Land Use Bylaw No. C-824-12 (consolidated, current version)
Spruce Grove, Alberta
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CITY OF SPRUCE GROVE
BYLAW C-824-12
LAND USE BYLAW
WHEREAS, pursuant to the Municipal Government Act, R.S.A. 2000, c. M-26, including
amendments, a municipality shall pass a land use bylaw;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Spruce Grove adopted Bylaw No. C-711-09, the Municipal
Development Plan, in July 2010, which set a long term vision for the City;
AND WHEREAS, the City of Spruce Grove wishes to adopt a new Land Use Bylaw to
implement the vision, goals and policies of the Municipal Development Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, the Council for the City of Spruce Grove, duly assembled, hereby
enacts as follows:
THAT, this bylaw shall be known as the "Land Use Bylaw."
THAT, the Land Use Bylaw, attached hereto as Schedule 'A' to this bylaw, be
adopted.
And
THAT, Bylaw C-721-09, the Land Use Bylaw, and all its amendments, are hereby
repealed.
This bylaw comes into force and effect on January 1, 2013.
First Reading Carried 04 May 2012
Public Hearing Held 11 June 2012 and 24, 25 September 2012
Second Reading Carried 22 October 2012
Third Reading Carried 13 November 2012
Date Signed
___________________________________
Mayor
___________________________________
City Clerk
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Schedule A - Land Use Bylaw
City of Spruce Grove
Land Use Bylaw
Effective Date: January 1, 2013
Last Update: July 15, 2026
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Contents
SECTION 1
TITLE .................................................................................................... 2
SECTION 2
PURPOSE ............................................................................................ 2
SECTION 3
APPLICATION ...................................................................................... 2
SECTION 4
OTHER LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 2
SECTION 5
TRANSITION ........................................................................................ 3
SECTION 6
INTERPRETATION ............................................................................... 4
SECTION 7
DEFINITIONS ....................................................................................... 4
SECTION 8
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY ........................................................... 38
SECTION 9
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD .................... 38
SECTION 10
CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT......................................................... 39
SECTION 11
WHERE A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED ................ 39
SECTION 12A APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT .............................. 41
SECTION 12B DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION COMPLETENESS REVIEW
........................................................................................................... 44
SECTION 12C APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE AND COMPLETENESS REVIEW .... 45
SECTION 13A DECISIONS ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ..................................... 46
SECTION 13B NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION ..................... 47
SECTION 14
VARIANCES ....................................................................................... 47
SECTION 15
CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ..................................... 49
SECTION 16
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DECISION ............................ 51
SECTION 17
REFUSED PERMITS .......................................................................... 52
SECTION 18
VALIDITY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS ......................................... 53
SECTION 19
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS ................................................................ 54
SECTION 20
AMENDMENTS OF BYLAW ............................................................... 55
SECTION 21
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS .......................................................... 55
SECTION 22
NON-CONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS .................................. 59
SECTION 23
GENERAL PROVISIONS & RIGHT TO ENTRY ................................. 59
SECTION 24
CONTRAVENTION ............................................................................. 60
SECTION 25
DELETED ........................................................................................... 60
SECTION 26
VIOLATION TICKETS ......................................................................... 60
SECTION 27
ADDRESS NUMBER .......................................................................... 62
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SECTION 28
BUILDING HEIGHT ............................................................................. 62
SECTION 29
CORNER SITES ................................................................................. 63
SECTION 30
DESIGN AND APPEARANCE OF BUILDINGS .................................. 63
SECTION 31
DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR SLOPES .......................................... 66
SECTION 32
DWELLING UNITS PER SITE ............................................................ 66
SECTION 33
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY ................................................ 66
SECTION 34
FENCES AND SCREENING ............................................................... 67
SECTION 35
FIRE HYDRANTS ............................................................................... 69
SECTION 36
GARBAGE AND CONTAINMENT AREAS ......................................... 69
SECTION 37
LIGHTING ........................................................................................... 70
SECTION 38
MUNICIPAL LAND .............................................................................. 70
SECTION 39
MUNICIPAL SERVICING .................................................................... 70
SECTION 40
OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY ............................................... 71
SECTION 41
PROJECTIONS................................................................................... 71
SECTION 42
PROJECTIONS INTO FRONT YARDS (PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS) .... 71
SECTION 43
PROJECTIONS INTO REAR YARDS (PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS) ...... 71
SECTION 44
PROJECTIONS INTO SIDE YARDS (PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS) ........ 72
SECTION 45
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDINGS ............................................................ 72
SECTION 46
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS........................................................... 73
SECTION 47
RESTRICTED OBJECTS IN YARDS .................................................. 73
SECTION 48
SITE CONSOLIDATION ..................................................................... 73
SECTION 49
STRIPPING AND GRADING .............................................................. 73
SECTION 50
TRAFFIC SIGHT LINES AT INTERSECTIONS .................................. 75
SECTION 51
TANKS ................................................................................................ 76
SECTION 52
ZERO SIDE YARD DEVELOPMENTS ............................................... 76
SECTION 53
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS ................................................................. 78
SECTION 54
ACCESSORY USES ........................................................................... 79
SECTION 55
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT ................................................................. 80
SECTION 56
ALCOHOL AND CANNABIS SALES ................................................... 80
SECTION 57
ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITIES, MINOR AND MAJOR ...................... 81
SECTION 58
BED AND BREAKFAST ...................................................................... 81
SECTION 59
BOARDING AND LODGING HOUSE ................................................. 81
SECTION 60
CAMPGROUNDS ............................................................................... 82
SECTION 61
CAR WASHES .................................................................................... 84
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SECTION 62
CHILD CARE FACILITIES .................................................................. 85
SECTION 63
COMMUNICATION TOWERS ............................................................ 86
SECTION 64
DENSITY BONUSING ........................................................................ 87
SECTION 65
DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES ...................................................... 88
SECTION 66
FAMILY DAY HOMES ......................................................................... 88
SECTION 67
GARAGE AND GARDEN SUITES ...................................................... 88
SECTION 68
GAS BARS AND SERVICE STATIONS .............................................. 90
SECTION 69
GROUP CARE FACILITIES AND LIMITED GROUP HOMES ............ 91
SECTION 70
HOME OCCUPATIONS ...................................................................... 91
SECTION 71
PRIVATE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS ........................................ 93
SECTION 72
RECYCLING TRANSFER DEPOT ...................................................... 93
SECTION 73
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY .................................................................... 93
SECTION 74
SALES CENTRES .............................................................................. 93
SECTION 75
SECONDARY SUITES ....................................................................... 94
SECTION 76
SHOW HOMES ................................................................................... 95
SECTION 77
SOLAR COLLECTORS ....................................................................... 95
SECTION 78
SURVEILLANCE SUITES ................................................................... 96
SECTION 79
TRANSIT CENTRES ........................................................................... 96
SECTION 80
WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS (SMALL) (SWES) ................................... 97
SECTION 80A POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION ................................................... 99
SECTION 80B RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY, INCUBATION ............................................ 99
SECTION 80C CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY ................................................ 99
SECTION 80D CANNABIS SALES ........................................................................... 100
SECTION 80E COTTAGE INDUSTRY ..................................................................... 101
SECTION 81
LIMITED ACCESS TO MAJOR STREETS ....................................... 103
SECTION 82
ACCESS FROM STREETS AND ALLEYS ....................................... 103
SECTION 83
ON SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS ............................................. 104
SECTION 84
MINIMUM PARKING STALL WIDTH AND DEPTH ........................... 105
SECTION 85
NUMBER OF ON SITE PARKING STALLS REQUIRED .................. 107
SECTION 86
BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS ............................................ 110
SECTION 87
OFF STREET LOADING ................................................................... 111
SECTION 88
APPLICABILITY ................................................................................ 113
SECTION 89
GENERAL LANDSCAPING .............................................................. 114
SECTION 90
PLANTING REQUIREMENTS .......................................................... 117
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SECTION 91
LANDSCAPING ISLANDS FOR PARKING AREA ............................ 118
SECTION 92
SECURITY ........................................................................................ 119
SECTION 93
PURPOSE ........................................................................................ 121
SECTION 94
SIGN PERMITTING .......................................................................... 121
SECTION 95
SIGN DEFINITIONS .......................................................................... 121
SECTION 96
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT ................... 128
SECTION 97
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS ................................... 131
SECTION 98
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS .......................................... 133
SECTION 99
A-BOARD SIGNS (EXCLUDING REAL ESTATE SIGNS) ................ 136
SECTION 100 BALLOON SIGNS ............................................................................. 136
SECTION 101 BANNERS AND NON-GOVERNMENT-ISSUED FLAGS ................. 137
SECTION 102 BILLBOARD SIGNS .......................................................................... 137
SECTION 103 CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS ................................................... 137
SECTION 104 DEVELOPMENT MARKETING SIGNS ............................................. 138
SECTION 105 DIGITAL COPY ................................................................................. 138
SECTION 106 FASCIA SIGNS ................................................................................. 139
SECTION 107 FENCE SIGNS .................................................................................. 139
SECTION 108 FREESTANDING SIGNS .................................................................. 140
SECTION 109 HANGING SIGNS ............................................................................. 141
SECTION 110 NEIGHBOURHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS ................................ 141
SECTION 111 PORTABLE SIGNS ........................................................................... 142
SECTION 112 PROJECTING SIGNS ....................................................................... 142
SECTION 113 PROHIBITED SIGNS ........................................................................ 142
SECTION 113A ROOF SIGNS ................................................................................... 143
SECTION 114 LAND USE DISTRICT MAP .............................................................. 144
SECTION 115 R1 - MIXED LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
......................................................................................................... 145
SECTION 116 R2 - MIXED MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
......................................................................................................... 149
SECTION 116A R2CC - CITY CENTRE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 154
SECTION 116B R4 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT ............................... 158
SECTION 117 GPL - GREENBURY PLANNED LOT DISTRICT ............................. 161
SECTION 117A EPL - EASTON PLANNED LOT DISTRICT ................................... 165
SECTION 117B CPL - COPPERHAVEN PLANNED LOT DISTRICT ...................... 169
SECTION 117C PPL - PRESCOTT PLANNED LOT DISTRICT ................................ 173
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SECTION 118 RE1 - ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
1 ....................................................................................................... 177
SECTION 119 RE2 - ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
2 ....................................................................................................... 180
SECTION 120 RMHC - MANUFACTURED HOME COURT DISTRICT .................. 184
SECTION 121 RMHS - MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT ......................................................................................... 190
SECTION 122 HLC - HAWTHORNE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY DISTRICT ........... 192
SECTION 123 C1 - CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT ............................... 195
SECTION 124 C2 - VEHICLE ORIENTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT .................... 203
SECTION 125 C3 - NEIGHBOURHOOD RETAIL AND SERVICE DISTRICT ......... 206
SECTION 126 C4 - INTEGRATED MIXED USE ...................................................... 209
SECTION 126A SE - SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT ....................... 212
SECTION 127 M1 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT ........................................ 216
SECTION 128 PS - PUBLIC SERVICE INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT ...................... 218
SECTION 129 P1- PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT ..................................... 220
SECTION 130 P2 - NATURAL AREAS DISTRICT .................................................. 221
SECTION 131 UR - URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT ................................................. 222
SECTION 132 DC - DIRECT CONTROL ................................................................. 224
SECTION 133 UAT - URBAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION DISTRICT .............. 226
SECTION 150 DC.10 - PRESCOTT DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT ...................... 228
SECTION 151 DC.11 - LAKEWOOD DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT ..................... 230
SECTION 152 DC.12 - FENWYCK SEMI-DETACHED DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
......................................................................................................... 232
SECTION 153 DC.13 - FENWYCK ROW HOUSING DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
......................................................................................................... 234
SECTION 154 DC.14 - WESTWIND DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT ...................... 237
SECTION 155 DC.15 - TONEWOOD ROW HOUSING DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
......................................................................................................... 239
SECTION 156 DC.16 - WESTWIND DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT ...................... 241
SECTION 157 DC.17 - WESTWIND MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT ......................................................................................... 243
SECTION 158 DC.18 - COMMERCIAL INDOOR SELF STORAGE DIRECT
CONTROL DISTRICT ...................................................................... 246
SECTION 159 DC.19 - GREENBURY SINGLE DETACHED DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT ......................................................................................... 248
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SECTION 160 DC.20 - COPPERHAVEN SEMI-DETACHED DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT ......................................................................................... 250
SECTION 161 DC.21 - EASTON BACK-TO-BACK ROW HOUSING DIRECT
CONTROL DISTRICT ...................................................................... 252
SECTION 162 DC. 22 - DEER PARK MIXED USE NODE DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT ......................................................................................... 255
SCHEDULE A: City of Spruce Grove Land Use Bylaw - Maps 1 to 15
SCHEDULE B: Penalties & Fines - Development Permit and Land Use Bylaw
Violations
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PART 1 - ENACTMENT AND ADMINISTRATION
SECTION 1
TITLE
(1)
This Bylaw is the Land Use Bylaw of the City of Spruce Grove in the Province of Alberta,
and is referred to throughout as "this Bylaw."
SECTION 2
PURPOSE
(1)
The purpose of this Bylaw is to regulate the use and development of land and Buildings
within the City of Spruce Grove to achieve the orderly and economic Development of land
in the City. In pursuit of that purpose, this Bylaw will:
(a)
Divide the City of Spruce Grove into land use Districts;
(b)
Prescribe and regulate for each District the purpose for which land and buildings
may be used;
(c)
Specify how many Dwellings are allowed per Site;
(d)
Establish the office of a Development Authority;
(e)
Establish the method of making decisions on applications for Development
Permits including the issue of Development Permits; and
(f)
Prescribe a procedure to notify owners of land likely to be affected by the issue of
a Development Permit.
SECTION 3
APPLICATION
(1)
Except as provided hereafter, this Bylaw applies to the whole City of Spruce Grove,
including all lands and Buildings contained within its corporate limits.
(2)
This Bylaw does not apply to any lands contained within a registered public road plan.
SECTION 4
OTHER LEGISLATIVE REQUIREMENTS
(1)
Nothing contained within this Bylaw and no approval or permit issued hereunder relieves
any person from the requirement to comply with the provisions of any other applicable
Federal, Provincial or municipal law nor the provisions of any caveat, easement or other
instrument affecting a Building or land.
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SECTION 5
TRANSITION
(1)
No provision of any other Bylaw with respect to districting, development control,
development schemes and land Use classifications shall hereafter apply to any parts of
the City described in this Bylaw, except as specifically provided for in this Bylaw.
(2)
The City of Spruce Grove Land Use Bylaw C-721-09, as amended is repealed.
(3)
The provisions of this Bylaw come into effect on January 1, 2013 (the "Effective Date").
(4)
Deleted
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(5)
Subject only to the provisions in the Municipal Government Act respecting legal non-
conforming Uses and notwithstanding the effect it may have on rights, vested or
otherwise, the provisions of this Bylaw govern from the Effective Date onward. In
particular, no application for a Development Permit shall be evaluated under the
procedural or substantive provisions of the previous Land Use Bylaw after the Effective
Date, even if the application was received before the Effective Date.
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PART 2 - INTERPRETATION AND DEFINITIONS
SECTION 6
INTERPRETATION
(1)
Notwithstanding the definitions in Part 2, the Municipal Government Act as amended,
takes precedence in the case of a dispute on the meaning of any words or clauses
herein.
(2)
The words "shall" and "must" require mandatory compliance except where a variance
has been granted pursuant to the Act or this Bylaw.
(3)
Words, phrases, and terms not defined in this part may be given their definition in the Act
or the Alberta Building Code. Other words shall be given their usual and customary
meaning.
(4)
All units of measure contained within this Bylaw are metric (SI) standards.
(6)
The terms "municipality" or "City" in this Bylaw shall refer to the municipal corporation of
the City of Spruce Grove in the Province of Alberta, unless otherwise noted.
(7)
The term "Council" in this Bylaw shall refer to the Council of the municipal corporation of
the City of Spruce Grove in the Province of Alberta, unless otherwise noted.
(8)
Setback measurements shall be in metric and rounded off to the tenth decimal point.
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
SECTION 7
DEFINITIONS
(1)
In this Bylaw, and any amendments made hereto, the definitions set out in the following
Section shall be used.
ABUT
Immediately contiguous to or physically touching, and when used with respect to a Site,
means that the Site physically touches upon another Site, and shares a property line or
boundary line with it.
ACCESSORY BUILDING
A Building separate from and subordinate to the Principal Building and the Use of which
is incidental to the Use of the Principal Building. An Accessory Building is located on the
same Site as the Principal Building, but they are not attached by a roof and floor or
Foundation.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
ACCESSORY USE
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A Use incidental and subordinate to the Principal Use, located on the same Site as the
Principal Use.
ADJACENT
Land that is contiguous to a Site and includes land that would be contiguous if not for a
Street, stream, pipeline, public utility lot, power line, railway or similar feature.
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY
(a)
A Development or part thereof where, for any consideration, live performances
are held, the central feature of which is a Specified Act or Specified Body Area; or
(b)
Any cinema where motion pictures or videos, or similar electronic, digital,
photographic reproductions are shown or displayed, the central feature of which is
a Specified Act or Specified Body Area; and
(c)
More than 25% of the inventory is used to display items for sale or rent, the
central feature of which is a Specified Act or Specified Body Areas, including
items meant to stimulate or are reproductions of a Specified Body Area.
Typical uses include, but are not limited to, adult mini theatres, strip clubs or
shows, peepshows and adult video stores.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
AFFORDABLE HOUSING
A Dwelling shall be deemed as Affordable Housing when the cost of purchasing or
renting the Dwelling inclusive of heating, costs no more than 30% of the annual core
Needs Income Thresholds for Spruce Grove as determined by the Canada Mortgage
and Housing Corporation. The Core Needs Income Threshold for Spruce Grove is
posted annually on the Province of Alberta, Municipal Affairs website.
AGRICULTURE
The cultivation of soil for the growing of crops and all related activities, or the raising of
animals to provide food or other products. This shall not include Confined Feeding
Operations or Cannabis Production Facilities, or hens that are kept pursuant to a valid
Hen License issued under the Hens Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-999-17, Aug. 14, 2017 and Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
(Bylaw C-1315-24, June 10, 2024)
ALCOHOL SALES
Development used for the retail sale of alcoholic beverages to the public. This Principal
Use may include as a subordinate use the retail sale of related products.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
ALL-TERRAIN VEHICLE
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A wheeled or tracked motor vehicle designed for travel primarily on unprepared surfaces
and used for recreational uses. Typical examples include snowmobiles, dirt bikes, quads
and side by sides.
(Bylaw C-1300-24, May 27, 2024)
ALLEY
A narrow road right-of-way providing access to the rear of Buildings and parcels of land.
AMENITY AREA
A space which is provided for active or passive recreation and enjoyment of the
occupants of a Development. Such an area may be for either private or communal use
and may be under individual or common ownership.
ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITY, MAJOR
A Development for the purpose of treatment, boarding, training, or grooming of small
animals and includes retail sales of associated products. This includes such use as
animal hospitals, boarding and breeding kennels, impounding and quarantining facilities,
but does not include the sale of animals.
ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITY, MINOR
A Development primarily for the purpose of outpatient care, small animal training not to
exceed ten animals on the premises at any one time for training purposes, treatment or
grooming of animals and includes retail sales of associated products. Boarding of small
animals for two nights is permitted when associated with a veterinary clinic. Typical
Uses are pet grooming salons and small animal veterinary clinics. This Use Class does
not include animal hospitals.
ARTERIAL ROAD
A road in an urban environment that is designed for high volume and/or high capacity to
carry thoroughfare traffic and is subject to controlled or limited access. Roads are
designated as Arterial as per the City's road classification hierarchy.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
An institutional Development intended for residential accommodation with moderate care
provisions for residents in a congregate setting. Assisted living residents do not require
continuous access to professional services or on-site professional services. Room and
board services, light housekeeping services, 24 hour availability of assistance and
oversight with personal care and social and recreational support may be provided.
Assisted living developments may contain independent bungalow units or suites which
may contain up to two bedrooms, living area space and cooking facilities.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
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AUCTIONEERING ESTABLISHMENT
A Development specifically intended for the auction of goods, excluding livestock. The
Development may include temporary storage areas for items for sale.
AUTOMOBILE SALES AND RENTAL
A Development where single-axle vehicles, double-axle passenger vehicles, or
motorized recreational equipment is displayed for sale, lease or rent. These
Developments may also have an accessory Automobile Service Center.
AUTOMOBILE SALES AND RENTAL, INDUSTRIAL
A Development where vehicles or motorized equipment are displayed for sale, lease or
rent, and may include multi-axle vehicles, farm equipment and other large commercial
vehicles. These Developments may also have an accessory Automobile Service Center.
This Use does not include Equipment Sales, Service and Rentals.
AUTOMOBILE SERVICE CENTRE
A Development used for the repair and maintenance of vehicles which excludes the sale
or distribution of petroleum products.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
AWNING
A projection extending from the outside wall of a Building, normally for the purpose of shielding
a part of the property from inclement weather.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
BALCONY
A covered or uncovered Deck attached to a Principal Building, more than 0.6 m above
Grade, and does not have direct access to the ground.
BED AND BREAKFAST ESTABLISHMENT
A Dwelling occupied by the property owner and used incidentally to provide
accommodation to overnight guests for commercial purposes. Up to three rooms may
be rented and parking must be provided On Site.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
BIOPHYSICAL ASSESSMENT REPORT
A report prepared by a qualified professional in the environmental field that provides a
biophysical inventory and assessment of an area, including but not limited to topography,
vegetation, hydrology, wetlands, and wildlife.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
BOARDER
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An individual residing in a Dwelling along with other individuals who are the principal
occupants of the Dwelling and to whom the Boarder is not related by blood or marriage,
where accommodation is provided for compensation to the principal occupant.
BOARDING AND LODGING HOUSE
A Development consisting of a Building containing sleeping units, which may be in
addition to a Dwelling, where lodging or sleeping accommodation with or without meals
is provided for remuneration. This Use Class does not include Limited Group Homes or
Group Homes. Typical uses include rooming houses and lodges for senior citizens.
BOULEVARD
That part of the road right-of-way, including Arterial, Collector and Local roads, between
the curb and the property line that provides for Street infrastructure, utilities and
seasonal snow storage.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
BUILDING
Includes any structure constructed or placed on, in, over or under land but does not
include a street, a sidewalk, or bridge forming part of a Street.
BULK FUEL SALES
A Development that provides petroleum products and other motor vehicle fluids in large
quantities, primarily to commercial or industrial vehicles and fleets.
BUS DEPOT
A Development where large commercial motor vehicles pick-up and discharge fare
paying passengers.
BYLAW OFFICER
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An employee of the City of Spruce Grove appointed as such and who, in the execution of
their duties, is a person employed for the preservation and maintenance of the public
peace.
(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
CALIPER
The trunk diameter of a tree measured at a point 150.0 mm above the top of the root
ball.
CAMPGROUND
A Development intended for tents, trailers, or Recreational Vehicles used for temporary
overnight accommodation. A Campground may include related Accessory Buildings,
including but not limited to administrative offices, eating and cooking shelters, washroom
and shower facilities, playgrounds, food concessions, laundry facilities, fire pits, firewood
storage, lighting, water supply, sewage disposal facilities, waste collection and recycling
facilities.
CAMPSITE
A space delineated within a Campground for the temporary placement of a tent, trailer,
or Recreational Vehicle.
CANNABIS
Cannabis means cannabis as defined in the Cannabis Act.
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
CANNABIS ACCESSORY
A thing that is commonly used in the consumption of Cannabis. A Cannabis
Accessory includes, but is not limited to, rolling papers or wraps, holders, pipes, water
pipes, bongs and vaporizers.
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
A Development licensed by Health Canada located in a stand-alone Building where
Cannabis is grown, processed, packaged, tested, destroyed, stored, distributed or
loaded for shipping. Cannabis Production Facilities shall not include Cannabis Sales or
Retail Sales as an Accessory Use.
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
CANNABIS SALES
A Principal Use being a business where Cannabis is sold in accordance with the
following provisions:
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a.
Cannabis sold is for consumption Off Site and Cannabis shall not be
consumed On Site;
b.
no other goods are sold on the premises other than Cannabis Accessories;
c.
all Cannabis offered for sale or sold must be from a federally approved and
licensed facility;
d.
the business must be licensed by the Alberta Government;
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
CANOPY
A roof construction or cantilevered roof, free of enclosing walls, over an entrance to a
building or a gasoline pump island.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
CANTILEVERED WALL
A projection of part of an exterior wall of a building not supported by foundation wall for
the purpose of accommodating a bow or bay window, shelving units, closets, a fireplace,
or a portion of a room. At no time shall a cantilevered wall section extend the entire
length of a room if it encroaches into any required setback.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
CAR SHARE, RESIDENTIAL
A car or cars that is rented for short time periods (typically by the hour) and is available
to all residents of a Site; when not in use the car is stored on the Site or within 150.0 m
walking distance from the Site.
CAR SHARE, NON-RESIDENTIAL
A car or cars that is rented for short time periods (typically by the hour) and is available
to all tenants of a Site or specific use within the Site; when not in use the car is stored on
the Site or within 150.0 m walking distance from the Site.
CAR WASH
A Development used for the purpose of washing motor vehicles.
CEMETERY
As per the Cemeteries Act, land that is set apart or used as a place for the burial of dead
human bodies or other human remains, or in which dead human bodies or other human
remains are buried.
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CHILD CARE FACILITY
A Development used to provide care and supervision, but not overnight accommodation,
to seven or more children under the age of thirteen. Typical Uses are day care centres,
before and after school care, and pre-schools.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
COLLECTOR ROAD
Streets that connect local and Arterial Roads and also provide direct property access.
Major collectors are identified in the Transportation Master Plan.
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL
A Development for privately funded instruction and education which may or may not offer
courses equivalent to those at public education facilities.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb 12, 2024)
COMMERCIAL SCHOOL, NON-INDUSTRIAL
A Development for privately funded instruction and education which may or may not offer
courses equivalent to those at public education facilities but shall not offer courses
related to industrial training.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb 12, 2024)
COMMUNICATION TOWER
Any tower used to provide a broad range of communication services through the
transmitting, receiving or relaying of voice and data signals such as radio, cellular,
broadcast, and wireless date. For the purposes of this Bylaw, this excludes Radio
Antenna. Examples include cell phone towers and wireless internet towers.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
CORNER
The intersection of any two Site lines.
CORNER CUT
An area of land provided and maintained for adequate and safe visibility for vehicular
and pedestrian traffic at intersections of any Street or Alley with any Street or Alley.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
CONSTRUCTION COMPLETION CERTIFICATE (CCC)
A certificate issued by the City, confirming that the work is complete and operational, that
all deficiencies have been resolved to the satisfaction of the City, and that the warranty
period for the work has commenced.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
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COTTAGE INDUSTRY
A Development for the operation of low intensity, small scale activities of a gainful nature
demanding a skilled trade or craft or related to an agricultural and/or horticultural
operation on an agricultural parcel. Cottage Industry maintains and is compatible with the
temporary agricultural character of the surrounding landscape. Typical Cottage Industry
requiring skilled trade may include workshops and creative arts that may include space
for selling custom made products or offering related services. Typical agriculture and
horticulture related Cottage Industry may include growing, packing and sale of food
products.
(Bylaw C-1263-23, September 11, 2023)
COURTYARD
An open space, typically enclosed or substantially surrounded by buildings, that is
accessible to the public and designed to facilitate gathering, leisure, or social activities.
(Bylaw C-1413-25, August 25, 2025)
CREMATORIUM
A facility fitted with proper appliances for the purpose of cremation of human and animal
remains, and includes everything incidental to that Use.
DECK
An unenclosed platform or series of platforms with direct access to the ground. A Deck
may be attached to a Dwelling. A Deck is deemed to be accessory to the Principal
Building on the Site.
DECK, COVERED
A platform or series of platforms that may be attached to a Dwelling and with a roof
attached to and forming part of the same Dwelling, with direct access to the ground. A
Covered Deck may be enclosed by glass or other screening.
DENSITY
The number of residential units on a Site divided by the land area of the Site.
DESIGNATED ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY
An institutional development intended for accommodation with flexible 24 hour on-site
personal care and oversight, with scheduled access to professional services. Residents
receive room and board services, light housekeeping services, 24 hour availability of
assistance and oversight with personal care and social and recreational
support. Professional services include 24 hour Licensed Practical Nurse oversight,
Registered Nurse on-call and intermittent scheduled services provided. Settings are
therapeutically designed to offer comfort and safety to clients who are fearful, who may
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be at risk for wandering and who need more structure and stimulation. Suites may or
may not include a small kitchen.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
DEVELOPER
A person or agency required to obtain a Development Permit, or one that has
possession of a valid Development Permit.
DEVELOPMENT
As per the Municipal Government Act:
(a)
An excavation or stockpile and the creation of either of them; or
(b)
A Building or an addition to or replacement or repair of a Building and the
construction or placing of any of them in, on, over or under land; or
(c)
A change of use or change in intensity of Use of land or a Building or an act done
in relation to land or a Building that results in or is likely to result in a change in
the Use or the intensity of Use of the land or Building.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
The official(s) appointed by the City Manager with the responsibility of receiving,
considering and deciding on applications for Development under this Bylaw.
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
A document that is issued under this Bylaw and authorizes Development. A
Development Permit is separate and distinct from a Building Permit.
DISCRETIONARY USE
A use of land or Buildings described in the District Regulations of this Bylaw for which a
Development Permit may be issued with or without conditions, which conforms to this
Bylaw.
DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESS
A Development which services customers who remain in their vehicle while business is
conducted. A Drive Through Business may be the Principal Use on a Site or an
Accessory Use.
DUPLEX
A single Building containing two Dwellings on the same Site, not including Secondary
Suites. Each unit shall have a separate entrance directly to the outdoors.
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DWELLING
A complete Building or self-contained portion of a Building used by a household,
containing a kitchen, living, sleeping and sanitary facilities intended as a permanent
residence and having an independent entrance either from the outside of the Building or
through a common area inside the Building. Dwelling shall also mean Dwelling unit.
EASEMENT
A registered right to use land, generally for access to other property or as a right of way
for a Public Utility.
EATING AND DRINKING ESTABLISHMENT
A Development where prepared food and beverages are offered for sale to the public for
consumption on the premises, and may be licensed by the Alberta Liquor and Gaming
Commission. Such facilities may include live entertainment but not include Adult
Entertainment.
EMERGENCY MEASURE
Any activity that is intended to mitigate the effects of an emergency or disaster and is to
provide for the safety, health or welfare of people and the protection of property and the
environment in the event of such an occurrence.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
ENVIRONMENTAL SITE ASSESSMENT
An investigation in relation to land, conducted by or under the supervision of a qualified
industry professional, to identify any potential environmental concerns regarding the land
and the likelihood that one or more contaminants have affected any land or water on, in,
or under a property.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
EQUIPMENT SALES, SERVICE AND RENTALS
A Development where residential, industrial and/or commercial equipment is kept for
sale, lease or rental to the public. The equipment may include items such as lawn and
garden tools, floor cleaning equipment, masonry tools, painting and decorating
equipment, moving tools, plumbing tools, power tools and other similar products.
EXCAVATION
Any breaking of ground, except common household gardening and ground care.
EYEBROW
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A rounded expansion of a Street beyond the required curb line to provide additional
frontage for development.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
FAÇADE
Exterior face of a building. Typically, the façade facing the street has enhance
architectural features.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
FAMILY DAY HOME
A Use accessory to a Principal Dwelling used to provide care and supervision, but not
overnight accommodation, for four to six children or adults. This number shall include
any children under the age of five who are otherwise permanent residents of the
Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015 and Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
FENCE
A vertical physical barrier constructed for the purpose of marking a boundary, limiting
visual intrusion, sound abatement or preventing unauthorized access.
FLEET SERVICES
A Development using a fleet of vehicles for the delivery of people, goods or services,
where such vehicles are not available for sale or long term lease. This Use Class
includes ambulance services, taxi services, bus lines, messenger and courier services,
or similar type services.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
FLOOR AREA
The greatest horizontal area of a Building above Grade within the outside surface of
exterior walls or within the glass line of exterior walls and the centreline of fire walls, but
not including the Floor Areas of elements of a Building such as basements, elevator
shafts, attached Garages, Parking Structures, Accessory Buildings or garbage storage
areas.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
FLOOR AREA, GROSS
The total horizontal area of a Building contained within the outside surface of the exterior
and basement walls, provided that in the case of a wall containing windows, the glazing
line of windows may be used.
FOUNDATION
The lower portion of a Building, usually concrete or masonry, including the footings
which transfer the weight of a Building to the ground.
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FRONTAGE
The length of a property measured along a Site line adjacent to a Street, or upon a
specified Site line determined by the Development Officer where a Site does not Abut a
Street.
FUNERAL HOME
A Development designed for the arrangement of funeral services and supplies to the
public; and includes facilities intended for the preparation of dead human bodies for
internment or cremation. This shall not mean a Crematorium.
GARAGE SUITE
A single Storey Dwelling, which is located above a detached Garage. A Garage Suite is
Accessory to a Building in which the Principal Use is Single Detached Dwelling. A
Garage Suite has cooking facilities, food preparation, sleeping and sanitary facilities
which are separate from those of the Principal Building located on the Site. A Garage
Suite has an entrance separate from the vehicle entrance to the detached Garage, either
from a common indoor landing or directly from the exterior of the structure. A Garage
Suite does not include Secondary Suites or Garden Suites.
(Bylaw C-1096-19, May 29, 2020)
GARDEN SUITE
A single Storey Dwelling, which is located in a Building separate from the Principal Use
Single Detached Dwelling. A Garden Suite has cooking facilities, food preparation,
sleeping and sanitary facilities which are separate from those of the Principal Building
located on the Site. This Use does not include Secondary Suites or Garage Suites.
(Bylaw C-1096-19, May 29, 2020)
GAS BAR
A Site or portion of a Site used for the sale of gasoline, propane and other fuels, which
may include the sale of other motor vehicle fluids and accessories, but does not include
Service Stations or Automobile Service Centres. (Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
GAZEBO
A freestanding, roofed accessory structure which is not enclosed, except for screening or
glass to shelter from the elements.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb 12, 2024)
GENERAL INDUSTRIAL USE
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Development used for one or more of the following activities: manufacturing, processing,
assembling, cleaning, repairing, servicing, testing, storage, warehousing or distribution of
materials, products or equipment; and may include the training of personnel in general
industrial operation. Accessory Uses may include indoor display, office, technical or
administrative support areas or any sales operation directly associated with the General
Industrial Use activities on-site. This shall exclude natural resource development and
Cannabis Production Facilities.
(Bylaw C-999-17, Aug. 14, 2017 and Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
GOLF COURSE
An outdoor Development designated for the game of golf. Accessory Uses may include
associated retail sales, driving range, food services and other Commercial Uses typically
associated with a golf clubhouse.
GOVERNMENT SERVICE
Development providing offices for, or services by, the municipal, provincial or federal
government.
GRADE
The ground elevation established for the purpose of regulating Building Height. The
design Grade shall be the level of the ground adjacent to the walls of the Building if the
ground is level. If the ground is not level, the design Grade shall be determined by
averaging the elevation of the ground for each corner of the Building, excluding an
artificial embankment.
GRADE PLAN
A drawing or specification prepared by a professional surveyor or similar professional
discipline which specifies elevations for Buildings, Foundations, drainage features,
Streets, Alleys, walks, and the finished ground levels of Development Sites.
GRADING
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The alteration of, or improvements to, existing clay or landscape elevations, including the
addition or removal of clay, topsoil, or other material of any kind.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
GREENHOUSE
A Development used primarily for the raising, storage and sale of bedding, household
and ornamental plants, as well as associated products. This use excludes Cannabis
Production Facilities.
(Bylaw C-999-17, Aug. 14, 2017 and Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
GROSS LEASABLE AREA
The total Floor Area of the Building contained within the outside surface of the exterior
and basement walls but excludes common interior areas for pedestrian access and
circulation, mechanical and utility rooms, public washrooms, stairwells and elevators.
(Bylaw C-870-14, Feb 24, 2014)
GROUP CARE FACILITY
A Development consisting of the use of a Building as a facility which is recognized,
authorized, licensed or certified by a public authority as a social care facility which
provides room, board and services to meet the specified needs for four or more
individuals, of whom one or more are unrelated. These individuals may be aged,
disabled or undergoing rehabilitation. This use includes supervised facilities such as
group homes without age restrictions and halfway houses. A Limited Group Home is not
a Group Care Facility.
GROUP HOME, LIMITED
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, for disabled
persons or persons with physical, mental, social or behavioural problems. The facility
may provide for the personal rehabilitation of its residents either through self-help or
professional care, guidance and supervision. The residential character of the Dwelling
shall be primary; with the occupants living together as a single housekeeping unit and
using shared cooking facilities. This Use does not include active treatment centers such
as drug or alcohol treatment or housing facilities for convicts or ex-convicts (see Group
Care Facility).
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
GRUBBING
The removal of stumps, roots, buried logs, and logging slash (downed logs, tree
branches and tops, and uprooted stumps, trees, and shrubs) and other debris left on the
ground from clearing operations
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
HARD SURFACE
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A ground covering consisting of paving, concrete, asphalt or other durable rigid material
suitable for pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
HEALTH SERVICE
A Development used for the provision of licensed physical and mental health services on
an outpatient basis, but does not include hospitals. Typical uses or facilities included
medical and dental offices, health clinics, and chiropractic offices. This Principal Use
may include the retail sale of related products as an Accessory Use.
HEIGHT
The vertical distance between existing Grade (or design Grade for Development that is
not built) and the highest point of a Building, excluding any structure which is not
essential to the enclosure or load bearing framework of the Building such as elevator
housing, mechanical housing, parapet walls, a roof entrance, ventilating fans, skylights,
chimneys, smoke stacks and firewalls.
HIGH STREET
An internal private road developed to provide vehicular and non-vehicular connectivity
between private lots and access to public roadways.
(Bylaw C-1413-25, August 25, 2025)
HOME OCCUPATION, MAJOR
A business venture carried on within a Dwelling and/or accessory structure that does not
affect the residential character of the property. Such an operation is secondary to the
residential Use of the Dwelling and does not change the character thereof. This Use
does not include Family Day Homes.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb 12, 2024)
HOME OCCUPATION, MINOR
A business venture carried on within a Dwelling which is not visible in any manner from
outside of the Dwelling. Such an operation is secondary to the residential Use of the
Dwelling and does not change the character thereof. This Use does not include Family
Day Homes.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb 12, 2024)
HOME OFFICE
An accessory development contained within a dwelling unit for a business that involves
office functions only and is operated by a permanent resident of the dwelling unit. Home
Offices do not have any visitors and only employ the resident of the Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb 12, 2024)
HOSPITAL
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A Development used for the provision of medical, surgical and nursing care, either on an
inpatient or outpatient basis.
HOTEL
Development used for the provision of rooms or suites for temporary sleeping
accommodation where the rooms have access from a common interior corridor and are
not equipped with individual kitchen facilities. Hotels may include Accessory food and
beverage facilities, meeting and convention rooms, Retail Sales, and Personal Service
Establishment.
IMPERMEABLE MATERIAL
Material that is impenetrable by water and includes building coverage, artificial turf
asphalt, concrete, and brick, stone, and wood that do not have permeable spacing.
Impermeable Material does not include gravel, river rock, wood chips, bark mulch,
permeable pavers, pervious concrete, permeable asphalt, permeable artificial turf, soil
pavement, wood decking with spaced boards, and other materials which have
permeable characteristics when in place and are not placed on a layer of material that is
impenetrable by water such as plastic sheeting.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
INDOOR SELF STORAGE
A commercial space within a building available for lease to the public for the storage of
personal goods of a non-hazardous nature. This use excludes outdoor storage.
(Bylaw C-1187-22, July 18, 2022)
LANDSCAPING
A modification and enhancement of a Site through the planting of vegetative materials
such as trees, shrubs, turfgrass, or groundcovers, or through the use of materials such
as rock, wood, brick, or by the installation of architectural elements such as Fencing,
screens, walls or art.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
LIVE-WORK UNIT
A form of Mixed-Used Development consisting of a Building that provides a residential
dwelling above or behind a flexible ground floor commercial space to be used by the
dwelling's occupant for their business. The Building may be of an attached or detached
form, and the Dwelling will typically have a separate Street entrance.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
LOADING SPACE
An off-Street area on the same Site as a Building or group of Buildings for the temporary
parking of a commercial vehicle while commodities are being loaded or unloaded.
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LOCAL ROAD
A Street that primarily provides direct property access and is not an Alley.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
MANUFACTURED HOME
A Dwelling built in an enclosed factory environment in one or more sections, intended to
be occupied as a dwelling unit in a place other than of its manufacture, and conforming
upon development application to the CSA Z240 or CSA A277 certified standard, to the
Alberta Building Code where non-CSA certified or modified, or as existing in the RMHC -
Manufactured Home Court District prior to May 1, 2022.
(Bylaw C-1142-21, June 27, 2022)
MANUFACTURED HOME COURT
A Development area designated for Manufactured Homes and containing areas
designated for leasehold tenure which are not subdivided.
(Bylaw C-857-13, May 14, 2014)
MANUFACTURED HOME STALL
An area of land for the installation of one Manufactured Home with permissible
Accessory Buildings and located in a Manufactured Home Court or Manufactured Home
Subdivision.
(Bylaw C-1142-21, June 27, 2022)
MIXED USE DEVELOPMENT
A multi-Storey Building designed for more than one type of land Use on the same Site.
The composition of Uses will typically be retail or office on the ground floor, with
residential units above. In these Developments, residential Uses shall not be on the
same floor as Commercial Uses, and shall not be on the ground floor.
MOTEL
Development used for the provision of rooms or suites for temporary lodging or
housekeeping, where each room or suite has its own exterior access. Motels may
include Accessory food and beverage facilities, Retail Sales and Personal Service
Establishments.
MULTI-UNIT DWELLING
A residential Development containing three or more Dwellings that share a common
entrance, and may contain one or more suites, containing sleeping and sanitary facilities
and may have cooking and food preparation facilities, for temporary lodging or
housekeeping.
(C-1013-17, December 13, 2017)
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MUNICIPAL TICKET
A ticket alleging an offence issued pursuant to the authority of a bylaw of the City.
(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
NATURAL AREA
An area identified in the Municipal Development Plan, or at the time of redistricting, for
conservation, preservation or restoration of natural features, biodiversity and ecological
processes. Passive and appreciative recreation activities may take place within these
areas such as walking, bird watching and picnicking.
NATURAL AREAS INTERFACE REPORT
A report prepared by a qualified environmental professional that describes the effects
(positive and negative) a proposed development may have on adjacent Natural Areas
and recommends measures to mitigate any negative effects.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
NATURAL RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
A Development for the removal, extraction and primary processing of raw materials
found on or under a Site. Typical uses include gravel, sand or clay pits, and oil and gas
wells. This Use does not include the processing of raw materials transported to the Site.
NON-CONFORMING BUILDING
As per the Municipal Government Act, a Building:
(a)
That is lawfully constructed or lawfully under construction on the date that a land
use bylaw or any amendment thereof affecting the Building or land on which the
Building is situated becomes effective; and
(b)
That on the date the land use bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective
does not, or when constructed will not, comply with the land use bylaw.
NON-CONFORMING USE
As per the Municipal Government Act, a lawful specific Use:
(a)
Being made of land or a Building or intended to be made of a Building lawfully
under construction, at the date a land use bylaw or any amendment thereof
affecting the land or Building becomes effective; and
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(b)
That on the date the land use bylaw or any amendment thereof becomes effective
does not, or in the case of a Building under construction will not, comply with the
land use bylaw.
OCCUPANCY
The Use or intended Use of a Building or part thereof for either persons or property.
OFF SITE
A location other than the Site which is the subject of a Development.
ON SITE
A location on the Site which is the subject of a Development.
PARK
A specific-use open space area that is managed to provide opportunities for recreation,
education, cultural or aesthetic use but shall not include an area for School purposes.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
PARK AND RIDE FACILITY
A facility and public transportation transfer point that includes a Parking Lot used by
regional commuters to park their vehicles or bicycles, and then use public transit for the
remainder of their journey. Potential Park and Ride Facilities are identified in the
Transportation Master Plan.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
PARKING FACILITY
A Site or part of a Site for the parking of vehicles and includes the parking spaces and all
other areas required for vehicular access and circulation within the facility. This Use
shall not include vehicle storage or parking that is accessory to the principal use.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
PARKING STALL
A space delineated and set aside for the parking of one vehicle for occupants,
employees, employers, customers, or visitors to a development.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
PATIO
An at grade concrete slab or other hard surface that for the purpose of outdoor
gathering.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
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PEACE OFFICER
A member of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, a Peace Officer appointed under the
Peace Officer Act, or a City Bylaw Officer.
(Bylaw C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
PEDESTRIAN ORIENTATION
The extent to which a Development on a Site caters specifically to those on foot, as
opposed to those arriving by automobile. This type of Development is characterized by
the location and access to building from Streets and Sidewalks and is notable for its
attention to architectural details including Building design, signage, Landscaping and
lighting, which are highly articulated and relate closely to the Street.
PERGOLA
An outdoor unenclosed accessory structure consisting of columns that support a roofing
grid of beams and rafters, where the roof is open to sky.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb 12, 2024)
PERMITTED USE
A Use of land or Buildings or structures described in the District regulations of this Bylaw
which conform to all applicable regulations this Bylaw and a Development Permit shall
be issued by the Development Officer with or without conditions.
PERSONAL SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT
A Development used for the provision of service to an individual. Such services may
include those related to the cleaning and repair of personal effects or the care and
appearance of the body and may include accessory Retail Sales. Typical uses include,
but are not limited to tailors, hair salons, shoe repair shops, laundromats and dry
cleaning services.
