in Other Uses
3.5 in on corner parcels3.5inwherenorearaccess isprovided
6.0 in Other Uses
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: 45%
EXCEPTIONS:
a) ln accordance with section 13(5) of the subdivision and Development Regulation, parcels of land within this
district have received consent from the Deputy Minister of Alberta Environment to permit the development of
schools, hospitals, food establishments and residences within the 300.0 in setback from a non-operating land fill.
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I-LHT Industrial, Light District
PURPOSE: To provide for a variety of light industrial activities, including services and storage, where nuisance
factors are confined to the site.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure <190m2
Accessory Building/Structure >190m2
Animal Services (Minor)
Alcohol Production
Automotive (Sales) (Service)
Animal Services (Major)
Farmers'/Flea Market
Auction House
Financial Institution
Bulk Fuel Station
Gas Station
Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility
Government Services
Cannabis Retail
Industrial (Light)
Car Wash
Office
Com in u n ications Tower
Retail (Small)
Custodial Quarters
Drive-Through Business
Establishment (Drinking) (Eating) (Adult)
Heavy Vehicles and Equipment Sales and Service
Industrial (Medium)
Recycling Facility
Shipping Container
Solar Collector (Freestanding)
Storage Yard-Mini Storage
Tent and Air Supported Structures
Transportation Service
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 15.0 in
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
8.0m
3.0m3.5in on corner parcels
8.0m
3.5 in for off-street parking
6.0 in on one side where no rear
6.0 in if parking and loading facilities
lane is provided
are located at the rear of the site.
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: 75%
ADDITloNAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) Storageshall be located tothe rearand/orside of the principal Building,
b) The Development Authority may require greater setbacks and landscaping requirements for an industrial
development which may interfere with the amenity of adjacent sites, and
c) The Development Authority may require an Environmental Impact Assessment where there is uncertainty
regarding the potential risk from the proposed development.
EXCEPTloNS:
a) Auction Markets shall exclude livestock sales.
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I-HVY Industrial, Heavy District
PURPOSE: The purpose of this district is to provide for the development of industrial uses which may not be
compatible with surrounding non-industrial land uses due to nuisance effects that may extend beyond the site.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure <19omz
Accessory Building/Structure >190m2
Automotive (Service)
Alcohol Production
Gas Station
Auction House
Heavy Vehicle Equipment Sales and Service
Automotive (Sales)
Industrial (Light)
Bulk Fuel Station
Shipping Container
Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility
Storage Yard-Mini Storage
Cannabis Retail
Tent and Air Supported Structures
Car Wash
Communications Tower
Custodial Quarters
Establishment (Adult)
Industrial (Heavy) (Medium)
Solar Collector (Freestanding)
Those uses, not other\^rise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: 15.0 in
MINIMUM SETBACKS:
PRINCIPAL AND ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
Front Yard
Side Yard
Rear Yard
6.0m
3.0m3.5in on corner parcels
3.0m
3.5 in for off-street parking
6.0 in on one side where no rear
6.0 in if parking and loading facilities
lane is provided.
are located at the rear of the site.
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: 75%
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) The Development Authority may require greater setbacks and landscaping requirements for an industrial
development which may interfere with the amenity of adj.acent sites,
b) The Development Authority may require an Environmental Impact Assessment where there is uncertainty
regarding the potential risk from the proposed development, and
c) Displayofnewvehicles, new machinery, and new equipment may be allowed in frontofa proposed building,
provided such display does not encroach more than 3.0 in into the required front yard.
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S-PRK Special, Parks and Recreation District
PURPOSE: To provide for the development of parks and public areas to meet passive and active recreational and
leisure pursuits.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETloNARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Campground
Parks and Playgrounds
Establishment (Entertainment)
Government Services
Recreation (Culture and Tourism) (Indoor) (Outdoor)
Shipping Container
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
PARCEL SIZE: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
MINIMUM SETBACKS: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
EXCEPTIONS:
a) For parcelsgoverned by provincial or federal legislation, any uses consistent with the provincial or federal
regulations attached to those parcels will be considered Permitted Uses.
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S-COM Special, Community Services District
PURPOSE: To provide for either public or private development of community services or amenities.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETloNARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Campground
Government Services
Care Facility (Child) (clinic) (Large Group) (Medical)
(Small Group)
Parks and Playgrounds
Dwelling (Multi-Unit)
Farmers'/Flea Market
Office
Recreation (Culture and Tourism) (Indoor) (Outdoor)
Recycling Facility
Religious Assembly
School
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
MAXIMUM PARCEL SIZE: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
MAXIMUM BUILDING HEIGHT: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
MINIMUM SETBACKS: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
MAXIMUM SITE COVERAGE: At the discretion of the Development Authority.
ADDITloNAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) All parcel and development regulations shall be atthediscretion of the DevelopmentAuthority and shall
proceed in a manner to minimize impacts on adjacent residential areas.
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S-URB Special, Urban Reserve District
PURPOSE: To protect lands for future orderly development and to provide for a limited range of temporary uses
until such time as development occurs.
PERMITTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Accessory Building/Structure
Agricultural Building
Farm
Dwelling (Single Detached) (Manufactured Home)
Any strictly temporary use, which in the opinion of the
Development Authority, will not prej.udice the orderly
and economic development of the area in the future.
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) All siting, Parcel coverage, densities setbacks and Building heights shall be at the discretion of the Development
Authority, and
b) The Development Authority may specify the length of time a use is permitted, having regard to the future
servicing and development of the subject land.
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S-NOS Special, Natural Open Space District
PURPOSE: To protect environmentally sensitive areas by restricting development to clearly compatible uses and to
provide access to the public in a manner that preserves the area in accordance with the Act.
PERMllTED USES:
DISCRETIONARY USES:
Natural Area
Government Services
Those uses, not otherwise defined in the Bylaw, which in the opinion of the Development Authority are similar to
the Permitted or Discretionary Uses and conform to the purpose of this District.
ADDITloNAL REQUIREMENTS:
a) All parcel and development regulations shall be at the discretion of the Development Authority and shall
proceed in a manner to minimize impacts on the natural environment.
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Please note, definitions pertaining to specific uses are HIGHLIGHTED below:
ABUTTING -means immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when used in respect of a lot, means that the
two abutting lots share a property line.
ACCESSORY BUILDING/STRUCTURE -means any building or structure which is separate from the principal building on
the parcel on which both are located, and the use of which is subordinate and incidental to that of the principal building.