PIPELINE
As per the Pipeline Act, Pipeline:
A pipe used to convey a substance or combination of substances, including installations
associated with the pipe, but does not include:
(i) a pipe used to convey water other than water used in connection with:
(A) a facility, scheme or other matter authorized under the Oil and Gas
Conservation Act or the Oil Sands Conservation Act; or
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(B) a coal processing plant or other matter authorized under the Coal Conservation
Act,
(ii) a pipe used to convey gas, if the pipe is operated at a maximum pressure of 700
kilopascals or less, and is not used to convey gas in connection with a facility,
scheme or other matter authorized under the Oil and Gas Conservation Act or the
Oil Sands Conservation Act; or
(iii) a pipe used to convey sewage.
PLAYGROUND
An outdoor area dedicated to play structures for children.
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
PLAZA
A publicly accessible open area, commonly adjacent to or fronting buildings, designed as
a gathering place for people and intended to accommodate a range of activities, events,
or circulation.
(Bylaw C-1413-25, August 25, 2025)
POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION
A publicly funded or subsidized university, college or technical institute established as
per the Post Secondary Learning Act.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
PREMISE
An area on a Site or in a Building that is devoted to a specific Use or business.
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
PRINCIPAL BUILDING
A Building which constitutes the primary purpose for which the Site is used and is the
main Building among one or more Buildings on the Site. The Principal Building shall be
determined by the Development Officer.
PRINCIPAL USE
The primary purpose for which a Building or Site is used in the opinion of the
Development Officer.
PRIVACY WALL
A structure that provides visual screening and is located on a balcony, deck or patio
and does not include a fence, railing or a wall attached to an accessory building.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
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PRIVATE CLUB
A Development used for social activities of members of non-profit groups or
organizations, excluding On Site residence. Private Clubs may include room for eating,
drinking and assembly. Private Clubs shall not allow for On Site Cannabis consumption.
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
PRIVATE DEVELOPMENT
A Site which contains several dwellings that are situated along private roadways.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
PROFESSIONAL AND OFFICE SERVICES
A Development used for the provision of professional, management, administrative,
consulting and financial services. Typical Uses include offices for lawyers, accountants,
engineers, architects, real estate agents, insurance brokers, office support services,
banks, loan offices, printing establishments, and janitorial firms.
PROJECTIONS
Those portions of a Building which extend horizontally beyond the Foundation of a
Building, but are not constructed on the Foundation, and may include eaves, canopies,
awnings, cornices, Balconies and uncovered Decks. An Accessory Building is not
considered a Projection.
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDING
A Building or Development used to provide a utility to the public, as per the Municipal
Government Act. This shall not include offices. (Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND CULTURAL EXHIBITS
Development for the collection of literary, artistic, musical and similar reference materials
in the form of books, manuscripts, recordings and films for public use; or a Development
for the collection, preservation and public exhibition of works or objects of historical,
scientific or artistic value. Typical Uses include libraries, museums and art galleries.
((Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
RADIO ANTENNA
An accessory structure consisting of a device and its support structures designed to
receive and transmit radio waves for limited commercial uses and non-commercial uses
such as commercial fleet services and amateur radio operators. This definition does not
include satellite dish antennas or communication towers. Examples include radio
antennas used for commercial fleet dispatch and ham (or hobby) radio antennas.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
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RECREATION
Leisure activities which may be active or passive in nature. Active recreation tends to
require specific equipment and takes place in a prescribed location (e.g. soccer,
baseball, hockey). Passive recreation tends to be less structured (e.g. walking,
picnicking, nature observing).
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
A wheeled or wheel-less structure intended to be moved from one point to another;
designed to provide temporary living quarters or used as a form of recreation or
transportation, which may or may not be a motor vehicle itself. Typical examples are
travel trailers, motor homes, boats, and campers.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1300-24, May 27, 2024)
RECREATIONAL VEHICLE SALES AND RENTAL
Development used for the retail sale or rental of motorcycles, snowmobiles, tent trailers,
boats, travel trailers or similar Recreational Vehicles or crafts, together with incidental
maintenance services and sale of parts. This Use Class includes Recreational Vehicle
dealerships, rental agencies and motorcycle dealerships.
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, COMMERCIAL
A Development intended to provide leisure services as part of a for-profit business.
Uses may include bingo halls, pool halls, and bowling alleys and typically include Eating
and Drinking Establishments as an Accessory Use. This shall not include casinos.
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, INDOOR
A Development intended to provide sports or recreational activities within an enclosed
Building and the related Accessory Buildings for the users of the facility. This does not
include Commercial Recreational Establishments. Typical Uses are athletic or health
clubs, studios for sports/fitness classes, arenas, swimming pools and gymnasium
facilities.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
RECREATIONAL ESTABLISHMENT, OUTDOOR
A Development intended to provide structure for sports or leisure activities, including the
related accessory Developments for the users of the facility. Typical Uses include sports
fields, playgrounds, skating rinks, tennis courts and spray parks.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
RECYCLING TRANSFER DEPOT
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Development used for temporary storage of bottles, cans, newspapers and similar
household goods for reuse, either as a Principal Use or as an Accessory Use on a Site.
REGISTERED OWNER
(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.
(b)
In the case of any other land:
(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 (i) above, the person
registered under the Land Titles Act as the owner of the fee simple estate
in the land.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY
A Development used for religious worship and related religious, philanthropic or social
activities and includes Accessory rectories, manses, meeting rooms, food preparation
and service facilities, classrooms, dormitories and other Buildings. Typical Uses include
churches, chapels, mosques, temples, synagogues, parish halls, convents and
monasteries.
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY, INCUBATION
A Development used for religious worship and related religious, philanthropic or social
activities and includes meeting rooms located in an industrial district on a temporary
basis, for a period of not more than three years. This use does not include Schools,
accessory rectories, food preparation and service facilities, or dormitories.
(Bylaw C-939-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
REPAIR SERVICES
Development used for the provision of repair services to goods, equipment and
appliances normally found within the home. This Use includes radio, television and
appliance repair shops, furniture refinishing and upholstery shops. This Use does not
include Service Stations or Gas Bars.
RETAIL SALES
A Development up to 3000.0 m2 used for the sale of consumer goods in an enclosed
building, including such items as groceries, clothing and footwear, electronics, furniture
and appliances, hardware supplies, household goods, printed matter, confectionary,
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pharmaceuticals, personal care items and office supplies. Retail Sales does not include
Retail Sales, Industrial; Retail Sales, Alcohol Sales, or Gas Bars; or Cannabis Sales.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
RETAIL SALES, INDUSTRIAL
A Development used for the sale of goods required for commercial or industrial use,
including such items as pipes, cables, specialized tools, agricultural supplies, electrical
equipment, gauges and instruments, safety equipment, or fabrication supplies. Supplies
for sale may be stored outdoors.
RETAIL, MAJOR
A Retail Sales Development in excess of 3000.0 m2. Major Retail may contain Uses that
are Accessory to the Principal Use.
(Bylaw C-999-17, Aug. 14, 2017)
RETAINING WALL
A stabilizing feature constructed to hold back or support an earthen bank.
ROOFTOP TERRACE
An elevated structure intended for use as an outdoor Amenity Area surrounded by
guardrails, parapet walls or similar features, located above:
(a)
the uppermost habitable room;
(b)
the uppermost commercial floor area intended for occupancy; or
(c)
any roof in the case of an Accessory Building
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
ROW HOUSING
A Development of three or more Dwellings joined in whole or in part at the side only, with
no Dwelling being placed over another in whole or in part. Each Dwelling shall be
separated from the one adjoining, where they are adjoining, by a vertical wall which is
insulated against sound transmission. Each Dwelling shall have separate, individual,
and direct access to Grade. This Use Class shall not include Multi-Unit Dwellings.
ROW HOUSING DEVELOPMENT
A Site which contains several Row House groupings that are situated along private
roadways. The maximum number of Row Housing units that can be consecutively
attached is six.
ROW HOUSING, STACKED
Row Housing development except that Dwellings may be arranged one over the other,
with a maximum of two units stacked vertically. Each Dwelling shall have separate and
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individual access, not necessarily directly to Grade, provided that no more than two
Dwellings may share one access to Grade.
ROW HOUSING, STREET ORIENTED
Row Housing which fronts onto a Street and where vehicle access to the Site is typically
from the Alley. The maximum number of Row Housing units that can be consecutively
attached is six.
SALES CENTRE
A Temporary Building erected or moved onto a Site to provide information about the type
of Development occurring on the Site or in other parts of a Development area.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SALVAGE YARD
A Development that recovers or reclaims any goods or property considered damaged,
discarded, condemned or abandoned for reuse, repair, or scrapping.
SCHOOL
A publicly or privately supported or subsidized Development used for education operated
by a School Board for any or all of Kindergarten to Grade 12, as per the School Act.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
SECONDARY SUITE
Development consisting of a Dwelling located within, and Accessory to, a structure in
which the Principal Use is Single Detached Dwelling or other residential use as defined
in the general purpose of a District. A Secondary Suite has cooking facilities, food
preparation, sleeping and sanitary facilities which are physically separate from those of
the Principal Dwelling within the structure. A Secondary Suite also has an entrance
separate from the entrance to the Principal Building, either from a common indoor
landing or directly from the side or rear of the structure. This Use Class includes the
Development or conversion of basement space or above-grade space to a separate
Dwelling, or the addition of new floor space for a Secondary Suite to an existing Single
Detached Dwelling. This Use Class does not include Garage Suite and Garden Suite.
(Bylaw C-1139-20 - Feb. 19, 2021)
(Bylaw C-1288-23 - March 11, 2024)
SEMI-DETACHED DWELLING
A Building containing not more than two Dwellings sharing a common wall or structural
feature, but with each Dwelling located on a separate Site.
SERVICE STATION
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A Development used for the sale of fuels and other automotive fluids and accessories for
motor vehicles and may include the servicing or repairing of motor vehicles or towing
service dispatch as Accessory Uses.
SETBACK
A minimum distance measured perpendicular to the Site line specified in the land use
provisions of this Bylaw that Development, structures or uses must be from Site lines,
Streets or Utility rights-of-way. The minimum horizontal distance measured
perpendicularly from the nearest point of the exterior wall of a Building or specified
portion thereof, to the property line, excluding Corner cuts. (Bylaw C-900-15 - Feb. 23, 2015)
SETBACK, DEVELOPMENT
A required Setback from the property line to any Development on a Site, including
Accessory Buildings, fencing, Hard Surfacing or Landscaping for personal use. A
Development Setback area is intended to act as a buffer between uses, and is applied in
addition to any other Setbacks described in the District regulations. A Development
Setback must be Graded and Landscaped with sod; additional Landscaping is permitted
where it is not intended for personal use.
SHOW HOME
A permanent, unoccupied, residential Dwelling which is constructed for the Temporary
Use of displaying to the public the type or character of Dwellings to be constructed in
other parts of the same Development area. Show Homes may contain offices for the
sale of other Sites or Dwellings in the area.
SIDEWALK
A designated pathway which forms part of the Street right-of-way or pedestrian
circulation system of a Development.
SINGLE DETACHED DWELLING
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A Building comprised of one Dwelling on a Site.
SITE
A division of land legally described as one entity on one certificate of title. A Site may
also be referred to as a lot.
SITE AREA
The total land area of a Site.
SITE, CORNER
A Site at the intersection of two or more Streets other than Alleys and shall include a Site
that is bordered by two Streets that meet but do not intersect.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SITE COVERAGE
The combined area of all Buildings or structures on a site measured at the approved
Grade and expressed as a percentage of the total Site area. Site coverage shall not
include any allowed Projections, Hard Surfacing, or Decks that are less than 0.6 m
above Grade.
SITE DEPTH
The shortest distance between the front and rear Site boundaries.
SITE LINE
A boundary delineating the edge of a Site.
SITE WIDTH
The shortest distance between the side boundaries of a Site, unless otherwise stated in
this Bylaw. For irregular and pie-shaped Sites, the minimum Site Width shall be
measured 9.0 m back from the front property line, other than on street bump-outs or
'eyebrows'.
SOLAR COLLECTOR
Any device used to collect sunlight that is part of a system used to convert radiant
energy from the sun into thermal or electrical energy.
SPECIAL CARE FACILITY
An institutional Development used to provide residential care including meals, sleeping
accommodation and incidental care to residents where the maximum occupancy
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exceeds seven residents. Typical Uses include nursing homes, auxiliary hospitals,
respite care facilities and shelters.
SPECIFIED ACT
Actual or simulated acts of bestiality, buggery, cunnilingus, defecation, fellatio,
masturbation, sexual bondage, sexual intercourse, urination, or the sexual bonding,
sexual flagellation, sexual mutilation, sexual maiming, sexual murder or sexual torture of
one or more human beings or animals.
SPECIFIED BODY AREA
In the case of all human beings, the pubic perineum areas and the buttocks; additionally,
in the case of a female human being, the breasts.
STADIUM
A Development containing an athletic field and a constructed spectator area primarily
used for sporting events. The Building may be enclosed or have an open air design.
STATUTORY PLAN
A Municipal Development Plan, Intermunicipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plan or
Area Redevelopment Plan adopted pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
STOCKPILING
The accumulation or import of goods, aggregates, soils, clays, or similar materials, on a
specified property, usually accumulated because of Stripping, Grubbing, Grading, and
excavation activities to accommodate development.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
STOREY
That portion of a Building which is situated between the top of any floor and the top of
the floor above it, or the ceiling if there is no floor above. If the top of the floor directly
above a basement is more than 1.8 m above Grade, the basement shall be considered a
Storey.
STOREY, HALF
A Half Storey is the living space contained under a peaked roof.
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STREET
That part of road right-of-way designed for vehicular traffic as prescribed by the City's
Engineering Standards. This does not include an Alley.
STRIPPING
Any activity that removes or significantly disturbs vegetated or otherwise stabilized soil
surfaces, including tree clearing and grubbing operations.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
A board appointed pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
SUBSEQUENT OFFENCE
An offence committed by a person after that person has already been convicted of the
same offence or has voluntarily paid a fine for the same offence.
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(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
SURVEILLANCE SUITE
A Dwelling or a Manufactured Home used solely to accommodate a person or persons
related as family, or an employee, whose function is to provide surveillance,
maintenance and/or security for a Development. The Surveillance Suite shall form part
of the Development with which it is associated and clearly be an Accessory Use of the
Site on which it is located.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
TEMPORARY BUILDING OR USE
A Building or Use that is permitted to exist or operate for a period of time determined by
the Development Officer. A temporary Development Permit is issued for a maximum of
365 days, after which time the Development Permit may be extended or re-issued at the
discretion of the Development Officer.
THEATRE
A Development devoted to the showing of motion pictures or presentations of live
entertainment to an audience, excluding any Adult Entertainment.
TOPSOIL PROCESSING
A land Use that includes the stockpiling and screening of soil, which may be brought to a
Site from other locations, or be processed on the same Site from which it is removed,
and may also include the sale of topsoil and related products. This Use shall not include
topsoil stockpiling, grading or removal which is a usual stage of Site development.
TRANSIT TRANSFER CENTRE
A convenient focal point for several bus routes to connect and allow transfer activities by
passengers. Transit Transfer Centres can be standalone facilities, or can include Park
and Ride facilities, or can be integrated into higher density land Uses to access the
higher ridership potential.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
TURFGRASS
Turfgrass means various grass species that are grown as a ground cover to form a lawn.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
USE
The purpose or function of land or Buildings as determined by the Development Officer.
UTILITY
The components of any public utility system usually contained within an easement or
Utility right of way.
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VIOLATION TICKET
A violation ticket as defined in the Provincial Offences Procedure Act.
(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
WATERBODY
An accumulation of water such as lakes, swamps, sloughs, reservoirs, lagoons,
marshes, Wetlands, and includes such bodies of water that are intermittent seasonal or
perennial.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
WATERCOURSE
The bed and shore of a river, stream, or creek whether it contains water continuously or
intermittently.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
WETLAND
Land saturated with water long enough to promote Wetland or aquatic processes as
indicated by poorly drained soils, hydrophytic (water loving) vegetation, and various
kinds of biological activity that are adapted to a wet environment.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
WETLAND ASESSMENT REPORT
A report that includes the Wetland identification, classification, and delineation, relative
Wetland value, species surveys, and any other necessary project dependent surveys
performed by a qualified Wetland science practitioner.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
WHOLESALE ESTABLISHMENT
A Development which buys and sells merchandise to and from retailers, to industrial,
commercial, institutional or professional business users, or to other wholesalers.
WIND ENERGY SYSTEM (SMALL)
Means a wind energy conversion system consisting of a wind turbine, a tower or vertical
axis turbines designed to capture updrafts, and associated control or conversion
electronics, which has a rated capacity that does not exceed the allowable rated capacity
of 1 kW and which will be used primarily to reduce On Site consumption of Utility power.
XERISCAPING
Landscaping using native plants, soil grading and mulching that take full advantage of
rainfall retention and reduces or eliminates the need for supplemental water from
irrigation.
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YARD, FRONT
The portion of a Site extending across the full width of the Site and measured
perpendicularly from the front Site boundary to the nearest part of the exterior wall of the
Principal Building. On a Corner Site where the front entrance of the Principal Building is
oriented toward the narrower Site Frontage, that Frontage shall be considered the Front
Yard. Where the front entrance is oriented toward the longer Site Frontage, both Street
Frontages shall be considered Front Yards, except that the Front Yard along the longer
Frontage shall only extend the width of the Principal Building.
YARD, REAR
The portion of a Site extending across the full width of the Site and measured
perpendicularly from the rear Site boundary to the nearest part of the exterior wall of the
Principal Building. On a Corner Site, the Rear Yard is adjacent to the Street Side Yard,
or where there are two Front Yards, adjacent to the Front Yard on the longer Street
Frontage.
YARD, SIDE
The portion of a Site extending the full length of the Principal Building from the Front
Yard boundary to the Rear Yard boundary measured perpendicularly from the side Site
boundary to the nearest part of the exterior wall of the Principal Building. On a Corner
Site there is only one Side Yard. On a Corner Site with a Street Side Yard, the Side
Yard is on the opposite side of the Principal Building from the Street Side Yard. On a
Corner Site with two Front Yards, the Side Yard is on the opposite side of the Principal
Building from the Front Yard on the longer Street Frontage.
YARD, STREET SIDE
That portion of a Corner Site adjacent to a Street that would normally be a Side Yard,
and is located between the Front Yard and the Rear Yard. The Street Side Yard shall be
measured perpendicularly from the property boundary adjacent to a Street to the nearest
part of the exterior wall of the Principal Building.
ZERO SIDE YARD
A Site where a Building is permitted to be constructed on the side Site boundary with no
required Side Yard Setback.
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PART 3 - ESTABLISHMENT OF DEVELOPMENT CONTROL
SECTION 8
DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY
(1)
The Development Authority is established by the Development Authority Bylaw.
(2)
As the Development Authority, a Development Officer shall:
(a)
Perform duties as established by Council to enforce this Bylaw in accordance with
the Municipal Government Act.
(b)
Receive and process all applications for Development Permits and Certificates of
Compliance;
(c)
Keep and maintain for the inspection of the public during office hours, a copy of
this Bylaw and all amendments thereto and ensure that copies of the same are
available to the public at a reasonable charge;
(d)
Keep a register of all applications for Development, including the decisions
thereon, and all orders, for a minimum period of seven years;
(e)
Consider and decide on applications for Development Permits for Permitted Uses;
(f)
Advise the applicant for a Development Permit for a use which is not listed as a
Permitted Use or Discretionary Use in the District in which the Building or land is
situated, of the option of applying to the City for an amendment to this Bylaw; and
(g)
Sign and issue all Development Permits and Certificates of Compliance.
(3)
Council, acting as the Development Authority in a Direct Control District, shall receive,
consider and decide on applications for a Development Permit.
(4)
Notwithstanding subsection (3) above, Council may delegate authority to a Development
Officer to process Development Permits in a Direct Control District.
SECTION 9
SUBDIVISION AND DEVELOPMENT APPEAL BOARD
(1)
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board established by the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Bylaw shall perform such duties as specified in the Subdivision and
Development Appeal Bylaw and the Municipal Government Act.
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PART 4 - ADMINISTRATIVE CLAUSES
SECTION 10
CONTROL OF DEVELOPMENT
(1)
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw or in the Municipal Government Act:
(a)
No person shall commence a development unless a Development Permit has first
been issued therefore pursuant to this Bylaw; and
(b)
No person shall carry out or continue a Development except in accordance with
the terms and conditions of a Development Permit.
SECTION 11
WHERE A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT IS NOT REQUIRED
(1)
A Development Permit is not required in respect of the following Developments which
shall nonetheless comply with the provisions of this Bylaw and must be carried out or
performed in accordance with all other applicable legislation, regulations and bylaws:
(a)
Maintenance, repair or alteration of any Building or Development, either internally
or externally, that does not include structural alterations and complies with
required design regulations, where such work does not result in changes to the
Use or intensity of the structure.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
(b)
The completion of a Building which was lawfully under construction at the date
this Bylaw comes into full force and effect, provided that:
(i)
The Building is completed in accordance with the terms of any permit
granted by the City, subject to the conditions of that permit; and
(ii)
The Building is completed within a period of twelve months from the date
this Bylaw comes into effect.
(c)
Construction or maintenance of a Street, Alley or Utility undertaken on a public
Street or Utility Easement, or to connect a Street, Alley or Utility with a lawful use
of Buildings or land.
(d)
Landscaping, excluding retaining walls, in the Districts identified in Section 88 (2),
where the proposed Grades will not adversely affect the subject, Abutting or
Adjacent properties.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(e)
Decks, patios and stairways that do not exceed 0.6 m in height.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
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(f)
The erection, construction, or the maintenance of gates, Fences, or other means
of enclosure less than 2.0 m in height provided that the erection of such a fence
or gate conforms to Sections 34 and 50 of this Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(g)
Hard Surfacing of any area on a residential Site for the purpose of providing
vehicular access from a Street or alley to the required On Site Parking Stall(s),
unless the Hard Surfacing exceeds 6.1 m in width.
(h)
The construction, maintenance and repair of driveways and parking pads installed
in accordance with (g) above, and with Part 8 of this Bylaw, private walkways and
similar works provided the construction is wholly confined within the legal
boundaries of the Site.
(i)
An Accessory Building less than 10.0 m2 in a residential District.
(j)
The erection of flagpoles and other poles not exceeding 4.5 m in Height, provided
it is not located in a Side or Front Yard, or on a Building or structure, and meets
the required Setbacks for Accessory Buildings. Notwithstanding, flags and
banners are regulated under Section 96 of this Bylaw.
(k)
The installation and operation of a satellite dish antenna less than 0.9 m in
diameter.
(l)
Television or communication towers or aerials as regulated by Industry Canada,
except as described in Section 63 of this Bylaw.
(m)
A Change of Use which:
(i)
does not result in exterior and structural alterations to the Building or Site;
(ii)
does not result in additional gross floor area to the building;
(iii)
is a Permitted Use in the applicable district with the same parking
requirements; or supported by a parking analysis if parking requirements
are not the same; and,
(iv)
complies with regulations that restrict the size and location of the Use in
the applicable district.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(n)
A home office, provided the following:
(i)
No individual other than the resident of the Dwelling is employed there;
(ii)
The business does not generate any pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
(iii)
There are no On Site Signs or advertisements;
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(iv)
No outdoor storage of materials, goods or finished products for business
purposes; and
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(v)
The business is operated as an Accessory Use and does not change the
residential character or appearance of the Dwelling.
(o)
A Temporary Building, not to be used for residential purposes, the sole purpose of
which is incidental to the construction or alteration of a Principal Building or
Development for which a Development Permit has been issued under this Bylaw,
provided the Temporary Building is on the same Site as the Principal Building
under construction whichever occurs first. The Temporary Building shall not be
sited on any Street and shall be removed within one year of the commencement
of construction or upon completion of the construction. Temporary Buildings of
this nature on a separate Site do not require a Development Permit but shall
require written permission from the landowner to occupy said Site.
(p)
City sanctioned special events held on municipal property.
(q)
Solar Collectors located and installed in complete conformity with Section 77 of
this Bylaw.
(r)
Fire pits.
(s)
Those Uses and Developments exempted by the Municipal Government Act.
(t)
Signs which do not require a permit as described in Part 10 of this Bylaw.
(u)
An emergency measure, undertaken only by the City of Spruce Grove or by a
contractor on behalf of the City.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(v)
Privacy walls in compliance with Section 34 of this Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(w)
Stripping and grading where it covers an area less than 1,000m2 and does not
impact Natural Areas, Wetlands, Waterbodies, and/or Watercourses. This
includes removal of trees, brush, and topsoil.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(x)
All-Terrain Vehicles and Recreational Vehicles in compliance with Section 47 of
the Land Use Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-1300-24, May 27, 2024)
SECTION 12A APPLICATION FOR A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(1)
An application for a Development Permit shall be made in writing on the proper
application form. All permit applications shall include the following:
(a)
The authorization and signature of the Registered Owner or authorized agent and
accompanied by a letter of authorization when an application is made by any
person other than the Registered Owner on which the Development is proposed.
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(b)
A description of the proposed Use of all parts of the land and Buildings.
(c)
Description of adjacent land uses.
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
(d)
Right of entry authorization;
(e)
The estimated cost of the proposed Development excluding land;
(f)
A copy of the certificate of title for the subject property, issued within fifteen
business days prior to the application date;
(g)
A fee as set out in the Development Fees Bylaw;
(h)
Site Plan Requirements: Site plan or a Real Property Report signed by an Alberta
Land Surveyor and prepared within one year of the date of application satisfactory
to the Development Officer showing all of the following as required:
(i)
Front, Side and Rear Yard Setbacks;
(ii)
Outlines of roof overhangs;
(iii)
North arrow;
(iv)
Legal description of the property;
(v)
Location of all existing and proposed municipal local improvements,
Principal Building, Accessory Buildings, Garages, carports, Fencing,
access points, Hard Surfacing and Landscaping;
(vi)
Site grading with elevations at all Corners of the Site, the proposed
Development, and adjacent Streets, Alleys and sewers;
(vii)
Location and depth of existing and proposed services and shallow
utilities including materials and connection details;
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(viii)
Exterior Building elevations showing Height, elevation of lowest openings
of lots adjacent to water bodies, including storm water ponds, horizontal
dimensions and finishing materials of all Buildings, existing and proposed;
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(ix)
The lowest finished floor elevation of either the Basement or main floor in
the Principal and Accessory Buildings where applicable;
(x)
The location of required parking and driving aisles;
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(xi)
A Landscaping plan in accordance with Part 9 of this Bylaw;
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(xii)
Storm Water Management Plan including pipe sizing and orifice
calculations, ponding depths and runoff rates;
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(xiii)
Easements and party wall agreements;
(xiv)
Existing and proposed Utility rights-of-way;
(xv)
Location of off-Street loading, recycling and garbage containment areas;
(xvi)
Location of all lighting and light standards, catch basins, utility poles,
hydrants and utility fixtures;
(xvii) A lighting plan;
(xviii) Access points to and from the Site;
(xix)
A pedestrian circulation plan within the Site; and
(xx)
The type and location of traffic signs within private property and
entering/exiting public road rights-of-way.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(i)
Supplementary Information Requirements:
(i) A Geotechnical Report may be required but not limited to the following
circumstances:
a. When the development is located within prescribed setbacks of a creek
bank or, near slopes;
b. Where flooding, slope stability or land topography is a concern;
c. Where a known soil disturbance has occurred on a registered lot, such
as adjacent to servicing trenches within lot boundaries, or known areas
of deep engineering fill of equal or greater than 1.5 m depth;
e. Where developments require special foundation due to height or other
construction conditions;
f. Where large retaining walls are proposed higher than 1.2 m and within
a prescribed distance from a structure where it forms part of the
structural integrity of that building, parking lot or other similar structures.
(ii) A Traffic Impact Analysis may be required but not limited to the following
circumstances:
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a. Where it is determined that the proposed development could impact
surrounding transportation network either due to anticipated traffic
volume generation, proximity to intersections or other accesses.
b. When a proposed development is requesting additional access to a
collector or arterial road.
c. When a proposed development is a special event center, a more
detailed analysis may be required.
(iii) An Environmental Site Assessment, to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer, may be required in the following circumstances, but not limited to:
a. There is a likelihood that contamination could exist on-site or on an
adjacent site; or
b. An historical use had an environmentally hazardous
operation/infrastructure.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(j)
Such additional information as the Development Officer may deem necessary.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(k)
Pursuant to the City's Municipal Development Standards, applications for
Development Permits shall not be issued unless the required subdivision
construction is completed to the satisfaction of the Engineering Department.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(l)
When a Development Permit Application is for an activity involving the use,
manufacturing or storage of hazardous substances, the Development Officer may
require the applicant to submit a risk assessment prepared by a qualified
environmental professional such as an engineer, biologist, planner, geologist or
hydrogeologist. The Development Officer may impose any conditions necessary
to mitigate the risks associated with the use, manufacturing or storage of
hazardous substances identified in the assessment.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
SECTION 12B DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION COMPLETENESS REVIEW
(1)
Unless extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the Development
Officer, the Development Officer shall within 20 days after receipt of an application for
development:
(a)
issue a written acknowledgment to the applicant advising that the application
is complete; or
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(b)
issue a written notice to the applicant advising that the application is incomplete,
listing the documentation and information that is still required, and setting a date
by which the required documentation and information must be submitted.
(2)
If the required documentation and information is not provided by the date set in the
notice issued pursuant to Section 12B.(1)(b), the Development Officer shall issue a
written notice to the applicant stating that the application has been refused and the
reason for the refusal.
(3)
Upon receipt of the required documentation and information by the date set in the notice
issued pursuant to Section 12B.(1)(b), the Development Officer shall issue a written
acknowledgment to the applicant advising that the application is complete.
(4)
Notwithstanding the issuance of a written acknowledgement issued pursuant to sections
12B.(1)(a) and 12B.(3), the Development Officer may request additional information or
documentation from the applicant that the Development Officer considers necessary to
review the application.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
SECTION 12C APPLICATION TO SUBDIVIDE AND COMPLETENESS REVIEW
(1)
Unless extended by an agreement in writing between the applicant and the Designated
Officer, the Designated Officer shall within 20 days after receipt of an application for
development:
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(a)
issue a written acknowledgment to the applicant advising that the application
is complete; or
(b)
issue a written notice to the applicant advising that the application is incomplete,
listing the documentation and information that is still required, and setting a date
by which the required documentation and information must be submitted.
(2)
If the required documentation and information is not provided by the date set in the
notice issued pursuant to Section 12C.(1)(b), the Subdivision Authority shall issue a
written notice to the applicant stating that the application has been refused and the
reason for the refusal.
(3)
Upon receipt of the required documentation and information by the date set in the notice
issued pursuant to Section 12C.(1)(b), the Subdivision Authority shall issue a written
acknowledgment to the applicant advising that the application is complete.
(4)
Notwithstanding the issuance of a written acknowledgement issued pursuant to sections
12C.(1)(a), and 12C.(3), the Subdivision Authority may request additional information or
documentation from the applicant that the Subdivision Authority considers necessary to
review the application.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
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SECTION 13A DECISIONS ON DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
(1)
A complete application for a Development Permit shall be considered by the
Development Officer who shall:
(a)
Approve, with or without conditions, an application for a Permitted Use where the
proposed Development conforms to this Bylaw;
(b)
Approve, with or without conditions, or refuse an application for a Discretionary
Use;
(c)
Notwithstanding Section 8(2)(f) of this Bylaw, if a proposed Use of land or a
Building does not conform to the wording of any Use definition or generally
conforms with the wording of two or more Use class definitions in the District, the
Development Officer may, in his or her discretion, determine that the Use
conforms to and is included in the Use class which he or she considers most
similar in character and General Purpose to a Use permitted in that Land Use
District and may allow the Development as a Discretionary Use; and
(d)
Notwithstanding any provisions or requirements of this Bylaw, the Development
Officer may establish a more stringent standard for a Discretionary Use when the
Development Officer deems it necessary to do so.
(2)
For a Permitted or Discretionary Use, the Development Officer may require any or all of
the following:
(a)
That the applicant enter into an agreement with the City to construct or pay for
construction of roadways, Utilities, walkways, parking and loading areas, and any
Off Site levies or redevelopment levies imposed by bylaw. To ensure compliance
with the conditions of the agreement a caveat may be registered on the certificate
of title to be filed on the subject Site in favour of the City;
(b)
Financial guarantees in a form and amount acceptable to the City to secure
performance of any of the conditions of a Development Permit;
(c)
That servicing for the supply of water, electric power, sewerage and Street access
are extended to the subject Site, including payment of the costs for installing or
constructing any such Utility by the applicant. In the case that satisfactory
arrangements for services cannot be made, the Development Permit shall be
refused.
(3)
Prior to issuing a decision, the Development Officer may refer any application to any
municipal department or external agency for comment where applicable.
(4)
For a Development Permit application in a Direct Control District, the Development
Officer shall:
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(a)
Make a decision where Council has delegated its authority to the Development
Officer, based on Council's instructions and this Bylaw; or
(b)
Prepare a recommendation for Council to make a decision regarding the
Development Permit application where Council has not delegated authority to the
Development Officer. The recommendation may be for approval with or without
conditions, or a refusal with reasons given for the refusal.
(5)
Council may, pursuant to the provisions of the Municipal Government Act and by an
amendment to this Bylaw, designate any area of land a Direct Control District.
(6)
The Bylaw creating a Direct Control District shall:
(a)
Provide for the one or more Uses of land available in that District;
(b)
Provide for the land use regulations applicable to that District, either in addition to
the regulations of this Bylaw, or in substitution therefore or in any combination
thereof;
(c)
Identify the Development Officer and any particular methods of Development
approval applicable to that District; and
(d)
Such other matters as Council may determine to be desirable or required.
SECTION 13B NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT APPLICATION
(Bylaw C-1390-25, July 7, 2025)
(1)
The Development Officer may require applicants to post a Notice of Application Sign on
the subject Site in a location and format approved by the City for Development Permit
applications for a Discretionary Use or requiring a variance.
(2)
The Notice of Application Sign must be posted where required by the Development
Officer within fourteen days, and removed within thirty days of the decision of the
Development Permit application
SECTION 14
VARIANCES
(1)
The Development Officer may allow a variance to a Development regulation provided
that the Development Officer is of the opinion that:
(a)
The variance does not unduly interfere with the amenities of the neighbourhood or
materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of neighbouring
Sites; and
(b)
The proposed Development conforms with the Use prescribed for that land or
Building in this Bylaw.
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(2)
In addition to the consideration provided under Section 14(1) of this Bylaw, and subject
to Sections 14(3) and 14(4), a variance may only be granted if, in the opinion of the
Development Officer the variance:
(a)
Requested maintains the intent and purpose of the Municipal Development Plan;
(b)
Requested maintains the General Purpose and intent of the Land Use District
which is being applied;
(c)
Is desirable for the appropriate and orderly Development or Use of the land; and
(d)
In the opinion of the Development Officer, is truly minor in nature.
(3)
Notwithstanding Sections 14(1) and 14(2) the Development Officer shall not grant a
variance from the regulations prescribing Site Coverage, or Density. Subject to Sections
14(1) and 14(2), the Development Officer may grant a variance from the regulations
prescribing Height up to 10% of the maximum prescribed Height.
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(4)
For the Semi-Detached Dwelling and Street Oriented Row Housing Lots that have a lot
depth of less than 30 m created prior to the coming in force of this Bylaw (Bylaw C-824-
12) and notwithstanding the regulations of the R1 and R2 Districts, the Development
Officer may vary the site regulations to reflect those described below:
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(a)
Site Coverage shall not exceed 65%.
(b)
Minimum Front Yard Setback
(i)
The minimum Front Yard Setback shall be 4.0 m. Where a
residential district across a Street is required to provide a Yard
Setback of more than 4.0 m from the Street, each Development in
this district shall provide an equivalent Front Yard Setback.
(ii)
Where the Front Yard is determined by the Development Officer to
be a flanking yard, a flanking yard Setback of twenty percent of the
Site Width will be required, at a minimum 2.4 m.
(c)
Minimum Side Yard Setback
(i)
In the case of one Storey Developments, there shall be one
minimum Side Yard Setback of 1.35 m, except in the case of
internal Dwellings of Row Housing where the unit sharing two
common walls shall have no Side Yard requirements.
(ii)
In the case of Row Housing two Storeys or higher, there shall be
one minimum Side Yard Setback of 1.5 m, except in the case of
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internal Dwellings of Row Housing where the unit sharing two
common walls shall have no Side Yard requirements.
(iii)
A minimum Side Yard Setback of 4.5 m shall be provided where a
Site or condominium unit Abuts a Site in another district.
(d)
Minimum Rear Yard Setback
(i)
The minimum Rear Yard Setback shall be 6.0 m. In the case of a
Corner Site, the minimum Setback for the yard flanking the Alley at
the rear of the Site shall be 4.5 m.
(5)
A variance shall be considered only in cases of hardship or practical difficulties particular
to the use, character or situation of land or Buildings which are not common to other
Sites in the same Land Use District.
(6)
A Development Officer may grant a variance to a Design Regulation in the C1 - City
Centre Commercial District for a Non-Conforming Building for a minor alteration where in
their opinion it would contribute a positive aesthetic improvement to a Building.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
(7)
The Development Officer may grant a variance to Setbacks or Site Coverage for a Non-
Conforming Building which was approved under a previous Bylaw, where the Building
was developed according to the regulations of the previous Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(8)
All requests for a variance shall be made through a Development Permit application,
clearly stating the reasons for the variance, outlining the applicable criteria identified in
Section 14(2) of this Bylaw, and the nature of the hardship or practical difficulties that will
arise if the variance is not granted.
(9)
If a variance is granted pursuant to this Section, the Development Officer shall specify its
nature in the Development Permit approval.
SECTION 15
CONDITIONS OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(1)
The Development Officer, or Council in the case of a Direct Control District, may impose
such conditions on the approval of a Development Permit application as are necessary
to uphold the intent and objectives of the following:
(a)
The Municipal Government Act;
(b)
The Municipal Development Plan;
(c)
Area Structure Plans or Area Redevelopment Plans; and/or
(d)
Subdivision and Development Regulations.
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(2)
As a condition of approval for a Development Permit, the Development Officer may
require that the applicant enter into an agreement with Council as per the Municipal
Government Act, to do any or all of the following:
(a)
Construct or pay for the construction of:
(i)
A Street required to give access to the Development;
(ii)
A pedestrian walkway system and Sidewalks to provide circulation within
the Development, or to give access to an adjacent Site or Development, or
both; and
(iii)
Off Street or other Parking Facilities and loading and unloading facilities.
(b)
To construct, install or pay for any local improvements and Utilities which are
needed to serve the Development, including, but not limited to, On Site
stormwater management facilities and any required Easements, and joint
drainage and access requirements.
(c)
To pay all applicable development charges and levies imposed by bylaw.
(d)
To repair or reinstate, to original condition, any street furniture, curbing, sidewalk,
Boulevard Landscaping or trees which may be damaged or destroyed or
otherwise harmed by Development or building operations upon the Site.
(e)
To provide an irrevocable letter of credit, or other form of security acceptable to
the Development Officer, to guarantee performance of the conditions of the
Development Permit.
(f)
To attend to all other reasonable matters the Development Officer considers
appropriate.
(3)
Development on a Site may be prohibited when satisfactory arrangements have not
been made by the developer to complete the required improvements specified in Section
15(2).
(4)
To ensure compliance with a development agreement the City may register a caveat
against the property being developed which shall be discharged upon the terms of the
agreement being met. Costs associated with the preparation and registration of a caveat
shall be borne by the applicant. Costs for removal of said caveat shall be borne by the
requestor, based upon the fees in the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(5)
Subject to this Bylaw, any Statutory Plan, and the Municipal Government Act, the
Development Officer may attach whatever conditions it considers appropriate to a
Development Permit for either a Permitted or Discretionary Use, including, but not limited
to the following:
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(a)
Landscaping requirements;
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(b)
Noise attenuation;
(c)
Special parking provisions;
(d)
Location, appearance and character of the Building;
(e)
Provision of a Real Property Report prior to occupancy of the
development;
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(f)
Grading of a Site to protect adjacent properties; and
(g)
Ensuring the proposed Development is compatible with surrounding land Uses;
and
(h)
Limiting hours of operation and number of patrons.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(6)
In the absence of an agreement under Section 15(2), the Development Officer may
require, as a condition of issuing a Development Permit, that an applicant provide an
irrevocable letter of credit or other form of security acceptable to the Development
Officer, to ensure completion of the Development in conformance with the Land Use
Bylaw, and to cover the cost of repairing local improvements which may be damaged
during the process of Development. Any unused portion of the security shall be returned
after the final occupancy permit has been issued.
(7)
When services or facilities are required, a person shall not begin the excavation for the
Foundation nor commence the Development until provision has been made for such
services or facilities to the satisfaction of the approving authorities.
SECTION 16
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT DECISION
(1)
All decisions on applications for a Development Permit shall be given in writing to the
applicant.
(2)
If an application is approved with conditions, the notice of decision shall contain the
conditions imposed as part of the approval.
(3)
If an application is refused, the notice of decision shall contain the reasons for the
refusal.
(4)
A notice of decision shall indicate the following:
(a)
The date the decision was made;
(b)
The location and use of the subject Site;
(c)
The decision of the Development Officer; and
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(d)
That a development appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board
may be made by a person affected by the issue of a Development Permit for a
Discretionary Use or the granting of a variance, or the refusal of a Development
Permit, pursuant to the provisions in the Municipal Government Act.
(5)
When a Development Permit is approved for a Discretionary Use, or a variance is
granted, the Development Officer shall provide notice to the community by undertaking
any or all of the following:
(a)
Publishing a notice in the local newspaper;
(b)
Mailing a notice to all assessed property owners who may be affected by the
proposed development, or those assessed property owners within 30.0 m of the
subject Site, at the discretion of the Development Officer; and/or
(c)
Posting a notice on the City's website.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(d)
Posting a Notice of Development Approval Sign on the subject Site in a location
and format approved by the City within seven days of the approval and removed
within twenty-one days of the approval.
(Bylaw C-1390-25, Sept 2, 2025)
(6)
A notice described in Section 16(5) shall state the following:
(a)
The proposed use of the Development and the variance, if any, granted;
(b)
That any person who objects to the proposed Use may make an appeal in writing
to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; and
(c)
The date by which appeals must be received.
(7)
For the purpose of this Bylaw, the date a Notice of Decision is deemed to have been
given:
(a)
On the date the Notice of Decision is issued in accordance with Section 16;
(b)
On the date that a written appeal decision is issued for decisions made by the
Subdivision and Development Appeal Board;
(c)
Any work undertaken by any person with a Development Permit that has been
approved prior to the twenty one (21) days within which an appeal may be filed, or
prior to an appeal decision made by the Subdivision and Appeal Board, does so
at their own risk.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
SECTION 17
REFUSED PERMITS
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(1)
Where an application for a Development Permit has been refused, by either the
Development Officer, or the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board, the
Development Officer may not accept another application for a Development Permit on
the same Site for the same or similar land Use until at least six months after the date of
the last refusal.
(2)
Notwithstanding the above, the Development Officer may accept a new Development
Permit application for a Development that was previously refused if the application is
substantially different or requests a variance if a variance was not originally requested.
(3)
As per the Municipal Government Act, a Development Permit is deemed refused at the
option of the applicant when no Development Permit decision has been made within
forty days of the submission of a complete application, unless an agreement to extend
the forty day period is entered by the applicant and the Development Officer.
SECTION 18
VALIDITY OF DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
(1)
A Development Permit shall expire and shall no longer be valid after one year from the
date the Notice of Decision is given, if no construction has been initiated. Construction
includes, but is not limited to, Site surface preparation or excavation. Furthermore:
(a)
Work such as engineering studies, geotechnical investigations, Site surveys, soils
analysis, environmental assessment and the like shall not be considered as
construction in the context of this subsection; and
(b)
In the case of a change of Use within an existing structure, where no significant
construction or reconstruction is necessary, the applicant shall have the new Use
in operation within one year of the issue of the Development Permit.
(2)
The Development Officer or Council may cancel or suspend a Development Permit, by
written notice to the permit holder in the case of the following:
(a)
The application for the Development Permit contains a misrepresentation;
(b)
The application for the Development Permit was incomplete, in that relevant facts
were omitted;
(c)
The conditions of the Development Permit are not fulfilled or are not in the
process of being fulfilled;
(d)
The applicant fails to comply with a Stop Order as per the Municipal Government
Act; or
(e)
The Development Permit was issued in error.
(3)
Where a Development Permit is issued for a Site where any other Development Permit
has been approved, all previous permits shall be invalid if the physical aspects of the
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Development conflict, or both could not occur simultaneously upon the Site, in conformity
with the regulations of this Bylaw.
(4)
Notwithstanding Section 18 (1) above, time shall not run during an appeal of the
Development Permit to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board and any
consequent court proceedings until:
(a)
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board has issued a written decision of
its approval of the Development Permit and there is no appeal from this decision
of the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board; or
(b)
The Alberta Court of Appeal denies leave to appeal; or
(c)
The Alberta Court of Appeal has granted leave to appeal, heard the appeal on the
merits, made its decision, and any appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada from
that determination by the Alberta Court of Appeal has been finally determined.
(5)
The Development Officer or Council may extend the period of time that a development
permit is valid for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, as long as the development
that is the subject of the development permit has commenced within twelve (12) months
from the date of the issuance of the development permit or, in the opinion of the
Development Officer or Council, has been carried out with reasonable diligence.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SECTION 19
DEVELOPMENT APPEALS
(1)
An appeal may be made to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board where a
Development Officer:
(a)
Refuses an application for a Development Permit;
(b)
Fails to issue a decision and the permit is deemed refused;
(c)
Issues a Development Permit subject to conditions;
(d)
Grants or refuses to grant a variance; or
(e)
Issues a Stop Order pursuant to the Municipal Government Act.
(2)
The Municipal Government Act shall apply in the case of subdivision or Development
appeals, and hearings shall be held in conformance with the process and requirements
therein.
(3)
Further to Section 19 (2), the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board Bylaw shall
set out regulations for the Board and procedures during an appeal.
(4)
Decisions made by Council with respect to a Direct Control District are not subject to
appeal to the Subdivision and Development Appeal Board.
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(5)
The Subdivision and Development Appeal Board may direct repayment of an appeal fee
if the Board upholds an appeal. The Board may determine that all or part of the appeal
fee be returned to the appellant.
SECTION 20
AMENDMENTS OF BYLAW
(1)
This Bylaw and all amendments shall be enacted in conformance with the Municipal
Government Act, the Subdivision and Development Regulation, the Municipal
Development Plan, the relevant Area Structure Plan, and any other relevant Statutory
Plan.
(2)
All amendments to this Bylaw shall be made following a public hearing in accordance
with the Municipal Government Act. An application to amend this Bylaw may be made
as follows:
(a)
In the case of an application for a redistricting amendment, the Registered Owner
or their authorized agent may apply in writing to the City to have the Land Use
designation of the Site amended; or
(b)
In the case of an application for a text amendment, any person may apply in
writing to the City to have the text amended.
(3)
Council may initiate amendments to this Bylaw. If deemed necessary, and in
accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the City may initiate an
amendment to this Bylaw affecting any parcel of land without the Registered Owner's
consent.
(4)
A person may request an amendment to this Bylaw by applying in writing as described in
Section 21 of this Bylaw.
SECTION 21
AMENDMENT APPLICATIONS
(1)
A Land Use Bylaw amendment application shall be made to the City on the prescribed
form, and shall be signed by the applicant or the applicant's agent authorized in writing.
(2)
The following information and documents shall accompany an application for
amendment to the Land Use Bylaw as it applies to the districting of a Site:
(a)
The name, address and phone number of the applicant and the Registered Owner
of the subject Site, and notice of who will act as the contact person for the
application;
(b)
A letter of authorization from the Registered Owner of the land, their agent, or
other persons having legal or equitable interest in the land;
(c)
The legal land description;
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(d)
If applicable, the municipal address(es);
(e)
A current copy of the certificate of title for the lands, searched within thirty days;
(f)
A written statement from the applicant explaining the reasons for the proposed
amendment, and how the redistricting conforms with the relevant Statutory Plans;
(g)
A plan indicating the Site to be amended, the current and proposed Land Use
Districts as they apply to the Site, the relationship to adjacent land uses within
90.0 m of the subject area and the location of any prominent natural and man-
made physical features; and for residential areas, a Street layout of the proposed
area and surrounding lands. The plan shall be submitted as follows:
(i)
A printed copy produced at an appropriate scale with the necessary labels
and dimensions; and
(ii)
A digital AutoCAD copy in .dwg format.
(h)
Where applicable, a concept plan showing a preliminary Site layout, including the
general location of future Development, vehicular and pedestrian circulation (i.e.,
internal roads, Parking Facilities, Loading Areas, Alleys, and key access points),
and connections to adjacent Sites;
(i)
Permission for right-of-entry by a designated officer;
(j)
The fee as set out in the Development Fees Bylaw;
(k)
An Environmental Site Assessment, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer,
in the following circumstances:
(i)
When there is a likelihood that contamination could exist on-site or on an
adjacent site and the proposal is proposing to change from non-residential
to residential uses; or
(ii)
An historical use had an environmentally hazardous
operation/infrastructure.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(l)
Any other information required, which may include but is not limited to approvals
from the Province of Alberta, traffic impact analyses, geotechnical information;
and
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(m)
Any other information deemed necessary.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(3)
An application for a text amendment to this Bylaw must include the following information:
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(a)
A written statement from the applicant explaining the reasons for the proposed
Bylaw amendment;
(b)
The content of the proposed text amendment;
(c)
A written statement from the applicant describing the impact that the amendment
will have on the Site, adjacent lands and the City in general should Council
approve the proposed bylaw amendment;
(d)
The fee as set out in the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw; and
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(e)
Any other information deemed necessary by the Development Officer or Council.
(4)
The City may refuse to accept an application to amend this Bylaw if the required
information has not been supplied or if the information is of inadequate quality to
properly evaluate the application.
(5)
After accepting an application to amend this Bylaw, the application shall be processed
for consideration by Council in accordance with this Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(6)
The applicant shall post a Notice of Application Sign on the subject Site in a location and
format approved by the City within fourteen days of a redistricting amendment
application being deemed complete, and removed within thirty days of the approval or
refusal of the redistricting amendment.
(Bylaw C-1390-25, Sept 2, 2025)
(7)
Notwithstanding Section 21(6) a Notice of Application Sign may not be required where
the redistricting amendment application:
(a)
conforms with the Area Structure Plan in effect; and
(b)
will not impact abutting Sites and/or the neighbourhood, including the road
network, infrastructure, or access to Parks, commercial, or other amenities; and/or
(c)
the Director of Planning and Development waives the requirement.
(Bylaw C-1390-25, Sept 2, 2025)
(8)
When an application is made for an amendment to this Bylaw, the City requires the
following steps to be followed to complete the public participation process including the
public hearing:
(a)
Notification of a public hearing to Registered Owners of land within 30.0 m of the
affected area, or those determined by the City to be affected;
(b)
The public hearing held by Council; and
(c)
The Director of Planning and Development may require that the applicant hold at
least one public meeting prior to the public hearing; and
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(Bylaw C-1247-33, June 12, 2023)
(d)
During any mail delivery stoppage or disruption to City services, the City may
provide alternative means of notification of a public hearing.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(9)
Council, after considering:
(a)
Any representations made at the public hearing;
(b)
The Municipal Development Plan, Area Structure Plan, or any other Statutory
Plan affecting the application, and the provisions of this Bylaw; and
(c)
Any other relevant information and documents presented before Council, Council
may make any changes it considers necessary to the proposed amendment if
such changes are appropriate, and
(i)
proceed to pass the proposed amendment;
(ii)
defer the amendment application for more information, such as the
completion of an Area Structure Plan;
(iii)
or defeat the proposed amendment.
(10)
When an application for a redistricting amendment is refused by Council, another
application shall not be made with respect to the same land for a change in Land Use
designation for at least six months from the date of Council's decision, unless:
(a)
Council otherwise directs; or
(b)
New information related to the amendment is submitted by the applicant and is
deemed to be substantially different by the Development Officer.
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PART 5 - ENFORCEMENT
SECTION 22
NON-CONFORMING USES AND BUILDINGS
(1)
The Municipal Government Act shall apply in the case of non-conforming Uses and non-
conforming Buildings.
(2)
A non-conforming Use or Building may be continued on any Site, unless the Use is
discontinued for a period of six months or more, in which case the Use must conform to
this Bylaw.
(3)
A non-conforming Use may not be extended or transferred in whole or in part to another
area of the Site, and no additional Buildings may be constructed on the Site while the
non-conforming Use continues.
(4)
A non-conforming Building or a Building containing a non-conforming Use may continue
to be used but may not be altered, added to or enlarged except:
(a)
To make it a conforming Building;
(b)
As may be deemed necessary by the Development Officer for the routine
maintenance of the Building; or
(c)
In accordance with Sections 14(5) or 22(5).
(5)
When a Building is a non-conforming Building solely by reason of its encroachment into
a required Setback or inadequate parking, an extension of, or an addition to, the
Building, may be allowed at the discretion of the Development Officer, if such an
extension or addition will not in itself constitute an encroachment into any required Yard,
and if such extension or addition complies with the provisions of this Bylaw.
(6)
A non-conforming Building that is damaged or destroyed to the extent of more than 75%
of the assessed value of the Building above its Foundation cannot be repaired or rebuilt
except in accordance with this Bylaw.
(7)
Land Use and/or the Use of a Building is not affected by a change in ownership or
tenancy of a Building.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SECTION 23
GENERAL PROVISIONS & RIGHT TO ENTRY
(1)
The enforcement powers granted under this Bylaw are in addition to any enforcement
powers the City or any of its officers may have under the Municipal Government Act or
any other applicable legislation.
(2)
A Peace Officer may enforce the provisions of the Municipal Government Act, the
Subdivision and Development Regulation, this Bylaw, a development permit and a
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subdivision approval. Enforcement action may be in the form of Municipal Ticket or
Violation Ticket.
(3)
For the purposes of Section 542 of the Municipal Government Act, a Bylaw Officer and a
Development Officer are designated officers of the City of Spruce Grove.
(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
SECTION 24
CONTRAVENTION
(1)
A person is guilty of an offence when allowing or commencing any development that:
(a)
Contravenes or does not comply with the provisions of this Bylaw;
(b)
Requires a Development Permit which has not been issued;
(c)
Is contrary to a Development Permit that has been issued, or a subdivision
approval that has been given or a condition of a Permit or approval;
(d)
Contravenes a Stop Order; or
(e)
Contravenes the Municipal Government Act.
(2)
Each day that an offence has occurred may be considered to be a separate offence.
(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
SECTION 25
DELETED
(C-1283-23, February 12, 2024)
SECTION 26
VIOLATION TICKETS
(1)
If a municipal ticket has been issued for first and/or subsequent offences and the
specified penalty has not been paid or corrective measures have not been taken, the
Peace Officer is authorized to issue a violation ticket pursuant to the Provincial Offences
Procedures Act.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 26(1), the Peace Officer may issue a violation ticket without
previously issuing a municipal ticket if, in the opinion of the Peace Officer, the situation
deems it necessary.
(3)
The violation ticket must state:
(a)
The name of the person contravening the Bylaw:
(b)
The offence;
(c)
The specified penalty established in the "Schedule B: Penalties and Fines -
Development Permit and Land Use Bylaw Violations";
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
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(d)
Due date of payment; and
(e)
The date of the summons to appear in court.
(C-973-16, November 16, 2016)
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PART 6 - GENERAL REGULATIONS
The General Regulations set forth in Part 6 shall apply to Development in all Districts, and may
be amended in the same manner as any other Part or Section of this Bylaw.
SECTION 27
ADDRESS NUMBER
(1)
Every Dwelling and business shall have its address number clearly displayed near the
front door of the main entrance.
(2)
Address numbers shall be a minimum of 10.0 cm tall, visible from the Street, and be
installed prior to occupancy.
(3)
Where a Building is developed with an Alley, Buildings shall also have their house
number clearly visible from the Alley.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
SECTION 28
BUILDING HEIGHT
(1)
The Height of a Building shall be determined by calculating the vertical distance between
Grade (or design Grade for Development that is not built) and the highest point of the
Building.
(2)
In determining the highest point of a Building, elements that are not essential to the
structure of the Building shall not be considered, including but not limited to the following:
(a)
Elevator housing;
(b)
Mechanical housing;
(c)
Roof entrances;
(d)
Ventilation fans;
(e)
Skylights;
(f)
Solar panels;
(g)
Wind turbines;
(h)
Steeples;
(i)
Smokestacks or chimneys;
(j)
Fire walls;
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(k)
Parapet walls; or
(l)
Flagpoles.
SECTION 29
CORNER SITES
(1)
In residential areas a Site abutting two or more Streets shall have either two Front Yards
or one Front Yard and one Street Side Yard, as determined by the Development Officer.
(2)
In all cases the location of Buildings on a Corner Site shall be subject to approval by the
Development Officer who shall account for the location of existing Buildings on adjacent
Sites or permitted Setbacks on adjacent Sites.
SECTION 30
DESIGN AND APPEARANCE OF BUILDINGS
(1)
The design and appearance of all Buildings must be compatible with the Land Use
District and with surrounding Sites, unless the Building is setting a higher standard of
design for the Land Use District or neighborhood.
(2)
The massing, size and shape of Buildings shall consider the existing streetscape and the
impact of the Development on adjacent Buildings and Sites, and shall not have a
negative impact on either.
(3)
The external finish of Principal and Accessory Buildings shall be reviewed for
consistency with Adjacent Buildings and Sites with respect to color, finish and texture, to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(4)
Any non-residential Building that has exterior wall length greater than 25.0 m shall
incorporate architectural features in an effort to minimize the Building's mass to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer. Such architectural features could include the
use of:
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(a)
Multiple colours,
(b)
Differing, but complementary finishes and textures,
(c)
Landscaping;
(d)
Recessing portions of the visible Frontage,
(e)
Awnings, and
(f)
Varying roof lines.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(5)
The following regulations on design and appearance shall apply to all new Buildings on
lands districted PS - Public Service Institutional District within the City Centre Overlay
Area as depicted on the Land Use Map Schedule A.
(a)
Sites and Buildings shall contribute to a high-quality urban form by:
(i)
Front and Side Yard Setbacks may be varied at the discretion of the
Development Officer where providing space for pedestrian access or an
outdoor public space such as a small courtyard or patio.
(ii)
Building's entrance shall be provided that face the Street-front and be a
clearly identifiable feature, universally accessible and utilize architectural
elements such as paving materials, lighting, signage, awnings, and
canopies.
(iii)
Buildings shall be accentuated to address Street-fronts at the corners of
prominent Street intersections by use of building massing and architectural
features.
(iv)
Roof line variation shall be encouraged.
(v)
Vehicular access to parking areas shall be from an alley, and where no
alley exists access may be from an adjacent Street on the side that would
best limit potential pedestrian conflicts.
(vi)
Loading and waste storage areas shall be located at the rear of Buildings
and shall be screened from view.
(b)
Building facades and exterior design shall adhere to the following:
(i)
Architectural features shall be used to differentiate Building faces while
allowing that each face remains architecturally compatible with an adjacent
Building by use of similar and complementary forms, materials, and scale.
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(ii)
A Building wall visible from an adjacent Alley and/or on-site parking area
shall be designed to improve the rear Building aesthetic.
(iii)
All blank walls of a Building shall be treated with cladding complementary
to the overall Building, to add interest and texture of the wall and building,
or with mural artwork where appropriate.
(iv)
Brick, natural wood, wood composites, stucco, or glass shall be used for a
Building as its fundamental cladding with these materials being compatible
and complementary to adjacent Buildings.
(v)
Vinyl siding shall not be used as a cladding material.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
(6) The following regulations on design and appearance shall apply to all new Buildings on
lands districted R1 - Low to Medium Density Residential District lands within the City
Centre Overlay Area on the Land Use District Map Schedule A.
(a)
Sites and Buildings shall contribute to a high-quality urban form by:
(i)
The Height of new Building shall be compatible with a neighbouring
building.
(ii)
Building design shall be architecturally compatible with other structures by
using complementary forms, materials, and scale.
(iii)
Roof line variation shall be encouraged.
(b)
Building Facades and exterior design elements shall adhere to the following:
(i)
Architectural features shall be used to differentiate one face of a building
from another.
(ii)
Brick, natural wood, wood composites, stucco, or glass shall be used for a
Building as its fundamental cladding with these materials being compatible
and complementary to adjacent Buildings.
(iii)
Vinyl siding shall not be used as a cladding material.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
(7)
The City may require that a Developer register a restrictive covenant against a Site or
Development area in order to ensure ongoing conformance with architectural controls or
guidelines.
(8)
All mechanical equipment, including roof mechanical units and exhaust fans, shall be
concealed by screening in a manner compatible with the architectural character of the
building or concealed by integrating it into the total building design.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
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SECTION 31
DEVELOPMENT ON OR NEAR SLOPES
(1)
For the purpose of this section, "top of bank" is determined by the Development Officer.
(2)
A Development on or near a slope must include a geotechnical assessment conducted
by a professional engineer licensed in the Province of Alberta as part of the
Development Permit application. The report must demonstrate defined flood hazard
areas, bank stability, safe building elevations, and mitigation of the potential for flood
damage or erosion of the bank, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(d)
No permanent Building shall be permitted within 20.0 m of the top of bank of any water
body, or the top or bottom of a slope that exceeds a 15% Grade.
(e)
No permanent Building shall be permitted within a 1:100 year floodplain, unless the
Developer is able to demonstrate adequate flood proofing.
(5)
The Development Officer may require a greater or lesser Setback based on the
geotechnical assessment.
(6)
Where the Development Officer has granted a Setback less than 20.0 m in accordance
to (4) above, the applicant shall enter into a Development agreement, including security
in favour of the City relieving the City of responsibility for damage or loss due to flooding,
subsidence or erosion.
(7)
There shall be no infill of materials within the floodplain of drainage courses that are not
protected by City storm water management on the north side of Highway 16, as per the
Big Lake Basin Study.
SECTION 32
DWELLING UNITS PER SITE
(1)
One Dwelling shall be permitted per Site unless otherwise specified in the District
regulations.
SECTION 33
EASEMENTS AND RIGHTS OF WAY
(1)
No Building except a Fence shall be placed on a Utility Easement or right-of-way unless:
(a)
Written consent from the Utility provider or party whose interest is registered on
the right-of-way has been obtained; and
(b)
The proposed Building does not restrict access to the Easement or right of way
for the purpose of installation and maintenance of the Utility, in the opinion of the
Development Officer.
This regulation is subject to the specific conditions of a Utility Easement.
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(2)
No Principal Building or building containing a Garden or Garage Suite shall be sited
closer than 7.0 m from the boundary of any Pipeline right-of-way.
(3)
No Building shall be located closer than 5.0 m to a railway right-of-way.
(4)
Any Development or Landscaping authorized by a Development Permit shall be done at
the applicant's risk and should removal be required, the cost shall be the responsibility of
the Registered Owner.
(5)
Drainage swales shall be kept clear of all obstructions and debris and shall not be
altered or blocked.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
SECTION 34
FENCES AND SCREENING
(1)
For internal Sites the maximum height of a Fence shall be:
(a)
2.0 m for the portion of the Fence that does not extend into the Front Yard; and
(b)
1.0 m for the portion of the Fence that extends into the Front Yard.
(2)
For Corner Sites the maximum height of a Fence shall be:
(a)
1.0 m for the portion of the Fence which extends into the Front Yard(s) and/or the
Street Side Yard; and
(b)
2.0 m for the portion of the Fence located in the Rear Yard or Side Yard.
(3)
Notwithstanding Section 14(3) of this Bylaw, the Development Officer may issue a
variance to a Fence height for a Street Side Yard or Front Yard on a Corner Site as it
applies to subsection 2(a) above, taking into consideration the Development on adjacent
Sites.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb.10, 2014)
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(4)
Where a Site has both its Front Yard and Rear Yards facing onto a Street, a
Development Permit is required for a Fence. The height and specifications for a Fence
in such a case shall conform to the surrounding neighborhood context.
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(5)
In the industrial and urban reserve Districts the maximum Height and location of Fences
and screening shall be determined by the Development Officer.
(6)
Barbed wire shall only be permitted in the industrial District when it is placed on top of a
Fence that is 2.0 m or higher.
(7)
No electric Fencing or razor wire is permitted under any circumstances.
(8)
When associated with a Single Detached Dwelling, a privacy wall on a deck must not
exceed 2.0 m in height when measured from the surface of the deck. A privacy wall on a
patio must not exceed 3.0 m in height.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(9)
When associated with a Semi-Detached Dwelling or a Street Oriented Row House, a
privacy wall along the shared property boundary shall be a minimum of 1.5 m but not
more than 3.0 m in height when measured from the surface of the deck. All other
privacy walls must not exceed 2.0 m in height when measured from the surface of the
deck or patio.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(10)
Within the GPL - Greenbury Planned Lot district or other Districts that allow Zero Side
Yard Development, there shall be no fencing located in the front yard, no fencing
between the principal buildings, and no fencing closer than the furthest rear façade in the
rear yard.
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(11)
In the case of commercial, industrial, public and quasi-public uses the Development
Officer may require fencing to mitigate negative impacts against adjacent uses. The
fence type will be at the discretion of the Development Officer and will be dependent
upon the need for the mitigation. The fence shall be not less than 1.5 m or more than
2.0 m in height.
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(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(12)
On a Site Abutting a Site districted to allow Single Detached, Semi-Detached and Row
Housing as a Permitted Use, a Rooftop Terrace and/or Privacy Wall, excluding
vegetative screening constructed on a Rooftop Terrace, shall be developed in
accordance with the following:
(a)
Privacy Wall, excluding vegetative screening, shall be installed along the full length
of the portion of the Rooftop Terrace facing an interior Side Lot Line.
i.
Notwithstanding Section 32(12)(a), where a stepback of 2.0 m or greater is
provided from any building façade facing an interior Side Lot Line for a
Rooftop Terrace, Privacy Wall shall not be required.
(b)
The minimum stepback for Privacy Wall shall be 1.0 m from any building façade.
(c)
Privacy Wall, excluding vegetative screening, constructed on a Rooftop Terrace
shall be a minimum Height of 1.5 m and shall not exceed 2.0 m in Height, when
measured from the floor of a Rooftop Terrace.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(13)
All Fences shall maintain a clearance of 0.05m between bottom of fence and finished
grade (design grade).
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
SECTION 35
FIRE HYDRANTS
(1)
Fences, Landscaping and other obstructions shall be located a minimum of 1.5 m from
any fire hydrant.
(2)
Property owners are responsible for ensuring that fire hydrants abutting their property
are kept clear of debris and are visible at all times.
SECTION 36
GARBAGE AND CONTAINMENT AREAS
(1)
Garbage, recycling and other containment areas shall be evaluated as part of a
Development Permit where required by the Development Officer.
(2)
All Garbage, recycling and other containment areas shall be landscaped in accordance
with Section 89(9) of this Bylaw.
(3)
All refuse materials shall be stored in weatherproof containers and screened to the same
Height as the container on all sides from adjacent Sites and Streets, by a freestanding
enclosure. The enclosure shall be constructed of materials that are consistent or
compatible with the exterior finish of the Principal Building.
(4)
Garbage and containment areas shall be in a location easily accessible for pickup.
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SECTION 37
LIGHTING
(1)
A Development Permit for non-residential uses adjacent to residential uses may require
a lighting plan as part of the application, at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(2)
The lighting plan shall depict where any lights are located, their Height and demonstrate
the limits of their casting at 2 LUX.
(3)
Any outdoor lighting for any Development shall be located and arranged so that:
(a)
No direct rays of light are directed at any adjoining properties;
(b)
Indirect rays of light do not adversely affect an adjacent site; and
(c)
Direct and indirect rays of light do not interfere with the effectiveness of any traffic
control devices.
(4)
Within a Site, lighting shall be of a consistent design that minimizes the amount of light
pollution directed skyward.
SECTION 38
MUNICIPAL LAND
(1)
All Development on land owned by the City shall require a Development Permit as
specified in this Bylaw.
(2)
If a Development Permit is not required for a Development, written authorization from the
City to proceed with the Development is required.
(3)
No Development by anyone other than the City shall take place on a Public Utility Lot,
unless the Site in question is the subject of a licensing agreement with the City. Such
Development shall conform to the Public Utility Lot License of Occupation Policy.
(4)
Any Development or Landscaping authorized by a Development Permit shall be done at
the applicant's risk and any damage to municipal lands caused by the Development or
Landscaping shall be the responsibility of the applicant.
SECTION 39
MUNICIPAL SERVICING
(1)
Services shall be provided as outlined in the Municipal Utility Services Bylaw.
(2)
No Development shall commence until the Development Officer is satisfied that the
appropriate Site servicing and improvements, including any Off-Site local improvements,
will be provided to the Development.
(3)
Private sewer and/or water systems shall not be permitted. The exception shall be for
renovations or Accessory Buildings on sites where private sewer and/or water systems
already exist, provided that the private systems do not require expansion.
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SECTION 40
OUTDOOR STORAGE AND DISPLAY
(1)
Outdoor storage and display is not permitted in residential districts.
(2)
Outdoor storage of goods and materials shall be kept in a clean and orderly manner at
all times and shall be screened from Streets and adjacent residential uses to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(3)
Outdoor storage is not permitted within the required Front Yard Setback of a
Development.
(4)
Outdoor display of goods and materials shall normally be temporary and shall be
arranged and maintained in a clean and orderly manner. The location of an outdoor
display shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(5)
Any outdoor storage or display must not unduly interfere with the amenities of the district
or materially interfere with the use, enjoyment or value of neighboring Sites.
(6)
Any outdoor storage or display must not interfere with pedestrian or vehicular circulation
or use any required Parking Stalls.
SECTION 41
PROJECTIONS
(1)
No portion of the Principal Building on a site shall project over or onto a required Front,
Side or Rear Yard Setback, unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw.
(2)
The non-architectural features of a Principal Building, such as dryer vents, window wells
and gas meters, shall not be considered a Projection.
(3)
Notwithstanding any other section of this Bylaw, the eaves of an Accessory Building
shall not project more than 0.6 m into a required Setback.
SECTION 42
PROJECTIONS INTO FRONT YARDS (PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS)
(1)
An eave, Canopy, cornice, Balcony, stairs or uncovered Deck may project up to 1.5 m
into the required Front Yard Setback.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(2)
A chimney, bay or bow window, or cantilevered wall section may project up to 0.6 m into
the required Front Yard Setback, provided the Projection does not exceed 2.5 m in
width.
SECTION 43
PROJECTIONS INTO REAR YARDS (PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS)
(1)
A chimney, bay or bow window, Balcony, eave or cantilevered wall section may project
up to 1.2 m into the required Rear Yard Setback.
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(2)
Unenclosed stairs, either below Grade or not more than 3.0 m above Grade, may project
up to 1.5 m into the required Rear Yard Setback.
(3)
Where a Site backs onto a public park, Natural Area or stormwater pond, a Covered
Deck that is attached to the Principal Building may project to within 1.0 m of the rear Site
line, at the discretion of the Development Officer, who shall base the decision on the
location and condition of the Site. Such a Projection shall only be permitted where the
impact on neighboring properties is minimal.
SECTION 44
PROJECTIONS INTO SIDE YARDS (PRINCIPAL BUILDINGS)
(1)
An eave, Canopy, cornice, or Balcony may project up to 0.6 m into the required Side
Yard Setback.
(2)
A chimney, bay or bow window, or cantilevered wall section may project up to 0.6 m into
the required Side Yard Setback, provided the Projection does not exceed 2.5 m in width
and the Projection is no closer than 0.9 m from the Site line.
(3)
An eave may project an additional 0.6 m into the Street Side Yard where it is part of a
bay or bow window, or a cantilevered wall section.
(4)
Unenclosed stairs required for access to the main floor or lower floor of the Principal
Building may project into the required Side Yard Setback up to 0.6 m from any property
line.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw c-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(5)
Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3) above, where a driveway is required on the Side
Yard to provide access to a parking area, no Projection is permitted within 3.0 m of the
Site line.
(6)
Where there is more than one Projection into a required Side Yard, the portion of the
Building from which a Projection is permitted to project is 33% of the total length of the
side wall of the Principal Building, excluding the wall of an attached garage, covered
deck and veranda.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(7)
Notwithstanding the above, for all Zero Side Yard Development within the GPL -
Greenbury Planned Lot District, the only projection allowed into the required Side Yard
Setback is an eave up to 0.30 m.
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
SECTION 45
PUBLIC UTILITY BUILDINGS
(1)
The location of a Public Utility Building on a Site is subject to Setbacks which are
satisfactory to the Development Officer. This shall also apply to any equipment placed
on a Site.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
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SECTION 46
RELOCATION OF BUILDINGS
(1)
A Development Permit is required when a Building is moved to a new location, either
within a Site, or from one Site to another.
(2)
A Development Permit for the removal of a Building from a Site requires proof of service
disconnection for all applicable Utilities.
(3)
Any Foundation remaining on a Site that is not demolished subsequent to the removal of
a Building must be secured by fencing or other means in order to prevent unauthorized
access.
(4)
In order to receive Development Permit approval for an existing Building to be moved,
the proposed location of the Building must meet the District regulations and all other
requirements of this Bylaw.
SECTION 47
RESTRICTED OBJECTS IN YARDS
(1)
A Recreational Vehicle shall not be permitted in: a Yard, Side; Yard, Street Side; or a
Yard, Front driveway of a Site in any residential District except from April 15 to
November 30 in any year.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(Bylaw C-1300-24, May 27, 2024)
(2)
All-Terrain Vehicles with tracks, including snowmobiles, shall not be permitted in: a Yard,
Side; Yard, Street Side; or a Yard, Front driveway of a Site in any residential District
except from November 15 to April 15.
(Bylaw C-1300-24, May 27, 2024)
SECTION 48
SITE CONSOLIDATION
(1)
A Development Permit application that proposes to use two or more Sites shall require
that the two or more Sites be consolidated into a single lot by a plan of subdivision prior
to approval, unless approved by the City as a plan of survey.
(2)
The consolidation of Sites for Development of Single Detached Dwellings is not
permitted unless such a consolidation will allow for Development of a Dwelling that is in
keeping with the neighborhood character, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
SECTION 49
STRIPPING AND GRADING
(1)
With the exception of those lands governed by a valid Development agreement,
Stripping and grading activities are considered a Discretionary Use in all Districts and
require a Development Permit. Grading shall conform to the Surface Drainage Bylaw
where applicable.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
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(2)
Stockpiles shall be setback and/or maintain a minimum of 300 metres from residential
developments.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(3)
All Stripping and Grading activities shall adhere to the Migratory Bird Convention Act.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(4)
An application for a Development Permit under this Section shall contain the following
information, in addition to the requirements described in Section 12 of this Bylaw:
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(a)
A Plan and a current aerial overlay showing the area of the Site on which the
Excavation and/or Stripping will take place, including dimensions of the operation
or area, location of any stockpiled materials, and a 300m radius around any
stockpiles; the depth of soil removal; and the location, area, and dimensions of
where trees are to be removed;
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(b)
The purpose of the proposed activity;
(c)
The surrounding land Uses;
(d)
A Natural Areas Interface Report, Wetland Assessment Report, or Biophysical
Assessment Report which describes the location of natural features, including
trees, water bodies, slopes, etc. and details on how these features are to be
retained and protected;
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(e)
Water Act approval if Stripping and Grading is to take place on the same Site or
adjacent to a Site with a Water Body;
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(f)
Existing Grades of the land relative to adjacent Sites and Streets, as well as any
natural features or drainage courses;
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(g)
A Surface Drainage Plan, including the expected Grades and condition of the land
on completion of the activity;
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(h)
An Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan;
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(i)
Locations of utilities, active and abandoned oil and gas facilities, and old septic
systems and water wells.
(Bylaw C-1270-23, Oct. 10, 2023)
(5)
As a condition of approval under this section, the Development Officer may require any
or all of the following:
(a)
That precautions are taken for the prevention and control of dust, noise or any
other nuisance caused by the proposed operation;
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(b)
That Fencing or other screening is put in place to buffer the Use from adjacent
lands;
(c)
Measures that serve to protect any natural features on the Site or on adjacent
Sites;
(d)
Steps that must be taken to promote the reclamation of the Site if required,
including restorative Landscaping; and
(e)
Any other measures deemed necessary by the Development Officer in order to
shield adjacent lands from the activity on the Site.
(6)
Where significant Excavation and fill is proposed as part of a Development, the
Development Officer may require an engineered plan bearing the seal and signature of a
professional engineer in the Province of Alberta.
(7)
In all cases, Site Grades shall be established with regard to preventing drainage from
one Site to another, unless cross-site drainage conforms to a plan approved by the City's
Engineering Department.
(8)
The Development Officer may require a grading certificate as part of a Development
Permit application, indicating the final elevations of the Corners of the Site and the
elevations around the perimeter of any Buildings.
(9)
As a condition of a Development Permit, the Development Officer may require security
up to the estimated value of any proposed grading activities to ensure the work is carried
out with reasonable diligence.
SECTION 50
TRAFFIC SIGHT LINES AT INTERSECTIONS
(1)
A sight triangle shall be maintained at all Street intersections. A sight triangle may
include:
(a)
A Corner cut which is part of the Site boundary;
(b)
A straight line drawn between two points on the exterior boundaries of the subject
Site 3.0 m from the point where they intersect at an Alley; or
(c)
A straight line drawn between two points on the exterior boundaries of the subject
Site 6.0 m from the point where they intersect at a Street.
Notwithstanding the above, a Corner Cut meeting the dimensions required above shall
be provided at subdivision in those instances where sidewalks are to be located along
the Street at either of the above noted intersections.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(2)
No fencing, Landscaping, Recreational Vehicles, vehicles or other screening shall
obstruct sight lines at intersections.
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(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
SECTION 51
TANKS
(1)
A Development Permit is required for installation or removal of tanks.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(2)
Any tank removal or installation must be referred to the City's Fire Department.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(3)
All applicable petroleum tanks shall be registered with the Petroleum Tank Management
Association of Alberta, and comply with the requirements of the Alberta Fire Code 2006,
as amended.
(4)
After the removal of tanks, the owner must reclaim the Site in accordance with the
Alberta Environmental Protection and Enhancement Act.
SECTION 52
ZERO SIDE YARD DEVELOPMENTS
(1)
Where a Development is permitted to have a Zero Side Yard, the regulations of this
Section and those of the District in which the Development is located shall apply.
(2)
Where there is a Zero Side Yard, an Easement shall be registered by the Developer on
the Site abutting that Side Yard for the purpose of maintenance of the existing Principal
and Accessory Buildings, and to the extent that any future Development could take
place.
(3)
For Zero Side Yard developments:
(a)
Side door entrances to a Principal Building and access thereto (e.g. sidewalk)
shall comply with the Easement agreement or grading requirements.
(b)
Hard Surfacing, storage, air conditioners, garbage cans, accessory uses and
buildings, landscaping other than Turfgrass, or similar developments shall not be
located within a Side Yard Easement.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(4)
Side Yard Setbacks shall be:
(a)
Zero for one Side Yard, unless the Site abuts a Development which is not a Zero
Side Yard Development, in which case the Side Yard Setback shall be the same
as the required Setback for the adjacent Development.
(b)
In any District except the GPL - Greenbury Planned Lot District, 3.0 m for the
other Side Yard, unless that Side Yard is required for vehicle parking or vehicle
access to a parking area, in which case the Side Yard Setback shall be 3.5 m.
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
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(5)
A Party Wall Agreement shall be required between the owners of adjoining units with
separate certificate of title, of Semi-detached Dwellings, Row Housing, Street-Oriented
Row Housing, Stacked Row Housing, Row Housing Development and Multi-Unit
Dwellings to address such matters as encroachment by either party, maintenance and
repair, and rebuilding if necessary. A Party Wall Agreement is required for all adjoining
buildings (e.g. Principal Building and attached or detached garages). All Party Wall
Agreements, for lots registered after January 1, 2018, shall include a maintenance
easement agreement that runs the full length of the lot.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
SECTION 52A
CONTROL OF NUISANCES
(1)
In any land use district, no storage or activity may be undertaken that would, in the
opinion of the Development Officer:
(a)
Unduly interfere with the amenities of the district, or
(b)
Materially interfere with or affect the use, enjoyment or value of adjacent or
nearby properties, or
(c)
Constitutes a danger or annoyance to persons on the Site, on a public property or
on a Site in the vicinity to it.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
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PART 7 - SPECIAL REGULATIONS
SECTION 53
ACCESSORY BUILDINGS
(1)
Where a Building is attached to the Principal Building on a Site by a roof, an open or
enclosed structure and/or a floor or a foundation, it is to be considered a part of the
Principal Building and not as an Accessory Building and shall adhere to the Setback
requirements for Principal Buildings as specified in the applicable District regulations.
(2)
An Accessory Building shall not be used as a Dwelling, except where it contains a
Garage Suite or Garden Suite in accordance with Section 67.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(3)
Unless otherwise provided in this Bylaw, Accessory Buildings shall be located:
(a)
A minimum of 1.0 m from the Principal Building;
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(b)
Not in the Front Yard;
(c)
No closer than 1.0 m to the rear property line;
(d)
No closer than 1.0 m to the side property line;
(e)
Side facing detached Garages will only be permitted on Sites which meet the
following criteria:
(i)
There must be workable vehicle access, in the opinion of the Development
Officer, into the Garage; and
(ii)
The minimum distance between the Garage vehicle door(s) and the side
property line which they face shall be 6.0 m from the opposite side
boundary.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(f)
Nothwithstanding Section 53.3.(a) unenclosed accessory buildings including hot
tubs, pools, Pergolas and Gazebos may be located less than 1.0 m from the
Principal Building.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(4)
Accessory Buildings in residential Districts may include, but are not limited to Garages,
carports, sheds, storage buildings, gazebos, decks, sundecks, permanently installed
private swimming pools and hot tubs. Fabric covered buildings, used for storage
purposes, are prohibited in all residential districts.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(5)
Notwithstanding (3) a Deck;
(a)
May be attached to the Principal Building;
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(b)
May extend beyond the front line of the Principal Building;
(c)
May extend into the required Front Yard of the Principal Building in accordance
with Section 42 of this Bylaw; and
(d)
May extend into the required Rear Yard of the Principal Building in accordance
with Section 43 of this Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(6)
The maximum Height of an Accessory Building that is a Garage shall be 4.5 m unless it
contains a Garage Suite, where the Height of the Garage shall conform to Section 67 of
this Bylaw.
(7)
Notwithstanding subsection (7) above, in any residential District, the maximum Height of
an Accessory Building shall be 4.5 m.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(8)
Notwithstanding Section 53(3)(c) and (d), an Accessory Building shall not be located on
an Easement or Utility right-of-way unless allowed by the easement holder through an
amending agreement.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(9)
Accessory Buildings, at the discretion of the Development Officer, may be constructed
on a Zero Side Yard Setback, or a reduced setback as approved for the Principal
Building, provided they are located on the same Zero Side Yard or the reduced setback
as the Principal Building, and adhere to the provisions under Section 53.
(10)
The exterior finish of an Accessory Building shall be consistent or compatible with the
exterior finish of the Principal Building with respect to colour, finish, materials and
texture.
(11)
Unless otherwise provided for in this Bylaw, the provisions for Accessory Buildings will
be at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(12)
Notwithstanding (1), where an unenclosed Building is attached to the front of the
Principal Building by a roof, and is an open structure, it shall meet the minimum required
side yard setback of an Accessory Use.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
SECTION 54
ACCESSORY USES
1)
A Use shall be considered Accessory to a Permitted or Discretionary Use which is a
Principal Use on a Site only if such a Use complies with the definition of Accessory Use
contained in this Bylaw.
2)
A Development Permit for an Accessory Use or Building is permitted where the
Accessory Use is listed as a Permitted Use in the applicable District.
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3)
A Development Permit for an Accessory Use or Building may be approved on a
discretionary basis where:
(a)
The Accessory Use or Building is listed as a Discretionary Use in the applicable
District; or,
(b)
The Accessory Use or Building is not listed as a Permitted Use or Discretionary
Use in the applicable District and the Development Officer deems that the
Accessory Use is compatible with the other Uses and the purpose of the District.
4)
Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Sign may be approved as an Accessory Use. Signs
may only be approved as a Use only if they are listed as a Sign allowable in a District as
determined in Part 10 of this Bylaw.
SECTION 55
ADULT ENTERTAINMENT
(1)
Any Site containing an Adult Entertainment business shall be located at least:
(a)
300.0 m from the boundary of the nearest residential district; and
(b)
150.0 m from any Site which contains an existing Religious Assembly facility,
School, Recreational Establishment (Indoor or Outdoor, not Commercial), Child
Care Facility, or public park.
SECTION 56
ALCOHOL AND CANNABIS SALES
(1)
Alcohol Sales and Cannabis Sales shall not be located closer than 0.0 m from the Site
boundary of any Use or Site.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
(2)
The Development Officer shall consider the following criteria when reviewing
Development Permit applications for Alcohol and Cannabis Sales:
a.
Type of Streets abutting the proposed Alcohol Sale and/or Cannabis Sale.
b.
Type of Uses abutting, across the Street, and directly visible from the proposed
Alcohol Sale and/or Cannabis Sale with additional consideration for Child Care
Facilities, Parks, Residential Sites, Recreational Establishments, Indoor,
Recreational Establishments, Outdoor, and Schools. Potential exposure to
children, youth and vulnerable populations will also be assessed.
c.
Incorporation of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) into
the site design, including but not limited to the visual accessibility of the site
layout, lighting, opportunities for surveillance from windows, and clearly defined
and controlled entrances and exits.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
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SECTION 57
ANIMAL SERVICE FACILITIES, MINOR AND MAJOR
(1)
Uses pursuant to this Section shall be designed to adequately suppress noise from
neighboring Uses.
(2)
A separate air extractor system shall be provided for animal holding areas where
heating, cooling, and air circulation systems are shared with other businesses.
(3)
Facilities permitted to board animals overnight shall be equipped with indoor exercise
runs, and the permit application shall demonstrate that the number of runs provided is
sufficient for the needs of the animals to be met.
(4)
Animal Service Facilities, Major shall not be permitted within 150.0 m of a residential
District.
(5)
All exterior exercise areas, such as runs, shall be enclosed with a Fence acceptable to
the Development Officer with a minimum Height of 1.8 m.
(6)
Additional screening from adjacent Sites may be required at the discretion of the
Development Officer.
(7)
The City's Dog and Domestic Animal Control Bylaw shall apply to all Developments
under this Section.
SECTION 58
BED AND BREAKFAST
(1)
A Bed and Breakfast shall be an Accessory Use, with the Principal Use as the Dwelling.
(2)
The principal character and appearance of the residential Use shall not be altered by the
Development of a Bed and Breakfast.
(3)
One additional On Site Parking Stall is required for each guest room.
(4)
No kitchen facilities shall be available in guest rooms.
SECTION 59
BOARDING AND LODGING HOUSE
(1)
For the purpose of calculating the Density of this Use Class, a sleeping unit shall be
considered to be a Dwelling. The same shall apply to any other Use Class for which the
residential component is, by definition, a Boarding and Lodging House.
(2) No sleeping units shall contain kitchen facilities.
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SECTION 60
CAMPGROUNDS
(1)
For the purpose of calculating the Density of this Use Class, a Campsite shall be
considered to be a Dwelling.
(2)
In addition to the information outlined in Section 12, a Development Permit application
for a Campground shall include the additional information:
(a)
Land Uses on Adjacent Sites;
(b)
Site topography and proposed changes in Grade on the Site;
(c)
Location of all Campsites and the Density of the Development;
(d)
Location of all Accessory Buildings;
(e)
Location of open space;
(f)
Proposed servicing as applicable;
(g)
Location of waste collection and recycling receptacles;
(h)
Site access and internal roadways;
(i)
Pedestrian walkways and circulation paths;
(j)
Landscaping plan;
(k)
Buffering between the Campground and adjacent Uses, if applicable;
(l)
Street lighting; and
(m)
A traffic impact assessment.
(3)
A minimum of 30% of Campsites shall be reserved for short-term use which shall not
exceed fourteen days.
(4)
Fires are only permitted in fire pits, barbeques, wood burning stoves or other facilities
approved by Fire Services. Any cooking facilities shall be located, constructed,
maintained and used to minimize fire hazard and smoke nuisance.
(5)
A permanent Campground map shall be placed at the entrance to each Campground
area, clearly identifying roadways, Campsite numbers, parking areas, Accessory
Buildings and any other amenities. The Sign shall be kept current by the Registered
Owner.
(6)
Pedestrian walkways shall be provided to Accessory Buildings and amenities, with a
minimum width of 1.2 m, and drained, lit and surfaced to a standard compatible with the
surrounding natural environment, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
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(7)
Each Campsite number shall be clearly marked at the Campsite.
(8)
Each Campsite shall include an individual amenity space running the length of the
Campsite a minimum of 3.0 m in width. The amenity space shall contain a picnic table,
be landscaped with sod and contain a minimum of one tree.
(9)
Notwithstanding the above, amenity space for group Campsites shall be designed to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(10)
Each Campsite shall have a minimum 5.0 m Setback from a natural area, Accessory
Building, walkway or playground.
(11)
All roadways shall be designed and maintained to accommodate emergency vehicles.
(12)
All roadways shall have directional signage to direct users and emergency
vehicles to Campsites or other facilities.
(13)
The roadway system shall be designed with regard to the topography and environmental
characteristics of the Site.
(14)
Each Campsite shall be large enough to accommodate one vehicle.
(15)
A minimum of one visitor parking stall for every twenty campsites shall be provided
within a designated area, unless special circumstances permit the Development Officer
to issue a variance.
(16)
Parking shall not be permitted on roadways, but must be accessed from an internal
roadway.
(17)
Vehicles must use designated Parking Stalls when parked, and all Parking Stalls shall
have an acceptable form of surfacing or ground cover to prevent erosion to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(18)
A minimum of 5% of the total area of the Campground shall be set aside as a common
Amenity Area.
(19)
The common Amenity Area must contain a fire pit, cook hut, benches and picnic tables.
(20)
Campsites and other facilities or uses are not permitted in the Amenity Area.
(21)
A Campground with more than 10 campsites for Recreational Vehicles must provide a
play structure in the Amenity Area.
(22)
A minimum of one water supply outlet for filling portable water storage tanks shall be
provided On-Site.
(23)
A water supply outlet shall be located within 100.0 m of each Campsite.
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(24)
A garbage collection facility shall be located within 100.0 m of each Campsite. In
addition, an animal-proof garbage can shall be provided for each tent Campsite.
(25)
There shall be one toilet provided for each gender for every thirty Campsites. In
addition, there shall be one toilet provided for every ten tent Campsites.
(26)
All toilets shall be connected to municipal services.
(27)
A Campground shall include a sanitary dumping station, designed, maintained and
located to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(28)
Each sanitary dumping station shall provide a water outlet with the necessary
appurtenances connected to the water supply system to permit periodic wash down of
the immediate flushing and cleaning area.