Typical accessory building/structures include, but are not limited to, sheds, carports, portable garages and shelters, tall
flagpoles, satellite dishes, etc.
ACCESSORY USE -means a use of land or buildings which is incidental or subordinate to the principal use of the same
parcel, building, site or dwelling unit.
ADDITloN - means adding onto an existing building, provided that there are no structural changes to the existing
building, no removal of the roof structure and no removal of the exterior walls other than that required to provide an
opening for access from, and integration of, the existing building to the portion added thereto and there is a common
structural connection from the existing building to the addition that includes a foundation, constructed to the minimum
standards outlined in the Alberta Building Code, and a roof.
ADJACENT -means contiguous and abutting if not for an easement, right-of-way, street or natural feature.
AGRICULTURAL BUILDING -means a building normally associated with and generally essential to the operation of a
farm. Such structures shall include, but are not limited to, machine sheds, storage sheds, granaries, grain bins for the
storage of on-farm products, silos, repair shop, etc. Farm is a separate use. This use does not include Cannabis Production
and Distribution Facility.
ALCOHOL PRODUCTION -means a use where beer, spirits and/or other alcoholic beverages are manufactured that may
include the retail sale of products. Typical development includes breweries, distilleries and meaderies. This use may be
combined with another use such as an Establishment (Eating & Drinking).
AMENITY SPACE - means an area within a parcel or building that is provided for the exclusive use of residents for
recreational or social purposes. Private Amenity Spaces are provided for the use of the occupants of only one dwelling
unit. Common Amenity Spaces are for the use of all residents.
ANIMAL SERVICES (MAJOR) -means a use for livestock outpatient care and treatment, boarding, training, or grooming
of large animals and includes retail sales of associated products. This includes such uses as animal hospitals,
boarding/breeding kennels for both livestock and domestic pets, impounding and quarantining facilities.
ANIMAL SERVICES (MINOR) -means a use for domestic pet outpatient care and treatment, pet training not exceeding
ten animals on the premises at any one time, treatment or grooming of animals and includes retail sales of associated
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products. Temporary boarding of small animals is permitted when associated with a veterinary clinic. Typical uses include
pet grooming salons, animal daycares and domestic pet veterinary clinics.
APPLICANT-means a person who is lawfully entitled to make, and makes, an application for any document, approval or
other thing that may be issued, made or done under the authority of this Bylaw.
APPLICATloN FORM - means a form provided to an Applicant pursuant to the Bylaw, such as Text Amendment
Application Forms, Land Use Redesignation Application Forms and Development Permit Application Forms etc.
ART AND CRAFT STUDIO -means development used for the purpose of small scale, onsite, production, display and sale
of goods produced by simple processes or hand manufacturing primarily involving the use of hand tools. Typical uses
include pottery, ceramic, jewellery, toy manufacturing and sculpture and artist studios.
AUCTION HOUSE -means development for the auctioning of goods and equipment and the related temporary storage
of goods and equipment to be auctioned, not including Auction Livestock.
AUCTloN LIVESTOCK -means a development for the auctioning and related temporary storage of livestock.
AUTOMOTIVE (SALES) -means a development used for the sale of a motor vehicle, recreation vehicle, or recreation
equipment and may include a service component. Typical development includes a car or motoreycle dealership, not
including Automotive (Service), or Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Service.
AUTOMOTIVE (SERVICE) -means a development used for the service and repair of a motor vehicle, recreation vehicle,
or recreation equipment or their components. Typical development includes paint and collision repair, and service shops,
not including Automotive (Sales), or Heavy Vehicle and Equipment Sales and Service.
BED AND BREAKFAST -means an accessory use carried on within an owner-occupied dwelling unit where temporary
accommodation is provided, and where meals for guests shall be prepared in a common kitchen in the principal
residence.
BUILDING -means any structure used or intended for supporting or sheltering any use or occupancy.
BUILDING COVERAGE -means that portion of a parcel upon which a covered building is located, as measured from a
point at grade directly below the outside surface of the exterior walls of the building at the first storey floor level,
including any proj.ections less than 2.4 meters above grade.
BUILDING HEIGHT -means the vertical distance between the average grade and the highest point of a building that is
not: a roof stairway entrance; ventilating fan; a skylight; steeple; chimney; smokestack; fire wall; parapet wall; flagpole;
or other similar device that is not structurally essential to the building.
BulLDING -COMMON TERMS
a) ATTACHED GARAGE -means a building or portion ofa building that can be used for motorvehicle storage that
is attached to the principal building by sharing a common wall which usually has an interconnecting door. For
the purpose of calculating yard setbacks and site coverage requirements, an attached garage is deemed to be
part of the principal building.
b) DFTACHED GARAGE -means a detached accessory building designed and used for the parking or storage of
vehicles.
c) AWNING -means a cloth like or lightweight shelter proj.ecting from a building.
d) BALCONY-means a proj.ecting elevated platform on a building, which is enclosed by a railing or parapet and is
greater than 0.6 in above grade and width. Access is from the building only.
e) BASEMENT -means the space within a building which is below the first storey and is partially or completely
below grade.
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f) BAYWINDOW-means a windowthat proi.ects outward from thefacade ofa building butdoes not include an
opening that is intended to give access to a building.
g) CANOPY-means a non-retractable solid projection extending from thewall of the building intended to be used
as a protection against weather, other than normal architectural features such as lintels, sills, moldings,
architraves and pediments, but includes the structure known as the theatre marquee.
h) CANTILEVER-means a long proj.ecting beam or girder fixed at only one end.
i) CARPORT-means a detached accessory structure or part ofa principal building forthe parking or storage of
vehicle(s), with at least 50% of its total perimeter open and unobstructed, whether separate from or attached
to another building.
j) COVERED DECK-means a flat-floored, generally unenclosed, roofed structure adjoining a principal building or
built as a structural part of it with a height greater than 0.6 in. A Covered Deck shall be included in site coverage
calculations.
k) UNCOVERED DECK -means an addition to a building with a height greater than 0.6 in that has a frame or
supporting structure and is intended for use as an outdoor amenity area.
I) DRIVEWAY-means a vehicle access route on the parcel which provides access to the driving surface.
in) FOUNDATION -means the lower portion of a building, usually concrete or masonry, and includes the footings,
which transfers the weight of and loads on a building to the ground.
n) PATIO -means an uncovered open platform or area situated directly on the ground.
o) PROJECTloN -means a portion ofa building which extends horizontally beyond the foundation of the building
but is not constructed on the building's foundation. Projections may include eaves, canopies, awnings, cornices,
balconies and uncovered decks.
BUILDING PERMIT - means a permit issued pursuant to the Safety Codes Act authorizing commencement of a use,
occupancy, relocation, construction, or demolition of any building.
BULK FUEL STATloN - means development for handling petroleum products in bulk quantities and includes
supplementary tanker vehicle storage. Key-lock pumps and retail fuel sales may be incorporated as an accessory use.
BUSINESS -means:
a) a commercial, merchandising or industrial activity or undertaking, or
b) a profession, trade, occupation, calling or employment, or
c) an activity providing goods and services, whether or not for profit and however organized or formed, including
a co-operative or association of persons.
CAMPGROUND -means development for the purpose of seasonal occupancy by holiday trailers, recreational vehicles,
tents and similar equipment and may include related facilities such as bathroom and recreational facilities, eating and
cooking shelters. Convenience retail and laundry facilities and dwelling accommodation for the operator may be
incorporated as accessory uses.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTION FACILlrv - means development, as licensed by Health Canada, used
primarily for one or more of the following uses:
a) The production, cultivation, and growth of medical and/or recreational cannabis,
b) The making, testing, manufacturing, assembling, processing, or in any way altering the chemical or physical
properties of semi-finished Cannabis goods and products,
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c) the storage of cannabis materials, goods and products, or
d) the transporting, shipping, and sale of materials, goods, and products to the Alberta Gaming, Liquor and
Cannabis Commission or other agencies designated by provinces outside of the province of Alberta responsible
for the distribution and sale of Cannabis in those provinces.
This use does not include Cannabis Retail.
CANNABIS RETAIL -means development for the retail sale of Cannabis and Cannabis Accessories, as authorized by the
Alberta Com/.ng, i/.quor, and ConncJb/.s Act. This use does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility.
CANNABIS PRODUCTION AND DISTRIBUTloN FACILITY OVERLAY -means the overlay of the Land Use Zoning Map in
the Land Use Bylaw showing where Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities are permitted to be located.
CANNABIS RETAIL STORE OVERLAY -means the overlay of the Land Use Zoning Map in the Land Use Bylaw showing
where Cannabis Retail Stores are permitted to be located.
CAO -means the person appointed to the position of Municipal Manager for the Town by the Council or appointed to
the position of Chief Administrative Officerforthe Town bythe Council within the meaning of the Municipal Government
Act /MGA), as the case may be;
CAR WASH -means development for the washing, cleaning or polishing of vehicles on a commercial basis.
CARE FACILITY (CHILD) -means a use where care, instruction, maintenance or supervision is provided for seven or more
children under the age of 13 years, or to children under the age of 15 years who require care because of a special need,
by persons other than one related by blood or marriage, for periods not exceeding 24 consecutive hours. Typical
development includes day-care centres, early childhood services, nurseries, day homes, kindergarten, playschools and
after-school or baby-sitting programs.
CARE FACILITY (CLINIC) -means a use where medical and health care services are provided on an outpatient basis only.
Typical development includes medical and dental offices, health care clinics, pre-natal clinics, occupational health and
safety offices, chiropractic and naturopathic services and counseling services.
CARE FACILITY (LARGE GROUP) -means a use that is recognized, authorized, licensed or certified by a public authority
intended to provide room and board for more than six residents, exclusive of staff, and family members residing onsite
where individuals who are in need of supervision reside on a temporary or long-term basis in a group setting where
twenty-four (24) hour personal care or support may be provided. Typical development includes senior homes, large
boarding homes, large group homes, large family homes and large long-term special needs care facilities.
CARE FACILITY (SMALL GROUP) -means a residential care facility which is recognized, authorized, licensed or certified
by a public authority such as a social care facility intended to provide room and board for six residents or less, exclusive
of staff or family members residing in the home, where residents are in need of supervision reside on a temporary or
long-term basis in a group setting and 24-hour personal care or support may be provided. The residential character of
the Dwelling shall be primary; with the occupants living together as a single housekeeping unit and using shared cooking
facilities. Typical uses include small boarding homes, small group homes and small long-term special needs facilities.
CARE FACILITY (MEDICAL) - means a use that is authorized by the applicable Provincial authority where medical
treatment for the sick, injured or infirm occurs, including out-patient services and accessory staff dwellings. Typical
development includes hospitals, sanitariums, isolation facilities, nursing homes, hospices, psychiatric hospitals, auxiliary
hospitals, and detoxification centres.
CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE -means a document signed by the Development Authority, certifying that a development
complies with this Bylaw with respect to yard requirements and insofar as represented on an Alberta Land Surveyors'
Real Property Report.
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CHATTEL -means any item of tangible, personal property other than land, buildings, and other things annexed to land.
COMMERCIAL RENEWABLE ENERGY DEVELOPMENT -means a system for producing electrical energy for commercial
purposes, generated from solar, wind or geothermal energy which is the principal use on a parcel. Typical developments
include a commercial solar or wind farm.
COMMUNICATIONS TOWER -means a building or structure for the transmission of wireless communication signals.
Typical facilities include telecommunication towers, antennae, and the buildings that house their supporting equipment.
CORNER VISIBILITY TRIANGLE -means the triangular area formed on a corner parcel by the two (2) curb lines and a
straight line, which intersects them 3.0 meters from where they meet in Residential districts and 6.Om from where they
meet in all other districts.
COMMUNITY GARDEN -means a Site or part of a Site that does not contain a Dwelling, on which vegetables or fruits,
but not cereal grains or animals of any kind, are cultivated for consumption or distribution on a not-for-profit basis.
COMPATIBLE -means the characteristics of different uses or activities or designs which allow them to be located near
or Adjacent to each other in harmony. Compatibility does not mean "same as''. Rather, compatibility refers to the
sensitivity of development proposals in maintaining the character of existing developments.
CONSTRUCT -means to build, rebuild, or relocate and without limiting the generality of the word, also includes: any
preliminary operation such as excavation, filling or draining; altering an existing building or structure by addition,
enlargement, extension, or other structural change; and any work which requires a Building Permit.
COUNCIL -means the duly elected Council of the Town of Redcliff.
CURB CUT -means a place where vehicles cross a curb, even if there is no built curb.
CUSTODIAL QUARTERS -also know as a surveillance suite, means an area within an industrial building that is designed
and utilized as living accommodation for a custodian as part of the operation, maintenance or security function of an
industrial use. A custodial quarter shall provide sleeping and living accommodation for up to two (2) adults and only one
(1) such living accommodation shall be allowed per property.