(29)
A sanitary dumping station shall be easily accessible and located a minimum of 20.0 m
from any Campsite or Amenity Area.
(30)
Fire hydrants shall be provided and located to the satisfaction of Fire Services.
(31)
The natural habitat should be conserved for the benefit of the users of the Campground.
Trees and natural vegetation shall be retained as per Part 9 of this Bylaw.
(32)
Campgrounds designed for year-round use shall demonstrate the following:
(a)
Internal roadways designed to accommodate snow removal;
(b)
An On Site area for snow storage;
(c)
Servicing for year-round use; and
(d)
Use of Campsites is restricted to Recreational Vehicles between October 31 and
May 1.
SECTION 61
CAR WASHES
(1)
A Car Wash shall not have any vehicle exiting doors located within 23.0 m of a
residential District, when measured to the nearest Site line of a Site designated as a
residential District.
(2)
The Development Officer shall consider the location of On-Site activities such as vehicle
queuing and vacuum cleaning that may adversely affect Adjacent properties, and may
require additional screening or Yard Setbacks.
(3)
A minimum of four in-bound queuing spaces shall be provided, and one out-bound
queuing space for each main entrance into the Car Wash facility. The Development
Officer may require a greater number of in-bound spaces. In addition a variance may be
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issued to the minimum required queuing spaces where the design of the Development
and number of entries warrants a reduction.
SECTION 62
CHILD CARE FACILITIES
(1)
Child Care Facilities shall be in a separate facility, either within the Principal Building on
the Site or in an Accessory Building, with a separate access to ground level.
(2)
The Development Officer shall, when deciding whether to approve or refuse a Child Care
Facility in a commercial District, take into account, among other matters, traffic, noise
and proximity to hazardous uses to ensure the proposed Child Care Facility is in an
appropriate location.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(3)
No portion of a Child Care Facility Use, including the Building or bay of the Building and,
where provided, On Site outdoor play space, shall be located within 50.0 m of a Service
Station or a Gas Bar. This distance shall be measured from the pump island, fill pipes,
vent pipes, or Service Station or Gas Bar Building, depending on whichever is closest to
the Child Care Facility.
(4)
Where On Site outdoor play space is provided, pursuant to the Provincial Child Care
Licensing Regulation, it shall comply with the following regulations:
(a)
Noisy, noxious or hazardous Adjacent Uses such as, but not limited to, Loading
Spaces, garbage bins, large parking lots, Arterial Roads, passenger drop-off
areas, rail lines, or stormwater lakes should either be avoided or their effects
mitigated through Landscaping, buffering, Fencing, or other means.
(b)
Outdoor play space shall be located at ground level. If no reasonable opportunity
exists for outdoor play space at ground level, the Development Officer may
approve an above grade outdoor play space provided that the following conditions
are met:
(i)
Secure perimeter Fencing is provided that is at least 1.8 m in Height and is
located a reasonable distance from the edge of the Building; and
(ii)
Roof top mechanical equipment is located a reasonable distance away
from the play space to avoid sources of noise and fumes unless the
mechanical equipment is designed so that it does not create adverse
effects related to noise and fumes and can be integrated into the play area.
(c)
Outdoor play space shall be securely enclosed on all sides with the exception of
developments proposed in the PS - Public Service Institutional District and P1 -
Parks and Recreation District where existing play fields are proposed as outdoor
play space.
(d)
In a residential District, outdoor play space may be allowed in any Yard, providing
it is designed to limit any interference with other Uses, or the peaceful enjoyment
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of the properties of nearby residents, through Fencing, Landscaping, buffering
and the placement of fixed play equipment.
(e)
In any non-residential District, the outdoor play space shall not be located in any
Yard that Abuts a Street unless the design, size and other characteristics of the
proposed play space mitigate the potential impact from the Street traffic upon
children using the play space.
(5)
All Development Permit applications for Child Care Facilities shall include:
(a)
Plans that show all elevations;
(b)
Floor plans that show indoor play and rest areas, including the location of
windows; and
(c)
A Site Plan that shows the required On-Site Parking, drop-off facilities, and, where
provided, On-Site outdoor play areas, including the location and type of fixed play
equipment, as well as Fencing, Landscaping and any buffering to be provided.
SECTION 63
COMMUNICATION TOWERS
(1)
In all cases, regulations and procedures set out by Industry Canada in regard to radio
communication and broadcasting antenna systems shall take precedence over this
Bylaw.
(2)
An applicant for a Communication Tower must apply for a radio communication and
broadcasting antenna systems application from the Planning and Development
Department.
(3)
Any new applications shall provide a co-location analysis to explore the option of using
existing communication structures, towers or rooftops rather than Sites that would locate
the tower at grade level. The applicant's preferred location shall include technical details
to demonstrate the reason that it is the best fit over other locations.
(4)
Proof of a lease agreement must be demonstrated at the time of Development Permit
application, or copy of the certificate of title for the subject property, issued within fifteen
business days prior to the application date showing the applicant as the Registered
Owner.
(5)
The Development Permit application shall demonstrate how the structures are designed,
screened, and situated on the Site in such a way as to minimize any potential
detrimental effects of the neighbourhoods or area within which they are proposed.
The following should be considered in design and siting of both tower and antenna
structures as well as auxiliary Buildings:
(a)
Screening of facilities by using existing vegetation, Landscaping, Fencing, or
other means in order to blend with the built and natural environments.
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(b)
Design and colour sensitive to the style of architecture in the neighbourhood to
encourage unobtrusive, inconspicuous appearance.
(c)
Massing - situate as near as possible to similarly-scaled structures.
(d)
Lighting of the facilities is prohibited unless required by Navigation Canada.
(e)
Stealth and/or monopole structures with flush mounted antennas should be used
to better integrate form with the existing built environment. Where co-location on
a single structure is desired, opportunities to design equipment within a single
structure should be investigated.
(f)
Access to facilities should be possible without unduly interfering with traffic flow or
without unduly creating safety hazards.
(6)
Communications Towers are not permitted in residential Districts or in Natural Areas.
(7)
An open house shall be held subsequent to the receipt of a complete application.
Notices shall be sent to Registered Owners at a radius seven times the Height of the
proposed Communication Tower.
(Bylaw C-1247-33, June 12, 2023)
(8)
Notwithstanding (7) above, where an application is made in the M1 - General Industrial
District, the notification area will be at the discretion of the Development Officer, and
dependent on the Height of the proposed structure.
(9)
The City will submit a letter to Industry Canada upon completion of a processed
application detailing:
(a)
Its opinion as to whether the location of a new telecommunications facility is
appropriate from the City's land use perspective;
(b)
Whether or not, in the City's opinion, adequate public consultation has been
conducted by the carrier; and
(c)
The degree to which the carrier has met the regulations in Section 63 of this
Bylaw as they relate to location, design and visual impact.
SECTION 64
DENSITY BONUSING
(1)
Density bonusing offer Developments the opportunity to surpass the level of Density as
determined by the district applied to the Site. Density bonusing:
(a) is available for Row Housing and Multi-Unit Dwelling Developments only; and
(b) any Dwelling developed as Affordable Housing, as defined by this Bylaw, does
not apply to the calculation of Density for the Development.
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(2)
Any Affordable Housing Dwellings developed under this Section must remain available
as Affordable Housing for a period of fifteen years.
SECTION 65
DRIVE THROUGH BUSINESSES
(1)
A Drive Through Business shall not be located on a Site which is considered unsafe in
terms of vehicle circulation and access, in the opinion of the Development Officer.
(2)
No drive through aisles are permitted in the Setback area. The Development Officer
may require greater Setbacks than those established in the applicable District when
considering Adjacent land Uses and vehicle circulation and access.
(3)
For Sites where the principal access to the Drive Through Business is from an Arterial
Road, a minimum of twelve On Site queuing spaces shall be provided from the order
window (first window to serve customers). For all other Drive Through Businesses, the
minimum number of On Site queuing spaces required is nine.
(4)
Queuing spaces shall be a minimum of 6.0 m long and 2.8 m wide.
(5)
The queuing space must not overlap with any Parking Stalls or drive aisles.
(6)
Drive lanes shall have a sufficient turning radius to accommodate vehicle entrance to the
drive through aisle.
(7)
No pedestrian access into the premises shall cross the drive through aisle.
(8)
Where the drive aisle is Adjacent to a residential District, screening shall be provided in
accordance to Part 9 of this Bylaw.
SECTION 66
FAMILY DAY HOMES
(1)
A Family Day Home:
(a)
Shall not be located in a Dwelling containing a Home Occupation, Major or Minor.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(b)
May require privacy screening that prevents visual intrusion into any outdoor play
areas;
(c)
May require Provincial or Family Day Home Agency approval.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(d)
Shall not employ any person on site other than a resident of the Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
SECTION 67
GARAGE AND GARDEN SUITES
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(1)
A Garage Suite shall be developed as an integral part of a detached Garage which faces
an Alley where the Principal Dwelling is a Single Detached Dwelling.
(2)
Only one of a Secondary Suite, Garage Suite or Garden Suite may be developed in
conjunction with a Principal Dwelling on a Site.
(3)
A Garage Suite shall have an entrance separate from the vehicle entrance to the
detached Garage, either from a common indoor landing or directly from the exterior of
the structure.
(4)
The minimum Site width for a Site with a Garage Suite or a Garden Suite shall be 12.0
m.
(5)
The maximum Height of a Garage Suite shall be 6.5 m, or the Height of the Principal
Dwelling, whichever is the lesser.
(6)
The maximum Height of a Garden Suite shall be 4.5 m.
(7)
The maximum Floor Area for Garage and Garden Suites shall be 60.0 m2.
(8)
The minimum Floor Area of a Garage Suite or Garden Suite shall be 30.0 m2.
(9)
The minimum Side Yard Setback shall be:
(a)
For that portion of a detached Garage that contains a Garage Suite, the same as
that for the Principal Dwelling in the applicable District.
(b)
For a Garden Suite, the same as that for the Principal Dwelling in the applicable
District.
(c)
On a Corner Site where a Garage Suite or Garden Suite abuts a flanking Street,
other than an Alley, the minimum Street Side Yard Setback shall not be less than
that provided for the Principal Building.
(10)
The minimum distance between a detached Garage containing a Garage Suite, or
Garden Suite and the Principal Dwelling on the same Site shall be 4.0 m.
(11)
A minimum of one Parking Stall shall be provided in addition to the required number of
Parking Stalls for the principal Dwelling.
(12)
No Decks on Garage Suite or Garden Suite roofs shall be allowed.
(13)
Balconies shall be allowed as part of a Garage Suite developed above a detached
Garage only where the Balcony faces the Alley or a flanking Street.
(14)
Windows contained within the Garage Suite portion of the detached Garage shall be
placed and sized such that they minimize overlook into Yards and windows of abutting
properties through one or more of the following:
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(a)
Off-setting window placement to limit direct views of abutting Rear or Side Yard
amenity areas, or direct view into a Garage Suite or Garden Suite window on an
abutting Site;
(b)
Strategic placement of windows in conjunction with Landscaping or the placement
of other Accessory Buildings; and
(c)
Placing larger windows such as living room windows, to face an Alley, a flanking
Street, or the larger of any Side Yard abutting another property.
(15)
A Garage Suite or Garden Suite shall not be allowed within the same Site containing a
Secondary Suite, Group Care Facility or Limited Group Home, or Home Occupation,
Major.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(16)
Where Garage Suites are Discretionary within the applicable District, the Development
Officer may exercise discretion in considering a Garage Suite having regard to:
(a)
Compatibility of the Use with the siting, Grade elevations, Height, roof slopes and
Building types and materials characteristic of surrounding low density ground-
oriented housing and Development;
(b)
The effect on the privacy of adjacent Sites; and
(c)
The policies and guidelines for Garage Suites contained in a Statutory Plan for
the area.
(17)
Garage Suites shall not be subject to separation from the Principal Dwelling through a
condominium conversion or subdivision.
(18)
All Garage and Garden suites shall be serviced from the main service curb cock and
shall not be serviced through a separate service connection.
(Bylaw c-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
SECTION 68
GAS BARS AND SERVICE STATIONS
(1)
The maximum Site Coverage for all Buildings on a Site under this section shall be 25%
of the Site area.
(2)
The minimum Site area for a Gas Bar shall be 600.0 m2, or 1200.0 m2 where a Gas Bar
is part of a Development with a Car Wash.
(3)
The minimum Site area for a Service Station shall be 1500.0 m2, or 2100.0 m2 where a
Service Station is part of a Development with a Car Wash.
(4)
Where a Service Station or a Gas Bar is an Accessory Use, the minimum Site area and
maximum Site Coverage may be varied at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(5)
All fuel pumps shall be located a minimum of 6.0 m from the Site boundary.
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(6)
A canopy over a fuel pump may extend to within 3.0 m of the Site boundary.
(7)
Where Gas Bars or Service Stations are adjacent to a Site to which a residential District
is applied, or separated from them by an Alley, or are directly visible to residential Uses
across a Street, the Development Officer shall consider the design, finishing, lighting and
siting of development, including the orientation of gas pump islands and service bays
with the intent of achieving a compatible relationship with surrounding Development and
a high standard of appearance when viewed from Adjacent Streets.
(4)
No part of the pump island, fill pipes, vent pipes, or Service Station or Gas Bar Building,
depending on whichever is closest to the Child Care Facility, shall be located within 50.0
m of a Child Care Facility Use, including the Building or bay of the Building and, where
provided, On Site outdoor play space.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
SECTION 69
GROUP CARE FACILITIES AND LIMITED GROUP HOMES
(1)
The Development Officer shall establish the maximum number of residents allowed in a
Group Care Facility or Limited Group Home, on a case specific basis with attention given
to the District in which the Use is located and the type of facility seeking approval.
(2)
Pedestrian and vehicular traffic shall not be generated in excess of what is characteristic
for the area.
(3)
A Site containing a Group Care Facility or Limited Group Home shall not contain a
Secondary Suite, Garage Suite or Garden Suite.
SECTION 70
HOME OCCUPATIONS
(1)
A Home Occupation, Major and Minor shall not be allowed in a residence if, in the
opinion of the Development Officer, it would be more appropriately located in a
Commercial or Industrial District.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
A resident who intends to carry out a Home Occupation, Major and Minor, shall make
application for a Development Permit and shall, if given approval, comply with the
following provisions:
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(a)
The Home Occupation, Major and Minor shall be operated as a secondary Use
only and shall not change the principal character or external appearance of the
Dwelling involved.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
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(b)
There shall be no outside business activity, display or storage of materials,
commodities, or finished products.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(c)
Indoor storage related to the business activities of the Home Occupation, Major
shall be allowed in either the Dwelling or Accessory buildings.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(d)
Indoor storage related to the business activities of the Home Occupation, Minor
shall be allowed only inside the Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(e)
There shall be no mechanical or electrical equipment used which creates visual,
audible or electrical interference with radio or television reception.
(f)
No commodity other than the product or service of the Home Occupation, Major
and Minor shall be sold on the premises.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(g)
Only the resident shall undertake any work or park their business vehicle at the
Dwelling for Major and Minor Home Occupations.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(h)
If, at any time, any of the requirements for Home Occupations, Major and Minor
have not been complied with, the Development Officer may suspend or cancel the
Development Permit.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(i)
A Home Occupation, Major that attracts clients, customers, or students to the
premises shall be limited to a maximum of six persons, not including dependents,
in attendance at any one time.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(j)
A Home Occupation, Minor that attracts clients, customers, or students to the
premises shall be limited to a maximum of one person, not including dependents,
in attendance at any one time.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(k)
A Home Occupation, Major or Minor shall not create nuisances including noise,
smoke, steam, odor, dust, fumes, or excessive deliveries.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(l)
A Site containing a Home Occupation, Major shall not contain a Secondary Suite,
Garage Suite or Garden Suite.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(m)
A Home Occupation, Major or Minor is not allowed within a Secondary Suite,
Garage Suite, or Garden Suite.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(n)
A maximum of two Home Occupations, Major or Minor is allowed per Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
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(o)
Not more than one business related vehicle, no heavier than 5,000 kg, shall be
parked on the property at any time.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(p)
A utility trailer parked on the property associated with the business shall not
exceed 6.0 m in length.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(q)
A Home Occupation, Major and Minor shall not display an exterior Sign or
advertisement, except a Sign from inside the Dwelling to a maximum size of 46
cm x 13 cm.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
SECTION 71
PRIVATE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS
(1)
Private outdoor swimming pools shall be sited in accordance with Section 53.
SECTION 72
RECYCLING TRANSFER DEPOT
(1)
The location and siting of a Recycling Transfer Depot is subject to Section 13 of the
Subdivision and Development Regulation (A.R. 43/2002).
(2)
Where the Recycling Transfer Depot is the Principal Use of a Building, the Site shall be
fenced with a Fence of 2.0 m in height.
(3)
The Site shall have two gates suitable for vehicular access and egress.
(3) A Recycling Transfer Depot as an Accessory Use shall not be placed on the required
On-Site Parking Stalls pursuant to Part 8 of this Bylaw.
SECTION 73
RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY
(1)
The Site for a Religious Assembly shall have a minimum front Site line of 30.0 m and a
minimum Site area of 930.0 m2.
(2)
Where living quarters for religious officials are part of the Development, the minimum
Site area shall be 1300.0 m2. In such cases, the Development shall not be located
within the C2 - Vehicle Oriented Commercial District.
SECTION 74
SALES CENTRES
(1)
Sites containing Residential Sales Centres shall be located and developed such that
their impacts on local Streets and surrounding residential Development are minimized.
In deciding upon an application, the Development Officer shall take into consideration
the scale of the Residential Sales Centre, its proximity to Arterial Roads or Collector
Roads, and to occupied residential Development.
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(2)
The applicant shall demonstrate that sufficient parking is available on or Adjacent to the
Site so that parking congestion shall not develop on the portion of Streets serving
existing Development in the vicinity of the Sales Centre.
(3)
The siting and Development of Residential Sales Centre Buildings shall comply with the
regulations of the Land Use District applying to the Site.
(4)
A Sales Centre shall not operate for a period greater than twenty-four months, unless the
Developer applies for and receives an extension from the Development Officer.
(5)
A Sales Centre shall be maintained in an orderly manner and shall have hard surface
access for pedestrians.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
SECTION 75
SECONDARY SUITES
(1)
A Secondary Suite shall be operated as an Accessory Use only and shall not change the
residential character of the Principal Dwelling.
(2)
A Secondary Suite shall be considered within the Principal Dwelling only.
(3)
In the case of a Secondary Suite located completely below the first Storey of a Principal
Dwelling (other than stairways or a common landing), the Floor Area (excluding the area
covered by stairways) shall not exceed the Floor Area of the first Storey of the
associated Principal Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-1288-23 - March 11, 2024)
(4)
The minimum Floor Area for a Secondary Suite shall be not less than 30.0 m2.
(5)
A Secondary Suite shall not be allowed within the same Site containing a Group Care
Facility, Limited Group Home, Home Occupation, Major, Garden Suite or Garage Suite.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(6)
A minimum of one on-site Parking Stall shall be provided in addition to the required
number of Parking Stalls for the Principal Dwelling.
(7)
A Secondary Suite shall be serviced from the main service valve and shall not be
serviced through a separate service connection.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(8)
A Secondary Suite is prohibited within a Row Housing Dwelling that fronts onto a
Collector Road.
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
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SECTION 76
SHOW HOMES
(1)
In addition to the information requirements in Section 12, a Development Permit
application for a Show Home shall include the following information:
(a)
The location of any exterior lighting; and
(b)
The size and location of any permitted Signs in accordance with a valid
development agreement.
(2)
A Show Home shall not operate for a period greater than twenty-four months, unless the
Developer applies for and receives an extension from the Development Officer.
(3)
Any exterior lighting shall be developed in accordance with Section 37 of this Bylaw.
(4)
A Show Home shall be compatible in appearance with the character of the other
Buildings in the area.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
SECTION 77
SOLAR COLLECTORS
(1)
A Solar Collector may be located on the roof or wall of a Building.
(2)
A Solar Collector mounted on a roof with a pitch of less than 4:12, may project:
(a)
A maximum of 0.5 m from the surface of a roof, when the Solar Collector is
located 5.0 m or less from a side Site Line, measured directly due south from any
point along the side Site Line; and
(b)
In all other cases, a maximum of 1.3 m above the maximum Height permitted in
the District applied to the site.
(3)
A Solar Collector mounted on a roof with a pitch of 4:12 or greater, may project a
maximum of 1.3 m above the maximum Height permitted in the District applied to the
site.
(4)
A Solar Collector mounted on a roof shall not extend beyond the outermost edge of the
roof.
(5)
A Solar Collector that is mounted on a wall:
(a)
Must be located a minimum of 2.4 m above Grade; and
(b)
May project a maximum of:
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(i)
1.5 m from the surface of that wall, when the wall is facing a Rear Site
Line; and
(ii)
In all other cases, 0.6 m from the surface of that wall.
(6)
A Solar Collector mounted on a structure must meet Yard Setback regulations of the
applied District.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(7)
A Solar Collector shall be mounted in such a way as to not produce glare to
neighbouring properties and Streets.
SECTION 78
SURVEILLANCE SUITES
(1)
A maximum of one Surveillance Suite shall be permitted on any single Site.
(2)
A Surveillance Suite shall not be used as a Principal Dwelling.
(3)
The Development Permit for a Surveillance Suite is considered void if the Use or
Development with which the Surveillance Suite is associated ceases or is removed.
(4)
The maximum Floor Area of a Surveillance Suite shall be 80.0 m2.
(5)
Where a Surveillance Suite is not part of the Principal Building, it shall be sited in
accordance with the following:
(a)
A minimum of 2.0 m from any Buildings;
(b)
A minimum of 2.0 m from rear and side Site boundaries; and
(c)
No closer to the front Site boundary than the front line of the Principal Building.
(6)
When the Surveillance Suite is a Manufactured Home, the unit shall have CSA
certification, with proof submitted as part of the application. The Manufactured Home
shall be secured to a foundation and properly skirted to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer. The exterior treatment shall be compatible with other Buildings on
the Site and adjacent Sites.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SECTION 79
TRANSIT CENTRES
(1)
Transit Centres provide convenient focal points for several bus routes to connect and
allow transfer activities by passengers. Transit centres can be standalone facilities, or
can include Park and Ride Facilities, or can be integrated into higher density land uses
to access the higher ridership potential.
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SECTION 80
WIND ENERGY SYSTEMS (SMALL) (SWES)
(1)
A Development Permit for a Wind Energy System is an Accessory Use and shall be
considered Discretionary and subject to the provisions of Section 54 of this Bylaw.
(2)
Definitions:
For the purpose of this Section the following definitions shall apply, in addition to those
contained in Part 2 of this Bylaw:
BLADE
An element of a Wind Energy System rotor, which acts as a single airfoil, thereby
extracting kinetic energy directly from the wind.
ROTOR'S ARC
The largest circumferential path travelled by a blade.
TOTAL HEIGHT
The height from the Grade at the base of the Building on which a SWES is mounted to
the highest vertical extension of a SWES. In the case of a SWES with a horizontal axis
rotor, total height includes the distance from Grade to the top of the tower, plus the
distance from the top of the tower to the highest point of the rotor's arc.
TOWER
The structure which supports the rotor.
(3)
A Small Wind Energy System may only be located on the roof of a Building, with the
exception of vertical axis turbines designed to capture updrafts.
(4)
In addition to the requirements of Section 12 of this Bylaw, applications for Small Wind
Energy Systems shall include the following information where applicable:
(a)
The manufacturer's specifications indicating:
(i)
The SWES rated output in kilowatts;
(ii)
Safety features and sound characteristics;
(iii)
Type of material used in tower, blade, and/or rotor construction; and
(iv)
Canadian Standards Association approval.
(b)
Potential for electromagnetic interference;
(c)
Nature and function of over speed controls which are provided;
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(d)
Specifications on the foundations and/or anchor design, including location and
anchoring of any guy wires; and the
(e)
Location of existing Buildings or improvements.
(5)
Prior to making a decision on a Development Permit application for a Small Wind Energy
System, the Development Officer may refer and consider the input of the following
agencies and departments:
(a)
Public Utilities Board;
(b)
Transport Canada; and
(c)
Navigation Canada.
(6)
The Total Height of a Small Wind Energy System may exceed the maximum allowable
Height of the applied District by a maximum of 2.0 m.
(7)
Small Wind Energy Systems shall comply with the following standards:
(a)
There shall be a limit of one Small Wind Energy system per Site.
(b)
The system's Tower shall be located and screened by landforms, natural
vegetation or other means to minimize visual impacts on neighbouring residences
and Streets, public trails and other public areas.
(c)
The system's Tower and supporting structures shall be painted a single, neutral,
non-reflective, non-glossy colour (for example, earth-tones, gray, black) that, to
the extent possible, visually blends the system with the surrounding natural and
built environments.
(d)
The system shall be equipped with manual and automatic over speed controls.
The conformance of rotor and over speed control design and fabrication to good
engineering practices shall be certified by a licensed mechanical, structural or civil
engineer;
(e)
The system shall be operated such that no electro-magnetic interference is
caused.
(f)
The system's maximum power shall not exceed 1 kW.
(g)
Wind turbines shall not exceed 60 dB(A), or in excess of 5 dB(A) above the
background noise, whichever is greater. The level, however, may be exceeded
during short-term events including utility outages and severe windstorms.
(h)
Brand names or advertising associated with the system or the system's
installation shall not be visible from any public place.
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SECTION 80A POST SECONDARY INSTITUTION
(1)
A minimum of five percent (5%) of the Site shall be required to provide an Amenity Area
which may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided into multiple areas. The
Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space and include two or more of the following:
(a)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(b)
A gazebo or other shelter;
(c)
A patio;
(d)
Courtyards;
(e)
Gardens; or
(f)
Other amenity uses that would meet the needs of the facility for the specific
Development under consideration.
(2)
Notwithstanding the regulations contained in Part 9 - Landscaping Regulations, the
Development Officer may require additional Landscaping for a Site Adjacent to a
residential District.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
SECTION 80B RELIGIOUS ASSEMBLY, INCUBATION
(1)
A Development Permit issued for this use shall include a condition requiring the
landowner to grant to the City a restrictive covenant which recognizes that the use of
surrounding parcels is predominantly industrial, prohibiting use on the parcel which
conflicts with those industrial uses and prohibiting the use for Religious Assembly,
Incubation after the expiry of the time period for which the Development Permit is issued,
not to exceed three years.
(Bylaw C-939-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SECTION 80C CANNABIS PRODUCTION FACILITY
(1)
The owner or applicant shall provide as a condition of Development Permit a copy of the
current licence and all subsequent licence renewals for all activities associated with
Cannabis production issued by Health Canada. (Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
(2)
The owner or applicant shall obtain any other approval, permit, authorization, consent or
licence that may be required to ensure compliance with applicable federal, provincial or
municipal legislation.
(3)
All processes and functions of the Development shall be fully enclosed within a stand-
alone Building, including but not limited to all Loading Spaces and docks, garbage
containers, storage and waste material.
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(4)
The Development shall be a singular Use and shall not be operated in conjunction with
any other Uses.
(5)
The Development shall not be located Adjacent to an Arterial Road.
(6)
The Development shall include equipment designed and intended to remove odours
from the air where it is discharged from the Building as part of a ventilation system.
(7)
The Development Site shall be located a minimum of 75.0 metres from a residential
district.
(8)
The Development Authority may require, as a condition of Development Permit, a waste
management plan, completed by a qualified professional, that includes details regarding:
(a)
the incineration of waste products and airborne emissions, including smell;
(b)
the quantity and characteristics of liquid and waste material discharged by the
facility; and
(c)
the method and location of collection and disposal of liquid and waste material.
(9)
The minimum number of Parking Stalls shall be based on the requirements for General
Industrial Uses.
(10)
Fencing of the Site shall be required for security purposes, subject to the provisions of
Section 34.
(11)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 127(2), Cannabis Production Facilities shall
not be constructed with a Zero Side Yard. (Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
(12)
Notwithstanding the provisions of Part 10, no Sign shall be displayed on the Site that
identifies the Use.
(13)
The Development may be subject to periodic inspections to ensure compliance with the
Alberta Building Code, Alberta Fire Code, National Energy Code of Canada, Land Use
Bylaw and approved Development Permit.
(Bylaw C-999-17, Aug. 14, 2017)
SECTION 80D CANNABIS SALES
(1)
Cannabis Sales shall meet the requirements of the Gaming, Liquor and Cannabis Act.
(2)
A copy of the Retail Cannabis Licence issued by the Alberta Gaming and Liquor
Commission shall be provided to the City prior to occupancy as a condition of
development permit approval.
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(3)
In addition to the provisions of Part 10 - Sign Regulations, advertising inside the
premises shall not be visible from the outside.
(4)
The premises must operate separately from other businesses, including providing a
separate Loading Space when one is required.
(5)
The public entrance and exit to the Use must be direct to the outdoors.
(6)
Goods shall not be visible from outside the business premises.
(7)
A Development Officer may condition Cannabis Sales in the C1 - City Centre Land Use
District to ensure visual interest is maintained on public sidewalks, Streets and
walkways.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
SECTION 80E COTTAGE INDUSTRY
(1)
Cottage Industry use is a discretionary Use in the Urban Agricultural Transition District
and may be considered if, in the opinion of the Development Authority, the potential
intensity of the use is compatible with the nature and character of the area and will not
adversely impact the quality of life for the neighbouring residents;
(2)
In addition to (1), a Cottage Industry shall not be approved if the Development Authority
is of the opinion that the Development will inhibit future development in the area;
(3)
The scale and intensity of the Cottage Industry use, including details of building size, use
and type, number of commercial vehicles, and the number of employees on site shall be
approved at the discretion of the Development Authority if, in the Development
Authority's opinion, they do not interfere with the characteristics of the surrounding
landscape;
(4)
Potential adverse impacts to neighbouring landowners caused by noise, odour, waste or
other nuisances generated by the Cottage Industry use shall be adequately mitigated to
the satisfaction of the Development Authority;
(5)
All outdoor storage related to the Cottage Industry that may present visual impact shall
be screened by means of fencing, landscaping, or locating in areas not visible to
neighbouring residential dwellings;
(6)
The Cottage Industry use shall provide adequate on-site parking for clients and
employees;
(7)
The display or placement of signage on the premises for a Cottage Industry shall be in
accordance with Part 10; and
(8)
The Development Authority may require the applicant to conduct and document a public
engagement prior to submitting a development permit application for a Cottage Industry
use, if in the Development Authority's opinion, the proposal may increase the intensity of
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the land use relative to the surrounding areas, or may affect adjacent land uses by
increasing noise, dust, odour, emissions, waste, traffic or lighting.
(Bylaw C-1263-23, September 11, 2023)
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PART 8 - PARKING REGULATIONS
SECTION 81
LIMITED ACCESS TO MAJOR STREETS
(1)
No access for vehicles will be permitted from an Arterial Road as designated by the
Transportation Master Plan and/or Area Structure Plans to:
(a)
Any residential Site, unless the access serves more than four Dwellings;
(b)
Any Site, other than residential, unless turning space is provided on the Site such
that vehicles entering upon the Site may turn around before re-entering the Street;
or
(c)
Any Site, where in the opinion of the Development Officer, there would be an
excessive number of access points onto the Street or there would be
disproportionately adverse effects on traffic safety or traffic operations. If
necessary the Development Officer may require an access review opinion by a
qualified transportation engineer to determine the suitability of an access.
SECTION 82
ACCESS FROM STREETS AND ALLEYS
(1)
All vehicular and pedestrian access points to a Site and circulation within a Site shall be
designed and located to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(2)
All off Street parking areas shall be designed to provide:
(a)
Adequate vehicle access and egress to and from the Parking Facility by means of
clearly defined driveways; and
(b)
Adequate vehicle access and egress to and from each Parking Stall at all times
by means of clearly defined maneuvering aisles designed to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
(3)
Multi-unit residential, commercial or industrial Sites shall be designed in a manner that
provides for safe and clearly defined vehicular and pedestrian circulation.
(4)
For all Single Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached Dwellings and Duplexes and Street-
Oriented Row Housing, vehicular access shall be limited to one access per Site:
(a)
In a subdivision developed with no Alley, one access off the Street; and
(b)
In a subdivision developed with an Alley, one access off the Alley.
(5)
Notwithstanding (4) above, the Development Officer may allow access from both the
Street and Alley as a Discretionary Use with consideration to the following:
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(a)
The additional access may not cross a Boulevard that is composed of a sidewalk
with a landscaped area between the street and sidewalk;
(b)
The lot must have a minimum Site Width of 12.0m;
(c)
The access configuration of other Sites in the area;
(d)
The impact to Adjacent Sites; and
(e)
The additional access is authorized by the Engineering Department.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(6)
The Development Officer may allow vehicle access from the Street for Street Oriented
Row Housing only where:
(a)
There is no Boulevard;
(b)
The subject Street Oriented Row Housing faces Development that is developed
with an Alley;
In such circumstances, front attached garages shall be developed in pairs and designed
such that the garage is attached to a shared common wall and includes a shared
driveway apron.
(7)
Except for Districts that allow Zero Side Yard Development, with a Site Width less than
11.0 m all driveway aprons must be designed and located in pairs.
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(8)
Sites shall be designed to provide adequate access routes for firefighting and
emergency vehicles and equipment in accordance with the Safety Codes Act.
(9)
Driveway extensions located over City Boulevards shall be made of concrete only.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
SECTION 83
ON SITE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(1)
Parking Stalls and Loading Spaces shall be clearly marked on the Site and within the
Parking Facility. Such marking shall be regularly maintained to ensure legibility to users
and shall be to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(2)
Loading Spaces and Parking Facilities shall be separated from the property line or Street
by a landscaped area at least 1.0 m in width.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(3)
All On Site Car Share stalls must be signed as Car Share Parking Stalls and be located
closer to the Building entrance doors than most non-car share Parking Stalls.
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(4)
All Park and Ride Parking Stalls must be clearly signed as Park and Ride Parking Stalls
and must be available on ordinary working days from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
(5)
Parking Stalls, Loading Spaces and Parking Facilities shall be constructed so that:
(a)
Necessary curb cuts are located and flared to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer;
(b)
Every On Site Parking Stall provided and the access thereto shall be Hard
Surfaced if the access is from a Street or Alley which is Hard Surfaced; and
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(c)
Parking Facilities used at night shall have adequate lighting for the entire Parking
Facility. Such lighting shall be directed away from Adjacent Sites where, in the
opinion of the Development Officer, the lighting would have adverse effects;
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb 10, 2014)
(d)
In all Districts except residential with four or less Dwellings, the number of Parking
Stalls designated for persons with physical disabilities shall conform to the Barrier
Free Design Guidelines of the Alberta Building Code, but in no case shall be less
than one Parking Stall. The Barrier Free Design Guidelines shall also be used to
determine the size and location of these Parking Stalls.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(e)
All vehicle parking spaces in residential districts shall be hard surfaced and
accessible by a permanent vehicle access. Permeable pavers or materials can be
considered for parking stalls at the discretion of the Development Officer.
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
SECTION 84
MINIMUM PARKING STALL WIDTH AND DEPTH
(1)
Minimum Parking Stall dimensions are set out in Table 1 and illustrated in Figure 1
below.
(2)
For all Parking Stalls whose long side is adjacent to a wall or column, including within a
garage, the minimum width shall be increased by 0.3 m.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(3)
For Parking Stalls whose long side is exposed to a doorway, including within a garage,
the minimum width shall be increased by an additional 0.3 m.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(4)
Maneuvering aisles and driveways serving as fire lanes shall be at least 6.0 m wide.
(5)
Maneuvering aisles and driveways intended for two-way transport truck movements shall
be at least 9.0 m wide.
(6)
Minimum overhead clearance for all Parking Stalls shall be 2.0 m.
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(7)
Small car spaces may comprise 20% of the required number of parking spaces. Small
car stalls must be clearly signed as "Small Car Only".
Table 1 - Minimum Parking Space Dimensions
(a)
Parking
Angle
(b)
Space
Width
(c)
Space Depth
Perpendicular
to Aisle
(d)
Space Width
Parallel to
Aisle
(e)
Overall
Depth
(f)
Manoeuvering
Aisle Width
Standard Car Spaces
0°
2.7m
2.7 m
7.0 m
9.0 m
One way 3.6 m
30°
2.7 m
5.2 m
5.5 m
14.0 m
One way 3.6 m
45°
2.7 m
5.8 m
4.0 m
15.2 m
One way 3.6 m
60°
2.7 m
6.1 m
3.0 m
18.2 m
One way 6.0 m
90°
2.7 m
6.0 m
2.7 m
19.5 m
7.3 m
Small Car Spaces
0°
2.3 m
2.3 m
6.4 m
7.6 m
One way 3.0 m
30°
2.3 m
4.6 m
4.6 m
12.2 m
One way 3.0 m
45°
2.3 m
5.2 m
3.3 m
13.4 m
One way 3.0 m
60°
2.3 m
5.5 m
2.3 m
16.4 m
One way 5.4 m
90°
2.3 m
5.5 m
2.3 m
17.7 m
One way 6.7 m
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
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SECTION 85
NUMBER OF ON SITE PARKING STALLS REQUIRED
(1)
Where a Building is enlarged or altered, or a change in the Use occurs in such a manner
as to cause a more intensive Use of that Building, provisions shall be made for the
additional Parking Stalls required under Part 8 of this Bylaw. The calculations shall be
based on the number of additional Parking Stalls required as a result of the enlargement,
alteration or change in the Use of the Building, in addition to Parking Stalls that may
have been removed due to the enlargement or alteration.
(2)
The minimum number of On Site Parking Stalls required for each Use of Building or
Development shall be as follows:
RESIDENTIAL
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS
Single Detached, Semi-
Detached, Duplex, Street
Oriented Row Housing,
Manufactured Homes in
Subdivision or Court
Two Parking Stalls per Dwelling. One Parking Stall
may be in tandem.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
Multi-Unit Dwellings and Row
Housing (excluding Street
Oriented Row Housing)
For a one-bedroom Dwelling or a bachelor suite:
One Parking Stall; for a two-bedroom Dwelling: 1.5
Parking Stalls; for a Dwelling with three or more
bedrooms: two Parking Stalls.
In addition, One guest Parking Stall per every seven
Dwellings shall be within line of sight of a public
entrance of the Building and must be clearly identified
as 'Guest Parking'.
Garage Suite, Garden Suite,
Secondary Suite
One Parking Stall per suite.
Bed and Breakfast
Establishments
One stall per guestroom.
Boarding or Lodging
Establishments
One stall per two sleeping units
Home Occupations, Major and
Minor
As required by the Development Officer
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
Private Developments and bare
land condominium subdivisions
In addition to the number of parking stalls required for
each dwelling, one guest Parking Stall per every seven
Dwellings must be clearly identified as "Guest Parking".
The tentative bare land condominium subdivision plan
shall clearly delineate these additional parking stalls
within the common property.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
COMMERCIAL
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS
Retail Store, Convenience with or
without Gas Bars
2.5 stalls per 100.0 m2 plus one per pump island.
Professional, Financial and
Office; Business Support
Services
One Parking Stall per 45.0 m² of Gross Floor
Area.
Commercial Uses in the C1 -
City Centre Commercial District
One Parking stall per 85.0 m² of Gross Floor Area.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
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Any commercial Use not listed
separately in this Section
For the first 1000.0 m2, one Parking Stall per 30.0
m² of Gross Floor Area; for the next 3000.0 m2,
one stall per 25.0 m² of Gross Floor Area; for the
remaining floor area, one stall per 20.0 m² of
Gross Floor Area.
Eating and Drinking
Establishments
One Parking Stall per 5.0 m2 of seating area plus one
Parking Stall for each two employees.
Hotels and Motels
One Parking Stall per rentable unit plus one Parking
Stall for every three employees.
Health Services
One Parking Stall per 35.0 m² of Gross Floor
Area.
Any commercial use where
multiple tenants have common
interior pedestrian circulation
areas and shared access
For the first 1000.0 m2 , one Parking Stall per 30.0
m2 of Gross Leasable Area; for the next 3000.0 m2
, one stall per 25.0 m2 of Gross Leasable Area;
for the remaining floor area, one stall per 20.0 m2
of Gross Leasable Area.
(C-870-14, Feb 24, 2014)
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS
Religious Assembly and Funeral
Homes
One Parking Stall per 2.5 seats of the seating area;
where a hall is part of the Building, the Parking Stalls
required for the hall may include the Parking Stalls
required for the Religious Assembly.
Theatres (including auditoriums
and halls)
One Parking Stall per three seats, or one Parking Stall
per 5.0 m² of the main gathering area used by the
patrons, whichever is greater; plus one Parking Stall
for each employee.
Cultural Exhibits
One Parking Stall per 10.0 m2 of floor area used by
patrons; plus one Parking Stall for each employee.
SCHOOLS AND LIBRARIES
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS
Private and Public Elementary
and Junior High Schools
Two Parking Stalls per classroom.
Private and Public High Schools
One Parking Stall per employee; plus one Parking
Stall for every eight students based on the
projected capacity of the facility.
Library
2.2 Parking Stalls per 100.0 m2 of Gross Floor Area .
Recreational Developments
As required by the Development Officer.
Health and Fitness Clubs
One Parking Stall per every 10.0 m2 of Gross Floor
Area.
Curling Rinks
Eight Parking Stalls per curling sheet of ice; plus five
for employee parking; plus one Parking Stall per five
seating spaces or restaurant seats.
INDUSTRIAL
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS
General Industrial Uses
One Parking Stall per 100.0 m² of Gross Floor Area.
CARE FACILITIES
MINIMUM NUMBER OF PARKING STALLS
Group Care Facilities, Special
Care Facilities
One Parking Stall per 100 m² of Gross Floor Area.
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Limited Group Homes
As required by the Development Officer.
Child Care Facility
One Parking Stall per 50.0 m² of Gross Floor Area;
and one Parking Stall per employee.
Assisted Living Facility
0.5 parking stalls / unit,
1 visitor parking stall / 7 units,
1 parking stall per staff member at the peak
staffing period,
1 loading bay for developments containing kitchen
services.
(C-1104-19, May 25, 2020)
Designated Assisted Living
Facility
0 parking stalls / unit,
1 visitor parking stall / 7 units,
1 parking stall per staff member at the peak
staffing period,
1 loading bay for developments containing kitchen
services.
(C-1104-19, May 25, 2020)
REDUCTIONS
C4 - Integrated Mixed Use
District
20% reduction of required Parking Stalls.
Residential Car Share
Reduce amount of required Parking Stall by four
Parking Stalls for every car share vehicle, up to a
maximum reduction of 20%.
Non-residential Car Share
Reduce amount of Parking Stall by three Parking Stalls
for every Car Share vehicle, up to a maximum
reduction of 20% for the use in question.
Mixed Use Development (shared
customers, similar operating
hours)
A reduction of no more than 50%, of the lowest
individual number of required Parking Stalls for two
Uses; no more than 65% of lowest individual number of
required Parking Stall for three Uses; no more than
80% of lowest individual number of required Parking
Stall for four Uses; no more than 100% of lowest
individual number of required Parking Stall for five or
more Uses. The overall reduction in the required
number of Parking Stalls for all Uses should not exceed
10%.
Mixed Use Development
(separate peak hours of use,
and/or differing operating hours)
A reduction of no more than 50% of the lowest
individual number of required Parking Stalls for two
Uses; no more than 65% of lowest individual number of
required Parking Stalls for three Uses; no more than
80% of lowest individual number of required Parking
Stalls for 4 Uses; no more than 100% of lowest
individual number of required Parking Stalls for five or
more Uses. The overall reduction in the number of
required Parking Stalls should not exceed 20% for all
Uses, except in the case of a Park and Ride facility
located on Sites developed with recreation centres
(public) or Religious Assembly, where up to 50% of the
Parking Stalls attributed to the land Uses can also be
attributed for Park and Ride purposes.
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(3)
Unless otherwise stated, the number of Parking Stalls required for On Site employee
parking shall be at the discretion of the Development Officer who shall ensure that the
number of Parking Stalls required for employee parking has been adequately addressed
for the Development.
(4)
The number of Parking Stalls required may be reduced where, in the opinion of the
Development Officer, the number of Parking Stalls required by various users on a Site
vary according to the time of day, so long as all parking needs as defined in this Bylaw
can be met at any given time.
(5)
In the case of a Use not specified in Section 85, the number of Parking Stalls provided
should be the same as a similar Use as determined by the Development Officer.
(6)
Where there is a fractional number of Parking Stalls required by this Bylaw, the next
highest whole number of Parking Stalls shall be provided.
(7)
The design of the parking area or Parking Facility as contained in this Section can be
altered where the Development Officer considers that the situation warrants variance of
the standard design.
(8)
In lieu of providing on-site parking, a developer may pay the City for provision of parking
stalls as described in the Cash in Lieu of Parking policy, at the discretion of the
Development Officer.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(9)
The required parking for Multi-Unit Dwellings and Row Housing Developments shall be
assigned to occupants of each unit as outlined in Section 85 (2). Where a fractional
number of Parking Stalls is required for a unit, the Site Plan shall show which unit it is
assigned to.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(10)
Where shared parking is approved, a shared parking agreement shall be required with
the adjacent property and registered against each individual title.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
SECTION 86
BICYCLE PARKING REQUIREMENTS
(1)
The number of bicycle stalls required shall be as follows:
Use
Number of Bicycle stalls
Residential Uses with more than four
Dwellings that do not have direct
access to a private garage or suitable
storage area and all non-residential
uses except Educational uses
Five percent of required vehicle
Parking Stalls; but in no case less than
four.
All education uses
Ten percent of the number of students
based on projected design capacity
(2)
The size and location of bicycle stalls shall be as follows:
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(a)
Each bicycle stall shall be minimum of 0.60 m in width and 1.8 m in length, with
minimum overhead clearance of at least 2.1 m.
(b)
Required bicycle stalls shall be wholly provided on the same Site as the
Development.
(c)
Adequate access to and exit from individual bicycle stalls shall be provided to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer; with an aisle of not less than 1.5 m in
width to be provided and maintained beside or between each row of bicycle
parking.
(3)
Bicycle parking areas shall be separated from any vehicle parking area by a physical
barrier or a minimum 1.5 m of open space.
(a)
Bicycle stalls shall be visibly located and provided in one or more of the following
ways, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer:
(i)
Secure bicycle storage rooms, lockers, racks or railings or other such
device inside the Building;
(ii)
Secure bicycle storage rooms, lockers, racks or railings or other similar
device in any accessory Parking Facility; and
(iii)
Within a required or non-required Yard or Building Setback on a Site but
not more than 15.0 m from a principal entrance of the Building.
(b)
Bicycle stalls shall be designed so that bicycles may be securely locked to the
rack, railing or other similar device by the bicycle frame.
SECTION 87
OFF STREET LOADING
(1)
Where a proposed Development will, from time to time, require pickup or delivery of
commodities, adequate space for loading and unloading shall be provided and
maintained on the Site.
(2)
The person providing any parking or Loading Space under this Section shall design,
locate and construct it so that:
(a)
It is accessible to a vehicle intended to be accommodated in the space.
(b)
The space can be properly maintained; and
(c)
The space is of a size, shape, location and construction that is appropriate having
regard to the nature and frequency of vehicles using it.
(3)
Off Street Loading Spaces shall:
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(a)
Have overhead clearance of not less than 4.3 m above Grade;
(b)
Have vehicular access and egress to and from a Street or Alley either directly or
by a clearly defined traffic aisle.
(c)
Be sited at an elevation convenient to a major floor level in the Building or to a
utility elevator serving each major floor level.
(d)
Be graded and drained as to dispose of all surface water. In no case shall Grades
be established that would permit drainage to cross Site boundaries or Sidewalks
without the approval of the Development Officer.
(e)
Be paved or Hard Surfaced where an Off Street Parking Facility is required to be
paved or Hard Surfaced.
(f)
Have adequate lighting to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(g)
Be screened on each side adjoining or fronting on any Site in a residential District
by a wall, Fence, berm or edge of not less than 1.8 m in Height, to the satisfaction
of the Development Officer.
(h)
Have dimensions of not less than 3.1 m in width and 8.0 m in length, or a length
greater than 8.0 m at the discretion of the Development Officer, taking into
account the type of motor transport vehicle typically associated with delivering the
commodities to the Site(s).
(4)
The required number of Off Street Loading Spaces are:
Land Use
Required Number of Off
Street Loading Spaces
All Uses in a commercial or industrial
district
One Loading Space per
loading door*.
Residential Use with five or more
Dwellings in the same Building
One Loading Space for each
Building.
Residential Use with four or less
Dwellings
None
All other Uses
As required by the
Development Officer
*Loading door is defined as a door used primarily for loading; it does not include doors ordinarily used by the public or
building tenants for person-access.
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PART 9 - LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
SECTION 88
APPLICABILITY
(1)
Any new Development shall require Landscaping of the Site in accordance with this
Section where applicable. An expansion or change to an existing Development that
substantially enlarges or alters the character and that requires a Development Permit
may require Landscaping at the discretion of the Development Officer. The requirement
will not apply to Developments that consist of interior alterations only or those that do not
alter the size, scale or character of the existing Building. All landscaping plans must be
approved by the Development Officer.
(2) In any district all required Yards and all open spaces or undeveloped areas excluding
parking areas, driveways, Sidewalks, outdoor storage and service areas shall be
landscaped in accordance with a landscaping plan. The following districts shall be
exempt from the requirement to provide the landscaping plan, but otherwise meet the
landscaping requirements of the bylaw:
(a) R1 - Mixed Low to Medium Density Residential District;
(b) RE1 - Established Neighborhood Residential District 1;
(c) RE2 - Established Neighborhood Residential District 2;
(d) GPL - Greenbury Planned Lot District;
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(e) EPL - Easton Planned Lot District;
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(f) CPL- Copperhaven Planned Lot District;
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(g) HLC - Hawthorne Lifestyle Community District;
(h) RMHC - Manufactured Home Court District; and
(i) RMHS - Manufactured Home Subdivision Residential District.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014 and Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 25, 2020)
(j) DC.12 - Fenwyck Semi-detached Direct Control District;
(k) (Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(l) DC. 20- Copperhaven Semi-detached Direct Control District.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
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SECTION 89
GENERAL LANDSCAPING
(1)
The landscape plan shall be prepared by a registered Landscape Architect or a
Landscape Architectural Technologist who is a member in good standing with the
Alberta Association of Landscape Architects (AALA).
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
Landscaped Setbacks must be provided in accordance with a landscape plan approved
by the Development Officer.
(3)
A landscape plan, drawn at a scale of 1:500 or larger, for the proposed Development
must be submitted as part of each Development Permit application where changes are
proposed to the Building or parcel, and must show at least the following:
(a)
The property lines of the Site, Adjacent land uses, approximate or estimated
location of Buildings and Landscaping on Adjacent Sites;
(b)
A north arrow;
(c)
A signed stamp or seal of a Landscape Architect or a Landscape Architectural
Technologist who is registered and in good standing with the AALA;
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(d)
Adjacent public areas and features located within the Site, including Streets,
Sidewalks, Alleys, driveways, vehicular accesses, street lights, street furnishings,
and Boulevard landscaping;
(e)
Location of all Buildings, parking areas and vehicular and pedestrian circulation
systems on the subject Site;
(f)
All overhead, surface and underground Utilities, limits of easements and rights-of-
way;
(g)
The existing and proposed topography;
(h)
The existing vegetation and indicate whether it is to be retained or removed;
(i)
The layout of berms, retaining walls, screening, soft surfaced landscaped areas
and Hard Surfaced landscaped areas;
(j)
The location, Height and materials of all proposed walls, Fences and screens;
(k)
Common and botanical names, sizes and quantities of all proposed plant material
and the types of landscaped areas;
(l)
Typical planting details indicating soil depths and mulch types; and,
(m)
A table indicating the quantities of plant material required and the quantities
provided, as detailed under Section 90 of this Bylaw.
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(4)
All required Setback areas, except for those portions specifically required for Sidewalks
and motor vehicle access, shall be landscaped.
(5)
All Setbacks adjacent to an Alley, except for those portions specifically required for
motor vehicle access, motor vehicle Parking Stalls, loading stalls or garbage facilities
shall be landscaped.
(6)
Any portion of the Site not occupied by Buildings, pedestrian circulation or parking areas
shall be landscaped.
(7)
Hard Surfaced Areas such as walkways and plazas shall be enhanced with
Landscaping, at the discretion of the Development Officer. Provision shall be made for
adequate On Site pedestrian circulation, by means of Sidewalks or walkways, to connect
with public Sidewalks and walkways Adjacent to Streets or within right-of-ways Abutting
the Site.
(8)
Any Parking Facility having eight or more Parking Stalls that is visible from an adjoining
Site in a residential or commercial District, or from a Street other than an Alley, shall
have perimeter planting. The location, length, thickness and height of such perimeter
planting at maturity shall, in conjunction with a change in Grade or other natural or man-
made features, be sufficient to provide substantial interruption of the view of the parking
area from any adjoining residential or commercial District, and enhance the view of the
Parking Facility from any Adjacent Street.
(9)
Any garbage collection area, open storage area, or outdoor service area, including any
loading, unloading or vehicular service area that is visible from an Adjacent Site in a
residential or commercial District, or from a Street other than an Alley, shall have screen
planting. The location, length, thickness and height of such screen planting at maturity
shall, in conjunction with a change in Grade or other natural or man-made features, be
sufficient to block the view from any Adjacent residential or commercial District, or from
the Street. Such screen planting shall be maintained to provide effective screening from
the ground to a height of 1.85 m. If, in the opinion of the Development Officer, screen
planting cannot reasonably be expected to survive, earth berming, masonry walls, wood
fencing or other man-made features may be permitted as a substitution
(10)
For the purpose of determining the required number of trees and shrubs in a Setback,
portions of Setback areas that are paved for Sidewalks and vehicle access, Utility rights-
of-way or any other purpose allowed by the Development Officer, must be included in
the calculation of the landscape area, even though they are not capable of sustaining
trees and shrubs. The provision of a Hard Surface Area does not negate the
requirements for plant material.
(11)
All required Setback areas are to meet the following landscape requirements:
(a)
Be a soft surfaced or suitable durable, decorative Hard Surfaced landscaped
area. Suitable Hard Surfaces may consist of, but are not limited to, paving stone,
natural stone work, or architectural features. Hard Surface areas must provide
visual or pedestrian amenity and must be augmented with plant material to
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provide a suitable visual character. The provision of Hard Surface area does not
negate the requirements for plant material. The acceptable scope and scale of
Hard Surface landscape areas is at the discretion of the Development Officer; and
(b)
Provide a minimum of one tree for each 35.0 m2, and one shrub for every 15.0 m2
of required Setback area.
(12)
If the required landscaped Yards, or portions thereof, contain native trees and shrubs the
area may be maintained in its natural vegetated state at the discretion of the
Development Officer. Vegetation preserved on the Site may, at the discretion of the
Development Officer, be credited to the total Landscaping requirements. Consideration
must be given to the following:
(a)
Ensuring the safety and maintainability of the Site and its surroundings;
(b)
Ensuring the long-term viability of the remaining native vegetation considering the
potential alteration of Site hydrography, disruption of existing native soils,
increased exposure to sun and wind and increased human activity brought about
as a result of Site Development; and,
(c)
Compatibility with Adjacent land Uses and Landscaping.
(13)
Naturalized landscapes may be developed where appropriate at the discretion of the
Development Officer. Generally, naturalization would apply to ravine lands, major Utility
and road rights-of-way, adjacent to existing natural areas and in industrial Districts.
Naturalized landscapes are to be designed to reflect the plant materials, soil types and
topography typical to the Central Parkland Sub-region of Alberta. The Landscape
Architect shall provide any additional required specifications and details required for the
installation and establishment of a naturalized landscape on the landscape drawings
when submitted for approval.
(14)
All landscaped areas shall be designed to facilitate effective surface drainage consistent
with a Grade Plan for the Site.
(15)
The Registered Land Owner of a Site Abutting a City Boulevard of an Arterial, Collector
or Local Road is responsible for Landscaping and maintaining said Boulevard at the
Registered Land Owner's expense, excluding anything specified in a Development
Agreement or as determined by the Development Officer. The Registered Land Owner
shall provide ongoing maintenance of the Turfgrass within a Boulevard that abuts the
Owner's property, unless the Boulevard is part of an Arterial roadway, and shall keep it
free of any other types of landscape development including, but not limited to, those
consisting of rock, stone, shale, gravel or aggregates of any kind, shrubs, concrete,
rubber, plastic, wood, metal or any other materials or things other than Turfgrass.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(16)
Should any City Boulevard be disturbed by adjacent development, including but not
limited to the use of the Boulevard as temporary construction access, the City Boulevard
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shall be restored to the original landscaped state or landscaped with Turfgrass and
boulevard trees of an approved species planted at the recommended spacing for that
species as deemed appropriate by the Development Officer. Any additional or
alternative Landscaping on City Boulevards shall be subject to review and approval by
the Development Officer in consultation with the Engineering Department.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(17)
The Registered Owner shall be responsible for Landscaping of the subject Site and
maintenance of the Landscaping for twenty four months from the date of substantial
completion of the work. If the Landscaping does not survive a twenty four month
maintenance period, the plant materials must be replaced by the Registered Owner with
the same species at the same size and height originally provided.
(18)
If any Landscaping does not survive the twenty four month maintenance period and is
not replaced in a timely manner in the opinion of the Development Officer, the City may
replace the landscaping by drawing the security deposit pursuant to Section 92.
(19)
Where financial security has been collected by the City, the Landscaping shall be
completed in accordance with the approved plan within twelve months of the completion
of the Development.
(20)
Where a Development is not required to provide a Landscaping Plan, the landscaping
shall be completed in accordance with this Bylaw within twelve (12) months from the
issuance of Occupancy Certificate. A six (6) month extension may be granted with
written approval from the Development Officer.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(21)
For Single Detached, Semi -Detached and Row Housing Dwellings and Developments,
the area covered by Impermeable Material shall not exceed 70 percent of the total lot
area. This shall include artificial turfs that do not allow water percolation. R2 - Mixed
Medium to High Density Residential District is exempt from this regulation.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(22)
Concrete paving and retaining walls shall be a minimum of 0.3m from a side Site Line.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
SECTION 90
PLANTING REQUIREMENTS
(1)
All plant materials used for Landscaping including screening must be of a species
capable of healthy growth in Spruce Grove and be resilient to specific Site location
factors present at the subject Site (i.e. sun, excessive wind, shade, road salt and gravel
and reasonable maintenance practices). All plant materials must conform to the
horticultural standards of the most current edition of the Canadian Standards for Nursery
Stock from the Canadian Nursery Landscape Association. The use of drought tolerant
plant material and the application of Xeriscaping principles are encouraged. The
following planting requirements shall be met in all landscaped areas:
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(a)
A minimum of one third of all required trees must be coniferous. Coniferous trees
must be a minimum height of 2.5 m and at least 50% of the required coniferous
trees must be a minimum of 3.5 m in height at the time of planting;
(b)
Deciduous trees must have a minimum Caliper of 65 mm and at least 50% of the
provided deciduous trees must have a minimum Caliper of 75 mm at the time of
planting;
(c)
A minimum of one third of all required shrubs must be coniferous. Coniferous
shrubs must be a minimum spread of 450 mm at the time of planting. Smaller
shrubs may be accepted depending on the species of shrub, and at the discretion
of the Development Officer; and
(d)
Deciduous shrubs must be a minimum height of 450 mm at the time of planting.
Smaller shrubs may be accepted depending on the species of shrub, and at the
discretion of the Development Officer.
SECTION 91
LANDSCAPING ISLANDS FOR PARKING AREA
(1)
Landscaped islands shall be required within at-grade Parking Facilities with a capacity of
twenty-five or more vehicles. Where more than forty Parking Stalls are provided, a
minimum of two landscaped islands are required. Landscape areas within and Abutting
Parking Facilities are to be contained by a 150.0 mm height concrete curb or approved
alternative. Landscaped islands in the Parking Facility:
(a)
Must be provided at a ratio of 2.0 m2 of landscaped island for every Parking Stall
provided; and,
(b)
Islands provided in the Parking Facility shall:
(i)
Be provided at the beginning and end of every row of motor vehicle
Parking Stalls;
(ii)
Be provided with no more than twenty Parking Stalls between islands;
(iii)
Be a minimum area of 14.0 m2 with at least one side of the island being a
minimum length of 2.5 m; and
(iv)
Be surrounded by a concrete curb.
(c)
The number of trees and shrubs required shall be as follows:
(i)
One tree for each 20.0 m2 and one shrub for each 10.0 m2 of required
parking island; or,
(ii)
Provide a minimum of one tree and two shrubs per parking island;
whichever is greater.
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SECTION 92
SECURITY
(1)
Notwithstanding the provisions under Section 92(5), the applicant may be required, at
the discretion of the Development Officer and as a condition of the Development Permit
approval, to provide to the City either a certified cheque or an Irrevocable Letter or Credit
equal to 100% of the required Landscaping costs. The amount shall be based on the
approved landscape plan and be determined by the applicant and is subject to review
and increase by the Development Officer if the amount is deemed to be insufficient. The
amount shall include the cost of the following:
(a)
Rough grading of landscaped area;
(b)
Minimum of 150.0 mm depth of topsoil and sod or seed;
(c)
Trees and shrubs in accordance with this Section; and,
(d)
150.0 mm height concrete curb separating landscaped areas and Parking
Facilities.
(2)
Pursuant to Section 92(1) the conditions upon which the security shall be held:
(a)
80% of the certified cheque or Letter of Credit to an amount of not less than
$1,000 will be released upon issuance of a Construction Completion Certificate
with respect to the Landscaping;
(b)
The balance of the certified cheque or Letter of Credit to be released as provided
in Section 92(3);
(c)
The applicant shall replace all required Landscaping that does not survive the
twenty-four month maintenance period to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer with a suitable, similar material; and,
(d)
If the Landscaping is not completed within twelve months of the date the
Development Permit is issued, then the certified cheque or proceeds of the Letter
of Credit may be used by the City to undertake the Landscaping. If such amount
is insufficient to cover the cost of the work the deficiency shall be a debt due from
the developer to the City.
(3)
The certified cheque or Letter of Credit shall be released to the developer, upon written
request, once an inspection of the Site demonstrates to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer that the Landscaping has been well maintained and is in a healthy
condition two growing seasons after issue of the Construction Completion Certificate for
the Landscaping. The inspection shall take place within ten business days of the date
the receipt of the written request. If the Development Officer is not satisfied that the
Landscaping meets the requirements a re-inspection fee shall be required for
subsequent inspections.
(4)
In the event seasonal conditions prohibit the completion of landscaping, the Site shall
have all Landscaping completed prior to July 15 of the following growing season.
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(5)
To ensure compliance with this Section, and at the discretion of the Development
Officer, the City may enter into an agreement with the Registered Owner. The City may
register the agreement by way of a caveat under the Land Titles Act against the property
being developed. As a condition of the agreement, the Register Land Owner/developer
will be required to provide security in accordance to Section 92(1). This caveat shall be
discharged when the Development Officer accepts the Landscaping as complete.
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PART 10 - SIGN REGULATIONS
SECTION 93
PURPOSE
(1)
The purpose of the Sign Regulations is to achieve consistency with the policy direction of
the Municipal Development Plan, and to regulate Signs so that the visual impact of signs
is consistent with the design, character, and appearance of buildings in the City. The
Sign Regulations will regulate:
(a)
The size and location for each Sign type; and
(b)
The number of Signs allowed on each Site.
SECTION 94
SIGN PERMITTING
(1)
Except as provided in this Section, all Signs require a Development Permit and all Signs
are considered a Permitted Use in Districts, except for Developer Marketing Signs,
Billboards and Balloon Signs, which are considered a Discretionary Use, where Signs
are a Use available by the terms of this Bylaw. In reviewing applications for Sign
Development Permits, the Development Officer may consider, without limitation and in
addition to the specific requirements of this Bylaw, the nature and design of the
proposed Sign, the impacts of the proposed Sign on surrounding properties and the
community, and the number and type of Signs located or proposed to be located in the
vicinity of the proposed Sign. In granting a Development Permit in respect of a Sign, the
Development Officer may impose such conditions and restrictions as may, in the
Development Officer's discretion, be necessary or desirable, in mitigating the impact of
the Sign on neighbouring properties and the community. Such restrictions may include,
amongst other things, a time limitation on the duration of the Development Permit,
requirements for Landscaping, specific design requirements and limitations on the hours
during which a Sign may be illuminated.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1251-23, June 26, 2023)
(2)
Except as otherwise provided in this Bylaw, the enlargement, relocation, erection,
construction, or alteration of a Sign requires a Development Permit.
(3)
Where a Development Permit for a Sign is required, the Development Officer shall
consider and process the application in accordance with the requirements of this Bylaw.
SECTION 95
SIGN DEFINITIONS
For convenience, the following definitions that relate to Signs are included in this Section.
Please refer to Section 7 of this Bylaw for all other definitions.
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A-BOARD SIGN
A Temporary Sign that is A-shaped and is set upon the
ground. An A-Board Sign has no external supporting
structure, and is generally less than 0.3 m2 in total size. A-
Board
Signs are also known as sandwich board signs.
ADVERTISING SIGN
A Sign which refers to the goods or services produced, offered for sale, or obtainable at
the premises on which the Sign is displayed.
ANIMATED SIGN
A Sign that uses movement or change of lighting to depict action or create special
effects or a pictorial scene but does not include a clock.
AUXILIARY SIGN
A Sign of any type which is attached to the face, copy, backing, lighting, or supporting
structure of any Sign.
AWNING OR CANOPY SIGN
A Permanent Sign attached to or constructed in or on
the
face of an awning or canopy but does not include an
Under Canopy Sign.
BACK-LIT SIGN
Any Sign type that is illuminated from the rear of the Sign face.
BALLOON SIGN
An inflated, three dimensional, stationary device that is affixed or anchored to the ground
or a structure. A Balloon Sign is a Temporary Sign. (Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
BANNER
A Temporary Sign of lightweight, flexible fabric or material mounted to a pole, structure
or Building and does not include national, provincial or municipal flags.
BILLBOARD SIGN
A Permanent Sign that contains only Third Party Advertising.
CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGN
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Any sign type that has a changeable message whether the message is changed by
electronic or other means.
CONSTRUCTION SITE SIGN
A Temporary Sign erected by an individual or a firm on the premises undergoing
construction, for which the Sign user is advertising or furnishing such item as labour,
service, materials, or financing.
CONTINUOUS SIGN BAND SIGN
A Fascia Sign containing Copy for two or more tenants or occupants, and all the Sign
panels appear to be continuous and not physically separate from each other.
COPY
Any image, message or other representation displayed on a Sign.
DEVELOPMENT MARKETING SIGNS
A Temporary Sign for the purpose of promoting neighbourhoods, commercial centres, or
industrial parks under development.
(Bylaw C-1251-23, June 26, 2023)
DIRECTIONAL SIGN
A Sign which:
(a)
Directs the public to or denotes the name of any Street, route, educational
institution, public building, or historical site;
(b)
Directs or regulates traffic;
(c)
Denotes any public or transportation facility; or
(d)
Is located on a Site which gives direction to a private premise or its vehicular use
area.
DIGITAL COPY
Copy changed remotely by electronic means.
ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Any person designated by Council or the Chief Administrative Officer to enforce the Sign
Regulations of this Bylaw.
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EXTERNAL SIGN
Any Sign that is placed outside of a Building.
FASCIA SIGN
A permanent Sign constructed of rigid and durable
material attached flush to, or marked, painted or
inscribed on a vertical surface of a principal Building,
but does not include a Billboard Sign or a Mural.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
FEATHER SIGN
A wind activated feather, blade or teardrop shaped sign of flexible and durable material
attached to a support pole that is normally inserted into a receptacle in the ground. A
Feather Sign is a temporary sign.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
FENCE SIGN
A Temporary or Permanent Sign attached to a fence.
FLASHING SIGN
A Sign which contains an intermittent or flashing light source but does not include an
electronic Changeable Message Sign;
FREESTANDING SIGN
A Permanent Sign that is supported independently of a Building wall or structure but
does not include a Temporary Sign. Freestanding Signs do not include Billboard Signs.
HANGING SIGN
A Sign suspended from a structure which may include a canopy and an arch.
IDENTIFICATION SIGN
A Sign which identifies by name or symbol the occupant, the business, or the Site on
which the Sign is placed.
ILLUMINATION
The lighting of any Sign by artificial means.
INDIVIDUAL LETTER SIGN
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A Sign that is made up of individual letters that are affixed to a surface which functions
as the Sign Board.
MURAL
A Sign that is painted or sculpted onto a Building wall and considered artistic rather than
advertising and does not contain any Product Advertising.
MULTI-TENANT SIGN
A Sign containing Copy for two or more tenants or
occupants located on the same non-residential
Site or in the same non-residential Building.
NEIGHBOURHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGN
A Sign which states the name of a community area and
may contain a logo or symbol which is related to the
community's name.
NEON SIGN
A form of sign illumination that consists or brightly glowing, electrified glass tubes or
bulbs that contain rarefied neon or other gases.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
NOTICE OF APPLICATION SIGN
A Sign posted on the subject Site to inform the public that a Development Permit or
redistricting amendment application has been submitted for the subject Site.
(Bylaw C-1390-25, Sept 2, 2025)
NOTICE OF DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL SIGN
A Sign posted on the subject Site to inform the public that a Development Permit has
been approved for the subject Site.
(Bylaw C-1390-25, Sept 2, 2025)
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OWNER
Means one or more of the following:
(a)
The owner of the Sign and any person who is described on the Sign;
(b)
The person whose name, address or telephone number appears on the Sign;
(c)
The person who created the Sign;
(d)
The person who installed the Sign;
(e)
The person who is in lawful control of the Sign; or
(f)
The person who is the subject of or otherwise benefits from the message of the
Sign.
For the purposes of this Bylaw there may be more than one owner of the Sign.
PERMANENT SIGN
Any Sign that is anchored to a footing extending below grade or affixed to, or painted on,
a Building or other structure. A Permanent Sign may include changeable Copy.
PAINTED WALL SIGN
A Sign which is painted directly upon any outside surface of a Building or other integral
part of a Building and may contain product advertising.
PORTABLE SIGN
Any Sign not permanently attached to the ground or other permanent structure, or a Sign
designed to be transported, including but not limited to Signs designed to be moved on
wheels, balloons, and inflatable devices used as Signs. A Portable Sign is a Temporary
Sign.
PRODUCT ADVERTISING
A logo, symbol, message, or a product facsimile placed
upon any External Sign, as defined in this Bylaw,
where a specific product is advertised for sale.
PROJECTING SIGN
A Sign which projects from a structure or a Building
face but does not include a Canopy Sign or an Awning
Sign.
REAL ESTATE SIGN
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A Temporary Sign advertising real estate that is for sale, lease, or rent.
ROOF SIGN
A Sign which projects above the top eaves or is erected upon a roof of a Building to
which the Sign is attached.
ROTATING SIGN
A Sign or portion of a Sign which moves in a revolving manner but does not include a
clock.
SIGN
A device, structure, or fixture intended for advertising or calling attention to any person,
matter, object, or event.
SIGN AREA
The entire area of a Sign, measured to the outer perimeter of the Sign, but does not
include the supports, where applicable.
SIGN HEIGHT
The vertical distance measured from the finished ground surface directly under the Sign
to the highest point of the Sign.
STRUCTURE
Any Building, platform, shed, trailer, shelter, wall, Fence, sound attenuation wall, bridge,
pedestrian overpass, tree, traffic control device, fire hydrant, utility pole, or light standard.
TEMPORARY SIGN
A Sign which is not in a permanently installed or affixed position, advertising a location,
product, event, or activity on a limited time basis.
THIRD PARTY ADVERTISING SIGN
A Sign to which Advertising Copy is pasted, glued, painted or otherwise fastened for its
periodic replacement, if desired, and includes poster panels and painted bulletins. Such
advertising does not apply to the premises or any use on the premises where the Sign is
displayed or posted and does not include Copy that includes sponsorships when sign is
associated with a publically owned or operated Building, facility or Development.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
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UNDER CANOPY SIGN
A Permanent Sign which is suspended beneath a canopy.
UNSIGHTLY SIGN
Any Permanent Sign or Temporary Sign or part thereof or its location, which is
characterized by visual evidence of the Sign having been defaced in any manner, or of a
lack of maintenance and upkeep, or by the accumulation of any rubbish, refuse, scraps
of paper, garbage or any other type of waste material.
VEHICLE SIGN
A Sign or Signs attached to or painted on vehicles and trailers parked and visible from a
public right-of-way and whose primary purpose is advertising unless said vehicles are
used in the normal day-to-day operation of a business. Vehicle Signs do not include
signs placed in the windows of vehicles for the purpose of the sale of that vehicle or to
direct traffic to a nearby garage sale.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
WINDOW SIGN
A Sign that is painted on, attached to, or installed inside a window for the purpose of
being viewed from outside the premises.
SECTION 96
SIGNS NOT REQUIRING A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(1)
Unless otherwise provided, Development Permits are not required for the Signs
identified in this Section of the Bylaw. Such Signs shall otherwise comply with the
provisions of this Bylaw and must be carried out or performed in accordance with all
other applicable legislation, regulations and bylaws.
(2)
Deleted
(Bylaw C-1290-23, May 27, 2024)
(3)
Signs, notices, placards, flags, Banner Signs, or bulletins displayed:
(a)
Pursuant to the provisions of federal, provincial or municipal legislation;
(b)
By or on behalf of the federal, provincial or municipal government;
(c)
On behalf of a department, a commission, a board, a committee, or an official of
the federal, provincial or municipal government;
(d)
One Sign per public entrance displaying the name or address of a Building when
it is sculptured or formed out of or in the fabric of the Building face and is not
illuminated;
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(e)
Freestanding Signs or Fascia Signs not exceeding 0.1 m² in area, measured to
the outside edges of the Copy area, for the guidance, warning or restraint of
persons;
(f)
On private property for a maximum of twenty-one consecutive days, for the
purpose of advertising a business that is performing work on-site, provided that
the total Sign Area does not exceed 6.0 m², or 0.4 m2 for a residential site with
one or two dwellings on said site. For this purpose, one Sign is permitted on a
Site;
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(g)
A non-illuminated Fascia Sign attached to a residential Dwelling or Accessory
Buildings and stating no more than the name of the Building or the name of the
persons occupying the Building or both, provided that the total Sign Area does not
exceed 0.4 m²;
(h)
One Fascia Sign, which is attached to a non-residential Building, does not exceed
0.85 m² and states no more than the following:
(i)
The name or address of the Building;
(ii)
The name of the person, institution or business occupying the Building; and
(iii)
The type of business carried on in the Building.
(i)
A combination of numbers and letters for the purpose of street addressing where
together the total Sign Area is less than 1.0 m²;
(j)
Signs located within a window intended to be viewed from outside the Building,
which in the C1 - City Centre Commercial District and the C4 - Integrated Mixed
Use District shall not obscure more than 25% of the window;
(k)
A non-illuminated Under-Canopy sign, provided that:
(i)
The total Sign Area per side does not exceed 0.4 m²; and
(ii)
The minimum clearance, measured from the ground to the bottom edge of
the Sign, shall be 2.44 m.
(l)
A non-illuminated Awning or Canopy Sign, provided that the total Sign Area does
not exceed 0.75 m²;
(m)
The incorporation of an additional panel or panels on a Freestanding Sign which
conforms to this Bylaw provided:
(i)
The additional panel or panels are the same length as existing panels and
are located within the limits of the existing Sign Area;
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(ii)
The total Sign Area and Height of the Sign do not exceed the maximum set
out in this Bylaw;
(iii)
The Height of the Sign does not exceed the Height of the original Sign; and
(iv)
The addition of a Sign panel does not conflict with any of the conditions of
the existing Development Permit for the Sign other than a condition that the
Sign comply with the approved drawings.
(n)
Replacement of an existing Awning or Canopy Sign by another Awning or Canopy
Sign at the same location provided:
(i)
Both Sign and structure conform with this Bylaw;
(ii)
The new Sign is installed within six months of the removal of the existing
Sign;
(iii)
The new Sign Area is either equal to or less than the existing Sign Area;
and
(iv)
The maximum projection of a new framework shall not exceed that of the
existing Awning or Canopy Sign framework.
(o)
Real Estate signs, provided:
(i)
The Sign conforms with this Bylaw; and
(ii)
The maximum number of Signs is two per site, comprised of a
Freestanding, a Fence, or a Fascia sign, or a combination of them, each of
which shall not exceed 6.0 m² in area and 3.0 m in Height and is intended
for:
a.
Advertising the sale or lease of a non-residential or Multi-Unit
residential Dwelling or property; or
b.
Identifying construction of a new Building or demolition project for
which a Development Permit has been issued; or
c.
Advertising the sale of lots in a subdivision containing 2.0 ha or
more; or
(iii)
The maximum number of Signs is two per site, comprised of a
Freestanding, an A-Board, or a Fence Sign, or a combination of them,
each of which shall not exceed 0.4 m² in area and 1.0 m in height and is
intended for:
a.
Advertising the sale or lease of Single Detached Dwelling, Duplex,
Semi-Detached Dwelling, or Row Housing;
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b.
Advertising the sale or lease of a Building or property; or
c.
Identifying construction of a new Building or demolition project for
which a Development Permit has been issued; or
(iv)
One Fascia, Freestanding, or A-Board Sign intended for advertising an
open house with such Sign being placed on location for a maximum period
of forty-eight hours.
(4)
Replacement of an existing Freestanding Sign by another Freestanding Sign on the
same base, provided:
(a)
Both Signs conform with this Bylaw;
(b)
The new Sign is installed within six months of the removal of the existing Sign;
(c)
The new Sign Area is either equal to or less than the existing Sign Area; and
(d)
The existing Sign support or a similar replacement is used, and the new Sign is
mounted at a height equal to or lower than the existing Sign Height.
(5)
One A-Board Sign that does not exceed 0.4 m² in area per side and is intended for
advertising events occurring on that Site.
(6)
Notice of Application Sign and Notice of Development Approval Sign, provided:
(i)
The Sign conforms with this Bylaw;
(ii)
The maximum number of Signs is two per Site, comprised of a Freestanding or
Fence sign;
(iii)
Each Sign shall not exceed 3.0 m2 in area; and
(iv)
Each Sign shall not exceed 3.0 m in Height.
(Bylaw C-1390-25, Sept 2, 2025)
SECTION 97
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
(1)
An application for a Development Permit for a Sign shall be made to the Development
Officer by the owner of the Sign, as defined in Section 12 of this Bylaw, or its authorized
agent on the appropriate form supplied by the City;
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 12 of this Bylaw, an application for a Development Permit for
Signs shall be accompanied by the following:
(a)
A completed Development Permit application form;
(b)
Application fee as prescribed by the Development Fees and Fines Bylaw;
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
(c)
A letter of authorization from the Registered Owner of the property or the
Registered Owner's authorized agent;
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(d)
A replica of the proposed Sign, drawn to scale showing:
(i)
All dimensions of the Sign structure, including the Sign Height and
projection of the Signs attached to Buildings;
(ii)
The Sign Area and area of the Copy face(s);
(iii)
The design of the Copy face;
(iv)
The manner of all Sign illumination;
(v)
The type of construction and finish to be utilized;
(vi)
The method of supporting or attaching the Sign and;
(vii)
In the case of a Freestanding Sign, a Site plan showing the Sign location in
relationship to Site lines and utility and overland drainage rights-of-way,
parking and Buildings and an elevation plan showing the Sign Height in
relationship to the Height of the Principal Building;
(viii)
In the case of a Fascia Sign, the façade elevation with dimensions for the
elevation on which the Sign will be placed.
(e)
Such additional information as the Development Officer deems necessary
including, but not necessarily limited to the following:
(i)
A copy of a current certificate of title, issued within fifteen business days
prior to the application date, for the Site upon which the Sign is to be
located,
(ii)
A minimum of two photographs taken from different angles that adequately
show:
a.
The proposed location of the Sign;
b.
Abutting Sites;
c.
All Signs, including but not limited to, Signs on any Building, within
30.0 m of the location of the proposed Sign;
(iii)
A Real Property Report to verify the location of an existing Building and
improvements on the Site.
(f)
The Development Officer may require extra copies of the Sign replica or other
supporting information;
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(3)
An application for a Development Permit for a Sign shall not be considered complete and
final and received for processing by the City until the Development Officer determines
that all the requirements of this Section have been satisfied.
SECTION 98
GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR SIGNS
(1)
Except as provided in Subsection (2), the maximum number of Temporary Signs and
Permanent Signs per Site, excluding Signs listed in Section 96, shall be as follows:
(a)
For Multi-Unit (residential) Dwellings, one Sign per Street access;
(b)
For non-residential developments, one Permanent and one Temporary sign for
every 90.0 m of frontage or fraction thereof.
(2)
The Development Officer will determine the maximum number of Fascia and Directional
Signs that will be allowed for each Development, which are not included in the total
number of Signs allowed in (1) above
(3)
Signage shall be integrated as part of the Building design and be complementary to the
exterior finishes.
(4)
Signage shall be manufactured to the standards followed by a professional Sign painter,
have a painted finish, be neat and clean, and be maintained as such.
(5)
A Sign shall not be erected, operated, used, or maintained if:
(a)
Its position, shape, colour, format, or illumination may be confused with an official
traffic Sign, signal or device or other official Sign; or
(b)
It displays flashing lights.
(6)
Signs shall not be placed so as to reduce the number of Parking Stalls or Loading
Spaces or to obstruct the use of the Parking Facilities or loading areas, required
pursuant to an approved Development Permit.
(7)
Whenever a panel on a Multi-Tenant Sign is removed, the Sign owner shall replace it
with a blank panel until such time as a new tenant requires it.
(8)
A person shall not:
(a)
Attach or hang an Auxiliary Sign or other material to, on, above, or below a Sign
unless otherwise provided for in this Bylaw;
(b)
Attach to any Sign an extension or portable device other than Sign hangers
shown on the plans for which the Development Permit is issued; or
(c)
Make alterations to any Sign in any way, unless otherwise provided for in this
Bylaw, without first obtaining the required Development Permits.
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(9)
When a Sign no longer fulfills its function under the terms of the Development Permit,
the Development Officer shall notify the Registered Owner of the property and may order
the removal of the Sign, and the Owner of the Sign shall:
(a)
Remove the Sign and all related structural components including removing or
screening exposed base and foundations to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer within the time specified on the removal notice;
(b)
Restore the immediate area around the Sign, to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer, including the ground or any Building to which the Sign was
attached, as close as possible to its original form prior to the installation of the
Sign; and
(c)
Bear all costs related to such removal or restoration.
(10)
When a Sign is placed on a Site without an approved Development Permit, the
Development Officer shall notify the Registered Owner and require a Development
Permit be sought. Should the Registered Owner not comply within the time specified, the
Development Officer may order the removal of such a Sign, and the owner of the Sign
shall:
(a)
Remove the Sign and all related structural components including removing or
screening exposed base and foundations to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer within the time specified period on the removal notice;
(b)
Restore the immediate area around the Sign, to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer, including the ground or any Building to which the Sign was
attached, as close as possible to its original form prior to the installation of the
Sign; and
(c)
Bear all costs related to such removal or restoration.
(d)
Failure to remove the Sign within the specified period of time is a breach of this
Bylaw.
(11)
No one shall erect or permit to be erected or remain on City property, any Temporary
Sign other than in accordance with this Bylaw.
(12)
Any Sign located on City property without City approval will be removed and disposed of
by an Enforcement Officer or a City employee at the direction of an Enforcement Officer
following notice to the Owner of the Sign.
(13)
Any Sign which obstructs the view of any portion of a traffic control device or traffic
control signal, which resembles an official traffic control device, or which poses a
potential hazard to traffic may be removed and disposed of by the Development Officer
or an Enforcement Officer acting at the direction of the Development Officer following
notice to the owner of the Sign.
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(14)
If an Enforcement Officer considers a Sign to have become unsightly or to have caused
any safety hazard on City property, or to be in contravention of this Bylaw, the
Enforcement Officer may remove the Sign following notice to the Owner of the Sign.
Further, the City may recover the costs of the removal and/or storage of any Sign and
the clean-up of any affected municipal property. Any such Sign unclaimed within
fourteen days of its removal may be disposed of at the discretion of the Enforcement
Officer.
(15)
A Sign background shall not be fluorescent, day glow, luminous, or reflective.
(16)
A Sign may not project over public lands unless the Development Officer grants
permission to the Owner to do so, in which event:
(a)
The Owner shall enter into a License of Occupation with the City; and
(b)
File with the City, in a form satisfactory to the City's Solicitors, a public liability and
property damage policy issued by an insurance company providing coverage for
the City in an amount to be determined by the City which shall:
(i)
Insure in respect of loss or damage to property or personal injury or death
sustained by one or more persons;
(ii)
Indemnify against liabilities, claims, actions, loss, damages, judgments,
costs, and expenses which may accrue to or be suffered by the City or by
any person by reason of the erection, installation, suspension, or alteration,
and the maintenance and use of the Sign;
(iii)
Be maintained in force by the owner of the Sign until the sign has been
taken down and removed; and
(iv)
Name the City as co-insured and contain a cross liability provision.
(17)
Signs shall be illuminated only by steady, stationary, shielded and shaded light sources
directed solely at the Sign, or internal to it so that the light intensity or brightness does
not create either a nuisance to adjacent property or a traffic hazard for motorists or
pedestrians.
(18)
No exposed reflective-type bulb and no strobe light or incandescent lamp shall be used
on the exterior surface of any Sign.
(19)
Whenever external illumination is used for a Sign, the source of light shall be located,
shielded, and directed in such a manner that the light source is not visible from a Street
or Residential District.
(20)
The light source of an internally illuminated Sign shall not be visible from any Street or
from adjacent Sites.
(21)
Signs on City owned property, excluding road right-of-way, shall be permitted when the
sign copy is used to advertise community events or non-profit groups.
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(22)
On Sites where the M1 - General Industrial District, C2 - Vehicle Oriented Commercial
District, C3 - Neighbourhood Retail and Service District, or SE - Sports and
Entertainment District are applied, and where a Development comprises of more than
one Site, any Multi-tenant Signs may provide Off-site advertising for businesses that are
located within the Development. This shall also apply to any P1-Parks and Recreation
District Sites where the land use is a golf course and the sign is located along an arterial
roadway.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
SECTION 99
A-BOARD SIGNS (EXCLUDING REAL ESTATE SIGNS)
(1)
May be allowed in non-residential Districts, not including the UR - Urban Reserve
District.
(2)
Shall not exceed a dimension of 1.0 m² per side.
(3)
Shall be located wholly within private property and not on City lands.
(4)
Shall be allowed one per business on a Site.
(5)
Shall not be erected for a period exceeding the operating hours of the business.
(6)
Shall not be located in landscaped areas.
(7)
Shall not impede pedestrian or vehicle circulation.
SECTION 100
BALLOON SIGNS
(1)
One Balloon Sign is allowed per business for a maximum of seven days within a six
month period in the M1 - General Industrial District, C2 - Vehicle Oriented Commercial
District and the SE - Sports and Entertainment District.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
There shall be a minimum distance of 150.0 m between Balloon Signs.
(3)
Balloon Signs shall not be Illuminated.
(4)
If mounted on the ground surface of a Site, a Balloon Sign:
(a)
Shall not exceed 8.0 m in Height;
(b)
Must be located at least 1.5 m from all property lines (with the exception of a
Corner Lot where the Sign must be set back a minimum of 6.0 m from all property
lines); and
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(c)
Must not interfere with access to or from the Site.
(5)
If mounted on the roof of a Building:
(a)
The vertical height of the Balloon Sign plus the Height of the Building shall not
exceed the maximum Height allowances in the District applied to the Site; and
(b)
Shall be located no closer than 30.0 m from the boundary of any residential
District.
(6)
The method of securing the Balloon Sign is by a series of tethers anchored or affixed to
the ground or the roof of a Building.
SECTION 101
BANNERS AND NON-GOVERNMENT-ISSUED FLAGS
(1)
May be allowed in non-residential Districts, not including the UR - Urban Reserve
District.
(2)
Banners and non-government-issued flags shall comply with the provisions of this Bylaw
related to Temporary Signs.
(3)
A Banner shall advertise a specific event, and shall be displayed for a period not
exceeding thirty consecutive days and, upon expiry of that period, shall be removed.
(4)
A business may display one Banner in a twelve month period.
SECTION 102
BILLBOARD SIGNS
(1)
One billboard sign is allowed per quarter section along Highways 16 and 16A within land in
the UR - Urban Reserve District only.
(Bylaw C-839-13, Feb. 25, 2013)
(2)
The minimum distance that a Billboard Sign shall be from a Site to which a residential
district is applied, is 250.0 m.
(3)
The maximum copy and sign area of a Billboard Sign shall be 18.5 m2.
(4)
No part of the Billboard Sign that is highway oriented and within 200.0 m of the edge of
the pavement shall be more than 7.5 m above the highway, or 15.0 m above the Grade
of the Site of the Sign, whichever is the lowest.
SECTION 103
CHANGEABLE MESSAGE SIGNS
(1)
Changeable Message Signs may be allowed, and this method of communicating a
message may be used on A-Board Signs, Billboard Signs, Freestanding Signs, Fascia
Signs, Portable Signs, and Projecting Signs.
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SECTION 104
DEVELOPMENT MARKETING SIGNS
(1)
Development Marketing Sign is a Temporary Freestanding Sign and shall comply with
the following:
(a)
Allowed on vacant lands along highways and arterial roads in the UR - Urban
Reserve District, M1 - General Industrial District, C2 - Vehicle Oriented
Commercial District and SE - Sports and Entertainment District, where lands have
an approved area structure plan.
(Bylaw C-1251-23, June 26, 2023)
(b)
Shall not exceed 36 m2 in Sign Area.
(c)
Shall have a maximum height of 8.0m above the grade of the road, when the sign
is located within 200 m from the edge of the road pavement.
i.
Development Officers may exercise their discretion in adjusting the height
requirements when the grade of lands adjacent to the Highway exceeds
the highway grade.
(d)
The Sign is shall be located in the same quarter section as the proposed
development being described on the Copy.
(e)
Limited to two Signs per quarter section.
(f)
Development Permit may be issued for up to three years. After the initial three
year period, permits may be extended annually through an extension request.
(g)
No part of a sign shall be closer than 3.0m from the property line.
(h)
The minimum distance between a sign and land districted for residential use shall
be 100 m.
(i)
A Development Marketing Sign shall be separated from other Development
Marketing Sign, Billboard Sign or Freestanding Sign by 100 m.
(j)
Development Marketing Signs shall not contain a digital copy.
(Bylaw C-1251-23, June 26, 2023)
SECTION 105
DIGITAL COPY
(1)
Freestanding Signs, Multi-Tenant Signs and Billboards may incorporate Digital Copy into
any or all of the allowable Copy area as prescribed by this Bylaw.
(2)
Any Sign containing Digital Copy:
(a)
Shall be designed and placed such that they do not face or project into any
residential area;
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(b)
Shall be equipped with automatic light level control devices and ambient light
monitors to ensure that evening brightness levels do not exceed 0.3 foot candles
above ambient light conditions and that evening brightness levels do not exceed
400 nits;
(c)
Shall display only static images of no less than six seconds duration each; and
(d)
Shall present no flashing or transitional effects between the display of static
images.