DEMOLITION -means the pulling down or destruction or removal of a structure.
DENsllY -means the number of dwelling units on a parcel expressed in units per net hectare or units per parcel.
DESIGNATED OFFICER(S) -means those persons designated by bylaw under the MGA and for purposes of the Bylaw are
the Development Officer, Community Peace Officer, Bylaw Enforcement Officer, and Town's CA0 or their Designate.
DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT-means an agreement which is a contract between an applicant and the Town regarding
the apportionment of costs arising from the construction or servicing of a development.
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER -means a person or persons appointed as the Development Officer(s) pursuant to this Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT -means:
a) an excavation orstockpile and the creation ofeitherofthem,
b) a building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a building and the construction or placing of any of them
on, in, over or under land,
c) a change of use of land or a building or an act done in relation to land or a building that results in or is likely to
result in a change in the use of the land or building, or
d) a change in 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, TEMPORARY-means development involving a use and/or a building maintained or operated for a time
period specified within a Development Permit, issued under the provisions of this Bylaw.
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DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY -means the Development Officer, the Municipal Planning Commission or Town Council
while carrying out municipal functions or duties under this Bylaw or the Act.
DEVELOPMENT COMMENCEMENT -means the moment construction is started on site (i.e., excavation) or the land use
has begun for the purposes of the Development Permit application.
DEVELOPMENT COMPLETION - means the moment the required Building/Development Permit conditions and
requirements have been met for the purposes of the Development Permit application, except for ongoing conditions.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT -means a document which authorizes development pursuant to this Bylaw and includes the
plans and conditions of approval.
DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT -means a district in the Land Use Bylaw which details guidelines established by Council for
control over the use and development of an area pursuant to the provisions of the MGA.
DISTRICT - means an area of land designated by this Bylaw in which permitted and/or discretionary uses and
development regulations are prescribed.
DRIVE-THROUGH BUSINESS -means a restaurant or other business with facilities essentially designed to provide goods
and services to the motoring public on the basis that consumption will mainly take place in the customer's own vehicle,
on or off the site, and may also take place within a building provided for the purpose on the site.
DWELLING OR DWELLING UNIT -a building or portion of a building consisting of one or more rooms operated or
intended to be operated as a permanent residence for a household, containing cooking, sleeping and sanitary-facilities
only for that unit.
DWELLING UNITS (SECOND FLOOR ONLY) -means a dwelling unit located on the second floor of a non-residential
building.
DWELLING (APARTMENT) -means a dwelling no more than three storeys, comprising of more than six (6) dwelling units
with a common entrance. Secondary Suites are not permitted in Dwelling (Apartment).
DWELLING (MANUFACTURED HOME) -means a dwelling that is manufactured to be moved from one point to another
that is located on a permanent foundation and which provides completely self-contained, year-round residential
accommodation and meets the requirements for a residence under the Canadian Standards Association.
DWELLING (MULTl-UNIT) -means a dwelling with three (3) or more dwelling units with separate entrances for each
unit. Typical multi-unit dwellings include Row Houses, Town Houses, Stacked-Townhouses, Tri or Four-plexes. Secondary
Suites are not permitted in Dwelling (Multi-Unit).
DWELLING (DUPLEX/SEMI) -means a dwelling containing two (2) dwelling units having the dwelling area of one located
above the dwelling area of the other each with a private entry or a dwelling containing not more than two (2) side-by-
side dwelling units sharing a common wall, which may be subdivided along the common wall.
DWELLING (SINGLE DETACHED) -means a dwelling (constructed on site or modular construction) that is supported on
a permanent foundation or basement but does not include Dwelling (Manufactured Home).
EASEMENT-means a right to use land generally for access to other property or as a right-of-way for a public utility.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT ASSESSMENT -means a report prepared in accordance with the Alberta Environmental
Protection legislation on the effect of development proposals and other major actions which significantly affect the
environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT -means a process with the attendant documentation which identifies the quality
of soil and groundwater of a site and the mitigative measures necessary to reduce negative impacts arising from previous
development or use.
ESCARPMENT BOTTOM -means the lowest breakline or topographic discontin uity between the valley wall a nd the valley
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ESCARPMENT SFTBACK -means the minimum distance measure from Top or Bottom of the Escarpment at which a lot
line can be established.
ESCARPMENT TOP - means the uppermost valley break-line or the slope edge defining the most distinct break or
topographic discontinuity in slope between the upper plateau and valley wall.
ESCARPMENT DEPTH -means the vertical distance between the elevation at the Top of the Escarpment and the
elevation at the Bottom of the Escarpment.
ESCARPMENT SLOPE -means the slope of a line joining the Bottom of the Escarpment and the Top of the Escarpment.
ESTABLISHMENT (ADULT) -means a premise or parts thereof in which products or services are provided which are of a
sexual intent and shows or displays nudity with an erotic or sexually explicit intent. Typical uses would include but are
not limited to adult mini-theatres, strip clubs or shows, sex shops and adult video stores.
ESTABLISHMENT (DRINKING) -means an establishment, licensed by the Alberta Liquor Control Board, where the main
purpose is to serve alcoholic beverages for consumption on the premises, and any preparation or serving of food is
ancillary to such use. Typical uses include neighbourhood pubs, bars, taverns and licensed lounges that are ancillary to a
restaurant, but do not include Entertainment Establishments, Eating Establishments, and Adult Entertainment Facilities.
ESTABLISHMENT (EATING) -means a development primarily used for the preparation and sale of food for consumption
on the premises. Accessory uses may include the sale of alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages incidental to the meal, take-
out services and/or catering. A restaurant may hold a "Class A" liquor license and minors may, or may not, be prohibited.
Drinking and Entertainment Establishments are separate uses.
ESTABLISHMENT (ENTERTAINMENT) -means a use where live performances or motion pictures are shown. Typical
development includes auditoria, bingo halls, casinos, billiard parlours, cinemas and theatres but does not include
Establishment (Adult).
EXCAVATION -means any breaking of ground except for gardening and ground care.
FARM -means development, the primary use of which is for the production of farm products such as dairy products,
livestock or field crops, or undeveloped land. This use does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution Facilities,
or related commercial or industrial sales, commercial feed lots or services, or storage uses which are non-essential to the
operation of the on-site agricultural use. A Greenhouse is not a Farm.
FARMERS'/FLEA MARKET -means a development used for the sale of new or used goods and food products by multiple
vendors renting tables and/or space. Vendors may vary from day to day, although the general layout of space to be
rented remains the same. Such operations are usually of a seasonal nature.