SECTION 106
FASCIA SIGNS
(1)
Fascia Signs are allowed in non-residential Districts only, not including the UR - Urban
Reserve District.
(2)
The maximum coverage area of a Fascia Sign shall be:
(a)
Twenty percent of the Building face that includes the main entrance to the
Building; and
(b)
Five percent for all other Building faces.
(3)
The building face is defined by the lower and upper limits of the Building wall.
(4)
A Fascia Sign shall not extend above the eave line of any Building elevation.
(5)
A Fascia Sign exceeding a Height of 1.5 m and with a Sign Area greater than 10.0 m2
shall be limited to individual letters or shapes. The letters or shapes shall be either fixed
directly to the Building without a sign-backing panel or mounted by an architecturally
compatible method, to the satisfaction of a Development Officer.
SECTION 107
FENCE SIGNS
(1)
Fence Signs shall include only temporary Real Estate Signs and Signs identifying Multi-
Unit Residential Dwellings.
(2)
Notwithstanding Section 107(1) Fence Signs are permitted on Sites in the M1 - General
Industrial District as a Permanent Sign.
(3)
Each Sign shall be securely attached to the Fence.
(4)
The maximum Sign Area shall be 1.1 m².
(5)
Where the Sign is attached to the body of the Fence, the top edge of the Sign shall
coincide with or be below the top edge of the Fence.
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(6)
Where the Sign is attached to an entry feature of the Fence, such as an archway:
(a)
The top edge of the Sign shall coincide with or be below the top edge of the entry
feature; and
(b)
The Sign shall have a minimum clearance of 2.44 m, measured from the ground
to the bottom edge of the Sign.
SECTION 108
FREESTANDING SIGNS
(1)
Except as otherwise provided, Freestanding Signs are permitted in Commercial,
Industrial Districts, and the R2 - Mixed Medium to High Density Residential District, and
R4 - High Density Residential District, R2CC - City Centre High Density Residential
District, RMHC - Residential Manufactured Home Court District, PS - Public Service
Institutional District, P1 - Parks and Recreation District and SE - Sports and
Entertainment District.
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(2)
Freestanding Signs are permitted in the C1 - City Centre District, and the C4 -
Integrated Mixed Use District where the building is not street oriented and where a
Fascia Sign is not possible.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(3)
In Commercial and Industrial Districts and the PS - Public Service Institutional District
and SE - Sports and Entertainment District, the total Copy area of a Freestanding Sign
shall not exceed 0.3 m2 in area for each metre of Street Frontage of the Site, to a
maximum of 17.0 m2. The Copy area of a Freestanding Sign face may be increased by
a variance of no more than ten percent of the maximum allowable area for the Site only
for the purposes of providing an area for changeable Copy or Digital Copy. In all other
districts cited above, the maximum sign area is 3 m2.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(4)
The minimum setback to any portion of a Freestanding Sign shall be 0.75 m from the
property line.
(5)
The maximum Sign Height of Freestanding Signs shall be:
(a)
9.1 m in the C2 - Vehicle Oriented Commercial District, C4 - Integrated Mixed
Use District, SE - Sports and Entertainment District and M1 - General Industrial
District;
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(b)
4.5 m in the C3 Neighbourhood Retail and Service District; and
(c)
2.5 m in the R2 - Mixed Medium to High Density Residential District, R4 - High
Density Residential District, R2CC - City Centre High Density Residential District,
RMHC - Residential Manufactured Home Court District, PS - Public Service
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Institutional District, P1 - Parks and Recreation District and C1 - City Centre
Commercial District.
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(6)
Freestanding Signs shall have a low profile landscaped area of 1.0 m around the base of
the Sign. The Landscaping shall not interfere with the visibility of the Sign Copy or
traffic.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
SECTION 109
HANGING SIGNS
(1)
Hanging Signs are allowed in commercial and sports and entertainment Districts only.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
Each Hanging Sign shall be spaced a minimum of 2.0 m from any other Hanging Sign.
(3)
The minimum clearance, measured from the ground to the bottom edge of the
Hanging Sign, shall be 2.44 m.
(4)
The maximum vertical dimension of the Sign shall be 0.3 m.
(5)
The maximum Sign Area per side shall be 1.5 m².
SECTION 110
NEIGHBOURHOOD IDENTIFICATION SIGNS
(1)
Neighbourhood Identification Signs are allowed in residential Districts only, not including
the UR - Urban Reserve District.
(2)
Unless provision for a Neighbourhood Identification Sign is included in a Development
Agreement for the applicable subdivision approval, Neighbourhood Identification Signs
shall:
(a)
Have a maximum Sign Area of 9.3 m²;
(b)
Have a maximum Sign Height of 4.6 m;
(c)
Contain only the name of the community, neighbourhood or subdivision area and
can contain symbols or logos related to the name;
(d)
Be of low profile;
(e)
Blend in with the architecture or theme of the surrounding area;
(f)
Shall be limited to a maximum of one per Street entrance into the community
area; and
(g)
Shall not contain the logo, symbol or name of any developer(s) or builder(s).
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SECTION 111
PORTABLE SIGNS
(1)
Portable Signs are allowed in all Industrial, and Commercial Districts, the P1 - Parks and
Recreation District, the PS - Public Service Institutional District and the SE - Sports and
Entertainment District.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
The Development Officer may approve a Development Permit for a Portable Sign for one
period not exceeding 365 days.
(3)
Notwithstanding (2) above, on Sites with more than 90.0 m of Frontage, a Portable Sign
may be approved for location upon a different section of the Frontage subject to the
limitations of Section 98, General Regulations for Signs.
(4)
The maximum Sign Area on one side of a Portable Sign shall be 5.0 m².
SECTION 112
PROJECTING SIGNS
(1)
Projecting Signs are allowed in non-residential Districts, not including the UR - Urban
Reserve District.
(2)
Each Projecting Signs shall be spaced a minimum of 2.0 m from any other Projecting
Sign.
(3)
The maximum Sign Area per side of a Projecting Sign shall be 2.23 m².
(4)
The top of the Sign shall not project above the eave line or the roofline, the top of the
second Storey window head, or 6.0 m above Grade, whichever is the least.
(5)
The edge of the Sign nearest the Building shall not be located more than 300.0 mm from
the Building face.
(6)
Visible means of support for Projecting Signs shall be architecturally integrated with the
Building upon which they are located to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(7)
A Projecting Sign shall not project more than 2.0 m from the Building face.
SECTION 113
PROHIBITED SIGNS
Unless otherwise provided for under this Bylaw, the following Sign types are prohibited within
the City.
(1)
Signs that interfere with traffic lines-of-sight;
(2)
Continuous Sign Band Signs;
(3)
Animated Signs;
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(4)
Flashing Signs;
(5)
Rotating or moving signs (not including clocks);
(6)
Child Care Services signs in residential districts;
(7)
Third Party Advertising other than Billboard Sign; and
(8)
Vehicle Signs.
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
SECTION 113A ROOF SIGNS
(1)
A Roof Sign is a Discretionary Use in the M1 - General Industrial District where there is
no opportunity for a Free Standing or Fascia Sign, or where those Signs would not be
visible from the Street.
(2)
A Roof Sign shall not exceed 25% of the Height of the Building, and the Roof Sign shall
be included in the calculation of the total Building Height.
(3)
No portion of a Roof Sign shall protrude beyond the eaves of the roof on which it is
located.
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
SECTION 113B FEATHER SIGNS
(1)
Feather Signs are allowed in the M1 - General Industrial District, C2 - Vehicle Oriented
Commercial District and the SE - Sports and Entertainment District.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
The Development Officer may approve a Development Permit for up to three signs for
one period not exceeding 30 days in a 12 month period.
(3)
The maximum Sign Area shall be 3.0 m2 and the maximum height shall be 3.0 m.
(4)
Feather Signs must be secured and stabilized so as to withstand wind gusts, or be
removed during windy conditions.
(5)
Feather Signs shall not interfere with either pedestrian or vehicular sight lines or obstruct
views to any existing business or existing permanent sign.
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
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PART 11 - LAND USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS
SECTION 114
LAND USE DISTRICT MAP
(1)
Land Use Districts specified in Part 11 of this Bylaw are described by their short form on
the Land Use District map, which forms Schedule A of this Bylaw.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
District boundaries are delineated on the Land Use District map. Where uncertainty
arises regarding the precise location of the boundary of any District, the following rules
shall apply:
(a)
District boundaries shall follow Site boundaries;
(b)
District boundaries shall follow the municipal boundaries;
(c)
District boundaries shall measure to the centre line of railway rights-of-way; and
(d)
District boundaries shall measure to the centre line of road rights-of-way.
(3)
Any District boundaries not referenced specifically above shall be determined on the
basis of the scale of the map.
(4)
Where Land Use Districts have been established to reflect a subdivision of land, the
Districts shall be understood to conform to the Certificate of Title or plan of survey as
registered in a land titles office. Prior to registration, Section 114(3) shall apply.
(5)
District Regulations do not apply to Highways, Streets, Alleys or any other public road
right-of-way.
(6)
Notwithstanding Section 114(5), should an application to close a portion of any public
road right-of-way be approved by Council and registered at land titles, the Districts
applying to the Adjacent Sites shall apply to the registered road closure area.
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SECTION 115
R1 - MIXED LOW TO MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate a range of low to medium density
Dwelling types along each block face in order to provide flexibility in the design and
Development of the neighbourhood. The District is intended to emphasize
complementary relationships of Development with the Street and with each other.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Duplex
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Semi-Detached Dwellings
- Single Detached Dwellings
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Boarding and Lodging House
- Family Day Homes
- Garage Suite
- Garden Suite
- Group Home, Limited
- Home Occupation, Major
- Manufactured Home
- Public Utility Building
- Row Housing, Street Oriented, up to four
units but only in accordance with
Sections 1(a) and (b) of this District
- Sales Centre
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
(Bylaw C-900-15 - Feb. 23, 2015)
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(a)
Row Housing, Street Oriented, up to four units shall be a Discretionary Use for a
Site only in the following circumstances:
(i) An application for subdivision approval for the Use on the Site is approved on
or before November 1, 2026, or;
(ii) An application for subdivision approval for the Use is made to the Subdivision
Authority and deemed complete, on or before November 1, 2026, and
approved.
(b)
Notwithstanding the 'Non-Conforming Use and Non-Conforming Buildings' section
of the Municipal Government Act, and the 'Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings'
section of the Land Use Bylaw, Row Housing, Street Oriented, up to four units
shall be a Discretionary Use for a Site as set out in Section 115 (1) if a
Development Permit was issued for the Use in accordance with subsection (a)
above, and the Building constructed under the authority of the Development
Permit is damaged or destroyed.
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(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10
Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum):
-
Semi-Detached
Dwelling
-
7.5 m
-
Street Oriented Row
Housing
-
5.5 m
-
Street Oriented Row
Housing, End Units
-
6.7 m
-
All Other Uses without
Alley access
-
9.0 m
-
All Other Uses with
Alley access
-
8.5 m
-
Duplex (Side by Side)
-
15.0 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
-
Street Oriented Row Housing
-
All Other Uses
-
25.0 m
-
30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building
-
Attached Garage
-
3.0 m
-
6.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Street Side Yard
-
All Other Uses
-
3.0 m
-
1.2 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building,
Corner Site
-
4.5 m
-
Attached Garage
accessed from an Alley,
Corner Site
-
3.0 m
-
Attached Garage
accessed from an Alley,
all Other Sites
-
6.0 m
-
All Other Principal
Buildings
-
7.0 m
Height (Maximum):
-
Three Storeys not to exceed 12.0 m
-
A maximum differential of one Storey allowed
between Adjacent Sites
Density:
-
25 units per net hectare (minimum)
-
An application that proposes a Density lower than the
minimum may be permitted if the neighbourhood's
average Density remains 25 units per net hectare or
higher.
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Site Standard
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
-
50%
-
57% for Street Oriented Row Housing; this shall only
apply to internal Dwelling units with no Side Yard. In
cases where the garage is not an integral part of the
principal dwelling, the Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage at 57%.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
-
7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Duplexes and Row Housing
for private outdoor Amenity Area
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(Bylaw C-1060-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
(3)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case of
corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and taking into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
The common Amenity Area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided
into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space that
provides enough area for unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer, as well as two or more of the following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(iii)
Gazebos or other shelters;
(iv)
Patios;
(v)
Courtyards;
(vi)
Gardens; or
(vii)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the
residents for the specific Development under consideration.
(c)
Manufactured Homes shall fit the building character of the neighbourhood to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(d)
Development on Lot 8B, Plan 9424151 and Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 1027111 shall:
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(i)
Follow the Urban Village Design Guidelines set out in the Pioneer Lands
Area Structure Plan - Gateway Lands Amendment, adopted November 14,
2011; and
(ii)
Where the Design Guidelines conflict with other regulations of the Land
Use Bylaw, the Design Guidelines shall take precedence.
(e) Developments within the City Centre Overlay identified on PART 11 - LAND USE
DISTRICT REGULATIONS; Section 114 Land Use District Map; (1), with the Map
being Schedule A, shall adhere to the requirements in PART 6 - GENERAL
REGULATIONS; Section 30 Design and Appearance of Buildings.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
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SECTION 116
R2 - MIXED MEDIUM TO HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate a mix of medium to high density Dwelling
types within the block face, in order to provide flexibility in the design and Development
of neighbourhoods. The District is intended to emphasize complementary interface of
Development with the Street and with each other.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
-
Accessory Buildings
-
Home Occupation, Minor
-
Multi-Unit Dwellings but only
in accordance with Section
1(c) and (d) of this District
-
Row Housing Development
-
Row Housing, Stacked
-
Row Housing, Street
Oriented with rear attached
Garage
-
Assisted Living Facility but only in
accordance with Section 1(c) and
(d) of this District
-
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
-
Boarding and Lodging House
-
Child Care Facility
-
Designated Assisted Living
Facility but only in accordance
with Section 1(c) and (d) of this
District
-
Duplex
-
Family Day Home
-
Group Homes, Limited
-
Home Occupation, Major
- Public Utility Building
-
Religious Assembly
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented
-
Sales Centre
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
Show Home
-
Special Care Facility but only in
accordance with Section 1(c) and
(d) of this District
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1096-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
a) Notwithstanding Section 116 (1), a Home Occupation, Minor shall be a discretionary Use
in Multi-Unit Dwellings.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
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b) Notwithstanding Section 116(1), a Child Care Facility or Religious Assembly shall be
discretionary only as an Accessory Use to a Multi-Unit Dwelling.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014 and Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
c) Multi-Unit Dwellings, Assisted Living Facility, Designated Assisted Living Facility or
Special Care Facility shall be a Permitted or Discretionary Use for a Site only in the
following circumstances:
(i)
An application for subdivision approval for the Use on the Site is approved
on or before November 1, 2026, or;
(ii)
An application for subdivision approval for the Use is made to the
Subdivision Authority and deemed complete, on or before November 1,
2026, and approved.
d) Notwithstanding the 'Non-Conforming Use and Non-Conforming Buildings' section of the
Municipal Government Act, and the 'Non-Conforming Uses and Buildings' section of the
Land Use Bylaw, Multi-Unit Dwellings, Assisted Living Facility, Designated Assisted
Living Facility and Special Care Facility shall be a Permitted or Discretionary Use for a
Site as set out in Section 116(1) if a Development Permit was issued for the Use in
accordance with subsection (c) above, and the Building constructed under the authority
of the Development Permit is damaged or destroyed.
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
-
Multi-Unit Dwellings
-
Row Housing Developments
-
800 m2
-
800 m2
Site Width (Minimum)
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented with rear
attached Garage
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented with rear
attached Garage (End Unit)
-
4.2 m
-
5.5 m
Site Depth (Minimum)
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented with rear
attached Garage
-
25.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building
-
Attached Garage
-
For any Development in excess of three
Storeys. May be used for outdoor
Amenity Area
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented with rear
attached Garage
-
3.0 m
-
6.0 m
-
6.0 m
-
4.5 m
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Site Standard
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Buildings three Storeys or less
-
Principal Buildings three Storeys or less
Abutting a Street
-
Principal Buildings four Storeys or more
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented with rear
attached Garage
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented with rear
attached Garage Abutting a Street
-
2.0 m
-
3.0 m
-
4.5 m
- 1.2 m
- 3.0 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building, Corner Site
-
Attached Garage accessed from an Alley,
Corner Site
-
Attached Garage accessed from an Alley,
all other Sites
-
All other Principal Buildings
-
4.5 m
-
3.0 m
-
6.0 m
-
7.0 m
Height (Maximum):
- Four Storeys not exceeding 15.0 m for Developments Abutting
a Residential District that allows Single Detached Dwelling as
a Permitted Use.
- For all other areas, notwithstanding Section 14 (4), a variance
may be granted for Multi-Unit Dwellings for Height up to six
Storeys or 23 m considering but not limited to:
a) Surrounding land uses:
b) Shading of surrounding properties; and
c) Capacity of road network.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
Density:
-
40 units per net hectare (minimum)
-
150 units per net hectare (maximum)
Site Coverage (Maximum):
-
Row Housing Developments
-
Street Oriented Row Housing
(all types)
-
All other developments
-
65%
-
50% for end units; 57% for
internal Dwelling units with no
Side Yard. In cases where the
garage is not an integral part of
the principal dwelling, the
Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage with the total site
coverage at 57%
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
-
50%
Amenity Area (Minimum):
-
7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for private outdoor Amenity
Area
-
7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Multi-Unit Dwellings for common Amenity
Area
(Bylaw C-1096-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(a)
Deleted
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
(b)
Duplexes and Semi-Detached Dwellings shall use the development regulations in
the R1 - Mixed Low to Medium Density Residential District
(Bylaw C-1356-24, October 15, 2024)
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(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case of
corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
The common Amenity Area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided
into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space that
provides adequate area for unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer, as well as two or more of the following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(iii)
A gazebo or other shelter;
(iv)
A Patio;
(v)
Courtyards;
(vi)
Gardens; or
(vii)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the
residents for the specific Development under consideration.
(c)
Row Housing, Street Oriented shall be developed:
(i)
On its own block face;
(ii)
In accordance with the applicable regulations of the R1 District;
(iii)
With each dwelling individually defined through a combination of
architectural features that may include variations in the rooflines, projection
or recession of the façade, porches or entrance features, building
materials, or other treatments;
(iv)
With the façades of a principal building abutting the front lot line and
flanking side lot line on corner sites, using consistent building materials and
architectural features; and
(v)
Cross lot drainage easements may be required for surface drainage and
roof leader drainage to accommodate center units.
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(Bylaw C-1096-19, May 29, 2020)
(d)
Development on Lot 8B, Plan 9424151 and Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 1027111 shall:
(i)
Follow the Urban Village Design Guidelines set out in the Pioneer Lands
Area Structure Plan - Gateway Lands Amendment, adopted November 14,
2011; and
(ii)
Where the Design Guidelines conflict with other regulations of the Land
Use Bylaw, the Design Guidelines shall take precedence.
(e)
Assisted Living and Designated Assisted Living developments shall provide 10%
of the site area in the form of outdoor amenity area. In the case of Designated
Assisted Living developments the amenity area may be fenced for security
purposes.
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SECTION 116A R2CC - CITY CENTRE HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April. 11, 2023)
i.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate higher density residential development within
the City Centre Overlay Area that contributes positively to a high-quality urban form and
pedestrian environment, and supports achieving an overall City Centre density target of 100
dwelling units per net residential hectare.
(a) Permitted and Discretionary Uses:
(i) Permitted Uses
(ii) Discretionary Uses
- Multi-Unit Dwellings
- Accessory Buildings
- Assisted Living Facility
- Designated Assisted Living Facility
- Funeral Homes, Existing
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Public Utility Building
- Row Housing, Stacked
- Sales Centre
- Special Care Facility
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
ii.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(a) In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10
Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
(b) Site Standards
Site Standard
(i)
Site Area:
- Minimum
- 800 m2
(ii)
Site Width:
- Minimum
- Maximum
- 15 m
- 40 m
(iii)
Site Depth:
- Minimum
- 30 m
(iv)
Front Yard
Setback:
- Minimum
- 3.0 m
(v)
Side Yard
Setback:
- Buildings two (2) Storeys or less
- Buildings exceeding two (2) Storeys
and/or abutting a Street
- 2.0 m
- 3.0 m
(vi)
Rear Yard
Setback:
- Minimum
- Minimum, Corner Site
- 3.0 m
- 4.5 m
(vii) Height:
- Minimum of two (2) storeys; and
- Maximum of six (6) storeys not exceeding 20.0 m
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(viii) Density:
- Minimum of 130 Dwellings per hectare
(ix)
Site Coverage: - Maximum
- 85%
iii.
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a) Notwithstanding Part 4, Section 14 Variances a Development Officer may grant
variance to the minimum Density for Multi-Unit Dwellings where a Site is less than
800 m2 and isolated from Site consolidation opportunity, or where a new
Development or Subdivision would create or isolate a Site of less than 800 m2 upon
their consideration of:
(i)
The age and condition of existing adjacent Development that may allow Site
consolidation opportunities; and,
(ii)
If granting a variance would unduly impact achieving an overall density target
of 100 dwelling units per net residential hectare within the Municipal
Development Plan City Centre Boundary.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(b) Notwithstanding maximum Site Coverage (2)(b)(ix), the Development Officer may
vary regulations to increase maximum Site Coverage for development using
underground parking facilities, agreed parking reductions, smaller unit sizes to
support affordability, or additional indoor Amenity Areas and facilities that comply
with the density provisions of this District. Any application for a development
proposed to exceed Site Coverage shall be a Discretionary Use development.
(c) Assisted Living and Designated Assisted Living developments shall provide 10% of
the site area in the form of outdoor amenity area, which in the case of Designated
Assisted Living it may be fenced for security purposes.
(d) Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2)(b), in the case of
corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the additional
Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this Bylaw and take
into account the context of the Site and orientation of other developments and
buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the neighbourhood.
(e) A common Amenity Area totaling 7.5 m2 per unit shall be provided for new Multi-Unit
Dwellings that may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided into multiple areas.
The Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space that provides adequate area for
unstructured passive or active recreation to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer, as well as two or more of the following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
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(iii)
A gazebo or other shelter;
(iv)
A Patio;
(v)
Courtyards;
(vi)
Gardens; or
(vii)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the residents for
the specific Development under consideration.
(f) Loading and waste storage areas shall be located at the rear of all buildings and
shall be screened from view from adjacent properties and pedestrian areas.
(g) Notwithstanding Part 4, Section 14 Variances a Development Officer may grant
variance to the minimum density for Uses such as or similar to Assisted Living
Facility, Designated Assisted Living Facility, and, Special Care Facility where:
(i)
The proposed use meets the purpose and intent of the District; and,
(ii)
Consideration is given to any future phases of development on the same site.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
iv.
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS FOR STREET INTERFACE AND BUILDINGS
(a) Street Interface
(i)
The Height of a new Building shall be compatible with neighbouring buildings,
and a corner Building is encouraged to define a primary entrance point to a Street
block.
(ii)
Roof line variation shall be encouraged.
(iii)
Buildings shall be accentuated to address the intersection and the streetfronts at
the corners of significant Street intersections by use of building massing and
architectural features.
(iv)
A Multi-Unit Dwelling shall not exceed 40 m of continuous Building frontage.
(v)
A Multi-Unit Dwelling shall provide sidewalk connections to ensure accessibility
between the street and laneways/alleys.
(b) Building Design
(i)
District character shall be a high-quality environment distinguished by its
organized, but varied façades with prominent detailing and signage.
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(ii)
Building design shall be architecturally compatible with other structures by using
complementary forms, materials, and scale.
(iii)
Architectural features shall be used to differentiate one face of a Building from
another.
(iv)
All at-grade residential units are encouraged and shall have visual privacy from
any public or internal sidewalks without the need for high or non-transparent
privacy fences or walls that detract from the active street edge, or alternatively
entrances may be raised to 2.0 m above grade.
(v)
Building step-backs where usable may contribute to required Amenity Area.
(vi)
Balconies shall be integral to the overall form and design of Multi-Unit Dwellings
and shall not project beyond a property line.
(vii)
Variations in the setback of individual units up to 1.0 m shall be employed to
provide building articulation and emphasize individual unit identity.
(viii) Variations in architectural detailing (e.g., materials, colours, etc.) shall be used to
create individual unit identity while maintaining overall Building design
consistency.
(ix)
New buildings shall use brick, wood, or glass as their fundamental cladding with
such materials being compatible and complementary to adjacent Buildings.
(x)
Vinyl siding is not an acceptable cladding material.
v.
ADDITIONAL DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS FOR PARKING
(a) Parking shall be in accordance with Land Use Bylaw Part 8, except that:
(i)
Parking access for vehicles, either surface or structured, shall be permitted
at either the rear or side of buildings, and/or may be internalized.
(ii)
Vehicular access to parking areas shall be from an alley, and where no alley
exists access may be from an adjacent Street on the side that would best
limit potential pedestrian conflicts.
(iii)
Visitor parking may be accommodated with surface stalls accessed from a
rear lane.
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SECTION 116B R4 - HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1446-26, July 6, 2026)
i.
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate high density apartments on a site. The District is
intended to emphasize complementary interface of Development with the Street and with each
other.
Permitted and Discretionary Uses:
(i) Permitted Uses
(ii) Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Multi-Unit Dwellings
- Assisted Living Facility
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Boarding and Lodging House
- Child Care Facility
- Designated Assisted Living Facility
- Family Day Home
- Group Homes, Limited
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Religious Assembly
- Sales Centre
- Show Home
- Special Care Facility
(a)
Notwithstanding Section 116B(1), a Child Care Facility or Religious Assembly shall
be discretionary only as an Accessory Use to a Multi-Unit Dwelling.
ii.
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10
Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standards
Site Standard
Site Area
(Minimum):
- Multi-Unit Dwellings
- Other Uses
- 800 m2
- 800 m2
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- For any Development in excess of
three Storeys. May be used for
outdoor Amenity Area
- 3.0 m
- 6.0 m
Side Yard
- Principal Buildings three Storeys or - 2 m
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Setback
(Minimum):
less
- Principal Buildings three Storeys or
less Abutting a Street
- Principal Buildings four Storeys or
more
- 3 m
- 4.5 m
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building, Corner Site
-
All other Principal Buildings
- 4.5 m
- 7.0 m
Height:
- Four Storeys not exceeding 15.0 m for
Developments Abutting a Residential District
that allows Single Detached Dwelling as a
Permitted Use.
- For all other areas, notwithstanding Section 14
(4), a variance may be granted for Multi-Unit
Dwellings for Height up to six Storeys or 23 m
considering factors including but not limited to:
a) Surrounding land uses;
b) Shading of surrounding properties; and
c) Capacity of road network.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
Density:
-
80 units per net hectare (minimum)
-
150 units per net hectare (maximum)
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
-
All Developments
- 50%
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
-
7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Multi-Unit Dwellings for
common Amenity Area
iii.
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding with Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case
of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
The common Amenity Area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided
into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space that
provides adequate area for unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the development Officer, as well as two or more of the following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(iii)
A gazebo or other shelter;
(iv)
A Patio;
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(v)
Courtyards;
(vi)
Gardens; or
(vii)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet
the needs of the residents for the specific Development under
consideration.
(c)
Development on Lot 8B, Plan 9424151 and Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 1027111
shall:
vi.
Follow the Urban Village Design Guidelines set out in the Pioneer
Lands Area Structure Plan - Gateway Lands Amendment, adopted
November 14, 2011; and
vii.
Where the Design Guidelines conflict with other regulations of the Land
Use Bylaw, the Design Guidelines shall take precedence.
(d)
Assisted Living Facility and Designated Assisted Living Facility Developments
shall provide 10% of the site area in the form of outdoor amenity area. In the
case of Designated Assisted Living Facility Developments, the amenity area
may be fenced for security purposes.
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SECTION 117
GPL - GREENBURY PLANNED LOT DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(Bylaw C-1000-17, June 27, 2017)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate single and semi-detached dwellings built to the
property line and street-oriented row housing with standard side yards within the Greenbury
neighbourhood on a pilot project basis.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
-
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
-
Boarding and Lodging House
-
Family Day Home
-
Group Homes, Limited
-
Public Utility Building
-
Sales Centre
-
Secondary Suite
-
Show Home
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented, up to four
units
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum):
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
Single Detached Dwelling - one side
Zero Side Yard
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling - two sides
Zero Side Yard
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling - one side
Zero Side Yard
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented -
Internal Dwelling
-
Row Housing, Street Oriented - End
Dwelling
- 8.5 m
- 7.6 m
- 6.7 m
- 5.5 m
- 6.9 m
- 5.5 m
- 6.7 m
Site Width
(Maximum):
-
Single Detached Dwelling - one side
Zero Side Yard
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling - one side
Zero Side Yard
- 11.9 m
- 10.7 m
Site Depth
-
All uses
- 33.5 m
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(Minimum):
Site Standard
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building
-
Attached Garage
-
Street Side Yard
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
Single Detached Dwelling with one
side Zero Side Yard
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
Semi-Detached with two sides Zero
Side Yard
-
Street Oriented Row Housing
- 3.0 m
- 6.0 m
- 3.0 m
- 1.2 m or 1.5 m when
adjacent to Zero Side
Yard Development
- 1.5 m
- 1.2 m or 1.5 m when
adjacent to Zero Side
Yard Development
- 0 m
- 1.2 m or 2.25 m
when adjacent to
Zero Side Yard
Development
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building, Corner Site
-
All other Principal Buildings
-
Attached Garage, access from an
Alley, Corner Site
-
Attached Garage, accessed from an
Alley, all other Sites
- 4.5 m
- 7.0 m
- 3.0 m
- 6.0 m
Height
(Maximum):
- Three storeys not to exceed 12.0 m
- A maximum differential of one Storey allowed between Adjacent
Sites
Density:
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
- An application that proposes a Density lower than the minimum
may be permitted if the neighbourhood's average Density remains
25 units per hectare or higher.
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
- 57% for Street Oriented Row Housing: this shall only apply to
internal Dwelling units with no side Yard. In cases where the garage
is not an integral part of the principal dwelling, the Dwelling shall not
exceed 40% of the total site coverage at 57%.
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per dwelling for Row Housing on one site for private outdoor
Amenity Area.
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case of
corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for
the additional
Front Yard and Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29
of this Bylaw.
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(b)
Zero Side Yard Development shall only be considered when a private
maintenance easement, a minimum of 1.5 m wide, has been registered at the
time of subdivision that provides for:
(i)
A 0.30 m eave encroachment with the requirement that the eaves must
not be closer than 0.90 m to the eaves of the adjacent building;
(ii)
A 0.60 m footing encroachment;
(iii)
A drainage swale, constructed as per the City of Spruce Grove
Minimum Engineering Standards; and
(iv)
Permission to access the easement area for maintenance of both
properties.
(c)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, any Accessory Building must meet the
same minimum Side Yard as the Principal Building.
(d)
For all subdivision proposed for land within this District, the following
information shall be delineated on the tentative plan of subdivision:
(i)
All lots proposed for Zero Side Yard Development; and
(ii)
Whether the block(s) will be front or rear loading.
(e)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, a Real Property Report shall be
submitted to the City of Spruce Grove after the completion of foundation
construction and prior to commencement of framing.
(f)
Notwithstanding Section 117(3)(e) above, the builder, at their own risk, may
install main floor joists and subfloor only on a completed foundation to protect
and maintain the integrity of the foundation and footings.
(Bylaw C-1025-17. March 5, 2018)
(g)
Notwithstanding Section 117(3)(e) above, the builder, at their own risk, on a
walkout lot, may install main floor joists, subfloor and applicable pony walls
only on a completed foundation to protect and maintain the integrity of the
foundation and footings.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(m)
For all sites that accommodate a dwelling less than 6.6 m wide excluding any
architectural features such as cantilevers or archways, the maximum
permitted width of a front attached garage is 4.9 m.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(i)
No storage, air conditioners, garbage cans, accessory uses and buildings, or
landscaping other than ground covering shall be located within the private
maintenance area.
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
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(j)
Variance shall not be granted to a Side Yard Setback.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
(k)
All roof leaders from the dwelling are connected to the storm service.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
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SECTION 117A EPL - EASTON PLANNED LOT DISTRICT
(1)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
The purpose of this District is to accommodate single dwellings with vehicular access from a
rear Alley only, with one side built to the property line within the Easton neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Boarding and Lodging House
- Family Day Home
- Garage Suite
- Group Homes, Limited
- Home Occupation
- Sales Centre
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site
Width
(Minimum):
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling - one
side Zero Side Yard
- 8.5 m
- 7.6 m
Site
Depth
(Minimum):
- All uses
- 33.0 m
Front
Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side
Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Street Side yard
- 1.2 m or 1.5m
when adjacent to
Zero Side Yard
development
- 2.4 m
Rear
Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Attached Garage, access from an
alley, Corner Site
- Attached Garage, accessed from
an alley
- All other Principal Buildings
- 3.0 m
- 6.0 m
- 7.0 m
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Site Standard
Height
(Maximum):
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density:
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
- An application that proposes a density lower than the
minimum may be permitted if the neighbourhood's average
density remains 25 units per hectare or higher.
Site
Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case of
corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard and Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Zero Side Yard Development shall only be considered when a private
maintenance easement, a minimum of 1.5 m wide, has been registered
at
the
time of subdivision that provides for:
(i)
A 0.30 m eave encroachment with the requirement that the eaves must not
be closer than 0.90 m to the eaves of the adjacent building;
(ii)
A 0.60 m footing encroachment;
(iii)
A drainage swale, constructed as per the City of Spruce Grove
Minimum Engineering Standards; and
(iv)
Permission to access the easement area for maintenance of both
properties.
(c)
All roof leaders from the Dwelling are connected to the storm service.
(d)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, any Accessory Building must meet the same
minimum Side Yard as the Principal Building.
(e)
For all subdivision proposed for land within this District, all lots proposed for Zero
Side Yard shall be delineated on the tentative plan of subdivision.
(f)
No front drive access will be permitted in this district.
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(g)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, a Real Property Report shall be
submitted to the City of Spruce Grove after the completion of foundation
construction and prior to commencement of framing.
(h)
Notwithstanding Section 117A(3)(g) above, the builder, at their own risk, may
install main floor joists and subfloor only on a completed foundation to protect and
maintain the integrity of the foundation and footings.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 117A(3)(g) above, the builder, at their own risk, on a
walkout lot, may install main floor joists, subfloor and applicable pony walls
only on a completed foundation to protect and maintain the integrity of the
foundation and footings.
(j)
No storage, air conditioners, garbage cans, accessory uses and buildings, or
landscaping other than ground covering shall be located within the private
maintenance area.
(k)
The designation and location of the EPL District may be applied to residential
areas serviced by an alley, in general accordance with Figure 1 - Areas of
Potential EPL District.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 3(k) above, the maximum total area of
residential land which may be applied for under the EPL District shall be
limited to 20% of the residential area, excluding sites intended for Multi-
Unit Dwellings.
(l)
Variance shall not be granted to a Side Yard Setback.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
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*Note: This figure shows potential blocks of EPL and does not reflect 20% area. The configuration of parks, roads
and other land uses is conceptual and may be refined at the time of subdivision.
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SECTION 117B CPL - COPPERHAVEN PLANNED LOT DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate single dwellings with vehicular access from a
rear Alley only, with one side built to the property line within the Copperhaven neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Boarding and Lodging House
- Family Day Home
- Garage Suite
- Group Homes, Limited
- Home Occupation
- Sales Centre
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum):
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling - one
side Zero Side Yard
- 8.5 m
- 7.6 m
Site Depth
(Minimum):
- All uses
- 33.0 m
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Street Side yard
- 1.2 m or 1.5m
when adjacent to
Zero Side Yard
development
- 2.4 m
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Attached Garage, access from an
alley, Corner Site
- Attached Garage, accessed from
an alley
- All other Principal Buildings
- 3.0 m
- 6.0 m
- 7.0 m
Height
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
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Site Standard
(Maximum):
Density:
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
- An application that proposes a density lower than the
minimum may be permitted if the neighbourhood's average
density remains 25 units per hectare or higher.
Site
Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case of
corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard and Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw.
(b)
Zero Side Yard Development shall only be considered when a private
maintenance easement, a minimum of 1.5 m wide, has been registered at the
time of subdivision that provides for:
(i)
A 0.30 m eave encroachment with the requirement that the eaves must not
be closer than 0.90 m to the eaves of the adjacent building;
(ii)
A 0.60 m footing encroachment;
(iii)
A drainage swale, constructed as per the City of Spruce Grove
Minimum Engineering Standards; and
(iv)
Permission to access the easement area for maintenance of both
properties.
(c)
All roof leaders from the Dwelling are connected to the storm service.
(d)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, any Accessory Building must meet the same
minimum Side Yard as the Principal Building.
(e)
For all subdivision proposed for land within this District, all lots proposed for Zero
Side Yard shall be delineated on the tentative plan of subdivision.
(f)
No front drive access will be permitted in this district.
(g)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, a Real Property Report shall be
submitted to the City of Spruce Grove after the completion of foundation
construction and prior to commencement of framing.
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(h)
Notwithstanding Section 117A(3)(g) above, the builder, at their own risk, may
install main floor joists and subfloor only on a completed foundation to protect and
maintain the integrity of the foundation and footings.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 117A(3)(g) above, the builder, at their own risk, on a
walkout lot, may install main floor joists, subfloor and applicable pony walls
only on a completed foundation to protect and maintain the integrity of the
foundation and footings.
(j)
No storage, air conditioners, garbage cans, accessory uses and buildings, or
landscaping other than ground covering shall be located within the private
maintenance area.
(k)
The designation and location of the CPL District may be applied to residential
areas serviced by an alley, in general accordance with Figure 1 - Areas of
Potential CPL District.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 3(k) above, the maximum total area of residential
land which may be applied for under the CPL District shall be limited to
20% of the residential area, excluding sites intended for Multi-Unit
Dwellings.
(l)
Variance shall not be granted to a Side Yard Setback.
(Bylaw C-1369-24, March 10, 2025)
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*Note: This figure shows potential blocks of CPL and does not reflect 20% area. The configuration
of parks, roads, and other land uses is conceptual and may be refined at the time of subdivision.
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SECTION 117C PPL - PRESCOTT PLANNED LOT DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1382-25, May 26, 2025)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate single dwellings with vehicular access from
a rear Alley only, with one side built to the property line within the Prescott neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
-
Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Single Detached Dwelling
-
Boarding and Lodging House
-
Family Day Home
-
Garage Suites
-
Group Homes, Limited
-
Home Occupation
-
Sales Centre
-
Secondary Suite
-
Show Home
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum):
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
Single Detached Dwelling - one side
Zero Side Yard
- 8.5 m
- 7.6 m
Site Depth
(Minimum):
-
All uses
- 33.0 m
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
Street Side Yard
- 1.2 m or 1.5 m when
adjacent to Zero Side
Yard development
- 2.4 m
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
-
Attached Garage, access from an
Alley, Corner Site
-
Attached Garage, accessed from an
Alley
-
All other Principal Buildings
- 3.0 m
- 6.0 m
- 7.0 m
Height
(Maximum):
- Three storeys not to exceed 12.0 m
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Density:
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
- An application that proposes a Density lower than the minimum may be
permitted if the neighbourhood's average Density remains 25 units per
hectare or higher.
Site
Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the
case of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for
the additional Front Yard and Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29
of this Bylaw.
(b)
Zero Side Yard Development shall only be considered when a private
maintenance easement, a minimum of 1.5 m wide, has been registered at the
time of subdivision that provides for:
(i)
A 0.30 m eave encroachment with the requirement that the eaves must
not be closer than 0.90 m to the eaves of the adjacent building;
(ii)
A 0.60 m footing encroachment;
(iii)
A drainage swale, constructed as per the City of Spruce Grove
Minimum Engineering Standards; and
(iv)
Permission to access the easement area for maintenance of both
properties.
(c)
All roof leaders from the Dwelling are connected to the storm service.
(d)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, any Accessory Building must meet the
same minimum Side Yard as the Principal Building.
(e)
For all subdivision proposed for land within this District, all lots proposed for
Zero Side Yard shall be delineated on the tentative plan of subdivision.
(f)
No front drive access will be permitted in this district
(g)
For all Zero Side Yard Development, a Real Property Report shall be
submitted to the City of Spruce Grove after the completion of foundation
construction and prior to commencement of framing.
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(h)
Notwithstanding Section 117A(3)(g) above, the builder, at their own risk, may
install main floor joists and subfloor only on a completed foundation to protect
and maintain the integrity of the foundation and footings.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 117A(3)(g) above, the builder, at their own risk, on a
walkout lot, may install main floor joists, subfloor and applicable pony walls
only on a completed foundation to protect and maintain the integrity of the
foundation and footings.
(j)
No storage, air conditioners, garbage cans, accessory uses and
buildings, hard surfaced walkways or sidewalks, or landscaping other
than turf grass or ground covering shall be located within the private
maintenance easement area.
(k)
For Zero Side Yard Development, entry doors shall be restricted to
the front or rear of the principal building. No side entry door shall be
permitted.
(l)
The designation and location of PPL District may be applied to
residential areas serviced by an alley, in general accordance with
Figure 1 - Areas of Potential PPL District.
(i)
Notwithstanding Section 3(k) above, the maximum total
area of residential land which may be applied form under
the PPL District shall be limited to 20% of the residential
area, excluding sites intended for Multi-Unit Dwellings.
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Figure 1 - Areas of Potential PPL District
*Note: This figure shows potential blocks of PPL and does not reflect 20% area. The
configuration of parks, roads and other land uses is conceptual and may be refined
at the time of subdivision.
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SECTION 118
RE1 - ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 1
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This purpose of this District is to ensure that new Development in established
neighbourhoods is sensitive in scale to existing Development and maintains the traditional
character design of the block face while allowing for new, compatible Development. This
District is applied where lots are generally developed at a density less than 25 dwelling
units per hectare.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Boarding and Lodging House
- Duplex
- Family Day Home
- Garage Suite
- Garden Suite
- Group Homes, Limited
- Home Occupation, Major
- Manufactured Home
- Public Utility Building
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum):
-
Duplex
-
20.0 m
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
10.0 m
-
Single Detached Dwelling
-
12.0 m
-
Single Detached, on a Collector
Road
-
10.0 m
-
Single Detached Dwelling, Corner
Site
-
14.0 m
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Site Standard
-
Street Oriented Row Housing
-
5.5 m
-
Street Oriented Row Housing, End
Units
-
7.5 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
-
Duplex, Semi-Detached Dwelling,
Single Detached Dwelling
-
34.0 m
-
Street Oriented Row Housing
-
25.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Shall be consistent, within 1.0 m, with Setback on
adjacent Sites and with the general context of the
block face, but not less than 3.0 m.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Street Side Yard
-
3.0 m
-
Principal Buildings less than 2
Storeys
-
1.35 m
-
Principal Buildings 2 Storeys or
more
-
1.8 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building, Corner Site
-
4.5 m
-
Attached Garage accessed from
an Alley, Corner Site
-
3.0 m
-
Attached Garage accessed from
an Alley, all Other Sites
-
6.0 m
-
All Other Principal Buildings
-
7.5 m
Height (Maximum):
-
2½ Storeys not to exceed 10.0 m
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
-
50%
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
-
7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for private
outdoor Amenity Area
(3)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(a)
Location
Street-Oriented Row Housing shall be located on Sites that abut Collector
Roads.
(b)
Projections Into Yards
(i)
A single Storey unenclosed Deck may project a maximum of 2.0 m into
a Front Yard Setback, provided that a minimum of 3.0 m is maintained
between the front property line and the projection.
(ii)
A single Storey unenclosed Deck may project a maximum of 2.0 m into
a Street Side Yard Setback, provided that a minimum of 1.5 m is
maintained between the side property line.
(c)
Vehicle Access
(i)
There shall be no vehicular access from the Street where an Abutting
Alley exists, and
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a. A treed landscaped Boulevard is present along the Street adjacent
to the property line; or
b. The Site Width is less than 15.5 m.
(ii)
Where vehicle access already exists from the fronting Street, a Garage
may protrude a maximum of 1.0 m beyond the front wall of the
Principal Building and have a maximum width of 7.3 m or 35% of the
Site Width, whichever is less. In no case shall the Garage be located
less than 3.0 m from the front property line.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(d)
Corner Sites
The Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the additional Front
Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this Bylaw and
taking into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(e)
Character
(i)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in considering
Duplex, or Semi-Detached Dwellings having regard to:
a. Adjacent Sites in order to ensure new Development is
complementary and compatible with existing Development. The
Building and architectural design, siting, Grade elevations, Site
Coverage, massing, and use of exterior finishing materials shall be
to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, who shall ensure that
the physical characteristics will be reasonably similar to, or better
than the standard of surrounding development;
b. The effect on the privacy of adjacent properties; and
c. Where applicable, the policies and guidelines for Duplex and Semi-
detached Dwellings Development contained in a Statutory Plan for
the area.
(ii)
Manufactured Homes shall fit the building character of adjacent
developments and of the neighbourhood to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
(f)
Landscaping
(i)
Notwithstanding the Landscaping regulations of Part 9 of this Bylaw,
where new Development consists of replacement or infill within areas
of existing housing, Landscaping shall be implemented as a
component of such new Development in order to replace vegetation
removed during construction or to reinforce an established landscaping
context in the area.