FENCE -means a structure which may be used to prevent or restrict passage, to provide visual screening, sound
attenuation, yard decor, protection from the elements or to mark a property line or other boundary.
FLOOD FRINGE -is the portion of the flood hazard area outside of the floodway.
FLOOD HAZARD AREA -is the area affected by the design flood. The flood hazard area is divided into floodway and
flood fringe zones.
FLOODWAY - is the portion of the flood hazard area where flows are deepest, fastest and most destructive. The
floodway typically includes the main channel of a stream and a portion of the adjacent overbank area. The floodway is
required to convey the design flood. New development is discouraged in the floodway and may not be permitted.
FLOOR AREA -means the area of all floors in a building, measured within the exterior walls of a building, not including
basements, decks, patios, driveways, sidewalks, porches, elevator shafts, stairwells, crawl spaces, mechanical or
electrical rooms, garbage and recycling storage, and parking areas.
FINANCIAL INSTITUTION -means a development providing financial and banking services. Typical uses include banks,
credit unions, trust companies or any other company providing loans or mortgages.
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FRONT 0F PROPERTY -means that portion of a parcel that lies between the front face of the principal building and the
front property line. In the case of a corner lot, the front yard is on the same side as the other lots in the row on the block
regardless of the orientation of the principal building.
FUNERAL FACILITY -means development for the preparation of the deceased for burial or cremation and/or for holding
funeral services, and may incorporate a crematorium.
FULL CUT-OFF FIXTURES - means lighting fixtures that direct light directly down towards the ground (the luminous
intensity at or above an angle of 90° above nadir is zero).
GAS STATION - means a development where gasoline and related fuels are sold, typically including a small retail
component. This use does not include a Bulk Fuel Facility.
GOVERNMENT SERVICES - means a use where municipal, provincial or federal government services/programs are
provided. Typical development includes cemeteries, police stations, fire stations, courthouses, post offices, municipal
offices or social service offices.
GRADING -means the alteration of the grade of a site.
GRADE -(to determine building height) means the approved finished, landscape grade as approved on a grade plan by
Engineer for the Town of Redcliff. For lots without an approved grade plan, grade means the grade established by a
grade certificate completed by an Alberta Land Surveyor.
GRADE, FINISHED --means the ground elevation established for the purpose of determining the number of stories and
the height of a building or structure. Finished grade, or grade, shall be determined by averaging finished level of the
ground adjacent to the foundation of the principal building.
GREENHOUSE -means development for the growing, storage and/or sale of garden, household and ornamental plants,
flowers, trees or produce and may include the sale of products grown on-site. This use does not include Cannabis
Production and Distribution Facility.
GREEN SPACE -means an area of grass, trees, or other vegetation set apart for aesthetic purposes in an otherwise urban
environment.
HARD SURFACE -means an area paved with asphalt or concrete. Landscaping is a separate use.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS TYPE ONE (HBB1) -means a use where business is conducted in a principal building with no
visits and employees that reside in the principal building only. Uses are secondary to the residential use of the parcel and
do not change the residential appearance of the land and buildings, such as private consulting or other office functions
Only.
HOME-BASED BUSINESS TYPE TWO (H882) - means a use where business is conducted in a principal building with
limited weekly visits and up to one non-resident employees that reside in the principal building. Uses are secondary to
the residential use of the parcel and do not change the residential appearance of the land and buildings, such as
accounting services, small engine repair, music lessons, hairdressers or light fabrication. Day Homes, which are limited
to six (6) children are also an acceptable H882 use.
HEAW VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT SALES AND SERVICE -means a development used for the sale, service, and rental of
heavy vehicles, machinery, or mechanical equipment and may include vehicles and equipment used for farming,
construction, or oil field operations. This use does not include Automotive (Sales) or Automotive (Service).
HOTEL/MOTEL -means a use where sleeping accommodation and ancillary services are provided in rooms or suites
which may contain facilities for food preparation. This use may incorporate ancillary uses such as an Establishment
(Drinking), Establishment (Eating) or Retail (Small).
INDUSTRIAL (LIGHT) -means a use where activities are primarily carried on within an enclosed building and no significant
nuisance factor is created or apparent outside an enclosed building. Any development, even though fully enclosed,
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sites because of the nature of the site, materials or processes, shall not be considered Industrial (Light). Typical
development includes laboratories, general contractors and landscaping services, equipment rentals and service,
warehouses and warehouse sales of furniture, floor coverings etc.
INDUSTRIAL (MEDIUM) -means a use where all or a portion of the activities and uses are carried on outdoors, without
any significant nuisance such as noise, appearance, or odour, extending beyond the boundaries of the site. Any
development where the risk of interfering with the amenity of adjacent or nearby sites, because of the nature of the site,
materials or processes, cannot be successfully mitigated shall be considered Industrial (Heavy). Typical development
includes, grain storage, construction, maintenance, and manufacturing or processing facilities that do not pose a Nuisance.
INDUSTRIAL (HEAVY) -means a use that may have an effect on the safety, use, amenity, or enjoyment of adj.acent or
nearby sites due to appearance, noise, odour, emission of contaminants, fire or explosive hazards, or dangerous goods,
but does not include Cannabis Production and Distribution Facility. Typical development includes abattoirs, concrete
plants, wreckage and salvage yards, and manufacturing and processing facilities that create a Nuisance.
INDUSTRIAL (LOGISTICS) -means a use where storage and inter-modal (highway) distribution of goods occurs, resulting
in larger traffic volume. Typical development includes shipping/receiving facilities, transshipment and distribution
centres.
LANDSCAPING -means to change or modify the natural features of a site so as to make it more attractive by adding
lawns, trees, shrubs, ornamental plantings, fencing, walks, drives, or other structures and materials.
LANE -means a public roadway which provides a secondary means of direct access to abutting lots.
LIVESTOCK -means all domesticated animals kept for use on a farm or raised for sale or profit and includes horses,
cattle, swine, donkeys, mules, oxen, poultry, birds, sheep, goats or other animals as determined by the Town.
LOADING SPACE -means a space on a site designated to accommodate a vehicle while it is being loaded or unloaded.
MAINTENANCE -means the upkeep of a building or property that does not involve structural change, the change of use,
or the change of intensity of use.
MINIMUM STANDARDS-means those minimum requirements relating to lot area, floor area, yards, landscaping design,
character and appearance of buildings, etc. for the permitted uses of land or buildings or the discretionary uses of land
or buildings, or both, listed in this Bylaw and, where these are not specified, as determined by the Municipal planning
Commission for a discretionary use.