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SECTION 119
RE2 - ESTABLISHED NEIGHBOURHOOD RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT 2
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This purpose of this District is to ensure that new Development in established
neighbourhoods is sensitive in scale to existing Development and maintains the traditional
character design of the block face while allowing for new, compatible Development. This
District is applied where lots are generally developed at a density exceeding 25 dwelling
units per hectare.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Duplex abutting a
Collector Road
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
abutting a Collector Road
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Boarding and Lodging House
- Duplex
- Family Day Home
- Garage Suite
- Garden Suite
- Group Homes, Limited
- Home Occupation, Major
- Manufactured Home
- Public Utility Building
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18, 2019)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum)
-
Duplex
-
15.0 m
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
-
7.5 m
-
Duplex, Semi-Detached
Dwelling, Corner Site
-
10.5m
-
Single Detached
Dwelling
-
10.4 m
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Site Standard
-
Single Detached, Corner
Site
-
12.0 m
-
Single Detached, on a
Collector Road
-
9.0 m
-
Street Oriented Row
Housing
-
5.5 m
-
Street Oriented Row
Housing
-
7.5 m
Site Depth
(Minimum):
-
Duplex, Semi-Detached
Dwelling, Single
Detached Dwelling
- 30.0
-
Street Oriented Row
Housing
- 25.0
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
Shall be consistent, within 1.0 m, with Setback on adjacent
Sites and with the general context of the block face, but not
less than 3.0 m.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Street Side Yard
- 3.0 m
-
Principal Buildings less
than 2 Storeys
-
1.2 m
-
Principal Buildings 2
Storeys or more
-
1.5 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
-
Principal Building,
Corner Site
- 4.5 m
-
Attached Garage
accessed from an Alley,
Corner Site
- 3.0 m
-
Attached Garage
accessed from an Alley,
all Other Sites
- 6.0 m
-
All Other Principal
Buildings
- 7.5 m
Height (Maximum):
2½ Storeys not to exceed 10.0 m
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
50%
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for private outdoor
Amenity Area
(3)
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
(a)
Location
Street-Oriented Row Housing shall be located on Sites that abut Collector
Roads.
(b)
Projections Into Yards
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(i)
A single Storey unenclosed Deck may project a maximum of 2.0 m into
a Front Yard Setback, provided that a minimum of 3.0 m is maintained
between the front property line and the projection.
(ii)
A single Storey unenclosed Deck may project a maximum of 2.0 m into
a Street Side Yard Setback, provided that a minimum of 1.5 m is
maintained between the side property line and the projection.
(c)
Vehicle Access
(i)
There shall be no vehicular access from the Street where an Abutting
Alley exists, and
a. A treed landscaped Boulevard is present along the Street adjacent
to the property line; or
b. The Site Width is less than 15.5 m.
(ii)
If vehicular access is provided from the fronting Street, a Garage may
protrude a maximum of 1.0 m beyond the front wall of the Principal
Building and have a maximum width of 7.3 m or 35% of the Site Width,
whichever is less. In no case shall the Garage be located less than 3.0
m from the front property line.
(d)
Corner Sites
The Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the additional Front
Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this Bylaw and
taking into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(e)
Character
(i)
The Development Officer may exercise discretion in considering
Duplex, or Semi-Detached Dwellings having regard to:
a. Adjacent Sites in order to ensure new Development is
complementary and compatible with existing Development. The
Building and architectural design, siting, Grade elevations, Site
Coverage, massing, and use of exterior finishing materials shall be
to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, who shall ensure that
the physical characteristics will be reasonably similar to, or better
than the standard of surrounding development;
b. The effect on the privacy of adjacent properties; and
c. Where applicable, the policies and guidelines for Duplex and Semi-
detached Dwellings Development contained in a Statutory Plan for
the area.
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(ii)
Manufactured Homes shall fit the building character of adjacent
developments and of the neighbourhood to the satisfaction of the
Development Officer.
(f)
Landscaping
(i)
Notwithstanding the Landscaping regulations of Part 9 of this Bylaw,
where new Development consists of replacement or infill within areas
of existing housing, Landscaping shall be implemented as a
component of such new Development in order to replace vegetation
removed during construction or to reinforce an established landscaping
context in the area.
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SECTION 120
RMHC - MANUFACTURED HOME COURT DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1142-21, June 27, 2022)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
To accommodate the Mobile City Estates Manufactured Home Court that allows for
Manufactured Homes as a housing option and provides regulations for existing and future
development. The District supports an orderly on-site design and a sensitive interface with
adjacent residential uses and public streets.
(2)
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONAY USES
(a) Permitted Uses
(b) Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building and Use
- Manufactured Home
- Family Day Home
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Public Utility Building
- Sales Centre
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(3)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(a)
General Regulations
(i)
This District shall apply to Lot 1, Plan 1901RS, the Site, located north
of McLeod Avenue and west of Calahoo Road.
(ii)
The Site shall be regulated in District Sub-Areas as illustrated in Figure
1 - Mobile City Estates Sub-Areas Map.
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(iii)
District Sub-Areas shall have individual Site Plans approved by
Development Permit prior to new or replacement Manufacturing Homes
being developed in that Sub-Area, and all subsequent development
shall comply with the District regulations as reviewed through the
Development Permit application process.
(iv)
The following regulations shall apply in all District Sub-Areas:
a. Regulations in: Part 6 General Regulations; Part 7 Special
Regulations; Part 8 Parking Regulations; Part 9 Landscaping
Regulations; and, Part 10 Sign Regulations shall apply to
Development except as modified by this District.
b. A Manufactured Home Court shall:
i.
be designed to accommodate units of different sizes, including
expandable and double wide forms, and variety in internal road
and unit placement to avoid monotony;
ii.
have new or replacement utilities installed underground for safe
emergency vehicle circulation and aesthetics to the satisfaction
of the Development Officer;
iii.
be drained to a storm sewer or other system constructed in
accordance with accepted engineering practice; and,
iv.
have internal roads that are hard surfaced with asphalt
pavement, well drained, and actively maintained.
c. A minimum of two (2) Parking Stalls, being hard surfaced or of
compacted gravel that includes their access from the Street or private
road, shall be provided per Manufactured Home.
d. Visitor Parking Stalls shall be provided at the ratio of one (1) stall for
every seven (7) Manufactured Homes, and these stalls shall be
delineated on the District Sub-Area's Site Plan and identified by
signage as visitor parking.
e. A Manufactured Home shall:
i.
not exceed a Building Height of one storey or 5.5 m;
ii.
provide a minimum 7.5 m2 private outdoor Amenity Area;
iii.
be clearly numbered as approved by the City of Spruce Grove;
iv.
have Manufactured Home Stalls, where applicable, that are
clearly marked off by permanent flush stakes/markers, or other
suitable means; and,
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v.
have the crawl space between the Manufactured Home and the
ground fully covered from view by skirting consistent with the
general finish of the unit, or by other means satisfactory to the
Development Officer, installed within 30 days of placement of
the Manufacture Home. Axles, wheels, and trailer hitches shall
be removed where they are not part of the frame, and where a
hitch cannot be removed it shall be covered from view.
f.
Accessory Buildings shall not exceed two (2) buildings per
Manufactured Home subject to:
i.
one (1) attached Accessory Building to a maximum of 20% of
the area of the associated Manufactured Home and being a
Covered Deck, Deck, porch, and/or foyer;
ii.
one (1) detached Accessory Building, in the form of a storage
shed, that shall not exceed 10 m2 in area;
iii.
a detached Accessory Building shall have a minimum
separation of 1.0 m from another Building;
iv.
a maximum Building Height of 4.5 m; and,
v.
the design quality and construction of an Accessory Building,
including foundation and skirting finish, shall use durable
materials and design that complements the associated
Manufactured Home.
g. Existing Accessory Buildings, including attached garages in Sub-Area
'A', shall be removed at the time of replacement or exterior
modification of an associated Manufactured Home unless compliant
with the siting and design regulations of this District.
(b)
Sub-Area 'A' Regulations
(i) A maximum of 261 Manufactured Homes shall be permitted.
(ii) An existing Manufactured Home or other Building encroaching onto a
Street shall require a License of Occupation.
(iii) A Manufactured Home shall maintain separation setbacks per the
following:
a.
a Building separation fronting an internal road shall be a minimum 1.5
m abutting, or a minimum 3.0 m fronting a Street.
b.
a rear Building separation shall be a minimum 2.4 m from an adjacent
Manufactured Home or internal road, or a minimum 3.0 m where
abutting a Street.
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c.
a side Building separation shall be:
i.
a minimum 4.5 m from another Manufactured Home;
ii.
a minimum 2.4 m from an attached Accessory Building; and,
iii.
a minimum 3.0 m abutting an internal access road or a Street.
(iv) A Development Permit application for a new or replacement Manufactured
Home and/or Accessory Building shall include a Site Plan drawn to scale
and signed by an Alberta Land Surveyor identifying dimensions for the
proposed structure(s) and separation distances from all existing and
adjacent Manufactured Homes, Accessory Building(s), internal access
roads, Streets, and the number and dimensions of parking stalls to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(c)
Sub-Area 'B' Regulations
(i) A maximum 43 Manufactured Homes shall be permitted.
(ii) A Manufactured Home Stall shall have an area of not less than 375 m2;
(iii) The maximum total stall coverage shall be 50% with the coverage of a
principal building not to exceed 40%.
(iv) A Manufactured Home shall maintain Setbacks to a Manufactured Home
Stall line per the following:
a. A front Setback shall be a minimum 1.5 m where a Manufactured
Home Stall abuts an internal road or a minimum 3.0 m abutting a
Street;
b. A rear Setback shall be a minimum 3.0 m, excepting that where a
Manufactured Home Stall:
i.
abuts a Street it shall be a minimum 4.5 m;
ii.
abuts Sub-Area 'A' it shall be a minimum 1.5 m; and,
iii.
abuts a Site with Single or Semi-Detached Dwelling it shall be a
minimum 7.0 m.
c. A side Setback shall be a minimum 1.2 m, excepting that where it abuts
an internal road or a Street it shall be a minimum 3.0 m.
(v) A Manufactured Home Stall that abuts a Site with Single or Semi-
Detached Dwelling shall require one tree per stall and it shall be placed
within the 7.0 m rear setback.
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(vi) Accessory Building shall not be permitted within the 7.0 m of a property
line where Single or Semi-Detached Dwellings are a Permitted Use.
(vii)
A maximum 1.8 m high uniform Fence shall be installed abutting
parcels where Single or Semi-Detached Dwellings are a permitted use
with the Fence design being to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(viii)
A Site Plan for a Development Permit application shall be drawn to
scale and identify all setbacks from Manufactured Home Stall a boundary,
roof overhangs, separation distances from Manufactured Home units and
Accessory Building(s), along with the number and dimensions of parking
stalls, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(d)
Sub-Area 'C' Regulations
(i) Sub-Area 'C' is a future development area, and it shall require an
amendment to this District prior to future development.
(4)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
A Site Plan proposed for a District Sub-Area shall be drawn to scale and
include:
(i) a north arrow and defined drawing scale;
(ii) dimensions and boundaries of property lines, rights-of-way, covenant
areas and other easements;
(iii) location and dimensions of existing and proposed structures and setbacks
(including projections and overhangs) to parcel lines, rights-of-way, and
easements;
(iv) location of existing and proposed Street access, internal roads, driveways,
parking, visitor parking, private Amenity Areas, recreational structures,
pathways, lighting, landscaping, screening and fencing;
(v) natural and finished grades of the Site, at Stall boundaries, and at
designed Building foundation elevation (indicate source of grade data);
(vi) location of any physical or topographical constraints (e.g., watercourses,
wetlands, steep slopes, etc.);
(vii)
location of all existing and proposed water lines, and sanitary sewer
and storm drain facilities, including sizes; and
(viii)
proposed covenant areas (if any).
(b)
As a condition of a Development Permit for a comprehensive Site Plan for a
Manufactured Home Court the owner shall enter into a Development
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Agreement with the City of Spruce Grove for off-site improvements necessary
to serve the development with such improvements to be constructed at the
developer's cost and to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
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SECTION 121
RMHS - MANUFACTURED HOME SUBDIVISION RESIDENTIAL
DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is to provide for Manufactured Homes on subdivided sites.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Manufactured Home
- Accessory Building
- Family Day Home
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Public Utility Building
- Show Home
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
- 435.0 m2
Site Width (Minimum):
- 12.8 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- 34.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 4.0 m
- 20% of Site Width, at a minimum of 2.4 m, if Front Yard
determined by Development Officer to a Street Side Yard.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 5.0 m from the abutting Site line to either one of the long
sides containing the main entrance door.
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 3.2 m
Building Height
(Maximum):
- One Storey, not to exceed 5.5 m
(Bylaw C-1025-17, March 5, 2018)
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 45%
Floor Area (Minimum):
- 66 m2
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
A Development Permit is needed prior to the establishment of a Manufactured
Home and the application is subject to all requirements of this Bylaw.
(b)
Notwithstanding the Setback regulations contained in (2), where a Site within
this District shares a Site boundary with a property where a residential District
is applied, a minimum 7.0 m setback shall be provided.
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(c)
Each Manufactured Home shall have C.S.A. certification or the equivalent.
Proof of certification shall be submitted with the Development Permit
application.
(d)
Manufactured Homes shall arrive to the Site in no more than two sections.
(e)
Current photographs showing all sides of the Manufactured Home shall be
submitted with the application. The applicant shall indicate how any
deficiencies in the Manufactured Home shall be corrected.
(f)
The Development Officer may require that the applicant submit a plan
showing Abutting properties and the location of any existing Manufactured
Homes, additions, and Accessory Buildings on those properties with the
application.
(g)
The Manufactured Home subdivision shall be designed to accommodate
Manufactured Homes units of different sizes, including expandable and
doublewide units, with variety in the Street design and the placement of
individual units to avoid monotony.
(h)
Each Manufactured Home must be securely attached to a permanent
Foundation.
(i)
A permanent Foundation shall be provided in accordance with the Alberta
Building Code for each Site, and the Foundation shall not exceed 0.6 m
above finished Grade.
(j)
The crawl space between the structure and Grade of each Manufactured
Home shall be suitably enclosed from view by skirting, or another means
satisfactory to the Development Officer, within thirty days of placement of the
Manufactured Home. Axles, wheels and trailer hitches shall be removed
where they are not part of the frame. Where a hitch cannot be removed, it
shall be skirted and covered from view.
(Bylaw C-857-13, May 14, 2014)
(k)
Notwithstanding Section 53, Accessory Buildings shall be located a minimum
of 1 m from the dwelling.
(Bylaw C-900-15 - Feb. 23, 2015)
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SECTION 122
HLC - HAWTHORNE LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is generally intended to accommodate detached and attached Dwellings in an
integrated lifestyle community within the Hawthorne neighbourhood of Heritage Estates.
This lifestyle community offers Sites with reduced Setbacks appealing to residents seeking
less yard maintenance, as well as a more intimate streetscape with no on-Street parking
and an internal roadway that is gated to outside vehicles at the community entrance. A
mixture of housing types and sizes, including Secondary Suites, within a medium to high
density site will encourage a diversity or residents creating a more integrated and
heterogeneous community.
(C-1013-17, December 13, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1288-23 - March 11, 2024)
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Multi-Unit Dwelling
- Row Housing
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Family Day Home
- Private Club
- Sales Centre
- Show Home
- Special Care Facility
- Secondary Suite in Plan
192 0493
(C-1013-17, December 13, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(Bylaw C-1288-23, March 11, 2024)
(a)
Notwithstanding Section 122 (1), a Home Occupation, Minor shall be a
discretionary Use in Multi-Unit Dwellings.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum)
- Multi-Unit Dwelling
- 800 m2
Site Width (Minimum):
- Semi-Detached Dwelling or Row
Housing
- Semi-Detached Dwelling or Row
Housing, Corner Site
- All Other Sites
- All Other Corner Sites
- 5.5 m
- 7.0 m
- 11.4 m
- 12.5 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- 30.0 m
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Site Standard
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building.
- Flanking Site
- Multi-Unit Dwellings or Special
Care Facilities in excess of 3
Storeys. May be used for outdoor
Amenity Area
- Corner Sites may be varied by the
Development Officer
- 4.5 m
- 3.1 m
- 6.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Private Club
- Multi-Unit Dwellings or Special
Care Facilities 3 Storeys or less
- Multi-Unit Dwellings or Special
Care Facilities 4 Storeys
- All Other Uses
- 7.6 m
- 3.0 m
- 4.5 m
- 1.2 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Private Club
- All Other Uses
- 7.6 m
- 4.5 m
Building Height
(Maximum)
- Four Storeys not exceeding 16.0 m for Multi-Unit
Dwellings or Special Care Facilities
- Three Storeys not to exceed 12.0 m
- Except for sites with Multi-Unit Dwellings or Special
Care Facilities, a maximum differential of one
Storey allowed between Adjacent Sites
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Multi-Unit Dwellings or Special
Care Facilities
- 55%
- 50%
- 57%
- 50%
Density (Minimum)
- 25 units per hectare
- An application that proposes a Density lower than
the minimum may be permitted if the
neighbourhood's average density remains 25 units
per hectare or higher
Density (Maximum)
- 150 units per net hectare
Amenity Area
(Minimum)
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Multi-Unit Dwellings for
common Amenity Area
(Bylaw C-839-13, Feb. 25, 2013)
(Bylaw C-900-15, Feb. 23, 2015)
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1013-17, Dec.13, 2017)
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Where a Multi-Unit Dwelling or Special Care Facility abuts a property where
Single Detached Dwellings, Semi-Detached Dwellings or Row Housing are a
Permitted Use, the following regulations shall apply:
(i)
the minimum yard setback shall be increased to 6.0 m;
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(ii)
where the Multi-Unit Dwelling or Special Care Facility abuts the south
property line of the neighbouring site, the minimum yard setback shall
be increased to 7.5 m.
(b)
Except for Multi-Unit Dwellings and Special Care Facilities, no more than six
Dwellings in this District shall be consecutively attached.
(c)
The common Amenity Area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided
into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space that
provides adequate area for unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer, as well as two or more of the
following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(iii)
A gazebo or other shelter;
(iv)
A Patio;
(v)
Courtyards;
(vi)
Gardens; or
(vii)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the
residents for the specific Development under consideration.
(Bylaw C-1013-17, December 13, 2017)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(d)
One Secondary Suite shall be permitted in each Bare Land Conominium unit
within Plan 192 0493.
(Bylaw C-1288-23, March 11, 2024)
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SECTION 123
C1 - CITY CENTRE COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is to provide continuous narrow storefronts for diverse retail and commercial
development in the City Centre that encourage street-level pedestrian activity and provide
opportunity for above ground-floor residential development. All District sites and buildings
shall contribute to a high-quality urban form and pedestrian environment distinguished by
varied façades, elevated architectural design, and consistent signage.
(2)
PERMITTED AND DISCRETIONARY USES
(a) Uses identified in this District as applicable to McLeod Avenue or First Avenue sub-
areas shall use the boundaries defined in the figure below:
(b) First Avenue Sub-Area
(i) Permitted Uses
(ii) Discretionary Uses
- Eating and Drinking
Establishment
- Health Service
- Park
- Personal Service Establishment
- Professional and Office Service
- Retail Sales
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Use
- Alcohol Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- Cannabis Sales
- Child Care Facility*
- Commercial School, Non-Industrial*
- Hotel*
- Parking Facility, Public
- Public Utility Building
-
Recreation Establishment, Indoor*
(c) McLeod Avenue Sub-Area
(i) Permitted Uses
(ii) Discretionary Uses
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- Eating and Drinking
Establishment
- Live-Work Dwelling
- Multi-Unit Dwelling*
- Park
- Personal Service Establishment
- Professional and Office Service*
- Retail Sales
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Use
- Alcohol Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- Cannabis Sales
- Child Care Facility*
- Commercial School, Non-Industrial*
- Government Service*
- Health Service*
- Hotel*
- Parking Facility
- Private Clubs*
- Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits*
- Public Utility Building
- Recreation Establishment, Indoor*
(d) A Permitted or Discretionary Uses with an asterisk (*) shall not occupy the ground-
floor of a Building unless:
(i) the Site has a Front Yard abutting McLeod Avenue; and,
(ii) the Site is west of Queen Street; and,
(iii) the use is not a Multi-Unit Dwelling.
(e) Live-Work Dwellings shall be located on McLeod Avenue west of Queen Street.
(f) Commercial Schools shall not use or store heavy or industrial vehicles.
(g) Cannabis Sales is a prohibited use on all Sites in the District between Queen Street
and King Street, as shown in the following map:
(h) Lots 1 through 30 and 34 through 40, Block 6, Plan 2387 AR, and Lots 31 though 33,
Block 6, Plan 6238 MC shall be subject to environmental review for possible soil
contamination that will inform any concern or need of Site remediation for a
proposed Use prior to rendering a decision on a Development Permit.
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(i) Alcohol Sales shall be limited to a maximum Floor Area of 275 m2.
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
(3)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
(a) Development Regulations identified specific to McLeod Avenue or First Avenue Sub-
Areas shall use the boundaries defined above in Section 2 (a) of this District.
(b) Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special Regulations,
Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations and the following regulations shall apply to all development in this
District.
(c) Site Standards:
Site Standard
(i)
Site Area (Minimum):
183.0 m2
(ii)
Site Width (Minimum):
6.0 m
(iii)
Site Depth (Minimum):
30.0 m
(iv)
Front Yard Setback:
Buildings shall be built to the property
line, excepting that a Live-Work
Dwelling shall be a minimum 3.0 m
(v)
Side Yard Setback:
Buildings shall be built to the property
line
(vi)
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
6.0 m or ½ the Building Height.
(vii)
Building Height (Maximum):
Four (4) Storeys, not to exceed 14.0 m
(excluding roof top gardens); or,
Six (6) Storeys, not exceeding 21.0 m
on the east side of King Street between
Highway 16A and Jespersen Avenue.
(viii)
Gross Leasable Area
(Maximum):
465 m2 for a single ground-floor use.
(ix)
Site Coverage (Maximum):
95%
(x)
Façade Height (Maximum):
8.0 m
(d) Notwithstanding Section 123.3(c) (vii), Building Height up to six (6) Storeys, not to
exceed 25.0 m, may be considered at the discretion of the Development Officer with
the consideration of transitions with adjacent Building designs and heights, adjacent
uses, streetscape and the proposed Building design.
(e) Notwithstanding Section 123.3(c) (viii), Gross Leasable Area for ground-floor Retail
uses abutting McLeod Avenue, between Queen Street and King Street, may include
wrap-around units to accommodate larger individual tenant areas.
(f) A Multi-Unit Dwelling shall:
(i)
Have a separate access to the Street;
(ii)
Not have Dwelling unit on the same floor as a non-Residential use; and,
(iii)
Provide an Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 per Dwelling unit.
(g) A Live-Work Dwelling shall have:
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(i)
a main floor elevation a minimum 1.0 m above the adjacent Street for privacy
and "eyes on the street"; and,
(ii)
Individual Dwellings shall have entrances that are spaced appropriately and
be combined with steps, terraces, or stoops.
(4)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a) Additional Regulations identified specific to McLeod Avenue or First Avenue
Sub-Areas shall use the boundaries defined in Section 2 (a) of this District.
(b) Outdoor Storage shall be prohibited.
(c) Garbage, recycling, and other containment areas shall be in a Rear Yard.
(d) Off-Street Loading shall not be located within a Front Yard or any Yard adjacent
to a Street.
(e) Access to on-site vehicular Parking Stalls shall be from an Alley, and where
there is no available Alley the access shall be from the adjacent Street utilizing
the minimum vehicle crossing width design feasible over pedestrian areas.
(f)
At-grade surface parking lots fronting McLeod Avenue are prohibited.
(g) At-grade surface parking lots associated with a development and fronting First
Avenue are prohibited.
(h) A Parking Facility shall be Hard Surfaced with asphalt for all Parking Stalls and
internal vehicle circulation areas (i.e. aisles), and shall provide a minimum 1.0 m
Landscaped area abutting a Street(s) to the satisfaction of the Development
Officer.
(i)
Buildings shall contribute to high-quality urban form and pedestrian environment
by:
(i)
Building widths shall not exceed 15.3 m abutting Main Street, First
Avenue, and McLeod Avenue between King Street and Queen Street;
excepting that, this regulation may be voided for Mixed-Use
Development where the Building is divided into increments of no more
than 7.6 m in width by use of Façade articulation and/or using
alterations in design and materials at the discretion of the Development
Officer.
(ii)
Buildings with individual commercial Units shall be defined clearly by
articulated entrances that face the adjacent Street, are universally-
accessible, and are clearly visible.
(iii)
Building design shall address and emphasize Street intersections
using massing, height, and interesting architectural features, and shall
be strongly emphasized on corner parcels abutting the prominent
intersections of McLeod Avenue with Main Street and McLeod Avenue
with Queen Street.
(iv)
A Street-level Storey of a Building shall have a floor to ceiling height
minimum of 3.6 m and a maximum of 4.5 m.
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(v)
Height of a new Building shall be compatible with an adjacent Building
with taller buildings being encouraged on corners that are entrance
points to primary blocks.
(vi)
A Building step-back of a minimum 3.0 m shall be provided from the
façade of the storey beneath commencing at a height of three-storeys,
and it may contribute to required Amenity Area where it is functionable
space.
(vii)
Notwithstanding Section 123 3. (c) (iv) and (v), a Site abutting McLeod
Avenue between Queen Street and King Street, or when abutting Main
Street, may provide a maximum 2.0 m Setback to encourage outdoor
seating or provide outdoor amenity space; and, where a sidewalk is
less than two (2) metres in width to accommodate accessibility
features.
(viii)
New development adjacent to Lot 10, Block 6, Plan 2387 AR
(Columbus Park) shall provide an active pedestrian entrance and
frontage onto this space.
(ix)
Lobbies for residential or non-ground-floor commercial in mixed-use
Buildings shall not have a street frontage exceeding 6.0 m.
(j)
Building Façades and exterior design shall adhere to the following:
(i)
Façades of multi-tenant buildings shall be organized to provide a
strong and consistent rhythm and unified exterior to the streetscape
that avoid flat, undifferentiated patterns.
(ii)
Architectural details shall be used to differentiate one face of a Building
or sub-units from another, and the design shall be architecturally
compatible with the adjacent Buildings or sub-units by variation in roof
lines and the use of similar and complementary forms, materials, and
scale.
(iii)
Building design shall include forms of architectural detailing or features
supporting a modern architectural character for McLeod Avenue and
include elements such as cornices, parapets, pilasters, window
fenestration, window features, and entrances.
(iv)
Architectural details such as recesses, overhangs, signage, lighting,
planters, banners, awnings, and shall be utilized to create articulation
and visual interest on building façades.
(v)
Building facades adjacent to a Street, walkway, Sidewalk or Alley shall
provide windows that offer views of the entire Street, walkway,
Sidewalk or Alley in the first and second Storeys.
(vi)
A minimum of 60% of a Building façade, and Building sides adjacent to
a Street, shall be glazed at Street-level using windows and doors, etc.,
for new developments or upon the renovation of existing Building
exteriors.
(vii)
Window covering materials (paper, paint, tint, films, coating, wood or
metal panels, etc.) shall not cover more than 20% of a storefront
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window except where provincial or federal regulations require opaque
glazing in which case alternate methods that promote visual interest
along Streets, sidewalks and walkways may be used to the satisfaction
of the Development Officer.
(viii)
Highly reflective glass shall be prohibited at Street-level.
(ix)
All Building walls shall use materials consistent with the overall
Building to provide visual interest and texture or, where appropriate,
may be treated with mural artwork at the discretion of the Development
Officer.
(x)
An Awning shall be provided on a Street-level Building façade per the
following:
a. Overhead elements should be provided over portions of the
adjacent sidewalk for pedestrian weather protection and these
should be individualized for each storefront.
b. An Awning shall be designed to match the main structural elements
of the Street-level facade and overall design of the storefront.
c. An Awning shall not extend across multiple storefronts and/or
multiple buildings and should fit the width and shape of any
storefront or window openings that it covers.
d. A dome or retractable Awning is not appropriate and shall be
prohibited on McLeod Avenue.
(k) Signs shall be in accordance with Land Use Bylaw Part 10, except that:
(i) Signs in the City Centre shall adhere to the following General Design
Guidelines:
a.
Building and tenant Signs shall be organized as distinct
architectural elements, reinforcing rhythm and character of the
building façades.
b.
Building signage shall be in scale and integrated with the design of
the building façades.
c.
Buildings with multiple units shall use clearly delineated and
consistent Sign design.
d.
Buildings on corner lots shall have Signs that address both
adjacent Streets.
e.
Building signage shall reflect the character of the building function
to assist in orientation and character.
f. Signage shall be pedestrian-oriented, using framing/structural
materials consistent with the associated building and/or with the
adjacent public realm streetscape elements.
g.
Single occupancy buildings shall have a maximum of one (1)
corporate identification Sign per Building or view plane.
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(ii) Signage on McLeod Avenue shall be consistent with the area's character
and adhere to the following:
a.
Projecting Signs for all Street-level units shall:
i. use high-quality brackets coloured black or silver and mounted
perpendicular to the Building; and,
ii. be wall mounted a minimum 2.7 m to a maximum 3.3 m height
except for Live-Work Dwellings where the height shall be
measured from the horizontal plane of the business.
b.
Fascia Sign surface area shall not exceed 20% of a Street-level
Building wall area.
c.
A Fascia Sign using internally illuminated fluorescent boxes, or
similar designs, shall not be permitted except for single commercial
unit located on the east side of King Street between First Avenue
and Jespersen Avenue.
d.
A Fascia Sign at Street-level shall use appropriately legible font
sizes on the eastside of King Street between First Avenue and
Jespersen Avenue.
e.
A Window Sign shall be a maximum 40% window coverage on the
east side of King Street between First Avenue and Jespersen
Avenue.
f. An A-Board Sign shall have a maximum area of 1.0 m2 and a
maximum height of 1.3 m, and shall have a minimum 1.0 m of
unobstructed sidewalk space for pedestrians.
g.
Building walls shall not be painted for signs or advertisements.
h.
A Freestanding Sign is not permitted.
i. A Roof-mounted Sign is not permitted.
j. An Awning Sign shall not include product advertisements.
(iii) Signage on First Avenue shall be consistent with the area's character and
adhere to the following:
a.
A Fascia Sign shall not exceed 20% of a Building façade's total
area per Storey.
b.
A Fascia Sign at Street-level shall use appropriately legible font
sizes.
c.
A Freestanding Sign shall have a maximum height of 7.5 m.
d.
A Window Sign shall be limited to not more than 40% of the
window display area.
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e.
A Painted Wall Sign for onsite Uses shall be permitted on walls
perpendicular to, but not fronting, First Avenue.
(Bylaw C-1283-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
f. A Neon Sign shall be permitted on First Avenue where the design
and size is satisfactory to the Development Officer.
g.
An A-Board Sign shall maintain a minimum 1.0 m of unobstructed
sidewalk space between the pedestrian realm and the building
facade.
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SECTION 124
C2 - VEHICLE ORIENTED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended to provide for the development of commercial uses serving vehicle
traffic on Sites adjacent to Arterial roads and Highway 16A and Highway 16.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Alcohol Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- Animal Service Facility, Minor
- Automobile Sales and Rental
- Bus Depot
- Eating and Drinking Establishments
- Gas Bar
- Health Service
- Hotel
- Motel
- Personal Service Establishment
- Professional and Office Service
- Recreational Establishment,
Commercial
- Recreational Establishment, Indoor
(Bylaw C-839-13, Feb. 25, 2013)
- Retail, Major
- Retail Sales
- Service Station
- Theatre
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
- Accessory Building
- Animal Service Facility, Major
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
- Automobile Service Centre
- Cannabis Sales (Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13,
2018)
- Car Wash
- Child Care Facility (Bylaw C-1011-17, Sept.
21, 2017, Bylaw C-1042-18 and Bylaw C-1057-18,
March 18, 2019)
- Commercial School, Non-Industrial
(Bylaw C-981-16, Jan. 25, 2017)
- Drive Through Business
- Equipment Sales, Services and
Rental
- Fleet Services (Bylaw C-1057-18, March 18,
2019)
- Funeral Homes
- Greenhouse
- Parking Facility
- Private Club
- Public Utility Building
- Recycling Transfer Depot
- Repair Service
- Wholesale Establishment
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
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Site Standard
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m
- A minimum of 3.0 m of the Front Yard Setback
shall be landscaped. The remaining portion of
the Setback may be landscaped or contain
parking. No storage, loading or similar Use may
occur within the Front Yard Setback.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 4.0 m or 10% of the Site Width, whichever is less
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 7.5 m
- For any Site Adjacent to a Residential District,
the 3.0 m portion that is closest to the residential
District shall be landscaped.
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height
(Maximum):
- Four Storeys not to exceed 14.0 m
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Any Yard facing a Street shall have a minimum 6.0 m Setback, of which 3.0 m
shall be landscaped.
(b)
Notwithstanding (3)(a) above, a 3.0 m Setback may be considered by the
Development Officer where the development is oriented towards the Street
and where a public Sidewalk exists or is required as part of the Development.
(c)
For Sites Adjacent or Abutting Highway 16A or Highway 16, the Development
Officer may require:
(i)
Additional landscaping, notwithstanding the regulations contained in
Part 9 - Landscaping Regulations, if, in the opinion of Development
Officer, there is a likelihood that the proposed development will
generate undesirable impact on surrounding sites, such as poor
appearance, excessive noise, light, odours, traffic, litter or dust;
(ii)
A minimum 75% of the length of the façade facing Highway 16 and
16A shall incorporate architectural features, up to a minimum height of
6.0 m.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(iii)
That development incorporate a higher design standard, by including
architectural features such as:
a. Multiple colours;
b. Differing, but complementary finishes and textures;
c. Articulating the walls of the Building or recessing entrances;
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d. Canopies; and
e. Varying roof lines.
(d)
Development on Lot 8B, Plan 9424151 and Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 1027111 or
subsequent legal addresses due to subdivision shall:
(i)
Follow the Urban Village Design Guidelines set out in the Pioneer
Lands Area Structure Plan - Gateway Lands Amendment, Bylaw C-
797-11, adopted November 14, 2011; and
(ii)
Where the Design Guidelines conflict with other regulations of the Land
Use Bylaw, the Design Guidelines shall take precedence.
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
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SECTION 125
C3 - NEIGHBOURHOOD RETAIL AND SERVICE DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is to provide for the development of commercial and personal service uses
serving the day-to-day needs of residents within a residential neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Animal Service Facility, Minor
- Health Services
- Personal Service Establishment
- Professional and Office Service
- Retail Sales
- Accessory Building
- Alcohol Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- Cannabis Sales, on Plan
1723512, Block 4, Lot 30
(Bylaw C-1244-23, March 27, 2023)
- Car Wash, as an Accessory Use
on Plan 052 5834, Block 5, Lot 1
and Plan 122 4337, Block 13, Lot
105
- Child Care Facility
- Commercial School, non-
industrial
- Eating and Drinking
Establishment
- Gas Bar
- Public Libraries and Cultural
Exhibits
- Private Club
- Public Utility Building
- Recreational Establishment,
Indoor (Bylaw C-839-13, Feb. 25, 2013)
- Drive Through Business on
Plan 142 2641, Block 1, Lot 1
(Bylaw C-1168-21, Oct. 12, 2021)
- Alcohol Sales, Major on Plan 142
2641, Block 1, Lot 1
(Bylaw C-1195-22, Apr. 25, 2022)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1244-23, March 27, 2023)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Maximum):
- 1.0 ha
Site Width (Minimum):
- 30.0 m
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Site Standard
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m
- A minimum of 3.0 m of the Front Yard Setback shall be
landscaped. The remaining portion of the Setback
may be landscaped or contain parking. No storage,
loading or similar Use may occur within the Front Yard
Setback.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 1.2 m
- 3.0 m or half the Height, whichever is greater, for a
Site Adjacent to a Residential District
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m
- For any Site Adjacent to a Residential District, the 3.0
m portion that is closest to the residential District shall
be landscaped.
Gross Leasable Area
(Maximum):
- 275.0 m2 for Eating and Drinking Establishments (not
including the kitchen area), Retail Sales and Alcohol
Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- 20% of Gross Floor Area for Personal Service
Establishments
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height
(Maximum):
- Three Storeys not to exceed 12.0 m
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Any Yard facing a Street shall have a minimum 6.0 m Setback, of which 3.0 m
shall be landscaped.
(b)
Notwithstanding (3)(a) above, a 3.0 m Setback may be considered by the
Development Officer where the Development is oriented towards the Street
and where a public Sidewalk exists or is required as part of the Development.
(c)
No outdoor storage is permitted.
(d)
Commercial Schools shall be limited to those that do not use or store heavy
or industrial vehicles.
(e)
In Mixed Use Developments:
(i)
Only commercial Uses are permitted on the ground floor; and
(iii)
Commercial Uses shall match those listed as a Permitted or
Discretionary Use within this District.
(f)
In addition to Section 65, Drive Through Business on Plan 142 2641, Block 1,
Lot 1 shall:
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(i)
Provide appropriate screening and sound attenuation measures from
adjacent lands identified for residential use through the use of:
a.
Solid sound attenuation fence, minimum height of 1.8 m;
b.
A landscaped berm, with a minimum height of 1.0 m;
c.
A minimum grading separation of 2.75 m between the drive
through lane and the top of the sound attenuation fence;
(i)
Prepare a lighting plan as per Section 37;
(ii)
Position and operate all outdoor speakers to minimize potential noise
pollution to adjacent lands;
(iii)
Provide aesthetically pleasing fence design;
To the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(Bylaw C-1168-21, Oct. 12, 2021)
(g)
Alcohol Sales, Major on Plan 142 2641, Block 1, Lot 1 shall be limited to a
maximum Floor Area of 425 m2.
(Bylaw C-1195-22, Apr. 25, 2022)
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SECTION 126
C4 - INTEGRATED MIXED USE
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to provide for Mixed Use Development that integrates Street
Oriented commercial Uses and residential Uses above in a multi-storey Building. This
District is not intended to accommodate large format commercial Development.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Animal Service Facility, Minor
- Health Services
- Multi Unit Dwellings, above
ground floor
- Personal Service Establishment
- Professional and Office Services
- Retail Sales
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Uses
- Alcohol Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- Child Care Facility
- Commercial School, non-Industrial
- Eating and Drinking Establishment
- Public Libraries and Cultural Exhibits
- Private Club
- Public Utility Building
- Repair Services
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1216-22, September 13, 2022)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
- 550.0 m2
Site Width (Minimum):
- 15.0 m
Front Yard Setback:
- 1.2 m (Minimum)
- 6.0 m (Maximum) to accommodate features such as
recessed entrances, courtyard entrances, patios and
Landscaping that contribute to the pedestrian-oriented
shopping character of the area.
- An additional 2.0 m stepback for the third and fourth
Storeys only for any Buildings in excess of two Storeys.
This stepback will allow for greater sun exposure at
Street level, and reduce the perceived massing of the
Building. This additional stepback may be used as an
Amenity Area for Development of upper floors.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 1.2 m
- 7.5 m where the Site Abuts a District that allows Single
Detached Dwellings as a Permitted Use.
- 3.0 m (Maximum) for Corner Site to accommodate
features such as recessed entrances, courtyard
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Site Standard
entrances, patios and Landscaping that contribute to the
pedestrian-oriented shopping character of the area.
- 5.0 m stepback on Corner Site for the third and fourth
Storeys only for any Buildings in excess of two Storeys.
This Setback will allow for greater sun exposure at Street
level, and reduce the perceived massing of the Building.
This additional stepback may be used as an Amenity
Area for Development of upper floors.
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m
- 7.5 m where the Site abuts a District that allows Single
Detached Dwellings as a Permitted Use.
Gross Leasable Use
Area:
- 275.0 m2 (Maximum) for Eating and Drinking
Establishments (not including the kitchen area), and all
other uses
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height
(Maximum):
- Five Storeys not to exceed 19.1 m
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Commercial and Residential Uses shall occur in the same Building. Only
Commercial Uses are permitted on the ground floor. Standalone non-
residential or residential buildings shall not be permitted in this district.
(Bylaw C-1216-22, September 13, 2022)
(b)
Dwellings shall have access to Grade which is separate from the access to
the Commercial Use.
(c)
Dwellings shall not be located on the same floor as a non-Residential Use.
(d)
An Amenity Area of 7.5 m2 is required per Dwelling.
(e)
The common Amenity Area may consist of a single, distinct area or be divided
into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall include outdoor open space that
provides adequate area for unstructured passive or active recreation to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer, as well as two or more of the
following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(iii)
A gazebo or other shelter;
(iv)
A patio;
(v)
Courtyards;
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(vi)
Formal gardens; or
(vii)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the
residents for the specific Development under consideration.
(f)
No outdoor storage is permitted.
(g)
No loading, parking or similar use shall be located in the Front Yard or any
Yard adjacent to a Street.
(h)
Parking associated with the Dwellings shall be located on the Site.
(i)
Parking reserved and marked for employees shall be located on the Site, to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(j)
On-Street parking attributed to Commercial Uses shall be maximized where
possible, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(k)
Wherever feasible, vehicular access shall be from the flanking Street or Alley.
In the event there is no flanking Street or Alley, the vehicular access shall be
designed in a manner that has minimal impact on Abutting Streets and
pedestrians.
(l)
Development on Lot 8B, Plan 9424151 and Lot 9, Block 1, Plan 1027111 or
subsequent legal land description due to subdivision shall:
(i)
Follow the Urban Village Design Guidelines set out in the Pioneer
Lands Area Structure Plan - Gateway Lands Amendment, Bylaw C-
797-11, adopted November 14, 2011; and
(ii)
Where the Design Guidelines conflict with other regulations of the Land
Use Bylaw, the Design Guidelines shall take precedence.
(m)
All development must have a strong Pedestrian Orientation both within the
site, and to and from the site.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
(n)
The Development Officer may use their discretion regarding the stepbacks
identified in (2) DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS.
(Bylaw C-1216-22, September 13, 2022)
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SECTION 126A SE - SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1167-21, Oct. 12, 2021)
(4)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended for Development of public and private recreational and sports
entertainment facilities that provide for both the active and passive recreational needs of
residents. The intended mixed use developments may include a range of commercial,
residential and other uses that support the principal use and reinforce its vibrancy within a
neighbourhood and as a community gathering place.
(Bylaw C-1408-25, Sept 8, 2025)
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Parks
- Public Libraries and Cultural
Exhibits
- Recreation Establishment,
Commercial
- Recreational Establishment,
Indoor
- Recreational Establishment,
Outdoor
- Stadiums
- Theatres
- Transit Transfer Stations
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Uses
- Child Care Facility
- Government Services
- Multi-Unit Dwellings as accessory to
Stadiums
- Park and Ride Facility
- Public Utility Buildings
- Religious Assembly
- Sales Centre
- Temporary Building or Use
- Indoor Self Storage
(Bylaw C-1187-22, July 18, 2022)
(Bylaw C-1408-25, Sept 8, 2025)
(5)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 6.0 m
- A minimum 3.0 m of the
Setback shall be landscaped,
with remaining areas being
either landscaping or parking
Side Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 4.0 m or 10% of the site Width,
whichever is less
Rear Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 7.5 m
- For Sites Adjacent to a
Residential District, the closest
3.0 m shall be landscaped
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 60%
Building Height (Maximum):
- 22.0 m for Stadiums
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- 16.0 m for all other uses
Density (Minimum):
- 75 units per net hectare
Common Amenity Area for
Multi-Unit Dwellings (Minimum)
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling Unit
(6)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Accessory Use developments shall support neighbourhood vibrancy and the
Site as a community gathering place, and may include:
(i)
Eating & Drinking Establishments (e.g. restaurants, bars,
microbreweries);
(ii)
Professional and Office Services (e.g. team offices);
(iii)
Retail Sales (e.g. team sales, equipment services);
(iv)
Private Health Service (e.g. sports medicine, etc.); and
(v)
Other Accessory Uses that conform to the District's purpose.
(b)
Temporary Buildings and Uses for on-Site events (e.g. farmer's markets, flea
markets, and similar activities) shall not conflict with the normal development
operations of the Principal Use and shall be in consideration of seasonal use
variation and/or non-peak time usage.
(c)
Multi-Unit Dwellings shall be accessory to a Stadium use, not exceed 1.0
hectare in Site area, and be integrated with on-site development to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(d)
Religious Assembly, notwithstanding Section 73 (2), shall not have
associated living quarters.
(e)
Indoor Self Storage Use shall:
(Bylaw C-1187-22, July 18, 2022)
(i)
be located within the Stadium Building located on the lands currently
described as Lot 1, Block 1, Plan 2322005;
(Bylaw C-1408-25, Sept 8, 2025)
(ii)
not be a standalone building;
(iii)
include a security and maintenance office;
(iv)
have a individual self storage locker size maximum of 50 m2; and
(v)
prohibit the storage of dangerous goods.
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(f)
Parking requirement for Indoor Self Storage shall be 1 stall per 100 m2 of
Gross Floor Area, with parking for visitors and staff being provided in
proximity to the storage use entrance.
(g)
Parking required for Indoor Self Storage use may be reduced and shared with
parking for the Stadium where a parking study demonstrates capacity, to the
satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(h)
Loading docks and visitor access for Indoor Self Storage shall be
independent from those for Stadium uses.
(i)
Entrances shall be clearly visible and accessible from the parking area, well lit
and reflect the principles of Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design
(CPTED).