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT -means a parcel of land or a building or structures developed for two or more different
uses such as residential, office, manufacturing, retail, public, or entertainment.
MUNICIPAL GOVERNMENT ACT (MGA) -means the Mun/.c/.po/ Goverrment Act of Alberta, as amended.
MUNICIPAL PLANNING COMMISSION (MPC) -means the Town of Redcliff Municipal planning Commission established
by Council pursuant to the MGA and constituted and empowered by Council.
MURAL -means a picture, scene, graphic, or diagra in displayed on the exterior wall of a building for the primary pu rpose
of decoration or artistic expression and is not created to solely display messaging to market an event, business, or
promotion.
NATURAL AREA - means an area for conservation, preservation or restoration of natural features, biodiversity and
ecological processes. These areas may be suitable for passive recreation.
NOISE AITENUATION STUDY -means a study prepared by a qualified engineer that analyses the actual or expected
noise volumes generated by a development, highway, public roadway or facility, the expected impact on adjacent
development and the mitigative measures to reduce the noise to accepted levels.
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING -means a building:
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ii. That on the date the Land use Bylaw becomes effective does not, or when constructed will not, comply with the
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NON-CONFORMING USE -means a lawful specific use:
i. Being made of land or a building or intended to be made of a building la\^rfully under construction, at the date this
Land Use Bylaw or any amendment thereof affecting the land or building becomes effective, and
ii. That on the date this Land Use Bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective does not, or in the case of a
building under construction, will not, comply with this Land Use Bylaw.
NUISANCE -means anything that interferes with the use or enj.oyment of property, endangers personal health or safety,
or is offensive to the senses in the opinion of the Development Authority.
OFF-STREFT PARKING -means parking constructed entirely off any road or lane.
OFFICE - means development to accommodate professional, managerial, clerical and consulting services, the
administrative needs of businesses, trades, contractors and other organizations, and the sale of services of businesses
such as travel agents and insurance brokers.
PARCEL -means the aggregate of the one or more areas of land described in a certificate of title or described in a
certificate of title by reference to a plan filed or registered in a land titles office and includes a bare land unit created
under a condominium plan, whereby the determination of Rear, Side, Width and Front Parcel Lines is the same as for Lot
Lines.
PARCEL AREA -means the area contained within the boundaries of a lot as shown on a plan of subdivision or as described
in a certificate of title.
PARCEL COVERAGE -means the percentage of lot area covered by buildings and structures 0.6 in above finished grade
including any covered proj.ections. Parcel coverage does not include uncovered swimming pools or Uncovered Decks,
patios, driveways less than 0.6 in above finished grade.
PARCEL DEPTH -means the length of a line joining the mid-points of the front property line and the rear property line.
PARCEL FRONTAGE -means the length of a street boundary measured along the front line of a parcel.
PARCEL WIDTH -means the distance between the side property lines of a parcel measured at a right angle to the mid-
point of the shortest side property line.
PARCEL, CORNER -means a site at the intersection or I.unction of two or more roads (excluding lanes).
PARCEL, DOUBLE FRONTING -means a parcel which abuts two (2) non-intersecting streets (excluding lanes).
PARCEL, INTERIOR -means a parcel which is bounded by only one (1) street.
PARCEL, LANELESS -means a parcel that is not bounded wholly or partially by a lane.
PARKING FACILITY -means development to accommodate vehicular parking, either outdoors or in a building.
PARKING SPACE -means an area for the parking of a single motor vehicle.
PARKS AND PLAYGROUNDS -means a use where active or passive public recreational activities occur, and includes
supplementary uses such as picnic areas, open space, playgrounds, pedestrian and bicycle trails and paths, natural and
manmade landscaped areas, and public washrooms. Typical uses include tot lots, band shells, and playgrounds.
PARTY WALL -means a wall or dividing partition between two abutting dwelling units erected at, or upon, a property
line such that each dwelling unit is capable of being a separate, legal parcels subdivided under the MGA.
PERSON -means any individual, group of people, partnership, association, corporation, company, society or other legal
entity recognized by law as the subject of rights and duties when otherwise used in this Byla
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PLAN 0F SUBDIVIsloN -means a plan of subdivision registered or approved for registration at the Land Titles Office.
PRINCIPAL BUILDING -means a building which comprises the principal use of the site.
PRINCIPAL USE -means the principal purpose for which a building or site is used or intended to be used.
PRIVATE POOL -means any private swimming pool, decorative pond, or hot tub, whether above or below the ground,
which is used exclusively for the private entertainment of the dwelling's inhabitants or guests.
PROVINCIAL OFFENCES PROCEDURE ACT (POPA) -means the Prov/.ncf.a/ O#ences Procedure Act of Alberta, as amended.
REAL PROPERTY REPORT-means a legal document prepared by an Alberta Land Surveyor in accordance with the Alberta
Land Surveyor Association's Act that illustrates in detail the location of all relevant, visible public and private
improvements relative to property boundaries.
RECREATION (CULTURE & TOURISM) -means a use where public or private cultural ortourism recreation occurs. Typical
development includes tourist information centres, libraries, museums, art galleries, or other cultural facilities, but does
not include Recreation (Public) facilities nor Establishment (Entertainment).
RECREATloN (OUTDOOR) - means a use where outdoor recreation occurs. Typical development includes outdoor
skating rinks, lawn bowling greens, tennis courts, swimming and wading pools, water spray parks, rodeo grounds, go-
cart tracks, miniature golf, and golf courses.
RECREATION (INDOOR) -means a use where sports or recreation, that is open to the public, occurs within an enclosed
building. Typical uses include recreation centres, community halls, public swimming pools, private clubs or lodges, health
or fitness clubs, bowling alleys, curling rinks and arenas, but does not include Government Services.
RECREATION (SPECIAL OUTDOOR) -means a Development or Site whose Principal Use is to be a venue for outdoor
recreational activities that in the opinion of a Development Authority may cause an adverse impact to other landsTTypical
uses include a place where vehicles are raced either directly or by remote control, a firearm shooting range, or outdoor
paintball or amusement park.
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE (RV) -means vehicle or trailer that is designed for recreational or travel purposes and includes
but is not limited to motor homes, travel trailers, fifth wheel travel trailers, tent trailers, toy haulers, boats, campers
whether located on a truck or other vehicle or not, and a trailer used to transport any of the above, but does not include
personal watercraft, snow mobiles, all-terrain vehicles, hunting buggies, and other small scale recreational vehicles.