(7)
URBAN DESIGN REGULATIONS
(a)
Buildings shall incorporate enhanced architectural design and standards that
include:
(i)
Use of high-quality building materials with varied finish and textures;
(ii)
Use of multiple complementary colours for interest;
(iii)
Articulate Building walls and enhanced main Building entrances;
(iv)
Variations in roof lines; and,
(v)
Utility and mechanical systems shall be screened at ground level by
Landscaping, solid fencing, or otherwise be incorporated into Building
design, all to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(b)
Site design shall pursue a high-quality on-Site design and integration of
buildings, parking and circulation, and landscaping by:
(i)
Site design shall consider the principles of Crime Prevention Through
Environmental Design (CPTED) to enhance public safety;
(ii)
Public gathering areas provided shall incorporate enhanced visitor
comfort and sense of place elements including, but not limited to: public
art; shade structures; enhanced landscaping; seating areas; lighting;
and, other similar features;
(iii)
Outdoor eating areas shall not impede pedestrian circulation at the
discretion of the Development Officer;
(iv)
All permanent Site lighting shall use fixtures that minimize off-Site glare
and be directed downward to maintain dark-sky conditions;
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(v)
On-Site vehicle parking areas shall be designed to minimize vehicular
conflicts, ensure emergency vehicle circulation, be attractively
landscaped, and ensure that Site ingress and egress are safe and
efficient in moving traffic to and from public roadways with all being to
the satisfaction of the Development Officer;
(vi)
Maximize pedestrian safety by use of internal traffic signs to manage
flow, diagonal painted asphalt markings to define major pedestrian
routes, and minimize conflicts points with vehicles;
(vii)
Provide safe, convenient, and universally accessible vehicle drop-off
areas near to public entrances;
(viii) Include bicycle parking stalls within 10 metres of public entrances that
do not impede pedestrian circulation or building access;
(ix)
Setback areas abutting Residential Districts shall use berms and/or
enhanced Landscaping elements to mitigate any undesirable visual
impacts if, in the opinion of Development Officer, there is a likelihood
that the proposed development will generate undesirable impact on
surrounding sites, such as poor appearance, excessive noise, light,
odours, traffic, litter or dust;
(x)
Native trees, plants, and xeriscaping shall be used to minimize the
need for supplemental water, and bio-retention areas may be utilized
where appropriate and integrated within the Site; and,
(xi)
Parking areas adjacent to public roadways shall be visually mitigated
by the use of regularly spaced deciduous trees planted parallel to the
roadway to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
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SECTION 127
M1 - GENERAL INDUSTRIAL DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is to provide for industrial Uses which do not cause any objectionable or
dangerous conditions beyond the boundary of the Site upon which they are located.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Animal Service Facilities, Major
- Automobile Sales and Rental
(Bylaw C-900-15 - Feb. 23, 2015)
- Automobile Sales and Rental,
Industrial
- Automobile Service Centre
- Car Washes
- Eating and Drinking
Establishments
- Equipment Sales, Service and
Rentals
- Fleet Services (Bylaw C-1057-18, March
18, 2019)
- Gas Bar
- General Industrial Use
- Greenhouse
- Professional and Office Services
- Public Utility Buildings
- Recycling Transfer Depots
- Repair Services
- Retail Sales, Industrial
- Wholesale Establishment
- Accessory Building
- Adult Entertainment Facility
- Alcohol Sales
(Bylaw C-1265-23, October 23, 2023)
- Auctioneering Establishments
- Bulk Fuel Sales
- Cannabis Production Facility
(Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13, 2018)
- Cannabis Sales (Bylaw C-1027-17, June 13,
2018)
- Commercial School
- Crematorium
- Medical Marihuana Production Facility
(Bylaw C-999-17, Aug. 14, 2017)
- Private Club
- Post Secondary Institution (Bylaw C-900-15
- Feb. 23, 2015)
- Recreational Establishment,
Commercial
- Recreational Establishment, Indoor
- Recreational Establishment, Outdoor
- Recreational Vehicle Sales and Rental
- Retail Sales
- Surveillance Suite
(Bylaw C-864-13, Jan 27, 2014)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1226-22, December 05, 2022)
(a)
Any permitted use where, in the opinion of the Development Officer, there is
significant risk of interfering with the safety and amenity of the adjacent and
nearby sites because of the nature of the site, materials, or process that may
create significant nuisance, shall be considered a discretionary use.
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
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Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
- 650.0 m2
Site Width (Minimum):
- 15.0 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- 30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m, except where greater distance required by the
Development Officer.
- No parking, loading or storage shall be permitted in the
Front Yard Setback.
(Bylaw C-865-13, Feb. 10, 2014)
Side Yard Setback:
- None when firewall provided.
- 6.0 m on one side and 1.5 m on other side for a Building
with a Height of 4.5 m or less.
- Where the Building Height exceeds 4.5 m, an additional
0.3 m is to be added to the 1.5 m Side Yard Setback for
each additional metre of Height to a maximum of 6.0 m.
Only one Side Yard may be varied under this regulation.
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 7.5 m
Site Coverage (Maximum): - 60%
Building Height
(Maximum):
- 14.0 m
- Building Height may be increased at the discretion of the
Development Officer, based on the Building type, visual
appeal, visibility from Highway 16A and proximity to
Residential Uses.
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the regulations contained in Part 9 - Landscaping
Regulations, the Development Officer shall require additional Landscaping,
for Sites:
(i)
Adjacent to, or with frontage Adjacent to Highway 16A; or
(ii)
If, in the opinion of the Development Officer there is a likelihood that
the proposed Development will generate undesirable impact on
surrounding Sites, such as poor appearance, excessive noise, light,
odours, traffic, litter or dust.
(b)
For Sites Adjacent to Highway 16A, the Development Officer shall require that
Development incorporate a higher design standard, by including architectural
features and treatments such as:
- Multiple colours;
- Differing, but complementary finishes and textures;
- Articulation of recessing portions of the visible frontage;
- Awnings; and
- Varying roof lines.
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SECTION 128
PS - PUBLIC SERVICE INSTITUTIONAL DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended for the Development of public and private services which contribute
to governance, culture, safety and health in the community.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Government Service
- Hospital
- Post Secondary Institution
(Bylaw C-900-15 - Feb. 23, 2015)
- Public Libraries and Cultural
Exhibits
- Religious Assembly
- School
- Cemetery
- Child Care Facility
- Group Care Facility
- Health Service
- Private Club
- Public Utility Building
- Recreational Establishments, Indoor
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
- Special Care Facility
- Theatre
- Transit Transfer Station
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback (Minimum): - 5.0 m
Side Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 5.0 m
Rear Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 5.0 m
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height (Maximum):
- Four Storeys not exceeding 14.0 m
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding Subsection (2), the Development Officer may require:
(i)
Greater Setbacks where a Development is located adjacent to a
Residential District; or
(ii)
Lesser setbacks where a Development is in a Pedestrian Oriented
area or the Development is intended to be an integral part of the
streetscape.
(b)
Developments within the City Centre Overlay as identified on the PART 11 -
LAND USE DISTRICT REGULATIONS, Section 114 Land Use District Map;
(1), with the Map being Schedule A, shall adhere to the requirements in PART
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6 - GENERAL REGULATIONS; Section 30 Design and Appearance of
Buildings.
(Bylaw C-1162-21, April 11, 2023)
(c)
Bus parking and loading at School Buildings must be located in a designated
area to accommodate safe pedestrian movement and vehicular circulation.
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SECTION 129
P1- PARKS AND RECREATION DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended for the Development of public parks and recreational facilities to
provide for the needs of residents for both active and passive recreational pursuits.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Golf Course
- Park
- Recreational Establishment, Indoor
- Recreational Establishment, Outdoor
- Stadium
- Campground
- Child Care Facility
- Government Service
- Professional and Office
Services on Lot 6R, Block 3, Plan
782 1382 (Bylaw C-927-15; Sept. 14, 2015)
- Public Utility Building
(Bylaw C-885-14; April 28, 2014)
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 5.0 m
Side Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 5.0 m
Rear Yard Setback (Minimum):
- 5.0 m
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height (Maximum):
- 14.0 m
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Parking for parks and Outdoor Recreational Establishments shall maximize
opportunities for on-Street parking where possible.
(b)
The Setback area for Outdoor Recreational Establishments and Stadiums
may be buffered from Residential Districts through the use of berms and/or
Landscaping, at the discretion of the Development Officer.
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SECTION 130
P2 - NATURAL AREAS DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended to restrict Development in areas that have been designated as
Natural Areas by the City or through a Natural Areas Assessment; or that are designated
as Environmental Reserve or Crown Land by the Province of Alberta or the Government of
Canada. Development in this District is limited to environmentally sensitive improvements
that facilitate passive Recreational use.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Natural Area
- Accessory Building
- Public Utility Building
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all
development in this District.
(a)
All lands designated as Environmental Reserve or Crown Lands shall be
districted under this Section.
(b)
Any Development in this District requires a Natural Areas Assessment to be
completed in accordance with City requirements.
(c)
Discretionary Uses must be developed with regard to the type of construction
that is appropriate based on the results of the Natural Areas Assessment, or
Natural Areas Management Plan.
(d)
The development of trails or walkways in natural areas may include
interpretive or directional signage, designed and sited in accordance with the
Natural Areas Assessment, or Natural Areas Management Plan.
(e)
Neither Landscaping (whether new or restorative) nor Parking is required.
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SECTION 131
UR - URBAN RESERVE DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended to allow for Agricultural Uses and limited rural land Uses that do not
prejudice the future Development of the land for urban Uses.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Agriculture
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Accessory Building
- Family Day Home
- Home Occupation, Major
- Natural Resource Development
- Park and Ride Facility
(Bylaw C-942-15, Jan. 29, 2016)
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Temporary Building or Use
- Topsoil Processing
(Bylaw C-1104-19, May 29, 2020)
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
- 4.0 ha, or the minimum area required to
accommodate existing Development, for
maximum of one Site per quarter section
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- At the discretion of the Development Authority
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- At the discretion of the Development Authority
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- At the discretion of the Development Authority
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height (Maximum):
- 12.0 m, except for Buildings that are Accessory
to agricultural operations
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Water supply and sewage disposal for existing buildings shall be provided in
accordance with the Public Health Act. Any new Development requiring
water or sewer must connect to City utilities.
(b)
In considering a Development Permit for a Discretionary Use, the
Development Officer shall not approve Uses that would be prejudicial to the
future economical subdivision, servicing and Development of the Site for
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urban Development, subject to the provisions of an approved Area Structure
Plan.
(c)
The Development Officer may specify the length of time a use may operate in
this District having regard for the future Development of the land.
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SECTION 132
DC - DIRECT CONTROL
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended to enable Council to exercise control over the Use and
Development of land or Buildings. The District provides for Developments that, due to their
unique characteristics, innovative design or unusual Site constraints, require specific
regulation unavailable in other Land Use Districts.
(2)
VALIDITY
(a)
This District must not be applied to regulate matters that are normally
regulated by subdivision or Development Permit approval conditions.
(b)
This District shall only be applied when Council deems appropriate and where
the following conditions are met:
(i)
The Development is considered appropriate for the Site, with regard for
the policies and objectives of any Statutory Plan and compatibility with
the scale and character of surrounding Development;
(ii)
The use of any other District to accommodate the Development would
result in potential conflicts with existing or future Developments, should
the full Development potential of such District be utilized; or
(iii)
The Development is of a unique form or design not contemplated or
reasonably regulated by another District.
(3)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
Council shall:
(a)
Determine the land Uses that are Permitted or Discretionary in the District;
(b)
Specify which Developments and Uses shall be decided upon by the
Development Officer and by Council per Section 8(3) and (4);
(c)
Impose standards and conditions considered appropriate to regulate the
proposed Development or Use; and
(d)
Only allow Development that complies with an approved comprehensive plan
of Development.
(4)
ISSUE OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(a)
Prior to issuing a Development Permit, Council may hold a public hearing or
hearings as deemed necessary.
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(b)
Notice of a public hearing shall be provided in accordance with the Municipal
Government Act.
(c)
Notice of a public hearing may contain a statement to the effect that:
(i)
If no objection to the Development is received within the time
prescribed in the notice, then the decision will proceed without further
notice; or
(ii)
If an objection to the Development is received, then a public hearing
will be held on a date and time and place specified in the notice.
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SECTION 133
UAT - URBAN AGRICULTURAL TRANSITION DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1263-23, September 11, 2023)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This District is intended to allow for Agricultural Uses and limited rural land Uses on
undeveloped or developed parcels of land to low intensity, that do not prejudice the
future Development of the land for urban Uses to occur in an orderly and efficient
manner.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Agriculture
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Accessory Building
- Accessory Use
- Bed and Breakfast Establishment
- Cottage Industry
- Dugout
- Family Day Home
- Garage Suite
- Home Occupation, Major
- Manufactured Home
- Secondary Suite
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Temporary Building or Use
- Topsoil Processing
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations,
and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all
Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Area (Minimum):
- 4.0 ha, or the minimum area required to
accommodate existing Development, for
maximum of one Site per quarter section
Front Yard Setback (Minimum):
- At the discretion of the Development
Authority
Side Yard Setback (Minimum):
- At the discretion of the Development
Authority
Rear Yard Setback (Minimum):
- At the discretion of the Development
Authority
Site Coverage (Maximum):
15%
Building Height (Maximum):
- 12.0 m, except for Buildings that are
Accessory to agricultural operations
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
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(a)
Water supply and sewage disposal for existing buildings shall be provided in
accordance with the Public Health Act. Any new Development requiring water
or sewer must connect to City utilities when they become available.
(b)
In considering a Development Permit for a Discretionary Use, the
Development Officer shall not approve Uses that would be prejudicial to the
future economical subdivision, servicing, and Development of the Site for
urban Development, subject to the provisions of an approved Area Structure
Plan.
(c)
The Development Officer may specify the length of time a Permitted or
Discretionary Use may operate in this District having regard for the future
Development of the land.
(d)
Dugouts shall not be located within 30.0 metres of any public road, or as
otherwise approved by the Development Officer, shall not encroach upon, or
affect, any watercourse or drainage easement, and shall meet the minimum
setback requirements of the applicable district.
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SECTION 150 DC.10 - PRESCOTT DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow Row Housing, Street Oriented with Secondary
Suites, while maintaining the low-rise built form character of the Neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
- Sales Centre
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(internal unit)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(end unit)
- 5.4 m
- 6.7 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- 30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
Abutting a Street
- 1.2 m
- 3.0 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Garage as an Accessory
Building accessed from an
Alley (setback excluding any
corner cuts)
- Principal Building
- 6.0 m
- 14.0 m
Height (Maximum):
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density:
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50% for end units; 57% for internal Dwelling
units with no Side Yard. In cases where the
garage is not an integral part of the principal
dwelling, the Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage with the total site coverage at 57%
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Site Standard
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for private
outdoor Amenity Area
(Bylaw C-1293-24, June 24, 2024)
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a) Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case
of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b) Row Housing, Street Oriented shall be developed:
(i) On its own block face;
(ii) With each dwelling individually defined through a combination of
architectural features that may include variations in the rooflines,
projection or recession of the Facade, porches or entrance features,
building materials, or other treatments;
(iii) With the facades of a principal building abutting the front lot line and
flanking side lot line on corner sites, using consistent building
materials and architectural features; and
(iv) Cross lot drainage easements may be required for surface drainage
and roof leader drainage to accommodate center units.
(c)
Garage as an Accessory Building shall be constructed at the same time as
the Principal Building.
(4) ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(i)
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 151 DC.11 - LAKEWOOD DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1207-22, July 18, 2022)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow Row Housing, Street Oriented with Secondary
Suites, while maintaining the low-rise built form character of the Neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Secondary Suite
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Show Home
- Sales Centre
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign
Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(internal unit)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(end unit)
- 5.5 m
- 6.7 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- 30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
Abutting a Street
- 1.2 m
- 3.0 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Garage as an Accessory
Building accessed from an
Alley (setback excluding any
corner cuts)
- Principal Building
- 6.0 m
- 14.0 m
Height (Maximum):
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density:
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50% for end units; 57% for internal Dwelling
units with no Side Yard. In cases where the
garage is not an integral part of the principal
dwelling, the Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage with the total site coverage at 57%
Amenity Area (Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for
private outdoor Amenity Area
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(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case
of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
Row Housing, Street Oriented shall be developed:
(i)
On its own block face;
(ii)
With each dwelling individually defined through a combination of
architectural features that may include variations in the rooflines,
projection or recession of the facade, porches or entrance features,
building materials, or other treatments;
(iii)
With the facades of a principal building abutting the front lot line and
flanking side lot line on corner sites, using consistent building materials
and architectural features; and
(iv)
Cross lot drainage easements may be required for surface drainage
and roof leader drainage to accommodate center units.
(c)
Garage as an Accessory Building shall be constructed at the same time as
the Principal Building.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(i)
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 152
DC.12 - FENWYCK SEMI-DETACHED DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1205-22, July 18, 2022)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow semi-detached dwelling units with a
combination of alternating front and rear Site access.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping
Regulations, and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply
to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum)
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 6.7 m
Site Depth
(minimum)
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 30.0 m
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 6.0 m
Side Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Street Side Yard
- All Other Uses
- 3.0 m
- 1.2 m
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- Rear garages for sites without Secondary
Suites
- Rear garages for sites with Secondary
Suites
- 12.0 m
- 1.0 m
- 6.0 m
Height
(Maximum)
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density
(Minimum)
- 25 units per net hectare
- An application that proposes a Density lower than the
minimum may be permitted if the neighborhood's average
Density remains 25 units per net hectare or higher
Site Coverage
(Maximum)
- 50%
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Semi-Detached Dwellings
-
Secondary Suite
-
Family Day Homes
-
Home Occupation, Major
-
Sales Centre
-
Show Home
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(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in
the case of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the
Setback for the additional Front Yard and Street Side Yard in
accordance with Section 29 of this Bylaw and take into account the
context of the Site and orientation of the other Developments and
Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
nieghbourhood.
(b)
Notwithstanding Section 82.4, Parking and Vehicular Access must
adhere to the following regulations:
(i)
All required parking for any Permitted or Discretionary uses shall be
provided on Site,
(ii)
One vehicular access per Site shall be permitted,
(iii)
Vehicular access from an Alley or Street shall be hard surfaced,
(iv)
Vehicular access for a minimum of one Dwelling unit of a Semi-
Detached Dwelling shall be from an Alley,
(v)
One Dwelling unit of a Semi-Detached Dwelling shall have a front
attached garage with vehicular access from the Street,
(vi)
A restrictive covenant shall be placed on each lot with access to
both an Alley and Street to restrict access to one location, and
(vii)
Pairing of access location, front to rear, shall be provided such as
to optimize available on-street parking.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions on
Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 153
DC.13 - FENWYCK ROW HOUSING DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1206-22, July 18, 2022)
(1) GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow Row Housing, Street Oriented dwelling
units with opportunities to develop Secondary Suites while maintaining the built
form of the neighbourhood.
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping
Regulations, and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply
to all Development in this District.
(a)
The following regulations shall apply for Dwelling units without a
Secondary Suite being developed:
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented (internal
Unit)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented (end unit)
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 4.8 m
- 6.7 m
- 6.7 m
Site Depth
(minimum)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 30.0 m
- 30.0 m
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Street Side Yard
- All Other Uses
- 3.0 m
- 1.2 m
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- Garage as an Accessory Building
accessed from an Alley.
- 10.0 m
- 1.0 m
Height
(Maximum)
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density
(Minimum)
- 25 units per net hectare
- An application that proposes a Density lower than the
minimum may be permitted if the neighbourhood's
average Density remains 25 units per net hectare or
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Semi-Detached Dwellings
- Secondary Suite
-
Show Home
-
Sales Centre
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higher.
Site Coverage
(Maximum)
- 50% for end units, 57% for internal Dwelling units with no
Side Yard. In cases where the garage is not an integral
part of the principal dwelling, the Dwelling shall not
exceed 40% coverage with the total site coverage at
57%
Amenity Area
- 7.5 m2 per dwelling for Row Housing for private outdoor
Amenity Area.
(b)
The following regulations shall apply for Dwelling units with a
Secondary Suite being developed:
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented (internal
Unit)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented (end unit)
-
Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 5.4 m
- 6.7 m
- 6.7 m
Site Depth
(minimum)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 30.0 m
- 30.0 m
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Street Side Yard
- All Other Uses
- 3.0 m
- 1.2 m
Rear Yard
Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- Garage as an Accessory Building
accessed from an Alley.
- 14.0 m
- 6.0 m
Height
(Maximum)
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density
(Minimum)
- 25 units per net hectare
- An application that proposes a Density lower than the
minimum may be permitted if the neighbourhood's average
Density remains 25 units per net hectare or higher.
Site Coverage
(Maximum)
- 50% for end units, 57% for internal Dwelling units with no
Side Yard. In cases where the garage is not an integral part
of the principal dwelling, the Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage with the total site coverage at 57%.
Amenity Area
- 7.5 m2 per dwelling for Row Housing for private outdoor
Amenity Area.
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in
the case of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the
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Setback for the additional Front Yard and Street Side Yard in
accordance with Section 29 of this Bylaw and take into account the
context of the Site and orientation of the other Developments and
Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
Garage as an Accessory Building shall be constructed at the same
time as the Principal Building.
(c)
All required parking for any Permitted or Discretionary uses shall be
provided on site.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 154 DC.14 - WESTWIND DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1213-22, August 22, 2022)
(1) GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow Row Housing, Street Oriented with Secondary
Suites, while maintaining the low-rise built form character of the Neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Secondary Suite
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Show Home
- Sales Centre
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations,
and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all
Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(internal unit)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(end unit)
- 5.5 m
- 6.7 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- 30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
Abutting a Street
- 1.2 m
- 3.0 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Garage as an Accessory
Building accessed from an
Alley (setback excluding any
corner cuts)
- Principal Building
- 6.0 m
- 14.0 m
Height (Maximum):
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density:
- 40 units per net hectare (minimum)
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50% for end units; 57% for internal Dwelling
units with no Side Yard. In cases where the
garage is not an integral part of the principal
dwelling, the Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage with the total site coverage at 57%.
Amenity Area (Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for
private outdoor Amenity Area
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(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case
of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
Row Housing, Street Oriented shall be developed:
(i)
On its own block face;
(ii)
With each dwelling individually defined through a combination of
architectural features that may include variations in the rooflines,
projection or recession of the facade, porches or entrance features,
building materials, or other treatments;
(iii)
With the facades of a principal building abutting the front lot line and
flanking side lot line on corner sites, using consistent building materials
and architectural features; and
(iv)
Cross lot drainage easements may be required for surface drainage
and roof leader drainage to accommodate center units.
(c)
Garage as an Accessory Building shall be constructed at the same time as
the Principal Building.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(i)
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 155
DC.15 - TONEWOOD ROW HOUSING DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1240-23, May 8, 2023)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate a residential Row Housing
development. The district ensures development at a height and scale contiguous
with surrounding low density residential.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Sales Centres
- Row Housing Development
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
ln addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations,
and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all
Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback-
Grove Drive (Minimum):
- Principal Buildings
- Parking
- 4.5 m
- 1.5 m
Side Yard Setback-West
& East (Minimum):
- Principal Buildings
- Parking
- All Others Uses
- 7.0m
- 1.5 m
- 3.0 m
Rear Yard Setback-
South (Minimum):
- Principal Buildings
- All Other Uses
- 7.0 m
- 7.0 m
Building Separation
Distance
- Principal Buildings
- 3.0 m
Height (Maximum):
- Three Storeys not exceeding 12.0 m for Row
Housing Dwelling
Density:
- 40 units per net hectare (minimum)
- 70 units per net hectare (maximum)
Site Coverage
(Maximum)
- Row Housing Developments
- 57%
Amenity Area (Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for private outdoor Amenity
Area
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
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(a) A single all directional access to this Site should align with existing
access to 500 Grove Drive. If secondary access is requested, it will be
right-in/right-out or emergency access only and supported by a Traffic
Impact Assessment.
(b) Any parking provided adjacent existing residential uses shall provide
light shielding to prevent vehicular light pollution from impacting the
residential uses, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions on
Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 156 DC.16 - WESTWIND DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1246-23, June 12, 2023)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow Row Housing, Street Oriented with Secondary
Suites, while maintaining the low-rise built form character of the Neighbourhood.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Building
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Secondary Suite
- Show Home
- Sales Centre
(Bylaw C-1269-23, Feb. 12, 2024)
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations,
and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all
Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(internal unit)
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
(end unit)
- 5.5 m
- 6.7 m
Site Depth (Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- 30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 3.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
- Row Housing, Street Oriented
Abutting a Street
- 1.2 m
- 3.0 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Garage as an Accessory Building
accessed from an Alley (setback
excluding any corner cuts)
- Principal Building
- 6.0 m
- 14.0 m
Height (Maximum):
- Three storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density:
- 40 units per net hectare (minimum)
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50% for end units; 57% for internal Dwelling
units with no Side Yard. In cases where the
garage is not an integral part of the principal
dwelling, the Dwelling shall not exceed 40%
coverage with the total site coverage at 57%
Amenity Area (Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Row Housing for private
outdoor Amenity Area
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(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case
of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of this
Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of other
Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and within the
neighbourhood.
(b)
Row Housing, Street Oriented shall be developed:
(i)
On its own block face;
(ii)
With each dwelling individually defined through a combination of
architectural features that may include variations in the rooflines,
projection or recession of the facade, porches or entrance features,
building materials, or other treatments;
(iii)
With the facades of a principal building abutting the front lot line and
flanking side lot line on corner sites, using consistent building materials
and architectural features; and
(iv)
Cross lot drainage easements may be required for surface drainage
and roof leader drainage to accommodate center units.
(c)
Garage as an Accessory Building shall be constructed at the same time as
the Principal Building.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(i)
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 157 DC.17 - WESTWIND MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1294-24, May 13, 2024)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to accommodate a mix of medium to high density
Dwelling types. The District is intended to emphasize complementary interface of
Development with the Spruce Grove Civic Centre.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Multi-Unit Dwellings
- Hotel
- Accessory Uses
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations (Excepting Section 85 Number of
Parking Stalls), Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign Regulations
(excepting Sections 106 and 108), the following regulations shall apply to all
Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback
(South)(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 2.8 m
Side Yard Setback (East)
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 2.8 m
Side Yard Setback (West)
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 2.8 m
Rear Yard Setback (North)
(Minimum):
- Principal Building
- 2.8 m
Height (Maximum):
- Five Storeys not exceeding 21.0 m
Density:
- 118 units (minimum)
- 124 units (maximum)
Site Coverage (Maximum):
- 50%
Amenity Area (Minimum):
6.5 m2 per Dwelling for Multi-Unit
Dwellings
Parking
- Required total stalls provided
- Proportion of provided that is guest
parking
- 160
- 10%
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Amenity Area may consist of private Amenity Area and common Amenity
Area. Private Amenity Area may consist of patios, balconies, or seasonal
enclosures. The common Amenity Area may consist of a single, distinct area
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or be divided into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall include outdoor
open space that provides adequate area for unstructured passive or active
recreation to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, as well as two or
more of the following:
(i)
Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(ii)
A Patio;
(iii)
Courtyards
(iv)
Gardens; or
(v)
Other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the needs of the
residents for the specific Development under consideration.
(b)
Signs are permitted as follows:
Fascia Signs
(i)
The maximum coverage area of Fascia Sign shall be 5 percent for
each Building face.
(ii)
The building face is defined by the lower and upper limits of the
Building wall.
(iii)
A Fascia Sign shall not extend above the eave line of any Building
elevation.
(iv)
A Fascia Sign exceeding a Height of 1.5 m and with a Sign Area
greater than 10m2 shall be limited to individual letters or shapes. The
letter or shapes shall be either fixed directly to the Building without a
sign-backing panel or mounted by an architecturally compatible
method, to the satisfaction of a Development officer
Freestanding Signs
(i)
The maximum area for Freestanding Signs is 10 m2
(ii)
The minimum setback to any portion of a Freestanding Sign shall be
0.75 m from the property line with no encroachment into any utility
rights of way.
(iii)
The maximum height of Freestanding Signs shall be 2.5 m.
(iv)
Shall have a low profile landscaped area of 1.0 m around the base of
the Sign. The Landscaping shall not interfere with the visibility of the
Sign Copy or traffic.
(v)
Shall not interfere with traffic lines-of-sight or pedestrian movement.
(c)
Accessory food and beverage facilities associated with the Hotel use shall not
include Eating and Drinking Establishments.
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(d)
Site access from the east shall be a minimum of 51 m north of the Westwind
Drive right-of-way, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(e)
Home offices shall be permitted, provided:
(i)
No individual other than the resident of the Dwelling is employed there;
(ii)
The business does not generate any pedestrian or vehicular traffic;
(iii)
There are no On Site Signs or advertisements;
(iv)
No outdoor storage of materials, goods or finished products for
business purposes; and
(v)
The business is operated as an Accessory Use and does not change
the residential character or appearance of the Dwelling.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions on
Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 158 DC.18 - COMMERCIAL INDOOR SELF STORAGE DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1317-24, June 10,
2024)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
This Direct Control District for Lot 2, Block 23, Plan 212 0610 is intended to provide for the
development of an Indoor Self Storage facility with a limited list of potential accessory
commercial uses and to establish a complimentary interface with the residential lands to
the north. The subject site has no direct frontage on the collector roadway.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Indoor Self Storage
- Accessory Building
- Personal Service Establishment*
- Professional and Office Service*
- Retail Sales*
* These discretionary uses shall be within the Indoor Self Storage Building and
limited to the first Storey.
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7 Special
Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10
Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m
- No storage, loading or similar Use may occur
within the Front Yard Setback.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 4.0 m or 10% of the Site Width, whichever is less
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 7.5 m
- The 3.0 m portion that is closest to the
residential District shall be landscaped.
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
Building Height
(Maximum):
- Three Storeys not to exceed 12.0 m
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
The Site shall not have access from the rear lane.
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(b)
The development shall have a higher architectural standard compatible
with the surrounding area, including:
(i)
A high degree of visual interest through the use of elements
including, but not limited to, colour change, material change, or
architectural features for exterior finishings;
(ii)
Sufficient architectural and/or landscaping details to the satisfaction
of the Development Officer; and
(iii) Any vehicular access into the building, inclusive of garage door
loading bays, shall be oriented away from adjacent residential
districts, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(c)
Indoor Self Storage use shall:
(i)
Have a regularly staffed security and maintenance office;
(ii)
Have an individual self storage locker size maximum of 50 m2;
(iii) Prohibit the storage of dangerous goods;
(iv) Provide entrances that are clearly visible and accessible from
parking areas, well lit and reflect the principles of Crime Prevention
Through Environmental Design;
(v)
Provide a minimum of 1 parking stall per 100 m2 of Gross Floor
Area, as well as a minimum of 1 stall per 3 employees.
a. Required parking may be provided inside the physical
building through dedicated loading spaces.
b. Total required parking may be reduced if demonstrated
through a Parking Study at the time of Development Permit
submission to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 159 DC.19 - GREENBURY SINGLE DETACHED DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1299-24, June 9, 2025)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to provide for two storey Single Detached Dwellings to
balance the streetscape along Westwind Drive.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Single Detached Dwelling
- Show Home
- Sales Centre
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping Regulations,
and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply to all
Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width (Minimum)
- Single Detached Dwelling
- 8.5 m
Site Depth (Minimum)
- Single Detached Dwelling
- 30.0 m
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- 4.5 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum)
- Street Side Yard
- All Other
- 3.0 m
- 1.2 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum)
- Principal Building
- 7.0 m
Height (Maximum)
- Two storeys not exceeding 10.0 m
Density
- 25 units per net hectare (minimum)
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50%
(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the
case of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback
for the additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance with
Section 29 of this Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and
orientation of other Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the
block face, and within the neighbourhood.
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(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SECTION 160 DC.20 - COPPERHAVEN SEMI-DETACHED DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1337-24, July 22, 2024)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to allow semi-detached dwelling units with a
combination of alternating front and rear drive access.
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Semi-detached Dwellings
- Secondary Suite
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Family Day Homes
- Home Occupation, Major
- Sales Centre
- Show Home
(2)
DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations,
Part 7 Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9
Landscaping Regulations, and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following
regulations shall apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Site Width
(Minimum):
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 6.7 m
Site Depth
(Minimum):
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 34.0 m
Front Yard
Setback
(Minimum):
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
- 6.0 m
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Street Side Yard
- All Other Uses
- 3.0 m
- 1.2 m
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Principal building
- Rear garages for sites without
Secondary Suites
- Rear garages for sites with
Secondary Suites
- 12.0 m
- 1.0 m
- 6.0 m
Height (Maximum):
-
Three Storeys not exceeding 12.0 m
Density (Minimum)
-
25 units per net hectare
-
An application that proposes a Density lower
than the minimum may be permitted if the
neighbourhood's average Density remains 25
units per net hectare or higher
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
-
50%
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(3)
ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS
a) Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements in (2), in the case
of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the Setback for the
additional Front Yard and Street Side Yard in accordance with Section 29 of
this Bylaw and take into account the context of the Site and orientation of the
other Developments and Buildings on Adjacent Sites, the block face, and
within the neighborhood.
b) Notwithstanding Section 82.4, Parking and Vehicular Access must adhere to
the following regulations:
a) All required parking for any Permitted or Discretionary uses shall be
provided on Site,
b) One vehicular access per Site shall be permitted,
c) Vehicular access from an Alley or Street shall be hard surfaced,
d) Vehicular access for a minimum of one Dwelling unit of a Semi-
detached Dwelling shall be from an Alley,
e) One Dwelling unit of a Semi-detached Dwelling shall have a front
attached garage with vehicular access from the Street,
f) A restrictive covenant shall be placed on each lot with access to both
an Alley and Street to restrict access to one location, and
g) Pairing of access location (front to rear) shall be provided such as to
optimize available on-street parking.
(4)
ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
a) Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make
decisions on Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct
Control District.
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SECTION 161 DC.21 - EASTON BACK-TO-BACK ROW HOUSING DIRECT CONTROL
DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1397-25, July 7, 2025)
(3)
GENERAL PURPOSE
To establish a site-specific direct control district on a medium density
residential site for a bareland condominium development to accommodate
residential Row Housing, Back-to-Back and Row Housing located along
Pioneer Road and McLeod Avenue.
(4)
USES:
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Row Housing
- Row Housing
- Row Housing, Back-to-Back
- Show Home
- Sale Centre
- Semi-Detached Dwelling
(5)
DEFINITIONS:
a) Row Housing, Back-to-Back means a Building that contains Dwellings joined
in whole or in part at the side and the rear, with none of the Dwellings being
placed over another.
(6) DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS:
a) In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping
Regulations, and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall
apply to all Development in this District.
Site Standards
Site Width
(Minimum):
Row Housing
3.65m
Row Housing, Back-to-Back
3.65m
Site Depth
(Minimum):
Row Housing
22m
Row Housing, Back-to-Back
12m
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Front Yard Setback
Principal Building
(Minimum):
McLeod Avenue
4.5m
Road to the west
4.5m
Internal Site
4.5m to internal
front property line
Front attached Garage
6.0m
Rear Yard Setback
Principal Building
(Minimum):
Pioneer Road
7.0m
Southern site boundary
6.5m
McLeod Avenue
4.5m
Road to West
4.5m
Rear attached Garages
6.0m
Row Housing, Back-to-Back
0.0m
Side Yard Setback
Principal Building
(Minimum):
McLeod Avenue
4.5m
Pioneer Road
7.0m
Road to the west
3.0m
Southern site boundary
3.0m
Side Yard (Internal End Unit)
1.2m to internal
side property line
adjacent to a
Building
Side Yard (Internal End Unit)
1.0m to internal
side property line.
Height (Maximum):
Three storeys not exceeding 13.0 m.
Density (Minimum):
50 units per net residential hectare
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
65%
Amenity Area
(Minimum):
A 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for private outdoor Amenity Area.
(5) ADDITIONAL REGULATIONS:
a) A Row Housing, Back-to-Back Building may have three (3) or four (4) Dwellings
side-by-side; the maximum number of Dwellings that can be attached in one
grouping is eight (8).
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b) The maximum number of Row Housing Dwelling units that can be consecutively
attached is six (6).
c) At the discretion of the Development Officer, Semi-Detached Dwellings may be
incorporated into the Site plan in locations where Permitted Uses cannot meet
Site Standards.
d) No Dwellings shall have a Yard, Front onto Pioneer Road.
e) On-Site Parking Requirements:
i. Notwithstanding Section 85, Number of Parking Stalls Required, tandem
parking stalls for Row House dwellings are permitted.
ii. In addition to Section 85, for those units that cannot accommodate on-site
parking, the bare land condominium plan shall clearly identify a specified
part of the common property, in proximity to these units, as Exclusive Use
areas for the parking stalls required for each unit. These Exclusive Use
areas shall be designated as P* and shall meet the requirements of
Section 85 of the Land Use Bylaw.
* P symbol shall denote Parking.
f) Access:
i. Pedestrian access to all dwellings shall be provided to the main entrance
of each dwelling from the internal parking areas through common property
or an access easement, to the satisfaction of the Development Officer.
(6) ISSUANCE OF DEVELOPMENT PERMIT:
(i)
Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions
on Development Permit Applications Pursuant to this Direct Control Zone.
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SECTION 162
DC. 22 - DEER PARK MIXED USE NODE DIRECT CONTROL DISTRICT
(Bylaw C-1413-25, August 25, 2025)
(1)
GENERAL PURPOSE
The purpose of this District is to facilitate the development of a mixed-use
node at the entrance to the Deer Park neighbourhood. This node will
integrate high-density residential and commercial uses in a horizontal
mixed-use format, ensuring architectural continuity. The District will be
designed to prioritize and support transit accessibility and create a
pedestrian-focused environment, featuring walkable pathways, safe
crossings, and interactive public spaces that encourage foot traffic and
community engagement. Development in the District will be designed at a
human/pedestrian scale, supporting year-round use.
(2)
USES:
Permitted Uses
Discretionary Uses
- Accessory Buildings
- Alcohol Sales
- Animal Service Facility, Minor
- Commercial School, Non-
Industrial
- Eating and Drinking
Establishments
- Health Service
- Multi-unit Dwellings
- Personal Service
Establishment
- Public Libraries and Cultural
Exhibits
- Professional Service
Establishment
- Professional and Office
Service
- Recreational Establishment,
Indoor
- Retail, Major
- Retail Sales
- Theatre
- Accessory Uses
- Assisted Living Facility
- Cannabis Sales
- Childcare Facility
- Designated Assisted Living
Facility
- Home Occupation, Minor
- Private Club
- Public Utility Building
- Recreational Establishment,
Commercial
- Repair Services
- Sales Centre
(a) Notwithstanding Section DC.22 (1), a Home Occupation, Minor shall be a
discretionary Use in Muti-Unit Dwellings.
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(3) DEVELOPMENT REGULATIONS:
In addition to the Regulations contained in Part 6 General Regulations, Part 7
Special Regulations, Part 8 Parking Regulations, Part 9 Landscaping
Regulations, and Part 10 Sign Regulations, the following regulations shall apply
to all Development in this District.
Site Standard
Front Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- Buildings abutting an internal sidewalk along the
High Street shall have no minimum setback to
support pedestrian-oriented development and
maintain a consistent street wall.
- 6.0 m maximum shall apply to accommodate
patios, recessed entrances, and courtyard
entrances.
Side Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 3.0 m minimum for buildings abutting Dalton Link
or Deer Park Drive.
- 6.0 m minimum for Buildings abutting Jennifer
Heil Way, a 3.0m portion of the setback shall be
landscaped.
- 6.0 m minimum where the Site abuts a Mixed Low
to Medum Density Residential District a 3.0 m
portion of this setback shall be landscaped.
Rear Yard Setback
(Minimum):
- 6.0 m minimum for buildings abutting Dalton Link
or Deer Park Drive. A minimum of 3.0 m of the
Rear Yard Setback shall be landscaped.
- 7.5 m minimum where the Site abuts a Mixed Low
to Medum Density Residential District a 3.0 m
portion of this setback shall be landscaped.
- 6.0 m minimum for Buildings abutting Jennifer
Heil Way, a 3.0m portion of the setback shall be
landscaped.
Site Coverage
(Maximum):
- 50% to provide sufficient space for buildings while
preserving open areas for public amenities such as
courtyards and plazas, landscaping, and pedestrian
and cycling facilities.
Building Height
(Maximum):
- For residential buildings - four stories not to exceed
15.0 m
- For commercial buildings - two stories not to exceed
10 m.
Density:
- 40 units (Minimum) per net hectare for Multi-unit
Dwellings
- 150 units (Maximum) per net hectare for Multi-unit
Dwellings
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Amenity Area (Minimum):
- 7.5 m2 per Dwelling for Multi-Unit Dwellings for
common Amenity Area
- 10% of the commercial Site shall be designated for
public Amenity Area to support outdoor seating, green
spaces, pedestrian corridors and plazas.
(4) ADDITIONAL GENERAL REGULATIONS
(a)
Notwithstanding the Front Yard and Side Yard requirements, in the
case of corner sites, the Development Officer shall determine the
Setback for the additional Front Yard or Street Side Yard in accordance
with Section 29 of this Bylaw and take into account the context of the
Site and orientation of other developments and buildings on Adjacent
Sites, the block face, and within the neighbourhood.
(b)
No additional commercial and residential access shall be provided
along Dalton Link or Deer Park Drive other than High Street to ensure
safety, reduce traffic congestion, and maintain the integrity of these
major thoroughfares.
(c)
Loading shall be in accordance with Section 83.
(d)
Waste storage areas shall in accordance with section 36. Moloch style
refuse containers shall be used exclusively within commercial area to
collect and store waste but are not restricted to the rear.
(e)
District character shall feature a high-quality environment characterized
by organized yet diverse façades, with prominent detailing and signage
that enhances the visual appeal and cohesive identity of the mixed-use
node.
(f)
Building design shall be architecturally compatible with other structures
by using complementary forms, materials, and scale to ensure visual
harmony between residential and commercial areas.
(g)
Architectural features shall be used to differentiate one face of a
Building from another.
(i)
Weather protection such as awnings or canopies shall be
provided at pedestrian entrances.
(h)
Variations in architectural detailing (e.g., materials, colours, etc.) shall
be used to create individual unit identity while maintaining overall
Building design consistency.
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(i)
New buildings shall use brick, wood, or fibre cement board with a wood
grain finish or glass as their fundamental cladding with such materials
being compatible and complementary to adjacent Buildings. Vinyl
siding is not an acceptable cladding material.
(j)
Development shall incorporate public spaces such as plazas or
courtyards that serve both commercial and residential users. These
spaces should be designed to encourage social interaction and
community engagement and allow for year-round use.
(k)
Dedicated bicycle parking areas shall be provided to support alternative
modes of transportation. Bicycle parking should be conveniently
located, secure, and accessible to both residential and commercial
users. Bicycle parking should be distributed throughout the site, with a
minimum of one bicycle parking area near each major building
entrance and additional parking near public spaces allowing for a
minimum of 2 bicycle stalls per area.
(l)
Developments must create a continuous pedestrian network that links
commercial and residential areas, encouraging walking while
appropriately accommodating vehicle traffic. Safe crosswalks and
pedestrian signals must be installed at key intersections to enhance
accessibility and safety.
(m)
Access and circulation:
(i)
Sidewalks along the High Street and building frontages must be
a minimum of 2 m wide and incorporate landscaping.
(ii)
Sidewalks within the site that do not abut or are parallel to an
internal street must be a minimum 1.8 m wide.
(iii)
Sidewalks must be provided along storefronts with entrances.
(iv)
Separate pedestrian movements and motor vehicle traffic by
delineating crosswalks with special paving or, such as a raised
crosswalk.
(n)
Parking:
(i)
Shared parking could be considered in accordance with section
85.
(ii)
To support a pedestrian friendly environment, no parking shall
be permitted on the High Street.
(5) ADDITIONAL RESIDENTIAL REGULATIONS
(a) The Multi-Unit Dwelling shall be sited with the shortest horizontal length of the
building abutting low-density residential Dwellings to minimize shadows and
maximize privacy.
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(b) Notwithstanding maximum Site Coverage, the Development Officer may vary
regulations to increase maximum Site Coverage for development by up to 10% of
site area in exchange for underground parking, indoor/outdoor amenity area.
(c) A Multi-Unit Dwelling shall provide sidewalk connections to ensure accessibility
between the abutting streets.
(d) Building setbacks where usable may contribute to the required Amenity Area.
Amenity Areas shall be provided for new Multi-Unit Dwellings that may consist of
a single, distinct area or be divided into multiple areas. The Amenity Area shall
include outdoor open space that provides adequate area for unstructured passive
or active recreation to the satisfaction of the Development Officer, as well as two
or more of the following:
(i)
Playground equipment;
(ii) Benches, picnic tables, or other seating;
(iii) A gazebo or other shelter;
(iv) A Patio;
(v) Courtyards;
(vi) Gardens; or other recreational or amenity uses that would meet the
needs of the residents for the specific Development under
consideration.
(6) ISSUANCE OF A DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
(a) Council shall delegate authority to a Development Officer to make decisions on
Development Permit Applications pursuant to this Direct Control District.
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SCHEDULE B: PENALTIES & FINES - DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
AND LAND USE BYLAW VIOLATIONS
Offence
Relevant
Section of the
Land Use Bylaw
(C-824-12)
Fine Amount
First
Offence
Subsequent
Offence
Development without a Development
Permit (excluding Signs)
24(1)(b)
$500.00
$750.00
Sign without a Development Permit
where a Development Permit is required
24(1)(b)
$200.00
$400.00
Development in contravention of a
Development Permit (excluding Signs)
24(1)(c)
$500.00
$750.00
Sign erected that does not comply with
Part 10
24(1)(a)
$200.00
$400.00
Development in contravention of a
Subdivision Approval
24(1)(c)
$500.00
$750.00
Continuing Development after a
Development Permit has been
suspended or cancelled
24(1)(a)
$500.00
$750.00
Development or Use prohibited or
restricted in any district
24(1)(a)
$500.00
$750.00
Nuisance on the land
24(1)(a)
$250.00
$500.00
Sign in an abandoned state or disrepair
24(1)(a)
$200.00
$400.00