RECYCLING FACILITY -means development for the purchasing, receiving, sorting and temporary storage of discarded
articles for reuse and does not generate a detrimental impact or nuisance beyond the boundaries of the site. This term
refers to uses such as bottle, can and paper recycling depots. Salvage, wrecking or disassembly operations are considered
Industrial (Heavy).
REDESIGNATI0N -means the conversion of land from one land use district to another.
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) lnthecaseof anyotherland,
i. the purchaser 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 assignee 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 (a), the person registered under the Land Titles Act as the
owner of the fee simple estate in the land.
RESERVE, ENVIRONMENTAL (ER) -means the land designated as Environmental Reserve per the MGA.
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RESERVE, SCHOOL (SR) -means the land designated as School Reserve per the MGA.
RESERVE, MUNICIPAL (MR) -means the land designated as Municipal Reserve per the MGA.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY -means development for worship activities, religious instructions, and philanthropic and social
activities, and staff residences. Typical uses include chapels, churches, convents, monasteries, mosques, parish halls,
rectories, synagogues and temples.
RESIDENTIAL CONVERSION -means a development in a Residential district that involves the conversion, but does not
substantially change the general residential appearance, of a Dwelling (Single-Detached) for Office or Retail (Small) use.
RETAIL (SMALL) -means a use where goods and/or services are sold in a building with a gross floor area less than 1,000.0
m2. Typical development includes a convenience store or sandwich shop or personal services such as hairdressers/salons,
massage clinics, laundromats, dry cleaners, tailors, or photography studios.
RETAIL (GENERAL) -means a use where goods and services are sold in a building with a gross floor area between 1,000.0
-4,000.0 m2. Typical development includes a clothing store, pharmaey or grocery store.
RETAIL (LARGE) -means a use where goods and services are sold in a building with a gross floor area larger than 4,000.0
m2. Typical development includes 'big box' or building supplies retailers but does not include Retail (Groceries).
RETAIL (LIQUOR) -means development used for the provincially licensed retail sale of any and all types of alcoholic
beverages to the public for consumption off the premises.
RETAIL (SHOPPING CENTRE) -means a use where commercial establishments are grouped on a site planned, developed,
and managed as a single unit with on-site parking provided. Typical development includes a strip mall, power centre or
shopping mall.
RETAINING WALL -means a wall for holding in place, a mass of earth or the like, as at the edge of a terrace or excavation.
ROAD, MUNICIPAL -means a public roadway subject to the direction, control and management of the Town but not
including an internal subdivision road.
ROAD, ARTERIAL -means a road shown as an Arterial Road as determined by the Town of Redcliff.
ROAD, COLLECTOR -means a road shown as a Collector Road as determined by the Town of Redcliff.
SCHOOL -means a facility of instruction that is regulated under the Public or Separate School Board System.
SCHOOL (COMMERCIAL) -means development providing training and instruction in a specific trade, skill or service and
may incorporate services and retail sales related to the instruction function as accessory uses. Typical uses may include,
but are not limited to, secretarial, business, hairdressing, beauty culture, dancing or music schools.
SCREENING -means the use of landscaping, fences, walls or berms to visually separate areas or uses.
SECONDARY SUITE (INTERNAL) -means a secondary Dwelling Unit located within a Principal Building.
SECONDARY SUITE (EXTERNAL) -means a separate, detached secondary dwelling unit located on the same site and
serviced by the same utilities as a single detached principal dwelling unit.
SERVICE AGREEMENT -includes an agreement of the kind described in section 655(1)(b) of the MGA.
SERVICED -means that approved development uses municipal water and sewer services, including treatment, where
such services have been installed and are operating in accordance with municipal requirements.
SETBACK ~ means the shortest horizontal distance required between a property line of a lot and the nearest part of any
building, structure, development, excavation or use on the lot. (Distance to the nearest foundation wall of the principal
or any other relevant structure or building, not including permitted projections.)
SETBACK AREA -means the area of a parcel between the property lines and lines parallel to the
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SETBACK-FRONT - means the distance between a Building or Development or other specified thing and the Front
Property Line.
SETBACK-REAR -means the distance between a Building or Development or other specified thing and the Rear Property
Line.
SETBACK-SIDE -means the distance between a Building or Development or other specified thing and the Side Property
Line.
SETBACK, BUILDING -means the distance from a property line to the point on a parcel where a building is located
measured at a right angle from the property line to which it relates.
STRUCTURAL -means relating to or forming part of the structure of a building or other item.
PROPERTY LINE -means the legally defined limit of any lot, shown on a legal plan of survey.
PROPERTY LINE, FLANKING SIDE -means in the case of a corner lot, the longest property line that abuts a public street.
PROPERTY LINE, FRONT -means the property line that abuts a public street or on a corner lot, the shortest property line
that adjoins a public street or as assigned by the Development Authority.
PROPERTY LINE, REAR -means the property line opposite the front property line.
PROPERTY LINE, SIDE -means the property line that connects the front and rear property line.
SHOW HOME -means the use of an unoccupied dwelling as a sales office and/or to demonstrate housing product.
SHIPPING CONTAINER -also known as a Sea Can, means a standardized re-sealable moveable transportation box for
freight handling and storage, typically constructed of aluminum or steel.
SIDEWALK -means a pathway or right-of-way for pedestrian traffic.
SIDEWALK, BACK OF -means the edge of a sidewalk that adjoins or overlaps a Property Line, on the opposite side of the
sidewalk from the side that abuts the road.
SIGN -means an object, structure or device used for the purpose of identification or advertising or to call attention to
any person, matter, thing or event or to give direction.
SIGN -COMMON TERMS
a) BUILDING FACE-means any exteriorwall ofa Building.
b) CHANGEABLE COPY -means a sign with copy that can be changed electronically or manually through the use
of attachable letters, numerals, or pictorial panels.
c) COPY-meansthe letters, graphics orcharactersthat make upthe message on the sign face.
d) SIGNAREA-means:
i. the area derived using the overall width and the overall height of the sign face excluding any structural
support not used as part of the display to convey information,
ii. in the case of a double-faced sign, only one side of the sign would be used to calculate the sign area, or
ili in the caseofsignspainted, marked,orinscribed on afence,window, orexteriorwall ofa building,thearea
derived using the overall width and the overall height of the displayed information.
e) THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING -means advertising which directs attention to a business, commodity, service or
event that is conducted, sold or offered elsewhere than on the premises on which the sign is located.
SITE -means the land contained in a single Certificate of Title and consisting of one or more lots or a parcel where none
of the lots, parcels or any other portion of land may be issued a separate Certificate of Title un
that separation has been approved by a Subdivision Authority.
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S0lAR COLLECTOR (FREESTANDING) -means a non-reflective accessory structure not attached to a building, used to
collect sunlight that is part of a system used to convert radiant energy from the sun into thermal or electrical energy.
SOLAR COLLECTOR (ROOF/WALL) -means a non-reflective accessory structure attached to a building, used to collect
sunlight that is part of a system used to convert radiant energy from the sun into thermal or electrical energy.
SPECIAL EVENT-means a periodic cultural, recreational, celebratory, or educational event including an exhibition, show,
display, concert, festival, race, competition, public entertainment, parade, carnival or circus held for profit or otherwise,
and includes any other organized public amusement, whether free or for a fee.
STATUTORY PLAN -means a Municipal Development plan, an Area Structure plan, an Area Redevelopment Plan or an
lntermunicipal Development Plan as defined in the MGA, as amended.
STOCKPILE -means an accumulation materials or raw materials, including snow dumps, stored outdoors in a pile.
STORAGE YARD-MINI STORAGE -means a development designed for the storage of goods, materials and/or equipment,
or development including a series of enclosed storage bays or lockers. Shipping Containers may be used for storage
purposes.
STOREY -means the space within a building which is between the surface of any floor and the floor surface or the ceiling
immediately above it, excluding a basement.
STREFT -means:
a) any public road, including the boulevards, sidewalks and improvements, but excluding a lane, bridge or
walkway, or
b) a privatecondominium roadway.
STRUCTURE -means anything constructed or erected, the use of which requires location on the ground or attachment
to something located on the ground not including pavement, curbs, walks, open air surfaced areas and movable vehicles.
SUBDIVISION -means the division of a parcel of land into one or more smaller parcels by a plan of subdivision or other
instrument.
SUBDIVISION AUTHORITY -means the Town of Redcliff Subdivision Authority established by Council pursuant to the
MGA, as amended.
SUBDIVIsloN AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD (SDAB) -means the Town of Redcliff Subdivision and Development
Appeal Board established pursuant to the MGA, as amended.
TANK AND PRESSURE VESSEL -means an accessory use that is a unified vessel that may be used for containing, storing,
distributing, transferring, distilling, processing or otherwise handling any gas, vapour or liquid under pressure.
TEMPORARY-means a use which is limited in its permanence.
TENT AND AIR SUPPORTED STRUCTURES -means a large-scale industrial structure constructed with a frame and a
pliable membrane that is designed to provide for the primary use of storage and protection.
TENTATIVE PLAN 0F SUBDIVIsloN -means the plan designed by an Alberta Land Surveyor for the purpose of subdividing
land. The Tentative plan of Subdivision depicts road rights-of-way, reserve lots, public utility lots, and private lots that
will be created should the plan receive approval bythe municipality and be endorsed with Land Titles. Minor components
of a Tentative Plan of Subdivision can be modified or adj.usted prior to registration based on record drawings and
documentation.
TOWN -means the Corporation of the Town of Redcliff or the land lying within the corporate limits of the Town.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICE - means development using vehicles to transport people, currency, documents and
packages. This term refers to uses such as bus lines, transit services, limousine services, taxi services, and courier services.
Automotive (Sales) and Automotive (Service) are separate uses.
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UNITS PER HECTARE (UPH) -means the residential density of a Site, calculated as a ratio of the number of Dwellings
divided by the Site Area in hectares.
URBAN RESERVE - means lands presently within the Town, which are intended for future development in order to
accommodate the Town's long-term industrial or residential land requirements.
USE -means the purposes forwhich land or a building is arranged or intended of which either land, a building or structure
is, or may be, occupied and maintained.
USE, DISCRETIONARY -means a use of land or building in a land use district for which a Development Permit may be
issued, with or without conditions, at the discretion of the Development Authority.
USE, PERMITTED -means the use of land or buildings in a land use district for which a Development Permit must be
issued by the Development Authority, with or without conditions, if the proposed development conforms to this Bylaw.
USE, INTENSITY 0F -means the degree or scale of operation of use or activity in relation to the amount of land and
buildings associated with the use, vehicular traffic generation resulting thereof, amount of parking facilities required for
the particular land use activity, etc.
USE, SIMILAR -means a use of land or a building for a purpose which is not listed in a use table as a permitted or
discretionary use as the case may be, but is found by the MPC to be an acceptable use.
UTILITIES - means a system or works used to provide services such as potable water, sewage disposal, waste
management, storm systems, distribution of gas, or distribution of electric power, as well as the buildings that house the
utility and any offices or equipment.
VEHICLE -means a vehicle as defined in the Traffic Safety Act.
VIOLATION TAG-means a notice of contravention of this Bylaw issued by the Town in such a form that may be prescribed
from time to time by the CAO allowing a voluntary payment option of a penalty established this Bylaw directly to the
Town in lieu of prosecution within the time frame specified on the Violation Tag.
Violation Ticket" means a summons by means of a violation ticket (Part 2) or an offence notice by means of a
violation ticket (Part 3) in accordance with the provisions of the Provincial Offences Procedure Act (POPA).
WATER BODY -means the bed and shore of a lake, lagoon, swamp, marsh, or any other natural body of water, or a
reservoir or other man-made surface feature, whether it contains water continuously or intermittently.
WATERCOURSE -means the bed and shore of a river, stream, creek or other natural body of water, or a canal ditch or
other man-made surface feature whether it contains water continuously or intermittently.
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM -means a renewable electrical generation facility that produces power from wind primarily to
provide all, or a portion of, the electrical power needs for a user or to feed into the transmission or local distribution
lines.
XERISCAPING -means landscaping and gardening in ways that reduce or eliminate the need for watering and irrigation.
Xeriscaping is also known as desert landscaping.
YARD -means that portion of a lot not occupied or obstructed by the principal and accessory building(s).
YARD, FRONT -means the area extending across the width of the lot and situated between the front lot line and the
nearest portion of the building(s).
YARD, REAR -means the area extending across the width of a lot and situated between the rear lot line and the nearest
portion of the building(s).
YARD, SIDE -means the area extending from the front yard to the rear yard and situated bet`^/een the side lot lines and
the nearest portion of the building(s).
All other words have the meanings assigned to them by the MGA, as amended, or common dictionary definitions.
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